Cotton warehouse plan urged for Lancaster County farms
The Lancaster County Cotton Growers Association reports that existing warehouses in Lancaster Heath Springs and Kershaw can store 500 to 1,000 bales each, with Fort Mill prepared to handle upper Panhandle storage. Farmers are urged to build or cooperate on warehouses and avoid leaving cotton exposed. Leroy Springs chairs the committee with J M Yoder and others signing. The notice also mentions home repairs for Osmond Barber and a separate blighted pig finding.
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Langster
Heath Springs
Kershaw
Osceola
van Wyck
Waxhaw
Fort Mill
Lancaster
Leroy
State Cotton Crop Totals by Year Recounted
Census Office table shows 1904 1,147,379 bales and 1903 787,425 bales for the state with 500 pound lot. Lancaster County figures are 1904 20,075 bales and 1903 17,252, 1902 19,748, 1901 12,923.
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United States Census Office
Lancaster County
Two Young Men Drown While Trying to Save Friend
In Efland North Carolina May 1 Lacey Hughes died in a pond rescue attempt to save his friend Earle S Faucette who also drowned Miss Kloss Brown was with them when the boat capsized Hughes rescued the lady then drowned with Faucette both unmarried and prominent in the community
Constabulary Engage Palajanes Near Samar Wounds Officer
Col. Wallace Taylor of the constabulary is severely wounded after an engagement with the Palajanes at Magtaon on Samar's coast May 17. One private is killed ten wounded and many Palajanes are killed. Two infantry companies will reinforce Catbalogan. Desultory fighting persists south of Jolo. Major General Leonard Wood has arrived in Manila after leading a campaign against Moro outlaws.
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Manila
Wallace Taylor
Constabulary
Magtaon
Samar
Catbalogan
Jolo
Leonard Wood
Devoe Paints Examined by State Chemist in Lancaster
A letter explains Devoe agents carry a state chemist certificate and know paint composition. The writer claims independent analysis confirms ingredients, compares Devoe to competitors, and criticizes other sellers for lacking knowledge. Signed KF from W Devoe Co and Lancaster Mercantile Co endorse their paint.
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Devoe
Plague Death Toll Surges in India in 1900
Indian Secretary Brodrick reported in the House of Commons that about 750,000 people have died from plague in India this year. From Jan 1 to Apr 1 mortality was 471,744 and 215,671 more died in the four weeks ending April 29.
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London
India
Brodrick
House of Commons
Gen Frank A Waddill Dead at Cheraw After Illness
Cheraw May 22 Gen Frank A Waddill died today after a brief illness. He graduated from Washington and Lee University soon after the war and served as private secretary to Gen R Lee. He later graduated from Baltimore Medical College and had been an officer in the Bank of Cheraw since 1882.
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Cheraw
de Frank A Waddill
Washington and Lee University
Gen R. Lee
Terwards
Baltimore Medical College
Waddill
Bank of Cheraw
Hats Off At First Baptist Spartanburg Vote
At evening services in Spartanburg the First Baptist Church voted unanimously to remove hats and bonnets for nighttime services. The change follows several Sundays of trial by the ladies and youths, with satisfactory results reported.
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Spartanburg
First Baptist Church
Brother slain in Campobello after quarrel over whiskey
Mack Jackson, colored, shot and killed his brother Lewis Jackson at the latter's Campobello home this morning about 8:30. They argued over whiskey. Lewis allegedly taunted Mack who then fired from behind the house, escaping after the deed.
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Lewis
Mack
Dispensary Loses in Pickens County Vote
In Pickens County the dispensary was voted out 3 to 1 with possible 4 to 1. Only 11 of 23 precincts reported and no box carried for the dispensary. Prohibition looks set to carry all precincts in the county. Two murder reports from Laurens and Orangeburg counties accompany the vote note.
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Pickens County
Pickens
Wth
Essec Murrell
Laurens County
Murrell
Bockhart
Orangeburg County
Acquitted Man Shot At Ambush Near Salisbury
H Clay Grubb acquitted of killing Obs Davis is shot three times at 8 45 am near the Davidson county line while traveling with Clarence Thompson. Thompson hit once in the back. both men survive. Two armed assailants, including Nat Crump, flee. a 200 man posse searches for them as Crump is to be outlawed.
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Charlotte
N.C
Salisbury
N. C
H Clay Grubb
Obs Davis
Davidson County
Clarence Thompson
Grubb
Thompson
Nat Crump
Crump
Julian
Rowan County
Questiit
Tloré
Young Girl Confesses to Baby Murder in Carriage Theft
In Toronto on May 21 13 year old Josephine Carr confessed to killing nine month old William Murray taken from a department store carriage. She allegedly stole carriages while parents shopped and discarded the baby in a woods near her east end home, later burying the clothing then claiming she found the body in a culvert after seeing a play.
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Toronto
Ont
Josephine Carr
Wm. Murray
Carr
Wich
Murray
Monument Planned for Col J L Orr Founder of Orr Mills
At the Orr Mills annual stockholders meeting in Anderson on May 20, $1,000 was set aside to erect a monument in memory of Col J L Orr founder and first president. Location undecided but likely near the mill office on the property.
Tornado Strikes Fort Worth. Train Dispatcher Dead
A tornado lasting about 30 minutes struck Fort Worth at 6:30 pm causing a fatality when John Young, a train dispatcher, was killed as the west wall of the Texas and Pacific passenger station collapsed. The storm disrupted telegraph lines and damaged many buildings including the seven story First National Bank Building and a church.
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Texas and Pacific
John Young
A and Pacific
M. E. Charch
First National Bank
Notice of Lancaster Graded Schools Public Meeting
Trustees of Lancaster School District call a meeting to select a chairman and secretary and decide on a potential special tax not exceeding a mill for the maintenance of public schools. Petition signed by ten voters residents in the district requests the gathering at Lancaster Court House on Friday May 26 at 8 p.m. for the vote and proceedings.
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Lancaster
Sai District
Sail Mooting
Asid
Wehoot
Notice of Lancaster County Dispensary Control Tour Meeting
The Lancaster County control tour meets at Lanc easter on Tuesday June 6 1905 to elect dispensers for the dispensary and the dispensary show for the ensuing year. Applications or notices must be filed by June 20 1905 with officials named.
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Lancaster County
Lanceaster
Ana
Daly
Ileal
Honani
Evid Gil
Jnne
Jew Haile
Mr Bond
Go Centre
Winthrop College Scholarship Examination Details
Winthrop College announces its Scholarship and Entrance Examination to determine awardees for the upcoming session. Applicants must be under 18, submit before the test date, and aim for the highest average. scholarships total 100 dollars with a free loan, enough to cover the next session starting September 20, 1905. Address inquiries to President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Winthrop Col Wegh
County Court House
Armblin
Johnson
Pre
D. B Johnsen
Rock Hill
South Carolina Probate Notice of Administration
State authorities announce the administration of the estate of John A. Aat and its effects. JW srewano and Judge WHERIOAS preside. Creditors are summoned to appear in probate court on the 6th day of May 1905 to show cause why the administration should not be granted.
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Hak Hill
the Ledger
Lancaster
R Merenatite Co
Darrah
Rangeville
Bette
Darral
JW Srewano
Wherioas
Lazonby
John A
Allan
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