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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
Reported on December 14 near Camden, Mr. W. B. Osteen died after his buggy collided with a Southern railway track. The horse perished. Osteen suffered multiple injuries and died at his home on Main Street. He leaves a wife and a large family.
A frankenstein of ad copy extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for barns cuts sores eczema and piles claiming quick relief. The ad lists prices and sellers J F Mackey Crawford Bros and T Eugene Funderburk urging readers to subscribe to the Lepner.
Governor D C Heyward of South Carolina declines a Chester Confederate veterans request to award him the Cross of Honor. He states only Grey-clad soldiers earned the badge and prefers a personal interview to discuss the matter.
In Atlanta a 14 year old boy, Fred Bradshaw, was shot and killed by 16 year old James Dean while hunting in a suburb. Dean, detained by police, says the death was accidental and Bradshaw was struck by the gunfire meant for a bird. The two were believed to be friends.
Col and Mrs James P Foster of Geneva celebrate their golden wedding with gifts including a gold saber from Col James Armstrong of Charleston ex Confederate now marine editor of The News and Courier The two men once faced in Civil War battles but formed lasting friendship afterward in a note he describes their gallant Federal service and the high regard of foes turned admirers.
The attorney general is asked to clarify toy pistol sales. The act prohibits keeping selling offering for sale or giving away any toy pistol using caps or cartridges. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail for individuals.
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi cites his wife’s fall symptoms of consumption, who improved at once after taking Dr King’s New Discovery and was four bottles cured. The claim is guaranteed by J F Mackey Crawford Bros and T Eugene Funderburk.
Senator Latimer dedicates extensive time to the good roads movement. He accepts three speaking engagements in Delaware on Tuesday at Farmhurst, Friday at Dover, and Saturday at Georgetown. He plans to introduce a federal cooperation bill with the states soon.
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