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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1902

Page

2

Union Meeting of Mo righ Baptist Association at Fork Hill

The Mo righ Baptist Association plans a union meeting at Fork Hill Baptist Church on June 27 and 28, with Sunday Schools urged to send workers. The program includes introductory lectures, committee announcements, teaching methods, missionary topics, and a Sunday sermon by Rev. Freeman, inviting visiting brethren to participate.

Rev D. C. Reeman J. N. Estridge W. T. Gregory W. A. Clyourn S.N. Watson E. d. Blackmon E. C. Croxton de LL Hellridge P.T. ‘Twitty W. C. Hough D. C. Freeman

Advocate launches new Georgetown negro paper motto

General Wade Hampton's Just words God bless all of my people both black and white is the motto of the Advocate a new negro paper published at Georgetown.

Wade Hampton The Advocate Georgetown

Roosevelt urges immediate action on Cuban reciprocity

President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging immediate relief for Cuba and proposing economic concessions as part of reciprocity. He cited a cable from President Palma and highlighted duties to the republic, noting benefits to both the United States and Cuba and aligning with measures taken for Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. A Senate conciliation committee debated a compromise amid disclosures about General Wood's financial support for the reciprocity effort, while Roosevelt persists in pushing his position.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Pala Cada Spex Ele Repubblic Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Philipines Jone Wood

South Carolina law governs Parker & Co. case on gambling debt

The United States circuit court granted a new trial in Parker & Co. v Moore, holding South Carolina law, not New York law, controls futures dealing. Judge Simonton had instructed for the defendant, asserting gambling debt cannot be collected. The appeals court backs the need for a jury finding on speculation and broker knowledge. News and Courier.

United States Circuit Court of Appends Parker & Co Cotton Brokers New York Moore South Carolina Simonton Court of Appeals United States News and Courier

Lancashire Cotton Growth Movement in British Colonies

A new campaign starts in Lancashire England to promote cultivating cotton in the British colonies. The effort aims to boost imperial trade and textile supply by expanding cotton production abroad, aligning with contemporary economic policies and regional interests.

Lancashire England

Josh Ashley and the Tillmanite Reformer Tale

A Florence Times anecdote recounts Josh Ashley once a violent Tillmanite in Anderson. A drummer tells Senator Tillman of Ashley’s past as a reformer, recalling a carriage ride and a depot prank. Times notes Ashley no longer aligned with Tillmanism.

Josh Ashley Mr. Ashley Tillmanite Mr. Pillman Andersen Mr .Ashley Tillman

Three Chicago Churches Hit by Electric Storm

An afternoon storm struck Chicago causing fatalities and property damage. A bolt destroyed the Memorial German Episcopal Church and damaged Calvary Presbyterian and Forty-second Street church during Sunday school. Fire followed the strike at the latter, children were saved. Nearby, a steeple collapse at Lady of Sorrows damaged another structure. One man, Joseph Killiam, died in a fisherman's house by Lake Calumet. Several people suffered electric shocks citywide.

Chicago Memorial German — Episcopal Calvary Presbyterian Weet Congress Forty- Second Street Church the Lady of Sorrows Church Jackson Boulevard Albany Avenue Joseph Killiam Lake Calumet

Express messenger hurt by falling trunk at Gastonia

On Wednesday afternoon Herbert Horton who runs on the O and NW as express messenger was badly hurt when a trunk fell on him. He was taken off at Gastonia and transfer clerk Willliamer of that place replaced him. Yesterday Rob Cardwell took the run to Lenoir. Horton is likely to be out of service for some time.

Herbert Horton Expres Gastonia Williamer Rob Cardwell Lenoir Horton Chester Luotern

Candidates Face County Funding Dilemma in State Campaigns

Yorkville Enquirer notes the financial strain on county candidates who must fund state campaigns. Voters may bear assessment costs, or the plan could push sentiment toward leaving decisions to the general election. The era’s political notices also announce several county race candidates and aspirations.

Yorkville Enquirer

Candidate announcements for re election to Congress and Senate

The item presents several political notices naming candidates for reelection to the Senate and House of Representatives. It references a Democratic primary and mentions J N Barridge and Williams as incumbents or candidates subject to primary results. The text emphasizes experience and public interest supporting reelection.

Senate Mouugh Fun House of Representatives T. Ys Williams J.N. Barridge

Local Probate Judge Candidate Declares Candidacy

A fragmented notice states a person declares candidacy for the probate judge position. The wording is garbled but signals intent to run in the upcoming primary. Further readable elements reference the jury or county details and election context.

Eluente Your techs WHR Camewrors story note

A fragmentary medical item mentions therapies and remedies for constipation. It references names like Candy Catinich and Panella in a nonspecific context, lacking clear events or outcomes. Further readable details are needed to determine concrete facts.

Panella

Candidate for Reelection as County Superintendent of Education

A candidate announces bid for reelectio n to the office of county superintendent of education. He thanks supporters and seeks votes in the Democratic Primary in Lancaster County. Public notice invites party members to consider the incumbent’s continued leadership and past favors.

Firma W. ©. Cauthen Pease Rett Sop Sayin E Vitor J Perrys Ps Eentias Moe Vanity Supervisyr Ifice Averpia Lancaster County Bole Pieteby Punty Bluca- Honea

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the Ledger Thurlow Maturday Ledger Union Meeting Morigh Baptist Association D. A. Williams W. 5 L. Worter J. 3B Witherspoon W. L. Croxton E. B. Lingle Dr. R. Knight D.C. Freeman Great Commission J. H. Boldridge S. N. Watson R. J. Blackman William Little William Cary M. J. Yates D.C Freeman J. W. Little Judson Rice and N. Watson BP. T.witty Spartanburg S.C Josh Milman Kecwus Coly Senator Tillman Ashley Anderson Florence Times Williams-Hughes CO Liberty Foulards Batiste Neely Havana Lancasster Quay Woosdaund Weil Nnouelig Jobo A. Cook Hollis H Horton Udierbie AENY Audi W. F. Estridge Gardin Sip Pledglur Derouliv House OF Representaives J. Long Rowell Mcbow Catawba House South Side Lancaster
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