Address on Prohibition in South Carolina
Marion June 27 Secretary Louis J Bristow of the Prohibition Conference sent to the press the conference address to South Carolina voters. The address argues liquor sales are not a governmental function, cites crime increases under the dispensary system, warns of corruption and moral decline, and praises counties resisting liquor sales while urging broader state action against the liquor trade.
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Marion
Louis J. Bristow
Columbia
South Carolina
Liquor Board
South Carolin- Hany
State Liquor Board
Marlboro
Greenwood
Cherokee
Gickens
Toledo Firm Promises Cash for Uncured Catarrh Cure Claim
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney Co swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad notes the remedy works on blood and mucous surfaces. Notary public signs the oath in 1886.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Crenny
Ald
F. J. Carney & Co
Gleanings From Press Dispatches
A mixed bag of early 20th century items includes a mob sentence in Greer s vicinity. David Ballenger is reported to be recovering after a negro thief was caught and lashed by neighbors before being jailed in Greenville. Also notes Robert E Lee Jr seeks Speakership in Virginia House. A new North American mountain sheep is claimed in the Northwest. A historic California redwood church near San Jose serves 25 worshippers in a hollow tree. A North Carolina farmer arrives in New York with 475 to buy New Jersey, gets defrauded for 500. Rock Hill attacks on women persist. Locomotive fireman Joseph Poehl saves a child at speed but loses a leg.
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North Carolina
New York
New Jersey
Lincoln Steffens
Rock Hill
Laurel Street
Joseph Poehl
St. Joseph
Poeht
Prohibition Landslide Predicted in South Carolina
A Columbia gathering of leading prohibitionists last Thursday planned a state convention and discussed advancing the prohibition cause. The meeting signaled intent to field a full state ticket in the next election, with expectations of a landslide in South Carolina next year.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Johnston News
Mob unrest erupts in Spartanburg after mayoral win
In Spartanburg on Tuesday night, a mob of over 200 from factory districts chased black residents, beating several without provocation. Police were deployed to restore order as bonfires lit streets and electric wire insulation burned. Firefighters responded twice to extinguish fires. Floyd denounces the demonstrations.
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Spartanburg
J. F. Floyd
Floyd
District Conference of Methodists to Meet in Greenville
A summer gathering will convene the Greenville District Conference of the Methodist church in July 1923 with Belton church as host. Rev. R Herbert Jones will preside. The Greenville District covers Anderson Ovones Pickens and Greenville counties with about 28 ministers and twice that many lay delegates expected.
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The
Methodist Church
Greenville
Belton Church
R. Herbert Jones
Presidin Ider
Anderson
Ovones
Pickens
Long Creek Happenings and Local Hopes
Long Creek reports crop progress satisfactory as farmers tend fields. Several residents attend court. A singing convention is planned at Mountain Grove church on the fourth Sunday in July. Dovie and Vina Ramey visit uncle Dave Ramey. Logan Ramey, shot two weeks ago, improves. Young people enjoy life. wedding bells soon, D. ALR.
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Long Creek
Mountain Grove
Isses
Dovie
Vina Ramey
Dave Ramey
Logan Ramey
D. Alr
Politics Drives Hartzog From Arkansas University Post
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports Dr. Henry S. Hartzog, former Clemson College president and ex- University of Arkansas head, lost his presidency amid political tensions. The Springfield News in Hartzog’s home county cites student demonstrations favoring Wood over Davis as a factor. The Orangeburg Times comment warns education must remain free from political control, criticizing politicians who push for influence over schools and predicting harmful results if such meddling continues.
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Henry S. Hartzog
Clemson College
University of Arkansas
Memphis
Public Schools of Arkansas
H. 8
Hartzog
The
State University
Springfield News
Nakes
Wood
Davia
Arkansas
Orangeburg
Times and Democrat
Robertson Elected Director of Equitable Life Society
Edward W. Robertson of Columbia has been elected a director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. South Carolina policyholders express confidence that their interests will be safeguarded as Robertson is described as a safe, capable man who will devote energy to placing the company’s affairs in decent shape.
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Edward W. Robertson
Columbia
Equitable Life Assurance Society
South Carolina
Robertson
Greenville Nowa
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