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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1905
Page
4
J. Harey Foster, Columbia, Feb 1, 1905, reports on legislative activity in the South Carolina House and Senate. Debates cover compulsory education, fertilizer inspection funds, and the push to establish Calhoun county. Senators Hough and Hay are highlighted, with commentary on immigration, the ten hour work bill, and districting, amid a busy session with night meetings and calls for reapportionment.
The Columbia Record reports the House debated Mr Richards' bill to fund school buildings through 5 percent of the county dispensary fund. Attacks argued it would rob poorer districts and favor rich ones, with amendments narrowing district subscriptions to 100 dollars and county contributions to 50. The bill passed amended. Also notes on Manchuria casualties and a Berkeley jail lynching bail denial.
Florence February 1 Special to News and Courier W B Rowell the State constable who shot and killed Jonas Blount the Atlantic Coast Line detective in December was released last night after Judge Pardy granted bail of 4000 dollars Dr William Siderton and J M Humphrey of Florence County are his bondsmen
Fragmentary OCR note discusses ordering from Murmy's or Murray's and warns against alternatives. Mentions druggist confusion and possible deception in a rough, unclear advertisement. No clear individuals, dates, or locations are identifiable.
Heath Jones Company successor to Heath Banking and Mercantile Co advertises liquidation sale to settle with the estate of James Heath deceased. The renovated stores offer divided stock into four departments groceries menswear dry goods and millinery with low prices and inducements to attract customers.
For the next thirty days the store offers many shoes with broken boxes at first cost. These are current stock from brands such as Drew-Selby and Godman, not old goods, but some of the best available.
A rush sale offers any suit in the establishment at actual cost for cash. Shoppers are urged to hurry as staff cannot provide details due to the bustle, but invite inspection to see the bargains available.
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