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FME LRHCrtiR; , hurlow 3. barter, | c fln^'PAn a xr n u > x> > < i ? n oi/xiun AH u wkdnkshay, /ui.y 0, iuo'2. !, [For The Ledger, t A WR1TL UP OF VANWVCK. , .? . !! \ an Wyck is a tjniet little vil-jl lege situated in the northern part; I j v of Lancaster Co., on the (i. C. i' vfc N. railroad and in the basin of ' Twelve-inile creek three miles east j ( of Catawba river. I As we approach this thriving i hamlet from the south-east, and ' while it is still excluded from our ' view by a grovo of pines, ce oars, ami oaks merry wMh the | songs of birds, casting our eyes | orer and beyond the village some | picturesque scenery presents itself ' to our view. To the north and west, hills after hills rise in successive undulations for miles; some clad in forest of original growth, others in scrubby pines, and the whole view dotted here and there' by cottages and tields. As we pass on a little farthei and ! enter the village, to our light we; see the parsonage, a neat little house; just beyond the church, a handsome white building lifting its steeples high in the air, stauds on a gentle knoll with a beautiful forest in the backgrounds; next in close proximity is the school hoii6o, a now two-story building, furnishing ample accommodations to pupils und teacher. A few paces onward and still to our right we are attracted by the spacious and elegant home of Mr. Kobt. Mussey, a successful merchant and farmer: then descending a gentle slope, still to our right may be i seen cot t a ges here and there, j Passing on and Hearing the rail-ji road we see the blacksmith shop j i and the two stores of the village < to our left. The first store is oc* cupied by the genial and popular | postmaster?and merchant. Mr. ?J. i M. Voder; the other store, the | firm name of which is "McManus'i & Co.," is managed by Mr. .Inn. I McManus whom the people delight' I to patronize. Immediately to the | I right stands the corn-mill and ginnery of Mr. .1. A. Hyatt, who is ( the township magistrate and much c loved by the citizens. h We now cross the railroad and nod ourselves in 11 low and level j 1 valley. About three hundred i J yards before us we see the tower - j r ing trees that densely lino the e banks of the creek. This creek l is spanned by a long and substan- i tial bridge. Up the creek wo hear f the rippling water us it pours over \ stones, but passing under the [ bridge the channel becomes broad, , t er and more nearly level, and the e surface of the water now becomes c quiet us it moves slowly onward. ? The shadowy trees interwoven ' I with the climbing vines of the J grape and jasmine form a canopy ?i over the placid water, inviting j those who are fond of sport or t who need a little deversion from ( the monotonous duties of life to a spend an hour in the pleasantries 1 of fishing and boat-ruling. Dur- t ing freshets on the Catawba the i water is backed up thin, causing c it to spread far out toward the a Tillage. t T. K Thompson. ,1 N KK I) >l")KM II10 CP j Often the over-taxed organs of t digestion cry out for help by J)ys- < pepsia's pains, Nausea, Dizziness, <1 Headaches, liver complaints, bow el disorders. Such troubles call for prompt use of Dr. King's H New Life Pills. They are gentle, * thorough and guaranteed to cure, t 25c at Crawford Bros., and .1. IV s Mackey St Co's drug store. TtfiHUrio sTOHH | '.?l^ * he Nefere*' Whleb bti* fer Vlait | rrt Till# Secttoii?Uroat Damage |1 to Properly?No |,t<e? Lo?t jl L<iisea.*ter lui'.l the loitqh of a 1 {outline ? w ! ?n?' \tundaV nftel'iooii while con^leruhlc dam* ige to |Hi?|'vrly was done yet lie comim nity at large is grateful bat no lives were lost* SVbile he wind was as tftrong as ever known over this entire vicinity die center of tin* storm was just :>ouui wpm <>i town ami mere tne greatest damage wan done. Sheriff J. I*. Hunter's losses will probably iggregute $2,00b. or $2,500., and his Son in-law, Mr. G. 15. 15ar~ # ron's will not fall short of $1,000. jr $1,200. The damage to iho cotton mill property is probably several thousand dollars. The storm lasted for neaily an hour during all of which time u heavy raiu was f illing and, a considerable part of the time, hail. The streets were flooded with water and some of the branches looked like creeks while the creeks just North and West of town soon assumed the appearance of rivers. Hear Creek rose so high that the cotton mill had to shut down, the back water from tho creek rising some five or six feet on The boilers in the boiler room. But to return to the wind. Tho first heavy wind cauie from Northeast but later and that which was most damaging blew from the Southwest find in u nit-la It lovrol - ed fcuccs an?l twisted off trees io its path and wrecked houses. The frame work and chimneys of the new residence being erected l>v Contractor Staines for Mr. Barron were scattered over the lot, and the new seven room cottage of Mi. Barron's, occupied by Mr. AV. B. Culp, was mjved from its foundation, chimneys and all, about seven feet und twisted out of all shape. It is a total wreck, and the surprise is that it didn't fall to pieces. Mr. L'ulp's cooking utensils, crockery ware, looking glasses, hanging pictures, etc., wore scattered ibout the house and broken into nieces by the falling plastering, ind some of his furniture was mdly broken up. Mr. Barron's nirn was uuroofed aud partly nlowndown. Two buggies of Mr. VV. B. 'ulp's which had been rolled unicr bis kitchen were mashed into mulling wood. A rive room cottage of Sheriff footer's into which Mrs. Alvin dassey and family had moved was a/.cd from its foundation and qually as badly wrecked. i?our tew two room houses of the Sherffs, occupied by darkies who ortunately were absent from heir homes at the time, were down almost to peices, roofs of ?ne or two of them being scatterxi over the grounds as well as the ontents. A five room cottage, ilmost enmnlfltfiil nrwl a nam I ~ M uv ft OiVl V milding both belonging to the Sheriff were leveled with the ;ronnd. His store room, occu)iod by Mr. A. W. Chance, was inroofed and badly wrecked. Mr. Chance was alone in the building it tho time and thought his time lad come. His goods were badly lamaged. The two.story buildng which tho Sheriff recently srected, and which was occupied is a store by Hunter & Taylor, ho hall above being used by the Ir. O. LJ. A M., was a'so badly hinagcd ?tho walls of tho front lalf of tho building leaning at the o n op a foot or more out of perpenlicular. The stock of Hunter & Taylor was also -lightly damaged. A factory cottage across tho trcet occupied by Mr. Jas. Tal- , >ert was badly damaged by flying itubers from one of the Hunter tore-rooms, and a cottage occupid by Mr.Jas. R. Robinson was would go at night as he was timid about appearing on the streets in day light. The releaso of the d former Filipino loader has renew- ^ ed speculation a* to possible vengeance upon him by friends of Luna and his other enemies. Luna fc was a Filipino leader who Aguin- J? aldo caused to be killed in 1899. partly unroofed.'* * About 10 or f9 tquem of the roofing of the new eottoo ruill at the Nurth-eaet side was torn up and blown o ff. Several sash were blown out of the old mill causing damage to machinery by rain blowing through the mill. One of tho sash blew i against a speeder frame in the mill makinor a wr^plt nf i? ' A cottage of Mrs. Johnson, being erected by Hlackmon and Langley, was unroofed und badly damaged. M. W. S. Laoglby's buggy 1 house blown down and his buggy ? demolished. . Mr. K. K. Riddle's stove flue, I Mr. G. W. Phillips' Mr. W. ^ Ganson's were all blown off. Mr. A. M. Croxton's barn was scattered over Mr. Ganson's field J just south of Mr. Uroxton's. The two ^torv large frame building of the colored Burial Aid i Society at tho corner of Dunlap and Market Btreets was laid flat 8 on the ground. 0 The brick wall of the Masonic building blew over on Mr. T. H. I Davis' building breaking out bis | windows a n d knocking down a shed on the back. Mr. Davis was at the back door of bis store at ^ the timeaud narrowly escaped be- j ing hit by seme of the timbers. [ Mr. \V. H. Rives' barn in East End wus unroofed and the Con. | tenary colored church further q East was moved about four feet " from its foundation. At Mr. W. T. Gregory*8 dairy v farm, the cattle barn was blown ^ down but 47 head of cattle there in escaped unhurt. On Mr. \V. P. Davis' place a $ hut and cotton house were blown down. Aguinaldo Taven to see Geo Chaffee The former Leader of Filipino ' Revolutionists is Free. He i c Seems to fear Violence. j, a Manila, July 6.?As a result t of the proclamation of amnesty ' July 4th, the guard of American soldiers has been withdrrwn ftom the house where Aguinaldo lived y in Manila and Lieutenant Johnson, c Aguinaldo's custodian, brought * the Filipino todav to see Gen. t Chaffee, it was the first meeting between the American gener- ! al and the leader of the Filipino revolution. Lieut. William E. McKinlay of the Ninth cavalry ,j acted as interpreter. - ^ ^ Aguinaldo was told that be was free to go whereever he pleased " and Gen. Chaffee asked him if he had any complaint to make of American discourtesy or harshness. Aguinaldo replied that he ^ had no such complaint to make. He told Gen.Chaffee that he was going to visit friends at his home ? in Cavite Vie jo, in Cuvite province, and inquired what protect tion the American authorities jj would afford him. He seemed '< 81 to be ufraid to venture out. Gen. p Chaffee replied that Aguinaldo would get the same protection as any other citizen. The former Filipino leader then tl asked Gen. Chaffee to prevent the u courts from requiring him to testify in civil suits. Gen. Chaffee ? replied that he had no authority u to grant this request and advised Aguinaldo to make a social call upon the acting civil governed, n Gen- Wright. This Aguinaldo 81 said he would do, but that be _ Spring Stock C NOTHING WANTING I WILLIAMS-HU' Make it easy for you to bu; nother and all the children c stores at small cost. Selliiij sound to undersell, and that winning the trade. A LUCKY STREAK IN DRESS Stylish and cheap to suit thrifty buyers ! I'he besl sc town, quality considered. BLACK DRESS GOODS in Brilliantine Mon-iir, Wool nd Storm Serge. BIG SILK PURCHASE. To be exact, 15,000 yards IUT8 earlv. We Rlinw nil thnnnnr nnlnri rninmln Ohnlnlr .Tui v ? ?? -i ~ ?rw ? ^? ' " -i 3.000 YARDS WASH DRESS Wo were fortunate in securing the surplus stock of a mai 'ercales in dots, figures and stripes Madras Gingoams? Itriped Organdies in new effects. Silk Mulls?Duck and bargains and Iiousing stock of Embroideries and Luces are f jinens, Victoria Lawns, Swiss Organdies, French Batiste, Pei SPRING GOODS. Go where you will you will not find finer or better fitting rhicli we offer you the choice of. Our Cheviot Suuits, 1 )assimers. For styles and prices, come to us. We have hundreds of othei space forbid the mention. Respectf W1LLIAMS-H All over ten litids in an annnun- FOR TREASURER eiuent is charged for at the rego , ? Mnlll(|>le ,?r ?r rates. Oor $2. rate is for an office of Coouty Trewurer, nnouncement of not more than w c CAUT en lines. * '* To the Democratic Voters of m ter County: Keep Your Bowels Strong. Constipation or diarrhoea when \ jwghatn mwell as his patriot! rour bowels are out of order. Cas- ,ojra,ty l? ,,,B <*>?"* * h?' V v, j >, .iT . i : nounce him aa a candidate f??i :arets Candy Cathartic will make j portant offlor of County Trea hem act naturally. Genuine tablets . he is el< cted we icuarantee t ha tamped C. C. C. Never sold in discharge the duties of the < >ulk. All druggists, xoc. ?,r|ct accordance with la* am full satisfaction of the people* ' ? well known, Mr Vantaiidl ^ wlien quite a young man. enl a soldier in (lie Confederate v FOR MAGISTRATE badly wounded iu the leg rendered him ?? cripple for I ... ... notwithstanding this sfili-tio I herein ai.rounoe mj self a candl^ supported hi...* If and it ate for re-election to the office of work on IdnV... wltlu.u ..... laglsirate. anj ka(J j,ever asked .or <? W. I'.CA8KEY. Therefore, a more d- serv.ng nj not be elected Tre .surer of 1. FOE THE SENATE. ffS&Si"" '"'"wr,?b# * ? MANY FRTE I hereby announce myself as a can idate for re-election to fbe Senate, i FOR AUDITOR. ledgiog myself to abide by the re- ' A . ?: ' ,.i? "r 4?.? ??-?._ ! We take p'eaaim in hdiiouii alt of the Democratic primary. . j0^n ^ Co<>k as a candidate w. c. HOUOH. election to the offlco or County ?tor?a position he has filled w! IOUSE OF REPRESENTA- effe?'^Tiblde",'^"', TIVES. the Democratic Primary MANY FRIE In response to urgent requets from liferent portions of the county, I w> WrUiia h u..*rAn i. i,.. u. ? . House of Representatives, the office of County uditor Hrn^y ^ 6m ftbi(ie the reeu,t 'l,e l,er Oscar w pott8, primary many fri Pleasant Valley, o. C. At the solicitation of many ? Ihereby anno ince myself ns i . .#? . . a .. date for County At?dit?r an I a?n a candidate or reelection io j>?mooratic primary, ae House of Representatives, su^iect ? > the result of the primary election W. D. Ifistri t. y. williams. ? FOR SUPERVISOR We hereby announce the Hon. J.N. '.stridjceasja candidate for re-election We hereby announce Mr J, > the House of Representatives sub- Hyatt, of Van Wyc'r, m a c# tot to the result of ttieDemooratlo pri- fortho rfflce of ? ntiu'v Hip ?ary. % Mr Estrldge's well know Joy- He will abide ihe reN?ltof i|ih Ity to the best Interests of the people man if vol nu his experience as a legislator take it eminently proper that be t announce mvaeif "a rnn.il. ttould be relumed .o the Hou*. reilSn e.f many VOTERS. 1 jrci vmur.siiujLTi 10 ine r'II* skg ??***** 1 the primary. K)R PKCBATE JUDGE. w g cas I hereby announce myself a can?ii? The manv frbnl- t>f I. . ite for the ottice of Pr.bale Judge take pleasure in ,>r seining l> ibject to the rubs governing the to the voters of Lam-aster < ? emooratic Primary. a candidate for Hie oftt j*-of JOHN U. PERRY. rinperviaor subject to tlie ru>? At tha Solicitation of my friends I Democratic primary, He ht nrehv innnumw mu?ult n ,.o,wii,i-?? - - ? ? | tilts otnce aceepta' ly to the |m >r the office of Probate Judge nuh-Kbe p*gt and l? we I ct to the democratic primary. [ work J. E. STEWMAN. MANY AOT1 mmmmmmm iium. liiU frlWiMiii* Complete. PRICES LOW I: GHES CO. jr. The father, the :an be clothed at our * for cash we are we are doing and i GOODS. dectod and undoubtedly the cheapest stock Albatross, Wool Cheviot, Whip Cord of the choices. If you need a silk sec mnese and plain Taffettn, Liberty Foulards* GOODS. luf&cturer below cost of making. French all shades. Batiste Lawns and Satin Canvas Suitings. Onr White Goods or you thrif y buyers ! White India slan Lawn and English Long Cloth. clothing at anything like the pi ices at Hue Diagonals, Clay Worsted Serges and r bargains, time and -V ully, UGHES CO. We take this method of announcing the name of M. C. Gaidn r for < ounty ctlon to HujrerviHor and feel that the Interests of the (ounty are safe in his HEN. hands. He is no stranger to the duties required, as he has before Lancas* honorably and ably filled the position, . * | MANY VOTERS. :ter and unland |T1. .. lam and 1 h# reby announce myself a* a caneby an- didnte for the office of County super the ?m 1 visor, pledging myself to abide the tlie will ie8U,t ,he Democratic primary jfflce in JOHN R. FAIT.E. I to the Ah is Ingham, Mr. Editor; Pi ease aun on o *.e R M. bled as Rapps as a candidate for (Vunty *u,m> 'ar ."i'JJ! eivlsor He will abide lit^rulea of the lif* \>ut Democratic piimary. n be lies MANY VOTERS. i... ...... i ' Vm' * SUPERINTENDENT OF EDU* lancould _ _.?/ vv aucatder CATION. nnocrat* NLW I here^v announce myaeif acanrti"" dale for the office of County Superintendent ofEducatlou, pledging myself t?> abide by the tulea of the Demo, clog Mr ciaiic primary. f ?r re- W. P. MCMANUS. i Audio Uh euch eas aud I h- reby annouuce myself a candieeutt of dacfirih office of 'on nty Super I utendtji t T Kducution, and pledge my* IND8. self to abide the result of the Democratic pi iinary. eby an* ^ j lX)NO otlon to He will "ocratic ?j?0 y0|er8 nf i.aucaster County: IBNDS. With naauv thanks for past favora friend a, aIU' earneetaoilcltatione for futureggp* icandl- port I hereby announce myself m a t<joct to caudidate for re-eleotlou to the offioe , of County Superintendent of Eluoa~ 1 n tl-?n subject to the rales governing the t Democrat*'* Primurv. I A. C HOWELL. iintH v PABTOSLZA. unll?l ?te /I Kind Yoaltevt Hwji ftngjN gS "rrCtvmSS, Jute for v/rn?::; Go to the LANCASTER. MARBLE : p.*. i I - " granite' works, < ouuty Kor Good Work and L?w Prices. A. J. McNincb, "r ' " LANCASrEtt, S. C.