Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tax Notice. Thv payment of commutation Ihx lias been extended to May 15th. 11H»2, without penally. All persons between the ajies of IS and .V* years are liable for this tax or work four days on the public highways. J. V. WtIKIA'HEl.L,, Supervisor Cherokee County. J. E. WEBSTER. A.ttoi'liey-A.t- L,ay«r, See In Court House. (Probate'Judge a office Gaffney City, S. C. Fraotioos in all the ooarti. Collec tions a specialty Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB, Dentist, Office over R. A. loses ft Co.’a Store. Oan be found at office six days In the week DR. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist, Gaffney, • ’ - - S. C. Office over J. R. Tolleson’s new ston In office from 1st to 26th of each month: William S. liaU, .Ik. James A. Willis. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, O ». c:. Notary Public In office. Prompt attention given to al> business. Office ovenR. A. Jones ft Co.’s store. J. C. OTTS, Attorney and Counselor. Office upstairs, between R. A. Jones and Davenport. Offioeand Residence .Phone. G. W. SPEER, A.TTOR N E Y - AT-Lv A W , GAFFNEY, S. C. Office In Auditor's office at Court House. J SHINGLES, BRICK, SASH, DOORS, BLINDS and all kinds of Building Ma terial, Paints, Oils, Etc. for eale at a small per cent, above cost for cash. Estimates made without charge. L. BAKER SECTIONAL BIAS IN SOUTH CABOLINA, Has Barred Her Way to the Presidential Chair. SO SAYS BEN HOOVER. The Palmetto State Has Produced lireat Men, But Never Furnlslii'dja President— “t’urle BUI” Philosophy—Mr. and Mrs. Greene Visited the Writer. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Blacksburg, May 17 —The State of South Carolina bae never furnished a president, but it is sectional preju dice that has barred her way to the presidential chair. Men as great and noble as ever walked the land of the free have claimed her as their native State. Whether on the floor of con gress or upon the battlefield they are always armed and ready for every crisis that comes. The Palmetto State is noted throughout the world for her undaunted courage and lofty patriotism; and her record is painted with the blood of martyrs. The exposition at Charleston goes to prove that when she undertakes a thing she will mak-* a success or “break a trace" in the attempt. The “Rough Rider" finally “braved the tide" and paid a visit to the •‘City by the Sea." We would like to have seen him. More than likely we would have remained at a distance of about twenty-five yards, as his greatness would encircle the air round about him and the brightness would dazzle our eyes. The exposition should continue successfully to the last and we most earnestly hope that it will prove beneficial to Charleston and a blessing to the State. “Uncle Bill’s" philosophy is as fol lows: “De nigger an’ de white mule am two beasts of burden dat hardly eber die a nat’rul death. “Dey say sweep ’roun’ yo’ own do’ fust and in some cases bit would be adwisable to scrub de do’ itself. “If evrybody wuz as diligent in dey own business as dey am udder peo ple’s affairs dare would be mo’ rich folks an’ less po’ ones “Some people are blessed wid a lot ob patience. Dey kec lie in de bed an’ wait on de sun ter rise an’ not think long er de time. “De poultry business after dark is a profitable ’vestment, but gitin’ notched am where de misery comes in." Today we set an issue of The Ledger against the wall and were see ing how far off we could get and read the big headlines over Ben Hoover’s letter. Greene came in and caught us in the act, and right at that time his room would have been more ap preciated than bis company. To add insult to the injury, be proceeded to give us a lecture at the close of which lie said: “You are simply writing for the paper as a lecturenaring scheme. If you live to be three times seven there will be another ‘upstart’ canvassing the county for an office." Much to my relief Mrs. Greene came in. They began to talk of their ancestry and after tracing their ances tors back several generations Greene became silent and thoughtful. After studying hard for a few minutes be said : “I don’t quite know whether I am in any way related to Geu. Greene of the Revolutionary war, but it strikes me very forcibly that be was of another set of Greenes." It seemed that they could trace their ancestry clear back to Adam and Eve and keep straight on the track. Suddenly little Johnnie came run ning in with a question: “Gran’ ma, do you know what’s impossible?" “No, Johnnie. What is it?” “Its impossible for your mouth to open wider unless your ears were set back." And Johnny received a gen tle caress on the face that made him blush, but instead of turning the other cheek be was turning the cor ner the last we saw of him. Mrs. Greene has also disappeared; more than likely she and Johnny will play a lively game of bide and seek. After taking a hearty laugh, Greene proceeded to talk of the good ! old days of yore. “When I was yet a .young man," be said, “I tried to break the tobacco habit and for ten j weary months I persevered. I be- I came thinner and thinner every day | ana people told me that I would die if I did not return to my tobacco! One day mother told me that there was a plug of the ‘weed’ somewhere in her room. I tried to read and to do everything else that I could think of, but go where 1 would and try as I might, I couldn’t, keep frona search ing for that tobacco. I found it at last and I have been finding some ever since. “The spring of the year recalls to my mind my boyhood days when I would tease father to let me go fish ing. I remember very distinctly a certain time when I spent a whole af ternoon in fishing It was nearing night and I had only caught a three- pounder. At last the line began to move slowly and I knew it was a whopper. I made a jerk and brought a fine fish to the top of the water that weighed nine pounds. Yes sir, I just got it to the top of the wa ter and .’’ Just here Greece began to appear uneasy and he said as it was getting late he bad better go. He is saunter ing off down the path and we are left without the necessary information to justify an autborated statement as to the means by which he ascertained the exact weight of that fish. Bkn Hoover. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Service at Llmvutone Sprlugn Charch. Rev. L. C. Ezell will preach at Limstone Springe Baptist church next Sunday night. People You Kuo* him! People You ilon't K now W. D. Goforth, of Gaucher, spent some time in the city yesterday. K. R Goforth, of Goucher, was a city visitor yesterday. Berry Gross, a prominent citizen of Blacksburg, was in the city yesterday on business. Dr. Forest McCown, of Cherokee Falls, was a city visitor Saturdav. Mr. and Mrs. L. Baker went to the Charleston Exposition last week. Dr. H. C. Waddell, of Columbia, was in the city yesterday. John P. White, of Yorkville, is speuding a few days in the city. Frank McCluny, of Wiikinsville, was in the city yesterday on business. Mrs. Folger, of Easley, mother of Mr. A. R. N. Folger, end who has been visiting bin. for some time, left for her home Friday. C. P. Teale, of Stevy, spent some time in the city Saturday. Maj. Jno. F. Jones, of Blacksburg, I was an appreciated Ledger visitor Saturday. D. L. Splawn, who has been living at Lindale, Ga , for some time, has come back to Gaffney to live. J. E Gault, a prominent citizen and farmer of Gowdysville, was a bus iness visitor in the city yesterday. H. J. Hames, of Jonesville, was in the city yesterday. Landrum Bryant, of Cowpens, was here yesterday. Jesse Wright, of Wiikinsville, was in town Saturday. ' Mr. and Mrs. George Blanton, of Shelby, N. C.. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A N. Wood daring the fes tival last week M. C. Lipscomb, of White Plains, was in the city Saturday. Wm. Tracy, of Gowdysville, was a city visitor Saturday. T J. and J. F. Estes, of Etta Jane, were in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walker, of Blacks burg, w’ere in the city yesterday. Lee Smith, of Allgood, was a city visitor Saturday. Prof. Wilkereon, of Blacksburg, was in Gaffney yesterday and favored The Ledger with a call. Mrs. Victor Montgomery, of Gainesville, Ga., and Mrs. W. A. Anderson an i two children, of Woodruff, attended the festival at Limestone. They were the guests of Prof. Griffith’s family. John Holt, a hustling Buffalo farmer was a Ledger visitor Saturday. Superintendent of Education McArthur, was beyond the Broad last we*k unofficial business. A. N. W’ood attended Mr. Cofield’s funnal in Spartanburg last week. J. R. Davis, of Cowpens, paid The Ledger an appreciated visit Friday and subscribed. Col. T. Stobn Farrnw, has been spoken of, for U. S. Consul at Ha* vanna. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cud, of Spar tanburg. were festival visitors in the city last week. Bristow, & Pooler. Dressy clothes cost no more when purchased from us than the ill-fitting poorly put together kind do elsewhere. 'Tis won derful the saving you secure through the economic position we occupy iu being the largest and only retail Clothing Store in the city. It’s quality you want. We know that and it's quality you get from us. No one can contradict this for they have nothing better. Everything for Men’s and Boys’ wearing; Clothing, Hats and Furnishings. Sole agents for Wilson’s Shirts and Shawknit Hose. Bristow, McAllister & Peeler One Price Gash Clothiers. DR. M OFFETT’S TK TEETHING POWDERST Cures Cholera-lnfantum. Diarrhoea. Dysentery and the Bowel Troubles'o^hHdrei^jP - P i *« ,tion * Regulates the Bowels. Strengthens the Child and MAKES • EETHINQ EASY. Cures Eruptions and Sores. Colic. Hives and Thrush. Removes ) and prevents Worms. TEETHINA Counteracts and Ovsroomes the Effects of the Summer e heat upon Teething Children, and costs only 25 cents at Druggists, or mall 2S cents to C. J. MOFFETT. M. D.. St. Louis. Mo. 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 EI3. H. T>eC:iVjVlF*. 0. E. WILKINS’ GREAT MAY-JUNE SALE Continues unabated. Failing to come to this great bargain feast means missing the chance of buying goods for half. Just think of buying full size Corset Covers for 5c. Childrens’ Drawers and Waists for 8c? Full size tucked Ladies Drawers 1 5c. rows of fine insertings only 29c. Tucked full size Gowns only 25c. . Beautiful white Waists, worth $ 1.25, 1.50 Nice white Lawn Waists trimmed with two and 2,00 for only 59, 79 and 99c. LOOK CAfttrULLY 'and head EVERY LINE OP THIS ’advertise ment 'and .WONDER AT THE 'bargains .OPPERED THEN COME AND SEE 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c Col- M. Wilber Dyer will also sell this beautiful Night Robe during this sale at a price which will surprise every lady iu the State. It's worth a Dollar CENTS ti The quantity being lim* ited, we must, therefore, limit two of these gowns 6 each purchaser. 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 494 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c Col. M. Wilber Dyer will sell this magnificent Gown during this sale, ex* actly as represented— Actual Valuo 70a POR 49 O ONLY 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c 49c As the quantity it lim* ited, only two of these gowns can be sold to each purchaser. EVERY PIECE OP MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. IS FULL, SIZE AND ELAEOR* ATELY TRIMMED Fine Silver and Pearl Handle Parasols, every le warranted, real worth 2.00 to $3.00, only [son’s Foulard, value 7c, only 2>6c. [RROW SPECIALS: 50 Brussels Vel- and Axmmster Carpet Rugs, 1.25, and $2.00, tomorrow (Wednes- 19c. 10 double face Rugs, value $1.00 1,000 yards white India Lawns at half price, “Shortend” 7, 10 and 14c. Decorate your home with beautiful pictures, elegant frames, worth 4.00 and $5.00, great sale price, only $1.99. Come today, tomorrow, but be sure you at tend if only to see how cheap goods can be produced and sold. Fine Millinery going at just half the usual prices. Our wizard buyer scooped in hun dreds of these beautiful Hats, and they go for a song. Nice black and white Sailors, worth 25 to 40c, at only 15c. 50c Jumbo Straws at 29c. The earlier yon come the better for you, but come anyway—it pays. Men’s Summer Coats and Vests, worth $1.50, only 59c. Rain or shine, this great sale goes on. WILKINS THE VALUE STORE. ),C„ May 20, 1902,