11 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
1
A busy sale notice touts great bargains with five thousand dollars in clothing offered at about half price. It urges shoppers to fall in line and march to the Ganson Cash Store, claiming the busiest place is the cheapest.
The Courier Journal prints a circumstantial account based on testimony to prosecutors naming a Clay county feudist as the rifle shooter. It details a riot plan in the Kentucky legislature, purchase of a 25 caliber smokeless powder cartridge, rifle procurement, weapon return, and a $1600 payment to the killer, with escort to the mountains by armed men.
How To Gain Flesh describes rapid weight gain claiming one ounce of Scott's Emulsion yields a pound of flesh. The text asserts the emulsion stimulates digestion, enabling absorption of ordinary food and resulting in notable gains. It emphasizes that a certain amount of flesh is necessary for health and that it can be achieved by taking the product.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals issues a ruling in the Beham gubernatorial contest with Democratic Judge Hobson delivering the majority opinion. Two Republican judges, Barnam and Guify, concur in the outcome though diverging on reasoning. Ex Governor Bradley announces plans to seek Supreme Court review for Gov Taylor and Lieut Gov Marshall, stating no delay will occur and appeals will end soon.
White man Gaskins died in Colleton near Bamberg after a dispute with Hampton Simmons who fired buckshot, then fled. Gaskins' brother was killed similarly, a black suspect in custody elsewhere. A separate report details Nancy Taylor Anderson, a Black assault victim, nearly drowned by a Negro who fled as bystanders pursued him. Also notes Orangeburg probate judge Brunson planning return and office reinstatement amid questions over clerical control.
Special reports note Admiral Dewey denying a personal vow yet affirming Democrat loyalty while addressing reporters on return to Washington from Philadelphia. Prof Nesom warns of glanders among horses in Georgetown and other South Carolina counties. In Chesterfield, EW Parker is found guilty of murdering Wade Hampton Barn with a mercy recommendation and life sentence expected.
Abbeville Apr 6 The Abbeville Cotton Mills discharged about 60 operatives for joining a labor organization and rumors say about as many more will soon be discharged. The action will burden the workers and their creditors in the city.
The governor, prompted by strong petitions and Solicitor Sease's recommendation, commuted the death sentence of Will Rayford, a Black man, to life imprisonment in Spartanburg County for murder. The deceased's character and parties to the homicide influenced the decision. The State, 7th inst.
J Warren Shell, brother of Capt. G W Shell, died suddenly at his Laurens home at 8 this morning from heart failure after years of heart trouble.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster. It claims sugar coated globules convert weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, promoting mental power. Sold by Crawford Bros for 25 cents per box.
A brief notice reminds the reader to pay the Ledgert subscription to avoid interruption. It emphasizes timely payment and ongoing access, urging the recipient to settle the balance promptly.
Idaville resident JW Gardner testifies that Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles left him listless and near despair. He reports renewed health and a better outlook, endorsing the remedy sold by Crawford Bro Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee.
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