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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
3
Local notes report births and marriages, shop ads, an upcoming sermon, a charity oyster supper, bank talks, and train agent changes. Reports include a White Bluff marriage, a Winnsboro fire, pension board updates, and local deaths. Authorities note Moores departure for insurance work and several juror rosters for court.
James Morrow, 73, a native of Lancaster County and longtime Charlotte resident, died Monday night at his home. Surviving are ROA Morrow of Monroe, James Morrow of Albemarle, and Annie Morrow. He served 12 years as clerk of court for Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte Observer praised his strong character, faithfulness in public service, and wide popularity with no enemies.
In Kershaw the election on $10,000 in bonds to build a modern schoolhouse passed by a landslide 114 for to 3 against. Harrah supported the measure and the new building is slated for occupancy by the next school year. Easter falls on the first Sunday in April.
On Monday last Mr Geo H Royster general organizer of the endowment rink KK of Pits paid Mrs Sarah Moore three thousand dollars for fines incurred by her late husband Moore in the same fraternity. Captain Moore died February 17. The claim was settled in less than three weeks after his death.
The Laveaster and Shiloh AR Pe congregations unite to name Rev. Paul A. Pressley as pastor. He is son of Rev. Dr. WoL Pressley, president of the Theological Seminary at Due Wes, and will graduate from the seminary next Jane.
Letter discusses the county board of equalization meeting to heard appeals on valuations and assessments. References include the chairmen of township and special boards of assessors, the county auditor’s office, and March date. Also contains a letter by F W Devon & Co asking about paint values and quantities for comparing costs.
The town reports a high-profile wedding between Adel Philipps of a local area and Rev. Jesse Wo Sul. The bride, active in church work and Sunday School, is connected to Waxhiw Beastytuetay church, now residing in San Tex. Community events include a Friday night performance and a charity parade, with details about admissions and event timing.
A scrambled notice describes a giveaway with gold prizes and tied values. It mentions beans in a jar and nearest-to-names bets, listing amounts of 1, 5 and 16 dollars as stakes, with purchasers valued at a small sum and time-based rewards. The fragmentary text references Ley and a jar of beans as part of the contest.
Notice states an application for discharge is filed regarding an estate. The document references Harriet Vaolanding and a legal action involving excentrix and the late Win M, with dates showing March 8, 1904 as a filing landmark. The wording is obscure but denotes court procedure on obedience to a judge and discharge of a claim.
A defective OCR fragment reports a probate notice involving administration of effects of a deceased person and a court appearance to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. The document references March dates and a primate official overseeing the matter. The readable portions name BeQuinn Richardson and other entities, but the specifics are unclear.
Unclear readable fragment hints at a city water issue with a company pumping air and affecting mains. No clear names places or dates emerge. Further readable text needed to specify involved parties and actions.
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