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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1901

Page

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A Staunch Old Gray With Connecticut Blues Return Sword

A grand reunion in Meriden Connecticut honors Capt Waterman of a Connecticut regiment who lent his Civil War sword to Capt J E P Neatherry of the Confederates after being captured. Neatherry, now living in Columbia South Carolina, learned Waterman was in Meriden and returned the sword at a Grand Army post event with guests from several posts joining the celebration.

Waterman Connecticut J. E. P. Neatherry Kingston N. C Neatherry Weatherry Columbia S. C Grand Army

Astonishing Discovery From Coopersville Liquor Claims Cure

From Coopersville Michigan word of a pleasant tasting liquid that before retiring helps those troubled with a cough sleep well and promises to cure the cough. Mia S Himelburge writes that three generations used Dr King New Discovery for Consumption and never found its equal for Coughs and Colds. It is an unrivaled aid for desperate lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 100 at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co. Trial bottle free.

Coopersville Mich Mia. S. Himelburge Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

Mystery of a horse and buggy near Bowman

Joe Johnson, living about three and a half miles east of Bowman, found a near new top buggy in the woods last Monday. The buggy, black with oak panels and red running gear, was undamaged and shows no sign of a runaway. It had been sold by Oscar R. Lowman of Orangeburg. The horse, found dead from starvation, left evidence of eaten saplings around the area. Johnson says harness remained with the horse, though bridle and collar were missing. He was out hunting when he discovered the vehicle about 400 or 500 yards from his home. No word on a missing horse or buggy locally, and residents are pursuing the mystery. The State notes Jefferson in Chesterfield County seeking a charter under the new act. charter issuance follows once compliant.

Bowman Oscar R. Lowman Orangebury Joe Johnson Ines

Public School Exhibit and Teacher Instructions

State Superintendent McMehan urges county superintendents to notify teachers to celebrate on the 28th with suitable exercises and to submit school exhibit plans for the exposition at Charleston. Excerpts mention drawing maps globes and manual training, with free transport for participating schools. Also notes monthly Saturday instruction for teachers and hiring a Negro instructor for better records and teaching. A brief cultural aside describes Mexican burial customs with century plant matting.

McMehan Charleston Tecahera

Twenty Counties to Exhibit at State Exposition Report

Supt. A. W. Love reports to the governor for October that twenty counties will exhibit at the Charleston exposition. New counties joining are Dorchester Abbeville Sumter Cherokee making a total of many counties represented. Masning city to supply three glass water tanks and artesian water for public drinking.

Supt. Love State Exposition Commission A. W. Love Imet Dorchester Abbeville Sumter Cherekes Spartanourg Chester Georgetown Florence Marlboro Orangeburg Berkeley Colleton Union Cherokee Sumster Darlington Horry Bamberg Edgefield Greenwood Laurens Pickens Mr. Love Masning

Cotton Seed Oil Firms Indicted in Price Conspiracy

Jackson, Miss. Nov. 13. The federal grand jury for the Southern District of Mississippi tonight indicted numerous cotton seed oil men directors and oil officials for alleged violations of the July 2 1900 federal statute. The indictments allege the oil mill leaders conspired to fix prices of cotton seed products.

Jackson Miss Federal Grand Jury United States Mississippi

Notice Warns Trespass On McCorkle Armstrong Land

Notice prohibits entering hunting fishing cutting wood or other trespass on a tract in Gills Creek Township Lancaster County South Carolina. The land, owned by J M Heath Leroy Spring and Lancaster Mercantile Co owners, is the Gus Armstrong residence. Strict enforcement will follow. Dated Oct 28 1901.

Gills Creek Township County of Lancaster South Caroliina Thomas McCorkle R. K. Wylie Te YY. Williams Sims

Dr King’s New Life Mills Headache Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Mills cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims quick relief, blood cleansing, health boost, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co druggists.

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