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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1903

Page

2

Destructive cyclone hits Slopewell Alders in Blount county

A devastating cyclone struck Slopewell in Blount county early this morning, killing twelve and injuring many more. Homes were demolished, trees uprooted, and trains delayed on the Louisville and Nashville line as residents scrambled to escape collapsing structures. Nearby Arkansas towns report nine dead and twelve hurt as the storm rages through White and Cleburne counties.

Biringham Ala Slopewell Hanceville Blount County McCoy John O. Morton Oden Jin Louisville and Nashville Little Rock Ark Arkansas Gazette White Cleburn Counties the Gazette Seavey Indioas Mount Little Red Alboin Heber Pangburn

A LA GRIFFE whar. Moley’s Honey and Tay cure grippe cough

A short ad-like notice promises a patent remedy for gripping coughs and general weakness. It asserts the product Moley’s Honey and Tay can stop a cough if taken in time and warns against substitutes. It names Eugene Fonderburk as proprietor.

Moley Eugene Fonderburk

Winchester man cures wife with New Life Pills

Phougitful Man M M Austin of Winchester Indiana knew what to do the hour of need His wife had an unusual case of stomach liver trouble physicians could not help her He tried Dr Kings New Life Pills and she recovered at once Only one at Crawford Brown and J F Mackay Co s Drug Store

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Stonmel Dr. King Crawford Brown

Tillman Trial Postponed Over Witness Absences

The Tillman case was continued to the June term due to the absence of two key defense witnesses. Capt. J A White of Edgefield, ill with partial paralysis and diabetes, and Miss John Roper of Spartanburg, absent from the state, were cited in affidavits. The judge ruled the continuance needed to secure their testimony and allow defense access to statements, with Tillman remaining in jail and the defense ready for the next term.

Agaist Dames LL Till. Taun Edgetiold Divha Roper Spartanburg German Memorial Hospital New York Coleman Senator Tilluan Soleior Nelson and Croft Meg Tillman George Dulinstone Willian Elliott Crawford Bellinger Col. Croft J. A. White Edgefield Col Croft Mr. Gopltgules Richard Floltzenbach Holtzenbach Nates Mr. Gonzales Holtzenbach Gonzales Senio Jim Tillman Klugh Sherifl Col Nelson Miss Roper White Theo Gol Tillman Ugele Ile Sharif

Bucklen Arnica Salve advertisement and cotton sale brief

An April Laurens item notes Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for burns sores and skin ailments with a 25 cent price. In cotton news, 30,000 to 55,000 dollars of cotton changed hands yesterday as 700 bales were sold to three buyers at 10 cents per bale.

Bucklen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Douggists

Neglected consumption warned as cure with Scott's Emulsion

An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure for consumption and other lung diseases, claiming neglect leads to worse outcomes. It cites testimonials of cures and urges prompt use, listing price 50 cents and $1, with trial bottles free. Also promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a blood poisoning remedy and medical advice.

Scott Botanic Casey Atlanta Ga Bob B

State pension board adjourns and funds rolls prepared

The State pension board concluded its labors and adjourned yesterday. Clerks are now preparing the rolls for the distribution of the pension funds. The State, 9th inst.

State Pension Board

Foley's Honey and Tar for children's coughs advised

Health authorities warn against children's use of Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief citing unsafe ingredients and risks for young patients. Medical experts urge safe alternatives and caution parents about nonprescription child remedies.

Ledger and rivals offer year subscription and contest payments

The Ledger, Atlanta Constitution and Home and Farm or Southern Cultivator will be sent for one year, with two estimates provided in the $10,000 port receipts contest for $2. Remit with estimates to The Ledger, Lancaster, 5. OG.

Ledger Atlanta Constitution Home and Farm Lancaster

Our Mr J M Hood Seeks Mules and Cattle Market

Lancaster Mercantile Co notes that J M Hood is always in the market to buy mules and cattle. The casual ad underscores ongoing purchasing interest and invites sellers to engage.

J. M. Hood Lancaster Mercantile Co

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