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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
2
The statesman, recovering at last from illness, will begin a lengthy fall circuit after accepting numerous invitations. He aims to be away from home for a month or more starting on the twelfth of this month, traveling to several states to deliver addresses while on tour.
Special to The State Conden Oct 3. John Bay piano tuner of Ashesville No Cl died at his boarding house from concussion after falling from the second story piazza. Inquest found death from concussion of the brain. Deceased had been in town about a week and appeared to be under the influence recently. Wife and brother from Hendersonville, NC were summoned and left with the remains.
The Kershaw Era reports on subscriber neglect and post office practices, noting that readers must pay for papers even if they discontinue. Special to The State from Georgetown describes an attempted bank robbery by black burglars who scored 83 and fled after being fired upon five times as the Georgetown bank morning scene ended.
Notice urges readers to settle dues for the Lodger subscription. Readers are asked to pay promptly to continue service access and avoid interruption.
The body of Benjamin Lawrence, a Black man, was found in Rantowles Creek near the Bulow mines. Witnesses say he was severely beaten by Col. Walker Amelia Lawrence and others, then dragged to the creek and drowned. Walker and Amelia Lawrence have been arrested, and locals threaten lynching if the guilty parties are not quickly protected.
Washington October 1 Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau rejected the State of South Carolina's claim for a refund of taxes paid by state agents a wholesale and retail liquor dealers totaling over 7000 dollars. The decision was announced briefly and the case moves to court where the department will present its views. The state argued liquor control aided welfare and thus was exempt from taxation under the constitution.
Chicago date line reports Mayor Harrison ordered police to prevent Emma Goldman from lecturing tomorrow night. The anarchist paper Free Society appeared for the first time since the president's shooting, with Emma Goldman contributing the leading article on Czolnosz's crime.
In Shelbyville Kentucky on October 2 a mob hanged Jimbo Fields aged sixteen and Clarence Garnett negroes for the alleged murder of Will C. Hart a printer killed September 21. The victims were taken from jail and hanged from the Chesapeake Ohio trestle near the depot, near the jail, with the mob's deed carried out quietly to avoid discovery.
Miss Kate Micheal was chloro formed in her Lincolnton North Carolina home last Thursday by a man hidden in her room. He covered her mouth with a chloroform soaked handkerchief and, after she lost consciousness, ransacked the room stealing valuables. She woke later and recounted the ordeal to her household.
A man named Mr. Terry shot Mrs. Sallie Rivers Smith at Horse Gall near Hampton yesterday after threatening to kill her. He then shot himself while fleeing. Both were alive but not expected to survive. Mrs. Smith is daughter of the late Laurien Rivers. Mr. Terry is son of the late Rev. N. Terry. Authorities note possible whiskey influence.
At Hampton on October 1 Albert Terry remains unconscious and not expected to survive. Mrs. Smith, about 26, is not in serious condition. The ball struck above her back, broke a rib, and lodged under her arm. She was widowed several years and separated from her husband before his death.
Frank Dunlap a colored man from Ebenezer was killed instantly while hauling heavy machinery from Old Point depot to the river. A 3564 pound iron horseshoe shifted when a 4 by 6 inch piece broke, he was crushed under the iron and his head driven into the ground. An inquest was held. the accident was deemed providential and the iron load considered properly secured. Also public notices from cotton buyers announce that bales with more than six yards of bagging will be docketed two pounds per yard over six and only cut and sampled cotton will be purchased. Signed Lancaster Mercantile Co Heath Banking & Mercantile Co.
Shop announces a large assortment of fresh ready goods with inviting words and a courteous invitation for patrons to visit. The note emphasizes busy daily operations and declines price quotes while inviting customers to come see the selection.
In Helena, Montana a mob of about 200 masked men seized James Edward Brady from the jail at 1:30 am and hanged him from a telegraph pole in Haymarket square for the alleged assault on Ida Pugsley, age five. Brady denied guilt but was identified by the victim and others. After the hanging, Sheriff McConnel removed the body and prepared it for burial. an investigation was promised.
Warrant issued by U S Commissioner for arrest of J C Robertson postmaster at Cowpens on embezzlement charges after allegedly deducting money due to him from a money order and remitting the remainder to Mrs Narramore. Deputized officers will serve the papers tomorrow morning. The item follows local notices of fires, thefts, marriages, property purchases, and community updates including resignations, elections, and advertisements.
Georgetown reports political stir as a White Supremacy club forms to uphold white supremacy amid protests over Negro officeholders. The upcoming election is expected to push many from office, replacing them with better qualified candidates. IH. A.D. ad promotes Cas Carets Candy Cathartic for digestion, liver, and bowels after sleep.
Dealers announce new pricing on buggies from 60 to 50 dollars. The ad urges buyers to act fast for a limited stock of new buggies at reduced rates amid a market thaw.
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