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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1904

Page

2

The Cotton Growers Plan To Control Cotton Prices

The movement by cotton growers to control the market is hailed as a major southern industrial undertaking. Advocates argue organization can curb speculative gambling, fix fair prices, and benefit farmers, mills, and the broader economy, while avoiding political entanglements.

South Farmers Alliance Democraiie Party Cotton Growers Association Colambian Record Ume

Clemson Barn Destroyed at Clemson College

Anderson October 20. At 7 o'clock tonight fire destroyed the big cow barn at Clemson College with eleven cows, causing a loss of 2500 dollars. The origin is unknown. The barn stood a quarter mile south of the barracks and was of modern construction with improved appliances.

Anderson Clemson College

Despair Ends Life of Former U S District Attorney in Richmond

Edgar Allen, prominent Grand Army man and longtime Republican figure since Reconstruction, was found at Union Theological Seminary in Henrico County with a bullet through his head and a pistol in his hand. Authorities call it suicide.

Richmond Edgar Allen United States District Union Theological Seminary Henrico County

Lancaster Homicide Report from January to October 1904

Sunday News and Courier lists Lancaster County homicides since January 1, 1904. The records include John Young who killed Samuel McMurray in February, Lewis Horton who killed Charles Brown in May, Sue Hilton who killed Tsom Horton in September, John Morrison who killed William Floyd and was lynched, and numerous other cases with pleas of self defense, accidental killings, or pending trials. Additional notes cover neighboring counties with a mix of convictions, acquittals, bail, and ongoing court actions, including a gubernatorial reward for a fugitive.

News and Courier Lancaster Lancaster County John Young Samuel McMurray Lewis M. Horton Charles Brown Sue Hilton Tsom Horton John Jackson, Jr Minnie Anderson William Floyd White Morrison Kershaw HiHam Sie Nelson Harkness Lewis State Reformatory John Morrison Robert Baskins Will Floyd J. E. Gettis McRae Whittaker Augusta John Langley Aaron Williams Langley Williams W. T. Lathan Chester Jack Brown John Roddey Jim Dixon Robert Mack McCorkle Ed. Walls Robt McCorkle Mack McCorkly Walls Glover Walker Rebecca Walker Mary Sanders Henry Sanders William Hardin Hardin Chesterfield Pres Richardson William McManus McManus George Knox Robert S. Austin Austin John Taylor York James Mason Anarying Rufus Coulter Mason James McMakin Jake Fronebarger McMakin J. A. Eubanks Rock Hill Spencer Doster Eubanks W. E. Deaton J. Lowry Patterson John Grier Robert Smith Grier Smith Feemster Sam. Sanders Feemater John Pugh Jake Pugh A. Smith Andy McNeel Fazier Simpson Paul Sanders Simpson

Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as throat cure

A dated reader notice urges using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming rapid relief. It mentions Fundorburk Pharmacy as the seller and promotes the remedy as a trusted throat and cold remedy with no merit risk.

Foley Fundorburk Pharmacy

Heath Returns From North With Dress Goods Bargains

Mr. Heath has just returned from the North bringing startling values in dress goods and many other bargains.

Heath North

Browns and Greens Tailor Line Highlights Local Stock

We show a broad nation department full of Mohair Cravinetts Mixed Cheviots and Whitecords in browns and greens. Broadcloths in all shades with tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line at the prettiest and cheapest prices in the market. An inspection will assure a sale.

Nation

Fashionable Clothiers Offer Furnishings and Furs for Fall

Local shop promotes Strouse & Bro. and Kirschbaum lines with clothing in browns and grays. They highlight strong shoe brands and announce sales on lawns and voils, plus two new fur lines at cheap prices. Fall millinery opening on October first Wednesday invites all ladies. Groceries offered to satisfy patrons.

Strouse & Bro Baltimore A. B. Kirschbaum & Co Snellenburg & Co

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