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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1904

Page

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Wreck at Whisnant trestle prompts $2500 reward offer

Seaboard Air Line officers suspect wreckers caused the Whisnant trestle disaster near Catawba on Sept 9 that destroyed train 41 and a freight, killing four and injuring many. W L Stanley, Seaboard agent, urged Dr W W Fennel to advertise the $2500 reward for arrest and conviction. Robbery motive rumored amid prior tram interference reports.

Seaboard Air Line Whisnant Catawba Kevr W. W Fennel W. Ly. Stanley Seaboard Air Line Clains Dr. Fennel

Dr Baker Acquitted in Homicide Case

Special to The Observer Farboro Sept 18 The jury in the case of Dr Julian M Baker charged with killing Dr H T Bass rendered a verdict at 2 30 o clock this afternoon of justifiable homicide acquitting the defendant after deliberating since yesterday afternoon

Farboro Julian M. Baker H. T. Bass

Fearful Odds Against Im Ends in Recovery for Veteran

An aged soldier J. Mavens of Versailles Ohio, bedridden and destitute, long suffered kidney disease. He tried Electric Bitters and rapidly recovered, claiming he is on the road to complete health. The tonic is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and bowel issues, 50 cents at Crawford Bros, J R Mackey Co, and Funderburk Pharmacy.

J. Mavens Versailles Toa Crawford Bros., Jr. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Mob Violence Roils Baxter as Sheriff Is Killed

Valdosta Ga September 14 News reaches here of Baxter turmoil after a failed arrest for the Duncan and Riley murder. Bailiff R L Thrift died after exchange with a mob. a white man John Dowling was reported killed. Florida militia encamps near Baxter to prevent more bloodshed as eight prisoners are captured for the Duncan shooting.

Valdosta Baxter Thrift Altmans Jackson Duncan James Riley John Dowling Camilla Florida Georgia Duncans Verndon

State prosecutes agents selling impure guano

The State will prosecute agents selling impure fertilizer. H M Stackhouse of Clemson College surveys fertilizers sold to ensure legality. Indictments have been returned against some selling agents. Attorney General A X Gunter states his office will aid prosecutions. Flo has issued a digest brochure on Iowa law to help agents enforce standards. The State 19th.

H. M. Stackhouse Clemson College A. X. Gunter Flo

Philipsburg editor praises Fuley’s Honey and Tar remedy

M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post says he has used many cough and cold medicines for his family but none as sour as Fuley’s Honey and Tar. He cannot praise it enough. The remedy is sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

M. T. Lynch Philipsburg J Daily Post Fuley Funderburk Pharsmacy

Tur war shows lines shifting in Manchuria and near Port Arthur

In Manchuria the front seems unsettled with Japanese initiative increasing around Mukden and near Port Arthur. Russian fleet movements are cautious with no solid autumn plan. harsh winter quarters at Harbin and Port Arthur bombardment prep by the Japanese are noted. Land operations appear desultory while both sides await clear strategic moves.

Mukden Towan Ilarhin Sely Port Arthur Lo Petersburg Harbin Far East St. Petersburg Vladivostoe Russia Charlotte

Klen's Arnica Salve Promoted By Crawford Bros

The advert claims world wide fame for Klen's Arnica Salve with cures for cats corns burns boils ulcers and other conditions. It promises a cure for piles and offers the product for 25 cents at Crawford Bros Fr J F Mackey Co and Fundersbork Pearlmacy on sale.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Bork Pearmacy

End of Papinos Murder Trial in North Carolina

Judge Cook sentences Thomas J White and Chalmers L White to six years each in the state pen for murdering Russell Sherrill at Mt Olla last September. Both defendants seek a new trial alleging evidence suppression and trial errors. Bond set at 100 each. they depart Concord for home this afternoon.

Oreven Nak Tri Tadge Cooletal Lions Defend Renpnyls Concord Sherrill

Dean Gorsey convicted of murder in Spartanburg

In Spartanburg South Carolina Corry Dean was found guilty of murder with a mercy recommendation after a four and a half year jury trial. Judge Gary sentenced Dean to life imprisonment. An appeal notice was filed. The case recalls a five years ago roadside killing near Duchans with claim of self defense by Dean.

Spartanburg S.C Corry Dean Miller McKinney Gary Tol Jenga Iene Malinnoy Duhcans Harry Dean Dean Hoa

Prominent South Carolinian McGee Burned to Death

Mrs M V McGee 43 a prominent woman of Anderson died in Greenville tonight from burns received earlier in the day. A servant saw her rush from her room into a hall and her clothing caught fire. The flames were not extinguished in time and she died from the injuries.

Columbia S.C M. Ve. McGee Anderson C. J. Giles Greenville

Bennett Captured in Savannah Returns to South Carolina

The white man Ben Bennett, who violated a pardon by visiting South Carolina, has been arrested in Savannah, Georgia. Sheriff Lightsey will return him to Bronson, South Carolina, with a legal battle underway as Bennett, about 82, fights removal and retains counsel.

Ben Bennett Savannah South Carolina Sleyward Lightsey Gna James DB. Bennett Bronson Joho T. Lightsey Granter Bennett

Fragmentary Account of a Historical Siege and Aftermath

A damaged OCR segment depicts a siege near a Russian fort with Japanese forces and Allied activity. Mentions of fort defenses, Ukrainian or Russian terrain, and a final casualty narrative mix with references to individuals and places such as Monument Square and Gol den Hill, creating an unclear but tense wartime tableau.

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SRS Lam Main Street G. C Carnes Post Office E. D. Bowers W. G. Bowers Bowers’ Bros Bowers Bros Furman University Bowis McNem Porrat HP Cook Wofford College Spartanburg, S.C Henry N. Snyper Litt M. A Cleveland Sele Hall J A Gamewell Fk Gant A.M. Dupkr J. E. Rutledge Lancaster, S. C Anner Foley Fonderburk Pharmacy Dr. Baker New Jersey Tur Onco Arin Foyece Central Manchuria Anil Besteyerd Anid Prohylie Giteak Sie i State Milnes Reewdah Comifuy Minno Sahih County Lee Havel Faye Wauth Casey Wallistadiow Young Dean Gorsey South Golden Hill Vicoroy Alestoll Speeitl Groeneille Now- Andersen Fia John Kobiyson James Adee
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