Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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TilK PDBLI8HKD TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. RY Ed. H. DkCamp. A CL.BVKR RUSK. Several weeks ago we received a communication from a concern styled “Bureau of National Literature and Art,” Washington, D. C., inferring that we were entitled to a copy of a ;government compilation of great value. The proposition was worded so as to mislead, and indicated that this work was being sent out by the government to a favored few. We knew of nothing we had done to place this government under obligations to us, but as Congressman Finley had from time to fime favored us with seeds, maps, etc., we were under the impression that we had been remem bered by him again, so we signed the order and sent it in. A week or so later we received the following: Bureau of National Literature and Art (.Chartered! Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:—Mr. M. B. Fisher, of Washing ton, will call upon you within a day or two with reference to the copy of a gov ernment compilation, which this bureau has reserved for you in accordance witli ex planation to be made by Mr. Fisher. Believing that you will appreciate the compliment, I am, dear sir, Yours very truly, E. Hunt, Chief Clerk. Mr. E. II. DeCamp, April Twenty seventh, Nineteen-Hundred and Thiee. Saturday morning a wily-tongued gentleman, wound up like an eight- day clock, entered the sanctum sanc torum and calling for Mr. DeCamp introduced himself as Mr. Fisher. He began by saying he was ready to de liver the valuable compilation, for which there would be no charge ex cept for paper and binding—which would be thirty-odd dollars for the ten volumes. We at once realized that it was a clever ruse these fellows had adopted to sell a lot of cheap books at a big price, and politely told the gentee that we did not need them. That is a slick lot of fellows and they will catch a lot of suckers. We don’t know that they have over-stepped the law, but they certainly have over stepped the bounds of propriety, and if they do not sell their books under false pretenses the scheme they have adopted is second cousin to that method. Pass the gentee along. NOTES AND COMMENTS. If Ed and Ted would go home, the public would be relieved of lots of uninteresting and unprofitable read ing. It is a cowardly cur that will de fame the name of anyone and hide himself behind the cloak of another. The gross sales of the South Caro lina dispensary for the firtt quarter this year, were $650,120 25 against $588,296.26 for the same time last year, an improvement of $67,829.99, and at least an increase of as many drunks. Dear old Gaffney! We never go away, even for a day, that we do not long to get back. It is a hustling, bustling, busy little city, and as the train approaches we gaze upon her numerous smokestacks and listen for the hum of her busy machinery with pleasant anticipation and admiration. There are other towns, but none so dear as Gaffney. Bishop Capers, than whom there is no nobler Christian gentleman in all the world, some time ago remarked to the writer: “Yes, I sometimes go to the theatre, when I know of a meritorious attraction, and I also sometimes attend the circus. Some of my good friends criticise me for so doing, but I always say to them that I am only too sorry that they are not good enough to witness innocent amusements without its corrupting their moials.” The army of Yankees that swoops down on the Southern States every fall for the purpose of blowing open safes and general thieving has lost a eleven of ils members in South Caro lina in the last campaign. This oleven has been assigned to quarters in Atlanta for a term of five years each and can now adopt as their army song, “Marching Through Georgia,” which was originated and sung by their ancestors with such gusto a generation ago, when they were in the South on a similar mission. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Gaffney should feel proud of one citizen she has within her midst. Al though his seaj of business is remote * from Gaffney and he has no ties that bind him except the fact that he was reared here, and be himself is away practically all his time, he Is so loyal to Gaffney that he keeps bis family here, when a more central point might prove more convenient for him, and he never neglects an opportunity to boast of the progress and pros perity of the place. He believes in Gaffney, he believes in her future, and takes a pride in everything per taining to the town, and he is to be commended and his devotion appre ciated. We trust he may sell enough Schnapps and R. J. R. to make a mil lion. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Our Yankee cousins continue to discuss the race problem of the South. If they would take the advice of those who have migrated to this section from the other side of Mason and Dixon’s line and those who have spent their lives among the colored people, they would realize that there is no race problem, it having been settled to the entire satisfaction of all parties by those most deeply interest ed. The white people and the negroes of the South are getting along pretty well together, thank you. Yes, in finitely better than the white people and negroes of the North and West. It comes with ill grace for people to criticise others for their treatment of a race, while they themselves do not treat them as well as those whom they criticise. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Standing in front of the graded school building of a clear morning one can get an admirable panoramic view of busy Gaffney. Looking to the westward one sees the black smoke rolling from t\e big stack at the carpet mill and looking to the northward there is a plain view of the business portion of the town and the huge plant of the Gaffney Manufac turing Company,while the hum of its busy machinery seems to sing a re quiem of peace and contentment to thousands of industrial souls. For a background to this pretty picture we have in the distance the plant of the Limestone Mills and the Southern Cotton Mills Supply Co., with their lines of pretty cottages and the vol umes of smoke from their mammoth chimneys indicate that there is no idleness there, and from the southeast is to be seen the smoke from the lime kilns and the boom of its blasts s to be beard. Died at Eighty-Four. Editor Ledger :—Will you please allow me space in your paper to give a short sketch of the life and death of a good woman in our community. The many friends and relatives of Artelissy Husky were pained to hear of the sad illness of this woman on last Monday morning, when she had a stroke of paralysis and never re covered from it. She got up hale and hearty that morning, at* a hearty breakfast and was just going across the house when she was stricken down. She only lived a few days and died on Sunday, May 2nd, at 2 o’clock, at the advanced age of 84. Artelissy Humphries was born March, 1818, and was married to Richard Husky in June, 1843. She joined the Camps Creex Baptist church in December, 1845, and was a member there for twenty years; after which, she carried her letter to the Providence Baptist church, and has since been a consistent member of that church. She had several chil dren and all are alive, except one. Their names are: Tillman, June, Ibra, Thomas and Francis McCraw, Clarendia Jones and Margaret Daniel. When the great Civil War came on, ber husband, Richard Husky, volun teered and went off to tight for the cause which he thought was a just one. He came home on furlough after a year in the army, and when he re turned one of his boys (Tillman), who was only 16, went back with him. When they got ready to start, the husband and father called the chil dren to him and bade them good-bye, telling bis wife|he had no idea that he would live to get through the bloody war and that be would tell her good bye for the last time. How sad was the parting ! He went away, and as he was leaving he told his wife to meet him in heaven. Al though that was a sad farewell, the meeting of husband and wife that came at her death was a glorious one. Tillman, the sou, came back, but the father was killed in the bloodv battle of Seven Pines, and was buried in the cemetery near Richmond. But this good woman lived to be old, and died in peace, and we should all try to follow her example. She had seven children, forty-three grand children, and fifty great grandchil dren, making one hundred in all, to mourn their loss of mother, grand mother and great-grandmother. "Roadster.” A Cartl of Thanks. I take this method of thanking the many kind friends who rendered me valuable assistance during the illness and at the death and burial of my husband. May our Heavenly Father reward and bless each and everyone of them. Mrs. John Geddis. We discontinue each subscription pronipt- ly at Its expiration. So watch your label and the date and renew before 'Us too late. It’s a curious thing that women genuinely weep at weddings and pre tend to at funerals. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. People Too Know 'Sn<l"Feople You Don’t Know Phil. R. Freeman, of Blacksburg, was a city visitor yesterday. J. Marvin Poag, of Rock Hill, came to the City Friday on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Poag. C. J. Fowler, of Cowpeus, was a Ledger visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. *J. T. Blackwood, of Cowpens, were shopping in the city yesterday. They came in to see The Ledger and renewed. County Coromissionei T. L. Bryant spent some time in the city Saturday. Henderson Carroll, from across the Broad, was a city visitor yesterday. Charles Legge, Esq , was a city visitor Saturday. E. A. Trescot, Esq., of Blacksburg, was in the city yesterday on profes sional business. Supervisor of Registration J. A. Whisonant was in the city and kept his office open yesterday. John M. Daniel, of Thickety, was in the city yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Kilgo, of Dur ham, N. C., were in the city Satur day and Sunday visiting Mrs. Kilgo’s mother, Mrs. C. P. Turner. The doctor preached in the Buford Street Methodist church Sunday morning. E. R. Sepoch, of Mt. Paran, was on a business trip to the city yester day and favored The Ledger with a call. Hon. Wm. Jefferies was in the city Friday. Our young townsman, C. D. Kirby, who is in business at Hot Springs, N. C. .and who has been quite sick for some time came homo Monday night to spend some time with bis parents and recuperate. Charley came into see The Ledger Tuesday and renewed Joe Pryor was in the city a short time Saturday afternoon. F. H. Dover, a prominent Chero- keean from across the Broad, spent some time in the city Tuesday. C. P. Teale, of Stevy, was in the city Saturday. Rev. A. D. Davidson, was a city vistor Friday. Joe Philips, of Grassy Pond, was among his friends in the city Satur day. Luther Guthery, of Goucher. came to the city Friday on business. R. P. Scruggs spent some time in’’ the city Saturday. Wm. andM. W. Brown, of Raven na, were in the city Friday. Lem Blanton left the farm long enough Saturday to come to the city. Lawrence Wood.of Clemson College, came home Friday evening and spent Saturday with his father, Mr. Moses Wood. He was accompanied by his friend, J. L. Caldwell, of Due West. Audley Gold, a bright young busi ness man of Blacksburg, cams to the city Saturday and favored The Ledger with a call. Ed McArthur, of Laurens, came to the city Friday and spett a few days with his father, Prof. W. F.McArthur. Mr. and, Mrs. J. P. Hawkins went to Greenville Sunday to visit Mr. Hawkin’s parents. T. J. Hames, of Asbury, spent some time in the city Saturday. T. C. Wood, of Henrietta, N. C., was an appreciated Ledger visitor Saturday. Preston Wood, of Algood, was a city visitor yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Anderson, of BlacKsaurg, were shopping in tbo city Saturday. The doctor favored The Ledger with a call. W. B. Sherrer, of Blacksburg, paid The Ledger a visit Saturday and sub scribed. Hou. C. W. | Whisonant was a Ledger visitor yesterday. Wade Elmore, of Draytonville, was a city visitor Saturday. W. T. Magness, of Spartanburg was a city visitor Saturday. C. B. Turner, of Grassy Pond, came down to the city Saturday and called on The Ledger. Magistrate B. G. Gold, of Blacks burg. spent some time in the city yesterday afternoon. Magistrate W.E. Mabry, of Gowdys- ville, came to the city Saturday on business. Drury Scruggs, of Ezells, was a city visitor Saturday. Swan Paris, of Ezells, came down to the city Saturday. E. H. Shaw, a prominent railroad man of Blacksburg, paid The Ledger an appreciated visit yesterday.^JJJJJ Nat Guiton, one of the old reliables of King’s Creek, was in the city Sat urday. M. M. Tate, of Webster, was in the city Saturday and paid The Ledger an appreciated visit. G. M. Champion, of Ezells, came to the city Saturday on business. “Uncle Joe” Price, of Ezells, was a business visitor in the city Satur day. M. C. Lipscomb, of White Plains, was in the city Saturday. Miss Zodie Melton, who has been spending some time with friends at Shelby, N. C., returned to the city Saturday. R. T. Morris, of Algood, spent some time in the city Saturday. Mrs. Jno. W. Poythress, about four miles from Louisville, committed suicide Tuesday by shooting a load of shot into her head. She had had some mental trouble for the past two months. Tuesday morning at about 1 o’clock she got a gun and going to the hall of her home, she placed the muzzle under her chin and fired. Her death was instantaneous. She was about 22 years old. She leaves a hus band and a child about one year old. Subscribe for The Ledger. Wu discontinue oucli subscription prompt ly at Its expiration. So watch your label and tiio date and ronew licfore 'tls too late. Women and weather are not to be trusted. News from the Mountains. (Ccrespondence of The Ledger.) Near Collettsville, N. G., A or. 27. Mr. Editor:—Please permit me to use the columns of our family paper to give the news of inis mountain country to my friends in Gaffney and Cherokee county. We have had some unpleasant weather, yet the work of T. J Snyder & Co. has been progressing very rapidly. We are moving some of the hardest stone on the new railroad through the Wilson Creek gorge we baie used for years. Mr. E. E. Reid, of Gaffney,occupies the position as timekeeper for this company, and conducts the business to perfection. Mr. John A. Smith, once a citizen of Blacksburg, is black smith for t .e firm. The Ledger is a most welcome visitor in this lonesome place, and is the pride of my family, as I have my family in the gorge with me. It is printed in Gaffney Tuesdays and Fri days and comes to the gorge in the afternoon of the same days. As we are here in these great mountains we in nowise have the pleasure we have once had in and around Gaffney—the garden spot of the world, as we now call that city. Good labor is in demand here at present. We have good camps and pure water, which makes the gorge a very nice place in which to dwell. Mr. A. F. Snyder, one of the firm of T. J. Snyder ife Co., has charge of the work, and he is a progressive rail- roan m in. Wishing The Ledger much success, W. S. Byers. Commencement Speakers at DavitUou. Davidson, N.C., April 14:—David son College is peculiarly fortunate in her list of speakers for the approach ing commencement, May 24-27th. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached on May 24th by Rev. John Sparhawk Jones, D. D.,of Philadel phia, one of the most brilliant pul pit orators of the whole country. On the evening of the same day the an nual sermon before the Young Men’s Christain Association will be deliv ered by Rev. R. F. Campbell, D. D., of Asheville, N, C. On the evening of Monday, May 25th, the speakers before the literary societies are Hon. W\ F. Stevenson, Cheraw, S. C., and A. L. Gaston, Esq., of Chester, S. C. The commencement orator is Pres. Ira Remson of John Hopkins Univer sity, who will speak at 11 am. Tues day , May 26th. Dr. Remsou is not only a profound chemist and a great administrator, but. also famous at a puplic speaker. He has made very few public addresses in the South, and the friends of Davidson are to be congratulated on this oppoatunity of hearing him. Wednesday, May 27th, is com- mencement,day,,the exeroises consist ing of orations by representatives of the senior class, the delivery of di- plomis, etc. Wo discontinue each subscription promptly at Its expiration. So watch your label and the date and renew before ’tls too late. Notice to Teacbers. There will be vacancies for a principal and four teachers in Gaffney Graded School No. i. Applications must be made in writing on or before May 22nd. 1903. J. F. Garrett, 5-1-8-15 Secty. Board of Trustees. Buy Your Fruit Trees, Vines, Etc. From the reliable KILLIAN NURSERY. Represented in this County this year by D. S. Hoover, a young man in whom we have full confidence, and we assure patrons that they will be honestly dealt with by him. We have a large stock of trees of all kinds growing this year. PRICES REASONABLE. W. L. KILLIAN & SON, R. F. 1). No. 1. Newton, N. C. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, FLOORING, SIDING, CEILING, MOULDING. ALSO A KINK LINE OF Paints and Oils 50c to $1.;J0 per rhI. £2J£ L. BAKER. Ninety Per Cent of all chronic headaches are due to eye strain. Go to Dr.^Griffith at the Chero kee Drug Co.’s and have the defect in vision corrected, and thus be QUICKLY AND PERMANENTLY CURED. Glasses Fitted Wlth^Sclentiflc Accu racy and all the diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat treated according to the latest and most approved methods. For Rent. Advertisements under this head will oe Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No ad Inserted for less than ten cent* KENT—Five rooms. Apply to J. M. *■ Nelson, opposite pustoftloo. .1-17-tf JVanted. poW WANTED ;i to :i‘., gallon part Jersey N-' Cow wanted at Commercial Hotel. tf. TATA NTKD To buy or rent a small cottage above Buford street. Apply to J. W. Lipscomb. 4-21-tf. W ANTED—To make si rai|?bt loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr2D-tf J. C. Jefferies. Road Tax has been extended to May 15th. I'.tni. .1. V. Wbel£lieL_8upervisor. 5-1 Notice. TXT'K will pay 28c for cotton seed up to ami TT including May 15Hi. Victor < 'otton Oil Co. WANTED; To buy your milk, fat or poor cattle Will sell milk cows on installment or for cash, whichever you desire. Will ex change milk cattle for beef or yearlings. 4-7-iiiiQ W. I). KIRBY & CO. 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. 11-22-lyr LOA.JVEIJ ON COUNTRY OK CITY REAL ESTATE AT 0 I*EK CENT.' G, W, SI’EKK, Attorney at Law. Money LOANS NEGOTIATED FOR BORROWERS ON REAL ESTATE BUTLER & OSBORNE ATTORNEYS Beef Supplies fibrine and albumen for neives and muscles. It is the extract that is* em- ployed, and hence you get all the nutritive elements of beef without any tax on diges tion. Iron ty and energy. It is the iron in the blood that keeps the fires of life going, gives a healthy hue and maintains vitali- Wine We use an old Sher ry Wine; the wine of greatest medicinal value. Aids diges- tion and stimulates the reconstructive forces. Our Beef. Iron and Wine is bet ter than ordinary preparations sold under this name because it is al ways recently mad Tastes bet ter, acts quicker, does more. A tonic you can rely on. Price 50c. CHEROKEE DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists, Limestone and Frederick Streets. BE IN THE SWIM Give me your clothes to clean, press or dye and you will always look nice and stylish. Old suits made to look like new. Experienced workmen and prompt ser vice rendered. V. H. ROBINSON, Tailor. Over W. U. Telegraph Office. on Time Deposits. Apply by letter or in person to the “ ' ' & Planters Bank, OAI^F'TVKY, S. G. Capital and Profits $85,000. A. N. Wood, President, R. R. Brown. Vice-Prest., C. M. Smith, Cashier. 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. National Bank of Gaffney, Capital Stock, - - $50,000.00 Surplus and Profits, - 25,000.00 Stockholders Liability, 50,000.00 Total, - - - $125,000.00 Oepoaitts F'eby. C>tli, i<>o3, $209,603.73. We solicit the business and good will of everybody in Cherokee county. F. G. STACY, President, 1). C. ROSS, Cashier, J. G. WARDLAW, V.-Prest., MAYNARD SMYTH, A. C. “Money Saved is Money Made” I can save you money on anything in the various lines I handle. You'should see my “Superb” line of Clothing two and three piece suits. Pretty line of Straw and Fur Hats just received for Men, Youths and Children. I am still headquar ters for all kinds of Footw ear—see me when in need of Shoes of any kind. I have just opened up a beautiful lot of Negligee Shirts from 50c to $1. Nice assortment of Lawns, Organdies, Piques, Madras Cloths, Batiste, etc. My stock of Heavy aud fancy Groceries is selected with great care and I can save you * money in this line. I carry a big line of Tobacco from 26c lb. up. ^Teimes^ee Sorghum. I have it in 5 and 10 gallon kegs and in half brls. aud brls. at prices that move it out. I handle everything for the farm or farmer, such as Plows, Plow Stocks, Hames, Traces, Collars, Bridles, Wagon and Buggy Harness, Etc. While it is too wet to plow come and let me get up that bill of farming tools and also load your wagon with some of my brands of Fertilizer which yom must have. I handle only the best grades and guarantee prices; See me before buying. Respectfully, J. I.