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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
2
The report describes Mr Vaughan losing his right eye after an attack by Mr Paine near Camden. Dr Parker of Christon treated Vaughan, who faced infection risk and possible loss of the other eye. The incident followed a hunting trip that Saturday left several wounded.
Suit for 201000 damages filed against the Sob dvadon and Gerritax ten jon railpond over the killing of her husband at Coborha Junction last Nuwen. Plaintiff, Mrs Lewis of Yorkville, claims the railroad was negligent during an attempt to switch a dangerous track, seeking full compensation with counsel GSW Tlart, Exy., for the plaintiff.
Rosenthal, a Civil War veteran and member of the Louisiana Tigers, claims lifelong guilt over the night General Jackson was wounded at Chancellorsville. He insists he did not fire the fatal shot and would give his fortune to prove it. He recalls the picket line action and a volley that felled Jackson, revealing long battle scarred memories and enduring pain.
Yorkville mourns Judge Donnom Witherspoon a Christian nobleman who led the county in reform and law. He leaves a widow and two children, Dr William Witherspoon and Miss Lessie Witherspoon, with a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Tabernacle section shows farmers pushing ahead with plowing and promising crops Locy may plant early and grain looks good A progressive school led by Prof Mal Green aids education A Sabbath school meets monthly Preacher teachers and doctors are active in town A charity supper hosted by Bettie Sapp honored her husband De Sapp despite uneven weather The event featured a twenty pound gobbler and guests enjoyed the meal Some readers report a humorous turkey gobbler moment, others remark on the evening’s reception More to follow from SOME ONE
A message from Abbeville county notes a protest over a Black pension claim while Derlam insists the record shows entitlement and continued payment. Columbia reports Yorkville elects Wood Carroll to lead York Mills, replacing the late Col Ashe. Spartanburg and News and Couriers discuss McLaurin, Paris treaty votes, ship subsidies, and local sentiment toward independent, conviction-driven representatives amid general government concerns.
Havana reports Cuba will accept the United States demands concerning relations between the two countries. The government states it will move to fulfill the terms outlined in the agreement reached.
A wealthy benefactor funded the Nicholson Institute to provide ear drums free for deaf individuals unable to obtain them. The program, tied to Dr Nicholson’s artificial dems, aims to remove barriers to hearing restoration and support a wider patient base in New York at the Eight Avenue address.
An old advertisement extols King’s New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims the pills work on stomach liver kidneys and bowels and promotes a price of 25 cents at Crawford Bros' Drug Store.
Local dealers promote buggy harness and saddlery with a wide range of colors and springs. They tout durable jewel bags and carina Cor Minbia items, offering buggy harness sets from six to eighteen dollars and plow gear at low prices. Also advertise mules horses and a full livery outfit ready for reasonable rates.
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