Local News Snapshots From Lancaster 1908
Long column of community notices from Lancaster detailing visits and births, bridge projects, court sessions, appointments, and local commerce. Mentions Mr. Geo W Phillips of Rock Hill, Ed B Mobley birth March 21 1903, and several business and civic updates including Lancaster Mercantile Co ads and a Cane Creek bridge washout. Also notes staffing changes on the L and C Railroad, a prize contest offer, and Rev. W C Ewart moving to Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. B. Mobley
Heath Springs
B.C. Haven's
Lester L. Forde
Columbia
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic ad claims no cure no pay
A dated advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a bold claim that the formula is printed on every bottle. It emphasizes a “No Cure No Pay” guarantee and lists a price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Bell Town News From A Busy Country Community
Bell Town reports a thriving rural community with strong neighbors and progressive farming plans. Farmers expect April fields, grain looks good especially oats, while few spring oats sown. Camp Creek and Bethel host preaching by Lawson and Dabney, with pending Sunday schools. Chestnut W O W lodge organized by E M Bell with about twenty three members. locals like Jim Locke and White visit from Yorkville. Bennet and Gaston visit Heath Spring. Warmer's Son. Bell Town March 21, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Town
Ain
Camp Creek
Lawson
Bethel
Dabney
Rock Hill
David Bennett
Palmer Harper
Heath Spring
J. S. Bennett
Warmer’s
Death from Smallpox at Rosk Hill
Frank Patterson a colored man died Thursday of smallpox at his home on Black Street. He had not been vaccinated until after the disease began. He claimed vaccination but it was a misrepresentation. Mrs John Wright who had varioloid in a house on White Bill was discharged yesterday. No current cases remain and health officers will survey the city and factories for compliance with vaccination orders. lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised with 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patterson
Black Street
John Wright
Herald
Murder and Wounding by a Negro Near Reidsville
A 60 year old farmer Sydney Blair and his niece Salle Walker were shot during supper by a 16 year old negro named Broadnax near Reidsville. Blair died after being struck twice, Walker was wounded three times but survived as locals detained the assailant who confessed. A special term of court was ordered. guards held at Raleigh for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Observer
Reidsville
Sydney Blair
Salle Walker
Broadnax
National Guard
Broadwast
Raleigh
Caie
Broadeax
Guy
Aycock
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Liver And Kidney Ailments
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a reliable remedy for overwork sleep loss and nervous tension plus a cure for liver and kidney disorders. It claims to dispel nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria and guarantees satisfaction for 50 cents through Dr Bros and J F Mackey.
Notice of Guardian's Final Discharge in Lancaster County
Notice is given that at 1 A.M. on April 29 1908 I will make my final return and settlement as Guardian of R Sidney Tillman to the Probate Court for Lancaster County and apply for final discharge as such Guardian. R Tineman Guardian March 24 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.sidney Tillman
Lancaster County
R. Tineman
Guardain
Mar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brede
J.B. Mackereen
Annie R. Tillman
Guardian
Geo. W. Phillips
Lancaster
County Board of Equalization
Lancaster Mercantile Co
E. D. Blakeney
Kershaw
W. Q. Caskey
Hannah’s Creek
Cane Creek
Green Place
G. W. Bell
Ledger
Atlanta Constitution
Home and Farm
S. C
Court of Common Pleas
Willis Howell Shut
Wm. Shat
Flint Ridge
G. P. Watson
Chester
Tubroacle School
Methodise
Jas. W. Welsh
Cora Welsh
Longsville
T. S. Carter
M. Hood
Jarrett Bowers
Primus
J. A. Stewman
L & C. Railroad
Wall
Jobo
J. E. Patterson
Lancaster, S.C
B. C
Six Mile
Osceola
Mattie Winte
T. W. Secrest
N. P
Claude H. James
Janie Mullis
Ises
Sunny South
Susie Brent
Charles City
G. A. Wall
L. & C. Railroad
CG. & N. W. Railroad
Flinch Co
B.C. Haven
Henry Magill
Heat Brooks
Theditter
Magill
Frank Harthcock
Willow Branch
de. M. PB. Crawford
Yorkville
Annapolis
Finley
Rock Hill Journal
Rev
Ewart
Abbeville
W. C. Ewart
Shiloh
Bell
Jim Locke
Mr. White
Messrs
Dunlap
Frank Gaston
Chest
Rosk Hill
EB. W. Grove
Baty
Dewi Man
Vated
Indy
House of
Anapaia
Thomas Cooper
Jaxton Bld
Alps Brown
Contr
Brown Ors
Funderburk
Hebron
Sul
J. B. Mackorell
Porter & Stephenson
Masonic Building
Virginia-Cavelina Chemical Co
Retaraling Chumveat Co
Charleston
Virginia-Garolina Cherical Company
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