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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1904

Page

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Wotan Uses for Pistol in Suffolk Assault

Miss Ophelia Cowper, defending herself with a revolver, repelled a night intruder at her Main street residence in Suffolk. The man, who left a blood trail, battered the door and demanded entry, then fled after Cowper shot through the door. Cowper delayed reporting the incident to protect her vulnerable mother.

Suffolk Ophelia Cowper Miss Cowper Main Street Orfiess Mees Cowper Miss Casper

Tragedy Ave Epidemic Cure Promised In Ad

A nostalgic shopper recounts a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery, claiming pneumonia and a terrible cough were cured. The notice advertises the remedy as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with trial bottles offered free and priced at 50 cents and 1.00 by Crawford Bros J Mackey Co and Eugene Vanderburk.

Mel W. Watkins Plomann Pareumonia Dr. King Crawford Bros J.¥. Mackey & Co Ty Eugene Vanderburk

Honey 10 Loan Tei Arranges Cotton Firm Loans

T has made arrangements by while Tei negotiate loans of 800 00 and upwards on first mortgages on improved cotton firms at 7 percent interest on sums of 1,000 00 and over and less than 1,000 No commission charged, only a reasonable fee for abstract of title RE WYGTE, Interest on sums of fees.

Whiely Tei

Pneumonia Prevention Ad Promotes Fo ley’s Remedy

An old advertisement touts Fo Ley’s Honey and Tar as the cure that stops coughing, heals lungs, and guards against future pneumonia attacks. It claims the product strengthens the lungs and offers perfect security from pneumonia. Sold by Fonderbark's Pharmacy Ledger Constitution Home and Farm for $2.25 per year.

Foley Fonderbark

Trials of Willie Smith and Miley Best in Mollie Todd case

Willie Smith alias Todd and Miley Best faced trial in Conway for a reported incident involving Mollie Todd. Verdict: guilty with a recommendation for mercy for Watley and others. bail granted for Watley charged with conspiracy in poisoning Sam White. Fire at Bewley Hay Wale Company caused over 80 thousand dollars in damage. losses include stock and building insurance details.

Conway Willie Smith Todd Miley Best Mollie Todd Wallie Smith Ory Fivetoe Watley Aseid Binet Watts Wpb Meison Sam White White J.T R Chester, S Bewley Hay Wale Company Peint Kluttz New York Bewley Kinttz MV Patterson

Working Overtime: New Life Pills Promote Vitality

A wartime style ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills keep millions at work day and night. The copy touts cures for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Sold for 25c at Crawford Bros J O Mackey Co and Eugene Fundeshurk drug stores.

Dr. King Crawford Bros Mackey & Co Eugene Fundeshurk

Senator Tillman Improves After Abscess Lancing in Washington

Senator Tillman, in Washington, shows marked improvement after a week of serious illness. Doctors report relief from draining an abscess, enabling him to swallow and converse easily. Confidence grows that he may travel South this week for rest. The note mentions a curious line about Adam and five visiting a tree of knowledge.

Washington Tillman South

Boy Bandits toho Togo hailed as here-hanged verdict

In Chicago on March 12 the jury verdict in the Gear tar Vagrutre murder case names Harvey Vin Dine, Peter Neidermeyer and Gentave Marx as responsible. A confessional note points to their hiding place with details of the gang’s escape from Liverpool. The report notes subsequent developments and public reaction.

Togo Chicago, Mare Harvey Vin Dine Peter Neidermeyer Gentave Marx Liverpool Remy Huhle Taklo Arthur Ruseten de Pede Lea Eppear Elery Cruiants

Funeral of Dr Darby Interred at Kirnwood

The remains of Rev. CA Darby D D were interred at Kirnwood after funeral services at the Washington Street Methodist church conducted by Bishop A Coke Smith. Pallbearers included Edward Ehrlich A M Boozer Jac P Thomas Jr We AL Chirk 2 A Hyatt and Wot Murray. A large grieving congregation attended with special recognition from the Columbian Female college where Dr Darby once served as president.

Ca, Darby D. D Kirnwood Washington Street Methodist Church A. Coke Smith Edward Ehrlich A.M. Boozer Jac. P. Thomas, Jr We AL Chirk A. Hyatt Wot Murray Columbian Fae Male College Dy. Darby

Torpedo Boats Sunk in Battle Near Port Arthur

Report from Saint Petersburg dated March 11 says Russian torpedo boats attacked the Japanese fleet at Port Arthur. One Japanese torpedo boat and one Russian torpedo boat were destroyed, with the fate of the Russian crew unclear. Admiral Makarov reportedly commanded a reshaped fleet after a prior strategic move involving the battleship Retvisan at the harbor mouth.

Bat Port Arthur St Petershmey Plotitta Ant Anu Desstroyer Makarol’ Jawiyurnte Por Arthur Certiin

Malls Completed and Cotton Mill Progress Noted

The State reports Clifton mills near completion with substantial spindles and looms installed. No. 8 spindle line set at 87,840 and a Denpor Loom plan noted. North Cary area work continues with preparations for westward operations and projected week of finish. Industrial notes include Arnel with Denpor Loom and multiple suppliers.

Ular Leon Ehape Tivet Nvillae Aleny Arnel Nilon Willie Theser Nani Teele

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