21 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
1
Special to The State reports a grave desecration at Bethany church cemetery near Anderson. Miss Polly Ann Callahan, buried since 1899, had her coffin opened and a missing earring taken. Investigators pursue unknown suspects amid rumors of buried treasure and a motive tied to a planned burial hoard.
Democratic Primary slate announced with candidates for Lottestar Strth Circuit and county offices. Names include McDow, Hough, Henry for the circuit. Potts Williams Hamel Estridge Hareter Hicklin for the House. Gregory Perer for Clerk. Hunter Wilson for Sheriff. Rowell Blakmon Blackmon Baxter Banekimon for education. Cook Peres Croxton for auditor. Cauthe for treasurer. Gardner Qtnskey Sapp for supervisor. R Young Mackey Stewmans Horton for coroner. Funderburk for magistrate Buford Township.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerves. It claims quick relief, easy intake, price of 25 cents, and money back if not cured, sold by Crawford Bros' Drug Store.
An offer promises a free sterling silver plated sugar shell to every married woman in the United States who requests it, with a choice of 46c designs and illustrated options. The Fisker Valley Mfg. Co. of Chicago urges women to write and claim the gift, stating it is postpaid and free.
Anderson July 17 Currie reports the 83 year old child of Lonnie and Lonnie Bagwell living in Equality county accidentally overturned a pot of boiling coffee on Friday the 13th. The clothes were removed and the scalded skin peeled from the body as the child cried out in pain. The child died the following Saturday night. Pay your subscription.
A movement seeks a direct telephone line from Chester to Rock Hill Bort Mill and Charlotte, enabling connections through Rock Hill to Yorkville Lancaster Camden and others. Current links to Lancaster or Camden are limited or denied. Rock Hill is nearly complete to Smiths, allowing Chester to meet halfway for better service.
At Gen Hampton's request the Governor pardoned a Black boy who stole the General's gun after serving three months on the chain gang.
John W Yerkes of Danville was nominated for governor by the Republican convention in Lomaville. The platform centers on the Goebel election law. The gathering adjourned in under three hours. Saluda county reports 60 candidates for various offices.
An old advertisement promotes Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic priced at 100 dollars, claiming it helps children with bed wetting at night and appeals to all ages. Sold by J F Mackey & Co., Druggist, Lanautor, 8.
Annie E Syringes of Philadelphia finds Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption fully cures her smok ing cough after years of failed remedies. She praises its chest relief and sleep restoration. Price 1.00. trial bottles free at Crawford Bros Drug Store. guaranteed.
The Mayor of Columbia fined CT Enlow, a white man, twenty dollars for attempting to commit death by own action in that city.
A claim that itch on humans is cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Santary Lotion is offered by J F Mackey & Co , Druggist in Lancatar 8 C. The ad asserts universal success and urges purchase from the local firm.
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