Heath Mercantile to Open Cheraw Store in Big Way
Thurlow S Carter reports Heath Mercantile Company plans a new wholesale and retail store in Cheraw. Partners from Kershaw and Camden secured options on multiple lots for a brick two story building with a large warehouse on the Seaboard while S W Welsh becomes general manager and L Jones oversees exterior work. Meanwhile a massive whiskey warehouse fire in Peoria destroys buildings and stock, kills ten, injures six, and pours whiskey into cattle yards as losses top a million dollars.
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Heath Company of
Kershaw
Cheraw
Seaboard
5. W. Welsh
L. Jones
Carolina
Peoria
Ills
Corning
Dood and Keifer
Chicago
Latest From Seat of War Near Port Arthur
Chefoo June 6 reports Japanese troops within seven miles of Port Arthur and two miles from the Russian army on the Liaotung Peninsula. Reinforcements landed at Dalny and moved to Twing Ching and Sanchimpo, with gunboats aiding along the coast. Chinese sources say a major battle may unfold at Port Arthur as Japanese push toward the forts.
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Port Arthur
Chefoo
Liao ‘Tang
Duang
Dalny
Twing Ching
Sanchimpo
Fatal Shooting in Charleston Ends in Death
In Charleston on June 6 George Caulfield was killed and Joe Myers and Hunter Sharp were wounded when Pat Carroll fired on Caulfield and his companions after a prior fight. Carroll, who operated a blind tiger, was arrested that night in a Market Street saloon. witnesses were taken into custody. Caulfield, a former dispensary constable, leaves a wife and two children.
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Charleston
George Caulfield
Joe Myers
Hunter Sharp
Pat Carrol
Canlfield
Carroll
Caulfield
Canfield
Hasell Street
Carrol
Meyers
Sharp
Market Street
Monument planned for McKinley statue in Niagara Square
Buffalo park board completed plans to erect a McKinley monument in Niagara square. The $100,000 monument is state funded, while Buffalo will rearrange the area into a premier city spot. Also in Raleigh federal court Charles Jones Goldsboro was fined $3,500 and two years sentenced for stolen postage stamps. judge remitted the term but kept the fine.
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Buffalo
Niagara Square
Park Board
State of
New York
Raleigh
Charles
Jones Goldsboro
Purnell
Jones
In Memoriam for Elmer Bowers Child of Willie and Blanche Bowers
In memory of Elmer Bowers born October 16 1902 died May 13 1904 aged 1 year 7 months. A precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our life. The body may moulder here the soul is safe in heaven. Safe in the arms of Jesus Aunt Blanche. I will let to the lowest responsible bidder on Tuesday June 21 1904 at 10 o'clock am the contract to build a new bridge across the creek one mile west of Kershaw near Horton’s Wesley Horton L J Perry County Supervisor
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Little Elmer
Willie Bowers
Kershaw
Wesley Horton
L. J. Perry
Letter on paint costs and adulteration savings
A letter to J E Patterson argues the true cost of painting includes both paint and labor. The author claims adulterated paint requires more gallons and higher labor, citing two identical houses and two painters with one job costing 27 dollars and the other 54. The note is signed by F W Devoe Co and mentions Lancaster Mercantile Co as a seller.
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Sir
Devoe
N. Avery
Delhi
N. Y
Devor
Geo. Gilbert
F. W. Devor& Co
New York
Lancaster Mercantile Co
Announcements for Congress and State Legislature
A set of 1920s style political notices show candidates declaring runs for Congress in the Fifth District and re election to the House of Representatives, all subject to Democratic primary rules, with names including T Y Williams, W Pots, J W Hame, and J Harry Foster.
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Congress
T. Y. Williams
House OF Representative
House of Representatives
Local Candidates Pitch Sheriff and Clerk As Primary Near
In a Democratic primary slate, John P. Hunter is named for reelection as Sheriff, praised for a loyal, duty minded record. L. M. Clyburn is announced as Clerk of Court candidate, honoring Porter’s unexpired term. J. F Gregory declares candidacy for ward office in line with Democratic rules.
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John P. Hunter
L. Porter
J. F Gregory
Porter Announces Candidacy for Lancaster County Auditor
J Wylie Porter declares himself a candidate for the Auditor of Lancaster County in the Democratic primary, outlining plans to meet the eligibility requirements and seek voter support.
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Lancaster County
H. W.hortos
J Wylie Porter
Candidate announces bid for county supervisor seat re election
With thanks for past favors and at friends’ solicitation, I announce my candidacy for re election as county supervisor subject to the rules of the party and the office.
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Lancaster County
A.C. Rowel
A Word to the Public About Low Prices and Honesty
A public notice promises knockout pricing to beat competitors with fair, honest deals. It emphasizes honesty and integrity, pledging profit only to live on, and claims to offer lower prices than rivals. Mentions Godman and Drew-Selby line of shoes as a key reference.
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Godman
Drew-Selby
The Best Lines On Earth Shoes Claim Quality and Guarantee
An advertisement touts shoes with solid leather counters and double tips, offering replacements if any pair fails. It promotes Douglas line as best, asserts cow leather construction, and denounces rivals using pasteboard materials.
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Douglas
SPECIL DRIVE ON WINTER WEIGHT CLOTHING
Overstock sale on winter weight clothing with suits offered at cost. Strouse & Bros Clothing guarantees fade and shrink resistance with each suit. Store highlights a vast overstock of clothing and a Nation department with wide groceries and low prices. Shop for low prices before fall line arrives.
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Strouse & Bros
Nation Department
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T. Ledger
Thurlow
S. Carter
John I. Stevens
L. D. Jones
J. DePass
Camden
Chernw
Heath Mercantile Company
Dead Man
Carroll Blind Tiger
McKinley
C. C. Jones
Gol
Jesus
Aunt Blanche
J. E. Patterson
Democratic Party
J.W. Hame
J. Harry Foste
L. M. Clyburn
Curt
Jotin A
Cook
Lanester County
Cauthen
LJ Perry
Keath Banking & Hercanity
Lancaster S. C
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