Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I DR. B. L. ALLEN, Physician and Surgeon. Offices in the Star Theatre building. Dr. D. P. THOMSON, Dentist. Over Cherokee Drug Co. Phone 65. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. ’Phone 82 FOR RENT. ! FOR RENT—House next to Smith Cook’s residence. Wood & Carpenter, i 11-15-tf. j TO RENT—The store occupied by the Gaffney Drug Co. Apply to J. E. Greene. 9-30-tf. FOR RENT—Five nice rooms for family use over Gaffney Drug Store. A. N. Wood. Sept. 9-tf SUITES OF ROOMS to lot in the Star Theatre. A. N. Wood. 3-22-tf WANTED. WANTED—Middle-aged white wo man cook for small family; references. Address B, Care Ledger. Nov. 22, It. WANTED—Hides of every descrip tion; chickens, eggs and butter. Z. A. Robertson. 9-9tf. DR. W. K. GUNTER, IJ 1C IV T 1 » T Office in Star Theatre Building. Phone No. 20. Crown and bridge work a specialty. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—The Johnson-Tillotson house (1), and the Patrick place, 1 with two acre grove near Gaffney Mfg. Company. Apply to J. C. Otts. 11-18-tf. ! JAMES A. Wlbf.lH William S. Hall. .1 h. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. STAK THEATRE BLDG. QA V'f'JMI-D'V. ». CJ. Notary Public In office. Prompt attention •riven to all business. FOR SALE—A building lot 200 x 11feet, adjoining Boyd Sarratt. Address T. R. Shuford, Gastonia, N. | C. H-18 tf FOR RENT OR SALE—Five-room house on Logan street. Aply to J. L. ! Alexander. C. Eskridge B 4 U ^Haveyour Hlacksirithiiur U>»ne. All Smithing,'Iron and Wood Work done in first-class style and at reasonable rates. (Fortenberrys’ old stand.) FOR SALE—Seed wheat. Apply to W. A. Turner. 11-15, 18, 22, 25. FOR SALE—Several nice residence lots, convenient to the schools and town. Mrs. A. V. Montgomery. 11-8-tf. TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are hereby notified not to trespass on my lands or any in which I have an interest for the pur pose of shooting birds or hunting, un der penalty of the* law. P. W. Humphries. Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9—Pd. FOR SALE—“Bay State” organ, at your own price. Apply to R. G. By ars, 901 Peachtree St. 10-28-tf FOR SALE—My residence and lot on Petty street. J. H. Lipscomb. 10-14-tf. FOR SALE—Old newspapers; 10c per 100. Apply at this office. INSURANCE —Cotton Wood & Smith, Agents. insured. PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK. South Carolina, Cherokee County. The undersigned will sell at public auction, at the door of the Bank of Blacksburg, on Friday, December the first, 1904, at 10 o’clock A. M., the fol lowing described property, the same having been pledged as security to a note executed by J. F. Whisonant and others, to-wit: Fifteen shares of the capital stock of the Blacksburg Cotton Seed Oil Mill, par value of $100 per share. The Bank of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, S. C. November 22nd, 1904. Pub.‘Nov. 25-29. iOne Minute Cough Cure For Coughs, Colds and Croup* FOR SALE—I offer for sale two of the most desirable residence lots in Gaffney. Apply to Z. A. Robertson. ; 9^9-tf. | THE Johnson-Tillison house for; ; sale. A bargain. Call on J. C. Otts.; I 9-9-tf. ’ j NOTICE. I will sell before the court house in Gaffney, on Monday, December 5th, 1904, my house and lot fronting on Petty street in Gaffney. Terms, cash. 11-15-tf. J. H. Lipscomb. FOR ALL COUNTY NEWS, IM PORTANT HAPPENINGS IN THE STATE AND EVENTS OF INTEREST IN FOREIGN LANDS, TAKE AND READ THE LEDGER. CO'RJ'fCO'B TITE SA VET) HIS LIFE, Mi Was Introduced at a Uriat For Murder, and the Sight Affected One of the Jury. This is a story of bow an old. cob *• pipe played an important part in sav ing the life of a man convicted of mur der. In the New Goldfield mining district in Nevada is a camp called Dlamondfield. It did not receive its name from the fact that diamonds have been discovered there, but from the circumstance that ftie best claims in the camp were located by Diamond- field Jack Davis. in the early and middle nineties Dlamondfield Jack was a trusted range rider in the employ of the Sparks- Ilerrold Cattle company in Idaho. In those days there was much friction be tween the cattlemen and the sheep men, and on the range covered by Dia- mondfield Jack It Is said that a “dead lino” had been established, which the sheepmen were forbidden to cross with their flocks. When, therefore, on Feb. 16, 1896, John C. Wilson, a sheep herder, and his companion, a man named Cum mings, were found dead in their camp on disputed ground, evidently murder ed, and it was further discovered that Diamondfield Jack and his partner, ; Jack Gleason, had been in that locality about the time the killing took place, | they were promptly arrested. Jack Davis was placed on trial first, and it w as one of the most closely con tested murder trials In the history of Idaho. The evidence was circumstan tial, and the defendant came very near proving an alibi, it having been neces sary for Davis and Gleason to have made an almost impossible ride in or der to have been at the sheepmen’s camp at the time it was proved they were killed. But Davis was convicted of murder in the first degree. His case was sent to the supreme court of Ida ho and lo the federal court of appeals, but he was beaten at every turn, and the date of his execution was finally fixed, with only the possible clemency of the governor to intervene. Then it was that Judge O. W. Pow ers, who had done at least as much as any other man to convict Davis, be came convinced, largely upon the strength of new evidence discovered, that Davis was innocent. Judge Bovv ers thereupon went before the govern or of Idaho and pleaded for the com mutation of Davis’ sentence to life im prisonment, which was granted. Later he presented to the governor a written argument for an absolute pardon for Davis, and this was also granted. When Judge Powers was recently reminded of the celebrated case be said: “Do you know the first thing that raised a doubt in my mind as to the guilt of Dlamondfield Jack was an old col) pipe which was found under the wagon in which lay the bodies of the murdered sheepmen? The pipe wus AJW A D VEffTX/'RE HIGH IJV A/Mw- Americans In France Fly SK.y- tuard In a 'Runcibuay “Balloon. A Court geous Act. Bootli Tarkingtou, the author, and a party of friends were, with many thousands of others, witnesses of a most sensational event in France re cently, the escape of the captive bal loon at Printnnlo's aerodrome at Porte Maillot. Mrs. Elton, an American, u boy and nine other persons who had ascended In the balloon bad the nar rowest possible escape from death. Many Americans are fond of making ascents in the balloon. The weather was perfectly clear when the cable restraining the balloon was unwound from the drum around which it coils, and the ascent began that came so near being fatal to Mrs. Elton and the others in the basket. The balloon was descending when, without warning, great clouds dark ened the atmosphere and a fierce wind came up. Slowly the cable, subjected to a tre mendous and unusual strain, was wound around the great drum, draw ing down the huge balloon. It was within twenty yards of the earth when the great staples that attach the cable to the motor were pulled out. The balloon flew skyward. The ter ror stricken occupants of the basket shrieked iu horror. • The watching multitude saw the bal loon mount straight until It disap- sss THE BEST TONIC It increases the appetite, tones np th« stomach, invigorates and strengthens the system, and furnishes purer and better blood for the op- building of the run-down constitution. You will find no tonlo to act so promptly and beneficially where the health has gives way, the strength over-taxed by hard work and close confinements Those living in the low, marshy sections of the country, exposed to miasmatic poisons and breathing the impure air arising from stagna&t pools and swamps, till their Canton| 0hl0t Ang ^ systems are filled with ma- Gentlemen: S.S.S. is a tood medicine. Ifcee|| laria and their health under- it in the house all the while. It la an exoa tonlo to rive strength to the system and tone 1 mined, will find S. S. S. a all the organa. It gives appetits and energy and most excellent tonic, and its on ® f *® I „ bat ! e »f, ln ^ vei 27‘ :r ' J haT# f . , , ’ . it also an excellent blood purifier. 3?or month>« timely use has many times was troubled with an Itching ekin ernptlonefc prevented the serious com- the face, and I tried epeoiaXIete and many rem*. r ,. .. . c . dies to get a cure, but S. 8. B. la the only mediotng plications that SO OI ten that eeemed to relieve. I am now oomparatlvaly result from malaria. this eruption. I think a great deal of yon* , medlolne, believing It to be the beet blood pnxlflag (jood blood, good appe- and tonlo known to the world to-day. \\ \ Minn PROCLAMATION To the Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney, S. C. You are hereby appointed to act in my stead in distributing Xmas goods to the thousands of buyers in Cherokee County. You are recommended to put forth every effort in putting these goods before the people, because I have found that you deal in goods of known worth, and know that you will assure to each customer complete satisfaction. Have your display ready Tutesda^, Nov. 2Qth That the people may choose from your large assortment now. Gala Week and King Cotton Jubilee Charleston, S. C., Nov. 21 st-26th 1 904. Very Low Rates Via Southern Railway. The Southern Railway will sell very low rate tickets from all points in South Carolina, including Augusta, Ga., for the famous FALL FESTIVAL AND KING COTTON JUBILEE. Tickets go on sale commencing November 19th to the 25th inclusive, and for trains scheduled to arrive Charleston prior to noon of November 26th, with final limit for the return November 28th, 1904. Among the great attractions will be the reproduction of LUNA PARK, direct from Coney Island. THE GREAT PIKE, direct from St. Louis. THE GASKILL’S GREAT SHOWS* containing over 20 district features, JJincluding Hogenback Wonderful Animal shows. BABCOCK, in his hair-raising act of LOOPING THE LOOP AND FLYING THE FLUME. Great Military parade, the largest that has occurred in the State in years. Firemen’s Parade. Foot Ball contest. ^ Over $500,000 to be given away in prizes in the parade. This will be the greatest show in the .South. For full imformation apply to any TICKET AGENT of the SOUTHERN RAILWAY, or R. W. HUNT, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. tlte and good digestion are A mbs. prank HOMOBB. the foundation stones of good health. S.S. S. sup- ... _ M ,. ,, , . . , — Altoona, Fa., June 80,1908. plies all these, containing I have always been averse to srivlnff a teetlno* as it does ingredients for Uial, and only do BO now becauee of a desire ° r 1, i have others benefited by the nee of your moat the punhcatioaot the blood excellent medicine. Before nslng S. S. S. this and also well-known tonic spring I very much felt the need of a tonlo; waa a troubled with Dyepepsia and Constipation,and properties, making it the jay ■blood hi bed condition. The uea of you» ideal remedy in cases where speoifio has driven aw&y all indications of Dye* ft. blood ha, deteriorated, the stomach disordered and that I feel in bettor physical condition than X anrWiti* baa faiDH haT ® ln J® ar ®* In my Judgment there is no bstt#* eppei e nas lanea. tonlo and blood purifier on the market thanyonv S. o. b. being a purely preparation, and I unhesitatingly recommend H vegetable compound, leaves •• ■ uoh * A. L. fishRb. no bad after-effects, like the strong potash and mineral remedies, which are bad on the stomach and nerves. A course of S. S. S. now will fortify the system, and the impurities that have accumulated through the long winter months are more readily and promptly thrown off,and the warm weather finds you in good physical condition, instead of weak, run-down, tired and debilitated, with no appetite or energy, a* is apt to be the case where the system is neglected and nature left to take care of herself. If you need a tonic and appetizer, you wfll find S. S. S. the best. Medical advice without charge to all who write ns about their case. nff 8WMFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, 04# O Interest, O Compounded Automatically* Money deposited in our “Savings Department” earns 4 per cent, interest, which is added to the principle four times a year. No worry to you—just deposit the money, it does the rest. Start your money to earning interest at once. Merchants & Planters Bank. Open till 5 R. M. daily. THE BALLOON FLEW SKYWAlft). peared in the clouds at a height of 16,000 feet, more than three miles. There the cold air into which it had soared caused the gas in the sun baked envelope to condense, and in five min utes the balloon reappeared. To check the balloon’s runaway as cent Lair’s assistant, holding a knife between his teeth, had climbed to the balloon’s top, cut open the upper valve and slit the envelope. Then at the first moment of the balloon's descent Lair cut the balloonette, which, suspended immediately under the big balloon, helps to keep It extended at full length. The great silk bag then took the shape of a parachute, and Its descent was slightly retarded. Lair shouted to the passeugers to climb from the basket Into the netting above them. Half crazed by fear as they were, they contrived to do this. So when the balloon dropped Into n tree at Cllchy none of those in the bas ket was seriously injured. ' of Gaffney, S, G. State, County and City Depository. Capital $50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 33,000.00 Stockholders' Liability .... 50,000.00 Protection to Depositors $133,000.00 Everything of a banking nature entrusted to our care receives our very best attention. We would be glad to have your business. D. C. ROSS, Prest. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. T. G. WARDLAW, Vice-Prest. CHAS. W. HAMES, Ass’t. Cashier OPEN TILL 5 P. M. EVERY DAY FINDING THE BODIES. Introduced in evidence by the prosecu tion, and at the time this was done I happened to be looking in the face of a witness for the prosecution, a man named Bowers. An expression passed over this man’s face which showed that he was peculiarly affected. I said then to one of my colleagues that Bowers knew’ something about that pipe, hut the others thought there was nothing to it, and the Incident waa passed over at the time. But the doubt created lu my mind then helped to convince me when further evidence tending to prove Davis’ guilt was pre sented. “Bowers afterward confessed that It was he and another man who killed the sheepmen, and he told about the old cob pipe having been knocked from his mouth in the struggle which took place. He set up a plea of self defense and was acquitted. Davis’ partuer, Gleason, was acquitted before this con fession was made, a fact wldch proba bly helped in securing Davis’ commu tation of sentence.” A prominent citizen of Salt Lake City who recently visited Goldfield states that there is every indication that the district will be a strong rival of Cripple Creek, even if it does not excel that camp in the production of gold, and he says that Dlamondfield Jack is undoubtedly the owner of some of the best ground in the new district Acid Iron Mineral cures Dyspepsia and Indigestion. If the food you eat gives you pain and does not digest readily, a dose taken after each meal will give immediate relief and if used regularly will permanently cure you. Trade A-I-M mark on every bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Acid Iron Mineral Co., Columbia, S. C. Thou, my friend, would like to know Why fair twin roses blush and blow They’re nourished by “Teethina.” See? “Teethina” (Teething Powders) Overcomes and Counteracts the Ef fects of the Summer’s Heat, Aid Digestion. Regulates the Bowels and relieves much suffering and dread. There are many persons happy now after using Acid Iron Mineral who once looked forward to death as the only sure relief from long suffering. They are rejoicing in health again and telling the good news to others. Thousands are being cured by its use. Trade A-I-M mark on every bot tle. Sold by Druggists. The quick results of Acid Iron Min eral in the cure of Dyspepsia, Indi gestion and bowel trouble have struck thousands with wonder. Heals cuts, burns, old sores and all skin diseases readily. Trade A-I-M marked on every bottle. Sold by Druggists. No. 1<X> TMs splendid property is only 1 Smiles from the railroad and is convenient to church and schools. It is comprised of 200 acres, lying on small streams and soil is light mulatto to dark loam. Most of the land is in timber, principally pine, for which there is a good market. Only about 50 acres under plow, three tenant houses and ® O CT f\ good barn. PRICE vD^lgO^/^/ Southern Field Neal Estate Exchange, Spartanburg, O. J. H. Carlisle, Jr. Secy, and Treas. 8-30-3mo FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C YOU CAN SAVE One half of the money that you have been spending fo** stationery by buying our French Cambric Writing Paper * / by the pound You get over four quires for 25 cents, and the quality is the same as you have been paying 50 cents a quire for, in boxes. Envelopes, of the latest pattern, to match. The Gaffney Dru& Company, Prescription Druggists. Iwoolfc fox' tint? I - lo*~*-*e_r»11ots ir i.