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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1900

Page

4

Fragmented OCR note hints at railway timetable details

A jumbled OCR passage references Charlotte, Chester, and a timetable style note with routes and times. It mentions Southern Railway connections, Coluapeia and points south, a schedule near No. 15, and a person named Leroy Springs described as resilient. The readable fragments imply a local railway notice or timetable entry with station names and routing details.

Mobo Worle Morler Willy TB Heng Beaueeter Bey Laneaeter Liesteer Charlotte and Paints Wort Chester Southern Railway Nott Frou Coluapeia

A Noble Revenge and the Governor's Pardon Tale

A chilling reminiscence recalls a governor of Missouri who granted a parole to a violent inmate. The scene shifts to a brutal nighttime ordeal on the riverbank where a worker is beaten to force completion of a task, later contrasted with a stern warning that such brutality deserves no pardon. The shocking encounter ends with the expletive remark that the pardon was justified as noble revenge.

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Denver editor declines offer to join paper at high salary

William Bevan, editor in Denver, refused a Lincoln telegraph offer of an editorial post paying 810,000 a year. He stated he would stay in Denver to defend the principles he deems wise, continuing present policies and approach.

Bryan Denver Lincoln Hahall Tipgne LE Holivwe

Eminent Midney and Bladder Specialist Ad

The text touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a true kidney bladder and urinary remedy. It claims the product cures Bright's Disease and kidney troubles and offers sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.

Bright Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Roundup Bale a Competitor in Democratic Row

Roundlap Bale, merchant and planter from Watson Texas, writes to Senator James K Jones to defend competition against trusts. The letter argues higher bagging prices burden farmers, praises the "row Hate" and notes figures on income and holdings of several individuals. It lauds the Monroe Enquirer account of four sons rising from poverty to farm, stock, and crops, urging pride in local citizenship and success. A brief note mentions a woman vanquishing an eagle in Williamsport Pennsylvania.

KE Watson Watson Texas James K Jones O Arkanens Democratic National Committee Comprex Trust Theo

Pair Convicted in Anderson County Murder Case

Fragmentary report covers trial and conviction of Tom Simms for the murder of Tabor, with details of Mrs J C Callahan and others. Confesses arise, lynching mood, and local reactions noted preceding verdict and sentencing.

Tom Simms Tabor

Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Health Boost

An advertisement claims the Stomach and Liver remedy Dr King's New Life Pills improves appetite digestion and bodily regularity for better health and energy. Sold for 25 at Crawford Browding store.

Constipation Cure Mentioned in Fragmentary Note

A damaged OCR fragment references a claim about a cure for constipation and an unrelated phrase about candy cathartic, with illegible surrounding text offering no clear context or names. The readable portion is too fragmentary to determine persons, places, or events.

Receiver's Statement On Bank's Condition Before Depositors

The receiver presented a statement in the city chamber detailing the bank's affairs. Total claims against the bank stood at 55,590 dollars with 4500 on secured claims and 12,500 in dividends already paid. The receiver has cash in hand and a surplus of about 2 dollars. Collateral assets total 84,000, stockholders liable for 17,000, doubtful assets 24,500 and bad assets 24,100. Depositors expressed dissatisfaction with the showing. The receiver's attorney says a dividend of 10 percent will be paid within two weeks.

Leavin Ho

Electric Bitters touted as cure for wasteful skin ailments

The ad claims Dr Carlile of Wain treats a woman with terrible head and facial sores. It asserts Electric Bitters cleanses the blood, curing eczema, salt sores, ulcers, boils and running sores. It praises liver, kidney and bowel stimulation, poison expulsion, digestion aid and strength building. Sold for 50 cents by Crawford Bros Druggist.

DB Carsile Tie Weites Crawford Bros

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