Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tragic Incident in History of I Chester?Struggles Be- c , tween Early Settlers and 8 the Indians. 8 ( From the State's Wiite up of i Chester. j * The inhabitants of Chester, 1 like the rest of the upper part 1 of South Carolina, are of Scotch- x \ Iiish descent. It is related that the coveuanters, fleeing from ( f lio \*r i.Cl I 1% nil J >' -? ' ! r * 1 ' ? w It I Kill ami prieouuilUU OI Ul? Stuart kiufts of Scotland, seftled 1 in i liis section ot country for a ' wli 10, but not liking the idea of 1 slavery, removed to Illinois, alt ongh some of their descend ants remained and made splendid records for themselves. Aj5 early as 1732 a few Scotchmen settled near the mouth oi Rocky, creek and commenced tft-affikiag with the Indians. The Indians in this section were prosperous and were not bothered by the whites until atter the settlements had been made on the coast for some year-. By that time the Indians hod acquired some knowledge of fire arms so that when the white men cii'im tn ttiin t,? fi'uncl the Indian ready to turn his weapob against him in defense ?i his homo. The inhabitants came slowly at first, probably preferring to remain near Charleston, where they could flee to the protection of the forts. In those clays when there were no roads and travel was done either on horseback or by water it took a man of courage to leave the settlements and push ou into the wilderness among the Indians and wild beasts. But the Scotchmen were men who knew not lear and they came on driving before them the Indians, i wild beasts, cutting the forests i and making out of the barren) wilderueaa a veritable flower garden. Along about 1755 the immigrants began to eotne in 1 larger numbers and trom that time to the Ilevo'ulion the lium- < ber increased. When ihe colo. nisifi resisted the tyranny of King George and determined to throw off his yoke the men of what is now Chester were among I the first to take the lead'and declare that the British rulers ' should cease to trouble the men 1 ol this new and fearless repub- ' lie. 1 It is said that the early set tiers sufFered mauy hardships and tradition has it that they often lived on bread and wafer. , lathe first days of the settlerthe Cherokee Indians, who lived in the western part of the State, gave them much trouble. The Cherokeos were a stron< tribe unci living among their mountain fastness they would swoop down on the colonists, sea ping the 1 men, women and children and leave ruin and desolation in their wake. Before a rescuing party could he assembled they < would be far away among their mountain homes. In order to pro I tect themselves against there Indians the settlers of Chester j county built two stone forts.! One ol these forts was built on j Fishing creel; and was known as! Steel's fort. The other was built j where Landsford now stands and was known as Taylor's fort. In 1781 a party of Indians appeared very unexpectedly in the1 TBE LANCAl Ashing creek neighborhood tear the residence of William md James McKenney who were ibsent at the time on a trip to Camden. Several of the neighbors tssembled at the house -of Will* am Mcl^nney lor defense igainst the Indians. 1 lie next norning there being no Indians n sight, Mrs. McKenney yen;ured out. to milk the cowsWhile milking, several Indians jrawled on their hands and tnees to where she was. She made 10 effort to escape, but agreed .o go qi^iet'v to the hou?e withdiem.As they came nearthehouse Michael Melbery shot at and wounded the Indian that held Mrs. McKenney by the arm. She broke loose and ran towards the ioor, but a^ Ferguson opened I the door to let Iter inside he was instantly ktl'ed and his mother mortally wounded by shots tired from the rities of the Indians. Then the door was closed and alter several of the Indians had been wounded by shots from the defenders they retre ated, taking with them Mrs McKenney. When thev ^iad taken her about a half mile from the huu^e they tomahawked her in the back and head, scalped and left her for dead. After awhile she regained consciousness and crawled back home. The wound in the head ot Mrs. McKenney never healed entirely, but she lived for many years and had born to her several children. One born three months after she was tomaliawkgi| was plainly marked with ? tomahawk and drops of blood as if running down the side of; her lace. This child w;is living as late a'' 1837 in Tennessee, the wife of John Steadman. Mr. John C. McFadden, who held the o tlice of clerk torso many years, is a great grandson of Mrs. McKenney. When the Indians came back in the neighborhood of Rockv creek they killed John McDaniel and his wife and carried of!" his seven children, the oldest bung a girl of 15 years. These brutal acts so aroused the people that a rescuing and avenging party headed by Thomas Steel was or ganized and followed tile Indians. They followed them almost to the borders of I he Cherokee na tion and there falling upon them in the deal of niaht they killed most of the savages. put the r< ~f to lliirht and rescued the children, [f is related that Thomas G < net t >f Rocky creek killed the one who had tomahawked Mrs. McKenney and actually found ll>r lcnlp in the shot bag of the sav ?k*e. Weak Kidneys Wa&k Kldnoyt, lurMy point to weak k1dn?y 4ofVP9. Tho KlrtftflVt lt?? thn"TTn*pt *n/1 >"> Itomach, And their weakness, not In the organ tcolf. but In the nerves that conlrol and guide md strengthen th?m. Dr. Shoop's Restorative la ? medtclnil specifically prepared to reach theae controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidney* alone, * futile. It la a waate of time, and of money aa roll. If yonr back achea or la weak, If the nrtne Calda. or la dark and strong, if you hare aymptoma )f Blights or other distressing or dangerous kid. ler disease, try Dr. Shoop's Restorative a month? rableta or Liquid?and see what it can and will lo for you. Druggist recommend and sell Dr. Shoop's Rostorativo J. F. MACKEY & CO. , STKR NEWS, OCTOBER 9, 1907. A magnificent line ai * ment of Weaves. jjJ Prices ill all t Shades for tl Sfc Panama's and Pretty Brown, Blue, Green and Red ' *16 checks and solid colors. Special values jjrj Our line of 50cts. Dress Goods can't hair, Panama, Serge, Flannelette, etc., i \ pi Special?6 pieces 50 inch all wool d black, gray, green, red and browil. Nic only 50c. | 'j' Splendid Values for 2! ? i'i Fancy plaids, looks like wool. Solid ( i^j I cloth in red, blue, brown and green als Black G( v / In the seasons newest weaves as we Rj San Toy plain and striped, Wiry .'J?/ Batiste Poplinette, etc., 50c, 75c, 1.00,1.1 SWELL SILKS?New waist patter shadas. The most stylish to be found a !|| Just Co I But not to stay at these remarkably fur trimmed Melton felt and kid Juliets 2 1-2 to 7, prices 1.00, 1.50 and 1.75 the A Notion Depai Long kid gloves 16 button length d w in black and the popular shades also poj B Long Mosquetaire silk gloves black 4| One job lot childrens ribbed hose, s * to go at 10c the pair. Full Line Scho ? E TABLETS, | I COMPOSITION BOOKS \ , Boys suspender waists Byron, Colu S Children Cambric waists 25c. |!lij Fancv V\ IP Stamped center pieces for Mount 1\ Li Mexican arawn work, Lunch cloths, Ti pieces, Bureou scarfs, Table covers, etc. 1 We have a complel j lar embroidery tin Jj Embroidery Hoops a) il ' Ven JfN LANCASTER Advertised Letters. Lue llentz, J. E Swe.it, Marv WA E. Hunter, C. W. MoLomtie, T.\J THE BANK J. Adam?, llattie Anions, It. K.!^ Blake, Clary Baker, J. Brace, B.l^ CAP11 ; I QTTDDl i., isa'nes, same uiark, .Julia ill uulvi; CnrterKdna Cosmer, May fie Id w Loans made Cole, IdeHa Davis, Van Gainte, Sj Collections! Osc^r Samuels, Iveily Boxton, 11 4 Per Cent Alice Harris, Lomen Wooken, ^ pounded ever John N. Law, N. L. Mcllwain, jX Your businf Anule McLemore, Mary Oliver, ^ Svl0n?est Bell IV v ?rds, Tom ltoh on, W. 0. Shurley, Lewis Seegars, Daisy _____________ Thorn as^on, Nedmon Wilson, ... ., I o check a cold quick) Dan Whaley, Lang Amnions. A. dnifuist some'itti? r?n i \ir, :< u _ i called Pr. ventics Drni L, W hi I ("head. ftre now ^{Hpe()Njng i>r^ Ja*. F. Hunter. ,re not only mtv, but and piouipt. Prevent!? P. M. nine no laxative, notliin unina. Taken at the '*m - ventics will prevent I Obstinate cases of constipation and nasty, cliins, I-a Grippe; eto. mean headaches piomptly disappear when Prevention Goo I lor f you take IleWitt'a Little Early ltiser Pill*. 4s Prevention cthts. Sold by Crawford Bros. ^old by J Jf Mnckey Co. mm -;1' ? i" ? " r nd splendid assortPatterns and pm the leading lis Season. ^jr Serge's. I Panama's and Serge's in plains priced 1.00 the yard. v J ; be surpassed, Fancy Plaids, Mo- 3 n t he best shades. 8 ^ ress goods in solid colors of blue, > :e smooth weave priced the yard j ^ 5 Cents the Yard. Ig colored 36 inch half wool Poplar ;o fancy worsteds, flannelettes, etc. ' )ods. ill as the staples. S Voile, Panama, Serges, Mohair, i\t? 25, 1.50 and up to 3.00 the yard. Pip ns. dresdon effAofe in oil +i->? wha nywhere, 75c, 1.00 and 1.25 the yd. | r low prices. a big line of Women's g'fe > in black, brown and gray, sizes n Jrj rtment. .0 Im ressed and undressed best quality vtpj Dular priced. Plf1 16 button length 1.00 pair. puR izes 5 to 9 1-2, 15 and 20c quality ? ft oi Supplies. pens, il pencils, SBr * pen staffs, kikj ink, etc. Hg| mbus and E. Z. 15 and 25c. ||M fork. swra Iell&k and Wallachian embroidery, |ljjj ay cloths, Buffet scarfs, Center vl/ te line of the popu- || reads used now. 11 11 sizes and Shapes. p|j it Respectfully, |p ERCANT1LE CO. Il '^^$4 v-4"CC,IXiefc : "The Old Reliable." - M OF LANCASTER, Lancaster, S. C. S 'AL $50,000.00. IJ LUS $50,000.00. y \ on Real Estate, at reasonable rates. fi given prompt and careful attention. ^ Interest allowed on time deposits, com- w y three months. ^ ^ss solicited. The oldest, the largest and ft* Bank in Lancaster county. . jjj y. get from your dy Cold Tub lot* If real coffee disturbs yonr Stomach, yortr twists everywhere Ilt art or Kidneys then try thin clever Coffee veniics. for they iin tation?Dr Alioop's Health Coffee, l)r decidedly certain .' hoop lias closely matched old Java and ? contain no Qui- i Mocha Coffee in flavor and taste, yet it has k' harsh nor stck- not a single grain of real Coffee in it. L>r neeze stage" Pre- Shoot's Health Co tree Imitation is made 'ueumonia, lb on- from pure toasted grains or cereals, with Hence the name, Malt, Nuts, etc Made in one minute. No everish children, tedious long wait. You will surely like it. Trial Poxes 5 cts. (Vet a free sample at our store. Bennett Oorcery Co.