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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1904

Page

3

Unusual Prisoner Surrenders to Sheriff in Rock Hill

Sheriff John P. Hunter of Lancaster, with four suspects in tow, travels through Rock Hill and unexpectedly collects a Charlotte fugitive. The man, hearing of the sheriff’s pursuit, urged a rendezvous in Waxhaw and agreed to accompany him to Charlotte. At the depot the prisoner waited, surrendering calmly after learning of the officer’s reputation. In Columbia, J. W. Hamel of the State Law and Order League praised steady, careful work ahead, stressing selective membership and gradual progress toward the league’s goals.

Rock Hill John P. Hunter Lancaster Rock Firl Charlotte Waxhawa Wil Lowry Columbia J. W. Hamel State Law and Order League Hel

Death of Col. Pride of Rock Hill ends era

Col C J Pride long known to local citizens died at 5:40 am yesterday at his son in law Dr W R Simpson home after a general collapse of the system. Squire T W Secrest has completed a plat of Dr J J Nisbet lands along the Catawba River in Lancaster County totaling hundreds of acres and multiple tracts. Waxhaw Enterprise notes state towns in the state lag behind Waxhaw which already repealed the dispensary and liquor trade about four years ago.

Col C. J. Pride Squire T. W. Secrest J. J. Nisbet Catawba River Lancaster County Dr. Nishet Waxhaw Castornta

Hampton monument fund raises in Anderson County

The State notes Anderson County organized to secure its share of the Hampton monument funds. It asks what other counties did and comments that the Anderson method proceeds with decisive action. The text implies a statewide comparison of fundraising approaches.

Anderson Hampton Monument

Van Wyck Items Show Quiet Start to New Year

Local column notes quiet conditions in Van Wyck with optimism for improved cotton profits. Farmers expect steady acreage and better utilization, some report hogs and homes in reserve against price shocks. Community events include Prof. Sharp’s sermons at Van Wyck and New Hope Churches and Cedar Camp W O W preparing for a driver installation with officers listed. Also reports Jot Tillman Sr suffering from a cancerous facial condition, with treatment ongoing and hopes for relief.

Betind Va Wyck Sharp Tabernacle van Wyck New Hope Belair Cedar Camp J. Mo Yos Thompson J. A. Hyatt W. J. Crenshaw Baker G. L. Vauighan J.C. Shaw Watchin FL McCintock Yd W .Pheipson Maun Ver. Bach Tilman Christenberry Charlotte Tillman

Lancaster County Educational Association Meeting Notice

The Lancaster County Educational Association will hold its next meeting in Lancaster on Saturday January 23 1904 at 11 am in the graded school building All county teachers trustees and patrons are urged to attend The program includes talks by R A Dobson on sustaining a live teachers association KR Mood on textbook aging ALR Banks on teacher pupil control and a discussion on the condition of school houses and grounds A C Rowell County Superintendent of Education signs the notice.

Lancaster County Educational Lancaster Lancaster County R. A. Dobson Kershaw Gunded KR. E. Mood Oakhurst Alr. Banks A.C. Rowell Supt

Probation of Estate in Lancaster County South Carolina

Probate Judge Anne Goinni, Whit E Siewaman, oversees the administration of the estate of Win Ny McMurray. The guardians and heirs are notified to appear and appoint executors, with proceedings conducted in the Probate Court.

South Carolina County OF Lancaster Spawman Quirke Mullen McMurray Helin Tanuatore Anne Goinni

Local notice fragment on advertising and virus rhetoric

A damaged OCR fragment discusses opposition to a local newspaper and mentions advertising notices and a “virus” of detractors. The text includes stray references to a waxbury enterprise and beverage context, but lacks coherent details or clear event.

Waxbaw — Enterprise

Clerk's Sale Promised in Lancaster County Court Case

A public sheriff sale is set in Lancaster County from the Harriett Vanlandingham and Lite Vanlandingham suit against W G Vanlandingham. The parcel known as the Parsonage Tract includes 188 acres more or less, with designated boundaries and improvements. Purchaser must comply with sale terms and pay costs within a day of bid.

Court of Common Pleas Harriet J. Venlandingham Lite Vanlandingham W.G Vanlandingham Duke Wolwe Theak County Ani Coe Fackey Helin Ent Teres Jolie Bell Jack Hinds Joseph Cas Dida Vaan Uelving Vanhantingham Pats Fas Qapels Jos Gregory

Public Sale Of Waxhaw Plantation And Cuyotel Lands

The undersigned offer two adjoining Lancaster County properties in South Carolina, the Waxhaw plantation about 1200 acres and the Cuyotel tract of 372 acres, with a history linked to General Andrew Jackson. Sale set for Monday in front of Lancaster Court House with deposits of 4000 dollars. terms include either equal annual installments or cash, and the land lies along Waxhaw Creek near the Charlotte Road and Seaboard Airline lines.

Waxhaw Lancaster County South Carolina Witherspoon Place Aves Lancaster Court House Woxtin Seaboard Aik Washo Andrew Jackson Paulie Heanetton Court House Lancaster Waxhaw Plantation Mdery Chisles II Waxhaw Creek Yannel Dames de Sefron David Wissenfeld Joseph Priedon Rizk Curiton Biuil JR Unter Sheri Miydatereffin Haut David

Price Cut Extends Thirty Days for Slaughtering Goods

Retailer announces a month long reduction to benefit customers. Cottlix products are heavily over stocked and will be sold regardless of cost to clear inventory. The ad emphasizes exclusive sale of available items.

Strouse and Bros Light Art Clothing Offer Guarantee

Strouse and Bros promote best fitting suits with a written guarantee for fading or loss of shape. Goods are tested and shrunk before cutting, eliminating shrinkage. They offer 30 day cut prices and invite inspection at their emporium. Douglas and Godman shoes are highlighted as solid leather, with a guarantee to replace if not as shown.

Hats and millinery closeout sale and groceries offered

A local store advertises hats with playful phrasing urging customers to buy now. It promotes sample hats at low prices, soft shirts at cost, millinery items, and a wide array of groceries with cheap pricing, thanking customers and inviting continued patronage.

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