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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
3
The community paper notes Rev Dr Boldridge will preach at Camp Creek church tomorrow at 3 30 p m Memorial day observances will be held next Wednesday Rev R FE Turnipseed to deliver the address and the full program will appear in the next issue.
An elderly resident of the Waxhaw section, about twelve miles north of town, was found dead in bed yesterday morning after a heavy supper the night before. He was about 60 years old and leaves a widow and several grown children. The body was discovered by a neighbor, and no cause of death is yet established.
Report warns that the Heath Springs robbery suspects may be transferred to federal custody for trial, with Governor Glenn delaying a requisition hearing until May 5. Lancaster officials prefer Uncle Sam hold them for federal prosecution, amid questions about evidence and potential life terms.
Notice from H. N. Lowell dated May 2, 1905 seeks information about a brindle horned cow about a year old that strayed from Bear Branch area about three weeks ago. Cow may be nursing a calf. Any locating information appreciated.
County supervisors passed a resolution stipulating magistrates in Lancaster County receive payment for inquests only when a coroner is unavailable. In such cases the magistrate must obtain affidavits from three local citizens confirming the inquest is necessary. M Gardner, County Supervisor.
A millinery advertisement extols hats that boost a woman's pride while reducing perplexity in selection. It claims no hat is homely and none unwearable with pride. The note teases affordable beauty and promises a free China piece with each $5 dry goods purchase.
State of South Carolina Lancaster County to creditors of BF Miller. Jack Miller and DC Lazenby request Letters of Administration. Court of Probate Lancaster 8 C on May 17 at 11 o'clock to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated April 29, 1905 by J Stewman, Probate Judge.
Notice issued by Freeholders and electors of Dixie School District No 17 Lancaster County South Carolina to hold an election on May 16 1905 at Dixie school house to decide a four mill tax for school purposes Electors must show tax receipts and registration certificates Voting limited to those who pay real or personal property taxes The trustees will report results to the County Auditor within ten days w M Moore HE Coffey members Co Board Ed April 22 1905.
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