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the LARGEST CIRCULATION^ of Any Newspaper In the Fifth Congressional District of 8 C. EVERY ONE PAID IN ADVANCE LEDGER SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY- A Newspaper in All that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interest of the People of Cherokee County. A/E GUAPANlTtE THE REL'AHLIT/ wf Every Advertiser Who Uses the Columns of This Paper. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. U ESTABLISHED FEB 16. 1894 GAl-FNEY. 8 C-. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1906. flJO A YEAR. Vi A NEWSY LETTER FROM WiLKINSVILLE. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF LOWER CHEROKEE. Personal Paragraphs Concerninq Pop ular People and Short Items of that Section. WUkinsville, Dec. 10.—Last Satur day evening, we, In company with Mrs. J. L. S., visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McDaniel of Hick ory Grove, and spent the night. Mrs. J. L. S. took a notion to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Mc Daniel and she is on the York side now. ■Miss Rugie Moss, we are sorry to learn is very unwell. Dr. Hood thinks she is taking pneumonia. We bnow a gentleman and his wife who have no chi.dren. who would be glad to adopt a child from three to six years of age and raise it. They would prefer a boy, but will take a little girl if they can find one. They are both members of good families and arc we l to do peope. If this no tioe should be the means of some poor child g tttng a good home and being properly reared, we will be abundantly paid, for making public mention of it. Mr and Mrs. Leslie B’ackwell have niDveil to themselves. They will, for the present, occupy the house of Mr. S. A. Lee. ,Mr. W. .(. P rid more has two fine hogs to kill. They will, perhaps, weigh. 400 pounds each. Mr Philip Lowery, of Wilkinsville, is with Mr. John S Wi kerson, of Hickory Grove, where he will remain t*" rest of this winter. The Methodist people of Mount Vernon church have kindly tendered the use of their excellent church buiding to the A. R. Presbyterian congregation, of Hickory Grove to worship in while their own church is undergoing repairs and being naint ed. Rev. J. Lee Oates, pastor of the A. R P. congregation, preached at Mount Vernon last Sabbath to a large congregation. Mr. Will McCraw, of Gaffney, is teaching the Wilkerson school near Hick-cry Grove. Between his home and Hickory Grove the other day found a rabbit foot lying in the road. We will, per haps, hear of some darkey — super stitious white person being “trlcb ed” by passing over it. It was no doubt put there for that purpose The tragic death of Mrs. Horten cia Morgan, who was so cruelly mur dered. a few weeks ago, near Gaffney is a strong argument against people keening money bearded np in their homes or carrying it about on their persons. Such in these times is a risky business. The bank is the only absolute’y safe place for keeping treasures. Had that lady deposited her money in ei ther of the G-affney banks, she would no doubt have been living today. They are not only prepared to pro tect. it against robbers, but fire. too. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. H. B McDaniel are each rejoicing over the arrival of boy ba bies at their respective homes Messrs. W. C. and Les ie Black well went to Gaffney yesterday on business. /Messrs. J. J. and J. G. Kr-ndrlck have sold their Del»ach place to Mr. Joe Smith of Love’s Spring, who is moving there. We would hate very much for any one to seriously conclude that what w»a had to say about R. F. D's. and their work was prompted by any sinster motive for such is not the case. We only referred to it as a miatter of general interest to the reading public That the right thing said or done in the wrong way is productive of no good we are free to admit and it may be s<i in this case. J. L. S RAVENNA READING. Death of Mrs. Gordon. 'Mrs. Nancy Gordon died at her home a few miles north of Gaffney on November 3rd. Mrs. Gordon was eigthy-seven years of age and a Chris tian woman. She Laves two daugh ters and one son to mourn their loss and a large number of relatives and friends Outwits the Surqeon. A complication of female troubles, with catarrh of the stomach and bowels, had reduced Mrs. Thos. S Austin, of Leavenworth. Ind.. to such a denlorable condition, that b - doc tor advised an operation; but her husband fearing fatal results, nost- ”0ned this to try E ectric Bitters; and to the amazement of all who knew her, this m-dicine completely cured her. Guaranteed cure for tor pid liver, kidney disease, biliousn ss. jaundice, chills and fever, general debility, nervousness and blood nois onlng. Best tonic made Price 50c at Cherokee Drug Co. Drug store Try it. We care not how- you suffered, nor what failed to cure vou Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes the pu niest, weakest specimen of man or womanhood strong and hea ta>, J5 cents. Gaffney Drug Company. TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Dnirglna refund money If it falls to cure E W. OROVB’fc bl« nature is on each box. 26c. On. (♦.ems from the Southern Part of Cherokee. Ravenna, Dec. 11.—Capt. J. B. Brown and son, Mr. Wilkes, spent last Sunday In Jonesville. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George B>. Brown. Misses Bessie and Ha Mathis, two of our beautiful young ladies, spent last Saturday and Sunday at Mace donia. Mr. L D. Goforth, of Jonesville, sp^nt last Sunday here with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Goforth. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mathis attend ed religious services at Macedonia ’ast Sabbath. (Miss Carrie Goforth spent last Sun day at Goucher, the guest of her friends and schoolmates. Misses Fan nie and Eunice Smith. •Mr. J. T. Kitchens, of Spartanburg, spent a few days here last week with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Kitchens. iMT. J. M. Greene, proprietor of the Dixie store, spent last Saturday in Spartanburg. Mr. H. D. Mathis and son. Albert, Alonzo, made a business trip to Gaff- yesterday. Mr. M. W. Brown, President of the Ravenna Gin Co., was a business vis itor to Gaffney yesterday. Mr. F.oyd Goforth of Pacolet, snent last Sunday here, the guest of big uncle, Mr. R. E. L. Goforth. Mr. B. F. Brown, of Pacolet. snent last Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mirs. J. B. Brown. IMisses Fannie and Eunice Smith, and Mr Tom VVilkens, of Goucher. at tended religious services here last Sunday. Mr. R. B. Chalk, formerly of Greer, but now of Pe.zer. is spending a few days with his parents, Prof, and Mrs. T. G. Chalk. Mr. E. F Littlejohn spent last Sun day at Pacolet, the guest of his son, Mr. Cameron Littlejohn. Mrs. Ketura Gregoiy, who we have mentioned several times in our cor- resnondenci, is up and about again, aft r several weeks’ illness. Mrs. C. E. Kitchens is spending a few davs in Union, visiting her grand son, Mr. Bunyan Littlejohn. Mr. J. (J. Wilkens is visiting rela lives in and near Gaffney. Miss Sallie F. Chalk and nephew, R. Lymien, spent last Saturday in Jonesvile Mr. Earle Brown, of Jonesville vis ited his uncle. Carvilje Chalk, sever al days last week. Mr. M. W. Littlejohn killed a hog last Friday, that weired 400 pounds net. Mr. Littlejohn is one of our best pork raisers, and be has another hog to kill, which, he says, is larger than the one he has a.ready killed. Mitchell Brown, colored, killed a boo- one day last week-, weighing 300 pounds net. Mitehe.l is one of the best colored farmers of this section. Rev. F. C. Hickson, of Limestone, spent today here with Mr. Tom Greene and family. Mr. Hickson Pleaches his farewell sermon at Goucher next Sunday, and If the weather is fair, we are expecting a large crowd to be present Miss Addle Brown and her schol ars of the Goucher school, are pre paring for a big Christmas tree at Christmas. The school hero is preparing for Christmas exercises, and as Miss flh.1 lie Chalk, the teacher, has had much experience in teaching schools and music, we expect a real nice time. The Ledger's correspondent "S,” of Clifton, has been condemning our letters very severely. Of course we try and report everything of interest whether it lie real or just for fun, but. remember, however, we are young and have much to learn, as to thinking we are a widower.lt is all ’-' ’'lit Mr. W. H. Crocker and son. .James, ot White Plains, were visitors in our town today. Mrs Carrie Burgess has returned from a pleasant visit to Pacolet. Mr. 1| H. Bonner, of Gaffney, a machine agent for the Gaffnev Hard ware company, was through this sec - Lion today selling sewing machines. Mr. J. R. Wilkins kil.ed his ‘‘rous ing” hog today and it was so large he could not weigh it. •Our section was visited bv a big rain yesterday which wi.l stop all farm work for several days. Mr. M. W. Brown our unto date merchant, is geing to give away a beautiful doll Christmas eve morn- i”~ This doll is verv large and cost $15. (Mr. G. W. Cha k was a business visitor to Gaffney today. C. A Texas Wonder. There’s a Hiil at Bowie, Texas, that’s twice as big as last year. To is wonder is W. L. Hill, who from a • Mgh* of 90 pounds has grown to over 180. He says: “I suffered with ~ terrible cough and doctors gave me up to die of Consumption. I was re duced to 90 pounds, when I began taking I>r. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds Now, after taking 12 bottlse. I have more than doub ed in w-eight and am completely cured.” Only sure Cough and Cold cure Guaranteed by Cher okee Drug Company, Druggist. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. —We have on our shelves about different kinds of cough medicines. We always recommend “Natures Couqh Remedy” because we know its pure ami good. The Gaffney Drug Co. guarantee it lo cure. —“Grip Tablets” will cure your cold. They are guaranteed by the Gaffney Drug Co. NEW YORK STYLES. Dresay Gowns and Pretty Wraps for Dainty Women. With a good pattern of an up to- date shirt waist type of dress, al most any sort of a pretty home or evening gown can be fashioned. Jumper gowns of silk or of delicate easy to make and very becoming on slender, youthful figures. One of Brown Satin had the round tucked skirt arranged with the tucks which were about two inches wide, spaced by about four Inches. The skirt was short, clearing the ground by three inches all round. The “Jumper” waist which Is as every one knows, like a shirt waist cut out at the neck, and with sleeeves reaching to the top of the el bow, and having no seam is slipped on over the head and drawn up by a gathering string at the waist after it is adUusted. Under tfris brown satin jumper, a waist of cream color ed net was worn, made pretty and The Arabian Burnous. One of the prettiest of the new wraps is made of a length of wide goods, broadcloth or Henrietta, meas uring about three to four yards, ac cording to the height of the wearer. This lined throughout with silk or satin of a contrasting color, then the ong straight strip is doubled half way and caught together just as our grandmothers used to drape their camel’s-hair shawls. The bottom is cut to fall evenly all round like a cape, or pointed back and front like a shawl. The hood formed by the looping and the front edge of the wrap is ornamented with braiding, embroidery, a band of fancy ribbon or in some other way that may sug gest itself, and the pretty seamless wrap is ready for use. Colors Liked. Strange to say the very light wraps last especially well—white, standard and favorite colors for partv use. Where darker tints are preferred AMUSEMENTS. Coming Attractions at The Star Theatre. The highly accomplished and ever- popular Black Patti Troubadours will be the attraction at the Star Theatre tonight. The Troubadours come with a new budget of marth, meody and action and a comipany bigger an smarter than ever. In addition to “Jolly” John Larkins. “The Giant Premier of Colored Comedians” and forty other talented singers, dancers, comedians and speoia.ty performers in the com pany, who will be seen in a new “Black Patti” show “A Royal Coon,” “Chimes of lormandy” and “Grand Vaudeville” are features of this sea son’s show, in which are incorporated and interpo ated sweet darky melo dies, swell singing and dancing specil- ties, operatic ensembles, minstrel hits, big variety acts and screaming y funny comedy situations, all em bellished with appropriate costumes, scenery and illumnating effects. The Ledger has no desire to mis lead the pub ic, therefore we wish to say that those who attend the Back Patti Troubadours tonight need not expect to see the real “Black Patti.” She is dead. But the show is a good one just the same and well worth at tending. Of course the managers have som? one to take “Black Patti’s” P'<aee who is just as good as she was PROF. HAND’S LECTURE Pleased a Large Audience Wedne*. day Night. Prof. W. H. Hand, of Columbia, lectured in the court house Wednes day evening. He was greeted by a full house His theme was “Educa te'i.” and he took occasion to dis cuss if from many points. Prof. Hand possesses a oleasing address. H*» is graceful in his gestures and holds the attention of hie hearers with ease. He discussed the needs of education advocated bette-. ^ ’-oa- tion and more of it. He made a splendid plea for better school houses and better teachers. So^ of Hs “•t'MMlcs were r 'ainfu' to thought ful hearers, but they were doubtless correct and Lie discussing of them can do no harm, whereas It mav do good. Prof. Hand has promised to come L see us again. In case be does he should be greeted with an overflow l Twr house. Murphy and Murphy. A real funny performance is what Murphy and Murnhy the old favorites nromise us next Tuesday night at the Star Theatre when they will present their nooular farce ca led “The Irish Pawnbrokers” written by Edgar Sel- den who has fashioned several suc cessful farce comedies This n'ece thosl funny fellows H il J iV^jiY AND Mrs. Carpenter Entertains. The most beautiful event of the winter so far was the charming Bridge Whist party given by Miss Lucy Carpenter on Monday after noon at her lovelv home on Lime stone street complimentary to the B. B. Club. The low r er floor of this snacious home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and growing plants and presented quite a contrast to the In clement weather outside. The din ing room where an elaborate salad and ice course was served was par ticular y attractive with its oretty furnishings, cut ^'ass. silver and chi- nni Thy centerpiece of the hand some polished table was a cut giass bo’*-' of grow in" ferns. Tile young hostess, one of the nret- ti'St and brightest of the younger set. with whom she is associated, was li vely in a suit of garnet chiffon broadcloth. The players were: Misses Jessie Lnscomib, Winnie Davenport. Stela Hamilton. Wilma Gaffney, Lula Gar rett Freman Garrett, Fay Pierce and F’arah Carpenter. i, f '' 'i ' k ! 'I I f/76 1/#o The above design is by the McCal I Co. of Ne w York Fashion Publish ers and Manufacturers of McCall Pa ttern*. The president has decided to stand bv his order dismissing the battalion of negro troops. elaborate with tucks and with trim mings of white Valenciennes lace The neck of the brown jumper and s eeves was ornamented with an em broidery of pink- roses and leaves done in soft greens and browns. Embroideries on Dresses. A well known Broadway store makes a specialty of these embroid ered jumper dresses, but they are easily made at home by anyone with ordinary skill, and since the embroid ery is confined to the waist ana on ly a little is don" even on that, it need not be diflicu t or tiresome of accomplishment for anyone who can use an embrioderv needle. Cape Wraps Modish. An evening wrap of some kind is a necessity in these times and the latest styles in these are reproduc tions of those of I860. Canes, pale champagne and gray are always tots and dolman effects are the prop er caner. Hoods, real or simulated, are on many of the best models. light blues rose the reseda greens, ind black with white lining are all modish and suitable. A Dainty Suggestion. No woman of refinement likes strong perfumes. Little sachets of orris root tucked into the bodice of one's gown and a dash of the delicate Florida water made by Murray and Lanman used in the water for bath ing the face and hands are sufficient in the way of perfume and suggest dainty perfection in one’s toilet while they really improve the com t> exion. For Party Gowns. Dresses of flowered cottons in the mercerized weaves are extensively used for party frocks. Lovely fab rics of this sort selling from 25 to 5b cents per yard. Made up with Valenciennes lace edgings and inser lions with pretty ribbon sashes and belts these go suitably to little dan ces and other entertainments at any season of the year under the warm narty wraps. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS. A Very Enjoyable Performance Was Given Last Night. (Columbia State ) The Black Patti Troubadours gave a good show at the Columbia theatre last night. The house was packed, every seat having been sold 30 hours in advance. The company was strong er than ever and rivaled many of the comic opera troues sent to the South. Sissieretta Jones, the Black Patti, was in fine voice and received voci ferous applause. She sang a numb er of old melodies, in response to en cores. The comedy work- of the troupe was good. There was nothing coarse or suggestive and the performance was for anything e«’en approach ing the repulsive. John Rucker, the black philosopher and funmaker from Georgia, has the greatest monologue of his whole Pro- tessional car er The troubadours gave a very enjoyable show. Phillips-Petty. On December 9th., at the residence of Rev. Mr. White, at Cowpens. Mr N. B. Phillips and Miss Sarah Petty were united in wedlock, Rev. Mr. White officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few of the friends of the contracting par ties. After the ceremony the wed ding party repair d to the residence of Mr. W. T. Phil ips. where a wed ding dinner was spread. M.r. and Mrs. Phillips atre irom the Macedonia neighborhood. of Cherok. e county. They have a large circle of friends who wish them well | in their new life. 'm£ WE ARE BACK AGA/A/. A Marriage at Ezells. On Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr and Mrs. C. C. McDaniels, in the presence of quite a number of friends and re ati v es, Mr. Edgar Henderson and V’-He '’' >T> aniel wero unit- * ' iu the holy bonds of matrimony by k. i>. Einhards. N. P. Bridesmaid, Miss Janie Hicks, groomsman. Mr. L. C. Green, of Cherokee. iMr. Hemlerson is one of Martins ville’s popular young men and has been quite fortunate in winning one of Cherokee’s fair at daughters. We etxtend our congratulations to this popu.ar young couple. L\f. C G. has more of a plot than is genera ly found in the Murphy and Murphy farces, but the plot is not allowed to interfere in any way with the excite ment. As Tony Murphy says: “Any one finding a plot abso utely and tell ing us what it means wil be ~ ! ”fm a barrel of apples.” Much attention has been paid this year to the musical numbers and specialties some of which will be found very entertain ing. ' "The Irish Pawnbrokers” is the ti tle of the new vehicle which Murphy and Murphy will offer their natrons this season. It is. by lar the most elaborate production these popular favorites have ever made. Th« come dv parts in the bands of the stars will sure y gratify their old rriends and make many new ones tor tne.n. .it the Star Theatre Tuesday night. Preaching at Draytonville. There wi 1 be preaching at Dray tonville on next Saturday at 2 o’clock and on Sunday at 11 o clock. The regular preaching days for this church are the first anj third Sun days of each month and a l members are required to be present when pos sible. E. G. Ross, Pastor. Governor Magoon has appointed Duque Plstrada, a cousin of former President Palma, to be city engineer of Havanna, vice Fernandez Castro, resigned. Tha Hawaiian promotion commits i will have a Pan Pacific Expositic next year. What is Catarrh? LITTLE NELLIE ROYAL KILLED. Her Mother Was a Native of Ander son County. Anderson, Dec. 12.—News have been received here of the c ubhing to death of little Nellie Royal, the 10- yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs PVank s Koya , indapendent mission aries to China. The child was play ing on the banks of a river near her home at Shanghai and was clubbed to death by three Chinamen. Mrs. Royal was a Miss Sullivan of near Pe zer before her marriage, which took place in China. She lias visited this city and the little girl was here about five years ago. The news of the terrible death of the child came from a paper pub.ished in Zion City, 111. Drowned in a Washtub. Greenwood, Dec. 12.—The little five- year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ellis, who .ive ten miLs south of here, was drowned this morning in a washtub. The little child c Imbed ur> in a whee barrow standing bv the tub and fell in the tub of water. Sha was there 21) minutes before being discovered. Dr. Ward, the nearest physician, was telephoned for. but the little child was dead before he could get there. —One 21 cents box of “Grip Tab lets’* are absolutely guaranteed to cure your cold No cure no pay Sold by the Gaffney Drug Co. only. New Cure For Epilepsy. 1 J B. Waterman, of Watertown. O., Rural free deliver*' writes: "My d: lighter, afflict- <1 for years with pilepsy. was cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over t' o years.” Best body cleansers and life giving tonic nills on earth. 25c. at Cherokee Drug Co. Drug store. —The right article for Father and old t brothers at Cherokee Drug Co’s I -Beautiful and appropriate. Long Tennessee Fight . For twenty years W. L. Rawls, of ; Bells. Tenn., fought uasa: catarrh He j writes: “The swelling and soreness ! inside my nose was fearful, till I be -an applying Uucklen’g Arnica Salve t the sore surlace: this caused the •"'roness and swelling to di'aupear. nev«r to return.” Best salve in ex istence. 25c. at Cherokee Drug Co., Druggist. Simple Way to Overcome the Dangers of this Disagreeable Disease. Catarrh is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, throat and lungs, with many annoying symp toms. In this climate there are few who do not suffer from this disagree able dis ase often in a chronic and da*' r prons etate. Fortunately, within the last few vears. a simple and reliable treatment for catarrhal troubles has been found. —Hyomei,. a combination of h aling and germ-killing balsams, that when j breathed through the neat " '"ket in- dialer that comes with everv outfit, r aches the tiniest cells in the res- I'iratory organs, carrying its healing and health giving properties to every I art w here the catarrhal poison is •—ooont. Used In this w-ay. Hyomei kills all ! catarrhal germs, drives the poison from the system and heals al! irritation that may be present in the mucous membrane. If you have the ordinary catarrhal symptoms, such as offensive breath, burning pains in the throat, cough, raising of mucous, difficulty in breath ing. sneezing, huskiness, discharge from the nose, droppings in the throat, coughing spasms, etc., begin the use of Hyomei at once. A complete Hyomei outfit costs but $1. extra bottles, if needed. 50 cents, and is sold by the Gaffney Drug Co. unde*- an absolute guarantee that It will cifre cattarrh or mone* will be refunded. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES Itcnlng, Blind, Hieeiilng. Protruding Piles. Druggists *re authorized to re fund amue) If PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure In 6 to H dsys. 60c. —“Natures Cough Remedy” cures Its sure, its pure. Gaffney Drug Co. Of course yon pay your money. But you cet your money's worth, For what does nion--- mean lo you When Rocky Mountain Tea’s on earth? Gaffnev Drug Company. —Many pretty remembrances that an* novel and inexpensive at Chero kee Drug Co's. —Try Bee Gaffney’s Mouutain Buckwheat. —Christmas presents for young Ladies at Cherokee Drug Co a.