The Lancaster ledger. (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, April 30, 1902, Image 2
THE LEDGER.
t'huriow E. ..arte;
EDITOR AND MANAGER
WKDKKSDAY AI'MI. :?U, 11)02.
| For The Ledger.
, The Lancaster Chapter.
One year has elapsed since the
organization of the Lancaster
Chapter. Our work has been encouraging
and discouraging. Vet
a brightness looming in the dis
tanco beckons us to the acme of
our hopes and wishes. Our work
requires earnest, intelligent uud
loving consideration to perpetuate
forever the events of the silent,
hallowed past, and our little band
of workers propose to glean the
truth of the history of the grand
struggle made by the Confederate
heroes of Lancaster County, which
has seemingly been effaced by the
footprints of timo. Thisour unconquerable
hope belongs to au almost
intangible memory, and we,
us custodians of the records, will
make clear these untarnished and
g'orions deeds forever.
Our's is not holiday work, and
it is too strong an opportunity
for much pleasantry, no one woman
can do this work. She cannot
attain to the completeness of this
labor in her County's cause, and
being two extensive for the hands
of a few to accomplish the best
results, we become mutually dependent
upon each other for its
perfection.
Lancaster County is replete
with facts and the most cumulative
evidence of unquestionable authority.
These evidences should
make our hearts rejoice, inasmuch
as they silence all save the truth.
History depicts events as they
were maee and not as individuals
would have them be.
"Truth crushed t<> earth will rise
again.
The eteruul yeais of Clod are her's
But erior wounded writhes with pain,
And dies among his worshippers "
As the Confederate soldiers
were imbued with ?????;.? m.
...? ...
spirution to tight aide by side for
a common eause, (frem the least
unto the greatest,) so should these
Daughters work with unshaken
fidelity to preserve untarnished
the fame of the glorious dead; a
unity of purpese should pervade
the sanctity of the atmosphere
whicn encircles their effort* to
briDg to light the almost forgotten
but immortal deeds, and bind
them together 44with books of
teel." At one time Chapters
were but in embryo in our State.
The first meeting for State Chapters
was held at Abbeville, and
there were only eight members
present; since then, almost every
county in the State is represented,
some counties having two Chap
tors?but where there are two
Chapters they often work harmoniously
on the same line of work.
The work of Chapters is optional,
as they can follow tboir inclina
tions in a great measure. County
Chapters report t > State Chapters,
State Chapters to a national head,
so these organizations are a methodical
whole, where the branches
are dependent upon each other.
BeforoChapters came into existence.
Memorial Association* worn
(very soon after tho war) used as
a feature to perpetuate the menw
ories of the Confederate dead, hut
for the annual observance of
Memorial exercises each anniversary,
the members have no special
line of work. Some associations
erected monuments to their
county's heroes ? some placed
small tablets to mark the graves.
Now Chapters have taken up this
work, although memorial exercises
are observed on the 10th of
May as they have always been, I
rexcept that they are under the an
Hp ices ot Chapters. There were i
never more than seven or eight
members of the Memorial associ- s
jation of ham-aster, no fee was ex- \
acted for memnership, ami but (
for the usual observances of Memorial
du\ no work was required <
of its members. I bis Association ]
requested that it should bo re- 1
ceived into the Lancaster Chapter
in the first month of it* organization
with which it was unanimously
consolidated by more than a
three fourths vote according to
Parliamentary rules, and it being
moved and s< tended,that its funds
be used as a nucleus foi the
Monument fund for whi.li the
Chapter was working.
The community considers memorial
cxt rcit-cs a thing of personal
interest, and the old come
ter) as hallowed ground, it is
God's acre when* :o-t the ashes
of on: dearest ic.d, and in unit \ ;
must we ever i tV. r there the simple
annual tribute in memory of ,
these Confedeiate heroes. It
gives u'i an incentive to work,
when we remember how faithful
and patriotically they stood for ,
our "Sunny South" as long as
there was hope for the cause?to
tlusa voiceless heroes no one
would refuse to erect a monument.
This grand work has been under
taken bv the Lancaster Chapter ^
who wish to perpetuate their impel
ishuhle deeds of valor?to
carve the name of every soldior
who represented Lancaster County
upon it, without money and without
price a record sacred to their
immolation upon the altar of their
country. Historian.
j For The Ledger.
VAN WYCK ITEMS.
The weather has been all the
farmers could wish for planting
and tha crop is about pitched.
Small grain is making a little
show hut the crop will ho light.
The health < f the community is
generally good. However, there
have heen a few cases of pneumonia
and one }\- two deaths.
Mr. Robinson in Indian Land,
near Osceola died Sunday and was
Imricd at lieiair Cemetory on
Monday.
Joe Tillman, an old colored
man died Tuesday. Me had heen
in Lancaster Jail from some time
in December until - the March
term of Count when he was liberated
on bond for his appearance
at the June term of court. He
has heen called to a higher cou' t
and when the great judgment will
take place, his accusers will hard-,
ly appear in his pioseeution. His
incarceration in Lancaster jail
was generally said to be unjust
by those who knew the circumstances
connected with the crime
for which he was accused. His
punishment, whether just or unjust
was severe, as we have no
doubt that lying iu jail gave him
his deatli blow, and it may he his
blood will lie required nt some
one's hands.
Van Wyek Democratic Olub
met, as announced, on last Satur
day afternoon ami reorganized. I
,1. M. Voder, was elected presi- <
dent. Prof T. K. Thompson,Secretary
and Treasurer, Dr. S. II. .<
E/./.ell, Executive member. The j.
delegates to the County Cenven i
tion are Dr. S. H. E/./.ell, E. E.
Ferguson and \V. L. Sistar. i
Cedar Camp W. O. W. met in t
regular meeting Saturday after- t
noon, hut was not largely attend- |
ed as the most of its members are j |
farmers and were verp busy on i
their farms.
Mr. tfohn (i. Tillman and his (
friend Mr. Kimhreli of Pleasant <
Valley visited friends and attend |
ed Van NVycU Church last Sun- .
!
day. j c
Mr. W. (). Nishot and wife of I
Ohurlotto ti-itcd his mother at i
i
ludiun Kerry last Saturday and , I
Sunday.
Prof. Thompson of N un Wyck
>?liool ami a number of his pubis
attended the Commencement
if Waxnaw Institute last week
Prof. Thompson's school will
lose next week with sonic appro
l?riule exereies. Hois busy now
training his pupils for this occasion.
Clyde E. \ <>dor hn? gone to
Oglcsby, ola., where lie has been ;
installed as Railroad agent.
Fishermen have not frightened !
the^tinnv tribe of Twelve Mile
I
creek and Catawlia River much
within tbo last week. All that
have been feasting on lish had to
use imported ones.
A few of our j cople are talking
of Inking in the Catawba Falls
picnic Saturday. The little
Jndhcmay not he there, hut he
wih he prcnchuig Prophipition all
the same. OPT1MMS.
Julius Cibbs Hanged.
i
The First Legal Execution In
Florence County. ?Nervous
on the Scaffold, but did
not Break Down.
Special to News and Courier i
Florence, April 25.? Julius '
Uibbs, the negro who, on March j
5,committed an assualt upon Mrs. |
Daisy Leo liaynos, wife of Mr A. |
H. Haynes, a well known farmer !
living near ILyman, this county, : ]
and who was tried at a special term
of the Court of Sessions, held t
March J?I, and found guilty of <
rape,has paid the penalty for his
terrible crime.
1 \
This is the first legal execution .
i '
ever held in the county. There
were several hundred white people
and two hundred or more
negroes who stood outside, hopiog J
to get a glimpse of (iibbs as he
ascended the scaffold.
Insido the enclosure only those
allowed by law and the military
guards were admitted. Everything
being in readiness, at 10 o'clock
the sheriff and his deputies enter
ad the jail and informed Gibbs
Lhat the hour of his execution was
it hand. Gibbes was still kneeling
in prayer, as he hud been all
the morning, for he had slept little
luring last night and ate hardly
anything for breakfast. Dr. 1
(iregg felt his pulse and it was <,
then 10.S. After preparing him
for the execution he was released <
from his prison chains and lliev,
cell door vas swung open and 1
Deputy Sheriff Ilarroll l?:d him ^
tluwn from his cell, which was in '
the upper tier. The exit was 1
made through the back door of
the jail and at 10:15 he began to 1
mount the scaffold steps. Gibbes (
was so weak that he tripped and j*
wou'd have fallen had not thej
deputy supported him.
Arriving on the sen (Told Gihbes c
aecasionally swayed a little f tom i
mo side to tho other. t
He was then asked if he had f
mythiug to say. In almost an in- ^
uidible tone ho murmured. "Tell G
uy people to meet me in Heaven." t
He then turned his eyes upward c
is if he was prepared to meet his
fate. 1
The death warrant was read to
lim by Sheriff Hurch in a low
f!
voice.
During tho reading Gibbes v
>tood quiet. ''Goodbye, . Julius" r
taip the sheriff, "I hope you have t
liado your peace with God. (
Gibbes then closed his eyes as .
J t
f in prayer for a moment and j
hen in a strong, clear voice told t
he sheriff. "Good-live! Gnnrl. i
>yc!*' Deputy Sheriff Harrcll ^
>onnd his ankles and wrists and *
idjusted the rope aoout his neck. j
As the hlnck cap was pulled t
>ver his face (jihbes murmured, ?
4()h, Lord; Oh, Lather!'' Sheriff t
[lurch then slowly descended the
steps. As he approached the cord
lonnccting the trap a perfect si- r
encc prevailed. At 10.24 the slier- *
IV pulled the string and (iil>hos\ j
>ody shot down through space. s
Springy Stock $
0.
Make it easv for von to la
mother and all the children
stores at small cost. Sellii
Smirt\ "h~ * * inuLn?oo u 4 1??1
c <y/ uiuiv i nviJij (iinta i .a Kit i
winning: the trade.
ft LUCKY STREAK IN PRES
Stylish and cheap to suit thrifty buyers ! The best
n town, quality considered.
BLACK DRESS GOODS in Brilliantine Mohair, Wo
ind Storm Serge.
BIG SILK PURCHASE. To be exact, 15,000 yur<
)urs early. We show all the new colors, Crapo de Cheink, J:
3.000 YARDS WASH DRES5
Wo were fortunate in semiring the surplus stock of a 111
I'ercules in dots, figures and stripes Madras GingnamsStriped
Organdies in new eireets. Silk Mulls?Duck an
bargains and Rousing stock of Embroideries and Laces are
Linens, Victoiia Lawns, Swiss Organdies, French Hatistc, F
SPRING GOODS.
(lo where you will you will not find finer or better tittin:
which wo offer you the choice of. Our Cheviot Smuts,
Onssiiners. For styles and prices, come to us.
We have hundreds of* oil it
space forbid the mention.
Respect
WILL1AMS-H
Chesterfield's Finances Appelt Not Satisf:
In (iood Shape Owing to Saie of Mas an Cmippeased Ycai
8. A. L. Stock Stevenson .Yhiskoy R<.bate Fn
Resigns
To the Editor of The Sin
Special to The State. The report of the Mann
Cberaw, April 24. ?Mr \V. F. ing make it appear as f I
Stevenson has just returned from ; -ed myself satisfied with
i trip north. Mo closed up his j Tillman's ex pi-mat ion of t
lusiness with the 8eaboard Air i.,.,. i u; i , i
. . . . , , . Key reflate.-. I flitt nor. so
Line railway and resigned Ins at-! .
torneyHliip for the ioa.1, nm! In, nor nm 1
esignalhm was accepted. ' I . Ul1' mY reasons in t:
dso sol 1 for Chesterfield her boo issue of my paper. Sjnat'
'hares of common stock in S. A. : man made an elaborate ni
L. foi lo,(>2.), which puts the ono of the (pie>tioi)$ 'e'
:ountv where she can pay cash , ,
... e , ' that subpart, ami tui lied
or everything for about two .
(rears without leaving any tax for um' s,l'^: " ucccssar
icxt year if she so doniroH. Thin to answer these <>(h?.f ...m.
? - * *!? *?"
8 considered a lino deal for the this subject?" J\? whicl
ounty. She gave bonds for stuck plied 44I do not think si
n the U. and K. read and when t|u, ! ,ii(| ni)t Blcon
he consolidation was made she . . , , .
-ot S. A. I, stock for the C. and lh,lt ?!'
{, stock and now has sold that satisfied me, for it did n<
or cash, while the road pays the liespectfn
lounty in taxes $500 a year more Louis A
han the interest the county pays Manning, S. ., April 5
in the bonds. J
< ??<?- Hirr Contract for Buildini
"lfc ** 's\V I House A warded.
Of Virginia is a breeding | Florence, April 24.-Cc
;round of MaLria germs. So is . Wilkins,of this city, will
ow, wet or marshy ground every- new graded school building
vhere. These germs cause weak. ' nettsville, the gift lof Mi
less, chills and fever, aches in the ' .. ,. . , 4|
' . , ' . . worth, a well-to-do north
>ones and muscles, and may in- .
luce dangerous maladies. But i contract is for
ilectric Bitters never fail to des- ' the building is t?? be nu
roy them and cure mularial troub ! every detail including a hi
es. They will surely prevent ; itoriuin.
\fphoid. 44 Wo tried manv reme- I
^ | .<^
lies for Malaria and Stomach and ; Educate Your itoiveia wan ci
Jver trouVies," writes John j SaoSWtoSSSwSS
Charleston, of Byosville, (_)., "hut i
lever found anything as good as / 1 4-3*
Clectric Bitters." Try them. Only > VTO L"* 111*1
\ LANCASTER MARIIL
ion. j TV I >
Chronic Constipation Cured. uRANUE Wl
The most important discovery of j K (.<)I)(, w ,
ccent years is the positive remedy ;
or constipation. Cascarcts Candy ??. K a. S} ft fJ "
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu- ks , J V'iV V & $ v
ne tablets stamped C. C. C. Never " ''v " ** * * "
old in bulk. Druggists, ioc. LANCA3TEB,
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Complete.
PRICES LOW!:
IGHFS CO
U II JL-J kJ W \y r ,
iy.n 1''he father, the
can be clothed at our
ig for cash Ave are
fc we are doing and
S GOODS.
selected and undoubtedly the cheapest stock
ol Albatross, WV.mI Cheviot, Whip Cord
Is of the choices. If you need n silk see
upanose and plain TaffeUa, Liberty Foulards*
i GOODS.
anufacturer below cost of making. French
?all shades. Uatisto Lawns and Satin
d Canvas Suitings. Our White Goods
for you thrifty buyers ! White India
'crslan Lawn and English Long Cloth.
r clothing at anything like the pi ices at
Hlue Diagonals. Clav Worsted Sm*rr?s nn<l
ir bargains, time and
fully,
IUGHES CO.
^ Han
4il enffbred the tortures of the damned
ids. with protruding pilea brought on by constipation
with which I was aflliotrd for twenty
years. I ran across your CASCAR1STS in the
town of Newell, la., and never found anything
to equal them. To-day I am entirely tree from
1 piles and feel like a new man."
ill?' meet C H" KElTZ- 1411 Jones St., Sioux City, la.
Sc'ldlr ml CATHARTIC
.lie wliis(>Xl'
U" ^I^^^^TWAOEMASItfftawriWt^^^^^
....,, Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good. Do
>1' ! li! Good, Novor Sickon. Weaken, or Gripe, 10c, Sbc.SOc.
... CURE CONSTIPATION. ...
ISS't Ct Id Oterllnc li.m.d, Coapu,, tV.lr.ro, Hon4r?.l, N.w York. 311
1 i , r t?? un Tft ?AO Hold and guaranteed by all drug
I 1-1 , >> RU* I U-BAU gists to CUKE Tobacco Habit.
4ip?k Tif~
TTZA CMLESTO? EOTfl
l>yj Ti e Mtulh ('itioliim dt Georf?i i Kxj
tiiMnii Kitiuoad umiouiiceM the fols
i?i'0 tno ; lowing nw round trip ralea to ( httrl.mutionti
??"?;?. H.C., account or th* 8..uih
I ( aiotina 1 nter ^t te and Went Indian
M. | j<,x|>o?ntOf>. 'rickets on sale at uli
c.()ii|,oi? Mlalionn. Excellent passeu^
illy. ?er service performed. Fee that your
i,pClt tickets r at) via the 8. C. & G H K.
V lOAO FltOM A* B C11,
11)02. West ville $ 0 55 $ 4 80 $8 50 _
Kershaw 0 80 4 95 3 65
<, , , iiealh Springs 7 00 5 20 365
v school Enucafter 7 00 5 00 3 70
< at awha Junction <8 20 (5 00 400
Roefc Hill 8 05 G 35 4 20
mtrcator T!rzah K 95 6 60 440
inn catoi Y.,rkvu|y 2.-, 6 8q 4 5)>
build the Sharon 9 55 7 ?:0 4 65
,, Hicki ry G ove 9 85 7 25 4 80
* at lien- Hmyrna 10 10 7 40 4?o
? Ropk. Biaokahurg 10 45 7 65 5 05
( Jatl'iieyh 10 70 7 95 6 25
Rt n lady. KurU-a Jo 85 8 45 515
nnn 1 .Shelby 11 05 8 10 5 30
OUU and 1 j^ttimore 11 35 9 05 555
>dern in ! Moorsboro 11 SS 9 20 655
i Henrietta 11 95 9 35 5 60
irgoaud- Forest City 12 lo 9 ?5 580
ItutherforolOM 12 40 9 10 690
Thermal City 13 to 10 30 6 10
Marion 11 36 10 90 6 65
nscnret*. ( oi.tlM N A: Tn-l-e.* to it- Haiti i.ally
on forever. t com-noncing iM?>v 3ihh. l9ol. until
undmone,. wUn,t M)| H?u|
limit .1 one Or-i. 1902
Coi.OMn It; 1 I'-kf-Hto h hoIiI ilttik ?
c nin em-it g Nov. 3tMi, 11M)1, until
! jo:-' i. i- oiling M <> His'. 1902; final
P 1 :t?i i* < ilb.i m in iMtditinii to dale of
^ .-a t; <X'i t tha ti ?? inn; sir utd
in i.o <i Mri il .J tine 3; il. 1902
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w- nunnioiii-iiig J)eo 3ii|, 1991
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