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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
3
Many notices of visits and entertainments across counties including Miss Mamie Mackay in Norfolk Mrs H E White in Rock Hill and Mrs J Traub in Marion S C. Protracted meeting at Hopewell church Rev Turnipseed presiding. Local incidents include cattle losses by death and lightning, a near rape incident in Blackman area and a health update on Dr Nisbet’s visit.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for malaria chills and fever, promising no cure no pay and claiming tasteless ease.
On July 14 1902 D C guardian. Lancaster County Probate Court filed final return for Emma Lee Nisbet and will seek final discharge from guardian duties August 16 1902. E W Nisbet Lancaster S C July 14 02.
A Lancaster County Democratic appeal from W A Cauthen explains illness prevents county canvass, pleads for re election as city treasurer, and thanks supporters while denying rumors. A later medical endorsement from Dr Crawford warns the trip endangers his life. J E Stewman adds a probate judge candidacy note due to illness and appeals for support.
A county election notice lists precinct level managers for the Democratic primary to nominate state and county officers, legislators, Congress members, and one U S Senator. It specifies polling hours from 8 to 4, and requires at least one manager from each precinct to report to the courthouse on Saturday the 23rd to collect ballot boxes. Chairman H E Corrry announces.
Notice to contractors announces letting to the lowest responsible bidder on the last Saturday of August 1902 for replacing a courthouse floor and building a new ridge over Bear Creek at the Camden road railroad trestle. Plans will be shown at the courthouse at 11 a.m. Bids may be rejected. W. Q. Caskey County Supervisor.
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