Death by Shooting at Utah State Prison
Peter Mortensen slayer of Jas. R Hay was killed in the Utah State prison yard at 10:80 this morning. He faced execution with calm dignity as guards executed him with four rifle shots through a curtain. Mortensen chose death by shooting over hanging.—WANTED—Persimmon Dogwood Hickory Holly logs. Freight paid on carloads. JAMES COCKSHOOT Charleston BC. The Cuban reciprocity bill passed the house 335 to 21 with dissenters split. Notice to Lancaster voters to register during November 1903 with books open at the County Auditor's office. Oct. 19, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Peter Mortensen
Jas. R Hay
Mortensen
James Cockshoot
Charleston
B.C
Town of
Lancaster
A. McManus
Supr
Rail schedule snippet from Lancaster region by APACLURE
Readable fragment shows westbound and eastbound timetable lines for towns including Lancaster Fort Lawn Bascomville Richburg Chester Charlotte Columbia Atlanta Lenoir and Camden. Mentions connections with Chester Southern Seaboard Carolina Northwestern railways Lancaster Southern and Lancaster Southern Railway. APACLURE Superintendent Leroy Springs listed as president.
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Lancaster
Fort Lawn
Basconville
Richburg
Chester
Charlotte
Columbia
Atlanta
Sal
Lenoir
C&n
Bascomville
ArCamden
Charleston
Chester—Southern, Seaboard and
Carolina & Northwestern Railways
Southeron Railway
Apaclure
Leroy Springs
The Execution of Tom Horn at Cheyenne
Tom Horn the scout and cattle detective was hanged in Cheyenne Wyoming after confessing to killing Willie Nickell. The execution occurred at 11 08 pm with Rev George Rafter and Frank Irwin present. Horn reportedly exclaimed Be game and spoke with County Clerk Cahill before the trap fell. Thousands gathered and militiamen stood watch as officials and guards oversaw the process. Horn had earlier been connected to multiple murders and to Geronimo’s capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Horn
Willie Nickell
Horn
Iron Mountain
George Rafter
Frank Irwin
Irwin
Proctor
Joseph Cahill
Horns
Ira D. Williams
Scotland County
Geronimo
Miles
Porto Rico
Disastrous wrecks prompt call for King's New Discovery
The ad cites carelessness causing railway wrecks and claims Dr. King's New Discovery cures throat and lung diseases. It highlights Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass as a life saved by the remedy, offered guaranteed by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderburk Druggist at 50 cents and one dollar with ten bottles free. A stray note from Greenville News contrasts Washington and Roosevelt as nation builders.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Funderburk
Farm for Sale Near Flat Creek Settled Land
Farm for sale containing 80 acres of good farming or pasture land on the waters of Flat Creek. Six miles from the Haile and Brewer gold mines, seven miles from Jefferson, ten miles from Kershaw. Six room dwelling newly repaired. Terms apply to T. S. Carter, Lancaster, OC.
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Willis Gregory
Stead
Flat Creek
Haile and
Brewer
Jefferson
Ker—shaw
T. S. Carter
Lancaster
Desperate Florida trio captured in Bennett murder case
Sheriff Johns and a Bradford County Guards posse trapped the Bennett brothers at E. R. Edwards turpentine camp twelve miles south of Stark. After a gunfight the cabin was burned and, with no ammunition left, the brothers surrendered and were jailed at Lake Butler.
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Hawley, Fla
Johns
J. S. Bennett
Richard
Bennett
E. R. Edwards
Stark
Bennett Brothers
Bradford County Guards
Edwards
Bennetts
Lake Cutler
Anxious Moments Highlight Foley Honey and Tar Use
A short notice praises Foley's Honey and Tar as safe relief for throat and lung troubles in children. It notes the product contains no opiates and is sold by T. Eugene Funderburk, emphasizing its household usefulness during anxious hours when kids miss the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. Eugene Funderburk
Exhausted Wild Duck Caught After Long Flight
Sportsmen report a wild duck exhausted from a southern flight and seen circling Sumter street yesterday afternoon. A colored woman employed by Mr. W. H. Gibbes captured the bird and brought it to his home. This marks the first known instance of a duck being caught in this fashion.
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Sumter Street
W. H. Gibbes
Columbia
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold Amid Mill Stockholder News
An old age respect theme is used in praise of Dr King’s New Life Pills with claims they cure dyspepsia jaun dice fever constipation and more. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderburk Drug Store list the 25 cent sale. Camden cotton mill stockholders elect T C Duncan of Union president following the death of Miller Boykin. operations continue as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Funderburk
Camden Cotton Mill
T. C. Duncan
Union
Duncan
Miller Boykin
Latimer Seeks Federal Road Aid in New Congressional Move
Senator Latimer, back from Washington, promotes a federal aid bill to fund good roads. He reports strong bi party support and predicts passage this winter or soon after. He notes Democratic leaders back Gor man for president and cites college controversy over Booker Washington remarks.
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Anderson
Latimer
Washington
Congress
Gorman
Senate
Electric Bitters Cited In Cure Claims By North Carolina Resident
B F Bass of Fremont North Carolina claims Kidney trouble Rheumatism Neuralgia Liver and General Debility were cured after using Electric Bitters. He reports others also found relief from various ailments. The ad notes price 50 cents and lists Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderburk as sellers. A society woman Lula W Baeman reportedly died by suicide at a Chicago hotel Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bass
Fremont, N. C
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Funderburk
Lula W. Baeman
Chicago
For Sale 3865 Acres Near Town with Farm Improvements
3865 acres offered at 7 dollars per acre on good terms. Property lies about 10 miles south of town adjacent to A. H. Carter includes 4 houses 2 wells with pumps a 4 horse farm open well wooded and a good neighborhood with a good school. Also 105 acres near Carmel church. Apply to T S Carrer Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Carter
Carmel Church
T. S. Carrer
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J. F. Blackmon
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A. J. Dunlap
Joseph Clark
Jane M. Clark
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Lancaster and Chester
Railway
Cowboy
George Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Greenville News
Federal Aid Idea
Bunsett
Trinity College
North Carolina
Booker Washington
General Lee
South
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Grove
Philippine Islands
Castoria
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Core
INS
Lancaster Mercantile
J. Harry Foster
8. C
A. J. McNinch
Storia
Lancaster County
L & C Sinking Fund
Uas
Cane Creek Township
Gills Creek Township
Pleasant Hill Township
van Wyck
Kershaw
Heath Springs
Oakhurst
Indian Land
van Wye Waxhaw
Waxhaw
Cane Creek
Fancaster
J. X R
Gilla Creek
Buford Flat Creek
Pleasant Hill
Kerabaw
Heath
Qakburat
Cedar Creek
Fl Otfully
W.A. Cauthen
County
Treas
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