Ledger listing of history and management note
A brief ledger item dated December 24, 1900 notes the host or manager for The Ledger. The entry records the publication role and specifies the newspaper’s date and attribution to Gantry.
The Lancaster Ledger in Lancaster, South Carolina
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
2
Van Wyck community notes on school move and local events
Van Wyck public school opens in the suburbs after moving from the village due to noise and proximity to the railroad. Trustees secured a new house, with Prof JK n tevener overseeing, while local sportsmen Nisbet and Clyharp test shooting prowess. Community socials, birth celebrations, and church sermons mark a season of activity as residents report on schooling, religion, and local agriculture including a notable cabbage crop from Mr. Crenshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyck
JK N
Tevener
Wielder
Conne
EW Nisbet
Tillman Responds To Van Wyck Petition About Postmaster Role
In a letter from Van Wyck South Carolina dated January 20 1900 Mr Tillman counters Optimus Yoders petition for appointing a postmaster. He says signers were few and that Yoder used a large house to house canvass with help from a white man and two colored assistants. He asserts their aim was better office conduct not wealth and asserts his side should be shown to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moos Maud Tilman
Vic Sam Dy
Chester County
Sam
van Wyck
ED Tillman
R Dison
Chester
Waxhaw Town
Yoder
JM Yoder
Leg Breaks in Wrestle at Ferguson Home
Mr. A B Ferguson of the Catawba Junction area, a prominent farmer near the Catawba River, sustained a broken leg after a friendly wrestle with a visiting guest at his hall. He remains at home and is progressing adequately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A B Ferguson
Catawba Junction
Catawba River
Ferguson
Fallsing
Rock Hill
Monuments and subscriptions for Rev J S Croxton grave
Family of the late Rev JS Croxton seeks public support to purchase a monument marking his grave. W L Croxton asks committees in each church to present a subscription, with funds due April 1 1900. A monument committee includes Rev S Watson Rev Jabez Ferris Rev JH Boldridge. Lancaster Lodge Knights of Pythias hosted banquet. later lodge ceremonies and oyster supper at Cumberland Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS Croxton
W. L Croxton
Moriah
Wol Croxton
Bank of Law
S. Watson
Jabez Ferris
JH Boldridge
Lancaster Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Brothers
Hanging Rock Lodge
Kershaw
Jno Wo Tlamel
Chl Hobbes
Wil Witherspoon
Jno T Stevens
BW Heath
O Floyd
Ros Beckham
Harry Foster
Sstles
Charslotte
N.C
Chas D Jones
Palmer King
Leroy Davidson
Esquire
Cunningham Hall
Belk Family Telegram Sends Pastor Toward Waxhaw
Capt Belk of Waxhaw and Very Rev G W Belk pastor of the Chatham Presbyterian Church in Virginia arrived after receiving a telegram that Capt John W Belk was not expected to live until today. He plans to take the morning train back to Waxhaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Belk
Presbyterian Church of
Chatham, Va
Waxhaw
John W Belk
Charlotte Observer
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Ledger
Fednesday
Gantry
Ledger
Tate
Clyde Yoder
Lenoir College
Hickory
Ly He Query
Presbyterian Synod
Beulah Church
J . Spinks
Bro. Spinks
WJ Crenshaw
North Carolina
Southland
Mr. Crenshaw
Tillman
J M Yoder
van Wyck, SC
Jad Blackmon
JR Knight
GW Ellis
W P Stogner
Leperr
Lancaster County Teachers’ Association
Mises
Grarmart
To May Caskey
Annie You
Pstion
Staneous Business
Doc M. Perry
Belk
Dorsetori
Rigeatre
Tforme
Westsea
Touncaster
PP & Praweord
Dr. Miley Page
T. W. Aeghest
Ross
Jay and
Winstay
A.F. Dufft
Chester Machine Co
B. M. Spratt & Co
HAY and CO
Chester Machine & Lumber Company
Ganson Cash Store
South Carolina
Uutget
Lancaster
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