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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1903

Page

6

Local Notes and Obits from Yorkville Enquirer

Local items report Mrs J P King visiting Chester and J C McDow of Charleston visiting relatives. Capt W A Clyburn of Haile Gold Mine was in town on business. Brede's Steam Bread to arrive Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lucretia Whitteld, aged and respected, died here Wednesday night. Mr J A Mothershed seriously ill. Capt and Mrs A McManus left for Charleston for eye treatment. Mr John Howard wed Miss Ollie Blackmon at the cotton mill home. Miss Pearl Welsh and Mr E G Ingram wed in Jefferson Presbyterian church. Mr J C Elliott recovering from rheumatism and using crutches. John Steven convicted of stealing two chickens. 30 days or $15 fine paid. Mr Geo C Carnes planning a heavy and fancy grocery in Riddle street. Mr W H Driffin and Miss Lizzie Millen wed in River Side. Mrs Laura Morgan appointed postmistress at Flat Creek. Letters advertised for Lancaster post office week ending Jan 17 1903. Special from Yorkville notes Capt L M Grist died of apoplexy and grip. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Signature on box.

W. H. Hodges Brunson John Howard Fort Mill Ollie Blackmon Jefferson Pearl Welsh M. Welsh E.G. Ingram W. A. Ingram Plains J.C. Elliott Yorkville Enquirer Aspecih Washington Laura Morgan Flat Creek Ames T. Mungo Lettere Lancaster Maggio D. Campbell D. A. White A. C. McManus John Dixon Herbert FE. Thompson Honey Belle Nance P.m

Editor Gonzales Shot Down by Jim Tillman in Columbia

In Columbia on Main Street near Gervais Street Lieutenant Governor James H Tillman shot N G Gonzales editor of The State in a daylight incident. Gonzales vital, operated on, condition favorable but uncertain after peritonitis risk. Tillman arrested and disarmed.

Gonzales Jim Tillman Columbia, S N. G. Gonzales The State Columbia Hospital James H. ‘Tillman South Carolina Main Street Gervais State Capitol Columbia South Jim ‘Tillman Gov Tillman Talbird Brown Aiken Dominick State House Main Nothiing Mr. Tillman Tilliman General Assembly Mc.Gonzales Mr. Gonzales

Death of Capt W G Chafee Caplin Chafee noted

Captain William Gregg Chafee died after a short illness in his Warneke building room. He studied law with Col G W Croft and partnered in Croft and Chafee. He edited the Greenwood Index, joined the Spanish War as a captain, authored the Zerachoteam Papers, and served as acting mayor of Aiken for part of an unfinished term.

Caplin William Gregg Chafee Warneke Captain Chafee Col G. W. Croft Croft & Chafee Aiken Chafee Spain N. G. B. Chafee Lancaster Robert Chafee Aiken Journal and Review

Bo-To-Mus For Like Gente Overrumed Teinoos Bit Cure

Fragmentary text indicates a health or cure claim involving Bo-To-Mus and references to gente overrumed and Me Gi All de. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Kershaw Oil Mill Opens as Water Works Falters

Local notes report Kershaw's water system in a failing state while Kershaw Oil Mill began grinding cotton seed Thursday night January 8 1903 and now produces oil and related products. Also noted are a homicide in Flat Creek by Mr Mungo, a marriage of Lewis Horton to Bertha Clark, and Mr Estridge’s improving health amid pneumonia. The Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a remedy with a no cure no pay claim.

Kershaw Mungo Flat Creek Matara Grove

Notice on 1903 license tax and dog tax enforcement

The notice warns that the 1903 license tax for occupa tions and callings must be paid in advance and that engaging in business without the licenses is a criminal offense. It also states that a dog tax of $1.00 takes effect January 1, 1903 and unregistered dogs found off premises will be impounded after thirty six hours and killed.

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Notice of Firm Dissolution Sale of Stock

On account of the dissolution of our firm we offer our entire stock of dry goods shoes and clothing at and below. The notice appears elsewhere in this paper.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. J.P. King Chester J. C. McDow Charleston W. AL Clyburn Haile Gold Mine Brede J. B. Mackernrt Lucretia Whitteld J. A Mothershed Crook Section John Steven Cdl J. J. Godfrey Carkey Geo. C. Carnes Riddle Truck W. H. Driffin Riverside Punty Lizzie Millen Hugh Millen Rodman York County EL. M Grist Yorkville Sage L. M. Grist Enquier Sines Montevant Gonzrales Colimbia Polse Mobley Thomas Hunter Heath Springs Mettie Garris D. Wylie Porter Porter I. W. Moore Jones East Nd W.G. Chafee Sheriff's Saly Carolina Cousty LNG Willis M. Gregory J Owen Amos C Ates Bourne Russell Gregory M Hanveth Hlackmon Ilizabeth Brickmons Mice Groity Amos Gregory Whlis Gregory Essiene Preniacs C.D Joxas Plaintill Atty Lancaster Mereautile Ce Sheriffs Sale State OF Wnh Mercanile Co Mary E. Williams Jude Janis Aldrich Court House Linda Joshi Wo Hetdric Laids George Wo. Criushaw Baily Place Hinds Reuben Patterson Lanids Dah Lard Homme Karton Martha Gils Aule Purolisberg JP. Winter Sherifff. C J B Mackorell Kershaw Fra Lewis M. Horton Bertha Clark Lilesville N. C D. ©. Freeman B. B. Estridge Seer Sae SR Steper Foot Elay Street T. Eugene Funderburk Masonic Building Lancaster, S.C W. Mares Estrinar McDow Catawba House Wtlerry Raprictors Funderburk Co
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