Meeting of Lancaster County Teachers Association
Inclement weather kept many away but re organization occurred and officers were elected for the year. Next meeting set for Feb 6 with programs by Dobson Mood Sherer and others, plus discussion on school grounds and conditions. The piece urges trustees to attend and support teacher meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers' Association
Rowell
Roa. Dolson
Kershaw Graded School
H.L. Cox
Lancaster Graded School
Eva Robinson
Ory
TP. Y. Williams
Gerusha Mitchell
St. Claire Brown
Gertrude Sherer
H J. A. Dobson
LH. T. C
Lancaster County Association
Balancr
Lancaster County
R.A. Dobson
Kershaw
R. BE. Mood
Oakhurst
Dixie School
Jos
K. Connors
Heaths Views on Cotton Lift Prices Five Years Likely
Mr O P Heath of Monroe told the Charlotte Chronicle that cotton will fetch a good price for at least five years as the world remains short of the staple and demand rises. He warns that even with a big next crop prices must stay high, with little prospect of a large supply within five years. A Monroe Journal note adds criticism of whiskey interests dominating state politics and economy as excessive and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Heath
Monroe
The
Charlotte Chronicle
Heath
Tooth
Monroe Journal
Solons Oppose New Platforms and 1896 Revisions
The State reports that South Carolina legislators largely reject drafting new party platforms for the coming campaign. Only three lawmakers preferred reaffirming the 1896 and 1900 platforms, while three others declined to comment. No senator or representative urged revisions toward Cleveland or Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Nee
Mc Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
Senate
House
Smith
House of Representatives
Jeremiah Smith R
D. Ee Reamgaard
Mr. Bryan
Julian Johnson Case Compromised Reel Hill Herald
The heat authority reports no compromise yet in J B Johnson Versus Southern Railway over injuries to Julian Johnson from Mishiu creek incident on September 3. The suit originally sought $50 000, with a proposed settlement of $8 500, awaiting court entry in Yorkville. Three cases remain for settlement, including Vernon Hall's, with hopes for outside resolution if fair treatment continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reel Hill Herald
Rus
Heat Authority
J. B. Johnson
Julian
Southern Railway
Mishiu Creek
Yorkville
Vernon
Hicks
Lancaster
Slaughter
Hickory Grove
Vernon Hall
Dam Burst Raises Catawba Lake and Bridge Obstruction
The Catawba Power Company dam breach caused backwater to rise 26 inches at Wrights ferry the following day. A public bridge over Allison Creek reportedly became impassable at its highest water. Dr A Crawford won an unopposed seat on Winethrop College Trustees to fill a vacancy, while Senator William was slated to succeed the retiring trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba Power Company
Wright's Ferry
Allison Creek
Yorkville Ensquirer
A. Crawford
Legislatiure
Board of Trustees
Winethrop College
Bor. Villinan
Dr Crawford
Levistature
Willian
Hns
Tragic Hardwick Mine Disaster Leaves Hundreds Feared Dead
A massive explosion at the Hardwick mine near Pittsburg Pennsylvania traps about 154 to 220 workers 220 feet underground. Rescue efforts begin as officials estimate losses amid anxious families outside the pit entrance.
Bills Passed in Senate Including Confederate Graves Marker
The senate approved measures for marking Confederate soldiers buried in northern Civil War prisons, with a $200,000 appropriation. It also authorized a monument to John Paul Jones and approval to use Alabama’s Coosa River waters for electricity generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothern
John Paul Jones
Coosa River
Alabama
Heath Elliott Mule manager leaves Yorkville for Lancaster
Mr J G Elliott who has managed the Heath Elliott Mule company for about two years at Yorkville has returned to Lancaster to take charge of affairs there. The reporter could not confirm if the move is permanent. Elliott made many friends in Yorkville and surrounding districts and his departure will be widely regretted. Yorkville Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schoetze
Canal Company
Litte
Adolph Gania
Hardwick
West Pennsylvania Railroad
Strick
J. G. Elliott
Heath-Elliott Mule Company
Lancaster
Eliott
Yorkville
C.F. Gordon
Yorkville Enquirer
Child dies after seed lodges in throat near town
Six year old child of Me Joo Harte living a short distance northeast of town died last Saturday afternoon after a persimmon seed became lodged in its throat. The seed could not be removed and the child suffered greatly until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Joo Harte
Cnilt
Litstle
Waxhaw Enterprise
Overstocks Lead to New Year Sale at Exclusive Store
A local retailer declares a joyful New Year wish and urges customers to profit from reduced prices. The shop announces a month long sale to clear excess cloth stock, noting its exclusive sale rights and intent to offer goods at any cost to move inventory.
Strouse & Bros High Art Clothing Offer
Strouse and Bros promote high art clothing with a written guarantee for a new suit if it fades or loses shape. They claim thorough testing and shrinking to prevent shrinkage. The ad urges customers to visit the emporium for 30 day cut prices and promises replacement if stock fails to dress customers as claimed. Also touts Douglas and Godman Shoes with guarantees and promise of a new pair if not as shown.
Hats No End to Them Come Shop at the Millinery
A brief advertisement touts hats with a sample lot offered at low prices to clear out stock. It promotes soft bosom shirts at cost, remaining millinery items, and a wide assortment of groceries sold cheaply to meet or beat rival prices, thanking customers for past patronage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Ledger
Thurlow
Managher
Teachers’ Association
Mr. O. P. Heath
Keorshaw
Pam
Julian Johnson
Big Catawba Lake
Hardwick Mine
York
Pittsburg
Day
Allegheny Coal Company
Cheewick
Pitts
Burg
Pennsylvania
Allagheny Coal Company
Washington
Dan
Castormi
Uts
Strouse & Bros. High Art Clothing
Douglas and
Godman
Heath Banking & Were
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