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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1903

Page

3

Local notices and ads bring word from town and county

Cotton price 94 cents. For sale two horse wagon and harness. Dispensary sale notes. Wanted pony or horse. Residents visiting kin and starting new ventures. Births and schooling notices. Ezell Thompson Co. opens at Van Wyck. Wedding printing offered.Residence completed for J O Porter. Personnel moves at L and C R R and Seaboard. 365 acres for sale near town with 105 more near Carmel church.

Ezell Thompson Co van Wyck H.N. Clyburn Atlanta, Ga J. F. Clyburn A. H. Carter Carmel Church T. S. Carter

Local Marriages and Town Notices in September 1903

Two marriages are recorded: A J Johnson and Neely Faile at Rev C G Re Carnes home on September 26 1903, and Cicero Hurley with Renue Phillips by Magistrate W B P Caskey in Ubis rea. Court actions list Frank Blackmon larceny 15 dollars for 80 days and Frank Rodgers contract violation 25 dollars or 30 days with days served. Robert Ketchin peace breach fined 10 dollars or 30 days. Town election set for December with voter registration Oct 15 16 17 at the Auditor's office.

CG. Re Carnes A. J. Johnson Neely Faile W BP. Caskey Cicero Hurley Renue Philips George W. Phillips Ubis Rea Frank Blackmon Frank Rodgers Robert Ketchin Auditor’s Office

Millinery Openings At Lancaster Mercantile Co and Heath Co

Last Thursday both Lancaster Mercantile Co and Heath B M Co hosted millinery openings. Miss Simpson and Miss Brent led the displays, with shoppers filling the stores from morning till nine p.m. TheSeason opens with stock praised as superior to previous years and the next month promises continued bustle.

Lancaster Mercantile Co Heath B. & M. Co Miss Simpson Heath Miss Brent L. M. Co’s Bnay

Sudden Death of Mr McGuirt in Tabernacle Section

Aged 65, Mr John McGuirt died suddenly at home from heart disease after tending his dogs and resting post breakfast. He served in the Civil War with the Confederate army and is survived by a widow and a son, Alex McGuirt. Burial will be in Tabernacle churchyard today.

McGuirt John MccGuirt Tabernacle Hopewell Methodist Church Alex McGauirt Taberle

Hart Case Dismissed in Spartanburg Post Office Burglary

United States Commissioner William McGowan dismissed the case against D G Hart charged with entering and robbing the Spartanburg post office last Thursday night. He ruled the evidence did not justify sending the matter to the U S Court.

Spartanburg S. C United States William McGowan D.G. Hart

Trench Disaster Claims Two Lives in Columbus

In Columbus on September 30 a cave in trapped Superintendent Robert L. Johnson and worker Brad Smith. five others were rescued, two died including Johnson and Smith. Firefighter crews and Mayor Chappell aided rescue. Johnson, a noted civil engineer, left a wife and four children. Also listed are post office undelivered letters for the Lancaster area. Earlier, a Chicago collision between a passenger train and a streetcar killed five and injured many.

Columbus Robert L. Johnson Brad Smith Chappell Ord Tladder Tenek Tie U Johnson Negro Smith South Sle Chicago

Great Value Dress Goods Sale At Our Store

We present an extensive ALL STOCK collection of fine Dress Goods with matching trimmings. Visitors will find the best selections at the lowest possible prices, with an elegant assortment and a line among the choicest offered.

Bern

Greatest Clothing Values Offer Deep Discounts

Our stock this season surpasses prior levels with correct styles that fit well. We bought surplus lots from a manufacturer in need and offer low prices such as 18 men's Cassimer suits at 5.00, 24 men's Thibet and Cheviot suits at 6.90, 28 men's fine suits at 8.65, boys knee suits from 1.89 to 4.00, and wool snee pants from 0.19 to 0.75.

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