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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1900

Page

4

Schedule of the December 17, 1899 rail connections and trains

An intricate rail timetable lists multiple connections from Lancaster and nearby points. It notes Southern Railway No 3 for Charette and Ward lines, Northwestern Railway connections, and Southern No 17 and No 36 services linking Columbia, Brooksburg, and Charlotte routes with onward regional trains. The spectrum includes arrivals at 8:10 pm from Cheater and a final note naming Leroy Piste.

Seaboard Ir Sorthern Southern Ra Northern Oeern Biooksburg Bain Laurer Lancaster A & GE Amden Marian Southern Ranchy Ny Charlote

Notice to Debtors and Creditors ML Plyter

Debtors and creditors are notified that ML Plyter appears in a legal notice requiring claims or defenses to be filed by a specified date. The document outlines the action, the court handling the matter, and the deadline for response.

Senator McLaurin Declines Philippine Commission Invite

President invites Senator McLaurin to join a new Philippine commission, seeking a conference this morning. The South Carolina senator thanks the president but declines, citing family and a belief he can serve commerce better from the Senate. He notes his enjoyment of current surroundings and intent to remain in the Senate.

Washington McLaurin South Carolina White House Senate Philippines Commission

New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman’s Cough

Annie E Springer of 1195 Howard St Philadelphia praises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption as it cured years of hacking coughing and chest pain. Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros Drug Store with a guarantee of effectiveness.

Annie E Springer Howard St Philadelphia Dr King Crawford Bros Drug Store

Baptist Excludes Athens Dispensary Manager Over Liquor Stance

In Athens Georgia First Baptist Church voted three to one to exclude Mr Macon C Johnson, manager of the Athens dispensary, citing his position on liquor sales. Defenders argued the dispensary was partly established by church votes and Johnson acted with church guidance. The note also lists Ash Wednesday February 28, Good Friday April 13, and Easter Sunday April 15.

Athens First Baptist Church of Johnson Baptist Church Athena

Molineux Sentenced to Die in March

New York recorder sentenced Roland Molineux to death the week starting March 26. He proclaimed innocence and attacked District Attorney Osborn for accusing his wife, denying the handwriting on the poison package, and claiming no murderous motive. He was taken to Sing Sing at 2:95 this afternoon.

New York Gol Roland Molineux Molineux Osborne

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing Notes

An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, scalds, cuts, and various skin ailments. It claims quick pain relief and healing for sores, ulcers, boils, felons, and piles, with Crawford Bros Druggist selling the product.

Bucklen Crawford Bros Draggist

McLaurin Silence Cited in Senate Fight Over Treaty

Washington letter from the Atlanta Journal notes Tillman’s floor accusations about blood on hands of war supporters. McLaurin did not respond. The Monroe Enquirer reports eight divorces granted at the term, including a 70-year-old man with four marriages and three widows. Dr J E Ashcraft dismisses the last smallpox patient as Monroe fights the disease. Monroe enforces quarantine despite opposition, keeping smallpox confined to few.

Ifou Will McLaurin J E Ashcraft Yest House Monroe

Transformation heard the Talon Cong ee

An unclear OCR snippet mentions a transformation or hearing involving a group referred to as the Talon Congress. Specific names, places, dates, or concrete events are not discernible in the fragment.

Tillman Praises Lincoln as Apostle of Liberty

Senator Tillman recalls Lincoln’s role in the Civil War and the Declaration of Independence. He contrasts Northern and Southern aims, praising Lincoln’s moral purpose and leadership. He reiterates belief that Lincoln’s words reflected pure patriotism and humanity.

Abraham Livesla South Carolina

Beaten in Charleston J W Harris seeks damage suit

Special to The State Charleston Feb 17 D W Harris of Columbia was attacked by locals at Ten Mile junction while measuring crossties and robbed of 4, shoes and hat. He left hospital yesterday, walked seven miles, then was assaulted, carried back to Charleston and is now cared for by friends awaiting travel home.

Charleston W Harris Columbia Ten Mile Junction Harris City Hospital Seven Mile Extension

Man in Philadelphia Sells Foreign Labels to Impersonate Travel

A Philadelphia man profited by selling hotel, express and railroad labels that customers paste on bags to create the impression they have traveled abroad. The scheme relied on these labels to imply foreign travel without leaving the city.

Philadelphia

Two Senates In Session In Frankfort Ky In 19th Century Move

In Frankfort Kentucky on February 19 the Democrats held a state house session with President Carter presiding and adjourned to meet at 7 30 pm. Republicans adjourned to meet at 11 am. The Senate convened at 10 50 with Carter and Marshall presiding. The body adjourned after prayer led by Lieut Gey Lefthall. Democrats reaffirmed Goebel as governor and Triplett voted with them for quorum while Republicans were not heeded. A notice invites buyers to view TM Fitzpatrick and Bro real estate offerings including farms and town property via The Ledger editor.

Frankfort State House Pesident Proctor Carter Senate Carter Marshall Lieut Gey Lefthall Goebel Triplett TM Fitzpatrick & Bro Ledger Messie Fitzpatrick

Riot Among Negroes Near Cheraw Sparks Shootout

Special to The State from Cheraw dated February 17 reports a violent clash among railroad workers in which three Black men were shot and seriously wounded. One shooter was captured while the other assailants fled. identities are not yet known.

Cheraw

Antikink hair treatment praised by health report officials

A historical editorial endorses Antikink as a superior 30 day hair straightening preparation. The UNITED STATES HEALTH REPORT commends its claimed efficacy to smooth kinky or curly hair and impart lustre, urging readers to follow directions for best results. A salesman note requests salespeople.

Durgh & Kichy New York Antin Antikink United Stater Antilok S@rSaleaman

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