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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

Page

3

Local notices and events from Lancaster county

Local summaries report a 25 pound carp caught at Conky Pond and a 24 pound soft shell clam at Cane Creek, plus market prices. Norfolk visitor Mr Jolin Hardin, Primus school levy 27102 for 3 mills, Rev Paul Presslay at county home 4 PM, and Kershaw Era notes on lodge elections and civic projects.

Cane Creek Jolin Hardin Norfolk P W Hardin Primus Paul Presslay RE Wythe Grand Lodge Beaufort 8. C Lancaster Lodge

Closing Exercises at Lancaster Graded Schools

The Lancaster Graded Schools announce events this week starting Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. with a pupil entertainment from School No. 2 led by Grace Whisenart and Hattie Miller. Thursday features declamation by 7th graders and a Cantata. Friday includes a Hampton Literary Society debate on whether women have advanced humanity more than men, followed by Rev J. Lee Oates delivering the graduating address and certificate awards. Public invited. subscription urged.

Lancaster Graded Schools Grace Whisenart Hattie Miller Eunice Beaty Graded School Hampton Literary Loviety J. Lee Oates Hickory Sr Gy

Hail storm damages crops and homes in eastern county

An Eastern county hail storm last Saturday afternoon caused crop and garden damage from Dixie to Flat Creek. In Porter area windshields, roofs, and windows were harmed. W G A Porter reported mud splashed on his dwelling and 4x5 inch hail stones left in the ground. Families including Messrs Porter and Adams faced replanting after cotton chopping.

Creek Dixie Gills Creek Church Flint Ridge Flat Creek WG A Porter J W A Porter J E Porter WJ Hanter BR Adams Bit Am

Very Sad Death of a Little Child in Douglas

An 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs James Stogner in Douglas choked on an English pea while unattended. Parents rushed to town then Rock Hill hospital where surgery failed and the baby died en route. The community offers deep sympathy to the family.

Earle James Stogner Douglas Stogner Rock Hill Rock

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Endorsed by Lancaster Firm

A letter to B J Witherspoon from Lancaster Mercantile Co. extols Devoe paint over other brands, praising its lead and zinc formula and durability. It cites a Plainfield NJ user, Aaron Higgins, who used 15 gallons for a house with 4 left, asserting Devoe’s value. The notice mentions inquests across the county and a Pleasant Hill contact for calls.

B. J. Witherspoon Tancaster Sir Devoe Aaron Higgins Plainfield, NJ

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