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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
2
A Clemson correspondent reports Col. J. S. Newman urges planting locust trees for posts. He has a fine lot growing, with trees a year old reaching eight feet. The trees thrive on red clay land, even poor soil, and Newman claims the posts will last for centuries with many examples still sound after hundreds of years.
Lancaster readers learn that Wm H Sims who died a few months ago left a sizable estate now believed to be inherited by his brothers and sisters after a Texas led claim about a wife and daughter. Miss Connie Sims may be dead per a Paris Texas half brother Peyton, ending hopes of a lone heir. The News and Courier report spurred widespread publication and prompted local investigators to pursue the missing heir in Tex as Indian Territory and beyond. The case highlights the power of newspaper ads in locating heirs and unsettled property.
Special to The State reports Greenwood will host the Williamston Female College after a nine tenths trustees vote and over 75 percent student approval. The campus will relocate with $5,000 in equipment and furnishings. Dr. Lander pledges liberal funding and maintenance, with property to be offered to the Methodist conference if he leaves.
Special to The State Augusta Jan 7 military guard 55 strong plus policemen and 25 deputies guarded the courthouse as Notes Johnson was brought in from Savannah to be tried. The jurors returned a guilty verdict at 11:40 after a brief session. Sentence to hang Feb 6. Authorities warned they would carry out the law at any cost.
An advertisement touts HBO Beta Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions, claiming it purifies blood and ends itching and cracking. It urges readers to write BLOOD BALM CO in Atlanta for free trials, cites supposed thousands of testimonials, and markets a topical healing line amid dubious health claims.
Special to The Observer reports the arrest of Chas Howard Edward Dognn Thomas Nolan and Willian Mc Clantry in Columbia on charges of robbing banks and post offices across South Carolina. They allegedly spent lavishly, aided by a rendezvous house rented by Howard and found safe blasting tools in Nolan's room. The robberies total over $50,000, causing district consternation amid ongoing officer raids.
Waxhaw January 7. A burglar entered Mr George Tyson s store at Walkersville on November 26 stealing about 75 in cash and merchandise. John Matkins colored, held on suspicion, escaped from jail with an axe after being left in lockup. Tirzah High opens term in new academy. R C Ratchford son of Rev W W Ratchford elected assistant teacher. Ce cil B Brown of Tennessee principal. Elmore Howey of Marvin dies of typhoid at 18. buried at Belair church. Evelyn Louise Nisbet depart to Presbyterian College Charlotte. John Niven son of J M Niven departs to Whitsett Institute for business studies.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the best remedy for fevers and chills blamed on malaria. It claims the product is iron and quinine, tasteless, with a no cure no pay offer.
A new and important witness, Norris of Baltimore, is expected at the James Wilcox trial next week. Attorney Andrew Cropsey travels to Baltimore to accompany Norris. The testimony aims to influence the Cropsey case, with the prosecution cautious about details and a second witness, Mrs. Parker, anticipated but barred previously. In a separate item, 32 colored men, 12 women and 10 children from Irwin County, Georgia sail from New York to Liberia aboard the Teutonic.
The Ledgers semi weekly and The News and Courier semi weekly offered a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars prepaid.
Millions daily seek comfort from a backless Arnica Salve that claims to kill pain from burns cuts ulcers rashes and fever sores remove warts and corns and cure piles. Sold for 5 cents at Crawford Brow and J F Mackey Co drug stores with subscription to Tar Lafcasixn Lxpert at 1 50 annually.
An ordinance imposes an annual one dollar dog tax on owners within Lancaster limits and issues a police tag upon payment. Unpaid dogs seized and killed if payment plus 25 cents fee not made within 36 hours. ratified July 26, 1909 by the Mayor and Aldermen.
Local trader Mr J M Hood remains active in marketing miles and cattle. Lancaster Mercantile Co. Wien wan is praised as villagers reportedly begin to view him as he sees himself.
On February 7, 1908, John H. Surseen as administrator of the estate of H. A. M. Steele will file his final return and settlement and apply to the Probate Court of Lancaster County South Carolina for a final discharge as administrator. Lancaster South Carolina January 6 1903
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