Senator Tillman and the preachers clash in Bennettsville
The Southern Christian Advocate reprints editor Dr John O Wilson calling Senator Tillman to account for an alleged unholy alliance between preachers and barkeepers. It accuses Tillman of twisting words, disrespecting clergy, and misrepresenting their protests while urging readers to keep the truth plain and hold Tillman to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Christian Advocate
John O Wilson
Tillman
Prohibition
Bennettsville
Bennettaville
Cal Hoyt
Tas
Tillmin
Newberry
Tillman’s stance shapes dispensary race and loyalties
The State notes Ben Tillman shows his hand on the dispensary law, signaling opposition to the governor and support for Patterson or Gary depending on dispensary vs local option. The piece argues Tillman’s alignment could swing the race, with the candidate who wins his favor effectively owning him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Tillman
Miles & McSweeney
Patterson
Gary
Tillman
South Carolina Constitution Bars Night Licenses for Alcohol
The document notes that the General Assembly may license individuals or corporations to manufacture and sell liquor under rules that limit sales. It specifies that no license may permit sale of alcoholic beverages in quantities under one pint, restricts sales between sundown and sunrise, or allow on premises consumption. The text cites Article VII section and references Tillman’s recommendation as reported by The State.
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Galtney
South Carolina
Bet ‘Tillman
Tioh on heman cured in 80 minutes by lotion
A brief advert claims a tonic named Woolford's Buntary Lotion cures a condition in 80 minutes. It lists J F Mackey & Co as the seller at Drugytet, Lancater, with price marked 4c. The wording is garbled but presents a patent remedy tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
J F Mackey & Co
Yorkville Bank Crisis Seen Turning At Last
The Yorkville bank turmoil eases as Judge Gage withholds a receiver, giving directors and stockholders 21 days to stabilize finances. Petitions from W W Lewis and WB McCaw seek wind up of the bank or salvage, while Sutro Mill profits and potential recovery loom as key factors in preserving stock and savings.
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Judge Gage
W W Lewis
WB McCaw
Gaye
McClain
Night of Terror and a Witching Medicine Claim
A 19th century style account portrays a widow near Machias, Maine facing imminent death from pneumonia. Mrs. SH Lincoln credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after three doses, claiming it cured throat and lung disease. An ad notes “Print bottles free at Crawford Bros.” and a political-moral aside on whiskey regulation follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureham
Machias
SH Lincoln
Dr King
Crawford Bras
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
Public notice-style advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment in water signals kidney trouble and promises relief from back pain, frequent urination, and liquor aftereffects. A free sample bottle and booklet are offered by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Soc
Dr. Kilmer
North Carolina election yields large Democratic majority
Reports from across North Carolina show the amendment and State ticket winning by more than forty thousand votes. Voters in the eastern region largely abstained, with some caves casting ballots for Aycock. One county precinct reported 20 percent negro votes for the amendment amid Republican pressure. Democratic Chairman Simmons predicted a safe 50,000 margin and a strong legislature, with returns seen as satisfactory and no surprises.
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Charlotte
Simmons
Reward offered for a cure by Hall’s Catarrh Cure
A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for information leading to the cure of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, from Cheney & Co., lists claims and emphasizes belief in the remedy's efficacy, with endorsements from local wholesale druggists and doctors.
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Cheney & CO
Dria
Phvax
Toledo
Watninu Kiswan & Makyin
PD Entists
Druveleta
Poisoned Solicitor Henry Restricted From Campaign Meetings
Solicitor Henry lies laid up for over a week with a sore foot showing symptoms of poison. He is disabled and cannot attend campaign meetings until his condition improves considerably.
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Henry
le In
Dangerous Constipation Adclaims Cure by King's New Life Pills
An early 20th century style ad claims constipation harms the body from organs to brain and promises a safe cure with King's New Life Pills. It touts use for stomach, liver, kidney and bowel issues and lists Crawford Bros Drug Store as the seller for two cents.
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King
Crawford Bros’ Drug Store
Notice of Executor Filing for John Bowers Estate
Notice is hereby given that on the last day of August the administrator and executor of the estate of John Bowers deceased will file his final return and settlement and petition the Probate Court for Lancaster County for a full discharge. Keeper: W Slyburn, executor. August 1900.
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John Bowers
County of
Lancaster
Temperance Report Adopted by Rock Hill District Conference
The Rock Hill District conference met at Hickory Grove last Friday and adopted the temperance committee report. The ME Church, South upholds strict temperance discipline in line with Scripture, urges members to follow Discipline chapter V, condemns the liquor traffic, and pledges Christian opposition to alcohol as a threat to church and state. JM Steadian, JM Riddle, PM Grimes signed.
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Rock Hill District
Hickory Grove
Committee On Temperance
South
JM. Steadian
JM Riddle
PM Grimes
Arnica Salve Claims Pain Killing Healing Power
Vintage advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for soothing burns scalds bruises and a range of skin ailments including old sores boils and eruptions. Sold by Crawford Bros druggists.
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Bucklen
Crawford Bros’ Draggist
State Campaign Schedule Across Counties and August Services
Campaign meetings are set for Laurens August 4 Greenville August 6 Pickens August 7 Walhalla August 4 Anderson August 1 Abbeville August 1 Greenwood August 13 Aiken August 15 Edgefield August 16 Saluda August 15 Lexington August 1? Columbia August 22 Union. Union services plan for August include ARP church August 1 Rev JH Boldridge Methodist church August 8 Rev Chalmers Fraser Presbyterian church August 15 Rev WC Ewart Baptist at ARP church August 22 Rev AN Bronson. Also an ad for infant care product mentions a bottle and a patent medicine from J F M y & Co druggists Lanaver with a price of 8 OC.
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RCP
JH Boldridge
Sixth Judicial Circuit Solicitor Nominating Announcements
Announcement by J K Wenry W C Hough and Thos F McDow seeking renomination as Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit subject to Democratic Primary rules. Each pledges to abide by the primary results and to discharge duties if elected.
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Twill
Solleitor
J. K. Wenry
Sixth Circuit
W. C. Hough
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Lancaster County
Local Candidate Announces Democratic Primary Candidacy
An individual announces candidacy for the House of Representatives under Democratic Primary rules. The statement mentions ROL and HICKLIN as supporters or associates.
County Education Superintendent candidates announced
A set of ballots or notices from Lancaster County announces several candidates for County Superintendent of Education. Names include Ernest Backman and others, with pledges to serve in the Democratic primary and to advance education.
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Ernest Backman
Gardner Seeks Re-election to Office of County Regent
A candidate statement announces M C Gardner for re-election to County Regent, emphasizing earnest delimitation of friends and seeking support in the Democratic primary.
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Tam
W.O Cauthen
Hiis
Jaok Cook
oMee
Rupergiar
M C Gardner
J Estewman
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Laurens
Greenville
Momlay
Pickens
Walhalla
Anderson
Abbeville
Greenwood
Aiken
Edgefield
Salada
Lexington
Columbia
Union Services
Methodist Church
Chalmers Fraser
Presbyterian Chirch
WC Ewart
R P
AN Bronson
Nord Jby J FM
Y & Co
Lanaver
POR House OF Representative
Oscar W Potts
Wennstitute
House of
Tan
J Harry Foster
House of Representatives
JW Hamel
Tama
Vidate
Tiyself
Wsl
Porter
Joseph F Gregory
Democratic Party
James S Wilson
John P Hunter
Gcaunty
Mynelfada
Oes
LJ Perry
R. Baxter Blackmon
Myan
Suljet
JB Blackmon
St Ht Sapp
Friends of
W Q Caskey
Caskey
Fororoner
C Horton
DN Mackey
KOR
Gills Creek
Cane Creek Township
WP Cankey
Attata
Perton
Elliott
Elliott & Crawford
Virginia
Paris
T. H. Davis
Lancaster Bakery
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