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<- . ./* H / w HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON A TALE OF THE TORY ASCENDENCY BY JOHN P. KENNEDY CHAPTER XLVII. A Council o* Wap at Mr*. Markham’s. Seigeant seta Forth on an Adventure. return to Mildred Lindsay, who, eomforaMy sheltered under the roof Of Mrs. Markham, had found herself, after the repose of forty-eight hours, almost entirely reinstated in her for mer strength; her thoughts were now consequently directed to the resump tion of her journey. The gentle and assiduous attentions of the family whose hospitality she enjoyed, were, however, not confined to the mere restoration of her health. The pe culiarity of her condition, thus thrown as she was amongst strangers, in the prosecution of an enterprise, which, thouph purpose was not disclosed to her entertained was on mani festly of great peril, and such only as could have been induced by some ur gent and imperious necessity. awal> ened in Mrs. Markham a lively inter est towards Mildred’s future progress. This interest was increased by the deportment of our heroine herself, whose mild and graceful courtesy, feminine delicacy, and gentleness of nature, were so signally contrasted with the romantic hardihood of her present expedition. General Marion’s letter, also, in the estimation of the welfare of her guest. Accordingly, now when the third morning of our travellers’ sojourn had arrived, and Mildred thought of taking leave of the friendly family, the first announce ment of this purpose was met by an almost positive prohibition. “You are young, my dear,” said the matron, ‘‘in your experience of the horrors of this civil war, and make a sad mistake if you think that your sex. or any sufficient reason you flies of the cavalry appeared descend ing the opposite hill. As the column came gradually Into his view upon the road which wound down into the valley, It disclosed a troop of some twenty men, whose green uniform sufficiently Indicated the presence of a part of Tarleton’s command. He heard them call a hault upon the b nk, and after a few moment’s rest, he saw them ride in to the stream, and pass in flies around the base of the rock. (Continued next Friday.) A Queer Rock. (Harper’s Weekly.) Attached to one of the field parties alone, notwithstanding the urgent im portunities of Henry and his new companion, Alfred Markham, for per mission to accompany him—a request that wag utterly denied by the sturdy and cautious soldier. “You are apt to talk too much, Mis . , « , ^ _i te r Lindsay," he said, in answer to i geological survey during the the petition of the young men, “for Pf 3 * summer was a young college such a piece of business as I have indent who could draw a very nice hand: for although, consarning your water-color sketch of the various good sense, and vaior both, consider-1 strata t ] ie tarth right through tne ing vour years, i would not be but whose practical applica- thought to speak rashly of them- tion , °f b °<* learning was more but. on the contrary, to give you fuller less defective One evening he praise and recommendation—yet you to -he chief of be party i.i a know you want experience and use to state of high excitement, these double-dealings and dodgings ‘I b a ve found a most remarkable that the war puts us to; whereupon.! st o De - be declared: “something that you mought fall to talking when it ' create a sensation. It is as was best to be silent, and, iu case of rolin d as a barrel and just that shnpe, our meeting a body, to be letting out an d must have rolled for ages in the somewhat too much, which is a thing °f somp 3W1 ^ 3tn : a 1 in :. ^ 3 un ' that discommodes in war more than bke any rock in this vicinity so must you would believe. And besides this, » iave comf \ a vast distance—probably Master Henry, there might lie. may- 1° some mighty iceberg but as there hap, a scrimmage, a chase, and what are mountains to the west It may not—In which consideration you have come down in a glacier, would be only in my way. seeing that i* was agreed that the entire part) I should be obliged to be thinking of should inspect the find the first thing you when all mv wits would he want- ihe following morning. Accordingly ing for myself. No, no; upon no ac- they followed the young man for a count Is it reasonable that you should i niile, and at last reached the myste- be along. It Is your business to serve rimis stone, which was standing on as a body-guard to our young lady, 1 cpd in a fence corner. About that who, I say, may God bless and take,!!* 116 an old farmer came along, and care of In this world and the next! ! nnp °f *be scientists appealed to him. And so, Mister Henry, you have my y°u k n °w anything about this orders to stick to vour post.” ' strange stone? he asked. “Stone? the farmer said, a twinkle ‘Well, sergeant.” replied Henry, ", must obey orders, and tt you com ‘“^.T^T^uSS maud me to stay behind. »hy l caunot | ^ wa e ,‘ “ e b “ r 1 ° ml choose about It. But, sergeant, let | (wo 0r ' threc wlnterB , a n^the bar l me give you a word of advice, cautiously—keep your eyes to the right and left, as well as straight be- may have to justify you in going on. f()re — anfJ let them catch will protect you against Insult, in 1 case you should be so unfortunate as ts meet parties of the enemy.” “My object, madam,” replied Mil dred, “is to go into the very heart of the enemy’s ranks. My business is to see lijrd Cornwallis himself. I fdiall, therefore, proceed directly to his headquarters. That being my purpose, l shall not regret the oppor tunity to throw myself upon the pro tection of the first band of loyal troops I may meet.” “Into I^ord Cornwallis’ presence!” said Mrs. Markham, with an expres sion of wonder. “You have some very near friend who has suffered in the* late battle—a prisoner, perhaps?” As this question escaped the lips of the lady, who had hitherto purposely forborne to inquire into the private •history of Mildred’s journey, added, “You will pardon me. my child, for what may seem to lie nn idle curi osity—1 seek to know nothing that you may desire ro keep secret—but your journey is so full of hazard to tine so young and helpless as your self. that I fear you have not wisely considered the evil chances to which you may be exposed.” I have spent no thought upon the hazard, madam.” replied Mildred. "There is no degree of danger that should outweigh my resolution. You guess truly—I have a friend who is a prisoner, and in sad jeopardy—and metre than that, dear madam, I have persuaded myself that I have power to save him.” A tear started in her eye as she added. “That is all I have thought of.” “Then may a kind nnd merciful heaven shield you! They little know the heart-rending trials of war. who have not felt them as I have. These rude soldiers. Miss Lindsajr—I shud der at the thought of your trusting your safety to them.” “My name, madam.” replied Mil dred, “I am ashamed to tell you, has all its associations on their side—I must trust to Its power to bear me through.” “Not all, sister,” interrupted Hen ry. “From the beginning up to this day, I can answer for myseir, i nave •never had a thought that didn’t take sides against the ried-coats.” A faint smile played upon Mrs. Markham’s features, as she turned to Henry and said, “You are a young rebel, and a warm one, I perceive. Such troubles as ours require grave advisers.” "My brother and myself must not be misapprehended,” continued Mil dred; “I alluded only to my father’s Influence. I have heard that he en voys some consideration in the es teem of Lord Cornwallis, and It is upon the strength of that i have ven tured. Besides, I am well attended by a careful and wise soldier, who rides as my companion and guide— one who would not quietly see me harmed.” "Let him be brought into our con sultation,” said Mrs. Markham. “I would not act without his advice. With your leave, I will send for him.” Henry and Alfred Markham, imme diately upon thla hint, went In pur suit of Horse Shoe. When that important and trusty personage arrived in the parlor, a regular conference was opened, which, after a few discourses on the general aspect of affairs—wherein the serge ant showed an abundance of soldier ly sagacity and 'knowledge, and a still greater share of warm and faithful concern for the welfare of the sister and brother whom he had in ward—resulted in the conclusion that measures should be taken to as certain the state of the country around, in reference to the Impres sion made by the late movements of Marlon and his adversary; and, es pecially, what character of troops occupied the region over which the sergeant would be required to con duct his charge. This duty the serge ant very appropriately considered as belonging to himself, and he there fore determined forthwith to set out on a reconnoitring expedition. As we propose to bear him company, we will, for the present, leave the family In the parlor to the enjoyment of the kind communion that had already nursed up a mutual affection between the hostess and her guests. The sergeant took his departure staves has dropped off.” —We don’t carry all kinds of pre sents but we do carry' the best kind. Company Store. CLERK’S SALE. you napping.” “You studied that speech, Mr. Hen ry!” said Horse Shoe, laughing. “To hear you. one mought almost think you had shaved a beard from your chin before this. Look out. or your By virtue of a decree of fore- hair will turn grey from too hard closure and sale of the Court of Coro- thinking! and now. my long-headed mon Pleas for Cherokee county inths fellow-soldier, good-bye t’ye!” case of T. Robba, as administrator oi “You are not going without your tbe estate of Andy Champion, deoeas- rifle. Mr. Horse Shoe?” said Henry ed. plaintiff, vs. Medora Archer, HHa calling out to the sergeant, who had Davis, Vlcy Williams, Ed. Champion, already trotted off home twenty a minor, and P. W. Humphries, defero paeeg dants, i will sell at Gaffney, S. C., be “That’s another consarn for you to th . e m ^ urt f h0U B S « do °'’ ruminate over.” replied Horse Shoe. vSdav fith lOftH in the same jocular mood. “Mine is ,^ ay ’. a business of legs, not arms, today.” ,ow ! n & bribed property, to wif All of that certain lot, parcel or The sergeant was immediately af- tract of land, lying, situate and he ter this upon the highway, moving j n the town of Gaffney, and front- forward with nothing, seemingly, to Southwest on Gaines street. Be en; ploy him but cheerful thoughts. ginning on a stake on said street, After riding for an hour upon the co -mer of church lot. and running N. road that led towards Camden, he 35^2 e. 4 chains to stake on Cap was enabled to collect from the roirg llne . thence with said line 8. country people a rumor that some 54 1 . 2 E 3 12 5 . 10 ^alna to stake, Lip- detachments of horse were, at this gcomb’s corner; thence S. 351-2 W. time, traversing the country towards 4 chalng to 8take on 0*^,, 8 treet; IVdee. but whether friends qr ene- thence with gald B treet N. 541-2 W. mies was not known to his inform- 3.121-2 chains to stake, beginning ants. In following up this trail of CO rner, containing one and one-fourth common report, his vigilance quick- (H-4) acres, more or less, as appears ened by the uncertainty of the tid- plat of R. O. Sams, surveyor, dl- CLERK’S SALS. By virtue of * decree of forecloeore and eale of the Court of Common Pleas for Cherokee county, dated No vember 6th, 1907, In the case of Gaff ney Savings Bank, plaintiff vc. J. L Sarratt, et al, defendants, I will sell at Gaffney, 8. C., before the Court House door, durlug the legal hours for sales on salesday, Monday, Janu ary 6th, 1908, the following described property, to wit: All that lot or parcel of land In the town of Gaffney, S. C., being a part of lots Nos. 26 and 27, together with the two buildings located thereon. Beginning at J. I. Sarratt’s corner on Oakland avenue (formerly New street) and running with said 40 foot street to corner of Oakland avenue and 20 foot alley; thence ZOO feet with 20 foot alley to alley crossing; thence 40 with cross alley to J. I. Sarratt’s South corner; thence 200 feet with J- I- Sarratt’s line to begin ning on Oakland avenue, containing 8000 square feet, more or less. Also a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being In the northern portion of Cherokee county, and known ag M. Bonner’s and a part of the James Huskey lands, about seven miles from Gaffney, S. C., and bound ed on the North by J. B. Huskey; on the East by U. Sarratt; on the South by S. S. Ross, and on the West by A. J. McCraw, containing Two Hun dred and Forty-six (246) acres, more o r less. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Pur chaser to pay for papers. Purchaser must comply with the terms of sale immediately, or a re sale will be had on same day at his risk. J. Eh Jefferies, Ci’k. c. C. Pi’s. Dec. 17, 0, 24, 27, 31 and Jan. 3, ’08. ings, he arrived about mid-night at a brook which, running between low but sharp hills, was crossed by the road at a point where a bold mass of rock, some twenty feet in height, jutted down with a perpendicular ab ruptness into the water. Here, as he stepped to survey the narrow and winding course of the stream, his eye was attracted by the projecting crag that thrust its bulk almost into the middle of the channel; and, for a moment, he indulged the specula tion of a soldier, as he pondered upon the military advantages of such a post, either as a point from which to reconnoitre an enemy, or us a vantage-ground on which to dispute his passage of the ford. It not long afterwards fell to his lot to turn this observation to some account. A mile beyond this spot, and where the road, as it yet crept through the bosom of the hills, was so obscured by forest as to afford not more than fifty paces of uninterrupted view, his quick ear was struck with sounds re y vlding the same Into four lots, dated January 18th, 1900. Being the same property conveyed to Andy Champion by Peggy Littlejohn, by deed dated June 1st, 1901, recorded In office of R- M. C. for said county In Book "E.,” page 462. Also that other lot or parcel of land lying In the town of Gaffney, said county and State, known as lot No. 7 on plat made by R. O. Sams on January 26th, 1893, fronting on Mills Gap road: Commencing at stake on alley and running S. 37 E. 1.10 chains; thence N. 53 E. 2.50 chains to stake, corner of Wesley Jones’s lot; thence N. 37 W. 1.10 chains to stake on al ley; thence with alley S. 83 W. 2.60 chains to beginning corner, con taining 271-2-100 of an acre, more or less. Being the same lot of land deeded to Andy Champion by R. 8- Up* scomb on November the 24th, 1894. The lot described first herein will be sold in four seperate lots In ac cordance with a plat thereof on file In this office by R. O. Sams, surveyor. sembiing the tramp of horses. Upon dated January 18th, 1900, ahd then as this conviction, it was but the action of an instant for him to turn aside into the woods and to take a station which might enable him to investi gate the cause of his surmise, with out exposing himself to the risk of detection. The noise grew louder, and what was vague conjecture soon became the certain report of his senses. At the nearest turn in the road, whilst protected by a screen of thicket, he could descry the leading platoon of a column of horses advanc ing at a slow gait; and upon examin ing his own position he became aware that, although the thicket might guard him from present obser vation, it would cease to do so as soon as the squadron should ap proach nearer to his ground. His thoughts recurred to the rock at the ford, and, with a view to avail him self of it, he forthwith commenced j £.1 his retreat through the underwood j »^j that guarded the road side, as fast | as Captain Peter could get over the **> ground. It wag not long before he I '♦J) was removed beyond all risk of be-' Ing seen by the advancing party, and j •% he thus found himself at libery to | ifV take the road again and retire wlth-l'fr out apprehension In Hors* Shoe's reckoning. It was a matter of great importance that he should obtain the most accurate information regarding the troop that he had just encountered: and his present purpose was, accordingly, to post himself in a secure position Up on the rock and here maintain a close watch upon the party as they rode beneath It. The brook was gained, the ford passed, and the sergeant, af ter riding a short circuit towards the rear of the little promontory, dis mounted from his horse, which he secured in the depths of the wood, and then clambered to the top of the pr« ciplce. where he had barely time to conceal himself amongst the crags and the thick shrubbery that shot up j| above thejji, before the headmost a whole, and whichever way It brings the most shall be construed as the legal sale, and a deed or deeds made accordingly. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Pur chaser to pay for papers. J. Eb Jefferies, Ci’k. C. C. Pleas. Pub. Dec. 20, 24 and Jan. 3, 1908. CLERK’S SALE. By virtue of a decree of foreclosure and sale of the Court of Common Pleas for Cherokee county, dated No vember 6th, 1907, in the case of the National Bank of Gaffney against J. I. Sarratt, et al, I will sell at Gaffney, S. C., before the court house door, during the legal hours for sales on salesday, Monday, January 6th, 1908, the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land with two-story dwelling thereon at corner of Depot and New streets in the town of Gaffney and being a part of lots Nos. 26 and 27, beginning on Depot street and running 92 feet with line of 40 foot lot, J. P. Shuford; thence 200 feet with 20 foot alley to New street; thence 92 feet with said street to Depot street; thence with said street to beginning. Also a certain two-story brick store house and lot on which It stands in the town of Gaffney, S. C. Beginning on Limestone street at Lipscomb’s and Mrs. J. V. Sarratt’s corner, and running with Limestone street N. 34 1-8 E. 22 feet to iron pin; thence S. 551-8 E. 200 feet to alley in rear of and parallel with Limestone street; thence with alley S. 34 1-8 W. 22 feet; thence N. 55 L8 with N. Lipscomb’s and Mrs. J. V. Sarratt’s line 200 feet to the begin ning, containing 4400 square feet, more or less. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Pur chaser to pay for papers. Purchaser must comply with terms of sale im mediately or a re-sale will be had on same day at his risk. J. Eb Jefferies, Ci’k. C. C. Pi’s. Dec. 17. 20, 24, 27. 31 and Jan. 8, ’0 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. State of South Carolina, County of Cherokee. By J. E. Webster, Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas, Mrs. 8. E. Smith and Miss S. M. Smith have made suit to me, to grant them Letters of A<8- mlnstratlon of the estate and effects of A. W. Smith, deceased. These are therefore to die and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said A. W. Smith, deceased, thfct they be and ap pear before me. In the Court of Pro bate, to he held at Cherokee Court House, Gaffney, 8. C., on Tuesday, December 31st, next after publication thereof, at eleven o’clock In the fore noon, to show cause. If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 14th day of December. Anno Domini, 1907. J. B. Webster, Probate Judge. Pub. Dec. 20 and 94, 1907. Seven More ~ _ Days Before Xmas Don’t wait until the Ust few days when the weather may be bad, the storeserowded and jammed, everything picked over, before you make your purchases. Be sen sible. Mark out below what you will likely purchase, cut out this advertisement, bring it to our store and make your selections, and get them before the rush. The early shopper gets the first pick. Christmas Presents For Every .member o f the Family Make an X before items you would like us to show you. PERFUMERY in beautiful cut case. Ever/ mem wants a raeor glass bottles and with the Natural whether he ever shaves himself oe Flowers in the bottle. Certainly we not. If you don’t think so, try hla/T' can suit the most fastidious when It POCKET KNIVES. Peal and comes to perfumery. Prices 25c to stag handles. 5O0 to 91.60. 11 BO? PAPER. Our line is com- ^^ITARY BRUSHES. Very plete. Eaton-Hurlbut’s elegant box f iT. a gent l e J nan 8 *** papers. We ask special attention to Eaton’s Hot Pressed Vellum. Sure ? B 0111 * to suit her. Price 25c to |1.50 per ‘ G tw i n “ l box> some that is. One half of the glass JEWELRY CASES In onnulu gold ^ * B Cr f ateB f and oxidized sliver; plush lined. ^ eBt n . W b - lDg ** These cases will not tarnish; lasting ;^‘ p, ®^- gue88i ° g whether it came a life time. Must be seen to be ap- s ro “ f e i 0 t ce “ t8 eto ™ 0r ,y he ,£ er “ predated. Price $1.00 to $5.00. ^ ^ HAND MIRRORS from 50c to $1.50, quosUon^thaV^tU Very suitable for ladles. SI S ‘l 1 * ^ onl y tb® ? en * HAND BADS f^om 50e to SIQ. ktuff, but that the pattern is of Something m*®tadfSnsfb.™. ’ f“ d COMB AND BRUSH SETS in all “Libbev s” ihW^lnSlSSu the new designs from $1.00 to $5.00. 8 J a8 • ^ T bbe y lnde ?t Makes a very useful present. in?! tat In d t- No . cbance tor NUNALLY’8 CANDIES in fancy 52 boxes, all sizes, ali binds, all prices y ° U # tblnlc f 0u from 5c to $10 per box. One of those p.^hers w ^8 Ust. SnVhertai good' PU ‘' classes and’TunTbleri w£i CARD CASES for both ladies and Bottles ' Dishes, Fruit Dishes, Sugar S eS«e R men C 7rom Me to |4 M Some Sets. Bon-Bon Dishes, of these cases have places for rail- STERLING SILVER. Closing out road passes, secret order cards, etc. at cost every piece of Sterling Silver. PURSES, great variety for ladles’ Why? Going to quit stocking It. A and gentlemen, from 25c to $5.00. few articles on hand. Table Knives, BOOKS. We will not attempt to Table Forks, Desert Forks, Tabl» describe what our Hue of books con- spoons. Teaspoons, Soup Spoons, Or- sists of, as we could not do so lu an ange Spoons, Sugar Spoons, oravey ordinary advertisement. Will only Ladles, Cream Ladles, Butter Knives, mention Bibles, Leather Bound etc. Poems, Novels, Travels, Buster __ . B T^ STao CVso SOW olw o' Alumtaic? whi^h*dS to $750. 8 h not tanilab - Nothing, we think, wffl .enTO^VS T# - DM,al p -paaZ C io a rtt ed .Sch , .. , Sj ALBUmI S’-lth music box. ^ berthing. _We ubsolutciy py e S attached; very pretty. Price 60c CgLse. Sw oot'bf “tf^SSS WATCBMAM’* incAi . i kit a . a. we w,!1 B lad iy make the necessary PENS make N 0 ™"* a w “‘ ld From $2 50 to $10. We carry Emblem uJlM for tSlr Chrlsti^ Fountain Pens—K. of P. and Ma- tThII Christmas present. sonic—also Fountain Peng at $$.00. rnce **’ 50 up ’ Nothing nicer for a lady or gentle- 8ANITOL SETS. $2.70 worth of man. the most elegant toilet preparations POST CAROS. You could spend a11 *2* 81 ■° 0, A rare oPPO^^ty a day looking at them and not grow ^Wnn expires December Slst last* tired. Our line of Xmas and local 0nl y a t®w more days left in which view cards is complete. Come in and to take advantage of this liberal offer, look them over whether you care to A most elegant Xmag present for $1JK^ purchase or noL Thus we might go on Indefinitely CIGARS. If we can’t suit you no- telling you of the nice things at osr lody can—every broad, all sises. store but will mention Just a few* RAZORS, the famous Carbo-Meg- more miscellaneous goods, such as netic from $2.50 to $6.00 for a set of Dolls, Doll Carriages, Vases, Chinm- two razors in a beautiful plush lined ware, Bisque, etc. GAFFNEY DRUG CO. Subscribe for The Ledger; $1 a year, ^ y ^ '-■ f ’ f Jewelry of Quality Holiday Suggestions Diamonds, Watches, Rings, Brooches, Cut Glass, Clocks, China, Umbrellas. fo to Larger and better this season than ever, look through our assortraeut is a pastime price the goods is a pleasure—to possess them a privilege. You’ll buy from us simply because you can’t duplicate the goods or pric s Thos. H. Westrope. The Old Reliable Jeweler. ’t jy. t jo t i 4i> t .• t Ia5 v .- t gp*;- J.**. / Igp / k* - „• t .p’.-* 1 f * S * S ' S * v * W./ /' > / > / > / > / / / / > > > / >’ > / / / / I Buy a Home With Rent Money! !:• You can do this by taking stock in the Cherokee Building and Loan Associa tion. This is the oldest Building and Loan Association in Gaffney. It is conducted along conservative lines. We can help you to the road of wealth. See any of our officers. Read our Booklet and learn our plans. OliBrBkeeB.iL.‘ ’, c j»> -I W. W. Gaffney, Sec'y & Treas. C. A. Jefferies, Prest. $ ■. i 1105.00 IN PRIZES! | FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE | THE MUTUAL! Who will win the $50.00 prize? Who will win the $25.00 prize? Who will win any of the other prizes? Will it be YOU? It CAN be you if you try. Watch this space for the report of the contest. : : : : : ! ” ' Only Will Oe Published