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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1904

Page

4

Baptist Seminary Endowment Boost At Southern Baptist Session

The 429th Southern Baptist convention session in Nashville Tennessee saw endowment gifts totaling 91 to Louisville Theological Seminary with $5 0003 085 93 in missions and other benevolence and large gifts from Boston and Atlanta donors A representative from each state was proposed to aid work with the home mission board Kansas City Missouri named as next meeting place Officials reported 190% totals for white membership Sunday schools and church property values with overall convention contributions of about 5 038 253 08

Shville Tenn Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Boston Atlanta W. A. Wiggs Coanter Home Mission Board Kansas City, Mo Nutratiog Fort Worth Texas Jason Fort, Worth Nashville Venn South Carolina Southern Baptist Convention Burrows

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Lung Troubles Says Mrs Van Metre

A Shepherdstown resident testifies that Dr King's New Discovery cured her yearlong bronchitis after trying many remedies. The ad proclaims the medicine infallible for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles free and regular sizes listed.

Dr. King C. BR. van Metre Shepherdtown W. Va Crawford Bros Mackey & Co Fanderburk

Oil Fire Destroys Derricks and Drilling Rigs

Fire at Boston today destroyed 18 derricks five drilling rigs and 22 tanks holding about 15000 barrels of oil. Tom Walker of Leavenworth Kansas attempted to stop the flow by mounting a pump but fell into burning oil and timbers, dying slowly before spectators could reach him. Loss estimated at 860000.

Houston Tex Boston Tom Walker Leavenworth Kas Inder Lhe Lone

Constable Granted Bail After Killing in Greenwoul Incident

Constable M S Davenport who shot and killed Will Willian a Black man at Greenwoul on Saturday night is granted bail Friday afternoon in the sum of 2000 before Chief Justice Pope at chambers.

M.S. Davenport Will Willian Greenwoul

Diver Dies After Fall At Goldsbor Carnival

A high diver from Kalelaia, NYOS Wireteet ba flee, Peek Pyuntin, leapt from a platform atop a ten foot ladder into a water tank at the Goldsbor Carnival. He misjudged the dive and struck the tank’s side, fatally injuring himself as onlookers watched. Authorities reported the death shortly after the accident.

Kalelaia Nyos Wireteet Ba Peek Pyuntin Linuatin Goldsbor

Hearst backs regular ticket in Sto Luary Democratic split

William Randolph Hearst will support the party's nominee for the Sto Luary Democratic convention. He told the Washington Post there is no plan for a new party or a split. He said his fight was within party lines and that he will back the regular ticket through his papers.

Washington William Randolph Hearst Washington Post Albany Mr. Bryan Arethir Brisbane Weaver Tie Menae

Startling Test Leads to Cure with Electric Bitters

A patient from Mehoupang, Pa, attacked by violent hemorrhages due to stomach alteration, was treated with Electric Bitters. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no relapse for 14 months. These bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy.

de. T. G. Merrilt No. Mehoupang Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Col Clinch of Savannah Dies After Long Illness

Col J H M Clinch Dred of Savannah Georgia died at his residence tonight after a long illness aged 81 years He leaves a large fortune His sister and surviving near relative Mrs Robert Anderson of Washington DC and 13 nephews including Guy Heyward of South Carolina Clinch born in Mobile served in the Confederate army and held the brevet rank of Colonel in his 50 years residence in Savannah

Savannah Gia J. HM. Clinch Robert Anderson Washington, D. C Aister Cal. Clinch Guy D.C. Heyward South Carolina Gal. Clinch Mobily

A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Offered by Funderburk Pharmacy

An advertisement claims Poley’s Kidney Cure purifies blood and strengthens the whole system to treat kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Poley Funderburk Pharmacy

Japanese Torpedo Boat No 48 Destroyed in Mine Removal

Tokio May 13 reports the torpedo boat no 48 was destroyed while removing mines in Keer bay north of Port Dalny Tulien Wen. Seven men killed and seven wounded. This marks Japan’s first warship loss in the war.

Tokio Keer Bay Tulien Wen Port Dalny Japan

Outrage Reported in Anderson County Assault Case

A local girl, 18, orphaned, from Brushy Creek Township was whipped and assaulted by six young men. The leaders were arrested and a venue change was sought to Adderton. Delays and a compromised resolution followed, provoking public indignation and calls for investigation. The victim suffered severe convulsions but is expected to recover.

Wcial News Sid Courier Jonnie Busschieter Anderson Rivera Piedmont Adderton Pressley R.W

Made Young Again In Two Weeks Says Taorner

D M H Taorner of Dempsetown Pa claims a Dr King needle life pill regimen restored youth in two weeks. The product touts liver stomach and bowel improvement with pure vegetable ingredients. Available at Crawford Bros J W Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy Drug Stores.

Dr. King D M H. Taorner Dempsetown Crawford Bros J. W. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy Raby Base Kaby Base Co Acon

State raiders seize beer from East Bay dispensary

State constables raided a building on East Bay street yesterday afternoon and found two barrels of beer on the second floor used by other parties. The first floor housed a state dispensary with prior contraband seizures totaling thirty five alloy. The beer is to be shipped to Columbia per Charleston Post on the 14th.

Wade East Bay Street Columbia Charleston Post

Negro Youth Lynched Near Appling Georgia

Augusta Georgia May 15 A mob of 75 to 100 masked men dragged Charlie Cummings a 19 year old negro from jail in Appling Columbia County. He confessed to attacking a young woman in her bed after his shoes were found torn from beneath the window. A vigilante lynching followed shortly after 12 07 this morning. A 14 year old boy Raymond Brown drowned in the eas al at Columbia late Thursday afternoon.

Augusta Charlie Cummings Appling Columbia County Clork Cummings Raymond ‘Brown Columbia

Queer Arkes drug remedy claims cure

J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama reportedly suffered severe piles with 94 tumors and was said to be cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after other remedies failed. Advertisement mentions Crawford Brow, Mackey & Co and Mundertuck Pharmacy as sellers and doctors involved in the claim.

J. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Arniea Salve Crawford Brow di Mackey &Co Mundertuck Uharmacy

Five Men Killed And Eaten On Ailuirnny Island

Mail services report five men killed and eaten on a desolate island in the Southern region. The British warship Condor fired the village and threatened annihilation unless cannibals were delivered for punishment. Cannibals were shot. the incident is tied to imperial actions.

Ailuirnny Island Vincriver Liowern Southeen Condor Cundor

Fifteenth Hanging Executed by Birmingham Sheriff

Birmingham Alabama May 13 Steven Pace a negro was hanged today for the murder of Jesse Simmons at Smith's mines in 1896 Both men were miners Pace escaped arrest months ago The sheriff hanged Pace within the last four years

Birmingham Ala Steven Pace Jesse Siommons Smith's Mines Pace Pues

Roanoke Jailer Attacked During Prisoner Escape

Roanoke Virginia May 14. Jailer Newton was seized by three prisoners as he entered a released inmate’s cell at Abs Ingdon Virginia. Newton fired when the inmate fled. a man was wounded in the head and others were captured. Also mentions Indiana Democratic convention and a West Virginia death with estate bequests.

Roanoke Absingdon Newton Washington Con Pelte Relange Newton White Maton

Traveling in Danger a Kidney Care Claim

Traveling in dangerous motion damages kidneys says this ad. It claims detache attachments keep kidneys in place and promises kidney gate strengthens kidneys and cures blue disease. A locomotive engineer from Lima Ohio attests to relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by a local pharmacy.

Wolvy Geo E. Hansan Lima Foley Funderbork Pharn Muey

Notice to Creditors of John A Estridge Deceased

Notice to creditors of John A Estridge deceased. Creditors must prove their claims before the clerk of court at Lancaster County on or before Monday May 26 1904. Paul Moore executor. April 29 1904.

John A. Estridge Lancaster Paul Moore Reserva Evan Rose County of State of South Carolina Rollings. m

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