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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
2
The Washington Post endorses Roosevelt in a conservative nonpartisan review two weeks before voting. It notes Democrats hopeful yet hampered by finances and government machinery while Republicans show confidence publicly and privately.
Jodie Cook of Colquitt County shot his five year old daughter in Babcock Georgia while inspecting a 32 calibre pistol. He told her to fetch oil for the gun and, as he worked the hammer, the weapon discharged. The child died and Cook was overwhelmed with grief.
The Petersburg celebration marked the start of diverting the navigable Appomattox River two and a half miles around the city. Senator Martin of Virginia Capt. E. E. Winslow and local leaders spoke at the event in Petersburg Virginia on October 26.
Public notice urges avoiding unproven remedies and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and cold remedy sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
London dispatch reports Admiral Rojestvensky's Defense of the firing on North Sea fishing trawlers. He claims mistaken identification and that two speeding vessels resembled torpedo boats, one disappeared, the other lingered. He denies targeting any other ships and expresses regret for the trawlers' damage.
A well dressed young woman is arrested by Officers Johnston and Christenbury on shoplifting charges in Charlotte. She uses names Miss Johnson and Carlee of Asheville, claims good family background, and will not be publicly named. Evidence includes a gold watch and rings taken from local firms. Final action hinges on a conference with her father and potential prosecution.
London reports a satisfactory Russia England settlement may delay Baltic fleet passage to the Far East. British ships concentrate with 27 torpedo boats already clearing the Straits of Gibraltar. Ships Victoria Illustrious Majestic Lancaster Theseus Endymion sail from Gibraltar. Iris heads to Malaga.
S Le Quinn of Cavendish Vermont reports a home invasion by chronic constipation. After taking Dr King’s New Life Pills his trouble was arrested and he is now cured. Pills priced 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Sunderland Pharmacy Drug Stores.
W Flaney physician and surgeon maintains office in rear of Funderbark Pharmacy during day hours and a residence in Elm Street for night calls Residence phone listed as 38 and office phone as 118.
J. E. Rutledge announces that he will no longer offer credit and will require cash payment for future work. Gold fillings cost 1.50 dollars, amalgam fillings 75 cents, and cement fillings 75 cents.
Mr. Heath returns from the North with startling values in dress goods and numerous bargains across the line. The AEWES brand offers a wide array of daily goods and other notable discounts.
The article notes heavy purchase of browns and greens in Mohair Cravinetts Mixed Cheviots and Whipcords. It describes a complete nation department and a wide selection including tailor made skirts jackets and capes. The lines are described as the prettiest and cheapest shown locally with an invitation to inspect.
A local ad announces Strouse and Bro. clothing lines Balti more Kirschbaum and Co. Snel lenbure and Co. shoes and strong sales on lawns piques and voils. New fur line offers cheap prices with Fall Millinery Opening on the first Wednesday in October. Groceries and patronage acknowledged.
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