The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, November 13, 1903, Image 1

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J.. , ; T BF': THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. T* ■ T Fhe ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY—FUBLISHED TUESDAY AND EBIDAY. WE GUARANTh The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16. 1894 GAFFNEY, S. C., FBI DAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903. 81.00 A YEAH. ''V A JOYOUS EVENT ACROSS THE BROAD M’CRAW-PETTY. • C/ Lovely Church Wedding Blacksburg- at AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE Tt'MaMy K veiling ut the Presbyterian Church at Hlacknhurg Mr. John Scott, of Atlanta, ami Mitts Catherine Deal, of Ulaekiburg, Were Made One tCorresDondenco of The Ledger, i Blacksbukg, Nov. 12 —On last Tuesday evouiag the wonted quiet of Blacksburg was disturbed by a beau tiful and joyous occasion—Miss Mary Catherine Deal was married to Mr. John Banders Scott, of Atlanta At six o’clock the Presbyterian church was filled by the many triends and admirers of the bride and groom elect. Gentlemen in full dress, ladies in the most fashionable evening gowns, children in laces and ribbons —all made up a congregation ex tremely picturesque. The church was decorated appropriately with pink roses, ivy, and autumn leaves. The pulpit was surmounted by an arch of variegated leaves which formed a pleasing relief to the floral stand beneath; concealed by roses aud vines the organ stood on the rosttam. When the bridal party arrived at the church door, Miss Emma Lump kin began to play the wedding marsh from Lobengren. Miss Lump kin is an interpreter of rare sym pathy, and on this evening she ad mirably sustained her reputation. The bridal party then entered the chursb. This was composed of Messrs. Ed Davies and Henry Fallows, of At lanta; Misses Francis and Augustus M. Deal, of Blacksburg, groomsmen; Mr. Harry Walkei^of Atlanta, best man; Misses Edna Healao, Willie Hardin and Nancy Brice, of Wood ward, bridesmaids, and Miss Annie Davies, of Atlanta, maid of honor. The bride came in leaning on the arm of her eldest brother, Dr. S. M. Deal, of Columbia. The groom advanced and met the bride and with her stood before the altar, when the Kev. Mr. Potter by a beautiful aud siguiflcaut service made them man and wife. The bride was*one oftbe loveliest that,your correspondent ever saw; she was attired in a beautiful French lace robe over white taffeta silk, pou velvet girdle, and daintily framing the Face was a bridal court veil caught to the hair with a diamond butterfly. She carried a show er i boquet of white roses and maidenhair ferns. Miss Annie Davies, the maid of honor, wore a delicately contrived gown of pink, silk mull, trimmed^with point-Veuice lace; she carrried an arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums tied with white chiffou. The bridesmaids’ -gowns were of white point-de-spiris over white taf feta. The bridesmaids carried arm bouquets of pink chrysanthemums caught together with pink chiffon. Thus attired these young ladies made a stately and charming appearance. The reception at the house was from half after six until half after eight o’clock. The beautiful home of Mrs. M. E. Deal, th^ bride’s moth er, was decorated in accordance with the general color scheme of the wed ding. The bride and groom stood in an alcove arranged to represent a bower of roses, and were surrounded by the bridal party. Mrs. Deal was assisted in receiving her guests by Mesdames Osborne, Gaden and Anderson and”Miss|Lizzie Brown, of Rock Hill. In the dining room which was beautifully decoraaed with silver caudelabros.pink candles and roses, a delightful supper was served by Mrs. C. L. Whisonant and Mr?, J.M. Peak, assisted by Misses lola Byars, Lelu Davies and SalMe Davidson. The bride and groom left on the evening train for Washington, D. 0. The bride’s traveling gown was a handsome one of brown broadcloth with bat and waist to match. Many handsome and valuable pres ents of china, cut glass, silver and bric-a-brac* showed the high esteem iu which the bride was held by her many friends. At a supper the evening before, given by Mrs. Deal to the bridal par ty, the bridal cake was cut, aud Miss Edua Healan received a gold signet ring; Miss Annie Davies found a silver thimble; Dr. Deal discovered the dime and Mr. Fallows fell heir to the bachelors. The bride preeented to each of her bridesmaids a dainty gold crescent pin set with pearls, and the groom elect to his attendants gave each a handsome pair of gold cuff buttons. i Thus one more whom we loved was Jwikeo away to make other homes ^^pppier by her presence. May Mr. and Mrs. Scott live long and happily is the wish of all their friends. a. c w. —You can get Perfumed Amulets from The Gaffney Drug Go. They are fragrant little hearts of compressed sachet. More convenient and lasting tbaa powder. Mr. William McCraw and Mis* Alle Fetty Joined In Marriage Mr. William M. McCraw and Miss ! Alie Petty were married on Tuesday, ; the 10th inst., at 8 p. m. at the home of the bride’s mother by Rev. Rev. i F. G. Hickson. It was a quiet home wedding, only the immediate families of the groom and bride and a few friends being present. Wednesday, the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. McCraw, gave them a royal reception at their home which was enjoyed immensely by all pre sent. Mr. and Mrs. McCraw are both prominent in social circles and are of the most worthy and popular young people iu the county, the number of their friends being limited only by the number of those who know them. They both belong to pioneer families of this county, which have taken leading parts in its development aud bringing it up to its present high social standing and material pros perity. They are at the home of the groom’s parents and wfll probably spend their honeymoon there, aud are receiving congratulations from their large circle of friends who wish for them the fullest measure of pros perity and happiness on their journey through life. A Special Conference. There will be a special conference of the members of the First Baptist church next Sunday, Immediately after the morning service, to bear a report from the committee in regard to the recommendation of a pastor. A full atteudance of the members of the church is desired, as this is a matter of vital Interest to each and every member of the oburcb. MROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE, Items of Interest of Passing Events. ALL OVER THE STATE. A Handsome Delivery Wagon. The high character of Mr. June H. Carr’s photographic work la being re cognised by others than our home people. He has and is now filling large orders for several of the travel- log theatrical companies that are touring the Southern States. The pictures he le making are of the prin cipal characters in their plays and are used for hangers in the cities where they exhibit. Disastrous Wrecks. Carelessness is responsible for many a railway wreck and the same causes are making human wrecks of sufferers from Throat aud Lung trou bles. But since the advent of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Coosump- tion, Coughs and Colds, even the worst cases can be cured, and hope less resignation is no longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester, Mass., is one of many whose life was saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery. This great remedy is guaranteed for all Throat and Lung diseases by Chero kee Drug Co., Druggists. Price 50c, and $1 00. Trial bottles free. For sick headache try Chamber lain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets; they will ward off the attack if taken in time. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co; L. D. Allison—Cowpens. Letter to J. V. Whelchel. Gaffney, S. C. Dear Sir: You are interested in the prosperity of your town. You can contribute to it materially, and give it a far more prosperous look at the same time. Perhaps the public property needs a good coat of paint. Devoe will supply that coat with two-thirds of the number of gallons required of any other. Devoe will last twice as long as any other. De voe is all paint and full measure. Devoe is the strongest paint known. Devoe will take care of the property, In the long run, for half the 'money required by any other. The reason is stated above: Devoe is all paint and full-measure: strongest paint koown. E D Jewell, Corry, Pa, painted his house 5 years ago with a mixed paint; took 14 gallons. Last spring he re painted with Devoe; bought 14 gal lons and had 4 left. Saved $15 to $20, for painting costs two or three times as much as the paint. Yours truly F W Devoe & Co 40 New York Kydalea Stomach Tablet*. Rydales Stomach Tablets are made for the Stomach and organs of assim ilation and are not intended for a “cure all.” They contain concen trated aseptio Pepsin. Pure Pancrea- tin and other digestive agents. They contain powerful tonics and mild stimulants that have a specific effect on the stomach and organs of assimi lation and which aid nature iu recon structing the broken down cells and strengthening the flacid muscles of the walls of the stomach aud other digestive organs. Rydales Stomach Tablets are a perfect stomach medi cine; they relieve at once and soon cure the worst forms of stomach trouble. Price 25 and 50ots a box. Gaffney Drug Co. “Gets at the joints from the in side;” that’s the method of cure by Rbeumaclde. You’ll find it your druggist’s pride. NEWS OF THE WEEI IN LOWER CHEROKEE • " From Our Correspondent at Etta Jane. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. —French Cambric—the “queen quality” writing paper,25^ lb.,at The Gaffney Drug Co. iCventa that Have Taken Place from One Rnd of the State to the Other Called from Exchanges for Quick Reading by Scores of Busy People. Aquilla Ehney, of Orangeburg county, shot a negro, bis wife and baby with No. 8 shoe, a few days ago, but neither was dangerously hurt. Judge Simouton wired the Attor ney General Tuesdav that he would reduce the bonds of the constables recently arrested in Charleston from $5,000 to $2,000. The Olympia Mill, in Columbia, the largest mill under one roof on the continent, was placed in the hands of receivers by Judge Simonton Tuesday, but he subsequently re scinded the order. The company will be reorganized. The Bank of Piedmont has recently been organized with the following officers: W. A. Simpson, president; E. P. Vandiver, vice-president; Jos. Norwood, cashier and manager. The directors of the bank are the follow ing well known gentlemen: Jas. L Orr, W. H. Hammett, J. T. Long, M. W. Merritt, W. A. Simpson, J. M. Long. W. S. Mauldin, E. P. Vandiver and Jos. Norwood. Mr. H. M. Dooley, chief law agent of the Southern Railroad, went to Rock Hill Monday night from vVasb- ington and after conference with Mr. R. A. Willis, of Edgemoor, who was so seriously hurt iu the Fishing Creek wreck, gave him a check for $6,000, full settlement of all damage claims against the road. Mr. Willis is still on crutches and the probability is be will be more or less crippled perma nently. The eighty five Bohemians recent ly taken to Charleston from Balti more by the Charleston Canning Factory to take the place of negro labor, went on a strike Tuesday after noon. The Bohemians complain bit- erly of the laok of size of the bi valves given them to shuck and de clare they cannot make nearly so much moueyias they had expected to make. They have been used to hand ling the big oysters from the Ches apeake Bay. Constable Jenkins of Rook Hill went to Fort Lawn Thursday aud be fore he had been there a half day he captured tvo tigers for selling and one for storing and keeping contra band liquor in posession. The three offenders were taken before Magis trate C. T. Minors Monday and the two sellers were bound over to court iu the sum of $300 each and the other in the sum of $200. This action oc casioned consternation among the tigers. The trial was attended by all the negroes for miles around. In a house of ill fame, in Green ville, Homer Everett shot and se riously wounded Henry Haynes of Spartanburg Sunday night at 8:40 o’clock. Everett, who was said to have been drunk at the time, left the premises shortly after the shooting and has not been seen since. Haynes says that Everett came into the house and shot at him without any provocation whatever. The bullet entered the right arm and passed through into the right breast. Dr Mauldin was summoned and gave Haynes’s wound proper attention. IS is not thought that it will result fa tally, although tho young man is suf- fering considerable pain. John Walker, a young negro, was accidentally killed Tuesday afternoon in the meadow on the Anderson road, iu Greenville county, by bis smaller brother, “Bub ” The two boys, in company with another negro named Blane Young, were hunting in the meadow when the accident occurred. “Bub” raised the gun saying, ‘‘I’m going to shoot.” and leveled it at a tree a few yards away. John, evi dently thinking the gun was empty, paid no attention to what his brother bad said and passed around iu front of the gun just as “Bub” fired. John received the entire load of shot in the face, the right side of bis head being blown entirely off. He died later in the afternoon. A fire in Greenville Monday night did considerable damage to the sus pender factory and stocks of H. H. Griffin and Findlay Bros. The sus pender factory sustained the greatest loss, in proportion, as the office fix tures, books and records are a com plete loss, while the stock of suspen ders and material is damaged by both fire and water. The superintendent, John E. Sadler, says that practically the bulk of the stock is worth very little. Estimated value $4,400 and insurance $2,000. Estimated value of Findlay Bros’, stock $10,000 and insurance $7,000. The estimated value of Mr. Griffin’s stock is $12,000 and insurance $6,000. The building is owned by W. C. Gibson, valued at $6,000 and insured for $3,250. Interesting Pttragrapbs and Recent Hap penings In Lower Section of the County Gathered Up by Our Regular Correspon dent for Bene lit of Ledger Readers. Etta Jane, Nov. 10 —The centeo- nial celebration came off at Elbethel church last Saturday aud Sabbath, as was announced. We were not able to attend but one day—Sabbath, when we met the largest congregation we have ever seen assembled there dur ing our acquaintance with the place of thirty-eight years. We did not reach the church until after Rev. W. T. Tate began bis ad dress. Bat what we heard of it, was full of interest and encouragement. He recounted the various changes that have taken place during the century just ended and emphasized the fact tnat the country churches had always maintained their loyalty and given to the world some of the greatest men. The country church was the hot bed from which the city churches draw their membership aud the mission fields its most agres- slve workers. One thing was very noticeable—many of the country churches, where they have been al most depopulated by the growing towns drawing off their members, have increased their contributions to the cause of Christ—thus proving their consecration to His service. It was commendable. They, with the scarcity of their members, fill the place in the great Jvineyard of the Master with their means. These are healthful signs. In a few cases this might not be the oaee, but they are the exceptions rather than the ruls. Small congregations make up some times in dilligsnce what they want in □umbers. The epeaker did cot wish to array the country against the town or the town against the coun try, but trotate facts as they exist. This church (as well as others) has spread out its help to other commu nities and is supporting other church es. Many members of Elbethel and their children have gone to other places and made themselves useful and helpful in starting and maintain ing churches, which she has the rigbt to claim as her spiritual offspring— which they are. After adjournment for dinner the congregation reassembled and sang, “How firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord,” etc., and prayer by Rev. F. C. Hickson. Dr. Lodge, of Lime stone College, spoke on the work of the church for the last century. Only those who know Dr. Lodge either in person or by reputation can form an adequate iiea of his address. It was plain, simple and scholarly. He spoke for fully one hour—recount ing the various changes made by the revolutionary acts of nations—the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms and with it all we are now just beginning to see the revealed truth taught by our Saviour nineteen hundred years ago. It would be folly for us, in the short space of a leiter, to try to give an adequate idea of what the speak ers said—it would only tend to con fuse the intelligent bearer or reader. Of both we can truly say they were replete with data and church Jbistory the present generation should know and understind: Those who failed to attend and hear them, lost a treat they may never have an opportunity to enjoy—certainly they will never hear anything better. After the conclusion of Dr. Lodge’s address the 'congregation sang, “Oh, God^our help in ages past,” etc , and Rev. Mr. Hickson pronounced the benediction and the congregation was dismissed. Mrs. John H. Wilkins, we are sorry to say, is very unwell. Dr. L R. Black has moved into his new home. It is not finished yet. He has a nice location and better than this, one of our neighbors who took dinner with him, says bis wife is the best cook in this country. That’s saying a good deal for her. A Ledger patron sends us word that when we are scarce of news to put something In the paper about Mr. Jim Procter. We will do that sure. Jim is a good fellow as everybody knows. In speaking of the U. C. veterans reunion in our last week’s letter Charleston is mentioned instead of Columbia, in refrering to the reoen- tion accorded the old soldiers and their families heretofore. Charleston, of course, affords a bet ter opportunity for sight-seeing, but nothing else. Columbia, for its hos pitality, good will and cordial wel come can’t be beat by any city or people in the whole country. In these reunions the privates have the same right to be heard from that the officers have, and we euggest to the committee on programme that Col. H. P. Griffith, of the Cherokee regiment, be appointed to make the annual address. Col. Griffith, though » commissioned officer in the army, whs in the line that did the fighting and he bore his part of that burden like the gallant officer and soldier he was. He is a true type of the Con federate eoldier—a scholar and Chris tian gentelman, besides one npon whom no honor could be more worthily bestowed, and by whom no duty will be more faithfully and satis factorily performed. In making this nomination, we but voice the sent! ment of every member of the Chero kee regiment and the great mejority of the second brigade of U. C. veterans by whom Col Griffith is well and favorably known. Both days at Elbethel the ladies brought dinner and those who got nothing to eat (if any there were) have no one to blame but themselves For their hospitality and warm hearted Christian fellowship, no con gregation or section in the country is more proverbial than are the people of Elbethel. We have been ttiere on many public occasions, but never have we witnessed a single one in which the good women were not equal to the emergency. The church building has been remodeled and re painted. The pulpit changed to the other end of the building and the side door closed up with a new one made in the front end of the build ing. The church is much more con veniently arranged now than hereto fore, in our judgment Besides the decoration of fl m-ers during the ecn tennia' exercises, ov*-r the pulpit in large figures were 1803 and 1908 The whole was very tastefully arranged and in keeping with the occasion they were intended to commemorate J. L g. LAWN LOCALS Farmers Preparing to Sow Wheat- Cotton Opening Slowly. (Correspondence of The Ledger.; Lawn, Nov. 11.—Mrs. W. C. Whel- cbel, of the Macedonia section, of Cherokee county, was visiting rel atives in this section last week, her last visit before going r r^^'. r '\ Whelchel having decided t .■« with his family to Arkau&oj. pects to leave about the last of this month. Mr Whelchel is one of Cher okee's sucoesful farmers and one of her very best citizens. Cherokee can ill afford to give up such men as “Billy,” but perhaps what is Cher okee county’s loss will be Arkansas’ gain.. Mr. Whelchel will do well any where be goes. Therefore, we know that we but voice the sentiments of The Ledger when we wish and pre dict for him much success in his new home. Mr. W. Edgar Whelchel, of Cher okee Falls, was on this side last Sun day. W. W. Whelchel made a flying vis it to relatives at Jeter last Sunday. Our farmers are anticiptaing the planting of a considerable amount of wheat this season, which work is now getting under full headway. Cotton is the s'owest about open ing this year that we have ever known it. There are some fields of cotton in this section that are not more than two-thirds open and at th« rate it is now opening, we don’t know when it will ever all get open. We fully agree with Brother “J. L. 8.” and the Atlanta Constitution io regard to the old “blue-back spelling book.” We are satisfied that there is no bet ter book for beginners than Webster’s “old blue back,” and we are not cer tain but that some of our modern colleges might devote some of their time profitably in tho study of the ‘ the old blue back.” Give a boy Webster’s old spelling book, Davies’ old arithmetic and Smith’s old grammar and at the end of three years he will have a better education than he will have at the end of five years with tho new fan- gled books of to-day Not A Sick Day Since. “I was taxen severely sick with kidney trouble. I tried all sorts of medicines, none of which relieved me. One day I saw an ad. of your Electric Bitters and determined to try that. After taking a few doses I felt re lieved, and soon thereafter was en tirely cured, and have not seen a sick day since. Neighbors of mine have been cured of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles and Gen eral Debility.” This is what B. F. Bass, of Fremont,N. C., writes. Only 50c, at GherokeeDrug Co., Druggists. How We Catch a Cold. A cold is sometimes contracted while remaining inactive for a while in an uncomfortable room or a cold draft and by falling asleep under like conditions. But most colds are caught while sleeping too cold at night. Deep sleep causes sluggish circulation which renders the system susceptible to change of temperature. To prevent colds, sleep under plenty of cover. To cure colds use Rydales Elixir, it lessens the severity and shortens the duration of a cold arid prevents Pneumonia, Brouchitis and Consumption. Gaffney Drug Co. —Nature’s Cough Remedy will atop that cough or we will refund your money 50f, a bottle. The Gaff ney Drag Co. THE TAB HEEL STATE, From the Mountains to The Sea. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. fntereatlng Item* Concerning Our Neigh bors Beyond the Line Which May Frwre Entertaining Reading for (Hundred* ef Ledger Readers A $5,000 monument is to be erec ted in Elmwood cemetery in Char lotte to the memory of the late Henry Gratton Springs. The design for the monument has not been selected aa yet. Three freight cars were smashed up in a small wreck between Gastonia and Lowell on the Southern Sunday morning. The cars broke loose and ran into the front part of the train. They were derailed and pretty badly tom up. Tbe stockholders of the North Carolina Midland Railroad held tbeir annual meeting in Winstou Wednes day. A dividend of 2^ per cent, was declared. This pays Winston town ship $1,003 and Davie county tbs same amount. The State charters the Drexel Furniture Company, of Drexel, Burks county, capital $75 000, and tbs Gowau Medical Company, at Durham, to make medical preparations and tonics, capital stock authorized $500,- 000 Gowau Dusseobury and others, stockholders. Nearly all of the stock of the newly reorganized Ada Manufacturing Company of Charlotte has been iio- posed of and tbe mill has made its first shipment of goods under the new management. Mr. A P. Rhyue, ef Mt. Holly, ie president of the aew concern, Tbe mill was erected at a cost of over $60,000. Tom Hege, the Seventh Day Ad ventist, who was locket 1 -- ’Vias- 'on last week for refust * fine for keeping his etc. b uu tae Sabbath, opened hie store as usaal Sunday. By request of tbe mayor, Chief of Police Crutchfield closed the store, locked the door aud put the key io his pocket. Hege went home and was allowed to open op agaia Monday. The Confederate Veterans of Char lotte and section represented by Mecklenburg Camp have determined to make a strong effort to have the next8tate Reunion of Confederate Veterans held in Charlotte. Tbe last reunion was held in Raleigh recently. It is likely that the matter will come up before ,« ecklenburg Camp at the □ext monthly meeting when some of ficial action will be taken by the Camp. Mr. L. C. Crouch, who came near dying as the result of tbe bite of one of his rattlesnakes on the midway during the fair, in Charlotte, has not given up the search for bis fine Texas rattler which left its eozy home iu his reptile menagerie while its owner was in the Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Crouch is convinced that the snake did not wander off, but believes it was stolen by another exhibitor of snakes on the midway. This particu lar exhibiror took a fancy to Mr. Crouch’s collection and it is said that he had no rattler in his own collec tion. Mr. Tom Frazier, of Henrietta, be came involved in a family quarrel with his wife two or three weeks ago and after giving her a chastising left his home and family with tbe threat that he was going to cast his lot with the far West. His wife and children were left without tbe means of sup port and she was taken in by her father, Mr. Tobe Lowery, who was providing for them. A few days ago Mr. Frazier returned and becime in volved in a quarrel with his father- in-law over assuming the authority of his household, drew his gun and would have shot him but for the timely interference of bis wife Fra zier was amsted and placed in jail at Rutherford ton. As the result of three distiuct at tempts to start another disastrous tire iu the business portion of Rock ingham, Henry M. Smith, a former convict, is in jail, it being asserted that he was caught iu the act of set ting fire to the store of Arensen & Sussraan, of that city, Smith was given a preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon The evidence against him was said to be conclusive. The pris oner had some trouble with Messrs. Arensen & Sussman two or three days ago. It is regarded as practica'ly certain that Smith is the man who set fire to tbe Hotel Riobmoud iu Rockingham some time ago, and later to the Watson building, as be had bad trouble with the tenants in both buildings shortly before. For a Bad Cold.' If you have a bad cold you need a good reliable mediciue like Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it, and to allay tbe irritation and inflammation of the throat and lungs. For sale by Cherokee Drag Co; L. D. Allison—Cowpens. i A; » ■ * A* . t diStikkiiii . liih ■ irMltiii ■ .‘ V, r ., v 'i