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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1903

Page

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Selection and Price for Men’s Fine Goods

A shop advertises a wide stock of men’s fine goods inviting customers to choose items and let the store set the final price. The message emphasizes available selection and flexible pricing.

Happenings In the State. Brownfield to be hanged

Georgetown reports John Brownfield, who killed Deputy Tax Collector Jas C Scurry three years ago, was resentenced by Judge Ernest Gary and will be hanged on a June 2. Edgefield notes a cotton mill shutdown until market improves and the spinning department to run full time through summer. Normie Hodges captured. sealed sentence pending. co-defendant Hargrove given 18 months. Fort Mill reports Tom Baumley killing Arthur Frazier after a drunken dispute. Yorkman Dillinger seriously shot by W A Harper after quarrel. Harper surrender reported. Belton notes Preston Mitchell found dead with head shot. mind said to be unbalanced. gun used tied to a bush.

Georgetown John Brownfield Jas. C. Scurry Ernest Gary Edgefield Greenwood Normie Hodges Aldrich Hodges McCaslan Hargrove Belton Preston B. Mitchell Here

Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed For Lung Ailments

Startling fresh testimony from T J McFarland of Beutolville Va proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery cures bronchitis after years of doctoring. The notice claims equal effectiveness for consumption pneumonia and grip with trial bottle free and a dollar for regular size, guaranteed by local pharmacies.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Punderburk Pharmacy Craw J. F. Mackey

Advertisers Have Fresh Goods Featured In Abbeville Paper

The Abbeville Medium cites a reader praising advertising columns as the most interesting part of newspapers. She notes advertisers invite trade, while non-advertisers seem less prepared for customers and may offer less fresh goods.

Abbeville

Big Convention Opens in Indianapolis for Woodmen Meet

Indianapolis hosts the Moderna Woodmen of America convention with about 10 000 in attendance and hundreds arriving by train. Mayor Bookwalter gives welcome, Head Consul Northcott responds, and committees are formed. The gathering focuses on possible insurance assessment readjustment and the election of officers with Northcott not seeking reelection.

Indianapolis Ind Moderna Woodmen of America Bookwalter William A Northcott Lingis

Electric Bitters claim cures for severe stomach ills

A Decatur Alabama resident describes long lasting indigestion and bowel trouble ending in near death before trying Electric Bitters. He reports immediate improvement and full recovery, praising it as the only medicine for liver kidney and stomach issues. Sold by local druggists for 50 cents with a guarantee.

H. Newson Decatur Ala Funderburk Pharmacy Crawford Bros J. Fpl Mackey & Co

Two Murderers Convicted in Union

Union special of June 15 to Charlotte Observer reports juries found Jacob B. Jeter guilty with mercy for killing Walson on July 23. In a second case Brown Rodger was found guilty for killing Rodger Fant and faces a hanging.

Desperation prompts home first aid arnica salve sale

In an out of the way home, a family keeps Bucklen's Arnica Salve for accident burns cuts and wounds. The ad promotes the 25 cent remedy available at Crawford Bros J P Mackey & Co and Eugene Funderburk Drug Store.

Bucklen Crawford Bros J. P., Mackey & Co Eugene Funderburk

Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Kidney and Bladder Health

Foley's Kidney Cure touted to improve kidney and bladder function. The advertisement claims quick relief for urinary issues and enhances overall urinary tract health with regular use.

Foley

Heppner Flood Toll Seen Rising With 500 Expected Dead

Dated June 16 at The Dalles Oregon a telegraph message reports the Heppner flood death toll may reach 500 with many corpses unrecovered. Property losses could reach around a million dollars as debris blocks roads and graves are being dug for the deceased. Rescue efforts continue amid record heat and widespread devastation.

Dalles Ore Heppner Ate

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