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THE LEPGER: GAFFNEY, S. O., JUNE 1897 6 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. • 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. Oh m *, in I't'itijATE Jctx;k. • , Sl.ilc of N uli! l ; •(,11i,:i. ,, ,, CbcrokuD<-i>uniy. f 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. M< CLTNEY & GEORGE. r V >; V I i i v V it*: i y V X Do You need n New Watch or your old one fixed? I f so we are the pen- pie you want to see. !*’•! 21 jeweled. n ♦ V V K I v- Watches OF ALL KINDS AND HOCKS. Call on DANIELS & CO., The Jewelers. 0. E. WILKINS & BRO. 0. E. WILKINS & BRO. 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.