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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

2

Mill operative killed in Chester mill village row

Special to The State Chester June 40 reports constable Hedgepath shot and killed Sidney Lloyd a 28 year old mill operative near Senator Glenn's home in East Chester about 4 pm. Lloyd was fleeing or involved in a dispute with women present. Inquest set for tomorrow. Undertaker Joseph Walker in charge. Hedgepath jailed by the sheriff.

Chester Will Hedgepath Sidney Lloyd Hedgepath Eureka Mill Village Lloyd Senator Glenn East Chester Joseph Walker Lloyd's Constable Hedgepath

Storm Alarm Triggers Panic At Pleasant Hill Church

In Pleasant Hill the A R K P church nearly toppled as a violent storm struck. Services had just ended when a strong gust cracked the structure, prompting a stampede as worshippers fled through windows. The building stayed standing but leaned, while vivid lightning and thunder unsettled the congregation. Abbeville Medium notes the Seceders’ flight from faith amid the danger.

Pleasant Hill A. Rk. P Lancaster Ledger Abbeville

Clemson College finds new way to preserve sweet potatoes

A bulletin describes a method to save sweet potatoes by washing, boiling, slicing, and desiccating in a fruit drying house. The process yields a shelf stable product with preserved quality for an indefinite period.

Clemson College

Keep Your Bowels Strong Visit in Spartanburg County Haile Goll Mine

Mr O J Thies of Spartanburg county is visiting his parents Captain and Mrs A Thies at Haile Goll Mine Kershaw Eta.

O. J. Thies Spartanburg County Capt Mrs A. Thies Haile Goll Mine Kershaw Eta

Perry urges organized effort for better county roads

In response to Mr Belk's question L J Perry declares he will pursue improved public roads via strong action. He advocates forming a County Roads Improvement Association and stresses organized influence over individual effort to move decisive road development in the county.

County Roads Improvement Association

Campaigns and McLaurin at the state convention

The piece argues it is a pity the state convention forced Senator McLaurin into the primary, saying voters would have shown their competence in dealing with the issues. It laments politicians not leaving the decision to the voters and notes a separate ad for Yorkville’s cough remedy.

Senator McLaurin McLaurin Yorkville Enquirer

Senatorial clash at opera house in Marion

The senatorial campaign in Marion, South Carolina, featured Evans, Latimer, Elliott, and Johnstone in a lively debate at the opera house. Latimer denied charges in a reading from Dr. J. William Stokes, while Evans praised flowers given. The crowd of about 250 listened as speakers defended records and attacked opponents amid a tense exchange. Candidates leave for Dillon this evening. Our treasury at the Epworth Orphanage reports zero dollars as urgent support is requested to cover daily needs and bills. W. B. Whartoe, Supt.

Speciar Daily News Marion 8. C Jobe C. A. Woods Elliott Johnstone Colonel Elliott Evans Latimer J. William Stokes Stokes Congress Washington Great Trunks Line United States Senate Due West Bryan Littlefield Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Stokes Dillon Epworth Ren W. B. Whartoe

Candidate for Lancaster County Treasurer Aimed at Relection

A campaigning notice for W. C. Cauthen to Democratic voters of Lancaster County endorses K Seowing the good character loyalty and public service of Me We TE Vanland Yogham as a candidate for County Treasurer. It cites Vanland Yogham as a veteran crippled in the Confederate War and argues a disabled man should not be elected to the post. It pledges support for the Democratic nominee and assigns duties of the office to the winner.

Leancaster Vanland Patrionar Hind Maereend Ghee Willy Vuntand Ostum Fbr Lancaster County Ote

John A Cook Seeks Re election as County Auditor

W F Estridge announces John A Cook as a candidate for re election as County Auditor. The statement praises Cook’s efficiency faithfulness and fidelity and notes support from many friends. Candidate runs subject to the Democratic primary.

Anna Ce Tion Audi W. F. Estridge

Gardin named for County Supervisor in Democratic primary

Many voters announce MC Gardin as a candidate for County Supervisor from Van Wyck. He pledges to abide by the Democratic primary result and seeks reelection, asserting his past service and knowledge of county needs. The notice calls for support while honoring the party rules.

Senate Ww. C. Hough Mayo Touny James A Hyatt van Wyck Gan'y Lawrvinor Lasentes Anpounel MC Gardin Ste An Ingrel Fae Rupere Visor Joun Tt. Paile Eilitor Ann Suuse Aya Rute Orvicor

Candidate Formally Seeks Re-Election as County Superintendent

LOXG addresses voters of Tancaster County announcing his candidacy for re-election to County Superintendent of Ziucation, stating prior support and future aims under Demerath Primary rules.

Tancaster County Miany Battes Aolioitersus Ziucation Demerath

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