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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
2
A hoarded wedding tale unfolds as Miss Sarah Blythewood Beony wed Mr Wade Hampton Johnson in a Cherster Episcopal ceremony with Rev Mr Mitchell presiding. Separately a river flood endangers cattle on a flat, causing anxiety as three men swim to safety while two more cling to cattle.
A violent confrontation outside a Wilhanmon FW Va residence leaves Rev John WooWab and Mr Stokes dead after a pistol duel. Eye witnesses describe heated exchanges between Stokes and the minister, with Mrs Levine fainting and Wil Woll identified as a leading Presbyterian minister. Stokes is an ex Virginia University president from a prominent Virginia family.
Bisma rck nerve on a health themed ad touting Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the pills improve stomach liver kidneys and bowels, boost willpower and energy, and enhance brain and body power. Sold for 25 cents at Crawford Brown drug store.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a test item described as cheapest on the market. Mentions names like Rortucky and Wanet in a casual promotional style. No clear event date or organization is provided in the readable text.
A garbled newspaper fragment reports on legal matters and political hints. It mentions Judge Gratton, pardons, and a state effort to adjust court salaries and circuits. The piece references a New York State neglecting disorderly houses, and discusses the efficiency of eight judges to clear dockets with stricter rules.
A New York dispatch reports District Attorney Gardner circulating a list naming property owners among the four hundred as disreputable. It alleges disorderly houses. police threaten legal action unless tenants are removed. The piece criticizes campaign tactics and contrasts with a congressional candidate’s Washington rhetoric. An Allendale fatal hunting accident and burial follow a gunshot mishap involving Willie Blount and his brother.
In New York the Nicholson Institute at 750 Eight Avenue advertises aiding the deaf with free Exar Drums for those unable to pay. An upset price of 25,000 dollars is noted for the Cow 4 ton Mill of Rock Hill. subscription prompts appear.
The Taft commission banquet presented a code for Philippines governance awaiting approval before laws take effect. It allows locals to elect mayors and aldermen under a cabinet approved system while Secretary Root notes close local practice. General Charles plans housing for troops for the coming Chinese winter.
One hundred dollar reward offered for information about the cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills promoted as remedies. Endorsements from local merchants claim trustworthiness and reliability in business dealings. Product marketed through wholesalers and druggists with testimonials available.
Classified ad seeks a reliable man of good character to deliver and collect for a long established manufacturing wholesale house in South Carolina. Pays $400 annually plus wire and additional bonuses for experience. Reference from any bank in any city. Addressed stamped envelope to Manufacturers, Third Floor, 344 Dearborn Bl, Chicago.
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