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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

3

Tirzah Bible Society Members Toast Life Gifts

The Tirzah Bible Society details its fundraising and life member program led by Dr Bays and members like Miss Carrie Simpson and Rev J M White. Officers reelected include R O Nisbet as president and T B Nisbet as vice president. The Tirzah Bible Society, organized July 25 1857, promotes Bible distribution and has a history of three presidents up to Prof R N Nisbet.

Dianer Mike Hife Menier R. N. Nisbet Bays Sallie Harkey Hattie Mc Murray Carrie Simpson de. Po Rosa Lirzah Mattie Strickland Ida Grey M. McNeely Mix J. L. Rodiman TM. Flow AL Me Murray Mes Jo Me White Leslie Nelson Lola Rod Ian Messrs. Red Glenn Will Davis RH. Craig R. O. Nisbet T. B. Nisbet I. R. Nisbet TP. W. McMurray Treass Fiver Rod. Belk J. J. C. Steele RJ. Belk O. M. Sanders The American Bible Society Society Tirzah Society American Society Joseph Rogers J. M. White Tirzah Bible Society Bible Society of Tirzah John W. Nisbet John Stewart Mroj. M. Stewart Monroe R. N. Ristiot Warhaw Nisbet

Local notices and events mix in Rock Hill area

Local items report visits from relatives in Chester and Yorkville, church services, a sermon at Zion Methodist, a Deafness treatment trip to New York, and community happenings. The Ledger notes political speeches, a county examination for Anna polis scholarship, a Camden marriage, mill assessment, and several accidents and ads. Students, clergy, and officials appear along with train fatalities and lightning deaths.

Death of Dry Creek Resident Mr Reuben Bennett

Mr Reuben Bennett 62, a respected Dry Creek citizen and Civil War veteran, died yesterday morning after a period of feebleness. He is survived by his wife, two sons T H and Ellie Bennett, two brothers Phill of Pleasant Hill and Harry of Florida, and by his brother W R Bennett. He was a consistent member of New Hope Baptist Church. his body was interred there yesterday afternoon.

Reuben Bennett Dry Creek Bennett Simon Bennett W. R. Bennett Phill Bennett Pleasant Hill Harry Bennett Florida T. H Ellie Bennett

Dred Sea and Confederate Society Postwar Growth

A fragmented report describes postwar action by a local society allied with the Confederate cause, detailing a first postwar meeting, minimal funds, and a lifetime membership secured by a Lancaster man. The piece notes ongoing growth and limited wartime money.

Mule lost near Brown Montgomery South Carolina

A six year old mule with a split or marked ear went astray on Saturday. The finder may keep it upon paying the ad costs and board until claimed by the owner, addressed to Brown, Montgomery, S.C. August 1, 1902. An unrelated ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it contains quinine and lime flavored without cure.

Brown Montgomery S.C Grove

State Board Adopts 60 Percent Real Estate Valuation Plan

The State Board of Equalization adjourned after wrestling with real estate value equalization. The board left county-fixed values and urged legislature to enable the act's purpose. Cotton mills and similar properties were valued at 60 percent, with the board recognizing its earnest efforts but unable to fully achieve the desired outcome.

State Board of Equalization

Bridge Repair Let at Camp Creek near Py Sistare

On Monday August 11 1902 at 10 a m the bridge over upper Camp Creek near Mr J A Py Sistare is to be let to the lowest bidder for the repair work W Q Caskey Co Supervisor.

Upper Camp Creek J. A. Py Sistare W. Q. Caskey

Cotton seed meal boosts cattle feed value and manure profits

An article notes cotton seed meal and hulls as valuable cattle foods, lowering feed costs and boosting nitrogen in manure. It cites experiments showing nitrogen recovery in soil and dung, and highlights Southern Cotton Oil Company sources in Columbia, Savannah, Atlanta, and Tampa as key suppliers for dairy and beef producers.

Conston Southern Cole Oil Company Georgia Columbia B.C Savannah Gay Mtlanta Fon Corte D. A.tompkins Corton

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