Maud Allen Mystery Clue Points to Suspect Hartsfield
The State reports a suspected killer in the Maud Allen case, naming John Henry Hartsfield alias Jim Johnson and Will Harris as possible identities. Authorities believe he fled from Raleigh and Durham after counterfeiting. federal agents in Charlotte were pursuing him, with a reward for his capture.
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Maud Allen
Columbia
Pinkerton
Manhallen
John Henry Hartsfield
Jim Johnson
Will Harris
Raleigh
Carolinas
Hartsfield
United States
Secret Service
Hin
Durham
Charlotte
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Missouri Man
Otto Dodd of Ponder Mo reports healing a yearlong sore using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it is available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co. and Fanderburk Pharmacy Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Ponder
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Fanderburk Pharmacy
Baby Ease CO
Macon
The Logic of Lynching Editorial in World
The New York World argues lynching in Kershaw South Carolina is a warning to the south. It contends mob rule disregards constitutional processes and will not respect race or previous condition of servitude, threatening rights of both black and white people.
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New York World
Kershaw
S. C
South
Notice of Increase of Capital Stock Enterprise Mercantile Co
A special meeting of the stockholders of Enterprise Mercantile Company Heath Springs South Carolina will be held at the office in Heath Springs on October 20 1904 at 10 o clock am to consider increasing the capital stock to 22000 dollars J A Bridges W J Hammond E C Croxton Berry Mobley E M Croxton Board of Directors
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Enterprise Mercantile Company
Heath Springs
S C
Sail Company
J. A. Bridges
W. J. Hammond
E. C. Croxton
Berry Mobley
E. M. Croxton
Board of
Directors
Payne Dies at 60 Former Postmaster General
Washington October 4 Henry C Payne United States postmaster general and longtime Republican stalwart died at the Arlington hotel at 6 10 PM aged 60 cause listed as mitral valve disease and dilatation of the heart. He had been in poor health for two years with last illness seven days and a heart attack last week preceded death after hours of unconsciousness.
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Washington
Henry C. Payne
United States
National Republican
Arlington Hotel
Payne
Cortelyou Named Postmaster General to Succeed Payne
Washington report states George Bruce Cortelyou former secretary of commerce and labor and current Republican national committeeman will succeed Payne as postmaster general in the ensuing administration.
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Washington
Payne
George Bruce Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Republican National
Four Thousand Japs Said to Have Been Slaughtered
London reports from the Daily Times correspondent dated September 25 describe horrific artillery battles at Port Arthur. On September 22 and 23 Russian sorties against Kangwha regiment positions left the Japanese force nearly wiped out with only one NCO and eleven men surviving of four thousand men.
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London
Daily Times
Port Arthur
Kangwha
Tillman predicts Democratic surge after Parker letter
United States Senator Tillman of South Carolina passes through Charlotte on his way to Chicago for a Democratic meeting. He says Parker has broad appeal and that New York and possibly Connecticut may vote Democratic. he contrasts Parker with the current White House occupant and praises Parker as a safe, conservative choice.
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Greenville
Charlotte
N. Y
United States
Tillman
South Carolina
Chicago
Parker
New York
Connecticut
White House
The Family Spoons
Mrs Wimberling discovers a bundle of letters tied with a pink string in her daughter Eunice’s room. She confronts her daughter who reveals the letters are old notes from her father written when he was young, sparking a tense parental moment.
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Daughers
Manmima
Kaley's Honey and Tar Credited With Saving Life
Plainview Nebraska resident recounts wife’s long lung trouble and costly medical bills before praising Kaley's Honey and Tar as a life saving remedy. Adve rtising copy promotes purchase through Fanderburk Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Kaley
Fanderburk Pharmacy
The Impossible Proofreader and Old Baltimore Riff
A former employee in the proofroom is described as gone due to unbearable pressure. The piece recalls Munnybargs and a society item about Miss Fitzpoodle that drew influential backlash, forcing a departure that could not be withstood.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Chronic Constipation
S Le Quinn of Cavendish Vermont reports a robbery of health by chronic constipation ended when Dr King’s New Life Pills were used. The remedy promises cure for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J K Mackey Co and under burk Pharmacy Drug Stores.
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S. le Quinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
T Hey
Crawford Bros
J. K.’, Mackey & Co
Underburk Pharmacy
Weekly Crop Report on Cotton Harvest Progress
The weather bureau notes a hot dry week slowing rainfall in the cotton belt. Harvesting is well advanced with most of Georgia and Louisiana picked, 75 percent in Florida, 50 percent in central Georgia and Texas, and about one quarter in Arkansas Oklahoma and North Carolina reporting small gathers. Labor shortages persist in central and eastern districts. Late bolls shed in Georgia, drought shortens in Tennessee, and insect pests threaten top yields in Texas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Arkansas
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Tennessee
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Descriptions from readers in Arm nk NY and others claim Dr King’s New Discovery saved a child with whooping cough and bronchitis and cured a niece with advanced consumption. Advertises 50¢ and 1.00 bottles with trial bottles free and guarantees by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy.
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Mia
W.K. Haviland
Nk NY
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderburk Pharmacy
Laney Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence Details
W F B Laney, physician and surgeon, operates from the rear of Fnederburk Pharmacy by day and from Elm street residence at night. Office phone 118 and residence phone 38 are listed.
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Cally
Fnederburk Pharmacy
Elm Street
Crawford Bros
Never Ask Advice About Cold Remedies
Public health note warns against seeking questionable cures for coughs and colds and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy. Funderburk Pharmacy sells the product.
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Foley
Funderburk Pharmacy
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Claims
An old medical pitch touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention. The ad warns against substitutes and urges readers to choose the genuine remedy.
Notice to the Public by Coroner Montgomery Caskey
Notice to the Public states a coroner will hold sit inquests in the county and asks contact at Pleasant Hill residence for summons. Dated September 30 and signed by Coroner L C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Montgomery Caskey
Daily World Ledger Offer Ends January 1 1905 Deal
An old pricing note offers The Daily New York World and The Ledger together until January 1 1905 for 100 dollars. The package combines two publications for a limited period, signaling a promotional period in the era.
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Daily
New York World
the Ledger
County Treasurer Announces Levy Totals Across Townships
W Cauthen county treasurer reports levies for multiple townships and districts. The notice lists mills on properties in Van Wyck Cane Creek Lancaster Buford Flat Creek Kershaw and surrounding areas with totals such as 26 miles 22 mills 4 miles 262 mils 224 will 153 mills and 19 JXR Russell Place.
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van Wy
van Wyck Cane Creek
Russell
W. C. Cauthen
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Love Leiter
Mr. Payne
Llis
Cortelyou
Inn Sure of
Weekly Crop Report
W. FB. Laney
Dudemard
Hionmidreds
Macfert
Business College
Bears
Castoria
Yov
Williams Mfu. CO
Solo Avents
Cleveland
Ohio
Gibbes Machinery Company
Columbo
Crawford Dr
RC Brown
Crawford & Brown
Tancaster
Williams
Ces
Willi
Roy'n
Funderburk
Mirry Foster, Mattorney
Lee, Lancaster, 8. C
Bowers
Bowers’ Bros
Otis
Wers Bros
Depot
Babcarted and “Tlesi Tr r.Way
Lancaster
Fort Lawn
Basconville
Richburg
Chester
Charotte
Attawa
Sal
Yeorey C&n
Gastonia
Lenoir
Lensir
Yorkville
Aliatitu
Cloirpenat Ja
Richbury
Bascomille
Camden
Conn
Glawn
Chester—Southern
Seaboardt
Carolina & North Western Railways
Lancaster—Southern Railway
AP McLure
Leroy Spring
Gitano Reuss
Lancaster County
Can ©Reek
Mda
Gills Crek
Milie
Loral
van Wyck Laventer
Oakburst
Runsell Place
Robius Creek
Plessant Hill
Odor
Kershaw Oak Burst Heath
Ings
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