War News and Local Crime Report
The week’s fighting in the Russo Japanese War shows Japanese gains and Russian setbacks with Kilpatrick’s retreat noted. Reports from Port Arthur and Mukden fill the front, while casualties mount on both sides. In Spartanburg a quarrel leads to a stabbing near Caurech Street as Berry wounds Kimball, and in Hampton County Bennett assaults Willie Priester, prompting an investigation by the county supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuropatkin
Hun River
Oyama
Port Arthur
Mukden
Europatkin
St. Petersburg
Caurlotte
Spartanburg
John Berry
Sidney Kimball
Boiling Springs
Tolanese
Tokio
Nodzu
Oku
Chouchiafun Heights
Shakeke River
Shabopo
Lumuntun
Sapphie
Sugangtai
Linchienpo
News and Courier
Hampton
D. C
Incamp
Tony Ben Bennett
Willie Priester
Priester
Bennett
York Farmers Organize for Cotton Marketing
York Oct 15 The Farmers Co operative Union of York plans to manage cotton sales after Nov 1 1904. Two managers will sell member cotton with growers setting timing and minimum price. Charge twenty five cents per bale. Members pledge to market all cotton grown. Officers include President Whitner and Vice Presidents Barber Rawlinson Moore. Executive committee members listed. Secretary treasurer Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Courier
Rock Hill
Farmers Co-operative Union of Base
York
W. GC. Whitner
R. HH. Barber
W. J. Rawlinson
J. Leonidas Moore
J. H. Steel
T. M. Allen
W. B. Wilson
W. J. Miller
J. B. Johnson
N. B. Williams
Mr. J. , Miller
Sod
Dr King’s New Life Pills Rebuild Health At Cavendish
Cavendish resident S Le Quinn reported a break in at his home but credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with ending his chronic constipation. Advertising copy claims a guaranteed cure for 25 cents with Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and drog stores carrying the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. le Quinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Sound Kidneys
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure by Funderburk Pharmacy. It quotes Dr. Abernethy, lauded as the greatest English physician, claiming the remedy protects life when kidneys are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernethy
Foley
Funderburk , Pharmacy
Notice of Town Election on Water and Light Franchises
The town of Lancaster calls a special election for October 2, 1904 at the Guard House to decide whether the water and electric light franchise granted to Leroy Springs and T Y Williams shall be confirmed. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with two ballot forms and appointed election managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Leroy Springs
T. Y. Willams
T. Y. Williams
Bank of Lancaster
Guard House
Tod P. m
J. N. Crockett
J .C. Foster
J. T. Amos
Local Buyer Reveals North Fetches on Dress Goods
Mr. Heath returns from the North with startling values in dress goods and a host of other bargains. The report highlights notable reductions and fresh stock across a range of fabrics and merchandise, promising shoppers enticing prices in a bustling sale atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
North
Prevailing colors fill our new ready to wear range
We announce heavy purchases in Mohair Cravinetts mixed Cheviots and Whipcards with broadcloths in all shades. Our nation department offers complete stock and everything you may want in that line. Tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line, the prettiest and cheapest shown. Inspection urged to secure a sale.
Heath Banking & Mercantile Ad in Lancaster SC
A historical ad from Lancaster South Carolina announces ongoing handling of Strouse & Bro. clothing lines, A. B. Kirschbaum & Co., and Snel l enburg & Co. plus strong shoe lines. It promotes fall millinery opening in October, cheap furs, lawns, piques and veils, and groceries, inviting ladies to visit and patronize the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strouse & Bro
Baltimore
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
Snellenburg & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Ledger
Rus
Thurlow S. Carter
Ocr
National Ticke
Alton B. Parker
of New York
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Yester
Ourself
Tropics
Hampton County
R. E. Wylie
C. O. Jones
Treas
T. ¥. Williams
Ernest Moore
e_York Farmers
Tee
R. KE
Wylie
Jenna
Clerk
Aral, J
NNT Amd Nogbies
Douglas, Godman, and
Drew Selby
Heath Banking & Mercantile
Lancaster S. C
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