Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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V A’ 7 1 jO # • p K The: x^khoe^h. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AKD FBI DAY. r.v Ed. H. DkOaMP. The Ledger is not responsible for |b« views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri- bote regular news letters must fur- giffh their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point tn insure publication; also endeavor U) get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. Obituaries will be pubinlised at five •ants a line. Cards of thanks wil 1 be published •t one cent a word. Beading notices will oe published as ten aents a line each insertion. Ail correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. SOME DON’TS. Don’t make it a habit to borrow your neighbor’s paper. The paper is too cheap to do that. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t make it a habit to lend your paper. You might want it some- *ime when it’s away from home. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t ask us to credit you. We don’t want to hurt your feelings by refusing. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t be a clam, but take your county paper like a good, industrious citizen and keep posted on the hap penings of your section. NOTES ANJ COMMENTS. We are going to inaugurate a good roads column in The Ledger. We commend its teachings to the careful consideration of the thoughtful and ask the listless and the indolent to give it a casual glance ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ There is talk of a $10 000 hotel for Gaffney. Now wouldn’t its realiza tion jar you 1 / If the men who are thinking about it only thh k loud enough we will certainly have it, and we are hoping they will think. ♦ 4- ♦ ♦ „ The Gastonia Gaz-tte is now ap pearing twice a week. Eiitor Mar shall has treated himself to a new dress of type and Trie Gazette is fair to loop upon. The paper is better and brignter than ever and we wish at the success it so richly deverves. Interest in the May Music Festival pontinues unabated. The c&nyaegere for season tickets have met with groi r ying success and the indications are that the festival will not only be a success from an artistic point of but also from a financial point of view also. What are you doing to con tribute to that success? If you have not yet done something. U is time you were becoming busy along that line. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Mayor Little is a puzzle to the evil doers. They never know what to ex- pect of him. One morning not long ago he had a case before him in which a negro woman had preferred charges against a negro man. When the case was call ;d the negro woman, who v. as the only witnesses, laileu to put in her appearance. His Honor didn't do a thing but discharg' the man and pu 1 a line of $2 oO on the woman, and an officer was sent to collect the fine It is evident that Mayor Little knows his business. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The subscription list of The ledger continues on the upward grade. With the lest issue we discontinued four • and added nine. There has been hut one issue since the adoption of the cash-in-advance system that we have not added more names than we took off, and in that case we added two and took off four. For this evidence of appreciation ou the part of the peo ple we are thankful ai d in return we promise to give as best we can all the news twice a week for $1 00 a year Now is the time to subscribe. 4- ♦ ♦ ♦ There is a movement on foot to erect a bronze equestrian statue of Wade Hampton in Columbia All 8outb Carolina should contribute to tbe fund. The Ledger will receive and forward contributions to the proper persons We will publish the Dames of all who contribute and tbe amounts tbey give. Let Cherokee have a place of honor on tbe roll. We will start Cherokee’s list at $f>, but those wbo feel able to give more Deed not let that contribution hold them back. Who will be tbe first to donate? ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The praiae accorded Wade Hamp ton by tbe American Fr^ss has be*n noteworthy, rinuth Carolinians were not tbe only people who loved him and In all that baa been written co n cei r n- log this much beloved m *n there ha? not beeo tbe lesat taint of sectional- lam or hatred. Purely be ia a great and good roan wbo can live and ac complish what Hampton had accom plished without leaving behind a trace of ’11-feeling in the breast of some one. South Carolinians could do themselves no greater honor than to return to the principles for which be stood. COUNTY CANDIDATES. Wadt- Hampton, 'Plilladelpbla Enquirer.] With tbe death of Wade Hampton tbe last of the old school politicians of Sooth Carolina passed away. Heretofore there has always been a Wade Hampton in tbe forefront of tbe control of tbe Palmetto State. There was one in the Revolution wbo fought by tbe side of Marion and Sumter in tbe “swamp-fox” cam paigos which tested the abilities of Europe in vain. There was a Wade Hampton in tbe middle period wbo also fought for bis country. Tbe last of the name fought, unfortunate ly, in a lost cause, but be was a man. He entered the Confederate army as a private and rose to tbe rank of lieutenant general, achieving a re cord as a fighter that he was always proud of. Here endetb the first part of his career. If Genera] Hampton had died dur ing the Civil War his career would have been on a par with that of many other gallant but misguided men who went to death. He sur vive! that conflict and is remembered largely from the fact that when slavery had been abolished, in which he was probably the largest individ ual sufferer from a financial point o: view in the country, be took the broad ground that the former slave should be treated as a ' friend.” He was the representative of tbo old ar istocracy that had for two centuries ruled the Ktate, and he wanted to see the negro do the best he could for himself. He soon saw that too much j had been accomplished too soon by ! the war, and he became the head of the opposition, which carried him into the Governorship and afterwards for two terms into the Senate. Then came the deluge of populism. Hampton, representing he best there was in the statesmanship of the South Carolina Democracy, might have been in the Senate to this day if it had not beui for the wave that carried B..-n Tillman into power That was the end of South Carolina’s pride. We hazard no ri-k in saying that the State of Laurens and the Pun k leys and Sumter and Calhoun and Hayne and the Orrs and the Hamptons reached its lowest point when it bore Tillman to victory, the representat v of the ‘‘poor whites.” who had previously been esteemed as of less account than the negro. Since thep there her b^-en neittier pride nor pomp nor circumstance io make South Carolina wor h speaking of. There ha- been only the record of the ‘ pitcii-fo'k” f-taleMnan who has tried to make tht- atmosphere of flit- Senate that of the shambles. Hampton was as binter a partisan as ever lived, but he was a gentle man H>-is dead, with all his vir- tures and all his sins upon his head. ’ Let us not judge min, "i r we are sinners all,” hut Jet us hope that the best there was in him will long i-urvive and replace an uterly dis credited statesmanship which now exists in South Carolina. DOWN IN TEXAS. I'll** Ixfge-r I in j;n>v mg t orn :i!i(t Suiall Grain Looking Well 1 J’roMeiii. Con eniondence o' Tn** !>«:<isrer.| Enin #>;, Texas, April 7, 1902. Mr. Editor:—I am receiving ibe Ledger twice a week and it is just l;k j a letter from home to me. J , o- joy reading it as much or more than ar y paper I am reading. J think you have made some grand improvements in it. J won’t taae up the space in your paper to tell the improvements, for every person that is a reader ot The Ledger can see them without their being mt ntioned. Crops are fine in Texas. Corn is up and )oekmg fine. Small grain jc looking fine Most of the people are done planting cotton, those that are not done ar- rushing to get through while there are good seasons iu she ground. We are having fine rains at the present. Prospects are now ihai we will moke fine crops in T- Xas thi^ year, but of course we can’t tell what tbe crop will be until it is made and gathered Answer to the problem edited in Strain's piece Amu 1st. The town- ship contains lUjOo acres, 984 of another acre, if th:B be correct please let me know it by advertising it in your paper Yours respectfully. J. N few FFOKD P S —I have a problem wuicn will you please advertise in jour paper: Two candies are of equal length The one is consume! uniformly in four (4) hours and the o nei in fivt- (y) hours If the caudles are lighted at the same time when will one be three times as long a- Mie o* her. HTATKor Ohio, city or Ioi.kdo. i Lucas County c 1 *' Fkank J. Cheney uiukekoatlitii.it he is the senior partner >!' the hrui of F. J. < heney A CO., doing bUkinew, in the City ot Toledo. County and (state aforesaid, and that said brnj will pay the sum of ONE ill NUKED DOLLAR'S lor each and every ease of Ca TAKKH that cannot lie cured by the use of HAnn’s « atakkh cuke. J KANA J CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subseribed in my presence. Mils utli day of Deeeuiber. A. I). Issil • NK An ’ A. WO LEA WON. ' 1 Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure istakeu Internally and actsdlreetly on the blood and mucous sur- faees of the system. N-nd for testltuouials free. F J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo. O. Sold by Di ugglsis. 75c. Hall s Fauiliv Pills are the heat. Only the Beat Men Wanted to Choose from In the Pi 1 aiary. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Antioch, April 15—As there bus been but very little said from ibis section of the county through your columns. I will ask for space to give some of our views on tbe nomination of candidates. We are all aware of tbe fact that if our best men do not come out they will oot be nomiaated in tbe primary, so let’s have tbe very best to choose from in tbe primary election. We have tbe announcement of one good man from this side of tbe river for State senator, but this does not give every one bis choice. We have a newspaper published somewhere called the ‘Cherokee Critic.” ar J we find in an editorial of that sheet something about “compe tition.” This makes us wonder, if there is no other, when we think of no choice in tbe matter, if we would all have to vote for the same man. (Hope the Critic will be consistent enough to agree with us, as tbe people of the country do.) They say, “Where L But- lei?” We didn’t vote for the Hon. T. B. Butler in this section very stro n g when he ran for the State sen ate before. Tbey thought it would be better for him to start at the bot tom of the ladder, and when be of fered himself for the lower bouse, we voted for him ard will again, feeeir.g nis record in the house and knowing his ability to represent us, we ask him to come out. We are not all going to vote for the same man. If we do, it will be some thing new for Cherck-e. We all wan, the best man, but can't all see a!ik t but are always willing to b- governed by the majority and willing to accept right, although it should come across a little stream of water (Broad riv*-r.) We haven’t much news, as the pen pie are very busy and will not take time to gather it up—rather plow. A North Carolina con-table was through thG n< ighborhodd looking after an e-cept-d convict of that State the other day. Our county chaingang moved out of this section a day or so ago They have been here about two w*eks. S one of our people have gone to the Charleston exposition and others are going They say it is something wonderful to see. Weiner some complaints of hard times. We see nothing wrong with the times If a man wants to work he can find plenty of it to do and we can get fair prices for what we pro duce, so if we quit complaining and get right down to work and econo mize, there will be a Jiving in it and a Jittie ovtr Farmer. Local Cotton Market. The following prices prevail on the Gtif’ ju ' rU et t' daj : G -ou Middling 9 00 Middling 8 87i Urging Mr. Whluotmat to Make the Rare. We the friends of Hon. C. W. Whisonant, believing him to be a conscientious man and one who will faithfully, impartially and honestly represent Cherokee county and its best interest in the State Legislature, tbereiore most respectfully recom mend him to the democratic voters for their suffrage and urge upon h m to accept tbe same. Many Voters Dr. f’uir* Cough Syrup will prove a quick and sure cure for croup. Mothers, when yourchildren are attacked with that dread ful disease, you can depend on this marvel ous remedy. It never fails to cure at once. Price 25c. NEW HARNESS REPAIR SHOP. Between Mayor's Office and J. H. Lips comb’s store. Kepairinir Neatly, Cheaply and Promptly done. Your patronage solicited. J. 13. T DR. M O FFETT S Sealed Bids. In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of South Carolina. In the matter of j T. I.-Walker - In Bankruptcy. Bankrupt 1 Notice is hereby given that 1 will receive sealed bids for tbe stock of goods of the above named bankrupt till April 22. at 12 m. Bids may Ije for a certain per cent, on the dollar or so much for the full amount. The inven tory shows a valuation of $412 58. 4-15-18 T. L. Bko n. Trustee. CONFIDENCE is not established in a day. It Requires Time. THE.OLD STORES are like men—usually those suc ceed who deserve success. No business depends so much on the confidence of the public as that of the druggist. It should be so. Tiie business lies so close to the health and lives of people, that there should i>e no doubt as to the reliability of goods offered, or as to tiie skill and accuracy of the druggist. Our store leis enjoyed the con fidence of the public for manv years, the same per-ons patron izing us year after year. Our specialty has always been the careful filling of prescrip tions and recipes. \\'<- insure safe drugs, safe compounding ami safe prices. Big Lot Molasses in barrels, half barrels and 5 and 10-gallon kegs, which must go, so come and we’ll y .e the price that will move them. Boy Dixie Plows, Slides and Points, good assortment of Plows as low as the lowest. Guano Horns, D. M. Ferry & Co.’s garden seeds. Nice line of Hats and Shoes for every body. Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Umbrel las; Trunks, Valises, etc., all which will be sold cheap for cash. J. I. SARRATT & CO. ere is a Ml Two excellent corner building lots within five minutes walk of Carpet Mill. These lots will be sold on the Easy Payment Plan of only $3 per month. Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for working people. Apply to IC1>. II. DeOyYiVII* Birt$-Shot For Tiger. No use to hunt t’gcrs with O bird-shot. It doesn't hurt the tiger an}" and its awfully risky for you. Consumption is a tisrer A / among d' -.r^es. It is stealth’- —but or'ce started it rapidly eats up tiie flesh and clestroy- the life. No use to go hunting it with ordinary food and med icine. That's only bird-shot. It still advances. Good heavy chargt s cf Scott’s Emulsion will stop-' the advance. The disease feels that. Scott’s Emulsion makes the body strong to resist It soothes and toughens the lungs and sustains the strength until the disease wears itself out. Stintl for free sample. SCOTT A. BOWNL. C” exists, Pearl St.. N V tot ami * i o r. ; il d-.p: l.ts Commercial Printing Of evory •b seripnon e xecuted with neatness and dispatch at liiE Ledger oiiiee, clafiney, S. 0. New Tvpy, New Pre-set;, th** fiiD-^t quality of Ink and Pap. r. and Compe tent Workim n. Send us your orders. PlfFV pupp piipQl! L lLLO . I ILiL u . I ILuJ . in. Will art.-.' Iiitliii'' Pi'*- Oiti'J.v lit wll 1 i"jjv Ji.iiHi. B.t'toiujL l'it.-»-rat4*«: *i.U itelilii? ; Pili' Il :u»(iii.»s tbi; 1 tmiors, allays lii*.- : i:<‘hin>r at one*-, actsasa i>. ulih-e. _r in- | siaril it I id. Dr. \\ ihiaiiis i idit.ii I’bt-Dint* \ r.icot is [mt pariai only fo.' IMi-.- •■fi.: he 1 iuy . if tit' ijiivutf parts atn rjolbi't;- i 'so • vi ry !>i \ is zui.rui’i <-<l. S l<i by <ln:y_'1-1 s. •••i.’. by tuaii. a 'if. .mu' UAH jrr 11 .Li A "ic M’K'G. < <).. Prop's . C’j<-1 • taiiii Ohio. i".r -.a!i- by eii-iok*-- nruz 1 o. DP. lyon’s Frenoli ?gp» -■a ilrcps Strictly vegetable, perfectly harmless, sure to accomplish DESIRED RESULTS. Greatest kno^vn female remedy. ftftUTinti Btwarp of ponmerfeitr, and imitations. Tbe genuine I-put up only in past<‘-''ia-(Jf*ip- VH «.r I I V If v. , t 1 1 ':c- i>„ It.* t '.'t'at 'ire ' U i ‘Of t it tt>. •. bus: tauli'jr Ci;culu.r U, WILLIAMS MSL.cc . bMe AaWit*. tmrelaud.Ohio. ^ jfWT'or sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Final Discharge. Notice is hereby jflven that I will make my final ret urn anh settlement, as zuixlian of the estate of <>. Oertian Sarratt. minor (now of ave), before tiie Probate ‘ 'ourt of Cherokee County. K.i’ii Monday. May 5th next, -nd ask from said court forjflnal dlin harze assald iruardian. J. I.Kakhatt. Guardian O. (o-rtlan Sarratt. GatTney. K. C. March Hist. MC Pub In la dzer April 11. is. 25. and May 2. 1902 KIDNEY DISEASES arc the most fatal of all dis- FOLEY’S ffiSW or money refunded* Contains remedies recognized by emi nent physicians as the oest for Kidney and Bladder troubles. I PRICE 50c. uad i <iAA. TJiE I’i.% > <>.s MADE iiV D. H. BALDWIN & CO., i Cincinnati. Ohio. •> i Their <nsitiitjieni r*i-< .•< d tl.e t oiii t'.' ; \. nno sixU-eii i.ih.-r tjM'i... Is m i a wares at t he Paris i-xp'-ilion ol i'.ii 1 an honor nt \er be-', fore av.atded en Atneri.* n Piano. They make live grades of P a nos and nun. to u s styles. Will my friei ds n< ediiiz su'di instrument- kin ly reiuernta-r my h. t ie is atnonyr you ai npp]ii-ations for eatalopues and prices w ij; la- promptly aiv*-tided to and sat isfaittion guaranteed. W. L. JOHNSON, Gaffney, S. C. fOU PAY" 10 PER DENT, AND FREIGHT. This is an excellent opportun ity to buy a first-class bicyclo. We know the prieos quoted are the lowest ever o lie red for this class of goods. All are stand ard makes and brand new. 1901 Rambler Chainlets, |2o.00 1901 Tribune Chain, $23 00 1901 Rambler Chain, $20.00 1901 FeatherstoneChain, $14.50 1901 Ideal Chain, $13 50 d'lie above prices are net cost. We add 10^ and freight. We also have a few good sin gle tube tires that we will sell at $1.08 each. Call and examine our entire stock. PARKER & TOLLESON. THE CYCLE PEOPLE r n Ifa *» l* ETON f! r fffeHs ii bn v' / out.. a^o i T'Z , *r.A 3VT-T3nvZ3XT.XWiJ I XOT-.55I f - Tht urc-at rnmedy fur nervous jiroetrat ■ rs of U ,• rativo < o.; of cili.* r S’J'.n as S- i'. ysl-al: •... i a;,.'...-or l-< Matihood, AFTEB ijgFV or ‘•ale by ( 'icrokee l>rti ,r Co (? r+mr»Mi bmbb—aggaaBESzgaagaBa SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE GREAT HIGHWAY OF TRADE AMD TRAVEL. Uniting the Principal Commercial Centers and Health and Pleasure Resorts of the South with the a* JP NORTH, EAST and WEST. Hi^H'Claas Vestibule Trains, TbroagH Slee*ing«Can between New YbrU end New Orleans, ele Atlanta Cincinnati and rierida Peinta ria Atlanta and efta Asberllle. New York and Florida, eitber eta Lrncbburg, Daneill* and daeannah, er eta Ricbmond, Daneille and Saeannab. Superior Dining-Car Sereice on all Tbrongb Trains, Excellent dereice end bow Rates te Cbarlesten ac< count doutb Caroline Inter-State end West Indies Exposition. Winter Tenrist Tickets to all Resorts new on sole a< redecod rates, For dmtmUod Information, iltmratura, tlma («*(•«, rata., ota., apply ta aaarmat tlekot.agont, ar addro.* 9. It. HARDWICK. Go moral Patt.ng.r Agant, Washington, D. C. R. W. HUNT, 94o. PnMongor Agmnt, Chmrlotton, J. C. W. M. TAYLOE. Atari. Gan. Pnrs. Jtgont, •Atlanta, Oe. J. C. BEAM. Vlotrlat Poor. Agant, . ..... .... .