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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

3

Local News Oddities and Community Notices

Local items report Rev Ewart's vacation, church events, and a dozen church admissions. Also noted are upcoming Daughters of the Confederacy and Lancaster Ladies meetings, a rent notice, and plans for a new drugstore.婚 Found death of Pat Clifford in a factory incident at government quarry with autopsy.

Lancaster The Daughters of the Confederacy Court House Riddle Block Mary Street J. M. Rinoux Lancaster, D. C

Obituary notes from Cedar Creek and surrounding areas

Fragmentary notices report infant son of James Langley Cedar Creek buried at Beaver Creek Baptist. Susan McManus widow of John McManus dies in Fort Mill aged about 65, buried Spring Hill Baptist after services by Roy J Blackmon. Pierce Agourn of Chesterfield county dies near White Plains age about 56 from gastritis, funeral and burial at White Plains.

Diad James Langley Cedar Creek Township Beaver Creek Susan McManus Messrs T. W G. W. McNeely Trarlesville John McManus Fort Mill Pierce Agourn Chesterfield County A. Welsh White Plains Jno. A. Bird Flat Crook Childean

Local Social Notes Highlight Various Visits and Guests

Misses Bessie and Lon Mackey and nephew Lo Conte return from Richmond. Alma Duncan of Mount Springs stays with Mrs. R. Rollings. Mrs. CE Craven of Batesburg visits Mrs. J. M. Steadman. Mrs. J. O. Elliott and son Eugene of Yorkville visit Mr. J. B. Munckerell. Mr. He N. Clyburn of Atlanta visits his son J. S. Clyburn. Minnie Miller visits Chester. W. F. Young from Florida visits Coroner R. Young. Andrey Villeneuve of Atlanta called home due to ill mother. Maggie Davis of Waxhaw visits. Pearl Miller returns from Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gregory return from Cleveland Springs. Mrs. J. Morrow Loy of Rock Hill visits. M. C. Bowers returns from Yorkville. J. M. Stewart travels to Columbia. D. C. Lindsay of Rock Hill in the city.

Bessie Lon Mackey Lo. Conte Richmond, Va Alma Duncan Moat Springs R. Rollings J. O. Elliott Eugene Yorkville J. B. Munckerell He N. Clyburn Atlanta, Ga J. 5. Clyburn Minnie Miller Chester W. F. Young Florida R. Young Andrey Villeneuve Atlanta Maggie Davis Waxhaw N.C Pearl Miller Hag Charlotte W.T. Gregory Cleveland Springs J. Morrow Loy Rock Hill J. M. Steadman

McLaurin Could Have Won Out Special To Augusta Chronicle

In South Carolina the Third district congressional race between Wyatt Aiken and Frank Smith draws statewide attention amid shifting public opinion. Smith supports McLaurin style doctrines while Aiken runs on regulation issues, with General Floyd noting the GOP drift and the growing belief that McLaurin staying in the party could have secured victory. He says the campaign educated him about Republican ideas and broader fiscal and tariff concerns influencing voters.

Augusta Chronicle Columbia D. C Wyatt Aiken Frank Smith Congress Smith Senator McLaurin J. W. Floyd D. E. Finley McLaurin Philippines

Spartanburg auditor Brewton ends life in home tragedy

The Spartanburg county auditor P H F Brewton killed himself with a razor at his home after a period of ill health. His wife found him after she returned with medicine, the door was locked and a window used to enter. No inquest will be held and the governor may appoint a temporary successor until January.

Everett Cureton Salisbury N.C Monter Cureton Lancaster Siueral Spirtantangs Spartanburg Re Eher Brewtan Mr. Brewton Brewton P.H. F

A Card From Mr Stewman to Lan caster Voters

A letter from J E B Stensyy expresses gratitude to supporters of the Lan caster County race and promises diligent service in the elected office. He also extends goodwill to opponents and notes the right to vote. A Manila chamber banquet featured Governor Taft, who spoke on government plans to retain the is Niends indefinitely.

J. EB. Stensyy Taft Chamber of Commerce of Manila

Beane Seeks Railroad Commissioner Seat in South Carolina

W Boyd Beane addresses voters to seek railroad commissioner position, arguing for unified state representation and progress. He notes support from Marion native and emphasizes past service, pledging fidelity and duties if elected, while referencing the rail network and regional balance.

Sdemre Seth Carolina Aml Sve Wilborn Marion Lam

Stops the Cough and the Cota

A dated advertisement presents a patent cure claim for coughing and a tonic labeled Cota with laxative Bronty Quinine. It promises a one day relief claim and a pay-if-no-cure policy, pricing noted as two shillings.

Rebellion in China Sparks Foreign Anger and Spread

A report says the Chinese rebellion is spreading with foreigners showing intense anger. The piece notes growing unrest abroad and concern over the situation's reach.

China

Real estate bargains offered in town listings

All HOM BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE describes multiple properties including 11-2 acres with 5 room dwellings and good outbuildings, corner lots with new 6 and 5 room homes, 1 acre and 1 lot S room cottages, several 4 to 6 room cottages, about 12 vacant lots, and Cunningham brick hotel property with store rooms, sleeping rooms and kitchen. Also mentions town lots in Kershaw and a general sale reason.

Onch East End Kershaw

Land Sale Notice for 45 Acre Tract North of Town

A public notice advertises sale of 45 acres labeled Other Property located 14 miles north of town. The listing notes land parcel boundaries and potential development opportunities, with unspecified sale terms and contact for bidding or inquiries.

Commercial and Agricultural Value of Fertilizers

The article explains commercial value as published in agricultural bulletins, outlining nitrogen sources, nitrate forms, and the importance of ammonitated fertilizers. It stresses choosing fertilizers with cotton seed meal ammonia, noting Southern sources via local mills and the Southern Cotton Oil Company offices.

Eddie Feetishiorm Germary Duc LE Southern Cotton Ol Company Carolinas Georgia Columbia 3. C Augusta Git Atelanta Gay Savannah, Gu Goldseboro, N.C. Or Charlotte, Ny

Honey to Loan Remains In New York Visits and Deals

On a revert visit to New York City, arrangements to deploy capital for first mortgages on improved cotton farms at seven percent interest on sums of under one thousand dollars and over and six percent on larger sums. Commission charged only as a reasonable fee for abstract of title. Rob. Wylie, attorney at law, offers bid.

New York City Rob Wylie

Election Notice for Democratic Primary in Lancaster County

Notice announces a Democratic primary election in Lancaster County with polls opening at 9 am and closing at 4 pm on the second Tuesday in September. Precinct managers must report to the courthouse on the preceding Saturday to prepare tickets and boxes. IL KE Corry, W Gi Porter, Chairman, Secretary.

Lancaster County Renin Court House KE. Corry W. Gi. A. Porter Chauiman

Gardner and Perry Seek Lancaster County Supervisor Seats

The Lancaster County political scene presents M. C. Gardner as a proven County Supervisor candidate and L. J. Perry as a Democratic primary contender. Both seek voter support, citing prior service and competence in county duties.

Honest energetic life insurance position in town and county

Energetic sales role for life insurance in town and county. Salary not guaranteed with commission possible. Apply to McCallant District Manager, average 16 Tae Canden, S.C.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. W Ladies Aid Soviety Methodist Church St. Luke Church A. KR Whurch Roy Halmers Fraser Hoth Springs Heath Springs Huile Golf Heyward Rock Hill Herald Presbyterian Church Lancaster County Confederate Monument S. D. McManus Misa Ida Flunter William J. Hunter B. F. Adams L. 8 Davidson & Co A. B. Ferguson Poore Ferguson Gregory Farm Eugene Funderburk Main Church Streets J. J. Blackmon Funderburk Iness Charleston Gilla Creek Township Arid Township Foster Col. Records T. Yancy Williams M. L. Senth B. A. Morgan Greenville Morgan Palmer King Pat Clifford P. W. Clifford Mr. Clifford Connelley Vermont Assembly Street CE. Craven Batesburg Anna Thomas This Place M. C. Bowers J. M. Stewart D. C. Lindsay of Gen. Floyd Leader Mr. Stewman W. Boyd Beane All Hom Tom Barnes T.S Carter Keath Batark Ages Lor M. C. Gardner L. J. Perry
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