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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1900

Page

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Ganson Cash Store Message Read Like A Wise Warning

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a message for Staun and “a word to the wise is sufficient” tied to the Ganson Cash Store. The readable text suggests a cautionary or promotional line.

Winnsboro and Camden Railroad Chartered to Build Line

The secretary of state granted a charter to the Winnsboro and Camden Railroad Company to construct a line from Winnsboro to Camden, linking with Seaboard Air Line. Capital stock set between 400000 and 1000000 dollars. Directors include Thomas K Elliott Thos H Kitchin JB Mc Donald WR Elliott. Officers: T K Elliott president AH Kitchin secretary treasurer J EK McDonald attorney CS Dwight chief engineer. Subscriptions received and paid in. Possible Winnsboro vote on a $50000 local subscription to speed construction.

Winnsboro and Camden Railroad Company Winnsboro Camden Seaboard Air Line Thomas K Elliott Thos H Kitchin JB McDonald WR Elliott T K Elliott AH Kitchin J EK McDonald CS Dwight

Two Hundred Insurgents Killed Last Week

Manila reported official figures show last week 200 insurgents killed and 130 surrendered or captured. The engagement with Col William Burkheimer's Twenty-eighth Volunteer Infantry resulted in twelve American deaths and eleven wounded, with 38 insurgent rifles killed two miles east of Taal.

Manila Wm B. Uirkheimer Twenty-eighth Volunteer Infantry Taal

Democratic Primary Candidates Announced for County Offices

The notice lists contenders for the Democratic primary across multiple local offices including County Clerk of Court and Superintendent of Education. It names candidates such as Jamieson Wilson for County Superintendent, JW Hamel for Clerk, and MG Garsipity for County Supervisor among others, with a mix of magistrate and township posts. An advertising section urges married ladies to request a free sterling silver sugar shell sample from Quaker Valley Mfg. Co. to promote their silverware.

United States Quaker Valley Quaker Valley Mfg. Co Morgan’ and Harrison Sts Chicago

Greenwood Prepares for South Carolina Veterans Reunion

Greenwood gears up for the South Carolina division United Confederate Veterans reunion planned for August 1 and 2. Hotels, boarding houses, and homes will host veterans, with priority on comfort and entertainment. Parades, music by Duo West, and decorations are planned, while provisions for water and seating are arranged. Generals Walker Butler Wade Hampton are invited. Hampton may be unable to attend due to health.

South Carolina Greenwood Committee On Entement Rly JB Park Camp Aiken Dr. Millwee CL Walker Oregon Hotel M C Butler Wade Hampton Gen. Hampton

Incendiary Captured After Night of Arson

Winnsboro July 22 Special to The State Tow Hil the arsonist who set fire to three houses in one night was captured Saturday afternoon He was taken to Rock Hill and this morning brought to Winnsboro and lodged as the town’s chief suspect Authorities offered rewards totaling 170 for his capture including State 100 Fairfield County 20 and the town 50

Winnsboro Rock Hill

Carolina Bank Suit Against State Taken to Supreme Court

The Carolina National Bank suit against the State of South Carolina was moved to the Court of Common Pleas for the county after the General Assembly act. The Attorney General demurred, Judge Klugh overruled, and decisions may go to the Supreme Court. The Laurens roller mill runs at full capacity with wagons waiting to be loaded.

Columbia Carolina National Bank South Carolina General Assembly Court of Common Pleas Klugh Neal Laurens

State Camparan Selecture Dates Across Counties

The schedule lists camp dates in multiple counties with meetings in Lancaster on Wednesday, Chester on Thursday, Winnshara on Friday, Pantole Gattney on Monday, Spartanhurg on Tuesday, Union on Wednesday, Newberry on Friday, Laurens on Saturday, Greenville on Monday, Walhalla on Thursday, Anderson on Friday, Abbeville on Saturday, Cheenwood on Monday, Aiken on Wednesday, Edgefield on Thursday, Saluda on Saturday, Lexington on Tuesday, and Columbia on Wednesday.

Wemeeting Lancaster Chester Winnshara Wule Pantole Gattney Anty Spartanhurg Daly Union Newberry Laurens Sathaliy Greenville Au Viehons Walhalla Thurshiy Anderson Dridis Abbeville Sabhaliy Adit VW

Timely information saves two lives in New Straitsville

Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio prevented a tragedy by trying King’s New Discovery. After failed remedies a severe pneumonia threat was averted and two lives were saved. The remedy, touted as curing coughs and throat troubles, costs $1 with a guarantee and trial bottles free at Crayford Bros Drug Store.

George Long New Straitsvil Ohio King's New Discovery Leng Toni Ting Crayford Bros Drug Store

Boys Grow Older With Habits, Warn Youth Message

A youth guidance note urges boys to mind their habits as time passes. It stresses that aging makes both maturity and bad habits harder to separate, encouraging steady, disciplined personal growth.

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