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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1904
Page
2
For President, ALTON B PARKER, of New York. For Vice-President, the ticket continues with potential running mate selections awaiting formal party confirmation.
The general staff reports 1810 killed 10811 wounded and 1912 left on the field at Liao Yang. Fifty four regimental officers killed 262 wounded two generals killed three wounded. Five officers left on the field. Of the wounded 1334 men and 34 officers have returned to duty. Missing are probably dead.
Fate of Hoyt Hayes, condemned for the murder of his wife in Oconee county, hinges on a petition for commutation filed with Governor Heyward who must review it and consult Judge Dantzler and Solicitor Boggs. Hayes was re sentenced to hang on October 14 after an overruled Supreme Court appeal. Special judge Frank B. Gary appointed due to Judge Gage's illness for the Anderson term.
Today was the coldest September 22 in New York since weather bureau start. Official 8 am reading reached 42 degrees with morning 40 degrees dew point. Frosts reported across New York State and New England. Governor Hayward pardoned Henry Williamson, a white man from Greenwood County, jailed for brutal horse whipping of another white man named Werts, with a strongly signed petition including the victim and his brothers.
Dr C P Bishop of Agnewe Mich reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three very severe pneumonia cases with good results. Refuses substitutes. Sold by Funder ark Pharmacy. The Taylor Manufacturing Co of Columbia plans a 500 barrel refinery a soap factory and a turf plant adding to existing operations.
Special to The State from Kingstree on Sept 22 a daring nighttime raid blew open the post office safe with high explosives. About $5,000 in valuables including $260 in cash $250 in stamps and $500 in jewelry were stolen. Insurance covers the loss in transit. No clues or suspects yet. tools stolen from a local blacksmith. The town marshal had no leads by morning.
Voters will decide in November on three proposed constitutional amendments. One lets Greenville raise taxes above 10 mills if a majority approves. A second allows each county to tailor road and drainage legislation. The third proposes biennial sessions of the general assembly instead of annual sessions.
In a brief ad, the maker claims Dr Kings life pills restore normal function by aligning organs to ease constipation headache or liver trouble. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Lawever Mercantile Co advertises a bulk sale of goons with no price constraint. Readers are invited to visit before the offer ends, citing The Daily New York World and The Ledger editions through January 1, 1905 for $115.
Special to The State from Bennetteville reports photographer George W. Taylor shot himself early this morning after fearing three youths sought to kill him. He remained unconscious until 5 p.m. and died in his studio after seeking a pistol from friend B. F. McLendon. Local inquiry followed by Waddill.
The South Carolina State Fair moves to a new one hundred acre site in southern Columbia with modern single story buildings, separate halls for womens handiwork and agricultural exhibits, a large livestock area, a newly improved mile race track with a grand stand, and a bustling Midway. Rail lines offer cheap fares and schedules from across the state, promising attendance well above last year as spectators enjoy modern facilities and international shows.
Mr. Heath returns from the North with startling values in dress goods and numerous other bargains. The newest line of no Nobuse dry goods offers wide selection and low prices, drawing shoppers to compare styles and discounts.
We bought heavily in browns and greens including Mohair ravinetti mixed Cheviots and Whipcards broadcloths in all shades. Our nation department is complete with tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line, the prettiest and cheapest yet shown. inspection will assure a sale.
Local advertisement touts high art clothing from Strouse & Bro and Kirschbaum lines with browns and grays in stock. It promotes shoes, lawn fabrics, veils, and a new line of Fars, urging shoppers to visit for bargains and the upcoming Fall Millinery Opening on October 5.
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