Dispensary Debate Moves Through Baptist and Methodist Gatherings
In Sumter and Greenville discussions, Baptist and Methodist leaders question the dispensary system. Clergy critique its moral and political roles, noting ministers fear division yet acknowledge broad church influence. They urge collective conscience among all South Carolina Christians before any discipline action.
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Sumter
Committee On Temperance
Baptist Courier
Greenville
Tee
J. W. Hamel
Hamel
Methodist Church
Smith
South Carolina
Commonwealth
Reform School Prom Report From Pruntytown
G Gluck, superintendent of Pruntytown Reform School in West Virginia, reports a promotional note about a medical elixir called Foley's Clainey and Tar used controversially in the school. The notice is unclear and appears to be promotional in tone.
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G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
Hark
Inia
Vic
Decrease in Pension Roll Reported by House Committee
Washington December reports the house committee on appropriations favors a pension bill totaling 1,097,500 dollars less than last year and 2,500 dollars below the estimates. The measure carries a total appropriation of 1,100,000 dollars, reflecting a reduction in pension outlays.
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Washington
House
District protests over athletics and election disputes unfold
The District of Columbia schools protest football manslaughter claims in athletics. Dew and others from South Carolina challenge John G. Capers for South Carolina on the Republican committee. The Lover election case will be heard by the House Elections Committee. A canvass of Indiana Democratic editors shows presidential preferences led by Parker, Olney, Bryan, Hearst, Cleveland, Harrison, and others.
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District of Columbia
Dew
South Carolina
Republican National Committee
John G. Caper
Lover
House Elections Committee
Indiana
Judge Parker
New York
Jire Richard Olney
William J. Bryan
William R. Hearstorth
Grover Cleveland
Carter Ctarrison
George Gray
Delaware
J. W. Bookwalter
Ohio
Senator Gorman
Subscriptions Fall Short for Trampton Monument Fund
The Columbia Record notes that $10,000 must be subscribed by state residents to start the $20,000 appropriation for the Trampton monument. Richland, Darlington, Sumter, Florence, and Charleston counties lead in contributions, with a small group from South China’s admirers urged to help meet the goal.
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Richland
Darlington
Sumter
Florence
Charleston
South China
Columbia
Timely Topic and Charleston Liquor Dispensaries
A Charleston Post piece argues Fos Leys Honey and Tur is a top throat remedy during cold season. It also accuses local dispensaries of ignoring liquor laws by selling to habitual drunkards and not enforcing purchaser signatures, accusing authorities of selective enforcement.
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Fosley
Eugene Funderburk
Charleston
Cough Medicines Reality Check Warns Against Opioids
Eugene Funderburk warns that many cough medicines other than Foley's Honey and Tar contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns, especially for children. Foley's and Tar contain no opiates, offering a safe and effective alternative.
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Foley
Eugene Funderburk
City of Chicago Gets Republican Convention
The Republican national convention will be held in Chicago starting at noon on June 21. The committee chose Chicago over rivals Pittsburgh and St. Louis with Chicago offered 75 thousand dollars plus a ball, Pittsburgh 100 thousand and a ball, St. Louis 40 thousand and a half.
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Washington
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Pottsburg
St. Louis
Ach
Pittsburg
Property Sale in Lancaster County South Carolina Notice
Guardian ad litem Nina May mennets Iva Lee Bennett and Jon Prantiie Walker defendants by order of sale dated December 1903. W. Gage Creeuit dudse names as master offers parcel of land one acre in Lancaster town bounded by Janet Edwards Catawba and Meetings streets. Sale January 4 1904 at public auction. Terms cash with bond and mortgage securing purchase money interest 6 percent, purchaser to insure dwelling for 600. Sale to satisfy a judgment in the case of Nina May mennets et al versus Frank Wanken et al.
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Nina May Mennets
Iva Lee Bennett
Jon Prantiie Walker
Guardian
Plaintifs
County Lancaster
State of
South Carolina
Janet Edwarda
Catawba Street
South Meetings Street
M.K. Cauthen
Dweiline House
JF Gregor
ORCS
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Relief
A humorous colonial advert promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy promises gentle but thorough relief and lists J J Mackey Crawford Bros Eugene Funderburk Drug Store as sellers.
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Dr. King
J. J. Mackey & Qov
Crawford Bros
Eugene Funderburk
Five Die When Engine Overturns on Freight Train
Five men were killed and several injured when an engine overturned on a heavy Baltimore and Ohio freight train on the 17 mile grade near Piedmont West Virginia.
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Piedmont
W. Va
Dee
Baltimore and Ohio
Patent Medicine Claim for Cold Cure in One Day
An advertisement touts Conan and Works Gata Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs promising a cure for a cold in one day. It states No Cure No Pay and lists a price of 2.
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Grove
Lromand
Electric Bitters Cure Kidney Trouble and Debility
Not a day since I was taken sick with kidney trouble. TP tried medicines with no relief. LE saw an ad for Electric Bitters and tried it. After a few doses I felt relieved and soon fully cured. Neighbors report Rheumatism Neuralgia Liver and Kidney troubles improved. Buss of mont NC endorses. 50c at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderbark.
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Bo. Buss
Mont, N. C
Crawford Bros
J. PF. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Funderbark
Lancaster County Auditor Notice for Tax Returns 1904
The Lancaster County Auditor announces open data from January 1 to February 20, 1904 to receive taxpayer returns. It's required for guardians trustees executors administrators receivers and others to file according to law, with penalties after February 20. An assistant will aid at listed towns on specified dates and times.
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Lancaster County
Billy
Audhroy
Osceola
V'Elonts
Haile Gold Mine
Kershaw
Heath Springs
Pleasant Hil
Dry Creek
Keapretfully
MO. A. Cook
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