13 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
1
The Ganson Cash Store report, referencing the resani ouf Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans, notes Greenville county jurors in grand and petit panels have shown commendable determination to curb crime. It urges continued jury diligence as the best path to improving criminal records in years past, per the Greenville News.
A chaotic day in Columbia features continued county bills, debates on war funding, and a resolution condemning Senator McLaurin for treaty votes. Amid the turmoil, executions and crime news color the page with reports from Beaufort and Topeka.
The extras boost annual outlays with 100900 for pensions 100000 for public house 1100 for a mess hall at a South Carolina college 20000 for a Cedar Springs building and 80000 for a Charleston exposition all outside the regular appropriation. The legislature, noting heavy tax struggles, extended payment time by two months as sessions adjourned.
Obituary notice notes the death of Dr J D Ashcraft a well known Union County North Carolina physician and prominent civic figure. The record mentions his long standing local influence and public service in the community.
A 30 cent drug-store advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve complexion. It claims benefits for nervousness pimples and skin tone, promising a healthier and more attractive appearance for women who feel run down. Crawford Bros Drug Store promotes the product.
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