Edgefield Ad Rates and Local News Notes 1903
The Advertiser reviews subscription prices and advertising rates, noting one inch ads at $1.00 with 50 cents for subsequent inserts, and notices charged by word or line. It reports Edgefield and Richland County finances, fair exhibits moved to Charleston, and a pending Tillman Gonzales murder trial verdict. A reader letter from J A Mims praises advertising value, while local items cover dispensary petitions, telegram delivery shifts, and farm success wisdom.
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the Advertiser
Edgefield
James H- Tillman
NG. Gonzales
Gary
Masters Sale in Edgefield County South Carolina
A Master of the Court of Common Pleas announces a public sale under a decree for two Edgefield County tractsi totaling 314 acres. Tract 1 is 220 acres and Tract 2 is 94 acres with specific bounds. Sale set for November 1903 between legal hours, terms 6 1 3 cash and balance on credit for one and two years with interest. Purchaser to provide mortgage to secure credit portion.
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Agate
British America
Morgale
Wdgefield and
Slate
South Carolina
Husband's banquet honored by New Century Club
The New Century Club hosted the Husband's banquet on Friday evening. Members transformed Stevens and Ethredge hall with crimson drapery, lamps, and palms to create a homey setting for sixty two guests. A reception area, decorated floors, and graceful service complemented a supper featuring ham, turkey, potatoes, and confections. Mrs James White, Mr C Kerrall, and Mrs Lucia Latimer led the closing moments as Dorothy Dixon spoke before guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Stevens and Ethredge
Stevens & Etheredge
James White
C. Jn Kerrall
Lucia Latimer
Dorothy Dixon
Cotton Trends Highlight Local Commerce and Personal News
Clark's Hill reports cotton picking nearing end with seed sold and J P Nixon shipping up to three car loads weekly. Mrs C N Nixon travels to Augusta for grandson Theron Miller's illness improving. updates on residents visiting relatives, dental college trips, and church leadership expectations. Rev P J Lanham to lead Baptists again. Rev J T Miller praised for services. Peach seed planting noted by W S Middleton and others. Cecil King recovers from ear injury.
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J. P. Nixon
C.N. Nixon
Augusta
Theron
W. GC. Miller
Whos
M. Butler
Colleton County
Ashley Anderson
Capt
Jno
Butler
Atlanta
Dental College
Evans
Newberry
Jas. H
Fr. Lanham
J.T. Miller
Parksville
W. S. Middleton
W. M. Rowland
R- H_- Scott
Cecil King
Robbed the Grave Anecdote Promises Cure by 50 Cents
A Philadelphia man John Oliver narrates his terrifying illness after being near death with yellow skin sunken eyes and loss of appetite. Doctors had given up, but he credits Electric Bilters with a dramatic recovery after three weeks, claiming the tonic revived him and he believes another grave was robbed.
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John Oliver
Philidelpha
Special Master Sale In Edgefield SC 1903
Special Master will offer for sale at public outcry the 242.25 acre Elmwood Township tract No 8 in Edgefield County South Carolina. Bounds include tracts assigned to Norris grandchildren and Memidger Nicholson heirs, with John Bates lands to west. Terms: one third cash and balance on credit for one to two years with interest, bond and mortgage required, attorney fees 10 percent if placed in attorney collection. If not satisfied purchaser may be resold the same day.
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J. W. B. Cogburn
Edgefield
South Carolina
Edgefield County
Elmwood Township
W. Nicholson
Alice
Norris
Mémidger Nicholson
Tannabill
Kinvard
John Bates
Gale
B. Cogburn
Ft Sue Court
Great Sensations In Leesville For Dr King’s New Discovery
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown near death was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports instant relief from severe asthma and a near complete cure for related lung troubles. The ad promotes cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with a 50c to $1 price and free trial bottles. Also lists post office letters at Edgefield with several names.
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Leesville
Ind
W H. Brown
Piace
Pen Drug
Sale of Edgefield lands in six hundred eighty acres plan
Notice announces a public sale by Master WF Roath on the first Monday in November 1903 at the courthouse in Edgefield South Carolina. It covers 680 acres in several tracts including Clark, Menter, Tompkins, Marten and Callaham, plus an additional 1313 acres elsewhere. Terms: one third cash, balance on credit in one and two years with interest. Purchaser to bond and mortgage.
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Edgefield County
South Carolina
Clark
Menter
Tompkins
Marten
Callaham
Rebecca Tucker
W. H. Bussey
Jeff Wells
W.W. Tinsley
Joe White
J. L. Stone
Tinsley
Savannah River
J.C. Morgan
L. Fi-Corp
L. T. Harmon
Money to Loan and Farm Property to Tow
In a brief classified item an Ada lender advertises funds for loans on farms and property. The callouts mention cash available for real estate and equipment with terms likely typical of local financing services. Potential borrowers are urged to contact the lender for specifics.
Notice to heirs on administration of Jane Collins estate
State of South Carolina Edgefield County probate court cites all heirs and creditors of Jane Collins deceased to appear October 15 at Edgefield court house to show cause why J D Allen as administrator should not be granted letters of administration. The notice is dated September 28 1903.
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J. D. Allen
T. Branson
Jane Collins
Jane Colfis
Edgefield “Court “House
South Carolina
Ten Thousand Churches Use Longman & Martinez Pore Paints
United States churches widely adopt Longman and Martinez Pore Paints promising liberal quality for all buildings. Advice urges buying eight gallons of L&M and six of linseed oil per fourteen gallons, claiming a four gallon paint blend plus three oil yields a durable finish. The Pin Dayg Store sells these paints, touting long lasting results up to 18 years.
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United States
Longman & Martinez
L& M
L&m
County Treasurer's Notice of 1903 tax levy and collection
Edgefield South Carolina September 24 1903 The tax levy lists State county school and railroad bond taxes and penalties for late payment. Taxes for 1903 open October 1 1903 to March 1 1904 with penalties starting January 1 1904 rising to seven percent by March 1 1904 Exemptions include ministers teachers college students and certain public officials Road tax paid or work six days required for males 18 to 50 All other details presented by O M Williams Treasurer Wagefold County
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Edgefield
S. C
Shaw R. R. Bonds
Pickens RR
Wise R.R
Edgfield School
Johnston School
Stat
O.M. Williams
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J.D, Miims
Auditor's Books
Iss
Richland County
Kansas City
Saluda
King Ensary
State ‘Board of Directors
J. A. Mims
Edgefield, S. C
Rome
GeeWears
Eand
Machinery &c
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G. W. Tarver
E.V. T. Horne
S.W. Mays
C. B. Whitlocky
J. B. Norris
M. A. E. Jennings
BV. T. Horne
Clark’s Hill
V. A. Hemstreet & Bro
Broad Street
Tack
Sars
Country
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Maszer’s
Sale, Starr Or
Bocrkey County
Annie Palmer
Walter Scott Allen
Ange
Court House
Cowc
Holgefield
State of
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Lys
Geld
Aerns
Mere
Lesa
Jan Qh
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Perry Road
Oktate
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Canon
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Digedeld County
Roath
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Kite
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M Lees
Sheas
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Pha
Fread
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Speetah
Goto
Wen
Moe
Rock Bottom
A. M. Thomas
State of South Carolina
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New Wy
J Wines
NPIS
Saborosa
Tub Peyx Druan Srone
ToCuaco
W. Grave
Zacc
Beaty Gorne
P -YweRss
W. H. Turner
Bors
Prico
Allen
Mons Papits
Advertiser Building
Odet
Thoes
Dorn & Mims
Fall Millinery
Mary Buford
May
Edghreteld, S, CG
Rae
Grove
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