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0 Field and 1 Garden Seed The kind that comes up. Both package and in bulk. Red Glover. Eastern Grown Onion Sets Cherokee On Co. > K' MAN KILLED IN GAFFNEY. A Blow on the Head Ends Life of Wm. Marsh. •• .A A *> RoyAL Worcester Corsets. v*-- S4-5 These are the Corsets that stand out pre-emiment- ly as the best values for the money ever offered, Royal WotccsTct Royal fiforcestcr Aljsolutely tlie 13es^t. Not only in quality of material and workmanship are these Corsets way ahead of others at the same price, but in all other essential features they far outshine their closest competitors. Made upon latest French models—Perfect Fitting—of extra fine Satteen in prevailing colors, White, French Drab, Blue, Pink and Black. Sizes 18 to 00 inch. Retails for One Dollar. jr. i>. g<>xjj>ki^ook:. LIGHTEN YOUH LABOR, add to your income, lenghten your life, by using the best of good tools. We otter to mechanics and artisans in all branches of trade some exceptional opportunities in the way of tools and appliances at prices scarcely more than those of inferior makes. Save your own temper by seeing that the temper of your tools is just right—visit Smith Hardware Co.’s ' MG STOKJO. We paid to the Southern Stock Mutual Insurance Company last year for fire in surance ffift 00 They returned a dividend of 15 per cent l(t 20 Making not cost of insurance 57 so Same insurance in oilier companies Is costing us 6S 00 Amt we consider that our protection under said policy Is just as good as that offered by any other Insurance company. SMITH IIAKDWAKE CO. The above company is represented in Gaffney by J. I>iVI*»Y. N. I?.—All business given prompt attention. I solicit your patronage and will cheerfully furnish any information you may desire concerning Life, Health. Acci dent, or any other kind of Insurance. Office at COMMERCIAL HOTEL building. Do you expect to farm this year? If so you want to come to J. I. Sarratt’s everything store to get your outfit jmd supplies. My store and warehouses are replete with bargains in all lines, as follows: TAYLOR WHITE HICKORY HIRDSELL TYSON A JONES’ YORK V1LLE OX FORI» T ( Wheelbarrows, Disc Harrows, Two-Horse Syracuse Chilled Plows, Boy Dixie Plows. Georgia and Carolina Stocks, Single-Trees, Clevises, Heel- Bolts and I’low 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 Buggy Harness, Collars, Saddles, Bridles, Check and Single lines, Hame Strings, Whips and Lap Robes. Staple and Fancy groceries, Crockery, Glassware and Wooden- ware . Men’s Arctics and Rubbers. Ladies find children’s Rubbers. Shoes and ILats for everybody at prices to suit all classes aud conditions. Clothing and Overcoats to be sold away down to close out. Water-proof coats $1.00 to $l.-o0. Over-all Pants. Ladies’ Jackets, Capes and Skirts, Dry Goods and Notions in profusion. Blankets from $1.00 to $4.00 per pair. Snuff iwxJ Tobiiwos all grade* ami price*. Syrup* and Molasses, all sl/e package* from two pound* up. Genuine Texas Red Rustproof Out*. Allgradesof Fen lli/.er*. If you don’t see what you want call for it a* we take pleasure in showing goods. J. I. A.TT. Commercial Printing Of every description executed with neatness and dispatch at The Ledger office, Gaffney, S. C. New Typo, New • Presses, the finest quality of Ink and Paper, and Compe tent Workmen. Send us your orders. . A STICK OF CORD WOOD lirought Death to One, IiiiprtMoniuent to Two aud Sorrow to Three Good Faml- lieit -Inquest Sunday—Evidence of Wit ne*ses. William R. Marsh is dead. Banks Perry and Charlie Gaflney are in jail. The fair name ot Cherokee county has once more been besmirched. Three families have been made wretched, and nine little .children have been made orphans. All this is due to the direct results of “chemically pure” dispensary ‘fuss X” as dealt out by the State of South Carolina, or to the operations of “blind tigers” in our midst. Saturday the usual crowd of coun try people were in the ^ity. The streets presented a lively and busi ness-like appearance. Stores, shops, the dispensary, blind tigers and the ten*pin alley were all doing a flour ishing business. Whiskey flowed pretty freely. Drunken quarrels were more numerous than ordinary. About three o’clock in the afternoon news of a drunken row spread over the city. The principals in the fight were Banks Perry, Charles Gaffney and William Marsh. As a result of a blow on the head with a stick Wil liam Marsh was rendered uncon scious. The fight occurred In the rear of the pool room and ten-pin al ley. Dr. Nesbit was summoned and had the injured man taken to the drug store of 8. B. Crawley & Co., where he and Dr. Crawley and Dr. Brown dressed the wounds. Mr. Marsh was afterwards taken to his home. Dr. Nesbit remained with him all night. About five o’clock Sunday morning Mr. Marsh breathed his last. Banks Perry and Charlie Gaffney were arrested and are now confined in jail. Coroner Vinesett was noti fied and Sunday he came to the city, impaneled a jury and held an in quest. The following was the jury im paneled to hold the inquest: L. Mor gan, foreman, Robt. Reason, J. H. Curry, R. E. Thompson, W. P Self, M. P. Whisonant, Tom. Gilmer, J. B. Champion, M. H. Arnold, Earnest Humphries, W. S. Sparks and St. John Butler. After the testimony was all in the jury of inquest rendered the follow ing verdict: “We, the coroner’s jury, find that the deceased, W. R. Marsh, came to his death from blows inflict ed by the hands of Banks Perry with a stick of wood. Charles Gaffney accessory.” Tom Barret was first witness sworn. He said : “I was in the back lot be hind the ten pin alley. Everything seemed to be quiet when we got back there. Perry said, ‘I called you a d—ms of ah .” Marsh said, •Yes, you did.” Perry said, ‘You are one,' and Marsh said, ‘You are an other one.’ When Marsh said this, Perry struck him with his fist. Mr. Gaffney struck Marsh with a piece of plank twice in the side of his head and face. About the time Gaffney struck Marsh the second time with a plank Banks Perry tun up and struck him (Marsh) with a piece of cord wood. This is all I know about it as I turned my head then.” On cross examination, Barrett said: “I don’t know why Banks Perry said to Mr. Marsh that he was a s of a b . Marsh got some thing out of bis pocket, but 1 couldn’t tell what It was. 1 did not see him cut nor attempt to cut Perry. It looks like 1 would have seen Marsh if he had attempted to cut Perry. Marsh and Perry were bota in the yard when I went out there, with a man who is boarding at same place as I do. 1 didn’t see any knife or dirk about Marsh—didn’t pay any attention. 1 don’t know whether Perry’s clothes were cut or not.” Questioned by jury, Barrett said: “Gaffney struck Marsh on left side of head with a plank. He didn’t fall until after Perry struck him.” Charles Reynolds next sworn, said: “Mr. Perry asked me if 1 wanted a drink, and said to go with him. We went out in the back yard and Banks Perry called Johnson Burgess and said he wanted to see him. They were talking. Mr. Marsh came out and called me. Perry said, Marsh called him a d—d rascal, and that he called Marsh a d son of a b . Marsh said, ‘I never called you that.’ Perry said, ‘You did,’ and Marsh said, ‘Yes, I believe I did.' Perry then said, ‘You are a d son of a b ' and Marsh said, ‘You are an other.’ Mr. Gaffney told Perry to knock hell out of him, and Perry struck Marsh with his fist. Marsh made at Perry with his knife, but fell, and about the time he got up Gaffney struck him two or three times with a plank. He (Marsh) started off but Perry struck him with a stick of wood and knocked him down. I grabbed Perry and told him not to strike him any more. Mr. Marsh was trying to get away when Perry struck him in the head. Perry struck him two licks, but he didn’t fall till after the last one. He was lying on bis back when I saw him after he fell. Mr. Perry was behind him when he struck him, and Mr. Marsh was try ing to get In the house. Mr. Gaffney didn’t knock him down. Gaffney had apiece of plank. Marsh bad gone about eight feet from Perry when Perry struck him.” Cross examination, Charles Rey nolds said: “Mr. Marsh was close enough to have cut Perry if he had been at himself. He made a swipe at Perry, but fell. Neither Gaffney nor Perry had anything until after Marsh attempted to cut Perry. I didn’t notice Perry’s clothes. 1 think it was a white handle knife—a good sized ono. When lYrry and Marsh wire talking. Marsh did not have t.ie knife, but drew it after Perry struck him with his list. I don’t know what became of the knife.” Smith Raines was the lust witness sworn, and he testified as follows: “Johnson Burgess, Marsh and Perry were rolling ten pins and got into a fuss. Perry and Burgess went out to fight, and Marsh went also. They all came hack together and I thought they had made friends—they said they had. They went out the hack door, and I also went out. Marsh said to Perry, ’I never said anything to you out of the way, but called you a G—d— liar.’ Perry said, *1 won a dollar off of you.’ * Marsh said, ‘But it didn’t break me.’ Banks said, ‘I called you a G—d— son of a b .’ Marsh said, ‘You are a G— d— liar, you didn't do it ’ Banks ran at Marsh then, and don’t know whether lie hithim or justshoved him. Marsh pulled out his knife and Banks run off to a pile of cord wood. I don’t I jow whether Marsh had his knife open or not. Charles Gaffney struck Marsh on the head with a plank, say ing at the time, ‘That is my son-in- law—you can’t cut him.’ Marsh was going in the house and Banks struck over the crowd and hit him with a stick of wood. He struck him again after he got in the house and Marsh fell after the last lick. Marsh was going from Banka.” Questioned by jury Raines said: “I saw Marsh take out his knife, hut don’t know if he got it open. Gaff ney struck Marsh twice with a plank. Perry struck over handed—it seemed like be hit him on top of the head. Gaffney struck him on the left side. I didn’t see Marsh try to cut Perry.” Cross examined: “I didn’t see any cuts on Bank’s clothes. After Marsh drew his knife Perry never did get close enough for him to cut him. Gaffney also followed Marsh into the house. Gaffney hit Marsh on the head; he did not have hold of Marsh for he had the plank.” Henry Brown, Dock Paris, Johnson Burgess, A. J. Burgees and Gus Sur ratt all testified, but their evidence was substantially the same as that given by the others. Dr. Nesbit next went on the stand and his evidence was as follows: “Yesterday, Feb. 23, 1901, about 3 o’clock, I was called to see Mr. Marsh, and found him in the ten pin alley. He was unconscious and un dergoing a shock. I had him taken to my store and went to work to re- susticate him. After he got in a con dition to warrant it, I made an ex amination of his head. I found two wounds, one on top of the head and just to the right side about two and one-half inches long, to the skull. The other wound yas on the left side of the head and to the back, about two inches in length, and to the skull also. Dr. Brown came in and we dressed the wounds. About 0 o’clock I was called to see Mr. Marsh, and found him in a comutoef state. I called in Doctors Crawley and Brown and we did what we could for him, but to no benefit. I stayed with him till 5 o'clock (Sunday morning). He was dying then and I could do noth ing more, so I left.” Dr. Crawley’s testimony was to the same effect us Dr. Nesbit’s. A Ledger representative called upon Mr. Gaffney and Mr. Perry at the jail yesterday morning. In an interview with Mr. Gaffney he spoko substantially as follows: “I had no malice against Mr. Marsh. 1 am in the habit of going into the ten pin alley when I come to town, but 1 never rolled a ball on the ten pin al ley or played a game of pool in my life. My cousin has the place in charge and I go in there a good deal when in town. I had taken -i,wo drinks that morning. I am in the habit of taking a dram. 1 had gone out into the rear to answer a call of nature, and just got there in time to see my son-in-law and Mr. Marsh en gaged in a difficulty. I took part to protect my son-in-law. J did not want to see him cdt up. I had no malice whatever against Mr. Marsh. I don’t know whether to say I got there in time to do a good deed or not. 1 certainly regret the whole matter.” Mr. Perry spoke as follows: “About two and a helf hours before the difficulty with Mr. Marsh I had had a difficulty with his brother-in- law, Johnson Burgess, about a game of ten pins. I and Burgess, were playing ten pins and I beat him. He then wanted me to play Mr. Marsh, and because I refused to do so he, Burgess, cursed me. I had taken one drink early that morning. Bur gess threatened to whip me then and there and I said don’t do it here, but lets go outside ol, the corporate limits where it won’t cost us any thing. We started to go out of town, going in the direction of Mo- Guinn’s market. When we got in front of Mrs. Kendricks we stopped and made friends. I then turned around, and in company with Mr. Moseley, went to the dispensary and bought two half pint bottles of whiskey. Wc then went back down to the ten pin alley, it was about two hours later when I went out into the back yard to take n drink Mr. Marsh came out there. He was drinking. He cursed me and asked if there was anything else I wanted. One word brought on another until we got to fighting You know the rest. I ask that the public be not too ready to censure mo before they have heard both sides of the case. I had no malice whatever against Mr. Marsh.” Mr. Gaffney lives a few miles from the city on Cherokee creek. He is considered as a quiet and unoffenslve citizen and the fact that lie became involved in this difficulty created no little surprise among his acquaint ances. Mr. Perry is a son of our fellow cit izen, Mr. Banks Perry, who works for Mr. W. H. Richardson, and than whom there are few better citizens. The son is regarded as a reckless young fellow when in his cups, but when sober he is a quiet and orderly citizen. The dead man was regarded as a good citizen, his greatest fault being that ho would occasionally take on too much whiskey. The deepest sympathy is expressed on all sides for the families of all concerned, and the burden of the elder Mr. Perry is so manifest that his friends cannot help hut note it. News of another killing in the lower part of the county cume to the city Saturday. This one occurred on Dr. Fort’s place. Frank Byars and Jim Dawkins were gambling. A dispute arose as to the deal and one accused the other of cheating. Jim picked up his money and Frank demanded that he put it down again. Frank then shot Jim, the ball pene trating the bowels. Jim lived about half an hour and died. No arrest had been made up to the writing of this article, but it was understood that officers were in pursuit of Byars. This is the fifteenth killing that has occurred in Cherokea county since its organization. In every case tried so far there had either been an acquittal or the accused was sent to the penitentiary. There has been no one convicted of murder. Chero kee certainly has no right to point the finger of scorn at any other county in the state when it comes to a matter of killing. The next term of court commences next Monday There will be six cases to be tried then, provided this last one is not carried over. Two of these cases were brought over from the last court, one case being a mistrial *and the other an appeal. Dr. Ituir* Cough Syrup ha* Havcd nmny a life. It can always lie rolled on to cure the dangerous croup and whooping-cough. It gives immediate relief and should he kept in every home. It only costs 25 cts. a bottle. Garden Seeds. ONION SETS SEED POTATOES HEAVY GROCERIES FANCY GROCERIES BREAKFAST STRIPS MINCE MEAT MAPLE SYRI P VEGETABLES FRUITS BARREL PICKLES Good Fresh Good*. J. E. EZELL. ARMOUR SUGAR-CURED -HAMS-- FRESH EVERY WEEK. QUiLITT i AID * PRICE t . : TIi:, PEELER & LEMMOND. For Rent. taVAdvertlsements under till* head will in* Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No ad inserted for less than ten cents o NE 5 room cottage to rent or sell. Apply to .1. B. Jones. 2aw-tf For Sale F OR SALE. 20 beautiful residence lots in heart of residence part of town. Near schools and churches. R. S. LiPSOOMB. Jan. 25 If F OR SALE—One good pair match mules, 7 years old. Also one other mule, l-iil-tf .1. En Jefferies. Agt. Wanted. Prompt Delivery. Phone 55. W ANTED- For cash. Dogwood and Per simmon Logs. Southern Hardwood Com pany, P. o. Box a21i. Charleston, S. C. 11-U law to Mar. 1J Notice. The time for payment of taxes without penalty has been extended until March 1st, 1901. J. B. Jones, County Treas. Cherokee Co. Notice to Debtors. All personsowing the late firm of Beason & Holland are hereby notilied to call on me at the Produce and Cotton Exchange and settle t he same. 2-s-tf J. R. Bbasos. Tax Notice. Payment of City Taxes must !>e made by Tuesday, March 5th, IMI. W. H. Ross. Clerk. Real Estate at Auction O N Monday. March 4th. (Salesday). 1 will sell at public outcry at the court house door in this city, if not sold before, four building lots fronting on Gaines street, known as the property of Polly Littlejohn. Terms of sale:- One-third cash; balance In one and two years, purchaser to pay for pa pers, stamps, etc. R. O. Sams, Feb., 12, l'.t, 2ti. Agent. The Song of the Shirt. vr • i / vm Collars, cuffs, and shirts, all of one brand, perfectly suited to each other, are an inno vation in all-ready goods affording a stylish harmony and easy, comfortable tit never before obtainable. Because they fit each other, they will fit you. Two collars or two cuffs cost 25 cents. It doesn't pay to pay more. Shirts cost $1.00, $1.50 arid $2.00, depending on the kind you want. UNITED SHIRT K COLLAR CO., • MAKERS, TROY, N. V. . — Good form requin that you wear a full dress shirt with a dress suit. Our new lot arrived this week and we want you to see them be cause there has never been such a swell line here before. Ask to see the “Mac- Hurdle” Full Dress Shirt, with collars and cuffs to match; “they are warm.” CARROLL & CARPENTER Phone 3. The most essential of House Furnishings is a trood o o COOK STOVXC, ‘ one that is made of the best materials and properly constructed, thus combining durability and Rapid Cooking. We have just this kind of a stove in the ^t«ir and CTros^oont Lroadorn. Satisfaction guaranteed to every one who buys one. SHUFORD & LeMASTER, Furniture, Stoves and Coffins. In the Bridges & Beason stand. Ohoice l-fcoiil IT Lots known as the “Diek” Thompson land on Petty, Johnson, Race and Rutledge streets. 5 Lots on Rutledge street. 4 Lots on Fairview avenue. 1 Lot on West Frederick street. J Acres near M. R. Sams’ residence. M Lots located in other sections of the city, Apply to I*, o. Go to R. M. Wilkins & Go. A FREE BRIDGE Has Been Built Over Cherokee Creek, Leading to Cherokee Ferry. Direct line fromGalTney to Blacksburg and Antioch. Open at all hours night and day. Come and try it. Terms cheap a* the cheap- JNO. L. BLACK. IF YOU HAVE Watches, Clocks or Jewelry that need, repairing I am the one that will do the work right for you. and at a reason able price. J. R. COOPER. Money Loaned. L OANS on Improved farms for a term of years at reasonable rate*. For Informa tion apply to J. C. Jefferies, Atty at Law. 12-1* to Oct. 1*. l!*d Money to Loan on City and Farm Prop erty and Mill Stock. JAM1CH A. Attorney. For Buggies, Wagons, Disc Harrows, Turn Plows. Double and Single Foot Plows. Pitts- bur; Plows, the celebrated Hampton Double Stock, Clevises, Heel Bolts. Plow f’olt*. Plow Points, Plow Handles. Back Bands. Traces, Singletrees, Doubletrees. Pads, Collars. Bridles. Single and Double Wagon Harness. Buggy Harness, Bridle Reins. Hitch Reins, Ilamestrings. Wagon and Buggy Whips, Saddles, Plantation Bells, Poultry Wire. Barbed Wire, staples. Guns, Pistols, Shells and Cartridges, Pocket Knives. Scissors and Shears, Razors, all sorts of Locks, Knives and Forks and Spoons. Tacks, Screws, Strap Hinges and Butt*. Tinware and the celebrated Little Dandy and Apex Cook Stoves. Flour. Bran, Corn; Red. White, Black and Mixed Oats. When in need of Hardware or Groceries come' to see us. , R. M. WILKINS & CO. The Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company Offers for sala Building Lots in this flourishing town, Gaffney City; Also Farms near by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Spring* and of this place. In lots of from 30 to 100 acres ou liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. V. Ag;ent. N. B.—All tresspassing on landsof this company, cuttln and amoving timber, flahlngor hunting are forbidden under penalty of Hw GAFFNEY LIVE STOCK CO. 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. We 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 be found between Charlotte and Atlanta. Come to see us when you desire anything in our line. Our prices fire the lowest commensurate with correct business princi- nles. We sell for cash or on time for good paper. Osiffnev I- I limestone (Street. i\re ^toclc Co., Oaffmw, C. A. N. Wool. President. K. K. Brown. Vice-President. ^Vleroliiuits-i iincl Usmlt OF GAFFNEY. S. C. O A 1*1 '1' A U ##30,000. Does a general Banking and Kxi’liang)' business, is well fi tted up will. I ire Proof Vault and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automata' Time Lock. We solicit the business of people of all occupations. O. XI. SMITH. < ashler. F. G. Stact, President. J. G. Waupi-aw, Vice-President. MONEY TO LOAN. Wc have a client who will loan $7,000 on improved Cher okee Co., farms at 7 per cent. 2.WU,,,. WALLACE 4 CITS, Attjs, THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. CAPITAL, •30,000. Ml'KI’LC* AND PROFITS, - 10,000. *8| ate. CTounty ami City Uepowitory. Deposit* solicited from Farmer*, V o bants. Manufacturer* and others. Every ac mc latlOa extended to customer* that thcli business and responsibility will warrant. om- L>. C. I«>t8*8. Cawliier.