Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE OAFFNEY LEDGER* TtiMday and Friday. Ed. H. DaCamp, Editor and Publlahar THEN AND NOW. Thirty-two years ago, when the writer was a small boy, he was at tending school at the county seat, riding Into town every morning and home, three miles In the country, In the afternoon. These were the days when the State of South Carolina was given over to the rule of un principled carpet-baggers from the North, and the county offces, for the moat part, were filled with the lowest clast of white men pnd Ignorant ne groes. Negro troops, armed with ar ia? rifles, marched abroad in their Insolence and Insulted people whom they met In the highways, and in many cases went unpunished, because the white people, In some cases through sheer cowardice, submitted, and in others did not resent it be cause they did not wish to precipi tate a race war, which would have perhaps cost the lives ot many good citizens and innocent women and children, as well. The writer would frequently meet, going to and from school, bands of these armed negroes, and having very little discretion he would hurl back at the negroes de fiance for defiance, and looking back ward . down through that long vista of years, it is a matter o/ pro found surprise that he did not suffer violence at their hands, for law no longer held its benign sway, but as we have said before, It gave ulace to petty dictators, their mandates en forced at the point of the bayonet. The sanctity of home was invaded, vice triumphed over virtue, igno rance ruled in lordly dominion over Intelligence, the weak were oppress ed, the fallen warred on, truth was silenced, falsehood unblushing and brazen stalked forth unchallenged, anxiety filled every heart, apprehen sion clouded every prospect, despair shadowed every hearthstone, society was* disorganized, legislatures were dispersed, judges were torn from their seats, arrests were made and trails had, and sentences pronounced, without evidence; crime of every hue ruled the hour, until the very air was rent and heaven’s deep concave ech oed the wail: "Alas! our country sinks beneath the yoke; it weeps and bleeds, and each new day a gash Is added to her wounds." All this South Carolina enduried!, but, thanks be to Almighty God, we emerged triumphant from the clouds of despair, which had so long envel oped us, and became free once more. In order to achieve our freedom we had to enlist the aid of the negro, to some extent. There were a few of the old negroes who, during all the darkness and despair, had stood stead fast to their white friends; but seem ingly they were hand and glove with their colored brethren; but in 1876 these old colored men were prevailed, upon to actively join forces with us and. led by the peerless Hampton, we were victorious, and then and there came out from under the domination of ignorance and vice, which had well-nigh sapped the manhood and in telligence of the bravest people who lived on the face of this earth. The young people of today can scarcely realize that such a state of affairs could have existed in South Carolina, and these lines are written that they may be able to compare the situation then with our present circumstances, and further, to call their attention to the fact that there are still living a few of the old negroes ( who helped ns to win the fight against such over whelming odds. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. J. A. Carroll left Gaffney Saturday for a business trip to Dungannon, Va., where he has railroad interests. 'W). Harry Gooding, to the delight of his many friends, blew into Gaff ney Saturday. Harry has been In the north for some time, but not long enough to make a Yankee of him. Gregg Susong spent Sunday In town. Drate Painter called on The Led ger Saturday. "Wlade Blmore, of the Bills Ferry neighborhood, called on The Ledger Friday. W. T. Horton, of Ezells, called on us Friday. John H. Wilkins, of Sarratts, was in town Saturday. Bert Porter was here Saturday, shaking bands with his many friends. Mr. J. G. Hames, of Maud, called on The Ledger Saturday. Clint Robbins left Friday night for a visit to McColl. Bobo Wilkins, of Cowpens, was In the city Saturday. B. P. Macomson was in Gaffney Saturday. John Wright, of Wilklnsville, was here Saturday. C. B. Turner was a Gaffney visitor Saturday. June Blanton cal’ed on The Ledger Saturday. Vernon Phillips, who has been away from Gaffney for some months, is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips. W. D. McWhlrter, of Cherokee Falls, called on The Ledger Satur day. R. C. Cobb, of Cherokee Falls, call ed on The Ledger Saturday. W. Peter Mooneyham, of the Whit aker Mills, Blacksburg, paid us an ap preciated call Saturday. John Painter called on The Ledger Saturday. John was looking well. He paid us some money. Rev. C. F. Felmet pa.d The Ledger an appreciated call yesterday. Mrs. Kate Jefferies and Mrs. Louise Burbage, who have been visiting Mrs. M. H. Jefferies, have gone to Union for an extended visit to Mrs. Davis Jefferies. Mrs. J. A. Carroll and little grand son are visiting Mrs. A. C. Cree in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. M. H. Jefferies, who has been visiting Mrs. Davis Jefferies, in Union, has returned home. Thomas Sanders, James Coyle and several other sports from Star Farm, spent Saturday in the city. ^POR SALE- FOR SALE—I offer for immediate sale at bargain, the following: Hone and buggy, cow, one-hone wagon and harness, corn, hay, plowa and other farming tools. Rev. J. B. Wilson. Dec. 10 tf. — - -- ^ FOR SALE—Building lots for sale. Mrs. A. V. Montgomery. Aug. 17th, tf. FOR SALE—Ten building lots, al so two houses and lots. J. J. Gaff ney. Aug. 28, tf. FOR SALE—First-class babbit met al. Apply at Ledger Office. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—W. F. McArthur's farm. Apply to W. C- McArthur, ad ministrator. Nov. 22 tf. FOR RENT — Ten-room bulling, corner Depot street and Oakland ave nue, formerly occupied by Mr. Oscar Shanks. City water; electric lights; good bam and garden. Apply to J. I. Sarratt. Sept. 13, tf. TO RENT—Office room* over The Ledger. Apply to Bd. H. DeCamp. Nov. 2, tf. WANTED. WANTED—A good milh cow. J: L. Alexander. Dec. 10-tf WANTED—Sewing of any descrip tion. Mrs. S. 0. Good. WANTED—Green hides and bees wax. L. W. McGuinn. Nov. 12 tf. WANTED—600 cords of wood; highest market price paid. Gaffney Manufacturing Co. Nov. 6-tf. WANTED—Chickens, eggs, butter, county produce, green salted hides. Highest cash price paid. Clary & Kirby. STRAYED. STRAYED —White English Bull Dog, black spots over tight eye and on back of bead. Responds to name of "Ted.” Suitable reward If returned to W. M. Webster, Gaffney,.S. C. Dec. 6-tf. First Baptist church Notes. Dr. Simms preached to a crowded house on Sunday morning, having the only service in that part of the city. There was some fine music by organist and choir. Dr. Simms announced that during the winter the prayer-meeting service would be held in the Sunday school room. Following the morning service next Sunday the annual offering for the orphanage and for old ministers re lief will be silently made. It Is hoped that members who cannot be present will send their offerings. Fire Insurance! We reuresent some o' the larxest-and most substantial companies and would like to write your buslnes. 5-14-tf. Smith & Lipscomb, Agenti;. NOTES AND COMMENTS. "In time of peace prepare for war.” People of Laurens! begin now saving chickens for the Methodist confer ence which meets with you next fall. There are not roosters enough left in Gaffney to awaken us in the room ing by their crowing. • • • ■ The people of Gaffney sincerely re gret that Rev. J. B. Wilson hag been sent to another field. This excellent family has been so long identified with Gaffney that it will be hard to reconcile us to their departure. The people of Sumter will be fortunate In adding this excellent family to their population. see We’have heard recently a lot of talk about tainted money. We must confess that we do not know Just what is meant by the term. If pure money means only that which is earned by jdving it B fall equivalent in good old honest toil, we fear that there is very little money among ns that is not to some degree tainted. • • • 4 "A Smart Aleck" Is a fellow who has not sense enough to realize how big a fool he really is. On© of the oldest citizens of the county told us recently that he once heard a man praying and that he heard him say, "Oh! Lord, I thank Thee that Thou haat given me sense enough to realize i am a d—- was getting right Gaffney old It Properly. (Honea Path Chrqnicle.) The one hundred and twenty-sec ond annual conference of South Caro lina Methodism convened in Gaffney thlg morning, the 27th. Gaffney has never before entertained t»o large a body and many doubted the city’s ability to take care of the people, but in this they erred, as they never undertake anything down there bnt what they carry it through. Bd. De- Camp won’t let ’em. STATEMENT — of the — MERCHANTS A PLANTERS BANK, Gaffney, S. C n at the close of bualne« Dec. 3, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and Miscounts .f25s,525 18 Overdrafts 5.241148 Bonds and Stocks owned BWIhe Bk. 900 00 Furniture and Fixtures.. 1236 60 Due from Banks and Bankers 50.402 83 Curreacy • |28 500 00 Gold 500 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies 1,71T 30 Checks and Cash Items... 6,863 96 Claarlng House Certificates. 2.880 00 40,461 26 Total 1356.772,35 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid In f 75.0w'l>o Surplus Fund 5,000 00 Undivided Profits less current ex penses and Taxes Paid 19.523 31 Deposits 194.749 04 Rediscounts 55.600 00 Due Clearing House 7.500 oo Total f356.7?2 35 State of South Carolina, Cherokee ( ouiuy. Before me catue K. S. Lipscomb, Cashier of the Merchants & Planters Bank. Gaffney, . t\, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing ststeraent is i true coi.. dltion of said batik as shown bj the Imokb of file in said bank. K. S Lit'SCOMH. O.ibhter. Sworn to and subscribed Itefore me this, the 5th day of December, 1907. Thob. B. Butlkk, IL. S.1 Notary Public.S. C. Correct Attest:— B. A. Jonks, K. M. tVll.KINS, C. M. Smith, Directors. AUCTION SALE! On Saturday, December 14th, at 1 o’clock at the corner of the Battery I will offer to the higest bidder for cash two good males, one two-horse wagon and gears. Said property be longs to T. G. Anthony and Is sold to satisfy mortgage. Geo. D. Jefferies. Dec. 10-18 pd. fool." This man Where Are Yon Going to Bny Yonr Christmas Presents. This Year? We. Say Go —IN— i r i ■ _ la BELOW W. Sam Lipscomb's J E unscomb Co Haw Pitt Offica BUILDING. Ui Li LIpOUUIIIU UUf BUILDING. Jones J. Darby Insurance OIDco Stir Theatre Building To This is an im portant q u e s- tion for all who have Christmas presents to buy. It is an impor- t a n t question for the person who has few to buy and wants them the best, reliable and de pendable. It is a serious question for those who have many 'presents to buy and want to get good goods at a rea sonable price. All the ques tions are a n - swered with sat isfaction by the most casual look over our stock. This season it is p a r t i c.u 1 a rly complete with; Perfumes, Toilet Cases Dressing Cases * Men's Sets Msnieu|re Sets Fountsin Pens Albums Lesther Goods Purses Hsnd Begs Books BIMss Eto. Cuff Cssss Csrd Cssss Collar Cases Civs sur goods a look beforo you buy. t Clothing. We are offering our large line of Suits and Overcoats at 25 per cent, off regular price. If you are needing a nice Suit for yourself or your boy, come to the store wiiere your DOLLAR buys you MORE. Ladies 1 Coats. We also have a nice line of Ladies’ Coats / and Cloaks, big bargains at 26 per cent. off. These are prices not to be found often. Come in and get yours before they are pick ed over. Gloves. Our Buckskin Gloves are fine and water proof and are good values. Then our as sortment of Woolen, red, white and brown Children Mittens and Gloves can’t be ex celled. Shirts. Our stock of Shirts consist of all colors including the famous blue Negligee work. Shirts at ALL PRICES. Our FLANNEL work Shirt is a winner. Shawls. Shawls, Baby Hoods, Scarfs, Fascinators, etc., to be sold at cost. Come in and pre pare for the cole weather before our stock is exhausted. Dress Goods. We have a nice assortment of Checks, Suitings, Woolen Good*, etc., that you will be interested in. Shoes. “Never-Wear-Out” Shoes for Men are a little higher than “Shoddy, No-Good” footwear be- - . . cause they are leather throughout, both inner end outer sole, from heel to toe. Come in and let us shoe the whole family, wife, daughter, sister, sweetheart and all in the “once a year r. line” at prices to suit. Cherokee Groceries V r We carry an assortment of Staple and Fancy Groceries, consist ing of “TELLICO” Flour, pure “hog fat” Lard, country ground Meal. » * country cured Hams, Rice, Grits, Cream Cheese, French Opera and t other good roasted Coffees. Dessert and Pie Peaches and a nice line of Can Goods. Malaga Grapes, 15c pound. Oranges, Rasins and Apples in ('proportion. i i j • * i Drug Company >R W. K. GUNTER l > e IM T I W T # >fi< h in Star Theatre Building Peons No. 20. Crown and bride* work a •peeialty. Ring Phone 219 Prompt Delivery .1 E. LIPSCOMB CO.