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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
The trial of Reuben B Pitts for the murder of Edward Foster ended with an acquittal. Judge Gary instructed the jury and the verdict of not guilty was read at 4 15 pm. The courtroom broke into cheers as the defendant bowed his head and family and supporters expressed relief.
The Court of General Sessions in Spartanburg sentenced a man to twelve months in jail and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to operating a stormicking. The piece notes the severity under state law and condemns slot machines as a pernicious form of gambling, citing Philadelphia raids and burns of $25000 in machines as a curb.
The body believed to be John Robinson of Columbia was found near the C and G Railroad depot after an apparent attempt to board the 9 15 P M southbound train. Skull crushed leg broken and bruises noted. locals say he previously served in the Georgia penitentiary and was hoboin back home.
A curious ad declares Lirn under strict law and warns abuse brings pain. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as gently thorough and re balancing irregular living causing constipation headache or liver trouble. Available for 25c at Curnford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Drug Store.
The Yorkville Enquirer urges lawmakers to study a rural police plan with one mounted officer per township. Sheriffs would supervise local forces to provide emergency service, constabulary work for magistrates, and handle legal processes without great taxpayer expense. The idea aims to deter crime, reassure farmers and attract immigrants, with officers grounded in rural districts to nip disorder early. From the Columbia Record.
An old soldier, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, long troubled by kidney disease finds relief after using Electric Bitters. He reports a full recovery and credits the remedy as best for liver kidney and stomach issues. Sold for 50 cents with guarantees by Crawford Bros Mackey Co and Fanderburk Druggist.
Special to The State Greenville Sept. 19 The trial of Robert T. Gunnells 29 pleaded guilty under the second count assault with intent to ravish in a case involving a 4 year old girl. The defense cited insanity from wartime service and trolley-car injury. The victim will recover as wounds heal slowly.
A Leeville Indiana boy rode 18 miles to obtain Dr. King’s New Discovery for lung ailments as family feared death. The letter praises instant relief from asthma and throat and lung cures, with trial bottles free at local drugstores and guaranteed bottles sold nationwide. Three men convicted of murder at Greenville Court were Norton, Sol Norton, and Poinsett Gosnell. others acquitted.
Special to News and Courier from Columbia reports Saluda County coroner Jacob Gibson charging Sheriff W. L. Rhoden and associate with murder after a September 5 shooting. The sheriff refused to yield office to the coroner, discharged the jailer, and has since been released by habeas corpus, prompting Governor Heyward to seek legal guidance from Attorney General Gunter.
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post commends Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, stating in strong terms that nothing else has been as effective for his family. T. Eugene Fundderburk.
In New York on September 18 Cornelius Vanderbilt emerged as one of the sharpest real winners of the bear raid on Wall Street. Reports say his profits reached ten million four thousand dollars amid the market turmoil.
Pickens officials announce a countywide shift from convict labor to a contract method for all public roads starting in 1094. Bids will be per mile with no cap on miles, bridges excluded from bids, as the board oversees bridge maintenance and county interests.
Circular No. 6 warns dispensary constables to avoid hospitality or favors to suspects in dispensary cases. Officers may buy liquor at full price from illicit dealers only to build a case, without accepting favors. Violations will lead to discharge, says Chief Constable A B Hammett.
J. Cox of Valley View Ohio recalls kidney trouble that left him bedbound with swollen feet. Physicians offered no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was prescribed, after which he recovered, per I. Eugene Funderburk.
Curtis Jett, charged with the assassination of James Cockrill in Jackson Kentucky, states he is ready to confess if spared from the gallows. He seeks mercy and asserts willingness to reveal full details of the crime if his life is saved.
Patent medicine notice claims the product cures all ailments and offers money back if it fails. includes a signature by E. W. Grove on each bottle.
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