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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

3

Local matters and community notes from the county

Local items report light rain refreshing vegetation. marriages of Wm Raley and Jane Rollings. a Parmelee library branch founded by Miss Kate A Laney with about 50 members. a canning outfit arriving for Mr GW Jones. sermons at Zion and Bethel churches. attendance planned for Charlotte celebration. Capt FM Thomas near death at Chapel Hill. John A Miller plans a six room cottage on Main Street. Langley contracted to dismantle the old stable. Capt HG Mellwain returning from Maryland and likely rebuilding. Primus sub Alliance reorganization planned with JF Nisbit. Hon WC Hough seeks Solicitor seat. WC Hough praised for criminal practice. Wild Jim exhibition failed as no stake was posted. EB Stewman announces for Coroner. EBC Croxton for County Auditor. canning outfit advertised. death of W J Sapps at his father in law’s home after bilious attack and possible morphine overdose. inquest finds death possibly from opiate. Sapps, 38, survived by wife Henrietta Long and three children. funeral at Camp Creek Baptist Church.

WC Hough Hough State Senate York Chaster M J Hough W. Jk. Sapps W. Sapips W ‘J Long Seaboard Cheraw Columbia Strait Drs Strait Poovey Caskey Young W B Sapps Henrietta Long WJ Long Camp Creek Baptist Church Whursday MJ Long

Horton Withdraws From Auditor Race

FH Horton announces he is withdrawing from the race for Auditor. He thanks supporters across the county for their encouragement and signs the note as respectfully yours.

Tani Horton

Minister Marries Bride in Spartanburg Home

Spartanburg May 16. This afternoon Rov M W Gordon a Baptist minister of Chester and Miss Margaret Amos daughter of Mr and Mrs CM Amos were married at the bride’s parents home on South Church street. The bride is a popular young lady of the city and many friends extend heartiest congratulations to the happy couple.

Spartanburg M W Gordon Chester Margaret Amos CM Amos South Church Street

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Adopts Spartanburg for Next Year

The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of South Carolina adjourned at noon in Charleston. Spartanburg was unanimously chosen as the meeting site for next year. A banquet at the Isle of Palms was tendered to delegates by Charleston members of the order.

Charleston Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of South Carolina Spartanburg Isle of Palms Grand Lodge

Adjutant and Inspector General Candidates Listed

The present incumbent Gen Floyd, Col Boyd of Greenville, and Dr. George Douglas Rose of Charleston are the candidates for Adjutant and Inspector General.

Floyd Col Boyd Greenville George Douglas Rose Charsleston

Weather and social notes from Dry Creek area

Farmers seek rain as late cotton struggles and corn planting finishes. Watermelon crops suffer without rain while locals greet guests and report illnesses, sermons, and social calls. A rural snapshot mentions Mr J P Hunter greeting all, two young men courting in Douglas, and community updates from Bunn.

Ciuess Dry Creek Douglas Bunn

Atrocities in China reported near Pao-Ting Fu

The Pekin Times correspondent cites a deadly anti Christian outbreak near Pao-Ting Fu in Pe Cl Liz province. Seventy three native Christians were killed including women and children. Many were slain by being burned or stabbed.

London Pekin the Times Pao-Ting Fu

Estate sale bids sought for TM Fitzpatrick estate

Notices offer prices and terms for buying the TM Fitzpatrick estate in town or county. The Fitzpatrick heirs hold sizable farms and valuable town property. Dr A Coke Sith of Newfolk will deliver the Wwchurente sermon at the commenceent of the South Carolina Callece. Charleston prepares for the National Educational Association meeting July 6 with about 10000 delegates expected. Population figures claim over sixty five quadrillions have lived on earth. In New York City 27000 of 240000 women in 100 trades support their husbands, a ratio likely elsewhere. Belton and Orr cotton mills not yet operating. a Greenville sale fetched 105.

TM Fitzpatrick & Tro Messrs Fitzpatrick A Coke Sith Newfolk South Carolina New York City

Cotton seed meal shipped to Liverpool by Monroe Oil

The Monroe Oil and Fertilizer Company will soon ship two carloads of cotton seed meal to a Liverpool firm. A special train will be assembled for the van to Norfolk and decorated with streamers.

Monroe Oil and Fertilizer Company Liverpool Norfolk Wall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local Matters RE Wyhe, Esq SL Porter Wm Raley Jane Rollings Parmelee Library Kate A. Laney Monroe GW Jones Jones’ S Roads Zion Church Rey Mr Hilton Bethel Charlotte F M Thomas L. & C Railroad Chapel Hill John A Miller Main Street Court House Langley HG Mellwain Maryland Primus J F Nisbit W A Clyburn Haile Hot Springs Ark Southern Baptist Convention Wild Jim Texas Cowboy and Saddle King EB Stewman Ebc Croxton Lancaster Ledger the Ledger Pecal Grand Lodge, K. of P Greenville News Carmel Mr. Eorror JF Blackmon JC Blackmon BA Gaines Eli Thompson C R Carnes New Hope J P Hunter China National Educational Association Rcontn Belton Orr Tri Carolina Maceay Porter Porter Porter Bros Mareray Doret Berte Bros Crete Ft Menster Eure Stte Lascasi Big Borer Joes Werner Ann Domind Lb Jones Bate Dudice Hyen Au Conlin Ken Thetts Hacative Caine Akeany O Heath Banking & Mercgamtile Go.de New York Thom Yorkville Kershaw
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