Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tub: I-^b:ijob:k. ''PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DeCamp. The Ledger is not responsible for tbs slews 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 Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification.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 Mond y and Thursday mornings. Obituaries will be publnlised at five cants a line. ... . . Cards of thanks wil’ be published at one cent a word. , 'Reading notices will be published ai ten oents a line each insertion. 411 correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. CAPT. JOHN H. MONTGOMERY. Peace has its heroes as well as war. In every generation there are a few men who by innate force of character lift themselves above the common level of humanity, and tower above the masses, as the mountains tower above the hills and valleys of the earth. John H. Montgomery was one of these few. He was a born leader and manager of men, a natural organizer and director of great enter prises,—a strong far-seeing, sure footed, self-confident, straight for ward manly man—just the man to inspire confidence and imbrul weak hearts with courage. The whole country has felt the impress of his life and character, and with perhaps only one exception, no man’s death in South Carolina within the last forty years has been a greater loss to the truest and highest interests of the people of the whole State than his. There was hardly a line of honorable business, a phase of edu cation, or a feature of morality or religion which was not touched by his life and quickened by his spirit. There is hardly a block in Spartanburg city nor a square mile in Spartanburg county which does not bear the impress of his hand or bis brain. He was more than a great captain of industry—be was a man whose life and character dignify, ennoble, purify mankind. He touched the life of his generation at a greater number of places and set in motion influences which flowed outward through a greater number of cnau- nels than any other mao who has lived in this part of the country since the war. He made money rapidly and, to all appearances,easily. But his remark able success as a business man was not the result of chance nor of any of the freaks of fortune, but of wise, broad plans, carefully formed and faithfully and energetically carried out to the minutest detail. His methods were in the highest degree fair and honorable. If a dollar that had even the smell of dishonesty about it, bad found its way into his possession, it would have burned his hand as a hot iron, and his whole nature would have been aroused in Indignant protest. He has shown to business men that a broad and liberal policy is not incompatible with the rapid accumu lation of wealth nor inconsistent with the demands of patriotism, benevolece, and social life. Above all, bis life should inspire every young man with an ambition to be an honest, fearless, broad-minded, gener ous men. Wealth may any day take to itself wings and fly away; worldly honors may fade before the first breath of a capricious public; but a grand, well-rounded manhood is always Independent of the changes of time and fortune. Gaffney joins hands with Spartan burg in mourning the death of a great and good man. Our foremost citizen has fallen. Let us keep his memory fresh and green, and gather fresh inspiration from his noble life. Notice to Oar AdvertUers. Hereafter we must insist on our ad vertisers having their copy, either for new ads or for changes, in this office by 12 o’clock on Mondays and Thurs days, the days before we go to press. We make this rule in order that we may give our patrons better service, and we hope they will favor us, as well as themselTM. by conforming to it. It takes considerable time to set A HALLOWEEN PARTY. MlM Heagle Kendrick Entertained » Num ber of Her Frlenda Friday Night. Friday night last was Hallowe’en, or, as in the earlier Christian days it was called, “Witohe’sNight”—an oc casion when ghosts, hobgoblins and witches were supposed to walk abroad and all supernatural things to be ac tive and visible. Miss Bessie Kendrick observed the evening by entertaining quite a num ber of her young friends at a “Hal- loween Party,” which, by the way, is something new and novel in Gaffney. Her lovely and hospitable home was tastefully and appropriately deco rated for the occasion, the halls and reception rooms being draped with cedar and evergreens, while comically shaped lights hung here and there among the decorations. On the steps at the entrance to the hall two large pumpkins in the shape of an imagi nary hobgoblin's physiognomy, with lights inside to fully bring forth the artistic beauty of the countenance, first greeted the eyes of the ones in vited to take part in the observance of some of the mystic rites of Hal loween On entering the house the guests were met by a “ghost” who pinned upon the breast of each a small heart- shaped book with blank leaves for writing thereon the fortune of the wearer; after which they were con ducted into the fortune-teller’s room. Here the very ludicrous and mirth- provoking custom of apple-bobbing was resorted to by the seekers of Dame Fortune’s smiles and favors. In this feature of the festivities, a large tub was placed on the floor and almost filled with water. In the wa ter apples bearing different initials were placed, the object being for the •‘bobbers” to kneei and take out the apples with the teeth alone. When an apple was so “captured” the let ter on it was supposed to be the first letter in the name of the captor’s fu ture husband or wife. As a mouthful of water was more often caught than the apple, it may be imagined that the antics of the bobbers occasioned much amusement. The next amusement was for the gentlemen only to “try their luck ” It consisted of a big measure of bran in which peanuts were buried—the peanuts having inside slips of paper bearing the fortunes (and misfor tunes) of those seeking them. As each peanut was taken out with a paddle prepared expressly t 0 r that purpose, the fortune-teller would read aloud the message trie slip in it contained. The merry-makers were m xt escorted to still another room where apples were suspended in the air by strings. Here the object was to bite an apple witnout touching it wi*-h tHp h^nHq This of course was » u ill mi !• n.*r ’<> dii, yet the feat tvu:> .A tui.ijlu a. vural of the more ambitious ones in the assembly. A cake was next cut containing ob jects which were to foretell the fu ture state of the young ladies pres ent. These objects were a ring, piece of money thimble and key— the ring being emblematical of mar riage; the key, housekeeping; the money, riches, and the thimble, wor k in general. Miss Bessie Ken drick secured the thimble; Miss Ger trude Little, the money, and Miss Louise Jefferies, the key. The gayety was kept up till a late hour, when the ceiebrators retired to their homes to dream of witches and hobgoblins that were abroad on Hallowe’en night. The following ladies and gentle men were present: Misses Anna Anspach, of Phila delphia; Mae Dancy, Jacksonville, Fla.; Helen Brohawn, Baltimore; Gertie Little, Blacksburg; Margaret Willingham, Chattanooga; Eunice Ford, Beunettsvirie; lone Litrb john, Agnes Littlejohn, Myrtle Gatfn^v, Lillian Wood, Louise J^fferie-, Vo lina Hamrick, Ethel Ho-s. Li'iian Hopper, Mittie Hopper. E he. Kar ratt, Sallie Kendrick. Kt'e Brown, Jennie Mae Miller, Madge Fort, An nie Whitmire. Grace Willis, Mrs H. D. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hum phries. Messrs. Charles L'pocomb, Joe Os borne, Avery, Allie Culbertson, Park Thompson, Floyd Baker, R<>. chelle Rogers, Charles Hames. Will Johnson. Arthur Pndmore, Woff„rd Humphries, Anthony Harratr D-ver Little, Eb Jefferies, Joe McAnhnr, Robert Monroe, Tom Clarkson Wul. ter Humphries, Howard Gaffoe', Bob Swofford and Ed. Byars PASSENGER STRIKES ENGINE. Illinois Central Limited Wrecked at Jackaon, Mias. Jackson. Miss., Nov. 3.—The north bound limited Illinois Central due here at 2:80 o’clock crashed into a switch engine In the south end Jackson yards this afternoon and both engines were completely demolished, as was also the mall car. Engineer Jarvis, of the limited, and Engineer Brassfleld, of the switch en gine, and their firemen jumped, there by saving their lives. Several pas sengers were badly shaken up and bruised, but only one—J. J. Roberts, of New Orlaens—<was seriously injured. The members of the Frank Daniels Opera company were badly shaken up, one girl having a tooth broken out. up and properly arrange advertise ments, and unless our advertisers remember this and let us have their copy bv the time named above—12 o’clock on the day before publication (Monday and Thursday)—we cannot guarantee the service which we should like to render them. When there i* a big aedding at a church the poor kin who don’t look well in the procession fall sick and can’t come. The world has little use for the man who does his best only when engaged In doing others. 1 Bookkeepers and washerwomen al ways know where to draw the line. MANY SUIES OH EVE OF 8AL10T OATTIE Republicans and Democrat! Armed For Fray. SITUATION . IN NEW YORK. Both Democrats and Republicans of That State Express Confidence of Victory—Little Interest Is Manifest ed In Some States. New York, Nov. 3.—The last day before election finds the leaders of both the Democratic and Republican parties still expressing confidence of victory in the Empire state. Predic tions vary from 10,000 to 50,000 on each side, though the estimates of the two state chairmen, Frank Campbell, for the Democrats, ond Colonel Dunn, for the Republicans, are almost the same, the former claiming 35,000 for Ooler and the later 37,600 for Odell. Both of fhese men assert that their predictions are based on a most thor ough examination of the situation and are very conservative. Word came from Governor Odell, who is at Newberg today, where he will remain to vote and receive the returns, that he still estimated his ma jority at 40,000, and Mr. Coler said to day that he expected to win by 60,000. Mr. Coler told his managers today that Chairman Campbell s figures were far too modest. For Greater New York Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany hall, re iterated today his belief that Coler will have 112,000 plurality. Democrat ic leaders expect 30,000 of this to be furnished by Kings county, 1,000 by Richmond, 3,000 by Queens and 78,000 by New York county. The Republic ans’ estimates cut the Democratic plu rality in Kings to 14,000 in Queens to 2,500, and Manhattan and the Bronx to 45,000, reducing the Democratic plu rality below the Bronx to 52,000 to to 65,000. OHIO ELECTION. Light Vote Predicted With Odds In Republicans’ Favor. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—Although the Ohio election tomorrow is for minor state officers only and congressmen, the result is anxiously awaited on ac count of Its bearing on the election of Senator Hanna or Mayor Tom John son, of Cleveland. Johnson controlled the Democratic state convention and Hanna the Re publican. In the campaign Hanna had solid support, while Johnson was opposed by leading Democrats. Wich Confidence on one side and Indiffer ence on the other and personal pref erences paramount on both sides, a light vote is predicted with odds in favor of the Republicans. The legislature election next Novem ber chooses Hanna's successor. If the Democrats win tomorrow, or material- ly reduce the Republican plurality of 67,467 last year, it is conceded that Johnson will become a formidable can didate tar 1904 as well as for Hanna's place. In such event the campaign In Ohio next year will be without precedent, and on that contingency all Interest In the present contest centers. PENNYPACKER MAY WIN. Indications Point to His Election In Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Nov. 3.—Indications point to the election tomorrow of Judge Pennyps^cker, the Republican candi date for governor, by a reduced ma jority. Robert E. Pattlson, the Dem ocratic candidate, has twice carried the state for governor, but each time there was strong defections in the Re publican ranks. Pattlson probably will carry the state outside of this city, but the heavy Republican vote in Phil, adelphia Hkely will overcome this Democratic vote. Of the 32 congressmen to be elect ed the Republicans claim 28, while the Democratic leaders concede them only 24. There has been a warm fight on the legislative candidates, but it is not likely that the Republicans will lose many districts. United States Sena tor Penrose claims the election of many more than the 129 assembly anl senators necessary to choose him on Joint ballot. Michigan Republicans Confident Detroit. Mich.. Nov. 3—The voters o' Michigan tomorrow will elect state o' -ers. a new legislature, which will elec a su'-ceesor to the late Senator James McMillan, twelve congressmen and county officers throughout the’ state. They will also pass on a con stitutional amendment, providing for Indeterminate sentences of convicted criminals. Several cities, including Detroit, will elect city officers. Re publicans today are confident of the success of their entire state, legisla tive and congressional tickets. While the Democrats are predicting the elec tion of their candidate for governor, A,. T. Durand, and at leaet three con gressmen. Texae Will Go Democratic. Dallas, Tex., Nov. 8.—The Indications point to the election of the entire state Democratic ticket la Texas tomorrow, and all the Democratic congressional candidates. The closest race between the Republicans and Democrats will be In the fifteenth congressional dis trict, where the Republicans have con centrated their efforts to sleet the If WHO WHAT WHEN MINSTRELS O RIGINAL IN NAME RIGINAL IN NATURE RIGINAL IN DESIGN A Fete Day for the Ladies The Host Perfect and Complete flin- strel Organization Extant. A HOST Of EUROPEAH NOVELTIES ■|/’\ BIG LAUGHABLE VAUDEVILLE IVS AND SPECIALTY ACTS IV/ Celebrities culled from the ranks of the World’s foremost artists. More than any other Minstrel Organization traveling. A GALAXY OF OPERATIC VOCALISTS 35- PEOPLE ”35 LAUDED BY THE MILLIONS Not a cheap priced combination 25c 35c 50c 75c Sl.OO' November 5 At Star Theatre. ONE NIGHT ONLY Arrowroot Wafers (Made by the Celebrated National Biscuit Co.) Light and Wholesome Just Sweet Enough to be Rich and Palatable Prepared Expressly for Children and Invalids—but good for Everybody. LIPSCOMB & RICHARDSON. FUESH OYSTERS RECEIVED DAILY. p|, M , 135, ~HELLO! HELLO! CENTRAL! Oive me the Racket Grocery Store. “Why?” “Who is that.-’ “Why E. H. Durham, the cheapest store on earth.” That Is the place to buy your First-Class Groceries, and Country Produce. Why? Because he is a quick deliverer. Also Fresh Oysters e „ry Friday and Saturday. Bicycles and Sundries of all kinds for sale, and Bicycles repaired, and for rent especially. Also, I have bought out Tillotson & Killian’s grocery store. Ring up Phone No. 112 and give me a trial order. IS. H. IIuxTiam. in Brick Building on Limestone St. opposite new mill. STAR THEATRE Nov. 6 Three Nights Commencing THURSDAY, Special eneagement of AMERICA’S HIGHEST CLASS REPERTOIRE ORGANIZATION THE 81»»s»»* 1" MIDDLETON 20 PEOPLE 20 STOCK 4 SUPERB PLAYS COMPANY THURSDAY NIGHT The play for "everybody" "PIKE COUNTY FOLKS." Comedy — Pathos — Romance FRIDAY NIGHT a grand electrical and scenic production of FAUST. SATURDAY MATINEE EAST LYNNE. SATURDAY NIGHT The thrilling melo-drama of the moon shiners, entitled JOHN MARTIN'S SECRET. Prices same as In the largest cities 10c - 20c - 30c Plays and Specialties changed daily. Seats now on sale. HERE I AM Sitting On a Stump and looking for you, and you are looking for the Kandy Kitchen where you can buy “hot” candy. You know It Is fresh here and you cun find any kind and color you want. Fresh Fruits of All Kinds can also be found at the Kandy Kituhen. Bananas, I5c and 20c a dozen. Fresh Concord Grapes always kept in stock. Call and see my stock whether you buy or not. S. R. SUBER. Opposite Both Hotels. For Solo. ETOR SALE-The place 1 known as the Bap tist School property; two lots 80x200 inter section of Logan and Smith streets ; will be sold separately or to gether. Apply to F. G. Stacy or R. O. Sams. 10 21tf LUNG FACES and unfamiliar features are gener ally the result of un skillful photogra phy. Skill, experi ence and artistic training enable us to produce Photographs that are faithful portraits and pre eminently beautiful. Our pictures are un excelled for the qual ity of tone.' Time will not affect it. Our high grade finish gives perma nency. JUNE N. CARR. 818 Limestone St. Phone 170. NEW GOODS COMING. Our buyer lias just returned from tbe Nortbern markets where he bought a large and elegant stock of goods, com prising all the different lines we carry. The new goods will soon begin 10 roll in and we must move our old stock before they arrive. To do this we have made A Big" 1 “ in Prices throughout our entire stock, and the goods are going fast. We are offering bargains such as you may not be able to get again, ai)d it will be to your interest to call on us now while you can get goods almost at your own price. If you want • SHOES, now is the time and HERE is the place to get them. You’ll be sorry if you miss the great opportunity we now offer you. RED, WHITE AND DLUE STORE J. M. Nelson, Prop. • t Next to Carroll, Carpenter & Byers. A. N. Wood. President. R. R. Brown, Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF GAFFNEY. S. C. Established 1901. Capital $50,000.—Surplus and Profits $7,000. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up with Fire Proof Vaul and Burglar I roof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock. We solicit the business of people o all occupations. ^ C. 3ML. Oashler CLOSING ODT SALE OF WAGONS AND ITIZ:. 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-R.S.A.TT. 818 Limestone Street. fke Gaffney City Lind ind Improvement Company ^ffem tor ulc Building Lot* in this flourishing town, Gaffney Olty; Farms nea by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, In lots of from 10 to 100 aeree on liberal time rateei also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. V. ©-A.K-RA'TT, Affent. N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on, walk or ride through or over tbe lands of this company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, under penalty of law. F. G. Stacy President. J. G. Ward law, Vice-President THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. CAP IT AX. STOCK PAID IN ...... BSO.OOO.OO. STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY - 50.B0B.00. SUBPLUS AND PKOPIT8, NKT SO.OOO.OO. •1SO.OOO.OO. •tmt*. Ootuatar niiMl City JJepoaitory. Deposits solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every accom modation extended to customers that their bualnece and responsibility will warrant. D. C. FtCMMB, Cashier. BCJLYKAXtD •MYTH. A—t. Cash.