A Dastardly Attempt at Assassination in Kershaw
IT PEL' DODGE THURLOW S CARTER announces a reward of 260 dollars for the arrest and conviction of assailants in a shooting at George W Jordan, who had moved into a house opposite J M Carson Co. store in Kershaw. Jordan, not harmed, reported bullets fired through a first floor window near his bed as he slept. Two bullet sizes suggest at least two attackers. The incident occurred around midnight on a Tuesday night in June 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Jordan
Rock Hill
Bershaw
J M Carson & Co
Jordan
Bateman
Kershaw Mra
Negro Killed by Constable in South Carolina
Special to the Charlotte Observer reports that early today Columbia police and a Dispensary Constable shot and killed Jim Long after he broke from Policeman Keith. Constable Isom claims his revolver fired accidentally while striking the man to stop him. Keith fired twice to attract attention before Isom resumed smoking. Both officers are under arrest. Isom’s Union County home and sister are noted. Coroner’s jury adopted the accident theory and released them.
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Charlotte Observer
Columbia
S. C
Fsom
Jim Long
Keith
Long
Isom
Union County
Cole
Blease
Newerberry
Notice to Teachers for Summer School at Yorkville F C
Notice to teachers urging white instructors to attend a Summer School at Yorkville F C starting June 12, 1905. County Superintendent W M Moore asks all intending attendees to notify him promptly to arrange board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville F. C
W. M. Moore
Supt. of Education
Mandamus case against State Board of Dispensary Directors postponed
John T Gaston of Columbia and John Gary Evans of Spartanburg brought a mandamus action to force the State board of dispensary directors to pay beer dispensers salaries rather than commissions. The case was postponed until November due to crowded court conditions. Chas Commander of this city represented the plaintiffs.
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Columoia Record
State Board of Dispensary Directors
John Gary Evans
Spartanburg
Chas
John T Gaston
Mothers Can Use Foley's Honey and Tar for Children
Mothers may safely give Foley's Honey and Tar to children for coughs and colds as it contains no opiates or other poisons. Sold by Funderburn Pharmacy.
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Funderburn Pharmacy
Roll of Honor for 1304 5 school year honors list
The Roll of Honor names students achieving top averages and perfect attendance across grades. Distinctions include highly distinguished and distinguished scholars, with sections by department and attendance records for each class and grade. Notable names include Dorothy Moore, John H. Clyburn, Mary Gooch, Euphemia Ganson, and Maude Moore among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theap
Dorothy Moore
John H. Clyburn
Macie Sturgis
Louise Peay
James Hough
Henry Blackmon
Ruth Funderburk
Neil Sturgis
Chauncey Gregory
Earnest Tilty
O'Dell Horton
KR. L. Crawford
Austin Boldridge
Juanita Lowell
Robert Allison
Hacker Billings
Barnest Beaty
RL Crawford
Kenan Moore
Zad
Miary Gooch
Euphimia Ganson
Nanna Perry
Mary Crawford
Lela Porter
Clyburn Wilson
Eugene Hough
Malcolm Williamson
Orin Blackmon
Henry Moore
Ernie Blackmon
Perry Bell Bennet
Euphemia Ganson
Mary Gooch
Louise Robinson
Earle Tillman
Howard Williamson
Maude Clyburn
Elliott White Springs
George Fairy Poovey
Leon Cauthsn
Georgia May Cartledge
Detla Cartledge
Mary Moore
Pieres Horton
Ruth McCardell
Zilma Johnson
Maude MooreMaude Clyburn
Kate Hines
Cantron Moore
Bennie Culp
Hortense Gregory
Francis Massey
Ethel Dabney
Bertam Stover
Marie Clyburn
Edgar Payseur
Willie Blackmon
Lela Harper
Nannie Hill Moore
Eliza Wylie
Chalmers King
Loran Moore
Effie Hathcock
Esther Byrd
Maggie Cartledge
Marie Stover
Ida Porter
Mary Hood
Marie Roddey
Florence Sowell
Hattie Paysaur
Mary Cook
Allie McNiach
Mary McNinch
Irwin Williams
Maude Moore
Perrine Stover
Ed Cook
John Banks
Kelly Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
Etta Skipper
Lilian Stover
Marriage of Mr G C Cauthen and Miss Mabel Bruce
The Ledger notes the June wedding at Heath Spriggs Baptist Church on June 1. Miss Mabel Bruce, daughter of the late Thornwell Bruce, wed Mr G C Cauthen, formerly Southern depot agent now with Southern Granite Co. The ceremony under Rev S N Watson featured an organ and violin duet, with no attendants, and the couple departed for Washington aboard the 7 o clock train amid well wishes from townsfolk and visiting relatives.
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Corstanty
G C Cauthen
Mabel Bruce
Baptist Church
Heath Spriggs
Fannie Blanton
Kershaw
Crompton
Columbia
Cauthen
Southern Depot
Southern Granite Co
Washington
Manly Bruce
Bethune
Francis Mobley
Haile Gold Mice
Crampton
Columbiaia
Examination for Scholarships Notice
Examination for scholarships will be held Friday July 7 1905 at the Court House in Lancaster South Carolina for Winthrop College normal department of the South Carolina College and the College of Charleston W M Moore Co Supt Ed.
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Court House
Lancaster
S. C
Winthrop College
South Carolina College
College of Charleston
W.M. Moore, Co
Snpt
Notice to Colored Teachers at Lancaster Institute
Notice of a two weeks summer school for colored teachers at Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute starting July 20 1905 signed by W M Moore Co Supt Ed Also notice for trustees appointing July 1 for two year terms urging harmonious meetings and patron involvement for district schools signed Co Supt of Education Noticia de Elacion of Teachers
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Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute
W.M. Moore, Co
Lst
W. M. Moore, Co. Supt. of Education
Riot in Bush area sparks deadly clashes in Aiken County
Special to the Charlotte Observer reports a race riot in Bush Aiken County scene of former Elleton disturbances. Burwell McClain is dead, his son gravely wounded and two Black men wounded after High and supporters fired on a deputized party seeking a captive child for a magistrate. High fled into the forest as armed Black residents vow to protect him and a large posse hunts for High. Further bloodshed expected as news filters in.
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Columbia
Bush
Aiken County
Elleton
Burwell McClain
Gordon High
McClain
High
Aiken
Georgian Shot to Death in an Excursion Car
In Blue Ridge Georgia on an excursion train near McAay s Tennessee J L Galloway tax collector of Fannin County and his brother George Galloway were killed by Ewing an officer on the train An eyewitness says a knife fight preceded the shooting Ewing was wounded but survived the attack leaving both Galloways dead and the cause of the trouble undetermined.
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Atlanta
Journal
Blue Ridge
J L Galloway
Fannin County
George Galloway
McAay's
Tenn
Ewing
Galloways
Devoe Paint Ad Skepticism on Price and Value
A letter to L S Elliott from Lancaster addresses painting costs. It argues that choosing by price per gallon may mislead, noting varying consumption and yearly costs. Anecdotes compare Devoe paint to others, suggesting better value despite higher upfront price. The signatories urge readers to buy Devoe and promote Foley’s syrup products.
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Avery
Delhi
Devoe
Duavyee
Bogg
Farmers Rally field in Togo visits Rojestvensky
A Greenville report covers a June 5 gathering featuring J Llaryvir Jorday and President Jordan with local officials discussing the Southern Faroayet, a lengthy address by John McLaurin, and public sentiment note. The event also notes the Seventeenth District’s reaction and the county court house pivot meeting for businessmen. In dispatches from Tokis, June 4 2 p m Vice Admiral Togo visited Vice Admiral Rojestvensky at the naval hospital to express sympathy for wounds and commend Russian sailors, with Rojestvensky moved by the tribute and Japanese courage praised.
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Jordon
Tad Ota
Smith
Jordan
John Is McLaurin
Greenville
McLuurin
County Court House
Tokis
Togo
Rojestvensky
Sisebo
Kojestvensky
Russia
Rojostvershky
Japani
Russian Warships to Remain at Mainila to Close of War
Secretary of Navy Morton orders that the Russian ships at Manila be interned or depart at once. The ships are deemed unseaworthy and will be disarmed and dismantled in Manila until the war ends. Officers and crew likely to be paroled.
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Mainila
Washington
Morton
Manila
Hailstones Kill Sparrows in Mount Olive Storm
A Mount Olive special reports a severe wind and hail storm that unroofed buildings and devastated crops. The electric plant powerhouse was partially wrecked and many sparrows died in an elm grove after the downpour.
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Wilmington
N. C
The
Star
Mount Olive
A Queer Potato Plant Exhibited by Dorchester Eagle
Mr Witz A Parler displayed an Irish potato bush with a tomato cluster growing atop the vine. Tomatoes varied from an acorn to an eye in size while the potatoes on the same plant were large and mature. Purler denies nearby tomatoes, making the sight a puzzling natural curiosity.
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Dorchester
Witz A. Parler
Purler
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of 0 H Lathan
All persons having claims against the estate of Charles Harvey Lathan deceased will present them proven to the undersigned for payment. All persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. Johan T Green May 12 1905 executor.
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Charles Harvey Lathan
Johan T Green
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Thurlow S. Carter
Envilpor
Satiurday
Lancaster 5. C
Mandamus State Board
Mary Davis
Kate McManus
Jeannette Poag
Mary Williamson
Mary Massey
Margaret Moore
Thomas Beaty
Beth Brown
Bill King
Joyce Clark
Bessia Lowell
Atunette Stover
Mildred Cunningham
Ola Culp
Margaret Williamson
Corrinne Jones
May Ferguson
Hessie Thomson
Ivy Ferguson
Celeste Cauthen
Walter Taylor
Ola Culy
Celeste Cautherc
Noticia of
Elacion of Teachers
White Graded Schoole
Cras
T. Connors
Sec
Treas
L. S. Elliott
Lancaster, SC
F. W. Devor& Co
Lancaster Mercantile Co
Foley
Farmers
Rojestvenksy Grenville
Ciganiz
Mr Jordan
Cireenville
J. Llaryvir Jorday
Tay
J. L. Metaaiin
Presheat Be
Sern Aston
Hoyattefihe
Dee
Victor
Mount Pien
Bint
Observer
Concord
Jane
Cook & Foil
C. G. Heilig
Mount Pleasant
Here
Me L. Lentz
Col. Roger
Edwin Clapp
France
Cherry & CO
Lancaster Marble
Alinid
Granite Works
J. J. McNinch
Lancaster, S. C
de MP
Crawford
Brown Crawford & Heown
Crawford Bros. Drug Store
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