Visit of Winthrop Students to Lancaster Eclipse
The Winthrop College faculty and students visited Hagins hill top near town to view the eclipse. They were greeted at the depot with red roses and hosted at the graded school grounds with refreshments. Lancaster officials gave a warm welcome and presented a key symbolic of town hospitality, as President Johnson thanked the visitors for the unanticipated kindness and promised to treasure their stay.
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Winthrop
Winthrop College
Hagins Hill
Thec & G Extension
Lancaster
Igradei
Thompson
Inquest verdicts mark several local deaths this week
Magistrate King held an inquest over Ange line wife of Lee Vaughan a colored woman near Dry Creek. The jury found death from heart failure. Alfred Harris a colored man on the Johnson place at Rocky Mount Ferry was found dead in his yard from natural causes after a day of ordinary health. Coroner Young and Dr Poovey led the inquest. Magistrate Caskey concluded the study of Martha Crockett found dead in bed under suspicious circum stances in Cedar Creek township with a verdict of death from causes unknown. The Eclipse was sighted with clear skies and a 14 minute totality. Observers reported temperature drop and effects on animals. Rev C H Clyde was suspended from ministry after a church investigation. Marriage notice for Miss Helen Emma Connors to Mr Junius Norwood Spann set for June 6 at Christ Church Lancaster SC. Children’s Day will be observed at the Methodist church with services planned. Lost ten dollars recovered by an honest negro Nathan Barnes after it was identified.
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King
Angeline
Lee Vaughan
Col
Dry Creek
Alfred Harris
Johnson Place
Rocky Mount Ferry
Young
Poovey
Migistrate Caskey
Martha Crockett
Bob Crockett
Cedar Creek Township
Helen Emma Connors
Lancaster
Chas, T Connors
Junius Norwood Spann
Columbia
Christ Church
James Blackmon
Primus Section
Nathan Barnes
Barnes
City on the Sand News Briefs 1900
The Ledger notes a solar eclipse seen from the area and reports on local events. Honored names include Gen J B Kershaw Council and Rev B P Reed. Captain J Q McManus is noted for a pickpocket incident at a Knights of Pythias convention. A horse was killed by a street accident. Dr. Rod Truesdel dies at home May 28 1900. A Baptist church renovation progresses amid community notices and a fishing party anecdote from the Blake house neighborhood.
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J Qn McManus
Uncle Sam
Charleston
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Uncle Ian
Kershaw Banking & Mercantile Co
Primus Alliance Reorganized at Rich Hill Schoolhouse
The Primus Sub-Alliance was reorganized after a gathering last Saturday with J R Knight as President and J A P Blackmon as Vice-President. J J Reeves serves as Secretary and Treasurer. further officers to be elected at the June meeting.
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Lancaster
J E Blackmon
J R Knight
Rich Hill
Primus
J A P Blackmon
Seery
J J Reeves
Gregory as candidate for clerk of Lancaster County court
The message announces Joseph F Gregory as a candidate for clerk of court and endorses W L Porter as seeking re election, both subject to Lancaster County Democratic primary rules. It notes appreciation for support and tokens of kindness from many friends and supporters.
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Sixth Circuit
Tam
J Harry Foster
J N Estridge
House of Representatives
Lancaster County
Tama
Joseph F Gregory
W&l Porter
Democratic Party
James S Wilson
John P Hunter
W O Cauthen
Ofice of County Auditor
Croxion
Lucy
Duri H
Jack Cook
Ernest Backman
vMce
Profac Rowell
Tim
RH Rapp
Friends of
W Q Caskey
Caskey
Rupervier
M O Gardner
Coroner Candidates Announce in Democratic Primary
The text shows multiple individuals announcing candidacy for coroner, including C Horton Sr and R Young. They pledge to abide by the Democratic Primary results, indicating active campaigns and pledges for the office.
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Sixth Judicial
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Presi
Dent Johnson
College
Columa
South Carolina
Johnson
Indies
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Data
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Bys
C H Clyde
Tradeaville
ME Church South
Chester
Methodist Church
G Trenholm Hasseltine
J C McMillan
JV Welsh
Jack Truesdel
Col LC Hough
Louisville
National Union Council
J B Kershaw
Eva 'Hayes
New Baptist
RL Sowell
Camden
Inlaw
S L Gardner
Doc
Aling C . Horton Sr
Hoe
Buzzard
Multam
Parvo
Rod Truesdel
Dr. Truesdel
Flat Rock
Kershaw County
Baltimore Medical College
Trues‘tel
Jabez Ferris
Baptist Church
Baptist Church Conducted the Funeral Ceremonies. Dr. Truevdel
Pythias
JQ McManus
CO Floyd
C A Hobbes
G W Jordan
J E Seegars
Dick Baatle
Death Spring
Catawba
Maggie Ragsdale
Primus Alliance
Ledger
Tas Leverr
House OF Representative
JW Hamel
TY Williams
J C. Lowell
Gcounty
LJ Perry
Baxter Black
He Blackmon
C © Horton, Sr
M Mackey
Myshif
Playrelt
R. Young
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