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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

3

Red Springs Seminary attendees and local notices

Fram Kershaw Era and Miss Mayo Hasseltine return home for vacation from Red Springs Seminary in North Carolina. A 7 foot 2 inch coach whip snake fought and was killed by J. W. Holden on his farm. Florence Thomasson of Belmont visited her brother E. R. Thomasson in Kershaw. Delegates chosen for the District Conference at Blacksburg June 16 to 29 include R. Beckham, D. M. Kirkley, and J. W. Humel. W. A. Beckham seeks license to preach. Subscription prompt and a cough remedy ad appear.

Florence Thomasson Belmont, N. C Kershaw E. R. Thomasson Shiloh Beckham D. M. Kirkley J. W. Humel Blacksburg W. A. Beckham

Millionaire Rail Road Valuation Figures Hover Over One Trillion

The State board of capitalization on railroad property held another session and nearly finished its work. Last year’s valuation totaled 26,177,080 with 2,921.57 miles. This year the valuation is expected to exceed one trillion dollars if yesterday’s figures hold. Several line-by-line increases were approved, including Asheville and Spartanburg from 9,000 to 10,000 per mile and Blue Ridge from 2,500 to 8,000 per mile, among others.

Asheville Spartarburg Blue Ridge Railway Charleston and Western Carollina

Untitled fragment signals local project funding details

Fragmentary OCR mentions MDG funding 2500 dollars and a South Cyr Extension project with 5000 dollar reference. Also notes a Walleshorn aid, Weathergit and a 10000 dollar item related to RULGOO. Readable parts outline a funding and aid list with unclear actions and dates.

Windstorm and quake rattle Up Kinson area

A report from Congisne and nearby counties notes a severe wind storm with little rain and heavy rain washed debris. An aftershock around 22 was felt at Up Kinson Saturday turning dishes and tin rattling. Local reports have surfaced about the event from several parties.

Tibet Severn Tantines Up Kinson Sheeport

Death by Own Action Shocks Auihoville Community

In Auihoville Saevial, May 20, Mr. Pant living near Bridge Street committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He aged GS years and left a wife and several children. He had suffered for years with illness and this was his third attempt.

Chas, Plyler O. K Charleston Dy Sapp Parker Aville Weilding Pant Mar. Fant

Relapse Comes for New Orleans Minister Rev De Me Pale

In New Orleans on May 26 reports indicate Rev De Me Pale Wer a Presbyterian minister is suffering a relapse of influenza with a severe condition. Doctors listed him as critical and hope for improvement as latest updates show slow progress and ongoing treatment.

New Orleans Presbyterian Pat

Charleston Exposition Closes on Saturday Celebration Day Noted

The Charleston Exposition ends on Saturday May 31 with ceremonies marking Charleston Day. Preparations for observance were extensive and officials granted special accommodations for attendees as the event wraps up.

Charleston South Carolin Dyter Wall

Vacancy for West Point Scholarship Sought at Yorkville

A notice seeks a candidate to fill a United States Military Academy scholarship. The entry lists J. Kinley of Washoetan and Rowell as superintendent of education contacts, with dates and local placement details to be confirmed.

College of Charleston Lancaster County A. C. Rowell, Co. Supt. of Education United States Military Academy West Point Yorkville J. Kinley Rowell Jauneusier Co S.C

Announcement on Lites and Rates in Local Notice

All over ten lites in an announ cement is charged for at regular rates. One $2 rate is for an ans Hitcement of not more than tom lines.

Fragmentary Verse Snippet From Obscure Text

A garbled OCR fragment hints at themes of life, hunger, and burden with mentions of the head and heart. The legible bits reference food, appetite, and a rough depiction of hardship, though the full meaning remains unclear.

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