13 May 1905
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
1
The report shows over 8,791 names on the pension roll for 1905 with 247 net increase from 1904 and 198 widows drawing pensions. The Comptroller General oversees distribution while the Pension Bureau records conditions and costs. The 1905 roll lists by class with increases and decreases and notes total expenditures and balances.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled ledger or letter with names and phrases about illness remedies and drug firms. Content is largely indecipherable, with scattered references to doctors and percentages but no coherent events or outcomes. The readable bits provide no actionable facts or identifiable entities beyond scattered terms.
A fragmented report describes a fatal shooting connected to a Cane Bell railroad dispute. Eldridge, a San Antonio resident, was shot after life threatening acts tied to a long running feud with Captain Willian Donavant, who was killed years earlier. The event follows prior murders and feuds involving Donavant and Eldridge with ties to the railroad.
Farmers in Monroe County held a county meeting in the court house last Saturday. Reports from across the county indicated a confident prediction of more than a one fourth reduction in cotton acreage if favorable weather continues. Woley’s Kidney Cure is advertised as aiding kidney and bladder health, with sale through local pharmacies.
Public notice announces inquests in See County and directs attendance at residence Tat Pleasant Hill when needed. It references a monetary charge of 43 Méntones y Chikey Opt 20 StF and payment to The Ledger.
In Abker Cleveland area near Laurel Bay at North Edisto River a jury found three white defendants and two black men guilty of conspiracy linked to a picnic riot. Pistols and knives were drawn as tensions rose after an attack on African Americans, with witnesses describing a fight that led to the disruption of the party. Sentencing awaits after a request for a new trial was denied and defendants were remanded.
Frustration from sudden breakdowns due to avesta pr istipation leads readers to hire Dr King's New Life Pills. They claim to remove toxins and restore energy, curing headaches and dizziness. Crawford Bros, J Fo Mackey & Co, and Funderburk Pharmacy guarantee.
A damaged account describes social guidance failed in part and a tornado that devastated Marquetty with many injured and dead. The storm struck midnight, ripping through Main Street homes and churches, while residents aided the wounded and cleared debris in the aftermath.
A vintage health ad touts Foley’s medicine as removing pneumonia fears by stopping coughing and strengthening lungs. It claims timely use prevents pneumonia progression and warns against substitutes. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
All overseers of the pit roads in Lancaster County are urged to warn their hands and work their sections at once as the roads have dried oil and can be properly worked. If any section has no overseer report it at once and I will appoint one, as Gardner, Co Supervisor.
Fragmentary OCR text references a prisoner shooting in Andersen Jath with scattered names and details. The garbled lines list names, places, and possible actions but lack coherent narrative or date. The readable elements hint at a crime scene note or docket entry with references to officials and proceedings.
Fragmented report from 1906 describes a railroad wreck near Laelhant, with local inquiry into property taxes and district assessments. Mentioned are residents of the 10K AOE District and a petition by local authorities to determine the value of witved dollars and the levying of taxes within the district.
John A Miller, lately Alderman, departed this act. Town officials announce election day with polls opening at 8 a.m. and closing at sunset. Election managers TC McManus and J M appointed. Mayor Wylie presides.
Fragmentary OCR records show a notice referencing Lane meeting Tuesday at Lane, with mentions of Spencers and a CHL matter. Names include Jeleary, Ershaw, and a June date. Filing appears with Co Control LC and Haile, May 108, with a reference to applications before a stated deadline.
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