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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
1
A September conference between Governor Heyward Commissioner Tatum and Assistant Attorney Townsend led to orders for constables to seize liquor in transit lacking a commissioner permit. Dispensers may not ship to dry counties and must have permits signed in person at the dispensary by the consignee.
The Columbia correspondent in The News and Courier notes two items from Monday's paper. An Avant ad seeks a capable bookkeeper but excludes cigarette or alcohol users. The piece also recalls Gover nor Heyward not long ago rejecting experts who drink, urging employers to hire only sober, responsible individuals for positions of trust.
Special to Greenville News reports two police squads raiding alleged gambling rooms in Columbia on Main and Assembly streets. The McElroy operation was smashed and Demonets seized, filling a patrol wagon. A second site at Main and Pisa streets faced the same action and a restaurant required extra wagons to clear tables. No warnings were given.
Newberry, Sept 22 The Observer close to the mill interests says the Newberry cotton Mills did not lose enough to affect efficiency or credit. The plant is valued above $800,000 though capitalized at $400,000 and remains in splendid condition with up to date machinery and full operation.
An antique ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and fever, claiming it drives disease from the system and has fewer aftereffects than quinine. Endorsed by E. S. Munday of Henritta Texas, the ad notes Crawford Bros, J. F. Mackey & Co. and Funderbark Pharmacy sell it for 50 cents with guarantee.
Orangeburg cotton growers win support from local banks as the Orangeburg County Cotton Association ratifies the Southern Cotton Association’s minimum selling price of 11 cents. Bank leaders B H Moss Col D O Herbert J S Harley and Robert Lide pledge loans and full backing, with a letter from the Bank of Orangeburg echoing the consensus.
Oaklandon Indiana man recounts his wife’s illness with consumption and says Dr King’s New Discovery cured her after three doctors gave up. The remedy claims to kill the forms of all diseases, relieve all coughs and colds, and is guaranteed at 50 cents and one dollar by Crawford Bros, J F Mackey Co, Funderbark Pharmacy with trial bottle free.
A 26 year old unmarried mother, born in Lowndesville, is accused after police found a newborn dead with a cord around the neck and bruises. The coroner’s jury accuses the mother of infanticide and she faces a jail removal. The baby died three hours after birth at 3 o'clock this morning near Conncross Yarn Mills.
Charleston report notes Samuel B. Matthews dispenser No.9 short by about 800 in cash shortages. Inspector Floyd clon ed the dispensary following the shortage, with Matthews taking blame and exonerating his clerk J. P. Kinneally. Earlier shortfall of 1,600 had been covered by officials.
Postmaster updates rural patrons on a Washington circular detailing box numbering on rural routes. Carriers must assign numbers starting at No 1, record owners, and inscribe numbers on boxes. New and moved boxes follow a fixed sequence with public notice and strict reporting to postmasters.
Harriet Howard of 209 W Gath St New York says Salt Rheam or Bezuina failed her for years until Bucklen Arnica Salve healed her cuts burns and sores. She found it at Crawford Bron J F Mackey Co Funderburk Pharmacy drug stores.
Aberdeen dispatch reports 62 year old Rain-in-the-Pace Dead at Standing Rock reservation on September 12. He was not among leading chiefs in the Custer massacres and is said to have killed General Custer.
Advertising claims a medical remedy called Dr. King's New Life Pills cures liver and stomach issues. Available at Crawford Bros JF Mackey & Co and Funderbark Pharmacy, drug store, price 25 cents, with a guaranteed quality statement.
Readable portions indicate a local election narrative with multiple individuals and places. The garbled text mentions votes, candidates, and regions such as Iowa and Michigan, hinting at a campaign featuring several named figures and venues.
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