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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

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Happenings in the State Fatal wagon fall and fires news

A roundup of brief state items reports a colored man Ton Barber killed after falling from a wagon near Rodman, John Nimmons a colored barber in Bamberg died by his own hand, an infant burned to death near Pickens, a seven year old boy burned in Johnson, a fatal shooting near Bily in Manning, a charged murderer died in Baluda jail, and a note promoting Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial from T R Beall.

Chester Wec Ton | Barber Rodman Bamberg John Nimmons Olar Pickens Charlie Hobson Manning Shiver Baluda Saluda Major Lundy Ridge Spring Guv Heyward Augusta Siostag Dr. King T. R. Beall Beall Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey Fanderbark Pharmacy

South Carolina Baptists Plan London Congress and State Church Work

The South Carolina Baptists convened in Chester with plans to appoint messengers to the Baptist World Congress in London next summer. They set the next meeting for December in Columbia with Edwin M. Poteat to preach the introductory sermon and debated temperance, church-state relations, and a proposed state Sunday school secretary. Contributions for foreign, home, and state missions plus Furman and ministerial education totaled 95,981.63 dollars.

Chester US. C London Columbia S. C Edwin M. Poteat General Assembly Sunday School Board South Carolina

A Costly Mistake Promoted By Dr King Pills

An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills cure dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles with gentle yet thorough action. Sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co Funderburk Pharmacy and others.

Dr King Crawford Bros J F. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Japanese Defenses Being Increased at Sungshu Mountain

Tokio reports daily Russian attacks on Sungshu mountain in an effort to retake the summit. Japanese defenders repelling assaults as Russians suffer heavy losses, estimated at around 3,000 killed or wounded. Observers note garrison manpower strain and rapid fortifications ahead of a planned general assault.

Tokio

Cotton Prices Plunge as Merchants Plan Deeper Discounts

Merchants in Lancaster announce a sharp cut in cotton prices and pledge to extend even greater value for the next twenty days. The move aims to attract trades by offering more goods for the money than ever before, signaling a sustained price battle amid a declining market.

Lancaster

Bargain clothing sale with limited quantities

A local store advertises discounted suits from five to fifteen dollars with marked down prices and limited stock. Includes overcoats, pants, shirts, vests, and shoes, all offered at reduced prices for twenty days.

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