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F. (». Stacy, I'rcsidcnt. THE NATIONAL 1 Capital AVn i. huv eounty t , arul iiiaUc lllii'ial loiiil I*. < . Uost*. i asliicr J Wakui.aw. Ice I’roiilcnt I'AFFHEY. deposit 1 paper The Ledger. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. t\ ^cvvspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. HL 1SD1, GAFFNEY CITY, S. C.. TILUKSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1899. *1.00 A YEAR. THE KENRNEL’S CHRONICLES THE NEVA/ YEAR OPENS CLEAR AND COOL. Mike Sel'.ar’s Peculiar Species of Rats. Cherokee’s Representative in the Lower House. Other News. (Correspondence of The Lodger.) Etta Jaxk, January *2.—The new year opens clear, bright and cool and tvo go before our readers this morn ing with all the congratulations of the season and wish for ail both young and old, friend and foe a happy, prosperous year. We are glad to welcome to our corps of correspondents some new members. The public road this side of How ell’s ferry has received a working that would make the chain gang ashamed of itself—thanks to Giles Hill and John F. Estes for it. We only regret that all our roads cannot be put in the same condition. The 0. E. .Society belli a conse cration meeting at F. .1. Estes yes terday evening. .Mr. G. 15. Estes visited Mrs. IJetsy McCullough last Saturday. Miss lietUe Blair will resume her school work this morning having spent the holidays at her home. It would be impossible for us to tell how many rabbits, birds, squir rels, etc., were killed last week by the sportsmen and how many line din ners were spread for invited guests during the holiday seasons. These with a few social gatherings of the young folks, made up the sum total of the holidays festivities. I have the report on manual train ing in schools in.North Germany and Holland by Mr. A. Purser, head in spector of national .schools. Mr. Purser is the son of our old friend B. Purser, of Lawn. The work is an exhaustive one and might be read and studied to great advantage by our American educators. It is a de plorable fact that such an endless amount of tally and gusto take the place of profound teaching, especially in our rural districts. That Mr. Purser is equal to his work is abun dantly veritied by his report and the endorsement of it by both American and European educators. If the old saying is a true one we will have poor crops this year—the moon shone all night Christmas night. Last Tuesday night we had a beau tiful view of the moon in eclipse. It is seldom that such a phenomenal sight occurs and many who seen it will not see another so complete. Astronovnos tell us it will be lifty- six years before such another takes place. At (Jaftney last Tuesday I met quite a number of friends from dif- ferent parts of the county. Some were making purchases, some paying taxes, others visiting friends and taking Christmas generally. Cor- spicuously absent was an old a.* quaintance—John Barleycorn—not the least evidence of whiskey did I see during a stay of several hours in the city. While I was enjoying my Gaffney trip Mrs. J. L. S. had a gen eral entertaining of her friends and a big dinner. I met one young man from the Cherokee No. 1 section who invited me to go home with him. I told him I would perhaps make him a visit later and see if I could get any subscribers for The Ledger. He told me he didn’t think I would get anj in his neighborhood for they all took it tie thought. However I.appreciate bis kindness all the same and assure him that he and his neighbors have )ur best wishes. y *' ng with the proprietor of ’ . i. .;up ,r J find he intends sparing Jeither money or pains to make Tie Ledger one of the leading weeklies 1° ibis country and as soon as possple will issue it in semi weekly editions, thus enabling its readers >0 the current news in the quickest Umo possible outside of the daily ptf>ers. With the mail iicili- ties we have throughout Cherokee and the neighboring counties in this State atfl North Carolina this will be a long ^ep in the right direction. The n onetor y sacrifice which he must necessarily make to give Cher okee county the paper he thinks it Ishouldhave ought to b.* an incentive to ev«*7 citizen, both white and loloreL 1° come to his assistance rith their patronage and take the ip*. The expenditure necessary carry into effect this commenda- lie project will imbrace fully all the legitiments profits possible to be de rived from the paper for at least a ■full year. Cuts of the different 'noted places in Cherokee county will be presented from time to time as well us biographies of noted person ages connected with the present and past history of the county or the iSectio is Incorporated in it. This commendable scheme for the betterment of the county, its peo- lie and resources as conceived by 3" Mr. DeCatnp, at such a sacrifice of his individual interest, calls to our mind those beautiful lines of Gold smith : ••III fans the land, to hasleninjr ills a prey. ••Where wealth accumulates and men de cay.” The pursuit and possession of money alone clips the wings of the soul and renders its devotees misera ble to themselves and all humanity around them. No man has ever found a royal road to victory. If victory is indeed achieved it is at the expense of hard and persistent toil—ot re peated and continued encounters with opposing forces. Difficulties are hut tests to increase our faith and earnestness. We don’t know for which we en tertain the highest contempt, the constitutional bigot or the profes sional llirt. Good manners should never be a sort of affectation that can be put off and on at pleasure, but in the true gentleman or lady are part of them selves. Sincerity, charity and un selfishness—a friendly feeling to ward our fellow man—are all needed to make up a refined individual. Thomas Jefferson while riding with his grandson met a slave who took off his hat and politely bowed. The President recognized the salutation ami lifted his hat. The grandson wholly ignored the respect shown by fho negro. Jefferson sarcastically said: “Do you permit an humble slave to be more of a gentleman than you yourself are?" Mike Sellers has a peculiar species of rats at his house—they bark just likeafice. He has a good way of getting rid of them by putting small hollow logs in his crib, or wherever they frequent. In this they build nests and he has only to stop up the place of entrance and carry it out and clean it out now and again, Christmas was generally observed with its usual festivities, although with less drinking and drunkenness in tliis section than 1 have seen or heard of in many years, if ever be fore. This much can be said to the credit of our people. Several of the good house wives tried their hand at entertaining friends. I did not attend but one of these dinners—that prepared by Mrs. S. F. Estes on the JOth, ultimo. Its no use trying to describe it—my effort in that direc tion would be a failure. It was the nc plus ultra of the season so far us I was concerned. S. F. Estes killed three hogs that weighed 9G2 pounds. In order that our friends who feel that it is their privilege to step over into North Carolina or elsewhere and get them a little drum for private use, and who do not wish to violate any law. rule or mandate now exist ing, I take the liberty of clipping sections four and thirteen from in structions given dispensary consta bles, special constables and magis trates which may save somebody trouble by governing themselves ac cordingly : Sec. 4. They are to seize any wagon, cart, boat, or any other con veyance, together with the horses, mules, or any ether animals, discov ered transporting liquor in the night time. Sec. 13. Liquors being shipped concealed, or bearing misleading marks for the purpose of disguising the contents of the package, must be seized. When parties club together and order liquor, to be divided or distributed between them, it must be seized. Persons can only order for themselves, and in their own name, and may not use the name of a firm or company. We are really sorry to know that any young men are so low down as to disgrace their family name, their neighborhoods and themselves as we learn some did on Christinas eve night, in this part of the country. When decent ladies are to be annoyed by the revelings and yells of drunken rowdies (white or black) its time for men who arc worthy the name to as sert their manhood and put down all such outlawry. We are told that at the time and place of which we speak that some young men, members of respectable families, made tbe night hideous with their vulgarity, profan ity and disgraceful conduct and that decent and respectable ladies were terrorized. Shame ! young men ; have you a mother or a sister for whom you would not readily give your life blood to defend her person or her honor? If not. we can readily see why your manhood is wanting. We would publish the names of these parties were it not for mortifying the feelings of helpless mothers and sis ters and bringing disgrace upon the dust of a dead ancestry. We will not allow another opportunity to pass- mark that young men. Hon. C. *V. Whisonant will leave homo next Monday, 9th, inst., for the State Legislature. We believe that Cherokee county will he as well represented as any county in the State. They are more or less identified with tile fanning interest and this is a reasonable guarantee that the farmers will not be ignored. While they may not be able to do any great amount of good they can and will most likely prevent a good amount of harm being done. Mr. arnl Mrs. H. B. McDaniul and children after spending a few days on this side of the river last waek re turned home last Saturday. There is a question raised as to tbe constitutionality of the act creating Cherokee county, which provides that the different “cut offs’’ from the old counties assume their separate indebtedness to the old soanties in stead of its being a debt against the new county as provided for in Sec tion <i. z\rticle VII page 32 of the Constition 189'). This question may perhaps find its way into the courts. I have now before me a letter from asst. atty. General Townsend to a friend in which he refuses to discuss the mat ter saying, “it is a question for the courts." Three college professors give dif ferent answers to our clock question of two weeks ago. Gentlemen, you must add one clock keeping correct time in order to get a correct result. The hands of the other will not al ways mark correct time in passing each other. When is the next leap year? J. L. S. FLAW NINETY-EIGHT. THE OLD YEAR TALKS TO OLD FLAW. in in He Knows Flaw is a Tough Customer Some Respects, But Others He Does Quite Well—A Ditty. The N. P. I. S. S. Convention. The North Pacolet Interdenomina tional Sunday School Convention met according to previous announce ment at Wilsons Chapel. The fol lowing program was carried out: Convention culled to order by the president. Song and praise service conducted by Chaplain Simpson Blanto;.. Enrollment of schools. The fol lowing reported with delegates: Ab ingdon :—Hump Bratton, 1*. S. Web ber, F. McCluney, W. C. Osraent and J. C. Jefferies; Elbethel:—G. M. Littlejohn, J. It. Phillips and J. It. and Miss Louise Jefferies; Mesopo tamia:—Walker and Miss Dussie Go forth and S. W. Foster; Salem :—W. C. Blackwell. T. J. Estes and H. T. and Miss Oregon Estes; Wilsons Chanel:—G. E. Huggins, J. It. Mc Culloch, W. H. Webber and Ralph Lem aster. Bro. G. M. Littlejohn then moved that all the old officers be reelected to their respective offices for the en suing year. The motion carried. Bro. J. C. Jefferies tendered his resignation as secretary, which was accepted. Bro. F. McClaney was elected in his stead. Bro. P. S. Webber tendered his res ignation as vice president which was accepted. Bro. T. M. Littlejohn was elected in his stead. Bro. S. Blanton then resigned as township superintendent, which was accepted. T. J. Estes was elected in his stead. Bro. Blanton was then called on to make his report. Having had sick ness in his family he had not visited any of the schools, therefore he had no report to make. Bro. Whisonant then aeked the question, “Why was it that their Sunday School had such a small at tendance in the primary depart ment?” Discussed by Bros. Blanton and Littlejohn. Singing by choir. First Querry. Disaussed by M. C. Dorman, P. S. Webber, J. L. Strain and T. M. Littlejoliu. Singing by choir. Querry further discussed by Bros. M. 0. Dorman, S. Blanton, T. M. Lit tlejohn and C. W. Whisonant. Singing by choir. Querry still further discussed by J. L. Strain. The program then being carried out, collection was taken up to pay for printing. Elbethel, Mesopotamia and Ading- don extended invitations to the con vention to meet with them next time. The invitation of Abingdon was ac cepted. Chaplain Blanton then offered the closing prayer, after which the con vention adjourned to meet at Abing don the fourth Sunday in March. J. L. Strain, F. McCluney, President. Secretary. A Narrow Escape. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hurt, of Groton, S. D. “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four Doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was ad vised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God I am saved and now a well and healthy woman. Trial bottles free at DuPre Drug Co. Regular size 50c and ♦l.UO. Guar anteed or price refunded, -- ^ ^ Will Mr. Leiter’s trust undertake to water the unmilked milk? — # Some poets are made by writing magazine poems that ndbody can un derstand. » — Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup that mar velous medicine for thtoat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures the painful breathing” and danger ously sounding cough, indicative of congested lungs. No other remedy is its equal. In windin’ up the affairs in gineral with ole Mr. Ninety-eight he brings many charges against ole Flaw to gether with many praises an’ con gratulations. In summin’ an’ fig- gerin’ up the whole he says, says ho: “Flaw, you’ve served me pritty doggone well in general speaking whilst, you understand, some others I might name is so far ahead of you till, by gracious, ef you knowed it, you would actiully be ashamed of yourself, whilst, you understand, you needn’t feel so out-of-the-way either, for I’ve dealt with a whole lots worse folksj indurin’ my reign." “I know, Flaw," ole Mr. Ninety- Eight went on, “that to the world at large you have seemed to be the most outrageous character I have had to deal with, whilst you and 1 alone know how it is. You never done a mean thing in your life but what you told it, an’ what few little turns that meby mought be of some good that you’ve done I’ve never hearn of ’em a bein’ blowed out of a horn, an’ Flaw, I can truly say to you that out of the innumerable things I have had to report to the Master on you, you have never bin charged with hipocracy. What you are you are, an’ what you uint you aint. What harm you have done has bin to yourself, whilst I notice you ain’t bin very free an’ permis- cuous with any good towards your self, you understand. “I congratulate myself, Flaw, on not havin’ to charge you with any crime of misdemeanor in the courts of justice; an’ not havin' to turn a cell key on you; an seein’ your family—Granny, Mrs. Picker, Pick ers Nos. 1,2 an’ 3, respectively—sup plied, even scanty as it were, with bread an'ramon ; on seein' you an’ your dear ones enjoy the portion of the blessin’s oPhealth that you have; an’ last but not least, Flaw, I con gratulate myself on net havin’ to witness your funeral procession, your gapin’ grave, the cold failin’ sods, the tears an’ sorrows of your loved ones, and’ the hurlin’ of you into eternity. “Yes. Flaw, I’ve seen worse people every day of my life than you but don’t git it into your head that you’re a little angel. Indurin’ my reign I have had some few scatterin’ ones that I could not find no fault of whatever. These are the ones, what are truly washed in the blood of the Lamb, an’ Flaw, I do wish you was one of them kind. Every night when I send in my report there is rejoicin’ in heaven over these few scatterin’ ones, an’ I have given you the same chance they have had an’ ye would not! On the other hand, I have had to do my Master’s biddin’ an’ hurl some into eternity to live witli the damned an’ cast, an’ Flaw, I do truly hope that the kid, 99 will give you a good chance an’ that you will take advantage of it an’ be a bet ter man for this is the last time I will see you. I have given you the last opportunity that lays in my power— I must leave you never, no never to return again. I could talk with you always but my time is come to leave you forever. ;It is now time, the bells are ringin’ so I will sing you a little song an’ depart.” Ole Mr. Ninety-Eight had come around to give me a last farewell chat last Saturday night an’ it was then that the above conversation was handled. He kept me up till mid night an’ when the clock on the mantle chimed “twelve” he sang this little song: Tales from Thompson’s Mill. (Correepondenca of The Ledger.) Thompson's Mill, January 2.— Merry chimes the wedding bell, and to its melody David Fowler and Miss Bently are made man and wife at the manse at Kelton by the Rev. J. N. Isom, on the 29th in the pres ence of a few friends of the contract ing parties. Mr. Fowler is a hustling young farmer and merchant of .Sunny Side, while Miss Bently is one of Keltou’a fair daughters. Their future home will be a Sunny Side. \Ve welcome Mr. Fowler and his bride into our circles, and wish them a happy and peaceful sail on the rugged seas of life. Christmas has passed without any thing worthy of note, it being gen erally observed by all in some inno cent amusements. To add to its gayety and pleasure Mrs. Amanda Lee gave a social at her home on the evening of the 5J0th, to which a few- young persons were invited and allowed the opportunity of indulging in Cupid’s circle until the “wee small hours” when all in a good mood start ed home only to dream of the eve ning’s enjoyment. Mrs. Betsy Hartford is with the chills. Mr. George Estes, who is in this section visiting, from Texas, is kcq busy telling his Texas experiences. George is an ardent Ledger admirer, and speaks in the highest terms of its journalistic standing. Mr. W. T. (lament was called to the bedside of his son, atf’acolet, last Saturday, who is suffering with pneu monia. The Rev. Mr. Grier, of I’acolet, who has been assigned to tho Hiek- oay Grove circuit, passed hero last Wednesday en route for Hickory, his future homo, with his family. The musk rats are numerous along the creek now-u-days. Thos. Estes and family spent Christinas with relatives in York county. M iss Maud Blackwell spent one night during tiie holidays with Ethel Strain. Mr. Sam Foster and Nolin Black- well took a wild flight last Saturday an “turned up” way down at Mc- Connellsville, in York county. What fair maiden has won the hearts of those two gents? Hampton Bratton was soliciting among friends in this neighborhood, last Saturday. Hampton is a boy made of the material of a Lincoln, Johnson or Garfield, and is sure to make his mark in tho world. Wishing The Ledger another suc cessful voyage on the journalistic sea for the year, and all its readers a prosperous new year. Nightingale. Lockhart Locals. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Lockhart, S. C., Jan. 2.—Christ mas has passed with all its joys, anxieties and sorrows, and the new year has just dawned upon us. Christmas is full of anxieties to those of mature years for it has by usage been changed from a religious holi day to that of one where sinful prac tice go in the general make up of the day. At Lockhart it was a quiet day, which added much to the beauty of tho occasion. The consignment of blind tiger that was possibly intended for this place, I understand, was captured south of Hickory Grove. Two ne groes, a mule and buggy, and eleven gallons of the ardent were turned over to the authorities. Wo will never know how much trouble was prevented by this capture. Joe Bailey, one of The Ledger’s subscribers, is moving out on a plan tation near by to engage in farming. His two daughters, Misses Sallio and Carrie, will continue to work in the mill. Robert L. Griffin, one among the foremost salesman in Lockhart suffering I store, was married to Miss Madge Wardlaw, at Belton S. C. on tho 28th ult. They reached here the next evening and have gone to housekeep- j ing in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Montgomery. W K. Livingston, tho genial store manager, attended a hall at Fnion last week. J. L. Harris, formerly of this place hut more recently of Chester S. O., has ti section in the lower weave room. Fire wood is rather scarce, yet we have a sufficient quantity for all pur poses. .Mr. Meggs, who was possibly one of the charter operatives, has changed to Union S. C. Homo. Tribute of Respect. Tho following resolutions were passed by the Second M. E. church, of Gaffney, to the memory of Mr. B. F. Holmes, deceased: Whereas, God in His wise, but ever mysterious Providence, hath seen fit to remove from the scenes of his earthly labors our Superintendent, Bro. Holmes, and now we, as pastor and members, feel that we have lost in him one of our best workers and our brightest examples of exalted Christian manhood. Therefore be it, Resolved, 1st. That though we most deeply deplore his removal from ainoni; us, yet we bow In humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all tilings both wisely and well. Resolved 2nd. That our most sin cere sympathies and condolence be extended to the family who are deep!) bereaved in his death. Resolved 3rd. That a page in our Sunday school record be set apart as sacred to his memory. That a copy of these resolutions he sent to the family; also to The Ledger for publi cation. 8. T. Creech, I). J. Holt, J. V. Boyd. Miss Ollie Tillotson. •'.M v reiKii Is oVr. My (lays are past. "1 now must leave Must leave at last. "FalthfuI I’ve LIii To Him ulxjve. "For Him I uie- I die for love. "Flaw, tell that kid Who takes my seal, ‘•He kind to you He kind au' sweet. Now. irood ole Flaw. I wish you well, I now must start— Must ko: Farewell!" I caught up the refrain an’ echoed back: "Oh, Ninely-F.ixht, I'll think of thee. How Kood you've bln’ — You've bin to me. Upon your it rave Sweet tlow'rs shall jerow. Sweet llow’rs so white Yes, white as snow. Farewell! Farewell! Hood Xiuety-ElKht. I wish you well— A belter fate. Flaw Picker. Coughing injures and inflame* sore lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens the cold, allays coughing and heals quickly. The best cough cure for children. Cherokee Drug Com pany, Gaffney. R. S. Withers & Co., Blacksburg. The Sure La Grippe Cure. There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if you will only get the right remedy. You are having pain all through your body, your liver is out of order, have no appe tite, no life or ambition, have a had cold, in fact are completely used up. Electric Bitters is the only remedy that will give you prompt and sure relief. They act directly on your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tones up the whole system and make you feel like a new being. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded. For sale by DuPre Drug Co., only 50 cents per bottle. — Every man should master the art of concealing his ignorance. — — — — Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup cures the worst cold in a day ; stops the run ning of tho nose; breaks the fever and banishes all tendencies toward pneumonia. It is tne quickest re liever and curer of throat and lung diseases. — All politicians are not dishonest. Home are still In the amateur class. For Dv^rworad girls and Feeble women, Srnimons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets are nature's greatest boon. Ezell Etchings. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Ezell, S. C., Jan. 4.—The farmers are not doing very much at this writing on tho farm. Cotton picking is about over and the most of tho wheat is sown. There has been a large number of line bogs killed in. this section. W. H. Chapman has moved to his new home at the battle ground. Jas. Price is erecting a new dwel ling house on his place as a tenant house. John Potter is all smiles over his Christmas present. Its a boy. Eaker Martin was looking very pleasing over a new comer at his house. Its a boy. W. II. Champion and George D. Scruggs are erecting a grist mill at the old battle ground. J. G. ank A. B. Martin went to Gaffney on business last Saturday. H. E. Williams went to Gaffney on business Saturday. M. B. Scrugg and G. W. Eaker went to Gaffney last Friday on busi ness. There has been a great deal of moving this fall and winter. Thomas and Rob Johnson moved to a place they had rented in Spartanburg county one day last week and after they had moved became dissatisfied and moved back the same day. Blue Hawk. Uncle Jimmie Writes The Ledger. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) * Manchester, Ya., Dec. 28 —I must congratulate you on your Christmas edition of The Ledger. It was got ten up in a better style and more to the interest of Cherokee county than might have been expected. I carried the copy over to one of the most prominent editors ot Richmond and he said it was better than any of tho Richmond papers had done, really no- one here knew that a carpet mill had been started in the South. Though absent from your town I shall always feel a great interest in Gaffney, and hope for a better suc cess than has ever been attained. My old associations with Gaffney will always cause mo to feel an inter est in its success. I remember well how myself and Prof. Griffith tried to build up a paper in Gaffney, but we failed because its citizens had not been educated to know the impor tance of a newspaper, but J am glad you have succeeded in overcoming that obstacle, and now you have something to be sought after, and that will benefit them by taking ad vantage of tbe opportunity. I shall always hail with delight the success of Tho Ledger. ,r Uncle Jimmy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The Best hrlve in the world for Cuts. Bruises, Bores, Ulcer. Salt Rheum, Fever.Si. -^s, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and postively cures Piles or no pay required. It is gura- antecd to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by The DuPre Drug Co. - - •«•*- •— • — It is sometimes advisable to use a telephone when yon speak the truth. A lev doses of Dr. M. A. Rimmons Liver Medicine will do more for a Weak Stomach than a prolonged course of any other medicine.