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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1900

Page

4

Real estate sale offer by Fitzpatrick firm

A Chance to Stay you a Hone Any party or parties desiring to purchase any of the real estate of TM Fitzpatrick & Bro in the town or county can get prices and terms by calling on the editor of The Ledger The Messia Fitzpatrick have done very desirable farms and valuable improved town property and their being on the market gives men of a moderate means a splendid opportunity to purchase a home.

TM Fitzpatrick & Bro Ledger Messia Fitzpatrick

Right or Wrong on State Prohibition Debate

The Groanville News critiques the Manning Times on weighing morality against state interests in prohibition. It argues that what is right should guide action regardless of presumed benefits to the state, warning that public morals are being misused to justify policy.

Manning Times Cware Thenmeselves Groanville

Arnica Salve Claims Quick Heal for Sores and Burns

Patent medicine ad claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures volcanic eruptions of skin ailments and a range of conditions from burns and sores to corns and wrinkles. It promises pain relief and a guaranteed cure, sold by Crawford Bros Drugist.

Bucklen Crawford Bros Deuguist

Political History Note Sparks Campaign Recall

A campaign meeting recalls past events linking Mvrank Gary to John Gary Evans and Bunk Patterson. Patterson is noted as nominator of a dagger for president of the constitutional convention in 1805. The remark underscores the value of remembering small details in political history. McDonald Furman, Trivateer, summer at Ca, Ang 5.

Mvrank Gary John Gary Evans Bunk’ Patterson Mer Patterson Patterson Soe McDonald Furman

Scrappy Laurens Campaign Fight Between Gary and Patterson

In Laurens on August 4 the heated campaign between Frank B Gary and A Stoward Patterson led to a public brawl before a large crowd. The fight ended with facial cuts, apologies, a $5 fine each, and both candidates promising to remain friends as Tillman oversaw the proceedings and a primary was later held.

Laurens Pommutes Frank B Gary Patterson Jim Tillman Bolt

Hurrah for Hoyt at Green to News campaign meeting

A large crowd attended the State campaign meeting, about a third of the county’s voters. Speakers included Walt Whitman and Frank Gary, with Col Hoyt drawing the most applause. McSweeney defended his administration and the dispensary, while Hoyt urged fair treatment of Tillman and avoided personal attacks.

Newberry Walt Whitman Frank Gary AH Patterson Guy McSweeney Col Hoyt Hoyt Gary McSweeney

Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Gentle Relief

A vintage advertisement urges readers to avoid harsh laxatives like calomel croton oil or aloes pills. It presents Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild effective remedy for headaches and constipation. Sold for 25 cents at Crawford Bros drug store.

Attempted Suicide At Bethune Involving Mrs Long

An attempted suicide occurred yesterday afternoon when Mrs Long, who recently moved from Charlotte to Bethune with her husband Mr Long a local contractor, drank an ounce of chloroform in a jealous mood over suspicions. Two physicians treated her. she was reported resting easily this morning.

Bethune A Long Charlotte Cy

Battle Fought With Chinese in Meitsang Alliance Fight

A dispatch received at Washington reports a fierce engagement at Meitsang on the morning of the 6th between Chinese and allied forces. The battle lasted seven hours with heavy losses. Allied casualties include about 1,200 killed and wounded. The report also notes substantial Russian and Japanese involvement and estimates Chinese losses could be many times greater.

Wash- Togton Meitsang

Dramatic Recovery Reported From Typhoid Pneumonia

Mr J Gilly of Tennibil Missouri recounts a near-fatal bout with Typhoid Fever that developed into Pneumonia. He describes severe weakness and lung hardship before using De King’s New Discovery. A single bottle brought relief and full recovery after continued use. The ad claims it as the quickest remedy for throat and lung troubles with sizes 50 cents to 1.00, and offers free trials at Crawford Bros Drug Store with guaranteed bottles.

J Gilly Ternnibil de King Regiour Crawford Bros Deng

Brave Pickens girl kills four foot four inch rattlesnake

Miss Addie Mradley near Field Post Office Pickens County killed a rare serpent last week alone. The snake measured four feet four inches with thirteen rattles, marking a notable local encounter.

Addie Mradley Field Post Office Pickens County

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advert for Rewards and Testimonials

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes endorsements from FJ Shensy and druggists Waning Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo Ohio. It touts purification of the blood and provides testimonials and free pamphlets.

Hall Pjuheney & CO Props Ted FJ Shensy Toledo Kinnan & Marvin Lesale Draggists

Latimer son given mail service post at $82500

Abbeville correspondent to the Greenville News claims Congressman Latimer appointed his son to a mail service post paying $82,500 annually and that his wife serves as private secretary earning $1,200. The article notes total family pay around $9,000 plus other relatives involved.

Abbeville Greenville News Latimer

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