Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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(wB'r- CRUSHED BENEATH TRAIN. Savings Bank stimulates. Systematic Savings. I It’s “OWL wist'” advice when Ve advise yon to open an account with u<. No matter how prosperous you may be, it will Ir* a '“nest egg” that will come in handy when least expectid. Do it and you won’t regret it. The Gaffney Savings Bank Pa vs K< >r K p, r (M-nt. interest on ALL DKPOSlTS compounded IOl !v times a year. Office in The National Bank of Gaffney. D. C. Ross, I’rest. J. A. Cakkoi.i,, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. REAL. VALUES : IN FURNITURE! We sell the most .-ubstantial Furniture to be had. We always carry a large assortment in stock, so you can’t fail to be suited. We have Bedroom Suits from - - Sideboards from - - - Dining Tables from - - Hall Racks from - -V- Dressers from - - - - Stoves from - - - - $ 9.50 to $85.00 12.00 to 45.00 2.00 to 25.00 1.25 to 20.00 5.00 to 20.00 1 0.00 to 40.00 You should see our line of Matting, Rugs, Window Shades, Lace Curtains and Toilet sets. Shuford & LeMaster, Furniture, Stoves and Undertaking. >i< ,«■« 1*8 The Only SemLWeekly Newspaper in South Carolina At SI .00 READ THE LEDGER. FOR ALL THE LATEST COUNTY, STATE AND FOREIGN NEWS THE LEDGER. is The Best Advertising Medium In Upper South Carolina It enjoys the LARGEST CIRCULATION in the Fifth Congressional District of South Carolina and has * / A LARGER CIRCULATION In Cherokee County Than Any Other Paper Its subscription li-t is a b6na fide one, each subscriber being paid in advance. The cir culation is in no sense padded and names are lifted from the list whenever time paid for expires, thus saving the annoyance incident to dunning the people for back subscription. In other words, it reaches the people who have money to buy what they want. The Wise Advertiser Will Take The Hint! Belton Ma n Meets Death at Spartan burg Junction. (Spartanburg Herald.) Mr. M. E. Pepper, of Belton, was crushed at the unction at 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning and received In juries from which four hous later he died. Mr. Pepper was In the employ of the Southern Railway.and received his Injuries while discharging his du ties as hrakeman for the company. Mr. Pepper was assisting In the making up of a train of freight cars to leave for Columbia at an early i hour yesterday morning. The train | was made up with the exception that | the air brake pipes had not been con nected and Pepper was engaged in this work, between two of the cars, when the train started and the young man was thrown beneath the wheels. The train moved only a few feet, hut the wheels passed over the legs of j the young man and mutilated them | terribly. The injured man removed to the i»a senger s'atlon of the Southern in this city and Dr. George R. Dean the road’s surgeon, was summoned. It was f uind necessary to amputate both "gs. After the operation the young man was taken to his hoarding house on Magnolia street, where he died nt 8 o'clock yesterday morning from the effects of tlie shock. Pepper was a young man and he re cently came to this city from his home in Belton. He had been working for the Southern Railway hut seventeen days and his death was a great shock to his many friends. An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner John S. Turner and the jury returned a verdict that “M. E. Pep per came to his death by being crush ed by a moving freight car.” The body of Mr. Pepper was cared for by friends in this city and w'as sent yes terday to Ids home in Belton. Mr. Pepper was hut twenty one years of age and was unmarried. YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Disappointed in Love, Places Pistol to Heart and Fires. Columbia. Sept. 3.—Mr. Hazel Grim- sley. a young man of about twenty-two years of age, who lives in Barham- ville, attempted to tabe his own life Sunday night by shooting himself through the heart. The bullet enter ed immediately over the heart, but was deflected, taking a downward course, and his life may yet he saved. The tragedy occurred at the home of i friend of the young man who resides in Edgewood. He Rad been drinking heavily for several days and it is said was not rational when he fired the shot, al though. while awaiting for the arrival of a physician, he begged for the pis te’ that he might still end his life. It was stated as .another cause for his desperate act that the young man was disappointed in a love affair. He was taken to the Columbia hos pital and last night he w.as said to be resting satisfactorily, though his con dition is regarded as very serious. The bullet, after entering, was turned downward just enough to miss the heart, and going entireiv through the body, lodged umber the edge of the shoulder blade. RHEUM A TtSM ALMOST AS COMMON IN SUMMER AS IN WINTER. While the damp, cold, changing weather of Winter intensifies the pains and other disagreeable symptoms of Rheumatism, it is by no means a winter disease exclusively. Through the long months of Summer its wandering pains and twitch ing nerves are felt by those in whose blood the uric acid, which produces the disease, has accumulated. Rheumatism is a disease that involves the en tire system. Its primary cause results from the failure of the teliminative orgaus, the Liver, Kid neys and Bowels, to carry out of the system the m /if w < ? - V If -] V . " urea, or natural refuse matter. This Pt! coming ii •I.VV .- < , s To© Much Curiosity. A dangerous operation was being nerformed upon a woman. Old Doc tor A—, a quaint German, full of kindly wit. and professional enthusi asm, had several younger doctors with him. One of them was adminis tering the ether. He became so in terested in the old doctor's work that he withdrew the cone from the pa tient's nostrils, and she half-roused and rose to a sitting posture, looking with wild-eyed amazement over the surroundings. It was a critical pe riod, and Doctor A— did not want to be Interrenpted. “I^y down, dere. vo- man.” he commanded gruffly. ‘‘You haf more curiosity as a medical stu- dent." Fatal Accident at Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem. N. C., Sept, 3.—Mr. Joseph Miller, a married man aged twenty-eight years old. met with a fata] accident this morning near the local chute on the lower end of the Southern Railway yard. Mr. Miller was .assisting in shifting some cars when he was caught between the ten der of an engine and a car. the ten- dr- and car going together with con siderable force. Mr. Miller died at 3.30 o’clock. ■k of Inflamuia* a ’.vhieh I was ral months. I o tned dilfer- Last Summer I had a severs at‘? tory Rheumatism in the kn cs, fr unable to leave r y roan fcr-sc was tr^r ’d V)y two doctor 1 " "d ?. ent kinds of linirmuts :»ml medicines which, seemed to relieve me from rv-.in for awhile, but at the same time I v.-;*s not any.nesrer getting well. One day while read\nff a p*oer 1 saw an adver tisement of S. 8. 8 for R enm n'sm. I decided to give it a trial, which i a.a at once. After I had ta«en three bottles i fear h. ere at oeal better, and I continued to take ,t regularly until I was eu- t.iieiy cured. I now leei belter man I have for vears. CHAS. E. CHLE JKSLEEVE. ‘via o2nd Street, Newport News, Va contact with the different acids of the body forms uric acid which is taken up and absorbed by the blood. This acid causes fermentation of the blood, making it sour and unfit for properly nourishing the oody, and as this vital stream goes to every nook and corner of the body, the poison is distrib uted to all parN. The nervous system weakens from lack of rich, pure blood, the skin becomes fe verish and swollen, the stomach and digestion are affected, the appetite fails and a general diseased condition of the entire system is the result. Not only is Rheumatism the most painful of all diseases, with its swollen, stiff joints, throbbing muscles and stinging nerves, but it is a formidable and dangerous trouble. If the uric acid is allowed to remain in the blood, and the disease becomes chronic, chalky deposits form at the joints, and they are rendered immovable and stiff, and the patient left a helpless cripple for life Every day the poison remains in the system the disease gets a firmer hold. The best time to get rid of Rheumatism is in warm weather; because then the blood takes on new life and the skin is more active and can better assist in the elimination of the poisons. With the proper remedy to force the acid out of the blood, and at the same time build up and strengten the Liver, Kidneys, Bowels and other organs of the body, Rheumatism can be per manently cured. External applications relieve the pain and temporarily reduce the inflam mation, and for this reason are desirable, but they cannot have any effect on the disease. The blood is poisoned and the blood must be treated before a cure’can be effected. S. S. S., a remedy made from roots, herbs and barks, is the best treatment for Rheuma tism. It goes into the blood and attacks the disease at its head, and by neutralizing the acid and driving it out, and building up the sour blood so it can supply nourishment and strength to every part of the body, it cures Rheumatism permanently- S. .S. S. is the only safe cure for the disease; being purely vegetable, it will not injure the system in the least, as do those medicines which contain Potash or some other mineral ingredient. S. S. S. tones up every part of the body oy its fine tonic properties. While cleansing the blood of all poisons it builds up the appetite and digestion, soothes the excited nerves, re duces all inflammation, relieves pain and completely^ cures Rheumatism in every form—Muscular, Inflamma tory, Articular or Sciatic. If you are worried with the nagging pains of Rheumatism, do not wait for it to be come chronic, but begin the use of S. S. S. and purge the blood of every particle of the poison. ^ Write for our book on Rheumatism, and ask our physicians for any advice you wish. We make no charge for either. ' . ' THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA. Kidnapped Young Girl. Asheville, N. C.. Sept. 4.—The per- wm of one John H. Williams, recent ly of Big Ivy township, is still very much desired bv the Buncombe coun ty officers and the reward of $20 of fered several days ago for Williams’ arrest has been increased to $50. Wil liams is a white man with a wife and several children. It is alleged that, on the night of August 11th. he kid napped Esther Carter, a pretty little 15-year-old girl and an orphan and that the whereabouts of the man and the eirl are now unknown. The offi cers here believe that Williams has taken the girl to some place near ?• artanburg. S. C.. and that his ar rest will shortly be effected. The South Carolina officers have been informed of the $50 reward that Is now being offered for Williams with the request that they keep a lookout for the man. It is not be lieved that Williams has married the girl. The new Laxative (hat does not gripe or nauseate. P!«aaant to taRe. For Bale by Cnerokee Drug Co. QltlNO Cures Stomach and Liver v j* Ft r trouble and Laxative Fruit Syrup chrome constipation. Fer tale bv Charokaa Drug Ce. Far tala by Charokaa Drug Co. Som e First Occasions. The first canal was made in Eng land when Henry I joined the Trent to the Witham, in 1134. Quill pens came into use in 553; the first sUel ones in 1820, when the first gross of them sold for $36. The first pocked handkerchiefs, utilized in the manner they are today, were manufactured at Paisley in 1743 From the press of the celebrated Wynken de VVorde the first hook con taining musical characters was issu- Od in 1495. The first coins were struck in brass about H84 B. C., and in gold and sil ver by Phelden, tyrant of Argos, about 862 B. C. About 70 A. D., the first glass bot tle was made by the Romans, al though the manufacture was not tak en ur> in England until 1558. Moveable scenery was first used in theatres in 1508. It was invented by Baldassare Peruzzl and displayed in Rome before I>eo X. Pliny’s “Natural History” may be regarded as the first encyclopedia, since it contained 30,000 facts com piled from 2,000 books by 100 an thors. SOUTHEASTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO., Of Spartanburg, S. C. You Should Take a Policy With This Company Because— First: It is the first and only oi l-line Li'e Insurance Company in South Carolina. Second: It is officered and controlled by home people, and keeps money in the State. Third: Its Policies are simple contracts, free from speculation as to results, eacli item ami figure being guaranteed. Fourth: Its premium rates are lower than most old companies, and yet it furnisbe* just as much, just as g aid and just as safe insurance. Firth: It* Elective Investment Policy combines Investment^ Insurance, Kn iowment and Annual Income, and is proving a winner. ELLIOTT ESTES, President. GILES L. WILSON, Secretary. —The Gaffney Drug Co. are offering $5 for the largest Turnip grown from their seed. Between the 1st and 20th I of September is the best time to sow both Rutabaga and Turnips. Negro Convict Killed. Goldsboro, N. C.. Sept. 4.—Henry Smith, a convict serving a term on the nubile road.4. was shot and killed this afternoon by a son of the road fore man. According to the report re ceived here the negro was advancing on young Lucas with a shovel. Lucas pulled his pistol and shot the negro dead. The road force was at work between Fremont and Eureka. Buckien's Arnica Salve The Best Salve In The World. DIRECTORS. A. H. TwiCHKLL, President and Treasurer Clifton Mfg. Co. and D. E. Con verse Co. Jno. B. Cleveland, President C. & W. C. Railroad and Whitney Mfg. Co. Jno, A. Law, President and Treasurer Saxon Mills and President Central National Bank. L. K. Carrigan, President People's Bank of Darlington. W. S. Montgomery, President and Treasurer Spartan Mills. Stobo J. Simpson, Attorney-at-Law. Aug. W. Smith, President Woodruff Cotton Mills and Buuk of Woodruff. A. L. White, President Merchants and Farmers Bank. Ei.MOTT Kstks, President. Medical Directors—Geo. R. Dean, M. D., Geo. W. Heinitsh, M. D. Reliable, Energetic Man Wanted as Agent in Gaffney. ELLIOTT ESTES, Jr., General Agent, Spartanburg, S. C. FOLEYSHONEY^TAR Cares Ooldai Prevents Pneumooia —Have just received oup Fall line of Hats. They are the nobbiest ever shown in this city. Company Stors. FMEYSKIDNEYCURE Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right —Be one of the boys and wear a Hat from the Company Stors. M.MNO'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Slay Tbit Cavgb. DON’T LET YOUR HUSBAND Forget to order your winter supply of COAL AND WOOD Now while the price is cheap. You will not need Foal these hot daye; but stop now and thiuk for a moment. It’s only a few days until October 1st, and then only a few days until winterf cold, rt’ith ice, snow and blustering winds You will feel more comfortable if you have your COAL bought at present prices. POWHATAN LUMP COAL is my leader. IT’S GOOD. I. SELL ICE, TOO. v. i. s i 3 u i* o rc o iv.