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s' THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., DECEMBER 31, 1896. l,e:i>oe:i*. ED EVERY THURSDAY BY featone (rioting and Publishing Cot Incorporated. $1.00 per Year. R. O. SAMS, Editor. ED. H. DeCAMP, Manager and Local Editor. The Ledoer is 'not responsible for the view^of correspondents. Correj^ondents who do not contri- jugular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, tout for identification. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication ; also endeavor to get them to the office by Tuesday. Ml correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. II. DeOamp, Manager. Obituaries will be published at five cents a line. Cards of thanks will be published at one cent a word. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line each insertion. Single copies of the paper are five tsents each. THE SEABOARD. The managers of a great trunk-line have it in their power to advance or retard the prosperity of the section it traverses. That policy is the wisest and best that looks to the develop ment, gradually and systematically of its reserved forces. The railroads are public carriers. Th®y must therefore cater for the public; stimu late their wants and arrange to have those wants satisfied. It is suicidal to be constantly receiving and never give in return. The Seaboard ap preciates this and is arranging to interest, instruct and improve the farmers located How better ceuld growing interest along its lines, it foster its own than by helping those it proposes to serve? As a people we are rich, but it is stored up wealth. Nature has been prodigal in her gifts, but most of them to reach their maximum value need the cunning hand of man to work them over and over again. Fertile soil we have in abundance where the climite is the best the world can alTord. Our trouble is, we do not know the value of our possessions. Who knows the capa city of one acre of land in this Pied mont section? What fruits can be grown with a large margin of profit, what root crops yield more than a thousand fold to reward the labor of the husbandman? These are but some of the ways that the Seaboard is planning to help the people. This step is creditable to the great system that has already done much to bring our people in closer touch with tur progressive neighbors. We copy from a circular the following: “Wo understand that one hundred experiment stations will be started on the Seaboard Air Lino next spring—one every ten miles. At lliese stations will be planted all variet esof fruit trees, berries, shrubs and vines; and an order lias been given to tho J. Van Lindloy Com pany, of Pomona, N. C., tor twenty thousand trees and vines to put out at these experimental stations. This preference given to tho North Caro lina Nursery shows that Mr. St. John is favoring home enterprises instead of outside concerns. At these stations such tilings as the farmers of tiiis section have not heretofore experimented with will he planted, including hops, Tirooi.i corn, New England beans and celery. At this time there is not a large hop farm in the South, yet expert hop- growers say the land of this section is peculiarly adapted to hop growth. Thousands of brooms are sold in the South every year, yet instead of tile corn being raised here we get it from the West. Thousands of bushels of “Boston Beans” are sold and con sumed in the South at two and three dollars per bushel. These are ship ped to us while our own soil is caps, ble of producing the same bean. Tons of celery are imoorted from Michigan and sold to the Southern consumer a - a profit to ihe Northern and Western growers at from $50 to $200 an acre, while our farmers raise eot- ton and scarcely make twenty-five dollars an acre. Mr. 8t. John proposes hi go farther than the raising of crops. Ho means in u practical way (and there is good coin moil sense in everything ho under takes—a fact evident to every ono along his line of road) to ussint the fanners In getting fair prices for their produce, lie will, through his In dustrial Department, watch the markets and advise wht re to ship to the best advantage. lie will trot stop at (hit nor anything short of seeing that th,» growers along his line are honestly dealt with ami that they get the full value of what they ship. This will certainly he of the greatest good, for there are ninny dishonest dealers w ho get the fann er's produce and sell the same at a high price, while the producer barely rutt^aMu^lhcient returns to pay the shipment. stop at tho growing fin crops, fruits and iful mar keting of same, but he expects to aid the farmers In securing improved breeds of swine, cattle, sheep and fowls.” BETTER ROADS. Travel our roads after a hard freeze followed by a rainy spell in January or February and you would long for good roads as the Israelites in the wil derness longed for the flesh pots of Egypt. So long have wo been ac customed to travel over these roads that we almost look at their condi tion at times as a necessary evil. Better roads we must have if we are going to keep abreast of the advanc ing column. Each county must look out for itself, each town must see to it that tho thoroughfares that thread the territory tributary to it should bo put in good traveling condition for vehicles at any time of the year. New Jersey is doing this; North Car olina is awaking to the necessity of active effort on the part of her own people, and she lias made commend able progress in this direction. Massachusetts lias tried it and the trial has only whetted her appetite for more, ns the following extract from the News and Courier will tes tify : “Massachusetts,” says a New York paper, “has been the scene during the last year of an experiment in the making of good roads which is likely to lead to an extensive undeitaking in the same direction. The State twelve, months ago appropriated $12,000 to be used in building limited stretches of improved highways, and the money has been so judiciously expended and with such admirable results that the Legislature this year will be asked to appropriate $800,000 to be spent in constructing a great system of State roads. The practical value of good roads to prop erty' owners and the general public has been demonstrated by the exper imental work already accomplished, and it is probable that the proposed extension of the system will be liber ally supported. The movement is interesting as showing how popular feeling in favor of good roads can be developed by earnest effort, intelli gently directed, and the success achieved in Massachusetts sets an ex ample which might profitably be fol lowed in other States where similar public movements are equally need ful.” It might bo followed by South : Carolina We are not in position io i spend $800,000 for the improvement ; of our roads, but we could induce the use of broad tires by taxing narrow ones, and the improvement so effected would educate the people to further efforts. POULTRY EXHIBITION. Good men are at the head of the poultry exhibition that Is to be in Spartanburg, Jan. 7, 8 and 9th. Mr. Stephen T. Lee has been secured as judge of the exhibit, The poultry industry In the J’nited States is immense; yet from cold Canada we import largely of the product of the farm-yard. Comparatively few know tho differ ence in value between tho thorough bred fowl and those ordinarily seen on the table. Improvement should mark every step taken in thin direction. And this is one object that the associa tion has now in view. Cherokee county is asked to co-operate with Spartanburg and make this first ex hibition ono worthy of the fino sec tion in which we live. Mr. J. J. Burnett, of Spartanburg is the ener getic president. NO DIVORCE. South Carolina stands alone among the states In dosing the door against divorces. \ W# speak of the holy bonds (. * matrimony, to think ol t* Dlvl^ Lr man's and ness. While many of the states are throwing down the liars and thus in viting discord and many of the evils that flesh is heir to, South Carolina says emphatically, “whom God lias joined, let not man put asunder.” The force of these words wore felt anew as on Sunday last, at tho close of the morning session, at Getli- setnune, of the North Pacolet Sunday School Convention, Esq. Jas. L. Strain united in matrimony a young man and a fair maiden of that community. A solemn step—No divorce—one “un til death do you part.” Tho ceremony was gracefully and speedily performed. The “Sage of Etta Jane” showed himself as much at Lome as he does in tho president’s chair of the convention. In either position ho is careful to impress upon all tho responsibilities due to citizen ship. HEAVIER CANNON. Germany’s ruler is culling lustily for heavier ordnance. A long price awaits the inventor who plans some weapon more destructive than anv yet in use. Are armored plates made tougher than cannon ball can pierce? Then cannon must be made heavier still. And so in times of peace the nations are preparing for war. The struggle is to possess the deadliest and to keep the secret from the rest of the world. Europe bristles with forts main tained at immense expense. Her seas are fretted o’er with fleets that are floating arsenelsof strength. All are maintained that the nation’s honor may be kept untarnished. 'Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute” is us much tho cry now as it was at tho beginning of the century, and the contagion wraps the world in chains. Synopsis of S. S. Convention Proceed ings. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) The North Pacolet Interdenomina tional S. S. Convention met at Gcthsemane Church on the 27 inst., and was called to order at 11 a. m. by J. L. Strain, president. Congregation sung “He Leadeth Me,” etc. Brother Amos Clary led in devo tional exercises, reading part ol the 119th Psalm. Sung “Jesus keep me near the cross.” etc. Roll of schools and delegates was called and the following reported present: Abingdon Creek—W. S. Wofford. Asbury—Misses Clarina Homes, Lily Bently and Morgan Homes. Corinth—Sam Welchel, Eber Wel ched and J. C. Thompson. Elbethel—J. E. Jefferies, B. It. Phillips, Robt. Burgess and T. W. Littlejohn. Gethsemane—C. G. Phillips, Miss Ellen Kirby. Mesopotania—R. J. Kirby. Salem—J. F. Estes, Henry Mc Daniel, N. J. Blackwell. Wilson’s Chapel—J. H. George and Boyce Whisonant, making a total of eight schools representing a member ship of JIB) scholars. The election of officers for ensuing year resulted us follows: For President, J. L. Strain ; Vice President, P. S. Webber. A motion was adopted to make the off’u-e of secretary and treasurer in one and J. Eb. Jefferies was duly elected as secretary and treasurer. Rev. Simp son Blanton was elected Chaplain. Discussion of first subject to-wit: “What are some of the advantages to be derived from the Home Class Department of the Sunday school? Was opened by Rev. T. M. Little john. Congregation sung "“Praise God from whom all blessings How,” etc. The discussion was followed by Prof. W. F. McArthur, J. C. Thom son and Prof. R. O. Sams. Sung “I am thine, Oh Lord.” Brother Win. Jefferies offered the following resolution: •‘Resolved, That we take some steps to organize a Home Class De partment in connection with this convention.” Tho merits of this resolution was ably discussed by Brethren Win. Jefferies, T. M. Little john, W. F. McArthur, Amos Clary and if. O. Sams. It was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. On motion a committee of five (with tho president of this conven tion as chairman, ho appointed to formulate some plan to carry out the purport of this resolution. The following is the committee: J. L. Strain, Win. Jefferies, T. M. Littlejohn, P. S. Webber and C. W. Whisonant. Reports were made by township Superintendents J'. C. Thompson, of Draytonville, and J. Kb. Jefferies, of Gowdeysville township. The matter of a Bible Depository was discussed by Brother T. M. Lit tlejohn and others and a plan adopted by which a copy of tho scriptures can be put into the hands of all who are destitute. Recess one hour. Afternoon session was opened by singing. 2. t^ucry. To what extent are wo responsible for the spiritual condi tion of (ho colored people? Opened by C. W. Whisonant followed by Bros. McAurther, Sams and William Jefferies. Corinth was chosen os the next place of meeting, and March 28th, 1897, as tho time. After singing and prayer by Bro. H. U. Sams convention adjourned to meet at Corinth March 28, 1897. J. Em. Jkkkkuiks, Sec. and Treas. Gethsemane, Dec. 27. 189(5. -• —• — How’s This. Wo offer ono hundred dollars re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY Si CO., Props., To ledo, (). \\ o tho undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by t heir firm. West «t Truax, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo,O. Walding, Kinnan A Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, (). Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken In ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tho system. ’ Price 76c. per bofctlo. Sold by all Druggisto. Testimonials free, LIYERY STABLES. EU6LEBER6 ! - Shingles! DRESSED LUMBER ! Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brackets, Mouldings, and All Kinds of Building Materials, For Sale at Lowest Cash Prices. No charge will bo made‘for infor mation us to amount required for building. Cull on L. BAKER. OKNKBAL UJKNT, COLUMBI A New Year Greeting. The taper is burning low, the old year will soon be gone, the last bless ing it soon will give; but alas, the year must die to teach us how to live. There is a lino unseen, where time its years repeat; we say Iho merry Christmas days are gone, the happy New Year we greet. This sea son brings joy with it to all who their cross have bravely borne, who have kept their pledges and resolutions’, fulfilled their promises—(heir eyes have been on the star of Bethlehem— but some have stopped at Jerusalem, they have lost sight of the star. Their pledges are broken, their reso lutions are many, and hut few carried out. Oh imperfect humanity we, sad hearted and discouraged ns we are, let us look up and we will find that we have bowed at Herod’s throne. We are yet in Jerusalem. Let us go on to Bethlehem and re ceive the light as revealed in the Son of God, for without him we can do nothing. Let our backsliding and imperfect nature be healed, and let our hearts be filled with that peace and good will of which the angels sang. Then our tongues can sing “joy to the world the Lord has come.” Then we can dismiss our fears and say: ■‘Kln(j on yi 1 hrlls of I imo. King your merry clilmc; Rlnv. rinp. rinir out the old. Him; in the new, For .lesus Is aide to carry us through." Let the old year be sweetly re membered, but let our struggles be forgotten on account of the grand victories that have been achieved; on account of long pending duties that have been performed; on ac count of patriotic valor manifested, and like true citizens we stand with the banner unfurled to the breeze with tho words inscribed thereon standing out in bold relief: “Cher okee County.” We say let history have the date of which we are proud to record 189(>. Let us hale the New Year with our spirits enthused for work, for new duties await us and untold possibilities aro ours; then let none be discharged, but let every man be found in line and join in the grand march of progress to better work and to better living, and organ ized order shall bo our motto. Glranor. Your Boy Won’t Live a Month So Mr. Gilman Brown, of JU Mill St., South Gardner, Mass., was told by the doctors. His son had lung trouble, following Typhoid Malaria, and lie spent three hundred and sev enty-live dollars with doctors, who finally gave him up. saying: “Your boy won’t live a month,” He tried Dr. King’s New Discovery and a few bottles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work a perfectly well man. He says he owes his pres ent good health to the use of Dr.King’s New Discovery, and knows it to be the best in the world for lung trouble. Trial bottles free at Dul’ro Drug (Jo. Highest of all in Leavening fower.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report ASSSQL&JTSEiLY PURE Maud Matters. (Correspondence of The I.edser.) Maud, Dec., 2$.—Christmas is about over. Wo have had beautiful weather for the holidays. John Henry, who is teaching at Ashworth, gave an entertainment Thursday evening. There were a good number present. J. S. Feeder gave a turkey dinner Christmas day. The rabbits aro having a bard time around hero. The boys aro giving them what Fatty gave the drum. Win. Grubbs lias rented a farm from Rev. J. L. Ellis and will soon be one in our midst. We welcome him. We ore glad to have such men among us. Our community is very healthy at present and in good standing now as we 1 ave a now county with Gaff ney as the county seat, a good thriv ing town, and a noble set of business men, who, we believe, will soon have business arranged so we can transact our business in our own county. The Ruppe Bros., are running their saw miil on full time these days and the wagons are moving the lumber to the new county seat. Mrs. M. E. Davis is on an extended visit to her brother, W. W. Ruppe. We thought we would be able to re port some weddings for Christmas but I think the boys got overbalanced and took the end of tho road for more pleasure. Success to new county. w. k. Wliy will you l>uy hitter iwitiseiitniK tonics when Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is ;is pleas ant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist Is au thorized to refund ihe money in every case where it fails to cure. Price, .it) cents. B. A. HOLMES & CO., — DEALERS IN — STAPLE AM) FANCY ORtX KKlFS. CON- FE<TIONF.UI F.S. t UJAKS. TO- HATVO. FRUITS, ETC. All Hoods Fresh and New. Prices ns Low as the Lowest. Draytonville Draughts. f ' (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Draytohvjllk, Dec.. 29.—Christ mas is over and it passed off quietly. Everybody around Draptonvillo had a pretty good time. Henry Farris had tho misfortune to loose his house hy fire today. From what we can learn there was nobody at home when it burned. Ho lost everything except his mule. We are sorry for Mr. Farris and hope that the people of this section will set to work and help him bear his loss. West Whelchel can’t stay here nor anywhere else long at a time these days. Its a girl. Moving, moving. Most everybody around here is on the tumble. Koine have moved so many times that their chickens have become so well ac quainted with the exorcise that when they see the wagon roll up into the yard and the people begin to load up the household furniture they will of their own accord lay down flat of their backs and cross their legs ready to be tied. There is not much sickness in this section at this writing. Ramiileh. gZHCH RED BLOOD » thefoun- $dation of good health. That is why Hood’s Sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Purifier, gives HEALTH. You Throw 4- 4 $65 Away Y/hen You Pay $100 for a Typewriter. New Business! ILiving opened a liranch of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. in Oatl’ncy I will now offer these ede- lir.itcd Scwin.y; Machines at the lowest prices ever before offered in lids sec tion of South Carolina.. I. HAVE three in it ies iind two wagons for sale. J. W. Walker. ted * My Livery Ktahles are equipped with the latest and best in carriages buggies, harness and horses. They are stylish and well appearing. Horses fed and groomed by the day, week or month. 1 have a llrst-class hearse, which can bo had at reasonable price for cither city or country. Give me a call when in need o anythihg in my line. M. G. MONTGOMERY. RICE HULLER. Thu only machine that in one operation, will CLEAN, HULL and POLISH Rough Rice—putting- it in merchantable condi tion, ready for table use. SIMPLE AND EASY TO MANAGE. Write for prices and terms ALSO Corn Mills, Saw Mills, Planing Machines and all kinds of wood-working machinery. TALBOTT and LIDDELL En gines and Boilers on hand at FACTORY PRICES. Ol' •dei'dld Mules, iirniiy Horse, hares Lcckhui't. ('ott< hares Ti.i'apini t'otti Imres Kichlatid »'of {< Imres Vidor Cotl< Imre, Limestone Sprl tool,. Apply to F. Mill Mill Mill Mill ,;s Lii BLICKENSDERFER J TYPEWRITER Weighs hut Six Founds and costs but$35.00. I>upliriitin£ the Work of any of t lieStaudard $100 Machines on the market. I’ractieal ar- ranited key-lmard. writ in;; visible, perfect ;ill);nincnl. iid.jusiuble line spacer, weight six pounds, intcrchunirruldc type. Onlyk’OO p;irt s as cninpnred to 1000 to 3000 in the aver age machine. nd for sarnpleof work. Testimonials and catalogue free. K, H. TURNER, GENERAL southern agent, No. It N. Hroad St., Daily Record nulldinff, ATLANTA. HA. ISALTIMoKK, MU. Nat’l Fnion Ruildinff, No !d4 E. Main Ht, WASHINGTON. I>. < . Kl< IIMONU. VA. syg u J T > tot, & ■» ' •sf//. 8 Si f Say the main thing'to do is to keep the stomach, liver and bowels in ^ order if you want to live long and keep well. Good physicians say / the same thing, too. 'The remedy called RIPANS TABULES while not mysterious or miraculous in its cur.vivc <;i;al.t.cs, is a simple formula prescribed by the best physicians for di-oidcr* < f ihe digestive organs, fust little tablets, easy to take, < asy to I in ni d cptick to act. If your trouble is 1 )yspe])sia, biliousness, Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Heartburn, and the like, no need of calling a plnsician. Ripans Tabules contain exactly what he would lell you to take. ONE TABILE GIVES RELIEF. PERMANENT CURE FOLLOWS A FAIR TRIAL. NO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT IT. V. C. BADHAM, s. c. The Cheapest Thing on Earth! \ “The • nW tihfiigirr k :er” at $1 a Year. \ -l 1 . A ... # .•