Building and loan themes and church conference at Kershaw
The article recalls a Charlotte businessman D A Tompkins praising building and loan stock for thrift and savings. It then covers the Rock Hill District Conference of the Methodist Church held at Kershaw, noting lack of Bishop Duncan, sermons by J L Stokes and J C Counts, deaths, education appeals, temperance resolutions urging local option, and plans for future sessions at Hickory Grove in 1905 with licensing and delegate lists.
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D. A. Tompkins
Charlotte
State League of Building Loan Associations
Wrightsville
Bethlehemlcan Works
Pennsylvania
Beneti
Rock Hill
The
Methodist Church
York
Chester
Lancaster
Kershaw
Duncan
Meadors
J. L. Stokes
D. D
J. W. Hamel
Bob Murphy
J. C. Counts
Dr. Lander
Williamston Female College
Dr. Richardson
Christian Advocate
Clink
Wofford College
Darlington
W. R. Richardson
Times
Jas. A. Duncan
Columbia College
Law and Order League
HickoryGrees
Hickory Grove Circuit
Charleston Democracy Engagement Cancelled by Tillman Conflict
County Chairman D L Sinkler announced Senator Tillman could not address Charleston due to a July 27 engagement in Salem Nebraska. Tillman expressed regret at the scheduling clash and noted his willingness to attend a campaign meeting if possible. Bishopville reports Mrs I W Rogers found dead at 4 a m. infant’s crying alerted husband. Heart failure presumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. L. Sinkler
Tillman
Salem
Neb
Bishopville
W .L. Rogers
For Sale Lancaster Mills 7 Percent Preferred Stock Shares
Subject to prior sale and withdrawal, fifty shares or part thereof of Lancaster Cotton Mills 7 per cent preferred stock offered at 890 per share net. Henry W. Thomson 58 Morgan Square Spartanburg July 4, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Cotton Mills
Henry W. Thomson
Morgan Square
Spartanburg
Kuropatkin Admits Another Repulse At Motien Ling
Reports from Tokio and London state Russian divisions made a dawn assault on Motien Ling but were repulsed with Japanese pursuit. Gen Keller directed the attack. fog hid parts of the action. Gen Kuropatkin notes fatigued troops after 15 hours of fighting. losses exceed 1,000, with Col Koechitz wounded but remaining in rank.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Motien Ling
London
Montien Liog
Keller
Kuotenpatzin
Iantakhe
Gallan
Twenty-Fourth
Koechitz
Thousand Kegs of Powder Explode in Lightning Strike
A lightning bolt hit the Gracedal Powder Co dry house in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania during a midnight thunderstorm. The blast leveled nearby structures, caused thousands of dollars in damage, and shattered windows over a wide area. Governor Heyward, on county delegation advice, appointed W B Williams Jr as county auditor to replace his late father.
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Wilkesharre
Gracedal Powder Vo
Gov. Heyward
York
W. B. Williams, Jr
State
Kidney Cure Ad Sparks Health Claim
A dated advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a safeguard for life and kidney health. A Charleston railroad cashier, P. Harvey, was arrested Friday on embezzlement charges. In Chicago a mob attacked heat-strike breakers, injuring several and causing three deaths over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Harvey
Charleston
Chicago
Bridge contract let for Little Lynches Creek crossing
The county invites bids to build a bridge across Little Lynches Creek near the Mackey place on the Fork Hill to Heath Springs road. Bids open Tuesday August 9 1905 at 11 a m with bond double the bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. I L J Perry County Supervisor.
A Word To The Public From Honest Shoe Sellers
A public notice promises lower prices than all competitors without quoting exact figures. The ad attacks deceptive pricing and pledges honesty and integrity, urging customers to trust their Godman and Drew-Selby line of shoes as the best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godman
Drew-Selby
Best Lines on Earth Shoes Guarantee Policy
An advertisement promises leather soled and countered footwear with double toe protection and a replacement policy if any pair fails. It touts Douglas line credibility and attacks competitors selling inferior pasteboard shoes, claiming cow leather and robust construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
SPEGIL DRIVE ON WINTER WEIGHT CLOTHING AT COST
Overstocked clothing sale advertises deep discounts on suits from Strouse & Bros, with a written guarantee against fade or shrink. The notice promises broad stock in Nation department and groceries, inviting inspection to prove the large inventory and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spegil Drive
Strouse & Bros
Nation Department
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the Ledger
Thurlow S. Carter
Church
Revy. W.P. Dancan
Ef, A. Wilkes
W. H Ariail
Columbia State
Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Foley
Fundecbark Pharmacy
Lancaster S. C
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