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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
2
A two year old, Johnson Woods, son of Mr and Mrs Nell Woods, died after drinking poisonous medicine left on a mantle. The infant climbed a chair to reach it, and was found by his mother in distress. He died after six hours of suffering despite medical aid.
Reports from Pohio and Tokyo indicate Admiral Rojestvensky seriously wounded and captured after the battle off Tsu. Only four of his fleet may have escaped, with heavy Russian casualties among officers and sailors. Japanese losses are minimal with no ships lost. Admiral Rostvensky is said to be recovering in Sasebo naval hospital.
The Southern Cotton Association reports U.S. government acreage at 381,730,000 acres with a 25,980,951 acre decline from 1905, down 18.43 percent, and fertilizer use down 16.05 percent. Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and nearby areas show unprecedented crop conditions with much land unplanted or washed out. Officers laud farmer loyalty for cutting acreage and fertilizer use, predicting higher prices as demand rises. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by Pander burk Pharmacy.
In Colima Abay Basye, Brookland, three men face charges of election fraud after a local election. Bosbee turns State's evidence but is too ill to testify. Gannels claims miscount and vows to prove voter deceit. Officers arrest Fox, Bushee, Armstrong, Mitchell, and others, with McCombs and Pox fleeing but later pursued. Deputies clash during arrests. one deputy fires at McCombs as he escapes. All suspects are jailed in Lexington pending preliminary examination.
Washington May 31 The weekly crop report from the Weather Bureau notes cotton in need of cultivation across the belt with abandoned fields reported in Carolina Georgia Alabama and Louisiana Good stands overall but planting unfinished in northern Texas and Arkansas southern Texas and central eastern districts show improvement Squares forming in southern central and eastern areas Boll weevils increasing in Texas
Columbia report on weekly crop conditions notes cotton in many counties as unpromising with small red or yellow plants and growth checked by cool nights. Some fields grassy with possible abandonment state wide. lice appearing in several counties halting progress. Sea Island cotton also in poor condition.
Reports say petitions will circulate for an election to vote the dispensary out of Charleston county requiring 1,300 signatures. Charleston dispensary profits amount to about $50,000 annually.
Washington June 1 official announcement states the president will begin a twelve day Southern trip on October 17. Consequently the congressional session will not be called on October 16 as previously planned.
Rough estimates put Russian losses at seven to nine thousand with nearly four thousand prisoners, following a battle in the Sea of Japan. Many bodies washed ashore on nearby islands and coastlines, as reported.
Special to The State Olivy Juno reports that Monday morning a white man from Govan shot Gloster Daniels, a Black farmhand, in the left side with a double barrel. Daniels ran a half mile before collapsing. his wife and another Black man carried him to a friend’s home where he died. The shooter, Gunnels, was said to be intoxicated at times but sober at times, and the motive cited is Daniels failing to haul autos on a prior Saturday. The shooting occurred after a confrontation about not bringing in autos, and the white man reportedly warned of killing Daniels prior to the act. Daniels was described as a respectable man with a large family and means.
The Greenville Herald notes that a drinking man and a cigarette fiend face hard times finding work. It argues reliability matters as employers favor disciplined workers over those who “soak” or “periodicals.”
Mr ER O Thompson who has been attending Wake Forest College the last year passed through Waxhaw Saturday on his way to his home in Lancaster County. Waxhaw Enterprise notes Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and will not cause dependence unlike most cough medicines. Refuse substitutes sold by Funderbark Pharmacy.
Marion dispatch reports Roy McRae struck by lightning while sheltering from a storm on his father’s plantation at Brittens Neck. He died instantly on his 21st birthday after the electric storm hit Morrison area, as crops suffered wind rain and hail in sections of the county.
Sp ar tanburg county petition leaders say signatures exceed one fourth of qualified voters and will prompt the commissioners to call an election on the dispensary question. Opponents may challenge the move on technical grounds, delaying the election.
A vintage ad warns that plans to get rich fail due to dyspepsia or constipation and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the pills remove bodily clogging materials, renew energy, and cure headaches and dizziness. Sold by Al Crawford Lies and J F Mackey Co and Fanderburk Pharmacy for 25 cents with guarantee.
A Lee County observer reports a cloudburst on May 26 in Una section. Water reached knee to waist depth, washing away crops and flooding yards and mills including Marco s Howell s and Andrew s. A hog pen rescue saved livestock, while long kept hot stock was unaffected elsewhere. Petitions circulate in York County seeking a dispensary election.
The Ledger The Atlants Journal Semi weekly and The Southern Cultivator offered as a bundled one year subscription for two dollars paid in advance.
An examination for the Ward award at Winthrop College will be held July 7 at 7 p.m. Students under eighteen may apply, with scholastic records reviewed after July 15. Scholarships totaling 500 cover tuition. applicants should write to President Johnson at Rock Hill for details and the 1905 catalog.
A notice to all claimants against the estate of Charles Harvey Lathan deceased to present proven claims for payment and for debtors to make immediate payment to the executor PT Green executor, dated May 13 1903.
Cherry and Co announce an election to fill the Alderman seat in Lancaster following the death of John A Miller. The election is set for Monday June 5, 1905, polls open 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Managers appointed are J C Foster Amos McManus and J M Warwick. Ratified May 6, 1905.
Property bids and construction notices published by ATG Gardner Co Supervisor outline parcels to lease and build. Timber Creek area around Bear Overhoon near Mr Raskel Barton’s holiday site is mentioned with a May 15 deadline.
The Moar of Control for Lan cister County will meet at Lan ester OC Ho 8 Oy on Tuesday Time Gilt 1805 for electing dispensers for the dispensary at Lonestar end. Applications for these positions must be filed with the board at least twenty days before the June 1005 deadline. J i W Haile Chr Beard of Co Oonized Tes May 1905 -1ay
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