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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1903

Page

3

Local Notices and Updates From Lancaster and Vicinity

Local notes report visits by Mrs Manly Croxton and Mr John Vincent to relatives in Heath Springs and Longaville, with family health updates and travel. Cotton prices around 10.05 on the market as activity remains light and fishermen receive brief mentions of sales. Community events include Veterans Rally with blank Cross of Honor applications and a Daughters of Confederate Veterans ceremony at the courthouse. The Presbytery visit and Baptist church pastor call are noted, with March/April dates and regionally linked institutions. A 105th birthday celebration at Kershaw County, and store hours change to 6:30 pm until Sept. 1. Other items cover local education events, end-of-month letters, and notices for weddings and real estate filings.

Manly Croxton Heath Springs John Vincent Langley S. C Longaville A. ©. Carpenter Hendersonville N. Y Doster Sims Colona Eters Columbia Etta Williamson Hettie Williamson Emsily W. Griffin Presbyterian Church Monroe N. C Williams-Heath Co McBee Secretary of State S. W. Heath Kershaw W. K. Williams F. B. Porter

Drowned Himself Solves Mystery of Col Maguire Case

Mobile Alabama April 18 The disappearance of Col John Maguire was solved with the discovery of his body in the river He left a note stating he would drown himself due to ill health He was 68 and had served as US consul at Sampico during Cleveland's first administration He leaves a family and was a prominent figure in civic life.

Mobile Ala Col John Maguire Maguire Cleveland Col. Maguire United States Sampico Mex

State Dispensary Reports Higher Quarterly Profits

The quarterly report shows gross sales of 666126.15, up from 588286.26 last year, with assets 788843.89 including supplies 57435.62 and liquor on hand 354566.37. Net profits reach 187674.91 for the quarter, up 9000 from the prior year, while contraband seizures total 292.23 and constabulary expenses rise to 18783.59.

Charley Offers 25 Drink Card at Funderburk Pharmacy

Charley serves specialty drinks at Funderburk pharmacy and invites patrons to ask for a card entitling them to 25 drinks at the fountain. The promotion emphasizes a patient friendly pharmacy atmosphere and a collectible card for regular customers.

Charley Funderburk

Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic Label Claims No Cure No Pay

An advertised tonic proclaims its formula on each bottle claiming quinine is taste free and offers no cure no pay terms. The notice warns buyers that the product is promoted as a remedy without guaranteeing health benefits and prices it at 50 cents.

Matara Grove

Wanted Scrap Iron and Hides Advert by J EK

Notice offers to buy all kinds of scrap iron metals and hides at highest market prices. Bring to the shop run by J EK in Patterson Lancaster South Carolina. Dated March 4 1903.

J. EK Patterson Lancaster, S.C

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