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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
2
Washington Letter reports Roosevelt seeks opinions from callers rather than dictating them and notes questions from a Senator about his method. It discusses postal service reform, a small profit forecast, and calls for improved service. It also covers Miss Stone’s kidnapping case and a warning from U S Consul McCook about investing in dubious mining stocks.
Special to The State Bethune Oct 6 Jesse De Brohl Lucknow policeman shot and killed Dave Brown a white man last night while attempting to effect his arrest. Brown had been drinking in the afternoon. No further particulars obtainable. Pay your subscription to the Ledger ease.
In Camden cotton mill village on Saturday night Henry Marcus, a white man, died from a gunshot fired by his wife Mattie Marcus after he threatened to kill her as he planned to leave town. The coroner's jury ruled Marcus died of a gunshot wound inflicted by Mrs. Mattie Marcus who has been jailed. Detectives search for a missing express clerk with no clues yet found. The State reports the clerk may have vanished amid possible mental distress or other unknown causes.
An appeal to Christian America has been issued on behalf of Ellen Stone the missionary captive. The call urges immediate funds of 110000 to be raised by October 7 to secure her release before the October 8 deadline. Contributions are to be sent to Kidder Peabody and Co trustees in Boston before noon.
Cal. Willie Jones the South Carolina Democratic state chairman withdraws from the U3 race and urges other candidates for Senator McLaurin's seat to step aside in favor of Gen Wade Hampton. He cites Hampton's national views and war record and recalls helping Hampton in 1877. The proposal aims to unite Democrats and avoid agitation during a pivotal time.
In Georgetown on October 5 the call goes out to support Walton Uyzard for Judge citing wartime and peacetime service to South Carolina. Rumors also place Walter Hazard as a strong nominee to succeed O W Buchanan as judge in the city.
Capers named by Senator Hanna to fill vacancy on the Republican national committee following the death of Judge E A Webster of South Carolina. Capers, then district attorney, takes the appointed role in Cleveland Ohio on October 5.
F H H Lynes proprietor of the Gem safe and fashionable Greenville restaurant attempted to shoot himself yesterday afternoon at 4 50 o clock with a 38 caliber pistol. The outcome may be fatal and authorities report the incident as an apparent self inflicted wound.
Governor McSweeney received a Berkeley county magistrate report on the killing of a negro desperado after a failed arrest. The magistrate said a warrant had prompted a constable to pursue the suspect. when resistance occurred the constable shot and killed him. The magistrate asked if the constable, acting in duty, was entitled to the reward offered for capture. The State.
An old style ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as superior to ancient pills and liquids, declaring genuine stamped CCC and noting availability from all druggists. It ends with a prompt to pay for the paper to enjoy reading more.
A fatal accident in Beth Eden, six miles from Newberry, occurred when Ernest Schumpert left a loaded shotgun behind a door to shoot a hawk. Clara Whitman, 17, sister-in-law to the shooter, was sweeping when the gun fired, discarding her skull. The gun’s discharge killed her instantly. she is described as the daughter of Quincy Whitman.
The Continental Plant Co offers the largest stock of straw berries with nearly 100 varieties for garden and market use plus shipping varieties dewberries rhubarb grape vines and more. A 120 page Macusi catalog is free to buyers with details to grow plants successfully and profitably.
Local notes mention births in Heath Springs and Deale families, a Lower Camp Creek school opening with Maggie Tompkins as teacher, a mad dog incident near O. K. section, visitors in Norway South Carolina, and local real estate plans on Meeting Street. Also reported are a larceny case tried in Magistrate Caskey's court, a quarterly fines total of 824.40 by Magistrate J. J. Roberts, fire insurance payout to W D Jones, and the pension report by Comptroller General Derham. Marriages near Heath Springs and transfers of rail agents A. Berry Cauthen to Camden and AS Clark to Yorkville are noted.
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