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) ♦ THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. i SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Wt GUARANTEE ■The Reliability of Every Advet. tiser Who Uses the Co’- umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in ail that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16. 1894. GAFFNEY. S. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1908. #1.00 A YEAR. MROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE, item* of Interest of Passing Events. ALL OVER THE STATE. fiventx that Have Taken 1'laee from One Kml of the State to the Other Called from ExchaugeH for .Quick Reading by Score* of llnHy People. Col. David Johnson, of Union, died on Saturday night in his 88th year. Judge VV. C. Denet has moved his family to Columbia where be will practice law. Progressive business men of Colum bia have organized a company for the purpose of operating a line of steam ers between there and Georgetown. The Atlantic Coast Lumber Com pany, which has been doing an im- imense business in Georgetown and Williamsburg counties, has gone into the hands of a receiver. James McPherson Wheaton, the oldest pressman in the State, died on Friday at his home in Charleston aged .94. He worked at his trade in the Deutsche Zeititng office up to a few day* before his death. News has been received that Mrs. S. A.<Oakmau died at her home near -Chappels, on Oct. 2?, in the 78nd year of her age. She was a sis ter of ex-Governor Hagood and bad many friends in the State. A report from Wiothrop college is to the effect that the students of that Inetitution have taken up the quarrel between deration and South Carolina college and that partizanship has sine- been running at a high pitch. The Hotel Sumter at Sumtex is try ing the experience of young white women to wait on the tables. The proprietor brought them from Boston with him, not being able to secure the required number in South Caro lina. A man named Rhodes is in the Walhalla jail charged with bigamy. He married a daughter of Dr. Brown ing of Seneca one day last week, hav ing eloped with her into the state of Georgia. He is said to have a wife and several children. Dispensary Constable Scoggins, of Hickory Grove, and Policeman Dun can, of Blacksburg, made a raid in the King’s Creek section Wednesday night after some blockade liquor. The moonshiners, however, had gotten wind of their coming, and bad re moved their still. The officers found about 1,200 gallons of mash and beer, which they destroyed. Two young men named Ben Ross and Poinsett Trammell had a diffi culty on Tuesday night, Oct, 28th, about twenty miles north of Green ville, in which both of them used knives, and Ben Ross was fatally stabbed by Trammell, his death oc curring on Friday last at the home of Wilburn Gosnell, a short distance from where the fight took place. The Union Bleaching and Finishing Company, a New Jersey corporation, backed by Mew York capitalists, will build a large bleachery and finishing plant in Greenville. J. B. Dugan, formerly of the Willowdale Bleachery, Utica, N. Y., is president. The au thorized capital of the company is $2,500,000. The initial plant in Green ville will cost a quarter of a million dollars. Governor McSweeney has recieved an invitation from the Patriotic So cieties of Georgia to be present in Savannah on the occasion of the re interment of the remains of General Nathaniel Greene of Revolutionary fame. The remnlns were taken from an old vault and will be buried under a monument to the general in Savan nah. The services are to take place on the 15th instant and the governor will attend if possible. A case involving the constitution ality of the dispensary law is to be argued in Columbia before Judge Daotzler next Friday, and the ques tion raised is said to be the most se rious legal obstacle the dispensary has yet encountered. The question comes from Lake City and Scranton in, Williamsburg county, both of which some time ago voted a dispen sary upon themselves. The case has gone through several phases in the coarts and now the real object of those bringing the suit will be reach ed—a test of the constitutionality of the law. Carrie Nation knocked down a cadet from the Sooth Carolina Military academy in Charleston Saturday morn ing because he was smoking a cigar ette on the street. The boy was caught by bis oompaulons before his bead struck the pavement. He sprang to bis feet and drew back to bit the woman, not knowing who she wai. Mrs. Nation prepared to meet the at tack. “Come on/’she said, ,J I am Carrie Nation.” This stopped the ca det and he did not get in a blow. The friends of the cadet refused to give his name. Mrs. Nation later dined at a restaurant with a bartender. » Nero Hallams, an old and respected negro citizen living at Norris station in Pickens county, was sitting in a room in his home Saturday night when an assassin bred a load of shot at him through the window. The load entered his breast, killing him instantly. Bloodhounds were secured from Clemson College and placed on the tracks which were found under the window. They followed the trail to the home of a white man in the community, but those who had them in charge thought there might be a mistake and carried them back to the scene of the killing. The dogs went straight away to the same house the second time- No arrests have yet been made. A few months ago Mr. Nivens, of Fort Mill, locked up Messrs. Kirby and Ashley, two employes of the Ca tawba Powereompany, for being drunk and disorderly. They threatened to be revenged, and Tuesday, when Mr. Nivens went to the dam looking for a negro, Kirby ordered him off., and on being joined by some friends the crewd started fur Nivens, who drew his gun, but he was too late. Kirby got In a lick with a pair of brass knucks. When be awoke he was bound and on his way to the guard house in Rock Hill., where he is k)dged on a charge of assault and battery. When the facts were made known to Vice President Wylie, he apologized to Mr. Nivens and paid the costs upon the assurance that no suits were to bt brought by either side. Aflleep Amid Flame*. Breaking into a blazing home, some firemen lately dragged the sleeping in mates from death. Fancied security, and death near. It’s that way when you neglect coughs and colds. Don’t do it. Dr. King’s New Discovery tor Consumption gives perfect protection against all Throat, Chest and Lung Troubles. Keep it near, and avoid suffering, death, and doctor’s bills. A teaspoonful stops a late cough, per sistent use the most stubborn. Harmless and nice tasting, it’s guar anteed to satisfy by Cherokee Drug Co. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bot tles free. The rules of Limestone College and the duties of the pupils keep the girls at the college pretty close, but when a few of them can find time to come to the city, they are the leading at traction of the time. •lumped on u Teu Penny Nail, The little daughter of Mr J. N. Powell jumped on an inverted rake made of ten penny nails, and thrust one nail entirely through her foot and a second one half-way through. Cham berlain's Pain Balm was promptly ap plied and five minutes later the pain had disappeared and no more suffering was experienced. In three days the child was wearing her shoe as usual and with absolutely no discomfort. Mr. Powell is a well known merchant of Forkland,*Va. Pain Balm|is an anti septic and heals such injuries without maturation and in one-third the time required by the usual treatment. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Anamae is a new name for a girl which has struck town. Doubtless she was christened Annie Mary. A Policeman's Testimony. J. N. Patterson, night policeman of Nashua, la., writes, “Last winter I had a bad cold on my lungs and tried at least half dozen advertised cough medicines and bad treatment from two physicians without getting any benefit. A.friend recommended Fo ley’s Honey and Tar and two thirds of a bottle cured me. I consider it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.” For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Some men get more satisfaction out of their laziness than others do out of the dollars they toil for. He Could Hardly Get Up. P. H. Duffy of Ashley, Hi., writes, “This is to certify that I have taken two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Cure and It has helped me more than any other medicine. I tried many adver tised remedies, but none of them gave me any relief. My druggist recom mended Foley’s Kidney Cure and it has cured me. Before commencing its use I was in such a shape that I could hardly get up when once down.” For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Australia supplies $95,000,000 worth of wool a year. A Liberal Offer The undersigned will give a free sample of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to any one wanting a reliable remedy for disorders of the stomach, biliousness or constipation. This Is a new remedy and a good one. Oberokee Drug Co. NEWS OF THE WEEK IN LOWER CHEROKEE From Our Correspondent at Etta Jane. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. Meeting: at Abiugtou Creek—Good Crop* of Sweet Potato©* Made in the County- Good Road* In Cherokee—People Going; to Cotton Mill*—Per*ou Mention. iCorrespondenoe of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, Nov. 5.—But very little interest was taken in the election yesterday, and very few votes were polled. A great many people forgot the day and the occasion. On next Friday night the meeting will begin at Abingdon Creek church, conducted by Rev. W. T. Thompson. We met quite a number of our friends at Gaffney last Monday. They were there from all parts of the country. Rev. W. H. ‘ White preached at Salem last Sabbath morning and then again at night. The congre gations were good at both services. Mr. Charlie Smith, of Garrett’s Bluff, Texas, is on a visit to this State. He will remain until about the 1st of January. He is a nephew of Dr. M. W. Smith, of Gaffney. Mrs. Anna Thomson and daughter, Mildred, of Spartanburg, ape visiting her father’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Howell, of Hopewell. Mr. J. R Tollesoo, of Gaffaey. Hon. C. W. Whisouant, of Wilkiua- ville. and Capt. G. Wash McKowu, of Mercer, have received copies of “The Story of Stonewall Jackson,” while others have subscribed for it and will be furnished at the earliest possible moment. We have received an order from a Confederate veteran in Mississippi fora copy of “The Story of Stonewall Jackson.” He says he saw it advertised in The Ledger. He shall get one. Notwithstanding the short crops and other impediments the so-called hard times we are proud to say enough people are convinced of the excellence of the work to guarantee a fair sale in Cherokee county. But as a general thing the high character of our people had them,first of ail, to settle their obligations already con tracted, and then this work will re ceive attention. One little boy who had read and iieard much talk of Stonewall Jack- son told his father he muse have the work to read. We have our eye on that little boy and though we will, in ail probability not live to see it—yet some day his name will be written high up on the pages of history. The life and character of one person is only the reproduction of another, is a scientific truth no sane person will deny. There is nothing original in mankind except sin. The people of this section have generally made good crops of sweet potatoes. Mr. Vernie W’ebber cut his foot severely sometime ago and has been laid up a good portion of the time since. Mr. Robert Whisonant passed here today delivering scouring brooms to customers. Mrs. C. W. Whisonant is still visi ting on the York side of the river. Mr. “Bud” Comer is done gather ing his crop. His family are working in the knitting mill at Jonesville. Miss Annie, his daughter, who has been sick with fever for some time, we are glad to know is getting netter. The weather is fine for sowing wheat and several of our people are taking advantage of it. We haven't beard much talk of the telephone line lately. What has be come of it, friends? Several of our neighbors attended the legal sales at Gaffney last Mon day, and several went shopping. Mrs. Jimmie Strain, who has been very unwell for more than two weeks, is some better now. Mr. Sam Lee, with a squad of hands; is working the public road from Dr. McCluney’s place to Thom son’s mill. The roads below here and to Gaff ney are in splendid condition. In fact we have the best roads in Chero kee county we have seen anywhere. Mr. Morgan Horton, of Bullock’s creek, went to Gaffney last Monday. He is a brother of Mr. Elipbas Hor ton, of Maud, and Is related to the Ruppe family in that section, who are some of Cherokee county’s most worthy citizens. Besides, they are Ledger patrons. Morgan Horton Is one of York county's good farmers and stock raisers. He is also a good law-abiding citizen and thought well of by bis neighbors. Rev. Sam T. Creeoh will preach at Mesopotamia next Sabbath evening. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kendrick and also Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Byars, of Sarratts, were in Gaffney on Mon day shopping. Both of these gentle men and their families are among Cherokee’s most respectable citizens. Gaffney city does an immense amount of business. Every industry in which its people are engaged is pushed with commendible zeal. The stores are selling an immense amount of goods. The Gaffney cotton mar ket during the whole season has been much better than in any of the neigh boring markets, and we haven’t heard a word ofcomplaint about the weights of a single bale of cotton. The land sales last Monday con vinced the most skeptical that Chero kee county dirt is worth more than it has ever been and it is still ir.creasiug in value. Each year brings more and more people to the towns, and the cotton mills are giving employment to a vast number of operatives. Besides, new buildings are going upon all sides and fair wages are paid mechanics of all kinds. Those hunting employ ment can always find it there. The common laborer who digs out place for the foundation and the skilled mechanic who purs the finish ing touches upon the building b th find a steady demand for their ser vices. None need be idle, who want work to do. Our friend, Mr. Rufus Philips, of Wilkinsville, is nursing a very sore band which he has been carrying in a sling for some days. The fox hunters have been out several mornings lately but Reynar has steered clear of them. Mr. Will Smarr, of Hopewell, came over and joined them and got up a mink race. The answer to the question at what time between 5 and G o’clock do the hands of a watch stands at right ang'e to each other, is first at 10 1011 rnuio'es «<tt-r five and second 43 7-11 ujiuures after five. Toe hands of a clock or watch keeping correct time are together every G5 5 11 minutes. As we have several requests for this answer we give it once for all. A boatman rows eight miles an hour on still water. What is the speed of the current, if it takes him 2f hours to row eight miles up and eight miles down the stream? A copy of The Ledger three months to the first one giving a correct answer to this question. We met our old army comrade, Mr. R. T. Morris, at Gaffney last Monday. He 'S a dyed-in-the-wool Confederate, and likes to talk of war experience. We think we will get some old army letters from him and publish them for the benefit of our Ledger readers. j. l. s. A Startling Surpri*©. Very few could believe in looking at A. T. Hoadley, a healthy, robust blacksmith of Tilden, Ind., that for ten years he suffered such tortures from Rheumatism as few could en dure and live. But a wonderful change followed his taking Electric Bitters. “Two bottles wholly cured me,” he-writes, “and I have not felt a twinge in over a year.” They regu late the Kidneys, purify the blood and cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Nervousness, improve digestion and give perfect health. Try them. Only 50c at Cherokee Drug store. In a campaign of education it is often difficult to distinguish between pedagogues and demagogues. llrwin-Food Noii*©u*e. Another ridiculous food faa has been branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles, and still another for bones. A cor rect diet will not only nourish a par- t'cular part of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, how ever good your food may be, its nutri ment is destroyed by indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare for their appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Green's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies the blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get this relia ble remedy at Cherokee Drug Co. Get Green’s Special Almanac. A boy weighing one pound on earth would weigh 27$ pounds on the sun. The reason why Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur should be in every house, it is indorsed and prescribed by the leading physicians, for such diseased as Eczema, Pimples, Ringworm, Salt Rheum, Dandruff, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Cuts, Burns, Open Sores, and all blood and skin troubles. No home should be without it. For sale by the Cherokee Drug Co. The smaller the pony the meaner it Is. Dickey’s Blood Cure eradicates all poison and impurities from (he blood. It cures scrofula, rheumatism, sypb- Ulls, old sores, tetter pimples, and all diseases arising from impure blood. 8. B. Crawley & Co. THROUGHOUT THE TAR HEEL ST1TE. From the Mountains to The Sea. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. Interesting Item* Concerning Our Neigh bors Heyond the Line Which May Prove Entertaining Reading for Handred* of Ledger Readers, A new bonded distillery will in a short time be placed in operation in Asheville. In a duel with knives late Tuesday. Sylvester Black was stabbed to death by Thomas Young near Asheville. Both are prominent farmers. Bad blood caused the trouble. Shelton West, a young white boy, accidentally shot himself Wednesday afternoon, a few miles west of Lum- berton. He was on a pile of cross-ties and in jumping down struck the ham mer of bis gun against the ties, dis charging the whole load in his right arm. Amputation may be necessary. Conductor Reid, on a Seaboard Air Line freight, was knocked from his train and seriously injured Monday afternoon at Kiiby in Alexander county. He was struck by the bridge of the Norfolk and Western Railroad while standing on top of a car. He was taken to Raleigh and placed in the hospital. The 16-year-old son of Azel Walker, who lives in the edge of Randolph, accifl* it'iMir flin; • in t’ o t^’ah lusi.vi nrd •• eveni. •• Hi,: 1 cii» j ~Uh in a few nours. iue ooy had been hunting, but when found was near the stables. His only words were to bis father, asking him not to scold him. Three squirrels were lying at his feet. Rev. E. E. Boyce, one of the best known Associated Reformed ministers in the South, died a* Gastonia Wed nesday morning at G o’clock after an illness of only an hour. Brain trouble was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Boyce had been in charge of one of the A. R. P. churches in Gaston county all of his ministerial life that covered a period of 4G years. Deputy Sheriff B E. Jones, of Greens boro, Monday morning carried to Raleigh J. W. Woody and Victor Barnes, each to serve a five year sen tence, the former for improper con duct with a girl under fourteen and the latter for attempt to commit crim inal assault. Barnes had nothing to say. Woody said with tears in his eyes. “One thing is certain, I am going down there with a clear con science.” At an early hour Tuesday morning the remains of George Smith, white, were found on a trestle of the South ern Railway on the outskirt of Ashe ville. Smith, who was related to several families ot prominence in the county,was run over by two or three trains and parts of his body were scattered along the trestle for twenty or thirty yards. He had been drink ing, and it is supposed he went to sleep on the track. In the Charlotte police court Mon day morning H. B. McDowell the laundry man, was given a hearing on two charges of false pretense, one preferred by the Peoples Ice and Fuel Company; the other by the Standard Ice and Fuel Co. In both cases he was bound over to the Superior court in bonds of $250 and $200 respectively. In the matter of the note held by the Merchants & Farmers National Bank, examination was waived and this, with the other cases, will be heard at the next term of the Superior court. Tuesday night about 9 o’clock Mr. S. W. Sebrell, who resides at 214 South Second street in Wilmington, heard a noise in his chicken house. He went to the back door to see what was the matter and saw a negro with three of his fine chickens in his hand. The thief ran and Mr. Sebrell gave chase, finally overtaking him. He clinched with him and got the chick ens and while he was trying to hold the negro he jumped over a brick wall and went down twelve feet, leaving his shirt and coat in possession of Mr. Sebrell. Later in the night Mr. Seb rell saw the negro but be ran and made his escape. There is as yet no solution to the whereabouts of the body of David C. Whitehurst, of Elizabeth City, who was drowned in Pamlico sound on Monday night of last week. The steamer Harbinger returned from the sad mission with no tidings of the drowned merchant. Another party was organized and chartered a sailing vessel. It has not returned. Those on board say they will continue the search until the body is found or it is no longer wise to entertain hopes. A reward of fifty dollars was offered for the recovery of the body. This amount has since been increased to double that amount. Lizzie Patterson, colored, was shot and seriously wounded in Charlotte Tuesday night by John Dodd, colored. The woman was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital and is now in a precarious condition. The cause of the shooting is, apparently, a mys tery. Both Dodd and the woman re fuse to make any explanation. Af ter the shooting Dodd lead the police a*live?y chtfse, hot was finally captur ed. Dodd is a bad character, and has long been suspected of running a blind tiger. After his arrest a large quantity of whiskey was found in his .hoo&a*. • Deputy United States Marshal H. W. Jewell made an important capture Saturday morning and he seems now to be on a clue that will effectually break up a lawless and murderous gang of moonshiners of Beaufort county At two o’clock Saturday morning he went to the house of Alex ander Tuten, one of the well known family of illicit distillers, who lives near Edwards in Beaufort county. When Tuten realized that the officers were after him, he broke through the window sash, blinds and all, and made his escape, closely followed by the marshal until a wire fence was reach ed. Tuten got safely over the fence but the marshal was caught and was not able to release himself for some time. Several shots were exchanged, but without effect. Ichabod Moore, a partner of Tuten’s. was arrested and lodged in jail at Newbern. Cure* Wood and Skin Di*ea*e*, Itching Hu mors, Eczema, Scrofula, Etc. Send no money—simply write and try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex pense. A personal trial of Blood Balm i« better trisn a thousand prin ted testimunittio, ev don’t hesitate to write for a free sample. If you suffer from ulcers, eczema, scrofula, Blood Poison, cancer, eat ing sores, itching skin, pimples, boils, bone pains, swellings, rheumatism, catarrh, or any blood or skin disease, we advise you to take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.). Especially recom mended for old, obstinate, deep-seated cases of malignant blood or skin dis eases, because Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) kills the poison in the blood, cures where all else fails, heals every sore, makes the blood pure and rich, gives the skin the rich glow of health. B. B. B., the most perfect blood puri fier made. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Costs $1. per large bottle at drug stores. To prove it cures, sam ple of Blood Balm sent free by writ ing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble and free medical ad vice sent in sealed letter. £^'This is an honest offer—medicine sent at once, prepaid. Tin re is such a thing as a man hav ing so much good looks that it makes a fool of him. A Violent Attack of Croup Cured. “Last winter an infant child of mine had croup in » violent form,” says Elder John W. Rogers, a Christian Evangelist, of Filley, Mo. “I gave her a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and In a short time all danger was past and the child recov ered.” This remedy not only cures croup, but when given as soon as tne first symptoms appear, will prevent the attack. It contains no opium or other harmful substance and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Oxen and sheep fatten better in company than when kept apart. To the Fabllc. Allow me to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain's Cough Reme dy. I had a very severe cough and cold and feared I would get pneumon ia, but after taking the second dose of this medicine I felt better; three bottles of it cured my cold and the pains in my chest disappeared entire ly. I am most respectfully yours for health, Ralph S. Meyers, 64 Thirty- seventh St., Wheeling, W. Va. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. The commonest mean thing said about a man is that be is crazy. Anxlon* Moment*. Some of the most anxious hours of a mother’s life are those when the little ones of the household have the croup. There is no other medicine so effective in this terrible malady as Foley’s Honey and Tar. It is a house hold favorite for throat and lung trou bles, and as it contains no opiates or other poisons it can be safely given. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Misery may love company, but the company seldom reciprocates. Out this out and take it to Chero kee Drug store and get a free sam ple of Chamberlian’i stomach and Liver Tablets, the best physic. They cleanse and invigorate tbeetomaob, improve that appetite and regulate the bowels. Regular size, 25o. per box.