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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1903

Page

3

Local News and Notices From Lancaster Area

A roundup of local items includes Breda's Steam Bread deliveries on Tue and Thu, visiting Mrs Wirza Cook, changed Tuaxahaw mail carrier, and upcoming sermons at Gills Creek and Pleasant Hill. Reports note a damaging Unity church tree, pension board sessions, raised magistrate and constable salaries, tax payment reminders, a marriage in Rich Hill, mule and cattle buying, a bake sale for school seating, and various local incidents and court news from Kershaw and surrounding towns.

Wirza Cook

Lancaster County Appointments and Local Incidents

The governor appointed Lancaster County officials including County Commissioners W. B. Bruce and J. A. Hyatt and other posts. Local incidents described include a constable pursuing an armed suspect, a business in Dixie burned with uncertain cause, property losses in a Robinson home fire, and the death of Mrs. Malinda Beaver near Tabernacle church after a brief illness.

Caldwell Drave Aly L. Pose J. Chik Rohiavisiin Robinson Malinda Beaver Anderson Beaver U. K Airs J. W. Suleliyan Walter Heaver Bevin Rowell Sun Methodist Church Tabernacle W. CG. Winn

Storm Devastates Fork Hill and Nearby Farms

A severe county storm Monday night caused widespread damage in Fork Hill and surrounding areas. Timber, fences, and several barns were destroyed or unroofed, with one dwelling moved from its foundation. Two cribs were blown down and numerous pines were felled. Residents recount roofs and walls failing, stock protection amid the wreckage. Local reports note heavy timber loss and widespread damage across Une county. The column ends with a druggist’s caution about a cough remedy.

Fork Hill Neary Blackmon Mihor Ellis J. E. Blackmon Henry Blackmon J. d. Sims Jas. R. Blackmon Une County H. Sewell Asin Farm Vine End Jones Dover

Fragmentary Trial Testimony in Gonzales Shooting Case

Eyewitness accounts and affidavits detail the day before and during the Gonzales shooting. Prosecutors present numerous affidavits from witnesses, gun experts, and editors, with defense responses and character testimonies.

Affidavits and bail ruling in Gonzales case at Columbia

In a South Carolina proceeding, affidavits from the state allege threats and prior violence related to Gonzales. The defense argues against the evidence as the judge suspends proceedings and the bail request for Pallman is denied at 3 50.

Calabi Mr Coult Ahusibor Allidavita Livlauback Dury Wis Nigel Fay Stiles Gysy Obunitine Mig Reyine Bete A. White United States Timmeceiow Wiskey Falco Sloney Js State U. S. T. Lancaster Ss . Wen I. L. Dominick Mys Linia C. Molion Senator Brown Koleme Gonzales Lide Gonsiles Gonzates Gens . Watson Columbia State Tishvan Watson Robert Lathan Mr. Gonzal Spayfanburg Ole Mall of Condos M.C. Levick Coliatia Nina Gongsles South Carolina Gonviles O. D. Black Ball Columbia Pallman

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Breda J. B. Mackenmn Gills Creek Lla. Am Pleasant Hill B. F. Brasington The Antioehisation J. N. Estridge White Bluff J. M. White S. M. Scott Sharon Unity Church County Pension Board Messrs. W. B. Bruce W. G. A. Porter M. L. Vinson, Sr W. P. Caskey Margaret A. Langley M. Langley Caskey Connor House of Representatives J. M. Hood Lancaster Mercantile Co Unity Tueday Owy Spring Woc Ewart Charlotte A. R. P. Synod Haile Gold Mining Co Kershaw Fork Lill R. J. Blackmon L. Ellis Lizzie J. Connell M. J. Hinson Mettie Blackmon Cynthia Bolt Wis PK Tele Bat Mil C. A. Slagle Osceola Hattie Wolfe Monroe Notary Notary Pablie J. 2. Euson, of Osceola. —Waxhaw Enterprise. — Ben. T. Y. Willagis State House Arthur Gore White Way Lancaster Wo OE Oman Fannie Williams D. J. Skidmore William Stone Robert Cathen Nathin Green Rolle Nance P. m Sam Wallace Unity Call D Reece Williams Bunter Tor Physica Potts Lancaster County W. B. Uruco J. A. Hyatt W. Fail J. M. Caskey J. A. Cook W. ©. Cauthen Indian Land D. K. Ill Waxhaw W.—. Griffin Buford Wm Car Win Alsobrooks Elin Alsobrook Grova Ivor Ad Ae Ae Flabes Amos Dolk McCam Place Dixie Amos Voley Eugene Punderburk Daly Refusa Janes Jasting Pape Nile Onl Badille Lee- He Mou Hinrisue To Mogsungacis Vieracity Ester Post Ine Porter & Wyerry Tunderburk Peete Hebron Hull B. Mackorell Sapo Mee Jovier & Stephenson's New Furniture Store Mic Wife Building Lancaster, S.C Itv
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