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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1900

Page

2

Mill Notlee t Plyler and Hayes Mills in Fine Condition

The Ledger notes Mill Notlee t Plyler and Hayes operate grist and flour mills in fine condition producing top grade meal and flour. From now until Sept 1 is set as mill day with county campaign meetings scheduled in multiple towns including Belair Van Wyck Hopewell Tradesville White Bluff Kershaw Heath Springs Mt Carmel Lancaster and remarks from Sumter Item on state farms convict labor and road improvement.

Notlee T Plyler & Hayes Schedate Belair van Wyck Hopewell Tradesville White Bluff Kershaw Heath Springs Mt Carmel Lancaster Sumter Richland

Fight at Yang Tsun Raises Casualties in China

Washington reports the capture of Yang Tsun as the peak event in the Chinese campaign. Casualties are estimated around sixty with Second Lieut Frank R Long of the Ninth Infantry among the wounded. Most losses stem from Fourth through Fourteenth Infantry and Battery BF of the Fifth U.S. artillery amid heat and fatigue.

Washington Yang Tsun Gen Chaffee Frank R Long Ninth Infantry Ninth United States Infantry Fourteenth Batstery BF Fifth United States Artillery Chaffee

Real Estate Sale Offer By TM Fitzpatrick & Bro

The Ledger invites buyers to obtain prices and terms for TM Fitzpatrick & Bro real estate in town or county. The firm offers desirable farms and improved town property, providing moderate means an opportunity to purchase a home by contacting the editor.

TM Fitzpatrick & Bro Messia Fitzpatrick

Lenoir chautauqua prep and crowded Democratic rally

In Lenoir North Carolina August 7 1887 residents report brisk health, a sunny summer, and preparations for a Sunday School chautauqua August 14 to 19. A large political rally drew about 4000 with four white horse drawn bands and the Lenoir Cornet Band. Speakers Hons Spruill and B F Long urged Democratic message. The crowd, except a few Populists and Republicans, supported the party as polls later favored white supremacist Democrats by a wide margin, a victory celebrated with three cheers for North Carolina.

Lenoir Old North Caldwell County John Lenoir Cornet College Grove FS Spruill B F Long Johnson North North Carolina Nwwm

Palpable Inconsistency on Prohibition

The Greenville News notes a paradox where liquor drinkers oppose prohibition. It argues many supporters attend dispensaries yet back prohibition campaigns, suggesting politicians exploit the issue. It questions belief in stricter liquor abundance under prohibition and cites political maneuvering if Senator Tillman endorsed prohibition.

Tillman Greenville News

Dispensary debate echoed in South Carolina sermon

A August 7 1900 sermon by PHT Taxahaw South Carolina denounces liquor laws linking a dispensary to vice and political corruption. The speaker cites Pauls figures from Acts to warn Christians against supporting corrupt legislation and urges voters to place faith in biblical law for the nation.

Ben Tillman Paul Demetrious Elymas Caphos Hell South Carolina Pht Taxahaw, SC

New Cure Quickly Relieves Kidney and Bladder Pain

A sensational note claims relief from kidney and bladder distress within six hours using a remedy offered by J F M Co, Druggist, Lancaster. The ad asserts rapid elimination of water retention with prompt results and touts a Cura-like effect from Chia.

Chia J FM. & Co Lancaster

Strange Bedfellows Attack Governor Over Enforcements

Spartanburg Herald notes a unlikely trio of critics including The Hon. Bunky Patterson Senator Tillman and The Columbia State lambasting Governor McSweeney over the Charleston dispensary law. The piece credits Col Hoyt for fairness and argues McSweeney has enforced the law better statewide than predecessors despite Charleston gaps.

Bunky Patterson Tillman Columbia Gov McSweeney Charleston Col. Hoyt McSweeney Col Hoyt Gove~ Sweeney Spartanburg

Henry J K announces candidacy for Sixth Circuit Solicitor

Henry J K declares renomination bid for Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, subject to the Democratic Primary results and applicable nomination rules, signaling intent to run in the next election cycle. The notice specifies candidacy within official party and circuit procedures.

Sixth Judicial Circuit J K, Henry Sixth Circuit

Mayfield announces for Railroad Commissioner in Democratic primary

W D Mayfield of Columbia announces candidacy for Railroad Commissioner under the Democratic banner. He advocates state payment of commissioners, two year terms, deregulated freight rates, supporting fruit growers and farmers by ensuring fair market access and equal terms with other states. He calls for low shipping rates for producers and wholesale merchants, aiming to bolster Georgia's cotton and wholesale trade.

Mayfield Columbia CIA Geenpole Marie Chasieie Port Koy Georgetown Wilmington Ravanpal Dmaypfirl

Candidate seeks re election for County Supervisor post

At the earnest solicitation of many friends the candidate announces intent to seek re election to the office of County Supervisor subject to the result of the democratic primary MC Gardner.

Lancaster County Wilporter T Am W.O. Oauthen Eduscation County Ruperin R A Bapp Primar MC Gardner

Mackey Declared Coroner Candidate by Friends

Friends of DN Mackey announce Lin as a candidate for the office of Coroner and pledge him to abide the result of the democratic primary.

Croxton Friends of W Q Cankey Caskey CC Horton Jestewman DN Mackey Lin

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