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THE LEDGER. Tuesday ano Friday, ^d. H. DeCamp, Editor and Publisher, CHANGE OF EDITORS. WHAT WILL CHEROKEE DO? The next term of Court for Chero kee county will convene next month. Cherokee’s calender for crime is truly appalling. Three persona will be put upon trial charged with com mitting murder since our last term of court, which adjourned leas than three months ago; and one of them a double killing which startled the whole country. There must be some reason for this state of affairs, it Is abnormal, unhealthy and against pub lic interest, and the sooner this fact is realized hy our neople the better it will be for all concerned. Perhaps the jury system is to blame. We are of the opinion that the nearest) that anvone ever came to having to under go capital punishment in Cherokee countv, was George Camp, a poor ig norant old negro charged with arson, convicOed twice on evidetace which was scarce sufficient to have bound him over to court on preliminary exam ination; both verdicts being prompt ly set aside by righteous judges, and old George finally released from cus tody and allowed to go home where he belonged. The law provides that murder, rape and arson shall be pun ishable with death, and If the courts would convict some one who is gu..ay of either of these crimes and the extreme penalty of the law should be mflicted, it would probably have the effect of deterring others from com mitting the same offense. Th ablest legal writers tell us that the purpose of the law is not to punish the guilty; but to inflict punishment, that others may be deterred from doing likewise. Our position is that juries should not hesitate to render verdicts of guilty where the facts warranting such ver- \ diets are proven; we would not for a moment be understood as taking the position that because an Individual is charged wiith crime that he is neces sarily guilty. We do think however, chat if some one is guilty of either of the crimes enumerated above should be found guilty and hanged, that times would be better in our county. The Spartanburg Herald and The Journal Have New Editors. The following from the pen of the Spartanburg correspondent of The Columbia State will be of local inter est as Spartanburg has recently caused some excitement by referring to Gaffney as her suburb, when just Card From D. A. R. Chapter. Yorkville, S. C. Jany. 10th, 1906. To the Editor of The Ledger: My Dear Sir:—We, the undersign 'd, representing the' Knigs Mountain "hapter D. A. R., Yorkvlle, S. C., wish o tJl your attent'on. and that of /our readers, to a work which we mve inaugurated, and in which we eg your cordial help and co-opera- ’ion. It has long been a source of re nt that time Gaffney was comndermg rp t and mortification that So^th . „ . Carolina ^as no representation in he embracing Spartanburg within her corporate limits: Spartanburg, Jan. 16. terestling coincidence —It is an fin- that Spartan burg’s two dailies have new' editors, each entering on his new duties today. Mr. C. O. Hearon, of Bristol, Tenn.- Va., formerly managing editor of ihe Bristol Herald, has assumed charge of the Spartanburg Herald as editor. He succeeds Mr. H. L. Watson, who recently resigned. Mr. Learon is a seasoned newspaper man and has had a range of experience on a number of important Southern dailies. He is cordially welcomed to this city. Mr. H. L. Watson, who has been editor of The Herald since April, has returned to Greenwood to look after some ex tensive business interests, which de mand his time and attention. He leaves Spartanburg reluctantly, not only on account of his liking for news paper work, but that he ha* to leave this city, which he regards as one of the livest and best in the South. He carries wiith him the best wishes of his associates and many friends. Mr. J. C. Garlington, former editor of the Spartanburg Herald, has been engaged as chief editorial writer on the Spartanburg Journal and begap his now work today. He is a capable and gifted newspaper man, and is pop ular throughout the city. He has had years of active experience in newspaper work and is well rounded in the w’ork. He is cordially greeted on all sides on his return to the city, where he has lived for 13 years in the past. In addition to securing Mr. Gar- lington’s services The Journal has made other (improvements of an im portant nature, increasing the size of the paper to a seven-column, eight- page sheet of attractive neatness and interest. NOTES AND COMMENTS. With the Editor absent and the fact that Mr. Griffith, the News Editor, having left us, leaves this paper in a dilapidated condition at present, which we hope our readers will excuse, promising to do better in the next is sue. • • • We extend our heartiest congratu lations to the counties which have voted out the dispensaries upon at last getting rid of the institution. We predict that the money, or a large part of it at least, which has been used for buying “Booze” will go ^for the necessaries of life. • * • The Ledger regrets to announce that Mr. A. W. Griffith, who has been connected with it for a number of years, has severed his connection with us to enter newspaper work ab Greens boro. N. C. He carries with him to his new field the best wishes of the Ledger force and a large circle of friends and acquaintances who wish him success in his new home. DeafueHM Cannot bo Curtnl by loca 1 applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure deafness, and that Is by constitutional remedies. Ileafness is caused hy inflamed condition of the mucous Pulngofthe Kustachiaii Tube. When this tube gets Inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when It Is entirely closed deafness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condi tion. hearing will he destroyed forever; nine cases out of “n are caused by catarrh, which is nothing hut an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (cased by catarrh) that can not he cured hy Hall’s Catarrh Care. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Sold hy Druggests, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the host Ravenna Locals. Ravenna. Jan. 17.—Miss Olive Gresham, the popular teacher of the Goucher school, was among her friends at Ravenna last Sunday eve ning. Miss Louise Siebert, a popular young lady, and teacher of the Smith school at Goucher postofflee, was a visitor at our Sunday school last Sun day evening. Miss Pauline Pettit, one of Chero kee’s most poplar teachers, has re turned home after teaching her term of school at Gowdysville. Mr. T. G. Chalk returned to his school at Antioch last Monday morn ing. Mr. Jesse Pinson, our R. P. D. car rier on route 4, last Monday number ed all the boxes on his route, so your correspondents box is No. 24. Mrs. Martha Brown spent last Sun- dav night with her good friend, Mrs C. E. Kltches. Miss Berth Burgess, one of our popular young ladles, has entered the graded school at Pacolet Mills. Miss Lillie Goforth, of Pacolet Mills was among her many friends here las 1 : Sunday evening. Last Saturday evening Mr. C. D Pettit accidentally cut his brother Charles with an axe. From what your correspondent could learn seems that they were both cutting In the same chip when Clarence’s axe glanced, striking Charles on his leg cutting it severely and almost causing him to lose the use of It. Charles Is one of our best young men, but It seems that he is unlucky, as he Is al most continually ~etting hut 4 bow ever, he is a pupil of the grader school at Pacolet Mills and has never missed “roll call” since the first of the session, eary in Sentember. Since the recent rains our roads are getting In a bad fix and near Mr Sparkes’ blacksmith shop the road Is almost caved In. and the public is In danger of being throwm into a deep mtlly while passing this place, think our supervisor should see after this place and others in this section v-blch should bo attended to at once Several of our young peonlo are attending the religious services at As bury conducted by Rev. Tom Leitch The Ledger is the same as a daily when it comes to late news, as it gets news even up to the hour of go ing to press. C. national statuhry hall of the capitol at Washington. The statuary room was the old hall of representatives. It was the scene of the debates of Webster and Clay, Adams, Calhoun and others whose names are indelibly associated with the history of Congress. “In 1864, at the suggestion of Senator Morrill, of Vermont, the room was set apart as a national statuary hall to which each State might send the effigies of two of her chosen sons in marble or bronze, to be placed permanently here.” No South Carolinian ever views those stately statues, erected by prac tically all the States of the union in memory of their chosen sons, without wondering why our own place has been so long empty, and wishing that we, too, cpuld point with pride to a representative occupying the space allotted to South Carolina. The Kings Mountain Chapter is de sirous of starting a movement to rem edy this long standing neglect. We iave written to every woman’s organ ization in the State, asking thorn to tein us in petitioning the legislature to appropriate at thiis present session the sum of $25,000 foT the purpose of erecting a statute to John C. Calhoun in the national statuary hall, in the capitol at Washington. We regard Calhoun as South Carolina’s most representative man. He was for forty years the most conspicuous figure in national politics. He was representa tive, senator, secretary of war. secre tary of State, and Vice-president. We do hope that you will give us your support and help in this work. We wish, through your paper, to appeal to every South Carolinian, man and woman, to honor this draft upon your partriotism, and beg them to respond to the effort we are making to have our beloved State take her rightful place in the halls of the nation. We shall be exceedingly obliged if you will give this letter a place in the columns of your paper. Very respectfully yours. Mrs. Virginia Mason Bratton, MKss Maggie A. Grist, Miss Lesslie D. Witherspoon, Mrs. S, M. McNeel, Mrs. G. H. O’Leary, Mrs. Walter B. Moore, Regent. —Yntt have been calling constant. !y for “Aunt Dina’s” Sarsaprllla. We have It now. 60 cents per bottle three bottles of $1.25. Gaffney Dm* Company. A Call for Odd Fellows’ Convention. A call for an Odd Fellows’ county convention is made to be held in the Christian Mutial Hall Saturday, Feb ruary 3rd, 1906. Meet at 10:30 A. M. /n Gaffney, S. C., to arrange matters for the ensuing B. M. C. to be held In Richmond, Va., in October. Each lodge is requested to send five de T e- gates to this county convention; oth ers are invited. Bring your regalia. Executive committee: Rev. D. H. VVhittenburg, N. T. Burress, B. L. Jones, Wade Tnomas, Rev. R. C. Campbell, Henry Lipscomb. Board of Directors: Rev. E. L. Bea ty. chaplain; E. Corry, Treasurer; M. S. Allen, Secretary. Rev. P. R. Davidson, Chairman. D. H. Wood, Vice-Chairman. The Hasty Tragedy. The crime of Hasty, the double mur derer of Gaffney, is condemneu in un measured terms by the press every where, but what cares he for this? We know that human life is very cheap in that State when out of court, but in court it proves to be too dear to dangle at the end of a rope. The manhood of Cherokee is on trial in this case. We await the verdict.— Shelby Aurora. CANCER CURED. Hun- That white fellow Scruggs should be taken to a mill pond, a rock tied to his neck and then dumped in. Such cattle as he is should not be allowed to associate with sheen-killing dogs. If Gaffney don’t pull off some tight shows this year, women, white and black, should steer clear of the town and the county.—People’s Paper. Gaffney Woman Gives Dr. J. M ter the Highest Praise. Dr. J. M. Hunter, of Rock Hill, S. C., a physician of twenty-five years practical experience, who is making a specialty of the treatment of can cers, tumors, chronic ulcers, etc., with marked success, has received the fol lowing testimonial from a patient whose health he has restored: “I can never stop praising your treatment and feel that I must thank you. The place from w^ich vou re moved the cancer Is perfectly well, and my health, since taking your treatment. Is better than It has been in two years. I hope you will publish this letter so that others may see what a wonderful work you are ac compllshing.” (Signed) Mrs. Elizabeth Tracey. Gaffney. S. C.Jan. 20, ’06. Death of Mr*. Gunter. The following from The Spartanburg Herald relative to the death of Mrs. Gunter, a notice of which has already appeared In our columns, will be of local interest, as Dr. W. K. Gunter Is now absent from tho ctfty attending the funeral o f his mother. Dr. S. M. Gunter, who now resides In Spartan burg, formerl} lived here and is well known: “Dr. S. M.Gunter , who recently moved to this city from Gaffney, has gone to Aiken county to attend the funeral of his mother, who died at her home Monday. His friends sympa thize with him in his bereavement.” Wood s Seed Book FOR 1906 is one of the handsomest and most valuable publications of the kind issued. The useful and practical hints contained in the annual issues of Wood’s Seed Book make it a most valuable help to all Farmers and Gardeners and it has long been recognized as an up-to- date authority on ail Garden and Farm Seeds, particularly for southern planting. Wood’s Seed Book mailed free to Farmers and Gardeners upon request. Write for it. T.W. Wood & Sons, Soedsmon, RICHMOND, . VIRGINIA. We solicit your orders dlreot, for both VEGETABLE and FARM SEEDS. If your merchant does not sell WOOD’S SEEDS. 9) MASTER’S SALE. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Plea® for Spartanburg county, South Carolina, in the case of the Fidelity Loan and Trust Company, of Spartanburg, against Henry W. Thomson and others, I, J. J. Burnett Master for Spartanburg county, will sell at public auction before the court house in the city of Gaffney, Cherokee county, S. C., on salesday in Febru ary, 1906, being the fifth day of said month, during the usual hours of sale, the following described real estate on the following terms: All that certain tract of land in Cherokee county. South Carolina, in Gowdeysville township, containing fifty-six (56) acres, more or less; bounded by the lands of Sarratt, Syl Estes, Salem church and Broad river. Terms of sale; One-half cash: bal ance on a credit of one year, with *- terest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of premises; purchaser to pay for papers and recording and to have the privilege of nayi’"” all cash. J. J. Burnett. Master for Spartanburg Couitfy. S. C. Jan. 13, 1906. Pub, Jan. 19. 26 & Feb, 2. SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT. On salesday in February I will offer for sale to the highest bidder (if not sold at private sale before that day) one lot 80x160 on Buford street, with eight-room house thereon; also small barn. Waterworks; within four minu tes walk from business center of Gaff ney. W. A. Turner. Jan. 19, 23, 26, 30, Feb. 2. SITED PIT LIFE —That’s what a prominent iruggist said of Scott’s Emulsion a short time ago. As a rule we don’t tse or refer to testimonials •i addressing the public, Mit the above remark and imilar expressions are nade so often in connec- ; -n with Scott’s Emulsion iiat they are worthy of casional note. From Hiancy to old age Scott’s '.mulsion offers a reliable •cans of remedying im- p roper and weak develop- ..eut, restoring lost flesh :ul vitality, and repairing waste. The action of -cott’s Emulsion is no more of a secret than the omposition of the Emul sion itself. What it does it. does through nourish ment—the kind of nourish - ment that cannot be ob tained in ordinary food. No system is too weak or delicate to retain Scott’s Emulsion and gather good from it. We will lend you a sample free. Be (tire that this picture in the form of e Ubcl ieon the wrapper of CT»rjr bottle of Emulsion you buy. scon & B0WNE Chemists 409 Pearl SU N. 7. 50c. and $1; all druggists. FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given to all con cerned tnat I shall apply to Hon. J. E. Webster Probate Judge for Chero kee county. South Carolina, at his of fice, Gaffney, S. C., on Saturday, Feb ruary 10th, 1906, at 10 a. m. for final settlement and discharge as Guardian of the estate of James K. Wood, mi nor. but now of age. Moses Wood, Guardian. Pub. in Gaffney Ledger Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 1906. KNOW A barking dog never oites, but look out for the dogthat barks now and then. He means SOMETHING The merchant who advertises now and then is the merchant you want to trade with, for he cuts expenses so he can sell for less than his competitors. I advertise now and then because I have something special for you; something that will do you good ; something to your ad vantage; something warm to your body and comfortable to your pocket. MONEY TO LOAN On farming lands. Long time, no commission charged. Borrower pays actual cost of perfecting loan. For further Information address JOHN B. PALMER A SON., Box 282, Columbia, S. C. May 30 pd. MONEY TO LOAN. I am prepared to negotiate loans on mproved farms for s term of yosrs n amounts of $1,000 and upward, at 7 ter cent, and from $300 to $1,000 at < per cent. Apply to J. C. JEFFERIES, Gaffney, S. C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given that all par ties holding claims against the Star Theatre Co. must present same to the undersigned duly proven on or before February 12, 1906, as said company is being dissolved, property having been sold and all funds are to be paid out. J. Eb. Jefferies, Treasurer. Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. •Phone 82 Suits and Overcoats at Half Price. Men’s Overcoats, were $15.00, now $8.00. Men’s Overcoats, were $ 12.50, now $6.50. Men’s Suits, were $ 18, now $9. Men’s Suits, were $ 15, now $8. Men’s Suits, were $12.50, now $6.00. DR. W. K. GUNTER, I J ID IV T 1 » TT Office in Star Theatre Building. Phone No. 20. Crown and bridge work a specialty WILLIAM 8. HALL. JR.. Attorney at Law, National Bank Building, Gaffney, 8. C. Prompt attention given to all business The above is only a few of my cut price of fers. Not until you visit my store and ex amine my goods will you realize the great reduction in prices. I grind down prices to a fine cutting keenness, and keep them sharp and true. All my quotations on Suits and Overcoats show the result of my polishing process that makes my merchan dise doubly attractive to my customers. NELSON The Star Glathiar rj* •X-sn*’, THE BATTERY’S AND CLEAN OUT In order to make room for the tremendous Sprina; stock which we contemplate purchasing, we have decided to inaugurate a clean up and clean out sale, which will COMMENCE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, and last NINE DAYS ONLY. :: :: All Winter goods will be slaughtered as never before. :: LADIES’ JACKETS. Lot X. 26 Jackets worth $3.50, to clean out at $1.00. Lot 2. 12 Jackets worth 5.00, to clean out at 2.23. Lot 3. 9 Jackets worth 3.00, to clean out at 1.98. Lot 4. 7 Jackets worth 5 50, to clean out at 3.49. Lot 5. 3 Jackets worth 6.00, to clean ^ut at 3.75, Lot 6. 2 Jackets worth 3.00, to clean out at 1.98, Lot 7. 3 Jackets w’orth 1.00, to clean out at 75. LADIES’ SKIRTS. Lot 1. 37 Skirts worth $1.50, to clean out rut $ ,98. Lot 2. 14 Skirts worth 2.00, to clean out at 1.49. Lot 3. Lot 4. Lot 5. Lot 6. Lot 7. 5 Skirts worth G Skirts worth 2 Skirts worth 5 Skirts wortli 5 Skirts worth 3,00, to clean out at 1.98. 1 00, to clean out at .75. 1.98, to clean out at, 1.25. 1.75, to clean out at 1.13. 1.00, to clean out at .75. One lot double width wool goods, worth up to 25c yard, to close out at 10c yard. One lot short length Percale, 5c yard, Calicos in bundles, 14c yard. Sold in bundles only. One lot short length black Cambric, 10 yards for 15c, in bun dles of 10 yards. Red wool Flannel, 10c yard. SPECIAL BARGAINS In white Waistings during sale. One lot Linen finished Dundee Waistings, 10c yard. One lot of White Madras and Pks at 10c, worth 124c. One lot Men’s Pants worth $1.00, at 60c. 50 pair grey cotton Blankets worth $1.50, to clean out at $1.39. A few pair of grey cotton Blankets, worth $1.00, to clean out at 89c. • Special bargains in Embroidery will be offered during sale. SHOES, SHOES. The largest stock we have ever had at this season of the year. Ohe lot of Ladies’ Shoes at 69c. One lot of Ladies’ Shoes at 75c. We have all the better grades, also. ^Don’t forget the date. Monday January 22. 'rue ba.'X'tjsk.y,