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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1901

Page

2

Old Lancaster history and Confederate veterans meeting notes

The article recalls Lancaster's early name Barnetaville and lists residents linked to its past, asking who figures such as Abraham Perry and Colonel Montgomery were. It then reports the Dixie Camp Confederate Veterans meeting held April 10 1901 with pension-law discussions and officer and delegate elections for the state reunion in Columbia and Memphis.

Williteses Wm McKenna Wm Barclay Dno Seupseny Abr. Perry Sur Phos Lee McDaniel McDaniel Ferry Jehe Richardson Montgomery Abraham Perry Perry Colonel Montgomery Alexander Bar Ingram Crockett Dunlap Dixie Camp Court Banke Columbia Jon Eastridge de TJ Strait WB Bruce Geo Wo Jones Usc Memphis Misa Dora Porter Kershaw

Terrible Tragedy Shocks Columbia

Special to the Charlotte Observer reports Maj. Barnard Bee Evans was arrested in Columbia on a murder charge after Capt. J J Griffin, solicitor for the Norfolk & Western Railroad, was found fatally shot in Evans’s Gold Building flat. No eyewitnesses. coroner’s jury later verdict that Griffin died from a gunshot at the hands of Evans.

Columbia J. Griftn The Horfolk & Western Columbia, S Barnard Bee Evans J J Griffin Norfolk & Western Railroad Maj Evans Maj. Evans H Muller & Sona Dr. Taylor Smash Evans Gibbes Griffio Major Evans Gary Ihs Observer Griffin Dunain Eyane Maj Evane Richland County J I Griffin B B Evane Court House Green Maye Evany Capt Griffin KR. Earle de. Karle

Knights in Lancaster Royal Trip to Miller Blair Jackson

Rock Hill Herald reports on a Lancaster visit described as splendid involving Miller Blair and Jackson with a royal reception. The account frames the trip as a significant public event in the community.

Miller, Blair Jackson

Delegates to Bathel Visit Lancaster For Knights Outing

Oakland Lodge No 45 Knights of Pythias visited Lancaster on a midweek trip enjoying a warm welcome. The delegation from Rock Hill traveled by train, were met by Lancaster Knights, toured the town, and shared a generous hotel supper with punch before returning home late at night. A letter of thanks from Oakland Lodge praised the hospitality and anticipated future reciprocity.

Oakland Lodge K of P Lancaster Ree Twain Lancaster Knights Reck Hill Boys Musonnic Hall Brathaes Kershaw Degren Cunningham Hotel Old Town Alwaya Oakland Lodge No 45 Rock Hill S.c Wee J Ho Witherspoon Lancaster Lodge Oakland FG B W G Stevens J H Beckham W C Parlow

Relief for kidney and bladder pain quickly from remedy

An advertorial note claims a New Great South American Etoxgy Cure relieves kidney and bladder pain and backache within six hours. It targets both male and female users, promising immediate relief from retention of water and rapid cure, via Holdby J F Mackey Co druglist in Lancaster.

Holdby F Mackey Druglist Lancaster

Detcohn Anti Diuretic Ad Appeal

An old advertisement notes a product named Detcohn Anti Diuretic offering $100 value claims. It targets parents with bedding concerns from incontinence during sleep and promises quick relief. The copy cites JF Macney & Co., Druggist, London, and lists a street address as part of the exposure.

Latta Monroes Aged Baptist Minister Dies

Rev. A. P. Latta of Monroe dies at 65 after years without a charge due to ill health. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services are held tomorrow.

Monroe A P Latta

J W Cook Co racket store advertises bargains

J W Cook Co now operates a rack et store opposite the Catawba House. The ad claims 10 to 25 percent savings on the dollar with no store rent or clerk hire. It promises small profits of 10 to 20 percent and invites customers to examine a small stock of dry goods and shoes.

J W Cook Co Catawba House

Photograph Gallery Promises Quick Portraits and Satisfaction

Advertisement for L. uv. W. Cook & Co offering card size six portraits for 75 cents, small and large cabinet options with six for 1.25 and 1.50, or a dozen at 2.00, inviting customers to come for first close work and guaranteed satisfaction.

This Way Please, Carload of Buggies and Harness

A local dealer advertises a carload of Columbia and Jewel Buggies with top and open models in various springs and colors. They offer buggy harnesses from $6 to $18 per set, plow and wagon bridles, and claim to sell the best mules and horses for feast money in the up country. The livery outfit is described as the best, with reasonably priced turnout options and an invitation to visit.

Columbia

Rich woman aids Nicholson Institute for Ear Drum tech

A wealthy patroness cured of deafness and nasal issues by Dr Nicholson's artificial ear drums donated $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute. The institute operates from 870 Eighth Avenue, New York, to supply ear drums to deaf people unable to afford them. Address 11967. USA. 6m.

Nicholson Nicholson Institute Eigth Avenue New York USA

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