Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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i The: “UBLI8HED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DkCamp. iog down of plants in strikes cannot make for the ultimate good of cither party contributing to the general welfare. The union of em ployers will make mediation PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. WOMEN AND SOCIETY. People Yon Know and People Yon Don’t Knon [All Communications to this column should be addressed to P. O. Box 304.1 HON. L. A. GOUDELOCK. * or L'ue Ledger is not responsible for tbe views of correspondents. Oorrespondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, j but for identification.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 o >nts a line. Reading notices will be published a’; ten cents a line each insertion. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. A COUNTY PAIR. The Ledger has often ad ^ erted to the importance of Cherokee county holdiDg a couuty fait, and ha, stated j u 8hou , d be Ke8ideot9 the L , n|ted the many benefits that would be de rived from an annual exhibition of the county’s products. While we have Magistrate Jqhn W. Alexander was ar ‘ an appreciated Ledger visitor Tues* bitration absolutely necessary in the day. adjustment of differences, for if the Mrs. A. B. Peterson, of Newberry, union idea were carried to a logical who has been in the city visiting her . . . ,, ... , mother, Mrs. Elmore, left Tuesday conclusion and all the employers for her home While here ahe favor y were organized against all the em- ed xhe Ledger with a call and sub- ployees.industryjmust presently come scribed. to a standstill and barbarism take Hon. T. B. Butler went to Colum- tb. place of civilization. bia Tuesday on profeaaion.l bu.iuess. F Hoa. C. W. Whisonint came to the city Tuesday. Harry Schirmer, who has many friends in Gaffney, was among them Tuesday. He represents the Walker Evans <k Cogswell Co , of Charleston, and does his work well. Our worthy old friend,A. J. Parker, instead of the ‘ Embassy of the ca tne to the city Wednesday. United States,” as heretofore To C. B. Turter, of Grassy Pond, came Secretary Hay belongs the credit of the city yesterday afternoon. drawing this fine distinction and J - . G1 ‘ 1 Ha “® 9 * an e ” t / e , r P ri ! i ^ . . .... merchant and farmer of Grindall, causing its recognition by the gov- mads a business trip to the city Wed- ernments of tbe old world. It is as nesday. Joe E. Watkins and his little son, Peau de sole was the material of which this pretty little waist was made. It is shirred over cords on both tbe sleeves and the waist. The heavy lace collar extends well over It has been definitely settled that residents of tbe United States shall be officially designated as Americans, and our embassies abroad shall he known as the “American Embassy,” States of Mexico are known as Mexi- Earle, left Wednesday night forGeor- . ,, .. . cyt . , gia, where they go to pay a visit to rel tbe United States of ° Sketch of the Llfeof a South Carollnlau who Died in MlMHlxslppl. New Albany, Miss , July 4, 1903 Mr. Editor.—The <object of this sketch, Hon. L. A. Goudelock, son of John B. and Sarah Goudelock, was born in Union county, South Caro- , , , . i lina, May 31st, 1889, und died June the shoulders and appears on both 22nd, 1908 in Union county, Miss. the front and back. There is also a in early life he chose teaching as a narrow strip of the lace down the profession; but the war came on be- front reaching to the belt. The col-1 tWbOU tb® states. He enlisted at ... , ^ White Plains, S. C., on the 2oth day lar and belt, are outlined w.th baud, 0( j 8 , luary . jsoi, 0Dd was m u,tered of peau de soie, stitched through the i nt o ^service on the 18 h day of April, middle with Corticelli stitching silk. 1861, at Columbia, S C, under J Q Carpenter, captain Company G. 5th S. C. Regt., commarded by Col. M. Jenkins, and remaiTKid in active ser vice without leave, except ten days on sick furlough, u~til captured at Appomattox Court House on the 9th ! day of April, 1865. After the «urreud ir Mr. Goudelock relumed home, auu on December 12th, 1865, he was married to Miss Mary A. Clary, of South Carolina. From this union were born eight children, six of whr-n and tbe widow Pure Drugs, Cans, those of mo I/uiijou ounuos oi i ... . r, i u- ■, . , , . ativesatCass Station. Oolombiaas| Colombians, and those K'«nnfirh Rab-or j a great many go easy-in-the-old-ruts n f thfi TTnitArl <^afou r,r r- i etn Baker, of Greenwood, ac- 6 J 6 f of the United States of Brazil as compamed by his little sons Ralnh kmdor farmers, we have many pro ! Bn|ziliftn8> 8o why 8houid Wfl not Stanley and Kenneth, is in the city gressive and up-to-date ones who are 5e terme d Americans? ’Tis the vi8itiD g hi8 parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. making long and intelligent strides ! proade8t di8tiDCti0D that can be C0Q . Baker, on Granard street. forward, and who by supplementing ferrad unnn a human hoin« James Karris, an Algood farmer, , u u • , . . Ierraa u P° n » human being. came over to the city yesterdav morn- muscle by brain work are improving ====== ing on business y yeHieraay morn their lands, increasing their crops Krinuncy’-inNewapwpor,,. D E Boney ' of Y orkville, was a and demonstrating the superiority of their methods. [The State.) business visitor in the city yesterday. The editor of the Gaffney Ledger Paul Brown,Ja Gaffney boy who lives overheard a stockholder in his paper at Spartanburg, came to the city Wed- A county fair every fall would bring remark t h a t he “didn’t see anything nesday and will spend some time with Just exactly what we mean—Pure Drugs. We know the difference between the several qualities. Some are good and some are bad. Purity means relief to the sick. We guarantee ours. What more can we do ? relatives All are glad to see Paul. Howard Gaffney is visiting his sis ter, Mrs. Frank Laney, in Monroe, X. 0 , and will also spend a few days in Atlanta before returning to the city. Miss Myrtle Gaffney is visiting her the results of the work of these pro- ova _ ar „ <d . Qt .., . , ^ extraordinarily brilliant’ in The Led- gressive farmers into publicity; their' .. ° , ,, , H , ge<\ and the editor thereupon in- nzetbods would bo .uqu.red lot., aud aoma r<!mark< |nM mod . adopted by maoy and would reeult e8t . He deo| , r( , 8 tba , bi| , critl<! , s in many more better-cultivated, „ nrronY . , aU J ’ correct; that there is nothing extra- cared-for and fertilized fields, im- ordinarily brilliant in his paper; that proved and cheaper methods of culti- there is a far greater demand for f rien d. Miss Ola Willingham, in Toe- vation and, necessarily, in a diversity gcuit* 9 & n d brilliancy than there is i cou > this week, and will spend a and larger yield of crops. dUpp,y ’ aDd if i he e 1 di u tor o( The Led- 6 K ger were so endowed he would not be in Gaffney as he would be snapped up by some paper wilh capital. But printing a live, newsy semi-werkly business that, judging bv the success j paper ^, 0De , d 0jlar a year should . .. . kl suffice, The Ledger thinks, without of those who conduct it intelligently, brilliancy Besides the above, many of our farmers are already giving more than usual attention to stock-raising, a week at Tallulah Falls before return ing to the city. Hon. I. B. Butler and J. 0. Jeffer ies, Esq., were in Blacksburg yester day on professional business. E. H. Schirmer, of Charleston, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Schirmer was once a resident of this place and still live to mourn his loss. He moved to Union county, Miss., in 1872 and began life here by farm ing and teaching, which occupations he followed for some time. He finally gave up teaching and was el^cHd supervisor of Union county; ami ht- served the county wiin credit, lu 1892 he was elected to represent Union county in the legislature of Mississippi, which he did with credit to our State and county and to him self. In 1887 he joined the Metho- Small girls generally wear their dist church at Me. Olivet. Some skirts quite short, reaching usually time aft r he was elected steward, to the knees and made very full. The and he s.-rved in that capacity until waists are varicu-dy trimmed, hem- his dea h stitching,feather stitching, hce fronts In 1876 he joined the Masonic* and lace undersleeves being favorite fraternty and was an active Mason, methods of adorning these small gar- being c-lt-cted to sHveral important ments Almost all materials are con- positions in the lodge, to wit: Sen sidered suitable for little girls, from : W. and secretary, and was one term muslin to .-.ilk, but nothing can be 1 elected Mast *r of Joseph Warran No prettier or more simple when they 71, New Albany, Miss. From that cannot wear wash materials,Jthan the order he was buried by a large body soft wool frocks. Young girls always 0 f Masons and one of tne largest are delighted with a coat and skirt to crowds of neighbors and friends chat match and fashion decrees that they ever assemnled at Mt. Olivet ceme may wear them this year. The skirts , tery. S. B. CrawfeuSCo. 813 Limestone 8t, Drugs, Perfumes and Stationery. Prescriptions properly filled and promptly delivered. are short, made with narrow tucks around the belt and sometimes a The writer has known Mr lock almost ever since he moved Goude- to taken. The standard of “brilliancy” is difficult to fix in this connection. is destined to become an important Without reference to its denial of one in the couuty. Nothing would genius, The Ledger’s pos'tion is well give such an impetus to this branch »' the l “' mers ' a9 A newspaper writer who measure, up would a couuty lair, where their t0 toe brilliant Idea, ol one reader colts, calves and pigs would be col- may have flagrant shortcomings in the lected in one place where the differ- opinion of another, but it is safe to ent strains and qualities would be as8Um ® that a “ y writb , r Possessing a , . . , general reputation for brilliancy discussed and their hue forms ad- can command as salary a greater mired. amount than the cost of publish There would also he a collection of ing ajinajority of the weekly papers the many fine fowls of the county; this State. This suggests another and last, but not least, our mills would make such an exhibition of their products as no other county in the State is able to make. Think of it, farmers, manufactur ers, and make a move for a Cherokee county fair. • Cherokee farm products will com pare I county in the State. Au annual fair would stimulate the desire in every farmer to outdo his neighbor in the matter of quantity or fine specimens, and tbe result can be easily seen. As evidence that we are not alone iu this matter, we refer our readers to his friends here were glad to see him again. R. E. Sparks, of Anderson, was in the city Tuesday. C. B. Sloan, of Spartanburg, was among the visitors in the city yester day. J. H. Littlejohn, a prominent Gow lysville farmer, was in the city yesterday. Miss Idell Lrown, of Spartanburg, is in the city visiting her sisters and ! brothers, and will remain some days. J. J. and Allen Cudd, of Spartan- the consideration of bur &’ are iD the cit y visiting relatives. rea( j er tbe ac tual Miss Lizzb Howard, the accom-! plished milliner at The Dixie, and Miss Katie Switzer, her assistant, I will leave for Greenville Sunday morning for a month’s rest and recre ation amoog relatives and friends. Master Welling Lodge went to Spartanburg yesterday to visit Mr. aud Mrs. V. M. Montgomery family. John McKown went down to farm the first of the week. He ports crops small but growing. Alfred Harris, of Algood, spent some time in the city Wednesday. Magistrate R. W. Lee came to the city yesterday. Mrs. J. M. Steadman and children left the city yesterday for Batesburg, — i i* x vaj \j a flounce, while the jackets often have our State; has lived by him as a two or three capes giving them a very neighbor and always found him to be smart appearance. ready to assist in building up hi?- ♦ neighborhood and county, aud eapt,- Miss Dora Whitlock, who has been daily in assisting his neighbors in visiting Mrs. J. T. Brown, has turned to her home in Jonesville. re- and his re- the newspaper cost of producing oue paper. Sup pose that each reader to a weekly or semi-weekly paper imagines himself the sole subscriber; that there were no advertising and tbejexpense of collect ing and printing the news in that single paper must come out of his pocket. Dotd be realize that what he lavoreblywith those ol sey other f 18 ' 0 '* 1 w0 " l<t f*‘ bl ”. »“• J der those circumsiances from !|i2,000 to $4,000 a year? Yet that expense is necessary to produce the paper and each subscriber gets the benefit of tbe entire outlay. It is to his per sonal advantage and the advantage of his community that the paper to which he subscribes is well sup- , ported; it is to the subscriber’s ad- article in another column, vantage to boom his paper and choke where they go to spend some time su aianAd “Piei-/«n ” ^ ea ^ beat,e - He will get a better with relatives. along the ji 1 & paper as the publisher receives more ^ r# A. Poole, of Paco- j encouragement. let Mills, spent Sunday in the city NOTKS AND commentb. Many reader8 of g outh c aro ]i na with Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Fort, Mrs.! i daily papers would be astonished if Boole’s parents. And even a peanut trust is beiQ 8 , they knew the organization, the labor, bheriff ihomas went to bpartan- the skill, the vigilance and the cost bur tf yesterday on bussiness. required to furnish at the breakfast Mrs. T. J. Oglesby, of Cowpens, ; tables the news of home and abroad. aU( ^ ber 8un ' Ezra, and little daugb- It may require an outlay of $200 to ter. Wiraa, were appreciated visitors give them that for which they pay ledger Wednesday. She re-1 but a fraction over two cents. newed. So, really, the reader of weekly or Robt. Pearson, of Webster, says he daily papers is not due any brillian jy. cotton blooms last Iriday aud If he gets it he may rest assured that some of his neighbors hau some Mrs. J. M. Steadman and children loft Thursday for an extended visit among relatives at Batesburg. Mrs. H. K Osborne and children have'gone to Atlanta on a visit. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Howard Littlejohn, who have been visiting in the city, have returned to Anderson. Mrs. Agnes W'ood and Mrs. \V. C. time of trouble. Mr. Goudelock was taken sick in the latter part of October, and was confined to his bed nearly eight months; but during all this time he was not heard to murmur about his condition. He was always glad to have his friends visit him. Now, in conclusion, will say to the widow and children: Grieve not after him, but live after his example; and when the summons comes be ready, that there may not be any separation in tbe great judgment day. T. M. Coker. FILMS We are now carrying a complete line of Films in the various sizes to fit all standard makes of cameras. Favor us with your orders for Films and we will furnish you new, fresh goods of unsur passed quality. :: :: June H. Carr, 625 Limestone Street. ’Phone 176, Residence 171. siguca *v uuu turn airs, w . c<. : . WU80D have g OD» on a visit to Paco- fOLEYSHONEY^TAR Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia Foleys kidneycure Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right an Mrs. B. R. Brown and children ex pect to leave this week for a month’s stay with relatives at Pacolet. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clary left Thurs day for Georgia to visit Airs. Clary’s parents. Mrs. D. Milton Reaves, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R E. LeMsster, has returned to her home at Toccoa, Ga. Misses Lizzie and Maud W'hitlock, of Jonesville, will arrive in the city Saturday. They will be tbe guests of Mrs. J. T. Brown. For Sale. FOR SUMMER HEALTH F°£ SALE—House ,-inil lot near Second Bap tist Church. Butler & Osborne. 5-2l»-tf For Rent. F OR RENT—A three room cottage with frood well water; next to my resideece. .1. I. Sarratt. tf Wanted. WANTED—Bids on the ol house—either to buy J. Eb Jefferies. old Alliance ware- or to tear down. 7-7-.lt formed. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Some wise men make coucernidg a corn crop kernel has been planted. predictions before the A woman can wear stays to make her seem to be running up wbeu she is falling down hill W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. , „ T „ Apr29-tf J- O- Jefferies. The prosperity of the farmers of Indiana is'shown by the fact that their earnings, deposited in tbe State banks, have created sucu a surplus that it cannot be loaned. A woman’s allowance is a target for her to see how near to it she can shoot without hitting it. Lost. he isn’t paying for it. Arrested for Assault T. M. Harvey, of Bessemer City, was charged with forcible trespass on the premises of J. H. Mann, at 34 East Trade street, Charlotte and as saulting Mr. Mann’s 14-year-old daughter, Blauibe. Harvey was su- the Kischlneff massacre. If that is perintendent of the Bessemer City the czar’s idea of justice the American Cotton Mills and the offence waff corn- people will have a poor opinion of the fitted while he was under the influ* autocrat ol tho Ruaaiaa. . 0 ‘ . I .“> u0 '; , Tbe evide “ ce sufficient to satisfy the recorder as to Tbe czar has forced the resignation of the governor of Bessarabia, in de ference to the American criticism of As the result of a newspaper fight at Charles City one of the papers is doing the city printing for nothing, which leads the Manchester Press to remark that the incident “is a pat il lustration of how big a fool a news paper man can make of himself when he sets out to do the job.” We hope, with our splendid good roads equipment, that those iu au thority will recognize the Importance of having the work it does laid off by an engineer and superintended by experienced men. Road machines and chalngangs are too expensive to be employed to other than permanent work laid off by soientific men. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ A contemporary very pertinently remarks that reasonable men will ultimately oome to understand that tbe destruotion of capital Incident to the luapenelon of labor and tbe clos- tbe guilt of tbe defendant and a sen tence of 80 days on the roads or a fine of $50 and costs was imposed. Har vey paid the fine and co^ts, amount ing to $56 90. It is understood that Harvey received a telegram from bis employer discharging him. It’s curious bow many sizes larger a woman’s feet grow on her way from 1 the shoe shop to her home. In times past many pastimes. there were cot so $100 Reward, $100. The readers of thin paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis ease t bat science has been able to "lire in all Us stages and that Is Catarrh. Ilall'si.'aturrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh ttelng a constitutional disease, requires it constitu tional treatment. Hull’s Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up tho constitution and assisting nature In doing Its work. The proprietors have so much faith In Its curative isiwers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It falls to cure. Horn! for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Oriniy Sc Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c Hall’a Famllv Pills are the best. before him. W. P. Love, Esq., of Love Springs, 1 ( came to the city Wednesday on busi ness. W. Asbury MoWhirter, a promi nent farmer of Griudai, came to the city Wednesday. W. Sam Lipscomb, of Asbury, spent some time in tbe city Wednes day. E. K. Belue, of Blacksburg, came over to the city Wednesday 00 busi ness. W. E. M. Kirby, Esq., of Grindal, paid The Ledger an appreciated visit Wednesday. Master Muuroe Kirby, of Grindal, called at Tbe Ledger office Wednes day to see his young Ledger boy friend, Baxter McAbee. J. G. Ratliff went to Spartanburg Wednesday afternnoou on business. Among those who left the city Wednesday for Atlanta to attend the convention of the B. Y. P. U. were: Rev. G. P. Hamrick, Rev. A. C.Cree, W. H. Wilkerson, Walter Stegall, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Osborne. Misses Ella Kirby, Essie Jones, Vinnio Harmon and Daisy Patrick. A Printer’ll Min take. An Arkanaas printer in making up the forms in a hurry tbe other day, got a marriage and a grocer’s adver tisement mixed up so that it read as follows: “John Brown and Ida Gray were united in the holy sauerkraut by tbe quart or barrel. Mr. Brown la a well known young cod fish at 10 cents per pound, while the bride, Miss Gray, baa some nice pigs feet which will be sold cheaper than any in town.” SUPPORT SCOTT’S EMULSION serves as a bridge to carry the weakened end starved system along until it can find firm support in ordinary food. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-41 s Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and $1.00; all druggists. O^Advertisements under this head will oe Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No ad inserted for less than ten cents I OST—Gold link cuff button with “S. L. F.” ■tJ engraved thereon. Suitable reward If left at this office. Hot weather diseases are largely germ diseases. The health of the home can best be guarded by liberal use of disinfectants duri’ g the Summer months. Precaution should be taken to keep all drains, sinks, closets, etc., free from infection. :: :: Poor disinfectants are worse than none because they give a sense of security without the reality. We are prepared to furnish disinfect ants that you can depend on; can tell you what is best for each pur- pose and how to use it. The cost will be very little. CHEROKEE DRUG CO. Limestone and Frederick Sts. Notice. 'C'RES 11 shipment Huylurs Candies received ■F this week. Lipscomb A Richardson. 7-10-tf /COMMENCING atonce-The Southern Ex- v-' press Go. hero has adopted the cash sys tem. P. N. Glenn. Agent. 7-10-lt-pd. T O THE PUBLIC—We will shoe horses for 4!h- all round at Fortenberry’s old stand. Tom Henderson A Co. 7-7-tf iVociiaif's PAINLESS AND WhlskifCnn IdEI* a a .1 IT Id a.. users of toorpuine opium, l&iul 1 elixir of opium, co caine or whiskey, i> large book of par ticulars on hone or sanatorium treat ment. Addres®, U. M. WOOLLEY CO., 104 N. Pryor Struct, Atlanta, Georgia. Just In. THRESH shipment of assorted Cakes Just In. •F Lipscomb A Richardson. 7-10-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. C. Jefferies. Attorney at Law. 11-32-lyr Silberman Bros. Largest Fur House In Amerioa. Brunches Ail Gve:* Curopu. Hiifli*‘>t cusli price raid for a!! kinds of raw furs. Hold your shipment until you KOI on’- :>: ice !ut. liif - Jut it to-duy. Wc nuid u ireo. eiLBERMA*! anso., m. ChicoKo.lll. LOATHED ON COONTHY OR CITY REAL ESTATE AT 6 PER G. W. 8PKKK. Attorney at Law Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that I will ap- J ily to Hon. J. K. Webster, Probate Judge or Cherokee county, S. C.,athis office at the Court House on Saturday ^August 1st, next, at to|o’clock a. m., for a final settlement and discharge as Admiuistra-1 tor of the estate of John L. Black, de- 1 ceased. All persons holding claims against-said estate will present them on or before said ; date or forever he barred.! John A. DesPortks, Admr. Estate of Col. John L. Black, deceased. Published in Gaffney, (S. C.,) Ledger July 10, 17, 24. 31, 1903. The manager of one of the most successful furniture houses in Greater New York was asked to what one thing, in his opinion, the success of the concern was most due. He replied: “The founder of the firm was a great believer in advertising, and to this fact may be ascribed the enormous busmen we are handling.” There is no business, however small, that cannot be increased by judicious, systematic, per sistent advertising. The giant oak does not gain its strength in a day. Magnificent buildings are not reared all at once, nor can their strength and beauty be appreciated until the finishing touches are put on. Is your business satisfactory? Are you making headway? Are you using to the best advantage the greatest of all. business lev ers—advertising? If you are satisfied that you are, well and good; if not, drop in and talk it over with us. We have advertising apace to sell, and advertising ia a part of out buMnawi Perhaps we can help jos.