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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
4
The English Spinners report immense interest in today’s Lancashire gathering held by Manchester spinners federation. Due to scarce American coke, leaders lean toward boycotting American spot cotton in September, a decision that could shutter many mills for weeks.
A chance to buy Fitzpatrick & Bro. real estate in town and county. Prices and terms available by contacting The Ledger editor. Describes desirable farms and town properties on the market as a home ownership opportunity for serious buyers.
The fragment lists trains and connections including Southern Railway routes to Chester Lancaster and Camden with No 83 No 84 No 30 services, outlining departure times around 10.30 am and 10 pm, connections at Chester, and noted destinations like Columbia Atlanta and Marion, reflecting an era railway timetable snippet without complete context.
Mrs JB Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin was told only surgery could save her from a severe stomach and liver ailment. After seven bottles of Electric Bitters she fully recovered, avoiding an operation, and now feels stronger. Price ten cents? no, fifty cents at Crawford Bros drug store. Chinch Simmons and a man named Robert Cendall were killed in Franklin Virginia when on top of a train car struck by an overhead bridge.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Save as the best pain killer and healer for burns bruises sores ulcers felons boils and skin eruptions. It is sold by Crawford Bros. Drugist and priced at 25 cents per box with a cure guaranteed. Church listings note Sabbath services by Rev A N Brunson and other ministers.
An advertisement promoting a claimed single day cure for colds and sore throats touts quinine and a candy like form for easy consumption. The text reads as a quick remedy pitch with minimal detail on dosage or safety.
The Calboon abandoned by her crew about 35 miles south of Miami after hurricane winds. Driven onto reefs in 12 feet of water, the vessel and cargo may be saved. It sailed from Pascagoula August 28 bound for Rosario, Argentina. A second ship, a lumber barque with a windmill, stranded near the Harken line. the crew may have been swept overboard during the storm.
Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed as blood and mucous system tonic with endorsements from Westie treax and Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Draggists of Toledo Ohio. The notice lists price per bottle and free patient samples, asserting product efficacy and reliability. Also mentions September 7 NY物流 and a transport arrival with Gen Fitzhugh Lee. Arthur Sewall, Democratic VP candidate in 1896, died of apoplexy at his Bath Maine summer home.
A carload of number one horses arrives selected in person by Mr Elliott. The lot includes saddlers, wood drivers, and good combination horses. View stock and vehicles. buyers invited to inspect and purchase.
Washington reports an imperial edict granting Li Hung Chang sweeping authority to negotiate and settle matters in China. The edict, dated two weeks prior, claims credentials adequate to address objections to his peace negotiations. London dispatches say Chinese ministers abroad hold similar powers and credentials likely acceptable to American and European governments.
The September 1 condition index for cotton stood at 68.2, down from 76. Across states the belt saw a general drop in August, with declines ranging from 2 points in Oklahoma to 20 in Missouri. Compared with September 1, 1899, conditions were weaker in several states but stronger in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Virginia 74 and states such as North Carolina and South Carolina posted lower readings, while Texas and Arkansas indicated improvement. Missouri reported the lowest state figure at September 1.
Pekin is described as surrounded by a wall of 50 feet in height and 40 feet thick with a circumference of 16 miles and an age between 500 and 1000 years. A dialogue about wealth and principle colors social judgment. At Wheeling West Virginia last week Col Bryan spoke in heat, shedding his coat while addressing the crowd.
A wealthy benefactor gifted 810000 to The Nicholson Institute in New York to provide free Ear Drams for deaf individuals unable to obtain them. The donation supports treatment accessibility and expands outreach from 11967 The Nicholson Institute, TSO, Bath Avenue, New York.
President Cleveland declines to serve on the international arbitration board under the Hague treaty. Ex President Warricon has accepted the appointment to the board.
Court records show on July 16, 1900, Porter, clerk of the Lancasie county court, filed a notice involving George Bird and Dee fendant atese named Pakeuotice tat chee fate. State of South Carolina. St E Wylie, Pinlatids Attorney, Aug 24, 190-6w.
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