Thurlow 8S. Carter, Editor and Manager
The Ledger issue from September 8, 1900 highlights the editor and manager Thurlow S. Carter and presents the publication's contemporary town news.
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
2
A Letter From Collas A Hoyt for South Carolina Governor
A candidate for governor argues Prohibition as central to state welfare. He cites past votes and calls for strict enforcement of the Dispensary law, criticizing Governor McSweeney and the alleged influence of “tigers” aiding liquor interests. The letter urges voters to support his Prohibition platform in the upcoming primary.
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South Carolina
Canvans
Prohibition
Charleston
Atd
James A Hoyt
WN Marchant
Columbia
Prohibitionists urged to stand firm for endorsement
James A Hoyt calls for unwavering stance and earnest work by prohibition supporters promising endorsement for the great cause if convictions remain steady.
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James A Hoyt
The Case for Col Hoyt in South Carolina 1900
A column arguing Col Hoyt as the better governor candidate over Gov McSweeney. It praises Hoyt as a duty‑driven, Christian man and criticizes McSweeney for dispensary issues and lax enforcement. It urges readers to vote for Hoyt to enforce the dispensary law and uphold prohibition principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Gov McSweeney
Tam
McSweeney
Pair of Them in Campaign Speech Across towns
The Yorkville Enquirer reports Col Jim Tillman claiming steady Presbyterian church membership during a Ker shaw campaign speech. In Gaffney, campaigners gathered on a hotel piazza where an associate challenged his church claim, prompting Tillman to insist the assertion. Senator Tillman overheard the exchange and queried his nephew about the lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kershaw
Jim Tillman
Presbyterian Church
Gaffney
Col Jim
Tillman
Jim
Yorkville Enquirer
The Church's Hospitality A Quiet Welcoming Panel
A Ladies' Home Journal piece urges every church to form a discreet hospitality committee of welcoming, socially capable ladies. The minister's wife should not chair it, and the group should avoid pulpit or church publications. The panel would welcome visiting clergy and guests with suitable entertainment away from the minister's home unless invited by the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ecurch
Rockefeller Gifts for Spellman Seminary in Atlanta
John D Rockefeller has donated 180000 dollars to Spellman seminary, a Negro college in Atlanta. The funds go to the American Baptist Home Mission society of New York, which will oversee construction of a new dormitory dining hall faculty residence hospital and a heating and light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John D Rockefeller
Spellman Seminary
American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York
Dispensary Law Enforcement Debate In State Rages
The Newberry Herald reports Guy McSweeney faced aggressive attacks across the state from rivals Gary and Patterson. They claim his alleged lax enforcement of the dispensary law in Columbia and Charleston spurred the criticism, while McSweeney’s supporters say enforcement was needed.
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Newberry Herald and News
Aull
Guy McSweeney
Columbia
Charleston
Gary
Patterson
McSweeney
Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic item advertises relief
An old time ad touts Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic for night wetting in children and adults. It claims quick relief from incontinence with a personal symptom note. Sold for $1 by J F Mackey & Co, Lancaster SC.
Tigers Believe Him and Charleston’s Prohibition Stance
Col Hoyt has supported prohibition but would enforce current laws as governor. Charleston has long opposed the dispensary yet 70 percent voted for the dispensary candidate, showing strong support for keeping the system despite past opposition to the blind tiger problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Hoyt
McSweeney
Union
Patterson
Goveror McSweeney
Charleston
Friends of the Blind Tigers
Col Hoyt Seeks Lawful Constables to Enforce Labor Laws
Greenville News reports Col Hoyt supports electing constables who will enforce the law and curb illegal labor sales. He stresses the need for officials who will act to prevent unlawful practices and uphold standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Hoyt
Greenville News
Itch Cure Claim by Woolford Lotion Sold by Druggist
Itch on humans said to be cured in 80 minutes by Woolford’s Santary Lotion. The advertisement proclaims “This never fails” and notes sales through J F Mackey & Co, a druggist located at Laneatar 8 C. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and availability from the listed retailer.
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J F Mackey & Co
Lancaster, S CC
Woolford
Laneatar
Durham Family Tragedy Shocks Kershaw Community
Telegraph reports the sudden death of Dr A K Durham in Greenville. Dr J R Durham received the telegram Sunday morning. No cause given. The bereaved man left by the northbound train as the community extends sympathy.
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J R Durham
A K Durham
Greenville
E J Wylie
Juanita Wylie
Lancaster
Kershaw
Moonlight Party Ice Cream Fete at First Baptist
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church invites all to an ice cream fete at Mr Thurlow Gregorys residence on Main Street Monday evening Sept 10. Cream served from 6 pm and program begins 8 30 pm on the lawn featuring extensive musical performances by Miss Mary Hunter Miss Rosa Moore and many local artists. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
Thurlow Gregory
Main Street
Lancaster
Mary Hunter
Rosa Moore
Misa Hattie Taylor
Roug—Mia
Roddy
Mia Lena Amos
Misees Barrett, Carter and Payseur
Ivy Crawford
Corinne Horne
G B Gatling
Ola Gregory
Eunice Johnson
Addie Carter
Sadie McCardell
Una Payseur
Maric
Mia
Robi Billings
Estelle Gregory
Clarice Knight
Barrett, Carter and Payseur
Irene Cunningham
Alice Williams
Marion Thomson
Cream
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sore Leg in Ten Days
LaGrange man PA Danforth suffered six months with a frightful leg sore and reports a complete cure in ten days using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims it treats ulcers wounds burns boils pain and piles. Sold by Crawford Bros druggist. 25c.
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PA Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Crawford Bros
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