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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

4

Homestead for sale near Flat Creek with 80 acres

6 room dwelling recently repaired on 80 acres of good farming or pasture land on the waters of Flat Creek. Located 6 miles from Haile and Brewer gold mines, 7 miles from Jefferson, and 10 miles from Ker shaw. Terms available by contacting T. S. Carter in Lancaster.

Willis Gregory Flat Creek Haile and Brewer Jefferson Kershaw T. S. Carter Lancaster

Final Discharge Application by Administrator

Notice that at 11 a m on Monday January 4 1904 I will file my final return as administrator of the estate of R Furman Twitty deceased and apply to the Probate Judge of Lancaster county for discharge as such administrator P T Twitty Admr December 2 1903 1m

R. Furman Twitty Lancaster County P. T. Twitty Admr

No Trespass Notice in Pleasant Hill and Iat Creek Townships

Warning issued by Mrs. J J Hinson and others prohibiting riding walking hunting fishing or any trespass on lands in Pleasant Hill and Iat Creek townships. Enforcement will follow for all violators. Dated Nov 14 103 Im.

Pleasant Hill Iat Creek J. J. Hinson J. B. Hinson I. O. Hinson Gills Creek E. E. Gregory J. F. Blackmon J. B. Sims A. J. Dunlap

Railway schedule 1902 through lines and times

Schedule in effect November 2 1902 primarily weekdays and Sundays excluded. Routes include Wentbound Lavessier Fort Lawn Charlotte Richmond Columbia Atlanta Yorkville Gastonia Lenoir and other junctions with listed departure and arrival times throughout the day in mixed early morning afternoon and evening slots.

Bv Lavessier Fort Lawn Baccooville Richburg Chester Uharlotte Columbia Atlanta Yorkv Gastonia Az Lenoir Y Lenoir Yorkville Anil le Columbia le Charlotte le Chester Basconville Lancas'er

Herbert Spencer Dead in Brighton at 82

London reports Herbert Spencer renowned author died today at his Brighton home after months of ill health. He was born in 1820 and had requested minimal information during his illness. newspapers crown him the last of the great Victorian thinkers.

London Herbert Spencer Brighton Mr. Spencer Spencer

Lion tamer mauled to death before shocked crowd

Frau Fisscher a lion tamer in Dressau Germany was killed by four pet lions in a cage act. She battled a lion with a whip as it leaped and mauled her, then three other lions joined and tore her apart. Witnesses including her children watched in horror as assistants removed the animals.

Dressau Frau Fisscher

Cashier Brown Missing From Life Insurance Co of Virginia

Richmond reports the cashier Theorn S. Brown of the Life Insurance Co of Virginia is missing. The company notes a several thousand dollar shortage and says Brown left Richmond for New York just before Thanksgiving.

Richmond Theorn S. Brown the Life Insurance Co Virginia Brown New York

District courtSentence for Allen Brown in Cherokee County

In Cherokee County district court today Allen Brown a negro was sentenced to one thousand years in the penitentiary for attempted criminal assault. The jury could not impose death. Brown was arrested after a near-lynching attempt.

Houston Tex Cherokee County Allen Brown Brown

Cough Remedies Question Opiates and Constipation

T he piece urges readers to beware cough medicines other than Foley s Honey and Tar noting many contain opiates and constipate especially in children. It claims Foley s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is safe.

Foley T. Eugene Funderburk

Columbia Electric Street Railway Change at Hand

Edwin W. Robertson and associates acquire controlling interest in the Columbia Electric Street Railway Light and Power company. Negotiations concluded Tuesday after a period of pending talks. Treasury secretary estimates next year’s government expenses at over eight hundred million dollars.

Edwin W. Robertson Columbia Electric Street Railway, Light and Power Company Secretary of the Treasury

New Life Pills advertised for dyspepsia and relief

A Riverside ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as gentle yet thorough treatment for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The 25 cent medicine is sold at J F Mackey Crawford Bros and T Eugene Fanderburk Drug Store.

Dr. King J. F. Mackey & Co Crawford Bros T. Eugene Fanderburk

Beckham's Third Term Inauguration Rally in Kentucky

Gov. Beckham was inaugurated for a new four year term in Frankfort. The ceremony in the state capitol assembly hall followed a large parade of militia political clubs and other organizations. Democrats from Paducah Lexington Louisville and other regions attended.

Frankfort Beckham Assembly Hall State Capitol Paducah Lexington Louisville

Father guilty of voluntary manslaughter in son’s death

In Columbus Georgia the superior court returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against R H Burton for stabbing his 17 year old son on September 5 1903. Prosecution cited James Burton as a prosecuting witness. The father claimed the son cursed him and threatened to kill him before the fatal stabbing.

Columbus R. H. Burton James Burton

Prominent Missing Merchant Found In Pitiable Condition

John Sapp a noted Bainbridge Georgia merchant who vanished after being allegedly attacked for money was found at a nearby negro family cabin. He wore no coat or shoes his feet were frozen and he was delirious crying of an imaginary mob. His condition from exposure was very bad though he sometimes became rational when not reminded of the event.

Bainbridge John Sapp

Stops the Cough and Storks of the Cold

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tah ets claims to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Price five cents.

Kermott

Electric Bitters Cured My Kidney Trouble Says Fremont Man

Not a sig e day since it was taken severely sick with kidney trouble. I tried medicines to no avail until I saw an ad for Electric Bitters. After a few doses I felt relieved and soon cured. Neighbors also cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. 50c at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderburk Druggist.

B. F. Bass Fremont, N. C Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderburk

365 Acres For Sale At $7 An Acre Nearby Town

For sale 365 acres at seven dollars per acre on good terms about ten miles south of town adjoining A. H. Carter. Four houses two wells with pumps and a four horse farm open with a good school and neighborhood. Also 105 acres near Armel Church. Apply to T. S. Carter, Agent.

A. H. Carter Armel Church T. S. Carter

Popular Trainman Killed in Railroad Accident

Chas. B. Johnson, a bright and popular railroad man, was killed in Southern's freight yards near the old union station when he slipped while breaking on a coal car and was run over. He lost both legs and his right arm and died about two hours later after arrival at Dr Kendall's office.

Chas. B. Johnson Southern Union Station

Foley’s Honey and Turbine Best for Colds

T. Eugene Funderburk promotes Foley's Honey and Tur as the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and helps prevent serious results from a cold.

Foley T. Eugene Funderburk

Airship disaster and police clash headline breezy incident

Prof Langley’s airship split at dawn Tuesday as efforts to sail failed and Prof Manley fell into the cold water. The American consul at Alexandretta was insulted and assaulted by local police then raised his flag and left for Beirut. Senator Morgan urged swift investigation into postal frauds, while Newport News pursues grave robbers. Charles Logan’s will leaves Columbia $60,000 in legacies, with $5,000 to Columbia Hospital and $5,000 to St Peters Church.

Prof. Langley Prof. Manley Alexandretta Turkey Beirut Morgan Senate Newport News Charles Logan City of Columbia Columbia Hospital St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Auditor's Notice for Lancaster County 1904 Tax Returns

The auditor announces that January 1 to February 20 1904 is the open period to list property for taxation. Taxpayers or agents must file returns to avoid a 50 percent penalty. a one dollar poll tax applies to males 21 to 60, with exemptions for maimed and Confederate soldiers. Officials will visit listed localities on specified dates to collect or receive returns. An annual gross income threshold of 2500 requires a return with other returns.

Laincaster Osceola Tuesdan Pleasant Valley Pease Rally MO. A. Cook

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