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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
2
Anderson on February 20 reports cotton prices reaching 1 2 cents, the season high. MroJ. 3S. Gewler sold his entire crop to S. D. Brownlee of Pelzer Manufacturing for 850 bales at 10.12 cents each, with delivery, weighing, and payment due tomorrow, totaling about 16500 dollars.
A premature dynamite explosion at Stewart quarry in Columbia kills William Austin, Charles Young, and Charles Washington, three laborers. The blast, roughly nine o'clock, shakes two miles of city area, tearing clothing and scattering debris as rescuers rush to the scene. The exact cause remains uncertain, with theories of dropped dynamite box or a fused connection.
A Wheeling ad warns that croup is deadly if unchecked and touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the instant cure. A Mannington Kentucky mother credits the remedy with saving her three year old daughter after a doctor said she could not live. Local druggist T Eugene Fanderburk urges refusing substitutes.
Governor slands requisition on North Carolina governor for Sunt Watkins a negro who murdered in Marlboro located in Wilmington and Sheville. Green of Marlborn named as state's advent. Columbia Record notes mothers safe to give Poley s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds as no opiates. T Eugene Funderburk expert.
The state assembly allocates 20 000 for a Wade Thumpton statue at the capitol as soon as 1 000 is subscribed. The Hampton monument fund committee aims to raise 10 000 at once to begin work. Rep Braker reports progress and urges immediate local subscriptions to General Willdons at the Carolina National Bank. If the 10 000 is pledged, work can start and the monument will honor valorous state dead.
Special to The State reports Mre ROC Mather's will probate and bequest of Broad River Island property to a trustees group for an industrial school and old folk home for helpless Negroes. Trustees include Wm. G. Reiea, R. I. Rev. P. P. Watson, Arthur Toltilay, J. I. Washington, and Penans Crayton. The home serves orphans and needy Black residents, with a superintendent and farm staff. Located about eight miles from Beaufort on the riverbank.
Charlotte dispatch reports Arthur T. Bishop, a shoe salesman, convicted of manslaughter for the December killing of Thomas Wilson. Jury initial vote swung to the verdict after several ballots. Bishop remanded to jail. A separate note mentions a five year sentence in the state penitentiary for the other defendant, plus local notices and ads.
An Melbourne resident, Haggins, writes that a doctor warned of doom from Consumption. A free trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery changed fate, leading to recovery. Crawford Bros. J. F. Mackey & Co. druggists offer the remedy at 50 cents and 1 dollar with free trial bottles.
Sheriff JB Hunter advertises for applicants to manage local representatives who will organize consumer clubs. Offered salary 815 00 a week with expenses advanced. Position requires no experience, and promises 10 percent savings for customers. Address 1 B Clarkson, Mgy., 384 Dearborn St, Chicago.
Product note indicates Foley's Honey and Tar for children prepared without opiates. Clarifies safe ingredient use for kids and mentions intended age range. Recommends consulting packaging for dosage and medical guidance before use.
An ordinance imposes an annual dog tax of one dollar per dog within Lancaster. Tax paid by June 1 1903 and each year, owner receives a police chief issued tag to display on the dog. Dogs found at large without the tag may be seized and killed if tax plus a 25 cent impounding fee is not paid within 36 hours. Ratified July 26 1902.
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