Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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HOUSEWIFE HINTS At this season of the year when it is so difficult to get something for the ta ble, canned goods j lay an important part in the daily menu. In this line we've Many Good Things Cora Peaches Asparagus Tips Sliced Beef Sliced Bacon Sliced Star ham Luncheon Ham Tomatoes Blackberries Boston Beans Luncheon Beef Roast Ribs Beef Beef Hash Chili Con Came Red Salmon Vienna Sausage Lunch Tongue Frankfurter Veal Loaf Potted Ham French and Domestic Sardines We have other good things. Come and see, or phone us. THE "B. B." STORE Phone 123 Ayers For coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, weak throats, weak lungs, consumption, take Aye r’s Cherry Pectoral. Ch erry Pectoral Always keep a bottle of it io. the house. We have been saying this for 60 years, and so have the doctors. “I hare uaed Arer’a Cherry Pectoral in my family for ft) rears. It is the best medicine In the' world. I know, for all throat and luntf troubles.” Mrs. J. K. NorcrosS, Waltham. Mass. 2Sc.,50c.. gll.Ofl. J. c. AYKR <’0., MaaaniMMHMBi foi* •■■i«isiei«iwB»siB<a TheLungs Dailv action of the bowels is neces sary' Aid nature with Ayer’s Pills. c OR ALL COU’ TV NEWS, 1W ^ORTANT HAPPENINGS IN Thfc .1 ArE AND EVENTS OF INTEREU I N FOREIGN LANDS, +AKE AND READ THE LEDGER. FREE to L/we o r-ro° s C ° C r SP 0 '’ ’ > ° —"T.rsss w ,t>e Vi' Vr , \t9 V c,uC^’ Cut This Out FOR SALE BY " ' Groeery Company. MR. OTT8 OFFERS BILL. In Lower House, Regarding Libel Suits Against Newspapers. The following from the pen of Mr. August Kobn. the Columbia corres- pondent of the News and Courier will interest Cherokeans: Mr. Otts, of Cherokee County, has Introduced a bill which seel^s to pre vent professional libel suits and the custom of cases being worked up. There Is now no libel law and the proposed bill appears to give the news papers of the 'State the opportunity of making the most abject and humble apology If they have been guilty of an accidental wrong and even then being liable for actual damages. The bill reads: Be it enacted by the General Assem bly of the State of South Carolina: Section 1. That from and after the approval of this Act the defendant in actions of libel and slander may intro duce in testimony, in mitigation of damage, that the publication or charge was made by mistake or through inad vertence, and that he has retracted the charge or offered to make corr°ction before the commencement of action by publishing, if a daily paper on first) page, in all other papers on editorial page, an apology verbally in the pres ence in the presence of witnesses, when the accusation was verbal or written, and had offered to certify ‘he same in writing: and before any ac tion for libel shall be brought for the recovery of damages on account of the "ublicatiion of an article in any news paper. the aggrieved party shall, at least five lays before commencing ac tion, serve notice in writing on the publisher or publishers of said news paper. at their principal office of pub lication. if within the State, specify ing the statement's in the said article which are alleged to he false and de famatory. and if it shall appear in the trial of said action that said article was published in good faith, that its falsity was due to mistake or appre hension. and that a correction or re traction of any false or incorrect state- mec- therein was published in the first or second regular issue of said news paper, if a daily on first page, in all other papers on editorial page, after receipt) of said notice and request in case of a weekly or semi-weekly news paper, or within five (o) days after service of said notice and request in said newspaper, with prominent head lines. then and in said event recovery of nothing more than actual damage shall he allowed. JUDGE WEBSTER’s STATEMENT. Was In Error Regarding Sister In Kansas City. Judge J. E. Webster gave the fol lowing statement to the press Wednes day might. This statement corrects an interview the judge had given out a few days ago, as since that time he has discovered that he was in error, and so states accordingly: “Since the interview with Judge J. E. Webster, which was published re cently in several daily paper under the head, ‘A Fake,’ referring to Pauline Webster, of Kansas City, Mo., later information from an unquestionable source causes me to welcome the glad news that my sister. Pauline, who was so long thought of as dead, is living. While I regret the circumstances un der which this fact has been presented me. T and my brother and sister stand ready to extend her any financial assistance she may need and welcome her to her old home and associates. In sneaking of her brother. John, and sister. Telltha, I would ask the public to be generous in our sister’s behalf and allow us. with her consent and presence, to arrange all interests that mav be due our sister, Pauline, shut ting out the Mack leg’ attorneys and sharkes. who are endeavoring to cause dissension. We- are fully competent and capable of handling this affair to the interest of all concerned. “J. E. Webster.” Poor Raynard Chased. Sundry preparations could he seen on the streets all day yesterday and those noticing it enqunred what was up. Those on the “Inside” to resort to slang, or to besneak United States, t.hose who had learned what was about to happen, very wisely wagged their heads but said nothing. After much inquiring the truth came out, as it sometimes does. There was about to he a fox hunt nulled off. Not a two hv four chase but a genuine fox hunt. Unite a number of gentlemen from this _ city participated in the hunt which was sceduled to start last eve ning. The gentlemen are experienced hmrtenoin^ieyiiar^wilMieef^alMiiP Miss Bonner Weds. The announcement of the marrige of Miss Leila Bonner, a charming young lady of Gaffney, and Mr. Thus. Calk, of Lexington, Ky. This mar riage occurred at Troy Wednesday evening. A number of friends of the contracting parties were present. De lightful refreshments were served by Mrs. Eva Jay, at. whose residence the ceremony was performed. Miss Bon ner is immensely popular in Gaffney and is well known as one of the most charming young ladies in 'the city. Her many friends will receive the news of her marriage with pleasure Mr. Calk is a well known .young man holding a responsible position as con ductor with the Southern Bail way Mr. and Mrs. Calk will reside in Co lumhia. The Ledger joins the man\ friends of the couple in extending con gratulations to the happy couple. L. R. Gaines. R. L. Hause, Practical Painters. Painting is practical work. Skill wins. It’s the same with paint making. You know 4 gallons L. & M. mixed with 3 gallons Linseed Oil makes nough paint for a moderate sized house—the best paint money can buy —because the L. & M. Zinc hardens the L. & M. White Lead and makes the L. & M. Paint wear like iron. Buy L .& M. and don’t pay $1.50 a gallon for Linseed Oil, as you do in -oady-for-use paint, but buy oil fresh from the barrel at CO cents, and mix with the L. & M. L. & M. costs only $1.20 per gallon. Sold by Smith Hardware Co., Gaff ney. S. C. Cheering «B»- - ~ » ’ Drinks Needing Money ? If so, we are prepared to help you. We have money to lend upon liberal terms and at reasonable rates. : : : WE ALSO g 5 1 I it ;4 cv. H i’’ $ a K - Solicit your deposits both large and small. • All dealings with us are private, and all customers are given the best attention. : .'' Planters Bank CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND PROFITS OVER $90,000.00. C. M. SMITH, Prest. A. N. WOOD, V-Prest. R. S. Lipscomb, Cashier. A. LOUIS WOOD, Asst. Cashier. Fire Insurance and Bonds Written. A cup of Hot Soda is both soul warming and body warming. If you are down hearted and weak from the dibilitating effects of the cold, it will give you strength and make the world seem brighter. Hot Soda is a most ap- petizing and healthful drink as we draw it. 8ee if the following drinks do not taste good in your im- magination ? They would if you ever tried them at our fountain : Hot Clam Bouillon, Bouilloi Hot Tomato Boui Hot Cocoa, Hot Coftee, Hot Beef Tea, Hot Vigoral, Hot Lemon, Hot Malted Milk, Hot Ginger, illon. k 9 Cherokee" Are You Administrator Company and have the settlement of an estate? If so, requestlof the .Judge of iProbate that your advertisement be placed in ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ m Agency for THE 1 It has the largest circulation of any paper in the Fifth South Carolina Congressional District. r NEW GOODS. ADVANCE I N Men’s Clothing and Boy’s Knee Pants. Men’s and Boy’s Hats and Caps. Men’s and Women’s Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers. Dress Goods and Trimmings and Black Goods. New Serge Suiting at 19c yard that looks like dollar goods. See it. New White Goods, Ginghams, Madras. Per cales. New Embroideries, Laces and Ribbons. Advance styles in many departments. We are glad to have you look through whether you want to buy or not. No trouble to show new goods. L Complete line of Staple and Fancy Groceries at wholesale and retail. Phone 90. CARROLL & BYERS Anything in Dry Goods Cloth ing and Shoes Phone 165.