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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
3
Report describes the death of eighteen year old James Belk, struck by lightning while returning from Monroe to Dudley with his younger brother and mules. Brother knocked unconscious, one shoe torn off. both men died before aid arrived. Belk buried at Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Local notices recount various town events including bets on high prices for goods, a sale opportunity, and a call to apply for market sales. Reports mention deaths, weddings, a dispersal of bonds for a new graded school, and weather damage. Also notes on rail conductors handling a stolen ride and a water works contract for the town.
Miss Moore the missionary from Japan spoke Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, drawing warm appreciation from attendees. A letter from a Lanter negro who moved counties without paying taxes is noted, with a pledge to send funds and a warning about death. Epworth Connie Maxwell and Thornwell orphanages will transport children to Charleston on the 25th to view the Exposition.
Florence May 13 an unpleasant personal altercation near the court house left Superintendent Clarence E. Johnson of the graded schools and Mr J J Jennings in a fight over a suspended child. Johnson struck Jennings after harsh words and Jennings repeated epithets. Both were taken into custody by the sheriff and posted bail for appearance in May court tomorrow.
A competitive examination to fill a West Point United States Military Academy scholarship will be held at Yorkville on Thursday June 19 1902. For more information write Hon D E Finley Washington DC A C Rowell County Superintendent of Education Lancaster SC. Educate Your Bowel With Cascaren Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
A Camden project plans a $15,000 casket and coffin factory in the city. A tree in Mr J Davis Caskey yard was struck by lightning Wednesday evening near a spot hit last year. George Bowers barn was struck but undamaged. A governor granted a pardon to a man convicted 29 years earlier. he did not serve the full time, escaping soon after and recaptured recently. Lewis Nixon resigns from Tammany Hall as New York politics shift. Edgefield field sees three gubernatorial candidates this summer. Southern Hardwood Co seeks stickery Dogwood and Persimmon logs in Charleston. Governor McSweeney stays quiet.
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