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GAFFNEY STOCK Dealers in MULES, HORSES, Harness, and Vehicles of Every Description, We sell the Old Hickory and Tennessee Wagons, the very best made, and the famous Parry, Babcock, and other excellent makes of Buggies, Phaetons, Car riages, etc. We have the finest lot of Mules ever brought to this country, and our stables are headquarters for drovers and out-of-town dealers. Wo will endeavor by fair and courteous treatment to all to warrant the confidence and patronage of the public. Ours is the finest livery stable to bo found between Charlotte and Atlanta. Come to see us when you desire anything in our line. Our prices are the lowest commensurate with correct business princi ples. We sell for cash or on time for good paper. Gaffnoy I^ivo SsHoclc Go., limestone Street. Oaffney, ®. C. Here is a Bargain. Two excellent corner building lots within five minutes walk of Carpet Mill. These lots will be sold on the Easy Payment Plan of only $3 per month. Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for working people. Apply to I£l>. IX. l>eCiV!VIF*. fl°il £| o | *2) ii ci '■> tip® 1 'i-ryv- > - rr bp’ll*’ 1 -! 1 \ £> £/x ! rRi&wr Standard Tools. of standard makes are kept con stantly in stock at Smitli Hard ware Co. Woodworkers, machin ists and artisans generally will find that we can supply their needs at short order and to their great advantage, for our prices are not extravagant, considering the quality of the goods we supply. Mr. mechanic, whatever your line, you are more than welcome here. SMITH HARDWARE CO. Gome and See... OUIi LINK OK Beds, Bureaus and Bedroom Suits. They are beauties at the prices. Our COOK STOY ES and RANGES are the best that can be bought. So it is to your in terest to see us when you need anything in our line. Respectfully, SHUFORD & LeMASTER, In Bridges & Season’s stand. Commercial Printing Of every description executed with neatness and dispatch at The Lkdgkk office, Gaffney, S. C. New Type, New Presses, the finest quality of Ink and Paper, and Compe tent Workmen. Send us your orders. FIVE MINUTE BREAD BAKER. |HY not buy an “APEX” or “LITTLE DANDY” Cook Stove? They require very little wood to do your cooking, and don’t cost you more than any other. 'HEY will bake your bread in 5 minutes. Sold by R. M. WILKINS & CO. [HEN in town come and see our stock of HARDWARE AND GROCERIES. OUR stores are full. We don’t charge for looking. R. M. WILKINS & CO. J. C. LIPSCOMB & BRO., A K 1C OAKFISKY AOKN'l'© we ADC mm TOR THE SEAMS ALLOWED FOR. SUPERIORITY' GUARANTEED POPULAR PRICES BEST FITTING, STYUSH A.XIJ 10 CENTS A COPY THE LEADING FASHION MAGAZINE $1.00 A YEAR LI UTEST STYLES ILIOSTRATIP MONTHLY J. C. LIPSCOMB & BRO., THE HUSTLERS. Big Iron Building, - - Gaffney, S. C. MINARY HEAR ING GIVEN DAWKINS. The Colored Man Accused of Burning His Wife. THE DYING STATEMENT Of tl.^ I',, fort unit I <• Woman Mak.'H It Look lllut'k for tl.o Aecuge.l Man T.'ttll- n.ony of WUiionnom T.ikrn ami CaH«. Hon t to Court. The preliminary examination of Kliphus Dawkina for tlio burning to death of hia wife, wan field before Magistrate William IMiillips in the court house Saturday morning. A lurf'e crowd waa present, mostly colored people fiom the eit'lihor- hood in which the but ling oc curred. A number of witnetses were put up for the State and the teali* mony of all of them was virtually the same. There was no evidence pul up for the side of the defense. Most of our readers are familiar with the details of the burning Hut for the benefit of any who may not have heard of it, we give the story again as it was reported to us. On Friday morning, thu 11th inst., a colored woman by the nama of Mary Etta Dawkins was burned to death at her home near Webster, or burned so badly that she died Satur day morning. There was no one in the house at the time except herself and her husband, Eiiphus Dawkins, and before she died she made a state ment to the effect that he had put her in the fire and held her there till she received the burns which event ually caused her death. The report was that they, she and her husband, bad been quarreling nearly all night, and that next morning she spoke of going home to her father. Where upon, Eiiphus threatened to burn her if she made an attempt to leave him, which threat was soon carried into effect. This was the report soon af ter the buroiog occurred and before Eiiphus was arrested. The woman’s father came to Gaffney on Sunday following the day of her death and swore out a worraat for the husband, charging him with the crime. The warrant was placed in the hands of Sheriff Thomas and he immediately left for Webster to arrest the accused man. who, it seems, made no effort to escape. About 4 o’clock Sunday morning he returned to the city with the prisoner and lodged him in Jail. At the preliminary hearing Satur day Dr. T. 0. Tate waa the first wit ness to go on the stand. He said that he was sent for soon after the burning occurred and that he made an examination of the woman’s wounds. He found that the back portion of her head and her left ear were burned, though not very badly, and the back was not hurt. Her neck, shoulder and lower limbs were badly burned, but the left band was worst of all. He saw no marks left by coala of fire, but in bla opinion burns were sufficient to cause death. He found the floor covered with flour, and also the burnt places on the woman, as though some attempt had been made to dress them. He asked the woman bow it happened, and she replied that Eiiphus had burned her. Eiiphus was present and asked her who put her out. The next witness was Emauel Littlejohn, colored. He arrived on the scene a few minutes after the doctor. Said be lived be? tween a half and three qaarters of a mile from the Dawkins house. When he went in Etta said to him, “Brother man. I am burnt—Eiiphus throwed me in the fire." Eiiphus was pres ent and replied, “Etta, you know I didn’t do that," and startel to make a statement, but the doctor told him to keep quiet £and not disturb her. Said Etta died Sunday morning about 4 o’clock and that he attended the funeral. Wallace Thompson, white, was ne*t witness called, but he was absent. Addie Houey was then sworn, and said she lived on Mr. Sam Lipscomb’s place in speaking distance of the Dawkins family. She was first one at the house after the burning oc curred, which was before breakfast. Saw where Etta was buaned. Etta said to her: “Give me your band and pray for me—I’m burned to death—I’m not going to tell you any story—we quarreled all night and he poured oil on my head." Said Etta then went on to say that they quar reled so sbe got out of bed during the night and lay down on a pallet, while on pallet, told Eliphue to bring a lamp and look for a chinch. He brought the lamp and poured oil on her, but didn't say anything. She asked him if he was going to burn her, but he didn’t reply. Said she cried a little and said: “I’ve got a home to go to, and there’s no use living in this mess." Witness said she stated, further, that when her husband caught her she caught bold of the bed post; be pulled her from that and in passing through the door (the house containsd two rooms) she caught the door facing, but he prized her hands loose and carried hereto the fire where be placed her bead and held it as long as be could. Cross questioned, her evidence was about the same, except she added that Eiiphus told her about the lamp wick setting fire to something and put it out. Also that he said to Etta in her presence, “Etta, tell the truth, now," to which Etta replied, “I’m Eliphua put me in tho fire and held me till 1 burnt—don’t pay eny at tention to what he tells you ’’ Said she had gone in the other room for her dress, saying at the time that, she was going homo. Eiiphus caught hold of her dress saying, “You can’t take anything away from here.’’ and began pulling her towards the fire. She said to him, “Looks like you are going to burn me," ho replied, “I ’m going to burn you up." While she was burning ahe asked him three times. “Won’t you please put out your wife?" hut each time ho ran from her. She then run out in the yard and children put her out ; then Eiiphus came out with a little quilt. Witness further stated that he wont home after his wife, met corps us he was returning and went on to the funeral. Was not there when she died. Witness was cross-examined by attorney for defense, hut elicited nothing different from first statement. Tho Htate rested here, and case was submitted without argument. Ac cording the evidence Magistrate Phillips could do nothing hut send the case up to court, and the priaoner was taken back to jail to await the next term. Mr. J. (*. Jefferies represented the prosecution and Messrs Butler it Osborne the defense. The prisoner did not seem to be much disturbed, but was cool and calm throughout the trial, with the exception of a little nervousness, which was hardly perceptible when he was first brought in He had nothing to offer in defense and the question of his acquittal or punish ment hangs upon whether or not tl* dying woman’s statement will be recognized In court. At The I'reHliy terluii t hiirrh. Rev. John T. McBryde, 1). 1) , of Spartanburg, occupied the pulpit of the Limestone Presbyterian church last Sabbath morning and evening, preaching two entertaining and in structive sermons. The forenoon lesson was taken from the scene of the impetueous Peter’s journey upon the waters to meet his Saviour. Mr. McBryde handled the subject in very good style. In the evening his ser mon was to the united congregations of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches, and he preached a splendid sermon from the text “Be ye all of one mind," the theme being that all Christians had one destiny in view, but there was no reason why they should fall out with each other be cause they believed in different ways of reaching that destiny. Mr. McBryde was accompanied to Gaffney by Mrs. McBryde. They were the guests of Col. and Mrs. J. G. Wardlaw while in the city, and during their stay added a number of friends to their already long list. At The Kirst liupttat Church. Rev. A. E. Cree, of Lexington, Ky , occupied the pulpit of the First Bap tist church Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Cree had been called to the pastorate of this church and was here looking over the field. In the forenoon Mr. Cree chose as his text Acts 1 r8, the subject being “The power of the Holy Spirit.” The evening lesson was taken from 11 Corintt ians 5:14, the subject being “The constraining love of Christ." Both discourses showed thought and study and were delivered in good style. It will be several weeks per haps before the result of Mr. Cree’s deliberations will be made public. Mr. Cr eis the guest of Prof, and Mrs. R O. Sams during his stay in the city. Mr. Cree will remain in our city until Thursday morning and will conduct the regular Wednesday night prayermeeting at the First Baptist church. Apply to ii-p<i. ^ For Sale F oil SALE- Eljflit resident lots. Mrs. John 11 Antes. F OR SALE—One hundred buildinir lots In different parts of the city. J. J. UiilTney. 12 18-tf F OR SALE—One splendid mule. Terms i reasonable. ll-2:i-tf K, U. Stacv. A LL person* are hereby noNllled puss upon our lands under law. Cherokee Land Co. not telling anything but tbe truth." John Boyd, colored, father of the dead woman, next testified. He lived some distance from the scene of the tragedy; heard about It Saturday morning and immediately started for bis daughter’s bouse, taking four other men with him, Andrew Ham rick, KUie Glover, Bipith Hun phries, and Cluff Boyd, the latter his son. Arrived there between 12 and 1 o’clock and saw Eiiphus when be got there. Asked how his daughter was and received the reply that she was “burnt mighty bad." Started into houae when objected, say- || AI1# . U x. i log doctor didn't wunt anyone to dis- |y|0fiBy (0 LOdll turb her. Went In anyway, saying. “Coihh on, men, she Is my child." Found my daughter on the bed; asked her to tell me the dying truth. She said, “On my dying bed I say, Trespass Notice. Money Loaned. L OANS oil iipproved farms for u term of your* at ri'ANonabUi ratea. Kor Informa tion Apply to J. C. JcfftM'iea, Atty at Law. 12-IS to Oct. 1M, IDOI I'romtnrnt Colored Man I)»-t«d. William Simpson, a colored men who lived near Limestone, died Fri day morning between eleven and twelve o’clock, after an illness of only about three ami n half days. He was in town Monday afternoon, and was apparently well and hearty; hut became ill immediately upon his re turn homo and hemorrhages soon brought tho end. William was quite prominent among the leaders of his race; ho was a deacon in the Limestone Bap tist church ami always took an active interest in everything that pertained to the welfare of his church and of his race in general. He was between forty and fifty years of age and was a perfect Samson in physical strength. His remains were buried Saturday morning in the colored cemetery near Limestone in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends House Work is Hard Work without GOLD DUST. TRY #7 j.-- as- F. G. BRIGGS. ^ For Rent. fcVAdvertlsemcuts under this head will be laserted for one cent a word each inser tion. No ad Inserted for less i ban ten cents F OR RENT—Two-borsc farm on the El more place, near Pine Grove. Apply to l-lf»-2t 1. M. 1’Kjci.ta. F UJI RENT -Five-room cottage on Moiit- Korpery street. Apply to Mrs. A. V. Mono ifomury, _ J-ll-tf F OR RENT—Nine rooms over National Bank. F. o. Stacy. jo-5-tf Wanted. W ANTED-For cash. Dogwood and Per simmon laws. Moulheru Hardwood Com pany, P. O. Box 529, Charleston, H. C. U-U law to Mar. 13 W ANTED—Copy of Tbe Ledger for Oct. 20th Hud Dec 7th, 1900. Anyone having a copy of either of these issues will confer a favor by bringing It to Tbe Ledger office. Warning. A LL persons are hereby forbidden to hire orharlior in any manner whatsoever my son Jim Uulton, under penalty of prosecu Don. John Gciton. u-pq Dissolution Notice. N OTICE IS hereby given that the copart nership heretofore existing under the firm name of Hughes Bros., ihas been dis solved by mutual consent. O. J. Hcgiieh, Jan. 22-2t-pd Waok H. Tiixotso.n. Notice. I will bit In my office on Saturday and Mon day of each week for the transaction of uouuty business, J, V. WHCIiCHK!., Jan. 18-22-25. County Supervisor. not to tres- r penalty of 1-15-law-iJt LookOnt roit THE Exchange Meat Market on City and Farm Prop erty and Mill Stock. J A MICH A. WIUUIH, Attorney. next to National Bank. I will sell Beef. Pork and .sausage as cheap as the cheapest man in town, and will have Thickens, Eggs and But ter when they can b»* gotten. (>aB apd w..a me: If you dop’i buy It won't cause any bard feelings la*t ween ns I have a tlrst-clus’s mar ket Good Beef C at tle wanted. The old meat cutter, W. J. MANESS. Telephone No. X7. Women suffer ing from female troubles and weakness, and from irregular or painful men- .ses, ought not jto lose hope if Jdoetors cannot Ihelpthem. Phy sicians are so | busy with other I diseases that they do no;, un derstand fully the peculiar ail ments and the delicate organism of woman. What the sufferer ought to do is to give a fair trial to BRA DF!ELD’S Female Regulator which is the true cure provided by Nature for all female troubles. It is the formula of a physician of the highest standing, who devoted his whole life to the study of the dis tinct ailmen.s peculiar to our moth ers, wives and daughters. It is made of soothing, healing, strengthening herbs and vegetables, which have been provided by a kindly Nature to cure irregularity in the menses, Leu- corrhoea, Falling of the Womb, Nerv ousness, Headache and Backache. In fairness to herself and to Brad* Teld's Female Regulator, every suffering woman ought to give it a trial. A large bottle will do a wonderful amount of good. Sold by druggists. f % Scn't f.vr .1 nicety illustrated free book on the subject. The BradfLld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. Bakery and Restaurant. I have bought the Ipikcry and Restaurant formerly run by \V. \. P. eler, and will be glad to serve the public with anything In my line, at the .same stand. Best attention given to customers. Now is tlie iVTvi> 'r ii its THE PLACE To make connection with some extraontinary bargain, To close out several broken lines of Men’s Suits we are offering for This Week an UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY to the man with an economical turn of mind to make preparation for the SHIVERY DAYS AHEAD. $12,50 Suits Marked Down to $7,50. Wear is woven in every fiber. Styles, the latest of the best makers. No One to Blame But Yourself if you go else where and pay more. THE PRINCE OF PRICES who holds full sway in our Mamiolli Millinery and Dress Goods Department has decreed that his fair patrons receive the benefit of the slaughter sale now in force here. Figured Worsted in brown, green, blue and black. Trico Flannels in garnet, purple and green. All Wool Albatros in golden brown and green, that we have been selling at 25c to 60c are to go for the next two weeks at 12 1-2c to 25c. Our three stores can supply your every need. You can pay more elsewhere but what’s the use? CARROLL & CARPENTEI Nos. 915-917-919 Grenard Street, Phone No. 3. Opening of Books of Subscription. State or South Gahomka. i COl'NTY or Chkkokke. \ Pursuant to a commission issued to the undersigned as corporators hy M. K.' ooper. Secretary of State, on the 17th day of Decem ber, liinO: Notice is hereby given t but books of sub scription to tbe capital slock of the Gaffn* y Telephone Company will be opened at tbe National Bank of Gaffney In tbe city of Gaff ney, State and county aforesaid, on the 23d of January, 1901, at 12 m. Tbe said proposed corporation will have a capital stock of $10,000, divided into 100 shares of the par value of $100.00 each, with its principal place of business at Gaffney. S. C., and will be empowered toengage In tbe business of building, operating and main taining telephones in South Carolina. K. G. Stacy, O. E. Wilkins, J. N. Lipscomp. W, C. CAUI'KNTBB, W, B. DuKhe, W, O. Lipscomu. Corporators Bankrupt Sale. KIOTfCK Is hereby given to all persons in- 4 'debtod to tho firm of Beason & Holland, bankrupts of Gaffney, S. C.. that all out standing accounts unpaid at that date will he exposed for public sale to t he highest bid der on Ecb. ■!, 1901. It will I** to the Interest of all persons indebted to tbe above firm to settle r .tber than have their accounts ex- (Kised at public sale. In the meantime all wishing to settle can do so by calling on the trustee. Sale will take place at court house immediately after the legal sales are com pleted, W. C. Hamrick Trustee. Until Feb. 4. • Rememlier The Piano “ ' „.... the at J. C. Lipscomb & Bro.’s Date, will surely come off on Feby. 5th, All persons holding tick- Feby., ets will please bring them before that date. 5th. Drinnr The LUCKY NUMBER wins the piano and you may be the one to get it. DllUg Your J. C. LIPSCOMB A BRO. Tickets! Kemeinl>er the cUito, I^ehriuirv •* Valuable Land For Sale, I will offer for sale for the next twenty days that valuable piece of land in the incor porate limits of Gaffney, known as‘'Indian Hill.” Tills property is in sight of Limestone College, near the Graded school and very near tbe main street from GulVney to Lime stonp. Jf | do not sell it as a whole,[then 1 will subdivide it into lots of one U) live acres. J. Eh JKKKKHJks, Agent, January 17th. 1901. Tax Notice. The time for payment of taxes without pen alty has been extended until February 1st, 1901. J. B. JONKH, County Treasurer, 1\ 8. All persons having paid tbe la per cen*. penalty please cull at County Treasur er’s office and have same refunded. l-l.‘>-ftt -I3TTC Do you expect to farm this year? 11 so you want to comic to J. I. Sarratt’s everything store to ^ct your outfit and supplies. My store and warehouses are replete will: bargains in all lines, as follows; TAYLOR WHITE HICKORY _ 1 HI KDSELL TYSON A JONES’ YORK VI I.LK OXFORD Wheelbarrows, I>ise Harrows, Two-llorse Svracuse Chilled Plows, Hoy Dixie Plows. Georgia and Carolina Stocks, Single-Trees, Clevises, Heel- Holts and Plow Handles. All sizes straight and turn Shovels and Tongue Plows, Axes, Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes and everything in hardware that a farmer needs. Wagon and Huggy Harness, Collars: Saddles, Hridlcs, Cheek and Single lines, Hame Strings, Whips and Lap Kolas. Staple and Fancy groceries, Crockery, Glassware and Wooden- ware , Men’s Arctics and Rubbers. Ladies and children’s Rubbers. Slices and Hats for every hotly at prices to suit all classes and conditions. Clothing and Overcoats to be sold away down to close out. Water-proof coats $1JM) to •fl.ol). Over-all Pants. Ladies’ Jackets, Capes and Skirts, Dry Goods and N tion> in profusion. Blankets from #1.00 to #1.00 per pair. Snuff ami Tobacco* all gradtm mul prices. Syr ups ;iu<l Mohissc*. nil si/c luckiigc* from t wo pounds up. Genu in,' Texas Red Rust pro d Out s A i I c i tdc* of IVrt i. >/,ci ■. If you dou’l sot- w hat you waul call for it as we t.i„• pi. asi:re in sir .win- gcnsls. j. i. Tbe tiaifney City Land and luiprovemuit Company Offers for aula H ulldlng L< a * 1 a tills flouristr ing to w u, Gaffney City; A i*o Farms near by utili In reach of lb" Schools of Limestone Spring* and of Hits place. In lots of fr> m *0to 100 aero* on lllx ral time rat’-a; also Agricultural Lauda to rout for Farm pur* poac*. For full particular* apply to J. V. s-iAKK A'F'r, Aicent. N. B.—All tres*paM*lng on landsof this eompany. cuitln and amoving timber, Bating or bunting are forbidden under peuaMy of law