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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
3
Market reports show cotton at 84 cents while local notices seek hens for sale and demand. The paper records births marriages and deaths, court remarks, church events, and a fatal child burn in the county, with several community notices and local ads.
Special to Charlotte Observer Winnsboro South Carolina March remains of the late Rev J Chalmers D D were brought from Charlotte and laid to rest in the local cemetery A large number attended including about 20 from Charlotte Floral offerings were profuse and beautiful Reverends McDonald of Winnsboro and Knox of Blackstock preached eloquent tributes A list of local names appears in the Flower Roll for Van Wyck school month ending March 7 1902. A local note mentions unpaid taxes and upcoming deadlines. Dr R C Brown of Lowryville commented on professional practice in the area. An exhumation and inquest followed the killing of War Gardner with Aaron Williams and his father surrendering to authorities in Kershaw county.
The County Board of Equalization will convene on Tuesday March 25 1909 at the County Auditor's office to equalize valuations of real and personal property and to hear grievances and appeals from assessments fixed by township and special boards of assessors. County Auditor Brine Bay Data Cure.
Fire broke out Sunday afternoon at the Horton residence causing damage to curtains furniture carpet and other items in the sitting room. Needing quick action engineers noted the fire could have spread if left longer with a draft in the room. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported according to Kershaw Era.
The Spartans Herald reports Amevenent's push in Wisconsin to back ex Senator Spooner for the U S Supreme Court seat in Washington. It notes party line splits on key issues and cites five strong Republicans crossing the Democrats on the Philippine tariff bill.
Bids from the lowest responsible bidder will be opened Thursday March 20 1902 for building a new bridge over Twelve Mile creek near Osceola two miles above Me. VL Wo Seerest’s establishment leads the letting with reserves noted and bids to be considered by W QL Caches Supervisae.
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