Local Matters and Community News Mix in Lancaster
Local notes report cotton prices, market trades, and casual ads. Capt. GW Stephenson of Nashville visits his daughter. Rev. R J Blackmon to preach at Flat Creek. subscriptions and Home and Farm offers. Reports on Mackerell duck wheat honey, Crystal quartz find, moves to Rock Hill, and visitors from Virginia. Fire destroys W H Norton house. price changes for The Atlanta Journal and The Ledger. Jackson Lodge dues, local genealogies, neighborhood notices, and wardens nominations for town offices. Funeral of Mrs Hasseltine Valines Hood. A M E K conference in session. Captain Bod Witherspoon to Charleston for grand lodge. Public notices list advertisements and letters.
Hoover Barn Burned Near Fort Mill
The barn of Mr. T. H. Hoover north of Fort Mill burned last Sunday night around 10:30. Five mules, one horse, 20 tons of hay and more were lost, along with a corn crib and 1,500 bushels of corn. Mrs. Hoover and family awoke to a bright glow and found the entire building afire, with danger of arson suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Hoover
Fort Mill
Attempt to Commit Burglary Suspects Held for Trial
Will McKay and Lee Rollings, both colored, were jailed on Wednesday charged with attempting to break into a dwelling near Elgin. Reports say they and others hunted Tuesday night, fled as Mrs Hagine screamed, and were later captured after a long chase with a dog and posse. McKay and Bellings remain jailed awaiting the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McKay
Lee Rollings
J. Haging
Elgin
Mr. Heggins
Ed Mobley
Meneses
Fagin
Mablav
Hunter
McKay
Bellings
Wanted Hickory Loge Ad From Southern Hardwood Co
Charleston based Southern Hardwood Co advertises a weekly trade bulletin to be published Saturday. It notes the current coat of flying is nearly one third higher than July 1, 1897. Also includes dubious lines about Dascarets and a stray numerical string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Hardwood Co
Charleston, S.C
Dan
Balletin
A Well Mortgaged Cow In Yorkville Affairs
A report from Yorkville notes that M B Massey of Newport levied on a cow owned by J Martin Clinton but Capt J A Barry held a prior mortgage. Investigations reveal Clinton had eight or ten other mortgages on the same cow and he is now a fugitive from justice. He formerly chaired the county Republican party and came to York from Lancaster. his father F A Clinton was a colored senator from Lancaster during Reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
M. B. Massey
Newport
J. Martin Clinton
J. A. Barry
Clinton
York
Lancaster
F. A Clinton
Rock Hill
Promptly Filed Notes For Merchandise And Gunno Accounts
Promptly, as our Merchandise and Gunno accounts and notes were due the total now. We have or will provide overdue statements and seek confirmation of remaining balances and timelines for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunno
Also Mentioned on This Page
GW. Stephenson
Nashville, Tenn
C. L. Hatchison
R. J. Blackmon
Flat Creek
Orarry
Mackerell's
J. M. Steadman
de. Straits Cedar Creek
M. J. Funderburk
This Place
Manchester Mill
Kate Neal
Sugar Creek
Mecklenburgounty
Mra
Ro BE. Wyle
John A. Knight
UL. Low
W.H. Norton
H. W. Taylor
Atlanta Journal
The
Ledger
Jackson Lodge
A. Flm
T. 5
Carter
Jackson Ledge
Martha Jones
Martinville
Henry County
Virginia
Bartlett Jones
John D. Wylie
Piedmont
South Carolina
B. J. Witherspoon
Capt. Witherspoon
Capt
Withersepoon
Thomas Jones
Dr. Jones
Town Others
Chas. Dones
Eay
Laneahy
Por Intendent
R. E Wylie, Esq
Wardens
W. B Plyler
L. A. Kazenny
Jno
A. Miller
Paul Moore
al J. Clark
Mr. Wylie
Intentient
Hasseltine Valines Hood
Win, Hood
Wilson Valines
Oliver C. Blackmon
J.M Hood
Mra Oliver, Blackman
J. W. Hardin
Winnsboro
A. M. KE
Bod Witherspoon
Charleston
Grand Lodge
W. H. Sapp
Misa Pardai
Mattie Pace
Lora Walkup
Deshie Monagim
Hattie Barber
J. W. Carnivay
W. M. Forster
Jobe Right
John Mc Gill
D-L. Brice
J. G Hood
Henry Robertses
Belle Nance
P. M. Lancaster
Burrel Hancock
Lizzie Starnes
Alex Knight
T. A. Dabnay
T. B. Hoover
Elliott & Crawford
Columbia
J. C. Foster
J.T. Amos
J. N. Crotkett
T. K. Cunningham
W. Williams
Heath Banking & Mercantile Co
Calbonus
M. Matiits & CO
J. Cantzon Foster
M.D
Cole
Addison & Co
Suzy
Hare
Paul
Prem
Vermont
Georgia
Mary
Jehinch
Lancasier
C. C
Tubwse Baily
Gun Lee
KRU Remedy CO
Chicago
Milnery
Dress Goods
Lp Hk — Ee
W. L. Douglas
Godman
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