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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
2
On Saturday night Mrs A Bowers mill complex in Flint Ridge was totally destroyed by fire. Her saw mill grist mill and ginnery were wholly consumed with about 1000 loss. Insurance of 7000 covered the machinery. Origin of the fire is unknown and may have been accidental.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for kindness during wife’s illness. Obituaries note Araminta Kennington of Flat Creek died last Saturday, interred at White Blue church. age about 48, six children surviving. Kitty Neal of Flat Creek died at State hospital, buried at Pleasant Plain church. husband and eight children survive. Personal notes on visits and departures within Lancaster area.
A colored man named Wil Burgess died after jumping from a moving train near Scranton while attempting a ride on No. 23. The incident occurred recently and the man reportedly broke his neck.
Sheriff Hunter delivered Alex Lave a convict from Charlotte for chain gang service on disorderly conduct and hinted at jail. Shortly after, Mant Rogers wanted for discharging firearms and disturbing a religious meeting was arrested there. The sheriff planned to return for Pant next day. Also a medicinal ad promotes laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with E. W. Grove signature on each box.
Special to The State Greenville Nov 2 two youths Ben Ross and Poinsett Trammell fought after a corn shucking gathering 20 miles north of Greenville. Trammell fatally stabbed Ross in the abdomen. Ross later died at Wilburn Gostell’s home. Coroner ruled death from a knife wound. Trammell’s status uncertain with reports he is in critical condition.
A reader touts Dr King New Life Pills as a perfect medicine for constipation stomach and liver issues. The testimonial credits a quick transformation and urges purchase at Mackey & Co Crawford Bros drug stores.
Inez Kentucky November 2 Pleasant Sprading held for killing his young son and his 15 year old daughter missing. He threatened to kill the rest of his family and fled with his eldest daughter while a sheriff's posse hunted him. The case was presented to the grand jury and Sprading is jailed for murder amid a village uproar.
A cold wave sweeps El Paso and nearby mountains report heavy snowfall in New Mexico. Hundreds of sheep perish in the open. Rio Grande valley losses are noted below the city.
In the Probate Court of Lancaster County South Carolina Chas D Jones pro bate judge cites all kindred and creditors of R Farman Twitty deceased to appear November 19 1902 at 11 o clock in the forenoon to show cause why administration of the estate should not be granted. Given under hand and seal November 1902.
The friends of Mr Dayip B Stover announce him as a candidate for coroner in the approaching general election If elected Mr Stover will reside in the town of Lancaster.
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