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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
3
Cotton sold for 735 cents yesterday and a pig harvest netted 399 pounds. Notices include marriages, visits, a Thanksgiving gathering, a yard fire ruled accidental, and a harvest supper funds for Bethlehem schoolhouse. Local names include Travis Evans, J B Mackerell, Mary Hammond, Janie Talbirt, S W Heath, J M Knight, Preston Shate, M T Steele, and W K Thompson.
Fire early Wednesday morning totally destroyed the gin at Fort Lawn owned by Mr. Barnett and others, along with cotton and meal seed. Houses and furniture of Mrs. T. R. Hows and Mel Howze were burned, and Daniel Hicks Chroiniery also lost property. The L. & Ci depot was endangered. Incendiary origin suspected. Arbor day events and a William McKinley tree were noted at Wade Hampton School. Rev. S. N. Watson mourns his mother in Greenville County. Mrs. Lauren Watson dies near Travelers Rest, leaving eight children and many grandchildren. Thanksgiving services held. Cureton escapes jail transfer. Ledger subscription plea and recent local notices included.
Editor H N Leater of Syracuse Kansas notes two years of failed efforts to cure Bezane in the pale of his bande before finding relief with Buerklan's Arnie Salve. The ad markets this salve as a universal skin remedy offered at 250 and sold by Cramford Brew and J B Mackoy & Co.
Treasurer reports only 4400 dollars collected out of 843000 taxes remaining, averaging near 2000 dollars daily. Citizens warned delays will prolong penalties and voting delays if payments do not begin.
A brief reflection notes that steadfast faithfulness in serving God is unlikely without consistent prayer. It emphasizes discipline, focus, and regular spiritual practice as core supports for devotion. No specific individuals or events are cited.
Executors of the estate of Wo Mo Vasulemdiozhain announce a sale of all inventoried personal property at the residence in Cedar Creek township under Probate Court order. The sale begins December 1 at 10 o clock a.m. Terms of sale include cash. Harriet Cast and W Vanlandingham, executors, November 15, 19 1- td.
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