17 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
1
A local merchant touts an up to date stock with the claim of the best assortment in the state. They advertise new goods including a case of cheap satin 5 cent styles and fast color striped fabrics at low prices.
A local retailer boasts booming sales in fine shoes including slippers and oxfords for ladies, misses, and children. New sandals arrive with one to three straps, offering styles described as highly desirable and priced lower than competitors.
The store announces ladies fine summer underwear in muslin and sumscok for Misses and children. Garments are neatly trimmed with lace embroidery and are offered at low prices including 25 and 50 cent items and larger up to 1.50.
A local ad touts men’s shirt waists and summer shirts, noting no cost or vest required and recommending lightweight wear. It promises a fresh batch of sample shirts and pants priced at 60 cents on the dollar, with many shirts marked 35 to 60 cents, originally 50 cents to 1 dollar.
A spirited sales note highlights strong millinery demand with two stocks sold and a third selling quickly. It praises Miss Evans for charming buyers in town and country and advertises low prices on wares including a bundled sailor hat at 20 cents.
In a brisk schedule, Eliabeth Depar and Men Are Your Runners seized top places as a southeast track meet yielded fast times. Carolinas and Georgias teams competed for early season bragging rights, with standout performances and close finishes shaping the standings.
July reports cover Kansas drought with 100 degree heat across western Missouri Oklahoma and Indian Territory. No rain has fallen widely with crop damage in corn oats hay and potatoes while wheat prospects remain strong in Kansas. Hay fetches record prices at $20 a ton and cattle shipments surge due to corn scarcity. Kansas City Kansas Tepeks reports warn of no relief before fall and fire departments urge hydrants to be kept clear.
Special to The State. Washington July 12. Inquiry at the postoffice department into the case of Robert Williams the negro postmaster at Elloree 5 S C who has been removed from office showed he was a man of some means and left the post office to be cared for largely by an assistant whom the government could not recognize. Official reports said management of the office was unsatisfactory. Authorities would not disclose further causes against dismissal.
Dr Kings New Discovery excites the world with claims of curing consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis for hopeless patients. It also treats coughs colds asthma croup fever hoarseness and whooping cough, sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Large bottles 50 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottles free.
The long dispute over the validity of revenue bond scrip tied to tax payment and land sale in Fairfield County nears a United States circuit court ruling. W. H. Lyles, attorney for Wasley, pressed to have the matter heard, after a treasurer accepted no tax payment in scrip, leading to a sale of Lyles property seized for taxes. The outcome will determine whether the scrip is a valid obligation, affecting the validity of the associated land sale. Post Office Robbery at Trough Delivers Minor Loot and No Clues Toward Suspects.
A seven year old boy seized a shotgun and fired at his five year old sibling, blowing the latter’s head nearly from the trunk. No inquest was held as a child this young cannot be considered criminal. The report notes the troubling event in Yorkville with stark detail.
Paris July 13 M Santos Damon's Brazilian aeronaut conducted the official test of his steering balloon It again circled the Eiffel tower but could not complete the trip due to power failure
The text notes the light blue enameled metal box for Cascarets Candy Cathartic marked with C.C.C. Each tablet bears the C.C.C. stamp and the product is not sold in bulk. Available through all druggists.
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