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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
3
Thursday marked the year's longest day as Lancaster County reports a wide sweep of local happenings. Notices include visitors and guests among residents, school improvements, a candidate for solicitor, musical plans for a Masonic celebration, and local church weddings.
Twelve murder cases are to be tried at the Richland term of court which convenes in Columbia next Monday. The docket lists 12 defendants facing capital charges, with proceedings set to begin in the county courthouse.
A 1900 Lancaster South Carolina item recalls a group of youths dragging from Bear Creek an old Civil War era shell likely dumped by Sherman’s forces 35 years earlier. An initial test revealed a sealed lead plug. curiosity led to removing it and a controlled disposal nearby near Walters' store and the factory.
A fragmentary newspaper item describes an explosion causing fear of an earth passage by Chinese forces, with no injuries. It also reports social visits to Misses Willeford Beckham and Stevens, local picnics, a building contract on Cleveland street, political speculation around a candidate named Doc, a German-themed gathering at Ashe's Tall, and social pairing notes from Lancaster including candidates for county superintendent of education.
A contract to construct a new bridge over Hoar Croek near Danienster Cotten is set to open bids on Tuesday June 10 at 1 oclock. Specifications and plans will be provided by the Kiowa firm, with all bids reserved. MC Gardner, Superintendent.
A notice announces a meeting of stockholders of the Lancaster Cotton Mills. Details on date, time, and meeting place are provided for stockholder attendance and any required actions. Check local listings for exact schedule and any voting matters.
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