Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Ed. THE LEDGER. Tuesday and Friday, H. DeCamp, Editor and Publisher. Hereafter no advertisement* will b* accepted at this office after 9.30 o’clock on Mondays and Thursdays. Watch your Jabel and the date. And renew before 'Us too late; If there lie an enar. don’t get mad, Report to us—we’ll mnke you *lad. rtenn mber, ’tie our aim to please, But errors are like peskv lleas— Thev will creep in in spite of fate. Therefore, watch your label and the date. —Original. THE LOCAL PAPER. Wp are indebted to the Anderson Daily Mail for the following: One of the leading educators of the country considers the local paper of more importance than any text book that (•;> i he used in the school room. In a recent address before a teach ers' convention lie said: "The local newspaper should be found In every home. No children should grow up ignorant who can be taught to appreciate the home paper. It is said to lie the stepping stone of intelligence in all these matters not to lie found In boobs, (live your children a foreign paper which con tains not a word about anv person, place or thing, they never saw or heard of. and how could you expect them to be interested? But let them have the home paper and road of peo ple whom they meet and of places of whieh they are familiar and soon an Interest is awakened which increases with every arrival of the local paper. Thus a habit of reading i« formed and those children wll] read the papers all their lives iiid become intelligent men and women, a credit to their ances tors. strong in knowledge of the word as it is today.” All of which is very true. There Is nothing which the children will read with as much relish as the local newspaper. This brings to our mind a little story. A seven-year-old was reading aloud a local paper which contained the notice of the demise of one of her playmates. She was a devout lit lie Presbyterian and every long word that contained a v looked •to her like Presbyterian. The report er had written “all that loving hands and skilled physicians could do. etc..” but when the little one got that far she read it "all that loving hands and skillful Presbyterians could do." But the little folks' like the local paper and will learn much from its columns. reckless young men who entertain the idea that they may drag dowln the morals of the community in w’hich they live and have no regard for the lives of others. Who will sav that Johnson was not encouraged to com mit this crime with the belief that he could follow his own evil impulses and escape punishment because other men had been permitted to go tin- punished for a like offense. We do not rejoice in the execut'-'n of John son because it was Johnson. We did not know him. therefore had no in terest in him. But we do rejoice that juries in South Carolina have reach ed the point where they will convict a white man for murder. I-et the good work continue until all men wilt fear to violate the law because certain punishment awaits the crimi nal. NOTES AND COMMENTS. There is a decided improvement in the Greenville Herald under its new management. We extend congratulat ions. * * * The "Old Man" left for Columbia the other day. We haven’t heard from him since he left. If he don’t "et lost or take up "’ith the Barkoot carnival we exp ct him home today. The fiscal report of the Spartan burg city council showed $22,064.98 in the treasury. When the present administration, headed by that prince of good fellows, John Floyd, went in to office there was a deficit. John is an undertaker. He undertook to give Spartanburg good government and he has succeeded. The more remarkable is his success when it is known that h« succeeded Arch Calvert, one of the best mayors any town ever had * * * Here is something for the dispen sary papers to ponder over. Criminal court in Cherokee county convened Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Tues day morning the business had been finished and the solicitor and steno grapher left on the 9 o’clock train for their homes. Every case on the dock et except one was tried and disposed of. In other words, it required tint • to dispose of the criminal business in the dry county of Chero kee. • * * The attention of the farmers of Cherokee county is directed to the communication and also tip- advertise ment of Mr. \V. R. Walker to be found In another column of this issue of The Ledger. Mr. Walker presents the matter in such intelligent man ner that we are unable to enlarge ui-on it, am) .vet w e would attempt to impress upon our farmers the wisdom of his argument. The sal vation of the country demands that some radical change be made from the pr sent method of farming. Let some one undertake the raising of j cattle and hogs. * • * Brother Wallace, of the Newberry Observer, which, by the way, is one of the brightest semi-weekly papers in the Slate, announces that begin ning November 1st he will adopt the cash-in advance system. Brother Wal lace is adopting the only proper course. The man who prints a news- paper and sends It to every Tom, Dick and Harry simply to get a list and without regard to whether or not he gets a cent for it puts a cheap value on his work We •know news paper makers in this State who claim enormous circulation who have some P'-ople on their list who have never paid them a cent and never will. However, that’s their business—but we may add its mighty poor business. • « • The storv of the crime of Com mander Johnson, published in anoth er column, is a fearful warning to PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. John Blalock, who has been visiting her brother in this city. Mr. Will Hoard, lias returned to her home in Blacksburg. Jones J. Darby was in Spartanburg Wednesday. Messrs. J. M. and Herman Nelson and little Miss Rosa spent Sunday in Spartanburg. Sam Taylor and Rhett Wingo. of Greer, were in Hie city Wednesday. Mrs. J. B. Wilson, who has been visiting re’atives and friends in Bur lington count" lias returned to her home in the eit\. W. D. Gaston, of Buffalo, was in town Monday. Miss Nantie Bess Thompson, of The Ledger office force, went to Co lumbia yesterday morning to see the sights at the great fair. Representative-elect E. J. Clary went to Columbia Tuesday to attend the fair. J. B. Bell w mt to the fair at Co lumbia Tuesday. Representative-elect W., F. McAr thur went to the State fair Tuesday. Louis Humphries, who is now re siding at Rutherford College, is here this week looking after his farming interests in this county. Mrs. Jane Moore, of Lancaster, who has been visiting Mrs. Nannie Moore, has returned to her home. Capt. J. J. Magness. of Grassy Pond, was in the citv Tuesday. Mrs. Malcom Goudelock and Miss Esther Goudelock have returned from Greenville. Miss Irene Wheat and G orge Hayes are visiting Mr. Hayes’ sister, Mrs. Dailey, in Columbia, and “taking in” the fair. Robert Lipscomb, a popular knight of the grip, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs George Blanton, who has been visiting her father, Mr. A. N. Wood, In the city, returned to her home in Shelby, N. C., Tuesday. Mrs. T. B. Butler, who has been visiting relatives in Anniston. Ala., has returned to her home. Mrs. Ellen McKown, who has been- conducting a hotel at Blowing Rock, N. C., is visiting her sister. Mrs. Ser vice. in this city. Mr. R. E. Lavender and Misses Cor nelia and Alma Lavender are taking in the fair at. Columbia. Misses Marie Turner Edna Brown, Lillie Goforth, and Miss Viola Mercer are taking in Hie fair this we-'k. Mrs. Lawson Spike left the city We Inesday for Columbia. Sam Hopper. Jr., went to Columbia Wednesday morning to enjoy the fair. Lloyd Austell went to Columbia Wednesday to he with “the boys” at the fair. J. E. Byars was among those who went to Columbia Wednesday. R. A. Jones went to Columbia Wed nesday to see the sights. Walter Baker went to Spartanburg Wednesday on business. Mrs A. H. Eison. who has been vis iting Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eison. re turned to her home at Jonesville Wednesday. Mrs. T. Robbs went to Spartanburg Wednesday. Mrs. L. G. Potter went to Spartan burg Wednesday to visit relatives. J. B. Bell, Esq., is taking in the fe ! - at Columbia. Ex-Representative W. D Kirby went to Spartanburg Wednesday, W. S. Hall was in Spartanburg Wednesday. Rev. B. W. Simms, of Waynesville, N. C.. has been spending a few days this week with his brotlP' r . Dr. Simms. He goes to Albemarle, N. (*.. to snend next Sabbath with the church rf that place.. A. A Allison, of Pleasant Grove, was h the citv yesterday on business. A NEED OF CHEROKEE. Needs to Raise More Cattle and Hoqs for Market. Union. S. C.. Oct. 19, 1906. Mr. E. H. DeOamo, Gaffney. S. C. Dear Sir: I notice in a recent is sue of The Ledger that one cattle dealer savs he sells in Gaffney $20,000 worth of stock brought in from Tennessee, &c. This is a shame on our farmers, for aM of it con’d be raised in Cherokee county, and just as much cotton made, too. If you remember, wheat was raised so exclusively in Wisconsin about twenty years ago that the land got s° it would not bring wheat. Thousands of mortgaged farms were sold and the owners moved away or rented from the new purchasers. Then the agitation was started to raise live stock—cattle and hogs. And now Wis consin is one of the greatest live stock States in the Union and raises more wheat than ever before, be cause the land is richer and yields three or four times as much per acre as it formerly did. With hogs selling at nearly seven cents per pound, live weight. I con tend that two or three good brood sows will pay the owner better than a one-horse farm and still Urn farmer can still raise just as much cotton. A most successful hog breeder in North Carolina says if a farmer will raise the feed for his hogs and feed them at home it would be as difficult estimate the cost of a pound of pork as it would be to find the cost of a drink of soda water And this it largely true. It seems to me our Cherokee farmers are away behind in the matter of stock. For instance, I have at Sunnyside. in Cherokee, the largest herd of Aberdeen-Angus eat- t’ east of the Mississippi river. I have sold six heifers to a farmer in Union county for herding purposes, five heifers and bull in Fairfield county, and six heifers and a bull in York county, recently, but not a hoof in Cherokee. I am looking at it from a deficit side entirely, but Cher okee county is most admirably suited for live stock and it is a shame that ten times as many ar^ not raised, and especially hogs. I have now probably the largest hog breeding plant in South Carolina. Have four great boars, the tons of the best blood strains, and sows to match, and I am anxious to start the farm ers in Cherokee to raising hogs and cattle, whether thev buy from me or unf. Please insert the enclosed ad. in the Friday issue of The Ledger. Verv truly yours. W. R. Walker It may not be generally known that the turkey is a native bird of the South, and was first known to Euro peans through voyagers to the South ern colonies, w’ho were so pleased with its toothsome qualities that the’- took specimens home with them. The name turkev has led to the impres sion that it is a native of a Southern European country. The Better Way The tissues of the throat are inflamed and irritated; you cough, and there is more irrita tion—more coughing. You take a cough mixture and it eases the irritation—forawhile. You take SCOTT’S EMULSION and it cures the cold. That’s what is necessary. It soothes the throat because it reduces the irritation ; cures the cold because it drives out the inflamiriation; builds up the weakened tissues because it nourishes them back to their natural strength. That’s i.ow Scott’s Emulsion deals with a sore throat, a cough, a cold, or bronchitis. WE’LL SEND YOU A SAV.FLE FREE Pacolet River S. S. Convention. This body of colored Baptists met last i’riday at Knuckol’s Chapel church and organized by electing Rev. John Fernandis, of Jonesville, president: Rev. Aaron McKissick, of Kelton, vic^president, and A. O. Gaff ney. of Jonesville, secretary. Besides visiting ministers there were about thirty-five d legates enrolled. Tile introductory sermon was con ducted by Rev. Allen Pruitt, of Union. The missionary sermon on Sunday morning was conducted by Rev Choice Lee, of Union. A Sunday school mass meeting was conducted Sunday morning by Deacons Brown and Worthy, of Corinth church. Tlip business of the convention was finished by Saturday night ex cept the reports of some of the com mittees. The editor of the Watch man was present part of the time and added greatly to the enjoyment of the convention, he having preach ed a great sermon and made some edifying talks. The total amount collected for all purposes was $8i.: , ,0. This is reported as being the best and most enjoyable convention since its final organization and the dele gates all tell of the kidness shown them and of the amount and variety of good things to eat every where. Some of the Methodist friends of Hie community helped very much in the entertainment of the delegates. Peace and harmony prevailed through out the exercises and this speaks well for this side of Cherokee county. After resolutions of thanks to the j people of the community for being so kind and hospitable, the conven tion adjourned to meet at Maple Ridge church in Union county on Friday before the 3rd Sunday in I October. 1907. Presentment of Grand Jury. The following is the presentment I of the grand jury of the October term | of Cherokee court: South Carolina. County of Cherokee. To His Honor, (’has D. Dantzler, | Presiding Judge: Tlie grand jury beg foave to make ; tliis its final report. 1st. We have acted upon all bills hand d us by solicitor. 2nd. The committee appointed by | us is not yet readv to make its re port, the committee to investigate thoroughly the county offices, etc. 3rd. We have no other business that now demands our attention. 1th. We thank your honor. Hie presiding judge sind the solicitor and court officers for c mrtesies extended u- during the term. 5th. It has been reported to us that there is a pond on the Southern Railway near Beaverdam church is supposed to he injurious to the health of the people. The grand jury recommend that it he removed at once. There is and One Soda Cracker Only One. You do not know that Soda Cracker until you know Uneeda Biscuit To taste Uneeda Biscuit is to fall in love with them. You never forget that first taste, and you renew it every time you eat Uneeda Biscuit — 5' In * dust tight, moisture proof package. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Ik Sunnyside Farm Berkshires Boars in service, a son swept the flebl at St. great- For sale, pigs of Hest breeding, of BARM PRFMIFK 30, who Louis, a son of MAYOR FAITHFUL, Biltmore’s est hoar, and a son of MASTERPIECE, the greatest boar of the Berkshire breed. The sows mated with these boars are equally well bred and were selected from the best herds with especial care. Probably no such breeding was ever before ottered South Carolina farm ers. My prices are reasonable—about one-fourth those asked by fancy breeders for the same stock. Oet your pigs before they are picked over. : : : : If you have lost your boyhood spir its. courage and confidence of youth, we offer you new life, fresh courage md freedom from ill health in Hol lister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Gaffney Drug Co. W. R. Walker, Union, Oct - 20-30 np s. c. SCOTT & B0WNE, ■1051 5*.•m l Mrrr! S ■ % York Try This Once. (Everyday Life - ?) Get up on the right side of tl Say good morning on the riu •f your mouth! Go to the open window and deeply twenty times! Take a tepid or cold bath. snower or crock. rink some ' water! Call *ork a littl" while! •>1 v»>nr bro a k fa st! It c hist the hes* you < ’i ntil 10 hi <•; I ml (lien do just tile b OU Clxll < )* s * rest of file day! st \ It- A Good Suggestion Like a Crying Baby at Church- ii in i:h when in 'i* will do all Slti-fv \ oil . Tvod in all Be thankful for the good you liav< j ! As for the rest, forget it! This is as good as a sojurn in an expensive sanitarium, if you will ‘rive it a ohane-! Try it and see if it doesn’t help ou and great v p ease the rest of the family. If it does you any harm. 1 will pay the damages. Mv address is 4-1M 4 It-is to Laugh Avenue, care of O. B Joyful. Subscribe for The Ledqer; $1 a year. How’s TbUr \v*-nlTVr One II unilrnl |)<>llio--» IP-w:inl for • ny case Catarrh that cannot Ue cured Py Hall’-* Catarrh Curt- K .1. CMKNKY A CO.. Toledo. O. We, the underklgned, have known F. J. j 'heney for the hist iri year**, andV U»-ve Mtn ;ieife<-tly honorable In all huslns** iniiHuc- tlous and financially aide to car’y out -imn •hiIgatlonsmiub- i>v tbeir firm. Wkst&Truax. Wholesale Itrugirlsts. Tol.-d O. Walking. Rinnan A Mahvin. Whoh •ah- IirutrifUtH. Toledo, O. HaU’sCaiarrh Cure Is taken Internally M-tlntr din <-»l v upon t he Mood and mucous sUrfac.esof the system. Tcstlrnonhils sent free. I’rlc - T.'k:. per bottle, hold by all Itruj/- irists,” II ills Family Pills are the Pest. Parker & rarvey, Opposite Post Office. Are You Needing a Well ? If you are thinking of drilling a well on a our premises, consult Lee Bros., Gafiney or Spartanburg. S. C , as to the merits of a drilled i well. We are now drilling a well ! for the Victor Cotton Oil Co , in this city, ami will lit pleased to j furnish any information desired i on the subject of wella. - . . . Lee Bros., Gaffney or Spartanburg, S. C. Ought to Be Carried Out I, therefore, suggest that you make it your business to inspect my NEW stock of FAMILY GROCERIES and see the many good things I am showing and the prices at which I am ottering them—then you will agree with me that I have made a good suggestion, and one that will benefit you in more ways than one. Among the many new fresh goods in my stock 1 beg to call especial attention to the following specialties : Finest Patent Flour. A splendid roasted Coffee at 15c pound. Special roasted Coffee at 20c pound, and Cof fee up to 35c pound. See my Milk Pail Coffee at $1.00. Santa Rosa Molasses at 50c gallon. Pure Apple Cidar Vinegar at 40c gallon. Full Cream Cheese at 20c pound. Fresh Salt mackerel, 1906 catch, at 3 for 25c. All canned goods of best quality. I shall keep a full stock of Fruits, such as Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Pears, Oranges, Lemons etc. All the Fruits in season. My line of Candies, Nuts, Raisens, Cakes, Crackers, etc., are coming in every day—thus enlarging my already large stock. I will have everything for the Thanksgiving cake and dinner. I shall be de lighted to have you call and see ray stock. Respectfully, F. B. Gaffney, 710 Limestone Street. Fresh Oysters Tuesdays and Fridays.