03 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
1
We highlight prompt attention to orders and fast delivery. Peatuee bought and sold at market price. A great chance for retailers. We are doubled stocked and offer special prices for 30 days across departments. Numerous items priced near cost to clear space and improve our stores. Our aim is to be the best trading place in this part of the state.
Springfield Republican notes that “Blind Tom” the negro pianist, once thought dead, has reappeared in concert at age 52. Despite long sickness and guardianship by Albert Lerche since 1882, he can still play three airs simultaneously, reproduce notable works from memory, and charm with closed eyes. The piece also touches on his status as a musical oddity and his obscure original compositions. Also reports Lieut Edward Croft wounded in a skirmish with Filipinos on Panay Island, with Senator McLaurin seeking full War Department details.
Trains Nos. 32 and 33 run daily for dinner while trains 34 35 11 12 13 14 15 are daily except Sundays. Connections shown at Camden with Southern Ry A A L and others. At Lancaster with Lb R R Atatawbs Junction with Som board Aly Line At Rock Hill with Southern railway At Yorkville with Carolina Northwestern R R At Blackburg with southern rail At Shelby and Rutherfordton with BALL.
Jean Latimer ten year old daughter of Dr J P Latimer suffered a severe head injury when her horse spooked by a passing freight train on the Chick Springs road four miles from Greenville. The skull near the eye was fractured and the right eye destroyed though Dr Blick reports her condition improving slightly and hopes remain for recovery.
Four miles northeast of Lincoln a 20 acre tract hosts 24 mortars firing at minute intervals in a rainmaking attempt. Promoter and former deputy State road commissioner W. F. Wright, originator of the special vibration theory, plans to continue until rain arrives or powder runs out. The sky is clear tonight.
An advertisement proclaims Browna iron bitters as a cure for all six cases of stomach, blood and nerve issues arising from dyspepsia. It emphasizes certainty in a disease described as highly uncertain and urges readers to purchase from dealers.
Eilitor S.A. Brown of Bennetsville S C recounts his wife’s long struggle with dyspepsia stomach distress and loss of vigor. After four bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered fully and can eat anything. The tonic is praised for its gentle laxative effects and liver benefits. Sold for 50c by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co.
A reader ponders a old joke about why a newspaper mirrors a woman. Numerous quips suggest it must be run by someone, to be appreciated, to serve as advertising, or to change its dress. The punchline claims every man should own one of his own end not be chasing another.
Washington reports Senator Tillman noting Gov. McSweeney’s past pardon rejection in the Loftus case. A new petition urges commutation, citing a wife and children affected, while Mrs Nation in Topeka refuses a pardon after a $148 fine and jail term. Also notes cotton crop conditions across South, with varying success and pest reports.
All Sadieville Kentucky learned the cause of Mrs S P Whitaker’s long chronic bronchial trouble improvement. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her and their granddaughter’s severe whooping cough. It cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores.
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