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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1900

Page

3

Prohibition and ministerial stance feature in Ledger editorial

The Ledger backs Rev Gardner of Greenville in favoring prohibition as Christian principle. It mentions Senator Tillman’s recent letter on liquor policy and condemns “high license” backers and corrupt keepers, notes inability to publish the letter due to content.

Muich Cos Gardner First Baptist Church of Greenville Tillman Bonnellsville Col Hoyt Welal Iasi

Lancaster Campaign Meeting Drafts State Office Race

A Lancaster gathering drew about 600 voters with praise for orderly conduct. Speakers including Brooker, McMeishan, Pettigrew, Mayfiend, Evans, Capers, and Tillman group candidates discussed dispensary policy, prohibition, and education, with sharp exchanges between W D Evans and BB Evans. Governors candidates Whitman, Hoyt, Gary, Patterson, and McSweeney defended or attacked dispensary and prohibition, citing enforcement records and local mayor letters as support.

RR Commissionera Etheredge Wharton Lowell BB Beans TM Berry TE Pettigrew WD Mayfiend WD Evans Colsloan Cole L Blease Jas H Tillman Knox Livingston Mr Winkler Jos H Moore Atty General Messes McDow and Hough BG Evans North Carolina W D Evans BB Evans Attorney General Patterson Gary Bryan Charleston Barnwell Col Hoyt Gov McSweeney

Announcement of Candidates for Sixth Judicial Circuit Solicitor and Collector

Several candidates declare for the Sixth Judicial Circuit offices of Solicitor and Collector amid disputes over Democratic Primary results. Joe Henry announces candidacy for Collector, while W Hough and Thos Forehow join the slate, pledging to uphold duties and respond to primary outcomes.

Sixth Judicial Circuit Joe Henry Boliestor Sixth Judicial Demos

Candidate Announcements for House of Representatives

Several individuals declare candidacy for the House of Representatives or Legislature, each pledging to abide by the Democratic Primary rules. Names mentioned include Oscar W Potts RL Bicklin J Harry Foster J N Estridge and Whamel, with Lancaster county references and pledge to primary outcomes.

House of Representatives Bicklin J Harry Foster J N Estridge House of Repentatives Lancaster County

Porter and Gregory announce candidacies for Lancaster Clerk

The statement notes W S Porter seeking re election as Clerk of Court for Lancaster County and Joseph F Gregory also announcing candidacy for the same office. Both entries indicate alignment with the Democratic primary and reference friendly supporters.

Lancaster County Ws L Porter

Candidate announces run for county auditor and education head

The announcement states Ernest Hackmon as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education subject to the Democratic primary. It also references a candidate for County Auditor and notes support from friends and party processes.

Ernest Hackmon

Sapp and Gardner Seek County Supervisor Seats in Primary

The notice proclaims R H Sapp as a Democratic Primary candidate for County Supervisor and also has M O Gardner announcing reelection as County Supervisor, subject to the Democratic Primary rules.

Friends announce Horton and Mackey for coroner posts

The many friends of C Horton Sr announce him for the office of Coroner and pledge to abide by the democratic primary. JN Mackey’s friends also announce him as a candidate for the coroner position.

Jonn P Hontyr Hunerts Novnee Jnok Cook Awritor C © Horton, Sr Friends of Fice R. Young Gills Creek Cane Creek W . Caskey Magisrate

Local Meetings Scheduled Across Counties This Week

Greenwood hosts events on Monday August 13 followed by Aiken on Wednesday August 15 and Edgefield on Thursday August 16, with organizers inviting residents to attend.

Yorkville Gaffney Spartanburg Union Newberry Laurens Greenville Pickens Walhulla Anderson Abbeville Aiken Edgefield

Prevention of Tragedy Through Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs George Long of New Straitaville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives after a severe cough left her sleepless and worsened despite remedies and doctors A bottle cured her and she says it also cured Mr Long’s pneumonia The medicine is advertised as a remedy for throat chest and lung troubles priced 50 cents and 1 00 with guarantees and free trial bottles at Crawford Bros Drug Store

George Long New Straitaville Ohio Dr King Mr Long Crawford Bros Drug Store

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