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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
2
Rev S B Harper of Bozeman writes Presiding Elder Browne that rumors accusing Rev Burr Harris of misconduct with a young lady are false. Harper calls the allegations outrageous blackmail and attests Harris remains faithful and active in Bozeman, reflecting the Rock Hill Herald account.
Bishop J C Clinton comes home after presiding over the 37th annual Tennessee conference of the AMEZ Zion Church of America held in Starriman Tennessee. The report notes the bishop’s Episcopal address energized members and the church lineage, schools, and publishing house reflect a long-standing race institution. Also an unrelated watch repair ad pitches urgent service.
Sumter auditor to comptroller general reports a man bought stock on credit since January from a wholesale house, claiming no tax due. Attorney general says taxes must be paid regardless of credit. Law requires a certificate from the treasurer when moving counties to prevent double taxation.
Lancaster October 20 special to The State. With Grand Master Walter Whitehead of Charleston and Hugh Coffey of Jackson lodge No 53 Masons visit Waxhaw graveyard eight miles northwest of Lancaster. They note graves of William R. B. Davie Andrew Jackson and early settlers including Rev William Richardson and Col James Henry Witherspoon among others.
Medical advert claims Grove's Taste less Chill Tonic is iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure and no pay terms. The ad stresses the plain printed formula and price of 50e per bottle.
Chester Oct 23 The Springstein mills suffered heavy loss from a fire that started in the dye room likely by spontaneous combustion on cotton on hot pipes. Firemen fought the blaze with 25 men rising to full force. no spindle or thread injuries though engines and dyeing machinery were destroyed. Loss about 75000 dollars. two to three months closure expected with repairs to begin immediately. Col. Leroy Springs assisted, offering homes for affected workers and transport for those who relocate. Insurance coverage noted.
Special to The State Darlington Oct 22 preliminary hearing before Magistrate Floyd on alleged intermarriage law violation in South Carolina. Knott and Dority sent up. Knott bond posted. Magistrate Boykin, who performed the ceremony, had been under bond but waived hearing. Attorney J M Spears represented Knott.
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The Charlotte Observer reports that many letters arrive daily to Col. H. T. Cowles clerk of the district court now appointed receiver of the Amos Owens cherry tree swindle funds. Defrauded parties seek repayment and ask when they will be reimbursed. Subscribe to The Lancaster Report. $1.50 per annum.
A Beaufort magistrate asks the attorney general about poll tax penalties for non payment. The attorney general states all male citizens 21 to 60 are liable whether listed or not and any person may file a complaint leading to collection and penalties before a magistrate.
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