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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
2
Citizens of Saluda petition the State board to remove the town dispensary, arguing it causes crime and debt. The board refused, citing no provision to remove once established. Petitioners ask the attorney general to seek exemption from dispensary law. They claim drinking rose after establishment and that removal would reduce disorder and town taxes.
York reports a highly active cotton market with prices rising sharply after a bullish production estimate of 10,375,000 bales and heavy spinner buying. December touched 10.35, later up to 10.92, with January at 10.90 and overall gains narrowing before selling pressured by rumors of rapid ascent and Wall Street activity. Willis Woods, tied to a murder trial, was arrested for perjury in Barnwell court. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic sold widely as a patent remedy.
On the Majestic from Liverpool arrive 12 southern Negroes who had journeyed to Liberia to try cotton cultivation for future colonization. They report the experiment failed and they left Africa penniless. Include notice of other unrelated items about cold remedy and gifts.
Warning against riding walking hunting fishing or trespassing on lands in Gills Creek township two to four miles northeast of Lawn. Law will be enforced against all violators. Signed by Mra EE Gregory J F Blackmon J B Sims A J Dunlap November 6 1908.
Greenwood Washington Isiah Sandere and Lon Gary colored face trial for the June year-old murder of J Butler Kinard, alongside Elijah Edwards who was convicted yesterday. Edwards implicated the trio, but the judge ruled his confession could not be used against them. Edwards testified, refused to answer further questions, and was held in contempt. The trial highlighted legal questions on admissible testimony and disqualifying crimes.
New York and national results reveal Republican gains in Pennsylvania Ohio Nebraska Maryland and Kentucky with large pluralities. Bates of Massachusetts and Beckham of Kentucky win by significant margins while McClellan is elected mayor of New York City by about 70 000 over Fusionist Seth Law. The piece notes Senator Gorman's continued prominence and New York as strong presidential ground.
An advertisement explains Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains Ivor and Quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure no pay and offers the product for 50 cents with a plain formula printed on every bottle.
The Town Treasurer notes taxes due since October 1. Delinquents will face executions after November 10 for taxes costs and penalties. Issued by Mayor R. E. Wyrar on October 27, 1903.
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