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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1901

Page

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Memories of the Alabama Reward for Document

London reports revived memories of the CSS Alabama rescue episode with a reward offer for the recovery of a document praising John Lancaster for rescuing Capt Semmes and part of the Alabama crew when the Kearsarge sank her near Cherbourg. The Deerhound recovered 39 people and headed to Southampton after the engagement.

London Alabama Caf John Lancaster Semmes Kearsarge Cherbourg Raphael Semmes Winslow France Deerhound Lemuel Southampton

A Successor to Aguinaldo and the Smallpox Cider Tale

Paris reports Aguinaldo’s replacement by Sandico with indelible plans for leadership, while a Southern tale recalls a railway dog and a governor’s quip. Arizona doctors announce cider as a claimed smallpox cure after preliminary tests in border regions.

Aguinaldo

Blood and health through Scott's Emulsion

An advertisement explains blood quality drives health and energy. It links rich blood to strength and vigor for all ages and claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil restores nourishment when blood is poor, urging purchase from Scott & Bowne, New York druggists.

Scott n+ ste SCOTT & BOWNE Ris Pearl Meret New York

Bail for Short and Meyers Raised to $20,000

April 12 in New York Robert M Moore counsel for Albert Patrick David L Short and Morris Meyers charged with forging the will of Ww M Rice appeared before Recorder Goff in general sessions and moved to lower bail. Assistant District Attorney Garvan said the defendants were to be tied to a conspiracy to control Rice's fortune. Recorder Goff refused the request and increased bail to $20,000 each from $10,000.

New York Robert M Moore Albert Patrick David L Short Morris Meyers Ww M Rice Goff Court of General Sessions Short Meyers Garvan Rice Recorder Golf

Raging Flood Wrecks Telegraph Line In Standstill

A flood swept away a telegraph line with repair needed by Chas G Ellis or Lishon. The worker, standing in frigid water, caught a severe cold and cough. After doctors in Oak land, Neb., Sioux City and Omaha warned of consumption, he claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after six bottles. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co. offer it at 50c and 1.00.

Arizona Mexico Deromne Dea Wood Kane International Line Illinois New York Chas G. Ellis Lishon Oakland Neb Sioux City Omsha Dr. King Crawford Bros J F Mackey & Co

Bankrupt Wm. Coffin Lists Assets Of $25

New York April 12 Wm Coffin of this city former partner in the banking house of Coffin Stanton filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court today He lists liabilities at 4 150 909 and assets at 25 which is cash in bank The secured claims total 9 986 179

New York Wm . Coffin Coffin @Stanton United States District Court

Rock Hill votes to remain dry dispensary rejected

Rock Hill voters upheld a dry policy by a 170 to 56 margin against establishing a dispensary. The spirited election featured red tickets and posters, with anti-dispensary supporters circulating a list to aid in fighting illegal whiskey sales.

Rock Hall Anti's

Buckleam Arnica Salve Promises Piles Cure

An advertisement claims Bucklea n Arnica Salve cures itching piles and other skin ailments. It asserts the salve is the best in the world and guarantees a cure, priced at 95 cents per box and sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mickey & Co.

Crawford Bros J F Mickey & Co

Two Skull Remains Found During Fence Dig Beaufort

Special to The State reports in Beaufort on April 11 that laborers digging holes for a new fence uncovered two human skulls. One skull is well preserved and appears to belong to a Caucasian. No known burial is recorded in the area since Beaufort’s early Civil War period, suggesting the remains may be soldiers buried during the Federal occupation in the 1860s.

Ward 5 Beaufort

New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief From Many Ailments

Countless thousands have found a blessing to the body in Dr. King’s New Life Pills, which positively cure constipation, sick headache, dizziness, jaundice, malaria, fever and ague and all liver and stomach trouble. Purely vegetable, never gripe or weaken. Only 2 shillings at Crawford Bros. and J P Mackey & Co’s drug store.

Dr. King Crawford Bros JP Mackey & Co

Lee Murdered in His Store on the Place Rothed

News from Whitmire, 18 miles south of Union, reports the murder of W S Lee, a crippled merchant. He was awakened in his store last night, found in night garments with head beaten, store robbed of money and three pistols. no clues yet. Local authorities seek leads from readers.

WS. Lee Rothed Union Whitmire Wss le Lee

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