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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1904

Page

2

Announcements of Democratic Primary Candidates

A series of notices from candidates for Congress and the House of Representatives announcing runs in the Fifth District and other seats subject to Democratic primary rules. Names include T Williams J W Hamel O W Ports J Harry Foster and Geo W Jones, with a note on employment with Gregory-Ferguson Co.

Scoagres Congress T. ¥. Williams House of Representatives Democratic Party J. W. Hamel Gregory-Ferguson Company Geo W Jones Chester Mesare D. E. Finley T. Yancey Williamsa Armenia Church Campaige

Hunter and Caburn Seek Reelection as County Officials

The notice names John P. Hunter as a reelection candidate for Sheriff and L. M. Culburn as a candidate for Clerk of Court, both pledging to run in the Democratic primary. F Gregory also announces candidacy for Clerk of Court to complete the unexpired term of W S Porter, under party primary rules.

L. Porter F. Gregory

Lancaster County candidates announce re election bids

A C Rowell announces re election for County Superintendent of Education under Democratic primary rules. H H Horton seeks reelection as County Auditor, pledging to abide by the Democratic primary result. J Wylie Porter referenced in notices.

Lancaster County Raman Fatty H. H.horton J Wylie Porter

Lancaster County Treasurer Candidate Announcement

A candidate announces for the office of Treasurer in Lancaster County. He pledges loyalty to the Democratic party, thanks voters for past support, and requests the people’s backing in the upcoming election subject to party primary outcome.

Lancaster County A.C. Rowell Granl W O Oauthen

Candidate announces run for County Supervisor role

A public notice states Mr M QO Gardner enters the race for county supervisor under party primary rules. The text thanks supporters and invites voter consideration amid local political activity and campaign messaging.

Lancaster candidate announces for magistrate post

A candidate in Lancaster announces plans to run for the office of magistrate in the upcoming primary election, subject to the election result.

Lancaster O. H

Battles Around New Chwang Rage In Asia War Front

Reports from New Chwang, Ta Tche Kiso, and Tien Tsin describe intense fighting with Japanese and Russian forces near New Chwang. Russian losses reported near 700 as Vladivostok squadron actions unfold. In other events, the Smolensk fires blank shots at Ardova and seizes the vessel, sending its crew to the Smolensk. Ardova had sailed from New York to Manila in June and reaches Port Said in July.

New Chwang Ta Tche Kiso Port Said Smolensk Ardevu Ardova Suez Smith New York Manila Port

Japanese Win at Kiso Tung After Fierce Fight

Gen Kuroki's forces seized Kiso Tung on July 19 after heavy combat with fortified Russian defenders along the Chi River northwest of Motion Pass and east of Buping. Japanese casualties were 424. Russian losses estimated at 1,000.

Tokio Kuroki Kiso Tung

Two Bottles Cure Kidney Trouble Case Report

A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Illinois claims he was troubled with a kidney complaint for about two years. He writes that two bottles of Foleys Kidney Cure effected a permanent cure. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling. la Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Tramp Shot In Earle and Mobley Edgefield Argument

Special to The State from Trenton South Carolina July 24 reports a man shot by farmer M W Hudgens six miles south of Trenton after an attempted entry to his home. The wounded man, 25, shabbily dressed and from unspecified origins, is alive and expected to recover. Hudgens is a respected local farmer. In Laurens a July 23 gathering heard remarks about letters from M H Mobley to a Greensville contact, tied to John G Mobley’s railroad commissioner bid, drawing attention to governor orders against political participation by dispensary staff. No broad political alignment shown.

Trenton M. W. Hudgens Here Eureka Hudgens Laurens Congress Maj. Earle M. H. Mobley Greensville John G. Mobley Maj Earle Timmonaville Robert Walters

No Pity Shown: Arnica Salve Cures Painful Woes

F A Gulls Edge of Vorbena Alabama recalls a long fight with fate and a terrible case of piles that produced two tumors. After all else failed Buck. Jen's Arnica Salve proved effective for piles burns and aches. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy advertise.

F. A. Gullsedge Vorbena Ala Buck Jen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Georgia's First Bale Report From Albany Plant

Albany July 22. Deal Jackson, a Black farmer, delivered the first bale of Georgia's new cotton crop in this section. The bale weighed 361 pounds, classed as good middling, and sold for 15 cents a pound.

Albany Georgia Deal Jackson

Mrs Minerva Smith Describes Foley Honey and Tar Relief

Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville writes she suffered bronchitis for twenty years without relief until using Foley's Honey and Tar, calling it a sure cure. Sold by Punderburk Pharmacy.

Minerva Smith Danville, Jr Foley Punderburk Pharmacy

Governor Grants Two Pardons In Charleston Case

Two pardons issued by the governor following petitions from Chealterfield and Charleston communities. Hugh Nicholaon, jailed three years for manslaughter, has served two years and is released on pardon as alms cases loom for his family. Dan Brown, Charleston man, freed from a two and half year grand larceny sentence. Board and physician reports highlighted health risks from consumption in the jail and danger to other prisoners.

Chealerfield Hugh Nicholaon Columbia Record

Fires destroy barn and mule herd at Owings farm

In Laurens at 4 am a fire destroyed the barn and farm table and four head of mules owned by J. Mat Owings in Gray Court area. Suspected incendiary. No insurance. The report notes the incident as a local fire in the early morning.

Laurens J. Mat Owings Gray Court

Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim

The advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures consumption in early stages and relieves advanced cases, calling it the greatest lung remedy and warning against substitutes. It notes availability at Funderburk Pharmacy.

Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Esopus Judge Fixes August 10 Nomination Ceremony

Esopus New York on July 23 Judge Parker set August 10 as the date for the ceremonies notifying him of a big nomination by the Democratic convention as a candidate for the Presidency.

Esopus N. Y Parker

Electric Bitters Cures 15 Years of Rheumatism Say Colusa Man

Joe Goldbrick of Colusa California writes that after 15 years of unrelenting rheumatism Electric Bitters relieved and cured him. He claims the medicine also helps liver kidney troubles and general debility. Sold for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy.

Joe Goldbrick Colusa Cal Notone Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Ginning Outfit for Salo aat Sa

Ginning outfit for sale at sale aat Sa includes a Salbot boiler 12 bhp Ames engine 70 saw Loomis gin feeder condenser one Boss Press necessary shafting pulleys new belting. Very cheap for cash. Apply to T. S. Carter Agent.

Q. P. Salbot Bh. P. Ames Loomis T. S. Carter

Solicitor Reports On Bookhart Case

The State notes Solicitor Hildebrand has filed a report on the alleged lynching at Katanville. He states he has sufficient information to proceed at the proper time and expects prosecutions of alleged rioters, estimated at six individuals. The report praises the coroner’s jury, cites caution to avoid punishing innocents, and emphasizes public demand for justice.

State News and Courier Raycor & Summers Orangeburg Tam P. ‘I. Hulde Brand

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Hours of Representatives J. Harry Foster John P. Hunter Hunter L. M. CL’ Burn John Cook Priea Pledas MO D Taylor LJ Perry M QO Gardner Bu' Feacr New Rassiang Merchantman Way Vladivostok Izu Mobley Mushaud Columbia State Leesville Albert Eargle Eargle Delmare Edward Deaton Yorkville W. Edward Deaton Mary Deaton Lawrence Patioson Fort Mullay Kegro Rome Henry Today Bob Souther Courtney Baker Jack Rone Castona Beara Salo Aat Sa Bookhart Oluck Ney Henry W. Thomson Morgan Square Spartanburg
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