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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

2

Dead Warn Him and Suit for Damages Highlight Ledger Item

The Ledger notes Mr. J. S. Marable spoke with his doctor of a death warning before he died. It also reports Dorothy A. Brickman’s suit against Southern Railway for 75000 over the Fishing Creek disaster, with Legare and Holman of Charleston as attorneys. The Japanese government denies imminent war with Russia. promotional croup warnings and Foley’s Kidney Cure are also mentioned.

Dorothy A. Brickman Henry Bricksman Fishing Creek The Southern Railway Yorkville Legare and Holman Charleston Columbia Record

Verdict for 4000 in Boyd against Atlanta & Charlotte Rwy

In Superior Court last eve the jury awarded John Boyd four thousand dollars against the Atlanta and Charlotte Railway Company after a trial spanning one day. Boyd, a Black switchman, lost an arm while coupling cars. he was represented by McCalle & Nixon, while Capt. George F. Bason and T. L. Kirkpatrick spoke for the railway. The jury deliberated about five hours.

Bing John Boyd Atlanta & Charlotte Railway Company Boyd Southern McCalle& Nixon George F. Bason T. L. Kirkpatrick Charlotte Observer

Farm for Sale near Haile and Brewer mines and towns

For sale a Willis Gregory home stead with 6 rooms recently repaired and 80 acres of arable and pasture land on Flat Creek. Property lies 6 miles from Haile and Brewer mines, 7 miles from Jefferson, and 10 miles from Kershaw. Terms may be arranged through T S Canter in Lancaster South Carolina.

Willis Gregory Flat Creek Haile and Brewer Jefferson Ker—shaw T. S. Canter Lancaster

Tillman acquitted in Gonzales murder trial verdict reached

Lexington DC October 15 twelve jurors returned a verdict acquitting James H Tillman of murder of N G Gonzales after a long deliberation. Tillman praised by supporters and left the courthouse with his pistols given to officials. He thanked jurors and said he acted under necessity and would seek vindication in an impartial trial if possible.

Lexington D. C James H. Tillman N. G. Gonzales Tillman Thurmond Messrs Crawford Nelson Elliott Gary Bin J. K. Jumper Milton Sharpe Sharpe Col. Tillman George Johnstone Old George Colonel Tillman Tilman Gonzales Richland

A Love Letter Promotes Arnica Salve Cure

Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes a testimonial praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a yearlong sore. He credits the product as the best salve on earth and mentions F Mackey and Funderburk's Drug as distributors.

Otto Dodd Ponder, Mo F. Mackey & “. Funderburk

Goebel Assassins Cleared for Transfer to Louisville Jail

The Goebel Assassins Caleb Powers and Jin Howard receive an order to be moved from Georgetown county jail to Louisville. Deputies will escort them to the Louisville jail where Curtis Jett is held. A knife was found in Powers cell and letters intercepted hint at eastern Kentucky aid in freeing them. Dr. Abernethy warns life may be in danger once transferred.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Jin Howard Wm. Goebel Louisville Kentucky Powers Curtis Jett

Collision Near Hawkinsville Kills Three, Injures Six

The Hawkinsville area freight train crash at 2 p.m. 40 miles south of Hawkinsville killed three and seriously injured six, as freight train No 28 struck a work train while traveling 30 mph. Also appears an ad for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and local land for sale with terms.

Macon Hawkinsville Florida South Matara Grove’s

Lost Identity Case Tracked In Rock Hill Capital

A Rock Hill man about 30 years old suffers total amnesia unable to recall name or origin. Doctors suspect a head injury from a blow, and he was taken to a private hospital where he briefly regained memory. He gives the name Lee and claims work with a Buffalo clothing house and a stop in Detroit. He seeks money to depart and authorities search for his home and background.

Rock Hill Lee Buffalo N. Y Detroit Mich Rocky Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Ledger Salisbury Sun J. S. Marable W. W. McKensire Mr. Marable Tom Sparnell Mr. Sparnell Tidow Russia Foley T. Eugene Fonderburk JURY Goebel Assassins Abernethy Funderburk Grove Leath Banking & Mercantile Co Lancaster de Sig Miss Julie Siron Heath Ranking & Mercantile Co S. C Hot Hill Wiger R. E. Wylie Atty Law Cherry & Co K. G. Billings W. D. Lemmons
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