22 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
1
The negro shot by 14 year old Prater in Crowds Creek county died yesterday. Details are scarce. the coroner has not yet returned from the inquest.
A Chicago street car conductor says Bucklen's Arnica Lake healed him after an attack by a mob left him battered. The note claims swift recovery and endorses the remedy for cuts and burns, with prices listed at Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co's stores and Funderburk Pharmacy.
Special to the Charlotte Observer reports Governor Hayward granted a full and unconditional pardon to John Cooper, who had been sentenced to two years at Darlington for manslaughter. The pardon petition drew support from most of the bar, the trial judge, and others who argued the jury was misled by the solicitor. The endorsers claim the killing was in self defense and the judge urged immediate action.
A telegram from Gen Karopatkin reports to the emperor that on March 18 he handed command of land and sea forces opposing Japan to Gen Linevitch following the March 16 orders. Linevitch confirms he assumed command of all military and naval forces against Japan.
An advertisement urges engaged couples to keep digestion healthy with Electric Bitters. It cites A. Brown of Burnettsville South Carolina claiming his wife recovered from dyspepsia and liver issues after using the remedy. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Kandburk Pharmacy advertise it at 50 cents a bottle.
The Rowell trial ends with a manslaughter verdict and a mercy recommendation. Judge Klugh overrules new trial motions as defense alleges jury tampering and improper testimony. Rowell is sentenced to five years or hard labor, bail set at 5000, and the case will go to the supreme court.
Foley’s Honey is recommended for mothers to give to children for coughs and colds as it contains no opiates or poisons. Sold by Funderbare Pharmacy.
A public notice states a person named Montgomery Caskey seeks contact at a residence in Pleasant Hill and requests phone calls when needed. The text references an opt and an official, Coroner L, but details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Denver March 17 three rival factions agreed to move the governor’s chat and seat Lt Governor McDonald after James H Peabody bolted. Governor James U Ponholly resigned, Peabody installed, McDonald sworn in by Chief Justice Gabert, all within hours. National Guard members patrolled the corridors as Peabody faced callers urging resignation.
Folk remedy claim Foley’s Honey and Lar stops cough heals and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. Advertising note warns to refuse substitutes and mentions Funderburk Pharmacy as seller.
The piece notes Christ as a stone of stumbling, says Russia must delay any major triumph against Britain. It claims Russia plans conflict with Great Britain and would borrow remnants of Japan's army for printing work offered to Roy S Strat for letterheads and bills.
F Cordova a deposed Methodist minister was sentenced this morning to four years in the state prison one year for abandoning his wife and three for assaulting her. Beawne, with whom he eloped twice, was not in court. Her father and brother attended. Cordova accepted the sentence calmly as a writ of error was filed to stay judgment pending argument.
Orangeburg March 17 Sheriff Dukes arrived in Bowman with Willie Halinere, charged with assaulting a young white girl at Wheteell's. Reports said a mob gathered and the sheriff fled the city before dawn hoping to reach the scene before violence.
For ten years Lo suffered chronic bronchitis so bad the voice was a whisper. Joseph Coffmen of Montmorenei Indiana tried many remedies until advised to use Buby Honey and Tar. The product cured Lo and many others reportedly benefited by Funderbark Pharmacy.
Dudley Hunter fatally shoots Patrick Davis while hunting in Glassy Mountain township. Both boys are aged 12 to 14. The incident is described as accidental. Hunter, a married man, was jailed after being brought to the sheriff.
Sandy Level Virginia resident W G C Barber shares his experience with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols after suffering chest trouble from smoke and coal dust. He reports relief where other remedies failed and notes available trial bottles free through Crawford Broa F Mackey Funderburk’s Pharmacy with prices of 1 and 81.00.
District Attorney Jerome's team raided gambling dens under the Dowling law and recovered a trove of equipment and chips valued at over 30000 dollars. The haul included fifty to sixty roulette wheels priced 150 to 400 dollars each, nearly a million chips, thousands of decks of cards, dice, and various betting devices.
The coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow on Norman Brown who fell into a vat of boiling water yesterday at the Charleston Basket and Vo ncor Manufacturing Company factory. He was scalded severely and died in the hospital from the injuries.
The Dallas Times Herald recalls Allen G Thurman Joscoe Conkling LIQ C Lamar George F Hour Matt IL Carpenter and John O Reagan as statesmen who died poor and unbought while serving the people. The piece lauds their hands clean hearts pure and refusal to represent special interests as public servants.
A vintage note asserts Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and will be counted alongside other cough medicines. It mentions refusal of substitutes and sale by Punderburk Pharmacy. It highlights gender views on love and equal privileges and satirical remarks on Russians dining in Tokyo and Maochuria as mining potential.
Hotel is tired of being in jail. The institution has no proper facilities enabling a prisoner to marry with money. Mrs Cody, wife of Buffalo Lill, is the principal witness in a divorce suit and denied attempting to administer poison and love potions.
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