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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
2
A fragment from an old newspaper indicates a charter notice or corporate action labeled by a manager designation. The date reads August 91 1901 in an implied archival style. The readable portion centers on administrative actions rather than a narrative event.
The Ledger reports heavy rains damage cotton growth and forage crops along the Catawba area, with peas millet and hay losses. Many farmers face scarce grain and consider quitting, but optimism remains. Local social notes cover visits from Mrs. Baxstrom, Mrs. Baker, Miss Glasscock, Miss Tillman, and others, plus a Woodmen of the World picnic in Van Wyck with speakers and a large turnout despite bad weather.
The piece laments South Carolina politics in an off year, praising J. L. McLaurin for rational debate while criticizing politicians for pandering, name-calling, and failing to boost employment or vested interests through industrial growth like cotton mills. It contrasts state progress with past standing and notes factories as key to economic balance.
The writing laments ongoing abuse and public unrest tied to cotton mills and state policy. It argues conservatives will neither support nor tolerate such behavior indefinitely, urging responsible leaders to heed the concerns and restore the state's standing. It highlights the contrast between good people and current performances, warning of negative bywords.
Special to The State St Mathews Aug 16 Ned Scipio a colored man beat Lavinia Diggins severely causing death. Bodies examined, coroner reports lungs congested and crushed throat. Scipio arrested and jailed amid church member associates.
Florence August 17 special to The State states John KE Dennis county jailer for nearly eight years died this afternoon after an illness lasting over a year. He was seven years old.
Senator McLaurin remains in the North and will be detained until at least September first due to his stepfather's illness. The stepfather is paralyzed and may not live much longer, according to Greenville News.
The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad announces weekend excursion tickets from Camden to Yorkville, Blackburg, Shelby, Rutherfordton, and Marion at set prices from Aug 16 to Oct 5, with return by Monday. Round trip to coastal points available at single first class fare, return within ten days. Ample hotels and boarding houses noted for a cooler mountain vacation with healthy mineral waters. For more details contact FE H Shaw, general passenger agent, Blackaburg, S. G.
An eight member panel in the state held 35 ballots in secret to break a deadlock after 18 applicants were considered. The board finally elected Fr. Canningham of Chester after a lengthy executive session and private voting.
In Charleston the body of J McCull Ward lies at a local undertaker's morgue awaiting a coroner's inquest after Ward, 21, was shot and killed by mill watchman Michael Keegan during an on site confrontation. Ward was a cotton buyer from a prominent local family. Deputy Coroner Green expected to receive the appointment, with Coroner Wangbe having died earlier. The report also notes Aiken's ex treasurer James R K Jordan is $3 215.40 short, covered by an indemnity bond, amid calls for resignation after 14 years in office.
The governor refused to grant clemency to Dan T. Gunness, Bamberg’s former town marshal convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years. Townsend and Judge Gary join in opposition, calling the crime brutal and the sentence light. the governor hews to their view and denies the petition.
Mrs. Die Gutleger of La Graoue applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to severe head and facial sores after frightful disfigurement. She reports a rapid healing exceeding all her expectations. The salve also treats sores, bruises, skin eruptions, cuts, burns, sprains, and piles. Sold by Crawford Bros and JF Mackey & Co.
Notice warns all persons not to trespass on the Kibler and Mellwain estate lands near Dry Creek two miles south of town and adjoining Welsh Mill tract in Lancaster County. It forbids cutting or hauling wood or timber and threatens enforcement, with a carveout allowing tenants to cut firewood for home use. Agent J H Fitzpatrick issues the notice dated July 29 1901.
Local Matters urges residents to bring country produce butter eggs and chickens. Dispensary profits for week ending Aug 17: Kerubaw 68.60 Lancaster 143.42. A event at Gills Creek grave yard Friday morning to assist cleaning and rock wall repair. Unity church ladies serve ice cream and lemonade at parsonage tomorrow night. Episcopal service Thursday at 6 pm led by Rev J W Cantey Johnson. Local trip reports and a basket picnic planned near Robert Pardue’s place on the fourth Saturday. Prof W P Robinson named principal of Shopton High School. school opens August 96th. Converse College catalogue praised as a state education gift for women.
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