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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
3
Community briefs report farm ads and auctions, church services, and school updates. A burglary scare leads to arrests of Lawrence Truesdel and Frank Lowry, with stolen jewelry recovered. town limits extension vote fails, keeping boundaries unchanged.
Auditor Cook hands tax books to Treasurer Canthen and records receipts of 47 302 25 for state, county and other taxes. Policy history shows McKinley held life insurance with Michigan Mutual, Connecticut Mutual and New York Life, totaling 65 000 though reports once cited well over 1 000 000 in various firms.
The McManus bridge will be let to the lowest bidder at the old bridge site on Friday October 4 at 11 o clock. Specifications made known on day of letting. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. W Q Caskey and E T King County Supervisors.
Richard Croker predicts a 100 000 vote majority for Tammany in New York in a first authorized interview after his European return. He claims Low is beaten and minimizes the efforts of Moss and Justice Jerome while defending the police department. The report also includes advertisements for Bucklen's Arnica Salve Browns Iron Bitters and liver health cues.
A historical advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to regulate the liver purify the mood and improve complexion. It claims a 25 cent price at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores with additional notes on other tonic products.
The treasurer announces tax collection for the year 1901 begins October 1 and closes December 1. Taxpayers in Lancaster County must appear to settle dues within the period to avoid penalties.
Notice to the public that the Heath Springs Roller Mill will guarantee 40 to 42 pounds of good flour per bushel if supplied with dry wheat. The message counters reports of incomplete turnout and calls for customers to bring quality wheat.
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