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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1904

Page

2

Convict Bennett Still at Liberty

The State reports ex convict Ben Bennett, pardoned on exile terms, is back in the state and sought for life imprisonment. Gov Heyward demands Bennett be arrested after a coroner’s inquest verdict and Bennett testifies that he shot during a disturbance, claiming he thought he was firing at an officer.

Ben Bennett Gov. McSweeney Reno Bennett James E Rivers Bennett Rivers Gov. Heyward Brunson Seaboard Air Line Fairfax Savannah W. R. Anderson Court of General Session Sherf

Physician Praises Foley's Kidney Cure in Smith's Grove

Dr Geo Ewing a longtime Smiths Grove Kentucky physician shares his personal experience with Foley's Kidney Cure. He suffered kidney and bladder trouble plus enlarged prostate for years before three bottles yielded complete relief. He now prescribes it publicly to peers and hundreds of patients. Sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy.

Geo. Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley Fanderburk Pharmacy

Newberry Release Ends Murder Case Suspicion

Butler Holt and Will Martin were freed from custody in Newberry after Lula Allen Holt, Butler Holt’s wife, appeared in town. The appearance undercut a key suspicion linking Holt to the Columbia murder, with releases signed by Chief Justice Pope and Mayor Sarhardt after Attorney General Gunter conferred.

Newberry Butler Holt Will Martin Maude Allen Columbia Holt Pope Gunter Sarhardt Lula Allen Troit Bath A. J. Holt Newbery Luiz Allen Coturaes Lala Allen Holt Mel Gunter Lafe Martin Earhardic

Jones Hanged After Quiet Execution

Henry Jones, a Black man convicted of murdering Constable Columbus Jones, was hanged today. About twelve hundred spectators heard his final statement and witness prayers before Sheriff McDaniel released the trap, ending Jones’s life in a swift death.

Negrous Sheriff McDaniel

Nitrogen Rule Clarified in Fertilizer Act Dispute

The State Attorney General settles a dispute over fertilizer rules stating the official nitrogen minimum remains 6.18 percent, with 7 percent ammonia as a mere illustration. Chemists cite 7.50 percent nitrogen, while manufacturers seek to stick to the act, but the 6.18 percent requirement must be met.

Iem- Bieting Giat Tn-t General Assembly State Board

Bystander Dies After Lynching Firefight in Cedartown

In Cedartown Georgia on August 26 John Sexton a young farm laborer shot during the mob lynching of Jim Glover last Monday night died at his Eastview home. The shooting happened during mob firing and it is unclear if Sexton aided the lynching. It is believed a pistol bullet aimed at the jailed man struck Sexton in the upper abdomen.

Cedartown John Sexton Jim Glover Eastview Sexton Charlotte N. C B. &. Hamrick Shelby Clark Hamrick Sheriff Suttle Marshal Kendrick I Kendrick Bart

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proclaimed Best Healer

An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve on earth for preventing fatalities from burns sores ulcers and piles, urging readers to keep it handy. Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy are listed sellers.

Crawford Bros J.B. Mackey and Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Dr Kings New Life Pills End Painful Years

A garbled 19th century ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for dizziness headache liver trouble and constipation. The copy claims gentle thorough relief and advertises a price of 25e with guaranteed satisfaction from Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J.B. Mackey and Co. Funderbark Pharmacy

Land for sale notice seeks buyers or sellers

If you have land or lots to sell or wish to purchase land see the undersigned.

Paralyzed Man Sits Alone Days Before Found

Union Aug 2 report: George Coker, a machinist, rested at home on Virgin Street after mills closed last Saturday and remained paralyzed in place until Tuesday morning when his family was away.

Wreck kills engineer and fireman near Pee Dee N C

A Seaboard Air Line freight crash at Pee Dee North Carolina killed engineer Mex Adams and fireman Shep pard as a washed out culvert caused by heavy rains buried both men. The disaster occurred during a Raleigh to Monroe run, with afternoon rain continuing.

Charlotte N.C Raleigh Monroe Seaboard Air Line Pee Dee Mex Adams Sheppard

Embarrassing Blunders at Macy's John Aster

A modest Macy's clerk John Aster endures a series of awkward questions from customers on a busy day. He blushes as women ask about kids gloves stockings and antique items while a black customer demands flesh colored stockings and a stiletto flash ends the scene.

John Aster Mae Macy Ile Jack

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as providing immediate relief to severe asthma cases. The product is sold by Fonderbor's Pharmacy with claims of potential cure if used promptly.

Foley Fonderbor’s

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