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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1903
Page
2
The immense storage house of a Birmingham fertilizer company in East Birmingham was destroyed by fire this morning. It is said to be operated in the interests of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical company. Loss is estimated at 225000 dollars. Insurance amount unknown.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as a universal healer for buros sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25e by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co Druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
In Charleston city court ten individuals were convicted of violating the ary law with a single acquittal. The report notes the proceedings and the outcomes of the case in a concise local record. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a remedy for malaria chills and fever with claims of iron and quinine content and a No Cure No Pay policy.
Special to The State Graniteville April 6 The body of Charley Hatcher who vanished last Sunday night was found floating in a pond one mile north by Jack Bryant while fishing. An inquest was held at noon and the jury, noting no marks of violence, deferred a final decision until Wednesday. Hatcher had been drinking and had heart trouble leading to the belief he fell overboard while attempting to boat ride.
Chester court adjourned after a verdict of not guilty for Policeman Wright who shot Ben Henderson, a colored barber, while attempting arrest during Henderson's manic episode. The judge presiding was Dantzler.
The report notes active police raids and surveillance at Clyde Line wharf and other drinking dens. Contraband whisky is shipped back to New York due to constant patrols, with operations largely dismantled and served discreetly now. An ad seeks a county manager for a House with solid finances offering $20 weekly salary plus expenses.
A historical advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments, claiming restoration of proper function and relief from discomfort. The ad emphasizes quick, reliable relief and suitability for common urinary issues.
Rodger Fant son of Superintendent Fanti and nephew of Maj. Fant was killed by Brown Rodgers at a Santuc house. Rodgers, a 25 year old colored man, fled but later surrendered to Sheriff J. W. Sanders. Fant died instantly from two gunshots, one to the heart and one to the neck.
A La Grip mentions a fatal outcome in a drunken row killing Emanuel Sutton and Travis Clark’s capture in North Carolina after skipping court. Berlin reports 1 200 killed or wounded in a battle near Okhrida between Bulgarian bands and Turkish troops. Also notes bank embezzlement case in Atlanta and medical ads for grip cures and blood balm.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as curing a cold in one day. The pitch uses a no cure no pay claim and lists a price of 250. The wording emphasizes rapid relief and a money back offer.
The Ledger and Atlanta Constitution secure one year in a port receipts contest with two estimates totaling $10,000. Remittance with estimates to The Ledger in Lancaster.
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