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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1905

Page

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Dispensary Election Opinion By Attorney General

The Attorney General states that dispensary elections must follow general election rules under the Brice law. He argues counties cannot be bound to cover managers pay or expenses and that only general election procedures apply, directing county election commissioners to comply with standard ballot sizes polling times and voter eligibility. The opinion addresses Union Newsberry and York counties and clarifies legislative considerations.

Ganter W.T. Clayton Florence Gunter Supreme Court Brice Inw Clayton Union Newsberry J. S. Brico York

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Early Cure for Consumption

No false claims. Foley's Stone and Tar ads deny a universal cure but insist it cures in early stages and provides relief in worst cases. Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as the greatest threat to lung health. Substitutes refused. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Foley's Foley Funderburk

Youth Eaten By A Shark Near Beaufort

A tragic accident occurred near Davia Shore east of Beaufort yesterday afternoon when 11 year old Lauren Davia, a white child, was eaten by a large shark while swimming waist deep. Nearby observers could not help as the creature pulled the boy under and disappeared. Rescue attempts found no trace of the body. The incident unsettled residents and visitors who have enjoyed dives and swimming matches, amid reports of more sharks and polluted waters from tur-bucks and refuse.

Beaufort Davia Shore Lauren Davia Sid Youtty Davis Chin Ava Hin Hhin Oartow Faciones

Tragedy of Consumption Reduced by New Discovery

A letter from B G Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as curative. The ad claims the remedy kills germs and relieves symptoms with bottles at 50 cents and 1.00. trial bottle free. Also notes Bishop R K Hargrove in dying condition at Nashville amid age related infirmities and his resignation from Vanderbilt University board.

Averi B. G. Huntley Oaklandon Ind Crawford Bros J. F Mickey & Co Nashville Tenn R. K. Hargrove Methodist Episcopal Church, South Vanderbilt University Board of Trust

Silent Health Claims Reach for Life and Longevity

A vintage ad-like note touts social gestures and moral advice while warning that physicians fear patients with life insurance. It extols kidney health as a life safeguard and promotes Koley's Kilney Cure sold by Fonderwurk Pharmacy, framing health as a path to perfection.

Koley Fonderwurk Pharmacy

Brave Brummer Boy Recalled By Civil War Correspondence

Ex Senator J S McDaniel of Chester, once a Sixth South Carolina infantry lieutenant, has been corresponding with New York veteran George C Hit. A 1864 Petersburgh battle story recalls a South Carolina drummer, praised by Lt Smith, who kept marching with his unit despite a volley. Capt George U Smith seeks the drummer’s identity.

Chester JS McDaniel South Carolina Regiment of Infantry George C New York Regiment Middletown N.Y Smith Wiles South Carolina Ufe Larutenant Rich Hagonds George U Smith

Spoiled Beauty: New York Woman Praises Arnica Salve

Hermiel Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York recalls a skin condition described as skin rouble and credits Backlow's Arnica Salve as a quick safe healer for cuts and burns. The advertised salve cost 25 cents at Crawford Bros J Tf Mackey Cota and Funderburk Pharmacy drug store.

Hermiel Howard W. 34Th St New York Crawford Bros . J. Tf. Mackey & Cota Funderburk Pharmacy

Mother and Child Killed by Lightning in Yard

Taylor Gilliam of Winnsboro road returned home to find his wife and infant dead in the yard after a lightning strike toppled a tree and sent a current along a wire to the house. The fire from the struck wire likely caused the deaths as the woman stood nearby with the baby in her arms.

Taylor Gilliam Winnsboro

Politician Says He Has Nothing to Say on Key Safe Bet

A public figure states he has nothing to add on the matter, while observers note the odds favor him being well informed on the topic. The remark underscores expectations that detailed information exists behind his silence.

Saya

Debate on liquor question at Greenville district meeting

The Greenville district conference debate on the liquor issue drew judges to Latimer and Harmon as they argued for and against the dispensary. Latimer warned preachers to stay out of politics while Harmon defended prohibition as the moral path, with Bishop Duncan and Senator Tillman figures invoked. The Belton correspondent noted opposition to the dispensary and urged Christlike stance against liquor traffic, concluding with Latimer’s continued insistence on political and moral duty despite the quieter consensus. Greer South Carolina July 26 1905.

Greenville Anderson Daily Vail Levu Wm United Sites Bild Latimer Beog Mr Latimer Belton Harmon Wlire Ferns Aistillery Toe Bhothger Neil Land Uley Leatisuer and Avery South Carolina Pudia Lam Donean Duncan Duncing G. I. Harmon. Greer S. O

New Orleans Cites Health Drive Against Yellow Fever

Governor Hlanchurd returns to the state capital and plans a statewide effort to build a health campaign against yellow fever and mosquitoes. The city has quarantines in effect and a yellow fever hospital is crowded with patients as inspectors mobilize to reinforce the effort.

New Onleate Hlanchurd Haton Rote Willhuld Dineelf Twalth New Orleans Ely de Warner Audictions

Dansville woman recalls long battle with dangerous blaze

Mrs Miers Smith of Dansville WL writes about twenty years of gas line injury risks and delayed relief after a persistent blaze. She mentions Duswl Boloyts Hauer and Lae and other names under a historic but unclear sequence, with references to Bull boy nilerbark Piayalley and regional ties to Abo CO Ployd and Ker Ialraw.

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Utton Day Davis Shore Speems AGHIM Bishop Hargrove Brummer Ianie i Rev McGuthirman Mater New Orbing A. Tiller B. F. Miller Miller Hota Lazenby Mie Jorge M. Knight Lancaster County 8. C Ininistratris Laura J. Knight State of County OF Lancaster Joh Stewman Enim Enna Lancasters Lancaster Marble Bor A. J. ieNinch
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