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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1900

Page

3

Obituary of Samuel D Mellwain at Douglas Presby Church

Samuel D Mellwain of Jones' 4 Roads died after a short illness last Monday night and was buried at Douglas Cemetery after funeral services by Pastor Rev J P Dendy. He was married to Mary Twitty and survived by three children and brothers Andrew and Al Mellwain. A quiet, kindhearted citizen, he was aged and valued by friends in town. His death followed a bilious attack and congestion illness.

Samuel D Mellwain Jones’ 4 Roads Mellwain Andrew Mellwain Rey Win al Mellwain Mise Mary Twitty Twitty Douglas Presbys Fetid Douglas Cemetery Rov JP Dendy

Local News Roundup From Lancaster Area

Local notes report cotton prices near 94 cents and a Canon visitor Maj Joel D Hough in town. School opening planned at Crazeville next Monday with Miss Virginia Robertson of Oakhoret. Treasurer reports over 125 collected first day. Various engagements, marriages, and visits across Rock Hill, Ebenezer, L ascab er t, Kinston, Dry Creek, and Pleasant Hill. Court notices show U S circuit court postposed to December and jurors drawn for Greenville. Photographer Reckling to Lancaster mid October for portraits.

Virginia Robertson Oakhoret Crazeville

Court Proceedings in Landcaster County Sessions Court

The Landcaster County General Sessions court, Judge Klugh presiding, disposed of cases including Paul Dancan for house breaking and larceny with six months on the chain gang. Henry Magill was found not guilty of burglary and larceny. True bills were returned in Elliott Thomas larceny and PT Cauthen larceny. Several defendants faced various charges including disturbing religious meetings and larceny, with sentences ranging from fines to imprisonment. The murder case of tien Euhanks is set for trial today.

Paul Dancan Guity Henry Magill Elliott Thomas PT Cauthen Ben Ghent Iver Hens Johnson Watts Mar Wood Elliott CC Horton Caine Robert Crockett Sam Ware Grant’ Alsobrooks Henry Hunter DP Waters Johnson Benson Anthony Dave Cunningham Mero Bo Paul Bihoth Tien Euhanks

Nineteenth Century Notices From Lancaster Area

A compilation of social news, marriages, name days, and local notices. Individuals named include Miss Margaret Pardue, Miss Mary Edwards, Miss Alice Bennett, Mr Richard Harper, and Mr A C G Rowell. Mentioned are church events, Bible society attendance, county superintendent elect, and local business notices. Also notes on property taxes, school mapping plans, debt collections, and advertisements for confections and groceries.

Brudes S.A. Plyler O. K A. CG. Rowell Luzetta Plyler Rowell

Bridge to Let Money Loaned Hepey Eee Of

A fragmented OCR item notes a bridge loan arrangement involving an individual named Hepey and a reference to money loaned. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or locations. This brief item appears to be a legal or financial notice with limited verifiable details.

Moriah Baptists Hold Fork Hill Meeting and Dedicate New Church

The Moriah Baptist Association gathered with Fork Hill church for three days ending Sunday with a record Fork Hill attendance near 2000. The new Fork Hill church building was dedicated with Rev J H Boldbridge delivering an excellent sermon. Several hundred dollars were donated across association missions. The next session will meet at Lancaster church.

Moriah Association Moriah Baptist Association Fork Hill J H Boldbridge Lancaster

Federal Election Notice Appoints Managers

Federal election authorities issue a formal notice appointing managers for an upcoming election. The document outlines roles, responsibilities, and deadlines for staffing polls, ensuring compliance with voting procedures and integrity standards.

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Joel D Hough Canon Memlay W. BP. Bennett Rock Hill Ebenezer Fanie Crockett Kinston W.T. Vanlandingham Dry Creek T.D. Lawes T."taylor Minnie Swann Zion Mt. Carmel DA Phillips Mer Miles Wheeler Miss Wheeler Pleasant Hill Township Verna Craig SW Craig Sincerity Cylan Texas Hughes Fort Mill D A Williams Wil Wateffehl Charlotte Lanens Cunningham Hotel W OB Plyler W. A. Reekling Columbia Reckling U. S. Circuit Court For Charleston Charles Crawsford Petit Jury A. S BI Witherspoon WF Swaringen Greenville U. S. Court Secrest W. G. Moore D. F. Hanter de and Mra Fonderbark Chesterfield County Johna Hopkins Baltimore Court of General Sessions Landcaster County Klugh Lolicitor Henry McCaw Post Margaret Pardue Kev Chalmers Fraser Atlanta Mary Edwards Chester The Lancaster Bible Society A. N. Bronson H Bennett Richard Elarper Alice Bennett South Carolina Lacaster, SC L & Moo SeOinge Lieste Cojets Lo & Mo Peenit Messrs Crawford Bros Longman & Martinez Supt. McMahon Stoners Heh. Gregory & Co Parnering & Mercantile Co H. Gregory & Co Farmers’ Banking and Mercantile Company J. F. Gregory Daisy Femit W. P. Bennett Kermott's Hepey Eee Regen Beer Paris T. Hi Lancaster Bakery North Bodie Onig G One Ld Higtayed Teoe Emir Dan Kperey South Carolina College Nori Sebati CP Woodwal Dane Priure Pater Weis Bitar Rious Breetie Zarang Dweoitinas Gene Oblier Nuttin Ladingy Wolly Materia Sia Opel Eogore Tate Cote Ceemel Eneh Kreneh Hobie Breneh Privet Iohan Risekenton TS Sarter Arent Heath Banking & Mercantile Co Fooncaster Aone Capes Fars Wwe Hodges Bros Tv Co North Pole Heath Banking & Mercantile Cd
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