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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1904
Page
1
A series of announcements from candidates including T. Y. Williams for Congress in the Fifth District and others like J Harry Foster and Geo W Jones indicate campaigns slated under Democratic primary rules. The notices state intent to seek reelection or a legislative seat with adherence to party guidelines and primary processes.
The piece announces Jonn P. Hunter as a Democratic primary reelection candidate for Sheriff, praising his loyalty and duty. It also notes L. M. Clybuin as a candidate for Clerk of Court and references F Gregory and a pledge to abide by primary results.
To the voters of Lancaster County a candidate announces for re election as County Superintendent of Education subject to Democratic primary rules. Also announces candidacy for Lancaster Auditor and longtime Treasurer hopeful pledges to abide the primary results.
With thanks to supporters and at friends urging, a bid is announced for reselection as County Supervisor under Democratic primary rules. The notice also mentions Mr M GC Gardner as candidate for county supervisor, pending primary rules, and notes many voters.
A candidate from Lancaster declares intent to run for the office of magistrate, publicizing plans contingent on the results of the forthcoming primary election.
Reports from July 24 describe heavy fighting near Ta Lebe Kiao with observers on New Chwang rooftops as shells light up the sky. Russian losses in a separate engagement near New Chiang are stated at 700, while Japanese forces push closer to New Chiang amid urban alarm.
TokIo dispatch says Gen Karoki, after severe clashes, occupied Kiso Tung on July 19. Russians had fortified the Chi river position northwest of Motien pass and east of Buping. Japanese losses 424 killed and wounded. Russian losses about 1,000. The engagement began July 18 and ended July 19.
A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Iowa reports he suffered a kidney complaint for two years. After taking two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he achieved a permanent cure. Sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy.
Special to The State from Trenton July 24 reports Mr M W Hudgens a farmer six miles south of Eureka shot a stranger who demanded food and appeared to reach for a pistol. The man 25-ish wore shabby clothes with Florida Georgia North Carolina hints and was wounded in the leg and back taken to Eureka with a doctor en route to Trenton. Hudgens is a respected Laurens area farmer with no blame on him. The injured man remains unnamed and alive with prognosis hopeful. Laurens July 23 notes rail commissioner solicitor and congress candidates addressed about 500 locals as Maj Earle read letters from M H Mobley linking to John G Mobley. The letter writer claimed fraternal ties despite governors’ orders against dispensary political activity. Mobley expressed brotherly support and the crowd showed mixed interest in party positions.
F A Gulls edge of Verbena Alabama recalls a years long battle with a terrible case of piles that produced two tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve allegedly cured him after other treatments failed. Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and aches at Crawford Bros J F Mackay Co and Fanderburk Pharmacy for 25 cents.
In Albany Georgia on July 22 Deal Jackson a Black farmer delivered the first bale of Georgia new cotton weighing 351 pounds and graded good middling. It sold for 15 cents a pound reflecting early market activity in this section.
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville UK writes she suffered twenty years with bronchitis and found relief after using Foley’s Honey and Tar, described as a sure cure, sold by Funderbark Pharmacy.
The governor pardoned Hugh Nicholson of Chesterfield who had three years for manslaughter after two years served, and Dan Brown of Charleston who faced two and a half years for grand larceny. The actions followed recommendations by local officials including the sanitary board as a physician warned the health risk to prisoners.
The Foley's Honey and Tar advertisement denies claiming a universal cure for consumption and asserts it cures in early stages with relief in worst cases. It warns against substitutes and notes sales by Fonderburk Pharmacy.
Judge Parker has fixed August 10 as the date for the ceremonies notifying him of his nomination by the Democratic convention as a candidate for the Presidency. August 10 is set for the nomination ceremony and related notices.
A barn stable and four mules owned by farmer J Mat Owings were burned by a fire of suspected incendiary origin at Gray Court, Laurens County. No insurance. Separate incidents include a store fire in Leesville with 2500 loss, lightning strike on Albert Eargle’s shop, and two court cases in Yorkville and Fort Mill involving local residents.
Jos Goldbrick of Colusa California writes that after 15 years of Rheumatism he found relief and a cure with Electric Bitters. He touts it as the greatest medicine for that trouble and notes it also helps Liver and Kidney issues and general debility. Priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Crawford Bros J F Mackey & Co and Funderbark Pharmacy Druggist.
Ginning outfit for sale includes Talbot boiler 20 horsepower Ames engine 12 horsepower Loomis gin 70 saw Feeder and Condenser one Bows Press and necessary shafting pulleys new belting. Very cheap for cash. Apply to L. 8. Carter, Agent.
The State on the 24th reports Solicitor Hildebrand reviewing the alleged lynching at Bullville. He notes no paper but says facts justify pursuing charges, estimating up to six guilty parties, with a coroner and jury pressing for thorough, careful action to avoid convicting the innocent. Public sentiment denounces the crime and supports swift, just punishment.
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