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TUBLI8HED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
BY
Ed. H. DeCamp.
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tb« views of correspondents.
Correspondents who do not contri
bute regular news letters must fur
nish their name, not for publication,
but for identification.
Write short letters and to the point
to insure publication; also endeavor
to get them to the office by Monday
and Thursday mornings.
Obituaries will be pubinlised at five
cents a line.
Cards of thanks wil> be published
at one cent a word.
Beading notices will be published
at ten cents a line each insertion.
All correspondence should be ad
dressed to Ed. H. DeOamp, Manager.
can get my money for defending him,
and I need the money!”
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
The people of
knew Major E. P.
popularly known
sick, will heave a
this section who
McKissick, more
as “Ed” McKis-
sigh of regret on
A SINGULAR CASE.
A strange case was tried in Troy,
N. C., last week. In 1881 a murder
was committed in or near that place.
The murderer was arrested, lodged in
jail, tried and convicted. A motion
for a new trial was made and the pris
oner (Dan Gould) was transferred to
another jail in an adjoining county for
safe keeping. He affected an escape
and all efforts to capture him were of
no avail. Some time ago a negro an
swering the description of Gould in
every particular was arrested at
Georgetown, S. C., and taken to Troy.
He gave his name as Tom Maddrey
At the trial the rotate introduced evi
dence to show that Dnn Gold had all
the maiks and scars founci on the
body ot iom Mauiirey, with toe ex
ception of a mole o” ins breast, hut
the solicitor asked the ju'ge t) in
struct trie jury to answer the issue,
“No.” This the judge did, but be
fore doing so counsel for the prisoner
asked permission to make a state
ment. The request was granted and
the counsel said in part:
“I became connected with this case
in a rather peculiar way. I had been
up in the jail in Wadesboro to see a
client and upon leaving was accosted
by this man at the bar, who said that
he wanted me to take his case. I
listened to his story with reluctance,
because I felt that he was Dan Gould,
and I did not wish to interfere vita
the course of law. His story fascina
ted me. I called two or three times
to see him and questioned and cross-
examined him. 1 set traps for him
to fall in, but he was uot once caught.
I begau to investigate and wrote to
the parties he referred me to, all of
whom answered immediately and cor
roborated his statement. I then went
to Berkeley and took many deposi
tions, which have been introduced in
this case, all of which corroborate
the statements of my witnesses and
this man. Fifty or more white and
black people were ready to testify in
his behalf, but time was insufficient
and I deemed it unnecessary. When
Mr. Sears and Mr Ambros came to
Wadesboro to see the prisoner, I
was only aware of Mr. Sears’ coming
and went to the station in a single
buggy to meet him, but he was accom
panied by Mr. Ambros, who was in
Wilmington and consented to come
after I had been notified of Mr. Sears’
coming. We went to my office and
about 10 o’clock I took the two gen
tlemen to the jail. 1 led the way
with a lantern. When we reached
the cells Tom was in the farthest off
corner, asleep. I called him
and told him to come out, some
one wanted to see him. I held the
lantern so that the light would shine
in Tom’s face and the gentlemen
would be in the dark. I then turned
the lantern, throwing the light in the
faces of the two men and Tom rushed
up, thrust out bis band and said,
‘Howdy do. Mr. Sears, how is my
brother, Marrison?’ Then he. turned
and saw Mr. Ambros, and extended
out his band to him, saying, ‘Howdy
do, Mr. Ambros.’ It was all I could
do to keep back the tears, for then I
knew the prisoner was not Dan Gould.
“The solicitor and his associate at
torney have acted nobly, and I sin
cerely believe that the jury would
have returned the same verdict. I
want to bear testimony to the charac
ter of the men who have come from
Anson to testify for the State. I
know them all; they are as good men
as ever trod the soil of these adjacent
counties, and the negroes who have
testified, are of the county’s best.
“This is a most striking case,
there being none like it in the annals
of jurisprudence, save one in the
English courts, which dates back
about 300 years ago.”
This was indeed a singular case,
and it served to bring out the true
character of Mr. McLeudou, the at
torney for Maddrey. Without hope
of reward he took this poor negro’s
case and by untiring efforts succeeded
Id lifting the burden from his sou
and made it possible for him to walk
out a free man and breathe once more
God’s pure air. What a contrast is
this to another brilliant attorney with
whom we are acquainted who, instead
of doing what he could for a poor
wretch, who, though guilty, bad com
mitted his case to his hands and who
when beseeched to have the case post
poned from one court to auaiker in
order ; that the poor devil ml* t not
have to face the wrath of public opin
ion, replied: “I can’t do It. This
negro has got to be convicted before I
learning of his death. It occurred
on Sunday at St. Vincent’s hospital,
N, iolk, Va., and was very sudden.
Major McKissick was one of the
best known and most popular hotel
men in the South, having for years
managed the famous Battery Park
hotel at Asheville. He was a genial,
wholesouled fellow whom those who
knew him delighted to call friend.
He was a native of Union, S. 0., a
son of Col. I. G. Mckissick, and bis
death will be learned with sorrow by
thousands, especially the newspaper
fraternity, for whom he always had a
warm spot in his heart, be having
once been engaged in the ranks of the
fourth estate, but gave it up for the
more congenial and hospitable life of
host, for which he was most admira
bly constituted.
Next Thursday night the opening
of the new Star Theatre takes place.
It promises to be a swell event. The
gentlemen who have invested their
money and devoted considerable of
their time to the erecting of this
pretty little play-house no doubt feel
a sense of pride that their efforts to
provide a place of amusement for
Gaffney have proven succ-ssfal, hut
that pride will he increased should
the citizens show their appreciation
by bestowing a liberal patronage.
The management has honked several
luah class attractions—uie >f which
opens the house—and it now remains
for the public to do t he rest.
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The Mecklenburg fair opens in
Charlotte today. We wish it well on
general principle 1 ’, but especially be
cause the Charlotte Observe - extends
such a warm invitation to the press
and acknowledges so gracefully what
the brethren have done to make it a
success.
A Cllild’s Gratitude.
| I’tica Observer.l
Speaking of hospital children^
New York physician, in an account ul
tis work among them, says:
One little fellow whom I knew very
well, had to have some dead bones re
moved from his arm. He got well
and perhaps thought I had taken a
good aeal of interest in him. although
I was uot conscious of showing him
extra attention. The morning he was
to leave he sent for me. When I
reached his bed I bent over him.
“Well Willie,”! said.“we will miss
you when you are gone,” and after
ward, “Did you want to see me speci
ally?”
“The little fellow reached his hand
up and laid it on my shoulders as I
bent over him and whispered:
“My mamma will never hear the
last about you.”
Could anyone express gratitude
more beautifully?
IfYouWitnt to l>e Heloved.
[Christian World.!
Don’t contradict people, even if
you’re sure you are right.
Don’t be inquisitive about the
affairs of even your most intimate
friend.
Don’t underrate anything because
you don’t possess it.
Don’t conclude that you have never
had any opportunities in life.
Don’t believe all the evil you hear.
Don’t repeat gossip, even if it does
interest a crowd.
Don’t go untidy on the plea that
everybody knows you.
Don’t jeer at anybody’s religious
belief.
Learn to laugh. A good laugh is
better than medicine.
Learn to hide your aches and pains
under a pleasant smile. No one cares
whether you Lave tiie earache, head
ache or rheumatism.
Learn to attend to your own
ness—a very important point.
busi-
Keep In the Public Eye.
(Mexican Herald.]*
There is not any season when it is
not profitable to keep the name of a
concern fresh in the public iiond, as
there is no time when people fail to
look over the advertising columns of
the newspaper
Long Lived Paints
If you get hold of poor
paint it wil 1 be a year or
two before you find out
that your money and labor
have been largely wasted.
The tardy discovery will
not lessen your exaspera
tion any. Make yourself
secure by buying a brand
you can be sure of.
Mixed Pa'ots
are strictly high grad
No other paint covers si*
much surface, and no other
withstands the weather so
well. The colors are rich
and permanent, a n d the
cost is very low, all things
considered. : : : :
Come in and let us have
a paint talk.
CHEROKEE DRUG CO,
LIMESTONE AND FREDERICK STS.
Notice.
Ruy you a home with rent money; nice
Ouildinfr lots In town for sale; also im
proved property for sale. Rents collected
prompt’y and returns made the 1st of each
month. Personal attention given to col
lecting. See me. Beiit Hallman.
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When you want some fine Reef, Pork.
Mutton and Sausage, Fresh Produce and
Fresh Fish, go to or phone * . W. McGuinn,
the up-to-date Market. You can get some
thing to eat ilK5 days In the year. Orders
tilled and delivered promptly, soon and late.
Wanted: Good fat cat tle and green hides.
Phone No (K). Every day—Apples, Cabbage
and Potatoes.
JUNE H. CARR,
ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER
812 Limestone Street.
Gaffney, S. C.
‘•Artist Proofs” are deservedly popular
because they stand without a peer for
beauty and originality of design and litiish.
WE MAKE THEM.
Our complete line of photographic work
embraces the best materials, the best
methods and that painstaking care so e-sen
tial to good work. Our guarantee against
fading goes with all photos bearing our
name.
Bring us your kodak work, our pric-s -.re
low as the lowest. Remember us for any
photographic want.
jyPhono 1715.
Bankrupt Sale.
In the matter of J. I), .lones, as surviving
partner of the firm of Jones & DulT. and in
Ills Individual right; Bankrupts.
Pursuant to an order of G. W. Speer. F.sq.,
Referee In Bankruptcy, made on the 22d day
of September, 11K>2,1 will receive sealed bids
at my otHce in Blacksburg, S. O., up to noon
of October ad, 1H08, for the stock of merchan
dise of Jones A Dutf, consisting of dry goods,
shoes, hardware and groceries, and such
other goods as are carried In a general stock.
The appraised value of said stock Is fj.TOO.OO.
Each bid to be uccornpan'od by a certified
check for S per cent, of the amount of hid.
At the same time and place 1 Will also re
ceive bids for three lots of land situated In
the town of Blacksburg, 8. 0. Each bid to he
accompanied by a certified check for 5 per
cent, of the amount of bid.
Terms of sale cash.
A complete Inventory of the stock of mer
chandise and a description of the lots may )>e
seen at the office of the undersigned.
J. R. Hkalan. Trustee,
8-JO-lt Blacksburg, H. G.
JXow Open.
The John Green Studio
is now open for business.
Prices Siir.pl)! Slaughtered
UNTIL THE FIRST OF OCTOBER
in Order to Get Advertised.
SIX LITTLE BEAUTIES 25c.
You can’t afford to miss this chance, as
these prices will not !>c offered again. We
use nothing but the best material for all our
work. Use nothing but Aristo papers for
gloss and mat -finish. Remember we photo
graph anything. No trouble to go out doors
and do work. Your patronage solicited.
M. M. McCURRY,
Manager.
I»ok out, good people. I am coming, and
d .n’t you forget It. Ou or before Oct* 1st, 1
will open my meats again. 1 will sell all
kinds of meats and all kinds of groceries and
confectioneries, oysters and fresh fish every
day. Gome, good people, and trade with me.
w*iere you can save your money. I will sell
for cash and buy for the same; that is the
reason 1 can sell so cheap. 1 don't let any
thing go out unless I am sure of the money,
then, you know, good folks won’t have to
pay for what had folks get on credit. So
come, good folks, where you can do the best
with your money. Don't forgot I will run
my bicycle shop all the winter. When you
want anything come to me; I have what you
want, I am yours to please. ’Rhone 23.
W. J. Maness.
quarters
Light is
neces s n r y ,
the tallow
dip was su
perseded by
ker o s e n e ,
and now the
I | fir H f electric light
™ ® O ■111 has replaced
the oil. Very frequently your
light globes burn out, then you
need a new one. and you usually
want it bad. We are head
quarters for them, any candle
power, screw or slip socket; if
you need one at any time, just
send in a hurry call an I see
how quick we reach you.
Remember our “Free Clock
Proposition” just to show you
how we appreciate your patron
age. Maybe we owe you a few
checks on forgotten purchases,
if so, call and get them.
S. 6. CRAWLEY & CO,
813 LIMESTONE STREET.
Prescriptions properly filled and promptly
delivered.
W li e n y o u
lunch at the City
Rustaurant, you
learn why we are
doing the busi
ness, simply because we “touch
the spot.” Oysters in all styles,
game in season. Prompt ser
vice, low prices and courteous
treatment are our watchwords.
CITY RESTAURANT.
718 LIMESTONE STREET.
2 Doors From Merchants and Planters Bank
f^'We originate, others copy.
For Sale.
One hundred rand twelve acres of land
known as the'Odom place near R. R. Bridges
on Thickety creek, Cherokee county, with
good six room house, out houses, well of
good water and forty acres of fine bottoms
below the bridge. Titles good. Price $1200
cash. T M. Littlejohn. Agent.
July 25, 8mo.
Do Your Duty.
‘‘England expects every man to do his
duty,” said Nelson at Trafalgar, and “duty
performed is tha sublimest achievement."
said R. E. Leo. Then why not insure your
property In the Cherokee Mutual Fire In
surance Company, and be happy, freeing
yourself from anxiety us to the effect a loss
of your house would curtail on yourself and
family also.
This is the cheapest insurance known
among men and your money kept at home.
Instead of swelling the Coffers of Northern
Co-operations to he used for enslaving the
many for the benefit of the few in the Gigan
tic Trusts which seek to control the staple
necessities of life, or is loaned to the despots
of Europe to bind the shackles of slavery
tighter upon the limbs of their helpless sub
jects. if you feel it your duty to insure this
company asks that you consider the claims
it has upon you.
Rev. A. I). Davidson,
and Fuan k McCLD n v,
Agents.
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Building anu Plastering Lime,
Coal, and P! o - r ti er.
Plaster Parts.
Shingle -,
Portland » ' '• ,
Dy u .(d'c,
HI lsiing P'.wPi-r, Fu_v
o t. Dynamite Caps, call on
•jiidoiie Springs Line Works
CAtf ROLL & CO., Lessees.
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Letisrs of Administration.
ByJ.E. Webster Esquire, Probate Judge.
Whereas. T. Nf. Little has made suit to me.
to grant him Letters of Administration of
the Estate and effects of S. Larkin alias Joe
Little, decased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said S. Larkin alias Joe Little de
ceased. that they be and appear before me,
In the Court of Probate, to be held at Chero
kee Court House, Gaffney, S, C., on Tuesday
October 14th, next after publication thereof,
at eleven o’clock In the forenoon, to show
eauso, If any they have, why the said Ad
ministration should not tie granted.
Given under my Hand, this 2Uth day of
September, Anno Domini, W02.
J. E. Webster,
Probate Judge.
Published In Gaffney Ledger Sept. 30th,
and Oct. 7th, 11)02.
On Saturday, October 18tb,
I WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
in vacant lot opposite U. M. Wilkins & Co.’s
store, 1 pair mules, 1 two-horse wagon, 1 set
wagon harness. 2 plow stocks, 6 hoes. Terms
cash.
10-15 J. V. SAKUATT. Agt.
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Always giving you your money’s worth in
anything and everything, that is our way.
MEN’S SHOES.
Men's slices made from all
leather, shoes that wear, shoes
that bring you back because
they are good shoes for the
price.
Creedmores High Cut $1.00
a pair, the very best, $1.25.
All solid, the best full stock
made, worth a $2.00 bill at $1.48.
LADIES’ GOODS.
All solid fleeced lined, a good
$1.25 shoe, at $1.00, in all sizes
both in Women’s and Chil
drens ; 6 to 8 Children’s, shoe,
75c; 9 to 12 Children’s shoe,
85c; 13 to 2 Children’s shoe,
90c. You can pay 10c a pair
more and get no better, but
you can’t pay one cent less
and get as good.
FINE DRESS GOODS.
Bigger line, stronger line and
more real value in the line.
Beautiful Black Henrietta, soft
and smooth a good 40e goods,
we sell them for 25c. All styles
of Dress Goods, Henriettas,
Serges, Cheviots, Sharkskin,
and a dozen and one different
weaves. 54 inch Broad Cloth,
the kind that others sell at $1.-
25, our price, $1.00 per yard.
Trimmings, Braids, Applique,
Silks, Velvets, Corduroys.
MILLINERY.
Reydy-to-wear Hats, Trim
med Hats, Children’s and Miss
es’ Hats. We sell them the Dry
Goods way, that is, at close
prices—prices that must ap
peal to you, and along with
this, the snap, style and every
thing that is up-to-date.
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Gaffney, S. C., Sept. 30th, 1902.
Commercial Printing
Of every description executed with neatness and dispatch
at The Ledger office, Gaffney, S. C. New Type, New
Presses, the finest quality of Ink and Paper, and Compe
tent Workmen. Send us your orders. ^
F. G. Stacy President.
J. G. Wardx.aw, Vice-President
THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY.
CAPITAL. STOCK PAID IX SfiO.OOO OO.
STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUAL 1.1 A HI MTV - 50.MOO OO.
SURPLUS AND PROFITS, NET - - 20,000.00.
9120,000.00.
fcState. County and City Uepository.
Deposits solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every accon,
modatton extended to customers that their business and responsibility will warrant.
IJ. C. Cashier
SXIY'TH. JVsst. <^ash.
Tue Gaffney City Land and liproYemtnt Company
Offers for safe Culidlug Lots In this flourishing town, Gaffney City; Also Farms nr, a
by ard In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, in lots of from
so to ion acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur
poses. For full particulars apply to
J. V. A JVtf evit.
N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on, walk or ride through or over the lands of tills
company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, under penalty of law.
CLOSING OUT SALE OF
WAGONS AND BUGGIES.
Having decided to discontinue handling wagpns 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,J 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. SiS.R.H.A.T’r.
818 Limestone Street.
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