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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1902

Page

4

Tax Notice for Lancaster County 1902 Tax Collection

Tax notice lists Lancaster County Treasurer's office hours from October 15 to December 31, 1902 for collection of state, county, school, and bond interest taxes. It names railroad bond interest and retirement charges, and cites township bonds in Pleasant Hill, Gills Creek, and Cane Creek. The text reflects an act of the Legislature to raise funds for the fiscal year starting January 1, 1902.

Lancaster County Tudian Land Milla Axhaw Cane Creek Iilla Creek Hatin Whateek Kershaw Pleasant Hill Mary E. Williams Jade James Aldrich County of Lancaster South Carolina Joshua W . Hendrick George ‘W. Cranshaw Baily Place Reuben Patterson A. D. Hillard Phomay Barton Martha Gilston State OF County OF Lancaster Common Pleas Willam M. Gregory J. Owen Gregory Thomas Alice Gregory Amos Ory Willis Gregory

Cats in lore mix of myths and mischief across ages

A fragmented slice of Chicago style writing reflects on cats as faithful or treacherous, citing Buffon and Shakespeare. It recalls Scottish witchcraft accusations from 1591 and a tale of a christened cat affecting royal winds. Arabian and prophet stories link a cat to Mahomet and rain omens follow.

Chicago News Buffon Shakespeare Lysander James of Scotland den Imark Mahomet

Sleeping Inmates Rescued From Fire Amid Bleeding Flames

Firefighters pulled sleeping inmates from a blazing building as flames raged, highlighting dangers of neglecting coughs and colds. An old health ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as protection against throat and chest troubles, claiming relief and satisfaction with a 50-cent bottle, from J B Mackey and Co and G Crawford Bros.

Dr. King J. B. Mackey Afid

Large Family Weighs 1015 Pounds in One Household

The Greenwood Journal reports W. B. Stevens of Eu lala weighed 295 pounds when in Greenwood last week. Mrs. Stevens weighs the same. His sister weighs 240 pounds and the smallest brother weighs 825 pounds. Four family members total 1015 pounds, a remarkable aggregate.

Greenwood Journal W. B. Stevens Eulala Greenwood

Startling Claim Of Rand Medicine King's New Life Wills

A customer praising King's New Life Wills from D. A. Tarver of Demaeytown says two weeks’ use cured constipation stomach and liver troubles. The ad notes the product as infallible and urges purchase at F Mackey & Co Crawford Bros drug stores.

Rand

Pay Your Subscription to the Lavoer and Be Happy

A short item urges readers to pay their subscription to the Lavoer for continued service and satisfaction. It emphasizes happiness as a result of timely payment and ongoing access to the publication.

Lavoer

Southern Superstitions and Their Odd Beliefs

A compilation of rural superstitions warns of misfortune from actions like killing a ghost with a silver coin, cutting a pup's tail, or boasting about health. Other cautions include mirrors for babies, dreams of snakes signaling enemies, and moon visibility predicting luck or trouble.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic hailed as best prescription

The tonic marketed as the best remedy for chills and fever is presented as Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic containing iron and quinine. It promises no cure no pay and is advertised as tasteless.

Grove

For Sale 974 acre tract near Heath Springe

A valuable tract of land comprising 974 acres within one mile of Heath Springe town. Well timbered with all necessary buildings thereon. For terms contact SCanmpE.

Heath Springe Scanmpe

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Blood Purity

An old advertisement from Toledo promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by claiming it cleanses blood and tissues. It touts testimonials and a 15 year trust in the products of Werna-mire Wholesale and Urban & Marvin Wholesale Druggists. The copy urges readers to try the remedy for catarrh and related conditions with a money back or trial emphasis.

Gatarrh Imbel Wenna - Mire Nrna Urban & Magvin Wholedale Druggist Toledo Hall Bia O'Harra Paris Mall Crawford Bros Druggis

Lancaster and Chester schedule of Nov 9 1902 travel

Rail timetable shows trips between Lancaster and Chester with morning and evening departures. Connections include Southern Railway No 36 to Charlotte, Air Gin Atlanta Special, Carolina and Northwestern No 10 toward Norfolk, and Seaboard Air Line Atlanta Special. No 15 from Lancaster connects with Southern No 16 from Columbia. No 18 from Lancaster links with lines to Blacksburg and Charlotte, and No 17 from Chester connects at Chester with Southern No 34 to Columbia.

Eastel Kon Cheater Ly Richburg Bascombville BAZ Fort Lawn Lancaster Ami Lancaster Chester Southern Railway Columbia Points Seaboard Air Line Atlants Northern North Ro Polote Cheater Ath Springs

Bargains In Real Estate Near Town and Beyond

Real estate notices advertise varied parcels from 1 to 650 acres. Listings mention 43, 80, 115, 240, and 650 acre tracts with names like Barnes place Barton place Sims place Kirkland place Porter place and Ellis place Cedar Creek Graham place Snipes places and Cedar Creek area near Heath Springs and Qadar Creek. Notes include a 5 room dwelling on a corner lot with out-buildings and multiple farm properties labeled as known places.

Barnes Plive Barton’place Qadar Sims Kirkland Heath Springs Porter Place Ellis Place Graham Place Cedar Creek Snipes D, K

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