Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Local New. WEDNESDAY, .JUNK lit. l!K)l. Court Proceedings. When wo closed our report of the proceedings ol' Court last Wednesday morning the caso against Chas. Wright, charged with attempted burglary? wns hoing tried ami resulted in a verdict of not guilty. S. A. Haynes, charged with murder, was tho next case tried and he was ac quitted. Pink Patton, charged with gam bling, plead guilty, and was sentenced to pay a line of $15 and one ?lay in jail, or a line of $1 and throe months in thc chain gang. Tho Grand Jury reported tun-bills in the following cases dm mg the day: Elias McGee, false imprisonment ?iud assault anti battery;.!, li. Miller and J. A. Emerson, conspiracy, false im - prisonment timi assault ami buttery of a high and aggravated nature; Kichanl Dixon, assault with intent to ravish; Peter Babb and Gus. Habb, assault and battery wit li .intent to kill; Freo !"...! t? .'/-..-! II......... .. .mm i lia! ."?Oil .uni ./.mn i CuiftOu, tiff sault and battery with intent to hill. The ease against H. Humed Makin and Sam. T. Etikiu, charged with as sault and battery with intent to kill ami carrying concealed weapons, was commenced but not concluded until Thursday morning, when tim jury brought, in a verdict ol' assault ami battery ol' a high ami aggravated nature and not guilty on second conni. Notice of a motion lora new trial was given. Harriet O wings and Will Owings, charged with murdering E. Vernon Watson, being arraigned, plead not guilty, ami the ease was net concluded until late in the af tor noon. The jury remained oui until about IM o'clock thal night, when a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation lo the mercy ol' tlie Court, was rendered, which gave them life terms in the penitentiary. During tlie day thu Grand Jury re turned true, bills in the cases against D. W. McAllister, obtaining property under false pretenses, timi Sallie V. Dacus ami 1?. E. Dacus, broach ol' trust with fraudulent intent. Tho Grand .Jury also made its pre sentment, which is published in an other column, and was discharged. John Ilonry, Stuart Pice, H. ll. Washington and Charlie Walker plead guilty to gambling and were sentenced to pay a Uno of $15 and 12 hours in jail, or ^1 line ami three months in chain gang. Han. Allen, charged with violating the^dispensary law, was convicted and sentenced to pay a line of $100 or three months in chain gang. Messrs. W. Q. II ?un tumid. W. M. Hailey, James Martin, .1. K. Miller and J. A. Emmerson, indicted for con spiracy, false imprisonment nud as sault and batte, y of a high and aggra vated nature, plead guilty to assault nud battery and woro each sentenced to pay a line ol' $50 or HO days in the chain gang. The lines were paid. On Friday James Cook, George Thomas, Willis McGee and Elias Mc Gee, indicted jointly with J. 8. Fowler for conspiracy, false imprisonment aud assault and battery of a high and ag gravated nature, pload guilty to assault and battery, and were each sentenced to pay a lino of $50 or !J0 days in tho chain gang. Tho lines were pnid. Han. Allen was tried in two cases for violation of the dispensary law and convicted in both. His sentence was a fino of $100 or three months in the ?hain gang. Richard Dixon, charged with assault with intent to ravish, was convicted of assault and sentenced to pay a fine of $15 or 30 days in tho chain gang. Hud Williams, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, plead guilty of an aggravated assault and waB sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or six months in the chain gang or peni tentiary. Will Chamblec, Joe Norris, Will Jackson and others plead guilty to tho charge of gambling and wore each sen tenced to pay n lino of $15 and ono hour in jail, or tine of $1 and30 days in the chain gang. The caso against J. S. Fowler, in dicted for conspiracy, false imprison ment and assault and battery, was next taken up. On motion of the de fendant's counsel the first couut in tho indictment was quashed. When all the evidence and tho arguments had been heard, tho Court adjourned until Saturday morning, whon, after tho Judge's charge to tho jury, a verdict of not guilty was rendered in a short time. Dicey Little, Lou Hell Little, Sarah Lou Little, Fannie St .swart, charged with riot and assault and battery, wero tried. Dicey Little, Lou Boll Littlo and Fannie Stewart were convicted on the first count, and each sentenced to paya lino of $15 or be imprisoned in jail 00 days. This being tho last jury case tho jurors were dismissed until tho first Monday in July, when the Court of Common Pleas will convene. The rule to show cause, issued at tho last tenn of Court, in tho case of tho State vs. J. J. Gilmer, waa answered by his attorneys, when the Solicitor -announced that the State was satisfied and the case dismissed. After hearing nome motion? and issu ing a few ordera, the Court, late in the afternoon, adjourned to the firit Mon day in July. _. W. H. Shearer Surveyor, Ton will And mo at Dean & Ratliffo's. Long d?a tenos Phone at my residence. If yon have a Mirror von want Re ts livered, or want a Mirror made to fit or replace the old broken one, see R. W. SPEER. He will make or repair all sizes at reasonable prices. &>-IS Brook Bros. have two good Second Hand Stationary Engines also fmo first class Second Hand Threshers ta," sale at a very low price. Twenty-five Dollars will bny a fairly good square praotioe Piano at tho O. A. Reed Momo House. They are Intrinsi cally worth doable that amount Reduction of Postoffice Box Rents. Thc following coi respondents; ex plains itself: ANDKUSOX, S. C., .lune c., 1001. First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, i), ('. Dear Sir: 1 wish to call your atten tion to the box rent receipts ol' this Omeo for tho year endiug March 31st. You can readily see that the box rent rates and receipts atc out of propor tion to the business transacted, and apparently inconsistent with the best interest of thc service. I do not be lieve that a reduction in rates will af fect the aggregate amount collected, ns we will rent mole boxes if we have a moro reasonable rate. J, therefore, recommend the following reduced rates to take effect July 1st : Lock boxes to be reduced 00 cents ?.?cr quarter; lock draws to 75 cents; and the extra large lock draws 00 cents. The present rates an; as follows; Lock box 75 ceuts; lock <1 raws $1.00; extra large lock draws ! $1.125. ! trust that thin recommendation win meet with your approval, and that you will give me the. authority at once, ami oblige, JNO. II. Co. MUAN, .Ii:., 1'. M. ANDKUSON, S. C., .hine IN, 1U01. I am in receipt of letter from First Assistant Postmaster (jenora!, Wash ington, D. C. under date of June l ltli authorizing me to make the reduction in lock box rates as per my recommen dation of .hine (?th. Tin- following reduced rales will go into effect .Inly I hi: Lock boxes 50 cents per ({Hurter; lock drawers 75 cents lier quarter; extra large drawers Ol) per quarter. Knell box will be restricted lo the use ot' ?me lamil}', linn or corporation. If a partnership has been dissolved you must have separate lock boxes or get your mail through ti encrai Do livery. The above rules will be enforced. I trust flint new rates are within reach of all. Respectfully, ,IM M. C<H MUAN, JI:., P. M. Aaron News. There is a considerable amount ol' sentiment in our region about the Ben et decision ami deliverances at the February term of Court. It is believed that tho rendering is very much overrated and misunderstood by tho negro class. They seem lo think that it gives them a "set ni?,'1 which opin ion, it is feared by those who have their best interest at heart, will work to t heir hurt. Miss liuby Hammond, who has been attending Cinema College, has return ed home to the delight of her ninny friends. . A very delightful social affair was the delight of the youngsters nt tho home of Mr. L. W. Jones on Saturday evening, 1st inst... in honor of Misses Mattie and Toa Harris and May Hun ter, of Belton. They were accompanied by Mr. John D. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Jones understand making tho young folks enjoy themselves. The Kev. Mr. Campbell, of Ander son, preached a most interesting ser mon to a very large and attentive au dience at Trinity on last Sabbath, af ter which tho sacrament of tho Lord's Supper was administered, in which ho was assisted by the pastor, Kev. Rog ors, and "Uncle John'' Attaway. Among tho visitors wo noted the above mentioned Bolton friends, who arc al ways welcome in our midst, and Mr. John Allen Shirley and wife of the sumo place, Mr. Taos. Ballontine, of Euroka. Mr. Bobert Moorehead, of Concord, Mr. Willio Martin, of Ander son, and his charming sister, Miss Jef fie, of Hopewell, and a great number of others whom wo are always glad to see. Mr. Clark Hush, of Williamston, was circulating among friends in this sec tion recently. Several of Aaron's people worshipped nt Concord last Sabbath afternoon. Kev. O. J. Copeland tilled his regu lar appointment at Hopewell Sunday und delighted his hearers with a very instruct ve sermon. We noted among the visitors thnt Anderson, Midway, lola, Eureka and Concord was well represented. OBSERVE?. Juno 10,1001. The health of tho community is verj good at this writing. "More rain, more rest" is an old ad age that has long since proven true, but wo think farmers would bo glad to resume their bnttle with Oon. Green, who is getting in full force, and it is believed will gain tho victory. Harvesting is tho order of the day with most of our people, and they are losing no time gathering tho golden ?crain. We think tho grain crop will ie an abundant one. Misses Maude and Hattie Guyton entertained a few friends at their boa pi table home a few evenings ago. Miss Maggie Cann and brother, of Concord, spent a tow hours with friends here Sunday. Mr. Robert Gentry, a promising young man who has been attending school nt Furman University, is at homo for a tow days to the delight of his many friends. Ho will leave Wednesday, much to tho regret of his friends, for Spartanburg, where ho will enter tho State Summer School. It was the pleasure of tho writer to liBten to a most able sermon by Hov. J. L: McLin at Midway yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. IL H. Leach arc all smiles, lt's another girl. Several of our young people expect to at tend thc singing at Prospect next Sunday. Mr. Ludio Webb, of Holland's Store, visited tho family of Mr. J. W. White recently. OBSERVER. Juno 17. Resignation of a School Trustee. To R. ?. Nicholson, County Superin tendent Education, and the Voters of Pendleton Township: I hereby tender roy resignation as public School Trustee of Pendleton ToY/nship, to take effect at once. When i went on the Board the Township was in debt and borrowing money to run ita schools. With thc help of the other Trust?es our schools-1 have been placed on a cash basis? and i now have about $800 to their credit. I have served as a Trastee for 18 years, beginning with the administra tion of R. W; Todd. In. thzi t?ss I may not have pleased all concerned, yet I havo served them to the very best of my ability. I sincerely thank the people for the honor of serving them for BO long a time. Ido most heartily hope that Pendleton Township, under the direction of the new Board that shall soon be elected, will have th? best publie schools in ita history. Very respectfully, J. W . ROTHUOCK. June 15,1901. Dcatli ol a Worthy Young Man. Wii.i.i VMSTOX, S. C., June 12tli, 1901. Last Sunday night util o'clock Mr. James Manning Ramsey, ono of our most worthy und prominent young business men, breathed his laut niter several weeks ot* intense suffering. Although his death wan not unexpect ed, hi? untimely removal from earth was a great blow to our community und brought the profoundest sorrow to all our hearts. James Rumsey tilled well the place of au honorable, upright Christian gentleman, and it is indeed a calamity upon any community to loose B?ch a citizen, lie was the youngest' son of the late Mr. Archie Ramsey, of Lockville, S. C., and the principles of right living as exemplified in the lives of Godly parents were beautifully il lustrated in Iiis own lifo and conduct before the world. He worthily lilied the ollice of Ruling Kider in William ntO?l ?';:?->! i_V t ri ? ?iii vJlilirch ?Hd W?H Superintendent of tho Sunday School ut tho time of Iiis death. For several years Mr. Ramsey was entrusted with the management of Capt. G. W. .Sallivan's large mercan tile establishment in Williamstou, un til fftilin" health forced him tc give up that position. Later he took charge of the Williamston dru ; store, of which he was tho proprietor at tho time of hiadeath, ile was happily married to Miss Daisy Cry mes, of Williamston, alum t. four years ago, and )i\t* wife sur vives him. Ile also leaves live sisters and one brother. His sisters are Mrs. W. K. Hudgensaud Miss Carrie Ram sey, of Pelzcr, Mrs. R. L. West and Mrs. I', li. Langston, of Spartanburg, and Mis. L. C. Garrott, of Lickyillo, Mr. \N illieS. Ramsey, of Williamstou, being tlie only brother. Mr. La m soy was in the 'list year of his agc. Thu funeral service was con ducted in (lie Presbyterian Church of Williamstou at nine, o'clock this morn ing by his pastor, Kev. E. 1*. Ilurgess, assisted by Kev. C. 1?. Steward, of Pel ter, and Kev. W. T. Tate, of the Rap list Church. No more beautiful tribute could be '.enden d over the remains ot anyone than the words which were so litly spoken by these ministers in tes timony of. the* real worth of thistle parted .young mau, and the facts in his life as they nie known by us all. but verily tile statement that. James Kain pey was nu honorable, Christian gen tleman. At Hie conclusion of the service tho remains were borun to Williamstou Cemetery and there laid to rest in the presence of alargo company of sympa thizing friends. The pall-hearers were six brothers-in-law of the ileccaoed. G. K. W. Death of Mrs. Kin?;. Mrs. Calliodvinp, wife of Mr. R. R. King, died on the 0th day of June, 1001, at her home near Cray ton, in this County. In early life Mrs. King joined the Baptist, Church at Neal's Creek, and since, then bas* lived a most exemplary life. She was a daughter of the late Calhoun Knox, and was in tho thirty ninth year of her ngo. Death is sad at all stages in life, but it seems that to see a wife und motlier cut down in the prime of life, just when her children need a mother's counsel and iniluence, is tho saddest of all deaths. Mrs. King leaves a husband and nine children with many friends to mourn her death, but they do not grieve as those who have no hope, for* truly, a good woman hus gone from us. Her remains were buried nt Noni's Creek Church on the following day, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. M.* Met iee and Ytev. N. <~. Wright.. P. B. GRIFFIN. Clayton, June 17. Harriss Bridge News. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wilson and their lovely babe, Marie, of Ola, visited the former's sister, Mrs. Joe Erskine, in the Concord section. We heard that excellent preacher. Rev. O. J. Copeland, at Hopewell second Sunday. His sermon was both practical and interesting. Six-and-Twcnty creek was a "gob snorter" during the heavy rain. Some say it AV a H higher than they had ever seen it before. Rain, rain ! When will it stop ? Tho grass has rbout taken the crop, and cotton is small for the timo of year. On sandy land it is almost a failure. Late wheat has the" rust. Wheat that has been cut and shocked in the field luis begun to rot. The bottom lands that have been planted in corn have been swept away, and now it is too late to replant again. So it means more corn from the West next year. What a great loss to the farmer, and also to the country at largo. Think for a moment of the corn and liny bought nt Anderson this spring to be paid for with five cent cotton. This should not be. lt is a gloat drain on the country. Wo need drainage laws to put the bottom lands on those streams in proper shape to make corn. It con and should be done. Let the State lease this land along the creeks, put the convicts on them and drain them. While wo are opposed to whiskey in any form, let the State distill the corn produced into whiskey, and after the State gets a fair return for labor ex Itended for ditching and cultivating and, return the to landlord. Such ti law wonld fill tho land full of corn, which is the backbone of the country. It would improve the health of those living along the streams and it would also enhance the value of land a hun dred por cont. It is now too late to replant the bot tom lund in corn, yet it will make n line chanco of cane forage, lt is a Bap tist plnnt and will take nil the water you give it. Our good friend, Mr. P. H. Brown, of Waco, planted cauo ou bis bottoms last year after his corn was destroyed. It stood so thick on the land when ho cut and shockn? it that he came very v.ear not getting it shocked on the land on which it grew. Mr. Browne also plants rice on his w et bottom. He left a place 40 feet square. It threshed ont 10 bushel of cleon rice. News is scarce. UNCLE NEIL Whitefield News. Our Sunday-school mot Sunday af ternoon. With Miss Maggie Kay and Mr. Lewis, of Belton, as welcome vin ters. Mn. E. V. Elrod ia seriously ill at the home or lier son, Mr. Joan Elrod. We wish her a Speedy recovery. . Mr. Will Bowlan is at home ou a few days visit from Greenwood, where be has been at work f >r some time. Mr. Luthor Stringer, of Poker, spent bist Sunday with bis mother in this unction. ?., v > Mr. ?loeii Bowlan and Mr. Edgar Campbell visited Belton Sunday. The mill village bas great attractions for these gentlemen. Some of our boys are following the example set before them by Speedy, the high diver. Some of them have dived 20 feet. Some of our inhabitants are curious to know who "Bine Jay" is. Guess over this way, boys. 1 BLUE ?TAT. BIG IN t ? t t All Colored 25c. Wash Goods reduced to the uniform price of 19c. In this lot you will find choicest of styles and lebest cf imported fabric?. Ail 35c. Cotton Poulards at 25c. All 25c. Cotton Foulards at 20c. A few styles of pretty 50c. Silks at 35c. Big lot 8c. Percales at 5c. Great reduction on every Shirt Waist in our Store. Tou can't afford to sew when we are making such prices. Twenty-four nice Ready-to-Wear Cloth Skirts at closing out prices. Our annual sale of Bargain Ribbons was put on sale last Monday morning. You can Buy Goods throughout our Store at greatly Reduced Prices Now. YOU OAHST'T .AJFIFOIRID TO PASS TTS I Yours truly, C. F. JONES COMPANY. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Head-to-Foot-Outfitters for Men, Women and Children. We are After You ! This June Sale is likely to catch you, and we assure you that you will never regret being caught. Our Stock of Lawns, Muslins, Organdies^ White Goods, And other Summer Goods (which you will always find uo-to-date with the newest and prettiest goods) have received our special attention in the way of reducing price?, and we expect great results, and to ma1 5 this usually dull month rather lively on the Corner. You w!'U find Specials that you cannot resist. Wc keep our entire Stock of Goods as nt ar complete as possible, so that when you want anything and send to us for it you are not disappointed. We are not making Specials on hard stock, old stock, etc, but our entire line. For these reasons thu Sale should prove more interesting than other wise, and to miss this sale will be another opportunity you fail to take advan tage of. We know what we are talking about, and after an examination of our Gooda and Prices you will be highly pleased with your bargains. How about your MILLINERY ? The latest "craze" is the "Pan Amer ican" Ready-to-Wear HATS. You will always find this department thor oughly up-to-date, with the newest ideas in Millinery and Specials that will startle you. _ The prettiest Slippers, Oxford Ties, White Kid Slippers, Pat Leathers, etc., that you have seen, and a large assortment for you to select from at re markably Low Prices. In fact, you won't fail to be delighted with every purchase you make, and that is what we ore going to do-make you be well pleased Remember this when you are purchasing : That to miss this Sale is only an opportunity thrown away. McCall's Bazar Patterns 10. and 15c.-none better. The latest Fashion Sheets. Come in and take one. MOORE, ACKER & CO., Wholesale and Retail. F. S-Groceries always the best-Hour, Molasses, Tobac- ? co, Corn. BOYS' SUITS. BOYS'. HATS. BOYS' PANTS. BOYS' SHOES. WE are in for tho BOY?, and if yea want a nice Bait for year Boy we can please yon in style, quality and price. Boya1 Hats and Gaps. This line ia complete, up-to-date and stylish. Boys' Shoes. We can give you a nice Shoo that will wear ana give yon satisfaction. . Boya' Panta. Don't forget the Boya' Panta at 20c, 25c, Ste and 45c Th6y are dsssdlss for ?se sncscy* ''Oar Une Men's Shoes and Pants are big values. Men's Hat?. This line we can and will save you money. Staple Dry Goods, Notions, Ac Hot Sox, Suspenders, Shirts. Tinware, a complete line, bought direct from headquarters. Crockery ware Now we can talk. Our line is first-class, prices rock bottom and styles tho best4 Glassware, a complete assortuieur. Remember, we give a useful Present to every one who buys a dollar's worth from us. KEITH * CO. 8ateSsF0B LESS ER and C OM P AN Y Now Ready for Spring Business. I fr AC AAA worth of Staple and up-to-date Merchandise now ready ? $&iDiUUU for inspection. Weare ready for the largest, liveliest and best Spring we have ever known. Strong Bargains in every department. Our Stock grows larger daily. New Goods are incessantly(arriving. No fl old merchandise. Progressive methods all over the (Store. Everything pre cisely as represented. Prices unvaryingly lower than any other Store for Kee qualities. Never before in the history of our House have wa been able te place before our patrons an assortment to compare in style, quality and privies as with our present collection. This is the House to trade with if you nant to save money in your Spring purchases. Every department in our House is . packed and jammed with Bargains in New Spring Goods. We are geingU offer to the trade some Special inducements in the sbipe of LOW PMOB8 for the next thirty days. New Spring Notion Bargains. 25 doz. Ladies' Fine Linen Embroidered Sample Handkerchiefs, worm 20c and 26c.at only 19c. 1000 yards fine 8i!k Veiling, worth 15c to 20c.'..at only 9c. 500 Ladies' Steel Rod Parasols, worth 50c..at only 37c. 400 doz. Genuine Pearl Buttons, worth regular 10c.at only 2ie. IQ doz. Ladies' pure Silk Mitts, worth 25c..at only lac. 15 doz. Ladies' Leather Belts, worth 25c..at only 10?. 10 doz. pure Linen Towels, made in Great Britain. at only 19c. 25 doz. Ladies' Bleached Gauze Undervests. at only Sc. 1000 yards Embroideries, 4 inches wide, worth 10c.,.at only ftc. 1 50 White Counterpanes, ready hemmed, worth 91.00.at only 75c. 10 doz. Boys* Golf Caps, always sold for 25c..at only lie 5 doz. White Lace Curtains, 3 yards long, pair. .... .at only 48c. New Spring Dry Goods Bargains. 10000 yards best quality, yard-wide Percales, worth 10c.........at only 73c. 5000 yards Pacific ChaUies, in beautiful patterns.. .at only 6c. 1000 yards Fine Lace Stripe White Goods, worth 8c..at only 5c 1200 yards Linen Dress Lawn, beautiful designs, worth 15c... .at only 9c. 500 yards Red and White Table Damask, worth 40c.. at only 2Sc. 5000 yards French Mercerized Ginghams, value 10c..at only 8c. 1000 yards fast color Chambray, all shades, value 10c.at only 7 3 c. 2000 yards Swiss Curtain Net, regular value 15c. ............at only 8 J 3000 yards Madras Cloth for Shirt Waists, beau tir. .! quality. -. .at only 14c. 1500 yards Delham Dimitv Colored Wash Go^s. value 10c... .at only 7c. 2000 yards 40-inch Black Brocaded Brilliantine -rvalue 35c.at only 24c. New Spring Shirt Waist and Shirt Bargains. 30 doz. Ladies' 50c Percale Shirt WMi,ts, in beautiful patterns, at only 25c. 20 doz. Ladies* Mercerised Satin W&i??, value 75e.at only 46c. 16 dos. Ladies' White Lawn Shirt Waists, worth 75c ..at only 48c. 10 doz. Ladies* Fins Percale Shirt Waists, trimmed in Insertion, at only 86?. 5 doz. Ladies' Fine Silk Waiata, all abades, worth 93.00.at only ?1.98 260 Ladies' Skirts, worth from 91.50 to 92.00, ir black and colors, at... .98?. 160 Ladies' Plaid Skirts, value 91.50...... at omjr 99?. 100 Ladies' Linen Crash Skirte, worth 40c.. .at ody 24c. 100 Ladies* Denim Skirts, all colors, worth 76c.. .at only 48c 100 Ladies' Mercerized Satine Underskirts, worth 7?&. at only 49c Ne w Spring Shoes. Oar Shoe Bargains are bette? than ever they wera barbra- Oar stales are the newest, quality the best, price? the lowest. We ara preparad to wsw yon many new Spring styles in Footwear.. New Spring Clothing and Furnishings. 1000 palra Boya Kneo Pants, all sices, from 4 to 14 yean...... at ?ctr *4c. 50? Beys' ?v ^S?H?, ?I! wool, worth 91.50.at ody 99?. 10 doa. Men u White Unlaundered Shirts, worth 50c..at only Sfcc 15 doa. Men's Work Shirts, extra heavy, iv*.at only 24c 40*de*. Mah's FineK?dras Shirts, worth 75c....at only 48*. 5 doa. Men's Fancy Wonted Pants, worth $1.60............ at only 98?. FREE-Hand Painted China Free. A housewife's delight-? ?ie?f arrangea table. Buy your Gooda of us and get a Set of hand-painted Obtaa Fice. Ask for Coupons. Yours truly, LESSER & CO., ANDERSON, 8. C., TJNBKR MASONIC TEMPUS.