Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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. > . - ,!■•.: . Ml; .. -. . n ■- . r WHO IS SHh ? POWERFUL FLEA FOB A FAIB PMSOtiER'S LIFE DROUTH MAY STOP BUSINESS. Solid Gold Watch WALTHAM MOVEMENT ABSOLUTELY FREE To the Prettiest and Most Popu lar Lady in Cherokee County, Married or Single. Every one of Coup in -No. 1 cut from The Leiif *r an l sent in to this ottice entitles^ you to a vote for tin! lady of your eh dee. It rna'ters not how many you can yet just so “ they are cut fiom this paper as they appear between now ami New Ye tr's Day, IM>. Nan Patterson’s Attorney 'e- livers Strong Speech. COUPON No. 1 THE LEDGEIi. Gaffney. S. O. Gentlemen: I vote for M P. O I believe she is the prettiest and most popular lady in Cherokee County. Sifirned P. O No votes will be accepted after the last day'of t'lls’ye ir. All votes must reach this office on or before the lastday of December, li#M. The 1 lady roceivlny the laryest num ber of votes cast will receive the watch. It will he readyfor delivery to her at The Ledyer office January 1st, IhOj. Should-there he 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 numbe» , of votes they receive will be printed In The Ledyer every week. The watch Is a yood one, solid gold, and can ho seen at Tlios. II. Weatrope'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 yet -coupon No. 1 every week up to Issue of December 30th, unless your subscription expires and your paoor Is stopped, if you can yet papers from your friends containing coupon No. 1, that will be all right, you will be allowed to fill ll out and each one will count a vote when sent into this office. copy Papers will be on sale at this office all the time, as many as you want at 5 cents per y, 50 cents per dozen, or 11.00 per one hundred. If you subscrlbe)-f>r 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 Ledger 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 uss coupon No. 2 below: COUPON NO. 2 THE LEDGER. 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 forM P. O Signed. I\ O. There will be no restrictions to tin* voting other than laid down here. You may subscribe for The Ledger for a friend and vole for the lady of your choice. You may Induce a friend to subscribe and vote for the lady of his choice. The contest will bo conducted with the strict’ st regard for fair ness and Impartiality. Those living out of town (or in town, either, for that matter) need not send in their coupons No. 1 each week unless tliey like. They can wait a few w-a-ks and get a butch of them and send ail at once, A strict and accurate account wi l be keplof all the votes, and each coupon will be tiled for reference should any dispute arise. After the contest is over the winner and t b« t no next closest to her wi-l lie requested to furnish The Lodger a photograph to publish the following week after the winner is announced. Remember, no entries will he made without, coupons properly signed and sent in. Address all letters to ^ THE LEDGER, Gaffney, S. C. RUBBER STAMPS Are my long suit. I make any kind exerpt the bad ones. I furnish a Nanit Stamp and an Indelible Pad for Marking Linen for 4.Q CENTS. I have some other good things. .JfcAH j. 11sitit:;-*. Typewriters, Office Supplies, Ktc. 1334 MAIN STREET. COLUMBIA. S. C CONFIDENT OF HER ACQUITTAL Actress' Fate Is Now in the Hands of Twelve Men and She Fully Expects to Eat Christmas Dinner with Her Invalid Mother. New York, Dec. 21.—Defore another day Nan Patterson probably will know | whether her long-cherished desire to spend the Christmas holidays with her invalid mother in Washington will be cherished or whether she will be doomed to return to her cell a convict ed murderess. After more than six months of wait ing she has seen the whole story of her life with Caesar Young with its tragic ending, laid bare before a jury, and today she waited for the* word from them which will mean life or death to her. That she was supremely confident of the outcome, there seems to be no doubt as was apparent from h£r own words. “I feel sure that the jury believe my story,” she said, “and no matter what Mr. Rand says In regard to it, it will still be convinced of my inno cence. I know, of course, that such things are awfully uncertain, but I feel that I will be acquitted within a brief time after the jury adjourns to deliberate.” Today # there remained only the closing scenes in the trial. The last word of testimony was heard yesterday and when the court ad journed it was ag.reed that the closing ariruments of counsed would bo made today. Justice Davis had expressed a wish to give the case finally into the hands of the jury before adjournment to night and to that end agreement was made to confine the closing arguments to six hours. Half of that time was assigned to Abraham Levy, leading counsel for Miss Patterson. The re maining three hours was to be used by Assistant District Attorney Rand for the prosecution. The appearance of the court room when Justice Davis took his seat on the bench today was in marked con trast to that of yesterday and the day before. Not more than half the seats were occupied today. Mr. Unger, of counsel for (he defense renewed his motion for justice Davis to order the acquittal of Miss Patterson without further proceeding, but the court de nied the motion and directed counsel to proceed with arguments. Mr. Levy then began the closing address to the jury for the defense. Mr. Levy impressed upon the jury the fact that Miss Patterson was not being tried for immorality. No wo man becomes had because of innate depravity, he said. She becomes bad because of the incentives of men and weakness of her nature. If a man takes his life because of love of her, why punish her? If her soul were as black as the gates of hell she was, nevertheless, entitled under the law to as fair treatment as if she were the sweetest and purest. “You cannot bring back the dead,” said Mr. Levy, “but if Caesar Young were here today I think ho would speak a few words for this poor girl, whom he made his play thing.” Mr. Levy declared that every effort of the prosecution had failed to sus tain the charge that Miss Patterson pursued and threatened to separate Young from his wife. All the evidence tended to prove that just the contrary was true, showing at all times Young’s persistent and unfailing admiration. He argued that the whole case of the prosecution was constructed of the most tlimsy material and that this, if nothing more, should raise a doubt in the minds of the jurors. BIG FIGHT FOR SENATORSHIP. Senator Chauncey Depew Wants to Retain His Seat. New York, Dee. 21.—^Politicians gathered today at the Fifth Avenue hotel for the conference called by Senator Platt in the interest of Chaun cey M. Depew’s candidacy for re-elec tion to the United States senate. Of the hundred Invited it was. said that 75 had indicate their intention to be present. Keen interest cen tered in today’s meeting because of the belief that it would show who th state leaders will stand with in the fight for the United States sen- atorship. It is felt that Mr. Platt’s statement last night to the effect that It is now a fight to a finish and that every one must line up with one side or the other. Many men who are on good terms with the governor and had pleasant relations with Mr. Platt throughout his long term as state lead er hestitate to do anything that might offend either. The contest, if it comes to that, it is feared, may involve the organization in the entire state. ATTEMPT TO BRIBE JURORS. SUGAR TRUST IN 'FRISCO. W E feci very grateful to Ihe citizens of Cherokee Gnmly for favoring us with their trade during the years 1902, 1903 ani 1904; also we luv* every reason to believe that they are all well plea: -d with the Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines that they boujht from us, as they are beginning now to see that quality figures more than a iew dollars in the purcha e of an article that is to be used lor a ion : period of time, if not for a lifetime. To those who have not yet bought Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machine , from us, we invite you to come and see our goods and gel our prices, which will be very low during the next 30 days. We are are at all times able and willing to make every promise true and every guarantee good. So come and see our many dilferent styles of Organs and New Home Sewing Machines at our store on Limestone St. Unfounded Report Causes Death. New York, Dec. 21.—An unfounded report of the death of her husband, from whom sho had been separated for threat years, has cost the life of Mrs. Catherine Shaffer at her home in Union ITill, N. J. Shaffer had been * ill of pn u nonia, but was recovering. A child 1 the couple who lived with the Shaffers w•>s told on the street that he vv; s dead. He ran homo and hr !■.<■ the n -vs. The mother became hyster’oal. n i -t 1 from one convulsion to a noth r :nd died in a few minutes. One Million Christmas Trees. 1 W!!, Yt. Doc. 21.—Mon* than ono ni'!' :*! Christmas trees have born taken from tho sides of the (In m mountains m supply in part the wants of New York and lloston. Most of, the tri es hive bet n rut in the vicinity of II- raldv’ Ie, Mount Molly. Cuttings* ville and Shrewsbury. Throughout the rest of the (Ireen mountain range the tree, had bee;) cut In former years and now Vermont it stated to be prac tically destitute of young spruce tree*. | Wholesale Grocers Combine to Hold Up Prices in that City. San Francisco, Dec. 21.—The exis tence of a secret agreement among the whoiosale grocers of the coast for the past year and a half to control the price of sugar was revealed by the withdrawal Monday of six local houses from the Pacific Traffic and Commer cial association, the name used to cov- er the joint representation of the mem bers. These six big firms, whose combined capital equals that of all the other I 1 ? members, believe that their withdraw al will mean disorganization of the combination and tfiat th * trust will l»« obliged to go out of business. Its manager, M. I). Loveland, says, how ever, that the associati n will go ahead with its operations and is determined to uphold the market. All Stream^ in Western Pennsylvania Are Drying Up. New* York, D c. _i. i p tchcs from western Pennsylvania are to the effect that indu: ri -i ;t< vity in many cen ters is threaten' on account of the protract;'! drouth. Unless condi tions chang - <.<>n, it is possible thou-i sands of " n - m • b: thrown out of! employment in the mills, mines and the coke fields. a This l-t been the longest drouth j and the driest year according to the. records for that section, since 1871. There is ono half a foot of snow on the ground, but even should it melt, the iituation would not be relieved. The snow, however, has saved many per sons and cattle from thirst. In the Alleghany mountains and along the foothills melted snow is used extensive ly. The mines in the mountains are reported to have sulphur water until the pipes ami boilers have been great ly damaged. The 1 tlegheny river is pouring out a fair supply of water. The Alle gheny and Pittsburg waterworks are supplied from this river, which, how ever. is gradually getting lower. Towms further up the Allegheny are in a dis tressed condition. The Youghiogheny river, ru|nning past Connellsville and through the coke region, is dry from its source to the mouth, and the Monongahela river Is so low and sulphurous that the wa ter is unfit for use. Head About to Burst from Severe Bilious Attack. “/I had a severe bilious attack and felt like ray head was about to burst, v hen 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 ev'*r sincq,” says Mr. J. W. Smith of Juliff, Texas. For biliousness, stom ach troubles and constipa'ion these Tablets have no equal. Price 25 cents. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaff ney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. Oo You Want Your Piano or Organ Federal Grand Jury Investigating Ore gon Land Frauds. Portland, Ore., Dec. 21.—The Orego nian today says that R has become known that the grand jury which is investigating the land fraud • charges has been approached for the purpose of influencing its decision. One juryman is known to have been approached and the man who did it is known to the federal authorities. The attempt was unsuccessful, so it Is stated. It also transspires that in formation is leaking from the jury room as to what is taking place there. This would not he serious if it did not indicate that it is possible to get into | communication with the jury. The witnesses, so fqr examined by the grand jury, are S. R. Ormsby, a former forest ranger; Marie L. \Yar*>. L. Jacobs, one of the principal witness es in the case, Emma L. Watson .al ready convicted of conspiracy. Nothing is known as to the nature of their testimony. A woman is built very queerly to let the fashions move her waist jup 1 and down her spine the way they do. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the health of the people of this county is in imminent danger and must betaken 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. Tuned or repaired with satisfaction guar- anteed, or do you want to buy a ^ Piano or Ergan? I’ll sell for cash or on time and give you the Worth ot Your Money, W. L JOhllSOn, At .Mm-W Stor f; Not nearly so many people would be bad if being good were more ex citing. THE LADIES favor painting their churches, and therefore we urge ev ery Minister to remember we give a liberal quantity of the Longman & Martinez Paint toward the painting. Wears and covers like gold. Don’t pay $1.50 a gallon for Lin seed Oil (worth 60 cents) which you do when you buy other paints in a can with a paint label on It. 8 & 6 make 14, therefore when you want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only eight of L. & M., and mix six gallons pure Linseed Oil with it, and thus get paint at less than $1.20 per gallon. Many houses are well painted with four galons of L. & M. and three gal lons of Linseed Oil mixed therewith. ’ These celebrated Paints are sold by Smith Hardware Co., Gaffney; Blacksburg Drug Co., Blacksburg. A man’s idea of a merry Christmas would be without any relatives to give to. 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 ^aris Medicine Co., St. Ixrais, Mo. If there is nothing else she can do it with, a woman will speak of her wool-lined gloves as her furs. A Timely Topic. At this season of coughs a,nd 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. 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 Glass any piece of which would delight the heart of a “blushing bride.” Come and inspect my line of Wedding Presents. • Thos. H, ”■ ■ , ■ Full Line of Jewelry. Repairing of all Kinds. 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 1.000 pounds and fine fat Reef. All steaks, mixed. 10c. Fine Roust from !) to 10c. Fine double- Kround mixed Sausage 10c. 1 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 pr mptly. Phone No. tiO or 23. Call or come Yours for business, as we know our businee. L.. W.McOt-iinn ’Phone No. 6o, Res. No. 23. WANTED! All yout 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 cluo. ROBIKSON & JONES, Tailors. Over W. D. Telegraph Office. Phone No. 43. One Minute Cough Cure For Coughs, Colds and Croup. § * [F 3 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 infonnation if your dealer cannot furnish you. VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL CO. Savannah, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Memphis, lenn. Ulcbmonil, Va. Norfolk, Va. Iturham, N. C. Charleston. S. C. Atlanta, Ga. Bank C. hicr Makes Assignment. Conneaut. ()., Dec. 21.—O. O. Lillie, cashltr of the dosed First National! bank of thL city and president of the Marino Havings bank, which is also! closed, made an assignment. It was stated yesterday that both banks wopld be able to open within a week or ten days, but the a signnvnot of Mr. Lillie puts .a new aspect upon tbe whole af fair. No statement of Lillie’s assets or liabilities is given out. Abbott Bros. New Yorker Robbed in Europe. N( 4 York, Dec. 21. John H. Ruther- ferd, a well known New Yorker, is reporto 1 to have been robbed of a | * 10,000 letter of credit and $750 In cur-1 rricy, while er route To Paris, accord-! !::g to a Herald dispatch from I^)tidon. rtutherford had been visiting in Ix>n- ! don ami had decided upon a Journey to Egypt. Hi>> loss wfiswllitcoverad upon arriving in Paris. g* the 8!g- Girl Shoots Her Betrayer. New York. Doc. 21.—Mary OInh young Hungarian girl who shot mund Bohn, a waiter, in the cafe Bou levard early today and then sent two bullets into her own body, is dead. Before tbo young woman died sh« said that Bohn had betrayed her be- 1 ore she learned that he had a wife and two children. It is believed t i Bohn will recover. Everything For Everybody We are “IT” in Vehicles and Farming Imple ments-Disc Flows, one and vwo-horse Turn Plows, Wagons, Buggies and Harness. : ; Everything in these lines not only lower priced than other regular dealers, hut equally dur able. : : : : : : : You can easily pay more for these identical goods—why not come in and see? “ LIPSCOMB, GODDELOCK & CO.