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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

4

Charged With a Brutal Crime in Spartanburg

ML Kiser, 35, who claims Columbia as his home, sits in the Spartanburg county jail charged with attempting to assault an 11 year old girl. He lodged with the Wren family on South Church and Broad streets. the child’s scream interrupted his escape as her father, Mr. Wren, returned with a physician. Kiser’s arrest followed the nighttime incident, and he faces trial at the current term of court. The piece also notes ongoing roundlap bale use in Southern mills and subsidies for foreign ship owners, with discussion of potential U.S. policy shifts.

Spartanburg Kiser Columbia BB. Wren South Church Broad Streets Wren ER. Morris Phil M. Kiser Ep, Wren Massachusetts Lindale Langley Manufacturing Co Graniteville Manufacturing Co Augusta South Pat American Cotton Co American Cotta Co Ita Cotton Asdhia Nrages J. K. Blackaman The Greenville News John le Melvurin Gires Groot Beitain Germany France Italy Allrussia Austria Spain Japan Uoiien McLanrie South Carolina Yorkville

Jailer’s Wife Dies After Jail Riot Fright

In Shelbyville Kentucky on a Wednesday morning a mob attacked the jail and lynched two men. Mrs Perkins, wife of the jailer, died from shock and fright amid the incident. Dr W F Baird links the raid by the Sinathers to the death. The event followed by Mrs Perkins being ill with a nervous attack.

Shelbyville Ben ©. Perkins Perkins W. FE. Baird Synehers

A Healthy Sign in Alliance Reorganization Debate

A Columbia Record report notes public distrust of a propared reorganization of the Allianes. At a Snmter county meeting, leaders Wilborn Blind and Ever were urged to pledge not to run for office. Wilborn hints at another run. Efird denies personal ambition. Elder’s political future unclear. The piece frames the movement as a businesslike reform and warns against using the Alliance to advance individual power.

Snmter County Alliance Messrs Wilborn Aue Coed Ratie al Efird Alliance Cooper Elder York Legllature Columbia Record

Galveston Flood Sets Historic Rainfall Record

Galveston Texas recorded the heaviest rainfall in history, with 14.08 inches in 14 hours ending noon, 42 mph east wind, street flooding halting traffic and business, Strand buildings partially flooded, but no heavy financial losses evident. The storm remained localized along the coast and inland to 50 60 miles.

Galveston Tex Texas Coat

Cough Remedy Ad Claims Cure and Endorsed by Patent Agent

An old advertisement asserts a home remedy for catarrh cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from local business figures and a guarantee of honesty and financial reliability. The copy touts blood and mucous membrane action and promises revenue through retail sale by pharmacists.

Are You Weak Browne Iron Bitters Adverts

Are You Weak Weaknee manifests in the roin of robision and vein bones. A bottle of Browne Iron Bitters restores breath nerves and blood. Time will estore your strength. Sold by dealers as a tonic medicine.

Carrie Nation jailed in Wheeling for saloon entry

Carrie Nation, the temperance activist, is jailed in Wheeling West Virginia for refusing to pay a $20 fine or post bond after entering a saloon during a protest. Mayor Sweeney ordered her to leave town or face jail. proceedings may escalate to habeas corpus.

Wheeling W. Va Carrie Nation Kansas Sweeney Jeil Phen

Town Registration Details for Upcoming Municipal Vote

McManus Town Supervisor of Registration will be in the Clerk of Court's office on the 16th and 17th to register all voters for the upcoming municipal election. To register you must present proof of town residency and current town registration. If never registered locally you must show eligibility for state and county elections and the town residency period. County and state registration day is open. for town elections you must register anew. Remember the dates 16th 17th and 6th next inst. to ensure registration.

McManus Dee Loth Hell Deenday

Electric Bitters Restores Ben dettaville Woman

Editor A. Brown of Ben dettaville South Carolina recounts a dramatic recovery from long suffering dyspepsia and weakness. After four bottles of Electric Bitters she is entirely well and can eat anything. The tonic is praised for liver relief and laxative quality. Available at Crawford Brow and F Mackey & Co.

A. Brown Bendettaville S.C Crawford Brow F, Mackey & Co

Mountain Tourism Rail Passes For Weekend Trips

The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad offers weekend tickets from Camden to Yorkville, and to Blickbury and Shelly, with fares of 1.50 to Rutherfordton and 2.00 to Marion, valid until the following Monday. From August 16 to October 7 round trips are also sold at one first class fare return, valid ten days. The trips promote mountain vacations with ample hotels and healthy mineral waters, cool climate, mosquito-free air. For more info contact E. H. Shaw, Blacksburg.

Aus South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company Camden Yorkville Heelitnres Blickbury and Shelly Rutherfordton Marion E. H. Shaw Blacksburg

Browne Iron Bitters and Impure Blood Theory

A fragment notes that eminent physicians linked impure blood to most diseases and Browne Iron Bitters used this theory for twenty five years as its basis. The text claims many cures from this old household remedy and mentions a person named Lion Witter.

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