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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1904

Page

3

Local Matters and notices from Lancaster area week

Community items from Lancaster county include announcements of Jno D Taylor as candidate for county treasurer, sales of rifle cartridges and goods, visits by various residents to Charlotte Sardis and Wallingford, and notes on local families, schools, and church activities. Also reports of deaths, births, arrangements, and public notices in the Rock Hill and surrounding region.

J. M. Dempster Kerahaw Rock Hill L. T. Baker Mt. Zion Academy Winnsboro Richland County

Death of Miss Mary Consart at age eight in Pleasant Hill

Miss Mary Consart, daughter of Me f and QQ Con, died Sunday morning after months of white swelling and complications. She was eight years old and survived by her father and several siblings. Funeral and burial were at Pleasant Hill church, Pleasant Valley, conducted by Rev. J. C. Chandler, pastor of the Fort Mill Methodist church.

Patsy Lark John Lark H. B. McMurray Jacksonham Huey Hooil Sallie McMurray Shiloh Eliza Steele Wm. R. Steele Dixie Steele Methodist Church Wm Cauthen Hiram ©. Steele W. D. Gale Wingate N.C Mary Consart Sprattsy Pleasant Hill Church Pleasant Valley J. C. Chandler Fort Mill Methodist Church Fort Mill

Clemson College Scholarships Announcement

All applicants for those scholarships will apply to the County Superintendents of Education who will give full information concerning the terms of the law and the conditions required for entrance to the College. The examinations will be held early in July before the County Boards of Education. P. A. Mell, President.

Lancaster County M. D. Lee A. O. Rowell Clemson College County Superintendents OF Education County Boards of Education P. A. Mell

Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for bronchial relief

Chronic bronchial troubles and simmer caught can be quickly relieved and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Death of a Sweet Little Babe

The Ledger notes the death of Theo, infant daughter of Raleigh and Mary Hammond, who died Sunday evening June 12. She was 8 months and 17 days old, a sweet babe who refused to drink the bitter cup. Funeral sentiments recall her heavenly nature and longing until a future reunion.

the Ledger Little Theo Raleigh Mary Hammond

Mr J A Bird Celebrates His 70th Birthday

Mr J A Bird celebrated his 70th birthday at his Plat Creek home on Friday. About three hundred relatives and friends attended a long table laden with food and lemonade. Rev I M Bailey of Jefferson gave a fine address as music and singing filled the gathering. Bird is father to 16 children with 15 living, grandfather of 58 with 68 living, and great grandfather of 7 with 6 living. The event was a joyful and well ordered celebration.

John A. Bird Plat Creek Bird I M. Bailey Jefferson

Denouncing a False Lancaster Report by JR Hunter

A public declaration from June 17 1904 refutes circulating reports about JR Hunter and the Knight family in Lancaster. The letter warns such lies threaten their liquor business and imply burdens on the state and institutions.

Lancaster Mr. Knight Hunter

Open enemy criticizes cowardly leader in harsh terms

A hostile speaker denounces a rival as despicable and cowardly, claiming the foe lacks the courage to face opponents openly. The tirade targets a political rival and mentions general disrespect from respectable circles. The fragment references Hars and Kershaw Mra and hints at campaign context.

Skunk Kershaw

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