Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE LEDGER. Tuesday and Friday, Ed. H. DeCamp, Editor and Publisher. The Ledger Is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Hereafter no advertisements will bs accepted at this office after 9.30 o'clock on Mondays and Thursdays. Watch your label and the date. And rensw before ’tls too late; If there be an error, don’t Ret mad. Report Uf us—we’ll make you slad. Remi mber, ’tia our aim to please. But errors are like paskv fleas They will creep in in spite of fate. Therefore, watch your label and the date. —Orlirtnal. WE DO NOT COVET IT. Cherokee county enjoys the honor of being the, first county to vote out the iniquitous dispensary. Does she also covet the position of being first in number of crimes committed in the State? We know she does not, so she must put a stop to the awful lawlessness that seems to be rampart there. With one of the best newspa pers in the State*, and a bar that ranks with the ablest, she is in a po sition to set the example of Justice, in such cases—justice to her people and to the State, instead of the infa mous hindering of the law. by con temptible technicalities to defeat jus tice: those cowardly nefuges of pet- Cherokee county than Mr Hickson. He despised all that was mean and low in humanity and has done, much to elevate the moral tone of the com munity. W© have loved him for his fearlessness, his franknes , and his qt.ter disregard for the criticism of others as we have for his godliness, his humility and his tenderness to ward his fellow man. We wish him well and hope that he may yet abide with us. • • • Tae CiuiStinas editions of the Co lumbia State and the Charlotte Ob server, which appeared Sunday, were splendid expositions of modern day journalism. They were both fine. Tlie Christmas edition of the Colum- jiu Record, issued several days ago, was also up-to date. Our Southern papers, thanks to modern machinery and an increasing reading population are making wonderful strides. We wish each, the compliments of the season and continued prosperity. * * * We take the following from the Union Times: INews oomes from Washington says the Columbia Record, that Sen ator Latimer has introduced a bill into the senate authorizing the pur chase of sites and erection of fieder- al buildings at Laurens. Gaffney and Union and Abbeville, not to exceed $75,000 each. We give it out right here and now • j .v, , i . .nnr-,1 i Rmt if Senator Latimer gets a feder- tv minds that have not the moral | guilty client, who has |al building for Larfney we propose courage o set’ money, ,»uiished same as one Whom they happen to he engaged to help prosecute.—Farm and Factor}'. No. brother, we do not covet the position < f being first in numUec of \ crimes lomnmtted in the state.” We , are ash; mi d of our record and it is not the fault of the good people that ' so many homicides are committed, j We have a large i>opulatioii of igno rant people—both white and black. They an an impulsive and reckless folk ant! do not hesitate to use the pistol or 'he knife. The ministry, the press am the educational institutions of the county are laboring hard to the trouble, but the work- We confess, hovever, that we are held back by the verdict of our juries and the efforts of our law yers to prevent the carrying out of sentences when thev are obtained to support him, because it will be the first time that a United States sena tor ever did anything that benefitted the people of this county directly. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. N Mr. Alvin West, of Henrietta C., was in the city Saturday. J. M. Vassey, of Maud, was in the city Saturday. J. G. Godfrey, of Maud, was among A Clinton Sensation. (By B. Bubble.) No great sensation having thrilled the people for the few davs past some mlpflit begin to wonder t’ there Is anything new under the sun aiyi if so why the newspapers do not say so, wlien lo. Clinton comes to the rescue with a sensation that, would make any journalist, no mater how far he was removed from the yellow, jump with exerttJementV Tho chfieif pride of the beautiful little city of Clinton is the Presbyterian College of South Carolina which is situated in their midst and near this historic institution is a great wood. Few ex plore the inner recesses of these wooded regions and therefore the unparalelled discovery which has just been made was only discovered today. Far in the tangled briars and scrubs of this wood is a small round hole which appears to be the en trance to something dark and mys terious. A party of students stroll ing or rather fighting and crawling through the deep thicket noticed something peculiar about the ap pearance of this holy and proceeded to investigate, securing shovels and axes from a nearby house. After hard labor they discovered that a long lane Led finally to a deep abyss- which suddenly drops from this nar row pathway into darkness beneath. This abyss is many feet deep and any small animal walking down the underground pathway would fall in i'* the trap for such it was without any possible chance to save its life. How it originated is a mysterv for it appears to have been made bv Na ture, hut how the underground pass age could have been made by such organs is surprising to say the least. The trap had not been set in vain, for in tin* deep well Uke hole was dis covered the remains of fifty-six hens, six roosters, two turkeys and three guineas and a carcass that could not be identified, nresumably a dog. I am satisfied that the equal of this has not been found and tlia as a phenomenon it is entitled to rank with the wonders of the world. Fatherly Discipline. She came into his study, gently. 1 'T hate to disturb you, dear—” He looked up—“but it is after eleven, and Dick has not come hotnle yet— and—it is the second time this week he has stayed out. 1 did not wish to to speak to you—but—a boy of sev enteen—” She faltiered. He was looking at her with a strange fixed expression. "I understand Leave him to me. 1 shall wait up until he conies In.” “Don’t be harsh with him,” she Established Hj# Identity. In a Kentucky court room a prom inent lawyjer of that state was de fending a prisoner ch • ged with horse-stealing, and a wl, iess was swearing as to the identi of the stolen horse. “How do you know this is he same horse?” asked the lawyer. "Why. I just know it is.” said the wit ness. "Well, how?” again asked the man of law. “I can’t tell exactly how; but I said pleadingly. Oh, I am so sorry \ know it is as well as I know that you I told you! Itemember, he has always are General H— been such a good boy—” | “Well, how do you know that I am “My dear, you have nothing furth-| General H—?” er to do in this. 1 must deal with my “Because Just before dinner I son in my own way; I request you heard Mr. C— say, ’General H— let’s not to interfere. You had hotter gojgo and take a drink,’ and you went.” quietly to your room. 1 ask you to do so-t-I want him to find me here, when he sees fit to return to his home.” She retired, with her mother heart anxiously beating, and waited until tlie click of the latch key sounded In the street door. She listened, trem bling—ready to rush out—a penitent peacemaker. She heard: Dick, is that you?” “Yes, sir.” “Is the dog in the hall?” “Yes, sir.” “Well—turn out the gas! Good night!”—Madeline Bridges in Wom an’s Home Companion. A Case of Necessity. One Sunday two small boys were industriously digging in a vacant lot when a man who was passing stopped to give them a lecture. “Don’t you know that it is a sin to dig on Sunday, unless it be a case of necessity?” “Yes. sir,” timidly replied one of the hoys. “Then, why don’t you stop it?” “ ’Cause this is a case of necessi ty," replies the little philosopher. “A feller can’t fish without bait.”—Cleve land Npws. Beautify tiie Complexion IN TfM DAYS Nadinola C R E A M, the un equaled beautifier is endorsed by Ihou- sandst and guaran teed to remove freckles, pimples, liver-apots, tan, sal- knvness, etc., the worst case ic 20 days, and restore the beauty of youth. Price Xtc. and $1.00 by leading druggists or mail. *rtpared by NATIONAL TOILET CO.. IW Tea*. E°r sate , n iv b ' THE GAFFNZY DRUG CO. A Peculiar Episode in . j —Try a bottle of “Natures Cough | ir-1 .1 .. V 0Ve Makm9 ’ Remedy’’ and a box of “Grip Tablets” j ..... , ,, , ", ‘w, 8 ' , ., 1 for that cough and cold. If they don’t ! Miss Charlotte and Miss Columbia j cure Gaffney Drug Co. will re-I are making wry faces at each otuer j f lin(1 your mone y_ f s that fair? 1 because the latter lady does not want Proof Positive. Among thr hills <>f Sligo there is a small lake re Unowned in that re- the city visitors Saturday. Iglon for its fabulous depth and the J. B. Duncan was in town on busi- i Liverjxxjl Daily Post tells the follow- tioss Saturday. ?::.■/ story eo'K'rni.ig it: A well J. M. Lovelace of Kzells, was in known professor. v> io was in that the city on business Saturday. part of Ireland las; stimtmer. started overcom is slow. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Little boys and girls who expect Santa Claus to visit them next Mon- dr. . nig! t must he good from now u»- til then. • * • It looks as if Miss Charlotte and Miss Greenville will get into the South Atlantic League despite the ob jection of Miss Columbia. President Boyer is in favor of admitting them and tiia’ goes a ling way. * * • We want to say that the conduct of the. colored people at the ‘Black Pat ti” performance Friday night, was commendable. Unquestionable the best orlcr l tfcible was maintained and hev are to be congratulated. * * • The Charlotte Observer remarked the oth< r day that although “Black Patti" died o few weeks ago in Phil adelphia she was advertised to ap- p«in several South Carolina towns. AVe note that she was in Charlotte last night. Wonder if "Red Back’’ or the Scotchman intervinew her about the lower regions beyond? * • • Xach McGhee, the versatile Wash-, ington corres|»ondent of the Colum bia Stau*, figures it out that accord ing to the amount of liquor consumed in South Carolina each voter is enti tled to four gallons of mouth wash per year That being the case some- IkmIv is getting our share, and we would 111** to know who It is as we haven’t our holiday supply yet. • • • Rev F. C Hickson took his depart ure yesterday. Few men have wield ed a greater influence for good in R. I Moore, of Grover, was a bus iness visitor to the city Saturday. Simpson Blanton, of R. F. D. So. 5, wa.s in the city Saturday. C. G, Phillips, of Corinth, was in town Saturday. Mr. Ed Patterson, cf Kings’ Moun tain, N. C., spent Sunday in the city. J C. Jefferies, Esq., is attending the session of the supreme court in Columbia this week. .Miss Edith Broom, of Limestone Mill, sp' nt Sunday at Clifton Np. 2, with friends and relatives. Lawrence Wood is in town. I^aw- rence is one of the be.t fellows ever, and his presence here for the holi day will give pleasure to his numer ous friends. H. K. Osborne is in Columbia at tending the supreme court. W. S. Hall, Jr., is attending the su preme court now in session in Co lumbia. Rev. J. F. Jacobs, of Clinton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D Jones while in the city Sunday. Dr. A. C. Hoss, of Jonesboro, Ten nessee. was in the city Friday and Saturday. He is a brother in-law of Gregg Susong. and a very pleasant j gentleman. Mr. and Mrs J. M. Leach, of Hick ory Grove, arrived Saturday to visit relatives of Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Mj-rcer and family. Mr. Leach returned to Hickory Grove Saturday. Mrs. Leach will probably return today. Mr. E. Holtz, who has been resid ing in Gaffney for some time, left yesterday for Baltimore, w-here he will reside in the future. Gregg Susongt left Saturday for Jonesboro. Tennessee, where he goes to spend the holidays. He will re turn about January second. L. M. Price, of Beaver Dam, was in the city Saturday on business. J. Frank Carson spent Sunday in YorkviUe. E'trle Carpenter is home to spend thr* holidays with his parents., Mr. and Mrs. \V. C. Carpenter. Harry Wheat is expected to arrive home either Thursday or Friday to spieud the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wheat. E. H. Gaines arrived in the city yesterday after a business trip to Charlotte and Columbia one day. for a mountain, accompanied by a native guide. As they climbed, Pat asked him if he would like to see the lake, "for it’s no bottom at all sorr.” “How do you know that, Pat ” asked the professor. “Well, sorr. I’ll tell ye. Me own cousin was show.in’ the i*ond to a gentleman one day, sorr. and hie looked incredulous like, just as you do, and me cousin couldn’t stand it for him to doubt his word, sorr. and so he said: “I’ll prove the truth of me words,’ he said, and off with his clothes and into the water he jump ed.” The professor’s face wore an amus ed and quizzical expression. “Yes, sorr, in he jumped and didn’t come up again, at all. at all.” “But,” said the professor, “I don’t see that he proved the point by drow'ning himself.” “Is it drowned? Divil a bit drown ed at all he was. Sure, didn’t a ca ble come from him next day in America, askin’ for his clothes to be sent on!” the former to get into her baseball society.—Gaffney Ledger Just one of those peculiar episodes ! olien found in love making, where ; one acts the opposite of her feelings j A.-, a matter of fact the “latter lady” | would feel as highly flattered in the ! new member as would the former. j fund i Costs nothing if they don’t cure. ! Holiday j Selecting. —A variety of appropriate Holi day articles for young men at Chero kee Drug Co’s. —One quality, the best; our holiday stock the kind of goods you want. Cherokee Drug Co. The boat in which Miss Grace Brown went to her death in the Ad irondacks was placed in evidence at »* trial of Chester Gillette at Herk imer, N. Y., hair was still attached to one of* the cleats Subscribe fop The Ledger; $1 a year. We invite you to ob serve the care that we ex ercised [Watch your side issues, give them so much attention ruin your main isstr**, which you a living. Don’t as to j makes in selecting - ---- I —* o OR W. K. GUNTER, | Holida i’ stCK ' k - dxsivxiwt |jjj We could have •luce in Star Theatre Building. | a PnoNK No. 20. Crow ami bridge work a specialty. our A man begins to acquire wisdom when he discovers that he is capable of making just as many mistakes as hi - neighbor. Diplomacy. (Chicago News.t Sunday passed, Tuesday rolled around and still his tall form did not loom in the vestibule when the cuck- (K> clock was sounding eight. Thurs- dav he came and the beautiful girl was burning with wrath. “So this Is the w-ay you neglect me," she hissed. ‘‘What have you to say for yourself Why didn’t you comie?” “I couldn't.” faltered the young man. "I had the dyspepsia and the doctor advised m© not to come.” “What? The doctor told you not to come to see me because you had the dyspepsia.” “Well, he told me to keep away from all sweeL.” The next moment she had him seated on the parlor sofa telling him he was the only young man in Chica "n ! $1,000 Insurance On Your Life For 10 Cents a Week or $5.20 a Year And in a Home Company managed entirely by home people whom you live among, know, have confidence in and can find at any time. Absolutely the only Home Company in Cherokee County and it wants to help you in two ways. * ist. By furnishing you in Insurance cheaper than anv other reliable company. and. By helping you build up your own town and state, by keeping your money at home, thus making money more plentiful. This Company insures against Death, Total and Permanent Disability and Old Age. This Company insures all temperate men and women between the ages of 12 and 50 years of age who are strong and well and follow healthful occu pations. The name of this Company is the Carolina Mutual Benefit Audits Home Office is over the Merchants & Planters Bank, Gaffney, S. C. Notice Its Officers and Directors. A. N. Wood, Brest. (V.-Brest. M. & B. Bank.) W. C. McArthur, V.-Brest. & Gen. Mgr. (Ex-Supt. Bub. School.) C. M. Smith, Secy, and Treas. (Brest. M. & B. Bank.) B. B. STEEDLY, Medical Director, (M. D.) Jno. C. Lipscomb, (Leading Merchant.) R. J. LeMasTER, (Prominent Farmer). Pur- | chased a much larger | SI stock with one-fifth the * £4 trouble but we spent the I il time to select the nicest I Ej ■ g things because that makes ■ g Christmas nicer for all | • our customers. 9 Come and See ■ Ask to see the FREE | Chocolate Set. The lucky | ticket gets it. C -* “Is every hair on your head num bered. grandpa?” "Yes. my child.” “Well, grandpa,” said the little fel low’, as he contemplated the great bald spot,“you haven’t got much of a head for figures " The trouble is some pushers are as liable to pip-n on the wrong side as en the right. Fire! Fire! Fire! Every man should be protected from loss by fire by carrying insurance. See me. I represent the best fire insurance compasies on earth. Let me write you a policy fhat means something to you in case you are a sufferer by fire. D. C. ROSS, Agent. Cherokee j Drug j Company 1 ! SS! NOTICE. This is to advise all that tobacco tags of Brown and Williamson and R. J. Rey nolds Tobacco Co. will not be redeemed by us after December 28th, 1906. Merchants Grocery Co. Dec. 11, 14, 18, 21. NOTICE. Clients, and parties having busi ness with me will please call and arrange things during December as I wlM not leave Columbia durimr the sitting of the Senate to attend to professional business. J. C. OTTS. Atty. Forced To I have made the greatest reductions in prices upon seasonable merchandise ever known to the trade. In a few weeks I want my store empty, and until then you can look for a regular landslide of bargains in every department. This ad. and my last week’s sale is a mere hint of what I am going to do in the way of cut prices. I am going to reduce my fall and winter stock to the lowest possible figure, and I am not going to wait till the first of January to do it. Read this ad. carefully and watch my ads. clocely for the next few weeks, and I’ll show you that I am in a position to save you money. This event comes at a time : : : : This Great Reduction Sale Will Continue Until My Entire Stock Is Sold And that won’t be but a few weeks at the rate I sold last week. | N E S O N, The Opposite Postoffice. Look For Big Sign. Clothier. Gaffney, South it^^olina •a>