Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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/ r . f THE OAPFNEY LEDOER. TuMday and Friday. Ed. H. oaCamp» Editor and Pitollriiar The Ledger la lot raapona>l)la for the yiewa of Ita oorreapoideata. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Yesterday was the bill collectors day and they were abroad in the land. • • • This is election day. Let all good Democrats hope for the best, prepare for the worst and take what God sends without murmuring. « • • The price at which the Spake prop erty sold yesterday would indicate that there is no decline in Gaffney real estate notwithstanding the tight ness of the times. • « • There was a vast difference be tween the audience which greeted Wheelock’s Indian band Saturday night and that which greeted it Sun day afternoon at Limestone. The main difference was one cost money, the other was free. • • • If any of the newspapers in this State took any of the Standard Oil money from McLaurin they should go to the mourner’s bench at once and confess, and not wait to be point ed out.—Orangeburg Times and De mocrat. To which we exclaim: Amen! About the best thing which lias come under our observation recently is "Tariff Making—Fact and Theory,” by Mr. II. E. Miles, of the National Association of Manufacturers in the Charlotte Observer of October 31st and November 1st and 2nd. We would suggest that this argument be preserved by the Democrats and preached in 1912 by every Democratic candidate and the result wiii be De- u ocratic control of <he nat ion. * * • The Times and Democrat was of fered some of the Standard Oil money that Senator Tillman speaks of, but it was respectfully declined.—Orange burg Times and Democrat. Who approached you, brother? You should tell the whole truth about this matter. Let it come out. We sympathized with and supported Mc Laurin believing him to be a patrio tic, honest statesman. Since he ad mits he was under the influence of Standard Oil we are proud he got licked, and we would like to know all about his shady transactions. • • • for all our people. Those of us who do not raise cotton should be in sympathy with the movement for bet ter prices if for no other reason than that we will be proportionately bene fited thereby. THE PRESS’ “OLD MAN. Ed. H. DeCamp Mentioned for Presi dent of State Press Association. (Greenville News, Nov. 1.) A few days ago a representative of the Greenville News had occasion to visit Gaffney—a place but a few years ago laughingly referred to as ‘‘Gaff ney's Old Field”—while today, one of the most progressive and rapidly growing little cities of the Piedmont section—a fact due absolutely to the good business judgment and determi nation of its people, to succeed. While in the little city, it was the pleasure of the writer to again meet ‘‘The Old Man" of the State’s news paper fraternity—Ed. H. DeCamp, editor of the Gaffney Ledger. Though the acquaintance began perhaps fif teen years ago, the writer to this day, has never understood just when and why he received the title of “The Old Man.” In the prime of life, clear in mind and sound of body; strong in his likes and equally as strong in his dislikes; a good, square hater—a sincere, de voted friend; as competent and gen ial a newspaper man as can be found and a most genial companion—hence, the only way that the writer can ac count for the title of “The Old Man,” is because there is that solidity about his acts which as a general rule, is but the result of years of experience and a philosophic view of life. That the last meeting of the State Press Association, which was held at Gaffney, was the most successful and enjoyable of the many meetings held by that organization, is unquestion ed, and, that its success was due di rectly to Ed. H. DeCamp, is an equal ly well established fact. At the same time, it must not be understood that the success was not also due to the generous hospitality of the people of Gaffney who supported him in his ef forts because of their confidence in his integrity and ability. For years he has served the State Press Association with equal ability and fidelity as its first vice-president, and he will, doubtless, whether he de sires the honor or not, be strongly PERSONAL PARAQRAPHS. Mr. Will Thompson, of Lockhart, spent Sunday and yesterday in the city. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Eison. Mr. Grey Hardin, of Wofford Col lege, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in the city. Mr. Rochelle Rogers, of Spartan burg, spent. Sunday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mullins, of Thickety, were in the city Saturday. Mr. J. C. Camp, of Camp’s Cross Roads, was in the city Saturday. Mr. P. W. Humphries, of Grassy Pond, was in the city Saturday. Miss Kate Magness went to Spar tanburg Sunday to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Solder Moss, of Buffalo, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Drayton Painter, of Drayton- ville. was a city visitor Saturday. Mr. Tom Spencer, of the Corinth section, was a business visitor to the city Saturday. Mr. C. B. Turner, of Grassy Pond, was a Gaffney visitor Saturday. Mr. Albert Bettis, of Mt. Paran, spent yesterday in the city on busl ness. Internal Revenue Special Employee J. C. McCravey, of Greenville, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. Henry Grady Hardin came over from Wofford Sunday to spend the day with his brother, Rev. E. K. Hardin. Mr. Junius Parrott, who went to Sumter last week to visit his mother, returned to the city Sunday night. Mis May Drake, a fascinating young lady of Bennettsville, is the guest of Miss Pearle Crawley. Miss Lillian Anderson, of Chester, is visiting her sister. Miss Marguritte Anderson, of this city. Mr. C. A. Lee, of Charleston, was in the city Saturday. Mr.- Chalmers Daniel, of Spartan burg, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in the city. Mr. Joe Jolly, a prominent Jarmer of the Grassy Pond section, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Ed. Troscotf. of the Greenville News staff, passed through the city yesterday on his way to Blacksburg, his old home, where he went on busi ness. Col. H. P. Goforth, a mighty fine citizen from Blacksburg, spent a few hours in the city yesterday. Mr. O. C. Long, of Atlanta, spent Sunday and yesterdav in the citv. Mr. Long is an old Gaffney bov arid large circle of friends List of Uncial mod Letters. List of unclaimed letters remain ing in the pontofflce at Oaffney, 8. C., for the week ending Nov. 3, 1908: Mrs. A. C. Brunson. Miss Tumple Bright. Mr. H. K. Black. Miss Mildred Byars. Mr. L. G. Bridges. Mrs. C. J. Blanton. Mrs. Fannie Brown. Mr. Rand Childers. Mr. R. L. Cob. Mrs. Mary Dawkins. John Eastman. Mrs. Pearl Humphries. Mr. John Huffsteckler. Miss Sephia Hopper. Mrs. Grace Hutcherson. Lillie Jackson. Mrs. Mevvern Jefferies. W. M. M. Jefferies. Inez Jefferies. Mrs. Clarinda Long. Miss Lucie Luugo. Miss Maud Milon. Miss Close Nor. F. A. Service. Mrs. Liza Smith Care Russel Dick. Mr. Oscar Sanders. Mr. Tom Snyde. Mr. Gaston Times Miss E. Varice. Miss Carrie Melhie. Miss Lillian Wilson. Thos. Hester, Postmaster. FOR EALE. FOR SALE—101 acre xarm jnat outside the northern limits of Oaff ney. Will sell this at a bargain. Good buildings and twenty acres In fine timber. Gaffney Trust Co. Oct. 13 tf. FOR SALE—One No. 7 Bllckena- derfer typewriter, practically new. A bargain. J. Eb Jefferies. Aug. 25 tf. urged as its president, not only be cause of a fit recognition of his services ; il"'. .. . but also because such action would I Gaffnev wi n -n ? " roiloet credit upon hhmelf and tlte j ^re > ^ Asao.-ial.on ot South. |Inlted Sla f es l)epiltv Colle( . tor , ] P. Scruggs, of Greeenville. was in | the city several hours yesterday on Spartan Lawyers Fight. business. (Spartanburg Herald, Oct. 31.) ! Mr. M. B. Brissie, formerly of Gaff- Ex-Governor John Gary Evans, can spe„t ,> ’several r housin' 1 thfcUfvet State Press Carolina. There is no denying the fact that there is little or no money in raising cotton in this section. A reliable Cherokee county farmer who works about two hundred acres of land and who will make about eighty bales of cotton this year, informs us that he will lose money on his farm. We can’t understand why every South ern man, be he farmer, merchant, banker, lawyer, doctor, or what not, should not lend his aid and influence and sympathy toward higher priced cotton. The South is an agricultural community and our main crop is cot ton, but if we cannot get a margin of profit on the product it stands to reason that people must quit grow ing the stuff and go to growing a crop in which there is a margin of profit. We make the assertion with out fear of successful contradiction, that no man who raises cotton ex clusively, can prepare the land, plant and cultivate the crop, gather and market it and make as much as $300 a year. Now ain't that a line wage for a year’s work for one man and a horse or mule? Three hundred dol lars for a man and stock for one en tire year! And yet some people wonder at the cry of distress which goes up over the Southland when the price of cotton goes below the price of production. It is to the interest of every Southern man that the price of cotton should be above the cost of production. It gives the producer more money to spend; it makes trade better; it increases bank accounts; It liquidates debts; it makes child ren wear better clothes; it makes a more conlented citizenship; it makes men and women happier. Some of us are prone to sneer at the idea of fifteen cent cotton hut we are per suaded to believe that if the world had to depend for cotton upon those who sneer at the idea of fifteen cents for it there would be precious little cotton in the world. In that event the price would certainly advance. There is no denying the fact that low priced cotton means hard times didate in the recent primary for the United States senate, yesterday had a personal encounter with S. G. Fin- ley. his former partner in the prac tice of law. The difficulty occurred in the law offices of Nichoils & Nich- olls. The cause of the trouble was a disagreement as to the settlement of a certain item of business connected with the dissolution of the partner ship that existed between them up to some months ago. The encounter oc curred yesterday morning about 11 o'clock at a reference that was be ing held in the office of Nichoils & Nichoils before several members of the local bar acting as an arbitrary board to wind up the affairs of the business of the firm of Evans & Fin ley. Mr. Evans made a statement to which Mr. Finley took offense. Mr. Finley asked him if he meant it. Mr. Evans told him that he did. Mr. Finley told him not to repeat it. Mr. Evans said that he would, and Mr. Finley made for him. The two men clinched and began pounding each other at a lively rate. The thing happened so suddenly that the members of the “board of arbitration” were taken completely by surprise, and it was some time before they had the presence of mind to separate the combatants. How ever, they were in time to part them before any serious personal injuries had been inflicted. There lias been a coolness between Mr. Evans and Mr. Finley ever since tlie dissolution of their partnership. There was some dissatisfaction about tne division of the business and as FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Four-room cottage, good well and barn on Buford street R. S. Lipscomb. Oct. 20 tf. TO RENT—Office rooms over Tk* Ledger. Apply to Ed. H. DeCamp Not. 2, tf. tenlay on his way to Gastonia. Mrs. W. C. Hamrick went to Spar- tanburg yesterday on a short visit. Mr. W. H. Bird, one of the. best farmers on the other side of the Broad, was in the city for a few hours yesterday. Mr. Chas. Bauer, of Blacksburg, was in the city last week on business. Mr. Harry Wheat, who has been spending some time- in Atlanta, ar rived home Saturday. Mr. J. Hoag Allison, a prosperous and progressive planter from over the river, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. E. P. Macomson, of R. F. D. No. C, was in the city Saturday on business. Mr. Macomson is one of Cherokee’s most substantial citi zens. Mr. Manus Blanton, who has been confined to his home for several weeks, is now on the road to recoverv and his friends may expect to see him out shortly If no new complica tions set in. Miss Idell Brown, of Spartanburg, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. S. O. Walker has returned home after a visit to Orangeburg, where she went to see S. O. Mrs. E. G. Ross and little daughter, Odell, of Greer, spent several days in the city last week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Holt. Thev left yesterday for Hickory Grove, where they go to visit Mrs. Ross’ father. Mr. Robt. Westmoreland. Rev. E. G. Ross, of Greer, was In the city yesterday. H<* returned to Greer on No. 39 yesterday morning. E. H. Gaines, now of Spartanburg. I WANTED. WANTED—To purchase one dollar gold pieces. R. S. Lipscomb at M. & P. Bank. Oct. 16 tf. WANTED-r-Green bides and bees wax. L. W. McGulnn. Sept 18 tf. WANTED—Green bides; highest cash price paid. Clary A Kirby. Aug. 14 tf. loet. LOST—Between R. C. Sarratt’s residence and First Baptist church, a gold pencil pen. Reward if return ed to this office. MONEY TO LOAN. We have clients who will money on good real estate. OTT8 A DOBSON, Attys. Sept. 15 tf. loan Fire Insurance! We represent some to the largest anrt mostsuhstantial companies and would like to write your business. 5-14-tf Smith & Lipscomb, Agents. it seemed they could not get together! s,, ^ n ' Sunday in the city. stion was re- Saturday brought ms usui on the matter, the quest ferred to an arbitration board com posed of several members of the local bar. References have been held from time to time and ii was at one of these references that Air. Evans! and Mr. Finley came to blows yes-j terday morning in the office of Nich-1 oils &- Nichoils. crowd people New Society Leader Dead. York. Get. 30.—Mrs. William to the city, and, as usual, tie were riuii-t and orderly. J. W. Potter, of the Maud i-i'Ction, was a business visitor to Gaffnev Friday. Mr. and Mrs. F. n Mrrmioeh. of Star Farm, were shopping in Mie citv | yesterday. Mrs. ke'e ,Je!ti i j'>s. fit Gowdeys- ! ville, was in town yestenia' shop- ; ping. I Miss Lila Sairatt Stanyarne Wilson Henry K. Osborne Wilson & Osborne LAWYERS Spartanburg, S. C.' Will practice in Cherokee Courts. Call by phone, telegraph or letter. 8-a6-tf Astor. who for thirty years has been;^i‘. ‘‘ ‘ ‘ . regarded as the social leader of New | j, urir ’(,*,!„ ' ' JO,! ' ‘ visit tug her in Spartan York, died tonight of heart at her home on Fifth aveniu disease Mi.--ps Lulu and Freeman Garratt For nearly four weeks Mrs. Astor. I''jilL .‘V'' l!’' 1 /!' . I '" I S Jl : . n ,a ! |, ’ 1U£; ro who was eighty-two years of age, had | s ' '' 1 m, ‘ ^ lar< * been in a critical condition, owing to. r ; 1- Walker, of the Coca-Cola a return of heart affection. Despite Company, went to Spartan- her advancing years, Mrs. Astor eon-j ,,ur>? yesterdav to attend the fair, tinned to hold her social domination! Mr. J. L. Blackwoood. of Wilkins- up to a year ago. when failing health ville. was in the city yesterday. compelled her to retire to compara tive seclusion. It was Mrs. Astor who established the famous "400.” her visiting list In' ing confined to that number of names. Hargrove, N. C.—The Tar Valley Mfg. Co., has been incorporated with a capital stock of $75,000, for manu facturing cotton goods, etc. Its in corporators are Arthur J. Honeicut, W. R. Kimball and W. D. Kimball. Mr. “Kans" Goforth, of Ravenna, was a business visitor to the city yes terday. Rev. L. M. Rice, of Union, was in the city Sunday. Two log cabins and dolls for two little girls at Gaffney Jewelry Co. —The most popular lady, the dla mond ring. Gaffney Jewelry Co. Money to Loan! ’ am prepared to negotiate X.OANS in .mounts from fjoo.oo up for a term of years on improved forms. Inter est 8 per cent. Call on 9-14-08 6m J. G. Ji (fanes, Atty., Gaffney, S. C. Notice. All members of the Woman's Club who are interested in a Woman’s Exchange will please meet at the library on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. By order of president, Mrs. W. F. Humphries. NOTICE TO JURORS. The jurors drawn for the second week of court beginning next Mon day, November 2nd, are excused un til Wednesday morning, November 4th, at 9:30 o'clock, and are not ex pected here until that time. Bv order of the presiding judge. J. EB. JEFFERIES, Clerk of Court FANNIE LOUISE PARKER The uttle daughter of E. R. Parker wishes her friends to remember her in the voting contest at Gaffney Jewelry Co. For every 25c purchase you get one vote. “WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY" V Is an old and a very true saying, and in nothing does it apply with more force than in the matter of saving mon ey. Everyone should save some part of his earnings, 9 as it is not what one earns but what he saves that makes wealth. Start a sav ings account this month with THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK, Office in The National Bank of Gaffney, S. C. B UR SO IT FULL FASHIONED HOSIERY CThe leg Is foil, wide and elastic. Tbe ankle and foot narrow and shapely. Gjt has every advantage that the best foreign goods can claim, and. none of the disadr vantage*. Alt r Cltl has no seam in tbe leg end yet it Is perfectly fashioned. . has no seam in tbe foot. Alt has no scam in tbe hut. Alt has no seam hi tbe toe. (Patented) ff fas no Seam Anywhere / Some hosiery called “fall fashioned" is shaped with a seam, which extends lengthwise of the calf and sole, disfiguring in appearance, caus ing discomfort and injury to tbe feet. Other hosiery is shaped by stretching, and becomes shapeless after laundering, binding the leg, interfering with the circulation, canting •dring legs and varicose veins. A <s A* best Ladies’stodUng wade anywhere at any pries. For Sale By J. W. TOLLESON. New Dress Goods Silks and Satins e All the latest ideas cheaper than you have seen them imyears. See us and save]!money.