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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1904

Page

7

Let Us Be Thankful Proclamation by the State and Nation

The article urges a nationwide Thanksgiving observance next Thursday and praises South Carolina’s progress in prosperity, education, and morality. It notes good harvests, especially cotton profits, and calls for gratitude, charitable acts, and awareness of the poor and afflicted across the state. It emphasizes spiritual and civic progress and personal gratitude among all citizens.

South Carolina Clas King Cotton Artigan South

Runaway Bicycle Heals With Amica Salve in Illinois

A bicycle accident in Franklin Grove Illinois left J B Orner with a stubborn leg ulcer that resisted four years of medical care. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured the ulcer and is praised for Burns Scalds Skin Eruptions and Piles. Available at Crawford Bros J F Mack ey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy Drug Store, 25 cents.

J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Ill Bucklen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Breckenridge Dies After Paralyzing Stroke in Kentucky

Col W C P Breckenridge of Lexington died at 11 40 p m from a stroke suffered Wednesday. The burial is scheduled for Monday in Lexington Cemetery. The obituary notes pneumonia and other illnesses as common results of lingering colds, and promotes Murray's Horehound Mallein and Tar cough remedy at 25 cents.

Lexington William Campbell Preston Breckinridge Murray

Seven Years to Life for Grave Crime in Maine Court

The Philadelphia Ledger reports Judge Walton in Augusta Maine changed a seven year prison term to life for a grave crime after the defendant’s counsel argued the prisoner’s poor health meant he would not live out the term. The case highlights mercy over strict sentencing in a specific medical context.

Supreme Court Augusta Maine Walton Philadelphia Ledger Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Circus Robbery Strikes Forepaugh Sells Wagon

A Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus ticket wagon traveling by rail between Greenville and Tarboro was entered overnight and $30,000 stolen using keys stolen from the circus treasurer. Suspects include two performers. theories range from in-motion theft to money hidden in Tarboro. Rewards of $2,000 offered for apprehension, with officials conducting widespread searches along the Tarboro-Greenville line.

Greenville Tarboro N. C Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk

Dr Williams Indian Piles Ointment Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment claiming to cure blind bleeding ulcerated and itching piles with instant relief. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy in Cleveland and mailed for 50 cents or 1 dollar per box.

Prop's Cleveland Ohio Funderburk’ Pharmacy

189 Acre Horse Farm For Sale Two Tracts Option

A 189 acre horse farm with good buildings and about 50 acres of woods. Two pastures are wired and will be sold as a whole or divided into two tracts. Located about 70.8 miles northeast of town. A bargain. Call on T. S. Carter, Agent.

Callon T. S. Carter

Ordered New Trial In Southern Railway Case

Greenville News reports that in Abbeville the Wilson versus Southern Railway trial halted when Special Judge Ernest Moore learned a juror stayed at Engineer Wilson’s home after a private visit with the juror. Proceedings paused. retrial set for a later term.

T. P. Cothran Abbeville Court of Common Pleas Mr. Cothran Wilson Southern Railway Ernest Moore Moore Engineer Wilson

Anxious hours when children suffer croup

A mother recalls the anxious moments of a child's croup and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as an effective, safe remedy without opiates. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Murray's Horehound Mullen and Tar Cure for Cough

An old time remedy claims to cure a cough instantly with Murray’s Horehound Mullen and Tar. Promotes Telcombination 80 as the purest drug mix, suitable for babies and all cough cases. Urges readers to ask their druggist, price 50 cents for an extra large bottle, and to seek the product name Murray.

Murray Murraye

Foley's Money and Tar Cough Medicine Gains Praise

A Nashua Iowa policeman J N Patterson testifies that after ineffectual use of half a dozen advertised cough remedies and medical treatments, Foley's Money and Tar cured him with two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung remedy in the world and notes Funburk Pharmacy sells it.

J. N. Patterson Nashua Foley Funburk Pharmacy

Local Sausage Mill Adds Gasoline Engine Setup

Prepared to do the Work. I have put in a gasoline engine with which to run my sausage and bone mill and am now better prepared than ever to serve the public with the best meat to be had. I can also saw and split wood on short notice in your own yard. Call up-market phone 43, residentee 56 at S. T. Blackmon.

S. T. Blackmon

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promoted

An advertisement declares Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals lungs and warns against substitutes sold by Funderbork Pharmagy.

Foley Funderbork Pharmagy

Coroner Reports September Findings In Montgomery

Coroner Le Og released notes on September investigations in Montgomery. authorities listed 4 cases examined this month with interim conclusions pending full autopsy reviews.

Montgomery Cackey Ept le OG

Bridge to Let for Waxhaw Creek Road Near Bergusca Place

On Tuesday November 29 1904 the board will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder to build a bridge over Waxhaw Creek on the new road near E Bergusca s place. Lt Perry county supervisor will oversee the letting.

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