Ledger masthead note and date
The Ledger newspaper masthead shows Kurlow and Darte as editor and manager and is dated Wednesday August 27. The fragment confirms the publication's leadership roles and a midweek issue marker.
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
2
Democrats Hunt For a President in 1904 Nominations
Democratic leaders from the South and West name Richard Olney and Edward Shepard as favored 1904 presidential contenders. They stress addressing current issues with democracy, avoiding old platform repetition, and applying historical principles to today’s conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Congress
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Edward M. Shepard
New York
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Olney
Shepard
Photographer finds cure for indigestion with bitters
Photographer C. C. Harlan of Faton Ohio suffered severe stomach troubles and tried many remedies without relief until Electric Bitters. He credits them as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach ailments and recommends them for stomach liver and kidney diseases. Sold by Crawford Bros and J. F. Mackey & Co. druggists with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Harlan
Faton, O
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Riot in Lee County Leaves Six Shot and Bomber Injured
A race riot in Lee County, Mies, has left six people seriously shot and a bomber injured. A negro preacher is reported to have incited the negroes to riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Mies
Murder charge in Wifton farm murder case shocks community
Mack Paulk, brother of Hillman Paulk, jailed on murder charge in the road slaying near Tifton. John Walker sought as accessory. Witnesses describe last sighting of Hillman and Mack in Mack’s buggy, body shows brutal struggle with bite marks and four bullet holes. Local coroner’s jury testimony anchors case as stormy regional telegraph news follows.
Navy bids advertis ed for Charleston dry dock
Washington Aug 25 Rear Admiral Endicott chief of the bureau of yards and docks announced bids for a stone and granite dry dock at the Charleston naval station. Specs will be issued soon bids open October 11. Dock measures 643 by 144 feet with 42 feet depth and may use concrete facing felt in asphalt or piles. Total job cost cap 17200000 with 850000 available funding. Entire notice notes pumping plant and apparatus. Also a patent medicine ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Naval Station
Charleston
S.C
Navy Department
Real Estate Listings and Cunningham Hotel for Sale
Real estate notes include various 1 to 8 room dwellings on corner lots with new cottages, multiple lots with cottages, and 5 vacant lots in East End. Also Cunningham brick hotel on Main street with 18 sleeping rooms, kitchen, and furnishings offered as a bargain. Additional lots in Korshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Korshaw
Tragic Richmond Shooting Ends in Fatal Friend Killing
J D Wilson, a well known young man, shot and killed his friend G ER Ap person in a shared Richmond home. Wilson, hearing a noise, entered a dark room mistaking a figure for a burglar and fired. The two families lived under the same roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Aus
J.D. Wilson
G. ER. Apperson
Apperson
Wilson
Examination for scholarships at South Carolina College
An examination will be held at the Court House on the 28th inst to grant scholarships to the South Carolina College. A.C. Bowen, County Superintendent of Education, announces the event and directs eligible participants to prepare for the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
South Carolina College
A.C. Bowen
Multiple rural tracts listed for sale near Cedar Creek and Heath Springs
A notice offers numerous parcels of land for sale or lease totaling hundreds of acres. Properties include Tom Barnes place, 4. L. Barton place, Sims place, Kirkland place near Heath Springs, Porter place, Ellis and Graham places, Snipes places, plus additional parcels in Kershaw county. Terms and full details available by inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Barton
Cedar Creek
Sims Place
Kirkland Place
Heath Springs
Porter Place
Eust
Ellis Place
Graham Place
Kershaw County
Just Look at Her Secret Health Hint
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising improved digestion and mood with a 25 cent price at Crawford Bros and Mackey Co s. In Anderson South Carolina Aug 24 a Charleston and Western Carolina wreck near Parksville damaged a wood train and destroyed an engine with several injuries reported but none serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackkey & Co
Anderson
Charleston and Western Carolina
MiaCormick
Augusta
Parksville
Notice to Contractors Letting at Vox for bids
Notice to Contractors announces letting to the lowest responsible bidder on the last Saturday at Vox. The project includes repaving a flour in the courthouse and building a new bridge over Bear Greek at the railroad tre tle on Camden road. Plans become known at 11 a.m. on the letting day at the courthouse. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. W. Q. Caskey County Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox
Court House
Railroad Tre Tle
Camden Road
W. Q. Caskey
Flour and Grit Mill Reopens Grinding Daily Now
R. Wetsn announces Flour and Grit Mill has rebuilt its facility and will grind wheat and corn daily. He pledges improved preparation and past satisfactory service, urging customers to return for reliable milling. August 21, 1902.
Lancaster Graded Schools Open Sept 15 1902
The Lancaster Graded School annual session will begin September 15 1902. Pupils assigned to grades and those to be examined for assignment will assemble at the Court House at 9 am. Teachers should report for duty at the same hour and place on the preceding Saturday. The factory school also opens Monday September 15. Leonard T Baxter, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Graded School
Court House
Factory School
Leonard T, Baxer
Notice of discharge in Lancaster County probate
On July 14, 1902 E W Nishat filed in Lancaster County Probate Court his final return as administrator of Emma Lee Nisbet. He will apply August 16, 1902 for a final discharge from his duties as trustee. Lancaster, July 14, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
D. C
Emma Lee Nisbet
E. W. Nishat
Lancaster, S
Executors Notice for Estate of William Ganson
All persons having claims against the estate of William Ganson deceased are required to present them proven to the executors or their attorney I Y. Williame Bay. Indebted persons should pay to the executors or attorney Maupe Ganson and Adam Ganson Executors Aug 19 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ganson
I’. Y. Williame
Maupe Ganson
Adam Ganson
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