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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

2

Free Delivery Mail Route Sought by Local Petition

Mr J F Hunter circulated a petition for a 25 mile free delivery mail route from Lancaster via Jones X Roads Dry Creek A H Carters the Gainers W Hl Green s to W D Jones back by Camp Creek Church through Bell Town by Brown place Douglas church J S Blackmon s back to Lancaster The petition with sufficient signatures was sent to Congressman Finley The Dry Creek post office lies on the route Closing Exercises of the Graded School are announced and will be open to public inspection June 6 with graduation exercises and State certificate applications

J. F. Hunter Jones’ X Roads Dry Creek A. H. Carter W. Hl Green’s W. D. Jones Camp Creek Church Bell Town Brown Place Douglas Church J. S. Blackmon Lancaster Finley Lancaster Graded School Free

All Was not Music In The Indian's Soul

Special to The State Charleston May 31 Josiah George a Carlisle Indian band member committed suicide at 3 oclock this morning after learning of a love letter to him from a Buffalo woman He was 32 and had a wife and child He drank carbolic acid but medical aid came too late His remains will be interred here and his wife and child will return to New York State.

Charleston Josiah George Carlisle Indian Band George Buffalo

Guarantee of strength and pure habit emphasized

The message stresses building strong habits and pure conduct as a core guarantee. It advocates steady practice and discipline, aligning daily routines with long term integrity and personal growth. The reminder invites consistent effort toward better self control and beneficial routines.

Prehistoric Zapotecan City Found Near Mont Alban

Leopol do Batres reports discovery of an ancient submerged Zapotecan city on Mont Alban in Oaxaca Mexico. Finds include extinct marine life traces and an obelisk at a tomb entrance, suggesting Egyptian influence and a plan to submit a detailed government report while Prof Celmer had previously examined the site.

Mexico City Leopoldo Batres National Com Ments Oxaca Mont Alban Egypt Batres Celmer Smithsonian Institute

Keep Your Bowels Strong Constipation and diarrhea cure ad

An old style advertisement hawks Cas carets Candy Cathartic to regulate bowels. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns against bulk sales. Available at all druggists for 10 cents.

Estray mule taken up at home in Indian Land township

Mouse colored mare mule about seven years old taken up at Pineville home. Branded on left shoulder W. $.? The owner may claim by paying costs and feed. Address B. F. Culp Pineville June 2, 1962.

Indian Land Township

Mont Pelee eruptions flood Vive area and Mont Pelee

Steam and mud tear from Mont Pelee as violent eruptions continue. A U S Dixie arrives from St Vincent and departs for New York. A cable break and ash clouds hinder relief parties while an American scientist nears the summit. Officials warn large areas may subside.

Fort de France Island of Martinique United States Dixie St. Vincent New York Mont Pelee

Capt Wagener Proposed For Governor In Exposition Issue

The Kershaw Era notes Capt Fr Wagener as a strong administrator with substantial funds and patriotism, yet warns he is not a modern politician. It argues he could finance city and state progress by private means, but voters prefer anti progressive candidates, making his election unlikely.

Fr. W. Wageber Exposition Company Beth Capt. Wagener Kershaw

The Kind You Are Always E Bignature of Bulitez tik

Theodore H. Price estimates an increase of 34 percent in the acreage of the growing crop compared with last year. He also believes that fertilizers used have been reduced by 27 percent.

Theodore H. Price

Esthidge and Batrdge Seek House Seat in Democratic Primary

The article urges voters to support M Esthidge for re election and to retain Mr Batrdge, praising their dedication to public service and experience. It frames the race as a choice to honor the people’s interests and notes broad voter backing.

Tou M. Esthidge Damoceatie Priemary Batrdge Weil Kiow Loys

County Superintendent of Education Seeks Re election

To the voters of Lancaster County the candidate thanks supporters and announces re election bid for County Superintendent of Education under Democratic Primary rules.

Lancaster County Educaton

County Supervisor Candidates Seek Democratic Primary Support

A series of notices announces candidates for County Supervisor. M Gardner is endorsed as experienced and suited to protect county interests. John R Pal e and Rt. Sappaya also declare candidacies pledging to abide by primary rules.

Wyrel Senate Dewoceatie Jougi Pwease Rt. Sappaya Supservisor Pleasus John A. Cook Hollis

Perry announces candidacy for probate judge post

Joan M. Perry declares her candidacy for probate judge under party rules in the Democratic Primary. The filing signals a local bid to lead the probate court, asserting commitment to public service and judicial integrity.

Joan M. Perry

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