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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
3
The notice lists clergy appointments at Unity and Pleasant Hill with service on the first and eighth Sabbaths, and the fourth Sabbath at Gills Creek and Stand. It notes timing around 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sabbaths and indicates at Pleasant Hill services on 21 and 4th Sabbaths at 1 pm.
Various short items from the local newspaper include a sales note at Mackerell's offering eggs, a bishop's announced visit to the Episcopal church on March 31st, and multiple civic notices. Also listed are fines paid in Crenshaw court, pension and tax reminders, obituaries, tax deadlines, and community updates about residents and clergy in Lancaster and Chester counties.
At the home of Mr. A. W. Hicklin on Wednesday, Miss Freddie Hicklin wed Mr. Jas. A. Williams of the Douglas section, with Rev. Chalmers Fraser officiating. A reception at the groom’s mother's home followed as friends celebrated the happy union. Also noted: state commissions for Bank of Kershaw and The Peoples Bank of Kershaw, both $50,000 capital, with plans to open by April first, and Maj. B. F. Miller resigns as Lancaster Graded School trustee, T. S. Carter elected to fill the vacancy.
Greenville experts report Gov Heyward ordered Sheriff J D Gilreath to stop a cock fighting gathering near McBee distillery, five miles from the city. About 150 spectators from North Carolina and Georgia dispersed as deputies arrived and the event was called off.
An ex soldier visits Washington War Department and fires a 4 calibre revolver in room 227 wounding messenger Robert J Manning and clerk Arthur Wiecker while Emma Saxton narrowly escapes. Overpowered after a struggle by James J Dawson and others led by Lieut Gen Adna R Chaffee.
From StPetersburg reports on good authority say Russia will deploy about 185000 troops in the far east by March 20. It is said no more can be moved there before that date due to the Siberian railroad limits. In Paris the Chinese army movements alarm officials who fear a Japan China alliance against Russia.
Report confirms General Dragimir, former governor of Kiefl, at a St. Petersburg war council urged evacuation of Port Arthur by land and sea to avert a disaster that could have been foreseen.
Seventy-one wounded officers and men from the Japanese fleet reached Sasebo aboard the hospital ship Kebe Maru from Port Arthur. Only six are in serious condition. Reports say Port Arthur harbor still blocks most Russian ships while Chemulpo hosts twelve battleships and cruisers with torpedo boats nearby.
A large portion of Rocky Mount North Carolina was wiped out by a Tuesday fire. The blast of destruction affected many businesses and homes. Nearby residents rushed to aid survivors as investigators began assessing damage. A local ad hints at a gold giveaway by J B Mackerell tied to purchases and a jar game.
State of South Carolina Lancaster County Probate Judge W M Morris seeks Letters of Administration for J M Richardson deceased. Creditors and kin must appear before the Probate Court at Lancaster Court House on Wednesday March 16 after publication to show cause why administration should not be granted. Hand dated March 3 1904.
Edward Franklin Abell publisher of the Baltimore Sun newspaper died on Tuesday. He led the paper during a transformative era and shaped its editorial voice. Abell's tenure left a lasting imprint on local journalism and the paper's legacy.
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