Tragic Craze of a Lover Sparks Family Slaying
Six bodies found at a farm near Hastings Saint Augustine May 1 as William Wilkinson wife Abitha McCullough and sister Miss Wilkinson die. The killer William Austin shot himself after killing the family and injuring a baby, who survived. The infant remained unharmed as Sheriff Perry and the coroner investigated the scene. The article also notes a coal mine disaster at Fraterville with many miners affected and rescue attempts hindered by gas and mine fires.
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Abitha McCulough
Miss Wilkinson
William Wilkinson
William Austin
Litle
Abitha McCullough
Anustin
Mrnd
Wilkinson
Kollar
Austin
Perry
Fraterville Coal Mine Disaster Claims Many Lives
A Tennessee coal mine blast at Fraterville early today entombed 175 to 225 workers, mostly men and boys. Only one survivor remains, badly injured, as rescuers confirm near total fatalities in the worst local mining disaster.
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Coal Creek
Ten
Tennessee
Fraterville
Regal
Facelock
Win Morzan
Late Leitner Shurley Remembered as Dedicated Teacher
Contributions recount the life of Prof Leitner Shurley of Pleasant Valley South Carolina a longtime Carolina Academy principal near Dr J Kell and beloved country educator He walked two miles each day to teach and never tardied for years guiding many pupils to strong colleges He died while still teaching near his home leaving about ninety pupils in class and a community mourning a devoted mentor.
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Leitner Shurley
Pleasant Valley
S.C. i de de
Shurley
South
Providence Township
Mecklenburg County
Carolina Academy
J. Kell
Hell Boys
Ardrey
Ross
Parks
Ell
Shorley
North Carolina
South Carolina
Harness
Lancaster School District to Hold Tax Election Meeting
The trustees call a public meeting for Lancaster District residents taxed on real or personal property worth at least one hundred dollars. At Lancaster Court House on May 20 1902 at 4 30 p.m. they will elect a chairman secretary and five trustees and decide on a special tax up to five mills for school maintenance. May 18 1902. B F Miller W T Gregory W J Conningham J E Taylor C T Connors Trustees. Also notice endorses Congressman Meastridg e for the House of Representatives subject to Democratic primary results.
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Lancaster
Court House
S.C
B. F Miller
W. T. Gregory
W. J. Conningham
J. E Taylor
C. T. Connors
Trustees of
Lancaster School
Local Education Leader Seeks County Superintendent Post
A candidate announces intent to run for County Superintendent of Education in Lancaster County. The statement emphasizes dedication to public schools, future leadership, and commitment to serving communities.
Candidate for County Supervisor Declares Democratic Candidacy
An editor announces Root Sappe as a Democratic primary candidate for County Supervisor. The statement pledges adherence to party rites and appeals to voters to support the candidate in the county race.
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Mer
Pasase
Root Sappe
Me John A Cook Re-Election Bid For County Auditor
Announcement of Me John A Cook as a candidate for County Auditor seeking re election. He pledges to abide the outcome of the Democratic primary. The notice notes numerous supporters and party alignment.
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John A. Cook
Audix
Souis HL. Terion
Trustees plan Lancaster school building with new facilities
Trustees of I Wil Als announce erection of a Lancaster school block with basement, ten classrooms, an office, a library and an auditorium. Bids invited with a $5,000 security bond. bids due after the 1st. contractor to furnish bond. Lancaster office or Columbia, S.C. address for details.
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Lancaster
CLC. Wilson
Avchifeet
Columbia
S.C
Connors
Blood and nutrition link to health through cod liver oil
An old Ledger advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to keep blood rich with nourishment. It claims vitality comes from proper diet and blood quality, urging use for both adults and children and noting the product price in a semi weekly New York Ledger issue.
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Ain
Scott
Yorks
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Observer
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Peal
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Christian Herald
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