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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
2
A fragmentary obituary style passage details an editor and manager wedding and broader tumulting events. It references threats near Nuwwaye, retaliations over a supper, and inquiries into a murder linked to Evans. The garbled text mentions trials, duties of exhibitors, and debates on legality versus violence in a Norwegian context.
Fragmentary report notes a cheater case involving an unnamed organization in a political setting. References to specific people and places are garbled, leaving only faint hints of names and affiliations. The text mentions a protest or investigation and alleged misconduct linked to individuals and locations, but details are unclear.
Fragmented text references names such as Hitler and Craton Tres with few readable facts. The garbled passage mentions wartime figures, writers, and possible events, but lacks coherent details or dates. No clear storyline or outcomes emerge from the OCR.
Deputy Sheriff McDaniel sustained serious injuries after a rock hit him during an altercation near Liberty on a Wednesday night. Officers confronted white assailants. McDaniel’s arm was fractured and his shoulder injured as he was dragged toward a cliff, with colleagues sustaining lesser injuries while avoiding gunfire.
In Sounuke Virginia on July 3 Mrs. Teenie Wo Chambers, wife of a county farmer, delivered four healthy children. The event drew local interest as residents gathered to observe the birth. A mule incident and a planned hearing in the South Circuit are also noted, with brief mentions of local families and remedies for children.
The Knoxville Sentinel argues lynching injures the community more than the victim, urging respect for law and order. It warns no section can claim moral exemption, noting violence harms civic character and widens social harm beyond the act itself.
In Danville TK Mrs. Minerva Smith says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years before finding relief with Lasod Foley's Honey. She credits the product as a sure cure and names druggist Eugene Funderburk in the endorsement.
The Spring Gill Sin Sunday School reports a quarter of Bible reading totaling 11,800 chapters. Miss Hettierlan derburk won the Bible awarded for the most chapters read, with strong attendance and participation noted. The Supt. Bro. ah 1 Fanderburk urged continued Bible reading as guidance for life and child training.
A fragment from a 19th century-style ad denounces Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for early stage illnesses, warning it is the greatest threat and urging readers to refuse substitutes. The note names Ty Funderburk and claims a “No Cure No Pay” offer with price 980.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions several unusual terms and names including Cabtori, Kioit, You fue Bona, Thi Have Always, Bignaturo, AU ez, and Leki, suggesting a garbled historical snippet lacking clear event or context.
Maine races toward full prohibition as Supreme Court affirms use of federal internal revenue stamps to convict illegal liquor possession. Portand officials struggled to enforce today, with sheriffs unable to curb sales and many bars and taverns closing in anticipation of harsher penalties.
The Lancaster Telephone Co. plans to install phones in Lancaster town on short notice. The company appeals to residents to use the service honestly and politely and to stop disturbing neighbors. Subscribers reported phone misuse and requests to disconnect inconv enience.
An ad style notice touts a mysterious cure for ailments including bee related symptoms and throat trouble. It promises rapid, permanent relief, free medical advice, and a prepaid offer from Boltalm Co in Tennessee, with claims of skin color improvement and pain stoppage.
An election is ordered in the towns of Lancaster Sleath Springs and Kershaw in Lancaster County on Tuesday August 11 1908 to elect a public cotton weigher for each town. Appointed election officers include A Foster Konel Elisa Higins Heath Syrin Arista Canthen Wylie J Vanubany Dare ham Casto Kershaw Jno We Ingen Whos A McManus AL Whit ley. Polls open 7 a.m. and close at the listed time. I. & Peery County Supervisor W.B Breer Clerk.
Notice from Lancaster County authorities warns that it is illegal for any person or corporation within county limits to sell or vend pistol, rifle cartridge, or pistol cartridge unless licensed. Lt. Perry aware of enforcement actions and penalties for violations.
The Cheap Store promotes a summer sale with huge discounts on white goods, lawns, dimities, silks, and linens. Bargains include 20 to 24 cent fabrics, pants and shirts at deep cuts, and a trial of low prices promising better values weekly. The note thanks Lancaster residents for past patronage and invites continued trade.
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