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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
2
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The Yorkville Enquirer notes a speech by Mr Hemphill and cites a government report on Filipino imports for the seven months ending January 31, 1900. Exports rose 52 percent, U.S. imports up 6.5 percent, and cotton goods value reached 5.85 million dollars, suggesting territorial holdings gain value rather than being worthless.
Governor commuted the death sentence of Pleasant Gillian of Newberry County to life imprisonment. Gillian was convicted of killing a white man. Court records indicate the defense claimed self defense against an attack by the deceased, with briefs and a fetal in his defense.
The first bale of North Carolina cotton was sold at Morven, North Carolina, on August 27 at nine cents. Corroborating items include a Winnsboro firm applying for a charter with capital of 88,000 and names of corporators J Prank Fooshee and James Q Davis. Authorities reference a patent medicine ad about Cascarets.
A Monroe paper quotes a committee meeting posting in Monroe township to hire a teacher for July 27 1901. It then reproduces exam responses of colored applicants, showing widespread spelling and grammar errors and misinterpretations of English usage, geography, and history. The remarks lampoon poor readiness, with several applicants misdefining terms and misnaming places, authors, and events.
Tom Watson, the chief witness in the December express robbery on the South Carolina and Georgia railroad, was shot Monday night at Branchville by Barton Warren. Warren fled. Governor approves a $400 reward for his capture. Watson rushed to Columbia and is in hospital. Five details of the wounds describe severe internal damage and near-fatal injuries. Ex governor Stone announces plan to oppose Senator West for U.S. Senate from Missouri.
An old advertisement touts Casearets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for chronic constipation. It claims Genue ine tablets stamped C C C, never sold in bulk and priced at 10 cents by druggists.
At the Walhalla summer meeting about 260 to 300 of 2700 voters attended as Col Johnstone and Mr Hemphill spoke openly. McLatire belittled Senator McLaurin with personal attacks and Latimer criticized Spanish American War costs and Philippine trade, urging peace and criticizing imperialism. Overall reaction was polite but attendance uneven and no dramatic shift in status quo.
Sam Jones criticizes Tillman and Altgeld in the South Carolina Democratic Party. He argues McLaurin should be defended or risk democratic defeat. He urges reform, alignment with democratic principles, and warns that Republican blunders do not justify Democratic missteps. He cites fusion talk with populists and questions party leadership.
Vague fragment describes a nanny named Guleger applying Buel Arnica Salve to a child’s head and face after a frightful disfigurement. It claims quick cure for bruises skin eruptions cuts burns and similar injuries. The note mentions Crawford Bros and JFP Mucrey Co as renters.
Warning to all to refrain from trespassing on the Kibler estate in Lancaster County near J Creek and the Welsh Mill tract two miles south of town. No cutting or hauling of fire wood or timber permitted, except tenants may cut for home use. J H Fitzpatrick agent. July 20, 1901.
Local notes report Abbeville visitor Mr D L McPherson returned home from several weeks away. L J Robertson takes a job in Columbia car shops and will move his family next week. Mrs A P Brown of Heath Springs visits Miss Lexbel Davis. Mrs W B Canthen and children return from Magill S C trip. Cunningham fined $5 or 30 days for road work refusal. Disinterment of two children at Assoo church moved to new cemetery. Walter G Coreton and sister Maggie left for Atlanta. Lancaster C H Alliance to meet Sept 5 at 3 p.m. E Everall secretary. Mrs J P Hackney and Mildred return home from Charlotte. County Treasurer Cauthen back after two weeks at his old home. Mr Bcv Threatt loses two-year-old child. remains sent to Chesterfield for interment. R H McMurray returns home after visit in Fort Mill. Protracted meeting at Camp Creek Baptist church with Rev Brock assisting. Rev J M Steadman and family return. Steadman’s mother to stay several weeks. Mr W H Sims nearly drowns in Cane Creek on Monday night. buggy and horse washed away. rescue completed Thursday. Latters advertised for week ending August 31 1901 listing many names.
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