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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR item shows a dated court or docket entry from August 23 1900 mentioning a case or event with unclear names. Details are unreadable but reference to a legal matter appears and a time window around 1100. Readers see partial numbers and place names with insufficient context.
The article recounts the Liberty Bell story, noting it was cast by Thenma Lester in London, arrived 1752, cracked in September, recast by Pass & Stow in Philadelphia and tolled again in 1753. It details measurements, clapper length, total weight, inscriptions, and multiple removals from the Pennsylvania State House, with dates and ringer names and the 1835 tolling incident.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt recalls a lawyer asked to defend a young Black man on a war charge. The exchange reveals the defendant’s poverty and isolation, with the lawyer pondering whether the man needs a minister rather than counsel. The text highlights racial and social barriers in legal aid.
A colonel during a tour of inspection encounters a drill room scene where a soldier reads a letter aloud to a man named Adkins who cannot read. Another soldier blocks Murphy's ears to shield him from hearing the sweetheart’s letter, revealing playful mischief and the tension of learned literacy.
In three weeks our chubby little boy was buyeed by pneumonia almost to a skeleton Adri W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio. A terrible cough worsened despite weeks of treatment. We used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and our darling was soon sound and well. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co guarantee satisfaction. 60c, $1.00. Trial bottles free.
A Benica Weekly News snippet recalls young Theodore Roosevelt delivering a school recital. He begins Marco Bursaria and falters on Greece, his teacher urging him to try again. The anecdote highlights his boyish energy and early public speaking dare.
The light blue box bears the C C C mark of Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Mr J B Davin of Bethune Kershaw was found dead in Eyoches Creek last week after wandering from home with an affected mind.
A fragment from the Edgefield Advertiser discusses soaring hog meat and corn prices, reflecting sufferings of farmers and households. It contrasts desire to raise corona Hand Teout with current costs and hints at broader economic distress. A Florence State report mentions a fatal collision on the Coast Line train yards causing four deaths and a horse injury.
Crawford Bros and J B Mackey & Co advertise a mysterious medicine named Vane Saw for curing inflammation boils ulcers and skin eruptions. The copy touts antientigen properties and claims no pay unless it works with a price of 25e.
The notice outlines an auditor related matter with names such as Korey Tied and Wellesday referenced. It lists dates, reminders, and procedural steps including meetings, penalties, and possible court involvement. Details mention Tems and Lovtil with references to delays and penalties.
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