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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1903

Page

2

A Wreck At Spartanburg

Spartanburg S C Feb 11 The preliminary hearing of William and Miles Smith charged with entering the Saxon Mills store and firing on the night watchman was concluded in Magistrate Garrisons court. They were bound over to court and recommitted to jail. A bad wreck occurred near the Liberty street crossing at 3 PM when a freight from Columbia collided with a local shifting engine. Engineer Robertson of the freight had his left leg broken. Traffic is blocked as wreckage remains uncleared.

Spartanburg S. C William Miles Smith Garria Charleston Liberty Street Columbia Robertson

Hanging Postponed in Campbell Case Appeal Filed

Greenville Feb 11 Mr M D Moore attorney for Ulysses Campbell one of the negroes sentenced to hang Feb 27 has filed a notice of appeal to the supreme court with Clerk McDaniel postponing the execution. Barn burned at Pickem Feb 11 L D Stephens county supervisor barn horse two cows fodder corn consumed likely incendiary with no insurance.

Greenville M. D. Moore Ulysses Campbell Supreme Court McDaniel

Hanna's Pension Bill Advocated by Dr McAden

Dr John H McAden, famed banker and cotton manufacturer, promotes Senator Hanna's pension bill for ex slaves in the South. He cites Mecklenberg County where 1,000 aged ex slaves would receive 500 cash and 8 monthly thereafter, arguing the measure would inject over 90 million dollars into the region and even drive watermelons prices.

John H. McAden Hanna South Dr. McAden Mecklenburg County Darkies Mecklenaburg Georgia Hanoa Charlotte Observer

Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Kidney and Bladder Function

A historic remedy claim states Foley's Kidney Cure improves kidney and bladder health. The brief notes relief of symptoms and restored function, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine advertising.

Foley

Senators Spar Over Concealed Weapons and Education Bills

In Columbia on Feb 10 Senator Warren of Hampton proposed two constitutional amendments to ban concealed weapon holders from public office and to require an oath denying concealment. The senate advanced a first grade teacher certificate bill. a dynamite sale record bill failed. The House passed a state constable appointment bill with a $2,500 salary. A school funding debate arose over disbursement of dispensary profits and tax usage. Sen Johnson’s anti strike bill faced questions but was kept in force. Senator Tillman met Jim Tillman during a Sunday visit.

Telegraph Daily News Columbia Warren Hampton Senate Aull Ghal Johnson South Carolina College Pollock Dorroh House Horse Creek Valley King Mill Augusta Tillman City Jim Tillman A. K

Blood Balm Free Treatment Offer from Atlanta Company

TH.S WILL INTEREST MANY. To quickly introduce BB, the famous blood purifier, into new bones, we will send absolutely free 10,000 treatments. B BO 2 quickly cures ulcers, scrofula, swellings, rheumatism, pimples, eczema, boils, and even cancer. Send trouble description to Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Prepaid medicine sent at once with free medical advice until cured.

Atlanta

Parkhurst sermon stirs South on negro conditions in the Carolinas

Dr Charles H Parkhurst in New York cites reform battles and invites Mitch ell of Allendale South Carolina to describe negro life in the South. Mitch ell argues that ex masters aid the race, education improves but temperance industry and morals lag, and the grandfather clause remains a vital fix. Southerners praise the talk and urge support for a school to train the rising generation.

Richmond Timea-Dispatch New York Charles H. Parkhurst South Times Dispatch Madison Square Presbyterian Church Florida Tennessee Southern University Parkhurst South Carolina Hampton Mitchell Allendale S.C Peiot Exmaster Bie Parkburat

Tillman Bail Hearing Sheds Light On State House Shooting

In Washington D C on February 19 Chief Justice Pope will hear J H Tillman’s bail application after a postponement caused by late service of affidavits. Col Tillman and Richard Holtzenbach describe an incident at the State House involving editor Gonzales and an alleged threat leading to a fatal shooting.

Columbia D. C Pope J. H. Tillman Tillman Justice Pope Col. Tillman Richard Holtzenbach Edgefield Aps State House Gonzales J. A. White Holtzenbech

Croup Relief Ad Claims Instant Cure with Honey and Tar

A night alarm warns that the harsh cough of croup threatens children. The ad touts Doyle s Honey and Tar as instant relief and a cure for severe cases, citing Mrs P L Cordier of Manning ton Ky who says a three year old’s life was saved after one dose. Refuse substitutes. T Eugene Funderburk druggist.

P. L. Cordier Mannington T. Eugene Funderburk

Plainti's Ally: BR. E. Write and Lannister Case Summary

A case titled Br E Write and Lannister involves a plaintiff's ally in a February 1 filing. Details indicate legal actions around a civil dispute with entities identified in the document. No further facts clearly stated in the fragment.

BR. E Plainti Lannister

Lancaster 1909 Dog Tax Ordinance Imposes Annual Fee

The town of Lancaster enacts an annual dog tax of one dollar per owner with tag issuance upon payment. Dogs found without a tag may be seized and impounded, with a 36 hour grace for payment of tax plus 25 cents, or be killed. Ratified July 26, 1909 by Mayor R. E. Write and Clerk C. D. Jones.

Laveweter Lancaster R. E. Write C.D. Jones

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