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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1902

Page

2

State Board Proposes Tax Reform for All Property

The South Carolina State Board of Equalization, meeting in Columbia, appoints a committee to memorialize the General Assembly. The plan seeks uniform valuation and annual assessments, with schedules and local boards empowered to set values and require merchants to report stock on hand.

State Board of Equalization General Assembly Daily News Columbia S. C South Carolina State Board County Boards of Equalization Board of Assessors

Colleton voters back Heyward and federal race heats up

Special to The State from Walterboro July 31 reports in Colleton County political mood rising as voters anticipate the U S Senate contest with Henderson Hurley Evans Milcott and Johnstone trailing. Heyward is expected to win nearly every vote in the county and Colleton hopes for the next governor.

Walterboro Henderson Evans Milcott Johnstone Heyward Colleton Palmetto State D. C

Prominent farmer near Charlotte dies in house fire

W M Dulin a prominent farmer near Charlotte N C was burned to death in his home Saturday night as his wife and children stayed with a neighbor Fire was discovered at 2 amNeighbors found the house in flames Nine dollars and fifteen cents in silver and a charred roll of paper money lay under the body Neighbors think a lamp explosion caused the blaze with no foul play suspected

Charlotte N. C W. M. Dulin Dulin

Gulledge Cures Severe Piles with Arnica Salve

In Verbena Alabama F A Gulledge paid doctors for a severe piles case with 24 tumors. After all failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. It reduces inflammation and pain. Sold for 25 cents at J F Mackey Co and Crawford Bros drug stores.

F. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen J. F. Mackey Co Crawford Bros

Death in an Over-Ripe Yelon

Waxhaw August 2 The 14 year old son of Med Pardue died after eating an overripe melon the cause toxemic poisoning with cholera morbus and the boy’s sister Miss Florence Pardue remains critically ill. Several other children ate the melon but have so far avoided harm. The Pardues are held in community regard and mourn this loss. The remains of Mrs Nathaniel Griffin killed by lightning near Marvin were interred at Sharon with the event witnessed by a roomful of bystanders. the lightning damaged the house and stripped her shoes.

Waxhaw Med. C. Pardue Waxhaw Baptist Church Florence Pardue Pardues Nathaniel Griffin Marvin Sharon

Photographer C C Larlan's Cure With Electric Bitters

Futon Ohio photographer C C Larlan suffered years of indigestion until Electric Bitters relieved his dyspepsia and stomach troubles. The remedy is praised for stomach liver and kidney diseases and said to renew overall health. Sold 50 cents with guarantee by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co. druggists.

C. C. Larlan Futon, O Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

Local County Officials Seek Democratic Primary Support Candidates Endorsements

A flood of protestations and pledges fill the page as multiple local figures announce candidacies for Lancaster County offices. W. Cavulteten promotes duties of county treasurer elect, while M. C. Gardner and John R. Faile seek county supervisor posts. R. H. Sapps also declares candidacy, all pledging loyalty to Democratic primary rules and the public good.

M.C. Gardner

Keep Your Bowels Strong Constipation or Diarrhoea Ad

An old time patent medicine ad promotes Cas carets Candy Catharthec to restore bowel function. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C and warns they are not sold in bulk. Available from druggists for roc.

C. C

Protest meet date set for office of Maypiscrate

A fragmentary note indicates a meeting at the office of Maypiscrate in West Virginia to discuss a rejection of a ruling. The text mentions a councillor and Casskey as involved parties. Further specifics are unreadable due to OCR wear.

Local candidate announcements for House of Representatives

A county wide notice announces candidacy for the House of Representatives and declares Hon. M. Estridge as a candidate for re election subject to the Democratic primary. It praises Estridge for loyalty to the people and experience as a legislator and argues he should be returned to the House.

House of Representatives Tawa T. Y. Williams M. Estridge Estridge

Perry announces candidacy for Probate Judge in Democratic Primary

John M. Perry declares his candidacy for Probate Judge in the Democratic Primary. He states the announcement is at the solicitation of friends.

John M. Perry

County Auditor candidates announced for Democratic primary

The notice proclaims John A. Cook as a candidate for re election to County Auditor and names Hollis Ho Horon as a candidate. Weeks Estridge also announces candidacy for County Auditor subject to the Democratic primary.

Hollis Ho Horon

Caskey Seeks Reelection as County Supervisor Candidate

W Q Caskey announces candidacy for reelection to county supervisor under primary rules. The statement claims broad support and references party primary processes and eligibility.

Candidate Aims for Lancaster County Education Office

A candidate announces for the Lancaster County Superintendent of Education re election, pledging to follow Democratic primary rules and to abide by its result amid thanks for past favors and solicitations from voters.

Pouree Loyeelf Ae Ofes James Way Wyck Lancaster County

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Thurlow Carters Alugusr Thatas J. L. Quioby R. G. Hill W. Wallis D. A. Geer H. J. Melanin Committee Douglas MelLaurin Washington Philadelphia Robert M. Douglas North Carolina Court of Claims Senator McLaurin Steven A. Douglas Grant United States Supreme Court Nashville Here Ed. Carney Pardue Gritin Youmans Spartanburg Landrum Sparsgis Moore Delete Ad Ter Homedy Co Aiken Williams-Hughes Widsummer Madras Williams-Hughes CO Bounty W. (.Cautilten Poole Tarneuss Sirieb Vaniandingham Renalore Olin Trewarer Denmor i John R. Faile R. H. Sapps W.v.caskey Senate W. C. Tlough Oscar W PoTts Pleasant Valley 8. C A. KE. Stewman John A. Cook Weeks Estridge W. Q Caskey Baceastey W. P. McManus M. J. Long A ©. Rowell Lancaster Marble
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