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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
2
The article cites editorials discussing horseback travel called riding by ride and tie, then urges frequent official rotation in South Carolina offices to inject new blood. It argues long incumbency harms public service and cites the 1890 revelation as a turning point.
Wall Street buzzed as Pierpont Morgan announced the creation of the largest steamship combination in history. The deal, reportedly involving British and American lines plus two German lines, startled observers who lacked prior information of the pending agreement.
A series of fires in Dallas after 3 o clock. Dorsey Printing on Blu Street was destroyed with losses near 1500000. Chief Magee and fireman Will Spurr were injured. At least 20 buildings burned including business houses and dwellings. The Griffith Lumber yard and Lar Street losses push total to about 1500000 with partial insurance coverage.
A brutal murder is reported near Ravenel’s station in Charleston. W W Jones, a Plant System section master, found his wife’s body in a dog house near their home. The throat was cut and a bloodstained sickle lay nearby. Robbery is suspected as the motive.
A band of armed citizens formed quickly and the sheriff was notified, but no clue to the murder has been discovered yet. Authorities scoured the area for evidence and attempted to calm the community amid the investigation.
Special to The State Smuter reports a feud between Charley Grooms and brother in law Tom Connell in oomstown. Using double barrel shotguns they exchanged over 20 shots. Both were hit but none seriously. Connell shot in legs arms and body, Grooms in the face and chest. They posted bonds and await further clashes as a ditch feud over draining land continues.
Mr. Chapman Estridge born January 28 1825 died March 23 1902 aged 77 years 1 month 23 days. He married Lizzie Oaten December 24 1848 and Rebecca Belk August 16610. Survived by children William James Thomas Purderburk and Sallie Moss. A devout Christian and Hopewell Methodist member he endured a stroke and bed confinement while remaining faithful.
Special report describes a collision between a city bound train bound for Belton and a shifting engine loaded with workmen. White man HO Poster suffered severe leg and hip injuries and is likely to die. Feilding Harris sustained internal injuries. Engineer Joe Hughes was hurt but not seriously. Several other Black workers injured, both engines disabled and no Belton service that night. An official cotton crop estimate reports totals of 9,674,412 and 9,952,762 on commercial bases.
Special to Greenville News from Columbia April 19 reports colored residents launching a donation drive to fund land for the Hampton monument. The piece notes public figures and a scolding tone about crime penalties, citing a Columbia Record remark comparing petty theft to serious crimes.
Advertisement proclaims Great Swamp region as malaria breeding ground and claims Electric Bitters cure malaria, fever, aches, and prevent typhoid. It quotes John Charleston of Byesville Ohio praising the remedy and notes a 50 cent price with Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co. guaranteeing satisfaction.
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