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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1902

Page

4

Weather bulletin notes drought lingers in eastern counties

The South Carolina climate and crop service reports April storms supplied uneven moisture across the state with Cheraw receiving 1.0 inch while others saw little rain. Overall aid to crops was limited by drought in the east though fieldwork advanced. upland corn and cotton planting progress noted, replanting needed in some areas. In Manila, details of the Bayan fort capture by US forces describe a bold assault into Moro defenses, with heavy losses on both sides and key local leaders slain.

Victer Bauer South Carolina Climate and Crop Service United States Weather Bureau Cheraw Sea Island Manila Basyan Mindana Twenty Seventh Infantry Lnter Frank Baldwin Raja Mata Bayan Pendapatan Boware James Moore Albert Jossman James Porter

Morning limited rail schedule through Lancaster and Chester

Train notices detail sparse passenger and freight connections via Southern Railway Seaboard Air Line and Georgia lines. Timetable snippets list arrivals and departures at Charlotte Lancaster Chester and Blacksburg with specific connections to Columbia Atlanta and points in North and South Carolina. Officials Heath and Springh announce general passage patterns for August travel and near term schedules.

Lancaster Arbatae Die Southern Railway Chartotte Polis Anid Sea Ward Atlanta Carolina Anoir N.C Pollutt Wid Sauthery Calin Ehnadia Chester Lini Souther Railway Columbia Pointa Cheater Charer Wwatia Aya Jas M. Heath Pussays Leroy Springh See

Congress Man Clark Credits Electric Bitters Cure

Missouri congressman Champ Clark describes relief from overwork and nervous tension after three battles with Electric Bitters. He claims the medicine restored order to his organs and boosted health. The elixir is advertised for overworked men and rundown women at 50 cents, guaranteed by Crawford Bros. and J. F Mackey & Co.

Champ Clark Missouri Crawford Bros J. F Mackey & Co

McLaurin Withdrawal Not a Surprise in Washington

Washington on May 5 reports that McLaurin did not announce a sudden withdrawal from the senatorial race. His stance against the Tillman pledge has long been known. Tillman dismisses the move as expected. McLaurin declines to discuss future plans and no official word links him to presidential backing.

Washington McLaurin

To Wipe Out The Territories May T

The House considered a bill to allow Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico to draft constitutions and enter the union as states on equal footing with others. Knox of Massachusetts and Rodey of New Mexico spoke in support while McRae of Arkansas proposed merging Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state.

Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Indian Territory Washington Knox Massachusetts Territories Rodey McRae Arkansus

Three Stingy Men of an Editor’s Town

An editor recalls three stingy men in his town. The first drinks only water from a neighbor’s well. The second bans large letters, deeming ink wasted. The third stops the clock at night to save wear on machinery. All refuse newspapers to avoid straining their spectacles.

Eight Austrian workers die in Steelton slag accident

In Harrisburg on May 5, an open hearth steel works disaster at Pennsylvania Steel in Steelton left eight Austrian laborers dead and three seriously injured. A ladle of hot slag boiled over and sprayed a surface pit trapping the men who could not escape the blaze.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Steel Works Steelton

What Thin Folks Need Is A Greater Digestive Power

Ad copy claims Dr King s New Life Pills digest and assimilate food. They tone digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich blood, improve appetite, and promote healthy flesh. Available for 25e at Crawford Bros and J F B Mackey & Co.

Dr. King Crawford Beos J. FB. Mackey & Co

Death of Peter J Otay at Lynehtarg home

Nrvessman Peter J Otay died at his home in Lynehtarg Via on Sunday.

Peter J Otay Lynehtarg Via

Game Law Trial in Greenville Sets Quail Sale Precedent

In Greenville on May 3 a magisterial court tried Neeachuye C F Schwing as prosecutor and William Sew ing, a restaurant proprietor, as defendant for violating the state game law. Witnesses testified he sold quail and one man claimed to have beaten quail from him. Lowing was convicted, fined 12.50 and ordered to perform 80 days on the chain gang. He appealed. the case will be heard next term. The decision will interest local restaurateurs and sportsmen due to its potential precedent on quail selling.

Greenville Neeachuye C.F. Schwing South Carolina Game Protective Association William Sewing

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Cure

The advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung diseases. It claims to cut phlegm and infected mucus, allow oxygen to enrich blood, and heal a cough worn throat and lungs with fast results. Trial bottle offered free by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co.

Dr. King E. Crawford Bros J. F Mackey & Co

Monument to General Hampton progress noted statewide

Reports across the state indicate the work of raising a monument to General Hampton is progressing satisfactorily. The cotton acreage in the South is expected to be down about four and a half percent from last year.

Hampton

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