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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1901

Page

4

Railway Reh edit near Mathew Ave transit note

Fragmented OCR text describes railway routes and street names including Westbound lanes, Fort Lawn, Bar 47, Bayudlevilie, and Chester connections. Mentions North, East and South rails with references to Camden Marion Lancaster and Charlotte lines and a late evening schedule. No clear tale or individual events emerge from the garbled source.

Malaway Danta Spoetatt Columbian Vortiers Houthera Reiwas Binekeburyg Bouvong Couvegls Lancaster Wills Camden Marion Chester Charlotte Pointy North Eoahecia Chestar Southern Railay Pi Widene

Unlawful Interracial Marriage Ruled Invalid in Florence

In Florence county the court of common pleas ruled last week that a marriage between a white man and a black woman in 1867 was invalid and that their children do not inherit from the estate left to the lawful grandchildren of the testator. The case cites historical prohibitions on interracial marriage and current state law preventing such unions. The estate in dispute is described as valuable, with heavy potential losses to certain parties.

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Continental Plant Co Offers Wide Strawberry Varieties

Catalogue from Continental Plant Co features the world’s largest strawberry stock with 100 varieties plus dewberries rhubarb grape vines and more. Free 120 page manual claims gardening success and profit. shipping varieties and garden stock promoted from North Carolina address KIT CLL N.C.

Manuil Continental Plant CO Strawberry & Hatx KIT" Cll N.C

Do You Get Up With A Lame Back

Urgent medical ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy promising quick relief. Claims extensive testing and a free bottle offer by mail for readers of the paper with address submission to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Also notes 50 cent and one dollar sizes available from druggists.

Is Kilmer R. Kilmer Anas Bright

Boll Worm Ravages Cotton Crops Across the State

The Boll Worm has caused wider damage to cotton than in any prior year, often unseen until after damage is done. Experts urge preventive action, especially deep fall plowing to disrupt pupae and stop wintering moths, with Clemson College guidance highlighting fall and winter plowing as the most effective control.

Eurest Anderson Daily Mail Hartzog Clemson College Chas K. Chaxtbliss H. S. Hartzog

Closing Scenes Before the Miserable Life of Czalgosz

In Auburn prison on October 28 officials prepared for the execution of Leon F. Czalgosz. Warden Mead and staff reviewed procedures with guards to prevent comments in the death chamber while Czalgosz remained stoic and silent. A brother-in-law sought entry, but Czalgosz declined to discuss or see relatives. two days earlier his brother-in-law’s visit was noted. An extra guard and partitioned area were arranged. by nightfall the death warrant had been read and Czalgosz was watched intently. In Buffalo, Czalgosz’s brother-in-law and family discussions continued. the body was to be cremated by Buffalo Cremation Co., which refused custody. The assassin remained aloof, showing no religious embrace, as authorities readied for electrocution and burial arrangements.

Electricion Davis Saeain Carl Czalgosz Anbars N.o Usulgosz Avanasin Buffalo Cremas Tim Co Crolygowz Wlx Otelock Tonigh Uamored Watcn

Impostor Uses Hampton Name in New York Tale

A New York dispatch claims a Hampton impersonator used the Hampton name to forge ties with prominent family members. General Wade Hampton’s kin are referenced as denying any legitimacy of Beatrice Hampton Gordon and describing the report as absurd. Several Hampton relatives are named with locations in Maine and South Carolina, while a note adds the impostor tale lacks proof.

New York Hampton Gordon Wile Haye South Carolina Hay Ullaby Bey Ja Gordon Hirth McDaffin Hampton Wade Hampton Hampton Tanity arAny Tig Aldine Gen. Hampton McDuffis Hampton Wade Tlatayton Kate Hampton Hampton Oo Whitehoy Roosevelt Alfred Ehmpton Hastpoul Maine Air. McDutlie Hampton Columbia Geo Senate Street Beatrice Hampton Gordon

Versified agriculture aids farmers with crop injury relief

A letter from Chas. F. E. Chau Bliss offers assistance and information to farmers on reducing insect damage to cotton and corn. The note emphasizes collaboration and readiness to provide guidance as part of agricultural support.

Chas Chau

Mountain Excursion Rates For Weekend Rail Trips

The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company announces weekend excursion tickets from Camden to Yorkville, Blackville, Shelby, Rutherfordton, and Marion from August 16 to October 6, returning by Monday. Round trips offered at first class fare with ten day return window. Hotels and boarding at all points, mountain vacations at low cost with cool climate and mineral waters. Inquiries to E. H. Shaw, General Passenger Agent, Blacksburg, S. C.

South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company Camden Yorkviley Blackburg Shelby Acbl SC Rutherfordton Marion Anple E. H. Shaw General i Blacksburg Is. C

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