The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, September 09, 1902, Image 2
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rURUSHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
BY
Ed. H. DkCamp.
IT MAKES \ D1KFEKENCK.
It is singularly strange that our
northern neighbors are so quick to
condemn any weakness displayed by
a southern man in public life and
condone the same weakness in their
own public men. When Senators
Tillman and McLaurin got into a per
sonal difficulty in the Senate and
later Mr. Bailey made a spectacle of
himself it was heralded abroad by
the Associated Press and every news
paper printed the truly disgraceful
details. When we consider the en
tire facts the Tillman-McLaurin diffi
culty could not well have been
avoided and both Tillman and Slc-
Laurin would have been moral and
physical cowards to have acted other
wise. And yet both men displayed
weakness. Tillman’s weakness was
in his jealousy of McLaurin. He
had begun to fear McLaurin would
displace him in the alTections of the
people and thus gain the ascendency
in power. McLaurin’s weakness lay
in his allowing himself to be placed
in the attitude of appearing to have
been influenced towards his views by
federal patronage. He could have
entertained his views and yet re
tained his self-respect by declining to
have anything to do with the federal
patronage.
But we have digressed from the
original thought. What we started
to comment on was the tendency of
our northtrn brethren to sweep the
yards of their neighbors before they
sweep their own door steps. Last
Wednesday President Roosevelt nar
rowly escaped death by an accident.
While driving in a parade the driver
of the President’s carriage suddenly
attempted to turn the team across an
electric railway track An '..'electric
car filled with admirers of the Presi
dent came crashing into the Presi
dent’s carriage, killing a faithful
body guard of the dignitary and shak
ing up the other occupants of the
carriage, and at the same time de
molishing or damaging the vehicle.
It was a most regrettable accident and
one that was to be deeply deplored,
for the killing of brave Bill Craig was
enough to cast a gloom over the en
tire country and especially those in
the immediate presence of the acci
dent. It was clearly evident that
the accident was due to the careless
ness of two men—the driver of the
vehicle and the motorman. Both
were engrossed in other thoughts
than that of an accident. The driver
was oblivious of the near approach
of the electric car and the motorman
being no mind reader knew nothing
of the intention of the driver to cross
the track at that particular point.
As soon as the motorman saw the
driver begin to turn his horses he
began to stop his car, but he was too
late and before the car came to a
standstill the mischief was done.
The motorman stood there amazed
and bewildered at the result, bis
heart filled with anguish for an acci
dent he had done all in bis power to
avert, and while standing there
thinking of the horror of the
thing the President of the United
States, the man who should
have been overcome with grief
at the calamity that had befallen his
trusted guard, rushed over to the un
fortunate motorman and demanded
with foul oaths why he had done such
a thing.. Tho idea of a man with a
heart cursing in the presence of
death! His high office should have
made him respect himself more than
to profane it with such words at any
time, but there in the presence of his
dead guard he should have bridled his
indignation and instead of boister
ously upbraiding the mortorman, he
should have quietly and gently made
inquiry of the cause of the accident
and not attempted to further humili
ate the poor fellow by scolding and
using obscene language toward him.
The Associated Press dispatches
did not have one word to say about
the president’s indignant language
toward ths motorman. They did tell,
however, of his angry manner and
that he demanded of the motorman
to know what he meant. It remained
for the special correspondents of the
big dailies to bring out the cussin’
feature. The Associated Press is
controlled by the republicans and
their reporters had no desire to pa
rade the weakness of a republican
president, but they can easily portray
the weakness of every democrat who
Is so indiscreet as to display it. The
Independent press, however, don’t
care a snap tor Mr. President or any
one else, so they print the whole
truth as they see it, and it would be
more manly if the partisan press of
either side could bring themselves to
the point where they would tell the
whole truth regardless of whom it
might effect.
One thing this country needs is
more manhood and less toadying to
those in power, let them be republi
can or democrat or anything else.
Another thing that might be said
in connection with the above is this:
The President and his friends are try
ing to suppress the facts in regard to
this matter. In singular contrast
was the conduct of one Mr. Grover
Cleveland when a candidate for the
presidency in 1884, and concerning
whom there had been a very damag
ing report concerning an early indis
cretion, and when asked what was to
be done about the matter calmly re
plied: "Tell the truth.” You may
talk as you please, but the fact re
mains that Grover Cleveland was the
biggest and brainiest man that has
occupied the president's chair since
the day of Lincoln.
An Knifing Sermon.
Bishop Ellison Capers held services
in the Episcopal church Sunday
evening. Every seat in the church
was occupied, and the entire congre
gation was edified and instructed by
the masterly discourse of this distin-
guised minister and Christian soldier.
He chose for his subject “Christian
Humiliity,” and we venture the
assertion that the subject was never
handled in a more masterly manner.
A New Press llrlck llloek.
The Smith Hardware people have
begun work on their new brick block
corner of Frederick and Granard
streets. The building will be two
stories high and contain three stores
with living apartments overhead. It
will be a decided ornament to the city,
being a press brick front with granite
trimmings and plate glass
Mr. Ilriitgi-H Ke-elerted.
C. T. Bridges was re-elected a mem
ber of the county pension board from
Limestone township; M. M. Tate
from Draytonville township, and
Luther Guthrie from White Plains
township. We have not heard from
Gowdysville, Morgan or Cherokee
townships.
Violet got a wiitermillion,
Her sister got smother,
Dey tek uin home and eat urn hot
And wish dey’d got the tother.
— Fntw.
For Sale.
One hundred, and twel.e acres of land
known sis the-Odom place near It. 11. Bridges
on Thlckety creek, Cherokee county, with
good six room house, out houses, well of
good water sind forty acres of fine bottoms
below the bridge. Titles good, Price ®1^’00
cash. T M. Littlejohn. Agent.
July 25, llmo.•
&
Look out, good people, mind what you do
witli your money; don’t pay si high price
when you can get it for less. I sim the
man to buy your fish and beef from, where
you can get it for less money than you have
to pay at si place tlisit sells it so high and
charges so much. I find it si good plan to
buy for casli smd soil for the same way and
save time and trouble too, and a gresit
many times lisird feelings witli the people
who don’t wish to be dunned for the next JO
days.
I will sell for cash tho remainder of my
bicycles and other stuff at cost. Come and
get a good wheel for IIU’.SO csish; brsind now.
’Phone £i.
W. J. Maness.
Notice.
Buy you a home with rent money; nice
building lots In town for sale; also Im
proved property for sale. Rents collected
promptly and returns made the 1st of each
month. Personal attention given to col
lecting. See me. Beht Hallman.
In Bankruptcy.
In The District Court ort
The United States, ! In
For The District or f Bankruptcy
South Carolina. )
In the matter of Goo. W. Moore, Bank
rupt.
To the Honorable W. H. Brawley, Judge of
the District Court of the United States for
the District of South Carolina:
Geo. W. Moore, of Blacksburg, in the
county of Cherokee and State of South Caro
lina. in said District, respectfully repre
sentsthaton the ttth day of January, last
year, he was duly adjudged bankrupt un
der the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he iiad duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and has
fully compiled with all the requirements of
said Acts and of the orders of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may he de
creed by the court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said Bankrupt Acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 14th day of August, A. D., 1U02.
Geo. W. Moore, bankrupt.
District or South Carolina, ss:
On this 19th day of August, A. I). 1902, on
reading the foregoing petition, It Is
Ordered by the court, that a hearing be
had upon the same on the 17th day of Sep
tember. A. D. 1902, before said court at Char
leston, in said District, at 11 o’clock In the
forenoon; and that notice thereof lie pub
lished in the Gaffney Ledger, a newspauer
printed In said District, and that all known
creditors and other persons In Interest may
appear at the said time and place and show
cause, If any they have, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the court that
the clerk shall send by mall to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this
order, addressed 10 them at their places of
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable W. H. Brawley,
Judge of court, and the seal thereof, at
Charleston, In said District, on the 19th day
of August, A, D. 1902.
C. J. 0. Hutson.
Clerk.
IBealI True <;opy. Attest:
C. J. o. Hutson,
Clerk.
Sept. 2,9,10.
Mr. .lefTernon MrC’raw Dead.
Mr. Jefferson McCraw, one of Cher
okee’s most worthy citizens, died at
his home near Grassy Pond on the
4th Inst., after a long illness of ty
phoid fever, and was buried on Fri
day In Cherokee church cemetery.
Mr. McCraw was about fifty years
old and leaves a wife and several
children who have the sympathy of a
large circle of friends in this their
time of deepest trouble.
“It’s Just Fun”
for us to get a chance at fitting the feet that other stores can’t fit.
(hie reason is, we know how; and the other reason is, we have
/
O. S. KENDRICK & SON,
LIMESTONE ANT) MEADOW STS.
(Near power house.)
Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Sausage, Etc.
A new and up-to-date market. Prompt and
efficient service. Call or ’phone. Highest
price paid for beef cattle and hides.
FOR SALE
F OR SALE—Four hundred acres of good
farming land at $7.50 per acre. The tract
includes seventy-five acres of forest timber
and thirty-five acres bottom land on Pacolct
river: good dwelling and outhouses; well
watered. Apply to
H. I). MATHIS,
7-26:1 mo Ravenna, S. C.
WANTED
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/r> f £ : F/jr </re*
Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Green and Dry
Hides. Dry Bones, etc.
Save the junk and convert it into money
by bringing it to
E. T. WILKINS A CO.,
8-26:1 mo Gakknky, S. C.
HERE’S
TO
THE
CHICKEN.
or
There are other folks “who know how,” but they DON’T have
Queen Quality shoes. These shoes have all the points of beauty
that women seek, but the one great distinguishing feature that
characterizes Queen Quality shoes is their knack of perfectly fit
ting the foot. Your foot feels at rest the first time feels “at
home”—feels “good.”
We’d be glad of the chance to demonstrate this fact. Needn’t
feel the slightest obligation to buy. Don’t mention “the size
you wear;” your foot is the only measure we need. And just
think! such shoes for $3.00.
nature fowls were not subject
to many diseases. 15y high
feeding and in breeding their
constitutional strength has been
lessened and they are now sub
ject to some very contagious
and destructive diseases. These
may be avoided, and the sys
tem of your fowls properly
strengthened by the use of
International Poultry Pood; it
will give permanent strength
and vigor to your fowls. For
sale by
S. B. CRAWLEY & CO.
DRUGGISTS.
813 LIMESTONE STREET.
Prescriptions properly illlcd and
promptly delivered.
LOOK OUT FOR THE SPECIAL SALE OF SHOES
On Sept. 25th, 26th, and 27th, that we are going to sell just to
show you how cheap we can sell them. We have the best line
of Children’s school shoes in town, and that line of infant’s shoes
we have is just like that baby, “the pride of a mother’s heart,” and
make mother’s and baby’s feet laugh.
YOU CXZVIV’ r TOUCH
our line of Men’s fine and cheaper shoes at our prices in town.
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T. G. McCRAW & SON.
hr.
NnuMtf*
TeethinA
/.j ji jimfw
Cures Cholera-Infantum,
Diarrhoea,D
. dysentery, ani
the Bowel Troubles of
I Children of Any Age.
Aids Digestion, Regulates
l the Bowels, Strengthens
the Child and Makes
TEETHING EASY.
iirttTnin^rvwpBfOB
Costs Only 25 cents at Druggists,
Or mail 25 cent* to C. J. MOFFETT. M. D.. 8t7 lOUIS. MO.
, . , 0,r D - H. Habdt, Secretary of Stale. Austin, Tex., Not. 21, 1900.
I have found Dr. Moffett s TEETHINA a iplendid remedy and aid for my teething children. When my oldest
il<1, eTerr ■“cceeding day warned ue that we would Inevitably lose him. I happened upon
TEETHINA, and began at once administering ft to him, and his Improvement was marked in 24 hours, and from
that day on he recuperated. I have constantly kept it and used it since with my children, and have taken treat
pleasure in sounding its praises to all mothers of young children. I found it invaluable even after the teethina
period was passed. HKS. 1). H. HAKDY.
Mi0 For sale by all druggist.
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LOOK THIS WAY, PLEASE
GAFFNEY LIVE-STOCK CO.
has just received a big car load of the celebrated
om HIGHORY WACONS
They are the best wagons on earth, and we are going to sell
them CHEAP for the CASH or ON TIME. Our buggy house
is now full. We have buggies from the finest Babcock to the
cheapest Perry, so come and help us make room for another car
load that will be in in a few days.
Yours truly,
GAFFNEY LIVE STOCK CO.
Toe Gaffney City Land and Improiement Company
Offers for sale Building Lots In this flourishing town, Gaffney Oity; Also Farms ana
by and in reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, In lots of from
30 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also ..grloultural Lands to rent for Farm pur
poses. For full particulars apply to
J- Y. JVjrent:.
N.B.—All tresspassing on lands of this company, cnttln and emoylng timber, flshlngot
tinntlnp fnvhtdlilin* of 1
CLOSING DOT SALE OF
WAGONS AND BUGGIES.
Having decided to discontinue handling wagons and bug
gies, I will offer, until sold, my entire stock of wagons and
buggies at actual delivered prices.
The stock is as follows : Five Taylor wagons, one Stude-
baker, one-horse wagon,; several White Hickory wagons,
buggies of the following brands, Tyson and Jones, Corbitt,
Goldsboro, Highland Buggy Company, etc. Now is the
time and this the place to get a genuine bargain in high
grade vehicles.
My stock of General Merchandise is complete and prices
right. See me before you buy. Yours for trade.
J. I. SA.IiIi.A_TT.
818 Limestone Street.
F. G. Stacy President.
J. G. Wardlaw, Vice-President
THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY.
CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN 950.099 OO
STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY - 50 SOO.OO
SURPLUS AND PROFITS, NET - . SO,000.00
•1SO.OOO.OO.
State. County and City Uepooitory.
Deposits solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every aegom-
modation extended to customers that their business and responsibility will warrant.
D. C. ROMMS. Cashier-
IMAYNARD Asst. Cash.
A. N. Wood, President.
R. R. Brown, Vice-President
THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK,
or OArPNKY. 8. o.
Established 1901.
Capital $50,000.---Surplus and Profits $7,000.
STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY.
Does s general Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up with Fire Proof Vault
and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock. We solicit the business of neoule of
all occupations.
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