Railway schedule in effect June 12
Rail schedule lists westbound and connections with Southern Railway and Seaboard lines. Notes include No 14 leaving Lancaster 6 45 am and No 16 Chester 10 00 am with connections to Charlotte and Columbus routes, plus evening No 17 from Chester at 8 15 pm. Names Jay M Heath and Leroy Springs appear as officials.
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Bunda
Eanthound
Ais
Chester Ly
Richburg
Bassombville
Fort Lawn
Ly Banensdter Arti
Sno. 17
Chester
Southern Railway No
Columbia
Jay M. Heath
Gen Pass
Agt
Leroy Springs
Voter Qualifications for Democratic Primaries
A historic notice outlines who could vote in a Democratic primary. It specifies 21 years old, white Democrats, or Black voters who supported General Hampton and have continuously voted Democratic since 1876, with pledges to abide by primary results. It also requires residency, a certificate by white Democratic voters, enrollment on the club list five days before the election, and separate club polling places.
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Abe
Democratic Party
Hampton
Negrees
All Were Saved by Dr. King's New Discovery
A Ga resident credits Dr. King's New Discovery for curing bronchitis and asthma. The testimonial asserts the medicine cured long illnesses and throat and lung diseases, with guaranteed price for full bottles and a free trial at Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackoy & Co.
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JH Johnatoo
Broughton
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackoy & Co
Auto mobile menace in town shocks residents
The new auto mobile reportedly arrived unannounced and caused chaos on its first day by injuring two children and a man with a wooden log, while threatening to break into the corner drug store. Local chatter notes the device made itself at home and raised alarm among townspeople.
Two Policemen Slain in Chicago Shootout
Aug 12 report says Officers Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell of the Chicago Police were killed in a dawn gun battle with a suspected gang near Jackson Boulevard and Ashland Avenue. A drag net resulted in six arrests as authorities seek clues to the motive and identities of the assailants.
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Chicago
Timothy Devine
Charles T Pennell
Pennell
Rubvera
Kill Your Dog And Buy a Pig Exhorted Satire
An old exchange argues “Kill your dog and buy a pig” to save on dog tax and feed scraps into a large pig. It contrasts a pig’s lack of companionship with a dog’s faithful care, noting the difference between a dog and a pig as a constant friend.
Unrecognizable Youth Mouth Wide Open Tale
Detroit Free Press recalls a humorous visit where a boy speaks with an open mouth until an uncle asks him to close it to recognize him. The anecdote highlights a candid exchange and the boy's self awareness born from awkward childhood moments.
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Evbave
Sonny
Detroit Free Press
Cure for Blood and Mucous System Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes a cure claimed to work by acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. The product names include Poleda, Kinwan, Marvin Wholerule Druggiates, and Tales Parcily Pills. Price listed as 7c per bottle with testimonials offered.
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Weer & Proaxx
Wholean's Druggla
Poleda
O. Wauntag
Kinwan & “Marvin
Lal
Managers For The Primary Election In Lancaster County
August 18 1902 Lancaster County South Carolina Democratic primary election held last Tuesday August 26 polls open 8am to 4pm exact precinct managers listed by precinct to oversee voting with at least one manager per precinct required to report to the courthouse on Saturday the 23rd to collect ballot boxes H E Correr chairman
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Lancaster County
S.C
South Carolina
General Assembly
Congress
United States
Town Ordinance Regulates Privies and Sanitation in Lan Carter
A 1902 town ordinance in Lan Carter requires property owners and tenants to erect proper privies at least ten feet from drainage ditches and fifteen feet from streets. It mandates daily earth or lime deposits, bans dumping, and requires monthly or seasonal cleaning of privies. Town Council officers and Board of Health gain access to inspect facilities, with penalties up to 80 dollars or 30 days imprisonment. Ratified July 26, 1902, by Mayor Wylie and Clerk Jones.
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Lancarter
Dealua
Asit
Board of Health
Privius
Wald
Aaid
Heron
Connell
KE Wylie
Town Plans Ordinance on Ply Deposits Beyond Limits
The Town Council proposes an ordinance to require ply deposits carried beyond town limits and to let the town perform the work at lower cost if enough residents contract with Neto dersa 198. The plan sets rates of 1.25 for private families, 600 for hotels, and 2.00 for boarding houses, contingent on taxes being levied and contracts coming forward. Mayor Wylle signs the document.
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Jayabelu
Joly Sothy
EE Wylle
Lancaster Town adopts annual dog tax and tagging law
The town council approves a yearly dog tax and tagging ordinance to be enforced by the Police. Dogs found at large without a collar tag face seizure, impounding, a fine, and possible euthanization if not claimed within thirty days. The measure is ratified by Mayor Wylde in May 1802.
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Lancaster
Coudoit
Wylde
Mayer
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J. P. Caldwell
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Jack Ashley
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G. L. Vaughn
R. 4. Flynn, T. R. Luogley and
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W. J. Cunningham
Flat Creek
K. L. Blackmon
Lee Bird
Rachel Morgan
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J. A. Baker
R. R. Williams
A. S. Brown
H. J. Gardner, W. L. Blackmon
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Heath Springs
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J. Thompson
Turner Culp
J. Wren Tillman
A. J. Bailey
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Porter
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Crawler
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Jones
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