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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
4
Public notice lists the estate of Plyler deceased and directs creditors and debtors to appear. It references a personal representative and requests claims by specified deadlines. The fragmentary text notes court supervision and general probate actions in a Southwestern Railway region context.
State Liquor Commissioner Douthit resigns after Senate confirmation 1 to 16. In a letter to the State Board of Control he says he cannot serve and asks acceptance at the next meeting. He cites vindication by the Senate and declines further service, noting ongoing uncertainty about a replacement.
London report says Boers plan to flood Ladysmith by damming the Klip river, turning the town into a lake while bombproofs are tested. The St James Gazette notes recrossing the Tugela River and ongoing fighting in multiple areas as the crisis unfolds nearby.
The Winnsboro News reports Sam Boylston, grandson of Mrs Susan Boylston, has joined the Boer forces. He is said to be wounded and a prisoner after fighting near Johannesburg, with strong sympathy for the Boers since the conflict began. The note recalls his family links and recent communications from the field.
The Rock Hill Herald reports the death of Mrs William Phillips in Fort Mill last Saturday. She reportedly fell into the fireplace while sitting by the fire at home and was roasted alive before family or children nearby could help. Authorities note she had epilepsy, which may have contributed to the accident.
John W Leverett a farmer in Anderson County South Carolina shot himself near Belfast after a troubled morning. Police say he became temporarily insane, left his home taking his money, then returned and killed himself, dying about an hour later. His family is left in shock and grief.
Mrs Mildred Columbia Montague, mother of Furman University president AP Montague, died at 8 30 PM from burns suffered Monday while near a fire in her room at the university home. She had just turned sixty one and burial is planned locally.
The piece notes a belief that the Permian loan helps Russia gain political and economic control of Persia while outflanking Britain. It highlights wealthy US senators profiting from mines, listing Clark, Thirnons, Jones, Elkins, McConnell, and Sibley as examples. It concludes with a view on Earth’s wealth steering statecraft.
A Shelby North Carolina woman, after seven years of illness and three months of persistent coughing, credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with her recovery. She slept after the first dose and, with two bottles, is reportedly cured. Trial bottles offered free at Crawford Bros Drug Store. regular sizes 50 cents and a dollar, guaranteed.
In virevnville on February 1 the trial of Gen Marshall and Avery Johnson for murder of their uncle Jess Johnson ended after three days. Prosecutor Schifftor Ansell and Senator Dean led the case. defense included Shuman and Mooney. The jury found manslaughter for George and Marshall Johnson. Avery Johnson was acquitted.
The Beilish and American Mortgage Company Limited announces a court ordered sale in Lancaster County. Two tracts totaling 225 acres including a cottage are offered with options for cash payment, and sale terms require purchaser to cover necessary papers and taxes. The sale is conducted by W. S. L. Porter and Wylie, with court clerk security noted.
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