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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1904

Page

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Marion Parr Jailed In Shealy Murder Case

Marion Parr was arrested by Constable Knox on suspicion of fatally attacking Fayette Shealy at a fisherman's camp. A sawed off shotgun found at Parr's home connected him to the crime, with Salters aiding the investigation by naming Frank Smith who loaned the gun. Parr, taken to jail, is described by mill workers as shifting and untrustworthy. The 14 year old victim died after being struck with a hoe at a river camp last Friday.

Marion Parr Fayette Shealy Knox Parr Enghith Street Concord N.C Shealy Kved Salters Frank Smith Atlantic Coast Line Charleston Lingely Newberry Aiken Mal Lucas Columbia Smith

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted as Quick Healing Aid

An ad-like fragment touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve on earth for Burns Sores Ulcers and Piles and claims it can prevent fatalities. It mentions Crawford Bros J F Mackey and Funderbuil Pharmacy as sellers.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey and O Funderbuil Pharmacy

Escaped prisoner shot by officer in Greenville incident

Frank Dial, a young Black man, escaped from the chaingang and was shot by police Officer Goldsmith after fleeing a halt order. Dial is dangerously wounded and transported home by patrol. Belcher, a 15 year old, was accidentally killed nearby when a loaded gun discharged while being handled.

Greenville Frank Dial Goldsmith Oficer Dial Belcher Sizemore Fair Forest Ing Gan Gan Spartanburg Clynd

Dr Kings New Life Pills End Pain for All

A testimonial-style notice claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The ad cites Crawford Bros J P Mackey Co Funderbark Pharmacy Drag Store as guarantors and offers the pills at 25 cents.

Dr. King New Life Crawford Bros J.P. Mackey and Co Funderbark Pharmacy E. Mughes DaPoint Dr. Kings J. F. Mackey and Co

Big Sale Of Fine Farm Land To Bring Scandinavian Colony

The state corporation secures 25 000 acres in Aiken and Lexington counties to form a colony of 500 families. The plan sells to immigrants in 40 acre parcels to build farms rather than rent or move to towns. The deal totals over 200 000 dollars with more tracts to follow. Also includes testimonial on Dr Kings New Discovery and Foley's Kidney Cure.

Com South Carolina Aiken County Lexington Lexington County Givens Imation Bureau Watson

Battle of Liao Yang Dispatches From Front

Reports from the battlefield describe bayonet advances and shelling south of Liao Yang with fighting continuing into the afternoon. Russian lines reportedly gain a left flank position as Japanese forces strengthen their defense. observers note both sides massing large numbers and field guns as the engagement broadens across the south.

Liao Yan Lina Yung Line Yang Yesho St. Petersburg

State sues Milburn over alleged fraud in capitol project

The State of South Carolina brings a suit against Plant Milburn and others for damages up to 200000 over the completion of the State House. The case cites a fraudulent agreement and cites a commission investigation as context. Attorneys Mitchel and Lintleston represent the state with Aldrich and Rey Williams on the committee. A copy of the contract and statements from Senator Allric accompany the summons filed with the sheriff of Rockland County.

of South Carolina Milburn Ruchland County Aldrich Rey Williams South Carolina Allric Man

W F E Baney Physician and Surgeon Ad

Doctor W F E Baney announces office hours from the rear of Funderbark Pharmacy during the day and residence on Elm Street available by telephone at Residence 38 and Office 11s, inviting calls for medical services.

Funderbark Pharmacy Elm Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eloud Befree E. E. Cloud J. Hudson G. C Carnes D. Bowers Bowers’ Bros Bowers Bros SABO Furman University Greenville, S. C HE Cook Carter Sion Columbia State Chaingang Hoy D'Kalm Mills United States Circuit Court Dekalb Cotton Mill Camden Morris Isreal Carey, Bayne & Smith Baltimore Brawdiey DeKalb Mills D.B. Gilliland Eatae Ano Enices Gibbes Machinery Company Columbia, S Vnst ENDOF Foley Fanderburk Pharmacy Liao Yang W. FE. Baney
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