Subscription bid for Lancaster Publishing Company
Pursuant to a filed suit in Secretary of 10 the bowler, subscription bids for The Lancaster Publishing Company open until noon Thursday September 28, 1905. Bids may be made at the office of Chas D Jones in Lancaster South Carolina. Dated September 15 1905 Invoy Springs R E B Wylie Chas D Jones Corporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meines Ae
Lancaster Publishing Company
Chas. D. Jones
Bzq
Lancaster
Caroline
Invoy Springs
R. EB. Wylie
Dispensary Tax Fight Prompts Lancaster County Vote
A Lancaster county editorial from 1905 argues against a dispensary tax and warns of the scheme to profit from liquor sales. It criticizes dispensary supporters and urges voting to end the tax collecting system, noting dangers to schools and state finances.
Keowee Courier Urges Oconee County to Ban Dispensary
A strong editorial from the Keowee Courier calls on Oconee County residents to vanish the dispensary. It condemns alcohol as the same old trail of the serpent, debauching manhood and inviting God’s curse, urging banishment from the community. The Greenville News notes the tax protest thrusts a broader critique.
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Keowee
Oconee County
Ureenville
Hundredth Birthday Celebration for Hiram D. King
Hiram D. King requests that two states honor his upcoming birthday on October 17, 1903. A party will be held at his residence seven miles southwest of Monroe North Carolina. He will turn 100 that day and invites all to bring baskets for a shared dinner.
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Monroe
N.C
Hiram D, King
Scholarships Awarded by School Board in Columbia
At a meeting of the school board in Columbia last Friday the recommendation for appointments to scholarships in the several state colleges was approved. The Lancaster county appointments were Citadel C. M. McMurray and Jessie Mobley Winthrop Susie Bell South Carolina College W M Duncan C M McMurray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Board of Education
Columbia
Lancaster County
Citadel
C. M. McMurray
Jessie Mobley Winthrop
Susie Bell
South Carolina College
W M. Duncan
C. M
Cotton Growers Adhere to 11 Cents Price Plan
County and state Cotton Growers associations held a meeting in the courthouse with President Smith presiding. A call for 3 cents per bale to fund the state treasury was read, as well as a plan to back the 11 cent minimum price for the current crop. Committees were named to organize districts and collect dues, with adjournment set for the 30th to invite President Smith and to urge clubs to pay dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton Growers Association
Smith
State Association
Court House
Strait
Jones
N Itional Association
Asheville
Geo. W. Jones
Caston
P. W. Twitty
W. L. Criminger
Union
E. M. Hinson
W. M. Estridge
Dixie
LH. C. Steele
T.S. Riddle
T. M. Belk
Cedar Creek
B. A. Gainer
A. H. Carter
Hork Hill
G. W. Ellis
J. S. Marshall
Rich Hill
N. B. Small
J. W. Blackmon
Tradesville
Butler Funderburk
W. J
Notice to Debtors of Lancaster Mercantile Co
Notice to all persons in debt to the Lancaster Mercantile Co. After business changes last year it is necessary to collect past due notes and accounts to settle with late members. People who have not paid promptly should arrange payment now or their accounts will be placed in the hands of our lawyer for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Mancanrinn Co
Painter complains cans too full and spills in Lancaster letter
Dean Lin, a painter, writes that our cans are too full and spill. he notes a gallon equals eight pints and suggests short measures are unlikely in cheap ingredients. He asks Funderburk Co how short a barrel should be, proposing seven gallons as the proper portion. The letter is signed WV Devoré & Co., Lancaster Mercantile Go., makers of paint sold locally.
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Dean Lin
Devoo
W. Devoré& Go
Lancaster Mercantile Go
Notion Department Offers Fall Clothing and Shoes
Big arrivals of new fall goods fill the notion department with clothing, shoes and gents furnishings. Consumers are urged to visit and compare figures as prices and fit are highlighted for smart seasonal purchases.
Shoe shop extols Drew Selby and Godman lines
The ad proclaims world renowned Drew Selby shoes and guaranteed solid leather Godman shoes as standards. It claims the ladies offer the prettiest line in town and invites customers to visit and be convinced.
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Drew Selby
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Lacraster
S.C
Mint
Seater
Marton
Enen
Killieg
Siate
Colinada
Hous
Hyder Uless
Benk
Amidl
Tere
Hiere
Inyar
Bento
Hell
Thre
Nike Howe
Hegan
Caer
Anu
The
Ledger
Lancaster Mercantile Co
Funderburk Co
Sonst
Notion Department
Strouse Bros
Ing
Ebarsemmabeck
Wimeless
Gace
Negmimer
Reese
Ghats
Mmath-Sones Company
Department Store
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