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Lancaster County notes and notices 1900
Local items report Cotten selling 1065 on market yesterday and JEE Bhickman renting a new home to JD Paytor near Heath Spring. Magistrate Caskey jailed Ben Billings for 36 days for stealing pants from Miles store. A Carter mule died after 36 years of service. Protracted meeting held at Mt Prospect Chester county with Rev Brunson assisting Rev Miller. Republicans plan Lancaster meeting to elect delegates to state and congressional conventions. Landsford fish fry enjoyed by young people under LC Payseur. Weekly letters include Langley Talbert Amisom Watson Stronde Starnes Watson Thompson Rollins McDonald. New restaurant opened opposite Pea & Harper's, meals all day, no alcohol, groceries stocked. Egg and country produce prices at auction. School opens Monday under Supt Baker with Harry C Davin as principal and several assistants. branch school at cotton tills with Eva Robinson. Stolen horse recovered near North Carolina. thief escaped. Auditor Cook reports Lancaster County real estate valued at $1,200,085 and personal property $559,635. New Cotton Print firm Springs Moore McCorkle to operate in the region with multiple field workers. Advice on linseed oil and paint from Crawford Bros with invitation to quote prices.