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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1904

Page

5

Overdose Fatality At Anderson Cotton Mills

Mr Lawrence Russell night watchman at the Anderson cotton mills died after taking what he thought was salta but was antifebrina. He had been on an excursion to Augusta and returning home grew tired. He lingered 19 hours before death. He left a wife and several children. Indignation rises over a brutal murder in Kutawville where Kitt Bookhardt, an udgro, was killed without trial. Authorities urged relentless pursuit and severe punishment.

Anderson Lawrence Russell Anderson Cotton Antls Augusta Russell

Textile Plains Strike Begins as Mills Readied for Test

Fall River Massachusetts July 24 With hopes of a peaceful settlement abandoned both sides in the textile dispute await the first test of strength. Tomorrow the gates reopen for a wage cut of 124 percent and if not enough operatives report the mills may close indefinitely. Strike leaders doubt citywide turnout can sustain more than a few mills. Manufacturers say 2000 union men voting to strike do not reflect the 23,630 total operatives on their payroll.

Fall River Mags

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

An old advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as a busy miracle, claiming they convert weakness into energy and listlessness into mental power. Sold for 24 cents per box at Crawford Bros J F Mickey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy.

Dr. King Liege Crawford Bros. J. F. Mickey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy Dr. Willams Williams Elles Hrogerets Williame Weg CO Prop’s Cleveland Otc Punderburk Pharmacy

Three Men Die In Southern Train Collision

Greensboro N C July 22 Train No 9 on the Southern Railway struck a car door left on the main line across both rails near Franklin Va derailing the engine and tender. Engineer C E Hall fireman W A Milloway and flagman Ed McClonahan were killed baggage master George Burke slightly injured no passengers hurt. The door from the preceding local freight caused the wreck main line blocked briefly passengers transferred.

Greensboro N. C Southern Railway Franklin C. E. Hall W. A. Milloway Ed McClonahan George Burke

Night Was Her Terror and a Coughing Nightmare

Mrs. Chas Apple gate of Alexandria Indiana writes of near constant coughing at night from consumption. She credits three bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery with curing her and gaining 58 pounds. The ad promises cure for coughs colds influenza bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles with trial bottles free at local drug stores.

Chas Applegate Alexandria Ind Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey &Co Funderbark

Lancaster Mercantile Co. Auction of Used Machines

Lancaster Mercantile Co offers five second hand sewing machines at bargain prices. Cash or on time terms available through J B Mackorell. Visit before purchase.

Lancaster Mercantile Co J. E. Rutledge

Sound kidneys safeguard life with Foley's Kidney Cure

Fenderburk Pharmacy markets Foley's Kidney Cure as a health safeguard for kidneys. Subscribe to The Ladger for more health tips and product notes.

Foley Fenderburk Pharmacy

War Averted As Powers Settle Malacca Seizure Terms

Berlin July 22 report says the seizure of the Peninsula and Oriental steamer Malacca by the Russian cruiser Petersburg was settled with England acknowledging Russia’s right to search and agreeing indemnity for loss of time. Russia calls the seizure an error and promises future restraint while the status of the volunteer fleet remains undefined. England had threatened forcible recapture and now aims to raise Dardanelles questions by volunteers.

Berlin Malacca Petersburg England Russia Peninsulae and Oriental Company Rusein Dardanelles

Black suspect fires on white fishermen in Georgia clash

A Black man, Sompaon Flournoy, allegedly fired on a four-man fishing party near Waytesura Georgia after a quarrel over a toy. He fled on a stolen mule, mortally injuring Edward Minor and injuring two others. Bloodhounds pursue the suspect who escaped.

Aiwiits Alexander Ted Tals Waytesuera James Minor Evans ‘Tomlins Edward Minor

Typewriter Trade Ad Promises Remington Models in Mecklenburg

An old style advertisement touts Remington typewriters with special characters and color ribbons. It promises monthly visits to towns like Lancaster, offers trade in for old machines, and boasts a large stock in Charlotte with swift shipment and on-site demonstrations. It also sells carbon papers typewriter oil and fibboo paragon products for typing needs.

Lancaster Remingtons Alt Chartotte

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Orison Swett Murden Kitt Bookhardt Kutawville Berkeley County Cotton Milla J.B. Mackorell Rossin Ant Englund Philadelptia Optical College Leiden New York Il Eltissty Ac Lancaster Hotel Home Office Monroe People’n Bank Bank of Union N. UG H. Smith Optician Wofford College Spartanburg S. C Henry Sgypre M. A Cleveland Beience J A Gamewell Ssusol Spartanburg, S.C Uilien A.M. Dupre Howt Mantor Janner Mont Ee Wacia South Carolina Military Academy Lancaster County Col J. Harry Foster 8. C Jones Speilty RENO Cherry & Co E. D. Bowers Bowers’ Bros Bowers Bros Farquhar Threshers Ajax Pequest Gibbes Machinery Compax Columbia Lancaster and Chester Railway Fort Lawn Baxconville Richburg Cheater Chariotte Columbia Atlanta C&n Melo Keane Lenin Gastonia Ty Yotteville Atienta Colrrmbin Charlotte Chester Rivliturg Bascomville Ottone, Chester Castoria Bowie Baby Hash CO Macom Lancaster, S. C Lancaster Marble A. J. McNinch Ric Winthrop College County Court Hou Sil Atd & Mw D. B. Johoson Rock Hall W. Flaney Calla Fuederburk Pharmacy Elm Street Remington
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