Catawba Power Co to close dam next July
PHE Ledger notes Charlow Carter reports the Catawba Power Co plans to close their dam around next July. If achieved riverflow below the dam would be nearly cut off for several weeks, prompting some locals to expect good fishing during that period. A fatal fire in New York killed three firemen and injured two, causing over 400000 in damage across five riverfront factories.
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Catawba Power Co
New York
River Front
Eight Distilleries Destroyed in Oconee County
News and Courier reports Greenville dated December 26 that revenue officers destroyed eight illicit distilleries in Oconee County. Six complete outfits were wrecked while fermented beer and low wines in large quantities were found at two plants.
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News and Courier
Greenville
Hare
Oconee County
A Reasonable Dog Tax Proposed by Mr OJ Gwinn
Olive resident Mr OJ Gwinn urges the New Jersey general assembly to pass a reasonable dog law. He favors a tax of one dollar per dog to deter troublesome canines while preserving valuable pets. Proceeds would fund public schools, distributed like the poll tax.
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OJ Gwinn
Olive
General Assembly
Yorkville Enquirer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed for skin and burns
A 1902 business summary notes 9,971 commercial failures with liabilities of 105 million and assets of 50 million. It highlights improvements in 1902, including the best liability total in two decades, asset to liability ratios around 48 percent, and favorable year-to-year comparisons despite ongoing market strain. Individual ads promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve at Crawford Bros and Mackey Co.
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Bucklen
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Tragic Yorkville deaths linked to Williams and Witherspoon family
Two young men died in Yorkville last Sunday in what neighbors call a family tragedy. Pulaski Thomas Williams and Isaac Donam Witherspoon were grandsons of the late George W Williams. The same issue reports unprecedented drunkenness on Yorkville streets last Wednesday, with a citizen recalling harsher liquor days before the war.
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Yorkville
Pulaski Thomas Williams
Isaac Donam Witherspoon
George W Williams
Yorkville Enquirer
Great Work Of The Methodists
SpringfieldMass December 31 One of the most impressive services at Trinity church occurred tonight as Dr E K Mills secretary of Twenty Century Thank Offering announced the Methodists have raised over 20 million dollars. Nine million for church debts eight point fifteen million for Methodist colleges two and three quarter million for philanthropies and charities six hundred thousand for the permanent fund for conference claimants and a little over three hundred eighty thousand for building churches in destitute communities. About one twenty fifth of the total came from Methodist ministers sons.
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Springfield
Mass
Springsfield
Lrinity
E. KE. Mills
Twentieth Century
Trinity Church
Board of Bishops
Br. Mills
Miss Serena Turner Weds Drugist in Washington
Mrs Serena Isabel Turner of Isle of Wight county married Washington druggist Joan W. Rison Jr. The Turners had been involved in a noted murder case where Gilligan killed Serena's father after a dispute over the match. Gilligan, later imprisoned, commented on the marriage with a brief blessing. In Brussels, Lieut DeMagnese’s party was reported murdered and eaten by a cannibal tribe at Port Boni on Uganda’s frontier. Charleston pawn brokers protest a tax cut from 800 to 500 dollars.
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Richmond
Serena Isabel Turner
Isle of Wight County
Andrew Carter Gilligan
Washington
Joan W. Rison, Jr
Miss Turner
A. AC
Nick) Gilligan
Gilligan
Brussels
Congo
Lieut. DeMagnese
Port Boni
Uganda
Prefers Penitentiary To Assured Paradise
Augusta Ga. Dec. 31 The motion for a new trial in Tom Hardy’s murder case was overruled by Judge Brinson but a stay of execution was granted and the case goes to the supreme court for a new trial. Sol Dun, condemned for murder, seeks commutation to life. he prefers penitentiary over heaven. The exchange with his attorney reveals his belief in heaven if he dies. Also notes a cure ad for Laxative Bromo Quinone Tablets and Grove’s signature on each box.
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Augusta
Tom Hardy
Brinson
Supreme Court
Sol. Dun
Springs
Dun
Franklin
Dan
Heaven
Sol
Lam
Lancaster Town Dogs Tax Ordinance Enacted
An ordinance imposes an annual one dollar dog tax within Lancaster limits. Owners must pay by January 1 each year and receive a police Chief issued tag for their dog. Untagged dogs found at large may be seized and killed if tax and pickup fee are not paid within thirty six hours. Ratified July 26, 1902 by Mayor R. E. Willie and town Aldermen.
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Lancaster
R. E. Willie
Co. D. Jowns
The Secret of Long Life Revealed
The article touts Electric Bitters as a cure all for health, promising regulation of stomach, liver, and kidneys, blood purification, and vivid appetite. It claims relief for kidney troubles, liver complaints, nervous diseases, constipation, dyspepsia, and malaria with vigorous health following use. Available for 50 cents, guaranteed by Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co. druggists.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey &Co
Cruggiat
Botanic Blood Balm ad promises eczema cures
An old promotional notice offers B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin eruptions, itching, rashes, and related symptoms. It claims blood purification, free trial, prepaid treatment, and 3000 testimonials, urging readers to write for trouble description and free medical advice.
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Blood Balm CO
Atilanta
Notice on 1903 license tax and dog tax enforcement
Attention is called to the 1903 license tax due in advance for all occupations and callings. It is a crime to engage in business without paying. Also the dog tax of 1.00 goes into effect Jan 1 1903. Dogs found off premises without proof of tax will be seized after 36 hours. R. E. Wrue, Dec 80, 1902. Mayor.
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R. E. Wrue
Newspaper Subscriptions Offer Ends Soon
The Ledger and The News and Courier offer a semiweekly one year subscription for 1.75 dollars paid in advance.
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the Ledger
The
News and Courier
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