29 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
Happenings in the State report a Valhalla three year old, who swallowed a four inch wire nail over a month ago, coughed up the nail during a period of coughing. The child had risked an Atlanta operation but illness of the mother delayed plans. The event brings relief to the family.
James Younger, famed Younger brother, died by his own hand in St Paul on October 20. He had been paroled from Stillwater penitentiary where he and Coleman Younger were serving life terms for the Northfield raid of 1876.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve banishes eczema and skin eruptions, guarantees a flawless face, and cures chapped skin and other sores. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co. drug stores.
Special to The State Anderson October 22 details an assault attempt near Cooley's bridge on Saluda River. A stranger negro man tried to assault a woman, fled across the river, was captured near Shady Grove church, identified, and subjected to brutal punishment by a mob. Also noted: Joe Clark jailed for murder of Ed Scott after a knife wound in a struggle, coroner's jury rules death by unknown parties. Also brief items: sales claim for Dr King's New Discovery and deaths from poisoned medicine in Nassaville, Florida.
A North Carolina man sought the infant left on a Chester platform amid a sensational tale. The mother, a 19 year old of good family, says the man coerced her and threats were made to keep silence. The alleged seducer faces possible charges and the child remains under protection as authorities decide next steps.
P Muse of Durham North Carolina credits Dr King's New Life Pills with saving his life after years of severe stomach and liver trouble. He states the pills restored perfect health and notes they are sold for 25 cents at Crawford Bros. and J F Mackey Co's drug store.
In Augusta Georgia on October 25 Police officer Chas H Walker shot his wife at her mother-in-law’s home then killed himself after a brief conversation with Mrs Walker who answered the door. Four shots struck the wife and a final bullet ended Walker’s life. A letter reading At the mercy of Tiberius was found on him.
At Indianapolis the grand jury issued a partial report listing 25 indictments in grave robbery cases under review for three weeks.
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