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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
2
A 1502 Ledger excerpt discusses farmers flocking to towns for better schools and social opportunities. It warns this migration weakens farming areas, urges reforms within rural communities, and argues for balanced growth that benefits both town and country without pauperizing the countryside.
The Farmers National Congress began in Macon Georgia with delegates from nearly every state and territory. George Flanders of Albany presides and John M Stahl of Chicago is secretary. Attendance is the largest in history and the three day sessions will discuss topics from an interoceanic canal to farm labor and dairy markets.
Before buying or selling or renting, consider consulting Carter, the real estate agent, for market guidance. The message urges potential clients to view listings and seek expert advice prior to any property decision.
Greensboro dispatch reports Amos Owet cherry tree case moves to Charlotte Federal court as defendants J Justice announce they can raise 5000 dollars and seek more time to pay the balance. Judge Boyd grants extension to first Monday of Charlotte term upon payment and bond continuation. Defendants include C. D. Wilkie Rev Bright and Dr Bright with others bearing unequal shares. Col. H. C. Cowles appointed receiver to collect the 5000. Another case with Follinger of Georgia and Justice McBrayer was not tried.
Tax collection on the first day drew a record crowd and receipts. More than 2,000 property owners waited in line as city funds topped 9.75 million dollars. The Vanderbilt and New York Central each paid 800000 in one check, while the Astor estate contributed 350000.
Chester residents organize a large veterans rally for November 4 drawing Confederate veterans from nearby areas in both this state and North Carolina within a 100 mile radius. Officials from North Carolina and South Carolina governors are being invited and urged to attend.
Blood Balm Company promises free 10,000 treatments of BB to new homes. The ad claims BB cures ulcers scrofula rheumatism skin diseases and even cancer. It sells for $1 at drug stores and includes free medical advice and prepaid mailing from Athens Georgia.
An advertisement promotes Sopa the Cough and the Cota as a cure for a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The product is described as a laxative Bromo Quinine tablet and priced at 25.
The Pennsylvania Governor activated the entire National Guard division to quell coal region unrest and protect workers. Mine operators say the move ends the strike, while union leader Mitchell doubts troops can compel a return to work. The President’s final appeal urged Mitchell to persuade miners to resume work in exchange for a workers’ commission and potential congressional action.
An advertisement touts Grove's Taste less Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula. It promises iron and quinine in a tasteless form and states No Cure No Pay for 50 cents.
A Cherokee County incident reports a proposed Antioch Baptist church charter near Grover North Carolina. The plan states church aims to promote gospel and curb liquor production, citing a dispensary law restricting distilleries within three miles of church or school. Corporators include J R Dickson and others.
At 1.30 this morning a magazine at the Catawba Power company plant on the river five miles above Rock Hill exploded. Ten kegs of powder and several boxes of dynamite were stored there. The blast shook Winthrop College and woke residents six and a half miles away. An immense ground hole appeared. No injuries reported. Cause unknown.
A colored man Tom Johnson kept a pistol at home until a recent theft by a colored woman. She was arrested and the pistol found in her home. she was convicted and sentenced to thirty days. The pistol, about six inches, violates a law forbidding twenty inch length, preventing Tom from bringing it home.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes relief from biliousness and fatigue after trying Electric Bitters. The ad extols their power to restore sleep appetite and strength for run-down people. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co sell them for 50 cents. Governor McSweeney appoints J Baxter Westbrook probate judge for Chester County to fill the unexpired term after Wilson's death.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a chocolate laxative and a remedy for cold symptoms with references to throat discomfort. The readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event to anchor a fuller summary.
J Montgomery Caskey announces candidacy for the unexpired term of the late R Young as Coroner of Lancaster County. The Stover family announces Davin B Stover as a candidate for Coroner, with residence to be in Lancaster if elected.
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