Lancaster Area News Roundup of Obits, Rentals, and Local Happenings
Local notes report Mr J M Hood returning from Norfolk to spend time with family. Ads note rentals on French Street and Catawba House. The infant of Mr and Mrs W Hinson died of paralysis. railroad tank held water, and broad gauge cars may run soon. The Legislature adjourned. Rev J M Blexndway to speak. educational meeting postponed. Mrs Eliza Snipes dies. details on sickness, funerals, and local incidents follow. Walter Kelley surrenders to sheriff after a fatal shooting near Kershaw. case to be tried at upcoming court.
Girl Falls From Capitol Ceiling in State House Incident
A 14 year old girl, Marie Monckton, fell from a damaged ceiling panel in the State House lobby as spectators watched during adjournment. She landed on a gallery and was revived with no broken bones or apparent internal injuries. Doctors expect a quick recovery. the panel was an old cornice piece not part of the contracted ceiling. The incident occurred as the dome area was being accessed by a group of friends. The Ledger notes other local notices and advertisements following the report.
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Hoke Knight
Lewis Lanier
Dtown
Hoke
Heke
State Capitol
General Assembly
Tiracle
Abe
Marie Monckton
W. Hi. Moencktom
Hemphill
Senator Williams
Dr. Wannamaker
Wen
Capitol
Death of Mrs Maggie Bowers in Oakhurst area
Mrs Maggie Bowers wife of Mr Gev A Bowes of the Oakhurst section died at home last Tuesday after a long illness of consumption. She was about 44 and leaves husband eight children five girls and three boys. Interment was at Salem church yard after funeral services by Rev Chandler.
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Eliza Snipes
W. W Snipes
Taxahaw
Lebron McManus
Fonderburk
Old Family Burying Place
Rhodie Estridge
Jefferson Estridge
White Bluff Church
Pheumonia
Enterprise
A Bowers
Maggie Bowers
Gev. A. Bowes
Oakhurst
Salem Church Yard
Chandler
Pension Plan Expands Aid to Widows and Disabled
The State increases aid for old soldiers and widows under a new pension act. It disburses funds first to Class A and B groups with age and income tests, then to other eligible veterans and widows. Applicants must be state residents for two years and meet service and income criteria.
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J. M. Hood
Norfolk
Lemervils Toys
T. S. Carraboite
Cratie Co
Liv Vill
Wm Himson
Jane
Tournday
Hopewell
J. S. Carter
Mamie Stover
Onlerat
Uwity
Wext
Mr. J. ©. Elliott
Yorkville
Lancaster
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Cuuid
K. G. Billings
Cash
Lancaster Mercantile
J. M
Ifany
Chiquota Club
Hattie Miller
Maud Gregery
Susie Dunlap
Winthrop
French Street
W. J. Sunningham
Blake Robertson
Catawba
W. J. Cunningham
Lancaster Mercantile Company
County Educational Association
Heath Spring
J. F. Clyburn
Gram
Henry N. Clyburn
Atlanta
Clyburn
van Wyck
Te Sheri
Walter Kelley
Henry Horton
Kershaw
Hluoter
State House Building
IL. Creighton
Virginia Life Insurance Company
Heath Springs
Lancaster County
Lala Cauthen
Charleston
Columbia
Toca'e
Waverly
Bote
J. E. Rutledge
Bell Town
Ledger
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Ceefed
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Taney
Bethel Nchouws
Mater Ol Academy
Boolick
Telus
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KRIGH
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Vermont
Georgaly Quarries
Pricewill
Ssrn Rch
Spte
South Carolina
Lan Asten
Doren
Chad
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Swift & Co
U.S. Patent Office
Washington, D.C
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Blackeburg
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Banewecr
Sacksburg
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