Local notices and ads from Lancaster area April 1902
Local items report surveying work by T. M. Belk in Camden, a Jersey cow loss, a school bell arrival for Fork Hill academy, and a For Sale sign on Market Street. The Lancaster Mercantile Co repairs stables, E. D. Tillman rents Plyler Edwards place, and a charter is granted to Lancaster Commission Co. Several community notices follow: Masonic degrees, a hog theft confession, relatives visiting, school trips to Spartanburg, preaching schedules, travel for Jr. O. U. A. M. council, and hotel lease in Camden. Additional notes include weather and cotton receipts, illnesses, a grand lodge meeting forecast, and local sales promotions from Waxhaw Enterprise and Lancaster Mercantile Co. A store fire at Columbus Griffin's and a barn fire near Providence complete the excerpt.
Dallas Reunion Delegates Attend Confederate Veterans Meet
The article notes Dallas residents traveling yesterday to attend a reunion of Confederate veterans with delegates and alternates named. It also mentions a Sunday collection in Darl ington for a new Methodist church totaling about two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star State
J. N. Extridge
Jas. R. Knight
R. J. M. Steele
D. EB. Walters
J. GC. Foster
J. N. Crockett
J. M. Perry
W. B
Darling
Palmer outlines Cuba’s first steps after republics
Palma's Message from Washington on April 17 reports President Palmer's plan to unite Cuba's political factions, develop resources, and maintain the American dollar. It notes a Cuban congress to meet May 5 to credential members and the electoral vote to be counted May 20, both designated national holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Republic
Cuba
United States
Drunken man dies in gully from whiskey exposure
In Cherokee County a white man named Diat Hallender died after falling in a gully while intoxicated. A man named A dew, arrested recently in Heanfort for cursing on the public highway, was discharged as the curses were in Hebrew and could not be interpreted for the court.
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Diat Hallender
Dew
Heanfort
Lancaster Ordinance Enforces Annual Privy Tax on Premises
An ordinance in Lancaster South Carolina imposes a one dollar per year assessment on all premises within the town for each privy located on the property. It requires payment by November 1, 1902 and every year thereafter. Delinquent payments incur fifteen percent penalties and collection costs. Violations may result in a fine or imprisonment at the mayor's discretion. Ratified April 16, 1962 by the mayor and aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Lancaster
RE. Wylie
Tillman to speak at Manning stirs political talk
The Columbian Record notes interest in Senator Tillman's Manning address next week as politicians question why he abandons Washington duties for a state speech. Some link his trip to Roosevelt's reception in the state and possible resentment from past insults. The move could rouse crowds and flare up political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Manning
Washington
Roosevelt
Honor roll for Van Wyck School April 9 1902
The Ledgar notes the honor roll for Van Wyck School for the week ending April 9 1902 listing Willie Crenshaw Ira Crenshaw Vernon Rogers Daisy Rogers Kirk Yoder Clyde Starnes Walter Starnes Charlie Hyatt and T R Thompson with a note of their teacher. Hopewell Club agenda and party line from Hopewell Democratic Club meeting set for Saturday at 2 o clock to elect officers and delegates for the county convention at the courthouse on first Monday in May led by R J Flynn and T Reese Langley. A Baltimore pastor quotes a rule about gossip as a closing remark.
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Willie Crenshaw
Ira Crenshaw
Vernon Rogers
Daisy Rogers
Kirk Yoder
Clyde Starnes
Walter Starnes
Charlie Hyatt
T. R. Thompson
Hopewell
Democratic Club
R. J. Flynn
Pres
T. Reese Langley
Secy
Democratic Clubs of Lancaster County Meet for Reorganization
County Executive Committee of Lancaster County invites Democratic Clubs to meet at their headquarters on Saturday April 26 to reorganize and elect delegates to the County Convention at Lancaster Court House May 5 at 1 pm. The convention will elect delegates to the State Convention in Columbia May 21 and conduct other proper business. Each club sends one delegate per 25 members or majority fraction, and will select a member of the county executive committee. J B Nisbet Chairman A J Clark Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
D. C
Lancaster County
Court House
Columbia
Hexides
Democratic Executive Committee
J. BF. Nisbet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Featter
Bo Mackerell
Virginia
HH Davis
T. M. Belk
Camden
Rop. Plyter
Fork Hill Academy
J. H. Carnes
Market Street
T. S. Carter
Lancaster Mercantile Co
E. D. Tillman
Plyler Edwards Place
Lancaster Commission Co
John Crawford
G. B. Barron
Messrs
John Grawford
J. A. Miller
J. BE. Edwards
M.S. Witherspoon
Jackson Lodge
A. J. Hudson
Fed Foster
Wm. Neal
L. T. Baker
W. J. Cunningham
The
Graded School
Spartanburg
M. E. Cauthen
Geo. Fairy Poovey
RB. N. Vanlandingham
Hartsville
Douglas Church
Creek Baptist Church
H. D. Funderbark
Rock Hill
Charleston
State Council of the
Wilson
W J Chambers
Lancaster Council No 38
State Council
S. M. Mathis
Camden Hotel
de Kalb Street
Clara Barrett Strait
Charlotte Observer
BF. A. Deale
Bon Billing
Cdl
Gaskey
Bob Witherspoon
Grand Lodge Rof H
Aiken
F. J. Campbell
Mandy Rocko
F. J. Camble
Veraler Labon
Caria Hall
Helen Gist
Murlessr Curry
Lula Eats
Jebo Canily
Aaron Laines
H. Laurens
William A. White
J. W. Jones
CG. F. Johnson
Oldberg Bros
Jarmes M. Jackson
Belle Nance
P. M. Lancaster
Waxhaw Enterprise
Thompson
Columbus Griffin
van Wyck
Millen McMarry
Wall Up
T. O. Ross
Providence
Farmers’ Mutual
Dallas Texas
Palma
Cas Onra
Javn
Gilla
S C
D. Sons
Ledgar
van Wyck School
Hopewell Club
Mr. Huckel
Baltimore
A.J. Clark
Southern Hardwood Co
South Side
Tawba House
Offici
MacMartin
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