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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
3
The item links local politics with the next Tuesday primary election and notes voters must meet residency and registration requirements. It also mentions Mrs M A Aldridge dying suddenly, a baby’s death, and other local happenings including cotton trades and business changes.
County candidates announced Tuesday as campaign efforts extend toward Riverside within three to four miles of town. The briefing notes indicate ongoing organizing efforts and local party activity ahead of the next election cycle.
A fire about 4 am last Wednesday destroyed the Colored Burial Aid Society Hall and an adjoining cottage owned by C D Jones. Insurance covered 200 on the hall and 250 on the cottage. Capers Cauthen held a prior policy of 350 on the rebuilt building believed to still be collectible. Fire considered incendiary, with kerosene traces. Richard Belk’s house nearby escaped with effort. Locals praise firefighters, noting exceptional effort in fighting the blaze.
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