Temperance League urges dispensary law amendment
A January 12 1904 letter from the State Temperance Law and Order League in Columbia asks the South Carolina General Assembly to amend the dispensary law. It argues for citizen rights to remove dispensaries, notes rising liquor sales and crime, and appeals to Christian legislators to curb perceived moral decline. Jol. W. Bamel chairs, Howell Morrell is secretary.
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State League
General Assembly of
South Carolina
Temperance Law and Order League of
Jol. W. Bamel
Howell Morrell
State Temperance, Law and Order League
Columbia
Death of Gen J B Gordon in Florida
Gen John B Gordon 1832 1904 died at his winter home near Miami Florida at 1905 o clock after a brief illness of stomach and liver congestion following indigestion. Born in Upson County Georgia he rose from law to Confederate general and later U S senator governor and Georgia Pacific backer. He led veterans and spoke of reconciling North and South through lectures and public service.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Miami
Fla
General Gordon
Upson County
Young Gordon
Georgia State University
Coloniel
Alabama Infantry
Peninsula
Malvern Hill
Flo
Chancellorsville
Pennsylvania
Hie
Georgia
United States Senate
Georgia Pacific
Geogia
North
South
Confederate Veterans
Somaliland Battle Report: Mat Matlah Defeated in Somaliland
A British force defeated Mat Matlah in Somaliland, with about 1000 enemy killed and 11 officers and several native troops wounded. Maj. Gen. Egerton reported from didballi that 2,200 regulars and 1,000 irregulars engaged, capturing 490 rifles. the Mullah was not present but expected at Jadballi.
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Aden
Arabia
Somaliland
Mat Matlah Bay
London
War Office
Eger—ton
Didballi
Manning
Faskins
Kenna
Paracht
Jadballi
Egerton
Laurens County Farmer Robbed and Store Burned
Laurens County farmer and merchant Andrew Philips was robbed Thursday night and his store burned in Laurens. He recovered his large pocketbook with $107 missing. the thief took one of his monies and it was found at a neighbor's. The report notes unrest in the Far East with festive Russia and Japan.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Jane
Andrew Philips
Laurens
Funeral plans for Gen John B Gordon in Atlanta
Gen John B Gordon dies in Miami and his funeral will be held in the Georgia State House with viewing for former followers. Governor Terrell and relatives say speakers from the South and Confederate veterans will attend, including Gen Stephen B Lee Gen A P Stewart Gen Clement A Evans Judge Thomas G Jones and Senator J W Daniel.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Miami
Fla
State House
Gordon
Terrell
House of Representatives
South
Stephen B Lee
A. P. Stewart
Clement A. Evans
Thomas G. Jones
United Stats District ‘Court of
Northern
Alabama
J. W. Daniel
Virginia
Overstocks and Price Cuts Promise New Year Deals
A local retailer wishes customers a Happy New Year and promotes reduced prices for all, focusing on clothing overstock. The store pledges to sell for the next month regardless of cost to clear excess stock, noting an exclusive sale of certain items.
Strouse & Bros High Art Clothing Promises Guarantees
An advertisement touts Strouse & Bros High Art Clothing as best fitting with a written guarantee for new suits if fading or loss of shape occurs. It claims thorough pre-shrink testing, a 30 day price cut window, and a promise to replace stock that fails to dress customers as shown. Also promotes Douglas and Godman Shoes with a similar guarantee for solid leather quality.
Hats and groceries offered at cut prices in sale
An advertisement proclaims hats, soft bosom shirts and millinery at cost, with a few remaining goods to be cleared cheap. It emphasizes abundant groceries and promises low prices to attract customers and thanks them for past patronage.
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General Assembly
Avila
J. B. Gordon
Somaliiland
Laurens County
Far East
Russia
Japan
Gen Cordon
Strouse & Bros
Douglas and
Godman
Meath
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