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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1904
Page
2
The Ledger reprints remarks on Roosevelt and Cleveland amid party tension, noting hostility to Roosevelt from Bruns wick to Yorkville and a South Carolina dispensary critique. It cites Atlanta street newsboy wit and reports Russian optimism about Port Arthur, plus ship repairs and crew readiness by June.
Special to News and Courier Marion May 21 Josh McRae colored jailed charged with arson and murder in a cabin fire that killed three of his sons aged 11 seven and younger. The wife left home earlier that night, neighbors found the house burning and one boy escaped badly burned. An inquest found sufficient evidence to arrest the father though evidence remains circumstantial. Also notes a drought in Barnwell and a spreading spotted fever outbreak in New York with hundreds of cases and limited understanding of transmission.
The Charleston Post notes a strong Confederate reunion this week in Charleston. The presence of old soldiers brings joy to Charlesonians and evokes memories of valor and devotion for older generations, while inspiring younger generations toward peace and reunion.
A letter from H U Horton announces candidacy for Lancaster County Auditor in the Democratic primary. He states willingness to abide by primary results and asks voters to support his reelection in the county race.
WO Cauthen, thanking Daneaster County residents for liberal support, declares candidacy for Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary.
Perry County Supervisor invites bids to repair Belair Iailge on Six Mile Creek to a lowest responsible bidder on Monday May 3 at 110.4 Cane Creek Bridge on Tingas er and Charlotte road. bids also for a new Camp Creek bridge near Garry McDow residence on Thursday June 2 at 4 p.m.
Ten voters petitioned to call a public meeting for Lancaster School District to elect a chairman and secretary and decide on a special tax not exceeding one mill. The gathering will be held at the Court House in Lancaster on May 27, 1904 at 2 o clock p.m. to determine tax levels and district governance. Trustees Leroy Springs Carter Cis T Connors preside.
In a bold department store notice the retailer advertises best and cheapest patterns in Windsor percals, 36 inch, and 45 inch silk swisses in new colors. Mercerized waist goods in fancy champaign tones are promoted alongside a complete Nation department with access to needed items. The message hints at exclusive sales but omits full stock details.
Baltimore based Strouse and Brothers continues to handle the Douglas and ampersand nan shoe lines. They promote these two lines as the best manufactured.
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