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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
1
Special to Greenville News reports Glenn, an aged farmer near Duncan’s, shot and killed by neighbor Haddon's pistol fire after spotting a figure at his window. Glenn, valued at about 20000, leaves ten children. Haddon is jailed tonight awaiting further action.
The Louisville Courier-Journal cites a West Middle investigation showing William Jennings Bryan as the party’s popular leader for the next presidential race. It notes issues like railway rates trusts and tariffs frame the Dem mood with Roosevelt admired, Bryan reluctant to seek a third nomination, preferring to steer policy from behind the throne.
Winston-Salem reports J W Hammons hanged in county jail for the April murder of his wife. The drop occurred at 1236 and life ended at nine minutes after. Hammons, fifty, native of Stokes county, said in a brief statement he was willing to pay the penalty and that the Lord had forgiven him as he awaited burial at a local cemetery and body sent to relatives.
A reflection on how healthful sunshine contrasts with a lazy person's habit of thriving in shade. The piece notes many fail to value a content home when away, implying happiness rests in presence and consistent effort.
SICKENING SULVERING FILLS in Rogue and Malaria can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters a pure tonic medicine of special benefit in malaria it exerts a curative influence driving the disease from the system E S Munday of Henrietta Texas reports his brother recovered after taking Electric Bitters Crawford Bros Mackey Co and Fanderbark Pharmacy drug stores sell at 50c guaranteed
Special to Greenville News from Spartanburg Sept 1. A letter to the Governor by Bed Lanvin declares the Governor cannot accept a resignation as chairman of the county board of control. Lanvin questions authority, says he will resign only to the Governor, and warns of no further contact with county or State boards. The missive touches on policy and broader geopolitical references.
The piece lists Japan’s gains from war and influence, including Sakhalin’s southern half, Port Arthur, Dalny, and control over Korea’s status, plus the evacuation of Manchuria. It frames these as valuable prizes and strategic outcomes shaping Asia, with emphasis on military, naval power, and eventual peaceable development.
A Yorkville desperado Whitman Hardy shot and killed Zeke Young, injuring another man in Salisbury this afternoon. Hardy was wounded escaping and jailed. authorities in South Carolina seek the murderer amid reports of escalating violence. Also included is Secretary Hester’s cotton crop totals for 1904-05 and 1905-06 showing port receipts and overall U S crop figures.
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foleys Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. Medicine sold by Funderburk Pharmacy C O Floyd in Kershaw.
Manta, Sept. 2. Johnny Carruthers arrived in Atlanta from Pensacola Thursday night and developed a yellow fever case diagnosed here. He was taken to the detention hospital three miles outside the city, with precautions in place. Carruthers had lived near the original Pensacola cases and traveled after learning of the outbreak. officials say spread within Atlanta is not feared based on prior seasons.
John Kinker was shot in the left shoulder by W L Mason at Lacrosse Virginia while arriving to marry Miss Lula A Harris who lived at Mason's. Kinker married Miss Harris after the incident and Mason was placed under arrest.
Salada September session results reveal eleven convictions, one acquittal, and one mistrial. Several defendants pleaded guilty with fines totaling nearly $600. A grand jury presentment noted a case settled before Magistrate Etheredge involving Papa McCarthy and Jim Bell, both white and black, tied to a gambling incident. Authorities were ordered to investigate and the magistrate to show cause for the case’s setting. The report ends with local quips about fashion and courtship.
M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds citing its benefits to his family. Pharmacy salesman Fue derbutk Pharmacy Blaya Kershaw advertise the product with praise and testimonials included in the notice.
Fire at the Johnston warehouse in S C consumed by 12:30 last night injuring one thousand bales of cotton valued at about 60 000. The building and contents were fully insured. Authorities report no clear origin of the blaze.
Fragmentary text notes a jumble of phrases about fishermen, a poor architect, and a warning to the wise to stay quiet. The garbled lines imply a nonsensical or corrupted段 of words with no clear events or sources.
A consumer ad claims daily tragedy from consumption and pneumonia can be averted with Dr King s New Discovery. It cites FP Huntley of Oaklandon Ind saying his wife was cured after doctors gave up and warns of its germ killing power. Available for 50 cents or 1.00 with trial bottle free at Crawford Bros Mackay Co and Pand erburg Pharmacy.
A fragmented text notes friends’ ingratitude and remarks on appearances. It mentions a widow seeking remarriage, implying the effort is strenuous compared with her maiden status. The tone mirrors a cautionary, observant social note from a period newspaper.
Advertisment copy claims Orino laxative fruit syrup stimulates the liver to restore bowel action without irritation or nausea. It markets as mild, pleasant, and suitable for habitual constipation. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy and others in Kershaw and nearby towns.
A fragmented line notes that intelligence in children can be evident even when parents do not convey it and suggests external observations of bright behavior in kids. The wording remains non-specific and reflects a reflective or opinion piece tone without concrete details.
A terse notice advertises Foley's Kidney Cure from Panderlerburk Pharmacy GO. O. Flay, Kershaw, claiming relief for bladder and kidney discomfort.
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