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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
4
In a crowded courtroom Judge Barnard indulged his habit of chafing lawyers. A boy presented papers barred by court rule. Asked if admitted, the boy answered You sir. The judge pointed to the doorkeeper as the gentleman at the door, provoking laughter and embarrassment.
A Philadelphia Terminal Market anecdote recounts Captain Passow from the American liner St. Louis visiting a poultry dealer. He asked to sort ducks by toughness, selecting the nine tougher birds from a pile, while choosing the tender three. The tale is attributed to the New York Times.
A Brooklyn clergyman tells a tale from a Presbyterian meeting where a dog reportedly ate the part of a sermon not yet delivered. After the service a woman berated the minister at the door, asking if he owned the dog that might have her puppies.
The report notes Mrs Cormac McCullin of Hazelton Pennsylvania at 45 years old claiming 23 children, while Mrs Engela of Kardorf Germany reportedly has 80. President Roosevelt likely to be pleased with progress though not the world record holder.
A historic testimonial style notice claims Hall's Catareh Cure cures chronic symptoms by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. It lists J Cheney and partners, wholesale druggists, and asserts internal relief with testimonials offered free. Aimed at broad consumer use with price and availability details.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Lancaster that a yearly dog tax of one dollar is due by owners within the town limits, with a tag issued to be worn on the dog. Untagged dogs found at large may be seized and killed if the tax plus a 25 cent fee is not paid within 36 hours of seizure. Ratified July 26, 1908.
The notice lists Chester area rail connections and schedules with multiple lines and destinations. It references trains to Columbia, Blacksburg, Lancaster, Marion, Charlotte, and points south, with departure times around 10:00 am and 8:15 pm. Officials Jas M. Heath and Leroy Springs are noted as agent and president respectively.
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