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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
2
The Ledger title page fragment lists Kuriow as editor and manager with Carter noted on the masthead. Dated Saturday September 6, 1902, the line hints at newspaper staff and publication timing without containing a complete article.
Special to The Daily News reports M McMahon, named as a candidate for South Carolina College presidency, declines the offer while praising the compliment and noting his role in Woodward's removal and the expiration term he was elected to. Nine policemen and three citizens wounded in Bowery Bay capture of Jerry Hunter after a shooting incident. Hunter and wife seriously wounded.
Rufus Goforth, 13, son of Sylvanus Goforth living several miles west of town, was instantly killed in a Molasses mill near King's Mountain this morning at about 1 o clock. His head was crushed between the lever and frame. death was instantaneous before aid could reach him.
Only one bid was submitted for the Congaree River dam project near Columbia. Evansville Contract Company of Pittsburgh bid $65,875, with concrete work the main costly item. When finished the Congaree will be navigable for craft and Columbia becomes an inland seaport. The Bank of Mayesville is chartered with $50,000 capital, A. A. Strause president.
Reverend C J Budlong of Ashaway Rhode Island recounts a remarkable cure from Electric Bitters claiming relief from jaundice and long liver troubles. The notice touts the tonic as an all around remedy for liver kidney and stomach issues with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co pharmacy.
Special to The State reports Winthrop's dormitory demand surging with 724 applicants prior to openings on the 17th. President Johnson returns home with his bride after a three week tour of northern cities. Also noted is the death of Rev. C E Todd at Johns Hopkins Hospital after illness, with funeral plans in Charlotte and interment in Due West.
Wall Street wages war on President Roosevelt claiming insult and threatening to oppose him in New York and beyond. Senator Platte notes New York Republicans will not endorse Roosevelt, while campaign funds face fundraising difficulties. Bitter conjecture rises whether Roosevelt will curb anti antienst rhetoric amid the threats. A. W. Jones touted as capable comptroller candidate with long service and expert bookkeeping credentials. The State discusses his roles on railroad assessors board phosphate commission pension board and insurance licensing duties. Also noted is the Spartanburg auditor vacancy filled by legislative nomination. A tonic for colds promises cure in one dose with Bromo Quinine tablets.
Fort de France dispatch from Martinique reports about 1,000 people killed and hundreds injured when Mont Pelee erupted on August 30. Morne Rouge and Ajonpa Bouillon villages were destroyed, Le Curbet damaged by a tidal wave. French cruisers Sachet and Tage are evacuating people from the north.
Heyward is praised by Colleton County voters in the first primary with 2,258 ballots for him and 185 for four rivals. The piece notes unity in Colleton despite prior divisions and calls it a strong testimonial. The Arkansas results show Jefferson Davis as governor with a heavy Democratic victory.
A Leesville Indiana man, W H Brown, endured asthma agony 18 miles away to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and sound sleep after using the medicine which claims cures for throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Free trials at Crawford Bros and J Mackey & Co drug stores.
Before buying selling or renting it will pay you to see Carter the real estate agent.
A Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic bottle is described as simple iron and quinine with no cure and no pay offered. The statement emphasizes its tasteless composition and guarantees.
The Lancaster Graded Schools will begin its annual session on September 15 1902 All pupils already assigned to grades or to be examined for assignment will assemble in the Court House at da Teachers should report for duty at the same hour and place on the Saturday preceding the opening The factory school also will begin its season Monday September 15 1902 Baxer Sept Ltowarp T Baker is noted in the text
All persons having claims against the estate of William Ganson deceased are notified to present them duly proven to the executors or their attorney I. Y. Williams Kay. Individuals indebted to the estate will make payment to the undersigned or to said attorney Maups Ganson Apa Ganeox Executors August 19 1902.
I have rebuilt my will dam and am again prepared to grind wheat and corn every day in the week. My grinding has always given satisfaction in the past and I as sure you am better prepared now than ever before for the business. R Z Wersn. August 21, 1902.
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