Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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. X^KUOISK. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DkCaMP. The Ledger is not responsible for tb« views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute ’egular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification.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 an ten cents a line each insertion. Ail correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. PEONAGE. Much has been written of late about the practice of peonage as con ducted in certain sections of Alabama, and the press and people of the coun try are thoroughly aroused. “Peonage” is simply another name for slavery, and the trials of citizens of Alabama recently for holding negroes in a state of involuntary and unlawful servitude will show whether there has been a deliberate and collusive attempt in that State, on the part of public authorities and employers of labor, to reintroduce a form of black slavery, or whether the abuse of the convict labor system has just been “naturally grow ing up,” as Topsy would say, into a kind of peonage. The Alabama people are either feel ing or affecting a considerable degree of indignation toward the practicers of this new form of slavery. If the indignation is genuine, they will encourage and sympathize with the punishment of the offenders, who are credibly charged with every form of fraud and cruelty—with the actual kidnapping, under the forms of law, of men and women and their sale by the kidnappers, who are generally constables, to planters and others, who keep the negroes under drivers and whip them with every feature of barbarity. The existence of this fcrm of bond age is an astonishment to the people of the whole United States, who have in the main accepted the assurtnce of leading Bout hern men that they, the men of the feouth, know the negro better than the North knows him, and can be trusted to do the things that are best for him. These Southern men have always insisted that their point of view is really kinder toward the negro than the Northern point of view. But the South as a whole should not be held responsible for the deeds of the few. * It would not be reasonable or just. But in the meantime let the people gentlemen, of both town and county, and help us boom it up. It is perfect nonsense to let things die of dry rot, and however much we might try we couldn’t hold a county fair all by ourselves. It will take a united effort on the part of the best men of the entire county and nothing short of that will be successful. By all means let us have the county fair. The meeting of the State Press As sociation at White Stone Lithia Springs last week was a most delight ful occasion for the press gang. These annual gatherings serve to make us akin to each other and no editor in the State should be so busy but what he might steal away from the hum drum of office life for a few days and mingle with his brothers. We all feel better for the social entercourse and as a result return home with renewed hopes and higher asperations. Next years’ meeting should be the best in the history of the association. Let every editor in the State attend. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ James T. Harris, founderof Harris’ Lirhia Springs and White Stone Springs, is a man of indomitable pluck. Any man who has the courage to build a hotel in the woods and a trolly line across day hilis should and will succeed. There may be merit in the water “Sunny Jim” sells, but it is an undisputed fact that there is more “force” in the man himself. Spartanburg has just cause to be proud of him and his achievements. His treatment of his guests is delight ful and we feel that we but voice the sentiments of the entire association deep down in our hearts. And yet when the opportunity presented it self be stabbed us in the back, took stock in the opposition paper, in order to run us out of town and show us the folly of our course. We are not, however, yet prepared to leave town; our affairs are in such shape that it would not be convenient to leave just now and we don’t know when we can arrange to go, but it is hard to be forced to come in daily contact with even one ingrate. At the White Stone Lithia Springs. With apologies to all we print the following doggerel concernicg the boys and girls of the South Carolina State Press Association which met last week at Sunny Jim Harris’ White Stone Lithia Springs: The Carolina members of the Fourth Estate Assembled at White Stone Lithia Springs To talk of things which to priutshops relate, Yet they did many other strange things, For they did such things! And they said such tldngs! At White Stone Lithia Springs. Among those present was Joseph Caldwell, Of the brilliant Charlotte Observer, Of the entire push. I am here to tell, He was the strongest champion of Grover; But he did such things! And lie said such things! At White Stone Lithia Springs. There were Harry Watkins and Elbert Aull, Garlington, Kagsda e and Banks, Henry, Bristow, Osteen and Billy Ball, All shining lights in our ranks. But they did such things! And they said such tilings! At White Stone LitiiiaSprings. There were Gregg Cheatham and Duckett, And Toney and Moore, Bingham and Clark, Who sang with good will ’‘The Old Oaken Bucket,” And give other evidence of being on a lark. For they did such tilings! And they said sucli tilings! At White Stone Lithia Springs. when we wish him and his charming wife long life, health, happiness and The veteran, Hoyt, lie was also present, prosperity. Shame on the two hundred Sunday school teachers of New Jersey who, while holding the annual convention of the School of Methods of the New Jersey Sunday School Association in the Asbury park auditorium sum moned courage to remain away from t K e attractions of the beach and boardwalk long enough to denounce Santa Claus as a “Pagan myth,” unfit for introduction into entertain ments provided for Christian chil dren. Their action may be con gruous with the doctrines of scrip ture, but it does look like they might not be such sticklers for the sake of the millions of little tots whose hearts are made joyous by the annual visit of Kris Kringle. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ We understand that the men on the other side of Broad river who went to a defenseless negro’s cabin at the midnight hour in the guise of white cappers for the purpose of whipping him because they were de tected in illicit whiskey making through the negro, are incensed at a communication which appeared in Woman. Does the beardless youth know what he is talking about, as he, from many a college rostrum on gradua tion day, pictures woman to his au dience? Blinded by the pictured and magnified attributes of s )me giddy, thoughtless girl, he proclaims that all women are but angels biding their time to be rewarded with eternal youth and beauty. Does the sordid old back woodsman have the right idea of woman, and her proper sphere in life, when not a thousand miles from Gaffney, he asserts in a patrons’ meeting to erect a school: “That it was a useless expenditure of the public money to teach gals the backside of rithm c tic?” We believe, kind readers, that botn are sadly mis taken. I would inform the beardless young man that there are some Dililas’, He- rodias’ and Jezebels’ still alive who are nothing but the embodiment of envy, deciet, hypocricy, and lies, etc., simply she devil’s—a disgrace to the name of woman, and a ourse to the world. The true position of woman is found when we remember that she is the crowning act of God’s creative energy, and nine-tenths of them are creator s of opportunities, and en vironments. W’oman, always on the extremes, are either better are worse than men. A good woman is better than a good man, and a mean woman is meaner than a mean man. The best thing in the world is a true woman. Her influence fur good, is far greater than any man’s. Whose influence can equal a good mother’s? Give to our daughters every oppor tunity to enlighten their minds and ennoble their lives, help them to become the highest ideals of true women and the world will undergo a wonderful transformation. L. Hot! Well we guess so; however we are now ready, as always, with helps that make th heated term more bearable. This time it is Ricksecker’s Perfum e s and Toilet Accessories. Ricksecker; a name to conjure with, the definition of which is all that is best in perfumes. Ricksecker Perfumes, all odors, Talcum Powder, Toilet Soap, Sachet Powder, Pondre de Riz, Tooth Powders—a full and com plete line of Ricksecker goods in dainty packages. We have Roger & Gallets’, also Pozzonis’ Face Powder in the 25 cent size. S. B. Crawley & Co. 813 Limestone St. Drugs, Perfumes and Stationery. Prescriptions properly filled and promptly delivered. Notice of Opening of Books of Subscrip tion. Notice Is hereby given that the books of subscription to the capital stock of the Marie Mill will be opened at the office of the super intendent of the Limestone Mills, on and after.July titli, and remain open each day thereafter from !) a. m., to 4 p. m. E. R. Cash. of the South co-operate with the gov- this paper last week. If the corres- ernment to the end that stamped out completely. It is barbarous and abolisheo. peonage be pondent was incorrect they have access to these columns to vindicate should be NOTES ANO COMMENTS. This town has some citizens who are of no more use to the community than a plot is to the average comic opera. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The record of tragedies in this State last week was something awful. A glance at our State ueffs columns will give you an idea of the extent of them. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t marry for money, but for love. From the actions of some of the smart young set of Gaffney there is indications that seme of them are trying to marry for both love and money. That girl over in Barnwell who re pulsed a mob of lynebera (has the right kind of material in her make up. It’s a pity that the dirty,lawless hoodlums of South Carolina could not be inoculated with the same kind of courage. Gen. Cassius M. Clay, of Kentucky, baa at last been pronounced of un sound mind. We have thought ever •luce the old mat, married the child, Dora that he was a lunatic. A man of bia age who would marry % young girl like Dora is either crazy or placing himself in a fair way to be come so. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The State Press Association decided yesterday to meet again at White Stone Springs next year, which leaves many of us to infer that the management put something in the water that was calcu lated to hit the spot.—Greenville News. You naughty boy I The last one of us will deny the soft impeachment. Haven’t we already eald Jim was a prohibitionist? ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ What’e the matter with that conn- themselves. If they are the gentle men they claim to be they will adopt this method instead of denouncing in vulgar terms the paper aud the un known correspondent. It is a very easy matter to deny the truth and it is sometimes difficult to establish it, but brave men who are sometimes caught in questionable company neither lie about it or manufacture evidence to escape the consequences of their folly. The columns of the paper are open to you, gentlemen, and it would be a delight for you to vindicate yourselves because it would erase a stain from the pages of Cher okee history. By all means let us hear your side of the case. And Dr. Mace and Miss Jones, of Marion, Col. Jno. B. Towill and the dashingNorment, And tlie wife of our friend, Young, of Union, But they did nice things! And they said nice things! At White Stone Lithia Springs. The Sumter Herald sent Col. John Knight Who lias startling recuperative powers; But Mrs. Virginia D. Young, of woman’s right, Was as refreshing as April showers, But lie did such tilings! And she said such things! At White Stone Litiiia Springs. S. Frank Parrott, of the Cherokee News, Was, as usual, promenading the girls, While”Noviee"McGheeiiuietly gave his views On auburn, black and golden eurls; But they did such tilings! And they said such tilings! At White Stone Litiiia Springs. Birchmore and Freeman were too modest to talk. As were also Watson. Warren and Waddell, But to relate the doings of Wolfe would balk An inhabitant from a country called—well! But they did sueJi tilings! And they said such tilings! At White Stone Lithia Springs. Neils, Christensen. Langston and Cargile, Stricklin. Peden, Brown aud others On the troubled waters poured the ile Until we were cemented like brothers; But they did such tilings! And they said such things! At White Stone Lithia Springs. Jacobs, Richardson, Greever, Waddell and Rice, Have Reverend attached to their name, To say that their conduct was other than nice Would certainly be a sin and a shame; But they did sueli tilings! And they said such tilings! At White Stone Litiiia Springs. The Lawyers were also out in full force. The ladles looked awfully swell; If the State would adopt a law of divqree There would be strange stories to tell; For they did such tilings! And they said such tilings! At White Stone Litiiia Springs. Sure Sunny Jim was in the swim From early morn till late at night, But the boys had the laugh on him When he tried to blow out the electric light; But lie did strange tilings! Aud lie said such tilings! While we were at the Litiiia Springs. An Old Landmark. Our old friend Mr. Jesse Mabry, of Gowdysville, was ic the city Saturday and favored The Ledger with a visit. Mr. Mabry will be 80 years old next month. He is remarkably stout for one of his age. All his faculties are in good working order. He is well in formed, is a most interesting talker and nis recollection of this section and tbe upper part of Union County would make interesting reading and is worthy of preservation. The labor question will never be solved until tbe necessity tor work is eliminated. For Sale. F )R SALE—House and lot near Second Bap tist Church. Butler & Osliorne. a-JJ-tf EXCELLENT family horse for s.tlc. 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. Cherokee County Summer School. July l3--Aug. 7, 1903. W. F. McArthur, Principal. R. C. SarraTT, First Assistant. The County Summer School will be held as usual in Gaffney, and will open on Monday, July 13th. The session will last four weeks, closing Friday, Aug. 7th. COURSE of study: History, Civics. Algebra, Pedagogy and Arithmetic. English, A. N. Wood. -la tf For Rent. JpOR RENT—A three room cottage with good well water; next to my Surratt. resideece. J, tf Wanted. TITANTED—Bids on tin-old Alliance ware- W house—either to buy or to tear down. 7-7-2t liou.se—eitlier J. Eb Jefferies. W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr29-tf J. 0. Jefferies. We Paint anything at anytime and anywhere. We guarantee satisfaction at all times. Give ! us a trial. GAINES & RAMSEY, Office next to Pearl Steam Laundry. White Man’s Restaurant. We have ooened up a Restaurant in rear of our Cycle Shop, on Limestone Street, where we will serve at all hours the best that the market offords. Every thing will be kept neat and in first-class order and meals prepared by competent cooks. LET US SERVE YOU. PARKER & TOLLESON. TEXT books: Teachers who do not already possess them can purchase them from the County Superintendent at the following prices: Beuhler’s Grammar, 45c; Peterman’s Civil Government, 45c; Lee’s History, 60c; New School Algebra, 45c; London’s “School and Class Management.” Board in Private families can be had at #2.50 to J2.75 per week. Teachers are expected to make their own arrangements for board. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES: The County Board will renew the cer tificates of all who attend, and do satis factory work; and the County Superin tendent stands ready and willing at all times to give any aid in his power to > those seeking it. ‘ ' Trustees and patrons are cordially in vited to visit the school, inspect the work aud select teachers. Very truly, J. L. Walker, Supt. of Schools. Are You Administrator and have the settlement of an estate? If so, request of the Judge of Probate that your advertisement be placed in :: :: :: •w**#*- Lost. Advertisements under this head wul oe inserted for one cent a word each inser tion. No ad Inserted for less than ten cents We don’t know that we have ever written anything that might be termed brilliant, or even bright, but we do know that what we have writ ten has been from tbe heart. We have never been guilty—and God for bid that we ever should be—of writ- inp compliments about people simply to pander to their vanity and gain their friendship and good will. We have left unsaid many things that we might have said that were true, but because they were true they carried with them vitrol and we preferred to leave them unsaid. The galling part of our work in Gaffney, thank God. has been miminized, and while tbe work has been sweet as a whole, it has carried with it some bitterness. Just at this moment we have in mind tbe rank ingratitude of oue man in this town. We thought more of him than a broths r. He won our heart aud band. We supported him through thick and thin, and privately defend ed him against tbe attacks of other men. We attended his wedding and wrote it up in the best style we were capable of, and when a few years later his baby died we were a chief mourn er, not because we loved tbe baby, but ty fair proposition? Gome along because we loved him and felt for him 1 The most brilliant gem that was ever Ukea from the earth would not amount to much if there were no peo ple to appreciate its beauty and to vie with each other for its possession. The most spacious store, the most carefully selected stock of goods, the clever est corps of clerks will not avail unless people know about them. Knowledge of such things is spread in various ways. A passerby may drop in and be impressed. He may tell his neighbor, and he in turn may tell somebody else. That is one way, and there are some merchants who today think it is good enough. Modern develop ment, however, has sup plied in newspapers the best means. They go into ev ery home in the land, how ever humble, however mag nificent. Through them all of die information, can be supplied, not to one, but to thousands. Are yon niing this yeper It the beat advantage? Notice. THRESH shipment Huylers Candies received L this week. Lipscomb & Richardson. 7-10-tf T O THE IMJBLIC-We will shoe horses for 45c all round at Fortenberry’s old stand. Tom Henderson & Co. 7-7-tf Woodmen jf the World. r iE WOODMEN OF THE WORLD wll 1 hold its regular meeting in ttie hall to night. G. W. Speer, Clerk. Just In. 'EM&EHH shipment of assorted Cakes Just In. r Lipscomb & Richardson. 7-10-tf Money Loaned. L OANS on improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent. Interest. No Bommisslons. For information apply to J. O Jefferies. Attorney at Law. 11-22-lyr TvOA.IVKI) ]fl( ON COUNTRY OK CITY HEAL ESTATE AT 0 HEK CENT. G. W. SI’KKit, Attorney at Law. It has the largest circulation of any paper in the Fifth South Carolina Congressional District. .» ',/ JV v n ■M, ’S'*.- % 1 FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C. --*1 v-b~ v-’ umm [ates ON THE SOUTHERN iiLw/w THE LL\ T E FOR BUSINESS, THE LINE FOR PLEASURE, THE LINE FOR ALL THE BEST SUMMER RESORTS Tmcjccc - vg»a wtaivai ~x - vr. rr —n—mth- rr Comp'cte Summer Resort Folder Milled Free to Any Address. V/. A. T”*” Pass. Truu:.: Mgr. WASH l NGTOH. D.C. S. H. Haruwke, W. H. Taycob, Gon'l Pass. Agent, Asst. Gen’1 Pass. Act. WASH I NGTOH, D.C. ATLANTA. OA. Toe Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company Of era for sale Building Lota in this flourishing town, Gaffney Olty; Also Parma neai by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, In lots of fre to to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agrioultural Lands to rent for Farm p ] poses. For full particulars apply to J. Ve ©AKtlCA/rT. Affent. N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on. walk or ride through or over the lauds of this company, cutting and removing timber. Ashing or hunting, under penalty of law. Winthrop College Scholarships and En trance Examinations. The examinations for the award of vacant scholarships In Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July KRh, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than fifteen years of age. . When scholarships are vacated after July 10th. they will be awarded to those making tbe highest average at this examination. Tbe next'session will open about Septem- ber 10th. 1003. For further Information and a catalogue dress Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, 8. 0 If You Want The People To See Your Advertisement, let it be legal advertising or otherwise, yg} must necessarily place it in The Ledger. It is the only paper in Cherokee county read by the masses. >