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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
2
The latest summary shows Parker 217, Hearst 143, Olney 32, Well 26, Gray 6, and uninstructed 356, with a large majority of the latter favoring Parker. Since 1860 the Democrats have won the presidency only twice, prompting a call to review the two platforms that appealed to voters.
A weekend storm lashed York and Yorkville with heavy rain and lightning. The York central telephone office suffered major damage, electric light lines and transformers burned, and Bar on Kennedy's father’s Main Street store saw a man knocked down but not seriously hurt. A five year old girl near Plaxico’s home was burned and knocked down but survived without serious injury.
A violent storm struck Spartanburg on June 20 causing heavy rain and large hail that destroyed young cotton. A colored woman named Addie Beden was killed by lightning on Mr. Anderson’s land near Moore and a mule was killed when lightning struck Mr. Aiken’s mule in Walnut Grove.
John Reeder colored shot Howard Stephens colored three times on a public road near Silver Street after a quarrel between Stephens daughter and Reeder sister. Stephens died from wounds the next morning. In Greensboro Rev Dr J Sanford Methodist preacher died after a sudden paralysis in the pulpit while delivering his sermon.
New York reports show 632 bodies recovered with 559 identified and 40 unclaimed. By June 20 an additional 102 bodies were found, raising total recovered to 734 while about 300 remain missing. Some victims lie unidentified at the morgue or buried on Long Island.
Ida Howard alias Goldie Moran a black woman known as the Tenderloin figure was shot and killed by her white common law husband Charles J Arthur age 25. Arthur was arrested as he attempted a fifth shot and said he planned to kill himself after the act.
In Charleston on June 19 a group of Salvation Army women were arrested for holding a meeting on America Street without a permit. The police officer rounded them up as hymns filled the station house and even prisoners joined the chorus. Maj. Boyle later discharged the women, citing ignorance of the law.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Barber Cauthen express heartfelt thanks to the many friends who were kind during illness. They appreciate doctors and great efforts to restore her health. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mackey. An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchial troubles sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy.
T Y William and J W Hamel announce candidacy for the Fifth District and reelection to the House of Representatives. Both state they are running subject to the Democratic primary rules. O W Porrs also appears as a candidate in the same notice.
The announcement names John P. Hunter as a Democratic primary reelection candidate for sheriff. The notice praises his past service, loyalty, and readiness to perform duties with discretion and without fear or favor.
A series of Lancaster County notices show candidates announcing bids for county roles. J F Gregory seeks reelection as County Superintendent of Education and claims to serve the unexpired clerk term following W B Porter. A C Rowell and J Wylie Porter announce candidacies for County Auditor and related offices under Democratic primary rules.
A speaker thanks Lancaster county residents for past liberal support and declares candidacy for the office of Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary in WC. CAUTREN.
A brief public notice references the Godman and Drew Selby line of shoes and hints at a promotional or warning message, but details are incomplete in the readable text. The item appears to be an early 20th century advertisement or public notice about footwear.
The advert asserts every pair is solid cow leather with a leather sole and counter and double toe tips. It promises a free replacement if any pair fails. It mocks rivals claiming other sellers use paste board and imitate quality from the Douglas line.
Overstocked clothing sale offering suits at cost with a written guarantee from Strouse & Bros. Broad assortment includes Nation department items and groceries at low prices. Encourages inspection of stock to prove reduction and large inventory.
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