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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1904

Page

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Sheriff Graham Saves Prisoner From Lynch Mob

The sheriff of Williamsburg County, George G. Graham, arrives in Charleston with his prisoner after rescuing him from mobs. The coroner's jury calls the crime felonious murder. Graham's actions preserved the prisoner’s life, aided by crossed paths with Lake City and Kingstree authorities, and the man ends up in the State prison.

Williamsburg Kingetree George G. Graham Graham Charleston Cato Williams S. B. McGee Lake City Mr. McGee Cato Nex Rto Kingstree Osh Blackoo Columbia Sheriff Graham Williamsburg County

South Carolina Likely to Enter Phosphate Fertilizer Business

Charleston report notes SC legislature discussions hint at state entering fertilizer trade within two years, following liquor business trend. A commission was appointed to study phosphate deposits in navigable streams to assess potential state exploration and production.

Charleston Atlanta Journal South Carolina

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Five Days

Danford of LaGrange Ga suffered six months from a roaming leg sore then used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which he says cured it in five days. Advertises it as best for ulcers wounds pilea and other skin troubles. Care guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackay Co and T Eugene Funderbark druggists.

P.A. Danford LaGrange Bucklen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackay & Co T. Eugene

Guilty as to All Four in Postoffice Conspiracy Trial

Washington verdict returns guilty on all four defendants August W. Machen George K. Lorenz Samuel A. Groff and Oiler B. Greff after nine hours of deliberation. Foreman Carl Petersen announces the verdict as to all four. Lawyers move for new trial arrest of judgment and appeal. Bail set at twenty thousand dollars each. bonds posted and defendants released.

Washington Carl Petersen August W. Machen Rural Free Delivery Division George KE. Lorenz Toledo Samuel A B. Greff United States Samuel A. Groff Natener Holmes Conrad Charles A. Douglass Lorenz

Electric Bitters touted as cure for nervous breakdown

A period-style advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best remedy for overwork insomnia and nervous tension, claiming it cures liver and kidney disorders, dispels nervousness and malaria germs, and improves run down systems. Sold for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by Crawford Bros and others.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Fanderburk

North Carolina counties face penalties under prohibition laws

Washington reports a dramatic move in state law as 18 counties in North Carolina struggle with dispensary enforcement and license grants. Lorenz and Deller 8 Groff noted post office offenders, with 55 affected and 26 absolved this afternoon, while penalties include two years in penitentiary and fines up to $10,000.

Washington North Carolina Lorenz Deller Groff

Will Yorks Dispensary Be Voted Out

Yorkville Enquirer weighs whether York county should remove the dispensary under the price bill. The piece argues the extra half mill levy is unjust and could influence votes against removal, noting rural police funding and potential misused funds. It expresses cautious support for voters to express themselves under current law and questions voter integrity.

York County Columbia Yorkville Enquirer

Just in the nick of time our little boy was saved

Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio recalls pneumonia and a terrible cough that worsened daily before Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption saved her child He is now sound and well The ad promotes the cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with guaranteed results and trial bottles available from Crawford Bros J Mackey Co and T Eugene Fanderburk priced at 50 cents and 1 00

J. ¥. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Fanderburk

Sheriff of Lexington Seeks Murderers of Meetze

The Lexington sheriff pursues killers of John Meetze and reports five arrests, all described as negro. Accused accessory Mionie Wise, a wounded woman, is held at Brookland as doctors treat her injuries. prognosis hopeful.

Lexington John Meetze Mionie Wise Brookland Columbia Record

Working overtime and patent medicine frill text

Light hour laws ignored by tireless workers Doctor King's New Life Pills promise cure for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Easy pleasant safe only 26 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Fundesburk drag store Eggs fall Plymouth Rock 50 cents per setting J N Crockett

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Fundesburk

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