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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

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Garris On The Wreck Report On Fishing Creek Disaster

Columbia Record details Railroad Commissioner Garris public report on the Fishing Creek wreck. He criticizes trestle condition, notes decayed timber and a broken engine wheel, calls for expert inspection of the South Carolina and Georgia Railway Extension, and asks federal officials to question Southern rail officials about causes and practices. He urges accountability and public protection through available damage claims.

Garris Fishing Creek Aays O. K York County Rock Hill South Carolina and Georgia Railroad Extension Company Southern Railway Southern Rail Myami C. W. Garris

Woman sacrifices infant in religious frenzy reported

In Anderson County a black couple under zealot religious hype killed their 16 month old infant during a holiness meeting. The husband stood by as the wife hurled the child against a wall, then fled to a neighbor’s farm. the mother appeared demented next morning and was detained. Local notice warns about laxative products.

W. Q. Hammond Mr. Hammond

Foley's Kidney Curve makes kidneys and bladder right

A reader explains Foley's Kidney Curve as a remedy claiming to improve kidney and bladder function. The note presents testimonial style language about urinary health and digestive comfort with limited clinical evidence.

Foley

Saluda Sheriff Arrested in Crouch Murder Case

Special to The State Saluda Sept 7 a pistol shot killed Bob Crouch a colored man near Main and Church streets Coroner Gibson examined Pope Coleman Payton Ghalam Luke Moore and Martin Bennett along with W H Crawford and Crouch's shooting location remains uncertain Ward Rhoden the Saluda County sheriff was charged with murder after the inquest and Matt W Berry a local resident surrendered later testimony cited Coleman Jeter claiming the shot came from Rhoden or Berry proving confusion over who fired the fatal shot

Saluda Bob Crouch Church Gibson Pope Coleman Paylou Ghalam Luke Moore Martin Bennett W. H. Crawford Cale May Smith Bros Dowling Crouch W. Lee Rhoden Saluda County Berry Witnes Rhoden John Jeter Coleman Miaden Somme Jeter Ant Berry Hoth

Dr Kings New Life Pills Readjust Ailments

A promotional blurb claims Dr Kings New Life Pills quickly correct digestive and liver troubles caused by strict law abuse and improper living. It mentions avoiding certain brands and relying on Carnford Bros Mackey Co and Pandertark Drug Stove for purchases.

Aly

Alabama cotton crop deteriorated 25 percent

For Alabama the cotton crop has declined about 26 percent in the past two weeks across the cotton belt, according to Chauncellor Poole of the Agriculture Department. Weather delays and boll and army worm damage contributed to the injury, with a Washington survey noting further material injury since August 20. A worse condition than in recent years is predicted.

Montgromvery Ala Sept. S Alabama Chaumsiuner Washington

Yellow fever grips half of Linares residents

A report states that fifty percent of Linares Mexico inhabitants are affected by yellow fever and half of those afflicted have died. The fatal outbreak has strained local health services and prompted authorities to urge urgent precautions.

Linares Mexico

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Health Against Consumption

An advertisement urges early use of Scott's Emulsion for suspected consumption, claiming consumption is curable when treated promptly. It extols Scott's Mintensein to aid infants and argues that neglected constitution leads to illness, urging regular doses to halt disease early.

Scott

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Lancaster Columbia Record Bave E.W. Grove Matt W. Berry E.S. Lense C. Ramage Matterre Scott & Bowae Pian
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