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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1901

Page

4

Atlantic Special trains connect northern and southern points

A midwestern railway notice describes the Atlantic Special and connections from Chester and Lanquater. It lists routes with Southern, Western, and several connecting lines, noting departures around 1 30 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. at various junctions, including Lancaster, Cheater, and Blicksburg, under M Heath and Leroy Springs.

Biscombello Fort Lawn Feashol Tinier Monams Souler Railway Aatiis Atlanta Atheion Caroline Northwestern Railway Dod Southern Railway Gotumbir Aid Points Cheater Wills Nirhorn Railway Columbia Northern Euatery Routhern Railway Lanquater Chester Caluania M. Heath Gen Pass Agt Leroy Springs

Evans Latimer feud cited as campaign heats up in South Carolina

News from Charleston details sharp exchanges between A. C. Latimer and John Gary Evans as they spar in meetings over the McLaurin race. The writer, noting Latimer’s warnings and Evans’s long absence from politics, contends only George Johnstone might test McLaurin in a high quality debate. Also reported are Mecklenburg’s swift justice in a rape case and assorted local notices from Mecklenburg, Kershaw, Chester, and Chesterfield areas.

Evans Marion Butler Latimer Senator Tillman Seoare Ben Tillman Latiner McLaurin Senate John Gary Evans Spartanburg Union Tillman Hemphill Sonimtor McLaurin George Johnstone

Political uproar delays resignations fight in the south

The Greenville Mountaineer notes that after calls to avoid a campaign and allow political rent, meetings emerged in Spartanburg Union Chester Liberty Hill Westminister and other towns with plans for rallies August 27 28 29 and 30. The piece suggests the governor erred in refusing resignations from Tillman and McLaurin, avoiding a major clash that could have dominated September.

Tillman McLaurin Gaffney Spartanburg Union Chester Liberty Hill Westminister Greenville Walhalla Anderson Greenville Mountaineer

Mirror’s Wretched Complexion Ad Promises Liver Cure

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for liver trouble and clearer skin. Claims purify blood and improve complexion with rosy cheeks. Sells for 25e at Crawford Bros. and J FE Mackey & Co. drug stores.

Dr. Kings New Life Crawford Bros J. FE. Mackey & Co

Died From the Bite of a Germ Laden Mosquito

Havana reports Chief Surgeon Havard announced the yellow fever mosquito tests are to be discontinued after a non immune Spaniard who volunteered to be bitten by an infected mosquito died. A second bitten man also suffers a severe case.

Habana Havard

Notice of Administration Hearing for H A M Etwele

State of South Carolina probate court invites the kindred and creditors of H A M Etwele deceased to appear at Lanewater Court of Probate on August 28, 1901 at 11:00 AM to show cause why Letters of Administration should not be granted to John H Stele.

Chas, D. Jones John H. Stele Walt H. A. M. Breele H. A.M. Etwele Lanewater J, H

Lawyer and Detective Outwitted at Lan­nen lantern case

W H Newhold of Bay Me sought legal advice on a lantern lock attempt. He failed to open the door, then used a ladder to climb in through a window. Upon examining the door from inside he found it was not locked. Lantern case details unclear.

Mecklenburg County N.C Charlotte Mecklenburg South W. H. Newhold

Eight Die in Trally Collision on Witty Street

A trolley car and a rapidly moving passenger tram collided on Witty Street seventh avenue. Eight people were killed and one injured in the crash, with authorities investigating the cause and nature of the accident.

Chiewwo Witty Seventh Street Lyndia Tenicht Wipkt

Catamount Trapped Near Congaree by Mr Spigener

Mr M Ro Spigener Jr trapped a 38 pound catamount a few nights ago about ten miles below the city near the Congaree. The State notes wild cats in that section are said to be quite numerous.

M. Ro Spigener, Jr

Lynching Attempts Thwarted by Sheriffs in Three States

Three incidents described where mobs were stopped from lynching Black individuals in Alabama Mississippi and North Carolina. The Charleston Post credits sheriffs for keeping order and urges Northern papers to report similar lawless actions in Ohio Indiana and other states where lynchings have been common.

Alabama Mississippi North Carolina Ohio Indiana Charleston Post

Salvage grocer’s bold can label ruse nets profit

A Cincinnati auctioneer recalls a salvage sale where 17 000 cans of mixed vegetables fruits and preserves came without labels. A buyer re labeled every can with a rhyme promising quality and sold most at a good profit amid consumer curiosity and risk. The buyer pursues fortune in the venture.

Cincinnati

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Notice

One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot fix. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Local druggists Ker Truax Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 7 50 per bottle. Family Pills also advertised.

Hall FJ Cheney & CO Propa Toledo F J Sheney Tic Ker & 'T'Ruax Warpina, Kinnan & Maarvin Dravetet

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