THRE LEDGER AND TOWN NEWS UPDATE FROM WAXHAW
The Waxhaw Enterprise notes payments and items in the Massey and Bro. store with hive class front plans and coin inscriptions. Meo Hutson family arrival and store room work, capital stock details for Morrow Heath and Cook, and Nesbit improvement praise. County Board of Education meets to apportion funds with per capita at $1.47. Jackson township receives $1,774.76. JH Weir named township supervisor replacing O M Sanders who moved to Wingate.
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Waxhaw Enterprise
Massey and Bro
Sandirg
County Board of Funcation
Jackson Township
JH Weir
O M Sanders
Wingate
Pension concerns and tax extension debate in the Ledger
The Ledger letter laments pension hardship among widows and veterans in the county. It urges using county sinking fund assets to retire bonds or fund pensions, critiques recent army bill votes, and questions tax extension proposals amid political maneuvering and newspaper opposition.
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Bank of
Lancaster
Queen Victoria Near Death As Regency Controversy Grows
A late January London dispatch reports Queen Victoria gravely ill with paralysis and doctors fearing a critical period overnight. The Prince of Wales may act in her stead, creating a practical regency. European pulpits and presses offer sympathy while Belgium questions Britain’s policy. Royalist and public prayers spread across Britain's garrison towns as dispatches from around the empire note global concern.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
England
Reuter
Prince of Wales
Thas
London
Europe
India
Australia
Jamaica
Belgium
Brussels
Great Britain
Vreteria
South Carolina Legislature Debates Education and Pardons Board
The session discusses a proposed board of pardons including the governor and attorney general, a plan for a county comptroller, and a push for compulsory education in South Carolina. The State Editorial endorses constitutional respect, cites historical judicial tenure, and argues for local control despite Georgia and North Carolina trends, warning against immigration fears tied to education.
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South Carosling
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Seasion
Columbia
Inwa
South Caroline
Sportantory Herald
Monthly warrants statements urged by comptroller views
A businesslike approach urged supervisors to publish monthly statements of warrants they viewed. It would cost some, but proponents say the expense would more than pay for itself.
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Comptroller General
Quotes on optimism and folly in everyday life
A pessimistic view notes that a gian prefers artificial light over genuine sun shine. The text contrasts fools who overwhelm with air and a wise man who could not grind more from a hand organ, highlighting folly versus prudence.
Wofford alumni hall burns on campus at dawn
Spartanburg January 18 a fire at 2 o clock destroyed the four story Wofford College Fitting School alumni hall. The cost stood at 9 000 with 5 000 insurance. All 24 students escaped unharmed and the fitting school will be rebuilt at once. Residents will stay housed in residence row as the campus plans a larger future building. Rev MW Gordon moved to Alcheville. Capt Brooks from Greenwood spoke of political connection to Preston Scrone and Sumner era events in Edgefield, noting his long absence from office.
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Spartanburg
Alumni
Heigk
Wofford
Wofford College
Smallpox in Rock Hill quarantines patient and pest house
Special to The Rock Hill reports Albert Harrison has smallpox after holiday travel to several towns in the state. He was diagnosed by a physician and confirmed by others. The board of health quarantined his residence and premises. The pest house, renovated from the old building, will receive him tomorrow. The town is largely vaccinated and little alarm is felt.
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Rock Hill
Albert Harrison
Board of Health
Farm on Catawba River with Osceola lot included
A good farm on the Catawba River in Indian Gand township contains 114 acres more or less with about 60 acres cultivated including 20 acres river bottom. Also a five room house and lot at Osceola. For terms apply to R Eason Osceola 5 C.
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Catawba River
Indian Gand
Osceola
R. Eason
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