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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
5
Market notes report cotton at 8 cents yesterday and 1374 cents today while local communities share updates. Persons visited and events include Mrs. John T. Green visiting Sumter, real estate services offered by T Carter, and R E Wylie returning from New York. A bank organization is planned Sept. 8 with stock subscribed.
Claim printed on boxes promises cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The note asserts refunds if it fails and features E. W. Urove’s signature on each box, suggesting a medical patent medicine advertisement with a named endorsing figure.
Rock Hill Herald reports admissions to Winthrop dor mitories near capacity with more requests still arriving. President D B Johnson is expected to return with his bride this weekend. Their residence on Oakland Avenue is prepared for their reception.
Mrs M E Cauthen and Mrs Mattie McCardell visit their brother John H Van landingham and family in Charlotte NC. Mrs Effie Caldwell of Camden visits friends here. Miss Ellen Jordan and Ola Gregory visit relatives at Fort Lawn. J M Heath travels north for fall winter goods for H B M Co. L Lazenby and Miss Lula Lindsay go north to buy fall winter stock for L M Co. Miss M M Anderson visits her niece Mrs Jas Barber near Leslie SC. Messrs W J Cunningham and W D Gamble return from New York City.
Two marriage notices appear. Samuel Wright wed Susan Harris on a Sunday at the cotton mill under Magistrate W P Caker. Leroy Strait married Maud Bowling on a Thursday night at the bride’s father’s residence. Strait is not quite 18 and Maud is 14. The Ledger wishes them well.
A Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic bottle is advertised as a simple iron and quinine remedy with a lateress note and Nu Cure No Pay. The item presents as a historic medicinal tonic claim within a storefront listing, reflecting era marketing language and product naming.
Lancaster County voters chose candidates for state offices with Wm Elliott 189 for U S Senate and Jno J Hemphill 1222 leading. Governor results show Hey ward 959 and Talbert 790. Lieut Governor Gary 1142, Elease 242. Comptroller Walker 1394 and Jennings 2198 for Treasurer. Congressional Fifth District tallies list Strait 1413 and Finley 574. magistrate results follow for Gills Creek Cane Creek.
An old advertisement extols a woman’s vitality and beauty claiming Dr King’s New Life Pills improve digestion and mood. It touts a rosy complexion, faultless skin, and a cheerful gait while urging readers to buy for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co.
Miss Minnie McLarnon daughter of the late Felix McLarnon married J B Hunter of Newberry at the home of James McLarnon with Rev John Bass Shelton officiating. The couple left by train for New York and points north for a few weeks. Mr Hunt joined Hunter from the firm Hunt and Hunter. Miss McLarnon is sister to city treasurer James McLarnon.
Special to the State reports Judge Gage fell from a ladder while inspecting gutter repairs on List hone street this morning. He suffered a broken left arm just below the shoulder, Dr. Miller attended and set the bone. The judge endured notable pain but rests easy this evening.
Washington Aug 28 Captain Henry Marmaduke once an officer on the Merrimac and the Alabama under Admiral Semmes was engaged to take charge of the Columbia republics navy to suppress the...
The Monroe Journal reports that South Carolina has received 167 rural delivery routes in the period 1899 to 1902, far ahead of many larger states. Demand for route layout remains high and petitions to Washington DC increase. Ernest Roberts, previously convicted of murder, was granted a new trial and remains jailed seven months. Judge Robinson had held him for carrying concealed weapons, but the verdict was upheld.
An ad touting Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims the medicine stops coughing and cures a cold in one day with a No Cure No Pay offer. Price listed as 25 cents.
Supporters announce M. C. Gardner for County Supervisor and say the county’s interests will be safe in his hands. He is familiar with duties, having previously held the role with honor and ability, and is regarded as a proven public servant.
The many friends of L. J. Perry present his name to Lancaster County voters as a Democratic primary candidate for County Supervisor. He has served the office acceptably in the past and is well fitted for the work, according to supporters.
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