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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
2
The Ledger lists Thurlow eight on Saturday in the Carte program scheduled for March 29 1001. Event details show Thurlow as a key figure in the program lineup with contributions expected from the eight-piece ensemble.
The Soldier Statesman and jurist Judge William Henry Wallace died Thursday at Union after a two week illness. Born in Lantena county March 24, he was 74. Survived by four children, his death draws tribute from The Richmond News editor A B Williams and reflects a life of public service in South Carolina. Memorial plans include the Chickamauga Monument dedication on May 27, 1901.
Thomas Miller of Lancaster County South Carolina underwent mad stone treatment by Dr. O Donoghue in Charlotte. The procedure reportedly detached from the wound within an hour and the doctor claimed successful healing though details remain contested. The doctor cites centuries of use and a record of few hydro- phobia deaths after dog bites, listing three pediatric fatalities linked to bites prior to or after treatment.
Mrs S H Lincoln recalls a fearsome night for the widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine as doctors warned she would not live. She begged for Dr King s New Discovery for pneumonia and throat and chest diseases. Three small doses brought sleep and relief, then full cure. Available now for 500 and 1.00 trial bottles free at Crawford Bros drug store. A Spartanburg paving decision looms as granite contract nears let. Spartanburg fever cited as a better investment than permanent pavements. Wanted: active, reliable workers in Chicago Third Floor 834 Dearborn Ave for postal telegraph or clerk positions. references required.
Yorkville's J R Ashe, president of the York Cotton Mills and prominent local figure, died Monday night by leaping into a well. The tragedy followed mounting debt and failed attempts to secure funds to keep the mill afloat amid a $70,000 indebtedness, including $40,000 in machinery not yet in operation and $23,000 tied to warehouse assessments. Directors discussed options, with some agreeing to endorse a joint note to cover urgent needs, while others balked. The suicide followed a nervous breakdown after failed efforts to secure credit and avert collapse.
Special to The State from Charleston reports that trainmaster C J Youngblood and detective Witzell of the Plant System were shot at Ashley Junction by suspected Negro thieves while officials tried to trap them. Both men were wounded and transported to the Plant System hospital at Yamassee. the assailants fled into the swamp. The dispatch notes a February raid on the rail yard and that authorities seek the assailants. The item includes medical updates and ad-like blurbs about blood cleanse products.
A rich lady cured of deafness and head noises by Dr Nicholson's artificial ear drums donated $10,000 to The Nicholson Institute at 870 Eighth Avenue New York. The notice promotes the One Day Cold Cure and Tam's Laxative Quimine as remedies for cold and sore throat.
A sensational claim compares a deadly ailment to a monster devil fish and touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe remedy for stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Sold for 95 cents at Crawford Broad Drug Store.
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