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" "^kipej^Hes I A n ThurYo^- 3. EDITOR. AND MANAGER. WBDWRSDAY, DECKMRIH 30, 1903. Homicide ou Christinas Day An unfortunate tragedy occurred in the mill village in the sub* urbe of our town about 10 o'clock on Christmas morning resulting in the death of Mr. Jas. B. Caskey at 11 o'clock that night from a gun shot wound through the neck received at the hands of Mr. C. B. Skipper, superintendent of the cotton mills. It seems that the night previous at a dance in tba hall abore the eetton mill stora room Mr. Caskej and a friend who accompauied him became involved in some trouble with the friends of a young lady whom it was alleged had been insulted by Mr. C's friend. It is stated that to prevent further difficulty Mr. Skipper insisted on i these young men leaving the hall and that on refusing to go they were ejected. One report is that Mr. Caskoy was disposed to hold Mr. Skipper responsible for hi* treatment by those who ejected hija and wont to Mr- Skipper's house the following morning before he was up and insisted on going to his bed room, which Mrs. Skipper refused to allow. Another report is that ho went to Mi. Skipper's for the purpose of getting his pistol. which he claimed had been taken from him the night before and which bG supposed had been tamed over to Mr. Skipper as superintendent, but, on the other hand it is denied that any pistol was taken from him that night. Later, as Mr. Skipper was going from his house to the company atore to distribute Christmas gifts ' ikn ?U CI .1 1 l! iu tuo tuimiou unit u[)enuirt's ill the mills, we are luformed that he waa accosted by Mr. Caskey who aeked for an explanation as to his ejection from the hall, and that on being told that it was on account of misbehaving and that bo had no one to blame but him-* self he became abusive and putting his hand in his pocket Mr. Skipper warned him not to draw "a gun." Mr. Caskey, it ia said, replied, <lI haven't got one that's what I'm after now." It is further stated that as Mr. Skipper turned from him and proceeded to the mill store that Mr. Caskey said "I will get you yet," to which Mr. Skipper is said to have replied I'll see you when you do it, or words to that offect. Whilo Hitttrihnlinrr tlio nraonnla * mmmmw VMV VOVUiO Skipper was warned by several parties that Caskey was leaning against the fence in front of his (Skipper's) house waiting for him and threatening his life. A.fter distributing the presents Skipper armed himself and went up to his house but Caskey was not there. Going up through the mill village later he saw Caskey in the porch of the store of l'lyler & Dees and there the shooting occurred. It is said that Mr. Caskey was un? armed. Mr. Skipper came on to town and gave himself up at the jail, and later warrants were sworn out for Mr. G. B. Barron, book-keeper, and Mr. W. G. Clayton ma* chinist at the mill, who were accompanying Mr. Skipper at the time of the shooting, as accessories. An inquest was held by Cepaty Coroner W. G. A. Porter and the finding of the jury Was that the deceased came to his death from a gunshot wonud at the hands of C. B. Skipper. This finding exonerated Messrs. Barron and Clayton as accessories and'they were accordingly discharged from the custody of the wL- Bhariff: J. *B. Cadfcny was a sun of /\ 1? -county I of ago. . "?W%nne he was constaUlo for I this township but has farmed moat oi qis lire ami has never been connected with the cotton mill in any way.. Hi?j remains were inv terred in Gills Oroek churchyard last Saturday afternoon. The unfortunate tragedy is very much regretted by everyone and sympathy is Expressed alike for Mr. Skipper in his trouble, and for the father and family of the deceased in their sorrow and bereavement. [For The Ledger. A Pretty Marriage at Old Tirzab Church. Lust- Wedaesday evening at 6.30 o'clock at the Tirzah Presbyterian church the pretty marriage of Mr. Jatnes Pinckney Walkup and Miss Daisy Lee Ratchferd was witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives. The church was beautifully and tastefully decorated under the supervision of Mrs. Walker Mc? Murray and Mrs. Dr. Houston. The pulpit with a back-ground of solid green was decorated with pot plants ferns, (Hit flowers and ti ailing vines. Immediately in front of the pulpit was an arch from which was suspended a lovely marriage bell. To the sweet strains of Mendelsohn's weddieg march skillfully rendered by Miss . Mabel Sinn, of Sharon, S. C., the I ushers, Mr. Connie Steel and Mr. J David Sims, of Sharon, S. C., proceded the bridal party and , took their stand to the light and : left of the pulpil. Then up eneh aisle came tho groomsmen, Mr. ' E. F. Ratchford, of Carlisle, S. C. and Mr. R. C. Ratchford, i crossing in front of the arch they look their stand,to the right and , "left of tho minister. Then came .the bridesmaids, Miss Sadis Gist, nfn'hrliaio si n 4 1- 1? | V- VW1IOV, KJ. w., ITIIU IUUH US1 place to the left of the arch with j Mr. E. F. Ratchford, and Mies !>?rnice Walkup who orotsed to 1 the right, with Mr. R. C. Hatch' ford thus forming a semi-circle. Just as the bridesmaids crossed and took their places, the lovely bride leaning on the arm of her sister, Miss Alice, who had never looked more bride-like herself, came up the aisle and was met at the alter by the groom and his best man, Mr. Wm. Walkup, brother of the groom. As the bride and groom took their places under the bell the music ceased and amid a solemn hush, Rev. Chalmers Fr&sor, of Lancaster, performed the impressive ceremony that made them man and wife. The bride's gown was of white chiffon, over white, with trimmings of silk and applique, and her veil was gracefully arranged with sprays of snowdrops. She carried a lovely bouquet of ferns and snowdrops. The grace and eate with which the bride moved gave her a very distinguished appearance. The maid of honor wore white organdy and carried a large bouquet of ferns. The bridesmaids were becomiagly dressed in white organdy and carried bouqnets of ferns. The groom wore the con ventional black. Aftor the ceremony there was a delightful reception tendered the bridal party at the home of Mrs. Ellen Walkup, mother of the groom. The guests were received by Misses Maggie and Nannie Walkup assisted by Mrs. Geo. McCain. The parlor, hall and dining room were beautifully and elaborately decorated in ferns and twining Vines. About 8 o'clock the guests repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous and elegant supper was served. The happy conple were the recipients of maoy handsome and i La ?- Uli.'- LI useful presents, showing their popularity. Mr. and Mrs. Walkup will be at home, after Jan. 10, at their new residence. ?'Attendant." Wax haw, N. C., De?.\ 26, 1903. Hoautiiy Tout" Homes 27 years practical experience in the paper hanging business. Honorable work at honorable prices. Have your walls papered with 1 Eretty wall paper, which will add rigtness to your home. A large and handsome collection of new and pretty "wall papers to select from. All work dono "in the best ; possible manner, at the lowest possible cost. If yoj contemplate making your home beautiful, it i will give me great pleasure, aud 1 , will be very thankful of the opportunity to talk to you about it. Very respectfully, yours to serve, CHAS. KITCHELT, Lancaster, S. C. Residence, Lancaster Hotel. : Notice to Trespassers. Hunting, Shooting, riding, driving, walking, cutting timber, damaging or cutting fencee. permitting dogs, hogs, stock and cattle to run at large, and trespassing in any maimer, upon such i lands as are owned or controlled by " us in Indian Land and Waxhaw Townships, and fishing in any man lie in the streams belonging to these lands are foibidden under penalty of the law on and after December the fifteenth, 1903 J. Douglas Nisbet, . J. M. Nisbet, E. W. Nisbet CLERK'S SALE. ' ? STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA i County of Lancastkk, Court of Common PIfrh. Nina May Hennett, Iya Lee Dennett ami jonn r ransun waiKer, i>y their Guardian ad litem Tliurlow M. Car- ! ter, Plaintiffs, AOAIN8T Frank Walker, Defendant.; By virtup: of an order in the above stated case, signed by Judge Geo, W. Gage, Circuit Judge, at Chambers on the 7th day of Decern - ber, 1903, I will sell at public auction < at Lancaster courthouse to the highest bidder on the First*. Monday in January*. J?()4. being January 4, 1804, she tallowing deacribeii property, to wit: All of that lof or parcel of laud lying and beiug in the town of Laucaater, County of Lancaster and btate ofHouth Caiolina containing Three-Fourths (II 4) ol'an Acre. more or less, and bounded ou the North by lot of Mrs. Jane E Edwards; JSast by Catawba street; Mouth by Meeting street and West by lot of Mrs M IS. Cauthen. Terms of sale?One-half cash, balance of purchase money to be secured by the bond of the purchaser payable one year from date, with interest from date, at 8 per cent, to be due and payable annually. Haiti bond to be secured i by a mortgage of the premises The Eurehaser to insure the dwelling ouse, on the property, for six hun? ' dred dollars in some reliable insurance company witli loss clau?e payable to the undersigned. P rchaser to pay for papers, J. F. GREGORY, c. o. c. L c. R E. WYI IE, Atty. for Plaintiffs unnTnu mn trim mm _uj luah I have made anangements.by which I can negotiate loans of $300.00 and upwards on first mortgagers on improved cotton farms at 7 per cent in* tereat on sums of $1,000 00 and over, and 8 per cent interest on sums of less than $1,000. No commission charged, only a?rea* sonable fee for abstract of title. R. E. WYLIE, 8ept. 18, 1903?6qq. Atty. at Law. Valuable Real Estate for Sale. I will se'l for cash at private sale the following estate lands of Joseph Clark, deceased: The lot near the cotton mill, adjoining the old M. Ij. Lemm&nd lot, on which there are several storesThe lot in rear of the Presbyterian church, containing about 4 acres 1 lot near the narrow g uge overhead bridge, 1 lot land, about 130 ucres, near Os ceola, known as the Ezell Mine tract, Apply to the undersigned at once, JANE M. CLARK, Dec 18, 03?tf. Executrix. -Hmnno Until - uuing im We mean shoes. We -are selling more shoes this season by double than we did last. Why ? Because the people are fast fiodng out where to get a good shoe iat a reasonable price. Como and see for yourself. Respectfully, Cherry & Co. * - << ft BIG - R FOR THI Strouse & Bros _ _ ? Htting and Douglass Can't be Matche< The stronges DRY GO( In order to re<3 Days we will offc ing, shoes anti ha overstocked on c will make it to th call and purcha need, for surely i gardless of cost, s tage of the low p <x] Thirty Wo will not que approve of that way by others and when are just out." So raent, but will say j clerks will make vo great sccrifice on ail Clothing Departmec Remer ATllir ll nl/lo \/xixj 11V1U.C5 ^ VUU glad for all o for the Thanking 01 patronage in the take advantage < days, we are, s -Mil til M -Jtafc . - 4 PRICES S MONTE . 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'' " , r * ^ : ** c.- * ** ' ? )N - IN [ ONLY, ing, The Best on Earth, a Shoes. r competitors, tmfactured. t and Cheapest \ ever been ofo the public. . i the next 30 ry goods, clothuction Being text 30 days we customers to ' g apparel they II clothing re; to take ad vanarly for Long, fr? ;Ie, for we do not >tion offered you id they say, "we in thiii adverlisethe counters our s. This will be a ter will be in the Sale we would be 3all early be. over. [>r their liberal that they will for the next 30 o werve. 'ie kS - A ^