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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1905

Page

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Notable Speeches By Two Negro Leaders

Special to The State from Fort Mill on September 25 reports a large gathering to honor Capt. 8K White’s monument. Prof MD Lee of Lancaster and Dr A Warner of Charlotte spoke, urging education, property accumulation, and racial pride while praising Jim Crow era fare equality and urging respect for white women.

Prof Lee Lancaster de. Warner Charlotte Fort Mill Ben MD Lee A. d. Warner Chanelotte Prof. Lee

South Carolina borrows 50000 from Palmetto Bank

The state yesterday arranged a loan of 50000 with the Palmetto bank. This brings total borrowings to 640000 this year, compared with 600000 last year, and officials expect no further borrowing this year.

South Carolina Palmetto Bank

Makes the Liver Lively Laxative Syrup Ad

Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup promises permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritating organs. It is mild, pleasant to take and free from nauseate or griping effects. Available at Funderbark Pharmacy and O. Floyd in Kershaw.

Reformers and official changes dominate Horry county notes

A reformer John Weeley denounces liquor sellers as poisoners warning of divine retribution and urging conscience. Leroy F. Youmans to return to public life as assistant attorney general succeeds W. H. Townsend. Townsend joins Abney Thomson firm. Governor Heyward suspends Horry county supervisor John L. Boyd amid two indictments for breach of trust. delegation to choose successor called in Columbia Record.

Leroy F. Youmans W. H. Townsend Townsend Frm Abney & Thomson Abney, Thomson & Townsend Heyward Horry County John L. Boyd Columbia Record

Fire destroys McDaniel's stables in Wilmington

Sixty five horses and one hundred carriages burned in a morning fire at McDaniel's mammoth stables in Wilmington Delaware. The loss is nearly $100,000 as residents fled in panic and neighboring dwellings were evacuated while sleepers in the stables were unable to reach the horses. The blaze overwhelmed the site early today causing extensive property damage and livestock loss.

Wilmington Del McDaniel

Grand Jury Puts Pegram Dargan On Aidin and Abetting Case

The Grand Jury presents Pegram Dargan for aiding and abetting Keith Dargan in procuring carbolic acid and other drugs used to take Keith Dargan’s life on the first day of July in Darlington. Witnesses named include M. Clinton, Dr. G B Edwards, J S Lloyd and J Ko Doyle. The report notes conjecture over whether Pegram would be indicted at this term and calls it of general interest amid public speculation.

Darlington Pegram Dargan Robert Keith Dargan Keith Dargan M. Clanton Dr. G DB. Edwards JS. Lloyd J. Ko Doyle Pogram Dargan

Pressly death shocks Erskin district in sorrow

Due West and Morris Morris Pressly widow of Erskin's beloved president died after weeks of illness. In Kershaw R E Tompkins of Rock Hill contracted to furnish Southern Power with mammoth logs, hauling 90 to 105 foot lengths totaling 1700 feet per stick for shipment to Bascomville and onward to the plant on the Catawba.

Mes Erskin Gastos

A Peculing Accident to a Lady at Meeting Street

Johnson Sept 27 Nevelus reports Mrs Cogburn near Meeting Street ten miles from Johnston suffered a severe accident while venting a syrup can of boiling tomatoes. The contents exploded burning her face and possibly causing total blindness with one eye removed and the other eye prospects deemed hopeless by attending physicians.

Johnson Nevelus Here Cogburn Meeting Street Johnston

Southern Cotton Mills Progress Sparks Southern Industrial Rise

A report from Atlantic City on the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association shows Southern mills expanding. The South’s access to cheap labor fuel water and power aids manufacturing growth, while exports of cotton manufactures rose over ten years, signaling broader regional prosperity.

Mason Dixion Basland Cotton Macuuveniers’ Association Atelantic Cy Ase Sociation New England New South Nile Jane South Washington Post Ign

Piedmont Box Delays Dispensary Totals Reported

In Yorkville on Sept 27 the delayed Piedmont box reports no dispensary totals for 19 and none for dispensary 725, with 181 dispensary entries noted.

Yorkville

Dr. King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds

A testimonial from F. G. Huntley of Oaklandon Ind recounts his wife’s near consumption death but credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving her. The ad promises germ-killing relief, two bottle sizes 50 cents and 1.00, with a trial bottle free offered by local druggists.

F. G. Huntley Oaklandon Ind Crawford Bros J.B. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Wanted Customers for Dark Tops and Jar Wrenches

Advertisement notes J. B. Mackorell seeks buyers for dark tops rubbers and jar wrenches.

J. B. Mackorell

Liquor Law Felony Push Removes Fine Option

Yorkville Enquirer argues for treating liquor selling as a felony and removing fines, claiming fines offer a license-like loophole that undermines enforcement. The piece asserts fines tempt violators, encouraging stricter penalties.

Yorkville Enquirer

Some Patent Medicines Barred in State Action

The revenue department ordered the removal of patent medicines suspected to contain alcohol. Constables are instructed to seize stock, close outlets by December 1, or collect a license. The State Chemist analyzed brands Pitcher Mushol Ditters DeWitt Stomach Bitters Culun Gingeriv and other items. A circular warns medicines must not be sold without prescription, potentially closing many patent medicine businesses.

Mas Jesty Dalucor Detertine Revenue Department Hamnet Oni Thanet Burney DeWitt Tito Portina

Dacre Versus Dyesse Kershaw Era Dispensary Whiskey Sale

A historical report details last Saturday’s whiskey sale at the Kershaw dispensary totaling 8322. It explains that 80 percent or 265.00 left the state to pay brewers and distillers, while 20 percent or 66.40 covered salaries, rent, and incidentals, with the remainder split between county and town.

Kershaw South Carolina

New Jersey Dros Testimonial for Foley’s Tar

Mt Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post lauds Foley's Libin Tar for coughs and colds after trying many medicines. praises it highly. Sold by Piderburk Phardney. GC of Bloyn, Kershaw.

MT. Lynch Philipsburg Daily Post Foley Piederburk Phardney Bloyn Kershaw 5

When a mean is drank he is as iaigh heaven as he wants

A fragmentary line notes that when a mean is consumed his mood lifts, comparing his spirits to desire and heaven. The text presents a folk saying or quip without clear attribution or broader context.

Fragmentary OCR News Item About Local Figures

An incomplete OCR caption mentions individuals including King and Lauri in a local setting. The text references a date around the 16th and places or groups labeled Lowwn and tolgat with a mention of a lease and a BATM event. The fragment lacks clear structure or context to confirm specifics.

Bank introduces new deposit terms and safe box rentals

The First National Bank Leijertesters announces consistent banking services with interest on time deposits. Safe deposit boxes are available for rent. Jon Ba, president, confirms continued customer convenience at all facilities.

Leijertesters

Authorization Granted for Lancaster National Bank

The First National Bank of Lancaster in Lancaster County South Carolina is approved to begin banking under the United States statutes. The National Bank of Lancaster is authorized to commence banking as provided by Revised Statutes Section 469 and 5100, with official witness and seal dated August 4, 1905.

Washington,c Lancaster County of South Carolina United States Tiperieporl TL Thom Kane Tancaster Tanscaster Wielreor Sealy

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. Floyd, Kershaw Phe Business Iniquitous John Weeley Fillowss Har Ness Moory County Horace Grand Jury News of the State Due West Morris Mes. Pressly Matoes Souther Cotton Mills York Hlostetter New Jersey Dros John E Welsh Dmners Clonl Foster el Lau Poeel Ea Pitt Tateaster, S.C Eerer Main Lauri Lown Tolgat Bam Alton Tibet W M Moore Sapter Education Ford Olver The First National Bank Citas Db Jon BA Treasury Department Office Comptroller of the Currency
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