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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
4
Desirable farms and town property in Wyerson County offered by the firm T M Fitzpatrick and Bro. The owners have valuable holdings on the market, presenting a splendid opportunity for prospective buyers with means. Call the editor Ledger for details.
United States consul general reports British and American missionaries killed or missing during the China uprising. Of the confirmed deaths, twenty two Americans and thirty seven others. British fatalities include thirty seven killed and related counts for women and children. Catholics killed unknown, with many priests and sisters among foreigners. Massacre and persecution of Chinese Christians persist, with anti foreign leaders seeking wider exter mination. Local natives confirm lists of missing and killed, while reports from interior emphasize foreign troops driving back attackers in some areas.
In Saratoga Septembers, the Democratic State convention named the ticket for governor Saintfield, Mackey for lieutenant governor, Norton for secretary of state, Atewater for comptroller, Judson for treasurer, Conway for attorney general, and Stuart for engineer and surveyor. The ballot for governor showed Stanchfield leading with 204 votes to Mackey's 1.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve averts burns and heals injuries. It lists cures for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions and promises pile relief, sold by Crawford Bros Druggists for 26 cents per box with a guaranteed cure.
Special to The State reports Porter killed Newton Olley in a field near town after an argument. Officers retaliated during the pursuit. Multiple suspects were detained as the investigation began amid tense local reaction.
Report from Galveston dated September 15 describes a breakdown of order with robberies and mutilation at crime scenes. Militants shot by troops have left ninety six men dead, including eight fourteen black suspects and two white men accused of theft.
William Jennings Bryan will be the principal speaker at a large mass meeting in Lodiana Fort Wayne Indiana tonight. The Democratic district hosts a gala day with crowds of visitors for the grand demonstration. Bryan plans to leave for Columbus Ohio tomorrow and may return to the state soon.
A fragmented verse describes Put-Off Town with old torn houses dirty streets and raging people. It names characters Old Man Lazy and a child trio including Linger Late and Dont Care in a satire on idleness and procrastination.
Chester district readers report a Good Roads Society meeting planned for the 17th to discuss road improvements and funding methods. The forum invites input on taxation, labor requirements, macadamising, engineering, and possible state farm labor reforms, aiming to submit a plan by popular vote.
The under signed, longtime in trade, endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. They state the remedies act on the blood and mucous membranes, praising their effectiveness and recommending use for relief. The letter is from Warding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
A wealthy woman cured of deafness and head noises by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drams donated 810,000 to his Institute. The gift aims to provide ear drams to deaf people who cannot afford them. Address: The Poison Institute 750 Eighth Avenue New York USA. 6m.
Union Services outline for upcoming Sabbaths listing Rev AN Bronson at the 1st Sabbath ROP chuvel, Rev WoC Ewart at the 2nd Sabbath Methodist church, Rev FH Boldridge at Set Sabbath Ire church, and Rev Chalmers Fraser at Ath Sabbath Baptist. erin
The Lancaster graded school announces a Monday event with a school band and salelike sale plans. Superintendent and staff urge attendance for details on costs and private housing rates, with a public notice to visit the Mount Hope area for further information.
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