Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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pn * I 1 1C 1-vl >1 m ^(TBLISHKD TUESDAY AND KKIDAV HY EjJ. H . OkUaAI 1 . God. No law can ever reach them. We do not write for the purpose of scourging them. If we were to try to lash anyone it would be the jury that brought in the verdict. Hut we have ■ .iiii..—. _ -■ ■■ no desire to indict pain on anyone. . . All we wish for is a better condition rH* Lbdgkh is not r«fcponsM*.e o , . . 1I# , ir , views of (correspondents of affairs : safet y for human life : le8S Correspondents who do not eonir- lawlessness in our land; a nobler, a bate regular news letters u.Ufct fur- purer, a better citizenship, and we write against crime and criminals with the hope of creating a sentiment in the breast of our people against such debauchery and license. The foul killing of George Brown and the slaying of Inman are directly traceable to whiskey—whiskey that was purchased at the “great moral institution,” the dispensary—whiskey that was purchased from the State of South Carolina. Until this great com monwealth gets out of the damnable oldh their uun.e, not for ynl 'it bet for Identification Write short letter* and to the point to insure publication, also endeavor to get them to the uPce by V< nday and Thursday mornings. JbltUnries will be published at five cents a line. All correspondence should o* mt- drecsed to ltd. H. DeCamp Manager. We invariably discontinue sending The Ledger when a subscription runs out, for we have no way of knowing that a person wants it except by receiving his or her renewal. We urgently solicit a prompt renewal, on the ground that the paper is worth the money. We are trying month by month to make it better and better. tion of the carnival of crime that con tinues to overspread our State. Men buy the stuff with the idea that the State encourages them to do what they please. Strike at the root of the evil by destroying the dispensary, remedy the jury system by giving the State as much right in the selection of a jury as the accused, and put upon the juries men of character, firmness and stability and you will see a change in the condition of affairs. If we continue in the way we have been going it will not be long before STRIKE AT THE ROOT. The verdict of the jury in the case of j. W. Allen and I. W. Phllllpa for 10 " 6 n ' an ( wl1 , a,urther the murder of George Brown, was lllt)r - 1,1 , U llds that •‘not guilty,” but nine-tenths of the la " at now ’ a,Hl no man la safe people believe that the verdict was " lo i “ wanlli ' ‘"'Pulses of ignorance an unjust one. George Brown Is dead. a "' “’p ‘‘ m< > “> ‘ His multilated body lay for seven ■ " alt an< f ver) ' ,OTer ot ,aw a " <l order days in a Held where it had been sl,n " 1 ' 1 llft hl “ volce ln placed by someone-we don't know ,h< ' ex ‘ sllnf! con<lltlon of i ' IIalrs ' NOTES AND COMMENTS. who. He was a poor aan, a stranger in a strange land, as is were, and his taking off concerned nobody but the ^ e a( *'* our fooble endorsement to poor woman who, with aching heart demand that the county to coun- and care-worn features aud uncomely *y canvass be done away with. It form shrouded In mourning of black was a useless and expensive thing to calico, with a black calico bonnet as first, but since it has served its a headgear, sat beside the prosecut- Purpose there remains no further need ing attorney and lent her aid towards harass the people and add to the the avenging of the death of her bus- expense of the candidate, band. Nobody else seemed to care. The solicitor did his best and he sue- Tlie Anderson Mail took an item ceeded in weaving such a chain of from our Tar Heel column of last circumstantial evidence about the ac- Tuesday and inserted it in its edito- •cused that it is puzzling to understand rial column, almost word for word, how twelve intelligent men could but it made the mistake of saying reach a verdict of not guilty. But the gentleman who did the masque- j they did it, therefore in the eyes of rading stunt performed it in Gaffney, | the law, J. W. Allen and I. W. Phillips when it should have been at Char-1 are not guilty of the murder of George j lot te. Brown. Such verdicts but tend to cheapen The Columbia State is leaning to- human life wards yellowism in its repotorial Cherokee county was formed In department. Several days ago it, 1897. Since that time thirty-five men had a very readable article about an have appeared before the so-called adventuress who was trying to gold- tribunal of justice to answer to the brick a local guy. That story is too charge of murder. Some have been hoary to be given a local fiavor and convicts of manslaughter and re- palmed off on an unsuspecting pub- ceived slight sentences. Some have |'^ That article, together with the received heavy sentences, but no one about the merchants levying a man has given “a life for a life.” , fa * ( >» shoplifters,Jooks McCawish. Many miscarriages of justice have i ^ , . f . . .u i Several issues ago we made allu- ocurred. Take, for instance, the one j , _ ,i. sion to the tendency of continuance case of Son Cobb, who, after b#ing _ ^ , , _ For Sale. F OK half: -Laliidiurn bulbs; 10 ccnttoMch, J, C. Lipscomb a-J5-3t. F OIi HALF. IMrsand cane seed. 1*. Smith, (Joucher, 8. C. 3-11-2t-pd F OU HALF:—1 houses and lots, 4 resident lots, at once. Apply to Mrs. Clara Uau.es. 3-11-K) pcK HALE -Good liome raised Tobacco. F ( s F OU HAl.F:—Good gentle mare, about 7 or S years old. I. M. Peeler. Welister Tate. Lawn. S. C OK HALF: Two fine milk cows, ams. 3 s-4t-pd K O 3-H-t 3-S-tf F OU SALE—Lot and six-room house on Cherokee avenue, Good barn and stables on premises. Apply tj Hall & Willis, At torneys^ _ S-«-tf. F OU HA I.F:—Cows and Calves. Hee Ham O Harratt. 1-Li-th Money Loaned. L OANS on improved farms or a term of years at seven per cent. Infer* si. N commissions. For Information apply to J. C /efferles. Attorney at Law. -lyr J, F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. ’Phone 82 M '• ^ HHHI ‘ m I ^. For Rent. F OU UENT-Two-honw farm within ctrriKi rate limits of Gaffney. J. H. Turner. .1-4-41 F OU KENT—<*.C. Wilkins house and lot. Apply to Geo. M. Phifer. 3-1-tf F OU KENT—A good two-horse farm with a neat five-room cottage. Apply at once to .1 C. Lfpacomb. ' 3-id-tf KENT—Cottage on Race street. l-lj-lmo t\_G. Htaey. 70U JtFINT My residence corner Kacc ai d Johnson streets. W. if. Hmith. 1-s-tf pOK Wanted. W ANTED—Hoarders. Meals ’Jac; special rates to permanent boarders. Booms furnished. Mrs. A. L. Turner, In W. Ham Lipscomb new building. Limestone Ht. 3-s-lf W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr2«-tf J. 0. Jefferies. Dr. S. H. Griffith, PHYSICAN - SURGEON - OCULIST. Former pupil of the celebra ted Oculist, Dr. Julian J. Chisolm, ot Baltimore. Has also taken special post-grad uate cou.se in the Eye, F^ar, Nose and Throat Hospital of Baltimore. Glasses Fitted Accurately and Scientifically."* J^“Office in Cherokee Drug Co , B’ldg. • * * Buying Bicycles THE MAN WHO WANTS THE BEST Bicycle and who is anxious to enjoy the most comfort and ease in his riding, should own either a MONARCH, TRI BUNE, KENNESAW or EMPIRE wheel. They are easy at every point; sure to give satisfaction. The adjust ment of each is perfect and the material of rare excellence. MANKSS handles these makes, and you know that what MANESS handles is GOOD. Maness also has a full line of Bicycle Supplies and F ixtures, and does all kinds of wheel repairing. EVERYTHING CHEAP FOR CASH. W. J. MANESS. pursued all day by his adversary, iM ca|,ital cases in 0111 engaged in a pitched battle and slew 1 Plough the courtesy of a courts, member his man. It was a plain case of justi-i of the ,ocal bar we have been fur ‘ liable homicide, but Cobb was sent to wlth the followiQfe ' facts in re ' gard to the matter. Since the forma tion of Cherokee county thirty-one persons—not including those tried prison for life. Here is a man sent to prison for life because be fought for his life, but other men who have killed their man under no provocation what ever are allowed to go scot-free. Only last week a verdict of manslaughter was brought in against McCombs for the killing of Inman. This was a case in which a man kills another who was about to attack him with a knife. The verdict was just. McCombs could have gotten away, but be preferred to stand ids ground rather than to show the white feather. He preferred to kill his man rather than act the coward, as he thought. It would have been a much more manly and courageous thing for him to have walked on, or even run away from his man. But he killed him and he will be punished to some extent. In a measure he will be made to suffer for having violated the law of the land. As for violating the law of God, no man, no matter who, will be able to escape the punishment that a guilty conscience will inllict. We do not cry out for the blood of Allen, We lather rejoice because of his wife ami family, that he has been ac quitted. It will be a solace to their aching hearts to know that their kinsman Is not guilty. We don’t [‘°’ rb ! a know whether he is guilty or not. Only Allen and those who were pres ent know whether or not he is guilty. A mistake was made in the indict ment. If the authorities had indicted the negroes who were present when the killing occurred they would prob ably have told more about this ugly affair than they did. There can be no question but that they have concealed something. We agree with Judge Gage and Solicitor Henry In the theory that Allen anl Phillips were so drunk that they did not know what they were doing, and that the negroes were afraid to tell all they knew for fear they might become implicated or incur the wrath of the defendants of their friends. But what’s the use of writing on this subject! The accused men have been acquitted and it makes no diff erence how guilty they may he, noth ing can touch them but the hand of at the present term of court—have | been tried for murder, there have been sixteen continuances, or a lit tle more than half. Notwithstanding the large number of continuances in this county we have a better record along that line than the majority of the counties in the State. It must be remembered, however, that Chero kee inherited five cases of murder from the old counties of Spartanburg aud York, and that there have been but twenty-six killings in this county in seven years. By All Means. Some days ago Governor Hey ward's subscription to The Ledger expired and wo wrote him that if he wanted hi paper to send along his subscription, and the following is the reply we received: State of South Carolina, Executive Chamber. Columbia, March 11, 19di. Mr. E. H. DeCamp, Gaffney, S. c. Dear DeCamp:—Governor Hey ward says “by all means send him The Ledger,” and 1 enclose herewith warrant lor pay u*nt annual subscrip tion. Within my experience I have never found a more valued return int than is afforded by valuable journal. :1s, believe me Sincerely yours, J. FS. Nor nent, Private Secretary. Special! C. C. Humphries having en gaged in other business, which throws the entire work of carrying on the business of the Acme F'ur- niture Co. upon the present mana ger, who, on account of his present state of health, does not feel able to perform it, it was decided at a recent meeting of the stockholders to make prices that will sell the stock as rapidly as possible. This includes everything now in stock and goods bought to arrive. If you need FURNITURE, STOVES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, TRUNKS, V, SEWING MACHINES, or anything in our Hue, can you make your ciob count. Yours truly, The Aciiie Fyixitme Co. Villiah S. Hall. .1 k. jamksa. Wii.i.i-. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAV., MTAK Til K AT HE 111.IK, . V . S*i. Notary Public lupiltluc. Prompt attention riven to all business. Dr. D. P. THOMSON, ! * Dentist. ar“otti ce over Cherokee Drug Lo. DR. W. K. GUNTER, 1 j i z rv 'r i « T Office in Star Theatre Building. Phonk No. 20. Crown and Bridge Work a specialty. SAVE MONEY by buying goods from I. M. Peeler. 1 carry Shoes, Dry Goods, Hats, Groceries, Notions, and Hardware, such as Axes, Plows, Nails, Hames, Chains, Backhands, Singletrees, devices, Heel Bolts, Pocket Knives, Knives aud Forks, Razors, Scissors, etc. I also carry Tinware, Glassware, Crockery, Lamps, Clocks, aud many other items, all cheap for cash. Call and see my pnees. Yours to please, 1. M. PEELER. Patronize Home Industry. Turning over your laundry to banket going out of the city you find a lot of incon venience, as it will he de livered by hand and ex posed to the weather. Why not have our wagon call for your work? Satin- faotion guaranteed and ar ticles delivered promptly. n 1 #% . ■ ■ --1 Your Watch is Right Today; Will it he Right Tomorrow? When your watch needs the attention of a first-class watch repairer bring it to WESTROPE. He can make a good timepiece out of it, even if you think that impossible. Westrope’s Watches Set the Time for all the Others. A full line of Watches and Jewelry always on hand. Thos. R Westrope. Come To See Us. We have moved into our new home, corner Limestone aim Frederick Streets, where you and all of our friends will lie welcomed whenever you come for business or to inspect our new office and equipments. Merchants and Planters Bank, A. N. Wood, Pri st. iC. M. Smith, Cashier. ( hah. P. Lioon, As’st. Cashier, North British and Mercantile Insurance ~ ■ 0 Our friends will be interested in learning that our losses in the Baltimore coiifiagration, amounting to about $1,000,000.00, will be paid in cash without discount immediately upon adjustment. Our instructions from London are to draw for the funds neces sary to meet these claims and thus avoid disturbing our Ameri can securities. Yours truly, New Yoik, Feb. 10, ’04. E. G. RICHARDS, Mgr. This Company lost and paid $2,330,000.00 in Chicago fire Oct., 1871; $742,007.50 in Boston fire, Nov. 1872; $860,000.00; St. John fire, June 1877. THE TRADERS’ INSURANCE CO.’S LOSS in the Baltimore fire is $170,000.00. Cash in Bank today, $204,000.00. Policy holders’ surplus, $1,670,462.01. Chicago, Feb. 9th, ’04. S. A. ROTHERMEL, Sec’y. THE WESTERN ASSURANCE CO. As you are doubtless interested in knowing how the Company fared in the Baltimore fire. I am pleased to say that our losses are $350,000, and that our adjusters who are now in Baltimore, have been instructed to adjust and to pay all losses by dral't“ou home office. Very truly yours, GEO. A. DEXTER, Mgr. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 19, ’04. The above company is represented at Jones J. Darby’s agency, who solicits your bu4iness. before you buy your Mules. Wagons, Bug gies, Harness, Turn Plows of every kina, Plow Shapes, Single Trees, Chains, Axes, Nails, &c. We are at all times full up on the best F'lour, Sugar, Coffee Molasses, Meat Meal, Corn, Hay, Canned Goods of all kinds. Why do we ask you to see us? 1st—Because we have the best selected stock of Mules, Buggies, Wagons,Harness Farming Implements, Groceries, Guano, &c,, to select from. 2nd—We offer you as low prices as anybody and may be lower prices, as they are too numerous to mention. J. C. Lipscomb & Co., Ciaffnev, S-s. C'. R. I. Wilkins Hardware Co. We have just received a car load of Barb Wire, Wire and Cut Nails; also a big lot of Garden Wire and all kinds of Farm Tools. We stand ready to serve you when you come R. M. Wilkins Hardware Co. January 2*ili, 1!X)4. Would You GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK. TO ; /U ■ i‘ T m New Stock | '3| NewTarnoijis your live an With re i ‘ like to secure a picture of yourself which is different from the >e produc ed by the mechani cal photograper? A faithful repre sentation of the features is, perhaps the main object, but our Photographs are - Wiiething more than cold, colorless productions. By skilful posing and effective dis tribution of light and shade, careful toning and fine fin ish, our photo graphs are raised to the level of high art, JUNE H. CAHR, 625 Limestone St., Phone 176. Residence 171. Statement at the clone of business January 28th, 1904 : UESOIHCES: IjOIiuh and discounts 23 Oasli on band 1 ^ F.j LIAHILITIKS: Total. $»j0.32.i tt* Capital stock paid ill, I ndlvidcd profits.... Ih-posils, Total . .|30,000 01 .. I OO .'>.442 71 . jtS0.32S 08 We pay 4 per cent, interest on ALL deposits If you are not already a patron of this bank vve would be pleased to have you open an account with us. The RIGHT time to do so is NOW. I). C. ROSS, Cashikk. F. (J. STACY, Phksidknt. —Carroll, < . showing many igna in Bum 1 Hillldli. cd 1(1 I- B n roestone Sprnnif CARROLL ft CO f Hereafter the Livery part of the Gailnev Live Stock ' o. will be conducted at t e -tand formerly occu pied by 1'oag Mule Co. We will have a supply of new st >ol and new turnouts, ami will give special atten tion to this branch of the bu-incss. When you want a stylish turnout call on ALEX POAG, Mgr. RYDALE’S TONI!; A REAL CURE FOR Ic has recently ’ictn discovered that the germs that produce Malaria, breed and multiply in the intestines and from • ere spread throughout the system by- nv ens of the blood. This fact ex vlaii) why Malaria is hard to cure by tbe old method of treatment. Quinine, Ion, etc, stimulate the nerves aud build up the blood, but do not destroy the germs that cause the disease. Rydale’s Tonic bus a specific effect upon the intestines and bowels, freein" them from all disease breeding mi- rnhes. it also kills the germs that infest the veins and arteries. It drives from the blood all poisonous matter and makes it rich and healthy. RYDALKS TONIC is a blood builder, a nerve restorer, and a Malaria destroyer. Try it, it will not disap point you. GAFFNEY DRUG CO. The Accompanying Cot Represents the latest im proved New Home Sewing Machine with ball-hearing stand—Full set of best steel attachments, complete in every detail. The only sew ing machine made with cog motion in the arm and with double feed. These are the most important features in any machine. Not peddled, not sold by so-called cata logue bargain houses. Brice a little higher and the ma chine lots better than others. When you need a machine or any supplies call on ABBOTT BROS., Limestone Street. JE **1 hi V, . The Gaffney City Land and Improvement Co, Offers for unit) ItulUlluK Lots In tills tloitrlsIiliiK town, Gaffney; also Farm# near by itiifl In rcurli of Hie Mt'iiools of blinestoiiK Sp' liu-s and of lids pluco. In lots of 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rales; also AkHcuIioral bands lo rent for I ;irra purposes For full particulars apply to J. V. SARRATT, Agent. N. It.—All persons are forbidden lo enter on. walk or ride tbrouwli 09 over tbe lauds of this company, uuUIuk and removliix timber, tlsldnx or huuttnK, under penally of law.