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Local Matters ?Just bought big lot Flour Chkai'. See us before you buy. Lancaster Mercantile Co. ? Don't forget to call at the Bazaar. "Blnclc Betsy" is there. ?The be>t ForfuineH to be found are at Fuuderburk's l'bur? macy. ? Dr. T. J. Strait has slaughtered his threa large porkers, the largest weighed 450 lbs. ?You can now get all the "pound calieo" you want at nr.. . rT -_? ll.l.lA.MS I1UUHKK VX). ?The Ledger received a pleasant call from its old friend Mr W. 8. Horiwn of Kershaw this week. ?All persons indebted to me must settle by Jan'y. 1st. J. E. Rutlkdoe, Dentist. ? Mr. J. E. Craig of the Sincerity section has just had his handsome new residence painted. Chas. Griffin had the oontr&ct. ?Go to Lancaster Mercantile Co. and buy goods cheap. They have cut prices to reduce stock. ? It is rumored that Mr. C. J. Hudson of Waxhn^v, N. C., has arranged to enter into the mercantile business here the first of tho coming year. ?Our Poet cigars are neatly put up in suitable boxes for Xmas presents. Funderburk Pharmacy. ?>W. R. Douglas, col., of Salisbury, N. C., formerly of this place, was one of the injured passengers in the big wreck on the Southern railroad at High Point, N. C., last Friday. His lip and chin were split open. ? Wanted! The Pleasant Valley High School wants a lady teacher with 1st grade certificate competent t<> teach music, to begin leaching first week in January. Address, D. K. Hall, Trustee, R. F. D. No. 2, Fort Mill, S. C. ?The Chesterfield & Lancaster railroad has completed tlie erection of a temporary trestle across Thompson's creek, where the procoding one gave way 111 a wreck last week. ??1.50 Fin Collarettes reduced to 50 cents; ?2.50 Jackets reduced to ?1 50; ?5.00 Jackets reduced to ?3.9S. Lancuster Mercantile Co ?Mr. W. M. Clantcn had part of one ot his thumbs and forefinger cut off in a rip saw nt the Haile gold mine last Saturday morning. The saw iras choked and whila unchoking it the acci dent eccurred. ? Mr. T. R. Langley, of Dixie, went over te Rock Hill Thursday in answer to ? telegram summoning him to his . mother's bedside and he was with ber when death came Friday morning. ?Every person buying a sack of floijr at the regular cut price from W. P. Bennett for the next * - / i ten days gets a cake of Tera Sope free. ?Thcrre will be services in the Episcopal church next Sunday at 11 o'clock, a. it. and 4 p. m., conducted by Rev. G. Croft vWilliama. ? Our Mr. J. M. Hood is always in the market to purchase mules and cattle. And don't you forget it. Lancaster Mercantile Ce. ? J. B. Wiggins, treasurer of Berkley donnty, died Saturday morning ani the governor appointed E. O. 11 all to succeed him in order that tax collecting may not be delayed. ? K. E. VVylio, Esq., returned home Monday from Rock Hill where ho attended the Pythian bftnquot that night. As previous ly reported he responded to one of the toasts of the occasion. -?The County Auditor, Cl^rk of Court and lYoasurer arc engai.' 4.Uis week in tilling jnr> box for the year *1903. ? Dr. W. II. 'oils slrtUgll tore 1 his brag It ui-n '?-? n! 1 jog find it pulled syairs n*. o."?S pounds net. Wiinc.i' bent it. ?T 10 '.mow Wluto K light cigars arc to be uud -it Funderbark's I'hnvmaoy ?Tlio merchants, except dealers in toys and the like, have all j signed an agreement to close their places of business Xmus day and the TTfty following to give . thoir cleiks a rest and au opportunity to enjoy the holidays. ?From what the Governor and i Comptroller General havo said it I is certain itiey will not extend the time for payment of taxos this year. Up to this time only about one-fuurth ot the taxea for this county have beon paid. Only twelve more days remain in which to pay taxes without the penalty. A rush o* the Treasurer is apparent for the last days. ?Cards of invitation have been issued to the marriage of Miss Louise Chase Mackoy, the pretty and winsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Mackey of Heath Springs and Prof. Samuel Walter Garrett, Principal of the Heath Springs High School. The happy event will come off in the Presbyterian church at Heath Springs Tuesday, Doc. 23d at 5 o'clock p. m. A reception will be given at tho home of the bride's parents.at 5:30 p. m. ?The store of B. C. Hough and the Funderburg Pharmancy on the corner opposite the Lancaster Mercantile Co's., is a plai.e of beauty as is also tho Ladies Bazaar in the Kiddle block. These places have on their Xn.as docorations and one almost imagines iii .t the holidays are here on entering thorn and seeing and bearing the merry crowds. The R.'l'/ l:ir fr?nlr in nKrwtfr sOlO "" wv?? 111 aULUU' day night. Of course we didn't enquire what Mr. Hough took in hut I o sold lots of pretty presents for the holidays and has an abundance of them left. It is not difficult to make a selection from his elegantly assorted block. Stops the Cuiif/h and Works off f/iti Cold, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tub ets euro a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price, 25c. Meeting of liethol Presbytery. Bethel Presbytery is called to meet in the First Presbyterian church in Rock Hill December 30tb at 10 o'clock a. m. to transact the following business: to dismiss Rer. J. P. Marion to the Louisiana Presbytery: to dismiss Rev. S. C. Caldwell to tbo Charleston Presbytery: to 611 any committee vacancies caused by the dismissals. Marriages ?Married, Sunday, Dee., 14, 1902, by J. N. Estridge, N. P., Mr. Frank Stroud and Miss Etta liorton, at tho borne of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Horton, the bride's uurnubs. Married, by J. N. Estridge, N. P., at his boaie, Sunday Dee. 14, 1902, Mr. II. J. Harris and Miss T. H. Horton, both of the Longsville section. The attendants were Mr. H. B. McManus with Miss Dora Long and Mr. B. C. Hair is with Miss Neely Faulkenberry. I Kings m Christinas Gifts. Kings aro still the most popul lar of GIFTS. Naturully so, for thoy can be worn always ami whore all con see the n. I have just opened a large assortment of the newest id as in KINGS. Prices to suit iiny puree. B. C. Houoii, oorner opposite Luncustor Mercantile^Co. Store. - y' * 4 0" Oft" for III.H Now Homo. I Rev. J. W. Stcadman will leave today with bis family for GntVnev, | ! his new charge. i li s community i ; regrets to give hi in up. lleisacul- f . I tared, studious nial gentleman 1 and during the ye n s of his minis- 1 try here, 1S94, 1S95, and the ' past two y ears, tie and Ids ostium- i hie wife have made many warm friends in Lancaster among all 1 t V. denominations and his friends re- ^ juice to know, since a change was s made, that he goes to a stronger ' charge. Of the 152 members of * the Methodist church here, 08 a joined by profession or certificate I during Mr. Stoudman's paste- ^ ates. r M , t The New Methodist Pastor, i Rev. Wm. H. Hodges, the new f pastor for Lancaster station M. 1 E. church, is oxpected here this c week and will fill the regular ap.?l d poiotments next Sunday. He is i: about 35 years of age, a splendid o preacher, pleasant and social as a f man. He graduated from Wof- H ford in 1889 and joined the con- 11 feronco the samo year. He has 8 previously served the churches at ^ Kingstreo, Greenwood, Chora w, a Manning and Gaffnoy. During 1< nis lour years pastorate at the 8 latter place a splendid parsonage u was built and u handsome commo- * dious $7,000 brick church, stone ^ trimmed, was erected. Ho has a 1 wife and two children. He will a receive a cordial welcome here by ^ tlio church and the community in general. t ?Dr. W. H. Wakelield, of -] Charlotte, N. C., will be in Lan- f caster at the Cunningham Hotel, v on Wednesday, December 24th, 1 for one day only. His practice j j is limited to the Eye, Ear, Nose c and Throat. On tliis day the i i doctor's foe will be reduced one- s ' half. ^ ?Pay your Subscription to the i Ledgek and be happy. c - MIL Tues SEP The Ladies dially invited i NERY GOOD! Tuesday an Our talent* weeks in New we are sure hei Tuesday will b conducted a mi Repeating dies of a warm Heath b V* - Surprlsi- is Nfws to the FrloiwN ' I>ei *?t"tlie /.ate Witt // Sims ^ A spe rial from I.Htiea^ov 'o . riio Now- mt 1 (.'mirier of M< :t y j)jx $ives the i'o'ilowing surprising inormathi concerning Mr. Bill l|j]| sinis, \vh<? died ut his home in the ^0|j lpper st ion of thi> county sev- witj( iral months ago: gjio "Lant ist< r, Dec. 13.?The dauj )ersonal property of Mr. Win. 11. 5ims, who died last April, was. ^jul old this week at public auction, Dav hinging about $1,000. His enire estate is worth between $3,000 ute ,nd $4,000 and tho general im* pan iression was that it goes to his olh a >rothers and sister?, but such is ,un .lam lot too case. Mr. Sims was leav nought to be u bachelor, but it ^er ( s a fact, though known to but Wei ew, that he married a woman in was Texas uianj years ago. She is iow dead also, but she has a augbter living. Miss Connie j^cv liuis, a young lady about 20 years Id, who is the sole heir of her , ather's estate. Her whereabouts re unknown, however, and she s not aware of the fact that a m' mall fortune is awaiting her here. ?? It is n<?t likely that she ever ;new anything about her father, cc: s sho was but an infant when he # eft her and her mother in Texas | omc eighteen or nineteen years go, returning to Lancaster, his JH lative home. So far as known dr. Sims never told anyone that III ic had left n wifo and child in Texas, but the fact was accidentlly found out a short time before lis death by his brother, Mr. J. c I. Sims, who is now using every ^ ffort to lind his niece, who is enitled to his brother's property. ft The girl was at one time in Paris, l Texas, attending school, but beore her uncle could communicate " pith her sho loft Paris and went P o Indim Territory to visit relaives. Nothing has been heard of ler since. It is said that her futh- thin r lett T >xas on account of hav- ' ng killed a nan. Ho owned conideruble property in Limestone Tounty, in that State, when lie eturncd to South Carolina, hut t is not known what over became if it. .1 TNFRY ( IX-J JL JL 1 JUJ JL \ X > day and Ti TEMBER 5 of Lancaster, an< :o attend our S on id Tuesday Nigh 3d Milliner, Miss York City selecti display of new : e quite the finest < llinery business. the invitation an( welcome, we are, Most lANKING & ire and there 'eat BARGAI omforts from 75 cents up. lankets 50 cents up. len's fine shoos at 95 cents, ladies' fine shoes at $1.00. Ion's Suits at $2.25 and up. oy's Suits 90 cents up. Neckties, Collars, Gloves, ga to bo sold as CHKAi' as t R.M1 The Bar; 3PENI1N iesday W 30TH, ] 1 adjacent coi LLL OPENUN l, Next, Sept Marie Horn, ng- our Millin and Fashiona /I [>t any season / I again assnri Respectfully. Mercai^ % ith of Sirs Juliet Lii'iplry Its. .Juliet M. Lnngky win n January 20, 1 b'2, neai ie, in Lancaster e n? ty, am I December 12, lb'?2, n Koch , while on a \ Lit to her son, it. .\1. Lang Ivy. She was tin ow of the late James Lnngley. leaves three sons and two 2liters: Hobt. M. Langlev ol k llill, John G. Lungley of iter, and T. U. Langley, iliss Cgie H. Dangler and Mrs. id Williams of Dixie. IIer land was n gallant Confedcrsoldicr in Capt. Foster's com. y. She leaves only oi?o lirothW. (J. A. I'orter. Mrs, gley was tho oldest child ot i n e nn/1 \I n 1 ).,?.* ??- kJl. - ivc uiivi lUdi^Al Vt A UI lUl . OUT es u large relation in Lancas :ouuty as well as many in the st to mourn her death. She a member of Hopewell Meth t church, and was buried there Saturday, Dec. 13th, after 11 jral service by her pastor, . W. C. Winn. BllOTHKIt. NO MATTEI me here ever < * little bargain ere are a few Dissolution Notice s The Firm of Funderburk C?. I will on Jan. 1, 1903, by mutual consent of the parties composing said firm- A. L. Funderburk anil II. V. Funilotburk?bo dissolved. All parties indebted to us by Noto or Account will please come forward and settle AT ONCE, or make satisfactory arrangements. This notice is intended for all who owe us. Res|>ectfully Yours, Funderburk Co. j Dec. 12, 1902.?3w. a i. ri. i .A buiiiraci 10 oe Lei To build u bridge over Hannah's ('reek on the Ginger Cake * ( road near the old McDow placo, on tho 20th of December at 10 1 o'clock, a. m. Specifications ^o ' be made known on day of letting. V j Also to build one house at the ! county home, on same day at 11 1 o'cl ick. Specifications to be i made known at letting. W. Q. Casket, Dec. 10 '02. Co. Sup'r. \ WHEN YOU -y department has i story to tell you. items gathered throughout this !N giving store: Men's lints at 45 cents and up. Children's Hats at 25 cents. A full lino of Ladies Jacket* must go at any price. A lot of Capos must bo sold rogardless of cost. Underwear and numerous other ho CHEAPEST. Cal 1 and see [ L E S, jjain Giver. IG, right ?<! [90S. inties are eorIG of MILLI. 30,1902. spent several ery stock and ,blc Hats next since^we have ng all the LaITIT F Pn ^ 1 1UU