06 May 1903
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
1
Happenings in the state report that Clifton and Converse post offices were broken into last night but nothing was stolen. Local items note deaths and court actions including Judge Gage presiding in Manning with multiple mercy pleas and rapes.
South Carolinians note the election of Theodore D Bratton to the Episcopal bishopric of Mississippi yesterday in Jackson. A native of the Palmetto State, he long served as rector at Yorkville and other locations and has been rector and superintendent at St Marys School in Raleigh North Carolina. The State January 20.
Mason City Iowa April 30 Agent John Peterson of the United States Express company at Britt was forced by two masked men to open the safe and hand over a package containing 10000 dollars this morning.
A Shepherdstown WV resident testifies to Dr King’s New Discovery curing a severe bronchitis after a year of failed treatments. The ad claims the remedy is infallible for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption, with trial bottles free and regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
An old patent medicine claim touts Foley's Kidney Cure as curing kidney ailments and aiding digestion by converting "pans" to better function. The item reflects period marketing language and lacks verifiable medical endorsement.
The first quarter sees many new business filings as the secretary of state records large cotton mill capitalizations totaling 4 090 000 and banking 1 095 000 plus cotton seed oil mills 308 000 light power and ice firms 335 000 with all concerns chartered since year start totaling 7 283 000. Two filings seek commissions to open books Magnolia Mines of Charleston 300 000 and Columbia and Augusta Railroad to charter up to 20 000 per mile
May 1 Charleston reports the Marshall law taking effect barring any child under ten from cotton mill work. Few such employees exist in Columbia and no one was allowed to work today. An exception remains for supporting a widowed parent but no such case arose.
Special to The Observer Morganton May 2 Robert Miller a farmer near Val Dese was killed by a bull as he led the animal through the yard His body was found mangled in the yard in the presence of his wife Miller about 60 years old and a former United States Army veteran he was wounded in a fight with Sioux Indians
J. A. Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with 24 tumors and hospital stays. Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped inflammation and cured him after doctors failed, with quick relief from aches and pains offered at 25 cents.
A short notice urging readers to pay their subscription to the Lepaer to maintain access and happiness. The message emphasizes timely payment and continued enjoyment of the publication.
Rev. Ferdinand Walser, 51, was arrested in Lorain after bloodhounds traced a trail from the Reichlin home to St Joseph's Hospital where he slept. Authorities held him at the county jail as supporters defend his innocence while neighbors reported a burglar seen near the Reichlin residence the night of the crime.
A historical drug advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a way to strengthen kidneys, purify the blood, and cure kidney and bladder diseases, claiming it supports overall health. It credits JT Eugene Funderburk, a druggist, as the source.
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