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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
2
The Rock Hill Herald reports voters may back prohibition in the state governor race. It highlights Featherstone as a strong candidate, noting his clean campaign and broad appeal despite past attacks. The piece reflects local sentiment and expectations for the 1901 election.
In Spartanburg the debate centers on Senator McLaurin’s loyalty to William McKinley. Tilman backs McLaurin while praising the president as patriotic, yet labels rivals as traitors and political shadows. The language reflects sharp partisan tension of the era.
An old health advertisement argues beauty comes from health and purity of blood, touting Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney issues and claiming it softens skin and improves complexion. It sells for five cents at Crawford Brest Drug Store, then shifts to a political jab about South Carolina courts and homicide cases in Columbia Record.
A Charleston Post excerpt presents Prof. CA Young's letter on witnessing the total solar eclipse. It notes broad line of totality across South Carolina and Georgia, suggests probable viewing sites such as Winnsboro Newberry Abbeville and Rock Hill, and gives cheap home observation tips using smoked glass.
The fragmentary text notes Beers and Yeas in a likely vote or decision context at a location referred to as ogee. The readable items include names Beers and Yeas with possible party or group labels, but the full event and outcome remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
A letter to The Ledger urges Dwight's citizens to revive enterprise and progress, criticizing dullness and weather as excuses, and calling for renewed courage and zeal to improve life at home, celebrate Dwight’s resources, and spur collective action despite a troubling crime mention of Killing Pittman.
Gov McSweeney granted clemency to Steve Howard a young white man from Grassy Mountain region. He had been imprisoned since 1895 for killing Pittman after Pittman beat an uncle. Howard served five years and worked in the dairy department with no guards. He returns to his aged parents on Glaswy mountain after pardon.
Greenville News reports no new developments in the customs house liquor case. Watchman O'Brien resigns amid speculation, with officials potentially backing Tolbert and Ostendof for dismissal as the inquiry continues to Washington.
Advertisement warns against drastic mineral pills like calomel croton oil and aloes. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as gentle and effective for headache and constipation available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros drug store.
The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Columbia next Wednesday, April 11, to arrange for the May convention.
Special to The State Union reports at 10 o clock last night John Carroll, a Buffalo siding contractor, had his team run over by a southbound freight train. The horse was killed, the buggy demolished, Carroll was in the buggy and escaped with slight bruises.
An old advertisement touts Backlow's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for eruptions, skin issues, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, burns, and more. It promises pain relief, a 25 cent price per box, and a cure guarantee, sold by Crawford Bros Druggiat.
The semi centennial meeting of the South Carolina Medical Association will be in Charleston on April 18 1900. A general reunion of physicians in the state is planned with invitations to all doctors. A public reception by the Mayor and Aldermen of Charleston, excursions to Isle of Palms, and other entertainments are offered. Dr Hobart Amory Hare will deliver the Ancient Address. Board obtainable at city hotels from 1 upward. Reduced rail rates will be available. WP Porcher President TP Whaley Secretary.
A brief note confirms Howl and Evett have qualified, with mention of tulle and related eligibility. The item records a terse status update and references the two individuals in connection with the qualification.
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