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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1900

Page

2

Jidge Hudson Earns Noted Distinction and Court Drama

The Ledger notes Judge Hudson as a remarkable, fearless, and fair lawyer who recently concluded a special term and may soon head to Cherokee County. The Spartanburg Herald recalls his stance against the dispensary law, predicting continued calls for his talents in equity cases as Carolinians recognize justice. A Greenville News dispatch reports a pedestrian crushed to death by a Seaboard train near Dornberg, his body mangled after a fall from a connecting line as trains passed.

Jidge Hudson Cherokee County South Carolina Didge Hudson Niet Hawkbone Hucison Spartanburg Herald Fireenwood Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Dornberg

Poor Presbyterian gifts and a rescue tale from the sea

Liberal Presbyterians report South Carolina churches continued giving over 500 dollars for mission work. Green ville’s Kirst church of 45 members sent 2 dollars, while Rock JG church with 200 members, and Charles fan STE members, contributed. The Chester Reporter notes Misa Seanees Livingston of Galveston survived the Galveston wreck, saved from a watery grave by a neighbor’s hand, and she will live with aunt Mrs. Nancy McGee in Landsford, Texas, before moving to South Carolina.

Southern Christian Advocate South Carolina Kirst Greensville Charles Fan Ste Ville Chirch Rock JG Southern Presbyterian Church Bono Centon Athinta Chester Misa Seanees Livingston Galveston Jesas Mise Keenan Chexter Shea Midge Cochran Austin Texas Masonic Landsford Nancy McGee

Independent push shakes Kershaw sheriff race in 1900

A letter from county chairman Thos J Kirkland objects to a party committee’s third primary, asserting R W Williams won the nomination by fraud and will run as a Democrat for sheriff in the general election while branding as independent. The piece also covers a deputy raid at Shady Grove camp meeting where officers were attacked by a mob and injured.

Ann Wateren Kirkhead Notics Sheriff Hare Ander Ima Kirkland Strom Democracy Dencordt Vod Asa Davis Beck Hill Ruby Anderson Kershaw County Ofice of Cheriff Rol Williams Anden Williams Arso Teithan Prant Ht Ilewal Vitin AU Willis Trant Tian Wilkiains Noida Feantham T Jon Veshel Democratic Kershaw Alee Eral

Punishment Proposed in Chan Chi Ubung Case

It 8 now proposed as a punishment to cut off Chan Chi Ubung's one just below the collar button.

Chan Chi Ubung Chicago News

Attempts to Burn Mill at Southern Cotton Platform

Special to The State reports a string of incendiary attempts at Rock Hill on October 25. A fire at the Southern cotton platform damaged about 50 bales owned by Springs, Mason & Co but was put out in 10 minutes by new water works. Four distinct attempts occurred, including fires near Friedheim Bros and a South Carolina and Georgia office bale. No injuries or major spread occurred. authorities suspect arson.

Rock Hill Springs, Mason & Co Friedlaim Bros Iland Southsern Campbell South Carolina Georgia Friedheim & Bros Lancaster County Mets eMlee Newberry Court House South Eartina Wittlin Hunpeenunt Plainuil A Wseh Porter COOE Andrew J MeWhirter Wepers Colt Sarah Os Smith Jase Oresmith Chee Bo Pisher Willian McWhirter Jehn Mew Mawler Rawler Brown High Fowler Wily Hou Platouils

Notice of Election and Disappearances in October

The notice outlines an election in Lancaster County with presidential and congressional representatives to be chosen November 4. It lists appointed election managers for several precincts and warns voters to bring proper identification. A separate fragment reports the disappearance of Anderson, a U.S. Congress employee, after attending a circus with his wife and child, with no confirmed cause or leads.

Anerson Charles Hughes Oll Congress of the United States Anderson Cotton Mel Sells Bros. Cireus Eas

Endowment Planned for Presbyterian Seminary

The Society of South Carolina desires to inaugurate an endowment of 210,000 for the Presbyterian Seminary of Columbia. It is decided not to move the seminary to Atlanta or elsewhere.

Wambia

Unclear historical figure dies by own action in disfavor

Dispatches from Washington report Kang Yi Werther, a cabinet member, died by his own action after intense pressure from foreign powers. Yu Hien, former Shen Lei governor, is named as responsible for missionary deaths. Minister Wu links the act to high official disfavor toward the throne.

Washington Chis Wei Kang Yi Werther Yu Hien Shen Lei

Arnica Salve Claims to Cure Many Ailments

An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for ailments from skin eruptions to boils, ulcers, corns, warts, cuts and burns. It promises pain relief and a cure guarantee, selling at 25 cents a box through Crawford Bros Druggists.

Crawford Bros

Notice to Lancaster County Tax Payers on Tax Collection Dates

The Lancaster County treasurer announces October and December collection periods for taxes under local and state authorities. The notice lists Cane Creek Township and Gills Oval Township areas, naming leaders and local levy actions. It references sinking funds and constitutional provisions, with names such as James N Rows and Landon Waxhaw among local residents tied to the levy.

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