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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1904

Page

2

Pension money distribution eyed by South Carolina officials

The State plans pension fund disbursement as reports reach the Comptroller General. Pension boards expect to finalize allocations to counties next month with an annual $200 000 appropriation. Bets on Class C No 4 gains as boards strive for county gains amid equalization issues. Distillery petitions refused in King's Mountain township as politics influence funding. Cadet dispatch to St Louis exposition approved with costs split. Way 17 proclamation sets election date for successor to Congressman Croft.

South Carolina Iks Juto Eins State Board Berls Th Vilar Boards of Action State Board of Equal

Death of Prof Robert M. Davis in South Carolina

The death of Prof Robert Means Davis occurred this morning after a brief illness. He was the eldest son of Henry C. Davis and Isabella Harper, educated at South Carolina College and the University, taught at King’s Mountain Military School, and held roles in the South Carolina College history and politics chairs. Survived by his wife Miss Lussie LeConte and six children. prominent educator and newspaper figure in Winnsboro and Charleston.

Columbia Mar Robert Means Davis Ovelock Davis Henry C. Davis Isabella Harper Priv Wintshore South Carolina University King’s Mountain Military School Winnstrove Pilin News and Courier Praf Davis Charleston

Cyclone damages Bethune church and property in South Carolina

A small cyclone struck Bethune at 3.15 this morning demolishing the Presbyterian church and a nearby barn at Capt Nicholsons. Capt Nicholson's horse was killed and a cow injured. In Anderson the Baptist Young People's Union holds a State convention April 5 at First Baptist Church with plans for a large chorus and entertainment. Also noted are pardons for three life prisoners in Florence County and the enforcement of the anti treating law from February 20 affecting municipal elections in the state.

Bethune Mar Toto Nicholon Nicholson Anderson The Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Sva

Gift for Winthrop College Library From Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie informs President Johnson of a 20000 pound gift for a school library at Winthrop College. All conditions met, Carnegie Library to be built on the college campus in Rock Hill.

Andrew Carnagie Johnson Winthrop College Carnagie Rock Hill Herald

Eye injury in Edgemoor youth at play accident

A year-old son of F Teason at Edgemoor injured himself in his father's yard when he fell on a sharpened stick. The point penetrated the eye, destroying vision. He was attended by Dre viston, who left the little sufferer resting easy.

F Teason Edgemoor Rock Il Herald

Arrested As A Murderer In Virginia Case

Sheriff Cornwell of Chester arrested a man calling himself George Burns on Thursday morning. He is alleged to be the murderer at Fredericksburg, Va., in November. Burns denied the charge and was taken to Chester awaiting a proper identification.

Edgemoor Cornwell Chester George Burns Fredercksburg Chester Jut Rock Hill Lieved

Strucuse and Bros High Art Clothing Ad

Strucuse and Bros promotes the Douglas and Godman Line of Shoes claiming solid leather counters and soles with double toe tips. The ad promises a free replacement if the returned shoes do not match the sample shown.

Douglas and Godman

Hats and millinery closeout sale with cheap prices

A local notice proclaims a clearance event offering sample hats and soft bosom shirts at cost. It promises abundant groceries at low prices and urges customers to continue patronage for future savings.

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