Local Matters Mes 3 A Dune at Mian Allis Head
Local notes list visits by Miss Nannie White of Vickory Grove to her brother Rev J M White in Unity and other travelers stopping in Lancaster area. Mentions vacations, church meetings, a marriage at Lancaster Cotton Mills, and a county plan to elect a pension board for Confederate veterans. Also notes a fire at a tenant house, schedule changes, and census cotton figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie White
Vickory Grove
J. M. White
B.S. Murphy
Lancaster Cotton Mills
John Wright
Lottie Wright
Brennie
Maxter Bryce
Malmoth Springs
Ark
L. M. Qlyborn
Ross Wn
EB. Pressly
Lancaster
W. B. Brace
Chrm
W. G. A. Porter
Lancaster County
Porter
Court House
Oielock
WG. A. Porter, Co
Chr
Lightning Hits Nisbet Residence South of Depot
A thunder storm struck the Nisbet home near the depot, ripping four to five feet from the roof. J F Nisbet was knocked down and injured, his head grazing a baby’s cradle. His wife and visitors Mrs Harper and Mrs Mellwain were also badly shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Nisbet
Lin Valley
Mr. Nisbet
Bradle
R. S. Harper
R. E. Mellwain
Camden postmaster reappointed to succeed Alexander
Mr J Shannon Sr already served one term as Camden postmaster and is reappointed as successor to the incumbent G G Alexander. The local appointment confirms continuity in postal service leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shannon, Sr
Camden
G. G. Alexander
Bereaved Notables and Local Deaths Chronicle Hard Times
A lengthy obituary note set records of multiple deaths in the region. It honors Mr. and Mrs. Mackey of Howth Spring and others who lost young children to cholera and illness. The piece lists mourners, burial places, and the local church duties of Rev. Fraser. It also covers broader village bereavements including Mrs. Knight of Dry Creek, Mr. Funderburk of Dudley, and Mr. Hasseltine of Alabama, noting church affiliations and survivors. A financial county report concludes with settlement details, taxes, and school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
W. PB. Mackey
Howth
Tein
Jonths
Salon
Norning
Manning
Nannie Roittley
Fort Lawn
W. R. Hasseltine
Alabama
J. H. Witherspoon
J. A. Hasseltine
Das
H. Harper
Robi. S. Harper
Alice Bennett
B. H. Bennett
A. R. P. Church
St. Luke Church
W. ©. Ewart
Law and Order League halts Nebraska City baseball game
The Law and Order League of Nebraska City Neb stopped a Sunday baseball game and triggered a riot in which several ministers were assaulted, amid clashes that disrupted the proceedings and drew police attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order League of
Nebraska City
Neb
Building in course of erection blown down at Camden
A severe thunderstorm and strong wind yesterday afternoon toppled the west wing of the new hotel under construction in Camden. The 120 foot long section collapsed like a card house while the old and new portions were undamaged. Rebuilding will take about a month and insurance coverage is not yet known. The storm also damaged trees and telephone wires. The Farmer's Institute will be held at Clemson College beginning August 11 for several days with reduced railroad rates and affordable boarding nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Farmer's Institute
Clemson College
Clameon
Drowning Toll From Steamship Primus Disaster
Hamburg July 21 reports say 155 people drowned when the Primus sank in the Elbe after a tug struck midships. The steamer carried 185 passengers and 30 were saved as the vessel broke in two while entering the river port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Primus
Elbe River
Hemsa
Meat Price Worries Highlight Fattened Hilt Market
Fragmentary note notes meat price concerns with reference to the fattened calf market and current low prices. Includes scattered figures and terms but few clear specifics, reflecting a local market report with incomplete OCR.
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Mian Allis Head
Glenn Springe
Mary Torry
Titusville, Fla
R. M. Mctorprey
Lawrence Pardue
Asheville, N.C
E.G. Secrestix
Cleveland Springs
Bowera Bros
J. L. Rape
Supt. of Education
A. ©. Rowelt
Poag & Harper
H. R. Blakeney
Gills Creek
Jas. Caldwell
Heath
Chalmers Fraser
Nannie Howze
Susie
Katie Dunlap
Cheater
Rowell
Clara Barrett
Rock Hill
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Lula Hunter
Wilmington
N. Y
Lisette Wade
E. T. Wade
KR. L. Crawford
West End
Bowers Bros
Dora Ross
Mattie Glenn
Lenoir, N. Y
Lb. M. Clyburn
Jobn Gregg
Ira Starnes
Mt. Nebo Church
W. Ganson
Chas. Ganson
Weir, Masy
Poag & Harper’s
Jim McKennan
Bill Perry
Perry
Democratic Executive Committee
H. E. Coffey
W.G. A. Porter
Kershaw
Alsobrooks
Cauthen
T. Blackmon
Maggie Anderson
Ledger
W. G. Cureton
H. W. Bays
D. D
Lancster Station
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Steadman
A. A. Lyerly
G. W. Hell
North Carolina
Caskey
Lyerly
Misa Estelle Smith
Archibbald J. Beattie
J .E. Smith
Millie Knight
Win Knight
Dry Creek
Wm L. Fanderburk
Dudley
Chesterfield County
S . Funderburk
Birmorgham
Ala
A. D. Funderburk
Columbia
T. A. Fonderburk
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
1. C&c, RR
Nike
Southern Cotton ,Oh Company
Carolinan
Georgi
Bea
Catton
E. 3. McDow
Catawba House South Side
Navy
University OF North Carolina
Medy
Venable
Prestpost
Chapel Hill
N.C
Wofford College
Spartanburc
Wall College
Gamewell
Fitting School
Spartanburg, S.C
A. M. Dopre
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