Address to Legislature Urges Dispensary Law Change
A memorial from the State Temperance Law and Order League to the South Carolina General Assembly requests amending the dispensary law. It argues for citizen rights to vote on dispensary presence, cites moral concerns, crime, and church support, and names W. Blamel and Howell Morrell as signatories. Columbia, January 12, 1904.
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The
State League
General Assembly of
South Carolina
Temperance Law and Order League of
General Assembly
Ams
W. Blamel
Howell Morrell
Law and Order League
Columbia
Jan
Battle at Suoraliland yields thousand killed in action
London reports from Maj. Gen. Egerton’s Somaliland expedition describe a severe defeat of the Mad Mullah’s forces at Jidballi. About 1,000 Dervishes killed, 400 rifles seized, and heavy losses among regular and native troops. Two regular officers killed, nine wounded. native troops suffer seven deaths and 16 wounded. Egerton’s force advances after the pursuit.
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Aden
Arabia
Suoraliland
Mullah Hay
London
Egerston
Somaliland
Jidballi
Miesto Jidballi
Manning
Faskins
Kenna
Regulare
Jadballi
Egerton
Laurens County Farmer Robbed and Store Burned
Spartanburg S C Jan 9 Andrew Philips a Laurens farmer and merchant was robbed Thursday night and his store burned He recovered the empty pocketbook in the road containing 107 dollars the thief took a mule later found at a neighbor s The East faces unchanged but Roasia and Japan enjoy festivities
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Spartanburg
S.C
Andrew Philips
Laurens
Death of Gen. John B. Gordon in Florida
General John B. Gordon died at his winter home near Miami Florida at 1005 tonight after a gastric illness that began last week He was born July 6 1832 in Upson County Georgia and served in the Confederate army rising to brigadier general He later held Georgia political offices including governor and U S senator and for years led Confederate veterans work as a lecturer and organizer
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Miami
Fla
Gordon
Upson County
Georgia State University
Alabama Infantry
Peninsula
Malvern Hill
Flo
Chancellorsville
Pennsylvania
Georgia
United States Senate
Georgia Pacific
Geogia
North
South
The
Confederate Veterans
Gen Gordon to Lie In State in Georgia Hall
Atlanta prepares for the funeral of Gen John B Gordon who died last night at his Florida winter home. The body will reach Atlanta Tuesday and lie in the State House for several days. The hall of the House of Representatives will host religious and eulogistic addresses by notable Southerners and Confederate veterans led by Gen Stephen B Lee Gen A P Stewart Gen Clement A Evans Judge Thomas G Jones and Sen J W Daniel.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Miami
Fla
State House
Gordon
Verrell
House of Representatives
South
Stephen B Lee
A. P. Stewart
Clement A. Evans
Thomas G. Jones
United States District Court of Northern
Alabama
J. W. Daniel
Virginia
New Year Greeting Extends Customer Time Offer
A local business wishes its customers a happy New Year and expresses gratitude for their liberal patronage. To reciprocate for past kindness, the firm announces an extension of time for a limited period.
Sale Runs Thirty Days Longer On Reduced Prices
Clothin is over stocked and for the next month we will sell at any price to benefit customers. We have the exclusive sale of our stock and intend to move it promptly to clear the shelves.
Strouse & Bros High Art Clothing Offers Guaranteed Fit
Strouse & Bros advertises the best fitting suits with a written guarantee promising a new suit if fading or loss of shape occurs. Goods are shrunk and tested before cutting to prevent shrinkage. Also promotes the Douglas and Godman Line of Shoes with a guarantee for solid leather construction and sample-matching returns.
Hats and millinery closeout sale ad across town
An old time sale notice urges readers to visit for hats and soft bosom shirts at cost. It promises abundance of groceries at cheap prices and types of goods with a closing thanks for previous patronage and hope for future business.
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Ynraday
State Law and Order League
Ovila
Isog
Somalliland
Laurens County
Fae East
Roasia
Japan
J. B. Gordon
Gen Cordon
Alse
Strouse & Bros. High Art Clothing
Douglas and
Godman
Heath Bankine & Hercule Go
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