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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1903

Page

5

Local Notices From Chester And Yorkville 1903

A roundup of local society and business items from Chester and Yorkville including visits by Mrs J P King and Mr J G McDow, bread arrivals, the death of Lucretia Whitfield, illness of J A Mothershed, a trip to Charleston for Mrs A McManus treatment, multiple marriages, rheumatism and fines for J J Godfrey, plans to open a grocery by Geo Carnes, marriages of W H Driffin and Lizzie Millen, Laura Morgan named postmistress at Flat Creek, Lancaster post office addressees, and a report on Capt L M Grist of the Yorkville Enquirer passing away.

J.B. Mackerent Lucretia Whitfield J. A W. H. Hodges Brunson John Howard Fort Mill Ollie Blackmon Jefferson Pearl Welsh FM. Welsh G. Ingram W. A. Ingram Plain J. G. Elliott J. J. Godfrey Carbey Washington Laura Morgan Flat Creek Ames T. Mungo Lancaster Maggie D. Campbell C. D. A. White A. C. McMaous John Dixon Herbert E. Thompson Honey Cryndger Belle Nance P. m

To Cure A Clam One ay Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

An old patent medicine notice promises a cure for a clam ailment with laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states refund if it fails and bears E W Grove's signature on each box.

E.W. Grove

Editor Gonzales Shot Down by Kim Tillman

The State editor N. G. Gonzales lies in Columbia Hospital after a pistol wound by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman on Main Street near Gervais Street. Tillman was arrested after two pistols were seized. Gonzales’s condition is favorable but uncertain, with peritonitis risk and a 72 hour outlook.

Columbia S.C N. G. Gonzales State Columbia Hospital James Ah.willman South Carolina Main Street Gervais State Capitol South Jim ‘Tillman Guy. Tillman Gonzales Tillman Talbird Brown Aiken Dominick Te House Anet General Assembly Mr.Gonzales

Death of Capt W G Chafee Prominent Lawyer and Editor

Captain William Gregg Chafee died after a brief illness in his Warnek building room. He studied law under Col G W Croft, formed Croft & Chafee, edited the Greenwood Index, and led a company in the Spanish American War. Known for the Zerachoteam Papers, he served as mayor for part of a term. He was about 85, son of G B Chafee of Lancaster County.

William Gregg Chafee Warneke Chafee Col G. W. Croft Croft Zerachoteam Paraoh G. B. Chafee Lanceng Tors Coneh Robert Chafoo Aiken Journal and Review

Kershaw completes water works system and oil mill first run

The Kershaw water works are complete and in operation. Kershaw Oil Mill ran its first cotton seed oil Thursday night January 8 1903 and now produces oil and related products. A Flat Creek mother killed a 24 year old hog weighing 604 poundsThursday. Lewis M Horton married Bertha Clark of Lilesville N C last Monday night. Rev D C Freeman officiated. Mr B F Estridge shows steady recovery from pneumonia. Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic touted with iron and quinine. No cure no pay.

Kershaw A. S. Mungo Flat Creek Lewis M. Horton Bertha Clark Lilesville N.C Rev D.C. Freeman

Notice on 1903 license tax and dog tax enforcement

The city reminds all occupations and callings listed in the 1903 license tax schedule to be prepaid. Engaging in salt business without paying licenses is a criminal offense. Dogs off premises without the $1.00 tax will be taken up after 36 hours and killed. Dated December 30, 1902, Mayor R. B. Wyte.

R. BE. Wyte

Lancaster Mercantile Co Gives Cautious Advice to Buyers

A compact notice from Lancaster Mercantile Co advises customers to be wary and ensure proper purchase care as they prepare to handle mule and equipment purchases, urging prudence in selections and terms of sale.

Closing Out Sale on Dissolution of Firm

On account of the dissolution we announce a closing out sale of our entire stock of dry goods shoes and clothing at and below cost. This notice appears in the paper to inform customers of the liquidation and reduced prices across all departments.

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In Men Sults Offer At Cost Prices

A brief classified notice states prices from 60 cents to 10.00 for men s outfits offered at cost, highlighting affordability and bulk pricing.

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J. P. King Chester J. GC. McDow Charleston W. A. Clyburn Haile Gold Mine Brede A. McManus Geo Carnes W. H. Driffin Riveride Lizzie Millen Hugh Millen Rodman York County Capt M Grist Yorkville L. M. Grist The Yorkville Enquirer Enquier Kim Tillman Tilman Mobley Thomas Hunter Heath Springs Mettie Garris J. Wylie Porter Porter J. W. Moore East End W. G. Chafee B. F. Estridge Matara Grove Sheriff's Sale County OF LN Asier Court Vomion Pleas M. Gite Owen Cremary Bias Beta Blackindy Alloa Greegory Anal W. Biel Gracy Phin Mans Amos Afolile Gregory Dee Suse Judie James Aliien Gus Paspoton Lot Tana Banda Risaene CF Oeiryy Boutheby Ewid Alice Greeny Anis Théo Pointer Sheritt C.D Sox Plaintiff's Ally Lancaster Mercantile Cw Sheriffs Sale State OF South Carolina County OF Lancaster Vonmon Wink Moreautite Mary Williams Jones Aldeiel Tegal Eale Pebramy Wits Hunt Layester Jexhuna Wo Hendrick George We Crobshaw Reuben Patterson Hinds Tlow A. D.mal Tan Thomas Barton Martha Gils Hangtriers Green & HI Pinintit Attys Hunter Sher Soe J B Mackorell Jai Street T. Eugene Funderburk Porter & Stephenson Masonic Building Lineaster A. Estridge Nove Tailershoet Maxers Estrinar Admr E. S. Mcvow Catawba House BRESS Beyard Wwe Funderburk Co
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