31 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
1
We call special attention to our grocery department now greatly enlarged for prompt delivery. We doubled stock to offer many items at reduced prices for 80 days. Our goal is to be the best trading place in the state with minimal prices on everything in our store.
In Monticedlo on July 28, condemned killer Simon Williams escaped the death cell at 1 30 pm with a hidden tool. He overpowered Deputy Kilpatrick, fired shots, and fled the stockade where a chase ended with Williams dead and Kilpatrick wounded. Three black workers were killed and seven injured by a boiler explosion at Winyah Lumber Co. in Georgetown. The Report includes a note about a press gang visiting Buffalo and future travels to Niagara, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec.
Reports describe heavy rains breaking drought in northern cotton districts while central regions see scattered showers. Other items note South Carolina Democrats removing McLaurin from the party and the assassination attempt on Rogers. two boys drown in a quarry pool. a storm in Society Hill kills a woman. a firestorm child near King’s. and a federal revenue peak of $306.97 million for the year ending June 30.
The Yorkville Enquirer reports no additional suspected glanders cases in Yorkville at present. Residents are taking precautions and the paper will publish updates as facts are confirmed.
An old time health claim touts Cascarets as a cathartic cure all for to a cold and sore throat with claims of easy consumption like candy and mentions other patent remedies.
The piece notes a London legend of a poor millionaire who starved due to digestion failure. It promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a remedy that strengthens the stomach aids digestion and improves appetite. The ad lists Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co as sellers with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee.
An old advertisement touts Kings New Discovery for Consumption claiming dramatic cures for coughs colds asthma croup fever and whooping cough. It targets hopeless patients with pneumonia pleurisy bronchitis and hemorrhage and promises full refunds on guarantee. Sold by FLOM Co Ford and Co and FR Mackey Co with price claims and free bottle offers.
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