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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
3
The record lists Rev J M White assigned to Unity with services on the 1st and 3rd Sabbaths at Gills Creek at 11 am and on the 24th and 4th Sabbaths at Fressant Hill at 4 pm.
A late 19th to early 20th century layout notes various local items. Mentions a trial concerning an aged lady, court convening Monday, property notes on Elm Street, bids for beeswax, and social notices. Includes minor accidents, illnesses, and community updates from Heath Springs and surrounding areas.
Mrs C E McDonald died after a short illness in Winnsboro South Carolina at 8 o clock last night. She was the wife of Rev E McDonald pastor of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church here and leaves three young children. The notice records a local obituary with immediate family and church ties.
A vintage advert promises quick relief from head Pain by Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims to cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Priced at 35 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and J Eugene Fuoder yburk Druggist.
Two thousand men and hundreds of horses work to restore order after a disaster. Relief fund nears $11,000 as friends and relatives scour the valley for missing persons. A recovered trunk bears the name J P Thorpe from Rapier Gap Virginia.
An advertisement quotes T Eugene Funderburk urging usage of Fol Joey Cure for kidney and bladder diseases, claiming it positively cures all forms and warning readers of consequences for not using it.
Examinations for vacant Winthrop College scholarships and new student admissions will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 10 at 9 a m Applicants must be at least fifteen years old Scholarships after July 10 will be awarded to those with the highest average at the exam The next session opens about September 16 1903 For more information and a catalogue write to President D B Johnson Rock Hill S C May 22 1m
A notice states that it is unlawful for any person or corporation within Lancaster County to sell or offer for sale any pistol, rifle cartridge, or pistol cartridge without first obtaining a license from the County Board of Commissioners. L. J. Perry, County Supervisor.
On Monday June 29, 1903 at 11 a.m., bids will be received from the lowest responsible bidder to construct a bridge across Dry Creek near Flat Creek church. Plans and specifications will be available at the letting. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. L. J. Perry.
A second hand thresher in good condition is offered for sale. Apply to Springs Bankin the Co Heath and Mercan. The Best Prescription for Matava Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine and tasteless No Cure No Pay.
A fragment notes a bottle showing the formula plainly printed on every bottle and marks it as simply Quinine in a tasteless form. It claims no pay and references a short price.
County Board of Control for Lancaster County will meet at Lancaster courthouse in the office of County Supervisor on July 3 1903 to elect two dispensers for the Lancaster courthouse and Ker shaw dispensaries. J E W Hair chairman June 1 1903.
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