Biennial Sessions Bill Clears Third Reading in House
In Columbia on January 27 the House fought a hard battle to defeat the biennial bill on third reading. An aye and nay vote at noon followed extended roll calls. The bill passed 83 to 27, narrowly meeting the required two thirds. New measures emerged, including harsher penalties for safe crackers and greater disclosure of politicians traveling on free passes. A Col. John P. Thomas letter laments lost Confederate rolls and urges a thorough investigation by the General Assembly.
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Columbia
S. C
Smith
Charleston
Judiciary Committee
Baumgard
Tillman
Magill
John P. Thomas
Adjutant General
Atg
Rivers
Thomas
State House
Marj
General Assembly
Col. Thomas
South Carolina
News and Courier
Remonstrance Against Futures Gambling and Its Spread
A sober warning condemns dealing in futures as pure gambling and urges pulpit and press to warn against the moral and economic harm. The piece asserts futures contracts create fictitious values, enrich one class while robbing others, and lack productive value, urging action in North Carolina context with a note about The State newspaper promoting Waxhaw plantation as Gen. Andrew Jackson’s birthplace landmark.
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Frances Y. Pressley, DD
A. R. Presbyterian
Charlotte Observer
Waxhaw Plantation
Amsdrew Jackson
Lancaster County
North Carolina
SAFE BLOWN OPEN AT LAKE CITY DRUG STORE
Lake City January 27 a break in at Lake City Drug Company saw a safe blown open and about 300 dollars stolen. No clues to the culprits. Also reports Bennettsville January 27 noting A B Knight’s wife’s mother Mrs Caroline Wilkes aged 103 as possibly the oldest woman in the state. Williamston January 28 the Baptist church was destroyed by fire with no insurance. The organ and fixtures were new and the cause remains a mystery.
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Lake City
Bennettsville
A. B. Knight
Caroline Wilkes
Patrick
Chesterfield County
Williamston
Baptist Church of
Mountain tragedy in Burke county claims three lives
In Burke county south mountains a clash left Marion Fisher slain by Taline Fisher, York Fisher killed Bill Dean, and Ed Hunt killed Joe Towerly. Conductor Chas Fisher of Asheville Street Railway learned that the incident occurred Tuesday evening with few details and no reported arrests. A Morganton telegram offered no new information.
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Charlotte
Asheville
Chas, Fisher
Asheville Street Railway Company
Marion Fisher
Bill Dean
Joe Towerly
South Mountain
Burke County
Fisher
Taline Fisher
Marion
York Fisher
Ed Hunt
Morganton
Clerk's Sale in Lancaster County South Carolina
Public auction in Lancaster Court House set for February 8 1904 to sell two parcels the Parsonage Lot two acres and a 138 acre tract linked to lands of W M Vanlandingham and heirs. Sale terms cash with a 10 day delay for payment and buyer to cover transfer costs. Purchaser to take title on completion of payment per sale notice signed by F Gregory on January 18 1904.
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State OF South Carolina
County of Lancaster
Coat of Common Pleas
Harriet L. Vanlandingham
Lida KK
Vanlandingham
W. ©. Vanlandingham
Et Ale
Suds
GW. Gage
Lancasster Court House
Said
Jack Onskey
Win
ML. Vanlandingham
Mo. Carcell Place
John Ws Hell
Dace Caskey
Joseph Caskey
Lida
Vaninidingham
Movardell
A. J. Clark
G. W. Kel
Wm M Vanlandingham
Hia
Pat
F. Gregory
Local retailer announces month long price cuts on clothing
A local store thanks customers for liberal patronage and announces extended price reductions for the next month. The retailer highlights overstocked clothing and states the expectant aim to pass savings to shoppers, noting exclusive sale of certain goods.
Strouse Brothers High Art Clothing Offers 30 Day Guarantee
Stro use and Bros high art clothing guarantees a new suit if it fades or loses shape, with tests ensuring no shrinkage. Customers urged to visit emporium to inspect stock and take advantage of 30 day cut prices. Douglas and Godman shoes touted as best leather pairs with full guarantee or replacement on return.
Hats and millinery closeout with cheap groceries
Advertisement offers a sample lot at cost for hats and soft shirts, with millinery items left to close out cheap. It promises groceries of all kinds in abundance and urges continued patronage to the store.
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the Ledger
Thurlow
Greenville News
Law
Columbia State
Strouse & Bros. High Art Clothing
Douglas and
Godman
Heath Bankine
Hercule Go
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