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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1904

Page

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Mutilated body of man killed near Levyville

In Bronson Florida on September 6 Wash Bradley, the black man who killed Mrs N B Barrow, was captured by Shed and Walter Howard at Jim Tondon's home two miles north of Levyville. Bradley confessed he intended to assault the Barrows daughter when captured. He was tortured and hung from a tree after the mob gathered. the Barrow baby was spared.

Bronson Fla Wash Bradley Mra. N. B. Barrow Shed Walter Howard Jim Tondon Levyville Barrow Bradley

Nose of John Collins ripped by Lum Ward in Greenville fight

In Greenville on Sept. 6 Lum Ward ripped the nose from John Collins during a brutal hand to hand fight at Richardson's beer dispensary. The incident follows a violent week across the region with deaths from lightning and a locomotive accident in nearby towns.

John Collins Lum Ward Greenville Richardson's Beer Dispensary Collin

Lifesaving Ride For Dr King’s New Discovery

A Leville Indiana man named W Brown endured deathlike asthma for ten miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds for his family who feared he would die The medicine gave instant relief and soon cured him He reports nightly sleep and claims cures for Consumption Pneumonia Bronchitis Coughs Colds and grip Bottles 50c and 1 Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy

Sen Dr King Brown Leenville Ind Crawford Bron J. F. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

A Game That Dont Work After the Primary

County candidates who won the recent primary report graft demands from grafters. Once results were known and pledges expired, numerous loan requests emerged from past activists in graft schemes. All requests were refused, signaling the end of graft days in the county per the Columbia Record.

Columbia

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Worldwide Cures

Bucklen's Arnicasalve boasts world wide fame for marvelous cures and claims to surpass all salves for corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funder Burk Pearmacy.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funder Burk Pearmacy

Barn Burned Near Monroe Destroyed by Lightning Strike

The Observer reports that at midnight a barn owned by E. W. Griffin, a local resident, was struck by lightning and burned. Four horses perished in the flames, including a prized colt that had won first prize at Mecklenburg fair last year.

the Observer Monroe E. W. Griffin Doath

Beforeday clubs said to be general in Leon county Florida

Tallahassee Florida September 6 three to five Beforeday clubs in Leon county are said to have formed last Christmas and are now national in character An incendiary speaker from Richmond Virginia urged Black members to act and the organization was named The clubs are in Tallahassee Lake Hall Lake Jackson Dran kine Pond and Meridian area Some Black residents oppose membership while others plan to confront the issue directly

Tallabasseo Fla Leon County Richamond Washington City Tallahassee Lake Hall Lake Jackson Drankine Pond Meridian

Electric Bitters cures bedridden soldier at Versailles

J. J. Havens, an old soldier from Versailles, was bedridden and destitute due to kidney disease. After trying various doctors and medicines with little relief, he used Electric Bitters and quickly recovered, claiming it set him on the road to complete health. The remedy is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Crawford Bros., J F Mackey & Co., and Funderburk Pharmacy.

J. J. Havens Versailles Crawford Bros J F Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Methodists In Statesboro Denounce Lynching

The Methodist Episcopal church in Statesboro Georgia passed unanimous resolutions urging every participant in the Reed and Cato lynching to resign unless a public confession of penitence is made. The church denounces the burning of the two black men as a shameless violation of law and states it is unalterably opposed to male violence. Reverend Whitley Langston who identified mob participants at the court of inquiry was praised for his conduct.

Statesboro Methodist Episcopal Church Reed Cato Whitley Langston Bing Nas

Hester's Annual Cotton Report Issued for 1903 04

New Orleans reports secretary Hester's annual cotton summary showing total U S crop at 10,011,874 bales, down 716,155 from 1902-03, with Texas and Indian Territory rising while Gulf and Atlantic state groups fall. State-by-state figures, value of crop, and regional consumption details are provided, noting higher money value despite smaller output and total southern consumption dipping by 81,477.

New Orleans Hester Texas Indiana Territory Gulf States Louisiana Arkansas Mivnissippi Tennessee Oklahoma Utah Kansas Atlantic States Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Virginia Lester Mississippi Indian Territory Flo Missouri

Pneumonia Treatment Endorsed by Dr Bishop at Agnew

Dr. C P Bishop of Agnew Michigan says Foley's Honey and Tar has been used in three very severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case. Re fuse sunstitutes. Sold by Fander burk Pharamacy.

C. P. Bishop Agnew, Mich Fanderburk Pharmsacy

Doctor J W Babcock Struck By Acute Appendicitis

Dr J W Babcock superintendent of the State hospital for the Insane was stricken with appendicitis in Columbia on September 6. He received prompt medical attention and is resting easily tonight with no further complications feared.

Columbia J. W Babcock State Hospital For the

Young Farmer Ends Life Near Little Mountain

Special to The Observer, Newberry S C Sept o Charlie Budrick a young farmer residing near Little Mountain this county committed death by own action late Saturday evening by drinking the contents of a vial of landanum No cause can be averibed for his meh act He left a wife.

The Observer Newberry S.C Charlie Budrick Little Mountain This County Tle

Democratic Majority in Arkansas About ay Customary

Little Rock Arkansas September 6 Later returns from yesterdaying state election show the unopposed Democratic nominee for state offices won about 85 percent of votes while Governor Davis expects a plural ity under 40000 possibly around 3000. Senate 84 Democrats 1 Republican House 115 Democrats 5 Republicans.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Davis Senate House

New Electric Saw Cuts Timber In France Study

In France a novel method of timber cutting uses a platinum wire heated to white heat by a heavy electric current. The wire acts as a saw, cutting wood in about one eighth the time of ordinary cuts. No sawdust is produced and the carbonization from the heated wire helps preserve the timber.

France

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C. J. Hudson G. C Carnes Bow Bowers’ Bros al! Kings Appeas Bowers Bros Furman University Greenville, S. C Epwim McNew Parent Ee College Nry Sy T M Cleveland Science Hall Athletic Grounds JA Gamewell Wofford College Spartanburg S. C A.M. Dupre J. E. Rutledge Lancaster, S. C Columbia State Wedgefield A. S. Fludd Drayman Greenwood George Burton Charleston and Western Carolina Chester Court Chester Court of Common Pleas Chester County J. E. McDonald Winnsboro Harry McCaw J. O. Tadlock W. A. McGanty Castoria Bucklen’s Arnicasalve Lupps Opps Against Him Methodists Foley Fanderburk Pharmacy Georgian Carolina Lecreatse Tecreven South Dr. Babcock Young Farmer Country Life In America
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