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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1902

Page

2

Talbert appeals for votes over school fund split

The Led coverage notes Congressman Talbert’s claim that white tax funds should fund white schools while blacks receive only what enters the school fund. It argues such a partition is a vote bid and unlikely to stand with constitutional limits. Commentary from Kershaw Era and Wateree Messenger is cited on campaign rhetoric and courtesy in mention of Dr Stokes.

Congressman Talbert Col. Talbert Senate Col. Talvert Kershaw John Stokes Mr. Latimer Dr. Stokes Billy Stokes Columbia Billy Latimer Wateree Ary Byan

Death of Wm EH Perry in Greenville July 7

Col Wm HL Perry dies at Lana Souci Greenville at 6 30 PM after paralysis affliction. Eldest son of Gov Perry he served as solicitor state senator and congressman 1868 to 189? He married Louise Bankhead of Alabama. Also a faded patent medicine ad for Grave's Chill Tamer appears.

Greenville Col Wmn HL Perry Lana Souci Gov. Perry Congress Louise Bankhead Alabama

Minute to Midday Mine Disaster At Cambria Steel

A massive explosion at the Cambria Steel mine under Westbont Hill near Johnstown Pa at 12 20 pm today traps hundreds and claims dozens of lives with initial reports of up to 50 bodies found and thousands fleeing to aid sites. Rescue efforts continue as families await news and officials confirm casualties numbered in the score.

Cambria Steel Company Mit Westbont Hill Ure Klondike Johnstown Pendry Price

Tragic Parlor Rifle Accident Claims Child in Williston

Special to The State reports a deadly mishap in Williston on July 7. Harnest Prothro, the 10 year old son of W E Prothro, was killed while handling a parlor rifle. He detached the barrel and, not noticing the bolt position, caused a discharge that fractured his thigh and severed a major artery.

Williston Harnest W. E. Prothro

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Fact Card

An ad notes the tonic contains iron and quinine in a tasteless formula. It promises no cure and no pay, with a price of 50 cents per bottle.

Grave Grove

Notice of discharge administrator to settle final accounts

On August 1, 1902, the administrator of H. Jackson Wallace, deceased, will make final return and settlement to the Probate Court of Lancaster County South Carolina and apply to jail court for a final discharge. H. Wallace. Dated July 1902.

H. Jackson Wallace Lancaster County S. C H. Wallace

Keep Your Bowels Strong With Candy Cathartic

Constipation or diarrhoea when your bowels are out of order. Cas carets Candy Cathartic will make them act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, 10c.

Magistrate Candidate Seeks Re Election Support

W P Caskey announces bid for re election as magistrate stating intent to continue office.

Candidate Announcement for House Seat in Democratic Primary

A candidate announces entry for the House of Representatives in response to urgent county requests subject to the Democratic primary result. Re-election bid implied for William Williams pending the primary outcome.

Myrelfne Senate W. C. Hough House of Representatives Tauva Inabreat Williams J.N. Entridge Entridge Hollis H Horton County Actiwr W. F. Estridge Wyrelf John R. Faile Lancaster County Zduce- Um

Lancaster County Democratic Tickets Endorsement Notes

A fragmented 19th century political appeal endorses Meo We. T Vanlaod digham for County Treasurer and W F Estridge for County Auditor. Voters hear support for Lancaster county Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Supervisor candidates. R H Rapps is also announced for County Supervisor.

Probate Judge Candidate Announcement by J B Stewartman

A candidate for Probate Judge announces his bid under the Democratic Primary rules. The notice cites J B Stewartman as the contender with support from friends and a call to participate in the primary election.

Myers M. Peery J. BE. Stewman

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