The Lancaster ledger. (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, May 30, 1900, Image 2
THE LEDGER.
1 liarlow S. Carrier,
EDITOR AND MANAGER.
SATURDAY MAY 30, 1000.
Visit of thf Winthrop Students.
The faculty and students of
Wiothrop College went to the
Ilagins hill top four miles south
east of town on the SC & G Ex*
tension Railroad last Monday and
viewed the eclipse. On their return
they stopped over several
hours in Lancaster. We had heen
notified of their intended visit sevoral
days before and it was anticipated
by our citizens with equally
as much delight as the eclipse.
Scores of our citizens were at the
depot to meet them and as each
j oung lady stepped from the cars
she was presented with a bouqet of
red roses tied with the College
colors, "old gold and garnet."
Vehicles were in waiting and our
pretty fair guests wore soon taken
to the *crraded school rrronnrtu
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where they were refreshed with
iced drinks. There Mayor
Thompson welcomed tbem in be^
half of the town in the following
address:
Mr President, Faculty and
Young Ladies of Winthrop:?
Representing the town of Lancaster,
as its executive officer, and
thereby the servant of its citizens,
I take pleasure, in behalf of the
town, iu extending to you this
morning, a hearty welcome to out
community. We feel honored in
having you stop in our midst, on
your way home. We have made no
elaborate preparation, or proof
I'll Til mo for iho :
V ?uv wvvuoiuilf ir?IIU^ j
sure you would not expect it, and
that you would readily appreciate
that your short stay with us,
would not permit it, however
willing we might he, to make the
occasion one to he remembered
by you.
\oung ladies, as a community,
we are proud of the Institution
that is today training you for
the walks and responsibilities of
life and it is as much our's as
that of any community of the
State and we commend the wise
action of your administration in
providing you with the opportunity
of witnessing to an advantage,
the sublime spectacle afforded you
this morning. 1 sincerely trust
that, as you have felt awed and
impressed with the immutability
of Gods laws governing the universe,
as witnessed this morning
and have realized the utter
inability of man to prevent or
stay them, that you have also
felt a just appreciation of the
knowledge of man, in furnishing
vou with a HchediiiA nf thJu
tierfii! event, as reliable as that of
the train that carried you to your
point of observation, and that it
has illustrated to you, what man
can attain, by training, study and
observation, and that it may lead
you, each one, to a just appreciation
of your valuable oppor..
tunities.
It is our desire and wish that
you shall feel at home with us,
during your short stay in our
community, and we assure you
that, our homes are all open to
you, that you will find the door
of every house unlocked to you,
and I take pleasure in placing
into your keeping the key of the
entire town, with your colors attached
as a seal of authority and
ownership. Feeling that we are
indebted to the eclipse for the
pleasure of your visit, we havo
made the key that we give you as
a souvenir of the occasion,
large enough to 4'eclipse" any
that you are in the habit of using,
we ask you to accept it, regarding
it as symbolical of the Truth,
that Tn Hiiri thol knlk
. ?...?< , vuui untu tuu i\*;y,
There is no mystery.
Young ladies?as students, you
have our best wishes, for the
highest atlainments, and when you
leave your Almamater to enter
life's walks, and assume its responsibilities,
we trust that your i
pathway shall be made bright, not ,
only by the Orb of day, but that
you will invito into it, the rich
warm beams of the Son of Right"
eousness,and having them indwelling
in your hearts, that you will
like the moon, when in its usual <
jL * -
orbit, reflect tbern to others, tod
that you may never by an act of
your own, create, or permit, any
obstacle to come between you and
His divine influences.
Wishing you a pleasant stay
with us, and a safe return to your
college 1 now turn you over to
the care of your Lancaster
friends.
[The key handed over to President
Johnson was about 16 inches
long, made of wood, bronzed over,
with the College colors, "old cold
and garnet" appended, and Healed
with carnations of old gold and
crimson. Printed on each side of
the key was the words "The town
of Lancaster, South Carolina, May
28, 1900."]
President Johnson responded to
the address < f welcome in a happy
: and most appropriate speech,
thanking the town for the utiext
peeled hospitality extended, re>
coifing the key to the hearts and
homes of its citizens, which he assured
them would ever be treasured
by fVinthrop. We regret
that we have b. en disappointed in
not getting his response for publication.
It was promised us by
one who took it down in short
hand hut for some reason has
failed to send it to us
The young ladies spent the time
in various ways and our citizens
spared no pains in making them |
enjoy themselves. The ladies as
well as the gentlemen of the town !
were very attentive to them and .
the few hours were mutual y en- j
joyed, and all seemed sorry when
the hour for their departure for
the train arrived. As the vehicles !
were speeding the girls bark to the
train their sweet voices tilled the
air with hearty cheers for old Lancaster.
It will lui I ,an?uulnr'u J"
light to have the Wiothrop girls
come again.
Three Inquests
Magistrate King held an inquest
Saturday over the body of Angeline,
wife of Lee Vaughan, col, I
near Dry Creek. She worked as
usual Friday, and after eating
supper sat down to take a smoke.
As she was lighting her pipe she
fell over dead. The jury found
that death resulted from heart
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muu re.
On Sunday afternoon Alfred
Harris, col, on the Johnson place
at Rocky Mount Ferry, agsd
about 40 years, was found dead
in his yard where he had gone
from the house only a short while
before. He had been in usual
health and worked the day before.
Coroner Young held an inquest
Monday and the jury found that
he died from natural causes, this
being the opinion of Dr. I'oovey,
the physician conducting the post
mortem examination.
Magistrate Caskey wound up the
inquest last Friday over the ?body
of Martha Crockett, wife of Bob
Crockett,col, who was found dead
in bed under suspicious circum- |
stances in Cedar Creek township
week before last. The jury returned
a verdict of death from
causes unknown to them.
The Eclipse
The eclipse was on time Monday
morning. The sky was bright
and cloudless here, most auspicious
for viewing the wonderful phenomenon.
Though a few miles northwest
of the line of the center of
totality the spectacle was perhaps
as beautiful, grand and awe-in
spiring here as directly on the
line of the center. Almost everybody
was out with pieces of smoked
glass and many fairly went into
ecstacies over the beautiful
sight, while others expressed a
peculiar feeling due to the weird
surroundings. The period of totality
hore wan about 1| minutes.
Thiee stars were visible, the evening
star just above the horizon
in the East, Mercury to the right
of the sun and another star in the
South. We do not undertake to
describe the appearanco of the
eclipse?it was simply grand. A
notable fall in the temperature
was observed.
The effect on the lower animals
was just as predicted: cows l??lfl
lowed, chickens ought their roost,
bats flew about in the air and other
birds [flew into tho dense foliago
of trees.
V
Kev C H Clyde Suspended from
the Ministry
The committee of three Elders
appointed by Presiding Elder
B js to investigate the charge of
immoral conduct against Rev. C
H Clyde, of Tradesville circuit
has reported sustaining the charge
and he has been suspended from
all ministerial functions and cited
to appear for trial at the ^Qext
annual conference of tho M E
Church South which meets ?t
Chester next November.
Marriage Next Wednesday Eve*
ntnjf.
Curds have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Helen Emma
Connors, one of Lancaster's most
esteemed and loveable young
ladies, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. T Connors, to Mr.
Junius Norwood Spann, a prominent
young man of4Columbia, on
Wednesday evening, Juno 6th ut
0 o'clock, Christ Church, Lancaster,
S C.
Children's fay.
Sunday will be observed -as
children's day at the Methodist
church.
In the morning there will
be a special sermon to the children
and the pastor requests that
the children come early and take
x i e -
me ironi seats.
The exercises bv the children
will take place at night, and not
in the morning as previously announced.
Come promptly at 8
o'clock.
Dost Ten Dollars but It Got Into
Honest Hands
Mr James Blackmon, of Primus
section, lost ten dollars here
last Saturday afteraoon. He
never expected to see it again but
it was fouud by an honest negro,1
Nathan Barnes, and he recovered
his money Monday. Barnes had
told that he found some money,
and when Mr B, learned of it he
went to Barnes' house, described
his money and it was turned over
to him?the identical f 10 hill he
had lost.
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I ror i no Ledger. !
Citj on The Sand.
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The eclipse of the sun was very
; perfect from this point.
Mr G Trenholm Hasseltine has
accepted a position with <J C McMillan
of Columbia.
Capt J V Welsh, .Tno W Truea*
del, Col L C Hough and probably
others from here will attend the
Confederate Reunion at Louis-;
ville. J i
The National Union Council re-|
cently instituted here, adopted the
name of Gen J B Kershaw Coun-! i
jcil, in honor of the late distinguished
soldier and jurist of that
name. <
Her B P Reed Sy nodical
Evangelist is con ducting a * series '
of meetings at the Presbyterian i
church. These meetings are ?
largely attended and will proha.
bly continue the remainder of the '
week.
Capt .1 McManus, the am- i
hulating caricature of Uncle Sam,
had his pocket picked, while in i
Charleston attending the recent
convention of the Grand Lodge 1
Knights of Pythias. This is not
the first instance of history where i
in Uncle Sail's pockets have been <
picked, this time, i think, by an ]
individual corporation. Reports i
as to amount stolen and other i
circumstances attending this in- 1
cident are conflicting, however, I
the result is the same. <
The Kershaw Hanking & Mer- i
cantile Co had a fine horse killed I
Friday, by a rather unusual acci- |
dent. The animal while playing 1
(jfr
4
in the street reared erect ami losing
its balance, suddenly fell
backwards striking its head
against the hard tpavement, fracturing
the skull and causing
death.
Miss Eva fHayes has returned
home from college to spend vacation.
The new Baptist church is being
painted, the finishing work is
near completion.
Mr It L Sowell of Camden,
who has been quito sick the past
week at the home of his father-inlaw,
Mr S L Gardner, is improving.
"Doc" alias C C Horton Sr,
says he is in the race for Supervisor
of the Dead, to a dead
stand still, and promises, should
an occasion require to hold free
of cost inquests over all those lending
their aid to his aspiring ambition.
He has quite recently replenished
his oratorical receptacle
from the productions of the
most noted stump speakers. So
campaign auditors way well anticipate
"Doc" to ejaculate a tor
rent of magniloquent phrases in
advocacy of hia claims. However,
"Doc" had bis exuberant
hopes to flab below par at the unkind
suggestion, that the coronor '
and buzzard could only eat when '
something died. "My war record
is multum in parvo," etc.
Dr. B J Truesdel of this place
died of heurt failure at his home
Monday morning, May 28th, 1000,
about 3 o'clock. Dr. Truesdel
wan born at Flat Rock, Kershaw
county, Fob. 4, 1843. He was a
graduate of Baltimore Medical
college and had practiced his profession
since 1880, until recently,
owing to ill health he was forced to
discontinue his labors. Dr. Truesdel
was u positive character, and
possessed a nigh appreciation of
right. Generous and kind, many
poor and unfortunate ones were
often beneGciaries of his skill. The
Rev. Jabez Ferris of the Baptist
chutch conducted the funeral ceremonies.
Dr. Truesdel was a
Knight of Pythias. Pull htarers: '
J Q McManus, C O Floyd, C A
Hobbes, G W Jordan, J K Seegars
and J Harry Foster.
Mr Dick Bustle.
I r or 1 ne L#etiger.
' Tank" Items.
Our little neighborhood was .
pleasantly surprised Thursday
morning last by the arrival of a
merry party of pleasure seekers,
from rieath Spring, enroute for
the Catawba river with a view of
having a big tish feast. The trip
up was pleasant the morning being
tine, indicating sunshine all
the way through, seemingly, as
eager to reach their destination as
this happy group. After arriving,
they only had time to dust them?
selves and look around at the
beautiful scenes, when the rain
began pouring in torrents, which
of course made them scamper
back to the vehicles for protection.
There were no long faces, representing
pictures of despair, but
each radirnt with smiles, showing
what this uncontrolable misfortune?or
rather blessing?had
been taken in all good nature and
appreciation as it should have
been. Through their kindness
and unselfishness some of our
t _ - * * - "
young peopie were invited to join
them in this pleasure, and the
young ladies were driven back to
n near neighbors where they were
entertained. The gentlemen, prefering
camp life, spent the night
in a residence recently vacated by
Dne of our "Tank" bachelors, and
the following morning the young
ladies were driven to their pla^e
af rendezvous, and the traps having
done their duty in catching
lish the night before, quite a supply
wa? brought in and a delightful
pot of soup was made?well
-*"?011? - - -
m
filled with canned vegetables, etc.
There was an abundance of nicely
fried carp and with this and the 1
many other nice things, from the
bountifully filled baskets, quite
an excellent dinner was served
All expressed themselves of hav~
ing enjoyed the trip, oven if it
did rain, and our young people,
who were present, will ever remember
the last pleasant days
spent in the old 4'Blake house."
Quite a nice rain fell last eve
ning, refreshing all green life,
considerably?save one which begins
with a capital, and nothing
will revive this drooping plant
but smiles from a "little fairy"
who absented herself some time
since.
The fruit is ripening rapidly
and our appetites are sharpening
already, for a good feast.
We are glad to have friend.
Miss Maggie Ragsdale in "Tank"
again, and hope she may honor us
with her presence for quite a
long while. Resident.
May 25, 1000.
Primus Alliance Reorganized.
On last Saturday we left Lan
caster about 9:30 a ni. and in
company with Mr. J E Black toon
we drove to Brother J R Knight's
and after a sumptuous diuner which
wo enjoyed to the full, we drove
down to Rich Hill school house
where several alliancemen were
assembled for the purposo of reorganizing
Primus Sub-Alliance
and wo are glad to state the organization
was soon effected. The
officers are President J R Knight,
vice-president JAP Blackmon,
Secry and Treasurer J J Reeves.
The other officers will be elected
at the next meeting which will be
on the second Saturday in June
at 4 o'clock p m.
J F Nisbet, lecturer.
W" 1 lave you forgotten to
day your subscription to ledger!
ouuki IU* \M 1 H S LiRDOKR
Announcements.
FOR SOLICITOR
I hfreby announce myself a candl- ,
date for Holicltor of ihe Hixth Circuit,
auhject to the rulea governing the
Democratic Primary.
W. C. KG UGH
<V70
I hereby annouuce mj-aelf a candid
rte for tlie office of Holicitor of tlie
Hixth Judicial < ircuit, pledging my*?l'
to abide the reault of the democratic
primary olection, and faithfully |
to diacharue the dutlea of aaid office
in the event of my election.
THOS F. VcDOW.
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENs
IATIVE*
i
I am a candidate for the Legislature, i
subject to rules (\f Democratic Primary |
J HARRY FOSTER.
w.
rue many friends of J N Estrldge
respectfully announce his name for i
reflection for the House of He pre <
sentativesof Lancaster county, and i
will abide by the result ofthe primary ,
election.
MANY VOTERS.
ur. I
I am a candidate for the House of i
Representatives subject to kthe Demo- <
cratic primary. i
J W HAMEL
<v? 1
I am a candidate for reflection to
the LeKislalure. I will abide the result
of the democratic primary eiec- ,
tlon. '
T Y WILLIAMS.
FOR CLERK OF COURT.
The many friends of Mr. Joseph F 1
Gregory hereby announce him as a 1
candidate for the oftlce of Clerk of '
the Court, subject to 'he result of tlie
Democratic Primary,
MANY FRIENDS.
1
tiruu - 1-1-i. - - - - - 1
tt mi n inKu a? use or appreciation of
pant considerations and tokens of 1
kindnea* and with a deep feeling of 1
gratitude for the name, I t>eg to an*
uounce myself a candidate for reelection
to the office of Clerk of Court
for Zrancaater County, at the approach- <
ing primary, subject to the rule* of <
the Democratic primary. I
W 8 L PORTER
>t >" n? n ii xiu i
FOR SHERIFF
I hereby announce my eel f an a
candidate for the office of Hherlff of
Lancaster county, pledging myself to
abide the rulee of the Democratic
primary.
J C. 80WELL.
ws
I hereby announce myself a candidate
foi rtherifT. subject to the rules of
Democratic party.
JAA/ES S WILSON
w.
The many friends ol ('apt John P
Hunter hereby announce him as a
candidate for the office of effierifT, subject
to the result of the democratic
primary. Mr Hunter's flue record aa
Hherifl in the past is a snfflcient guarantee
of what his future administration
will he in case of his election.
MANY VOTERS.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER,
T am a candidate for re-election to
the office of County Tre&wurer
W 0 CAUTHEN.
FOR OOUNlY AUDI I OR.
I hereby announce myself ana can
didate for tire office of County Auditor
and pledge myself to abide th? re*uit
of the Democratic primary
EC CROXTON.
U73 ?
I reppectfully announce my candidacy
for ttie oflice of county Auditor,
suly'ect to the rule* of the Democratic
primary.
L J PERRY.
"JTJ
Mr JKaitor:?KeaM/.lng the valuable
services rendered during his term of
office. tbe neatness and correctness
of his work, and knowing him to be
well qualified for tiic position, please
Hiinounce the name of Jno A t'ook for
re-election to the office of County
Auditor, subject to tbe rules govern^
iug the primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION
At ti e solicitation of a few friends
I announce myself a candidate for the
office of Huperinteodenf of Education.
R BAXTER BLACK VON.
The many friends of Mr. Ernest
B ackmon, hereby announce him as a
candidate for (he office of County
Hu|>erintendeut of Education, subject
to result of Democratic Primary.
UK)
To the Voters of Lancaster Cbunty:
With many thanks foi past favors,
and at the solicitation of friends, I
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of County Kuperlnfendent
of Edu-ation, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic prlt
mary; and, ii' elected my time and
energies areyours for the best interests
_/ I *
ui euucation.
J E BLACKMON.
/7J
Mr Editor:?Please announce the
same of PROF A C HOWELL as a
candidate -for lite office of County
Superintendent of Education, subjact
to the rules governing the Democrado
primary. If elected, we pledge him
to discharge the duties of the office to
(he best interest of education.
MANY FRIENDS
FOR SUPERVISOR
The many friends of Mr. R H Happ
announce him him as a candidate for
County Supervisor, subject to the .
rules of the Democrat ic Primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
UK
The friends of W Q Can key, announce
him as a candidate for County
Supervisor. Mr Cfcskev will abide ?h#?
result of the Democratic primary
alec* ions.
e/fo
At the earliest solicitation of many
friends, I hereby announce myself as
k candidate for re-election to the office
if County'Hupervis- r, subject to the
result of the democratic primary.
M 0 GARDNER
FOR CORONER.
The many frrends ofCCHorton.
Sr.. announce him for the office of
Coroner, subject to the rules of the
Democratic Primary.
w
I announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Coroner and pledge
myself to abide flie result of the
lemocratic primary election.
J E 81KWMAN
The friends of D N MACKEY announce
him as a candidate for the oflice
of Coroner, and pledge him to
ihide the result of the democratic prlmary.
MAW pot OM rv.
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C4P?
I hereby announce tnynVlf a eandilate
for re-election to the ofnoe of
Coroner, and pledge myrelt to abide
the reeult of the primary.
R. YOITNQ