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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1904

Page

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Misena New Greenville Happenings Report Two Incidents

Wilt Mooney, a popular local youth, was accidentally shot by his younger brother Joe when entering through a window after finding a locked door. He sustained a painful wound to the left ear but is not believed to be seriously injured. Governor Heyward ordered the release of Joseph Thompson, a Greenville County manslaughter defendant, after a petition prompted a favorable hearing.

Greenville Wilt Mooney Joe Wis Heyward Joseph Thompson Greenville County

Moore to Assume History Chair at South Carolina College

The board of trustees elected Dr. Gordon B. Moore, former Furman professor, to the history chair on the second ballot. A renowned scholar and thinker, Moore has served as pastor of the Darlington Baptist Church and as associate editor of the Baptist Course in The State.

Board of South Carolina College Heyward Greenville Columbia Gordon B. Moore Furman University

Tragedy as Mother and Child Die by Lightning on Taylor Street

June Fair and her daughter Rona, wife and 8 year old, were instantly killed yesterday afternoon near the tin bridge when a bolt struck a tree trunk where Mrs Fair was washing clothes. Myers Fair, a Taylor street restaurateur, had accumulated property. The incident occurred in the state line district.

June Rona Fair Myers Fair Taylor Street

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted By Local Druggists

A remote family faces burns cuts and wounds as common injuries and is urged to keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve on hand. Local merchants Crawford Bros J Mackey Co and Funder bark Pharmacy advertise it at 25 cents.

Bucklen Crawford Bros J. ¥. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Parker's Delegates Show Dems Near 668 at St Louis

The story details Democratic delegate totals for the 1964 convention with Parker and Hearst leading in various states. It lists positive strengths by state, mentions unpledged delegates, and notes the ongoing counting as Illinois, Iowa, and others report. The piece cites the Washington Post and Maine numbers, with references to Hearst’s and Parker’s delegate prospects.

Hawaii Idaho Democ St. Loui Hearst Wall, Olney Gorman Parker Alabama Connecticut Georgia Indiana New Hampshi New York Ohio Tennessee Arizona Florida Maine Nevada New Mexico Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Washington West Virginia Ornia Kansas Achusetts Ware al Ios Aei Idibo Advs Illinois Stai Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesotan Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey Oklahoma Bonnevine Southarolina Missouri Joplin Washiton Post

Trains Collide Near Salisbury Killing Two

A northbound railway mail and passenger train leaped an open switch near Salisbury. Engineer Tyler D. Haynes of Charlotte and fireman Jim Wadkins were killed. An unknown fireman riding the engine was seriously hurt. No passengers were aboard the affected cars.

Charlotte N. C Peouipera Railway Salbury Tyler D. Haynes Jim Wadkins

Two Convicted of Arnold Murder in Greenville Court

Perry Butler and John Carter were found guilty of the murder of Anson Arnold in the Court of General Sessions. Joe Parks and Jesse Alarkson were acquitted. Sentencing was expected to follow, with Butler and Carter likely to be sentenced today by Judge Townsend.

Butler John Carter Jim Brown Bus Macy Greenville Perry Butler Anson Arnold Joe Parks Jesse Alarkson Carster Dudze ‘Townsend Byrd Carswell Cox Carter Scheitor Cory Anson Ar Lad Solditor

Troops and Miners Clash at Dunnville Fatalities Reported

An armed clash between military forces and union miners occurred near Dunnville after a march from the Victor region. John Carley, a union miner, was killed. five others wounded or captured. Troops returned to Victor with four captives and reported about 250 miners planned to attack Victor and free detainees at a temporary bullpen.

Victor Dunville Miles Ving Camp Fovelock John Carley Lit Dunnville

Kidney Cure Brings Relief After Long Illness

Oakville resident R A Gr J P reports ten years bedridden by kidney disease. He sought top medical care with no relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended, calling it a Godsend and noting it is sold by the Faderbark Pharmacy.

R.A. Gr J. P Oakvind Foley Faderbark Phar Macy

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