Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE LEDGER, Published Tuesday and Friday by Ed H. DeCamp. clever fellows, and to whom we are indebted for courtesies. By the way, Mr. hide is bringing the Spartan out of the kinks. Of course (’apt. Chas. Petty is at the helm and doing a splendid work, hut Mr. Lide is an en- The Ledger is not responsible for ergetic young man and lot)ks well after the views of correspondents. the business. The Herald is a daily Correspondents who do not contri- rc fl oc tion of the young bachelors who bute regular news letters must fur- al ] in a n ( is a mighty nish their name, not for publication, ^ 1 * • , Write short letters and to the point good paper. Mr. tikes Curbstone to insure publication; also endeavor Echoes” is a clever piece of newspa- t<> get them to the office by Monday 1)(?r wor j. and Thursday mornings. * • • but for identification. . ^ » i Ouiiururies will be published at Over in North Carolina last week five cents a line. United States Judge Jeter C. Pritch- All correspondence should be ad- ar( j set as j ( i e the sentence against dessed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. g ( jj^ or j ose phus Daniel, of the Ra leigh News and Observer for con- Vve invariably ^ tempt. There are some people in this out, tor we have no way of knowing State who would like to imprison a that a person wants it except by re- few editors for contempt, but now ceiving his or her renewal. We ur- that we have a friend in Mr. Pritch- gently solicit a Pro^pt renewak on ^ wm , )e glow to act . E(li . the ground that the paper is worth , ,, . , , * the money. We are trying month tors should not, however, become too by month to make it better and bet- brash and convert liberty into license, ter. ^ We need a fearless, outspoken press, - - - — _ -. —^ but he who would use his position as NOTES AND COMMENTS. editor to abuse and misrepresent his antagonist deserves the severest What's the matter with a baby punishment to be inflicted by law and show for Gaffney? Chester has just the contempt of all fair-minded men. had one and everybody knows tiiat Gaffney has sweeter and prettier ha- The hope of any country lies in the hies than Chester. devotion of its people. The man or • • • woman who lives within the confines Replying to our inquiry as to what of Cherokee county and who cannot is getting into our people that causes persistently and sincerely sing its so much crime, The Columbia State praises should fold their tent and says “about a few million half pints hie themselves to some more congen- of whiskey annually," or words to ial clime. They are a drawback, a that effect. As our genial friend, hindrance. This is practically a new Sam Sarratt would say: “That’s a country.. Its undeveloped natural re fact!” We hadn't thought of it in sources are manifold. Thirty-three Henry Grady on Cotton. ‘‘What a royal plant it is. The world waits in attendance on its growth; the shower that falls whis pering on its leaves is heard around the earth; the sun that shines on it is tempered by the prayers of all the people; the frost that chills it and the dew that descends from the stars are noted, and the trespass of a lit tle worm on its green leaf is more to England than the advance of the Russian army on her Asian posts. It is gold from the instant it puts forth its tiny shoot. Its fibre is cur rent in every bank and when, loosing its fleeces to the sun, it floats a sunny banner that glorifies the fields of the humble farmer that man is marshal ed under a flag that will compel the allegiance of the world and wring a subsidy from every nation that God gave to this people as their own when He arched our skies, established our mountains, girt us about with the ocean, loosed the breezes, tempered the sunshine and measured the rain. Ours and our children’s forever. As princely a talent as ever came from His hand to mortal stewardship.” C. Eskridge B 4 U Have your ItlarkKinltliiug O me. All Smithing, Iron and Wood Work done in first-class style and;at reasonable rates. (Fortenberry’s Old Stand). KB B i i i oilet \ that light. « * * jears ago it was a veritable wilder ness from the railroad to Limestone. Now Gaffney is a little city, teeming with life and enterprise. On every hand is to be seen the march of prog ress and civilization. True, we have much to learn, but we are young. Ig- WANTED! All youi clothes that need brightening up, bring them to us. We will make them look fresh and new. All work done by expert tailors. See us and join our pressing club. ROBINSON & JONES, Tailors. Over W. C. Telegraph Office. Phone No. M. Yesterday was the anniversary of the Pacolet flood. Within a twelve months scarcely nothing remains to tell of the awful destruction save the memory of it. Within a short mm-u w «.<».•., .. X 4U M V I while every spindle and loom will he norance and superstition are fast dis- WQUI tQr thg NOW Y0I|r[ singing its song of industry and the appearing before the mighty monarch w w •unharnessed river be made to pay Education like the morning mist tribute to the ingenuity of man. before the orb of day. A land that * * * once seemed poverty stricken is be- County Superintendent of Educa- ginning to yield up her riches to the Start it right by com ing to us for your :: tion J. L. Walker advertises the Cher okee County Summer School in this issue to commence Monday July 4th. The Ledger sincerely trusts that strong arm of industry. This is no hour nor place for winning laggards. In order that you reap your share of the rich reward you must be up and ,-erv teacher in the county and many doing. We have no patience with ev from outside will attend. It will bet ter equip them for their chosen work, which is one of the noblest callings on earth. • • • The Spartanburg Journal has adopted a new dress of minion and looks very pretty. The journal is an excellent afternoon paper, and while we cannot agree with Sir Charles’ po litical views as to a presidential nom inee. we must say that on all other subjects he is very sane indeed. But maybe we'll get together after the nomination. • • • The capitol building at Columbia has been declared unsafe, and an ex pert will he employed to look into the matter. We don’t know about the weight of the dome; but we have an idea that the weight of the dispen sary is becoming as a millstone around the necks of the people and that sooner or later we’ll all perish in the flood of alcoholism that is sweeping over us. * * * Brother Fike, of the Spartanburg Herald, in his “Curbstone Echoes” column, advises Gaffney tin million aires to go to Spartanburg to invest their wealth. We should think they had rather take chances in a commu nity where gold crops from the bed of the rocks, tin clings to the roots of trees, and monazite forms the beds of the brooks, and the whole rests on a bed of iron that reaches to hades. Such a county is Cherokee. • • • The sermon of Bishop Galloway be fore the graduating class of Wofford last Sunday was a magnificent effort. From a literary standpoint it was superb, as a sermon it was helpful and instructive, and as a patriotic address it was the acme of perfection. The subject was “Citizenship,” and he treated it from every imaginable standpoint. In truth he left no phase of his subject untouched, and those who were fortunate enough to hear it will have cause to rejoice, while those who missed it will never realize what they have lost. * • • There is one thing we would like to urge upon the officials of this town and county, and that Is the employ ment of a practical civil engineer to lay off the streets and roads. No . matter how much we spend in this direction, it will avail us little unless we spend it judiciously, and the most judicious expenditure we can make in both town and country is the employ ment of an expert engineer. In one year he will, if he knows his busi ness—and no other kind should he employed—save the town and county more money than thrice his salary. • • • We spent Saturday and Sunday In the Spartan City. During our stay we met City Editor Fike and Editor Zack McGhee, of the Herald, and Bro. Lide, of the Spartan—all mighty the grumbler and no respect for the laggard. The Injustice of It. [Yorkville Enquirer.] While we have taken occasion to argue against the injustice in de priving communities that refuse to participate in the liquor business of any share in the profits made by the 1 State out of the business in other com munities, we would like to have it distinctly understood that we care nothing for such profits. If the schools cannot be kept open except with the aid of dispensary funds, we prefer to see them closed. If children can be educated only through debauchery of their fathers, they had better not be educated at all. The penalty the legislature seeks to impose on York county for voting out its whiskey nui sance, in th event it should exhibit the necessary manhood, amounts to more than the profits received for the maintenance of the nuisance, and yet all those who are directly or in directly interested in the rake-offs connected with the horrible business, seek to maintain that this is just. Stanle and Fane Groceries, Canned Goods, CigarsJobacco,Fruits, and Gnnfectioneries. Our lines are still complete and contain nothing but the fresh est and the best. HAMLIN & RADFORD. The Young Men of Today. [Philadelphia Inquirer.] The young men of today are too finicky—too much given to self-analy sis, too self-pampering. Their shoes and neckties cost more each year than did the entire wardrobe of their grandfathers. They feel a sense of degredation in small beginnings and plodding, and they wait for success ready made to come to them. There is not a young man in the country who would imitate Ben Franklin and march through the streets munching a loaf of bread while looking for em ployment. He dares not. indeed, be cause society has become also fin icky, and he would be arrested for a tramp. The young man of today wants capital. Trusts and combines and corporations distress him. He cannot he president of a hank or judge of a court the first week he is from school, and he feels like the famous Eli Perkins, that he has “no chance.” Hot? Sure it is, and we have the sort of TOILET ACCESSORIES that make such weather agreeable. Soaps, Toilet Waters, Sponges, Bath Brushes, etc., etc. S. B. Crawley & Co. 813 Limestone St. Drugs, Perfumes and Stationery Prescriptions Properly Filled and Promptly Delivered Receipt for a Kiss. “To one piece of dark piazza, add a little moonlight; take for granted two people. Press into strong ones a small, soft hand; sift lightly two ounces of attraction, one of romance, and a large measure of folly, stir in a floating ruffle and one or two whis pers; dissolve half a dozen glances in a well of silence; dust in a small quantity of hesitation; one ounce of resistance and two of yielding. Place the kiss on a flushed cheek or two lips, flavor with a light scream and sit aside to cool.” This receipt will prove a success in any climate, if directions are carefuly followed. Somewaht Skeptical. [Charlotte Observer.) The news of late regarding the tin mine development between King's Mountain and Gaffney, S. C., is In deed interesting. The returns so far savor of the mushroom boom but it seems that there is really valuable ore in sight, which doubtless means a good deal for the section involved. The Difference. [Newberry Observer.) Local talent in Georgetown are pre paring to present to the public "Ten Nights in a Barroom.” Up this way local talent Is chiefly engaged in pre paring for some years in a dispen sary. :: If anybody has a message for the people of this community he cannot deliver it to them so effectually, so cheaply, so quick ly in any other way as through the columns of this paper. It is the business of this pa per to carry messages of one kind and another into homes. The message will be delivered, too, under favorable conditions, for few persons take up their local paper except in a pleasant and receptive frame of mind. The sign upon the fence board may be good, but it can be seen only by travelers who go that particular road. The message in the local paper carries itself to thousands, no matter by which road they travel. Select your space and put your message where it will do the most good. W«, pvhapa, can kalp jw if you will bat Mb ml If a girl’s face is her fortune she should be careful to avoid counter feiting. 1785 College of Charleston 1904 Charleston South Carolina. EntrantM' i*.xHminiitii>ii will be held in the County Court House on Friday. July tith at !l a. Di. One scholarship giving free tuition I is assigned to each county of South Carolina, j Board and furnished room in the Dormitory. I }10 a month. Candidates for admission are; permitted to compete for vacant Boyce | J Scholarships which pay 3100 a year. For fur- ; j thtr information and catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. May 1. Tliere’s Beauty Everywliere. The world is at its best these days and you had better now buy the Camera you have been intending to get some time. You have months of perfect Camera weather before you, and there is never a time like the present, to take up the fascinating diversion of photo graphy. The longer you use a Camera the moie you learn and the more interesting the art becomes. Better begin now with an inexpensive Camera than wait until you can buy a better one. Come in and see the Cameras and let us show you how easily you can become the owner of one. Cherokee Drug Co*, Prescription Druggists. Cor. Limestone and Frederick Sts. If you get it at the Cherokee it’s good £n^ET' 1 T If i T1 *lHH"lll—lB We Have Just received Our third Shipment of Childrens' Slippers. Call and look Over what We have. The Shoe Store. Tin Mine Talk. If we should happen to find a tin mine on your property, we be lieve you would appreciate it if we told you about it. We also believe that if we can furnish your home from Kitchen to Par lor, cheaper than anyone else, that you will appreciate that also. Here are some of the new arriv als for this week; A big line of Crystal Glassware and Ice Tea Glasses. A pretty line of Center Pieces, Tray Cloths, Sideboard and Bureau Scarfs. Another lot of those pretty Rubber Dolls and Jump Ropes for the little girls. Alscsa nice line of Lunch Baskets and Boxes. Drop in and let us show you what we have. We will appreciate it. W, V. Humphries & Company. In Austell Building. Next to Gaffney Live Stock Co. Stables. Boys, don’t forget that I am still in the business. I can sell you one of those high grade Bicycles at $25, and from that up to $75, and down as low as $5. Come to see me, boys, and I am sure we can trade. I sell all kinds of Bicycle Fix tures. Before you buy, call and see me at my market, 324 Limestone street, or at my store, 921 Granard street. fcuMu W. J. MUNESS, Flip. Water” Season And we are prepared for it with the most ela borate stock of Toilet Water that you have seen in Gaffney. We sell violet water made by such well known Manufacturers as Rogers Gallet, Ricksecker and Colgate (§b Co. in bottles of any size from 25c to $1.50. We are agents for the famous Murray and Lannead Florida Water and Prevost’s Golden Cologne. In fact, our stock of perfumery and toilet articles is Complete. Try us. The Gaffney Drug Co., Prescription Druggists* c 3C >Lc F'c jr- 'T'lnt? I - 1* i f*t~t. Statement ot GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK, Condensed from the Quarterly Statement in conformity to Act General Assembly, at close of business, March 31st, 1904. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. . , Capital Stock $ 30,000 00 Loans and Discounts.. .. | 69,294 30 Undivided Profits 1,269 82 Cash on Hand in Bank.... 3,023 99 Deposits .. 41,058 46 Total $ 72,318 29 Total $ 72,318 29 We invite your attention to the above copy of our quarterly statement, March 31st, 1904. \Ve pay 4 PER CENT. INTEREST on ALL dejKisits. If you are not already a patron of this bank, we would be pleased to have you open an account with us. The TIME time to do so is NOW. F. G. Stacy, President. J. G. Wardlaw, V.-President, D. C. Ross, Cashier. Has It Ever Occurred To Yofl That you make a serious mistake by not buying your clothing at J. I. Sarratt’s everything store? All that is necessary to convince you that I have the best line of Clothing in town for men, youths and chil dren, at the most reasonable prices, is to go up stairs and take a look. Youwill also find a nice line of men’s and boy’s Hats up stairs. Also all kinds of Trunks and Traveling Bags up stairs. Shoes Js'or Kverybody at prices to suit. Negligee Shirts from 25c to $1.00 Overalls from 25c to 7oc Big lot of ladies Dress Skirts from $1 to $5 Nice line of wash fabrics, Piques, Organdies and White Goods of various kinds—all cheap. Big lot of Molasses—several graces. Farming tools, such as Single and Double Stocks, Cof- ton Hoes, Plows, Heel Bolts and in fact everything needed by the farmer. I carry as complete line of general merchandise as you will find in town. I also handle same line at my new store at Goforth, S. C. Respectfully, J. I. Sarratt. You Furnish The Need; We Satisfy It. Wo Woep everythin)? in the lieneral MerrlmixlUe line and Jure prepared to “suit every fancy." both as to style and quality of jroods and the prices placed upon them. Our store has become popular witli the trading public simply because we handle the best of merchandise and sell our i?oods at a close margin of profit. Our T wo I^argife Stores are fairly bristling with all the latest things in Ladies’ Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats, Millinery and Notions and all the best grades of Groceries and Osborne Farming Implements.—all at prices commensurate with the quality of the goods. We in vite inspection and challenge comparison of prices. Liberal Treatment Prompt Service Absolute Safety are some of the features of our service guaranteed to patrons of this Bank. We want your business. Call on us at any time. National Bank of Gaffney. The Gaffney City Land and Imprnvement Go. Offers forj sale 'Building Lots In this flourishing town, Gaffney; also Farms n^pr by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place. In lots of w to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lauds to rent for Farm purposes For full particulars apply to J. V. SARRATT, Agent. N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on. walk or ride through or over the lands of this company, cutting and removing timber, Ashing or hunting, under penalty of law.