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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
2
The Yorkville Enquirer urges clean campaigns and warns against spoilsmen and deceit in county elections. It follows editorials on fiery denominational issues and harsh criticism of corrupt trades, urging honesty and open races. It also analyzes Boers versus Europeans, arguing progress and natural racial order in South Africa.
The Aiken Journal notes a claim that Mr Paul Rover owns a medicine in powder form sold to candidates running for public office to draw voters. A large supply is rented by a resident candidate, and the outlook is described as good for many candidates this year. The Roberts investigating committee heard arguments about rights to debar Roberts versus admitting him.
Weslie Jones a 12 year old boy from Rock Hill is jailed for murder of 14 year old John Withers. Jones says he acted in self defense after being attacked by Wesley Jordan and Withers, one with a knife another with a stone. Withers died of a stab wound within thirty minutes. Yorkville Enquirer.
The governor’s message is finished and sent to the state printer. Its contents will be read to the legislature on Tuesday, and given its significance as the first message, its reading will be awaited with interest.
A lone painter identified only as Jarrett died at the Hotel Bon Air in Williamston after a week with Bright's disease. A memo reading J A Jarrett was found, but he destroyed letters and gave a false address. The town council will bury him unless relatives are located.
Columbians who invested in the local cotton mill enjoy profits rising at 25 percent per year. They express pride in their city and the mill's success, crediting public spirit and courage for their financial gains.
An old newspaper ad claims kidney and bladder trouble afflict both women and men and that Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures these ailments. It promotes sample bottles by mail and notes the remedy sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Dr W O Nesbit of Waxhaw, a young physician of promise, passed through the city yesterday en route to New York for a special course in his profession. From New York he will proceed to Berlin to continue his studies with a focus on stomach and digestive organ specialty for his future practice.
Notice to all persons indebted to W Gi that payment must be made by 20 December or the matter will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection.
Public notice from Clyburn and Elliott or Elliott and Crawford demands all debts owed on hate or open account be settled or arranged by January 1, 1900. The firm states it has not prior habit of banning customers but requires funds or usable papers. Prompt attention requested.
Mules offered for sale on this market. Stock received Saturday from Northern markets. Described as Daisy-Young, well built, quick and of good quality. Mr Elliott oversaw last week’s care. buyers urged to call, inspect, and compare prices.
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