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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists times and scores for multiple teams and venues with many unreadable entries. Readable items include Fort Lawrence and Richby events with partial figures. exact teams, dates, and outcomes cannot be determined from the fragment.
Charleston July 20 United States circuit court Judge Simonton remanded the State of South Carolina versus Virginia Carolina Chemical Company case to state court granting the plaintiff attorney general Bel lingers motion A prior action accused the company of monopolizing the fertilizer industry The remand is described as a victory for Attorney General Belinger and follows earlier moves to move the suit to federal court The lengthy decision cites many legal authorities and arguments by both sides
In Augusta on July 29 Rudy Buist reports a 9 year old girl fell into a canal through an open bridge. Dennis Carbill, a young white man, jumped in to rescue her but drowned. the current overwhelmed them both.
The governor yesterday refused to grant a pardon or commute in the case of Thomas C. Anghtry, a former Columbia mail carrier, convicted years ago of murder with a recommendation to mercy in the assassination of Conway B. Oliver near Shandon. Authorities noted strong support from county officials, eleven surviving jurors, and Col. HL Nelson. Judge Evversi Gary returned the papers without recommendation.
A letter endorses ton doln G. Walling as Railroad Commissioner, highlighting his business background seven years railroading experience and strong community involvement. The plea argues for a broad liberal-minded leader with courage to enforce views in public welfare and railroad interests, praising his character and popularity in Fairfield County.
Fragmented text contains garbled phrases and scattered names. Likely OCR errors obscure clear events or persons, offering no coherent report or datable details for a proper summary. The readable content lacks a complete narrative or verifiable entities.
Miss Rath Burroughs, eldest daughter of the late Col Burronets and sister of Frank G Burroughs, drowned while surfing at Myrtle Beach this afternoon. Mr Burroughs, a leading Conway merchant, heads the wealthiest family in Horry County.
A 20 year old man John Shaw assaulted 12 year old Elly Bratcher beside a road near Speein to the State Anderson. Shaw dragged the girl about 100 yards into the woods before she escaped to summon help. The father, arm-less, sought a magistrate for a warrant but none was issued. Shaw has since fled. Authorities fear he may return.
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia recalls untold misery from bronchitis and asthma until Dr King s New Discovery cured him and his wife. The ad claims it is the best croup and throat lung remedy with guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co.
An early morning accident at the DeKalb Cotton Mill in Camden killed assistant engineer D. I. Kelley when a steam chest exploded and he was trapped by the fire walls. Kelley died within an hour of the incident. No damage occurred to the engine or other machinery.
An old advertisement promotes a questionable remedy called Catarrh Cure with dubious health claims. It lists wholesale druggists in Toledo, Ohio and promises blood and system cleansing effects, touting a purported treatment for catarrh and related ailments. The copy imitates early 20th century medical advertising.
A historic town ordinance from 1902 sets rules on dwelling privies, distances from streets, and sanitation duties. It requires monthly inspections by health officers, prohibits waste deposits, and imposes fines or imprisonment for violations.
Notice states the town council has passed an old statute requiring privy facilities to be carried beyond town limits. It promises cheaper, better work than private builders if enough residents contract with the town. Work costs listed per year with prepayment options, and parties contracting must pay the town treasurer by July 28, 1902. Mayor R. E Wylie signs the notice.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Lancaster to collect an annual dog tax of one dollar by a specified date in 1803. The owner must furnish proof of payment to the Chief of Police. Dogs at large without payment may be seized and impounded, with fines and costs set by town officers. The notice is signed by Mayor RG Wy Lee.
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