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" ■ r ' " ■m -^•J. C.JEPFERIES.4- GAFFNEY, S. C. Attorney md Counsellor at Law. Practices in .All the Courts. Collections a Specialty oney to 1 oan on Real Estate at 8 i er cent. "*‘C Payment can be made on monthly i ent plan. Ledger. To Reach Consumers in this Section Adver tise in The Ledger. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. VOL. IV, NO. 23, GAFFNEY CITY, S. C.. THU US DAY. AUGUST 12, 1897. 31.00 A YE Alt. THE SAGE OF ETTA JANE. HE DOES NOT KNOW EVERY THING. Elbethel last Saturday. Comrades, I these meetings ought to be attended I when it is at all possible for us to do : 80. I had Ihu pleasure of attending the.| pasure County Sunday S< riool Convention at I’nion last Monday and Tuesday. It was one of the most harmonious meet ings of the kind 1 have ev< r attend ed. Kind friends took care of us. and for the ti.ne being the town was turned over to us. Mr. and Mrs. \V. C. Blackwell and children, also Mrs. Amanda Lee and children, are visiting friends and re latives in Chester county. Mrs. J. J. Horn, of Clifton, return ed home last Saturday, af.er spend- better big a few days with relatives and friends in this section. Our thanks are due J. F. F.stes for a supply of his luscious Bradford wa termelons, of which he has had an abundance of the best kind. The colored people had a Sunday school celebration, at their school house yesterday. A very good meeting has been iro- ing on at Wilson’s Chapel for the last, week. I did not get to attend it hut He Refers “A. L. M.” to Scripture and Text Books, Gives the Editor Taffy and Writes Neigh borhood News. (Com spondence of The Ledger.) K.tta Jane, August !)—Fine sea sons set in last week and crops not too far spent, present a much appearance than they did a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Estes visited the Convention as shown last week. From all accounts it was a grand af fair. The cloudy weather is very much against fruit drying, which our good women wanted to begin this week. A good sized congregation was dis appointed in consequence of there being no preaching at Messapotama yesterday. Xo reason was given for the pastor's failing to reach his np* pointment. r understand that Mr. Chnrner Morris and Miss Violet Wilkins were married last .Saturday at K» Iton. Several of the hoys from this neigh, borhood attended the Alliance picnic at Tirzah last week. A picnic, barbecue ami general turnout of the Alliance force will he held at Duck Fond church, on the 2flth instant. The people of Union county are making preparations for a grand affair. Several of our leading men are expected to he present, among them Senator Tillman. Mr. It. E. Kerr, our road overseer, is putting his section in good order, but not before it needs it. The present spell of weather is against hay-making—too cloudy and dam p. Mr. J. A. M. Estes’ chickens and other poultry are d)ing with the icholera. He has lost several. A x The crops have suffered greatly for \huit of rain within the lust two weeks. Some ruin has fallen in dif ferent parts of the county, but in each case they were much needed. If brother “A. L. M.” thinks that a newspaper correspondent knows everything, and can answer all kinds of questions, he is badly mistaken. In the paragraph to which he refers, I am not able to tell whether it was an oversight of mine, er a typograph ical error. I am rather inclined to think it is the latter. But, however, he wants me, as 1 understand, to ex plain the difference between Sabbath and Sunday, and to give the reason why it was changed from the seventh to the iirst day of the week. The Westminster Confession of Faith, whichL conceded to he the highest authority extant, asks and answers this question us follows: Question : Which day of the week 1 hath Cod appointed to be the weekly Sabbath? Answer: From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, Cod appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath, and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath. Like my good brother of the quill, I am not disposed to ventilate my theory before the intelligent readers of this paper. The new Testament scriptures subscribe to the reasons, and a number of authorities of high est repute, substantiate the same. How tlie Sabbath was changed from the seventh to the lirst day of the week is generally understood through out Christendom. For a fuller expla nation of the why’s amj wherefore’s, I would respectfully *efer the broth er to Willis on the Sabbath, Baxter’s Four-fold State of Man, Baxter’s Saints’ Rest, (revised edition,) Malm’s Christian Sabbath, to say nothing of the different dictionaries, encyclope dias, etc..} which can he found in almost every library where the post- existen tjDeuteronomist has dealt with the hexhameron in all of its hearings on the observance of Christian duties, and then refer to the following new Testament quotations; Matt 2S:1, Murk 10:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1, Mark 16:9, John 20:20, Acts 20:7, 1st Cor. JO :7. In answer to several enquiries con cerning our last mathematical pro blem I will say that it is one in com- * pound proportion whoso solution is quite easy. Mr. Joe Estes turned out yesterday In his new surry behind a snatching pair of mules excellently caparisoned. Joe is all right. Mr. Editor, permit ire to thank you for your sensible editorial on that Georgia phenomenon, which has cre ated such a sensation among weak- minded people. I refer to that burn ing man. It was out of my power to attend thejmeeting of the U. C. Veterans at learn that some good work was done for the Master. It’s a lamentable fact that so few people can stand to be told of ibt ir meanness by preach ers of the gospel, and the result is that our revival meetings don't do the good they might otherwise ac complish. When men and women think that their social standi^; places them beyond the reach of y«gospol guns, then the devil dismi^H all his doubts as to their loyalty tonim. Brethren of the ministry—keep up your lire from the gospel batteries, use lirst-chiss ordinonce, and let eve ry one do his own howling when he’s hit. In company with her father, Mr. T. J. Hughes, Miss Ora Hughes pass ed here yesterday on her way to visit her sister. Mrs. Ben McCulloch, at Pinkney ferry. The noblest resolution I have heard of lately is that of a young lady who says no young man shall keep her company with the smell of liquor on his breath, or if he be a drunkard. Noble resolution, young lady. .Stick to it, and encourage your sex to adopt it too. it will do more to suppress intemperance among the young men than all the^dispensary, •‘original packages,” and so-called prohibition laws in the land that ever was or will he enacted. It’s just as easy for c girl to marry a gentleman as a brute, and then she will have some prospect ot happiness in this life. The lady who marries a man to reform him, or even tries to apologize for his drunk enness in any way, has driven her pigs to a very poor market. Our people are wanting sunshine to dry fruit. Mr. Mann Paris paid us a visit »'»- day. He and his family have chills. The people along the Gilky am 1 Thickety creek sections have been troubled with chills all the year. My friend James Proctor, had an open boll of cotton last week. To-day is the day to sow turnips. Our people can’t he too particular about this excellent crop. They are invaluable as farm products, to feed cows and start hogs to fattening. The Lkdukk is beyond doubt the most popular paper we know of. It is almost impossible to get an extra copy of any issue unless the order is sent in in time to have it printed and mailed as the others. Extra copies are constantly in demand. Bully for The Lkdcer. The Children’s day incident to which I alluded last week, seems to he an extensive affair, if the maxim of Sam Jones is reliable. I accused nobody of anything except what is hacked by abundant proof. This can he brought out if necessary. J. L. s. — - -* ■«•*- • — Cowpens Chronicles. (Correspondence of The Ledger ) Cowpens, August 9.—We arc hav ing plenty of rain and everybody is glad to see it. Mr. and Mrs. Tom BiggerstaiT are happy in the possession of a new son. They are grieved, however, be cause of an accident which befell their little girl, who had the misfor tune to get very badly scalded. She is doing very nicely.) W. W. Thompson spent Sunday and Sunday night with his brother, It. C. Thompson, returning home Monday. Gil Fetchet. A Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diar rhoea. In 1862, when I served my country as a private in Company A, 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers, I contract ed chronic diarrhoea. It has given me a great deal of trouble ever since. I have tried a dozen different roedi- cins and several prominent doctors without any permanent relief. Not long ago a friend sent me a sample bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Chole ra and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after that I bought and took a 00 cent bot tle; and now lean say that 1 am en tirely cured. I cannot he thankful enough to you for this great Rem edy, and recommend it to all suffer ing veterans. If in doubt wrf.e me. Yours gratefully, Henkv Stmmkkk okk, Allentou, l*a. Sold by lOul're Drug Co. Buffalo Locals. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Bi kkai-o, Aug., -1.—Our protracted meeting closed one week ago last Sunday, it was a very good meeting. Appeareutly much good was accom plished, and yet it may prove to be only temporary. Ten converts were added to the church hut half that tmmberof old backsliders have al ready been intoxicated since the meeting closed. All the old settle ment grudges were buried, their fu nerals preached, and tears shed over their graves, save barely me. For more than two yours I have been in open revolt against the authority of the church and have held it off of me with an iron grasp which no man lias ever dared to try to break. I know that I am the greatest stumbling block Buffalo has ever had, and 1 am willing to step down and out when ever the bretheren get willing to ‘‘tote fair” with me, and put out some others that have no business there. Wo had considerable wind hero last Thursday evening. It did hut little damage except by breaking corn off at the joint. The trustees are soon goingto com mence enlarging the Buffalo school house. A majority of the patrons of the school are in favor of establishing two schools, one in the upper end of the district and one in the lower part, hut the trustees feel like their little official dignity makes them consti tute a majority. There is likely to be some kicking against their assumed authority. There is a deli cate task in store for our County Superintendent of Education which shall overrule an overwhelming ma jority or an insignificant minority? A young man, whose name 1 did not learn, started from a point somewhere near Gaffney City, a few days ago to a point somewhere in X. C. Upon reaching Blackburg his mule took sick. However he proceeded a few miles further on his journey when it became helpless, and,leaving it in care of a funner, he proceeded to scour the country fur a iiorse doctor. By the time the doctor reached the afflic ted iftiimal it was about dead. Af ter having its body removed to an old field the young man, with a sad heart, started back home. Upon reaching Broad river lie disrobed him self and proceeded to cross as tha Chidren of Isreal crossed the Red Sen. He had made but a few steps until he was in water over his head. After getting his cloths wet and get ting back to the shore 1 lie best way he could, lie dressed himself and started down the river in search of a boat. By this time he had become very thirsty and passing by a tenant house he tried to quench his thirst at the well. After letting the bucket down his cu rmsity was aroused to see how deep the well was, so he leaned farward to get a peep into the bowels of the eartli and his fine derby hat fell off his head into the well. By this time the gentle man of the house was on the spot and they together fished the hat out of the well and the young man went on his way a sadder hut wiser man. 1 hope he will look upon this us noth ing hut a joke told in a sympathetic spirit. Brother we all meet with disappointments in goingto seeour girls. Bachelor. - • — A Trip to the Country. (CorreEitontli nee of The ledger.) Gakknky, Aug., 9.—I started from Gaffney last Tuesday morning Aug. the Brd and traveled over roads that 1 have not been over in forty years. J went almost entirely through Cher okee county. 1 found the people kind and clever. As to crops, 1 found them fair, almost an average. 1 stopped at my old friend, Clem Ma bry, over night and hud a very pleas ant time. From my friend Mabrey’s I went to Logan Mabry’s, where we spent a very pleasant night. 1 v.ns treated to the longest watermelon that 1 have seen this season. Logan has the most wheat that 1 have seen at one time in twenty-five years. From there we went to Mr. Calvin Brown's. There wo were treated to some fine watermelon and cantelopes. As to Mrs. Brown, I must say she lias the most canned fruit—44 cans nice fruit of different kinds—that I ever saw. She always has something nice. From friend Brown’s we went to Mr. Jas. Jones. There we spent a portion of the day and night. Friend Jones showed me over his crop. It is the finest I have seen this season. Friend Mike Sel lers lias about as good. Then we started on our return to Gaffney- We stopped with our old friend, Joe George and look dinner, which we enjoyed very much. From there we drove home to our beautiful city of Gaffney. I found Jthat almost everybody takes The Lkixiek. cl w. u. • —• — It is always gratifying to receive testimonials for Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and when the endorsement is from a phy sician it is especially so. “There is j no more satisfactory or effective rem- I edy than Chamberlain’s Colic, Choi- l ere. and Diarrhoea Remedy,” writes Dr. U. E. Robey, physician and phar- inusist, of Olney, Mo.; and as he j used the Remedy in his own family and sold it in his drug store for six years he should certainly know. For sale by DuRre Drug Co. SENATOR WM. JEFFERIES. A BRIEF SKETCH OK CHERO KEE’S FIRST SENA+OR. Bern Near Where He Now Resides and Educated in the Common Schools—Alv/aya a Democrat. William Jefferies, the subject of tills sketch, was born in Union coun ty, in the year 1830, near where he now resides. Jlis parents were de scended from Revolutionary stock. His great-grand-fathers, John Jefferies and Nicholas Corry, and his grand father, Davis Goudelock, were sol diers in that war. Early in life he was taught to love his country and lihertv. He was sent to the best • * country schools in that section and obtained a liberal education from these schools and his constant study of books—newspapers were rare then. When he first came to manhood he taught school for four years, after which he spent some time in Charles ton and Columbia in the mercantile business, when he returned to his old home. He was elected to the legis lature in ISbS, and served two years. These were exciting years, and the legislature was composed of strong men, such as Meminger, Perry, Al drich, Edwards, SSimonton, Hudson, Blaek, Boyston. Gadbery, McGowan, and many other just such men. The great exciting and momentous question that was looming up, espe cially in lSb7, was the secession from tiie Union. Mr. Jefferies opposed .. m J •%: ? \ v k JK\ 4 'S'■"*!¥.• I' l , J> *8 { \vy ' BKXATOK WILLIAM .1 Ll FFKIf .S. that, as can he seen, by reference to the House journal of that date, when a bill to appropriate a larger sum to put the State on a war footing was being discussed and voted upon, the ayes and naes being cuiicd he and B. F. Perry were the only naes recorded. The war coming on he volunteered in the IStli S. C. Volunteers, in which he served until December, 1862, being discharged from that arm of service, he entered the Holcomb Legion, rf- terwards the 7>-h 8. C. Cavalry, serv ing as a private to the end. After the war ho engaged in teaching and farming, taking an interest in the poli tics of his county, urging his neigh bors to follow the fortunes of the Democratic party. In 1871 he, with I). P. Duncan, succeeded in getting control of the finances of Union coun ty, and restored confidence in county affairs. In 1876 he took an active part in the Hamilton campaign and was again elected to the legislature, a member of the ever memorable Wallace House, in which he was a faithful ami diligent member, He and G. D. Peake were the two first members io dispute the right of troops to keep them from the legisla tive hall, lie still lias in his posses sion the seal that was placed on the out tide lock of the treasury door by order of the Court, it being given to him by Treasurer Leapliart when the seal was broken by order of the Court and the State government turned over to Hampton. Mr. Jefferies then retired to pri vate life. He has for years advocat ed smaller counties and worked espe cially for Cherokee county. He has been an advocate of education, and worked earnestly for the education of the masses. He has been identi fied with the conservative Democrats of the State, but has always been liberal in Ins views and never ex treme or fanatical. When his mind is fully made up on any subject, he acts witli decision and rarely changes his opinions. His work in behalf of Cherokee county was a factor in its success. After the count} had been formed, and candidates for the various offices were being talked of a number of Mr. Jefferies’ ardent friends suggested his name for the position of Senator. He was consulted on the subject and af ter sumo persuasion reluctantly sub mitted to run. He had as an oppo nent one of the brightest young men in Cherokee county, a man welt and favorably known, one who was popu lar, and who bad the avowed support of the individual mernherb of the town council of Gaffney, and a large and respectable following throughout the county. His opponent was one thut wan hard to beat, and the fact that Mr. Jefferies was elected over such a man speaks volumes for his popularity. Should he live until the legislature convenes he will appear upon the floor of the Senate as a representa tive of tiie people of Cherokee coun ty, and we feel safe in the prediction tl:ut he will not only represent Cher okee hut that lie will be a member in winch the whole 8tale may justly feel a pride. —— • • —— Ezell Etchings. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Uzki.l. Aug. 9.—Mr. (L L. Martir.> of this place, is preparing to improve his dwelling house by adding an ell, which will add both room and beauty. Mr. J. E. Scruggs had the misfor tune to Jose a fine milk cow last week. Farmers are having a good time now. Plenty of fruit and me!Ions, and ail done working their crops. The school at New Pleasant is run ning on full time, the patrons should send all their children, as the school is not crowded yet. 8ister Narcissus Blackwell, wife of Geo. Blackwell, died Sunday night, Aug. 1st, at Clifton cotton mill, and was brought back to this place and buried at the Williams grave yard on Tuesday. Mr. Blackwell moved from this place to Clifton last winter. Sister Blackwell left a hus band and nine children to mourn her loss. Farmers have finished work on their crops and have had plenty of rain the past week. Your humble servant went to the Baptizing yesterday and witnessed a beautiful scene. Eleven buried in baptism, who united at State Line for a Christian warfare. The protracted meeting will begin next Sabbath at eleven o’clock at New Pleasant church. Price & Scruggs, of this place, have added a stave machine to their mill, which will employ several hands. Air. J. S. Black, of this place, is erecting a handsome dwelling house at the Gem city of Gaffney. The wind on last Thursday did great damage to corn crops. It broke down a large amount of corn in some places. Bu e Hawk. Willie Locals. frorrospoiHLuico of The Ledger,) Willie, Aug. 9.—Mrs. Mary Har ley met with the misfortune lust Friday, the 6th inst., of getting her ham and stables burned. Her loss consists of the buildings together with about 2oi) bundles of fodder. The origin of the lire is unknown ; it is supposed that the school children at Holly Springs accidently set fire to it while playing in the barn. W. H. Pennington and Andy Sea mans. of Gaffney, spent several days recently visiting in this section. They returned to their homes last Monday. The friends of W. IL, re port that lie is very hearty. How ever, we are always glad to have such men us W. JL, visit our section re gardless of the ration hill. The two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Mason, died the 1th and was buried at Mt. Lebanon cem etery the 5th. Wo are having some sickness in our section now. Rev. J. B. Underwood held quite uu interesting series of meetings at Mt. Lebanon church last week. Rev. L. C, Kzzell is holding a series of meetings at Holly Springs this week. There will he a political meeting at Holly Springs Saturday, the 14th inst., at which our candidates for legislative honors will expa< uite upon the great and notable dispensary law. Kber uml Wade Johnson went to Newberry last week to visit their uncle, Mr. Kber Reece. Jaircs. Restored to Heath. If you are suffering with any skin or blood disease. Rheumatism, Ca tarrh, Ulcers, Old Sores, General Debility, etc., send stump to the Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga., for hook of wonderful cures, free. This book will point the way to speedy re covery. Botanic Blond Balm, (B. B. B.) is inannfact ured after a long tested pre scription of an eminent physician, and is tno best building-up and blood purifying medicine in the world. Beware of substitutes. I'ricc $1.00 for large bottle. For sale by all Druggist. ONE IN A THOl’SANI). One summer, several years ago, while railroading in Mississippi I be came badly effected with malarial blood poison, that impaired my health for more than two years. Several of fensive ulcers appeared on my legs, and nothing seemed to give perma nent relief until I took of Botanic Blood Balm (B. H. B.) t which cured me entirely. M. D. Lane ,Deveraux, Ga. « From Grover. (Correfupndence ot The Ledger.) Ghovlu, August 10.—After two week’s drouth this section was visit ed on last Friday night by copious rains, which has revived vegetation very much, and it looks now like there will be an abundant harvest, and that the farmer’s corn cribs and smoke houses will yet ho kept at home. Mrs. Lucy Love and four of her family are down with typhoid fever, which is all hut two of the family. The writer extends to them his heart felt sympathy. There is a general prevalence of colds in this section at this writing. The writer learns that P. Green will go to Atlanta, Ga., in a few days, for treatment for epilepsy. Three new deacons was ordained at Antioch lust Friday, by a Presbytery composed of the pastor and home and vi.-iting deacons. The ordinance was very solemn and impressive. A revival meeting was begun at Antioch on Saturday, by the pastor, assisted by Rev. A. A. Williamson, of Baltimore, Md. There were two sermons on Saturday by the pastor, one in the morning and one in the evening, the subject being the need of a revival, and the way to obtum it, he handled his subject in his usual eloquent ami masterful style, making a deep and lasting impression on his hearers. Aev. A. A. Williamson preached a very eloquent sermon on Sunday evening, on regeneration, the part God performs and the part man performs. Mr. Williamson proved himself to be not only a master of music; but a master also of the teach ings of God’s wotd. In view of the great interest that has been manifested by Christians as well as the unconverted, and in view of the condition of the pastor (he be ing unable from overwork to hear up longer,) it was suggested by Mr. Wil liamson that he believed Rev. P. G. Klsotn, of Danville, Ya., could be brought there for a week or ten days. After due consideration by the pastor and deacons, they decided to extend the call, and if he accepts he is ex pected to bo here this P. M.. but the writer has been unable as yet to learn whether he has accepted or not. By the power of the Holy Ghost through Mr. Elsom’s preaching, and by His power tl rough Mr. Williamson’s singing (for he certainly sings with power and spirit, that alone being worth a lopg pilgrimage to hear) every one seems to be expecting a pentacostal shower such as has not been witnessed since the days of our fathers. A genuine revival of the old time religion is what is wanted. Every one who can should attend these meetings, it will he edifying, and they will be built up in the faith. Let all the unsaved attend and seek the salvation of their souls, that they may escape the doom that awaits the unsaved. A cordial invi- j tation is extended to all to attend. Prayer meeting and praise service every morning at 10 o’clock, preach ing at 11 a. in., and 8 p. in. Miss Sudie Bird will dismiss her school at Pine Grove, after to-day. so all can attend the meeting. I extend my hearty congratulations to The Lkixiek for its magnificent trade supplement in week before last’s issue—that is the kind of journalism people should support. Mike, in his letter on the oil mill, suggested a lesson that it is time eve ry farmer should learn—that is. that he pays thu fertilizer manufacturer from eight to ten dollars per ton for mixing his fertiiiezrs, when lie could do it much cheaper than that at home, and get a better article. Now whether we get the oil mill or not, why don’t some of our enterprising merchants deal in the different fer tilizing elements, (if there is one in Cherokee county that keeps anytliing like a stock of all the fertilizing ele ments. this writer is unaware of it,) it seems to me it could he made mu tually beneficial to both farmer and merchant. a. b. Thickety Locals. (Corresnondenee of The Ledger.) Thickety, August 9th.—We had good ruinsoJast week, it was much heeded, for crops were burning up. The rain has caused many glad hearts. The people are enjoying themselves sitting around in the shade. Work is very scarce here; there is a little wood-chopping going on, and some are hauling wood to the factories. “Old Pete” is knocking at a good many doors, and he knocks it down and comes in sometimes and takes possession for a day or two—he gets right on the table the first place, and there he will ^et. Bud Harris, a negro boy, run a hog to death some time ago—the hog be longed to Bud Davis. 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