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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
2
The Ledger notes local happenings in Kershaw, including a fine for Mike Mason and burglary near town, plus plans for fire protection and building work. A lengthy editorial on education advocates a broad civic, cultural, and global view, urging schools to unite the community and develop the whole person. It also records obituaries and memorials for Mrs. Osborne and Mrs. Cherry.
Tax books were opened last Wednesday. Mr. Jas A Wonner paid the first tax this year. A little over $100 was collected on the first day by the county treasurer and early payments suggest a light rush at year end. Mr. Weaner is prompt in paying both editor and taxes and checks in with the editor after settling with the treasurer. While open, residents may pay a $1 commutation tax to be relieved of road duty next year. The commutation tax can be collected only during the open period.
The Blood Balm Company of Atlanta Ga promotes B B B a blood purifier. It claims to cure ulcers rheumatism skin eruptions boils eczema pimples and even cancer. It sells at $1 a bottle and offers prepaid mail order with free medical advice until cure.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a child using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund money if it fails and bears KE. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced 25 cents.
The State urges South Carolina households to subscribe to the daily edition for eight dollars a year or four dollars for six months and to the semi weekly edition for two dollars a year or one dollar for six months. It claims affordability and value, urging immediate payment to THE STATE COMPANY in Columbia.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas says biliousness backache and weariness vanished after using Electric Bitters. He reports improved sleep appetite energy and strength gains. Ad promotes 50c bottles at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores.
Grace Hanson, leading lady of Paul Gilmore's company, slapped Col. R. O. Colt in Charlotte yesterday after he twice blocked her path and stared. Colt fled to the Central hotel bar, then Hanson followed, entering the hotel office in tears and asking what sort of men the place employed. Local sympathy hailed her bold act.
Wuerens W Marcus Eastridge seeks letters of administration for the estate of John A. Eastridge deceased. Creditors and kindred must appear before the Lancaster County probate court at lunchville on October 30, 1902, at 11 a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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