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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1902

Page

2

Barber Phompson v Fatasy Protective Union verdict awarded

In the case tried at the court of common pleas on Monday the plaintiff won a verdict for 1167.50 plus interest as the insurance on James Thompson life. The policy paid 1500 to the insured but required 1000 to beneficiaries in the second year. The insured died in that period and suit sought the 1000 with interest from due date. Green Hines represented the plaintiff and Moore the defense. Moore moved for a new trial. Also notes announce Miss Alice Mackey leaving for Roseville Orangeburg county, Mr McCormick visiting, Dr E B McDow's family moving to Lancaster, Rev S N Watson to occupy the vacated house, Rev S C Caldwell attending Synod, and a Methodist church meeting closing with several accessions. CORRESPONDENT.

Barber A .Phomphon Fatasy Protective Union of Prostar . Afuas Court of Common Pleas Green & Hines IE. Moore Moore

Lancaster County Educational Association to Meet

The next regular meeting of the Lancaster County Educational Association will be Saturday Nov 5 at on . Program will appear after. All persons interested in education or work are invited to meet with us. Respectfully A C Rowss Oct 27 Co Sup of Ed

Lancaster County Educational Association Lin- Iteathy A. C. Rowrss Chas. D. Jones Wuerens W. Marcus Estridge John A. Estridge Lancaster C. H S. C

Evans Acquitted in Major Bernard Evans Murder Trial

The jury found Major Bernard L B Evans not guilty after five minutes deliberation in Columbia South Carolina. Evans a noted state figure and brother of ex Governor Evans faced charges of murdering Captain J J Griffin a commercial agent for Norfolk Western Railroad in Major Evans apartments. He says the pistol discharged during a friendly scuffle.

Columbia S. C Bernard LB. Evans J. J. Griffin Major Evans Evans Guy Norfolk & Western Railroad Macon

Coroner Campaign Card C Horton seeks office

A political card states C Horton announces candidacy for Coroner. The note clarifies some readers know him by C Tor ton and mentions multiple name variations. Signed Very Respectfully CG C. Lowros Sr.

C. Horton Vince Mary Peersons C. Torton C. C. Porton de Hertoay CG. C. Llowros, Sr

Murder Charge After Broad River Death Arrest Near Sumter

Cantey charged with murder after the body of Tilza Kershaw is found along Broad River. He was arrested at a Sumter street house after a search of his clothing and a bundle thrown from a window. Witnesses link Cantey to the Kershaw woman before her death.

Imhin Henry Douning Cantey Poe Tilza Kershaw Broad River Dent Kershaw Dunning Gaston

Mistake in Labeling at Southern Depot

Tuesday night Policeman Anderson observed two barrels labeled as winger ale at the Southern depot around midnight as train No. 29 arrived. They proved to contain liquor and were seized by State Constable Howie with no claims filed. The recipients were astonished when notified.

Anderson Howie Chester

Cure for ailment advertised with questionable pills

Readers warned about a one day cure claim for an ailment using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad promises refunds if it fails and notes a signature by KE Grove on each box.

Grove KE. W. Grove Phis

Real estate ad for L Carter services in Lancaster

A dated advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The LAxcaster Lepert and notes a yearly price of 1.50. It urges prospective buyers sellers and renters to consult L. Carter, a local real estate agent, before making property decisions.

Laxcaster Lepert Carter

Trespass Notice on Lands Near Lancaster, 1902

A formal trespass warning issued to a named personager forbidding hunting fishing or other trespass on lands described as plantations in Cane Croat township located between three and four miles southwest of Lancaster. The notice is signed by AAV REN TreMAN I. 1. Foxprieurs and dated October 27, 1902.

Lancaster Foxprieurs Sisrarn

Notice of Election for South Carolina Lancaster County

The notice outlines a general election for state and county officers in Lancaster County, South Carolina on a prescribed date in 1902. It details separate ballots for governor, state officers, senator, house members, and county officers, plus a constitutional amendment proposal on counties and county government. Polls open 7 am to 4 pm with Charleston special timing, and officers must administer oaths to election officials.

Sowrit Carolina Lancaster Notic Cie Presse Tiood Oy Wyeehy Nwyoembry Tate South Dusklin Oaklane Greenville Ore Bury Ninety-six Cioper Greenwood Sullivan Township Laurens Hulett Pine Grove Saluda Sko Src House of Representatives Gomstituvtordl Grandoninister Dhe Owdlico Charleston

Election Precinct Managers Named for Lancaster County

The list names managers of election for Lancaster County South Carolina with assigned precincts including Lancaster Foster Crawford Belair Montgomery Kershaw Heath Springs New Cut Welsh and others. They are instructed to secure one number of ballot boxes and blanks starting Saturday November 1st 1902 at Lancaster Court House and to deliver them to designated officials.

Lancaster J Foster W G Moore Coh Crawford Belair-M Judson Bell Elgin G F Ferguson W A Bailey J Marehall Primus J W Blackmon L W Hinson J R Knight Heath Springs D N Mackey Berry Mobtey A P Horton Kershaw J F Copeland Wesley MecHorton D J Gardner Haile Gold Mine T Blackmon W C Adama R F Hilton Flat Creek T Pitman J F Gardner Lee Bird Taxalaw F M Lowry W J Belk B F Fuile Dwight A Funderburk W H Shute A T Carnes Tradesville J W Welsh Lancaster Court

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Hurlow ©. Carter Gotober Lig Heath Spring News Alice Mackey Roseville Orangeburg County Mr. McCormick Florida R. B. Patterson Heath EB. S. McDow S. N. Watson McDow S.C. Caldwell Synod of The Presbyterian Church Methodist Church B. B. Evans Bey Police G. Walt Whitman Walt William Court House New York City Bor Willa Howe Williams-Hughes CO Davis & Demorest JOM OK Osdphit J Wren ‘Viilman RJ Kiyun Lancaster County C. Detth B.S. Mehovy Hysician R. Young J. Montcomery Caskey Davin B. Stover Brower State OF South Carolina County OF Cons D. Jongs Elrout & Crawford Lancaster Mercantile Co New Yorkry R. K. Wylie Atty A. J. McNinch Lancaster, S W. Q. Casxey C. D. Jones R. E. Wyllie
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