Legislative notes from Columbia in 1905 report
Col umbia Feb 1 1905 The Ledger reports on South Carolina legislative activity with mentions of Senator Hough Governor Sheppard and bills on university status compulsory education ten hour labor and county line resurvey The piece names Josh Ashley Calhoun county and various counties and colleges and notes absences and visits by several locals.
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Senator Hough
Sheppard
South Carolina
South Carolina College
Friends of
Clemson College
Winthrop College
Hay of
Kershaw
Senate
Lancaster
Kershaw County
Better School Houses Passes In House With Amendment
Columbia Record reports a House debate on Mr Richards bill to spur schoolhouse construction funded by 5 percent of the county dispensary fund. Proponents praise the measure while opponents warn it shifts funds from poorer districts and may create inequities.
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House
Mr. Richards
Columbia Record
Richards
LaFitte
Laney
Peter
Paul
Verner
Foster
Lancaster
Hemphill
Chester
John C. Sellers
Lomax
Pollock
Mr. Pollock
House Debates Reduced School Fund Subscriptions
In a lengthy session lawmakers debated amendments to a bill. Richards and Bekoey opposed the change calling it a death thrust. Laney pressed to set subscription at 100 with 50 from the fund. 87 to 22 refused to strike enacting words. After votes and rejected amendments, the bill passed as amended to raise 100 in the district with 50 from the county board.
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Lancaster County
Messrs Richards and
Bekoey
Bradtley
Etheredge
Lexington
Laney
Bauxs
Mr. Pollock
Mr. Gloy
Gloy
Heavy Russian Losses Reported in Manchuria Battles
Tokio reports from Manchurian headquarters recount heavy Russian casualties since January 25 at Likajentain Chenchiehpao and Heikoutai with over 1200 dead on the field. Also, Berkeley county jailers refuse bail in the lynching case of Kit Bookhard. trial moved to Orangeburg for the Orangeburg County killing. Governor Heyward praised as courts uphold the law against technicalities.
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Tokio
Likajentain
Chenchiehpao
Heikoutai
Gage
Berkley County
Kit Bookhard
Butavnville
Orangeburg
Berkeley
Heyward
Rowell granted bail in fatal Coast Line case
Florence February 1 Special to News and Courier W B Rowell the State constable who shot Atlantic Coast Line detective Jonas Blount in December was released last night Judge Purdy set bail at four thousand dollars Dr William Ilderton and J M Humphrey of this county are his bondsmen
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News and Courier
Florence
W. B. Rowell
Jonas
Blount
Atlantic Coast Line
Florence County
Fragmented Ubrys notice about medicine and sale
A garbled passage references a druggist and bottles, mentioning dosing and a remedy. It is unclear but implies a product choice or instruction for a medicinal purchase. The readable bits suggest advertisements or a product recommendation within a pharmacy context.
HeathJones Company New Store Bargains Advertised
Successors to Heath Banking and Mercantile Co announce liquidation and new store layout with departments in groceries, gent's furnishings, dry goods, and millinery. The note promises low prices and fair dealings to attract customers while claiming renovated premises and ample room for business.
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Heath Banking & Mercantile CO
Jas. M. Heath
Bargain Shoe Sale at Cost as Boxes Breakage Cleared
In a rush to clear stock The Next Thirty Days offers many shoes at actual cost for cash including DREW SELBY GODMAN and other makes. Boxes broken and sale placed on a bargain counter. customers urged to inspect and purchase quickly before goods move.
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Drew-Selby
Godman
In Shape for Business Promises Great Prices
A business note wishing a prosperous New Year thanks customers for patronage and asserts they can offer prices that ensure perfect satisfaction. The message emphasizes ongoing service and future business.
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Edlpor
Oratory
Immigration and Commerse Bureau
Josh Ashley
Anderson
Im~migration and Commerce Bureau
J W Hamel
W McD Brown
Carl A Foster
J M Hood
J L Pong
Oscar W Clark
Columbia
D. Harry Foster
Ubray
Murmy
Heathjones Company
SRDS
PS Ste Sides
SESE
THE
Vent-Jones Corp
Lancaster S. C
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