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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
2
The Greenville News criticizes Southern Democrats for opposing a Nicaraguan canal route and argues for a practical shortcut for national trade. It warns that blocking the canal benefits transcontinental railways and wastes immediate gains for abstract international politics.
The Herald reports J R Barron withdraws from funding a proposed Manchester Mill at Kershaw after Stockholders vote to cut capital to 1000 shares and seize majority by themselves. Barron retains site option. he may relocate if no agreement. The town urges support to keep the project local, possibly at Rock Hill.
An advertisement claims Dr EB Detohona and a diuretic remedy may aid children with bedwetting and incontinence. It asserts rapid relief for all ages and urges purchase through J F Mackey & Co, a local druggist in Lane Water.
The Greenville News revisits Coins Financial School and the gold standard controversy. It argues the 19th century critique misled readers, contrasting past fallacies with current market shifts where cotton price near ninety four cents reflects supply demand and general prosperity rather than mere monetary policy.
Special to The State report states Mr. Susan Thirkell, aged 63, committed death by her own action this morning ten miles below Greenville. She was in good health though had intimated she would end her life. She jumped into Reedy River and drowned while living with her grandson. Further details unclear.
Special to The Strate Jonesville reports professionals forced entry at the homes of Sam Littlejohn and J P Alman, netting about 30 and 65 dollars respectively, with Alfred Spencer’s 100 dollars left hidden. A note on slavery and a testimonial for Electric Bitters concludes the piece, highlighting remedies for female disease and selling points.
A brief reminder asks if you have forgotten to pay your Ledger subscription. The notice emphasizes overdue status and prompts prompt renewal to avoid service interruption.
Special to Greenville News reports J M B Kennedy longtime clerk for E H Frost & Co in Charleston has been arrested on a charge of being a defaulter to the amount of 7000 dollars. Kennedy is married with two children and the public reaction is one of shock among his many friends and relatives in the city.
The State Board of Directors of the dispensary met yesterday and voted to establish the first dispensary in Horry County at Floyds Cross Roads Floyds township. Today the board will purchase liquors for the coming quarter.
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A 1899 Charleston Lancaster Act updates court dates in Lancaster County South Carolina. It designates Court of General Sessions knees for March June and October and Court of Common Pleas on the following Wednesdays with constraints on jury trials. A brutal murder is reported on Mr El McParkin s plantation near Yorkville as Spewart killed his wife Emeline and fled.
A charter application has been filed for the Weal Huth cotton mill cone of Wand ral Phe. The filing indicates capital stock of 20,1101 dollars in Columbia Rec tae.
Pliney Hill a 30 year old mulatto was killed by Luther McBee a prominent farmer living four miles southeast of the city in a house they shared. Eyewitnesses attended the shooting. McBee’s attorneys claim self defense. Melton surrendered to the sheriff yesterday morning and was released on a $1,000 bond by Judge Watts at the Mansion House yesterday afternoon.
The Ganson Cash Store offers special bargains in bleached damask at 25 cents. Curtain cr is cut, with very select stock including Serim 44 to 10 cents per yard. Curtains range from 50 cents to 250 dollars per panic. Remnant prints in good quality 24 cents and 4 cents. Best shirting and Indigo prints, full pieces, 5 cents.
Advertising copy notes bat remnants around 4000 yards at four cents, Ferrales and Gingham promote new styles with Sea Island percases at ten cents, and piqué welts at half price. Full case short lengths offered at nine cents, claimed to be worth twice the price.
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