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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
2
The Ledger laments the death of South Carolina editor N G Gonzales, praising his steadfast stand against mob violence and lawlessness. It quotes Columbia Record on gun rights and condemns violence, urging public sentiment to uphold dignity and legal order to prevent murder and protect life.
Spartaeburg dispatch reports officer Jacob Smith was shot and killed during a morning attempt to arrest the negro desperado Will Davis at Paquet Mills. Davis escaped and a community-wide search is ongoing for the fugitive.
Yesterday in chambers Justice Pope granted bail for James Vaughan in a petition by the State. Mr. M. le Swith for the petitioner and Mr. OW. Devore for the State presented the matter. Bail set at $2,500 with 2 to 5 sureties required, State date noted as the 18th inst.
Governor and State Board of Health order quarantine along the Savannah River amid reports that Black Georgians cross the river near Calhounville carrying smallpox. Authorities will station guards at ferries and railroad crossings to prevent spread. The Greenville News reports unrelated local injuries and arrests involving Sam Cox and four men tied to post office robberies in Columbia.
A fragmented notice notes congressional movement toward an anti trust measure with a treasury approval expected soon. The brief cites anticipated passage by Congress and hints at rapid progress in the legislative timetable.
Mr. Gonzales died at 1 o'clock this afternoon after a prolonged battle with peritonitis stemming from a liver wound. Surgeons had held little hope, a formaldehyde injection was attempted, and he passed quietly with family and editors present. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon at one. Bishop Capers to officiate. Gonzales, born August 5 1858 on Edisto Island, was a prominent journalist with The State and had served in the Spanish American War.
The State board of education announced new permanent regulations on Friday from the office of the State Superintendent. Beginning in February, then May 1902, county examinations for leaders certificates will end. teachers in public schools must register their certificates and proofs. after July 1 1904 Latin teaching is restricted to holders of state special certificates, with further examination standards through July 1 1908. Also noted is the death of Abram Helforner, former New York mayor and congressman, at age about sixty.
A Hartford report says the Wilcox case nears verdict after final arguments by George Ward Jr for the State and B Aydlett Jr for the defense. The courtroom was crowded with spectators as the jury is expected to deliberate tomorrow afternoon. In Frankfort Kentucky a grand jury bribery attempt was disclosed and a kidnapping plot against ex-Governor Taylor surfaced with money shown. Members of the legislature spent Monday at Winthrop College.
The article extols Eleetric Bitters as a cure all improving stomach liver and kidneys blood purification and appetite. It claims benefits for kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health following use. Sold for 50 cents by Crawford Bros and J B Mackay & Co druggists.
Notice is given that on February 7, 1903 the administrator of the estate of H A M Breele will file final return and settlement and apply for final discharge in Lancaster County Probate Court. The notice appears with unrelated advertising text and a health product endorsement interspersed in the page.
Aliwnuun called to pay the license tax for 1903 imposed by the Council on all listed occupancies and callings in advance under penalty of crime. Dog tax applies, with dogs on premises needing payment. untagged fowl on premises will be seized and killed after 36 hours. Mayor R. Ek. Wyim notes subscription details for Tue Lancaster epGER.
An ordinance imposes an annual one dollar tax on every dog within Lancaster limits, payable by June 1, 1903 and each year thereafter. A dog tax tag is issued by the Chief of Police and attached to the dog. Unpaid dogs found without a tag may be seized and impounded, with a 36 hour window to pay the tax plus a 25 cent impounding fee, or the dog may be killed. Ratified July 26, 1902 by the Mayor and Aldermen.
Loss of Flesh when you can't eat bread or milk diet you need nourishment. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a strong fattener and tonic for invalids convalescents children and those needing flesh. It claims to increase bone flesh blood and nerve and to be a comfortable natural food.
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