Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 11 to L-<hQl>OtCK- POBLISHKI) TUESDAY AND KBIDAY. RV Ed. H. Dk(; a mp. j nr ijkdukk ib uoi ceapousible for tbv views of correspordents. »!o r re8pondent8 who d'> not oontn- bate regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification Write short letters and to the point to insure publication ; also endeavor to get them to the office hy Monday end Thursday mornings. obituaries will be published at five oBnts a line. Heading notices will be published ten ^ents a line each insertion. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. THE TUEATKE AN EDUCATOR. The Educational, a monthly jour nal published at Columbia and de moted, as its name would imply, to educational interests, in its issue for January, contains the following: “Tne Gaffney Ledger has this to say in regard to the theatre in that town : “ 4 There has been a good deal of dis cussion in Gaffney lately in regard to the theatre, and as a consequence of the Broughton meeting there has been g considerable curtailment of the pa tronage. We would like to enquire Which is the better for the commun ity. to patronize first-class dramatic grt or the vaudeville? Certain it is that the theatre is to continue and if ft cannot be made profitable for good dhows to come here it may force th em to give way to the poorer class that appeal to the baser element. For our part we do not th'nk that the best is any too good for Gaffney And we would dislike very much to dee a decline in the class of attrac tions now being brought here, but we ffbnnot expect the best shows to con tinue to come here and play to lot ing business.’ Commenting on the above the J'Jdu- oational says: ‘We agree with The Ledgei and hope that it will influence the r eople Of enterprising and cultivated Gaff- ■ey to show a proper appreciat n of f ood dramatic and muJcal pt form- bees which go under the name of the ‘theatre.’ It is as absurd as it ts narrow to decry the theatre in gen- Oral because some performances given fu some theatres are not elevating. The theatre is an educational institu tion and has its part in the enlighten ment and uplifting of mankind, just is has the school, the pulpit, the public library, and other educational iustitutions. The play originated With the Christian church and in the beginning was an adjunct to the ghurch, its object being to elevate mankind by representing human pas sions and human character as ef fected by the love and the teaching's Gfl Christ. There is no good reason Why in this day, because certain cor ruptions have crept in and the play has many bad associations, the whole dramatic business should be con demned and, as the revivalist would sky, turned over to the Devil. 4 It is doubtless true that not many good plays come to a town of the Size of Gaffney, but the reason of this ip that there are not enough people in a town of this size who show ap preciation of a good play when it dues come—an unfortunate fact Which The Ledger is properly and patriotically trying to obviate.” When it is remembered that The Educational is edited by Zach Mc Ghee and J. Hamilton Bigot and is contributed to by such men as Frof R. Means Davis, of the South Carolina College, Prof. Henry N. Snyder, of Wofford College, and others equally prominent in educa tional work, it must be realized that the defense of the position taken by The Ledger is no small compliment. SFURIOUS CHECKS. ToanK Man Hrawit Check* on the Rank of Blackitburir Which are No Uood. (CorreeponUence of The Ledger.! Blacksburg, Jan. 5.—There was quite a sensation at this place Mon day morning when a number of the merchants discoved that checks they had received from Earnest Cashion were worthless. It developed that Saturday evening late, Cashion had visited the stores of Moore & Baber, Albert Whisonant, Chas. Hambright and D. R. Bird. At each of theoe stores he had made small purchases, giving check far in excess of the amount of purchases, and reviving the difference in cash. All checks were drawn on the Bank of Blacks burg and amounted to about $100. It further developed that during Saturday he presented and had cashed at the Bank of Blacks burg, a check of his own on the Na tional Bank of Gaffney, for $105. Monday, after the checks given on the bank here began to turn up, in quiry developed the fact that he had no money in the bank at Gaffney. Inquiry was then made as to Cash- ion’s whereabouts. It appears that be left here Saturday night on No. 35, having purchased a ticket to Bir mingham, Ala., and had his trank checked to that place. Efforts are being made, so it is said, to have him arrested and brought back. Cashion is a young man about twenty-one years of age. He wax born and raised at this place, and w«b employed as painter at the S C. <t G. i E. shops. Since the Southern took i charge of that road, he is said to have been to a number of places, return ing here about a week ago. FROM OLD VIRGINIA. •Uiiciw Jimmy" Write* of Conditions In His Section of the Old North State. Palmyra, Fluvana County, Va., January 8, 1903. Dear Ledger:—Pressure of busi- net-s since 1 nave been up here has prevented me from writing to The Ledger before I am glad to see from copies receiv. d that Gaffney is 1 m proving so rapidly. I hope it is per maneut, as I feel an interest in tbe people of Gaffney and surrounding country. I send you a little sketch of this section which may be of some interest. As will be seen by the above cap tion the old man has settled at Pai- mvra, Fiuvana county, Va., in the western part of the 8tate, a very pro ductive sec ion of the country. Here we have as good lands as can be found anywhere, and the only drawback that we have is being so far removeo from a railway station. There are three depots in the county, all being about twelve miles from Palmyra. This is an excellent grass country; cattle can graze tbe year round and the lands are well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat, oats, tobacco and other cereals. The Virginia Land Agency have many desirable farms in their hands for sale, and by liberal advertising have succeeded in making many sales to parties from Illinois and other portions of the western country, all of whom seem to be wel 1 pleased with their purchase. Those that have already settled here will no doubt induce others to do so, as many ei qniries have recently been made concerning this section of coun try from their friends who have set tied here In addition to the ad vantages I have named we have also recently discovered asbestos, talc (pronounced “talka”) and other min- t.als which will soon be developed and give interest to this section. Our people are hard-working law-abiding and honest citizens. The town and vicinity of Palmyra is “dry,” and no dissipation of any kind is rarely ever seen. This is the county seat of Fluvana and we have courts here every month and circuit court twice a year but very little business is done in them as our people have very little use for courts. We are in hopes of getting railroad connections sometime in the near fu ture, which will then open up a fine section of country. A happy new year to The Ledger and all of its force. I am glad to hear that The Ledger is in a flourish ing condition and its subscription and advertising patronage increasing each year. Uncle Jimmy. Women In Paris Streets. It is quite a feature of Paris to sec streams of open carriages, private and hired, taking folks for an after dinner drive iilovv the grand boulevards, which are thronged with promenaders and groups of people sitting outside cafes talking. Now and again a car riage will stop to deposit its burden In front of a cafe and return later, either to this or another to which its occu pants have migrated. With her husband a Frenchwoman may go anywhere, and it is quite cus tomary for the very nicest French women to take coffee in the open air outside a cafe and make this a pleas ant meeting place for friends.—Ex change. He Wouldn't Spilt. The tramp in the green goggles stood before the door. “Yes.” said the housewife kindly; “you can have a good meal if you split that wood.” “Madam,” said the tramp in a pre cise grammatical maimer, “I was born and raised in Boston— But stop, shall I tell you the sad, sad story of my life?” “Yes, yes.” “When a youth in Boston, 1 was dis inherited for splitting an infinitive, and since then (bis voice broke) I have vowed never to split anything, not even the wood!” “Sick ’ini, Tige!" Baltimore Herald. No ConHolution For Crnefcrd China. How many housekeepers there are that can sympathize with the old Vir ginia lady who said to her friend on finding a treasured old cup cracked b? a careless maid, “I know of nothing to compare with the affliction of losing a handsome piece of old china.” "Sure ly,” said the friend, "it is not so bad as losing one’s children.” "Yes. it is for when your children die you do have the consolation of religion, you know.” Her Ohuervntioe. “Do you believe that monkeys can talk like human beings?" “No.’’ answered .Miss Cayenne, "but I have known human beings who could chatter like monkeys." — Washington Star. Tnet. “What do you suppose is the secret of Miss Bland’s serial successV” “8he always remembers exactly what to forget.”- Indianapolis News. A gn at msrn nioia- men would want to go to church if there was a law agains 1 ii In some basinets transactions the middleman soon becomes the head man. Ilow'ii Till* We otter One llunrtrcd Dollars Reward for any ease of <'atarrh tliai eauuot be cured l)V Hall’s Catarrh t.'ure I .1 CHENEY A CO Toledo, O. , ihe undcrMinicd, have known E. .1. Cheney for the la.xl la years, andjlielleve him perfectly honorable in all businss transac tions and tlmmelaily able in carry oui any obligations made hy their tlrm. Wmt&Tuuax, Wholesalejlinigirists. Tol«d<. O. W AI.Ill Mi. Ki.vxan .V Marvin. Whole sale I »ruirglsts, Toledo, O. Hall'sCatairh cure Is taken Internally, aetirg dir nly upon t he blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Trie. T.V'. per ttolllo. t*old hy all Drug gists. Hall's Faniily I'llls are the best. FOR BETTER ROADS. Men of Wealth Interested la High way Improvement. Men of wealth are evincing a prac tical interest In road Improvement for the benefit of their fellow men. George Gould has offered to bear one-third ol the entire cost of the Improvement ol the public highways in the vicinity of Lakewood. N. J.. and Colonel J. J. As- tor has spent large sums on the roadc near Poughkeepsie, N. V. Recently Harley T. Proctor, a sum mer resident of Williamstown, Mass., offered to give the town $10,000 for the improvement of the roads, provid ing the latter raises $50,000 for the same purpose. Mr. Proctor makes the gift because he believes that bettei roads would increase the popularity of Williamstown as a summer resort. He recently had the stone bill road pul In excellent condition at a cost of $500 The town furnished the drainage pipes and permitted Mr. Proctor to use the road scraper. The Secret of a Good Road. A hard surface, well rounded so that the water will run off quickly, is th< secret of a good road. Attention aftei a road is once permanently built is im perati ve so that the washed out places and depressions where water standi may be repaired. A little timely worl will keep a road in good shape. Two are company until they are made one. Proverbs “ When the butter won’t come put a penny in the churn,” is an old time dairy proverb. It often seems to work though no one has ever told why. When mothers are worried because the children do not gain strength and flesh we say give them Scott’s Emul sion. It is like the penny in the milk because it works and because there is something astonishing about it. Scott’s Emulsion is simply a milk of pure cod liver oil with some hypophosphites especially prepared for delicate stomachs. Children take to it naturally because they like the taste and the remedy takes just as naturally to the children be cause it is so perfectly adapted to their wants. For all weak and pale and thin children Scott’s Emulsion is the most satisfactory treat ment. We will send you the penny, /. e., a sample free. I Be sure that this picture in j the form of a label is on the i wrapper of every bottle of Emulsion you buy. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. 50c. and $i.oo; all druggists. J & 1 -V* <*; t’’ lag t; til m Garden Seeds BT ^'the “Sunny South,” bo;-...-- ■ *':» v art* specially grown timi withal nil knowledge of fbo • •n-’ithins and r'ctim*- iuor Tw< nty-flv' y- • ' •• -• be.' ivd i'iV.Ct’ t.! v . n •>' • i fiit \. ■ • ■ ict to kiio.r !h-- .: ;• i s. , • .seed.-t that v;U> ► 1 •" :.I , S"'.isfa; (ton pi' 1 t<> ■ ii « > ;k.'il4hvii.>. $ ^ o*' . i on U i iuo; t) is iV.ll of good y • ;; 11. i}.: • -1 ti: * most tuiubl. i; • r.i*oitt all seeds, both f ik j . ‘ in Garden. r. V rW,9 & SONS, bc.dsiiien, Richmond, Va. V.'jOTi'S SEED BOOK also tells all ubone G-ass and Clover Seed:,, Seed Potnioes, and all Farm Seeds. Wnte fer Soed Book and prices of any Eaj m Seeds required. KIDNEY DISEASES wm — —— are the most fatal of all dis eases. Cm C V’O kidney cure it a iULlI 0 Suaranteid Reffledy or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by emi nent physicians as the best for Kidney and Bladder troubles. PRICE 50c. and $l.0a> Lockhart Locals. tCorreapondencs of The Ledger.) Lockhart. Jan. 5—Rev. L. T. Carroll, of the Baptist chuioh, filled his appointment here yesterday. On account of the inclemency of tbe weather the congregation was small. Mr. J. H. Williams has resigned the position as superintendent of Lockhart Mill in order to engage in farming. His family have already gone to his farm near Thickety sta tion and Mr. Williams will leave as soon as his business relation with the company is finished. Mr. Wil liams has many triends in Lockhart and be leaves with the| regret ot both management and eperatives. Mr. W. T. Garner, formerly overseer of weaving is now superintendent. Mr. W. J. Weathersbee, who was second hand in the weave room, is now overseer of|weaving and Mr. E B. Huskey, recently from Gaffney occupies the position vacated by Mr Weathersbee. All these men are gentlemen whose names are above re proach, and their appointments to the several positions named gives entire satisfaction to all concerned. Homo. For Sale Advertisements under this head will ie Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No ad inserted for less than ten cents F OIt WALE—One second hand two-horse wagon. Will sell on time if desired. Jan. 2t J. Eb Jefferies. F Olt SALE OK KENT—My dwelling house all well improved where I now live on Frederick Street. Possession given 15th of this month or sooner. K. A. Jones. Jan ti-tf. F OK SALE—The hotel property now occu pied by Mrs. Agnes Wood. Apply to J. O. Lipscomb. 11-18-tf For Rent. F OK KENT—Two to three hors • farm five miles north of Gaffney on Broad river' ten room house in good condition; most of the land fresh. Apply toS. S. Koss. Jan.2 tf. Lost. L OTS for store and residence, Mills Gap road, Gaffney, next Mr. Black. Write John P. Fowler. Mauldin, S. C. Jan. 9,13,16,20,23 Wanted. W ANTED—500 bushels peas at once; high est price. J. L. Alexander. Jan. 6-1 mo. W ANTED—Chickens, eggs and green hides. B. G. Clary. Aug. 22, tf. W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr29-tf J. C. Jefferies. Notice. A FTER January 5th, we will only gin on Tuesdays and Fridays. Victor Cotton Oil Company. Jan. 2-tf. To Loan. T O LOAN—Money on improved Real Es tate. Butler & Osborne. Attorneys. 10-31-ly Money Loaned. L OANS on Improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent. Interest. No commissions. For information apply to J. C. Jefferies. Attorney at Law. 11-22-lyr Money to Loan. We have money to loan in any amounts on city and county property and stocks and bonds. Interest 6 to 8 per cent, according to amounts. Terms to suit borrower. Ham, & Wilms, Attys., Gaffney. S. C., ,T.t; (La) id ENCYCLOPIBIA A Statistical Volume ot Facts and Figures Containing Over 600 Pages. Spi K>.»/ • .**M*M*»»* - !,©0©T*JP!£S I* SPca’IA I FhiATITRES. Review 01 the Cl.al Strike: the Trust! ihcllniteJ i-ta e..- 1 III! Hii-iV.-or* Hetu ns PliHt<,rm> o! l-i.littcal "■.rt „! 1901; Ot fi.er- «..e National Con mi'.a-.; 1 eder.1*. Slat. J...I .of; cgi» laliori; O.ir lu.-iilar Po.'.se <»o*: Lt jn in > Cm:u. I uw; Civil Gov- eniii em tor the Philip t ines; Dualn.cation* tor Noting in Al ; St*»cs, Ant imotvle ^tai sties, 1 ratr-foal. A’-L ia y actj .-a r oUc Sncif.;,,.; information *>" Fo ei^p Countries. Their hitlers and Gov- ernmenia; Polar L’v pin ration ; Keview of Sclent),^ Achie-r nients; Thr 'iei-»r . G stur.iaiice- ot |002 fDont p. < 1 ruction of the City ol New Vor . \ Condensed Information 1 the Store and the j p-ic. i 25c. I < >n Every ^Newsstand Postpaid to anv address. 35c THF WORLD Pnlitrer BuilJint New York Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digatte what you eat. Foley’s Honey •n<i Tar for children,smfe,stre. No opiates. Men and Women who are in need of the best, medical treat- mont should not fail to consult Dr. Hatha way at once, us lie is recognize<i as the leading amt mo-t suc cessful specialist. Von are safe It: placing your case in his hands, ns tie is the longest established and lias the l^st rep utaiion. He cures where others fail; there is no patchwork or experimenting In his treatment Per sonal attention b Dr Hathaway, also tpe dr. Hathaway. rial counsel frnn ins associate physicians when necessary, which no other office lias If you can not call, write for free booklets and question blanks. Mention vour trouble. Ev erything strictly confidential J. Newtou Hathaway, M.D. 41 Inman Bldg., 22V4 S. Broad St.. Atlanta, Ga. Things We Like^ Best Often Disagree With lie Because w* overeat of them. Indft* ges so follows. But there’s a way to escape such consequences. A dose of ft good digestant like Kodol will relive you at once. Your stomach hi limply too weak to digest what you eat. That’i all indigestion ii. Kodol digests the food without the itomach’s aid. Thus the stomach rests while the body is strength* ened by wholesome food. Dieting is un necessary. Kodol digests any kind of good food. Strengthens and invigoratea. Kodol Makes Rich Red Blood. Prepared only by E. O. DeWitt ft Oo., Chicago. The U bottle contain* 2K times the No. alia. 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 $8,500. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange business. Is and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock, all occupations. well fitted up with Fire Proof Vault We solicit the business of people of C. IVi. fraTMy'T’H. n»«hl«r tin cl Crisp SARATOGA CHIPS Lipscomb & Richardson Choose Shoes from our stock ; any style—high, medium, low; any leather you want, the quality is the same for any given grade. We may not make as much on one pair, but once obtained we’ll hold your trade, for we will merit it. Here Are Some of Our Latest Offerings in Ladies' Shoes: Ferncliff Solid, $1.75 shoe for * $1.30 Vici Kid, $2.00 shoe for - - - 1.60 Custom Made, $3.00 shoe for - 1.99 I invite my friends and customers to call and examine my goods. . J. M. IV E> S OIV. Opposite the Postoffice. People Become I By Spending Less " Than They Make. /( - — J; We pay 4 per cent, interest on Time Certificates <( of Deposit running from three to twelve moaths. < Wealthy MERCHANTS & PLANTERS BANK, Capital and Profits $58,500. A. N. Wood, President, R. R. Brown, Vice-Prest., C. M. Smith, Cashier. SOUTHERN RAILWAY The South’s Greatest Rail w[a y System Any Trip is a Pleasure Trip to Those Who Travel Via THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TSTOHLTHL BAST Through trains consist of Magnificent Vestibules, Pull mans and Coaches. Unexcelled Dining Car Service. Excellent Local Schedules. Winter Tourist Tickets to all Resorts now on sale at Reduced Rates. o For Detailed Information, Literature, Time Tables, etc., apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or address S. H. HARDWICK, W. H. TAYLOE, G.i P. A., Washington, D. C. Ast. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga. R. W. HUNT, J. C. BEAM. Jr, Dii. J*. A., Charleston, S. C. Div. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.