Ledger Reports Temperance League Aims For Moral Reform
The Kershaw Era notes Thurlow Carter J W Homel of Ker shaw was elected chairman of the executive committee of the South Carolina Temperance Law and Order League. The group seeks to promote a better moral sentiment across the state along quiet practical non political lines. Some politicians view it skeptically as political, but supporters insist the movement’s purpose is genuine and community driven. Citizens are urged to join and actively support the cause for statewide improvement.
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J. W. Homel
Kershaw
South Carolina Temperance, Law and Order League
Columbia
Hampton Monument Bazaar Returns Over 8500 For Fund
From the Hampton bazaar proceeds after expenses, more than 8500 was raised for the monument to Gen. Hampton. Several articles remain to be sold during Christmas, increasing the total. The sale also spurs fundraising, with hopes the full 10,000 goal will be met when the legislature convenes, aided by a coordinated state effort.
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Hampton
Gen. Hampton
Constables Arrested in Charleston Bail Set
No significant new developments in the Charleston dispensary constables case as Grady and Hoy were bailed yesterday for 5000 dollars each through a Charleston bond broker. Other defendants face bond formalities. attorney general action awaits regular time. Also notes a dental student death at the University of Maryland and an accompanying roommate incident.
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Charleston
Grady
Hoy
T. Moultrie Mordecai
Dental
University of Maryland
Fewer Gallons Wears Longer
A brief note highlights a product claim stressing fewer gallons used and longer wear. The wording repeats the phrases Fewer Gallons and Wears Longer to emphasize efficiency and durability.
Extra Session Opens as Congress Begins New Term
The Extra Session of Congress opens with the Senate appointing a committee to inform the President the chamber is ready to receive his message, due to be read tomorrow. In the House the scene resembles a Stock Exchange as visitors crowd for seats while new members are introduced to veteran members, with Speaker Cannon’s desk reported heavily adorned with flowers.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Chamber
Stock Exchange
New York
Joe’? Cannon
Shooting Affray Near Norway Ends With Gunfire
Special to The State reports a quarrel over an owed debt led Acquilla Ebney to be struck by a board by a negro tenant. Loyd Ebney then fired at the assailant wounding the man his wife and baby. All were not seriously hurt.
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Norway
Acquilla Ehney
Able
Ehney
Ebney
Loyd Ebney
Beccome
Ebneys
Col Blackwell Stricken By Paralysis In Durham
Col W T Blackwell, 64, a former tobacco magnate who rose from modest beginnings, suffered a sudden paralysis this morning in Durham. He was reportedly improving after breakfast but became speechless and helpless by nightfall, and his condition is described as life threatening despite a decades long rise and fall in fortune.
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Durham
Col
W. T. Blackwell
Emperor William Undergoes Laryngeal Polypus Operation
Emperor William of Germany yesterday underwent a successful operation to remove a polyp from his larynx. He is reported to be doing well afterward.
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Emperor William of Germany
To Look After the Parsonage of Lancaster Circuit
Stewards of the Lancaster circuit appoint a committee of ladies from Camp Creek Mt. Carmel St Luke and Zion churches to look after parsonage furnishings. The roster of the sixth circuit Supreme Court term at Lancaster includes Adams vs South Carolina and related cases. Yellow fever in Laredo and Monterey reports rising cases and deaths. Dr. Murray notes extensive spread along the Mexican Central Railway line.
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Lancaster
Camp Creek
B. A. Gunnor
John F. Bell
O. H. Bell
James Carter
Nannie Houze
Nannie Carter
Mt. Carmel
M. E. Sauthen
W. T. Vandlandingham
Bessie Bennett
St. Luke
A. J. Bailey
Joe Hagins
George F. Ferguson
W. R. Harris
Maggie Porter
Zion
James Cook
Sallie Steele
Della McAteer
Lula Smith
Sixth Circuit
Supreme Court
Adams
South Carolina and Georgian Extension Railway Co
Springs
Southern Railway Co
First National Bank of Charlotte
Ells & Co
Carroll
W. B. Murray
Saltillo
Monterey
Mexican Central Railway
Panama Canal as U S Enterprise Certainty Ahead
The speech notes the Panama canal as a U S enterprise seems assured with the $10,000,000 payment to Panama, not Colombia, and hints at graft benefiting a few early executive insiders.
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Panama Canal
United States
Columbia
Republic of Panama
Quiet Lancaster Visit and Local Wedding Report
Miss Eleka Lindsay and her brother Ross left Rock Hill yesterday for a two week relatives' visit in Lancaster. J. H. Witherspoon joined a bird hunt party near Lancaster. A quiet but pretty marriage occurred at Mrs. Lottie Vaughan's West Main Street home on Thursday afternoon. Miss Allie Vaughan married Mr. James Marvin Mangum of Chesterfield, formerly of this city, with Rev. W. T. Duncan officiating. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Catawba Junction to board the Seaboard train for the groom's home.
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Rock HI Herald
Eleka Lindsay
Tittle
Ross
Lancaster
J. H. Witherspoon
Lottie Vaughan
West Main Street
Allie
James Marvin Mangum
Chesterfield
W. T. Duncan
A tribute to Mrs Lizzie Robertson 1903 memorial
A memorial notice mourns the death of Mrs Lizzie Robertson wife of W M Robertson who died October 12 1903 near Oakhurst and was buried at Laurel Hill cemetery The tribute speaks of her role as mother wife daughter sister and friend and notes she rested in the bosom of her Savior The niece signs the piece with farewell and love
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Lizzie Robertson
W. M. Robertson
Oakhurst
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Earth
Heaven
Grovo's Tasteles Chill Tonic Promises No Cure No Pay
An advertisement touts Grovo's Tasteles Chill Tonic as a best remedy for Matara chills and fever. It claims iron and quinine are included and markets itself as tasteless with a no cure no pay offer.
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Grove
Ivor and
Quivino
Matara
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