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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1903

Page

2

Heath Granite Co purchase and rail expansion in Heath Springs

The Durhwo-Wii Co has sold out to the Heath Granite Co which was formed to quarry granite on adjacent lands. Heath Granite plans a graded road to Heath Springs and has bought a traction engine to haul granite to the station. Also noted is a railway reorganization, a mule killed by lightning, and Clifton Manufacturing’s cotton sale netting 150000 from 1000 bales while nine thousand bales were on hand.

Durhwo-Wii Co Heath Springs Heath Granite Co South Clifton Manufacturing Company Wis Spartanburg Journal

Kidney and Bladder Cure Adverts and Pardons Note

An 1850 Beaufort county case notes Eugene Funderburk and Cato Gadsden sentenced to life for cotton seed theft. The governor pardoned Gadsden, with a remark that the law was different then. An ad claims Poley’s Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases.

Poley Kugene Funderburk Cato Gadsden Beaufort County

Romance and secret weddings shock Columbia society

In Columbia on Thursday evening at Rev J P Knox residence Mr J F Going wed Miss Rita Howard in a small gathering. The ceremony revealed a secret second marriage the previous night at Mr de T Howard’s home to Miss Mattie Howard and Mr J C Husbands. Husbands hails from Florence and the Howards from Chester. The Misses Howard are sisters of Mrs A D McNineh. Also noted is news of a Marion county shooting where a young man named Stricklin was ambushed and shot.

Columbia J. P. Knox J. F. Going Rita Howard Mr. Knox Mattie Howard J C Husbands Southern Railway Mr. Husbands Florence Howards Chester Misses. Howard A. d. McNineh Ed. Ledger Stricklin Marion County

Man arraigned after Darlington killing pleads insanity

Abe McNineh, charged with killing a Black man in Darlington about a year earlier, was arraigned last week. Physicians report his insanity stems from a stroke caused by ruptured blood vessel and brain clot, leading to commitment to an asylum.

Abe McNineh Darlington

Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Headache

Thousands of sufferers prove their merit for sick and nervous headaches by using Dr King’s New Life Pills. They wake pure blood and build up health. Only 35 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by Crawford Bros J I Mackey Co and T Eugene Fund burk Druggist.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. 1. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderburk

Prohibition Notice on Firearm Sales in Lancaster County

Notice states 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. Signed L. J. Perry County Supervisor.

Lancaster County County Board of Commissioners L. J. Perry

Bridge letting for Dry Creek bid near Klat Creek church

On Monday June 29 1908 at 11 oclock a m the lowest responsible bidder will be let the contract to build a bridge across Dry Creek near Klat Creek church Plans and Specifications will be made known at the letting The right to reject any or all bids is reserved L J Perry County Supervisor

Dry Creek Klat Creek L. J. Perry

Lancaster County Board to meet for dispensary appointments

Notice that the County Board of Control for Lancaster County will meet at Lancaster courthouse in the office of County Supervisor on the 8th day of July 1903 to elect two dispensers for Lancaster courthouse and for Kersiaw in Lancaster County. JE. W. Hate, Chairman, Board of Control. June 1, 1908.

County Board of Control Lancaster County Lanccaster Court House Lancaster Court House Kersiaw JE. W. Hate Chrm Co. Bd Con

Little Girl Struck by Lightning Killed in Spartanburg

Happenings In the State report a two mile below Woodruff lightning incident kills the child of Bailet Strange as the grandmother watches in shock. Abbeville case notes Mrs J Gray of Autreville ends her life by Paris green after bereavement and illness. earlier suicide attempts reported.

Spartanburg Bailet Strange Furn Frank Pearson Wooodruff Hee Ting Abbeville Jane J. Gray Autreville Paria Green

Kidney Disease Cured by Foley's Kidney Cure Letter

ARP Watts of Salem Missouri writes that five years of kidney disease caused weight loss and ill health despite treatments from leading physicians. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, he claims to be completely cured in under two bottles and now feels sound and well. T. Eugene Funderburk

Robert Arp Watts Salem Foley Tam T. Eugene Funderburk

College trustees award L L D to Judge J H Hudson

The trustees of the South Carolina College conferred the degree of L L D upon Judge J H Hudson at their annual meeting.

The South Carolina College J. H. Hudson

New Scholarships for Men Teachers at the South Carolina College

The 1903 appropriation act provides forty-one Normal Department scholarships awarding $54 monthly for eight months for living, tuition, and matriculation, to young men under rules by the Board of Trustees, with preference for those who have taught. Applicants must be under nineteen and apply by July 1, with county and college exam steps, and ongoing evaluation for reappointment after year one.

South Carolina College General Assembly Board of ‘Ustees Hagi Jeans Thoms Columbia County Board of Education Aumie Winthrop College

BEEK HIVE Bargains At Great Value Store

Our 25x80 foot shop opens with heavy customer demand and bargains. Prices run 25 to 40 percent below usual, drawing crowds and breaking stock. New shipments arrive daily, with lawns, batistes, and dimities at 5 cents a yard and fine black dress goods at one third off. A letter from KE Cloud praises the linens as the best value, signaling rapid sales. Ribbon counter features 12 1/2 and 15 cent ribbons at 10 cents per yard. One week only, high demand across town.

Barker Hamburg Batiste Dimities

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