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THE LEDGER. irlow ?. OartoxU, r- ; r* 7-BDITOR AND MANAGER. itBnMni ?o-k 1 WKDKKSDAY DKCKMllKU 8 1. 1 1)01?, . *' . # Marrl?i;o.s. A quiet home wedding occurred he re on Wednesday eveninir. Doc. I ... ' 2-ith, iustant. At the residenco of lion. Ira 11. Junes, diis datigh- ' ter, Mrs. Rosa Marion, one of Lancaster's most highly esteemed ladies, and Dr. J. P. Young,, a prominent physician of Chester county^ were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, the Rev. W. I C. Ewart of the A. R. P. church, officiating. Only the family and j a few special friends witnessed i the nuptials. Dr.*and Mrs. Young left for the former's home at Richburg* on Friday following. Among tho guests from abroad were Mr. Taylor Marion of New , .York, Major J. Hardin Marion anil "senator elect f. 1j. Hardin of Chester and Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery of Charlotte, N. C. ?A very pretty marriage was witnessed in the Presbyterian church at Heath Springs Tuesday evening Dec. 23, 1002. The contracting parties wero Prof. S. \Y. Garrett, principal of the high school at that place, and Miss Lou Mackey, the pretty and popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs D. N. Mackey. Rev. S. C. Caldwell officiated, assisted by liev. ChnL mers Frazer of this place. Mrs. Chalmers Fraser played tho wedding marsh. Tho interior of the church was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Messrs. W. 11. T witty and Patrick Thompson wore tho ushers. Miss Bessie L..! 1 BlSlVl U1 IUU IH'lUf, WUS maid of honor. Tho attendants wore: Mr. Scott, of Greenville, with Miss Ella Mackey, sistor of | the bride. After tho ceremony a sumptuous wedding suppor was served the bridal party and guests at tho homo of tho bride's parents. Mr. Garrett and his lovely bride loft on tho Northbound train that night for Laurens, tho gioom's old home, where they arc spending tho honey-moon. ?The nuptial vows wero taken An fKft nirnnini* r\-f Ol ? 1? I ?? 4 4 vnv> v i vuili^ V/A IUU mT U1 I ll.>l a II I , io tho presence of a few relatives and friendB, by Mr. Richaid 0 Lcng, tho popular foreman of the * Enterprise office, and Miss Annie ^ Belle Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. A. Porter, of the Dixie soetion. Rev. J. II. Bold ridge officiated. A host of friends wish for the happy bride and groom a long and prosperous life. ?Married, by Rev. 1. G. McLaughlin, near Bock Creek A. R. P. church, N. C., Dec. lGtb, Mr. H. W. Sistaro of Unity and Miss Ada McLain of Mecklenburg. ? Married, in the nianso at Unity, Dec. 24th, by Rev. J. M. White, Mr. .Jno. II. Neill and Miss Ida Parks, both ot the Unity section. ?Married, by Magistrate W. P. Caskey, at his home, on the eveniner of tho 24th. instant. Mr Robert Hagins and Miss Lucy Adams, daughter of Mr. John Adams. ? Married, on Dec. 25, 11)02, by W. F. *Cstridge, Notary Public, Mr. W. T. Caslon and Miss Aimelta Robinson, both of Taxahaw. ?Married, on Sunday lust, Mr. Jainris Funderburk and MFs Ratio McManus, daughter of Mr. S. L. McManus, all of Trades* villo. ? Married, on Sunday, Dec. 2N, 1002, Mr. Judson Funderburk of Tradesville, and Miss Funder'.urk, daughter of Mr. J. E. Funderburk of Chesterfield County. * ^ " - V HHh^ . < . ? A... Bvopy A liWuftmuaii I uteres oil in Till* Meeting. Tho County Aiiinncc will inert an Friday, Jan 9th, it L1 o'clock. All sub alliances are urged t<? send X p representative* to this meeting as the exchange money will be returned aft r Jan. 1st and matters i?f disposing of it will l>o discuss ed ami every sub alliunco whether at present organized or not, tilti llie defunct subs should ho represented. Talk it up and Jot aM \vu?> iiic iiiit11esieu conic 10 me meeting. Jkury M. Knioiit. Secrelui v. A Sml A Hail in Camden. Special to The State. * Camden, Dec '2G. ? The frolicingouBroud street was marred Christmas eve by a deploruldo incident, as a result of which West Williams, colored, will probably die The facts of the case are alleged to tie as follows: At about 10.30 |>. m.. Mr. James E. Vaughan presented a pistol at West Williams, who happened to tie standing nea?* him, and thrca tened to shoot him. The negro tried to ward oil the pistol with his hand, when young Vaughan, who was said to lie under the influence of drink, tired at West, the hall entering the abdomen. Mr. Vaughan wuo immediately arrested, and West Williams whose critical condition was not at first known, managed to walk to the next block. Ho fell near tho sidewalk and was found by two pussersby soon after, and carried home. Four doctors assisted at the operation this morn ing, and there seems little hope ol his recovery. Williams was employed by tho Camden Telephone com nan v. and hour* un p-indlnm reputation as an inoffensive urn good naturcd person. Mr. dames Iv Vaughan, who i.* about 22 years old, bus ordinaril) ft bright, cheerful disposition. 1)1 KS KItOM 1IIS WOUNDS. Camden, Dec: 27.?West Wih ] liums, the negro who was mortal : ly wounded on the night of tin : 2*1 tli, died yesterday afternoon Coroner Murchisson held the in I quest today, the coroner's iur\ , - # # ? ^ finding tbiit West Williams cam* to hi-, death by u pistol shot wouin by the hands of James ft. Vang ban. Mr. J. ft. DelJcrry, the hors< trader, who was arrested on sus picion of being implicated in tin murder of \V. ft. Hudson, hn been dismissed, as it was conclus lvely proven in the second pro liminary that neither he or Mr. James llill, who had also beer arrested, were concerned in tht affair. All efforts so far to dis cover the murderer have beer fruitless. Dissolution Notice The Firm of Fundcrburk Co. will on Jan. 1, 11)03, by mutual * . rt <- /> t 4 1 w? ?? ? * ' ? luii^i:iii wi lilt" |;UI I Il'!s COII) | )(>SI II said firm- A. L. Funderhurk and B. Y. Kundeiburk?he dissolved. All parties indebted to us by Note or Account will please come forward and nettle AT ONCE, or make satisfactory arrangements. This notice is intended for all who owe us. Respectfully Yours, Ei ndkkhuhk Co. Dec 12, 1902.?3w. IBiwr rTJZ 7JZ.- rjTTTTTJ I IMWTOWWP Notice* Attention is called to the fact, that the License tux for 1903, imposed l?y Council on all occupations and callings enumerated in the schedule already published, must be paid in advance, and that it is made a criminal olTense tc engago in said business or callings with >ijt first paying the licenses to the Town Treasurer who will receipt therefor. Attention is also called to the Tax on Dogs, which gees into effect .Ian. l?t 1903. All dogs found oil the premises of the owner without the Tug furnished by the Town Trea-urer, on payment of the tax of &1.0<?, will la taken up ami after thirty--ix hours, killed. li. 10. Wrr.ir:, Dec. 30, 1902. . Mayor. A Negro Workman Boiled Alive.! ... I ho SiaU. i?5th in<t. There was^a hoimde afl.drati tho Richland distillery yesterday afternoon, as a result of the tirst accident that has occurred since the distillery was built. As a result of the accident ono of the employes of the distillery was almost boiled alive. At about 4.30 o'clock the man, a negrp named Charlie Tillman, while walking along tho gangway jlist above one of tho great slop vats which holds 2,500 gallons, j slipped and fell iuto tho vat. It was tilled with boiling slop, the stall from which tho whiskey had already boon extracted. This stuff was at tho time of a temper ature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. When Tillman foil into tho vat two follow workmen tried to save his life. They quickly managed to grasp his hands and pulled him out. Ho hardly spen' more than two minutes in the vat, but when ho was drawn aut ho was unconscious and had realty been cooked alive, llo was in such condition that his clothing had to bo cut from his boiled llesh. Dr. Kendall was hastily summoned and found tho man still breathing. He administered opiates and as soon as possible tho sufferer was removed to tho colored hospital. I Though everything nossiblo wiw douo to save the man's life, death , came and relieved his awful sufferings. He had inhaled the deadI Iv vapor from the vat. ?O. N. Swunegan committed P suicide Thursday night at his home in A'est Greenville by taking an overdose of morphine. To Cart- A (< Id in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund s money if it fails to cure. E. W. r Grove' ssignaturo is on each box '25 c. . j ' CLOSING 3 "I OUT SALE! i I 3 ! j O O ? On account of the Dissolution 3; of our Firm?a Notice of which appears elsewhere in this paper? , we are now offering our entire . Stock of Dry Goods, Shoes und - Clothing AT and BELOW > Maiiiitnot.iirfvrs COST! I IN WOMION SHOE.*!?We offer al) our $1 00, SI 25 and $1.50 Jluua at 85c, 00c aiid $1 00. Our $2 00 line at $1.10 and SI. 15; and < ur $2 50 and $3 00 line ' at $1.75 and $2 00. IN MEN SHOES?We 'offer Split Ties worth $1.25 for 85c. Best at $1.10. Best Oak Kip Ties for $1.20. Good Shooting at 3c yard. Best and heaviest made at 5c. We will </ive you good plaids 25 in. wide for 4?c yard. Riverside, host made, at 5^c. IN MEN SUMS?We offer the best that money will buy from i $3.50 to $10.00-ALL AT COST. Our Stock of Ladies Dress Goods AT COST. Ladies Capes, and Skirts, and all kinds of Underwear and Shirts wo will sell at VIA N11F A (:TU R K It'S COST. This Sale to continue for 3D Days Only. jFnnde.'burk Co>| - STEi THERE EEM STF/3Y F BAB A i m uu % T*'ue oar Noi any month in illie intend to sell as n One reason for intelligent trading ing Counties real that W E BUY at PlthJES, add on |3T* IMPORTANT FOR YOU and pretty Trimmings. " Ladies and Misses Jackets13?" Blankets and Comforts?A 13/" Underwear?All kinds?N Furs?Wo have the handsc J3/ Hosiery?We sell especial tSgT* Rugs and Art Squares?Al Clothing?A uew supply j |3gr* SHOES?This is our brag nothing but all SOLID LE from the manufacturers. Remember we have no old WILL Notice to Debtors and Creditors r lir n i rv--i ? ui n. 5. l. roner. All persons indebted to the es. tate of VV. S. L. Porter nro hereby notified to mnke settlement tit once; and ull persons to whom ho A was indebted will present their t( claims properly sworn to or be barred in twelve months, to the h undersigned. p Julia J. Pohtek, Aduix. Doc. 5, 11)02?lm. ai IGllliY TO LOAN. On a recent visit to New York Pity, g I made arrangements by wliieli 1 call negotiate loans of $:{((<> (to and upwards on first mortgages on improved cotton farms at 7 per cent interest on sums of : g1 $1,000 (Mi and over, and 8 per cent in* terest on sums oi Itss than $1,1*00. No commission charged, only a reasonable fee for abstract of title. ^ R K WYLIE, Sept. 1, 1002? Gm. Atiy at Law. A. R. SIMPSON, ? Bijilder and Contractor ? - Lancaster, S. C. - H Solicits a bid on Carpenter work of any kind you may wish done i Dec 1, 1902.?3m. | T BRIDGE TO LET. ' j The Green bridge on Cane bi Creek, near the Krwin place, will b be let for repairs on Wednesday, I f{) 7th Jan. 1903, at 11 oclock, a. ' ro. L. J. Perry, I ?c County Supervisor. j 61 Dr. E. S. McCOW, \ c ' I L PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 1 |j CATAWBA HOUSE, j ft South Side, Up Stairs. . a OFFICES ' pi OPEN DAY 'AND NIGH I $Plione 9(t. vj t : t.x." p Stop* the Coiiffh nod Works of) the Cutd. Laxativo Bromo Quini; e Tab ai ots euro a cold in one day. No \v Cure, No Pay. Prico, 25c. | al m fl ? T0 BF h LOW OF EOS R STORE flT member Sates w< history of our aueli in the ?iej * our increasing ? public of fane ize moi e and u the V ^KY IA our Small Proj jET it c TO SEE IS OUR Dress Good ? Monte Carlos in the most fashi largo assortment of these Chea] Len's, Ladies', Misses' and Child imest on this market, ly good numbers ot lCc, 15c, 20< 1 kinds here?'l'he large velvet ri ust received. line and we are gaining the Shoe AT HER such as tho Hamilton & stock to offer?everything brigh Respec IAMS-HUC ' - - CASH STORE Ihe Best and Pi Medicines A (? We keep a full lino of the BI .ecunicy and Purity is our Motto ) us, is compounded by a graduat Coinoete lino of Toilet Articl and. Wo also carry Rubber Tul or foot. Packages delivered promptly to nswered from residence on Elm S T I^TTn-ITM I? IT mm a -J V.A L 1 A 'J I' Sept. 3, 1U02. Cornor Main ant SHERIFF'S" SALE """" TA IE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF L \NC \8TER, Iu Court Common Plena. ni'iam If. Wallace in It a own right, ami us administrator of tl e Estate of H Jackaou Wallace, deceased; Elsie Wallace, Martbu Wallace aud Jones Wallac* i?y their Guardian ad litem, James H. HteWMrt; Q M. Plyler ami D. It. Happs, Plaintiffs, AGAINST . W. Histare, Nancy J. Histare, Maggie E. Histare, George Hisiare, Prussley Histare and James Histare. Defendants. JURHUANT to an order of court made in the above case by Judge urns Aldrich, November 11, 1902, I ill sell at the couri house door within le ieg-d hours of sale, to the highest dder, on the 'Irat Monday tn January, 1.903 dug tlie fifth dav of the month, the Mowing described land, to wit; All thut piece, parcel or tract of land mtaiuing Three Hundred uitd Sev* ity-tive (375) Acres, More or Less, Minded on tlie N^rtli by the North arolina State line and lands of F. A. a'ham; on ihe Ei3tby lauds of Wilam H. Wallace and H. K. Miller; on le South l?y iund- of T. E. Noal and nds known as the "McllWairi ,nds"; and on the West by lands of . W. Heath. Terras of *ale Cash. Purchaser to iv for all neces-ary pipers. J P. HUNTER, Sheriff L. C. C. D .Tones, laiii11f 1* s Ally. ?Tho Ledger (Hoini weekly)! ml Tim Ncwh and Cornier (houii coaly) idle yeur for $1.75, payblu in udvunce. 1 I I. mmmmmmm OW v I imm ALL TIME! eie Greater than business but we U 20 days. 1yV ; sales is that th aster and adjoinlore every day >WKMT CASH fil for Cash and iO ' 1 m and Si Ik-*, with nil the NEW onable shapes. rcD of all sizes. j and 25c. igs going fast for Xmas presents. > trade of the County by offering Brown, and Wolfe Bros., direct t and new at rock bottom prices. tfully, djcc r>n into ou. > iirest re None too ood for the Sick. ?ST DRUGS tbat money can buy. itnrl ouarw ?*- * ~ v> vt j |/icov;i i|/uuil fIliniBl6Q ,o in Pharmacy. es and Potent Medicines always on tiing for fountain syringes at 8^0 any part of the city. Night calh It rpnt UNDEliBURK, DKUGGIbT. 1 Church Streets. The Lancaster Cotton Mills Has employment te offer to Two H1*???! ?'l ? ? j mm a - w ftauuui uu uuu ritty Families in the new Mill to be ia operation in January 1903, and will teach beginners in the old milUontil they are ready for work in the new mill. Employment for boys and girls from twelve years up. Good wages, prompt pay. Comfortable houses at reasonable renjt. (The rent beginning after able to earn wages.) Good drinking wator, and a good school for small children te attend on the ploce. We prefer home people if they want the employment, and will give them the opportunity and help of learning. For further particulars apply t? or write to, C. B. Skipper, Superintendent. Nov. 17?6w. Lancaster, 8. C. Go to the LANCASTER MARBLE AIV 1 > GRANITE WORKS, For Good Work and Low Prieet. A. J. MsNinch, LANCASTER S. .