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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

4

Powers gains new trial in Gov Goebel assassination case

In Frankfort Kentucky former secretary of state Powers was granted a new trial on charges of complicity in the assassination of Governor Goebel. The first trial yielded a life sentence, the second conviction and death sentence. The new trial was ordered due to improper remarks by the commonwealth's late attorney General Campbell and the court's failure to allow more time to file reasons for a new trial.

Frankfort Dee Powers Kentucky Applie Court Goedel Parker Inturney Commonwealth Campbell

New Orleans Cotton King Urges Hold on Prices

W P Brown, titled the great Cotton king, issues an address to planters merchants and bankers of the South urging them to refuse selling cotton at current prices. He argues for a minimum 10 cents at ports based on this year's balance and calls for farmers to hold, merchants to refrain from forcing sales, and banks to support merchants. He cites a possible 12,000,000 bale crop but expects consumption near 11,500,000 and urges a united stand to protect future value.

New Orleans Dee W. P. Brown South

Local firm advertises bond services in Charlotte notice

A fragmentary ad notes Wantel a 9 n est reliable 1 bond to reyir. It mentions Mr J W Cook and a small established outfit, inviting contact by mail or at The Singey Moly Co in Charlotte North Carolina.

Reyir J. W. Cook Charlotte, N

Murray remedy hoax ad copy in garbled text

A garbled ad style snippet touts a Murray remedy claim. The text mentions Murray’s product and urges use for a cough while referencing dubious drug claims and nonsensical phrasing. No clear dates, entities, or verifiable facts are present.

Notice to protect county health amid pneumonia threat

Notice proclaims health risk to county residents and urges immediate precautions to prevent pneumonia cases. Names locations and people involved appear garbled but indicate official action and health measures.

Speedy Traul Jury Finds Butler and Steid Guilty in Murder Case

Thomson Ga Dec 6 After examining witnesses the jury returned a verdict of guilty in the murder case involving Jola Butler and Gay Steid both colored charged with the murder of Mr Rad G Story Judge Hooumond sentenced them to be hanged on Tuesday Dec 27 There was no trouble as had been previously feared No indictment was found for John Rhhee of Gay Red and Harriet Butler mother of Jobo Bathe

Millreis Couple Welcomes Triplets at Anderson Mills

Mrs Thivv Millreis, 17, gave birth today to triplets at Anderson cotton mills. All three boys weighed about three pounds each at birth. Attending physician reports the infants and mother are doing well and expected to survive.

Degonville Newar Lerewiy T. C. Millreis Anderson Cotton Mills Eigs Mothers Hood

Dr James D Barbee Dowd Dies in Nashville at 72

Dr James D Barbee Dowd a leader in southern Methodism died at his home in Nashville aged 72. He served for years as an agent of the Southern Methodist Publishing House and was a prominent church figure.

Nashville Iena Dee James D. Bartee Barbee Southern Methodist Publishing House

Unsafe cough medicine risks and unsafe opioids warning

The ad notes that some cough medicines contain opiates, posing a risk of dependency and constipation, especially for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safer alternative and mentions Punderburk Pharmacy as the seller.

Pew Foley Wifor Poley Faney Sodar Punderburk Pharmacy

Georgia Banker Disappears In Davisboro Pottery Cash Shortage

A Georgia banker linked to Davisboro and nearby towns Macon Glenwood and Helena has vanished. Investigators report his ledgers show a cash shortage estimated at 15 000 dollars, with potential totals exceeding 20 000 as further examination proceeds.

Macon Dee G Marc W. Pottery Tut Davisboro Glenwood Helena

Remedies Prove Pies On The Marker Cure

Fanciful claims about cures are replaced by a simple dosage note. The ad touts Tannoyine as a beat cure with a soothing effect for an alert state and lists a price of $1.00. Drugstores sell Awk and warn against substitutes, urging readers to ask for Fannophine.

189 Acre Horse Farm With Wooded Acres And Pastures

Seventy miles northeast of town, a 189 acre horse farm offers good buildings and about 50 acres of woodland. Two pastures are wired and the property may be sold as a whole or divided into two tracts. Burgan Callen TP S Carter, agent. The Ledger, Atlanta Journal, and Southern Cultivator listed. semiweekly and annual rates. Payment required in advance.

A Burgan Callen TP. S. Carter the Ledger The Atlanta Journal Southern

Trespass Notice at Cedar Creek lands posted

All persons are notified that our lands in the vicinity of Jones X Roads Cedar Creek township have been posted. The law will be enforced against any hunting trespassing or other intrusion on them.

Jones X Roads Cedar Creek

Fragmented Text About Names and Mentions

The readable fragments reference various names and terms such as Wilbon and Shartons, with unclear context. Mentions include WORT, Wind, and possible abbreviations like WP WR and MoMus, making exact events or actions hard to determine from the garbled source.

Eorce Stognes Aran MoMus Toener Ie Wilbon Wort Shartons

Sequel to the Pyxney tragedy on a Texas farm ends in death

A fatal shooting at a Fort Worth area farm unfolds as Williams shoots at McKinney and family. Williams later turns the rifle on himself. His daughter, frightened for her life, seeks safety and the sheriff arrives to find Williams dead from a self inflicted wound.

Stephen McKinney Willinam Bowie Wilksms McKinney Williams William Ion Vrole Ved Willittis Bin

Notice of Discharge by Guardian in Lancaster County

Notice is given that on December 26 1901 the guardian for Wilde B Snih and Merwee Low Smith will make a final settlement and apply to the Probate Court of Lancaster County for discharge as guardian Mary Earl Guardian November 35 1904 1m

Wnder Wilde B Snih Merwee Low Smith Probate Court Lancaster County Eich Guardian Mary Earl Quacdian

Education Dividends and Practical Business Training

Business PAYS LARGE dividends as practical buwlucaw education is promoted. advertisers claim study endorsements aid employment with graduates entering managerial roles. The notice promotes special rates at Macfaat's S. C Business College in Columbia, South Carolina, dated August 29, 1904.

Macfaat S. C Business College Columbia 8. C

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