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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1905

Page

4

Tragic shooting spree shocks region as seven die

A violent incident near Ameriens and multiple shootings leave seven dead, four injured, and a suspect named Hicks captured later. Authorities say the family tragedy stemmed from a domestic dispute, with the public safety response underway as sheriffs and deputies pursue the suspect. The Southern Cotton Association adjourned without a plan for bonded warehouses, setting next meetings in Asheville.

Niles Anmertens Ulellis Helse Hicks Pie Gatewood Memphis Tenn Southern Cotton Association Asheville N.ec Whente

Greatly in Demand and Miscellany

An 19th century style catalog of quack remedies praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a blood and liver cleanser. Advertises at Crawford Beest, J Mackey & Co, and Minderbork Pharmacy for 25c. Commentary notes European war fears abate and social quirks about marriage and gambling for drinks.

Norsing Dr. King Crawford Beest J Mackey & Co Minderbork Pharmacy

Broncu it/3 for Twenty Years

Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville NL writes she suffered brone chilis for twenty years without relief. She used Foley's Honey and Tar which she says is a sure cure. Sold by Fanderbark Pharmacy.

Minerva Smith Danville, NL Foley Fanderbark Pharmacy

Heaps of Dead in London Harbor Fire Disaste

A London report states about 300 charred bodies lie in a harbor shed after Wednesday night fires. An estimate places total deaths around fourteen hundred, excluding those burned. The account notes the grim toll and chaotic aftermath of the blazes.

London

Heavy Rains in Texas Cause Loss of Life at Del Rio

Unprecedented rains and a cloud burst near Las Vacas Creek caused the drowning of 18 persons, 16 Mexicans, with many more feared dead. Las Rieras suffered major flooding as Del Rio and surrounding areas aided the victims and faced widespread property damage.

Texas del Rio Yex Las Tacas Creek Las Vireas

Two Bottles Cure Kidney Complaint Says Mt Sterling Claim

L was troubled with kidney complaint for about two year writer A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Indiana but two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure effected permanent cure. Sold by Kanderbark Pharmacy.

A. H. Davis Mt. Stertling Foley Kanderbark Pharmacy

Humorous take on writing letters and paying compliments

A clipped, opinionated note weighs two sides of conversation between a man and a woman about correspondences. It suggests that paying compliments to women is easier than arguing with them and hints at broader social dynamics.

Murray

Large Rewards For Lynchers In Texas Riot

Governor Terrell offers 5000 rewards for arrest and conviction of the first five members of the Watkinsville mob and for every other riot participant arrested and brought to the Mance county sheriff with proof to convict. He aims to do all possible to uphold the state law and to ensure justice beyond the reward offers.

Athint Terrell Watkinsville Paloceeh Mance County Gov. Terrell

County Board Sets Plan for Local Inquiry in Lancaster

A county board meeting adopted a resolution directing the magistrate in Lancaster to conduct an inquiry. The action aims to secure fines and fees from the involved parties and to ensure the inquiry is held promptly under the rules. County Supervisor MC Gardoer referenced oversight and compliance considerations.

Sippets Munday Lancaster Lidtavis Thres Waty Ander Allon MC Gardoer

Reward for detecting opium in Dr Miles remedies

An ad offers a $5,000 reward for finding any opium or other listed drugs in any Dr Miles Remedies bought in open markets. It claims the cures come from nerve-nourishing effects, not drug paralyzing action, and features a testimonial from A Walker of Salem, Ind, about relief from anti pain pills and reduced morphine use.

Miles Dr. Miles Milew Ipid A. Walker Ind Jeve Miles Medical Co Elkhart

Notice 10 the Pati to hold inquests in the county

J Montgomery Caskey requests contact at Pleasant Hill for inquest proceedings. Statement notes option 20-tf and directs phone contact to arrange appearances or details as needed.

Pleasant Hill Montgomery Caskey

Patwabi and Ley Peet Beer Av Loncanter

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Patwabi and Ley Peet Beer Av Loncanter with unclear context. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations are readable.

Ly Savastet Onwn Puehbueg Ata Lester Tatelatte Av Columbia

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