THE LEPGER: GAFFNEY, S. O., JUNE 1897
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ETCHINGS FROM ETTA JANE.
A VERY NEWSY LETTER FROM
LOWER CHEROKEE.
Gen. Gordon’s Lecture, Memorial Day
At Salem, Some Interesting
History and Other In
teresting Items.
(Correspondence of The Ledger.)
Etta Jam;, May 31.—Three nota-
l le events present themselves as the
subject matter for this week’s letter,
and 1 would be pleased to give our
readers full accounts of them, did
space permit me to do so. They are
Cen. Gordon’s lecture at Guifney, on
the Ihith, the Memorial day at .Salem,
on the 29th, and the Old Soldier s
day at Elbethel yesterday. Any one
cf them forms an Interesting topic,
yet I will be compelled to forego this
pleasure at present, at least, and
casually refer to them hereafter.
Gen. Gordon’s lecture was a grand
c (p, r t—it was characteristic of the
man. it was everything claimed, or
that can he claimed for it. I expect
to make frequent extracts from it in
my future letters to Tni; Lklukk.
Tlie Ladies Memorial Association,
at .Salem, last Saturday, was well at
tended; the officers were re-elected
for next year. An abundance of
choice Hover. . both native and exotic
wi replaced upon the graves of the old
soldiers. Although the snn was
1) amit.g dovi with all its mid-day
Sjd.nloar, tin procession marched
around to all the graves and paid a
deserved tribute to the* men who v ore
the gray. Some of them who had no
eartiily relative to drop a fear ora
fh ,er upon their last resting place,
were kiiidiy remembered by the noble
w men whose office it is to perpetuate
their m ■morh s. As soon as the Con
federate grave's had been decorated,
attention was turned to the graves of
other loved ones which were* strewn
with Mowers too.
This done lilt* procession repaired
to the cool shade in the church yard,
where a rich collation was served, in
which all look part and enjoyed them
selves until the muttering thunder
announced that it was time lo ud-
j urn, and thus we ended another
day's visit to the city of our dead.
Yesterday Rev. A. A. James, ex-
Chaplain of the isth S. regiment,
preached two sermons at Elbethel to
the largest collection of old soldiers
and their friends that has met for, a
similiar purpose in this section since
the war. With the exception of
comfortable seats, a beautifully dec
orated house, the presence of ladies
and children and their sweet voices
mingling in the worship and the excel
lent repast spread by the ladies, it
was a typical army alfair. Mr. James
is dearly beloved by all his old com
rades and every sentence he uttured
carried with it a poignant truth.
His entire discourses were highly
appreciated. His texts were: Isiah
1 17. ‘ Learn to do well,” and Mark
2:11, “Follow me.”
1 spent last Wednesday night with
Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Smith at Gall-
ney.
Mid May tier reports having caught
a soft shell turtle. This was consid
ered something new under the sun
until my friend Jim I'roctor settles
the matter by telling of one he
caught at Lockhart Shoals several
years ago’which weighed 21 lbs., and
for w hich Dr. Sims paid him !}«5.00.
It’s something new for our brother
Bachelor to hear that Sergt. Jasper
was born on Rutfalo. 1'erhaps to get
married would be something new to
him. Old man Robin Wilson, who
died near Blairsville in York county
about the year 1S.>0 or 7)1, at the age
of years, and who is buried at
Builock’s creek church, was a revo
lutionary soldier and knew Jasper,
personally—had hunted with him
when they wire buys. He* said Jas
per was an expert marksman and an
excellent horseman, was fond of the
chase and could not be pleased better
than to have an opportunity to take
part in a social row where personal
courage was at u premium, or a prin
ciple to defend. He was the son of a
widowed mother. They were poor
people but young Jasper’s ambi
tious spirit led him to seek new fields
of usefulness at the breakingoutof the
war which ended bis career at Savan
nah while renewing the exploit that
has made his name immortal. If I mis
take not Dr. Luthan in his sketches
o:'South Carolina agrees with inis
account. If Bachelor will look up
the history of his township he will
find other matters of historical inter
est besides W ilbam's grave near the
mouth of Buffalo creek, or Jasper’s
birthplace further up that stream.
Jl will find that one of the bloodiest
Indian massacres that ever bluckned
the records of brutality was commit
ted near where he now lm J s. It was
at the home of a Mr. (Jutteryjfpossi
bly Gutheru*). Anyway a party of
travellers from the north hud stop
ped there while another party had
lust returned from a forty miles trip
where they had gone to got a justice
of the peace to perform a marriage
ceremony. This unusual gathering
even under the roof of a peaceful,
la v abiding family arroused the sus
picions of the savages and they—
about sixty in number— surrounded
the house and killed sixteen . of the
Inmates, and took live others out
some distance and killed them too.
This was about 17.V2. Bachelor I am
glud that things have so advanced In
your favor that you will not be com-
pe'h d to go forty miles to get some
om to tie the nuptial knot for you.
Your greatest difficulty perhaps will
be to get some girl to say “yes.”
The Justice can be easily found.
My thanks are due the members of
the Literary Society, of Kelton, for a
kind invitation to meet with them
last Saturday, the 29th inst. The
occasion was a delightful one. The
graves of the confederate soldiers
which lie in their cemetery were dec
orated by the members of the society.
This is becoming a matter of much
importance. To honor our dead is
to edify our living.
“Sambo” is a first rate cook. He
got dinner last Sabbath while his
mother went to church. He can
milk too.
Mrs. Mol lie Whisonant, of Blacks
burg, was at Salem last Saturday at
the decoration and took part in the
exercises. She is the daughter of a
gallant soldier, George M. Hamrick,
of the 17th S. C., Regiment, who was
killed at Second Manassas. August
3“, 18152.
Gray Gault passed through this
section last Saturday. He is repre
senting a North Carolina nursey.
On Saturday evening last about
2:30 o’clock we had a fierce wind
which tested the strength of trees,
houses, etc., but did no damage
further than blowing down a few
limbs and tilling the eyes with dust.
The hoi 1 c of the alleged paramour
of Jim McKinny, colored in York
county, was visited last Tuesday
night by a party of so called regula
tors who no doubt wished to break
up such neighborhood nuisances and
who it is claimed knocked down the
doer, hut failed lo find the object of
iheir search, who wisely took to
their heels and left. This ebony col-
ored couple are now hunting low for
the intruders. What the result w ill
be remains yet to be seen. I learn
that Boh Smarr and Bob Ratcbford,
white, and Wash Robinson, colored,
are accused of being in the crowd of
raiders.
W. I’. Davis attended our mathe
matical school on Saturday night.
Farmers are getting along very
well with their crops.. Hands are
scarce and labor demands a good
price just now.
Not less than fifty or sixty wit-
nesses are bound over on the Giles
Thompson murder ease. Can’t some
rule be established by the court to
prevent this wholesale practice of
taking people from their work when
they know nothing of the case?
Mrs. John W. Mitchell and child
ren, of Hopewell, are visiting Mrs.
Mitchell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Estis.
Rev. W. R. Owings will preach at
Salem next Sabbath, Oth of June.
While in Gaffney last week 1 was
pleased to make up an acquaintance
with Dr. Mellon, son of my old friend
and neighbor, Judge Sam’l. W. Mel
ton, of Columbia, who is now in the
drug business with Dr. Crawley.
We gladly welcome Dr. Melton to our
new county seat and bespeak for him
a full share of our people’s patronage.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
.1. u. s.
Ravenna News.
Ravknna, June 2—It has been
eleven years lacking three months
since the great earth quake shock of
1880. It occurred at about 9 o'clock
at night. Many wicked people prom-
sied their Maker that if they were
only spared they would do better in
the future. A few of them perhaps,
fullfilled their promises but some
soon - forgot that the shake had ever
taken place. Monday afternoon at
about 2 o’clock they were very forc
ibly and awfully reminded of their
lying prqpnises by the sudden and un
expected occurrence of two more
shocks. We have heard of some
around here who were very much
frightened. We heard of one man,
while eating his dinner the dishes be
ginning to rattle, deliberately jumped
from the table and ran off to a neigh
bors house.
Mr. J. B. Pettit and sister. Miss
Pauline went to Spartanburg today.
Miss Addie Brown is visting in
your city this week.
We had a nice rain Monday evening.
A. B. C.
Cherokee Chill Tonic
guaranteed to cure--
no cure no pay.
Cherokee Drug Co.
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What Shall We Name It*
As our town now has u military
company of thirty eight members or
ganized, and the company has not
yet been named I suggest that it be
called The Gaffney Light Infantry.
This will meet with the approval of
the citizens generally and strangers
will at once know the home of the
company whereas if it was Cherokee
Light Infantry they would not know
(without being told) but that it was
Cherokee Palls etc., and besides it
would only be a deserved compli
ment and a just tribute to the mem
ory of Capt. Michael Gaffney who
formed and equipped (at his own ex
pense) the first company that ever
went from inis section into the service
of our country. < q.n Citizen.
sell ;ino irmirantcc Ktco’s (loose Ureas
Lliminenl no cure no pay.
Ohkkokkk Darn Co.
Klee s (loose Urease Llnainent. curcH all
aenes ami paiusr Sold and KUHranteeil hy
Chkkokkk Dri'o Co.
Of the Gaffney Male ami Female Semi
nary.
The regular commencement exer
cises of the Gaffney Male and Female
Seminary began Holiday night. May
30th. The commencement sermon
was preached by Rev. F. C. Hixon,
of Yorkville. He is well known
among most of our citizens and it is
unnecessary to comment on him.
He delivered a most excellent sermon
from .1 no. 8-12; Matt. 5-11-10. The
sermon was preached on Sunday
evening instead of morning, as is
customary, on account of circum
stances that could not be prevented.
On Monday evening A. Dean Cudd,
M. I)., of Spartanburg, delivered the
address to the Alumni. His subject,
“Beyond the Alps Lies Italy,” was a
deep and difficult out, but be ac
quitted himself nobly. He i* a grad
uate of this institution and has taken
a course in medicine at Nashville,
Term., and we feel pleased that an
other graduate of our seminary is
making his mark in this world.
Aft«r the address there was a re
ception in the reception room. The
evening was quite a success and all
seemed to be in high spirits and en
joyed the evening thoroughly. Prof.
Johnson’s orchestra furnished music
for the evening. Hi Las some of the
best material for music that Gaffney
can afford in the violin line.
The exercises Tuesday evening
were opened by a piece from the
orchestra followed by a chorus by
Prof. Johnson’s music class. Prof.
Furman then delivered the annual
literary address, which was followed
by the graduating exercises. Miss
Annie Pacolette Sarratt hud an ex
cellent essay on “Some Ancient
Dames,” while Miss Bessie 0. Thom
son had a lino one on “From the
Marsh the Lilly Grows.” \Y. 1).
Neves, of Greenville, gave an address
“Before the Lost Arts,” while II. A.
Littlejohn gave one on “Knowledge
is Power.” Ail the class acquitted
themselves with credit to themselves
and the institution.
After the address and essays Prof.
\V. F. McArtur gave quite an appro
priate and solemn talk to the class
followed by tiic* presentation of di
plomas, after which lie made a very
touching impromtu talk to the
friends and patrons of the school.
We are glad to say, too, that next
year Prof. W. F. McArthur will be
assisted by some of the best teachers
that can he iiad for the place. The
session will open the last Wednesday
in August. Many improvements will
be made on, in and around the semi
nary during the next two months.
We think the Gaffney Male and
Female Seminary will be next year
one among the first institutions of
the state, certainly of our new
county.
Sleep in peace by us
ing Sure Pop Bed Bug
Buffalo Briefs.
We had a good rain last Saturday.
It came in u good time because it was
badly needed. Wheat is promising
full, oats are looking well and the
rain may save spring oats from being
a total failure. Corn is looking very
well and cotton is fine but there have
been some complaints of a bad stand
but J dont think it is a general one.
I exchanged some sympathy with
Charley Durham yesterday, who is
without doubt the brightest young
fellow about Buffalo, because he has
had the misfortune to loose his best
girl. She was just one year past sweet
sixteen and married a man just two
years past his three score years and
ten. If a young man ever deserves
sympathy it is when he looses his
best girl. It is next to loosing his
immortal soul. I speak from many
sad experiences. If the good Lord
spares my life long enough to get to
the legislature l shall try to have
some mode of punishment adopted
for young ladies that will deceive a
fellow long enough to win all his love
and affection and then grossly tram
ple it under their feet and leave the
poor fellow heart broken. Poordown-
! trodden lair l working men need some
! legal protection on this matrimonial
question. It is the crying need of
the times. A good common sense
law would be a death blow to flirt ing,
but l must be honest and say the time
has been when it would have sent me
to the chain gang. Every fellow has
to reap what he sows so I am even.
I am just a sadder hut a wiser man.
We are going to have a picnic in
the grove near the residence of Mr.
Allen W. Holts on the 12 of June.
After a lapse of three years I am
again on the committee of invitations
to get up a picnic and once more the
bands of custom will be broken and
every poor man, woman and child in
the country will get an invitation.
Every body that wants to come is in
vited. Come and bring a. basket full
of iometh'iig good to cat. Bachelors
are exempt from contributing towards
dinner. They are privileged charac
ters. They will do well to take their
girl. That is more than i can do.
Mr. Editor we shall look for you.
Old Flaw we would be glad to see you
too. Ail our old Buffalo friends who
are now living in Gaffney are respec-
fully invited to come over and mingle
with their friends of their youth.
Mother Bachelor’s chickens are
dieng with cholera. It is a blessing
just now that we have no little Bache
lor to feed. B.u'iiki.oi:.
E.n. ANDREWS, A. N. WOOD
Furniture,
Carpels,
Pianos and
Organs.
Killer.
Cherokee Drug Co.
Meeting.
T HK regular nil •tiny of Limestone Lodtrc.
.No. at. K. of I .* will take plareon Monday
Iilirhl at h o'clock In Masonic hull. VUltuia
brethren Invite 1 to attend.
,, ,, . W. H. Ross. C. C.
\\. M. H KUliTHU. K. K. s.
Howell’s Ferry Items.
(Correspondence of The Ledger.)
Howklls Fehkv, May 3<>.—A very
sensitive earthquake was felt in this
community at half past two o’clock
this evning.
John Estes has been suffering with
nervous disease but is improving.
Some of our farmers are done thin
ning cotton and have begun to plow
the plant the second time.
Master Oscar Osmcnt is suffering
with dysentery at this writing.
Sum Lee and Sam Foster went to
Rock Hill last Saturday to hear the
Rev. Sam I*. Joni s.
The C. E. society met at J. i\ Wil
liams last nightjconduciedjjy Thomai
Estes. Mr. Estes gave one of his
best talks on parental duties.
A great many persons from this
s etion attended preaching at Kelton
yesterday. We believe the boys like
to go over about Kelton.
Dr. J. E. Garner, of Mt. Joy S. C.,
was this vicinity last week. The
doctor’s face looks familiar.
William Davis spent last Saturday
night with J. L. Strain and family.
The fruit crop bids fair to bo an
abundant one this year.
Fnele Joe was in this section to
day on a business tour. He's a hus
tler.
I was inquiring us to who Sambo
was, last Sunday. .The reply was
| that, he was of the frying size.
The heavy rain of to-day did a
great deal of damage by breaking
over ditches and terraces and wash
ing the land badly.
Sarnie Foster has one of the finest
watermelon patches I have seen.
Sam no.
Capt. Jas. B. Bell.
The following paragraph from The
Yorkville Yeoman, (’apt. Bell’s old
home paper, is a worthy tribute to
Capt. Bell and one that The Lkogek
gladly presents to its readers with its
full endorsement.
We are glad to see that our friend,
J. B. Bell, Esq., is getting a big share
of the business in the new county. If
there is annyone here in Yorkville who
wishes him any thing but success and
prosperity in his new home, we have
not heard of it. Big hearted, “Jim
Bell,” is bright, witty, and a good
lawyer and deserves all that fortune
will give him.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Fleer, Salt
Rlu-utn. F'ever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skio Eruption, and postively cures
Files or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. 1'rice 2.') cents per
box. For sale by The DuPre Drug
Co.
Cooper Limestone Cemmenccment.
The following are the commence
ment exercises of the Cooper Lime
stone Institute to be held in the
Chapel June, 8, 1897 at 8:30 P. M.
Prayer.
Romance, “Alice”, J. Asher.—
Miss Croxton.
Essay:—The Education of Woman,
and its Effects—Miss Annie May
Willis.
Essay :-“At the Flaming F'orge of
Life our Fortunes must he Wrought.”
—.Miss Fannie Araminta Fort.
Two-part Song :-Light at Eventide,
Mascagni.—Sopranos: Misses Nor
man, Croxton, West. Altos:—Misses
Covington, Garvin, Williams.
Essay :-“Per Aepera, Ad Astra”.—
Miss Alma Estelle Turner.
Address :-Rev. W. L. Richards.
Rondo Capriccioso Mendelssohn.—
Miss Griffith.
Presentation of Certificates and
Diplomas. /
Overture: William Tell Arr. by
rtchmidst.—Missis Griffith, Coving
ton. Croxton and Prof. Chambers.
. Benediction.
A.S. Murray and Wife
SPRINGFIELD, MO.
Restored to Health by Or. Miles' Restora
tive Nervine.
. <52 . '/'Si , -- ,,
M U. MURRAY, engineer for Keet &
Rountree Mercantile Co., Sprlng-
lield, Mo., wrltts: “I suffered from
dyspepsia, was unable to eat unythliiK with
out severe dlstiess. Treated by several
physicians without lieneilt, I became almost
a physical wreck and unable to attend to
my work. I took Ur. Miles’ Restorative
Nervine and in six weeks I was well. My
wife had a severe at
tack of La Urlppo
which brought on
troubles peculiar to
her sex. The Restor
ative Nervine U the
only thing that has
helped her. We both
hope you will use this
in a way to help others as we have been.’*
Dr. Miles* Remedies nre sold by all drug
gists under a positive guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money refunded. B<*.>k on
Heart and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DU. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart, Ind.
URNITURE.
The largest stock of
FURNITURE
In the Carolinas.
Everything to make your home
eomfortuhle find elegant .
Carpels, Mattings
and Curtains.
I can save you money on
Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Cur
tains and Draperies.
! guarantee the Latest
Styles and Lowest Prices.
Mantels and Tiles.
I keep a full stock of line
and medium priced Mantels,
Tile Dearths and Grates.
If you are building or re
pairing your home I can furnish
these supplies for Ic.-a than you
can make them.
Pianos and Organs.
We carry the largest and
most complete stock ol Musical
Instruments in this section.
Every instrument with a Na
tional reputation and honestly
guaranteed.
We can save you money
on an instrument and give you
the host. Write for New Cata
logues.
E. M. ANDREWS,
Furniture, Carpets, Pianos and Organs,
Charlotte, X. C.
Thoroughbrde Jack!
Can be
found at
Spencer’s Stable
until the middle of June.
BANKER,
does a general Banking and Exchange
business. Well secured with Burglar-
Proof safe and Automatic Time Lock.
Safety Deposit Boxes at moderate
rent.
Br.js and sells Stocks andBonds.
Buys County and School Claims.
Your business solicited.
Dr. S.G. SARRATT,
IMiviiioion and 11rj^eon.
Om< k—Cherokee Drug Co.’s Store-
Telephone No. 49.
Letters of Administration.
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R.y U011..I. K. F.s<|uir<\
I'robvio .Iik. to of Chcrokco comriy.
hkhi:a>. .1. UTi.. fT- r jos. as clerk of tin
eouri. pi-t ii ioiio?. lets iilt i ijctiiiojj I,, c y
office |)f .i.vili;: that l.elfe ,of A ltc:;.!sl r a! ion
O'- 'll! .-UHl .silUfllLir. tfie ”o,,rJs cfe-tfl, Is
ntrills unit credits of Obiioi;,1, Tale, deceased,
ate of said •ounty. should lie -o , Mt--d to Ir.u
Tl c,e an- the,-* fore, i„ e!i, uuo admonish
uli ;t 1 i(i s’fijruIjir tin* Liimir(*<j ;u»<i cr«*<ljiorsof
lh; said lo Ik* :m,D upi;.! ‘>ofor«
ice at my ofilce. at Uatl'm-.y r|! V
coup house.; on Saturday. July.so. Iv.i;.
llo’eloc ,. a. In., loshott oa:l-e, if si.y , j,, y
ha ve, why the said admlui ' rat lot- should not
be "ranted. .1. 1 . Wkustkii.
.1. . Nash, I’rohatt* J ucluc.
Attorney for Relitlotii i-. ,r<,
DR. J. F. GARRETT,
Dentist,
1 Gaffney, - - . S. C.
Office over J. R. To!!t*.sorTs new store
In office from 1st to 2fith of each
month ;
At Blacksburg Thursday morning
each week, returning to office at 2:8H.
Insurance, $3.00.
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Correct Goods
and Prices Always in Line
is our card and we think the majority of Cherokee countv s citi
zen.- are appreciating this fact. We try to buy where wi can get
the best values so as to do the best for our friend /
Now is the time to buy your summer stulf, white and col
ored Wash Goods from the 5f' Scotch and White Lawns .d! the
way up to our 2.V* Organdies and Dimities. You will find clioiec
patterns. Our DP' line are beauties.
CORSETS. 1
You cannot find a stronger line in the city than we earrv.
The celebrated Thompsons Glove Fitting, 75c, .$1.00, $1 .•25, 1.50
and $1.75. It. it G., known everywhere, 50c, 75c and $1.00-.
Ferris Corset Wants, none better on the market , 75c and
$1.00.
STAPLE DRY GOODS.
Sheetings, Plaids, Drills, Outing-, Tickings, Shirtings
you can always find on our counters and the correct price always.
Cottonades and Denims in price from s.j to I0p’,and the
best for the money we have ever had.
GENTS’ FURNISHINGS.
Suspenders from Die to 50c. The Popular Atwoods Sus
pender from 25c to 50c, and the Harris Wire Puckle, 25c to Pie.
Every pair warranted.
Colored Shirts all the way from 20c to $1.00. You can
surely get pleased in our stock.
STRAW iHATS.
We can give you «’xee. * ' * good values in Straw
Goods. We bought them low and a large lot, and from the 10c
Malaga up to the $1.50 Yacht.
OUR OXFORDS.
We must continue to tell you about these because we
like them and know they are good and you will think so when
you see them. Prices $! .00 to $2.50.
O. E. Wilkins & Bro.