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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1901

Page

2

Community mourns Mrs Taylor at Chester hospital death

Nannie E. Taylor of Due West dies after two weeks of treatment at Chester. Survived by husband Taylor and four children, funeral held at home with service by Rev We Ewart then interment at Rew jowibeonbetery. Also notes other local obituaries and the St Luke Elgin picnic set for August 14 with address by Rev Dr Bays.

Chester Do. Taylor Peetal Lancaster West Mies Jenniers I Nannie E. Taylor Dir Bi. Th. Edwards Due West St. Sheo Diae We Female College Dolia Nos Ino Fiay Dea Henart Bevehoek Ewart Haines OL Thomson J. M. Tleved John Boon St. Luke Elgin Dr. Bays

Obituary notices for Steele Harris Mercer family

Mrs Steele aged about 30 leaves two small children. Her remains lie beside her husband at Gills Creek graveyard. Mr William M Harris about 60 died of fever leaving seven children. a Confederate veteran and father of a son buried in the Philippines. Harris burial moved to Antioch due to swollen creeks. Mrs Andrew J Mercer dies at her Chester County home. daughter of Just McDonald, married two years, no children.

H. A. M. Steele Steele Gills Creek Wm. M. Harris Andrew J. Mercer Chester County

Reorganization Rally for Farmers Alliance Attendance Grows

The county alliance meeting drew a large crowd with State president Eficd and Lecturer Wil born on hand. Speakers urged farmers to organize anew and rejuvenate defunct sub alliances while debating whether the group should endorse political candidates. Some fear politics has harmed the alliance, prompting vows to avoid local endorsements.

Bubs Eficd Wilborn Allance Bard Congress

How's This Offer for Catarrh Cure Claim

A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars to ward off catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from FJ Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Names West & Irux Wholesale Druggists Wanqing Kinnan Marvin Toledo endorse Cheney. Claims the remedy treats blood and mucous surfaces. bottles sold by all druggists. Testimonials offered. Hall's Family Pills mentioned as best.

Ward Hati PJ Cheney Props Toledo FJ Sheney West & Iruax O. Wanping Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Druggists O. Hall Hali

Grip makes one sick wet restless Dr Miles Restorative Nesvene

A brief medical notice notes grip symptoms described as sick and unsettled feelings with restless nights. It references Dr Miles Restorative Nesvene as a remedy suggested to ease discomfort and restore steadiness.

Miles

Personal Challenge to South Carolina Democratic Committee

A letter from Senator Tillman denounces a party committee action as unfair and undemocratic. He claims 21 members tried to usurp voters, vows to appeal to the people, and calls for a public, not committee, trial while accusing rivals of malice. He predicts repudiation by South Carolina Democrats.

Sam Senate South Carolina Solemmn United States BR. Tillman Star Chamber Tillman Gaffney Tillmas Norris Tindal Donaldson Liby Shell Parley Iam Democratic Party South Carlina ISO Lear Isha

Senator Tillman Exposed in South Carolina Battle for Democracy

A political confrontation unfolds as a South Carolina senator denounces Tillman’s alleged dictatorial reign and attacks on party loyalty. The speaker accuses Tillman of misusing power, favoring Republicans, and undermining the Democratic mass base while urging voters to judge records and defend the party’s integrity.

Tillman Senator Teller South Towne

Local notes and incidents from Rock Hill and surrounding areas

Mrs. Frank Strait and Miss Lottie Gaston visit Mrs. T. J. Strait in Rock Hill. H. M. Culp named agent of the Merchants and Bankers' Union for the county. Mrs. John D. Wylie and grandson expected home from Charlotte. Cane Creek bridge near J. N. Taylor badly wrecked. creek two feet higher than ever. State board denies dispensary on Charleston exposition grounds. Charleston police clash with two negro men. George Washington killed. Lieut. Duncan fatally wounded suspected. Rumor places Wm. M. Bird as Charleston postmaster. Dr. K Barnwell Rhett dies in Charleston. Douglas gold mine in Union county sells for 5000. A Kershaw county pig has five-toed front feet.

Charleston Wedersday Mike George Washington Lieut Duncan

Cascarets Candy Ad and Legal Opinion Notes

An old ad claims Cascarets as Every Tablet with C C C on each piece and warns against fraud while noting it is not sold in bulk. A separate legal opinion holds that a town mayor lacks authority to close a dispensary and that a doctor's prescription is merely an order from anyone else.

Nissen Owensboro Clyburn-Heath Mule CO

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