Van Wyck Farming Notes and Local News April May 1904
Van Wyck farmers are busy with corn and cotton. dry weather delays planting and reduces stands. Ongoing labor shortages risk crop abandonment. Local health is generally good with a few cases. Annie Hyatt is recovering from erysipelas. A rheumatism remedy using Irish potatoes is shared, and a smallpox outbreak has largely subsided. The Van Wyck school plans a June close with a picnic and music, while a new library is being funded. Local wildlife, a notable legal dispute over a missing hound, and church conference delegate elections are also noted.
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van Wyck
Little Annie
J. A. Hyatt
J.M. Yoder
van Wyck School
Miss Rambo
Ezzell-Thompson Co
Horse Slays A Woman In Mecklenburg County
Mrs Robert Rogers wife of a prosperous Mecklenburg County farmer was killed Friday when a loose horse charged from a wheat field and crushed her. The incident occurred at dinner time as she tried to drive the unruly animal from the field. Local men heard her screams but could not save her.
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Robert Rogers
Mecklenburg County
N. C
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Ad
An ad claims Poley’s Kidney Cora makes sound kidneys and will cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It promises to strengthen the whole system and is sold by Punderburk Pharmacy. The fragment also mentions “Fewer rations wear longer” and ends with Deven.
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Poley
Cora
Punderburk Pharmacy
Sensation In Fort Mill Involving Married Man And Teen Girl
Fort Mill residents were shocked last Saturday as William Jones a married man and a 17 year old girl living as husband and wife were taken into custody by local authorities. Jones had left his wife and three children in Augusta five years ago and was reportedly devoted to his family until meeting the girl three weeks ago. The article names the girl as the daughter of a well to do citizen, but her name is not disclosed. The incident involves a man’s abandonment of his family and a teenage relationship drawing police attention.
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Ao Uyatt
Iyvis
Pluster
Paris
Twelve Mile Creek
Catawba River
Waxhaw Township
Exsa
Belur
van Wyck Charge
ES. Howie
J. M. Yoder
Kerslaw
W. D. Rogers
J. L Pettus
J. J. Tillman, Jr
Lancaster
Richland County
M. M. Tillman
Rena
Lillie
Waxhaw
N. C
Fort Mill
Willian Jones
Mathe
Augusts
Jones
Agusta
Roelk Hall Herald
Bargain Fabric Line Highlights Wide Variety and Values
A local textile retailer advertises a broad range of dress fabrics at low prices including Voile Etamine Crepe de Chine and Windsor percals. They note cheap ginghams Alma Muslin and Jacquard de Soir options, with new 45 inch silk swisses and figured Mercerized Waist Goods. The store promotes its complete Nation department and exclusive sale of a celebrated item.
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Amoskeag
Amorita Batiste
High Art Clothing Promotes Strouse Shoes in Baltimore
Strouse and Brothers of Baltimore manufactures High Art Clothing and still handles the Douglas and .aan line of shoes, presented as the best two lines in production.
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Douglas
Hats and Negligee Shirts Offered at Sacrifice Prices
A clothing store announces a sale on felts and straw hats of all colors and an up-to-date line of Negligee shirts. To refresh stock they will sacrifice on-hand items, inviting customers to name their price.
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Julia Simpson
Maggie Pardue
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ITE Ledger
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Fifth
TY. Williams
House OF Representatives
Democratic Party
J. W. Hamel
J. Harry Foster
John P. Hunter
Ofice
Hunter
Sheriffs Office
BP Hunter
L. M. Clyburn
W. 4S. Sy Porter
J F Gregory
Lancaster County
A.C. Rowell
County Audis
Sat
Jonn A. Cook
Cauthen
Belair
Six Mile Creek
Lancair Fer
Gharlotte Road
Nerona Cansp Creek
Gurey Merow
Llorsday
Perey
County Supervidor
Strouse & Bros
Baltimore
Our Millinery Department
Heath Banking
Mercantile
Lancaster S. C
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