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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
3
A clipped relic shows a ledger entry from The Ledger dated Saturday April 13 1901. The readable fragment lists items and amounts in a finance or accounting column, reflecting routine balance or transactions from the period. The snippet emphasizes archival record-keeping rather than narrative reporting.
A long dispatch from Van Wyck reports on agricultural conditions amid rains and winds, local preparations for a cotton crop, and road repairs by Mr Mel Villian. It notes social events, a juvenile crowd, and a lively spring scene with dances, fashions, and rumors of a wolf and a “blind tiger” disturbing the area. The item also mentions insurance settlements for Mrs. Tillman and Mrs. Millinan buying Rock Hill property, with Optimus invited to join local fishermen.
A detailed local wedding notice describes the ceremony of Miss Willie Covington and Mr Phobo F Covington in Yorkville, with the Episcopal service by Rev J Cohnes. The couple, attended by Miss Enly, and accompanied by Mr Hines, depart for Chester and Rockingham NC, as friends extend heartfelt congratulations and note plans to settle in Lancaster.
In Sunday Labor in a mill town the Attorney General gives an opinion on whether machinists or mills can be prosecuted for Sunday repair work. He cites section 385 criminal code and Acts 1899 prohibiting work in shops on Sunday with fines from 100 to 500. emergency, necessity, or charity exceptions apply. He notes jury decides emergencies and liability of the cotton mill hinges on 1889 law.
The governor announced rewards for crimes including fifty dollars for the capture and conviction of Willie Williams of Hampton county charged with assault and battery with intent to kill and gambling and one hundred dollars for the party who burned the residence of IC Young of Florence.
A donor gave $10,000 to Dr. Nicholson's Institute to fund free ear drums for deaf people unable to procure them. The Nicholson Institute at 11967 The Nicholson Institute, 1870, Eight Avenue, New York. Also mentions The One Day Cold Cure and chocolate products.
A large Rock Hill meeting with about 150 attendees condemned a proposed dispensary and urged united action to block it. Capt Iredell Jones led the resolutions, ministers spoke in support, a vigilant committee was formed to review voters and persuade supporters. The Rock Hill Herald lists 557 women protesting.
Senator Tillman will deliver the literary address and Rev DN McLaughlin will preach the sermon at Clemson College commencement in June. Dr Hartzog returned from Charleston with progress on the Clemson exhibit. Explosion at Builders' Manufacturing boiler kills two in Norfolk. WS Harrell and Turner Battler among the dead.
The notice reports that April 25 Horrible death by own action in Waco Nebraska as a man named 63 Guy Ansernin wrapped barbed wire about his body tied to a post and set himself alight before slitting his throat in a horrific death. In Charlotte, Peter Marshall Brown defeated Pr Ro J Brevard in the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday.
Twelve years ago J W Sullivan of Hartford endured a leg scratch that led to inflammation and blood poisoning. After two years of agony doctors urged amputation, but Sullivan credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with restoring his leg to full health. Electric Bitters tackle eruptions and blood disorders, with Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co guaranteeing satisfaction or refund. only 50 cents.
An English fortune letter claims Mrs Mo Sweeney wife of the South Carolina governor is among the heirs to 149 million dectares in England. The fortune is said to trace to Governor Moore's heirs from 1700 to 1730. McSweeney and several others in this State are said to be descendants, with heirs to confer and report actions to The State.
A Dartington dispensary was robbed Saturday night via skylight entry. About 8 dollars were taken and one whiskey flask found outside. The storekeeper and locals suspect Confederate involvement as a man was seen in the area. Earlier, a Confederate note and $18.50 in silver were exchanged on Pearle street. Police hold the case hoping to uncover the thief.
A fragment tells of a flood in Roaring Bagin that washed down a telegraph line near Lisbon Indiana. It recounts Chas C Ellis seeking doctors in Oakl and Sioux City and Omaha who diagnosed consumption but were unable to help. Dr Kings New Discovery is said to cure in six bottles, with Crawford Bros and JF Mackey & Co selling at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The State board of pensions plans a later session on the 22nd to receive county board petitions for revision. It aims to finalize actions on all petitions and allocate funds to veterans. County boards must send back all required information and petition packets before the date.
RaleighApril 8 A carefully kept list of the deaths reported by this state shows for the five months ended April 1 there were no fewer than 60. Seventeen were Brown and 43 children. Most deaths among children occurred because parents left them locked in houses during work or visits, leading to ruinous outcomes. The list is not complete.
Detective Fred Hayes of Chicago and Milas Jeanette Evane of Chicago wed in Cincinnati under tragic circumstances. Evane fell ill with a grip while visiting her sister. The license was issued and the ceremony held at her deathbed as family watched. She died at 1:80 pm, shortly after the vows.
George P McCloy, a pension agent, was sentenced by the U.S. Circuit Court to six years in the penitentiary for long running fraud against the Federal government.
An early 20th century classified style ad from Toledo pledges a hundred dollar reward for a cure that Halts Cataih Cure supposedly provides. The notice lists several names and companies and urges readers to join a supposed reliable remedy network.
An early advertisement touts sales of mules and horses at low prices. It promotes extra zool harness and saddle horses and a top livery outfit with reliable turnouts at reasonable rates. Customers are invited to visit.
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