Farmers and floods threaten crops in Lindsay region
The Ledger notes heavy rains caused extensive damage across the area. Crops including cotton corn oats and wheat suffer. many farmers may abandon acres. A buried Indian site is found in a washed area along the Catawba River. Also announced are Children’s Day services at Virzah Presbyterian Church with remarks by local leaders and a mission collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Landa
Virzah Presbyterian Church
R. N. Nishet
Messrs
K. Boyce
Ql. T. Nishet
Misa Mattie Boyce
Mexico
Presbyterian Church
Canoe of Foreign Missions
Ty B. Nisbet
Sos
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Children’s Cough
A Armonk New York mother credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered, described as infallible for coughs and chest diseases. Crawford Bros and WF Mackey advertise 46¢ and $1.00 bottles with free trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K Huavilank
Armonk
N.Y
Crawford Bros
WF. Mackey & Co
Poll tax records in SC districts raise questions
In a June 12 1901 letter State Superintendent Jno J McMahan urges county treasurers to allocate poll taxes by school district and require district residence details. The letter cites practical difficulties in districts misnumbered and scattered across Lancaster County with many residents unsure of their district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
Hon. Jno
J. McMahan
State Superintendent of Education
Has
McMahan
South Carolina
Lancaster County
Tradesville
Canel Creek
Lancaster
Oak Hill
Taxahaw
Bell Town
Cedar Creek
Lower Camp Creek
Charlesboro
Tank
Catawba
Flat Creek
Montgomery
Liberty Hill
Bethel
Kershaw
Unity
North Carolina
Ias Sims
Ftown
Oak Ridge
Town
Bailey
Bloomingdale
Haile
Philadelphia
W.C. Couthen
State OF South Carolina
County OF Lancaster
John M. Gauthen
Alexander
G Authen
Elizabeth Flem
Ming
Lititin Williams
Woo
Vanelandingham Ollen
Vanlanding
H Stanford
Vanlandingham
A. Veolandingumn
Wildant Macdiogham
Nannie Vane Mandinghem
Ada Vanlutingham
Andrew J Vanhindingham
Amanda Mobley
James Cauthen
Sadie Cauthen
Janie Cauthen
Paschal Cauthen
Emma Cauthen
Lewis Hammond
Philip Hammond
Rete Atsinw
Jonathan Cauthen
Arthur Cauthen
Jewlma Mackey
Clerk of Common Pleas
Anld County
Main Street
Green & Hines
Terrible Explosion Burns Local Lady, Salve Claimed Cure
A description of a severe stove explosion burns a local woman, with N E Palmer of Kirkman, Indiana noting doctors could not hear the running sore but Bucklow's Arnica Salve cured her. The product is advertised for cuts corns sores boils bruises skin disease and piles costing 25 cents at Crawford Bros. and J F Mackey & Co.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman, In
Bucklow
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Drew Pistols and Shot to Kill
In Sumter on June 14 Frank H. Winn was fatally shot by Edwards after Winn challenged Edwards over an $8.30 debt dispute. Charles Smith was seriously wounded while attempting to separate them as both men fired pistols at Harley's livery stable. Edwards survived unharmed and Winn died from skull and chest wounds.
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Sumter
Frank H. Winn
Edwards
Ela
Charles Smith
Winn
Harley
Killed by Fall from Freight Car in Greenville
Jim McGrath Jr a young white man died after falling from a freight car on the C K W railroad near Mallard Lumber Co shops. He slipped while dancing on top of the car and his head struck a crosstie crushing his skull in two places. Authorities noted he had been drinking. He was about twenty two.
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Catawba
Wm. M. Gooch
Gooell
Jim McGrath, Jr
McGrath
Mallard Lumber Co
Duis
Hall's Catarrh Cure promotional claim in Toledo ad
An aged advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It cites endorsements from Cheney Co and local wholesalers in Toledo Ohio. The notice includes price 75 cents per bottle and states testimonials and Hall's Family Pills as complementary products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FI Cheney & CO
FJ Shenry
Kan & Truax
Wholesa'e Druggist
Toledo
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Last of the Slavery Cases Sentences in Anderson
Special to The State reports George Thomas Willis McGhee and Elias McGhee, named with J S Fowler, pleaded guilty to assault and battery after indictments for conspiracy false imprisonment and assault. Each paid a $50 fine or 30 days on public works or in state penitentiary. Fowler faced trial for conspiracy but indictment quashed on that count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Amlereon
J. $.Fowler
Marry for Money Marry for Money
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman finds happiness after using Dr King s New Life Pills which restored her health. The advertisement claims the remedy cures jaundice malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles, selling for 25 cents at Crawford Bros. and J F Mackey & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr.King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Teachers for the Philippines prepare special transport
Acting Quartermaster General Bird orders Gen Long in San Francisco to fit up the transport Thomas as a special ship for July 23 to carry 170 female and 400 male teachers to the Philippines if Sherman is available. Judge Taft approves 250 teachers ready to sail. One hundred fifty six teachers will sail aboard the Bowen and Logan on July 1 and WW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bird
Long
San Francisco
Thomas
Sherman
Philippines
War Department
Taft
Logan
Prohibition Candidate Woolley Begins World Tour
John 4G Woolley, a Prohibition candidate for president in 1900, starts a six month trip around the world to study liquor traffic and conditions in visited countries, aiming to prepare a book on prohibition results. He will sail from San Francisco on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dune
John
Woolley
San Francisco
Tillman Approves State Move Against McLaurin
The State faces a possible Democratic primary clash aimed at excluding Senator McLaurin from the party. Tillman reportedly approves the move while the state committee plans to debate oath requirements tying candidates to the Kansas City platform. A county convention and the state convention are set for May meetings to decide the matter.
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Senator McLaurin
Democratic Party
McLaurin
Tillman
Democratic Executive Committee
Kansas City
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Phartow
Carter
Sditokh
Columbia, S.C
Dno
Greenville News
Huow
Fowler
Sury
Teachers For the
8. C.a
Col. Hoyt
State Executive Committee
Gen
Hampton
Col
Wilie Jones
Pell
Scott
Scott & Lowne
Pearl Street
Alexander Cuutten
Elizabeth Klemming
Unk
Jonathan
Jimim Mackey
WSL
Porter
Terk
Lan Caster Toucy T Saiderate
Grees & Hines
Elliot
Crawford
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