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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1904

Page

3

Pardoned Lancaster man to testify in trial

W D Wilton of Lancaster, previously imprisoned for livestock larceny, receives a gubernatorial pardon to restore his citizenship and enable him to testify. Miss Myrtle and Ola Fund burk, and Sallig McManus of Keatsville attend Welsh Neck High on a Marta ville site. local notices urge subscribers to pay dues, and several locals pursue education, with millinery openings and scholarships noted.

W. D. Wilton Lancaster Myrtle Ola Funderburk Sallig McManus Keadenville Welsh Neck High School Martaville Robert Seth McManus

The Langaster Ledger Lynch Try Ends in Pursuit

A shooting amid a county scare follows John Morrison’s lynching threat. Wolly Neal’s neighbor, John Gill, confronted by Mrs Neal, fled after a loaded gun threat. Sheriff and deputy sought the suspect to avert mob violence as search continues. Death notices for local families follow with juror lists and community notices.

Raleigh Neal John Gill Hunter

Pardon Refused in Chesterfield Murder Case

Gov. Heyward refused to grant clemency for Jon David Jacobs of Chesterfield County a white man under life sentence for murder. He stood on the scaffold with a noose when Mc D x Tompkins, carrying a reprieve from Gov Tillman, commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. The pardon was requested on health grounds, but the prisoner's condition did not warrant it. The State.

Win Morrison Btn KC 1B McO Floyd Lee Morriow Mar Osoie Gatley Hecho Me Jett Yweriin Feemurderer Morrinay Gregory Fred Gregory Worl Broyd Wiec Lancaster Culioly Wloyd Martin Cauthen Kershaw Hearfin Ad Whdow Heyward Jon David Jacobs Chesterfield County Jacobs Mc. D. x. Tompkins Tillman

Foley's Honey and Tar for Children State Sure

A historical advisory notes Foley's Honey and Tar for children, stating it is for cough relief in kids. It warns to avoid opiate ingredients and emphasizes using age appropriate dosing and clinician guidance when considering such syrups.

Foley

Bible Society Meeting Sets Christianity Unity in Lancaster

Lancaster Bible Society to hold annual session at Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening October 9 1904. Denominations unite in this cause with Rev R C Reed D D of Columbia invited to deliver address. A collection will follow and attendees are urged to come prepared to contribute. Also note next teachers certificates exam October 21 1904. last exam before May 1905.

Leonardwright A.C. Rowell

Franklin Circle forms public library association meeting

The Franklin Circle advanced a public library effort with an evening formation on Sept 22. Officers include Judge Ira B. Jones as President and Prof J A Jenkins as Secretary, with a treasurer and several vice presidents from local literary societies. An executive committee will be chosen, and a talk on library use is planned. The next meeting is Oct 11 at 8 p.m. Also noted is S P Pita selling $68 of sweet potatoes from a half acre field for market and home use.

Public Library Association Franklin Circle Ira B. Jones J. A. Jenkins Annie Witherspoon W. McD. Brown Minnie Miller

Letter on paint quality to J A Cook waster

A fragmented letter criticizes paint makers for adding lime, clay, sand and water to stock shelves. It argues postage and cheap paint fail to deliver beauty and longevity, urging Devon as true paint versus deceptive mixtures. The note mentions Lancaster Mercantile Co selling paint.

Devon

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