Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The: r-,rci>OE:i*. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DeCamp. The Ledger is noi responsible (or tbe views of correspondents- Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification.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 published at five cents a line. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line each insertion. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Truth may langish but will never perish. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The greatest blessing is the posses sion of a strong and pure mind, free from malice and hatred. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Conceit is the most detestable trait of human character. It places a man, in his own estimation, above his superiors, and lowers him in the estimation of all thoughtful people. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The editorial columns of the Co lumbia State are now displaying a briskness akin to the lamented Gon zales. The paragraphs in the Satur day edition show a versitality that is refreshing. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The Cherokee News made its ap- nearance Saturday. It is a credit able piece of work and all its publishers have to do to succeed is to keep it up to the standard set. The business institutions of Gaffneyjwere well rep resented in the initial number an i its local news service was excellent. “Vive I’Emperor.” ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Arthur P. Gorman, of Maryland, is now the minority leader in the United States Senate. It’s a good omen for Democracy when the party returns to its bearings and places such men as Mr. Gorman in the lead. He is indeed resourceful and truly a leader of men. One of his first acts was to assign South Carolina’s senior senator to the steerling commitre. A Montgomery, Ala., despatch of March 7th says: “Mrs. Marsvlla Keith today celebrated her 110th birthday with religious services at her home. Mrs. Keith was born in South Carolina but has been living in Alabama since a child. She has lived in three centuries and has vivid recollections of incidents before the war of 1812. Though in ill health for six years her faculties are not in the least impaired. She is the mother of thirteen children ’’ Hail and good day to this venerable South Carolina dame! The Ledger wishes her maty more returns of her anni versary. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. D A.Tompkins, ofCharlotte, N. C , has recently published figures to show that at thirty-five years old the earning capacity of a man with com mon school education and special training for his work is twelve and a half times greater than that of an illiterate and untrained man; that the earning capacity of a man with high school educa tion and training is twenty-five times greater than that of the illiter ate and untrained man; that the earning capacity of a man with col lege education and training is thirty- seven and a half times greater than that of the illiterate and untrained man, and that the earning capacity of a man with university education and training is fifty times greater than that of the illiterate and un trained man. So that the value to the commonwealth of the man with university education and proper training for his business is fifty times greater than the value of the illiter ate and untrained man. If Mr Tompkins’ deduction comet, and we have no doubt but what it is, as he is a very painstaking gentleman and careful in his statements, it is very evident that the educated man has the advantage over the. uneducat ed. Therefore beys, it behooves you to get an education. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The Ledger desires it distinctly understood once and for all time that it is no charity institution—and we do not mean by this that the Chero- kre News is one either. We sincerely solicit but do not beg the patronage o anyone,and those who do not wish to patronize it are under no obligations whatever to do so. At any time any one becomes dissatisfied with its ser vice they are invited to call and get their money back. If the business should ever get to the point where it does not pay to run it we will shut it down. We are not working for fun nor glory. Our labor is worth some thing and we propose to receive some thing for it, but if you don’t get the worth of your money every time and are not satisfied you get your money back. We never have and never will accept one penny from any man that we do not give in return its full value. The largest subscriotioa list in the Fifth South Carolina Congres sional District, every one of which is paid in advance, and a commercial business that extends from Pennsyl. vania to Texas is a testimony of our fair dealing. This business was not built up in a day. It is founded up on principles of right and justice, is free and untrammeled by politicians and bosses, the sou' of its editor be longs to himself and he alone is re sponsible for what he says and does. We nropose to deal with knaves and demagogues in the future as we have in tbe past, having charity towards all and malice towards none, fearing no man or set of men on God’s green earth. Gaffney and Cherokee county are our idols and if by anything we may be able to say or do we can pro mote the welfare of the community we shall do it. If you want a news paper continue to take The Ledger. Now is the time to subscribe, only ijil i year. Complimentary to Mr. Wood. We reproduce with pleasure the following well deserved compliment paid to our fellow-citizen, Mr. A. N. Wood, by the New York Financial Review: One of the factors in the new Elec tric Manufacturing and Power Co., of Spartanburg, S. C., which is capi talized at $100,000, is A. N. Wood, president of the Merchants and Plan ters Bank, of Gaffney, S. C. This fact is interesting for a number of reasons. Mr. Wood’s name has been associated with a number of impor tant enterprises and he has demon strated undoudted business ability as well as a capability to accomplish considerable work during a brief term. His known conservatism in Dusiness matters has enabled him to command tbe confidence of the com munity, and while the company un doubtedly has high standing, in no way could it have appealed more strongly to the substantial element of i to- s* » urid than by its sen. ii in of no n of stt-rliog worth to co-operate in the management. It may be said that Mr. Wood’s sole con nection with the company will be as an adviser, yet his association with it will tend to enhance its prestige. S. S. ProKram. The next Sunday school union of tbe northern section of the Broad River Association will meet with New Pleasant church on Friday be fore the fifth Sunday in March 11)03. Meet at 10:30 o’clock a. m. Intro ductory sermon will be preached by Rev. C. F. Felmet. Call tbe list of churches and enroll the delegates and also for the reports of Sunday schools. Adjourn forty-five minutes. First query: In what way can we reach the careless church member toward Sunday school work? Speak ers, J. J. C. Ezell and others. Second: What is our duty toward the ungodly? Speakers, Rev. W. G. Ezell and others. Adjourn. Meet Saturday 9 .30 a. m.; thirty minutes’ devotional exoreiaes. Third query: Why do we support mission aries in foreign fields and neglect the work at home? Speakers. K. D Edwards and others. Fourth: Are unregeuerated per sons fit to teach in our Sunday schools? Speakers, J. (). Caveney, H. 8 Mullins and others. Adjourn forty five minutes. Fifth query : Does a woman have a right to preach according to the word of God? Speakers, Rev. C. F Felmet and others Question box. Adjourn. Mee* Sunday at 10 a. m.; thirty minutes' devotional exercises Sunday school mass meeting. Essay by Miss Carrie Guild on subject of her own choice. Charity sermon by Rev. C. M.JTeal. Collection for missions. K. D Edwards, Pres. M. B. Vassky, Clerk. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Some <;<ei«l Advice. Farmers all behind—now get that seed corn ready, this wet weather will not last all spring. Plant p enty of oats, millet, and don’t forget your truck patches and ‘ Sallie’s garden ” Then plant what cotton you can cul tivate and gather without hired help; put out more fruit tr^e* a i trr*«ne- vines R'-ad good paper- ar d good books; so many people d >n’r, read anything—have known them to gn to bed on rainy days to sleep off tne weary hours—nothing to read. Get you a box of copper riviti and repair your harness on rainy davs; recover that old coilarpad; make them all' last through ibis year, and you will not. owe so much next fail. Do away with those worthless dogs; feed that bread to a shoat and your chickens and reap your reward. T j s. People You Know and 'l’eople You Don't Know C. E Smith, merchant and farmer of Goucher. was in the city Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Painter were shopping in the city Saturday. Junius Robbs, of Grassy Pond, came to the city yesterday. J. E. McArthur, of the Poag Mule Company, left Friday for Washing ton, Baltimore and other business centres in the east. Mrs. W. 8. Lipscomb and grand daughter, Miss Carrie Stuart, who have been visiting relatives in Spar tanburg, returned to the city yester day. J. W. Nance, merchant a id plan ter, of Grindal, spent some time in the city Saturday on business. D. L Vassey, of Thickety, was in the city Friday. Mrs. Nellie Taylor, of Statesville, N. C., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. DeCamp, on Victoria avenue, for ten days, returns to North Caro lina today. She will visit Charlotte. Newells, and Concord before return ing to State* ville. She leaves Gaffney with tender memories of a pleasant stay and proud of the many new ac quaintances formed. Davidson Mitchell, a good citizen and hard working farmer of Grindal, was in the city Saturday. Sammy Alexander, of Love Springs, came to the city Friday. Miss Olive Hamrick, of Shelby, N. C., is visiting relatives in the city. VV. Sam Lipscomb was in the city Friday. J. J. Allison paid The Ledger a visit Saturday. H. Fay Gaffney is in the city for a few days. D. J. Holt and his milliner, Miss Wilkins, left for the Eastern market Wednesday to buy a spring stock of goods. F. G. Stacy was in Shelby the last of the week, Hon. C. W. Whisonant was in the city yesterday. W. L. J. McAbee and his bright young son, Baxter, were Ledger visi tors Saturday. E. L. Eison is in the big cities buy ing a spring stock of goods for the company store. R. 8. Black of Lawn, was a city visitor Saturday.! E. K. Belue, of Blacksburg, was a business visitor in the city yesterday. J. M. Wilson, of Blacksburg was a Ledger visitor Saturday. He re newed. G. B. Humphries spent some time in the city Saturday. County Commissioner T. M.ILittle- jobn, of Star Farm, made a business trip to the city yesterday. Wm. Wishert, a prominent farmer of King’s Creek, was in tbe city Sat urday. Rev. F. W. Felme. pastor of Grassy Pood and Corinth Bapu-t, churches, was a city visitor yesterda}. Audley Gold, an enterprising youug man of Blacksburg, was an appre ciated Ledger visitor Saturday. N. W. Hardin, Esq., of Blacks burg, was in the city yesterday on legal business. Marion Johnson, of Ezell’s, was a city visitor yesterday. D. D. Gaston, of Blacksburg, was in the city on business Friday. • N. W. Hardin, E.-q , of Blacksburg, is in the city on professional business in court. E. H. Gaines is in the city to spend a few days with his family. Earl C. Page, tbe popular repre sentative of the Spartanburg Herald, was an anpreciated Ledger visitor yesterday. James Garner, a worthy citizen and gallant Confederate veteran of Thick ety, paid Tue Ledger a visit yester day. M. B. Vassev, of Thickety, was a Ledger visitor Saturday. G. M Phifer, of Pacolet, was in the city Friday. He favored The Ledger with a call. R. B. L-masttr was a business visitor in ine city Friday. J. C. B antou, «>t Midway, one of The Ledgtr’s first subscribers, was a city visitor eesterday. f Jeff Hugnes, Jr., was a business visitor yesterday. Allen J ff ne-. «-f Allens, was a Ledger visoor \e-terday. Mr. and Mrs EL Clary were chop ping in tbeci»> yesterday. Bonner (look, a sterling citizen of White Plains, wa? in the city yester day W. A Austell was a Ledger visitor Saturday. CuU’ity Commissioner J. A. Scruggs was in the city Friday R H. Taylor, of White Plains, was an appreciated Ledger visitor yester day. Wm. Whisonant, a Wilkinsville firmer, was in the city yesterday. Will O Twitty, of Heath Springs, spent Sunday in the city with his sis ter, Mrs. Dr Griffith, on Frederick street. Mr Twitty was on his way to Pensacola, Fla., as a delegate to tbe convention of the Woodmen of tbe World, at that place. W. B. Gettys was in Shelby, N. C., some d«'s ago. O E. Wilkin was in Shelby, N. O., Friday. G. B Sparks, of Ravenna, was in the city Saturday the guest of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Lipscomb on Petty street John H. Webber, of Spartanburg, was in the city yesterday tbe guest of his relative, Mr. J. R. lolleson, on Granard street. He favored The Ledger with a call. Roland Litile, of Charlotte, N. C., was visiting relatives in the city Sun day John Burke, of Spartanburg, was in the city Saturday. R. E. Paris, of Draytonville, was a city visitor yesterday. Mr. B. G. Avery, a prominent young man of LaFayette. Ala., is engaged as salesman in the dry goods emporium of W. J. Wilkins & Co. Alfred Harris was an appreciated Ledger visitor yesterday. J. F. Whisonant, of Blacksburg, was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Mrs McClure, of Blacksburg, was shopping in the city yesterday. Will Magness of the Chattanooga Milling Co., was in the city yester day. I). C. Beheler, of King’s Creek, is in the city, a juror attending court. He called on Tne Ledger and renewed. J. R. Brown, of Ravenna, was a city visitor yesterday. John E. Mosteller, of Grassv Pond, came to the city yesterday. You bet he was on business. M. M. Tate came to the city yes terday. Luther Sarratt was a city visitor Monday. Shield Allison spent some time in Gaffney yesterday. Hon. W. D. Kirby has opened a meat market at the old stand in the hollow on Limestone street. Popular John Spencer, an experieu ;ed cutler, is with him. E. P. Macomson. Esq., spent some time in the city yesterday. County Commissioner T. L Bryant was in the city yesterday. Mrs. R. M. Gaffney and daughter, Mrs Robert Rountree, went to Blacksburg yesterday. J. A. W’bisonant, of Antioch, was in the city yesterday. E. R. Sepoch, of Mt. Paran, made a business visit to tbe city yesterday. Prof. B. H. Bridges, of Rutherford- ton, N. C , was in the city Sunday visiting his son, Mr. C. Bridges Magistrate J. W. Alexander was in tbe city yesterday. T. D. Goudelock, of Asbury, was a city visitor yesterday. Arthur Dillard of Spartanburg, was in tbe city Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R A. Jones, on Race street. Magistrate R. W. Lee was in the city yesterday. Hon. Wm. Jefferies was in the city yesterday. R. H. Mitchel, a King’sCreek farm er, is in the city this week serving as a juror. He called on The Ledger and renewed. He says he has to have The Ledger. Miss Victoria and Master Herbert Amos, of Spartanburg, who were in the city the last of the week visiting their sister, Mrs. R. C. Sarratt, on Logan street, returned to Spartanburg Sunday. M. W. Brown was a city visitor yes terday. G. W. Elmore ceme to the city yes terday. Lewis Scruggs, of Butler, came in to see The Ledger yesterday. John S. Harmon, of Wilkinsville, came to the city yesterday. J. F. Wofford, of Wilkinsville, was a business visitor in the city yester day. Lee Patrick spent some time in the city yesterday. John Pridmore, a sterling White Plains farmer, was in the city yester day. For Sale. fSS^Advertlsernents uurter this heiiU will oe Inserted for one cent a word each insor- tion. No ad inserted for less than ten cents F OK SALK—One saw mill two stood saws. small one and large one, boiler and en gine, one yoke of eattie. two • log carts. All for$100 cash. See Virgil McCraw, at Carroll, Carpenter A Dyers. i aw tf F OR kKNT—The G. O. Wilkins house and lot on Montgomery St. Apply to J. N. Lipscomb. 2-24-tf f'ABBAUK PLANTS for sale at $1.50 per thousand; over one thousand $1. James liay Geraty, Youngs Island, S. C. F )It SALK—One good work horse, or will trade for gentle family horse. .1. Kh Jef feries. _ iMO-tf 'C'OR SALE—140 acres land in BOffSIlSVllle -1- Township, known as the Tolleson place, adjoining lands of Barnett, Mrs. Hughes et al. Will be sold on reasonable terms. Kuvenel & Gantt. Attorneys. Febtitf Spartanburg. S. C. For Rent. F Oi: RENT—Nice one-horse farm near Limestone. Apply to Geo. M. Phifer. Pacolet. S. C 3*tO-4t pd. TTUii: RENT OR SALK My dw. lling house near city. Small farm attached. If. R. 3-«-tf Wilkins. j^OR RENT—Lower flo >r of my residence, whole or part. Mrs. A. V. Montgomery. :)-:i-^t Wanted. W ANTED At Fertilizer Works, Blacks burg, 5<i hands. Wages s5 cents per day. Virginia-!’arolina Chemical Co. It Blacksburg. S. C. AXTANTEI) Beef cattle, at top price: also, »“ chickens, eggs and (butter. 3-l(i-tf The People’s Market YXrANTED—Traveling men and ladies. Sal- W ary fSb.OO per month. All expenses. Con tract one year. $25.(10 cash security required. References. Address, State Manager, la Warren St., Sumter. S. C. 8:0-10-13 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. Apr2i)-tf J. C. Jefferies. Notice. T HE IDEAL—Season for hatching chick ens. The ideal breed, Barred Plymuth Rock. Eggs 75 cents per sitting, $1 per sit ting when shipped. J. M. Steadman. I aw 1 mo. To my friends and patrons: You will find me at L. W. McGulun s market’, phone 00. where 1 shall be pleased to serve you as l>e- fore with all kinds of fresh meats and coun try produce. B. r. Green. 3-fo-lt-pd I am now connected with J.oR. Tolleson & Co., where I shall he pleased to meet my friends ‘and former natrons. I am lietter prepared than ever before to serve them In all lines. Sam W. Thomas. 3-10-31 "LTEREAFTER we will only gin on Wednes- ■tl day of each week, and grind at the roller mill on Saturday. Victor Cotton Oil Company. Jan. 23-tf. Money Loaned. L OANS on improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent. Interest. No commissions. For information apply to J. O. Jefferies. Attorney at Law. 11-32-lyr Court Resumed Yesterday. The Court of Common Pleas com menced Monday morning at lOo’clock, his Honor C. G. Dantzler presiding. It will be remembered that there was but one day criminal court during last week, which enabled Judge Dantzler and Stenographer McCaw to spend the remainder of the week at their homes. The first businera before the court after it had been called to order by Sheriff Thomas was a motion made by Butler & Osborne for a continu ance of the case of C. N. Av*-ry against tbe Southern Railway Company, which was overruled by His Honor. In this case Butler & Osborne represent the raiiroad and J. Emile Harley and J. C. Obts repre sent the plaintiff. The case of Dukes vs. Postal Tele graph and Telephone Company was then argued. J C. Jefferies entered a demurrer which was opposed by Hall <fc Willis and after much discus sion on both sides tbe Court sustained the demurrer. The next case was L. M. Hartford vs. J. Eb. Jefferies as administrator of the estate of L. K. Brown The jury brought in a verdict of $700 in favor of the plaintiff. The attorneys were J. C. Otts for the plaintiff and J. E. Webster for the defendant. Some other minor busine-s came before the court but nothing of any general interest. Court adjourned at 5 o’clock until this morning at 9:30. An Explanation. In our list of the attendants at the Gould-Scott marriage last week, the names of Mrs Harry C. Scott and daughter, of Washington, D. C., were inadvertently omitted. Their names were written in the manuscript but the compositor who handled the arti cle accidentally overlooked them. We regret the omission and gladly make the explanation. An Anawer to thei 1’roblein Thickety, March 9 :—My answer to “J. L. S.’s’’ problem in last issue of The Ledger is: A be»t. by 15 17ths sezonds He beat B 7^ yards, and C G and 8 17tbs yards. W. J. Garner LOANS NEGOTIATED FOK BORROWERS ON REAL ESTATE BUTLER & OSBORNE A1TOHNKYS ITor Building and Plastering Lime, Goal, and Plaster Hair. Plaster Pans Shingles, Portland Oenaont, Dynamite, Blasting Powder. Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call on Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL & CO., Lessees. / T dephone S CURE , CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS, | Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use In time. Sold by druggists. ^ CONSUMPTION Just received a carload of Kentucky Mules. A few nice pairs of Lum ber Mules, also some of the nicest Medium Mules we have had this season. Come and see us. Can make the price right. H. M. Johnson, Mgr. A. N. Wood. President. R. It. Brown, Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF GAFFNEY. S. C. Established IDOL Capital $50,000.—Surplus and Profits $8,500. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up with Fire Proof Vaul We solicit the business of people C. I**. *»TVIITH. oashter. and Burglar Proof Safe, wit h Automatic Time Lock, all occupations. 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. Here is a Bargain. Two excelent corner building lots within five minutes walk of Carpet Mill. These lots will be sold on the Easy Payment Plan of only $3 per month. Here is an opportunit} of a lifetime for working people. Apply to KO. H. OeCJVIVXI* ■ali. ,'ik- THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY The Great Highway of TRADE and TRAVEL THROUGH THE SOUTHERN STATES. Excellent Service Quick Time Convenient Schedules An? Trip Is a Pleasure Trip to those who Travel via THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. The Finest Dining-Car Service in the World. For detailed information as to TicKeta. Rates and Sleeping»Car reser vations address the nearest Agent of THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY, W. A. TURK. es—ag.r Train. M.s.qsr. WASHINGTON. O. C. 8. H. HARDWICK, Cenerel P*s««ftger Agent. WASHINGTON. D C. W. H. TAYLOC. Ai.t.t.M. Gan. r....ng.r Agasi. ATLANTA. GA. • r’r ’"/ w Y ^ * M n \