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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1904

Page

3

County Line Survey Sparks Cross-County Dispute

In Kershaw County a survey ordered by county commissioners relocates the Lancaster Kershaw boundary several hundred feet, risking $25 000 or more in property transfer. The paper questions how a single county may redraw the line without notifying Lancaster and whether Lancaster could similarly act unilaterally, urging court remedy.

Kershaw County Lancaster Keshaw Kershaw Lancaster County

Hayes to be hanged for murder in Valhalla

A Greenville dispatch reports Hoyt Hayes, convicted of murdering his young wife, is ordered by Circuit Judge Townsend to be executed in Valhalla on October 14. This marks a second sentencing after a mistrial and a subsequent Supreme Court appeal, with the high court returning the case for a new date.

Greenville News Valhalla Hoyt Hayes Eution Townsend Hayes Supreme Court Cire

Woodmen Lose Decision in Yorville Suit

S. W. Mitchell sued the Woodmen of the World claiming permanent gout injury from initiation. The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court verdict awarding $1,000 to Mitchell. The case drew national attention among secret orders and featured trial testimony on initiation practices.

Lre Yorville Vie Su Prema Cours S. W. Mitchell She Woodman Jas. W. Leech Supreme Court

South Carolina Press Association Offers Congrats to Parker

The South Carolina State Press association passes a resolution extending hearty congratulations to Parker and notes the November ticket and result. The message includes a nod to Foley's Kidney and mentions Fanderbark Plaensey.

South Carolina State Press Association Parker Foley Fanderbark Plaensey

Parker Victory Bets Roose velt Odds Narrow on Wall Street

New York July 13 Jacob Field announced plans to bet 200000 against 350000 that Parker would be elected president. He offered that any part of the amount could be placed at the same odds as sentiment on the street shifted toward Parker’s chances. Roosevelt odds slipped from high to low as a Roosevelts–Parker contest drew bets.

Observer New York V Street Jacob Field Parker Mr Field Prevailine Esopus Roosevelt Tiantly LO Ted Bietide Ly

Tillman to Take the Stump for Tillman Biased Campaign

Warhington reports Tillman plans to refuse Parker aid due to throat illness and poor health. He previously supported Bryan and worked on anti Roosevelt platforms. The article notes past campaigns in 1896 and 1900 and hints at political stance and constitutional loyalty.

News and Courier Warhington N Tillman Bryan Parker Tillman Roosevelt Constitutionment

Williams to Test States in Doubtful Campaign

The note suggests Williams may be deployed in the doubtful states as the campaign unfolds. He plans to go to Esopus around the time the national committee convenes.

Williams Ares Esopus

Sheehan Praises Tillman and Judge Parker at St Louis Reception

William P. Sheehan lauded Tillman and Judge Parker at a St Louis reception. He called Tillman a bulwark against opposition and defended Parker's dispatch regarding the gold standard. He denied sending any telegraph message to David B. Hill and said friends would swear by Tillman.

Tillman Patel William P. Sheehan Parker St. Louis Sheehan Judge I Folio Enbors Talman John Sharp Williams Mr. Sheehan Judgs Parker Ono Parkee Dad

Fragmentary Note on Unclear Record

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and terms with dubious meaning. The piece lacks coherent details or a clear event and cannot determine date place or action from the readable text.

Former Transvaal President Paul Kenzer Dies in Geneva

Dom Paul Kenzer once led the Transvaal republic and died this morning in Clar aton of Vaud Switzerland. He suffered heart weakness and pneumonia and had not left his house since arriving in Geneva. The body was embalmed and later to be shipped to the Transvaal after British permission for final burial.

Geneva Dom Paul Kenzer Transvaal Claraton Vaud Sofelock Daughfus Jane Pneumoni Ory Renitef Great Uritain

Terrible Disaster Kills and Maims Children in Illinois

A dinner train wreck near Glenwood Illinois injures about 30 children and many more, with coaches crushed and victims rushed to emergency hospitals. Wrecking trains are dispatched, and physicians race to the scene as rescuers work amid chaos.

Glenwood His Glenswood Coal Tran Spee

Spider Bite Injures Greenville Man's Thumb

In Greenville a large South American spider bit J. A. Austin's thumb while near fruit. Blood spurted as the creature pressed its fangs. A cord was used to halt circulation and Dr. Black treated the bite with carbolic acid and antiseptics. The spider was later found and killed, its body described as black with coarse hair.

Greenville J. A. Austin Black Mr. Austin

Young Boy Charged in Dublin Woman’s Fatal Shooting

Information from Lowry district reports Mrs. Robert Floyd killed yesterday by Malcolm Currie a 13 year old boy. Currie shot Mrs Floyd six or seven times then wounded Ara Thomas Floyd sister in law. the injuries described as serious but not dangerous.

Dublin Robert Floyd Lowry Malcom Currie 1A Corerie Currie

Knockout sales pledge from Godman and Drew-Selby line

A local shoe retailer proclaims rigorous honesty and low prices aimed at beating all competitors. The notice stresses integrity and factual claims while promoting the Godman and Drew-Selby brand as a value leader.

The Best Lines on Earth Shoes Ad Claim

An advertisement touts guaranteed leather soles and counters with double toe caps and promises a free replacement if any pair fails. The copy extols the Douglas line and critiques competitors, asserting cow leather construction and no pasteboard materials as a selling point.

Douglas

Overstocked clothing and groceries sale at Bros Clothing

We offer winter wear and suits at low prices with a siren guarantee Strouse goods no shrink overstocked stock to inspect at Nation department store and groceries of all kinds priced to meet the lowest buyer Thanking patrons for their patronage and inviting purchases at reduced prices

Bros Nation Department

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