Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Turc jl^e:i>oe:r. °0BLI8HED TtTESDAY AND FKIDAY. BY Ed. H. DkCamp. the time we are as old aa Williamsburg ! one wfll be able to cross and recross the county on the finests road that crushed rock and skill cau construct, i And this is due to the foresight of our county officials. One great trouble about our people j is their proneness to follow the beaten path. What we need is to get out ; and do something besides raise cot- Write short letters and to the point! ton. There is a man in this county t j insure publication; also endeavor w k 0 ra j ae8 quite a good deal of crim- to get them to the office by Monday clover. It is a profitable crop and ‘obiturieswmbe polished at five P™eots a pleaeipg eight to the eye. cents a line. He toldjus the other day that people Reading notices will De published; wou id come along and admire bis at ten cents a line each insertion. _ clover,interrogate him as to its profit- CROP BULLETIN. Thk Ledger is not responsible for 1views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. ableness and resolve that next year they would plau^ some But when “next” year came they had forgotten ir was thoughtlessness. 1 all about the crimson clover until Over in Mecklenburg county last they o5gerv e d another large patch on Tuesday they had an election on the ^ Get out of the old rat> question of issuing $200,000 worth new rego | uti j ongand ^gp them, of bonds for good roads. Already . 8 the only way to ttcbievo 8U0 . there are more miles of macadam a C6 SS• road in Mecklenburg than in any ========= other county in the South, we believe. True the bond issue was defeated, be cause the law requirad that a ma- AMONG OURSELVES. Too much speech-making has re* , ., | moved Mr. Bryan from the sphere of jority of the registered votes s ou presidential timber.—Shelby Vurora. be cast for the issuance of bonds, and as a large number of people re mained away from the polls there was not a majority for the bonds. In other words, the stay-at-homes, or those who took no interest in the matter, defeated the bond issue. But here is an interesting thing to note. There were 2,105 votes registered in Charlotte; 886 voted for bonds and 10 against it, while 1,209 remained away from the polls. Those who re mained away counted just as much as if they had gone to the polls and voted against bonds. As a matter of fact those who live in town and have the benefit of paved streets, side walks, electric lights, etc., arc not so deeply concerned over the subject of good rftads as those who live in the country and do not enjoy these priv ileges. Now here is another thing worthy of note. At the country boxes the vote was vastly heavier, in pro portion, then at the city precincts, and the voting was altogether in favor of the bond issue, only one vote in four boxes being recorded against it to 211 for the measure. The coun try people of Mecklenburg have had a taste of good roads and knowing how to appreciate them they were willing to issue bonds to extend them ; but the folks in town, as a rule, were not interested because they do not use the roads to any ex tent. The business men worked and voted for the bond is me, but it was the rabble—the rag-tail and bob-tail element—who have no interest in any thing except that it pertains to self, Those days a fellow never knows whether he has any money in the bank or not, unless he knows he hasn’t.—Gastonia Gazette. North Carolina distillers are wast ing their time seeking permits to lo cate in South Carolina. They won’t even give rebates and their competi tion is not wanted.—Yorkville En quirer. Keep up the agitation for good roads. This is the livest economic subject before all the people now and one that there is more direct benefit in than all the political nostrums, from free silver down.—Sumter Herald. Yany papers are publishing an article telling “how to attain old age.” The advice seems entirely un necessary. All one has to do is just to wait, and old age will come creep ing ou without even an invitation.— Chester Lantern. Senator Gorman is gaining ground daily amongst the Democrats as the most available candidate for the pres idency. He is not given much to talk, but when it comes to political leadership he has generally been able to accomplish results. Politics is like business—what is wanted is re sults.—Columbia Record. That Tillman should be “touched” for his railroad passes, express and telegraph franks is most marvelous. That he had them, of course, occa sions no surprise, nor vill any of his friends desert him. The other fellows had them, because they were dis honest and under the influence of the corporations; Tillman has them just because it is customary. Report ot Condition of Different CropH Throughout the State. Columbia, S. C., August 11.—The week ending 8 a. m., Monday, August 10th, had a mean temperature of 80 degrees, which is also the normal for the week. There were no extremes of temperature, either of high during the days, or low at night. The sunshine wis also about normal. Light winds prevailed generally, but local high and somewhat damaging wind-storms occurred in Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood and Sumter counties. Frequent showers occurred, especi ally in the central counties, with weekly amounts ranging from nearly three inches to “trace” in a few places. In York county, and parts of adjoining ones, the need of rain is se riously felt, and rain is also needed in parts of Orangeburg, Berkeley, Wil liamsburg, Colleton and Hampton counties, and in parts of the extreme western ones. In parts of Greenville, Saluda and Fairfield counties there were heavy local rains that washed lands badly, and Hooded bottom lands. With the exceptions just noted, the moisture conditions were favorable. There was a marked improvement in all crops where sufficient rain fell. The exceptions include but a compara tively small part of the State where it has been too dry for the best de velopment of crops, and even there all but the staple crops show some im provement. Cultivation of field crops is not yet finished in the western counties, but will be in a short time. Both early and late corn improved under the influence of the humid and showery weather, except where the former is too nearly ripe to have been affected. Fodder pulling is under way. The weather conditions were favor able for the development of cotton, except that on sandy lands it made little or no improvement. In a few places cotton has grown too much to weed, and is not well fruited, butgen- erally it has fruited nicely, with com paratively little shedding, except on sandy lands, where cotton is shedding both leaves and forms. Rust has ap peared in a number of widely separa ted counties, and is spreading rapidly. Open bolls have been noted in Beau fort and Georgetown counties, with indications of early opening of bolls over the southeastern counties gener ally. Sea-island cotton has improved, and is blooming profusely. Tobacco curing continues in the central and western districts, but may be said to be practically finished. Rice is ripening in the coast districts, is heading in Colleton county, and is clean and growing nicely in George town district All minor crops, es- oecially forage and root crops, are very promising. Fall crop of white potatoes being planted; also turnips and truck crops generally. The week was too dry in the Charleston district for truck just coming up, and for strawberries. Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Littlejohn ten dered a reception last Tuesday even ing in honor of their dauguter. Miss lone, and Miss Nell Darlington, who is visiting Miss Littlejohn. It was quite a social event among the young er folks and was thoroughly enjoyed by each and every one present. Dr. and Mrs. Littlejohn are both very popular among :he younger set and their entertainment fully demonstra ted the fact that they are entitled to their popularity. Those invited were: Misses Ethel - Sarratt, Eunice Johnson, Louise Jeff eries, Nellie Wood, Vassie Poag, Emma Wilson, Maud Wilson, Lucy Wilson, Florence Wilson, Era Little john, Lillian Wood, Volina Hamrick, Myrtle Gaffney, Margaret Poag, Bes sie Kendrick, Louise Sarratt, Nannie Cora Richardson, Florence Griffith, Mignon Walker and Minnie Goforth, of Gaffney; Miss Helen Brohawn, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Ola Willing ham, Toccoa, Ga.; Messrs. Needham atd Green Avery, John McAllister, Walter Humphries, Frank and Jun ius Parrott, Howard Gaffney, Claude McArthur, Floyd Baker, Joe Little john, Robert Munroe, Harry Byars, Maynard Smyth, Robert Swofford, Charles Smith, Eb. Jefferies, Kylt- Davenport, I ham Richardson, Fred Stacy, Louis Wood, Charles Hames, Clarence Jones, Algernon Culberson, Anthony Sarratt, Drs. Charlie Jeffer ies, Charlie Lipscomb, Ben Lee Allen, Wofford Humphries and Park Thom son, of Gaffney; Messrs. Will C Thomson and Whitner K. Livingston, Lockhart; Messrs. Duncan and Doran Garlington, Spartanburg; Mr. M. B. Pierce, Sparta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. E. L Eison. Central Hotel Cliaugex Hands. The Central Hotel will close irs doors tomorrow morning, and ing bigan >it Bethesd v \ t terd> y 1'ne meeting will ue conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. T. Thompson, who wi’l in all urobaSLi-.y L- -*<! u> someone before tbo m e’i- g closes Mr rhoiiij-siu, (jj h -it ue• r, Cn i«ti-in worker and there can be no question but that the meeting will redound to the good of the community. Wil SCOTT’S EMULSION won’t make a hump back straight, neither will it make a short leg long, but it feeds soft bone and heals diseased bone and is among the few genuine means of recovery in rickets and bone consumption. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWtfE, Chemists 409 15 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and $i,oo; all druggists. 1 Dr. Woolley's PAINLESS PIUM AND WMsktyCure SENT Flim ro ai. users ol morph.'10. opium, Isuuauum, elixir of opium, co caine or wnisKcy, n large book of par ticulars on home or sanatorium treat ment. Address, B. M. WOOLLEY CO., 104 N. Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia. remain closed for a short while, dur ing which time it will be thoroughly overhauled and renovated. When it is opened for business again it will be in the hands of that genial ho -d artist, “Happy” Cal Parish. Tuis deal was consummated Wednesday evening Mr. John Bridges, who has been conducting the hotel for some time, will accept a position on the road. It is needless to say that everybody will wish Cal prosperity and that the glad hand will be extended to him on his return to Gaffney. Mr. Bridges is a good salesman and his success on the road is assured. ■ — ——— . — . — F u Silberman Bros. Largest Fur House in America. Branches All Over Europe. Highest cash price paid for all kinds of raw furs. Hold your shipment until you get our price list. M-W/r /or it to-day. We mail it free. R S SILBERMAN BROS., 122to 128 Michigan St.. Chicago, III. For Sale. ir Isement > unaer tliis will >e uuirtud for oik ceut a *01.. eacL. hi set tlor.. No ad inserted for less than ten cents p'OJt SALE—Legal Cap Bond Paper with numbered lines. At The Ledger Office. 'OB SALE—Old newspapers at 10c a hun dred. Apply at this office. “POB SAf.E—All kinds of legal blanks; such - L as used by Magistrates and court offi cials; deeds, mortgages, etc., as cheap as the cheapest. Apply at this office. ^ poll SALE—Babbitt metal, made from old , remelted into bars; the very best babbitt metal made. Apply at The Ledger office. For Rent. poE BENT OB SALE—Room next to Car- roll. ( arpenter .t Byeis’. Apply to Ed C. or Harry Byars. 8-11-tf Wanted. WANTED—Highest 'cash price paid for ’’ green salted hides. B. G. Clary. 8-11-tf WANTED-Everybody to know that lam ’ T still selling beef. B. C. Clary. 8-11-tf W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr29-tf J. 0. Jefferies. Found. POUND—Bundle of clothing. Owner can A get same by describing property and pay ing for this ad. Apply to Meek Good at depot. 7-28-lt Moved. TCTy customers will hereafter tinri me at my old siand on Robinson street. S. w lilll(> y- 8-4-lt pd. Notice. TltJE do the best of commercial printing at prices commensurate with tirst-class work. I f you haven’t time to call telephone in- write us and we will do the rest. Address 1 he Ledger, Box J. Gaffney, S. C v , , - J , , , MV »U VyVMOVXMMMMMMM J M G T C B. t CUS* who difeated tho measure by staying tom t00 Aw(ul oonr ' eDient . SatM away from the polls. Thty acted Benjamin not less than $1,5(X) per shamefully in so doing but they sim ply didn’t care. Had they stopped to think of the benefits they would have conferred on their rural neigh bors they would probably have gone out and voted, but they didn’t stop to think. It was not a question of taxation, it was aquestion of thought lessness and they are to be pitied and not censured for their fault sate to say, however, that if it bad been a political contest the last man would have gone out if it had been necessary to carry him there in a carriage. But such is the world. annum.—Rock Hill Journal. The Paper Borrower. ILiiurlnburg Exchange.] That man who lives in a town and conducts a business and persistently refuses or fails to subscribe for a local paper, not to say advertise in it, but continually borrows it from his neigh bor who takes it and pays for it, has a It is contracted idea of his obligation as a citizen, not to say the simple justice he owes to his neighbor and the pa- j per. You have a perfect right not to take this paper if you do not want to. but you have uo right to impose on us and your neighbor by borrowing it to One half of mankind has no interest read a°cl taking the advantage of both of us. This is applicable to a great many people, but it is meant especi- in the other half and it makes no dif ference to him wbetbar he goes for ward or backward so long as doesn’t back on him. NOTKM AND COMMENTS ally for one man who has borrowed he and read this paper regularly for nine years and never paid a cent for sub scription. When he borrows this is- sue we trust his eyes will fall upon these lines—and he is certain to bor- The sound of the saw and hammer row it. Any man who really wants and trowel, emblems of progress, are paper, and is really too poor to to be heard oo all eidee la Oafloey. £“£, '° n r £ b r . gl ‘! t0 J pl0 . ce him on the chanty list and send it to him free. Don’t bo a pessimist and grumble at your lot, for it may be that provi dence is kinder to you than you de serve. Look on the sunny side and be thankful for the opportunities that present themselves.. In order not to necessitate the is suance of bonds for good roads it . None More Reliable. (Columbia State.] There is a saying, or a joke, popu lar among the lightheaded, to the effect that all which is printed in a newspaper cannot be believed. That is true, as is the statemenc that grave mis-statements are found in our his- . .. . ,, , toriee; and from the same cause. In would be a capital idea for the people eac b instance the author depends on of Cherokee to vote a one or two mill 1 the declaration of alleged ‘ ‘reliable” additional tax on themselves for that and “trustworthy” citizens, who fail purnose. Don’t get uneasy now. We to t ^ e trafc k- Should the news- .» Dot going to hurt anyone. Next able cltlzeL. „n<j publl.b them with- week we will give you some figur s out sifting and inve8tigatioD tf there on the subject of taxation that will would be sensations sure enough, astonish you If you will only take the Barring none, there are no more re trouble to read and study them. liab . le > ! f as *«''**>'*> men in any other To Prepare for Tillman. In the Utited States senate when a member is conducting the discussion of some bill which attracts much at tention, he is called upon to reply to all sorts of searching criticisms. To get a contested measure through re quires strength of purpose, nimble wit and complete knowledge of the subject. The ordeal also levies upon the physical strength of the man in charge of the measure. One day during a big debate in the recent session, Senator Spooner who was in charge, did not feel so well as usual, and forthwith consulted a phy sician, a man who is a close student of public affairs. ‘ There is nothing serious the mat ter with you,” said the medical man ; “you have been on a strain, that’s all. I’ll give you some pills which you will find to be an excellent tonic. Take them in the morning just before going to the senate.” “How many shall I take?” “That depends upon circumstan ces.” replied the physician. “Let’s see; who is slated to criticise your bill tomorrow?” The Senator from Wisconsin men tioned the name of a colleague known as a strong and resourceful debater. “Take three pills,” said the physi cian. “Who’s to be your opponent the next day?” The name of a senator not quite so formidable as the first was given. Two pills.” said the doctor, “And who’s the man you meet in debate the following day?” The name was gi7en. “One pill will do. And who Is down to assail your bill and ask you ques tions on the fourth day?” Senator Spooner named a senator who evidently had not impressed the physician. “You may omit the pill entirely that day.” The Senator laughed. “Next week I am to have Tillman of South Caro lina on my hands,” he volunteered. “On that day take four pills before going to the capitol and one every half hour during the rest of the day.” To Meet Today. The Cherokee Mutual Insurance Co., will held its regular annual meeting this morning at 10 o’clock at the court house. Capt. R. M. Gaffney is president and J. Eb. Jeffer ies is secretary and treasurer of this organization it is, as its name itn plies, a mutual insurance company, and is one of the cheapest modes of insurance yet devised. The company is in a flourishing condition, There is a suspicion that the Mn!e St. Nicolas man is spendinf tbe r ’9cm- mer in Rome. Wood’s Seeds FOR FALL SOWING. Farmers and Gardeners who de sire the latest and fullest informa tion about Vegetable anil Farm Seeds should write for Wood’s New Fall Catalogue. It tells all about the fall planting of Lettuce, Cab bage and other Vegetable crops which are proving so profitable to southern growers. Also about Crimson Clover, Vetches, Grasses and Clovers, Seed Oats, Wheat, Rye, Barley, etc. Wood’s New Fall Catalogue mailed free on request. Write for it. T.W. WOOD & SOUS, Seedsmen, • Richmond, Va. 1 WE print anythin}.'from a visiting card to ! a newspaper ora hook, and our prices I are as low as the lowest. Write, telephone , or call on us. The Ledger, Gaffney. S. O. Money Loaned. | OAXS 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 BjmS 1 s^'l Men ami Women who are in need of the best medical tre^.t ment should not fail to consult Dr. Hatha way at once, as he is recognized as the leading and most suc cessful specialist. You are safe in placing your ease 'n his hands,as he is the longest establish, d and has the liest rep utation. He curi-s where others fail; there is no patchwi.r:. lor experimenting In v..Jhis treatment. IVr- ' . sonal attention by Dr Hathaway, also spo ctal counsel from ! associate physleian- when necessary, which no other office lias. It you can not call, write for free booklet-- and question blanks. Mention your trouble. Ev erything strictly confidential. J. Newter. Hathaway, M. D. Don’l Forge! that the old man is still in the ring with the other butchers this sum mer, and now the I will tell you good 1 full is open to us al 1 ladies what I keen at my market. All kinds ! of nice meats and fish.• when in'season. and also a tirsi-class grocery store in connection ! with the market. I keep most anything you want from the cheapest to the highest grades i of meats. Call for Phone No. £3. I will be i glad to sell you some nice lirst-d-iss stuff. All goods sold under a guarantee, if not as i represented I will take them hack and refund I the money or give you credit for the same, j Fresh lish every Friday and Saturday. Respectfully, yours to please, W- A-I i rospects For those who have decided to have their pictures taken here^ ^ Our photographs are* produced by the most improved methods, give satisfaction in every instance Stereoscopic Views of Clifton and local scenes of interest foi sale. 4 We carry a complete line of films and other supplies for amateurs. June H. Carr, 625 Limestone St. ’Phone 176 Residence 171. In.1/2 PR. HATHAWAY. 41 Inman Bldg. ‘-12^ S. Broad St.. Atlanta, Ga BE IN THE SWIM Notice to Bridge Builders. I will be at Morgan bridge on Buffalo creek in Cherokee township Tuesday, August 18th, 1903, at ti o’clock a. m., to let contract to build a bridge across Buf falo creek. Plans and specifications can lie seen in my office. A right to reject any or all bids. J. V. Whelchel, 8-4 County Supervisor. Give me your clothes to clean, press or dye and you will always look nice and stylish. Old suits made to look like now. 1 Experienced workmen and prompt ser- j vice rendered. W. H. ROBINSON, Tailor. | Over W. U. Telegraph Office. »ajLLAi^»ii?gs^mgaBMP? for sale I Turnip Seed rvll «-i4-s-YS-klr s-v* /-v'XX'klsat • I IBl • , Small stock of Merchandise ;; j also store to rent. J. O. Ott®, Attyr. To School Trustees. 1 can now make arrangements with the Central Campaign Committees to hold an Educational Meeting, or Rally, in two or three, and possibly four different sections of the county. These meetings will be for all communities desiring to consolidate schools, build new school houses, levy special taxes, start libraries, 1 or make any forward movement in the cause of education. If any school dis trict desires such help, please make it known to their trustees, and we can ar range a program. Through this committee I can aid the speakers to the extent of paying all traveling expenses. Now let us have a general educational revival as far and as i much as we can. The children need it, ' the county needs it, and it is our duty to 1 assist in anything that will help our youth. Everyone should be, I believe, interested in this matter. I will get the ; very best practical speakers available— preferring local talent. Let me hear from any district wanting such aid, es- 1 pecially the large school districts—Nos. 15, 12, 4, 16, 22 and the smaller ones where there is only one white school. I am sure a few-meetings like this will be of great benefit to the entire people. J. L. WalkEr. rSS. Supervisor Graham, of Williams burg county, has closed a contract profession in the world, as the re porters of newspapers. ^ ews reach ed Newberne Tuesday the Atlantic & North Carolina Rail road. It is said that the care passed over the legs of the little one and burg has been sleeping on her rights Here is Cherokee, almost the young est county In the State with two or three miles of good macadam road and making more every day. Our road working machinery has only been in operation a short while. By both were severed from its body. Ow ing to a severe electric storm it was impossible to ascertain bow the acci dent happened, as there is only tele phone connection with the place Static of Ohio, City of Tolkdo, i Lucas County ) Frank .1. Cheney makes oath that he Is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., cloinp business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Oa- takku that cannot be cured oy the use of Hall's Catarrh cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886 j , A. W. GLEASON. 1f Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Di ugglsts, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. WARNING! TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Information having been received that Cotton, Cloth and Lumber, property of the undersigned, is being removed from ! the Pacolet River and adjoining lands by unauthorized persons—reference being again made to our Circular of June 26th, 1903.—Notice is hereby given that all per- | sons removing Cotton, Cloth or Lumber, except by authority from r.s, or from R, G. Hitt & Bro., will be prosecuted by us to the fullest extent of the law, and we further offer a liberal Reward, with proof to convict, for the names of any and all unauthorized persons who may lie guilty of removing any of this property from the river or lands adjoining. PACOLET MFG. CO., CLIFTON MFG. GO. Spartanburg, S. C. August 6th, 1903. 8-11-14-18 ami 21. 10 Different Varieties The Kind That Coies Up. CHEROKEE- DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists. Limestone and Frederick Sts. OFFICE DAYS. Until further notice I will be in my office on Friday and Saturday of every week and every first Monday. J. L. Walker, tf Co. Supt. of Education. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, DOORS. SASH, RLIHDS, FL00RIH6, SIGIH6, CEILIH6, MOULDIHG. ALSO A FINK LINK OF Paints and Oils 50c to $1.30 per k&I. l. BAKER. . : 7i ' , , lA, .1 . .