Local Matters and community notices from Lancaster area
Local items report Horton of Kershaw named Coroner and Miss Bessie Mobley visiting her uncle R M McCrorey. Mrs HU Parker of Bishopville visits her sister GW Paysenr. Public school funds allocated by county enrollment. Lancaster County receives 1 475.04. Miss Maggie and Vassie Poag visit Mrs JL Poag. Lancaster Court House Alliance meets June 7 at 3 pm. J Lindsay resumes activity after illness. Col Syuings hosts Alvan Springs of El Reno, Oklahoma. Mrs W J Beckham, daughter of HLT Mobley of Heath Spring, reported sinking. Charlotte’s post fourth of July celebration praised. floral parade long, battle scene realistic, Midway entertaining. Betsy Horn of Buford township dies aged 88. buried Smyrna. Canning outfit offer for 10. write or visit Ledger office. W S McManus, Clerk of Court, notes Confederate pension payments. recipients to collect checks.
Summer teacher certifix examination at Lancaster courthouse
The summer examination for teachers' certificates will be held at Lancaster courthouse on June 15 during usual hours. Applicants must provide their own stationery. Announcement by J H Thompson, Superintendent of Education, May 21, 1900.
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Lancaster
JH Thompson
Coupt. of Education
Belmont Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate for Belle Nance
The President nominates Mrs Belle Nance to be Postmaster at this place, replacing J F Gregory whose term expired months ago. Senate approval will trigger bond filing and issuance of her commission, with a delay before she can take charge. The appointment is favored by local business leaders and endorsed by patrons. Winthrop College students will visit Lancaster next Monday to view a solar eclipse from a hilltop four miles southeast, then tour the town before returning to Rock Hill for dinner. Citizens welcome the visitors. homes will open and efforts made to ensure a pleasant stay. An exchange notes that fortune lies through briar patches of difficulties, a reminder for editors to stay vigilant.
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Belle Nance
J F Gregory
Senate
Nance
Ance
Lancaster
McLaurin
Tillman
Winthrop College
SC & G
Rock Mill
Winthrop
Rock Hill
Total Solar Eclipse Observations Planned for Monday Morning
Local readers recall the 1869 sun eclipse as a similar event looms next Monday. The eclipse starts about 7 30 a m, peaks around 8 40 a m, ends near 10 a m, spanning a 50 mile wide area with Lancaster near the center of totality. Guidance from Otis Ashmore recommends smoked glass observations and precautions to protect eyes during the bright sun.
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Lancaster
Elain
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Vassie Poag
JL Poag
Lancaster Court House Alliance
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J . Lindsay
Alvan Springs
el Reno, Oklahoma
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Hlt Mobley
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Onlr
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Charlotte
Betsy Horn
Buford Township
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Monroe Journal
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Ledger
CL McManus
Porter
Lane Secounty
Nadie Bon
Bass
Ed Mathie
Ad Bass
Norway
FC & P
W D Clinton
Pittsburg
Bishop S . Clinton
The
Amez Church
Sam Jones
Rock Hid
Vive Capt
Captai J Witherspoon
CO Floyd
Jack Bowers
OJ Thies
Capt
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Haile Gold Mine
Phoenix Mine
Neil Simpson
Catawba Junction
T Simpson
Our
Herald
Elie Catoe
W T Catoe
Catoe
Hanging Rock Methodist Church
Hanging Rock Church
Emer D A Phillips
Edger
Otis Ashmore
Caldas
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Phe Leder
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Tin Speed Po
Colimel Bryans
Faye
Eestian
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Christ
Naples
West
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Castoria
Cate
Phi Leeder
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Furuis
Pras
Moat Tribe
Wes Howe
Foovastor
Ciiatithy
Heath Banking & Mergamtile GO
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Yorkville
Salling
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