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J THE LARGEST CIRCULATION of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District, of S. C. EVERY ONE PAID IN ADVANCE The Ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY -FUBLIhHED TIESBAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE RELIABILITY of Every Advertiser Who Uses the Columns of This Paper. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. - 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., FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1904. $1.00 A YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE ASSOCIATION MEETING. ) ITEMS OF INTEREST OF PASSING EVENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Land and Industrial Agents, South eastern Railroads. A meeting was held at the South ern Hotel in St. Louis recently, of the Southeastern Railway Land and In dustrial Agents’ Association, which includes in its membership the South ern Railway, Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Norfolk and West ern. Central of eGorgia, Illinois Cen tral, Louisville and Nashville, Nash- Happenings A„ Oven the S.a.e Taken ; from Our Exchanges and Tersely Georgia Railroad, Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad, Florida East Told to Ledger Readers. ! Coast Railway, Frisco System, Geor- _ . . . gia. Florida and Alabama, Atlanta Jesse \\. Crapse is now in jail in and West p oint( Wrightsville and Hampton charged with the murder of Tennille Mobile and Ohio, Alabama his cousin, J. S. Crapse, on Thursday Great Southern, Tallula Falls Rail- of last week. The killing, it is said, way> w an(1 A K R The purpose grew out of a dispute over a public of the associa tion is to promote har- neighborhood road through the prem- monious work for the development of ises of Jesse W. Crapse, which roadj the states ]ying east of the Missis- he has been endeavoring to have dis- | sil)pi an(1 south of lhe Ohio and Poto- A NEWSY LETTER FROM ETTA JANE, MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF LOWER CHEROKEE. ORGAN RECITAL. continued. The parties are white farmers of the Nixville section Hampton county. mac rivers, and take up matters con- of cerning immigration into the south east from northern states and from Gov. Heyward I uesday, upon re- ; Nearly all of the railroads repre- ceipt of word that Joseph Thompson, , sen t e( j jn this new association have a negro sentenced n Greenville t» een actively engaged in immigration sentenced n county this year to three years for manslaughter, was dying, ordered ; and industrial work, and most of : them have regularly constituted de- him released. The petition had been p arlraent s for handling it. The re refused previously, but the attorneys sult of this work in the past has and others interested made the above ; j }een very satisfactory ami had much showing and telegraphed it to the ^ do w itij the recent growth of the governor, so that there was no other Southern states. Many matters have action to be taken. arisen in connection with the hand- A negro by the name of John Wil- ! of the ^ ork hav f l sh,,w » Iiams, who lived on the place of Mr. that co-operative efforts on the part of the different railroads would great- S. H. Young, near Timmonsville, was , . .., . bitten by a mad dog Monday morning. at ! s,st the setUement of farm lands Mr. Young carried him to Timmons- 1,1 t^ e sou th l >y homeseekers, and ville to send him to Baltimore for i that b> keeping in close touch with T S each oPher, the railroads would be able to greatly benefit the whole southern country. treatment. They had killed the dog and sent its head by the negro for examination by experts in Baltimore. The report will be looked for wdth interest, as the dog had bitten quite a number of other dogs and animals before it was killed. Jane and Rena Fair, wife and 3- year-uld daughter, respectively, of Myers Fair, a Taylor street negro res it was shown that there are today in the southeastern states many mil lion acres of land suited for horticul ture, which are not now under culti vation. As these lands present the best opportunities for the general farmer, the cotton producer, the grain raiser, the stock man, and the fruit tauranteur of Columbia, who has ac- grower, it is deemed important that cumulated much property, were in stantly killed Tuesday afternoon near the “tin bridge” in that city by a bolt of lightning which descended the trunk of a tree under which the even more active work than ever be done in bringing before homeseekers the advantages of the south, espec ially in the way of available lands. , The Railroad Land and Industrial i __9 ur I n " ra 'ittide Personal Paragraphs Concerning Pop ular People and Short Items of General Interest. Etta Jane, June 8.—The people of this section have generally kept up with their farm work and most of them are now ready for rain when it comes. The last few days of warm sun shine has made a wonderful improve ment in the appearance of the cotton which has been thinned and worked out. There will he plenty of cotton blooms before the 4th of July if noth ing happens to it and people have an opportunity to keep it worked out. The card from several ministers of Gaffney in reference to the celebra tion of the Fourth is generally spoken of as eminently proper. It shows the high stand they take in their profes sion and the unfeigned zeal with which they are serving their Master. We commend them for it. Yet, wo are fully satisfied that in their names on committees no one thought of committing them to any thing that would or could in the re motest way he looked upon as antag onistic to their profession. We are not sorry, however, that it occurred just as it did. “All’s well that ends well.” It’s a gentle yet effective re minder to the various flocks that the dance is not an ordinance through which men and women are brought into the Redeemer’s kingdom. The patriotic utterances of those several ministers in proposing to help in the work of the celebration when it does not conflict with their calling or con science is also commendable. We can’t help but admire that type of Christian patriotism that makes God first and country next. Rev. W. H. White preached at Sa lem last Sabbath morning to a very large congregation. His subject was At First Baptist Church Next Monday Night. There will be an organ recital at the First Baptist church Monday evning, June 13th, at 8.30 o’clock, by Mr. Wade R. Brown, musical director Baptist University, Raleigh, N. C., dean of the Raleigh summer school of music, assisted by Mrs. Grace Bat- tis Brown, mezzo-soprano, Mrs. Goerge Garrett Byers, soprano, and Miss Charlotte Kendall Hull, violin ist. Following is the programme: Harvest Thanksgiving March. .Calkin O Saviour of the World Buck Mrs. Brown. Adagio Pathetlque Godard * Miss Hull. Sancta Maria Foure Mrs. Byers. Andante in F .. / Wely Berceuse in D Spinney Toccata in D Lemmens I Waited f r the Lord... Mendelssohn Mesdames Byers and Brown. Cavatina Raff Miss Hulll. O Divine Redeemer Gounod (Violin Obligato.) Mrs. Brown and Miss Hull. Offertoire in C minor Batiste The audience is kindly requested to refrain from applause. THROUGHOUT THE TARHEEL STATE BLACKSBURG BUDGET. RECENT People Coming and Going Beyond the Broad. Blacksburg, June 6.—Mrs. Ed Tur- ! ner went to Asheville Saturday and 11S| returned Monday. Mr. J. Q. Little, of Gaffney, was in town for a few hours Sunday. Miss Anna Sherer went to Char lotte, N. G\, one day last week on ‘ business. ® ur Mrs. B. M. Thomson was called to Neighbors in the Old North State the bed side of ber s 00 - Junius, in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday night. Culled Expressly for Ledger Readers Mrs. Nannie Moore, of Gaffney, is in town visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Monroe Troxler, of Huffines Mrs. T. L. Black, of Charlotte, N. bottling works, in Greensboro, came 1 C„ passed through here Sunday on near losing his life Wednesday morn- her way to Flowery branch to see her ing by the explosion of a bottle of mother who is very sick. EVENTS OF NOTE NORTH CAROLINA. Items of Interest Concerning soda water. The flying glass cut an artery in his arm, and before a phy sician could reach him it looked like he would die from loss of blood. He Miss Beulah Herndon, of near Gro ver, N. C., was in town Saturday shop ping. Miss Dora Gaston, of the Buffalo had revived at last reports and was | section, is in town visiting friends A Great Difference. To the women of Cherokee county nlarnnsr I and as we,1 > wi,b tongues as 1 h long as telephone posts, as friends of Will M. McCraw and wife we would like to say: Please look over your old Ledgers of about a month ago and road again the article written from Ezell. S. C„ which postofflee is about fourteen miles from Gaffney and near the Cowpens battleground, and you will see the writer from that place con gratulates Mr. ami Mrs. Will C. .Mc Craw over the arrival of a fine girl. Indeed they should rejoice because this is a gift of God himself. Now since it seems as if some people of Cherokee county haven't sense enough to look at the heading of an article to see where it is written from we will say that Will C. McCraw, into whosi home this precious gift came, is u resident of Ezells, S. C„ hut Will M. McCraw, who was a candidate for county treasurer two years ago and known all over our county, and his considered out of danger. The commutation to life imprison ment of the sentence of Munn, the negro who was to be hanged at Fay etteville on Wednesday, the 15th instant, was somewhat of a surprise to the general public, though it is said nobody is grumbling, for the country is very glad to he spared the execution. In his order to Sheriff Marsh, Governor Aycock merely men tions it as a case for executive cle mency. i and relatives. Messrs. Earnest Duff and Albert Harrison were in town Saturday for I a few hours. | Messrs. A. M. Bridges and A. J. Black went to Gaffney Saturday on business. Mrs. John Cline and Miss Emma Williams of Gaffney, were in town one day last week. Mr. Audley Gold is in Shelby on business. Mr. James G. Killian, of Cherokee Falls, passed through here Sunday About two weeks ago a negro man ^ way to Gastonia, named Henry Neill went to the home i. *' r- fCherokee Falls, was of a highly respected white man in 111 ,m ' n a * ew bours Sunday’. Iredell county during his absence’ 'f rs - A- McUadden, of Charles- and made wife. aged, cool headed, determined men ^ r ' 9' Sherer is happy over the took tl»e negro and gave him such aniva a bab y b ^ s home. ade improper proposals to his J 0 . 11 ’ arrive here today to visit The next night ten middle- 11 : '' lll ' s ail d relatives. whipping as only men of this kind could administer to a negro for an insult to a white woman. After they had plied the whip until the guilty Mr. A. M. Bridges and son, Richard, have gone to Wilkinsville on busi ness. Mr. Clarence Borders, of Kings woman was at work washing clothes. Agents’ Association also has in mind The mother and child were together, the most aenve co-operation with the but they were thrown in opposite di- people of different sections of the rectious from the base of the tree. south in the development of their re- !; peetive districts, and will lose no George Caulfield was killed and Joe opjxjrtunity to induce local people to Myers and Hunter Sharp were co-operate witii them, wounded by Pat Carroll in a shoot- i Reports were made to the associa- ing affair in Charleston Monday night tion from different fields of work which had its origin in a fight a few along the lines represented and these minutes previously. According to the reports were made all of the most story of several witnessts the trouble favorable character regarding the do- wab fought to have been ended velopiuent of the southeastern states, when^Carroll opened fire on Caulfield and the outlook in the way of crops And his friends, a few blocks from and in general prosperity for the fti- Caulfield’s house, to which the latter tore is very bright. From many dis- was on his way, being attended by j tricts were reported increasing de- ... „ . n( fo, \ the Blessings, h j wlfe rUiss Alle We Receive Direct from God’s j acc , ls1o « e(j t( / caM Ane - anc we are Hand.” Text. Luke 17: 17th to 19th ; a,v , n ' si ‘ verses inclusive. The aftermxm ser- 1 . , " ." l n, 'V 11 tie l' Itu ie please vice was equally appropriate, but not! tbin k ^ t and S| ”' aU / l mc 1 e t ,nst, * ad so well attended. The subject was, ! ! L ' . K .. t . 0 , c ;, a ' H . UlinklnK on,y “How Our Christ.’ matte young „. old enough to know better) make a rnenus. habit of staying outside of the church during the afternoon service and by their loud talking end laeghinf dis turb those on the inside. much courts r Silence Witnesses Against I 1 nu « h bat( ' 1 ... Matt. 12:30. It’s a serious , 1 «" d J-^mseWes before the o er of regret that so many of the ^ ‘ a cha ^ d wllh dama « e to g people, especially, (and those i * s rac ei. his friends, ing. Carroll had been drink- mands for farm lands, the putting of new fields into cultivation, and of the ^ gradual increase in the value of farm Tuesday the State board of dispen- property. Outside of the reported sary directors purchased the large increa.se in the cotton acreage in the adjoining the wholesale building in so „t k f or this year it was also made Columbia, the price being $3,600. ! (JVident that the S(nith is to have a The lot will be used for the enlarge- j very heavy increase In the fruit yield, ment of the big plant which will come Gu t s j de 0 f a f ew districts the fruit sooner or later, and with prices of cr0 p wag reported to be very large. real estate so high, the board con cluded that it would be best to buy- now, especially as the owner was considering the erection of a saw mill on the place, which would have constantly endangered the dispen sary. Perry BuL’er and John Carter were convicted of the murder of Anderson Arnold in the court of general ses sions in Greenville Wednesday. The two other negroes named in the in dictment, Joe Parks and Jesse Harri son, were acquitted. Counsel for the convicted negroes gave notice for a new trial. Butler and Carter were sentenced by Judge Townsend to be hanged. Four doomed men are now locked in the county jail in Green ville. Byrd and Cols well have already been sentenced for the murder of Magistrate Cox, and the c< nviction of Butler and Carter .adds two more to the list. On Liberty Hill, in Columbia, which The shipments of strawberries from the more southern districts this sea son have been very much larger than ever before, and this will also be true of the more northern districts which are now in the midst of their shipping season. The number of peach and apple trees set out during the past year was very heavy, and a very large number of both will bear fruit this summer and fall for the first time. The representatives of all railroads reaching the fruit districts agreed that the increase in business from these districts in 1904 would amount to at least 30 per cent, over any pre vious year. There continues to be in all sections of the south a steady in quiry on the part of capitalists from other sections of the country for in vestments in timber lands and facto ry properties.and local capital is also going into industrial interests more extensively than heretofore. Money for investment in industrial plants seems to be plenty in all districts of has been the scene recently of much the south. From the mineral sections lawlessness, a double shooting affray increased developments were also re occurred Tuesday among young ne- ported. groes of that settlement. * Jim Me- Lane armed with a shotgun dis- Worst of All Experiences, charged a load of small shot into Si- Gan anything be worse than to feel las Jaggers’ left leg above the knee, that every minute will be our last? the shot passing on through the right Such was the experience of Mrs. S. leg. No bones were broken. Several [ H. Newson, Decatur, Ala. “For hours later Joe Jaggers, Silas’ ( three years,” she writes, “I endured brother, hunted up McLane and when insufferable pain from indigestion, he came in sight of him emptied his Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric shotgun at the fleeing man, one load seemed inevitable when doctors and taking effect in his left hand. While all remedies failed. At length I was Jaggers’ .wound is serious he is ex- induced to try Electric Bitters and pected ter recover. the result was miraculous. I im proved at once and now I’m complete- The Sato treasurer will in a few ly recovered.” For Liver, Kidney, w<?eks borrow about $300,000, or the Stomach andBowel troubles Electric rest of the money allowed by law to Bitters is the only medicine. Only be borrowed any year. A loan of SOc. It’s guaranteed by Cherokee Drug $200,000 was effected some time ago Co., Druggists. for the payment of the pensions and while all of this was not used, the Two soldiers may have a falling Interest on State bonds will be due out just as the captain says, “Fall goon and it will be necessary to bor- in.” row some. It has been found that in borrowing all that can be borrowed An Alarm Clock for 25c. at one time a large amount of money If you want to get up early and feel Is saved, as the rate of Interest is good all day take a Little Early Riser much lower. It is thought that there or two at bed time, these famous will not he much difficulty In making little pills relax the nerves, give quiet ends meet this year as the tax money rest and refreshing sleep, with a gen- will begin to come In Just os the tie movement of the bowels about loan Is exhausted. Despite this, how- breakfast time. W. H. Howell, Hous- ever, the appropriations are over ton, Tex., says “Early Risers are the $100,000 greater than last year and best pill made for constipation, sick there^s no government claim of $80,- headache, biliousness, etc.'* Bold by 000 to help the State out. Cherokee Drug Co. organizing a county medical associa tion. Dr. M. W. Smith was elected president, Dr. J. N. Nesbitt, vice-pres ident, and Dr. J. T. Darwin, secretary and treasurer. The following members were en rolled: Dr. M. YV. Smith, Dr. C. A. Jefferies, Dr. C. M. Littlejohn, Dr. B. L. Allen. Dr. B. R. Brown, Dr. S. H. Griffith, Dr. S. B. Crawley, Dr. J. N. Nesbitt, Dr. J. T. Darwin, and Dr. H. B. Tate. All other physicians in the county are urged to join the association. It will hold regular monthly meetings, notice of which will he regularly given. Cherokee Physicians Organize. A* L meeting of the physicians of This nrac ' GneroKeo county held yesterday in tice we are charitable enough ‘to boU . 8e ._to r the < purpose of think is only thoughtlessness and not with any intention to dlstruh the peaceful worshippers or treat the house of God with irreverence. But 1 it does si), notwithstanding, and we hope this gentle reminder will help those it concerns to avoid harsh and perhaps unjust criticism in the fu ture. This censure does not apply to one church or community more than another. When there is an afternoon service all are more or less subjected to the same trial. We very much re gret to hoar the names of hoys and girls—members of good families— used in connection with scenes and incidents not by any means calcu lated to uphold the standard by which thir parents desire to raise their children. It’s revolting, to use no harsher word, to describe the feelings it provokes. In order to uplift the world the church must keep its sym pathies on a level with the unfortu nate and helpless. It can never prove the beauty of Christ by condemning (lie faults of others rather than to correct them. Mr. Willie Graves, of Gaffney, spent a day and night with friends in tiiis neighborhood. Mr. J. Rufus Poole was wishing the other day for a shower of rain when a neighbor said to him: “I don’t think we need it as wo had a good rain the other day.” “Oh. I am not wishing it for you, but for hyself,” said Mr. Poole. We have had some right warm weather within th last four days. The thermometer has registered 104 de grees in the shade. Messrs. Fowler Bros, have had a right sick mule—a fine young mule for which they paid a good price last spring. It Is getting along very well, so we understand. Miss Grace Whisonant, who has been teaching in the graded school at Yorkville during this year, came home last Saturday to spend her va cation. Miss Amanda Bratton is still alive at this writing, but all hopes of her recovery are gone. The North Pacolet Interdenomina tional Sunday School Convention will meet at Gethsemane church on the fourth Sabbath of this month—the 26th inst. The program will appear next week. It has been just one year since the Pacolet fl<x)d and we have had less rain during that time than has ever fallen within the recollection of the oldest people. Rev. Mr. Hammett will preach at Abingdon creek church on the third Sabbath of this moath and Saturday evening before at 3 o’clock. He is ex pected to preach at Salem at 4 o’clock p. m. on the third Sabbath. J. L. S. wretch was a quivering bundle of * r *’ck, was in town Saturday on husi- pains they told him to get. He got. , , Waeksburg. June 9.—Mrs. Jno. Mary Virginia Rhodes, heiress of Barkstell and children returned home Cecil Rhodes, the diamond king Tuesday after spending several days whose whereabouts has been a mys- Ui Columbia with relatives, tery for several years, has turned up Miss Pauline Brewear. of Elberton, in Asheville. She is now’ Mrs. Mary Ga., is visiting her grandmother, Mrs! Virginia Rhodes Baker. Mary Y'irgi -Mary M. Freeman, nia Rhodes has been advertised for Mrs. \\ T . H. Hope, of Rock Hill, Is the guest of Mrs. Jno. Barkstell, of tais place. Miss Lola Barkstell spent Wednes- It was by the merest day in Rock Hill with friends, she discovered that she AD’. Will S. Bird, who lias been at- far and wide. Mrs. Baker lias been engaged to do missionary work in the mountains where she barely el.ea out a livins chance that was heir to the great fortune. Her tending Furman fitting school. Green identity was disclosed while in con- ville, has arrived home to spend his versation with friends. | vacation. The author been advised not interfere rules at Roxboro have l f klianl Thomson, of Atlanta, that the governor "ill IE k ThomJn B moU ’« r - Mr »- with the sentence of Thomson. Adam Hunt, who is to be hanged nt I An 1 der80 !}’ who h,s been that place June 15th, for the murd* fs . ni'^ , CIe nison College of Hetwood YYilkms. Petitions have|" a i 0 P n aSt ^ uUm ’ ,; V me fo *- his va- recently been circulated and present- , Mlt .„ r- * i .Miss Mamye Gaston, after taking ed to the governor, one asking that n ot , , the sentence be commuted to life im ■ • • Converse Business Col- prisonment, the other that the sen- Startling Evidence. Fresh testimony in great quantity is constantly coming in declaring Dr. King’s New’ Discovery for Consump tion. Coughs and Colds to he une qualled. A recent expression from T. J. McFarland, Bentorville, Va., serves as example. He writes: “I had Bronchitis for three years and doctored all the time without being benefitted. Then I began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery, and a few bot tles wholly cured me.” Equally ef fective in curing all Lung and Throat troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by Cherokee Drug Co.. Druggists. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c, and $1.00. The horny handed son of toll is likely to get left if he doesn’t blow his own horn. SIMPLY BREATHE IT Bln Is always a greater wrong to The great lives have all the sinner than any other. [ something greater than life. loved The Daughter of the Regiment Is not the only woman v^ho gets her regimentals on. Your criticism of another is your verdict on yourself. A Few Minutes Use of Hyomei Four Times a Day Cures Catarrh. The pleasant, most convenient and tho only scientific method for the treatment of catarrh is Hyomei. Simply put twenty drops of Hyomei in the Inhaler and then breathe it for a few minutes four times a day. It seems remarkable that so simple a way of treating catarrh will effect a cure, but the most important dis coveries of science have alwavs been the simplest. By breathing Hyomei In this way every particle of air that enters the air passages of tho throat and head and goes into the lungs is charged with a healing balsam that kills the germs and bacilli of catarrh and soothes and allays ill Irritation. The first day’s use of Hyomei will show a decided improvement and In a short time there will be no farther trouble from catarrh. Its action is rapid and lasting. You take no risk In buying Hyomei. A complete outfit costs $1.00 and if after using you can say that it has not helped you Gaffney Drug Co. will return your money. What other treatment for catarrh is sold under a guarantee like this? tence be not interfered with. There is quite a strong sentiment among numbers of the best citizens, espe cially the lawyers, that it was a very close case and that the evidence did not warrant a verdict in the first de gree. John Mitchell, colored, an employe of the Queen City Brick Company, in Charlotte, was shot and instantly lege, is home for her vacation. Mr. Roland Little, of Gaffney, is in town visiting relatives. -Mr. Maurice Little, after attending commencement at Furman Univer sity, Greenville, returned home Mon day. Mr. Furman Belue is home for his vacation after attending college at Clemson the past session. Miss Aurelia Beckham, of Rock Hill, stopped over a few hours in killed Tuesday morning by Jim Steel, town with Mrs. W. E. Anderson on another employe. The shooting took j her way to Atlanta, place at the plant of the brick com- Miss Gertrude Sherer left Tuesday pany, about four miles south of that ! Tor Yorkville, where she will attend city. After the shot was fired and the summer school for teachers. Steel realized that the wound was mortal, he ran and escaped from his fellow workmen, who pursued him. The men had been at outs for several days. Shortly after 8 o’clock Tues day morning, while the men were at work, the quarrel was renewed; Af ter much cursing and abuse on each Dr. Hamrick, of Gaffney, was in town a few hours Monday. Dr. Bays, of Charleston, stopped over a few hours on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Pollock, and left that night to attend Wofford College commencement. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. side. Steel drew his revolver and fired | J ( >e Crow and children were very sor- at Mitchell’s breast. One shot was ; ry to see them leave Wednesday for enough, for it pierced Mitchell’s their new home in Marion, N. C. Mr. P. R. Freeman leaves today for occurred Mondav Norfolk ’ Va • on business. ■ i Miss Mattie Knox returned home ciciufi i.cai me Ixmla Mills in norae Kings Mountain. Mrs. Minter Allen, “ Iwndi “® aevera the wife of Dixon Allen, was instant- Mr . , s , vv , , don ’, A a ’’ Wltl1 -Mr. and ly killed by a passing freight train, ‘ iL' rl , , o. ^ J ‘ * i Miss May Crosby, of Sharon, spent heart. A sad accident evening near the The family was moving from the „ . ■ --— Loula Mill to the upper end of town - own Tuesday on her and Mrs. Allen was walking along Croquet, like many other games, develops a lot of “knockers.” the track carrying a guinea fowl and three chickens, which were also kill ed. She was crossing the railroad near the mail crane at the Loula Mills, where the path lay along the track 15 or 20 feet and then crosses to the opposite side of the track. The engineer (Mr. Lucas) saw her and blew the whistle and she stopped an instant while attempting to cross and was struck by the pilot and knocked 36 yards. The body was fearfully mangled. The State Wednesday granted charters to three corporations, one the Damask Manufacturing Company, of Roaring River. Wilkes county, ca pital stock $125,000, Ira R. Hayes, of Columbia, S. C„ and \\’. L. Harper, of Winston-Salem, being the chief stockholders, the company to manu facture textile fabrics; second, the Appalachinan Mining and Develop ment Company, of Greensboro, with a branch at Pittsburg, Pa., capital stock $100,000, O. T. McCutchen, Pittsburg, and S. G. Fry, Greensboro, principal stockholders, to mine min erals, ores, fossils, oils, working in timber, etc.; third, the Lenoir Wood working Company, of Lenoir, capital stock $20,000, J. M. Powell and others, stockholders, to manufacture build ing materials, furniture, novelties etc. way to Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Whitford Duncan left Monday for. Greensboro, N. C., to accept a position in the master mechanic's of fice there. Mr. Charlie Whlsnant, of Charlotte, N. C.. spent last Saturday in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Whisnant. Miss Jean Whisnant, after an ex tended visit to relatives in Charlotte, came home the first of the week. For sick headache take Chamber lain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick cure is certain. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. Entertainment at Blacksburg. Friday night, June 10th, under aus pices of the Nineteenth Century Club, assisted by the Maids and Matrons Club, there will be given the play of “The Spinster’s Return,” sequel to “The Old Maids’ Convention.” in the city hall at Blacksburg. The pro ceeds are to be used for charitable purposes. The play as given by the above clubs will he one of fun and laughter from start to finish. Don’t miss the frolic, as the old girls are a funny lot. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Was Wasting Away. The following letter from Robert R. Watts, of Salem, Mo., Is Instruc tive. *T have been troubled with kidney disease for the last five years. I lost flesh and never felt well and doctored with leading physicians and tried all remedies suggested without relief. Finally I tried Folpy’g Kidney Cure and less than two bottles com pletely cured me and I am now sound and well.” For sale by Chero kee Drug Co.