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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
1
J Williams declares his bid for the House of Representatives as a Democratic candidate after the primary results. J W Hamel notes compliance with party rules.
The text proclaims John P Hunter as a candidate for reelection as Sheriff pending Democratic primary approval. It extols his past record as eminently substantial, loyal, ready to duty, and well fitted for the office without fear or favor.
A candidate proclaims intent to seek reelection to the office of County Supervisor under Democratic primary rules. The statement thanks supporters and urges voters. It also names M O Gardner as a candidate for county supervisor under the same primary rules.
A Lancaster resident announces candidacy for magistrate on the ballot, stating intention to run in the upcoming primary election and seek the office subject to its result. The message emphasizes the electoral path and personal aim to serve as magistrate.
The McColl knitting mill is completed and near operation. About 200 operatives, mostly adults, will be needed. In Anderson, mill directors declared a 25 percent dividend. Nearby towns report store fire, a shooting injury, an arrest and escape, and a tent revival closing by city authorities amid health concerns.
Newberry July 15 Mr C Smith a respected county citizen was shot through the right breast by T J Davenport during a road dispute at Independence. They were on horseback with R I Workman when Davenport fired a 38 revolver at close range. Doctors attend Smith and outcome uncertain as of report. Smith serves on Gen Heyward staff and fate of wound awaited.
In a letter to a relative in Columbia Mr B Cleveland Sloan notes Sam Parker’s rising popularity. Sloan, now a prominent Schenectady resident, reports strong South Carolina support and predicts Parker will be the next president amid a wave of enthusiasm.
Foley’s Honey and Tar claims it cures consumption in early stages and relieves worst cases. Proprietors deny guarantees of complete cure. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
Wilmington New York is stirred from center to circumference by a municipal campaign on the liquor question. The impending movement focuses on establishing a dispensary and related lending concerns amid local tension and public debate.
The Southern fruit train from Florida to New York jumped the track at 7 30 AM near Edmonson Columbia and Savannah line. Ten cars of watermelons cantaloupes peaches and pears were telescoped. Flagman J A McLean was killed instantly. Fireman Henry Purcell received leg bruises. Wreck on Sandy Mountain grade in Lexington county one mile from Edmunds, 12 miles from Columbia.
A. M. Davis of Mt Sterling Ja reports kidney complaint for about two years. After taking two bottles of Foleys Kidney Cure he says he was permanently cured. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
A reader from Bascomville thanks friends for votes in the election and expresses gratitude to The State for the support. The letter notes a biennial legislature as a campaign topic and urges clear discussion for an upcoming constitutional amendment. Senator Tillman denies injurious automobile accident reports in St Louis.
The Laurens Advertiser argues Senator Bond Pillman shifts to endorse George Gray for the Democratic nomination, aligning with Grover Cleveland. It urges Tillman supporters to back Gray, viewing the switch as disciplined political pragmatism and a rejection of Bryanism. It ties Gray to Cleveland and predicts unity in the party.
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