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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
3
Local notes report market prices, property listings, and community events in Lancaster and surrounding areas. Entries mention a 3 cent market shift, boarding ads, labor rents, and a cloud residence for rent, with meetings of the Daughters of the Confederacy, schoolhouse entertainments, and a waterworks plan in progress.
Mrs Emma McCain wife of Mr EB E Mc Cain of Unity died last Sunday night from lung disease at about 23 years old She leaves her husband and one child She was a member of Unity ARP church and was interred at Unity Monday afternoon.
Mrs Hilliard Julia Hilliard wife of A D Hilliard died at home Sunday after a protracted illness. Eldest daughter of J J Bridges of Heath Spring she was 36. Survived by husband and one child. Remains interred Monday afternoon at Andrews burying ground Heath Springs. Storm reports in the South cite widespread property devastation and several deaths.
J N Thompson born March 1833 in Chesterfield County South Carolina moved with his brother JQ Thompson to North Louisiana in 1854 then to Bell County Texas in 1878. He died near Rodgers Bell County Texas February 15 1902 his wife having died about three years earlier leaving eight sons and two daughters. He was a first cousin of Mr J R Knight of Primus Q Thompson Troy Bell County Texas.
Jurors drawn for the court to convene on the third Monday in March with Junge Watte presiding. Names listed include Samuel Laney A J McNineh E Bowers G F Ferguson Vanlandingham J L Potts DF Helms W J Baker C L Dye H M Polk and many others for first and second week petit juries. A passenger train accident in Georgia killed five and injured several.
Huddersfield style trespass warning on the Elijah Walters home place in Buford Township Lancaster County borders T L Coster Lynches Creek Alvin Massey and the Three Notch road. Offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. H Hines March 1 1902.
A Charleston South Carolina citizen delegation met with President Roosevelt in Washington to urge his attendance at the Charleston exposition. Roosevelt indicated pleasure in visiting Charleston and the exposition, with a possible late month date being arranged after talks with Cortelyou and railroad officials. Prince Henry visited Mount Vernon and placed wreaths at Washington’s tomb. Educate Your Mowers With Cascarrta. Candy Cathartic promo follows.
A damaged OCR poem laments a mother’s loss, recalling her cheerful voice and presence. The text, sprinkled with misspellings and broken lines, evokes sorrow and memory, expressing longing for guidance and the comfort of a loved parent.
Southbound schedule lists arrival times and stops from Amden to Gaffney Branch with stations including Westville Kerstaw Heath Springs and Rock Hill. Timetable shows departures around 11 00 am and 11 20 am with multiple intermediate halt points and connecting lines.
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