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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1900

Page

2

Bevan's Chances Rated Favorable by News and Courier

The News and Courier views Bevan’s chances as improving daily. It notes Maryland shifted to Bryan, Indiana seen as doubtful by Republicans, New York aligning with the Democratic column, and many ex-Kinley voters returning to the party. William Lo Wilson backs Bryan. Democratic press rallies behind him amid a divided past. The New York situation appears especially encouraging.

News and Courier Bevan Maryland Bryan Indiana Hill Bourke Co Ian New York

Spur Court Hears Guilty Plea In Juvenile Case

In Spartanburg court Wednesday, Thompson, a six year old boy, pleaded guilty to housebreaking and larceny. Judge Benet noted no reformatories for juvenile crime in the state and suggested the mother whip the child in the sheriff’s presence to avoid pressing the case. The court did not provide for county chain gang placement for convicts.

Fertilizer Tax Revenue Forecast for Clenson College

Clenson College expects fertilizer inspection tax revenue to exceed prior years. Previous totals were $59,000, $63,000 in 1890, and by October this year receipts rose sharply to $340,000. with a 25 cent per ton levy on all forms, sales should push total income higher before year end.

Clenson College Emall

If All Candidates Wore White Opinion Piece Satire

The piece suggests candidates should wear white robes as a symbol of political aims, imagining a nation where attire signals ambition. It contrasts ancient Rome with modern America and envisions a universal white dress code for Washington as a single focal point. A separate notice touts Woolford’s Santary Lotion claim and a local court date for Monday.

Sexu Lidatas Rome Saturday Evening Post

Bethel Presbytery Meeting at McConnellsville Opens Minister Ordains and Reorganizes

Bethel Presbytery met at Olivet Church in McConnellsville with 54 members enrolled. Rev WOW Ratenford elected moderator, Rev Wo OA Latter assistant to stated clerk. Rev Barkpatrick ordained. installation planned. Rev SC Caldwell admitted. several charges and committees elected. Narrative on state of religion discussed. pastors tasked to preach on family religion. elders to read congregational narratives. Graniteville News notes arrest of a nominated lieutenant governor candidate in Augusta gambling den.

Bethel McConnelisville Olivet Church Oorsher WG Neville Wow Ratenford Ted Presbytery Alexander Sprant DN McLaughlin AR Hanks Davidson College WO Hall Hill D. S. McAlister Graniteville News Augusta Chester Lantern

Too Many Pardons and the McSweeny Dilemma

The Spartanburg Herald criticizes Governor Miles B McSweeny for pardoning Thackston, arguing a fair trial showed guilt and the governor should not replace jury verdicts with mercy. The piece urges a swift legal fix and cautions against weaknesses in the state dispensary porters system and liquor controls.

Miles B. McSweeny the Herald Thackston Greenville Wovern Eroll Thackston

Frightful Death On Freight Train Near Goldsboro

Arthur Snipes, a young white man, died in a graphic freight train accident in Goldsboro North Carolina. He attempted to board a westbound freight, his foot caught in a frog and his leg torn from his body. Dragged then run over, his body was severed and his head crushed in the fatal incident reported by The Ledger.

Goldsboro Arthur Snipes Southern Spartanburg John E Vernon North Church Street

Rewards Offered for Killings Across The State

Rewards totaling numbers of dollars offered for arrests of homicide suspects across multiple counties. Names include Robert Woodward Moley Jackson Ode Helvin John Dean Joe Smalls and others in Union Marlboro York Greenwood Laurens Beaufort counties. Also notes Spartanburg sheriff elect John E Vernon injured by a kicking horse and Edgefield farmer James Cantelon achieving large corn and cotton yields with one mule amid a poor harvest. Newberry dispensary vote results show 75 votes with 40 for and 37 against.

Robert Woodward Thomas Lemmon Union County Moley Jackson Ad McRae Will Watson Mary Watson York County Ode Helvin Jesse WcNair John Dean Davis Kerner Greenwood

Nerve a Cad Nerve a Cad Ti you have neuralgi a

Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil promises to aid nerve and brain feeling, claiming it can curb nervousness and appetite by supplying fat and nutrients from food. It offers a free sample and urges trying the product to improve health.

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