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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1904
Page
3
Local church notices list appointive services for the first and eighth Sabbath at Falbath and Gills Creek with afternoon meetings and a Pleasant hand schedule, indicating 4 pm on the fourth Sabbath. The fragment indicates religious gatherings and formalizations of positions or duties for the upcoming weeks.
The Yorkville Enquirer reports varied items from pneumonia in Master James Knox to a funeral in Yarkville. A residence in Tirzab burned by accident. Marriages in Heath Springs between Lewis Cole and Alice Beckham. Clergy announcements, health updates, and a K P meeting. Gardening seeds distributed, state house litigation committee appointments, and Greenboro Female College fire. Uncalled for post office letters listed. Real estate ad near town.
The Lancaster area reports the death of Capt W Moore at his son's home after a twelve day illness starting with la grippe developing into pneumonia He was 58 born near Blacksburg married twice survived by a widow and son W M Moore He was a railway supervisor, resident most of his life in Lancaster and a Baptist church member Funeral services and interment in Blacksburg were noted Also reported is the death of Mr Godfrey son-in-law of Mr John Clark at Zion church after pneumonia He was about 30 years old and recently married A notice from Windsor Fla informs of the death of D M Tillman a Lancaster native, 74, Civil War veteran and Stonewall Camp UCV member who died Feb 14 1904 leaving eight children and many relatives in Lancaster county
Mr John C Nisbet, about 42, of the Jacksonham area, was found dead near his plantation after sunset last Wednesday. A mule rider reported the scene. heart failure was the jury’s finding. He leaves a wife and one child, was postmaster at Jacksonham, a Tirzah Presbyterian church member, and his funeral was held at Tirzah churchyard with Rev. W. W. Rhtechford.
Mr Thomas Peach of MacGill died last Thursday after a week with pneumonia. He was about 40 and leaves a widow. Interred yesterday at Beaver Creek church. Mrs Nancy Wallace of Buford township died yesterday of consumption at age 30, leaving two children. She was widow of the late Henry Wallace.
Mr Haywool Miller of Jefferson County received $80 in a letter just over a year after a missing 80 dollar sum. The sender claimed the funds were found between Kershaw and Jefferson years ago and mailed from Lancaster. The Monroe Enquirer notes other local items including a four mill tax vote in Hanging Rock, a bank opening in Camden, and tax return reminders with a 50 percent penalty after today.
To the buyer of each dollar of goods for three months, four guesses are offered for every dollar spent. The person closest to the bean count in the jar wins 20 in gold, next 10, then 5. Event advertised by J. B. Mackoreli.
Mistrial declared after 84 hour jury deliberation in the murder case of Henry Young charged in Monroe with killing My. Jobo Williamson at Humiet North Carolina last winter. Jurors stood ten for murder in the second degree and two for acquittal. Defense and prosecutors named legal team members and local figures referenced in the report.
Mors Mart Hell of Plorent Valley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Potts, was taken to a Charlotte hospital on Saturday for an operation. Mrs Hall tolerated the procedure well and it is hoped she will recover firmly. Fort Mill Times.
The store showcases a rapid winter to spring transition with a beautiful display of new goods. Spring wash goods are offered cheaper than any comparable quality before, making a visit worthwhile for shoppers seeking the best items at low prices. Novelty waistings highlighted.
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