Survey of Kershaw and Lancaster line sparks county-seat talk
In a letter from Liberty Hall dated March 1, 1905, Rock discusses the long-standing survey of the Kershaw and Lancaster line, noting historical surveyors and local figures. The letter ponders creating a new county with Kershaw as seat, mentions Heath Springs and Liberty Hill, and envisions granite quarries and mineral springs. It also praises the Southern Cotton Association’s price maintenance plan and potential economic growth for the South, urging business leaders to advance the movement.
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Mr. Eorror
Lancaster and
Korabaw
Jas
D. Mellwaine
Haile
Ragsdale
Lancaster
Elaire
Kershaw
J H. Harper
Jas McDowell
Fairfield
Peay’s Ferry
Lancaster County
Boykin
Cauden
Heath Springs
Liberty Hill
Rock
Liberty Hall
Southern Cotton Association
South Carolina
South
Local Notices and Appointments in Lancaster County
Local snippets report Mr RJ Glenn leaving for Washington DC to witness the presidential inauguration. McManus returns to visit Wilmington relatives. Rewards offered for a missing Berkshire sow and pig. Printing services advertised. A dog drowns after being unable to escape a reservoir. Mc Elliott A Boys to lecture at Heath Springs to fund a school library. Miss Lula Jane Caskey dies at 93 after measles. Edward Stover travels to attend his mother’s funeral in Kentucky. Tax deadline extended to March 15 with 7 percent penalty. delinquent parcels face sheriff executions. Cotton mill witnesses thank Winnsboro citizens for hospitality and name several locals. Vernie Cook, omitted from Lanc Co college roll, is noted as a bright student. James F Hunter appointed postmaster, surprising some. will assume duties April 1 if confirmed. previous postmaster M Stewart saluted for service.
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Edward Stover
Louisana
Omth Southern
Kershaw
Amelia Stover
Fire at Southern depot destroys cotton bales
A Thursday noon blaze at the Southern depot cotton platform destroyed about 125 bales of cotton. The fire, likely sparked by a shifting Southern freight engine, consumed bales from LM Co. Heath-Jones Co. and Alexander Sprunt & Co. About 100 bales were moved to safety by workers before flames overwhelmed the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
LM Co
Heath-Jones Co
Alexander Sprunt & Co
Child Dies After Cornstalk Fire Burn Injury Near Heath Springs
The six year old daughter of Mr John Ellis in Heath Springs died from burns sustained when her clothing caught fire from a burning stalk pile in a field near home. She died Wednesday morning March 1 1905 after medical efforts by Dr J A Rutledge failed to save her.
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John Ellis
Heath Springs
J A Rutledge
Widow Amelia Stover Dies After Week Long Illness Near Kershaw
Mrs Amelia Stover widow of James L Stover died at her home near Kershaw on March 1 1905 after a week's illness of puer monia She was 68 and survived by three children and four step children She was a Bethel Presbyterian member and was interred at Bethel church yesterday Had Passed Ninety nine A News and Courier Lancaster special reports Mrs Collins widow of William J Collins died near York county just shy of 100 Her ten children include six living in Indian Land and Waxhaw townships She left 61 grandchildren 134 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Buried at Belair last Friday
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Amelia Stover
James L Stover
Kershaw
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Bethel Church
News and Courier
Lancaster
Collins
William J. Collins
York County
Lancaster County
Messra J W,et
H J
M Colling
Indian Land Township
Marcus Slagle
Waxhaw Township
Mra Collins
Belair
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted as Quick Cure
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure headache and digestive complaints after a claim of relief from constipation. The copy urges readers to purchase at Crawford Bros, J F Mackey & Co, and Funderburk Pharmacy.
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Bing
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F.mackey & Co’s
Funderburk Pharmacy
Notice of Final Discharge for Mag gie E Sistare and George W Sistare
LT McCain guardian for Mag gie E Sistare and George W Sistare files final return and settlement with Lancaster County Probate Court in South Carolina on March 31, 1905, seeking discharge as guardian. March 1, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie E Sistare
George W Sistare
County of
Lancaster
South Carolina
LT McCain
The Place to Buy Shoes Today at Anchorcreft Depot
A new lot arrived at E kin and Anchcraft shoe house offering footwear at the usual price of 160. A full line of Kted Senal Shoes promises savings from five cents to a few cents per pair, claimed as the best on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.kin & Anchcraft
Education official schedules office days and contacts
W M Moore, County Superintendent of Education, announces regular office days Saturdays and first Mondays with offices near L C depot and at both locations to store school books. Subscription offers and medicine promotion included for Coughs Moray Horehound Mullein Tar.
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L&c
W M Moore
Moray
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Kershaw and
Fanderburg Pharmacy
Rey
RJ Glenn
Jacksonham
Washington, DC
McThose McManus
Wilmington
Dave McKinney
Roy S Strat
Lo Lazenby
Pong & Harper
Mc Elliott
Mcconnell Library Association
Lula Jane Caskey
Leonard S Oaskey
Shiloh Church
Thurday
Caskey
Winnsboro
Messrs
Willie and
Riley Stewart
W S Weir
Robert Crawford
B G Tenant
James Gladden
J L Hawes
D Aiken
Bob Kirkpatrick
DA Brown
Sheriff Hood
lIn
C College
Vernie Cook
Cook
W . Cook
James F Hunter
Kinley Wednesdey
Senate
Hunter
M Stewart
Stover
Kted Senal Shoes
Cherry & CO
the Ledger
The
Atlanta Journal
Heath Banking and Mercantile Company
W P Bennett
Heath Banking & Mercantile Co
Heath, Secy and Treas
Beween Heath Banking and Mercantile Company
Witherspoon
W B Culp
W B Culp & Co
WB Culp
Hebron
Mackorell’s
E. E. Cloud
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