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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
3
Appointments noting first and third Sabbaths at Gills Creek with services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the twentieth day and a 21st and 4th Sabbath at Pompe Hill with morning service at 11 a.m. and a later service. The notice lists congregational times for worship and locations.
Local notes report improvements in crops with good rains in Newcut, visits by residents to Florida, and church services led by Rev. W. Z. Meadors. Partnerships form for a Williams-Heath company in McBee, a burglary near Usher’s dwelling, and a Farmers Institute planned for Lancaster. Also covered are marriages, deaths, school scholarships, and notices about exams and new enterprises in the region.
Work of Lighting. Tonsburg N C July 6 Daring a violent storm about 4 oclock this afternoon lightning struck the residence of N M Davis who lives four miles north from Louisburg The flash instantly killed his little son Otey aged 7 years and Miss Nannie Dean his wifes sister aged about 30 years Other members of the family were shocked but none was seriously hurt.
Deunette Pa July 6. The Oakford Park disaster leaves twenty people confirmed dead and sixteen reported missing. Property losses in the valley are put at about 1.5 million dollars and external relief may be needed to aid the injured and bereaved.
Foley's Kidney Cure reportedly improves the health of Maney and Medger, whose condition had prompted attention in the local area. The remedy is cited by witnesses as aiding recovery and restoring routine activities.
A testimonial-like note claims a severe condition with many tumors was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, praised for burns and pains. It lists Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy as sellers at 25 cents.
Lemond offers furniture and a first class piano for sale at a negotiated price. He invites prospective buyers to visit and discuss terms. The notice also promotes ready-to-serve wheat and bars as strength boosting foods that digest easily and provide energy with no burden.
The Enter prise Mercantile Co of Heath Springs organized after $16 000 capital stock was subscribed and 20 percent paid in. Officers named were President J A Bridges Vice President Berry Mobley Secretary and treasurer J C Croxton Manager W J Hammond. Contractor W J Bird won the bid to build a two story brick main street store to be completed by September for the new business opening.
A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling La reports a two year kidney complaint cured by two bottles of Mol ly's Kidney Cure. The note is attributed to T. Eugene Fanderburk.
J B Nisbet announces candidacy for the office of public cotton weigher in the upcoming election set for the second Tuesday in August. The Lancaster Lepore subscription is $1 50 per year.
Broad ad fragment lists Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with iron and quinine. Mentions Heath Springs and Springs Dankinge Mer Vile Co. requests inquiries for targeting Miia Chills and Pever. No clear outcome or sale details due to fragmented text.
Fragment reads that Grove's Tonic is marketed as simple Teer and Quinine in a tasteless form. It claims no cure and no lay, with garbled wording indicating a medical or health tonic misrepresented as effective. The readable text focuses on the product's ingredients and lack of curative claims.
WORKING MIG DAY. NB the bestest and mightiest little thing that ever was made in Dr. King's New Life Pills. Those pills change weakness into strength listlessness into energy, draining into mental power. Only 25¢ per box. Sold by Craw ford Bros., JW. Mackey & Co., and T Bagene onder Mark Deug Stores.
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