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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1901

Page

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Killing on his knees in Beaufort accidental shooting

In Beaufort on Nov 15 a horrible accident killed Joe Myers, a crippled boy, during prayer in a shared room with his cousin William Lawrence. Lawrence testified he jerked a blanket off his bed and a musket fell and fired, mortally wounding Myers as assistance arrived. The coroner's jury exonerated Lawrence.

Beaufort Joe Myers Nepro Myers Willian Lawrance Lawrance T. W

Baby Wine Disaster Scene Draws Trains to Pocahontas

Pocahontas Virginia November scenes drew excursions carrying over 2000 people from coal fields to the mine disaster site. Fire wiped out, water two feet deep in lower mine areas, bodies recovered and expected. Three bodies taken yesterday identified as Hungarians, interred today. Relief funds raised by subscription as mine inspector surveys the scene.

Pocahontas Nove Flate Top Eukhora Elynl Slata

Two historic finds in State archives and notes on Schley inquiry costs

Washington reports the Schley inquiry cost at 52000, with Commodore Schley spending his fortune including his Santiago prize money. In Charleston, Chief Clerk Gantt uncovers Gen. Francis Marion’s original 1787 will and John Rutledge’s resignation letter in state archives, while Rev Dr William H Campbell dies aged 97 after serving long as rector and Confederate veteran.

Washington Schley Maval‘te Santiago State House Gantt Secretary of State Francis Marion Charleston William H. Campbell St. Paul's Episcopal Church Ile South Carolina

No Bounty Delusion Shatters Soldier Claims In 1901 Circular

Treasury auditor for the War Department debunks a circulated 1901 dispatch claiming Spanish American War bounties. He states no such bounty laws exist, except minor extra pay in certain Civil War and later cases, and warns soldiers not to file false claims or pursue non existent bounties. The missive emphasizes no funds or laws authorize these payments.

War Department Linian Treasury Department Washington Brooklyn Knox United States Congres United Cais Rittman Webitiv

Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Promoted for Thinness and Exhaustion

An old advertisement argues that thinning occurs from over work or under digestion and endorses Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a quick, if imperfect, remedy. It claims the product aids those who cannot eat and urges trying a free sample, noting its agreeable taste and price.

Scott

Circus Rider Injury At Orangeburg Show

A circus rider in Robinson's show at the hippo drome fell during a sharp curve. The rider was thrown against a post, suffering a fractured ankle and shoulder along with other injuries. The accident occurred during the Wednesday night performance.

Orangeburg Robinson's Circus

Throbbing Head Pain Relief Offer Claims Cure

Advert reads a patent remedy promising relief from severe headaches with claims that sufferers see benefits quickly. It mentions Dr Kingys New Life Pile and a price of 25 cents, selling through Maeyer Crawford Bro and J B Mackey with assurances of a money back if not cured.

Kingys Maeyer Crawford Bro J. BF. Mackey Aris Case Aca PS Ce Ruggeste

Astonishing Discovery From Coopersville Mich

From Coopersville Michigan comes word of a pleasant tasting liquid that when used before retiring by anyone troubled with a cough always ensures a good night's sleep. It will soon cure the cough of coughs and colds. Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption is praised as an unmatched life saver for lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00, Crawford Bros and J. J. Mackey Co. Trial bottle free.

Coopersville I S. Himelburger King Crawford Bros J. J. Mackey

The Editor of The State Married in Quiet Ceremony

The editor Gi Creugales of The State and Miss Lucie Barrew of Manning were married yesterday at the bride’s home in a quiet ceremony. The couple traveled to Colamion and left for the north this morning. They expect to be away about a fortnight.

Gi. Creugales the State Mies Lucie Barrew Manning Drainti Mes Gonzales Colamion Pon Lins Tata State

Fragmented Prompt About Unclear Topics

The text appears garbled with mixed terms and misspellings. It does not convey a coherent event or identifiable entities suitable for a concise newspaper card summary.

Notch AML Trespass Notice on Local Creek Tract

Notch AML warns individuals not to enter hunt fish cut timber or trespass on a specified tract in Gills Creek Township Lancaster County South Carolina containing about acres, bounded by Mrs Choms McCorkle R E Wylie TY Williams Sims lands and others. Gus Armstrong resides on the property. Authorities will enforce the law against any violation. Owners J M Heath Leroy Spring Lancaster Mercantile Co.

AML Gills Creek County of Lancaster South Carollina LA Acros

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