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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1901

Page

2

Tragedy Near Blacksburg Ends in Headlong River Rescue

In a bridge disaster near Blacksburg a northbound freight crossing failed as the timber span collapsed. Engineer J Metcalf disappeared with his engine, while fireman Fred Rhyne was rescued after a perilous drift in icy waters. Metcalf’s body was recovered later, leaving a widow and two small children.

Fred Rhyme Balfalo Creeak Blacksburg Vom Smith Metealf Safary Metcalf Rhyne

Exceedingly Unfortuate Injury News from Amatey

Henry Truesdell, son in law of Al Watts, of Amatey, once shot himself in the leg. The wound healed slowly after a dire spell, but last Thursday while passing through woods a tree fell on the leg breaking both bones below the knee and protruding through flesh. He remains in precarious condition.

Henry Truesdell al. Watts Amatey

A Man Denies Rumor About Reverend Watson Drinking

The author states for six years knowledge of Reverend Watson and denial of ever noting him drink. He has lived next door for two years and insists the report that he said Watson freely indulges in strong drink is false and labeled as an infamous lie.

N. Watson Mr. Watson

Relief in Six Hours From Kidney and Bladder Disease

Distressing kidney and bladder pain relieved in six hours by New G Rkar SoutH AMERICAN Kronzy Cours. Prompt relief of back pain and urinary retention noted in both sexes. Sold by J F Mackey Co., Druggist, Lancaster, S C.

Kronzy Cours J F Mackey Co Lancaste

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Piles Cure

An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures itching piles and other injuries and eruptions. It claims thousands cured and guarantees a cure, priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co.

Bucklen Crawford Bros J F Mackey & Co

Tillman Assails McLaurin Over Democratic Split

Special from Trenton reports Senator Tillman challenging Senator McLaurin over his Charlotte speech and the new democracy, accusing him of treachery and desertion from the South Carolina party. Tillman condemns McLaurin, cites the Kansas City platform, and warns South Carolinians of political betrayal. A second item notes a Darlington carpenter's fatal fall at a cotton mill after a ladder broke, sending him through a plate glass window with severe injuries.

Venior Jeferson South Carolina Kansas City Darlington

McLaurin Defends Senate Record in Paris Treaty Vote

Senator McLaurin, in Charleston, rebutted Senator Tillman in a televised interview. He defended his senate course on the Paris treaty and denied plagiarizing Reverend Van Dyke, stating the speech was largely his own words with minor paraphrase. He recounted personal motives, recalling privacy, campaign bitterness, and his desire to serve South Carolina without threats of controversy.

Ator McLaurin McKinley Democratic Party South Carolina New Democracy Philippines Spain Senate Hhis Mik Jones Nevada McLaurin McLaurie Henry van Dyke New York City United States Senate South Caroling Laurin Charleston Senator McLaurin Senator Tillman Bet Hin Corse Rey van Dyke Tillman Millimin Dot Bin McLuurin Holly

Rich donor funds free ear drums at Nicholson Institute

A wealthy benefactor cured of distress and head noises by Dr Nicholson's Ear Dramas donated $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute. The gift supports deaf individuals unable to obtain the Ear Drams free and directs inquiries to No 11967 Eight Avenue New York USA.

Nicholson Nicholson Institut Eigth Avenue New York USA

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