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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1904

Page

4

Farmers Lynch A Black Fiend In Greenwood Mob

A mob carried a Black man named Brown across the Saluda into Greenwood county and hanged him after an alleged attempt on the teen daughter of a white farmer, Doc Hughes. An inquest was begun by the Greenwood coroner as residents discuss the fatal act.

Grenwood Laurens Greenwood County Smith Saluda River Brown Doc Hughes Reedy Saluda Laurens Court House Greenwood

Soldier's Sense of Humor The tite Rear Admins

A Baltimore Herald recounts a Civil War hospital scene where a kindly young woman aids wounded soldiers. A scornful young man laughs aloud at her, prompting a grim exchange about a tract on dancing after losing both legs.

Taylor The Baltimore Herald

Clockmaker’s Yes Clock Wonders Attract Curious Crowds

A Chicago Record Herald item describes a clock kept by a worker displaying the word Yes in large letters to approve a policy benefiting many employees. Repeated questions from men, boys, and some women led to a frantic effort by a shop apprentice to remove the word before an accident occurred.

Bine Chicago Lerald

Scabbing a Naturalist Boy Prompts Dinner Table Laughs

A boy{1} pursues naturalism after a tenth birthday microscope gift{2} and eagerly shares observations at dinner{3}. His parents gently steer him toward restraint as he compares cheese and strawberries to microscopic beasts{4}. The family ends with the boy leaving dinner, puzzled why his science talk isn’t welcomed.

Dohn Saul

Lane County bridge bid notice by L J Perry

W F Laney physician and surgeon announces a letting on Tuesday September 6 1904 at 11 oclock for building a new bridge across Horton Creek on the Fork Hill to Kershaw road. Plans and specs will be known at the letting. Bond required in double the bid. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. L J Perry County Supervisor

Swill Horton Creek Fork Hill Kershaw L. J. Perry

State Fair Exhibitors Urged to Enter Now

The notice calls stock breeders and farmers to exhibit at the State Fair in Columbia. Freight charges and ample on‑grounds facilities are arranged to aid exhibitors. Secretary Love offers aid before 4 PM Monday, with entries closed at opening hour.

Belo Tiene Othlone Irenatniia Hiblora Columbia Love Imanakemennl Carolina

Poisoning Deaths Highlight Augusta Ga Cracked Case

Rev Byron Woodward pastor of North Augusta Baptist church is in critical condition and his wife died from poisoning in Augusta Georgia. The article notes multiple medical claims and a local druggist advertises kidney cure while mentioning various remedies and a local药 pharmacy listing.

Augusta Byron Woodward North Augusta Baptist Church Pio

Detecting A Thief After Dream Test

A West Indies planter, employing many native workers, found his funds vanished. He tells his servants of a dream that the thief would have a feather on the nose. The suspect touches his nose in fear, confessing and restoring the money.

West Indies Sten

Notice to Debtors and Creditors of Jerry M Knight

Notice to debtors and creditors of Jerry M Knight. All persons indebted to the estate of Jerry M Knight deceased are required to settle with the undersigned Ham Knight administrator. Land and lots to be sold. those wishing to purchase land contact T. S. Carter.

Jerry M Knight Jerry

Buceric Gi Poe Loder and New Yak Weel tie

In a cautious finish both teams kept pace as the game ended in a tie. Key players from Buceric Gi and New Yak Weel contributed steady scores and defense throughout a closely fought matchup.

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