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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

3

Local Matters and Community Notices From York County

Local notes from Kershaw and surrounding towns. church meetings set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m and union services to be led by Dr Boldridge at AJRPL church Sunday. Obituaries elders and families listed. Miss Mabel Bruce returns home from Heath Springs and Kershaw visits. Several healthcare and travel updates including Rev J M White and Rev Branson reports.

AJRPL J. A. Boldridge Mabel Bruce Heath Springs Kershaw

Two Deaths In One House Holt Sail Indeed It Is

Two young children died in rapid succession at the home of Mr. and Mrs. RLM McCrory. Albert Lave infant son aged about six months died of cholera infantum after six days illness. Reachie Mobley aged eight years, lingering with bronchitis, died days later. Revs Boldridge and Steadman conducted the home funerals. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.

Albert Lave RLM Orory Reachie Mobley Boldridge Sod J. M. Steadman McCrory Theas

Death of Harvey J Faile at Flat Creek

Harvey J Faile died at his home near Flat Creek last Saturday about 1 a.m. after a two week illness from typhoid fever. He was about 42, survived by a widow and four or five children. Son of J Thos Faile and brother of John Raile Benj Faile, Mrs T A McManus, Mrs James Faile and Mrs J E McManus. A Baptist member and respected citizen. He had worked on the State constabulary force. Interment was in the family burying ground near John C Blackmon’s Saturday afternoon.

Harvey J. Faile Flat Creek J. Thos Faile John, Raile Benj. F. Faile T. A. McManus James Faile J. E

Death of Lancaster Cotton Mill operative Langley in Chester

Mr W R Langley an Lancaster Cotton Mill operative died in Chester early Saturday after an operation for a bladder ailment. Taken to Dr Pryor Thursday, the procedure could not save him as the bladder burst and mortification set in. He was about 32, survived by his wife and four children, with burial held Saturday afternoon.

W. Rolit Langley Lancaster Chester

West Point Cadetship Winners Named by Yorkville Enquirer

The competitive exam panel reported Calhoun An crum of Camden as first, John R. Ashe of Yorkville second, and W. S. Chaplin of Rock Hill third for the West Point cadetship. In other news, Baptist ladies announce Fourth of July celebration at Col T Y Williams' grove with a 7:30 balloon ascension and fireworks, inviting all children, free seals, and assorted ice treats.

West Point Calhoun Ancrum Camden John R. Ashe Yorkville W. S. Chaplin Rock Hill Yorkville Enquirer Col T. Y. Williams Cone

TerPay Offer Promises Free Home and Farm Access Year Ahead

A TerPay promotion offers a free Home and Farm subscription for one year if customers pay their subservition in advance. The deal emphasizes prepaid access and extended service, presenting a straightforward incentive for upfront payment.

Stores All to Close on Friday in Lancaster Area

Town of Lancaster merchants sign an agreement to close stores on Friday next. Drug stores will follow Sunday hours. Aron Williams granted bail of 188500. bond posted by S. W. Heath, R. L. Brickman, L. Hough, W. K. Williams. Williams released, represented by W. D. Framatham and EB. D. Blakeney. Camden Chronicle

Lancaster Wilyath AN P Bolis Rovern Aldvivl Aron Willian Bob Blakeney M. L. Smith Williams W. Heath R. L. Brickman L. ©. Hough W. K Williams Kershaw W. D. ‘Frantham EB. D. Blakeney Camden Chronicle

Lightning Strikes Two Stores in Westville and DeKalb

A storm last Thursday night struck Messrs. R. L. Bell in Westville and J. E. Creed in DeKalb, burning both buildings and preventing any salvage. Bell suffered about $4000 in stock losses, Creed about $2000, with only around $1000 insured. The post offices at both towns were housed in these same structures.

Messrs R. L. Bell Westville J. E. Creed DeKalb Mr. Bell Mr. Creed Enacle Kershaw

Farmers Institute at Dixie Invites All To July 23

The Dixie Farmers Institute on July 23 features Clemson College speakers starting at 10 am. A basket picnic will follow. All professions and county residents are urged to attend for education and enjoyment. Committees for decoration and arrangements are listed with local names.

Farmers’ Institute Dixie Clemson College W.G A. Porter

Will Alsobrooks Captured After Pond Rescue at Haile Mine

Will Alsobrooks, described as a negro desperado, was captured at Haile Gold Mine last Tuesday by officers T. L. Ingram and J. C. Hough for general disorderliness. Rescued from the mine pond after officers waded out, he was sent to the chain gang for 90 days by Magistrate Cauthon. Also noted is a summer school for colored teachers of the county at the Noriential and Industrial Institute starting July 23, led by C. W. Davis of Hartsville, inviting county teachers to attend.

Will Alsobrooks Haile Ainee T. L. Ingram J.C. Hough Cauthon Kershaw Norienal and Industrial Institute C. W. Davis Hartsville

Van Wyck Items and Local Happenings in Brief

The Ledger notes seasonal crops look good and winds last Thursday damaged fruit trees. Local residents attend district events, visits from relatives, ice cream socials, and social calls around Van Wyck. Several residents travel to Matthews and Oglesby while others report improvements after injuries.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Eczema Relief

Between your children and the tortures of itching and burning skin diseases Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as earth’s greatest healer. It claims to cure ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and rashes and is offered for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co’s drug stores.

Bucklen Earth Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey Co

Notice to Trespassers on Gills Creek Lands 1902

Public notice from W A Blakeney posted June 10 1902 warnings against trespassing on 72 acre tract in Gills Creek township 44 miles east of Lancaster bordered by D A Fonderburk Rev G W Gardner and J Wylie Porter law will be rigidly enforced against all trespassers on land in question located in Lancaster area

Gills Creek Township Lancaster D. A. Fonderburk G. W. Gardner J. Wylie Porter W. A. Blakeney

For Sale Milkcow Herd And Calves Exchange Offer

Advertises dairy cows with young calves for sale or exchange for dry cattle by J. M. Hood. Substantial annual price noted as $150 per annum. Includes farm livestock trade proposition and contact cue.

J. M. Hood

Southern Trains Schedule Connects Rails at Towns

Daily operated trains Nos 382 33 34 35 11 14 13 14 15 and 1 link Marion Blacksburg Yorkville Rock Hill Catawba Jet Lancaster Camden with Southern Railway lines. Connections at Marion Blacksburg Yorkville Rock Hill Catawba Jet and Camden join Norfolk Western ACL L&N and other routes for Chattanooga Gastonia Monroe Charleston and more.

Southern Marion Southern Ry Chattanooga Asheville Blacksburg No. IL Atlanta Greenville Sparetanburg Yorkville O & NW Yorky Ie Gastopia Levott Wih Rock Hill Chester Columbia Monroe Lancaster Camden Charleston Bumter Florence Darlington Wilmington Nomunern Sumter Routhern Trai Kingaville Whiteh Arives the & Q Attatawha Stuek Heh Tein No Lewehig Aponae Patty Ty Redichs Soutitiound Rutherford Hoorletta Shelby Patterson Hickory Grove Orkville Rock Hill Catawba Riverside Heath Springs Akriv Blacksbury Jeaves Blacksburg Patterson Spy Shelly Henrietta Borest Chiyany Rutherfore Thermal City Gaffney Branch

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