Local Matters and Community Notes 1905
Local items include JB Mackorell advertising flower pots of many sizes, Mrs Hettie Williamson visiting Col J N Crocket, a lost gold locket with J engraving, and a note that J B Welsh will be away two weeks to practice in Longaville. Reports cover a weather-impacted week, a near drowning incident, and a marriage in Chester County. The issue records deaths of Mrs Ellen R Bell and Sydney Stowman, plus local robberies and a mule incident near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JB Mackorell
Hettie Williamson
Monroe
Col
J. N. Crocket
Burial of Capt Witherspoon at Presbyterian Church
The funeral for Captain B. J. Witherspoon was conducted Saturday morning at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. Chalmers Fraser and Rev. Dr. J. H. Thorowell of Fort Mill. The service drew a large crowd, and burial followed in the family plot beside his wife. Pallbearers included Col. R. E. Allison and several others. The Waxhaw and Shiloh Bible Society held its annual meeting at Shiloh church, with Rev. D. G. Phillipe delivering the address from Atlanta. Officers were elected for the coming year, and several members were named life members of both the American and local Bible Societies. The collection totaled 472.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Witherspoon
Presbyterian Church
Chalmers Fraser
J.H. Thorowell
Fort Mill
Waxhaw and Shiloh Bible Society
Shiloh Church
D. G. Phillipe
Atlanta
J. & Craig
R. CO. Crockett
H. W. Sistare
J. P.C. Caskey
W. P. Robinson
N. B. Cousar
N. P. Robinson
J. R. Thompson
E. E. Ferguson
American Bible Society
H. W Sistare
Harvie Millan
P. M. Lathan
D. Robinson
H. W. Siscare
D.G. Phillips
Lancaster graded and factory school openings set for Sept 4 1905
Lancaster S A announces the start of the Lancaster graded school and the Vactor school on Monday Sept 4 under Superintendent A R Banks. Pupils district residents pay 25 cents monthly, others tuition by grade from one to two dollars. No child under six admitted. private boarding offered for distant pupils. Grace Whinowane leads the Vactor school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Mont
Vaetor
Echod
Mise Grace Whinowane
A. R. Banks
S. A
Local court sentences for contract violation and larceny case notes
Jus. Hayden received 20 days from Magistrate Caskey for violating a contract in lieu of a $55 fine. Ben Billings was convicted of larceny and disorderly conduct and received 80 days plus 30 days by Mayor Wylis in two separate cases totaling 120 days. Mayor Wylie also sentenced Frank Lowry and Dennis Cole to 40 days each on the same matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Caskey
Ben Billings
Ben
Wylis
Wylie
Frank Lowry
Dennis Cole
Reunion planned for Confederate veterans in Dixie next week
Edl s o es aly Taellt of Uniog Wey requests all surviving ninety year old boys who entered Confederate service late in the war to meet him at the reunion in Dixie next week. One field gin outfit and assorted gear being offered. Haying, S.C. J B Neal was thrown from a buggy near Kershaw. doctors feared skull fracture but found none. He was recovering well afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Uniog Wey
Dixie
J. B. Neal
Plitereeth
Kershaw
de. Taile
First National Bank of Lancaster Granted Banking Authority
The Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The First National Bank of Lancaster South Carolina is authorized to commence the business of banking under federal statutes. The certificate is dated August 4 1905 and signed by Deputy Comptroller T. P. Kane with the office seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
First National Bank of Lancaster
Lancaster
County of
South Carolina
United States
Thomas TP. Kane
Wee T. P. Kan
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Huyler
Welsh
Alex Harper
Elgin
Rebeca Manes
Pearl Steele
Zion
Lee Dunlap
D. ¥. Helms
Camp Creek
Lee
Hong
Rica
Nettie Sowell
Levi Sowell
Chesterfill County
Ian Knight
Andalusis
Ala
Groon
Alabama
Greenbridge
Cane Creek
Brown's Ferry
Tavener Culps
Fork Hall Church
Martin Davis
Norma Vanlandingham
Charlotte, N. C
Goodman
Misa Ethel Vanlandingham
Oconcord, N
Gregory-Eben Mule Co
Columbia
Gregory-Condor Company
Landsey Drakeford
Haile
Wesley Williams
Salisbury
Drakeford
Uhieon Natiog
Beth
Ellen R. Bell
McCain
North Carolina
H. R. W. Bolk
L. M. Clyburn
Bolk
T. M. Bolk
L. M. Clyhorn
Tirzah
Ll It
Sydney Stowman
Robert BP. Horton
Westside
Margaret Bennett
Ceder Creek Township
Alfred Bennett
Simon Bennett
U.S. Riddle
Gee. W. Bell
Harriet Vanlandingham
The
Baptist Church
Carmel Church
Capt Witherspoon
R. E. Allison
A. McManus
J. N. Crockett
J.C. Koster
J. IF. Mackey
J. E Stewman
W. J. Cunningham
Paul Moore
C .Ty. Connors
J. P. Hunter
E.C. Allison
H. Crawford
L. ©. Harrison
W. M. Crawford
W. P. Bennett
Th. Op
Watertown Unyink
Dues Wiopategin
Meederal Condenser
Liddell
Haying
Klyin
S.C
Treasury Department
Office Comptroller of the Currency
Williaams-Singhes Co
Funderburk CO
J B Mackorell
New York
Sife
Ceuuse
Venuse IL
Hue
Tyesetts
Callon
D. B. Black
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