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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
2
The Atlanta Journal writes on cotton prices and farming strategy. The text asks farmers to decide whether to plant cotton at current prices and discusses government actions, projected yields, and possible reductions in acreage to influence next year’s output. It cites circulars from President Walker Lewis and urges careful planning.
Charleston dispatch reports the grand lodge of South Carolina closed a short session with officers reappointed and business disposed. A liberal membership vote failed by two thirds for certain candidates. renewal is expected next year for a wider approval. Town of Yorkville notes the death of James W Snider, a county tax assessor, found in bed due to rheumatism and related illness.
Port Arthur harbor area is described with ruins and deserted buildings. The text notes harborage, hill fortifications, and references to several named figures. The fragmentary wording implies wartime occupation indicators and shifting control near the harbor.
An unclear text fragment mentions Leon and others, a fire on Cuba Lom, pollen affecting Mets and barber shops. specifics and context are unreadable. The passage is highly garbled with nonstandard wording, obscuring essential names, places, and events.
A local reward of one thousand dollars is posted for information leading to the capture of a killer tied to a Colleton county shooting. The man accused, described as calm and mild, fled after the murder and was pursued by authorities. Witnesses recount a tense chase and a dangerous confrontation that ended with the suspect eluding capture as reports indicate ongoing investigation.
Me Moven Lichtenstein a noted merchant of Liebenstein & Plow was found dead in his bed at Central Hotel Friday morning after a day of quiet illness. Friends expected his departure. Partner OW Flow had urged care, but Lichtenstein refused. Doctors believed death resulted from a ruptured blood vessel due to vomiting.
At a Shreveport meeting of the Southern Cotton Growers Protective Association led by President Larvie Jordan of Georgia, a resolution was unanimously adopted. It calls for a minimum 10 cents per pound for remaining cotton, urges cooperation, and proposes a southern interstate convention in New Orleans or another city in January 1905 to defend producer interests amid price depressions and related speculator pressures. A second resolution commended government statistician phase reports from Washington.
Carnegie Library soon to be erected on the Winthrop Campus after securing funds and approval of plans. Work to begin as soon as materials arrive on site. Meanwhile the State dispensary board votes to remove the Elloree dispensary after hearings. Chairman Evans opposed the move while two directors supported it. 46 of 52 Elloree residents signed the petition.
For the next 30 days the store will slash prices on dry goods clothing and shoes to benefit customers. The aim is to move stock by January 1 while reconfiguring the shop layout and relocating dry goods to the lower part of the building. This will be a large moving and rearrangement project.
A dealer urges the public to inspect a large stock and take advantage of price cuts before the stock is greatly reduced. The notice emphasizes they mean business and that one month is a short time to act to secure the best deals.
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