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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
2
The Ledger page lists Thurlow and Carter in multiple credits for Thurlow 3 and 38, with editor and manager notes. Dated Saturday avatsy 30, 1902, the fragment records sports and staff details typical of an early 20th century newspaper.
Reported returns show Capt. D C Heyward far ahead of rivals for governor with 36 598 votes to Ansel 17 668 Talbert trails with 17 195 Tillman 16 342 and other races listed Latimer leads the senate race with 22 938 Evans second with 17 684 Elliott rises to third in surprising fashion Secretary of State race favors Gantt over Wilson Lieutenant Governor race set to recontest with Gary and Sloan leads for attorney general McMahan defeated for superintendent of education and other statewide offices noted Returns indicate most counties counted with several polls outstanding and second-primary date set for September 9.
C C Harlan of Faton Ohio endured years of severe indigestion until Electric Bitters eased his agony. He praises the remedy as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, noting they strengthen the stomach liver and kidneys. Sold for 60 cents with a guarantee by Crawford Brow and J F Mackey Co. druggists.
Capt. D. H. Heyward of Colleton, en route to Columbia, lauds Charleston voters for a strong primary showing and praises mill district backing. He predicts a clear path to the second primary, counting on defeated rivals’ supporters and broad, fair campaigning to unite the state behind his gubernatorial bid.
Newspaper interview quotes Captain Heyward outlining his campaign plan to continue a fair upright and honorable effort. He claims broad state approval and aims to roll up a large majority to demonstrate public support for his conduct and campaign method.
Nashville August 27 The M E Church South trustees meet to select an agent to raise a trust fund of 85 million dollars for superannuated preachers and the widows and orphans of deceased clergy. Interest is to be paid after principal reaches 100,000 with 75 percent to beneficiaries and 25 percent added to principal until five million is reached. Loans limited to 40 percent of property value.
Washington Aug 29 The commissioner of internal revenue issued a statement showing July collections declined by about 7.0 million after war tax repeal. At this rate the yearly decrease would reach around 85 million instead of the 75 million earlier estimated. Daily total was 22.2 million versus 29.3 million year ago.
An old notice from Z. Wess dated August 21, 1902, declares the rebuilt will dam and renewed readiness to grind wheat and corn daily. The message asserts past satisfaction and improved preparedness to meet demand.
The Lancaster Graded School annual session begins September 15, 1902. All pupils assigned or to be examined for assignment meet at the Court House 9 a.m. Teachers report at the same time and place on the Saturday preceding opening. The factory school also begins September 15. Leovarp T Baxen Supt.
On July 14 1902 the Probate Court for Lancaster County DC was filed with final return as Boardian of Emma Lee Nisbet and on August 16 1902 application will be made to the court for final discharge from duties of the trust E W Nisbet Lancaster S C July 14 1909
All persons having claims against the estate of William Ganson are notified to present them properly proven to the undersigned executors or to their attorney I. Y. Williams. Those indebted to the estate should pay to the undersigned or to attorney Maupe Ganson. Executora August 19, 1902.
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