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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
4
A poem by Mrs. C. A. Taintor argues that hidden motives shape actions and urges readers to withhold harsh judgment. It reflects on judging sinners versus sins and the value of patience and charity toward others.
A cheeky poem questioning gossip and judgment about a young couple's private visits and affection. It challenges who gets to know and who should mind their own business as lovers navigate calls, chats, and social courtesies.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his ugly yearlong sore and calls it the best salve on earth. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T E Funderburk Drug Store. A columnist notes a widow’s sorrow over a relative she never met and a man’s loss of the last jackpot.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York says their daughter nearly died from a whooping cough but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery after other remedies failed. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered. the medicine is praised as infallible for coughs and colds with trial bottles free.
The Columbia Record reports continued testimony on threats attributed to Gonzales about Tillman. Witnesses H Head and H B Sime testified to Gonzales inquiring about Tillman in Columbia. Defense aims to prove threats were communicated. prosecution objects as hearsay. Major Anderson and James Davis testified later. adjournment halted further cross examination.
The New Voice lists liquor laws in six southern states. Texas shows 136 counties with total prohibition, 62 partial, 46 unrestricted. Tennessee has limited whiskey sales in eight cities and 12 of 96 counties. Kentucky records 47 total, 54 partial, 18 unrestricted. Arkansas reports 44 total, two partial, 29 unrestricted. Mississippi notes 65 of 75 counties under prohibition and most lawmakers back a statewide referendum. Georgia reports 103 of 137 counties under prohibition.
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark says twelve years with yellow jaundice ended after using Electric Bitters. He praises relief from liver and kidney trouble and general debility. The remedy, marketed by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T E Fonderburk, costs 50 cents guaranteed.
Two valuable tracts of land about 24 miles south of town are offered by T S Carter real estate agent. The Fleming lands include 270 acres with a home place dwelling and three tenant houses, a 5 horse farm and 75 acres woods priced at 10 dollars per acre. A second tract of 155 acres with a dwelling two tenant houses and a 2 horse farm lies on Rum creek waters priced at 10 dollars 50 cents per acre. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years.
Raleigh vote ends quiet yet exciting with Chairman W N Jones predicting a 200 vote margin and the dispensary campaign winning by 194. The result reflects a closely contested local contest in Raleigh on October 5.
W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska reports his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over 1000 without relief. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and she recovered, enjoying better health than in ten years. T. E. Funderburks Refuse substitutes.
Section Director Bauer notes eastern counties have gathered three fourths or more of the crop while western counties report less than a quarter picked, averaging about half the crop for the state. Correspondents call the crop short, with yields below last year. Lint is saved well. upland cotton toy crop unlikely, sea island shows small potential top crop.
De Quinn of Cavendish Vermont suffered chronic constipation and felt robbed of health. Dr Kings New Life Pills supposedly cured him after use, advertised as guaranteed. Pills priced at 25 cents available at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T E Funderburk Drug Store.
A child friendly syrup product marketed as safe and non opiate containing no opiates. The note emphasizes safety for kids and reliability for parents seeking effective cough relief.
A Duchman laments chores of daily life while addressing his dog. He contrasts the dog’s easy rest with a man’s burdens of making bed, locking up, tending to cat and baby, lighting fire, and keeping pace with a busy household, ending with thoughts of death.
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid dubious remedies and seek Foley's Honey and Tar for quick relief of coughs and colds. A quip about a wife and her husband’s hair follows, attributed to Ex.
Register of Lancaster Town opens at the Auditor's office in the Lancaster County Court House on October 15 16 and 17 1903. All qualified electors are asked to apply to the undersigned to obtain registration certificates. A McManus Supervisor of Registration Town of Lancaster October 1 1963.
Bridges to be repaired will be set on Thursday October 8 at three locations Camp Creek bridge near N P Robinsons at 10:00 am Gills Creek bridge north of Lancaster at 11 30 am Cane Creek bridge near W J Cunninghams at 3:00 pm L J Perry county supervisor announces the schedule and times.
Partial timetable lists departures to Lancaster Fort Lawn Basconville Richburg Chester Charlotte Columbia Atlanta Lenoir with times ranging from 715am to 205pm and a confused segment at 955am.
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