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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
7
In Covington Virginia Mrs. W McClain shot and killed her 13 year old son William mistaking him for an intruder at their home near the levee. The boy dressed in a Halloween disguise had just returned from a night out with friends and the incident occurred after a late hour.
Caroline county farmer Herman Schmidt reads a German text claiming wood scraps can sustain animals. He plans practical trials using wood from pine birch alder beech and other species mixed with salt water potato peelings and other scraps to test a novel feed concept reported by the Baltimore American.
Mr D L Arey's seven year old son tames a large bullfrog after his father brought several home months earlier. The frog responds to commands, croaks on demand, and even rides in a wagon daily with the boy, making the animal a thoroughly domesticated companion.
An 1860s Philadelphia barber lecture on feet links long narrow feet with sensibility and intellect while short wide feet signal stupidity or vulgarity. It claims women with long toes are irascible and jealous, men with large fat feet selfish, and a model straight foot indicates restraint and sound training.
The article describes a bizarre surgical method using three large ants with strong mandibles to hold and tear tissue. It notes how these ants grip wounds and bite along the edges, creating a dangerous but reportedly effective effect.
A retriever dives into a ditch to recover a winged partridge. The dog surfaces with an old rusty kettle gripped in its jaws. The master retrieves the partridge from the kettle as the dog brings the whole heap back, drawing laughter from onlookers.
The text describes how Ukrainian and Zonji women lead courtship, inform suitors of their feelings, and pursue marriage. If rejected, the woman maintains presence and leverage to secure union. It notes women control outcomes, lineage, and inheritance, with similar practices observed among the Toda in India.
Origin of ice cream traces its emergence from seventeenth century ideas and early ice desserts in Europe and America. The piece mentions Procope Couereaux and an 1800 Germantown shop, then diverges into a stream of humorous quotes and anecdotes about dogs, automobiles, and aphorisms on money, marriage, and longevity.
A discussion from American Druggist on crafting a business catchline that encapsulates a store’s core idea. Recommends identifying a distinctive feature, crafting a concise phrase, and consistently using it on letterheads, labels, stickers, and façades to embed the concept in customers’ minds and drive response.
A New York Tribune piece recounts a minister and two New York financiers on a Maine fishing trip. The preacher speaks for two hours in a backwoods church, as the trio grows restless and finally breaks the sermon to take up a collection.
An old ad promotes Laxatives Bromo Quinina Tablets priced at 25 cents. It claims to cure a cold if the remedy fails to work, claiming a money refund from druggists. Signs and signatures emphasize the product’s effectiveness.
A fragment describes a silent plan for an auction. Wood hid in a clip of paper placed in a box. When the bidding ends the box is opened by the nuptioneer and the goods are declared to the highest bidder.
A fragment reflects a dispute over justice and fair share between two parties. One seeks justice while the other demands the lion's share, creating a stalled path toward an honest and honorable settlement.
Executor of the estate of Dr. P. A. Wilhite offers two tracts of land in Can terville Township near Anderson. Tract 1 covers about 145 acres with timber and cultivated fields, described by deed and plat, in Book 77, pages 538 and 54. Tract 2 covers about 133 acres, sharing description with Tract 1, described by deed and plat in Clerk’s office books KK and related pages. Land is part of an original forest with oak and pine, well watered and among the best wooded lands in the county. Sale by public outcry in front of the Court House on Baleeday in December 1902, with private sale possible.
State of South Carolina and Anunason County probate sale in Common Pleas. Surviving partners Sylvester Hlooking Co and others, defendants. Sale set for December next at the courthouse, front steps, of a tract of 238 acres in Brushy Creek area. Terms include twelve month credit, eight percent interest, and a mortgage note, with purchaser allowed to prepay for papers.
Ludge of Probate in Anderson County announces a court sale of two land parcels. The first parcel measures four acres and is bounded by Booth McCurlis Street Hampton Street and neighboring lots. The second parcel covers about one and a quarter acres on South McDaille Street north of the Court House, with described bounds. Sale includes one half cash and balance in twelve months with interest. terms secured by bond and mortgage. Special Sheriff Rk. H. Nance. November 5, 1902.
In the Court of Common Pleas G Sullivan Plaintiff against Jas M Sullivan Sr Administrator etc sell at public auction in front of the Court House Anderson S C during sale hours on Salesday in December the real estate includes two parcels one acre more or less bounded by Hampton Street and others with prior deed references. and three-fourths of an acre bounded by Hampton Street Boundary Street and other lots. Also another lot of land containing one and one hundred acres more or less in Anderson S C bounded by Cemetery Street and others. Terms: one-half cash, remainder in twelve months with interest, bonds and mortgage security. Judge of Probate and Special Referee presiding. Note includes additional heirs and defendants and a separate parallel sale in the same notice for Mattie P. McClure estate with similar terms.
Notice states a trustee sale under a deed of trust by Aero Morris to be held in Anderson on the next December Saturday at the usual public sale time. The land described is 00-100 acre bounded by W Witter Oliver and Thomas Street with Warren Morzin as the rest abode. Purchaser pays extra for papers. H. S. Wateing, Armast: Nov 5, 1902.
Local dealer J.8 Powler announces a car load of celebrated high grade Milburn Wagons. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the selection, praised for solid construction and reliable performance.
County Treasurer JM Payre announces the tax collection period from October 16 to December 30 for Musband County. It lists poll taxes for males 21 to 60, school levies for various districts, penalties for late payment, and penalties for nonpayment before March next year, with tax collection by the County Treasurer and notices of execution for delinquent accounts.
The defendants Tule Clarks and many Clarke relatives are summoned to answer a complaint in a partition action filed in a district court in Anderson County. The notice warns twenty days to answer after service or risk default, and mentions Guardian ad Litem appointment if needed. The case involves John H Clarke and Barbara Clarke as plaintiffs with Will Clarke Martha Clarke Paul Clarke and others named defendants.
Defendants named in a probate court summons are required to answer a complaint filed in Anderson County South Carolina. The document, dated Oct 22, 1902, lists administrators and heirs including Frances White estate, names multiple Gunnels and Hagwell parties, and mandates response within twenty days after service.
The Court of Common Pleas issues summons for Tecia Kimmoens and others in a partition action over the estate of John H Warren. Defendants Colin Brown John M Warren and administrator are required to answer within twenty days after service. Plight to obtain partition of land described in the complaint. Bonham & Watters, plaintiffs attorneys, Anderson.
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