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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1904

Page

4

Five Years for Killing His Father in Texas Case

A Texarkana dispatch reports Willie Watson, a young white boy, was tried in Bowie county Texas for killing his father at Oak Grove near DeKalb. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The item mentions Bennett manslaughter conviction and a controversial coroner’s jury verdict absolving him before he fled the state.

Bowie County Texas Boston Willie Watson Oak Grove DeKalb Ben Bennet Bennett

Incendiarism Trial Ends in Webster County Guilty Verdict

Americus Georgia October 5 Sidney Harrell convicted of incendiarism for burning Preston county seat in April causing $30,000 loss. Judge Lattlejahr sentenced Harrell to 20 years in the penitentiary. His nephew Henry Morgan had been sentenced previously to 20 years. both prominent Webster county citizens.

Americus Sidney Harrell Webster County Lattlejahr Harrell Henry Morgan Preston Henry Morgen Sidney Latel

Lucknow murder feud ends in gunshot deaths

In Lucknow north of Bistapyille a violent quarrel between Harvey Lang a white man Ezekill Aral a Black man and associates led to Lang firing a shotgun wounding Aral who died and Aral striking Lang with a stick as others involved John Mack aided. both died of wounds. An inquest found Lang caused Aral’s death. Aral killed Lang. Sheriff arrested John Mack. no further violence expected.

Speentl Hishopile Hoveloek Lucknow Rigit Niles Bistapyille Harvey Lata Mr Lang Ezekill Lange Bon Lang Aril Mr. Lang Frekill Ezekill Aral John Mack Lang John Friend Bie Dr. Bullock Sheriff Smith Jobe Mack Ezekil Aral Harvey Lang Harvey Ling Aral

Hester's Weekly Cotton Statement Shows Gains

New Orleans secretary Hester issues a weekly cotton statement for seven days of October showing a year over year increase of 143000 and a year before increase of 197000. For 37 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is ix head of the same days of last year, with gains of 155000 and ahead of the same days year before at 213100. The total movement five Sept shows 1,859, against 1,536,5 for the same period last year.

New Orleans Dot Hester

Notice to Public Feil hold all inquests

In this notice the public is informed of inquest actions to be held at the Haty location. Residents are instructed to phone W Plowsnet MiN for missing details and directions to the residence. The notice dates to Sept 20 and references a lodging arrangement and related inquiries.

Henry in Ker Naw Visit Meets Official Duty Amid Suspicion

A traveling man, sent by the governor, visits Ker Naw with Sheriff Hunter present. Residents allegedly resent his presence as talk of a Pinkerton detective swirls around. A Rock III lawyer arrives, delaying proceedings as Henry prosecutes the cake Peat allot case and awaits evidence.

Kershaw Hunter Ker Naw Henry Neling Intentis Pinkerton Rock III Snewsamt

Honey and Tar Restores Health After Long Illness

A Plainview baker recounts his wife suffering lingering trouble for fifteen years. After trying many doctors and spending over 1,000 without relief she grew hopeless until a friend advised Toye's Honey and Tar. The remedy reportedly saved her life and she now enjoys much better health than in a decade. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Kander Sark Pharmacy.

Baker Plainview Nob Toey Kander Sark Pharmacy

Deputy Sheriff Shot Dead Near Gainesville

Deputy Sheriff Gaerete Vo Chantherlain was shot near his home in Gainesville by an unidentified Black man while riding in a wagon with his wife. Chantherlain died instantly. his wife was prostrated. Telegram reports few details and no description of the assailant. Crowds guard roads and approaches as public anger grows.

Gainesville Bln Gaerete Vo Chantherlain Tie

Farmers Oil Mill to Build Fertilizer Plant in Newberry

The Board of Directors of the Farmer's Oil Mill in Newberry vote to establish a fertilizer factory in connection with their oil mill. Details note possible locations and timing as plans are discussed publicly.

Newberry

Kidney Cure Claims Spark Public Alarm Yet Fails

Fragmentary news notes cite Dr Abernethy praising kidney cure as life saving while Funderhwrk Pharmacy and J E McDonald are referenced in a local legal matter in Aiken with a court date near November 21. A New York report notes municipal pay implications and a large one day payment totaling 15 825 000.

Abernethy Woley Funderhwrk Pharmacy New York

Tragic New York River Automobile Crash

A late night collision on the Madden River road claimed three lives instantly. Four others suffered severe injuries with two more seriously hurt. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as bystanders looked on amid rain and wreckage.

Wyerk New York Ality Ileto Ge Fon

Notice of Capital Stock Increase at Enterprise Mercantile

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the holders of the Enterprise Mercantile Company Heath Springs S C will be held on October 20 1904 at 1 am at the company premises to consider increasing the capital stock to twenty thousand dollars and to elect directors including Rothus Dyile M Badgers Wood Tina Nent KC Croxton Kerey Moyles and M Croxton among others

Enterprise Mercantile ‘Company Heath Springs S.L Tinadlivs Anid Howth Sy Gy Ocober Badgers Wood Tina Nent KC. Croxton Kerey Moyles Croxton, Sont Dirseraes

W Blaney Physician and Surgeon Practice Note

An unusual notice describes W Blaney a physician and surgeon with calls answered from attics in the rear of Bundertuik Phares by day and from Jones on Km street at night with residence and office phone listings.

Bundertuik

Foley's Hovey and tar enres coughs and pneumonia prevention

Fragmentary OCR text references Foley remedies and coughs, mentions pneumonia prevention, substitutes, pharmacy sales, and scattered names. The readable portions are inconsistent and reveal no coherent event, date, or clear individuals beyond generic product mentions.

Foley Takeno Panderburk Pharmacy

Tinted on Sowaahip Honda wwe Cte Peek Cle Cenels Meseant AVY

The note references a county treasurer W. Cauthen and a dated request with names Foley Honey and Tar for children’s safety and no opiate. It reads like a clipped OCR from a local notice with ambiguous phrases and multiple misread terms.

Wwe Foley

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