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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
4
Fragments show a ledger style notice involving Chester Matine and Lumber Company. Details unclear but entity names appear linked to a public or business notice from a historical newspaper page segment. No events or dates reliably readable in the surviving text.
A fragmented shipping style notice from Leroy Springs, president, outlines several rail routes and connections including Southern Railway No 4, lines from Lancaster to Chester, and links to Blackburg and Columbia. It mentions times such as 5.10 pm and a focus on western rail patterns and connections through towns like Marion and Port.
Special to The State from Greenville reports a dispute centering on Col Hoyt s stance on prohibition. WW Keys, longtime The Baptist Courier editor and Hoyt ally, refutes an accusation that Hoyt once favored high license, noting a 1856 Courier piece he authored and asserting both men have supported prohibition when the issue rose.
Editor Gardner defends his stance against W W Keys and Col Hoyt over liquor policy. He recalls a 1886 discussion with The Baptist Courier about high license and prohibition practicality. Gardner notes Keys later claimed authorship and argues Hoyt did not repudiate the views. He asserts more discussions may have occurred than Keys admits.
A South Carolina Baptist editor defends Col Hoyt’s leadership in a Prohibition era race, noting prior license leanings and rejecting insinuations. He accuses rival McKeys of personal hostility and defends his own editorial stance while replying to The Courier. Greenwood, SC June 30, 00.
An advertisement claims one word cures all cases of catarrh not curable by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts endorsements from FS Shenay and firm affiliates West & Ruax and Kinnan and Marvin Toledo wholesalers. The piece promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills.
The Texas State Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld life terms for Ed Cain and Bob Stevens, convicted of aiding in the lynching of three Humphreys, white Henderson county farmers, in May 1899. Nine other defendants remain, with likely similar outcomes. the involved parties were notable North Texas farmers.
Brave men fall to stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. J W Gardiner of Idaville Indiana praises Electric Bitters saying they gave him new strength and appetite. One bottle 50 cents at Crawford Bros Drug Store with guarantee.
A terse query asks if you recall your Ledger subscription status and urges clarification of renewal or cancellation options. The note signals potential account verification needs and prompts checking billing details with support.
A Hoboken fire at the North German Lloyd docks causes extensive loss of life and property. Initial estimates place losses around 1.9 million dollars with about 200 deaths and over 300 hospital patients. Ship crews’ lists show many missing from the Saule Bremen and Main, while other vessels housed numerous unaccounted workers and visitors.
An advertisement offers a complete canning outfit with full instructions for preserving fruits and vegetables. Potential buyers are urged to write to Lancaster or call the Ledger office, with CL McManus as contact.
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