Thurlow 3. Carte: Wednesday, August Lo, 190?
Brief sports score note from The Ledger noting Thurlow with a three and Carte event on a Wednesday in August, listings unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
Fire Rips Landon Hotel In San Angelo Killing Four
A morning blaze destroyed the Landon hotel in San Angelo Texas. Seven women and children perished and three others unlocated feared safe. The fire damaged the hotel three stables and half a dozen stores with property loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Firemen and residents fought the flames as 75 guests escaped via gallery and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Landon Hotel
Landon
Edward Hendricks
Waco
Texas
Ely
Texas Cotton Crop Prospects Signal Record Harvest
Reports from Texas cotton counties indicate a crop equal to the recently marketed one, with prospects of a bumper yield. Drouth and boll weevil damage are minimal in many areas, and overall improvement is noted across the state, suggesting a strong season ahead. A separate report from Chester notes Standard Oil’s Chester facility burned after a lightning strike, with 40 barrels of oil lost and no insurance on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Standard Oil Company
Lady Passenger Struck by Rock on Train Near Asheville
A rock hurled at a train two miles from its Asheville stop struck the engine cab and shattered a day coach window. Miss Lillie H of Tryon was hit on the head and rendered senseless but recovered after care at Globe’s house. Miss Page, en route to Augusta for a wedding, awaited her fiancé Sizemore of Washington, Ga. A posse hunted the culprits without success and a Southern agent alerted the groom. Also noted: Senator McMillan dies. Nicaragua volcano activity. two Southern Railway trains collided near Raleigh with fatalities. a lightning strike in Charlotte killed an engineer and wounded a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Asheville
Lillie II
Tryon
Watson
Columbia
Glibes House
Miss Page
Augusta
Mr. Sizemore
Washington
Gia
Fop. Yates
Sizemoore
T. EB. D
We Cure Aid in One Way Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement claims the cure for headaches colds or ailments with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refund if the remedy fails and bears H W Groves signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Grove
Examination for scholarships at South Carolina College
A competitive examination will be held at the Court House on the 23rd inst for scholarships to the South Carolina College. A. C. Rowan, County Supt. Education. WANTED scrap iron and old machinery fire wrecks or stocks. Write for particulars. Address J B Garfunkel Columbia 8 C. daly S 1902 1m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
South Carolina College
A. C. Rowan
Supt. Education
J.B Garfunkel
Columbia
C. Daly
Estray Black Mare Mule Found Near Montgomery
A six year old estray black mare mule with a split ear was taken up by J. L. Brown of Montgomery. Owner may recover by paying ad costs and keeping expenses. Date August 1, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
Montgomery
Fatal shooting after debt dispute in Winnsboro
Aug 9 Winnsboro report. G W Crawford leading local businessman shoots Peter McGriff during a heated argument over a debt at a fox hunt site. McGriff dies within hours. Crawford surrenders, bail set at 2500 dollars. Coroner's jury returns verdict of excusable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
G. W. Crawford
Crawford
Peter McGrifl
Crawsord
McGrill
McGriff
Inc
Wreck
Buchanan
Buckley’s Arnica Salve Promoted by Drugstores
An advertisement from Verbena Alabama claims Buckley’s Arnica salve cured a severe pile case after twenty four tumors formed. It asserts the salve subdues inflammation and aches, and ends with a price of 25 cents at F Mackey Co’s and Crawford Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Gullodge
Verbena
Ala
Buckley
Mackey Co’s
Crawford Bros
Cemetery Washed Away In New Jersey Cloudburst
A cloudburst devastated a hillside cemetery in Madison New Jersey last night washing away seven people and sweeping bodies downstream. Several coffins were uncovered and some remains were found up to half a mile away with others believed carried into the Passaic River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
N.J
Hive Collins
Alliance Encampment at Tirzah Expected This Year
The county farmer gathering at Tirzah is being planned with dates likely August 22 and 23. County candidates from Senate, State, Congress and county offices may speak, with many orators anticipated and a high level of political activity surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allianee
Chiance
Tirzah
Tirazah
All Were Saved By Dr Kings New Discovery Claim
Brongaton Georgia resident J H Johnston describes years of bronchitis misery and says he was cured by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. He credits the remedy with ending his suffering and also notes his wife's asthma improvement. Crawford Bros. and Mackey offer trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Johnston
Brongaton
Crawford Bros
J. , Mackey & Co
Constipation Relief Ad Promises Natural Bowels
An old advertisement touts Cas carets Candy Cathartie as a remedy for constipation or diarrhea, claiming it will make bowels act naturally. It emphasizes genuine tablets stamped C. C. C and warns against bulk sales, noting availability at all druggists.
Williams-Hughes Co. Pays for County Treasurer Announcements
A campaign notice supports Wy Vanlandingham for Lancaster County Treasurer with claims of character, patriotism, and commitment to duty. The ad notes Confederate service and endurance, asserting the candidate will perform duties in line with the people’s expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Wy Vanland Tigham
Wariuodingham
Billy
Lancaster County
Candidates for County Auditor and Supervisor Announced
A flood of notices from several individuals declare candidacy for County Auditor and County Supervisor. Each vows to abide by the Democratic primary results and appeals to many friends and voters for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Ho Horon
W. F. Estridge
MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOMINATIONS AND CANDIDATES
A confused notice announces candidates for the House of Representatives in a Democratic primary. T. Y. Williams endorses a candidate for reelection while M. RatRid ge is urged as the preferred representative, highlighting experience and public service amid voter appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
House of Representatives
T. Y. Williams
Probate candidate announcement by Joan M Parry
A campaign notice announces Joan M Parry as a candidate for Probate Judge in the Democratic primary. The text indicates official endorsement and intent to seek the probate office, naming the party and position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nincines Niyeeir
Geenbes
Joan M. Parry
Rey Fivish
Ise
Fae
Candidate Announcement for County Supervisor Seat
The notice proclaims Mr James Hynttoot Van Wyck as a candidate for County Supervisor and notes intent to abide by primary results. It also mentions reelection bids by W. Q. Caskey and others seeking Democratic primary votes in Lancaster County, with emphasis on past service and fit for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N H. Bapps
We Hertby
James Hynttoot van Wyck
Lancaster County Democratic Primary Candidate for County Superintendent
A candidate declares for the office of County Superintendent of Education in Lancaster County pledging to follow Democratic Primary rules and support the party's outcome. The notice expresses gratitude for past support and seeks re election under the party framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice of County
Lancaster County
Bruca- Uon
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