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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
5
Local notices list eggs for sale at 50 cents a setting by J N Crocket and a demand for 100 turkeys and geese by J S Wilson. Losing dog Zack sought by Vigler Dees. Various local visits, marriages, and business moves noted, plus taxes due and court actions.
The Lancaster County Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting at Tabernacle High School on Saturday March 26 at 11 30 In the program listed Miss Jerusha Mitchell speaks on Primary language and composition Rev R E Mood on Citizenship training Miss Gertrude Sherer on the teacher's attitude to pupils on the playground Prof R E Sharpe on the teacher's work in the community and Col A R Banks discusses The Incorrigible pupil.
The Tabernacle school will close with events on March 24 25 and 27. Graduating exercises by 10th grade girls on Thursday at 8 pm. Prof W H Hand of Chester to deliver the literary address Friday at 10 30 am. Friday night devoted to all-school exercises. On Sabbath Rev W H Hodges of Lancaster to preach the annual sermon. Public invited to all events. R E Sharp Principal. A separate notice details the County Board of Equalization meeting on the 4th Tuesday in March to hear grievances and equalize valuations. Also mention that Southern railroad workers renew ties on the Yorkville Blacksburg line with many ties replaced in the past year.
An old promotional note promises $35 in gold to winners, with a three month goods purchase incentive. Purchasers spend $1 of goods and receive four beans for every 81 worth. The closest bean count to a jar yields $20, second $10, and third $5 in gold. signature J B Mackorell.
The jury acquitted Spain Kelly of murdering W. F. Creech in Bishopville last week amid claims the act followed the ruin of Kelly s sister by the victim. The article also notes a church notice from Jos T Dendy apologizing for missed services due to rain and inviting all to attend next Sabbath.
All overseers who have not yet worked their sections of the public road are notified to complete the work before April 15. An inspection of the public roads will begin about that time. Vacancies in overseer duties will be filled upon application to the County Board of Commissioners.
Notice announces two bridge openings to bid lowest responsible bidder at 12 oclock on Wednesday March 90 1904 for Rum Creek near J Willwan and on Thursday March 33 for a Creek bridge near New Hope church Kibler place. Plans and specifications available at the letting pond deposited for faithful performance.
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