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THE LEDGER. rhurloTO 6. Garter, EDITOR AND MANAGER. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, 1002. Calhoun Falls Sold To Highest Bidder The Town "Knocked Down" to Judge VV. F. Cox of Anderson. Amount Realized Was Small. Special to The State. Anderson, Not. 6.?Practically the entire town of Calhoun Falls, in Abbeville county, at the crossing of the Seaboard Air Line aod Charleston and Western Carolina railroads was sold at auction yes terday. The property consisted of 700 acres of land which bad been surveyed into town lots and has minor improvements. It was bid in by Judge W. F. Cox of Anderson for 914,000, or at the rate of 929 an acre. There was no otbei bidder. The property belonged te a syndicate composed of Anderson, Charleston and Atlanta business men and known as the Western Carolina Land and Improvement company. The land was bought *p by the company about 15 years ago soon after the two railroads were built through it. It was their intention to build a city there, but the effort resulted in a painful failure. The land cost the company originally about 917,000 and considerable money was spent in improvements, a hotel and several storerooms were built. Then a great auction sale of lots was announced aod a lot f money was spent in advertising and booming the future of the town, but when the auction eame off the number of lots sold did not pay the expense of the sale. Later on iD 1893 another effort was made to get the town on its feet, but after a great deal more money had been spent in advertising and booming the panic of 1893 came aleng and the whole thing went to smash. The company contracted a heavy indebtedness and the sale yesterday was made by consent of the stockholders for the purpose f winding up its affairs and going eut of business. it is said : the proceeds of the sale will just abeut pay the preferred stockholders and indebtedness, but the original stockholders whe first i put their monsy in will not get 1 anything. i Judge Cox the new purchaser, 1 says he intends to form a new < company for the parpose ef de-. 1 eloping the property, but says it will be some time before the < plans can be given out. The 700 acres lies along the two lines of < railroad, which cross at that t place, hut the land does net touch ' the Savannah river, which is only * two miles distant. Some of the ^ parties who bought lots at the 1 original auction have been paying taxes on them ever since, but 1 others have not and no improve* * ments have ever been made. ? The city of Calhouo started out * a skyrocket and came down like a etiek. What its fate will be tinder the new ownership remains te be seen. Ruling Passion Strong in Death, c Jersey City, Nov. 5.?Tho 1 west bound Lehigh Valley express was wrecked this afternoon near ' Newark bv a collision with anoth- 1 r engine. Fifteen persons were ( badly injured among whom was { Mrs. Carrie Nation. The latter ' reated a scene by frantic efforts 1 to prevont the physicians admin* iatering liquor to the injured. c PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING Marriage of Miss Addle Carter to Mr Thomas Thoma.sson. TheMethodist Episcopal Church South, of Lancaster, S. C., broke her record Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 1902, there being for the first time in her history a marriage celebrated at her altar. It was the nuptial occasion of Mr. Thomas Thomasson and Miss Addie Kershaw Carter, both of Ltncas- j ter. I When it was learnedJthat Miss Annie Witherspeon had the super- ^ mtendence of the decorations , everybody, with ono consent, , agreed that they would be a dream of artistic taste and beauty, and so they were. The pretty little church had j been thought ill-constructed for I very elaborate floral adornment i but its possibilities had been un. derrated. The platform, chancel and surroundings were neatly covered with white. Hack of the platform there wore profusions of ferna, palms and other graceful foliage. The railing was trimmed with inns. ?nd tfio nmon inn ? ? wmv \/k g??u vw nao ui ed with trailing greenery, with a large clubter of chrysanthemums crowning the whole. Circling the folding doors, leading into the anteroom, were garlands of ivy interspersed with white chrysanthemums; and the stained-glass, Gothic windows were curtained with trailing vines and furostle&ves; the chandeliers were covered with softest rose -pink shades, and delicate sprays of smilax, lending an indescribable charm to the seene, when lighted. Immediatelybefore the bridal party arrived Mrs S. W. Heath of Kershaw, S. C., whose fame as a musician, and especially for rendering wedding-marches, has gone abroad, touched the opening bars of a low, sweet accompaniment and Mrs. ,T. II. Bold ridge sang in subdued tones, and with fine effect: "1 Would Not Live Without Thee." At the close of the last strain Mendelsohn's wodding march, famous for its stately chords, sounded, and soon the first heralds of the coming pageantry walked with dignified tread down the mid-' die aisle. The order was thus: First came the ushers, Messrs. Marion Witherspoon, Will Williams, Will Reed and Glenmore Barron. They marched two and two to the chance', divided, crossed, and stood on opposite sides of the platform. Then came Miss Florence Thomasion, sister of the groom, with Mr 1 Charles Carter. They also crossed at chancel and passed to opposite sides on platform. Then came Miss Weetie Mobloy, of Black* < stock, S. C., with Mr. D. Reece Williams, Jr., they likewise crosssd at chance] and mounted separate sides of platform, so also did Miss Una Payseur and Mr. Church Carroll, of Ynrkville, S. C., and * Miss Florence Brown and Mr. 1 John Crawford. ( The bridesmaids were attired in * vhite organdie and pink sashes ( ind earned pink roses. Their 1 gowns were decolete. The l groomsmen weie dressed in full * .vening suits, and wore a white 8 :hrysanthemum on lapel, so also ? lid the ushers. * Then came Mrs. Glenmore Baron, dame of honor. She wore a ^ vhite organdie, white sash and tarried white chry santhemums. 2 She crossed to opposite side of S datform. Then came Mrs. Will ( 4 "> 1 * - - \eeu, name of honor. She wore j vhite organdie, pink sash and car- c ried pink chrysanthemums. She fc irossed and stood opposite the 1 >ther dame of honor. Then fok P owed the little flower girls, Misses \nnie Carter McCrorey and Per y Belle Bennett. The former vas robed in white organdio 1' >ver white satin, and the latter ( in pink organdie over pink satin. They carried dainty aprons filled with violets. Last canie the bride leaning on the arm of her maid of honor, Miss Lucretia Mobley of Black9tocks, who wore a handsome dress of white organdie over pink taffeta, and carried bouquet of American Beauty roses. The bride was composed, stylish and lovely. Her wedding costume was magnificent. The gown was of pure white duchess satin, trimmed in pearl and exquisite ruchings andlace and the court train swept several yards. The veil of most delicate tulle swept with train, and was caught on coiffure with sunburst of diamonds and pearls, gift of the groom. She carried brides roses and lace-like ferns tied with long streamers of white satin ribbon. Seldom do we behold so queenly a bride as was Mrs. Thomas Thomasson, nee Miss Addie Carter, as she stood on the platform in her superb marriage paraphernalia. The groom was handsome and proud, and faultlessly attired in full evening suit. He met the bride-elect at the altar; the best man, Mr. Pu.ll MnVaill ' * V 1 II? O /I ? uui UIVIIUIH) Oi iUltlVlllC, O. Vj., attended him, and stood at his elbow, ready to assist in the ring ceremony. He was stately and calm and elegantly attired in evening suit. The whole party faced the audience, which is an improvement upon the oldfashoned way of turning the back. The marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. S. A. Weber, of Yorkvillo, assisted by Rev. J. M. Steadman, pastor Lancastei M. E. Church. It was ritualistic, beautiful and binding. As the married couple quitted the church the tiny flower-girls preceded them, strewing their new pathway with flowers from their aprons. Upon leaving the church the entire party, with a few friends, were driven to the residence of Cnpt. MeOrorey, where a recherche reception was given. Bridal couple left on evening train for Chester, en ronte to Washington and other points. The presents were numerous, j choice and costly. The morning of their life is' sweet with promises, may their j evening show the full realization. 1 Mrs. F. M. H | STARTLING. BUT TRUE "If every one knew what a grand medicine Dr. King's New Life Pills is," writes D. H. Tur? j ner, ueraseytown, Pa., "you'd sell all you have in a day. Two weeks' use has made a new man r>f me." Infallible for constipa* tion, stomach and liver troubles. 25c at J. F. Mackey & Co. & Crawford Bros', drug store. 5,925,872 Bales Have Been Gib-. ned. Washington, Nov. 5. ?A report ssued by the census bureau today )laces the quantity of the preseDt ;rop of cotton which had been ginned up to Oct. 18 at 5,925,872 lommercial bales, which is esti* nated to be a little more than 00 >er cent, of the entireerop. These igures were collected by the igents of the bureau and 29,314 pinners are represented by the reurns. The following figures represent he amount ginned in each State, >y bales: Alabamu 585,783; Arkansas 560,800; Florida 29,779; Georgia 106,949; Indian Territory 201,>19; Kentucky 284; Louisiana 169,408; Mississippi 559,126; U;ut,nl,r< I A OtfO. KU-iU /-? > iLionuuii iTfi/uU) iiunii Carolina 103,029; Oklahoma 36,699; South Carolinai601,431; Tennessee .21,180; Texus 1,781,797; Virginia 5,625. Hops the Coiifjh and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab eta cure a cold in one day. No }ure, No Pay. Price, 25c. writing about these BARGAINS, but we INSIST on y POSSIBLE. You don't have to buy?it's a PLEASU PRICES to WIN TRADE. Cn FAIR treatment to r< Res j WILLlAJtfS-H Wo have a beautiful line all sizes of RUGS. Davis & I) I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA t?i\ Jv ZYjlC COUNTY OF LANCASTER, . HYSICIAN ami St In the Probate Court. j ^ \taWBA HOC: By Chas. D. Jones, Esq., Pro. bate Judge. i South Side, Up vS< Whereap, P. T. Twitty OFFICES of said County and State, made OPEN DAY ?ANI> > suit to nie, to grant him letters of aqT" Phone 1>?. j Administration of the Estate of - - ~ and effects of li. Furmnn Twitty, ell deceased. These are therefore to cite and TVTotfli**lll admonish all and singularly the kindred and Creditors of the said R. Furman Twitty, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in We keep a full lino the Court of Probate, to be held Accuracy and Purity is o at Lancaster, C. H., S. C. on the to us, is compounded by 19th day of November, 1902, after Comoete line of Toi publication thereof, at 11 o'clock hand. We also carry Ri in the forenoon, to show cause, if per foot, any they have, why the said Ad- Packages delivered pro ministration should not he grant- answered from residence od. Given under my hand and seal 1 euge> this 3rd day of November, Anno Sept. 3, 1002. Domini, 1902. Corner "*" | coffins ? trespass notice. , 11 All persons are hereby warned o o o c o o \j not to trespass by hunting, fishing | y\r0 or in any other way on the lands | of the undersigned in Cane Creek fln(j township. Said plantations adjoin each other and are situate conmlete between threo and four miles Southwest of the town of Lancas- burial OA4" ter. J. Wren Tillman, * UNDEKBUKK? all sizes and c W. T. SISTARK. Jno. L. Tillman, ,Jr. COFFIN up to Oct. 27, 1902? lm. ^ammmmmmmaaamvmsmmrnnmmmammBmKrsKm CALL and see us i Go to the fortunate as to have i lancasterjaarble j withh) th( GRANITE WORKS, ! g For Good Work and Low Pricos. ^ 1 Cj| Xkl A. J. McNinch, mIhIuMI I Lancaster, s. <j. j Lancaster, s. c. ALWAYS SO? TBI OUR ENTIRE LINE 6F ML GOODS fc INV EXAM INK. 1'Something new" is an expression that day in tbo week, as every new aiuV good idea that come cially is it a fitting expression at this season for evei v s than last. Wo hardly think you have seen a PRETTll DRESS PATTERNS in this city than we are SHOWJ been very carefully selected, cannot he UNDERSOLD, thoroughly understands how to select your TRIMMIN( the "NEW THINGS." Dress Goods.' K spoils, lux ABLE SHADES, soft wool fabrics m Albetross, Cash Armours for STREET DRESSES. J^XLIVS black Tu Helta, M TRIMMINGS-- T:rrcy dross pattern in black, ecru and cream applique, patsmentries, nets, braids, chantilly and escurial laces. J AC est clotb, JACKET! out from WE SELL THE KIND THAT GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION. Outline for fall and winter are beauties and the largest assortment in LANCASTER. I> 1 I >/ < 4]! Never BEFORE have we CI"" most every department < 20c Boys' Hats at 5c, 25c Caps at 10 and I5c, $1.00 SI Men's Suits at $6.00, and $5.00 Men's Suits at $2.50, ? Pants at 75c, 25c Boys' Pants at 20c, $1.25 Shoes at 9 Covers at 50c, 74c Brown Drills per yard 5c, 4c Brown tfENG NEW. . AND ftlKTEB READY FOE ?011 TO ' we c.'in apply to our si ore almost any s out usually finds u place li 10 ICspeeason finds our stork just a little better Clt lino of novelty DKKS8 GOODS and \Tr; rj ii.:.. -i ? u<'?un 111 ima ur|Minineni nave and are being shown by a lady who IS, E FC. Below wo mention a few of din, satin faced Prunella, Soliel, Camel's ctians, Tricots, Scotch Choviots, Jiome} French Flannels in all the FASHIONmeres, Veilings, Broucles, Broadcloths, As for SILKS, our stock cannot be oxcelled. All widths guaranteed one Valeur, fancy stripes and Persians. We are showing the -l k-}"" correct styles, newbest material, best workmanship in CAPES, FURS, COATS, ever sent NEW YORK CITY. had so many REAL BARGAINS in jf the store. 50c Men's Hats at 25c, Jirts at 50c, 50c Shirts at 25c. $ 10 00 12.00 Men's Pants at $1.26, $1.00 Men's 5c, $4.50 Rugs at $3.50, $1.00 Table i Sheeting at 3c. WE might go on our VISITING OUR SPORE soon as RE to show our goods. We rely on Btain it. lectfully, (UGHES CO. emorcst Sewing Machines are going fust. )W. I -A" 1 mi t ics hide bt< <1 to ElItGEON 1 1()^ ^ Crawford must come for ward anil settle at onco as these papers must bo closed up burs. Lancaster Mercantile Co. ? Subscribe to The Lancaster Ledger. $1.50 per annum. id Purest es Are None too Good for the Sick. of the BEST DRUGS that money can buy. ur Motto and every prescription entrusted a graduate in Pharmacy, let Articles and Patent Medicines always on ibber Tubing for fountain syringes at 8^c rniptly to any part of the city. Night calls on Elm Street. T 171 * nTT\Tr\ r uiNUtDKBUKK, DRUGGIST. Main and Church Streets. iElm, now have in stock, fill continue to keep, a . line of COFFINS and >KETS. Our stock embraces pialities, from the plain, oheap Handsome METALLIC cases, or send us your order when so un\ death in your family. PRICES ; REACH of ALL. 11 jii ^ ' Oct. 15, 1902. ? tf.