29 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
1
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Special to The State reports that at about 10 PM in Timmonsville, J M Trueluck, a prominent young liveryman, was shot in the abdomen by Amos Singleterry near Purvis Treeluck stables. The wound is dangerous. the assailant escaped after a scuffle and the sheriff with dogs searched the area. Trueluck rests, considered in danger.
Unknown OCR fragment mentions Detchon's Ants Diuretic priced around $1 offered by JF Macney & Co Druggist in Lansater. Claims cure for various ages and links to sleep disturbance and bedding associated with THC.
A fire at 3:30 am gutted the brick Southern railway freight depot in Winnsboro, destroying goods worth about 4000 dollars and 250 bales of cotton on the south platform while 500 bales on the north platform survived. Several freight cars burned. total loss about 15000 dollars with insurance partial. Cause unknown. Special to The State. September 25. The piece also notes new game laws and crocus sacks used to curb illegal hunting.
The Dr. King's New Discovery proprietors have given away over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy, claiming it cures many throat chest and lung diseases. Crawford Bros. Druggist offers a free trial bottle with regular 50c bottle guaranteed or money back.
Distressing kidney and bladder issues relieved in six hours by New Great Hour American Kidney Core. The remedy reportedly eases water retention immediately and brings relief to kidneys, bladder, and back. Sold by J F Mao & Co., Druggist, Lancaster.
Washington reports the Maine will be removed from Havana harbor as Gen Wood urges removal of wrecks along the Cuban coast. Secretary Long agrees the vessel has no naval value and the action proceeds, with other wrecks like the Serge Juan cited as navigational hazards.
Richmond Sept 25 Mrs Elizabeth Vanlew widow of a Civil War era Union spy died today in Richmond at an advanced age. During the war she furnished Union forces with valuable information against the Confederate government and aided prisoners in escaping from Libby prison. She was rewarded by Gen Chant with the postmastership at Richmond.
Reports from Hong Kong and Canton note anti Christian riots in Kwang Chung district and threats by a 20000 strong Triad army allied with Boxers, with the Chinese threatening to destroy the French gunboat Avalanche at KumChuk. Prince Tian named head of the great council and US forces stationed at Pekin amid tensions. Floods in Texas towns erroneously reported. crops and property damaged. deaths of cattle in debris. Various proverbs and maxims conclude the piece.
Sept 25 26 dispatches describe new riots near Canton with Presbyterian churches destroyed Catholic convents looted and the Catholic mission burned. Li Hung Chang to go to Peking as Russia guards him. Li Farli doubts quick settlement due to many nations involved. Also a patent medicine ad notes Woolford’s Bantary Lotion claims.
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