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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
County Treasurer W. C. Caumens explains tax figures from the Auditor’s books for the 1900 cycle. He states $43,828.20 collected to date with $366.66 uncollected, and $708.32 in additions bringing the total to $45,194.86 on the Auditor’s original abstract. Ep. Lepore notes praise of the Auditor and Treasurer’s work.
A recent session act deems boisterous conduct on or near public roads or within fifty yards of highways as a misdemeanor. Offenders face up to $100 fine or up to 30 days imprisonment. A separate report from Greenville News identifies a body found near Killiana as B S Clark, a Southern Railway flagman from Abbeville.
The writer voices patience for farm work amid cold wet weather and crops concerns. Taxahaw is praised as healthy with no local sickness and no resident physician. A charming Tradesville procession to Forty Acre Rock delighted residents, while the Debating Society thrives and youths are active in social life. Mentions of Hattie and Samuel McManus visiting and H B Lowry moving to Monroe, NC, close the note.
Special to The State Cheraw Feb 28 The marriage of Rev H J Canthen to Miss Mamie Finlayson occurred this morning at Cheraw The groom serves as Methodist pastor at Vinymansville and was in Cheraw last year where he gained many friends The bride is the eldest daughter of IL W Finlayson a leading Cheraw merchant They departed for McColl SC to visit the groom's father.
The Ledger lists Taxahaw school honor roll for the month ending Feb 23 1900. Names appear across DEVORTMENT EXCELLENT GOOD and RECITATIONS 90 95 percent, highlighting students such as Pearl Cook Mattie Massey James Belk Burnwell Caston Ola Cook Johnny Massey and many others with multiple mentions under principal A Rowell.
Spartanburg March 4 two hundred armed men seek John Wilson a colored man accused of attempted rape of two white girls at Tucapaw mills last Saturday afternoon. Armed groups about hundred men each search Reidville and Greepville county line for him.
Severe weather devastates crops as fertilizer demand remains low. Fifteen smallpox cases exist at the mills, with Dr Little actively managing the outbreak and not fearing further spread.
The city of Honolulu is reported to have reached the end of a plague outbreak after a period of illness and public health measures. Officials caution vigilance but note no new cases in recent weeks amidst declining infection reports.
Our stable offers larger and better mules and horses with frequent updates from Mr Eliott in Western markets returning by the 22. We buy to sell again and invite customers to try us. if not sold, we assume no market interest. We guarantee fair dealing and wish to thank patrons in Hed Laventer and nearby counties for their support.
Special bargains in bleached damask at 25 cents and duck remnants about 4,000 yards at 4 cents. New goods and low prices include finest Sea Island calicoes at 10 cents and pique welts at half price. Full case of short lengths 9 cents. Drew Selby & Co. outfits with new ladies lines. Infant shoes at 50 cents and patent view kid Oxford for $3.00.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan relates how a slave of disease was freed. His wife, bedridden five years, gained strength after two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness. Every bottle guaranteed at Crawford Bros Druggist for 50 cents.
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