Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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/ * Tm-c I^renorci*.! personal paragraphs. PCBLISHEI) TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. • /' P.Y Ed. H. DeCa / m'p. The Ledger is nc)< responsible for Ibe views of correspondents. Oorresponde^s who do not contri bute regular^Bews letters must fur nish their iian.e, not for publication, but for^identification. Wtite short letters and to the point t<l insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday *nd Thursday mornings. Obituaries will be pubinlised atfiv^ tents a line. Cards of thanks wil 1 he published At one cent a worn. ‘Heading notices will oe published At ten jents a line each insertion. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp Manager. SOME DON'T*. Don’t make it a habit to borrow your neighbor’s paper, fhe paper is too cheap to do that. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t make it a habit to lend your paper. You might want it some time when it’s away from home. Don’t ask us to credit you. W e on’t wa refusing. don’t want to hurt your feelings by j Don’t be a clam, but take your count)’ paper like i good, industrious citizen and keep posted on the hap penings of your section. THE COUNTY CONVENTION. The Democratic County Conven tion will meet in the court house in this city on next Monday at 11 o’clocn a. m., for the purpose of electing a member of the State Exec utive Committee, a County Chair man and six delegates to the State Convention. The club meetings were held last Saturday to select delegates for the convention next Monday. Alr^dy delegatis have been ap| r >ached and importuned to support certain men for the positions of honor to be awarded next Monday. We trust that no delegate will so for get the sacred trust imposed upon him by his club as to commit him self to any particular man for county Chairman ; delegate to the Slate Con vention bi* member of the State Ex ecutive Committee. Delegates to the county convention should pon der over the question that will come before them and not commit them selves to anyone. It is a betrayal of the trust imposed in them when th y go into a convention pledged to support a particular man unless their clubs instruct them. We never did like this idea of im portuning the people for office. It smacks too much of petty politics Let tbe office seek the man. As some one bas said, “it is all right for a man to get in tbe way of tbe office and catch it on tbe ffy if be can,” but it is disgusting to see anyone get tbe idea that be is the whole “push”, and no one else bas tbe right to as pire. We believe in fairness to all and we believe that our people are fairminded and willing to give the de serving man a chance. We have no can didate for any office and make no sug gestions as to any one, but we believe with all tbe lights before them the convention should and will select the tbe best men possible. They should select honest, straightforward and efficient men, for it is only by puttii g tbe best that can be obtained to the front that the best results can be attained. One thing the convention should not do, and that is to give these places to either announced or implied candidates. It is not fair to the other candidates to do it. Such action gives the candidate holding these position.B*of honor an advantage over the other candidates. The democratic party is supposed to stand for honesty and fairness and it would neither be honest nor fair to give one candidate advantage over another. If by personal ability and magnetism ono candidate has the advantage over another, he is to be congratulated and then his election or defeat can not be laid to the wire pulling of the party itself. It becomes the duty of tbe party to protect each man with equal fairness and the convention will stultify itself if it gives or e man tbe advantage over another. For the benefit of 1) mhting Thom ases we will say that K I. II D (lump is not a candidate for office. He has all he can do to attend to his private business and no time to give to office ■eeking. Neither ha he a candidate for any office. Our remarks are di rected at the county convention and are uttered in the interest of the purity of the Democratic party. If the convention desires to take our advice it can do ro aith a feelii g that tbe motive that inspired it wt s pure, and if it ch ne s t< |«tultify itse f it can do so with its eyes wide open. People You Know ami People You Don't Know J. T. Spencer, of Mercer, whose name is proof that he is a worker and good farmer, came to see Tbe Ledger Saturday and subscribed. Willie Smith, of Algood, one of Cherokee’s good farmers, came over to the city Friday. Magistrate Wm. Phillips is well pleased with his trip to the Exposi tion last week. He says it is fine, and well worth tbe trip. Mr. and Mrs P. S. Webber, of Wiikinsville, were shopping in the city ."aturday. D. S. Poole came into the city yes terday on businee. Hon. C. W. Whisonanfc, of Wiikins ville, was a city visitor Friday. Jubilee Lovelace, of Ezells, one c.f Cherokee's most worthy citizens and successful farmers, was in the city Saturday selling fodder. A. S. Smith, of Algood, one of Cherokee's most prosperous farmers, was in the city yesterday on busi ness. John H. Price, of .Ezells, was a business visitor in the cuy Saturday. Landrum Bryant, a prominent young Chert kee farmer of Trough, spent -*orne time in the city Friday. R. T. Morris, a faithful Ledgerite of Algood, was a city visitor yester day. John It Godfrey, of Maud, one of Cherokee’s all round good citizens and farmer:-, came to the city Satur day on business. J C. Thompson, a worthy old Con federate and good farmer of Home, came up to the city Friday. George Hames, a young State Line farmer, was in tbe city Saturday. Alfred Harris, of Algood, was an early business visitor in the city Monday. Charley Humphries, one of our prosper us young business men, took in the Exposition in Charleston last wet k. Miss Maggie Bryant, a charming young lady of Trough, was shopping in the city Friday. Chevis Blanton, a young farmer of .State Line, came to the city Satur day. Col. If. Fay Gaffney, now in busi ness at Edgefield, is at home in the city, and will spend some days with his family. Joseph Phillips, a hustling farmer of Grassy Pond, was among his many friends in the city Saturday. James Garner, of Sarratts, a gallant old Confederate and all-round good citizen, came up to the city Friday. Mrs. Meek Smith, of Clover, York county, i» in tbe city visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. 8. S. Ross corner Logan and Frederick street. Eldridge Wood, a successful Thicket) farmer, made a business trip to the city Friday. Mrs. W. It Potter is visiting her uncle, Mr James Jone®, at Black- stock. Perry Hill, the successful manager of the county farm, was in the city a short time Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. X Wood returned 10 the city yesterday from a visit of a day or two to Shelby. Andy Bonner, of Grassy Pond, was among bis friends in tbe city Satur day. Miss Mattie Blanton and her sister, Mrs. Lavender, paid The Ledger a visit yesterday. Miss Georgia Lowery, ot Wiikins ville, while shopping in the city Sat urday, met many Gaffney friends who were pleased to see her. Prof Wm. L. Johnson returned to the city Saturday, and will spend a few days with bis family before re turning to Charleston. Frank McCluney, of Wiikinsville, was with his many friends in the city Saturday. Ed Durham returned from Spartan burg Friday. John Propst returned Sunday af ternoon from Spartanburg and Clifton Daniel McCarter and John Fulton, of Cherckee Falls, were in the city Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Settlemyer have returned from Lockhart where they had been visiting Mrs. Settle- mytr’s father, Matthew Fitzgerald. J. S. Harman, of Wiikinsville, spent some time in the city yesterday. E. K. Belue. of Black-burg, spent yesterday in the city. K A. Trescott. E-q., of Blacks burg, spent sometime in the city yes terday on urofessional business J. X. Rains, a good (Jherokeean of Draytonviile, came up to the city yesterday, R E Linder, merchant and farmer of Maud, was in the city yesterday. B. M. Stallworth, a prominent young cotton man of Spartanburg was in the city Sunday. Alderman Tom L. Brown made a short business trip to Cowpens yes terday. (.'apt. I. M. Smith, a leadingThick- etv farmer, spent a short time in the city yesterday inornir g. Bud Wilson, a good farmer of Draytonviile, spent a short time in the oily yestt rdt-y. MBs Xannie Harris, an attractive young lady of Algood, was shopping in i be city yesterday. Rev. A D. Davidson, of Beaver- dam, spent some time in the city yesterday. John E. Mosteller, of Grassy Pond, was among Ins friends in the city Monday, S. R. Humphries, of Byarsville, was in the city Friday Drury Scruggs, of Ezells, was in the city yesterday. R. J. Balfour, editor of the Chero kee Critic, spent some time in the city yesterday. W C. L pscotnb, of Wrghte, was in the city yesterday afternoon. E I. H. Gaines, one of the foremost traveling men in ^the country, is in the city for a few days with his. fam ily in his beautiful home on Victoria avenue. X. Blanton, of Grassy Pond, 3 as a city visitor yesterday. A. L. Crutchfield, of Spartanburg, was in the city yesterday. J. R. Killian, of Cherokee Falls, was with friends in the city Sunday. John P. Elliott left for the road Sunday in the interest of the Char lotte Psnts Company. Mrs. R. S. Withers, of Blacksburg, was shopping in the city Friday. Mrs. Clarence Whisonant and Miss Wbisonant, of Blacksburg, were shop ping in the city Friday. Miss Osie Wilkie who w-as the guest of her friend, Mrs. H F. jPridmore. is in tbe city, for several days re turned to Asheville yesterday. Carroll, Carpenter & Byers, WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL nn wm ■mu SHORT LOCAL TEMS. The mill men report plenty of help at all the mills. Johnson B Burgess has finished planting his whole crop. For an up-to-date newspaper take the Semi-Weekly Ledger. Sunday was an ideal day, and large congregations attended the churches. A colored man was arrested here Saturday evening for trying to beat a freight train. Rev. G. Groft Williams, of Blacks burg. held service in the Episcopal church Sunday. J H. Curry has built a permanent brick kiln, has it full of bricks and is burning them. The Ledger is in receipt of some nice strawberries from its old friend Mrs. James W. Smith. The passenger trains are running very irregularly, most every train is one to three hours late. The potato bugs came up early with the potatoes this year, and as soon as a plant is above the ground, they aUack it. iUa mV SPECIAL SALE PRICES INDUCEMENTS EXTRA SPECIAL. Extraordinary bargains in White Goods. Wonderful offerings in fine wash goods. Remarkable values in household linens. Services were conducted at the Cherokee Avenue Baptist church Sunday, both morning and evening, by the pastor, R'-v. J. B. Bozeman. B. M. Lane, once a I'nioo county boy, bnt now a successful mill man, has accepted a position as loom fixer with the Gaffney Manufacturing Company. Saturday was a fine day, and the Gaffney merchants did a good busi ness; but it was too fine fora full day’s woik, too many farmers being held to the field. Memorial Day will soon be here We loi k to the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Memorial As sociation to see that it is properly ob served in Gaffney. There were no services at the Lime stone Street Methodist church Sun day, but the regular services were conducted in the evening by the pas tor, Rev. S. O. Cantey. Mr. W. B. Dixon of this city has one of the prettiest Jersey cows we have ever seen. She is a little over two years old, has a calf and is giving three and a half gallons of milk a day. The late spring has caused plant ing to be backward, but in conversa tion with several planters yesterday they report farm work in satisfactory shape. Early planted corn is coming up well. A <>o*€i Word for tin* May Kentlwtl. Gaffnky, S. C , April 20, 11)02. Mr. Editor:—It gives me pleasure to speak a word of encouragement to the people of Gaffney, as regards our coming May feMival. Looking at it aside from an educatienal standpoint, which is great and of lasting benefit, it is decidedly one of the best ways to advertise our town, as is evidenced by some of our sister cities; and I feel sure, with Prof. Maxim as musi cal director, it will be a grand suc cess if our people will only show the proper appreciation by patronizing it liberay and using their influence to make it such. Yours truly, A. N. Wood. r Cattle Dying in Droves. Athens, Ala., April 24.—A fatal dis- ease of some character has developed in the southwestern iKirt of this coun ty and in the edge of Lauderdale among the stock. A large number of valuable mules and horses have died within the past few days. Some farm ers have lost every animal that they had to farm with and are distressed to know what they will do for farming stock. Herman to Get Eastman Office. Washington, April 24.—Advices at the postoftice department are to the effect that the Eastman postoffice case will soon he settled by the appoint- inent of Henry Herman. Hetman’s in dorsement flora the Georgia Republi can organization is said to be already on file here and his application will probably be announced in a short time. Boy Burglar Robs Postoffice. Macon. Ga.. April 24.—Allen Me Gough, a little negro boy, was brought in yesterday afternoon to answer to the charge of burglarizing the Rob erts postoftice. Seventy-five cents was stolen from the office. The boy was bound over, •Nothing should better recommend a young man to his sweetheart that) his attentions to his mother and sisters The last is not by any im ans the least thing iu a shoemaker's trade. white eeoas speci/ils, SPECIAL SALE PRICES: Book Fold India Linen Lawn, worth 7/^c, at 5c. Speciai India Linen, worth 1 5c, at 10c. Special India Linen, a wonder at 25c, while they last 1 5c WASH GOODS SPECIALS. 23 pieces sheer fine Dimity, new patterns and colors, worth 20c everywhere, very special price 1 Oc. 9 pieces extra quality, fancy figured swiss, a lovely quality and worth 25c, very specia 15c. Big lot of Laces and Embroidery just in. Special prices. SPRING MILLINERY. In this department we have made our usual effort to prepare for the spring season. You know what our usual effort means. It means a collection of the world’s choicest and newest in Mil linery. It means the largest Millinery stock in the State from which you may select exactly what your taste suggests. When you come here you do not have to take what you can find, but you can find what you want. Come to see us, we are glad to see you at all times, and will take pleasure in showing you through. You incur no obliga tion to buy by paying us a visit. Carroll, Carpenter & Byers. rreparing for Suaiiuor Trade. Messrs. Lipscomb. & Richardson, our prosperous aod progressive young dealers in fancy groceries and con fectioneries, have had their store renovated from end to end and from top to bottom, and a num ber of improvements made which add greatly to its appearance. The walls and ceiling have been handsomely papered, counters and showcases have been rearranged and everything in their place has been made very neat and attractive. Tbeir soda fountain is in full blast and the drinks they are dispensing are cold, pure and sweet. Their ice cream parior has been remodeled and is now one of the prettiest, coziest and most inviting ‘ corners” to be found anywhere during tbe hot weather. A mere glance inside is almost suffi'Ment to drive away “that tired feeling ” We wish them con tinued success. Home people claim to be broken hearted when they only have a dis ordered liver Sometimes the effects of a big feast are about as bad as the effects of a big drunk. Tbe one certain happy action of a man’s or woman’s life is doing good. “There is always room at the top, but the elevator is not always running. For Sale 13V - Advertisements uucler this head will be Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. NoSd inserted for lessthan ten cents F OR SALE—New set oak furniture. Will be sold at private sal*, or auction Satur day :.’*ith Inst. Apply to K. S. Spencer. 4-ls-t f. F OR SALE—A lot of patented bee /urns; will swap for swarms. Apply to Jud MetJ raw. April is. t*, F OR SALE—About 1,500 lbs, old ’phone w.reat Gaffney Telephone Co. 1-21-tf. For Rent. poll KENT—Rooms on lower floor of my : • residence. Married istuule without chil- 1 dren preferred. Mas. A. V. Montoomkhy. 4-H-tf F oil RENT—The K. M. Gaffney old r**t»i- dence after May 1st, llMr.*. F. G. Stacy. I 4-11 "oK 11F.NT—Cottage on Race street. F. G. S' 1 A * V. tl Wanted. For Tiie Next Thirty Days J shall xclve special attention to the treat ment of that class of chronic eye diseases the natural tendency of which is to produce KLINRNFSS. Hy a METHOD ENTIRELY NEW 1 am enabled to treat successfully such cast s as have heretofore been considered HOPE LESSLY I.Vt KAHLE. if from any cause YOUR EYESIGHT Is FAILING, conic AT ON'< K and have it restored. 1 n no case is delay more dangerous. S. H. GRIFFITH, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON and » M l LIST. Office at The Cherokee Drug « o., Gaffney. S. O. W A NTKD—To make straight loans on cit y real- estate. No commissions. Several I thousand dollars to loan. ■ Apr2l*-tl J.C .lotteries. W ANTED Interview with party having few hundred dollars to invest. Largo ' returns realized on Investment AT ONCE. ! Can interest you. Address'-Legitimate lius- , Ineggj care The Ledger. W ANTED—To make a straight lyan of one thousand dollars, on city real estate. .1. C. Jefferies. April 22. 2,j. Announcements: I hereby announce myself a candidate for , State Senator, subject to the rules of tin- Democratic primary. Thos. B. HiTTLKit. Money Loaned. L OANS on Improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent, interest. No j commissions. For information apply to J. O. i Jefferies. Attorney at Law, 11-22-lyr 1 SELL THE PIANOS MADE BY D. H. BALDWIN & CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. Their Instruments received the Gold Prix and sixteen other medals and awards at the Paris Exposition ox 1901 -an honor never be fore awarded an American Plano. They make five grades of P.anos and numerous styles. Will my friends needing such instruments kindly remember my home is among you and applications for catalogues and prices will be promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. W. L. JOHNSON, Gaffney, S. C. Cool and Refreshing as a breath from the Arctic regions are the delicious beverages we are now ills pensing from our ''Fountain of Life.” They are pure, healthful and invigorat ing- | Our Entire Store has been renovated and remodeled and now presents an inviting appearance for everyone in need of an antidote for "that tired feeling” which comes with warm weather. When you get hot drop in and cool off. We’ll tell you more next week. Lipscomb & Richardson J H E INSURANCE POLICIES bought for I— i.sh or loaned on at low rutesof interest. 11.ill ,v Willis. Attorneys. Gaffney, S. C. Money at 7 Per Cent. We will loan money at 7 per cent, per an num in sumsof flint), and upwards, on im proved farming lands in Cherokee County; also on a ffney city properly at s per cent. John It. Palmer A Son, Columbia. S. c. Apply to Hall & Willis, Attys., Gaffney, .s. C. NEW HARNESS REPAIR SHOP.. Between Mayor’s Office and .1. II. Lips comb's store. KepuiHug Neat ly, Cheaply and Promptly done. Your patronage solicited. j- j>. jii^AixTorv ■. . 11 Dissolution Notice. Notice Is hereby given that the lirm of .L I. Sarratl A Co. (cotnposod of J. I. Karratt. Geo. E. Hood ami J. .1. Hood) Is this day mutually dissolved. All personslioldlngcliilmsagainst said Hrm must present sa me to J I.Strritit. and all persons Indebted to said tirru must mal.c pa\ ment to .1.1. Surratt. J. I. SAKmatt, Gko. E Hoop. J. J. Hoon. April 2t*,lU02. i-2l) Jt , A MONARCH is a good wheel and that Is the kind tlm folks want when they buv; ucd the place to get this bicycle is at t he A inert can Bicycle Shop where I wiil always be found. It will give nte pleasuit* to show you anything I hut I have in my line, su. li as l>l- eycles ot dlfleieut kinds, and all ktnd.sof sun dries. I will sell you a tiist-class bicycle for rush or installments. I do all kinds of re pair work and rent bicycle* for 2<) ds. pee hour, or yl.2a per day. Call and see me, next to National Bank. Phone No. 2:i. W. J. iHAIVJOA'*. P. S. I sell fresh shad and other It.sli, chickens, eggs and country produce, POPULAR FAVORITES RAMRLER RICYCLES There i* not a lame place in tin* Kambler anywhere; one part is as strong as another. That may he one reason why Ramblers out wear other bi- cyeles. They are true as steel and skill can make them, l or the next few weeks we will sell for spot e'i>h : 11)01 Rambler $2*1.0;’) each. lt)()J Ideal. . $ Jd.40 each. M. A: \V. Tubes hoc each. (i. A: T. Single Tube or Tires $1.1") each. Hat Trap I’edals 40e each. (lood Saddles 70c each. Handle liars I3f»c each. Rubber Cement oc each. Hand Pumps loceaeh. Balden Chains Ode each. Spokes 2e each. Coaster Brakes $;>.*•"> each. (HiYe us a call. Yours for bicyles, PARKER & TOLLESON. inti F rederick St Phone No. HP*