Local rail and transit notes from Chester and Lancaster area
Fragmented OCR notes describe rail connections and schedules involving Chester Fort Lawn Lancaster and Columbia with references to lines Southern Railway OC GE and Atlantic with various times and points. Mentions Chester Notre and Marion and a deputy agent Leroy Springs.
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Meinewls Wile
Souder Railway
Columbia
Eulits
Joulourd Ale Laine Atlante
Northern
Southern Raiway No
Omseru
Ewler
OC & GE
Eaveng Gallewster
Lancaster
Sc & GE
Tom Camden
Marion
Neo St
Chester
Brees
Gen Paws
Leroy Springs
Presiden
Tragic Blackmail: Luke Hough Hanged for North Carolina Assault
Miss Lena Keith, a respected young woman near McFarlan, North Carolina, was attacked by Luke Hough. A mob captured him, hanged him, then fired into his body as punishment. Keith remains gravely injured and unlikely to recover.
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Wadesboro
N.C
McFarlan
Lena Keith
Luke Hough
Keith
Miss Keith
Hough
J.C. A
Cotton Needs Rain in Texas and Nearby Areas
The weekly weather bureau crop summary reports favorable temperatures overall but drought in Texas and parts of Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys. Heavy rains and wind caused damage in Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, while corn outlook improves in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Picking is underway in Texas and expanding in eastern districts.
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Washington
the Weather Bureau
North Pacific
South Atlantic
Tennessee
East Gulf States
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Upper
Lake Region
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Corn Belt
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Central
Cotton Belt
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Banishment as The Lot of the Negro
Pierce City Missouri August twenty lynching mobs force out black residents after the murder of Miss Gazelle Wild and the killing of William Godley. A man named Starks linked to the crime is held at Tulare awaiting identification. fear drives families to flee while militia patrols minimize further violence. County lies near four railroads. tensions mount as shots and arson occur and homes of black families burn.
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Pierce City
William Godley
Mins Gazelle Wild
French Godley
Peter Hampton
Ioent
Dezenga
Williams Godley
Starks
Tules
J. T
Joe Lark
Springfield
Joeaurence County
A Life Insurance Claim Letter From 19th Century
A letter to an insurance company reports the death of Annie Marie Linser and requests rapid payment of a $3,000 policy no. 21,762. The widower speaks of deep sorrow, notes the short illness, and asks for prompt settlement while promising a larger policy for a future wife. The tone reflects era formalities and emotional appeals.
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Annie Marie
Manitoba Wheat Harvest Reaches Record High
The Manitoba harvest is reported as the best on record with an expected 52,000,000 bushels of wheat. Farmers recruit 20,000 extra laborers as railways transport workers from eastern Canada to western Manitoba for $10 a trip. Cutting began last week and 1,600 laborers arrived, followed by a 5,000 man farmer excursion to Winnipeg. Wages run about $50 a month plus board.
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Manitoba
Prairie Province
Canada
José
Miss News Ly
Winnipeg
Viewing marriage ceremony antics and river gold plans
A western paper mocks a wedding ceremony with playful vows and household duties. The Charlotte Observer reports Dr. J. E. Warren, leader of the Catawba river gold dredging company, has returned from New York with Mr. J. B. Waring and hints at forthcoming gold mining developments.
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The
Charlotte Observer
J. E. Warren
Catawba River
New York
J. B. Waring
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from PJ Shelley and wholesale druggists in Toledo, Ohio, claiming reliability and financial responsibility. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and price details.
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Cheney
PJ Shelley
Weer & Uruax
Toledto
O. Wanotna Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Drug
Notice of Administration Suit in Lancaster Court
State of South Carolina probate court issue summons for John H Steele to obtain Letters of Administration for the estate of H A M Steele deceased. Heed kindred and creditors must appear before Lancaster Court of Probate on August 26 1901 at 11 oclock a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted. Judge Oman L Jones probate judge signs.
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Chas
D. Jones
Wuentas
John H. Steele
H. A.M. Steele
H. A.M. Bivele
Lancaster
U. H
Oman
LD Jones
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