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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1900

Page

2

Hoyt Holds Hand Primary in Florence Amid Liquor Debate

Col Hoyt drew cheers at a Florence hand primary as he limited topics to liquor questions. Patterson interrupted once, claiming nine tenths drink liquor, Hoyt contested the figure. Hoyt taunted Patterson for endorsing prohibition in 1892 and cited a Richardson denunciation of the dispensary.

Col Hoyt Florence News and Courier and State Patterson Hoyt Pris W R Richardson Columbia

Sheep kept down by dogs says Greenville News

The Enquirer reports York county with 1281 sheep and Boule 2004 dogs suggesting dogs hinder sheep raising across the state. Greenville News urges a dog law and braver legislators to curb yellow dogs and improve farming prospects. Yorkville Enquirer notes the need for courage to back common sense measures.

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House sinks in earth near town after heavy rain

Ocala correspondent reports Mr John Cleary and family narrowly escaped when their house, two and a half miles west of town, slid into a fifty foot basin after flood water collected in a low bowl. The dwelling and all contents were buried, following prior losses of hogs horses and cattle. Cleary vows to rebuild and resume farming.

John Cleary Mr Cleary Ocala Jacksonville Times-Union and Citizen

Canning Outfit Offered For Ten Dollars

Canning outfit with full instructions to preserve all fruit and vegetables available for ten dollars. Write to Lancaster or call the Ledger office to request details. CL. McManus.

Lancaster Ledger CL. McManus

Campaign of Education draws 700 at Marion gathering

State Campaigners in Marion report a orderly audience of about 700 voters including farmers lawyers and storekeepers. Col Hoyt received a hearty reception while Gov McSweeney spoke of enforcing the dispensary law and reducing trouble. Remarks touched on prohibition champions and political loyalties as candidates debate liquor policy and state governance.

Marion Opera House Evanson Hoyt Florence Col Gov McSweeney Gov Eller Anderson Orangeburg Charleston Walt Whitman Col Hoyt South Carolina Walt Noah Gary McSweeney Florence Beville Abbeville East Tennesses Columbia Me Sweeney Ellerbe Ben ‘Tillman Tillman Jia House of Representatives Atl Patterson Maca Robeson County

Debating Prohibition Ends Amid Cheers For Hoyt

A parliamentary clash in the South Carolina context saw Patterson, labeled a temporary ally of a malign editor, attack prohibition as his tenure ended. The chairman CA Woods cut him off after a half hour, Patterson concluding to cheers for Hoyt amid the heated exchange.

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Alliance Gathering at Tirzah to Focus on Agriculture

The annual Alliance encampment at Tirzah will emphasize agricultural topics with no political invitees. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is invited to speak on farming subjects. Prominent agricultural figures will also deliver addresses as the event aims to be free from politics.

Tirzah Agriculure Wilson

Announcements for Solicitor and House Seats in Democratic Primary

A series of candidate announcements for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Solicitor and for the South Carolina House of Representatives. Each speaker pledges to abide by the Democratic Primary results and to discharge duties if elected. Names include JK Henry W Hough Thos F Mahon Oscar W Potts AOL Hicklin J Barry Foster M Estridge JW Hamel.

Six Judicial Circuit Henry Sixth Circuit Hough Sixth Judicial Heart Thos F. Mahon

Porter and Gregory Seek Lancaster Clerk Post in Democratic Primary

A candidate for re election to Lancaster County Clerk of the Court posts. WSL Porter expresses gratitude and seeks re election under Democratic primary rules. Joseph F Gregory is announced by many friends as a clerk candidate, also subject to the Democratic primary results.

Lancaster County Wsl Porter Joseph F Gregory Ofice RH Sapp CC Horton vMce

Candidate Hunter Seeks Sheriff Post After Primary

The friends of Capt John P Hunter announce his candidacy for sheriff contingent on the Democratic primary outcome. They cite his past service as sheriff as a firm guarantee of his future administration and urge voters to support him.

John P Hunter Sherif Hunter

Democratic Primary Candidacies for County Offices

The notice lists several candidates announcing bids for county offices including County Auditor and Superintendent of Education. Names mentioned include EC Croxton, A Baxter Black, Ernest Bauckman, and Profac Rowell, all pledging to abide by Democratic primary results and to serve education and county duties.

Coroner Candidate Announcement and Pledge

A candidate announces for the office of Coroner and pledges to abide the result of the democratic primary. Jestehman announces candidacy for re election as Coroner with a pledge to accept the primary outcome, joined by R Young.

Tam Friends of DN Mackey Lim R. Young

That Throbbing Headache Headache Cure Ad

An old style advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood stronger nerves and overall health with easy dosing and a money back guarantee from Crawford Bros Drugstore. A bond vote is reported for fifty thousand dollars in Spartanburg. Payment subscription notices and various product lines are referenced.

Dr. King Crawford Bros. Druggist

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