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THE LEDGER. I riiurlow 8. Carter, EDITOR AND MANAGER. SATl'UD.U NOVF.MUKK '22, 1002. Item* From KerH'inn Era. Horn to Mr. aiul Mrs. T. J. Gregory Nov. 13, 1002, a daughter. ?The hoard of health has passed a resolution quarantining the town against Camden. ? A child of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Hilton near Kershaw, was seriously burned Saturday, Sthinst, and died last Wednesday from its injuries. ?Our neighbor, Mr. W. L. Blackmon, has bought Mr. A. R. Rolling's place at Oakburst and will move there about the first of January. Wo will regret to lose him as a citizen. ?Mr. Walter I?. Fletcher and Miss Etta Cauthen of this place were married Sunday afternoon by Rev. Isaac Gay at his home in Kershaw county. ?M iss Alma Duncan of Heath Spiing is teaching the Caston school, Miss Duncan is an excep tionallv attractive and deservedly popular young lady and we predict for the school unprecedented success under her administration. Change of Venue For Wilcox. Elizabeth City,.N. C., Nov. 18. ? Learning that the attorney for James Wilcox, who was convicted of the murder of Nellie Cropsey and who is about to be tried the second time, would move that the trial of his client be held in another county. W. II. Cropsey, the father of the murdered girl, circulated a petition asking that the Superior Court, now in session hero, proceed with the trial at onco. Leading business men signed the petition and this afternoon the attorney for the prosecution attempted to obtain an immediate hearing of the case. After reading affidavits from both sides and hearing argument of counsel Judgo Fred Moore decided to remove the Wilcox case to some county on this side of tho sound. Ho will name the county during the present term of Court. Wilcox appears pleased at the removal. It is thought either Gates, Perquimans or Chowan County will ho named by the Judge. White Man Ap*l Boy Lynched. Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 19.?A special to The Observer from Fayetteville, N. C., says: Solicitor C. C. Lyon, who is holding court here this week, received a telegram tonight giving the news of a shooting affair and a subsequent lynching in Bladen. The tele*. c?ii_ i . gioiu is until ciiiztiDeiiiiowD, and reads: "H. Singlet.ary, who reaides three miles from Bladenboro, was shot Monday night. He was carried to the hospital at Wilmington. He is supposed to have been shot by Ed Davis. The "no fence" law caused the shoot ing. A letter receivod today says that Davis" bouse was broken into la?-t night and the property left intact. Davis and his boy have disappeared and it iH thought they were lynched." Further particulars could no* be had tonight. All parties concerned are white. Stops the Coui/h and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price, 25c. n:..i ' *? ? i>imii')|> i uompson or tho Episcopal church died in Mississippi Tuesday. --Chinese Minister YVu left Washington Tuesday for China. <8 This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets tfe* remedy that enrrs n cold In one day IJ. T. Thomasson Convicted of Assault Upon Row J. W. Simpson. Special to The State. Yorkville, Nov. I'd. ? The coot t has occupied since Monday morning will the trial of a num'/er of negio prisoners for larceny, assault and battery and other case* of minor importance. .1 udge Aldricb imposes good sentences when there is a convict ion. The case of .1. T. Thomasson, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill upon Rev. J. Walter Simpson, near Rock Hill last August, began yesterday and was concluded this evening. The verdict was assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature with a recommendation to tho mercy of the court. The sentence was ii tine of $150 or tivo months in jail or 011 the chain gang. Thos F. McDow, Esq., attorney for tho defendant stated that the fine would be paid. The difficulty occurred last spring. Mr. Simpson, a recent graduate of Erskine college and a theological student, was teaching the school near Mr. Thomasson's home, about four miles east of Kock Hill. Among the pupils was Mr. Thomasson's son with whom the teacher had sotno trou^ ble on one occasion. Shortly thereafter Mr. Simpson and the elder Thomasson met on the rail* road track, which is used as a highway for pedestrians, and Mr. Simpson received a severe-chastisemont froiu the effects of which he was invalided for some time. Mr. Thomusson is a dispensary constable and at one time there was some talK of asking the governor for his removal. UUUES RHEUMATISM OR OA TARIUI IN A DAY?TREAT. MENT Fit EE. B. B B (Botanic Blood Balm) cures I he worst and moat stubborn cases by draining th. poison out of the blood and bones, and building up the broken down constitution, Aclitsand pains in the bones or joints, swollen glands, droppings in U12 throat, hawking, spitting or bad hr nth, etc., all disapi ear promptly and permanently. B' B B cur.s where all else fails. Druggists, $1. Treatment of B. B. B. sent absolutely free and prepaid by writing to B ood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describ ; trouble and free medi cal advice giyen untilcured. B M Be puts new color iu your skin, and mukca (lie b'ood redder and mornourishiug, stopping all aches and pains Over 3000 cures by B B. B Miss Florence McFarlin Stabbed to Death io Her Home. Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 18.? Miss Florence McFarlin, aged 21 years, a music teacher, was stabbed to death in her father's house here today by another woman and an hour later Mrs. Lulu Youn?, wife of Frank Young, atone time city purchasing agent, <vas arrest* ed as being the supposed murderer. The woman who committed the deed rang tho door bell of the McFarlin home this morning and when Miss McFarlin answered it she attacked Ler with a knife. M iss McFarlin ran screaming through the hall into the kitchen, closely pursued by her assailant. In Iho kitchen she stumbled, half turning. In n flash her pursuer was upon her and with a rapid slash stabbed her five times. Miss McFurlin sank to the floor, dying instantly. The murderess fled. The only words she was heard to utter were: ,kShc has come between myself and my husband and 1 am glad that she is dead." The dead woman was the daughter of a railroad man. She was a person ot refinement and I good appearance. Mrs. Young made no statement after hor arrest. To (Jure A (< hi in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it foils to cure. E. W. iJrovo' ssignature is on each box 25 c. Murderer in Woman's Clothes. Burglar Who Slow Samuel Willi, moil iu Greenville Caught at Santuc Dressed as Woman, Accompanied by Wife.' Special to The State. Santuc, Nov. 19.?John Keetian, the negro who killed Samuel Willimon in Greenville lust Sunday nicllt. was nrrostnd horn thia * O *' "" ~ v* "v4 v vut afternoon by Messrs. Mobley .Jeter and Keller Johns aftbr a brisk chase over the hills and hollows. Kecnan confesses his crime. He was making his way through the country in women's clothing accompanied by his wife. Keenan attracted a great deal of attention in Santuc, as he first stopped at the depot to await the Columbia train, due at 9:47 p. m. He was playing sick but when he found he was a suspicious charac. ter he started for Columbia on foot. ' Messrs. Mobley Jeter and Johns have taken Keenan to the Union jail. The State has already published the reward of $100 for thio i i man. A STARTLING SURPRISE Very few could believe in look ing at A. T. Hoadley, a healthy, robust blacKsmith ofTlld?n- InH , ? ? that for too years lie suffered such tortures from Rheumatism as few could endure and live. But a wooderful change followed hie taking Electric Bitters. 44 Two bottles wholly cured me," he writes, 4'and I have not felt a twinge in over a year." They regulate the Kidneys, purify the blood and cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Nervousness, improve digestion and give perfect health. Try them. Only 50 cts. at J. F. Maekcy & Co. and Crawford *os.' drug store. ( $100.00 REWARD. ? We hereby offer a reward of $100.00 for the apprehension And conviction or* for evidence to convict the party or parties who robbed Rev. W. F. Little of about $650. on the night of the 17th inst., in the towu of Lancaster, South Carolina, and an additional reward of 20 per cent of the mon ey recovered. W. F. Little, D. F. Helms, Lancaster, S. C., Nov. 20, '02. The Lancaster Cotton Hills Has employment to offer to Two Hundred and Fifty Families in the new Mill to be in operation in January 1903, and will teach beginners in the qI/1 mill until they are ready for vrork in the new mill. Employment for boys and girls from twelve years up. Good wages, prompt pay. Comfortable houses at reasonable rent. (The rent beginning ufter able to earn wages.) Good drinking water, and a good school for small children to attend on the place. We prefer home people if they want the employment, and will gi.ve them the opportunity and help of learning. For further particulars apply to or write to, C. B. Skipper, 4 Superintendent. Nov. 17 ?Gw. Lancaster, S. C. Executor's Sale of Personal Property. By virtue of the power vested in me as Executor of the la^e Evan Rollings, 1 will sell at his late residence on Tuesday, Decern ber 16, 1902, beginning at 9 o'clock, a. in., tho following personal property, to wit: All tho household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, blacksmith tools, etc.. of the late Kvun Rollings. Also 2 mules and 3 good cows. Terms of sale: CASH. R. E. Rollings, Nov. 12, '02. Executor. ?Pay your Subscription to the Ledger and be happy. ALWAYS SC TH OUR ENTIRE LINE OF FH GOODS ARE NO1 EXAMINE. 4'Something new" is an expression tfay in the week, as every new and good idea that cially is it a fitting expression at this season for ev< than hist. We hardly think you have seen a PRE DRESS PATTERNS in this city than we are SH "1, il)een verV carefully selected, cannot be UNDERSC '^thoroughly upderstands how to select your TRIM J ' the "NEW THINGS." Dress Goods. E spuni ABLE SHADES, soft wool fabrics in Albetross, Armours for STREET DRESSES, g J ) . > ' black Taffet I . TRIMMINGS--1^ dress pattern in black, ecru and cream applique, pat.smentries, nets, braids, chantilly i and escurial laces. J J. est ci 1 >. .JAG out f WE SELL THE KIND onurjCJ" THAT GIVfc ENTIRE SATISFACTION. Our line for fall and winter are beauties and the largest assortment in LANCASTER. ^ i > T> \ < A TIV^ Nevor befORE hav ' VA Jt\.AXN lo"" most every depart! i * 20c Boys' Hats at 5c, 25c Caps at 10 and 15c, $1. i ' Men's Suits at $6.00, and $5.00 Men's Suits at $2 i Pants at 75c, 25c Boys' Pants at 20c, $1.25 Shoei (t Covers at 50c, 7?c Brown Drills per yard 5c, 4c I writing about these BARGAINS, but we INSIST i POSSIBLE. You den't have to buy?it's a PLI PRICES to WIN TRADE. Cn FAIR treatmeni i Res a v WILLIAMSI We have a beautiful line all sizes of RUGS. Davii STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Dr. E. S. M COUNTY OK LANCASTER, PHYSICIAN and In the Probate Court. CATAWBA 1 By Chas. D. Jones, Esq., Probate Judge. South Side, 1 Whereas, Mrs Julia J. Porter, OFF1C of said County and State, made OPEN DAY fA* suit to me, to grant her letters of Phone 90. Administration of the Estate of re and effects of W. S. L. Porter, deceased. A lit? J3t?Sl These are therefore to cite and IVTrkfllrf' admonish all and singularly the UlcUU .kindred and Creditors of the said . W. & Lf Porter, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in We keep a full the Court cf Probate, to be held Accuracy and Purit kt Lancaster, C. H., S. C. on the to us, is compounds 29th day of November, 1902, after Comoete line< publication thereof, at 11 o'clock hand. We also car in the forenoon, to show cause*,' if per foot, any they have, why the said Ad- Packages deliver! ministration should not be grant- answered from resit [ Given tinder my hand and seal T. EUG this 14th day of November, Anno Sept. 3, 1902. Domini. 1902. ^ V * jfl s 1 chas. o- Jones, ^ '1 Judge of Probate. Pf|CC||JC i Trespass Notice. All persons are hereby warned n6t to trespass by hunting, fishing or in any other way on the lands ' of the undersigned in Cane Creek ( township. Said plantations adjoin each other and are situato cor between t^hree and four milos Southwest of the town of Lancas- buria ter. J. Wren Tillman, i h k: fundkbburk, a? 'J ') \ ? : < wSI8TARK. JNO. L. 'J'ILI.MAN, JR. COFFIN Oct. 27, 1902-lm. # ? mmiii im? CALL and S Go to the fortunate as to URCASTRjMUHBLB Withil, GRANITE WORKS, For Good Work and Low Prices. ^ I A.J. McNinch, MM LANCASTER, S. C. LANCASTER, )MF[ING NEW. LL AND WINTER i READY FOB YOU TO that wo can apply to our store almost any comes out usually finds a itlace licro^ Ksnn. / a -- 1 Bry season finds our stock just h little bettor TT1EU line of novfilty DRESS-GOODS aod OWING. Goods iu this department have )LD, and are being shown by a lady who MINGS, ETC. Below we mention n few of I Poplin, satin faced Prunella, Soliel, Camel's Venetians, Tricots, Scotch Cheviots, Home* ?, tine French Flannels in all the FASHIONCashmeres, Veilings, Broucles, Bfoadcloths, " C As for SILKS, our stock cannot be excelled. All widths guaranteed ta, Moire Valour, fancy stripes and Persians. L rpO ^^ We are showing the AV.; XV Jjj X_ kJ" correct styles, newloth, best material, best workmanship in KETS, CAPES, FURS, COATS, over sent rom NEW YORK CITY. e we had so many REAL BARGAINS in nent of the store. 50c Men's Hats at 25c, 00 Shirts at 50c, 50c Shirts at 25c. $10 00 .50, $2.00 Men's Pants at $1.25, $1.00 Men's ? at 95c, $4.50 Rugs at $3.50, $1.00 Table Jrown Sheeting at 3c. WE might go on on your VISITING OUR STORE soon as JASURE to show our goods. We rely on t to retain it. spectfully, HUGHES CO. 9 & Demorest Sbwing Machines are going fast. cDOW, ?All parties indebted to El1 SUltGlSON iott & Crawford must come for IirklTDI7 ward and settle at once as these ilUUofci , i j papers must be closed up Up Stairs. Lancaster Mercantile Co. ^ ?Subscribe to The Cancastek ID NIGH _ #1 KA Ledger. $1.50 per annum. ; and Purest dnes Are None too Good-for the Sick. I Hue of the BEST DRUGS that money can buy. y is our Motto and every prescription entrusted d by- a graduate in Pharmacy. )f Toilet Articles and Patent Medicines always on ry Rubber Tubing for fountain syringes at 8^e ? % . id promptly to any part of the city. Night calls ience on Elm Street. ' ? ENE FUNDERBURK, DRUGGIST. ; "* orner Main and Church Streets. ' 1 (IiS, COFFINS. We now have in stock, ind will continue to keep, a uplete line of tJOFFlNS and 1 CASKETS. Our stock embraces ; . . ' ' ' W ;* . -i\ M' - V. i and qualities, from the nlein . ? i- 1 ..> up to Handsome METALLIC cases. ee us or send us your order when so nnhave a death in your family. PRICES the REACH of ALL. S. C., Oct. 15, 1902.?-tf. ' ? ?