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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary line hints at women’s dressmaking, noting di iv dressmakers and Ambrellas with friends appearing infrequently in the home of need, suggesting a social or fashion context from a historical segment.
Announcement notes Tata, a candidate for Congress in the Fifth District, was subject to the Democratic primary result, with TY Williams cited as part of the outcome.
J Wylie Porter announces candidacy for Auditor of Lancaster County subject to Democratic primary rules and requirements. He thanks voters for past support and notes qualification as a candidate for Treasurer, contingent on election results. CAUTHEN
In a formal notice to supporters the applicant resigns past favors and declares candidacy for county supervisor. The bid is subject to Democratic primary rules and timing, with gratitude extended to friends and supporters.
The candidate announces for the office of Magistrate in Lancaster H subject to the result of the primary election.
The State reports South Carolina voters selected Mrs. F. M. Hicklin of Bascomville and Miss Jennie G. Gibbes of Columbia as the state’s lady commissioners to the St. Louis exposition with 30 944 and 25 266 votes respectively. The two will receive railroad passes and expenses. exposition authorities provide commissions and passes. Mrs Ellen Stanley Watkins of Columbia wins most popular teacher title with a round trip ticket and $40.
Greenville reports a white man detained at the county jail on suspicion of fatally shooting policeman W. T. Foster in Greer last night. The arresting officer says evidence will emerge at the inquest tomorrow. Foster was gunned down in front of a restaurant with no witnesses. The suspect’s name was not released.
Gov. Heyward seeks full vindication of the Scranton lynching case. He telegrams Sheriff Graham and Solicitor Wilson to advise on Cairo Williams suspects, promising cooperation and warrants if needed. He vows to pursue all implicated and leave no stone unturned to uphold the law.
Eight Jersey milch cows offered by J. M. Hood for sale or exchange for dry cattle.
A white man named Lee Green was freed by a South Carolina jury after being on trial in Aiken for the killing of Abran Surasky a peddler. Green shot Surasky with a shotgun and then beat him with an axe, but the jury released him, prompting indignant remarks about crime and lawlessness in the state.
A Colusa California man credits Electric Bitters with ending 15 years of rheumatic pain. The ad claims the tonic also aids liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by local druggists.
Special to The State Latta July 2 A shocking killing at the old Vidalia school house Jacobs shoots and kills R B Wallace after a dispute over Wallace's sister Miss Bell Wallace Wallace accompanied by companions traveled from Dillon to confront Jacobs Jacobs quickly fires killing Wallace while his companions rush to learn the outcome Jacobs fled through the rear door police seek him while the inquest will determine facts The report notes Jacobs is a quiet farmer but capable of anger and Wallace a printer for the Dillon Herald The ad ends with Foley's Kidney Cure promotion by Funderburk Pharmacy
London July 3 over seven hundred Danish and Norwegian emigrants bound for New York are believed drowned in the North Atlantic June 28 after the Norge struck the Rockall reef off Scotland. Only 27 aboard the steamer Norge are known to survive as others perished or escaped in overcrowded lifeboats.
Mobile Alabama June 30 Pursued for 13 years Henry Rodgers alias Frank Thomas held up mail carrier Reuben C McCreary on a star route between Evergreen and Turnbull May 23 1891 rifled the mail pouch and stole money and a gold watch Rodgers travelled to England France Africa and the Indian Territory before returning to the United States facing numerous indictments.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a powerful tonic boosting strength energy and mental power. Sold for 25 cents per box at Crawford Bros J F Mackay Co and Fanderburk Pharmacy.
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