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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

4

Marion Grand Jury Presents Former Officials in Shortage Case

Marion October 18 grand jury, led by foreman Hop Dudley Elizelen, presents former county treasurer James D. Montgomery and former county auditor FP McLelin over an apparent $3,179 shortage in their offices. Report by P Y Bethea, cashier of Marion Bank, questions management and calls for comptroller general copies of annual settlement sheets. Grand jury also cites county prison oversight and critique of sheriff W T Hivis for costs handling. Judge Buchanan orders action on the presentment.

Marion Court of General Sessions Grand Jury Hop. J. Dudley Elizelen James D. Montgomery FP McLelin P. Y. Bethea Marion Bank Bethea Treasuer

Fragmented OCR sports-venue notes from city theater event

The readable OCR text lists venues and times across multiple unnamed places and dates including references to theater and a south region. It mentions names and acronyms such as CHLOE and NS Bhat theater with unclear event details and a 8.10 pom time.

No LE Chester Soho Babee Ariana Seeene Hortleeri Chloe Punts Beuhera Keiwa Baeksburg Miri Pole Lotebig

Tragic Charleston Accident Claims 15-Year-Old Jervey

Special to The State. Theodore Barker Jervey aged 15 son of Capt. Joseph E. Jervey of Provident Street Charleston was accidentally shot and killed at noon while landing a rowboat near Bee Street. A misfired hammer caused the breech loading gun to discharge as he tried to balance.

Theodore Barker Jervey Charleston Joseph E. Jervey Provident Street Bee Street Jervey Marshmen Cap

Fr. Newby Dies Suddenly in Bellevue County Field

The State Greenville Oct A farmer Fr Newby aged about sixty died Friday afternoon at his Bellevue area home. He had walked to a distant corn field to gather ears and did not return for dinner. His wife sent a child to check and found him lying on his back between two corn rows with no sign of violence or struggle.

Greenville Fr. Newby Bellevue

Roosevelt appoints Democrat to Antigua post

Washington October 15 Roosevelt names George Santer a Democrat as coagal to Antigua West Indies. Assistant Secretary Hackett to resign soon to resume law practice. Judge Darlington of Vermont slated as his successor.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt George Santer Coagal Antigua West Indies Hackett Rasume Darlington Vermont

Castoria Ad From a Faded Sorehead Remedy Note

Fragmentary ad style paragraph references Castoria for infants and children and a remedy for sorehead in chickens. Mentions St onnee sulphate zinc and ointment mix with unclear directions. Source text appears as a damaged clipping with nonsensical phrases and misspellings.

Chester

Powers Trial Hearings Highlight Goebel Conspiracy Claims

In Georgeton Kentucky on October 18, court actions featured Judge Morton’s push to end night sessions as Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers faces Goebel assassination charges. Cross examination revealed alleged payoffs to secure testimony and conspirators’ claims, with Calton and others testifying about plans to convict or kill.

Georgeton Caleb Powers Goebel Morton Cantrill Sims Wharton Golden Golden Jobo Stamper Campbell W. A. Calton

Trunk With 15000 Worth of Jewelry Missing

Boston detectives pursue a mystery case involving a trunk containing about 15000 dollars in jewelry. Shipped from Providence to Boston on September 28 by Martin Copeland & Co, it vanished en route and is now believed to have reached Boston and been moved to an obscure boarding house.

Boston Itas Providence Martin, Copeland & Co Spencer Express Company Heney & CO Wier & Truax Yoleda Wanntsa Kinwan & Manyin Toteto Wall Hal

Hall's Cough Cure Advertisement Endorsements

A historic advertisement claims Hall's Cough Cure treats catarrh and blood and nerve symptoms. The page lists endorsements from Dr. Truax and other names, promising a $100 reward for cured cases. Includes price 75 cents per bottle and free pamphlets.

Lancaster Mercantile closes Elliott Crawford debts notice

Having closed our business run by Elliott and Crawford, all parties indebted to them must settle at our office. We have moved their buggies wagons to our stable. Remember the Columbia Boggy and Mitchell Wagon. This business is now closed with all accounts due.

Elliott & Crawford Lancaster Mercantile Company

Burglar Lynched in Hampton County

Special to The State reports a black robber entered Dr. Lee Peeples home in Estill area Friday night to rob. Mrs. Peeples awoke, the robber fled, shots were fired missing the husband. A posse pursued and hanged the suspect four or five miles from Estill.

Lee Peeples To& Linh Estill

Barn Fire Kills Two Mules In Jonesville

Special to The State from Jonesville Oct 17 a barn owned by L Ko Littlejohn burned last night consuming hay corn and two mules belonging to Nat Foster both mules inside the barn perished while two others were saved including one that escaped the inferno aflame.

Jonesville L. Ko Littlejohn Nat Foster

Mountain Excursion Rates for Weekend Trips to Mountains

The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad announces weekend tickets from Camden to Yorkville, plus Blackburg, Shelby, Rutherfordton, and Marion, from Aug 16 to Oct 9, with round trip options at first class fare after that date. Tickets valid returning to the following Monday. Ample hotel and boarding accommodations at these mountain resorts with cool climate and mineral waters. For details contact EFHH Shaw, general passenger agent, Blacksburg.

South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company Camden Yorkville Incclusive Blackburg Shelby Rutherfordton Marion Shaw Blacksburg

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