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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
3
Local items report Breda's Steam Bread arrival days, visits by Mrs. Watson and Mrs. McManus, and calls for Blanket Coffee at Bennett's grocery. Movements include J A Stewman purchasing a property, Rev. Modges returning from officiating, and county notices on taxes, board meetings, and road work. Police notes cover guilty pleas, preliminary hearings, and post office notices with local court and theft updates.
Items from the Kershaw era note Miss Cornelia Jones youngest daughter of the late Col Burwell Jones died at her home near Kershaw on the 28th ult. The Kershaw Oil Mill plans an extra cooker and oil press boosting output to about 55 tons daily. Electric light equipment has arrived and installation may start this week. The town council added a high policeman Mr McManus of Taxabaw. Mr Wm Cauthen and Miss Aliee Rutledge were married at the manse Sunday afternoon by Rev J T Dens dy. Clyde McManus left school to return home and help his father with farm work.
An old advertisement by druggist T. Eugene Funderbark urges buyers to avoid substitutes and trust Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops coughs strengthens lungs and provides protection from pneumonia after a cold.
Advertisement claims Fuleys Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia and consumption from a cold settled in the lungs. Signed by druggist T Eugene Fund burk.
Sunday afternoon last Walter Izard, a Black cook at L E Cawthen’s saw mill nine miles east of Kershaw, was found dead and partially burned in his shanty. An inquest suggested murder with the body burned to cover the crime. evidence pointed to two Black suspects, but no arrest made. Officials urged prompt action to expose the perpetrators.
Townships must return books listing living and dead Confederate soldiers by March 14 to the court clerk. The Lancaster Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will present badges to living soldiers that day. Citizens urged to cooperate and ensure a complete record before time runs out.
An historical reminder highlights Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy claimed to cure colds and prevent pneumonia. The ad style endorsement notes respiratory relief and health protection, reflecting early 20th century medicine marketing practices.
Charles Jeffcoat alias Charles Johnson, wanted for murder in Emanuel County Georgia and Swainsboro Georgia, was shot and killed near Watkins Bridge on the Yellow River in Alabama while Deputy Sheriffs Prestwood and Dunson attempted to arrest him. A reward of $1,000 was offered by Georgia for his capture. Deputy Dunson was wounded in the leg.
On the 6th day of April 1903 the Committee of the Estate of Margaret Langley deceased will file final return and settlement and apply to the Probate Court of Lancaster County DC for final discharge as such Committee R J Warren Comt March 6 1908 Im
Notice that the County Board of Equalization, consisting of the Chairman of the Township and Special Boards of Assessors, will meet on the fourth Tuesday in March 1903 to equalize personal property valuations and hear grievances and appeals from assessments fixed by township and special boards, at the County Auditor's office. Signed by County Auditor A. Coo on March 6 1903.
Notice warns all persons not to fish hunt walk or trespass on lands of the undersigned in Gills Creek and Buford townships. Laws will be enforced against anyone disregarding this notice by JK Powren Te RR Lanat M Brax J W AL Powren WGA Porter Agent Dixie Goll Mine Mas H Al Porren March 3 1908
Administrators of the personal estate of the late Samuel Ki Asher set an auction by order of the Probate Judge for Thursday March 19 at the deceased’s residence in the county. The sale includes stocks of dry goods and merchandise. Terms of sale are cash. Admx Amy Malt? March 8 1901.
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