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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
For The Ledger.
VAN WICK ITEMS.

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Wvck. The old years record
books were filled with many dark
pages which should remain closed
and the memory of them teach us
lessons for the Improvement of
this new century Yet, how many
new pledges have been taken, only
tc be hroken-adding blurs upon
9the pages Of the year book of
1900.
Van Wyck is in the wake of
progress, some changes are being
made. The public rchool house
was sold and the purchaser, j Nj
1oder, has had it torn down and
moved on bis farm for tenant
house. The Woodmen have Joined
in with the school trustees and
they will erect two story build>
ing 2nx40 on the old school house
grounds. The first story will be
furnished for the school room and
the second for the Woodmen hall.
Mr.. r II Massey and family
have the sympathies OF their many
friends in the loss of their COM
modious residence, by fire, men
tion of which was made in Satur-
days Ledger. The origin of the
tirs is unknown. 1t had made con-
siderable headway in the second
story before it was discovered.and
too far gone to do anything to-
wards stopping the flames The
attention of those present was
given to saving the contents of
the building. The fire burned SO
rapidly that nothing could be
saved from the second story, but
by heroic efforts, everything was
gotten out of the first, but many
things were more or less damaged
in their hasty removal. MIR Massey
carried 800 insurance but his
loss is about 81, 10000.
Auditor Cook was with us last
Friday and learned something Of
onr wealth. Our people find out
twcie year how rich they are,
that is when the Auditor comes
around, and when the Treasurer
hands them their tax receipts.
Their wealth seems greater when
they are talking to the Auditor
than when they call upon the treas
urer from some of their wailing
complaints of high taxes.
Last Friday was a lively time
in our town. We had some fair
horse back visitors whose radiant
beauty set one of our Mooley"
Automobiles to it's highest rate of
speed of 100 miles per hour much
to the amusement of the onlookers.
Our suburbs was visited last
week by handsome wldower of
West Lancaster somewhat ma
tured in years but Juvenile in
spirits, whose facinating language
and pleasant manners are enough
TO captivate the fairest Of Ewes
daughters. We have not learned
If this rogue of feminine hearts,
made successful raid on these ten
der peculiarities, but have been in
formed, he captured several tor
mentors of the feathery tribe, of
the Canine specie the Doctor
is very fond of bird shooting as
well as heart capturing.
Van Nyck was thrown into a
commotion last week when it was
learned that petition was being
circulated for signatures of the
patrons of Van Wyck post Office
for the removal of j NJ Yoder as
Postmaster on complaint that the
Office was not conducted to suit
them. The petition was headed
by w r Tillman and signed by
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17

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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17

I'wo january Bar gains Just Gomez
Beautiful coorngs the Popln Pds
Just half 10 Also another of those wiled feees
in desirable styles, y cts worth double
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
7e Sell Strictly For Cash

That means WE are
the only people in posi-
tion to handle the CASH
trade. Time merchants
put up prices at this sea-
son for credit trade. We
put down prices for cash
trade. We do not have
to charge honest people
two prices to pay losses
on bad debts. The trade
knows and appreciates
this fact and we are get
ting the cash business.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
MULES /!
MULES!
MULES!
W n q ami HORST, a." Some
of tn fiue
y, ~ Drives and Sn,idlPrs

of tn FIVE
- - Drives and Saidlers
ev r offe'e'i fnr sale OF thi- market.
Bu We especially direct YOU stt-n.
tion AT this time to our stock of u
PER3 MI Les a csrIord OF which
we received saturday. They were
selected with the gr-atest care last
week on the Mort, ern markets by our
NJ Elliott. Every mule In the tot
Is Daisy-Young, well built, quick
and ofgood slZ.. Call aud see for your
self, and get our prices.
IN WILL SELL EITHER
IN FOR CASH OR ON
F TINE AT G. A S II
wv PRICES WITH 8 PER
CENT. INTEREST. BETTER
BUY NOW, BEFORE MULES
GO HIGHER.
When you come to see our
stock we will also show you q
large lot of Fine Stylish Buggies
rolled in last week-Also q fresh
supply of harness.
fLLIaTT & rRlWF0RD.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
GREAT millinery SALE

Those who have not bought their winter mery
luck running off the balance stock little better
half price You should avail yourself such chance
chase a niceh
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
EX>MAYOR COLLIER
 OF ATLANTA IS DEAD
Died From the Effect of Pistol Shot Wounu Received Early Thurs
 day Morning

Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2&-Hon. Charles A. Collier, former Mayor of Atlanta and United States Commissioner to the Paris Exposition, died this morning from the eff fleets of pistol shot received yesterday morning
 1t is now believed that during the early hours of the morning he heard a sound which he believed to have been made by some one attempting to enter the house, and getting his revolver, started out to in vestigate. shot was heard and the household awakened.
 MT Collier was found at the bottom of the stairs leading back of the porch to the yard lie was lying on the brick pavement with wound in his head where he had struck it in falling and another in his left side, immediately below the ribs, caused by a bullet from his pistol. He was uncnn- scious and was carried into the house, where, after a time, he came to sufficiently to utter one word-"burglars"
 MT. Golfers revolver was found under the back steps. Some months ago MT. Collier went to Paris in the capacity of commissioner from this county. He re- turned, but went back again several weeks ago. He had just returned from this sec ond trip when the accident occurred.
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$50,000. The application sets forth that w. M. Rice died in New York on September 23 and that he had no fixed domicle or place of abode in this State The order of the court sets forth the powers of MT. Baker as follows:
 "He shall have full power to collect and preserve all sums of money, to take pos session of preserve and maintain all prop erty. real, personal or mixed wheresoever situated and of whatsoever kind or deserip- tion, to take possession of and hold and preserve all bonds, accounts, notes, docu- ments and other papers of every descrip- tion and character whatsoever or whereso- ever situated for the said w. M Rice, de- ceased, or his estate; to collect, preserve and maintain the entire estate of the said W. M. Rice of whatever kind or character, wheresoever situated; to institute and maintain all such actions suits or other legal proceedings as he may deem neces- sary to get possession of, reserve or protect any of the property, papers or effects of the said w M. Rice or his estate; to defend any or all suits actions or legal proceed ings that may be now pending against the said w. M Rice or any that have been or may hereafter be instituted against or all fecting the estate of the said w. M. Rice. It is further ordered, adjudged and decreed that the right is hereby expressly reserved to enlarge the powers herein granted said temporary administrator at any time It may appear necessary to do SO.
 Attorney O. T. Holt tonight told the As Sociated Press correspondent that an oI- fer to compromise the will of MT Rice Tor $250, 900 had been accepted by him as stated by lawyer Patrick; that there was an un- derstanding that this was to be paid in cash but that the whole matter had come to naught by the refusal of MT Rice's at torney, J. A Baker, to listen to the com promise.
 The remainder of MT. Patrick's statement MT. Holt declines to discuss, though he said that there were mis-statements con- tained therein, but he did not point them out.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
" DAINTY FUUD."
rurp- Pale Cheeks to Pink.

Our best physicians of the present day seek tc cure patients by the use of food, rather than heavy drugs, and this is the true method, for all physicians agree that only from food can the body be rebuilt.
 Many people fail to give their physicians credit, for after living on poorly selected or badly cooked food for long time, per- haps and when their ailments become chronic they expect the Doctor, with some magic potency to instantly rebuild them.
 This is not possible. The only true meth cd Is to turn as quickly can be, from poor food to good A young lady, Miss Alice Hendricks employed at the corner of Fourth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, O., says: 'I was variously treated for my nerves, muscles lungs, etc., but none of the treatment gave me relief from the pains.
 About a year ago my appetite failed completely and I began to have sinking manner of tonics and stimulants, but they were of no effect. I had been brought to quit drinking coffee and taking Postun Food Coffee in it's place, and gradually be- gan to get little better
 ''Someone suggested that if I found Pos tum Food Coffee SO beneficial I had better use Grape-Nuts food, as they were both the children of one brain. l commenced on Grape-Nuts food for break$aSt. having Pos fufn Food Coffee with It. I found the food so dainty, delicious. and appetizing that always looked forward to breakfast with pleasure.
 .Shortly after commencing this diet. my wretched pain in the side was greatly inn proved, and now, a year later, 1t has. gone entirely also the sinking spells; in fact, my pale cheeks have changed to pink. I have gained back more than the twenty pounds lost and am thoroughly well in every way"
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
Notice to Creditors.

District Court of the United States in and for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama-In the matter of w. Sam Brown, bankrupt.
 Take notice that the first meeting of creditors of the above named bankrupt will be held at my office in the United States government building, on the 10th day of Oc- toDeT I.vo, the IIoai u- lU a. in., at which time and place you can appear, if you see fit, and prove your claim, and take such action as the bankrupt act authorizes. Fee for examination and filing claim, to be paid at time of filing, 20 cents.
 N. W. TRIMBLE,
 Referee in Bankruptcy Birmingham, Ala, September 2S, 1900.
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lELP WANTED

--..--~ WANTED-Two first-class bench men for sash and door factory. Enochs Lumber Co., Jackson Miss 9-2S-7t MOLDERS-The National Founders Asso- citation will pay from SAYS to S7.0O per day for first-class iron and steel machinery floor holders to work on either dry sand. green sand or loam, in the foundries In the city of Cleveland, O., and in addition will guarantee them permanent employ ment as long as they care to remain, be- sides giving to sucn molders as go to work in these shops National Founders Association card, which will always in- sure them permanent employment under the rules of the Association; splendid chance for the right men. Address The National Founders Association, F. O. Box IF, Cleveland, o. 9-19-12t $5O0-2OOxl4O; all fenced, with house; $2Oo cash and S10 month; # block of car line. Eborn, 106 N. Fist.
 WANTED-Men with rigs to sell our Poui- try Mixture; straight salary, S15 weekly and expenses. Address, with stamp, Flu reka Mfg. Co.,, East St. Louis, H.
 9-29-4t dai-2t wky
 WANTED - Man, upright character, to manage business of old established house; salary SIS per week and expenses, pay able each week direct from headquarters; expense money advanced; position per manent; reference. Standard House, Sol Caxton Building, Chicago. 9-15-St-sat-sun
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
BRAD SIR EET'S REVIEW

New York, Sept. 2S.-Bradstreets tomor- row will say:
 The month of September closes with A world than was apparent a week or ten days ago. The reports as to the proba- bility of a settlement of the anthracite coal strike which have been current for a couple Of days seem to have a basis of fact and there is more than a likelihood that the most disturbing feature in the industrial situation in some time Is in process of elimination. The settlement of the amalga- mated scale in the West has already re- suited in the starting of some important mills. An encouraging feature in the iron and steel situation present number and character of inquiries. Thus far little re- sponSe in the way of orders have been elic- ited by the reduction in the price of steel rails, though it is perhaps a little early to speak with defniteness as to the effect of the reduction. Prices of Southern pig have been shaded somewhat at St. Louis, and at Pittsburg there have been moderate sales of Bessemer pig iron at the decline. The demand for structural material continues steady and the prices are firm. The fact that the tin plate scale remains unsettled produces but little effect.
 But little of significance is to be extract ed from the movement of prices. Wheat has been somewhat irregular and prices shift HStleSSly, being aDOut where they were at this time last week. Absence of foreign demand, owing probably to larger Russian shipments, coupled with higher freights, tended to unsettlement.
 Corn, though inactive, showed strength presumably on small supplies cof ''spot," together with attempts early in the week at a squeeze by Chicago speculators, but later in the week receded somewhat.
 Spot cotton is up on the week, but the general market has fuctuated nervously, influenced on the one hand by heavy port receipts and the other by apparent famine conditions.
 A satisfactory activity in distributive trade checked to some extent in certain localities by unreasonable weather and in others by a tendency to curtail operations pending the outcome of the electoral con- test. Is disclosed by telegraphic advices At the larger centers, particularly in the East the undertone appears to be con- servative.
 Wheat Qncluding four) shipments for the week aggregate 4,424, ,S10 bushels, against 3,535S5 last week, 3.S72,455 in the corre- spending week of 1899, 5,306.S79 in 1898, 5,S3i,- 246 in 1897 and 4,215.794 in 1896.
 Business failures in the United States for the week have been 169, as against 1S3 last week, 129 a year ago, 166 in 1898, 1S9 in 1897 and 3S2 in 1896. Failures in the Domin- ion of Canada number p, against a last week and 13 a year ago.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
Letters From the People.

"The Alabama Home" has now been in record of great usefulness having aided Its members in building hundreds of homes, and having cancelled over s70O,0OO worth of it's members mortgages.
 The association has paid it's members in matured stock savings and profits over $650,0O0, redeeming over $1,0O0,OOO worth or its stock, not one share of which ever sold under the withdrawal value, as stated In it's literature. The following letters will give some idea of the real benefits to be derived by becoming member of ''The Alabama Home"
 W. " M. Robertson, Gen. Mgr The Ala
 bama Home Building & Loan Associa-
 tion:
 Dear Sir-My settlement with the The Alabama Home the other day, by which the value of my stock cancelled my $11O0 loan and gave me $500 in cash, is to me one of the most satisfactory trades I ever made in my life. The profit on my stock cut down my interest to $S7 year, and the profit on my investment stock being the same as on my borrowing stock, was such that here- by apply for $25OO worth of new stock. close by saying that I consider "The Ala bama Home" a financial institution that is of great good to the community
 J. L. YANCEY,
 (Of Chichester, Yancey & Orr) w. V M. Robertson, Gen. Mgr. The Ala
 bamA Home Building & Loan Associa-
 ton:
 Dear Sr-I consider your association the greatest friend the working people of this county can have. I borrowed $500, and have now paid out of debt, and am out total cost of a little over $40 a year, which is not over one-thlrd what rent would have been. I am the foreman of the running re- pair at the Southern Railroad shops, and I would advise all railroad men to join "The Alabama. Home" J. F. ABNEY. MT. Henry Robertson
 Dear Sir-Some years ago wife and my self borrowed s4OO from "The Alabama Home" to help us pay for home.
 We could not have bought and paid for a home in any other way, and the service your Association has been to us will always command our gratitude.
 Every thinking man who wishes to get a home for his family can best do so by deal- ing with you.
 With every good wish for the future suc- of "The Alabama Home'', believe me to be, very sincerely,
 REV. M. J. WILLIAMS. To those who wish to own a home and stop paying rent or who wish to lay aside a part of their monthly earnings and have it returned to them at time in life when a few thousand dollars would mean much help and comfort, the stock in this Associa- tion offers great inducements.
 For all information apply to W. " M. Robertson, Gen. Mgr, 2OO9 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
,ITUAGION " ANTED

COMPETENT BooKKEEPER, desiring to make a change, is open to an engage ment; references No. 1. Address Book keeper, care Age-Herald. 9-29-2t s1100 = Lovely block 600 feet; fronts car line; house and well and orchard valu able # cash, balance years. B. F. Eborn, 106 N. Fist.
 WANTED-By an educated man of good business ability and large acquaintance, position as salesman clerical work of any kind. Address J. S., care Age-Her- ald 9-29-2t
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
No Fever in santiago

Santiago de Cuba, September 2S.-Thanks to the efforts of Col. Samuel M. Whiteside, the commander of the Department of San tiago and Puerto Principe, and the other officers in charge, no case of yellow fever has been reported here since December. One hundred miles of streets are swept daily and previously infected houses have been three times disiniected. house to house inspection is made by the surgeons, and thousands of gallons of carbolc acid and tons of chloride of lime have been used.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS are coining money selling Story of the Galveston Flood;' official; beauti- fully illustrated 400 pages; retail price only s1 25; outfit is free; 10 cents for mail- ing; a premium given to every subscriber terms better than any other publisher; freight paid; credit given. Address quick R. H. Woodward, Baltimore 9-29-3t-e. o.d. s2OO0-50x140; Third avenue, North, with l. room house and 3-room house; can be made to pay over 20 per cent; A cash, balance years Eborn, 106 N. Fist.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s1snsssrs ssass sas of &HAzzzs<
A MODER N CAIN
David Brooks Killed His Own Brother
 in Ohio

Chillicothe, O., Sept. S.-David Brooks was killed here today by his brother Amos The men had gone hunting near the city and ouarreled over a dog. Amos seized the run from Davids hands and fired, killing his brother instantly. Amos ran to the woods and attempted to kill himself, but was arrested.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
SERIOUS CHARGE
Against Virginia Shcool Teacher Who
 is Under Arrest

Manassas, Va, Sept. 2S.-Prof. J. c. Beahm, principal of the Prince William Normal School at Brentsville, this county has been arrested upon a warrant charg- ing him with having committed felonious assault upon a young girl 15 years of age who was a pupil of his school He waived examination and was committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury next Monday.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
Mrs. w,nsIow's Soothing Syrup

has been used for over FIFTY YEARS U MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their GILL DREN WHILE TEETItiNG. with PER FECT SUCCESS. It SOOIIIES the CHILD sCETENS the GUMS. ALLAIS all PAIN CURE WIND COLO, and is the best rem. rdy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists ,u every part of the world Ee sure aEl ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty cents . bottle
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a Texie.
The Taylor School reopens Sept. 26. See advertisement.

Genuine values, tirst-class workmanship, latest styles Tn fine Summer shoes for man, woman and child at D. B. Lus- ter's Clean sweep Sale, 2l7 N. 18th street.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
THE RICE CASE
James A. Baker Appointed Temporary
 Administrator of the Estate

Houston, Texas, September 2S.7James A. Baker, who has heretofore been the attor- ney for Millionaire W. M. Rice's interests in Houston, was today appointed tempor- ary administrator of the estate by the Probate Court of Harris County, upon his own applica ton and his bond was fixed at
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
9'heI.ast of tie Y ctims

Cleveland, O., Sept. 2S.-The body of Jane Corrigan, the last of the six victims of the yacht Idler which foundered in Lake Erie in June last, was recovered today, being found on the beach a few miles east of the city.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

lmpediments to marriage, and ah forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dis eases. -.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIsEAsH POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: 'The News commends him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro1 fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birminghama A4es
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
FOR RENT.

North Side - Nine-room dwelling on Sev- enth avenue, with all modern conVen- fences. South Highlands-Elegant S-room dwelling near car line, with all modern conveniences; cheap to a good tenant. A. R. Dearborn & Co.,, 1921 First avenue 9-2S-5t
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

Catarrh is a disease affecting the blood. Remove the cause by taking Hoods Sarsa- parilla.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29
ONE GENT A WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents.

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.OOO Der month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost Is smaller in u IS association than in any other company. Apply to W. V. NJ Robertson. c. M. 2oOs lst avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

I WILL HAVE four handsomely furnished rooms to rent on October 1, corner Thir- teenth avenue and Twentieth street; the Laird residence; only 10 minutes ride from the city; all modern improvements. Call at 503 North Twenty-first street tn- til Tuesday, October 2 for information. O.
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

WANTED-Every lady, man, girl and boy in Alabama to wear pair of my fall and winter shoes. D. B. Luster, the Prac- tical Shoeman, 217 Nineteenth street. 9-25-ff
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

$2250-Greatest farm bargain on the mar ket; no "monkeying'' or waiting to get 1t; valuable 700-acre farm, # cleared, F heavily timbered with hardwood; has rich bottom; prairie land, sandy land and red clay soil; fronts Warrior river; ' miles of Eutaw, Il miles of Greensboro, 10 miles of Demopolis, miles of railroad station, Sawyerville; fine bored well; 4 tenant houses; put few more tenant houses and it will rent for nearly 20 bales cotton; a forced sale; sacrifice will ar- range satisfactory terms. B. F. Eborn, 106 N. Fist.
 WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; only weeks required; years saved; we fur nish constant practice; expert instruc- tions; lectures; grant diplomas; present tools; pay Saturday wages and guarantee positions when competent; write for cata- logue and particulars Moler Barber Col lege, St, Louis, Mo- 9-29-6t WANTED to buy or rent, good dray horse mule, and also large safe, floor scales and two pairs of trucks. Address Robertson. 1727 Second avenue.
 9-22-23-e. od.7t
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tt;as RENT

STORE FOR RENT-1821 Second avenue, immediately in front Street Railway Pas senger Station; the best location in the city for any kind of mercantile business J. R. Adams. 9-13-tf
The age-herald., 1900-09-29

WANTED-Everybody to smoke Texie ci- sars. Have you tried them? If not, why not? 7-2S-tf