Local Matters and Crime News From Monroe and Surroundings
Cotton prices held firm around eight cents yesterday as the market reported uptake. Monroe and Lancaster clubs clashed in a 19 to 15 Lancaster win, while a homicide in Dwight left two families grieving after Samuel Usher was shot by John H. Steele in a long-standing feud. Sheriff and probate matters, church unifications, and local notices fill the pages alongside brief adverts and letters.
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Dwight
Samuel E Usher
John H. Steele
Jas. O. Porter
Usher
Mr. Porter
Cook Room
Mr. Steele
Mr. Usher
Steele
W.C. Hough
Tabernascle
J. L. Bedenbaugh
R. J. Blackmon
Cure for Coldin One Tray Promised Laxative Bromo Formula
E W Groves signs each box asserting cure for colds with four tablets per tray. Instructions claim full refund if cure fails and allege money back guarantee.
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E. W. Urove
Winthrop Dormitories Overwhelmed by Applicant Demand
The Winthrop dormitories face crowding as applications exceed capacity for both buildings. President D B Johnson is expected to return with his bride this weekend. His Oakland avenue mansion has been readied for their reception. Local report from Rock Hill Herald.
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Winthrop
D. B. Johnson
Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill
Local visitors and shopping trips noted in Charlotte area
Mrs M E Cauthen and Mrs Mattie McCardell visit brother John H Van landingham and family in Charlotte NC. Mrs Effie Caldwell of Camden visits at this place. Miss Ellen Jordan and Ola Gregory visit relatives at Fort Lawn. J M Heath travels to northern markets for H B M Co. L Lazenby and Miss Lula Lindsay go north to stock fall and winter goods for L and M Co. Miss M M Anderson visits niece Mrs Jas Barber near Leslie SC. Mesrs W J Cunningham and W D Gamble return from New York City.
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M. E. Cauthen
Mattie McCardell
John H. Vanlandingham
Charlotte, N. C
Marriages Recorded in Local Notices
Marriages noted in two entries: Samuel Wright wed Susan Harris at the cotton will on Sunday last the 24th, by Magistrate W P Caker. Leroy S Strait married Maud Bowling on Thursday, August 28 1902, at the bride’s father’s residence, per Rev Chalmers Fraser. Strait, then under 18, and Bowloy, age 14, receive best wishes from The Ledger staff.
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W. P Caker
Samuel Wright
Suie Harris
The Bent Prescription for March 6 Chills and Fever
A note detailing Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and related remedies. Mentions simple iron and quinine cures, no pay options, and a skeptical view of questionable medicines.
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Grove
State Vote in Lancaster County Lancaster County ballot results
Lancaster County voters cast ballots for state offices with scattered totals. Notable tallies include Hemphill 1222 and Evans 174 for U S Senate, Evans 285 and Caughman 538 for railroad commissioner, and Wilson 1794 for Secretary of State with other races listed. The record also notes magistrate results for Gills Creek and Cane Creek townships.
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Lancaster County
U. S. Senate
Wm Elliott
Jno
Gary Evans
J. Hemphill
D. S. Henderson
George Johnstone
A. C. Latimer
Ansel
Heyward
Talbert
Tillman
Timmerman
Elease
Gary
Gills Creek
Cane Creek Township
Whence that sprightly step and rosy complexion
A promotional blurb touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising vigor and good digestion with no headaches and a rosy glow. The ad claims all organs active and a cheerful mood, urging readers to try the product at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co s for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackkey & Co
How Avv Your Kinneys Sours Gaui Wasa Hides ls
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Married at Chester Miss Minnie McLarnon Weds J B Hunter
The marriage occurred Wednesday morning at Chester at the home of James McLarnon with Rev. John Bass Shelton officiating. Miss Minnie McLarnon, daughter of the late Felix McLarnon, becomes Mrs. J B Hunter of Newberry, a rising attorney. The couple left by northbound train for New York and other northern points for a brief honeymoon.
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Chester
Minnie McLarnon
Felix McLarnon
J. B. Hunter
Newberry
Minnie
Lancaster
Hunter
James McLarnon
John Bass Shelton
the Baptist Church
Newberry Bar
Hunt & Hunter
Hunt
Miss McLarnon
New York
Points North
Judge Gage Suffers Arm Break After Fall
Specialite the State Cheeter reports Judge Gage fell from a ladder while inspecting guttering at Liss home on August 28. He broke his left arm just below the elbow, Dr Miller summoned, arm set, judge in considerable pain but resting easy that evening.
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Cheeter
Liss
Gage
Miller
Ex Confederate Officer Engaged to Command Columbia Navy
Washington August 28 Captain Henry Marmaduke formerly served on the Merrimac and the Alabama under Admiral Semmes and was engaged yesterday to take charge of the Columbia republics navy to suppress the revolutionists.
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Columbia
Washington
Henry Marmaduke
Merrimac
Alabama
Semmes
Columbia Republic
South Carolina Leads Rural Delivery Route Growth
The Rural Delivery list from May 1 1899 to July 1 1902 shows South Carolina with 167 rural delivery routes, ahead of many larger states. Demand for new routes remains high as petitions flood the Washington post office department files. Ernest Roberts, earlier found guilty of murder, won a new trial and was retried last week with an acquittal outcome. he remains jailed on concealed weapons charges while Judge Robinson affirmed the verdict.
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Post Office Department
Washington
South Carolina
Ernest Roberts
Uriah Robertson
Roberts
Robinson
Monroe Journal
Stops and Bromo Quinine Cold Cure Ad Claim
An advertisement touts a medicine named Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day, with a no cure no pay offer. The small print repeats the product name and price of 25 cents.
Gardner for County Supervisor Named by Endorsers
An endorsement declares M C Gardner as candidate for County Supervisor praising his prior service and stating county interests will be safe in his hands. The message characterizes him as familiar with duties and not a stranger to the role amid broad voter support.
Perry seeks Lancaster County Supervisor role in Democratic primary
Toe many friends of L. J. Perry take pleasure in presenting his name to the voters of Lancaster County as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. He has filled the office acceptably to the people in the eye and is well fitted for the work.
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M.C. Gardner
L. J. Perry
Lancaster County
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Monroe Enquirer
Jobo T. Green
Sumter
M. J. Green
Douglas Section
T. S. Carter
R. E. Wylie, Esq
John D
New York City
Fred Stevens
Heath Springs
QO. C. Blackmon
Monroe
Bethlehem
Taxahaw
Flat Creek
Pleasant Plains
Fork Hill
Church
M. J. Hough
Chesterfield County
Lancaster S. C
Eton Foles
Rebekah Hood
Bill Massey
James Estridge
Benjamin Cunpell
G. E. Lewis
C. C. Roberts
George A. Robinson
William ©. Saunders
R. Lee
Judge Gillam
Belle Nance P. M
Presley Sistare
H. W. Sistare
Buford Township
Waxhaw Enterprise
E. Les McCallum
Dist
Myr
Camden
S. C
Effie Caldwell
Ellen Jordan
Ola Gregory
Fort Lawn
J.M. Heath
M. M. Anderson
Jas. Barber
Leslie
8. CO
W. J. Cunningham
W. D. Gamble
Eee
Lerg Sass
Gical Patorns
Lancas County
Congress
DE Fioley
TJ Strait
Floyd
John BR Faile
Q Caskey
Sia
M © Gardner
R H_ Sapp
J A Hyatt
C Rowell
MJ Long
P McManus
W C Cauthen
T Vanlandingham
John A Cook
Hollis H Horton
F Estridge
Executive Committee
W Hough
House of Representatives
I. Y. Williams
Oscar W. Potts
J. KE. Stewman
Rowel
W. O. Cauthen
John A. Cook
M. C. Gardner
Curkey Coffee
Primus
Newcut
Thornwell
Eigin
Carlina
J Laro
Ives
Btn Ll Co
Saavan Ahl
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