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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

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Williamston Shooting Leaves Wife Dead, Husband Jailed

In Williamston yesterday a quarrel turned violent as Mack Wood shot his wife with an 188 caliber pistol, the bullet injuring her intestines in 14 places and leaving her near death while Wood sits jailed in Spartanburg. Also reported are fines for postal law violations in Spartanburg, a murder charge in Anderson, and a fatal railway crossing accident in Honea Path with over $200 found on the victim.

Williamston Mack Wlood Mark Pelano Anderson Andy Davis Davis Hopewell Township Newt Rice Rice Banister

Two Opinions on School District Line Powers

Assistant Attorney General Pbwirsend, urged by Newa ry County equity superintendent, issued opinions on school board authority to alter district lines. Townsend Blites holds boards may adjust lines but departing portions remain liable for taxes. Spartan- Wire superintendent queried when trust fees expire in a district spanning Spartanburg and Greenville. law fixes trustee terms, with a parallel decision by Mr. Gunter at Supt. Walluse’s request in this county.

Pbwirsend Newary County Townsend Spartanburg Greenville Gunter Walluse

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Lung Trouble Ad

J I Bughes of DuPont Ga writes of a long fight with an abscess on the right lung. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption he recovered quickly. The product is guaranteed by several druggists and priced at 1.00 with trial bottles free.

J. I. Bughes DuPont Quawford Bros J. P., Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy Price Co

Millionaire Thomas Morgan Killed in Oshkosh Shooting

Thomas R. Morgan, millionaire sash and door manufacturer of Milwaukee, was shot dead today by a discharged employee Fredrik Hampel in Oshkosh. Hampel was overpowered and jailed, then hanged himself in his cell with a noose made from suspenders.

Milwaukee Wis Oshkosh Thomas R. Morgan Fredrik Hampel Hampel Hample

Ada Mills Sold At Court Auction In Charlotte

The Ada Cotton mills in Charlotte were sold at noon under a court order to satisfy debts totaling 66000. J N Weddington, a stockholder, bought the plant for 62500. The company was capitalized at 128000 and the plant had cost 158000.

Charlotte, N

Physician Endorses Foley's Kidney Care in Kentucky

Dr Geo Ewing of Smith's Grove Kentucky, practicing over thirty years, shares his experience with Foley's Kidney Care. He states kidney and bladder troubles and enlarged prostate improved after three bottles, and he now prescribes it in his practice with repeated success.

Geo. Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley Eugene Funderburk

Turk Versus Christian Clash Near Monastir

August reports from Sofia describe Turkish battalions attacking insurgents near Monastir with heavy casualties. Authorities claim Turks recaptured Krushovo and massacred Christians, including government workers, while terror spreads in Uskub where Christians fear leaving homes. Troops allegedly fail to protect civilians and fired on Bulgarian workers moments after leaving Uskub.

Sofia Bulgaria Monastir Constantinople Krushovo Uskub Vail Uskab

Preventing Death by Own Action Promised by Bitters Ad

An 1890s style notice proclaims a prior self harm risk and introduces Electric Bitters as a preventive tonic. The ad claims the product strengthens nerves and regulates stomach, liver, and kidneys, priced at 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction from Crawford Bros. and funderdark pharmacy networks.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderdark Pharmacy

Invest your time and effort for higher returns

No reasonable man would invest capital for two percent when ten percent is available with similar risk. Prioritize time thought and strength where they yield the best returns. Some live long lives with nothing to show, while others invest their lives to help others and gain happiness.

Healing By Machinery Inventions Offer Hospital Aids

An inventor patents a self registering thermometer in a box that rings a bell to summon care when fever rises. A wound stitching device by Michel speeds suturing with nickel hooks. other devices include heart stimulation needles, air injections, and air ozone generators for consumption. Electric and mechanical machines claim to ease headaches insomnia and pain, with demonstrations of rapid liver massage and painless operations.

Michel Coakley Cordier

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