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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
1
A mistrial was declared in the lynching case after a jury of three favored the county and one member fell ill. The trial continued despite the illness, with agreement to proceed. Report from Anderson dated March 9. Philippines Going to Washington context noted.
Anderson's Preton B Allen, named by a grand jury for alleged stockade slavery ties, dies suddenly after reporting feeling unwell. He was a prominent farmer and merchant linked to Hess farm amid controversy. The death follows local investigative headlines and a week of related civic tension.
An old ad touts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for under nourishment and overwork, claiming it helps with appetite and strength. It warns against overuse and urges trying a free sample, with pricing noted as 50c and $1.00 through Scott & Bowne.
A six year old girl, Fannie Campbell, died after her clothing caught fire while playing near burning brush in a field by her Camden home. She suffered severe burns and passed away a short time later.
North Carolina legislators weigh a mill owners conference pact that limits weekly hours to 66 for workers under 19, excludes children of widows or disabled parents, sets a minimum 10 year age, and commits to education. The agreement urges no new labor laws this session.
A March 9 cyclone devastated Wills Point Texas with four dead and about twenty injured. Homes and public buildings were destroyed, a cotton oil mill damaged, and a gin plant torn apart. Wires were down and debris piled high as residents faced large property losses and calls for aid.
Dr EB Deichon’s Antu diurete advertised at 100 dollars promises to help both old and young with nocturnal wetting. The ad urges immediate purchase and claims worthwhile results. Sold by JP Mackey & Co, Druggist, Lancaster.
Report from Houston dated March 10 says northeast Texas towns face heavy damage from Saturday’s storm. Wills Point reports four dead and five believed dying with property losses around 100000 dollars. At New Boston five people were badly hurt and many houses wrecked with extensive losses anticipated.
Geo 10 Williams of Manchester recalls a slave like state of disease and liberation through Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy for his wife's five years of helplessness and lists relief from nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache dizziness and fainting. Each bottle sold with guarantee at 50 cents by Crawford Bros Drugist. Also Woolford's Suntary Lotion claims quick itch cure and is marketed by J F Mackey & Co Lancaster.
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