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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1900

Page

2

Van Wyck Notes Local Happenings and Events

The Ledger from 1900 reports Van Wyck area updates including farming crop status and ongoing home construction on Main Street. Rev J L Sprinks to preach next Sunday at 7:30 PM, with Oscenta circuit gathering Nov 4. Local clubs plan a Thanksgiving Camp event on Nov 20 and a dedication supper on Nov 24 with Woodcraft and musical selections.

JL Sprinks van Wyck Saelock Oscenta Direvelock Horlerm Kootl Massey Main Street Huey le Osrpanters Dre Wid White Mra Fl Ehatonie Lanl Welkin Her Clyburn Clyde Wooman Minta Seydab Perry Optimus

Brattons Acquitted In Yorkville Murder Case

In Yorkville on November 16 the jury returned a not guilty verdict for Paul Bratton and Jobe Bratton in the Brown murder trial. Witnesses described a night of struggle, threats, and a failed weapon hunt, with Bratton denying premeditation and detailing the confrontation and subsequent pursuit.

Yorkvile Pan Roan Jobo S Bratton, Brothers Eatey A Brown Rock Hill de Cta Crawford Brown Jobe S Beattoo Yorkville Aeither Amery Crockett Gale Cratton Paul Bratton Globo Bratton Beara Howe Mas

Laws Sometimes Overlooked by Progressive Writer

A Bay Union writer surveys overlooked prohibitory statutes, urging enforcement to aid the country. Notable points include penalties for selling to minors, lighting fires on others land, illegal sabbath gaming, and business sign requirements. A colored man named Frank Davie dies after a saw accident in a gin, prompting reflection on access to medical care.

H L Scaife Bay Union

Unclear historical note on weight and salt in daily life

The fragment mentions a belief about the holy weight of every person and states that each person needs about 15 pounds of salt per year. It references a general claim about human weight and annual salt requirements.

Walt

Worst Bank Break Yet

Cincinnati Nov 18 United States Bank Examiner Tucker took possession of the German National Bank at Newport Kentucky and posted closure pending examination. Brown, the bookkeeper and assistant cashier, is missing after a reported shortfall of 201000. Brown, with 18 years at the bank, allegedly operated for a decade, with a stock cap of 100000, leaving the bank under reserve and mortgage. Newport has now one bank left, in a city of about 80000. Brown led a fast life, is a widower with a 10 year old son, and planned to flee to South America. The Enquirer will report further tomorrow.

Cincinnati United States Bank Tucker Poss Asion Gerrman National Bank Newport iKy Frank M Brown Brown Alvord New York Wil First National Bank of Yotsey German National Bank Paria, Brown Zens

LERK SALE IN LANCASTER COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE

Lancaster County court will sell at public auction December first Monday next the real estate belonging to Eliza J Wylie executrix and Rory executors in a probate action against Win Motley Terry Th Mobley and others. The property lies in Lancaster County containing forty acres more or less described by metes and bounds with north line by Kerry Mobrey tract No 8 and other nearby parcels. Proceeds to be paid to the court and purchaser assumed stamps and fees.

South Carolina Lancaster County Eliza J Wylie Rory Piaintitt Agjainiat Motley Mobley Woelothers Lancster Court Howe Decker Lauemster Routh Caroline Morey Leiden Kerry Mobrey Matileys Henry Maltey Sale Manley Acide Mabley Fenes Metley M'Horon Eid

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