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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

2

Editor Hall Nominated for York County Legislature Uses Tone

The Yorkville Enquirer nominates Editor Hall of the Rock Hill Ledger for a legislative seat. The Ledger editorial board jokes about campaign zeal, awaits guidance from readers, and plans to seek a sponsor if they decide to run. The piece humorously questions voter demand and hints at a Pythian meeting in the city by the sea.

Yorkville Enquirer Hall Rock Hill York County The Herald Yorkville Nomi Moses Enquirer

Dispensary Board Approves Price Lists Boosting County Revenues

State board of directors of the dispensary last week authorized new price lists allowing counties about ten percent more revenue. Reduction in wholesale invoice prices to dispensers won’t alter consumer prices. The goal is to increase local profits and cut the annual general school fund contribution to about 75 000 dollars per year from the previous 100 000. Critics warn schools risk losing essential funds while some counties may rely on dispensary revenue for schooling. Rock Hill Merrillad reports.

Pratt Thorn Tirief

Ang Diaretie for children’s bed wetting cures

A dubious claim about a remedy named Ang Diaretie promising to help children with bed wetting and incontinence is advertised. The note references a $1 price and a vague distributor J F Mackey & Co in Lancaster.

South Carolina Democrats Endorse Bryan Platform Unity

At Columbia on May 16 the South Carolina Democratic convention praised harmony, instructed the Kansas City bound delegation to vote as a unit, and endorsed Bryan and the Chicago platform with added planks. It attacked Republican trusts, McKinley policy, and imperialism while naming delegates to national and congressional posts.

Kansas City Bryan Columbia Chicago W F Stevenson Cheraw BR Tillman M B McSweeney Chirman Wilie Jones A G Latimer WB Wilson Thomas ‘Talbert James H Tillman CW Gurrig L Ho MeCalla WS Stribling J A Mooney John Gary Evans TV William J © Wilborn DH Traxler TW Bouchier J Wm Stokes WB Gruber National Party Republican Party McKinley United States Congress Porto Rico England Transvaal Great Britain Lawrence W Youmans Tillman Jute Trust

Have you forgotten to renew your Ledger subscription

A brief public notice reminds readers to renew their Ledger subscription to continue receiving the daily paper. It urges prompt action to avoid interruption and mentions contact options for renewal and payment.

Ledgert

Germany Woods 1,057,999 Acres To Sugar Beets Last Year

Germany planted 1,057,999 acres of sugar beet woods last year with a yield of about 11.25 tons per acre. The sugar content averaged 19.7 percent, indicating substantial production for the sector.

Germany

Mackey Ordered to Leave in Alexandria Scene

Washington Post reports Judge Thomas J Mackey and his wife Katherine left their boarding house at 1104 Prince Street amid an excited crowd after an altercation with a fellow boarder. The couple then tried to find new quarters, returned to collect their trunk, and departed Alexandria on the 9:30 train amid farewells from local onlookers.

Walker Mr. Bellinger Deponent Depenent Dejocent Post Office Joe Brown Mr. Brown Jane's Des Brown WT Bellinger Thomas J Mackey Katherine Mackey Justice Cole District Court Prince Street Alexandria Washington Arlington Junction Mackey's Junge Mackey Mackey Lieut Smith Sherwood

Candidate declarations for Bollestor of the Sixth Circuit

Thos F McDow and G Hough announce candidacies for the Sixth Judicial Circuit office subject to Democratic Primary rules. Each pledges to abide by the primary result and to faithfully discharge duties if elected.

Bollestor Bolleitor Sixth Judicial Circuit Demos

Ratridge Announcement For Re-election To House Seat

The many friends of J N W Ratridge respectfully announce his candidacy for re election to the House of Representatives of Easter County and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. The candidate states his entitlement to the Democratic primary and his plan to seek reelection to the Legislature.

J NW Ratridge House of Representatives Easter County

Porter Announces Candidacy for Lancaster County Clerk of Court

WSL Porter declares bid for re election as Lancaster County Clerk of Court ahead of the Democratic primary. He cites appreciation for past support and tokens of kindness as he seeks continued office.

Lancaster County Wsl Porter

Sheriff Candidates Seek Lancaster County Nomination

The notice announces multiple candidates for Lancaster County Sheriff, including J CLOWELL and JAMES S WILSON, each pledging to abide by Democratic primary rules. It notes Capt John Hunter as a co candidate, praising his past record and urging voters to support the sheriff race in the Democratic primary.

Announcement of Candidacy for County Auditor

A community notice proclaims a candidate for County Auditor under Democratic primary rules. It endorses Jnok Cook for reelection, praising his past service and qualifications while urging support amid local political activity.

Candidate notices for Lancaster County Superintendent of Education

The text announces multiple candidates for County Superintendent of Education in Lancaster County subject to the Democratic primary. It names Ernest Backman and Prof A C Rowell as contenders, with pledges to devote energies to education and to discharge duties in the best interests if elected.

Lancaster County County Rupert

Caskey Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor

The friends of W Q Caskey announce his candidacy for county supervisor. Caskey will abide the result of the Democratic primary. At the request of many friends, I announce myself as a candidate for reelection, subject to the Democratic primary. MO Gardneg

Friends W Q Caskey Caskey Reault Supergin R

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