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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1903

Page

2

Claims of States Against Federal Pay Advance

Senator Tillman brought funds from the U S government to Gov Heyward, reciting years of efforts to settle the states war claims. He recommended paying James M Baker for his work. Gov Heyward denounces constables firing on wagons, vows enforcement, and plans stricter measures against contraband traffic.

Tillman Gov. Heyward United States Sam James M. Baker Washington Lowndesville S. C

Joshua Parmer Battle Ends in Shootout in Nashville

In Nashville Tennessee on March 4 two deputy sheriffs and a constable fought a desperate gun battle with Joshua Parmer a Black man sought for assault and attempted fatal violence. Parmer was killed after being shot multiple times and Constable W B Eason was wounded and hospitalized.

Nashville Teno JoshuaParmer W. B. Eason Warner West End Kasun

Pneumonia Follows a Cold Stirs Drugstore Claim

Tu gene Funderburk, druggist, warns that pneumonia follows a cold but never follows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar. The product stops the cough heals and strengthens the lungs and affords perfect security from an attack. Refuse substitutes.

Foley Tugene Funderburk

The Western Flood Deluge Threatens Kentucky and Tennessee

Reports from Memphis and Cairo describe rising floodwaters as the Ohio, Wabash, and Cumberland basins swell. Levees hold yet towns flood lowlands south of Memphis while ships and trains face delays. Weather warnings extend downstream. crews brace for possible higher stages as rivers climb past danger marks.

Cairo Weather Bureau Ohio Wabash Tennessee Cumberland Memphis

Brother Killed in Berkeley County Farm Dispute

Hartin Shoots His Brother near Holleyville Berkeley County Fred Martin a white farmer rode to a field where his brother Joel Martin ploughed and fired buckshot into his shoulder killing him instantly He rode away saying his brother had only gotten what he deserved long ago Fred Martin claims his brother was criminally intimate with his wife and groomed a motive for the fatal attack.

Charleston Holelyill Berkeley County Fred Martin Ing Joel Martin Fred

Governor’s Determination to Enforce Law in Charleston

Governor Heyward reaffirms pledge to uphold authorities and enforce the liquor law in Charleston despite disapproval. He says violators cannot override constituted power and that enforcement will be carried out with consideration for local conditions. He vows not to persecute sections and aims for violators to respect the law.

Columbia S.C Charleston King Heyward

Working Overtime Pills Offer Easy Relief

An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills keep millions at work day and night by curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Sold for 25 cents at Crawford Bros Mackey Co and others.

Dr. King Crawford Bros Nod J Mackey & Co

Mrs Marsylla Keith Celebrates 116th Birthday in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama on March 7 Mrs Marsylla Keith marked her 116th birthday with religious services at home. Born in South Carolina she has lived in Alabama since childhood and has memories stretching back to before the War of 1812. Despite six years of ill health her faculties remain sharp. She is mother to 13 children.

Montgomery Ala Marsylla Keith Keith South Carolina Alabama

South Carolina Claims War of 1812 Warrants

The treasury department issued warrants totaling 89187 dollars to the State of South Carolina for claims arising from the War of 1812. The payment was directed by the general deficiency act approved March 3, 10038.

Washington Treasury Department South Carolina

Fire and court notes from Camden and region

Special to News and Courier Camden March 7 report barn incineration and losses estimated at 150 bushels of corn 125 dollars in cotton seed meal and other goods plus 300 dollars for buildings with suspicions of incendiary origin. A colored man James woke to find his stable and horse burned. timing unclear. also Gov Heyward asked for special term of Barnwell court four weeks starting April fourth with J E McDonald of Winnsboro to preside. news items include Beecher memorial plan railroad wreck at Louisville and Nashville line and violence amid Waterbury strikes with a policeman killed and other injuries.

Camden Benj Ammoth West Wateree Am- Mons

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Bubscribe Tae Lancaster Lepore

County Board of Equalization Meets to Hear Valuation Appeals

The County Board of Equalization led by the chairman of the township and special boards of assessors will meet on the fourth Tuesday in March 24 Just 1903 at the County Auditor's office to equalize personal property valuations and hear grievances and appeals from the valuations and assessments set by township and special boards of assessors. Signed by County Auditor Mso A. Cook.

County Board of Equalization Mso A. Cook

No Extension on Commutation Road Tax Payment

Comptroller General Jones rejected L D Long the Horry County treasurer's request to issue commutation road tax after the March 1 deadline. The official stated no authority exists to accept payment and reiterated the expiration date.

Jones L. D. Long Horry County Mr. Jones

Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Weak Children

An old dairy proverb likens butter and pennies to the effectiveness of Scott's Emulsion. The ad claims cod liver oil plus hypophosphites aids delicate stomachs and helps weak, pale children improve nourishment, noting easy taste and universal pharmacist availability.

Scott

Cure Rheumatism In A Day-Prefixed Patent Medicine

An advertisement extols a patent remedy claiming to cure rheumatism quickly by purifying blood and rebuilding bones. It promises relief from joint pain, swelling, and ailments described in archaic terms, touting numerous cures and urging readers to obtain guidance from a listed contact.

Electric Bitters touted as cure for nervous disorders

MORY Riots Disturbances of strikers are not nearly as grave as an individual disorder of the system. Over work, loss of sleep, nervous tension will be followed by utter collapse unless a reliable remedy is employed. Electric Bitters is advertised as a wonderful tonic and general remedy for run down systems. It dispels nervousness and pains and is claimed to expel malaria germs. Only 50 cents, guaranteed by Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co. Druggist.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

Foley's Kidney Cure Claims Restore Kidneys and Bladder

A historic advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure purports to mend kidneys and bladder. The claim targets readers seeking urinary health relief through a tonic product.

Foley

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