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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
3
Local notes report hail at a Lancaster area, new residences, visitors, and school events. Officials attend meetings in Charlotte and Columbia, with civic improvements, a picnic planned at Catawba Falls, and street lighting in Kershaw praised. Police and court news include a burglary attempt and a fatal-accident tally. UNC enrollments rise to 608 students.
The State council of the thriving Junior Order U A M will convene this week at Masonic Hall with about fifty delegates. Local citizens will host delegates at hotels boarding houses and private homes to ensure a pleasant stay.
An old drug advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if the remedy fails and bears the KE. W. signature on each box.
At 3 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon ceremonies will mark the presentation of a handsome Bible and a U S flag by the Jr. Order U. A. M. to the graded school. Dr. R. A. Smith of Charleston will deliver the presentation speech and Prof. L. T. Baker will accept the flag on behalf of the school. Mrs Clyburn has a request from Geo. Lloyd of Massachusetts for the address of W. S. Faulkenberry’s nearest relative, and will forward the information if located. The Ormand home near Newent was burned last Monday afternoon with all belongings, origin likely a defective flue. Sunday saw a marriage at the Presbyterian manse as Annie R. Tillman and James T. Woodward wed. Mrs. Sarah R. King, widow of J. J. King, died near Dry Creek after paralysis, aged nearly 66. Her funeral was at New Hope Baptist Church.
Obituary notes the death of Philip W. Bennett at about 77, a Civil War veteran and church member buried beside his wife in Salem. The same week, Clerk Gregory lists Lancaster County pension disbursements totaling millions, detailing Class A and multiple Class sections with recipients, counts, and payment amounts for veterans and widows.
Notice states the County Board will not approve or pay any claim for road or bridge work unless authorized by or contracted with a Board member. Signed by L. J. Percy County Superintendent and W. B. Brucs Clerk. Stin4 28.
You know what you are lacking when you take Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is sipply trot and Quinine in a tasteless form. No Cure No Pay. 50e.
J E Parrenrsos advertises top dollar for all metals and hides. Customers are invited to bring items to his Lancaster South Carolina shop, effective March 4, 1903, with a two month ad period.
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