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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
4
Abbeville reports Arthur Melton twelve years old, son of wealthy parents, shot himself yesterday after his canary bird escaped. In the presence of his mother the boy cried, then rushed to a bureau drawer, drew a revolver, and fired a bullet into his heart dying instantly.
Danfort of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months from a leg condition described as an affliction. The advertisement claims Bucklon’s Arnica Salve fully cured in five days, suitable for ulcers wounds and boils. Sold locally by Crawford Bros J H Mackay and Co and T Eugene Wandertirk druggist.
In Superior Court last night the jury returned 8250 verdict for the loss of three toes against the Southern Rateway Company. Thomas A. Rateliffe, a brakeman, sought 10000 in the claim. The panel deliberated more than two hours before delivering the award.
A Black man was found hanging from a telegraph pole in Montgomery Texas on Monday. He had been part of a group that beat and robbed several laborers, with the others fleeing after the assault.
Harriet Vanlandingham applies to Lancaster County Probate Judge for discharge as executrix of the will of the late Win M Vanlandingham deceased. The court filing date is March 8, 1904.
Virginia readers urged support for the Hepburn Dolliver bill amending interstate commerce to uphold state liquor laws. The article cites it as a just recognition of state police powers over alcohol, urging citizens to petition Congress and press representatives to vote for the measure amid dispen sary law enforcement concerns and liquor movements.
An old advertisement touts Voley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for lung ailments. It claims quick yield against pneumonia and consumption from a severe cold and notes Vanderbark Pharmacy as the seller.
Barewell March 22 The convictions at the Court of General sinus for the past week were no followa Herbert Odom burglary and larceny sentence life imprisonment in Penitentiary at hard labor La grippe coughs yield quickly to the wonderful curative qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar There is nothing else just as good for sale by underoark's Pharos ney A New York policeman was killed and another fatally wounded last night by a burglar The burglar was pursued and when lightly pressed he shot himself through the head.
Bolivian and Peruvian papers hail sudden discovery of a vast Inca era hoard buried at Chayaltaya, valued at about 16 million to 30 million dollars, found by British and American engineers amid dispute over division. The Bolivian government says it will guard and supervise distribution due to mixed nationalities among discoverers.
Overwork and sleep loss cause collapse says ad for Electric Bitters a tonic and nervine claimed to cure liver and kidney disorders and relieve nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia. Sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Eugene Fanderbark Druggist at 50 cents with guarantee.
Hig ginsville Missouri reports 50 buildings partly wrecked. One man mortally wounded, several hurt. Town dark and debris strewn as tornado and hail sweep through. Streets flood and trees blown down. horses killed. A large hail episode followed by rain. An offbeat joke ends the report.
A dispatch from St Petersburg dated March 22 reports Vice Admiral Makarov's squadron repelling a Japanese fleet's bombardment of Port Arthur. Early torpedo boat incursions failed, six battleships and cruisers attacked at dawn, but Russian guns held range and no casualties were suffered as enemy ships withdrew by midmorning.
South Carolina lawmakers reveal preferences for the presidential race. Tillman backs loyal Democrats, Latimer leans to Parker or Gorman, Aiken supports Parker or Gorman, Legare favors Parker or Gorman, Finley names Pat Robert B. Scarborough or Gorman, Johnson backs Bailey, Lever prefers Parker as the most viable party choice. Parker urged as subscription prompt.
Trespass notice announces sale of 45 acres near Buford Monument and 65 acres five miles north east of town in Steele known as the Joe Huey place. Applies to T. 8. Carter.
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