Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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. WHO IS SHE? Solid Gold Watch WALTHAM MOVEMENT ABSOLUTELY FKEE To the Prettiest and Most Popu lar Lady in Cherokee County, Married or Single. Every one of Coup-in -No. 1 cut from The Ledger and sent in to this otiice •entitles you to a vote for the lady of your choice. It matters not how many you can get Just so they are cut fiom this paper as they appear between now and New Year’s Day, 1905. COUPON NO. 1 THE LEDGEU. Gaffney, S. C. Gentlemen: I vote for M P. O I believe she Is the prettiest and most popular lady in Cherokee County. Signed P. O No votes will be accepted after the last day of this year. All votes must reach this office on or before the last day of December, 1904. The lady receiving the largest num ber of votes cast will receive the watch. It will be ready for delivery to her at The Ledger office January 1st, 1905. Should there be a tie in the vote between two or more the tie shall be settled between the winners themselves. The names of the ladles and the number of votes they receive will be printed in The Ledger every week. The watch is a good one, solid gold, and can be seen at Thos. H. Westrope's Jewelry store. Mr. Westrope guarantees the watch to be solid gold and the works to be of then best. How to Get Coupons. There are many ways of getting coupons. If you are a subscriber you will get 'coupon No. 1 every week up to issue of December 30th, unless your subscription expires anti your paper is stopped. If you can get papers from your friends containing coupon No. 1, that will be all right, you will be allowed to fill it out and each one will count a vote when sent into this office. Papers will be on sale at this office all the time, as many as you want at 5 cents per copy, 50 cents per dozen, or $4.00 per one hundred. If you subscribe for The Ledger or renew your subscription to the amount of 25 cents you will be entitled to 5 votes: 50 cents, 10 votes; 75 cents, 15 votes; $1.00, 20 votes. Every 5 cents paid on subscription to The Leager entitles you to a vote. It matters not how much you pay on your subscrip tion. You can pay as much or little as you like at a time and as often as you like, but in case of subscriptions you must always use coupon No. 2 below: COUPON NO. 2 THE LEDGEU, Gaffney, S. C. Gentlemen: Enclosed find $ for months subscription to THE LEDGER and votes in the voting contest for the prettiest and most popular lady in Cherokee County. I cast my votes for M t P. • Signed P. O There will be no restrictions to the voting other than laid down here. You may subscribe for The Ledger for a friend and vote for fhe lady of your choice. You may induce a friend to subscribe and vote for the lady of his choice. The contest will be conducted with the strictest regard for fairness and Impartiality. Those living out of town (or in town, either, for that matter) need not send in their coupons No. 1 ^ach week unless they like. They can wait a few weeks and get a batch of them and send all at once, A strict and accurate account will be kept of all the votes, and each coupon will be filed for reference should any dispute arise. After the contest is over the winner and the two next closest to her will be requested to furnish The Ledger a photograph to publish the following week after the winner is announced. Remember, no entries will be made without coupons properly signed and sent in. Address all letters to THE LEDGER. Gaffhey, S. C. RUBBER STAMPS Are my lonj? suit. I make any kind except the bad ones. Stamp and an Indelible Pad for Marking Linen I have some other good things. I furnish a Name for 40 CENTS. J. WILSON GIBJBeS, Typewriters, Office Supplies, Etc. 1334 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. GZRMAN ..... ! PRAISES SOUTH Distinguished Mon Talk At Boll Weevil Convention. URGE FARMERS TO HOLD COTTON Convention Has Been a Great Success and Means Much to the Cotton Planters—Many Delegatee Believe Government’s Estimate Too Large. Shreveport, La., Dec. 14.—While the program was arranged to extend through a session of four days it is be lieved that the national cotton con vention will adjourn sine die at Its session this afternoon. Nearly all oi the important papers have been read and delegates are awaiting the report of the resolutions committee. Dr. J. A. B. Lovett, president of thfl Central Alabama Agricultural college of Blountsvllle, Ala., is chairman of this committee. In an interview with a representative of the Associated Press today Dr. Lovett said that h« had been correctly quoted in a re cent dispatch to the effect that he would advocate a strict quarantins as a means of exterminating the boll weevil. He had favored, before hil arrival here, that farmers should bl advised to plant their lands in the in' fected areas with crops other than cot ton for at ieast five years. Dr. Lov' «tt said he has modified his views af< ter listening to the many papers read before the convention. The report of the resolutions committee, he said, would deal fully with the boll weevil problem. Dr. Otto Gagzow, imperial German counsel, left today for Louisville, Ky, today. He goes to the Blue Grass re gion with a view of inspecting the horse breeding and tobacco industries, He said that next year he would make a more extended vleit through the south in the interest of his governnsaal and he would do all In his power to eacourage the people of hie country who are emigrating to America to set tle in the southern etates. The possibilities of the south tn an agricultural way, he said, ars almost limitless. I find the conditions ar« of the best and predict a golden em for the agriculturists of this region, The action of the Southern Cotton Growers’ association last night in pass, ing a resolution urging the southern farmers and cotton men to held theif cotton for higher prices was a topic of general discussion today among th< delegates. Practically every member of th< convention was present and the res olution was passed without a dissent lag voice. fhe resolution wan unanimously passed, commending statistician Hyde of the agricultural burea for uniform and correct repdHs of the cotton «crop caused some dlsoueaion. Many dele gates expressed the opinion that the total yield of cotton this year would not reach the figures given out by the department but it also conceded that the government had excellent fa< and it was admitted! that tohirdlu cilities for gathering crop reports, and ft was admitted this season’s crop was the largest in years. The morning session was called to order fry President Peters at 10 o’clock. Judge George M. Aldrich, of Texas, read an Interesting paper on “Raising Cotton in the Brazos River Bottoms.” He said that he had contended with the boll weevil for four years and af yet be had been unable to check ltd ravages. The morning session was chiefly devoted to discussion of cotton interests generally. The resolutions committee is expected to report to thd afternoon session at 3 o’clock. LUNATIC CAUSES TRAGEDY. Man Shot at Mother, Wounds Aunt and Then Kills Himself. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 14.—Monroe Wells, aged 22, son of a carpenter, at North Birmingham, this morning se cured a pistol and fired at his mother, the bullet narrowly missing her. Miss Addle Beale, an sunt, rushed to the rescue of Mrs. Wells, when the young man shot her in the neck. Inflicting a fatal wound. He then turned the weapon upon himself and blew out his own brains. Wells had been recently released from the Insane asylum at Tuscaloosa. He was committed some time ago, but was thought to be cured. Miss Beale is expected to die. TWO KILLED IN WRECK. Open Swlth Caused Fatal Accident In North Carolina. Wilmington, N. C., Dec. 14.—The southbound Atlantic Coast Line pas senger train from Rocky Mount to Wilmington was wrecked this morning into an open switch at Overman’s sid ing, 2 miles north »f Warsaw. Engineer Guilford Home, of Wil mington, and his negro ftreman, Ster ling Crech, of Roey Mount, were in stantly killed. None of the passengers was serious ly injured, although the fntire train, with the exception of a Pullman, were pilot up alongside the track. Coast Line officials here are of the opinion that the switch was tampered with. Woman Fired on by Bold tars. Madrid, Dec. 14.—The Foast of the Virgin was marked by a riotous scene at Valensia. A procssslon of 6,000 women bearing lighted tapers came ia conflict with a Republican demon stration and a general fight ensued. The gendarmes, unable to disperse the combatants by charging, fired several rouats from their carbinee into the meb. Many persons, ineluding wo men, were weuded. Two Men Killed by Train. Brinkley, Ark., Dec. 14.—Two white men, H. G. Graham and Fred Gagan, of Weet Plains, Mo., while running along the railroad track near Keevllle^ attempting to heat a train which they wished to board, to the depot, mis calculated the trala's speed, and were both run down and killed. Grabeaa leaves a widow and family. Gunnery Trophy Unveiled. Manila, Dec. 14.—The gunnery re© ord trophy, presented by Preaideni Roosevelt to the battleship Oregon was unveiled today. Rear Admiral Stir ling, in command of the Philippine squadron of the Asiatic fleet, made tht presentation speech after which the president’s salue was fired. There was a large reception on board the Oregon, which was attended by Ma> jor General H. C. Corbin and many officials. Head About to Burst from Sevce Bilious Attack. “I had a severe bilious attack and felt like my bead was about to burst, when I got hold of a free sample of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tab lets. I took a dose of them after sup per and the next day felt like a new man and have been feeling happy ever since,” says Mr. J. W. Smith of Juliff, Texas. For biliousness, stom ach troubles and constipation these Tablets have no equal. Price 25 cents. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaff ney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. Tomorrow never comes, but the day ! after today arrives on schedule time. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the health of the people of this county is in imminent danger and must be taken care of. It has been decided that every precaution be taken to prevent prolonged cases of pneumonia, grippe, etc. The best thing to do is to give a good cough mixture as soon as the’ cough starts. Get Murray’s Hore- hound, Mullein and Tar. Only 25c a bottle. At all druggists. A joker’s idea of a good joke is one i that is on the other fellow. Wedding Presents. The “marrying season” is on now, and of course that means “present time.” I have just received a hand some lot of Rich Cut Class any piece of which would delight the heart of a “blushing bride.” Come and inspect my line of Wedding Presents. Thos. H. Westrope. Full Line of Jewelry. Repairing of all Kinds. Ms A Wonderful Saving. The largest Methodist Church In Georgia calculated to use over one hundred gallons of the usual kind of mixed paint in painting their church. They used only 32 gallons of the Longman & Martinez Paint mixed with 24 gallons of linseed oil. Actual cost of paint made wa,s less than $1.20 per gallon. Saved over eighty ($80.00) dollars In paint, and got a big donation be- sides, EVERY CHURCH will be given a liberal quantity whenever they paint. Many houses are well painted with four gallons of L. & M. and three gallons of linseed oil mixed there with. Wears and covers like gold. These celebrated Paints are sold by Smith Hardware Co., Gaffney; Blacksburg Drug Co. Blacksburg. The man who pays cash for a ton of coal has money to burn. CEJ N't] F^iotiiro to suit your pictures can be purchased here for a moderate sum. We are able to announce that our line of mouldings in the latest designs.hand- some and of excellent quality, is here and can fill your orders promptly. If your picture is of unusual dimensions we will make frame to fit at a rea sonable price. : : : P ,T June H. Carr, Stole For Sweetheart’s Sake. New York, Dec. 14.—In order thal his sweetheart might have presents, Louis Gent, of No. 187 Beaumont av enue. became a thief. He was ar rested in a Sixth avenue department store and admitted his gult when tak en to the Tenderloin station. Gent is 18 years old. He admitted he had stolen about $1,000 worth of laces. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles. Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud ing Piles. Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no matter of how long standing, in 6 to 14 days. First application gives ease and rest. 50c. If your druggist hasn’t it send 50c in stamps and it will be forwarded post-paid by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. When a man is first with a woman he is always next. A Timely Topic. At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley’s Honey and Tar is the greatest throat and lung remedy.’ It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney; L. D. Al lison, Cowpens. The Up-to-date Market. Can fill all orders for Christmas holidays, for fish and meats of all kinds. Plenty of fine Tennessee pork from 1 to 1,C00 pounds and fine fat Beef. All steaks, mixed. 10c. Fine Roast from 9 to 10c. Fine double- Kround mixed Sausage 10c. I was the first man to cut high prices and want to hold them down as long as possible. I have a full and fresh stock of Fruits and Can dles of different varieties for Christmas, such as Apples, Oranges, Pears, Lem mons, Figs. Coconuts, and Pop walking- sticks for the boys. Give me your orders for Xmas Plenty for all. Mr. J. P. Haw kins will cut your meats to suit you. Goods delivered promptly. Phone No. 60 or 23.“Call or come. Yours for business, as we know our businee. Le. W. 1VI c Cx u. i r~i n. ’Phone No. 60, Res. No. 23. One Minute Gough Cure Fop Coughs, Colds and Croup. -J*-* Shoots Son-In-Law in Quarrel. Dayton, Ky., Dec. 14.—Edward Wil son, a piano tuner, was shot and dan gerously wounded by his father-in-law, W. H. Duker, in the latter’s home. Wilson and his wife had separated. Her father prevented a meeting to effect a reconciliation, and shot Wilson in the quarrel which followed. Duker pleads self-defense. Baltimore’s mayor has prohibited a man from paying an election bet by pushing the winner through the streets In a wheelbarrow. It is com ing to a pretty pass In this country when a man Is deprived of the priv ilege of making a fool of himself. Fish Eggs for New Zealand. Saa Francisco, Dec. 14.—J. F. Ayeon, commissioner and inepector of fisher ies of New Zealand, has arrived here for the purpose of taking home witn him 1,000,000 eggs of the eastern white fish and 300,000 salmon eggs from this state with which to etocflc the streams and lakes of New Zealand. A Happy New Year To you Farmers! You will certainly have a Merry Christmas as well as a prosperous, happy New Year, if you used on your crops at seed-time Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers Now, to insure yourself a happy New Year every year, and all the year through to Christmas—con tinue to fertilize your crops with these well-known brands. They will pay you handsomely. Write for information if your dealer cannot furnish you. VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL CO. Charlcton, 8. C. Savamuffi, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Richmond, Va. Norfolk, Va. Durham, N. C. Olii'istmas iclo. We want to mention a few of the things that are nice for Christmas presents, and that are useful. The time has come when peoole appreciate useful gift. A nice Umbrella is one of the things that is hard to beat for a Xmas present, for sweethearts, sisters, brothers, mothers or fathers. We have a nice line that can’t be beat in the city, all prices from 50c up to $7.60. each. How about a pair of Kid Gloves? We have a good one at $1 00 ; Blacks, Tans and Whites. They will he appreciated for a Christmas present. Handkerchiefs are things that we can’t get along without. Why not give your sister, your mother, father or brother half dozen or a dozen nice Handkerchiefs? They will be appreciated. From now until the season is over we will have many good things in the Millinery department to offer at reduced prices. It will be to your interest to see our Hue before buying. Special prices in trimmed Hats ; $1.00 Hats at 75c, $1.25 and $1.60 Hats at 98c, $2.00 Hats $1.48. Other priced Hats reduced accordingly. Ladies’ and Misses’ Jackets at popular prices. See us on these before buying. We haven’t space to give you prices, but they are reasonable. We think we can save you money. We try always to satisfy the inner and outer man. Come to see us for your needs in Dry Goods, Shoos, Hats, Pants, Notions etc., in the Dry Goods room. Let us sell you your Xmas Groceries and Flour to make fine Cakes. Best in these lines, Coffee, Sugar, Silver Leaf Lard, Canned Goods. We carry a Staple line of Crockery at prices that are right. :: :: :; ;; :: .. W. J. Wili rif-i & Company,