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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1901

Page

2

Lancaster Visit and Local Notices Highlight 1901 column

The Lancaster piece reports Rev. J.O. Wilson visiting Lancaster with praise for the town and its people, mentions residents visiting relatives, and notes scores of social moves. It also covers Prof Mann resigning as Florence schools superintendent and outlines Bethel Presbytery Elders and Deacons convention schedules in Chester with speakers and topics.

Lorence Daly Mann Florence F Nee Hopton Resivas Germany Bethel Presbytery Chester S.C

A Youthful Explorer Passes Through Train Depot Duties

A7 year old Mary Whiteside arrived unaccompanied from Fort Mill on a morning train, was placed with depot matron, slipped away to the park, rode a car, and was returned to Policeman Barnhardt who sent her to her destination.

Mary, Whitesides Fort Mill Bessemer City Barnhardt Charlotte Observer

In Memoriam of Mary Youle Youle York Wife and Mother

Mary Youle Yoder York died after a long Christian life joining the Methodist church in 1875. Born April 5 sas 1901 a 43 year old mother of two daughters and six sons, several children died in infancy. She was a Sunday school teacher and friend to many, praised for sacrifice and virtue, her body resting in Pease.

Mary Youle Mes. Dolen Lee Tillman Tm. Yoder Christ’s Vineyard Pease

Government Plans Fort On Sullivan Island In South Carolina

The government will build another fort on Sullivan's Island near Charleston as part of expanding military defenses. Three existing forts plus Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and a new barracks costing $50,000 bolster the post, signaling Charleston's rise as a major naval and military depot in the South.

Sullivan's Island Sprint Greenville News Charleston S. C Tere Today Govermnment Fort Sumpter Old Fort Moultrie Navy Yard

Lightning claim two farmers in storm near Williamston

Special to The State reports Henry Davenport aged 41 and Ezell Harvey aged 26 were struck and killed instantly during a severe afternoon electric storm three miles above Williamston. Davenport leaves a wife and eight children, Harvey a wife and two children. Eleven children lose their father and two wives become widows as two homes are wrecked.

Williamston Henry Davenport Ezell Harvey Davenport

Lightning Kills Five-Year-Old in Georgia Home

Chester Lantern reports a five-year-old son of George Jackson died after a lightning strike at their home near the county farm in Cartersville on Sunday afternoon. The bolt swept through a window. other family members were shocked but unharmed, while two others reportedly died and a third not expected to live in a related lightning incident.

George Jackson GC. B. Smith Chester Cartersville

Epworth Orphanage School Names New Principal

Colunthia Record reports Professor J. Walker has assumed principal duties at Epworth Orphanage School. He will move to North Carolina to lead a school. H. Nabors, an experienced teacher, is chosen to fill the vacancy.

J. Walker Epworth H. Z. Nuahors Walker North Carolina Nabors Colunthia

Large Wheat Yield Report From Spartanburg Area

Reports nationwide indicate an unusually large wheat yield. At Fernwood farms near Spartanburg, Thompson Dillard and Burnett planted 15 bushels on acres and threshed 713 bushels, averaging 354 bushels per acre.

Spartanburg

Poor Millionaire Fails Digesting In London

Lately starved in London because he could not digest his food. Early use of Dr. King's New Life Pills would have saved him. They strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, promote assimilation, improve appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co., druggists. Several desirable houses for sale in town. If you want a business call on me. If idle curiosity prompts you to know what places they are ask us no questions. See

London Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

Miss Lula McClain Dies in Yorkville

Miss Lula McClain daughter of Mr F Baxter McClain a benevolent intelligent and business young lady died here last Saturday afternoon. She had been engaged in business in Alabama for several months and contracted inflammatory rheumatism leading to malaria fever.

Yorkville Lula Mcclain F Baxter Benatifak Alabma

Southbound freight collides with band car near track

Telegraph report from Columbia notes a southbound Southern freight hit a band car left on the tracks. No fatalities reported. Engineer BOK. K sustained a partial injury and had to stop work. Six sled cars and the engine derailed. State dispensary directors approve a resolution stripping Charleston of local dispensary profits until illicit liquor sales are suppressed.

Greenville News Columbia S.C Southern Bok. K Sis State Dispensary Charleston

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