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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
3
Mr Edward Walters of Cow bens and Mes W M Moore were among those sent to the chain gang for 30 days by Magistrate Cuskey the past week for violating contract and breach of trust. Mrs Virginia Green is recovering from paralysis at her son TC Green's home.
Marriages reported in Lancaster and White Bluff include a 1905 ceremony at the bride’s home with Thomasson and Cherry families, followed by a White Bluff wedding between Cicero Blackmon and Ada Kytridge. Yorkville Enquirer reports the town plans $7,000 in electric plant bonds, pending a petition and election with broad support.
Mrs Jane Lucy widow of Samuel Lucy died at her Taxahaw home last Sunday May 7 1905 aged 86 after a fall on ice earlier this year. A Baptist member her remains were interred at Taxahaw Monday. Survived by children Mrs Mary Moore Charlotte WD Lucy Arkansas Mrs I M Lowry Mrs J P Ingram and Miss Roxy Lucy all of Taxahaw.
Mr W F Cook of Kershaw died Sunday night May 7 1905 at Rock Hill hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was 46, son of Culp Cook, brother to the late Trevillian Station veteran. Survived by wife Mollie Gregory four children Vernie and others. He chaired the county Democratic party, served as Kershaw town clerk treasurer and headed Cook-Estridge Co. A Baptist and respected leader, his funeral Monday included Masonic and Pythian honors. town businesses closed in mourning.
A mass meeting in Richmond, Virginia, resolved to raise 30000 dollars for an equestrian statue of General Fitzhugh Lee. The plan is to place and unveil the memorial during the James town Exposition. The Ledger, The Atlanta Journal, Sem? weekly, and The Southern Cultivator.
Governor Glanton of North Carolina decided to hold the two men for trial on carrying concealed weapons in Anson county after a hearing on the requisition for Kisher and O Day. South Carolina had claimed expenses for medical care and guards but withdrew as North Carolina had the stronger case. Both prisoners remain in Anson county jail, recovering from wounds. O Day’s condition had shown notable improvement.
Memorial Day events are set in Lancaster with Daughters of the Confederacy hosting. Capt W F L Rives acts as marshal and Crosses of Honor will be awarded between 4 and 5 pm to veterans not yet honored. The program includes prayer, address, roll call, and procession to cemeteries for graves to be decorated.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold its annual meeting Thursday at four o'clock at Miss Olivia Emmons residence. Program includes prayer by Dr. Fraser, hymn, Scripture roll call, talk on Heathen Lands by Mrs. W. McD. Brown, address by Miss Olivia Emmons, missionary hymn The Soul's Cry, free will offering, and refreshments.
The regular examination for applicants of teachers certificates will be held on Friday May 19 1905 starting at 9 o'clock in the morning at Lancaster courthouse.
A brief ad style note promoting millinery products encourages boosting a woman’s pride in wearing hats while easing the selection process. The message frames millinery as both source of pride and relief from doubt.
A local dry goods sale promotes affordable elegance with a free beautiful piece of china with every five dollar purchase. The ad emphasizes that the collection includes a range of bat themed items and stresses pride in wearing and displaying the pieces despite low prices.
State of South Carolina Lancaster County by J E Stewman probate judge cites kindred and creditors of BF Miller to appear at Lancaster probate court on Friday May 12 at 11:00 am to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Given April 29, 196J.
One third of the electors in Dixie School District No 17 Lancaster County South Carolina petitioned the County Board of Education for an election to decide if a four mill school tax shall be levied. Trustees set May 16 1905 at Dixie school house for the vote with two weeks notice by newspaper and three public postings. Only property owners with tax receipts and registration certificates may vote. Results to be reported to the County Auditor within ten days.
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