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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
2
The Southern Christian Advocate rebukes Senator Tillman’s charge as an insult to truth and respectable citizens. The editorial argues his stance harms the dispensary and calls on religious people to oppose his position, noting barrooms won’t return. The piece cites Sumter Watchman and Yorkville Enquirer on Hoyt’s likely election and dispensary public opinion.
Yorkville Enquirer argues Tillman unjustly labels preachers allied with the tiger liquor trade. The piece asserts no real bond exists between preachers and tigers as both oppose dispensaries, noting tigers favor dispensaries for safety and profit, while preachers seek broader reform and aim to dismantle the system.
Senator Tillman accuses ministers who enter politics of inviting criticism while ministers are shown to prefer prohibition. The piece argues ministers did not engage in politics and rejects Tillman’s charge of an alliance with barkeeps. It suggests Tillman would preserve the dispensary over preachers if faced with a choice.
Special to The State. Williamston July 29 about 11 o'clock this morning John K James a Pelzer mill No 4 section boss and his five year old son Frank were in a boat above the Pelzer dam when the boy fell overboard. The father leaped in to save him and both sank. The father's body was recovered later with the boy still in his arms.
Senator Tillman charged into the dispensary debate dispatching Thursday to the Greenville News. He defended the word alliance for a ministers and barkeepers coalition and warned Col Hoyt and Bishop Duncan about accusations of lying. Tillman vowed to reveal his stance when he reaches Greenville and said he would discharge his duty whether supporters or opponents like it.
Senator Tillman faces sharp reaction after alleging an unholy alliance in the state between preachers and barkeepers led by Col Hoyt. The remark drew swift condemnation from clergy and many nonpreachers, stirring strong public dispute.
Baptist Courier notes Senator Tillman’s attack on preachers linked to bar keepers and urges right thinking people to resent it. C Featherstone and Col J L M Irby visited Charleston on U S court business. they expect Hoyt vs McSweeney in the race, with Hoyt favored. Featherstone says prohibition impact hinges on legislature. Hoyt’s role would be to enforce the dispensary law toward near prohibition.
A period piece urging church members to join a prohibition movement to save the nation from alcohol's ruin. It questions party loyalties, contrasts temperance with liquor, and pleads for immediate action to reach a promised sober land.
Gary drew crowds and praise as a clear forceful speaker predicting strong prohibition support in the county. McSweeney struggled as Gary challenged him over constable campaigning while Patterson’s speech ranked among the best. Whitman entertained though his bid for office seemed unlikely.
Mrs SH Lincoln recalls a terrifying night as doctors feared the widow of General Barnham would not survive pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after multiple doses. The medicine is advertised as a remedy for coughs chest and lung diseases, with trial bottles offered at Crawford Bros drug store.
The message announces several political candidacies including for Solicitor of the Sixth Circuit and for the House of Representatives, noting their eligibility under Democratic primary rules. It also states WSL Porter seeks re election as Clerk of Court for Lancaster County subject to the Democratic primary.
The many friends of C C Horton, Hr, announce him for the office of Coroner subject to Democratic Primary rules. Horton pledges to abide the primary result and submits his candidacy under the Jersey man banner.
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