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Newspaper
The Times And Democrat
Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
A Christmas poem recounts the Nativity scene with the Virgin, Child, shepherds, wise men, and beasts in a Bethlehem stable. It links the infant Jesus to the Passion, noting the Cross at Golgotha and foretelling the Christ of Calvary beyond the manger. Hilton R. Greer provides the reflections.
Thomas Fulford a 21 year old Central of Georgia fireman died at the city hospital after falling from a second story boarding house window on Third street yesterday afternoon He fainted while opening a window and plunged 35 feet His skull was fractured Fulford unmarried and from Americus, the home office of the company.
Washington dispatch reports that the War Department requires officers below major rank to pass a horsemanship test as part of their promotion exams. A new retirement board will review three or four cases, starting with Captain J. C. Minus of the Sixteenth Infantry and the Clemson agricultural college assignment in Clemson South Carolina.
The best winter ration is sheaf oats. Horses stay in strong condition through winter and are fit for work in spring. Let them eat the heads and best straw, and use the remainder for bedding.
Vancouver reports an afternoon quake at Skidgate on Queen Charlotte Island. The tremor lasted about thirty seconds causing nervous apprehension among residents.
W H Crowninshield aged 40 of Boston Massachusetts said to be a nephew of Rear Admiral Crowninshield was run down and killed by a railway clan here last night in Cleveland Ohio reporters say a collision occurred on the rail line with fatal result for the man and leaving witnesses in shock
A 4 peach census in Orange County New York suggests thorough cultivation yields greater profits. The period from four to eight years is claimed as the most profitable life phase for peach trees.
After marriage a woman struggles to understand why her husband wears a fitted hat. The piece notes her curiosity about his wardrobe choice and the social signals he may be sending.
Orangeburg readers learn kidney duty and seek cures for backache and urinary troubles with Dean's Kidney Pills. J L Phillips, farmer, Orangeburg, testifies to satisfaction after using pills from Dr. Wannamaker's drug store. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
A Maine man endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for persistent coughs with a full cure after winter use. A Chicago man reports Electric Bitters improves strength, sleep, and appetite in his feeble mother, with both products sold under guarantee at Wannamaker drug stores.
A patient with severely itchy limbs below the knees and feet swollen enough to not wear shoes finds relief after two days. The account notes intense itching and burning that woke the person, but recovery occurred rapidly with treatment.
A Concord New Hampshire man reports a week long skin outbreak below the knees that resembled raw beef and itching and burning. After trying several remedies, he used Cuticura and relief followed immediately with swelling subsiding in two days. He praises Cuticura as a household remedy. May 14 1907.
Wide selection of handkerchiefs from 5c to 2.50 with embroidery plain linen lace trimmed and Japanese drawn work. Christmas favors include umbrellas 1.00 to 3.50, kid gloves mailable, table and couch covers, portiers in assorted colors, and new Nooks Teddy Bear Sun Bonnet books 10c and 1c. Jewel cases 30c to 2.50 and Japanese waiters boxes offered at low prices for gifts.
ninety acres of fine clay land about four miles east of Sally. Most land will yield a bale per acre. Includes large barns stables two tenement houses and a nicely finished dwelling. Rent request: year 190% for 300 dollars. Apply to 5S J Deery Neeces S C. 12 4 31.
Claims against the estate of J. C. Jennings must be proven by December 21, 1908 or be barred. Special Referee ROBT. E. COPES, Judge of Probate, November 30, 1908. Notice to creditors.lings against the estate of Alice Washington must be proven by December 21, 1908 or be barred. I will be at North station Orangeburg County every Monday from 10 to 2 for buying chickens ducks geese etc. J. B. Mack Swansea 8. C. 9-19-4mo. Wanted sofas lounges couches and chairs to recover in leather etc. M. Hatch 59 Green St. 297 acres of land in cultivation with good fence and drainage. Apply to J. B. Trawick.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing and Cuticura Ointment for healing with Cuticura Resolvent or pills to purify the blood. It claims relief for infantile and birth humors, scalled head, eczema, rashes, itching, chafings, and hair loss, in homes worldwide. Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass offers the complete treatment.
On December 17 the undersigned Will sell at public auction to the highest bidder corn fodder hay and other feed stuffs and horses buggy wagons and all farm appliances at the home near Ellorey cash terms. 11-20-41 W. J. BAIR.
A notice offers a nice farm near Orangeburg for a reliable white tenant with a small family. For more information contact W. V. Izlar in Orangeburg. Dated November 27, 1941.
Guardian H A Odom states he will file his final account for J M O Dowd in Orangeburg County probate court on December 11 1908 and asks discharge from guardianship, dated November 11 1908.
For sale a fine improved farm containing 16844 acres located about 20 minutes from the courthouse with dwelling barn stables and storehouse and farm implements including a Hercules stump puller. Parties seeking near city location call on the undersigned for price and terms. PHI IO RICE Orangeburg South Carolina.
A suspicious woman prompts concern as doubts arise about a live crop. Authorities investigate potential risks and vet individuals connected to the cultivation. No injuries reported. further tests await official findings.
Public notice lists towns Bowman Branchville Bowesville Canaan Chur Felderville E E Bulls Vances Parlers Elloree Livingston Dru Sawyer Springfield Gleaton Norway Cape North Phillips and dates January 1–30 with auditor McMichael in Orangeburg. Also notice on estate of late Capt W W Culler with claims due by December 15 1903 and attorney firm. Farm listings by J C Evans Elloree describe 213 acres and 2624 acres nearby with dwellings barns and improvements.
Public cash auction at the deceased David Dantzler estate on December 17 1908. Items include horses mules stock corn fodder hay wagons and farming implements with sale starting at ten o clock in the morning. Executors D G Dantzler and J P Shuler oversee.
The annual meeting of the present County Board of Commissioners will be held Thursday, the Atat day of 1998. All persons having claims against the County are asked to file them promptly with the undersigned. L. K. Sturkie, Clerk.
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