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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
2
The editorial argues taxes have increased since Lancaster county instituted the dispensary and that school funding would not suffer as a result of ending it. It compares 1891 and 1904 tax figures, cites state, county, and school levies, and questions where school money would come from without the liquor revenue.
The North Carolina Supreme Court denied Ex-Mayor McCown of Durham a writ of habeas corpus and ordered him to serve a 30 day jail term for contempt after cursing and striking Judge George Ward of the Superior Court. The incident followed a judge’s decision not to increase a sentence for a man who killed McCown’s brother in law.
In Charleston County a dispute over 2 cents in a crap game led Kinloch to strike William Grayer with a baseball, killing him instantly at the Eight Mile Store. Both men are described as Black.
In Kenilworth Inn the Southern Cotton Growers Association agreed after a four hour debate to establish a minimum price of 11 cents for the upcoming cotton crop. Officials reported the 1905 1906 crop as 3 138 bales with a decline in yield and lower condition than last year.
The Sumter Item notes a change in cotton markets as farmers form an association to regulate prices. It recalls past power held by spinners and speculators led by Theodore H. Price, now challenged by organized growers who can fix prices by limiting production and delaying sales. The piece urges unity to sustain influence.
In Newberry on September 6 the dispensary official said Chappel would shut the operation immediately once he receives official notice of the recent election.
Notice of letting a contract to build a bridge over Camp Creek at Brewes Ferry. Bid to be opened Thursday September 7 at 10 o clock by County Supervisor Garpyrr. Specifications include lowest responsible bidder and reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
The undersigned administrators of the estate of Win XNI McAmaray request final discharge from the Probate Court of Lancaster County South Carolina. The notice states dates of August and September 1905 and 1908, with Essie I. Stover and Besie Morley named as guardians or related parties. The document requests a final discharge as guardian and references a final return and life income as part of the proceedings.
A letter to J F Mackey Lancaster and G Dean Lin recounts James A O Neil's Henderson North Carolina home painted 120 years ago with Devoe lead and zinc and needing painting again last year. It argues Devoe is all paint true paint and cheaper per house per year than common paints, advising to go by the name Devoe.
Cor. Batesbury Advocate reports Mrs J J Boatwright died of typhoid fever, part of a family after four deaths in nine cases. Two children had died earlier and Grace Boatwright perished today. Burial set for Halli Cemetery this afternoon. Mrs Boatwright described as a devoted wife.
Notice of Discharge. On September 30 1905 the Administrator of the estate of Nunnie GC Vantand ingham deceased will file a final return and settlement and apply to the Probate Court of Lancaster County South Carolina for final discharge as administrator. W J Cunningham Administrator dated August 1915
The First National Bank of Lancaster in Lancaster County South Carolina is certified by Deputy Comptroller T P Kane as authorized to commence the business of banking. The approval follows evidence of compliance with federal banking statutes and the bank’s readiness to operate.
An old time health ad touts Kidney Care Fonder and Dr Kings New Life Pills from Crawford Bros Mackey Cols and Fanderburk Pharmacy. Claims cleanse blood and aid stomach and liver troubles with guarantees and widespread in demand availability across multiple stores.
A garbled 19th century land sale notice lists multiple farms around Lancaster including 65 to 550 acres with horse and cotton farms, river and creek frontage, and two dwelling plus tenant houses. Prices quoted per acre vary with terms offering cash or credit over several years. agents invite buyers to contact for viewing and commission details.
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