13 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
1
Lancaster shoppers flock to The Ganson Cash Store as crowds swell over storewide bargains. New stock from New York and Baltimore draws praise for hats, gowns, fabrics, and men’s wear while sales staff highlight low prices and rapid turnover.
A port Tampa hotel guest using the name Fred Baur, claimed to be Adams of Pittsburg, admitted taking $140 from his mother and spending it on hotels and excursions in Florida. In Augusta, Georgia, David Richardson killed his father with a knife after a dispute, then was shot by his son as the father attacked the family. In Pekin, a response to German demands details punishments for Boxers. Greenville, SC pardoned T Ezell Thackston for a 1807 manslaughter. governor cited penitence and good conduct. The pardon drew support from local officials, judges, and relatives.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three physicians gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters, and one bottle brought marked improvement. He used them three weeks and recovered, claiming they saved his life. Available at Crawford Bros Drug Store for 50 cents guaranteed.
Pierpont Morgan, noted New York banker, pays 8500 dollars for a collie puppy. The purchase highlights the wealthy man's interest in pedigreed dogs and marks a notable sum for a single animal in a social column.
An editor claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured years of painful piles after no remedy helped. He states two boxes fully cured him and calls it the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed, price 25 cents, sold by Crawford Bros druggist. Pay your subscription to Lepore.
Special to The State reports Ben Colden an elderly resident of Allendale was killed yesterday by a southbound passenger train. He was on the track under the influence of drink. No further details are provided.
Gov McSweeney will officiate a civil marriage on Sullivan's Island for two Kingstree men who plan to wed simultaneously to two Jewish women. The event stems from a personal invitation as the governor is a friend of the couples. A separate note from Lowndesville reports a cow death, likely hydrophobia, after a dog bite. The Charleston item notes US circuit court action approving land condemnations for Sullivan's Island army barracks with a $500,000 federal funding package.
Mrs Katherine D Mackey wife of former Judge Thos J Mackey of South Carolina was released from the government insane asylum today by order of Justice Cole District Court on a writ of habeas corpus. Daughter of Col um A Porterfield Charleston W Va commitment dated June 2 last.
An advert claims Dr King's New Life Pills erase sick and nervous headaches by building blood and nerves. Pills are easy to take and cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee not cured. Sold by Crawford Bros Druggist. Also notes that South Carolina needs a board of pardons per Greenville News.
The American Bible Society received a plate list from Rev Jobo RB Hykes DD in Shanghai detailing 178 Protestant missionaries killed from the Boxer movement start to September 1. The tally shows 66 men and women with 39 children, including 25 men and 24 women Americans among the total.
An antique ad touts Dr. E Detchons Ante Diuretic claiming it helps children and adults with bed wetting by relieving discomfort. Sold by JF Mackey & Co, Druggist, Lan ster, SO, price $1. The wording markets relief and broad usefulness, typical of postal era medicinal devices.
The South Carolina Cotton Growers Association president Wilborn was in the city yesterday visiting counties to organize growers. He reports enthusiastic support and expects a large turnout for the association gathering at the State fair. The convention will conduct business for South Carolina and elect delegates to a southern cotton growers convention in Macon, Georgia.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kronry Cure. A great surprise for prompt relief of bladder kidney and back pain. Relieves water retention almost immediately. For quick relief and cure this remedy is sold by J F Mackey Co Drugist Lancaster S C.
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