The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, February 09, 1909, Image 2

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if. i THE GAFFNEY LEDGER, Tuesday and c rlday. Ed. H. DeCamp, Editor and Publisher CITY DIRECTORY. w. O. Jobmaom .. .. Mayor PreTeaa Dm. B. Hood CSty Ctork T. H. LltUeJoto Ttmmrir T. H Lockhart ChM Poltoe A. L Hallman Health ODaor Dntler A Oeborne .. .. City Attyn. Beard «f Pnblie A. N. Wood J. N. Upaoomb H. O. Clary »« NOTES AND COMMENTS. Be a “Boater for Greater Gaffney.” We need no drones on the scene of action. see Three negroes were killed In this State last Saturday night—two In Fairfield county and one In Hampton. Booker Washington and Richard Car- rol> cannot begin their “negro uplift” crusade any too soon. The Jury in the Jones case did well, hut might have done a little bet ter. However, we expected thm to do the proper thing, because a Chero kee county boy, Will Anderson, for merly of Blacksburg, was the foreman of the jury. see Spartanburg Is working for good roads. Spartanburg Is sensible and vise. We wish the people of this would begin agitating the quee- The longer we put it oj. th^ M)s <, Newsy Notes and Personals From Our Regular Correspondent. Ravenna, Feb. 6.—As our last let ter was delayed in its publication we thought we would give our readers a little rest. We are better settled now and writing for The Ledger comes quite natural again. Your correspond ent expects to write just as oppor tunity affords whether it be for Tues day’s or Friday’s issue, and especi ally as news serves me. We visited relatives at Asbury last Thursday and yesterday evening. We visited the Rehoboth school and heard some good speeches by some of the scholars of that school. One good speech was made by Irene Kirby, and by the way, she is the daughter of our gifted correspondent, “Annie Laurie,” who writes so interestingly from Grindall. Yes, “Annie Laurie,” I, for one, missed your letters while yjou were away. Capt. J. B. Brown was a visitor to Jonesville last Thursday. Earle Brown, of Jonesville, is visit ing his aunt, Miss Sallie Chalk. Capt. J. B. Brown and son, Wilkes, were Gaffney visitors last Monday. What is the matter with our friend, “Cx,” of Thickety? He seems to have his mind too much on the girls, but we can’t fall out with him for that. Mr. Cameron Littlejohn, our effl cient rural carrier on route No. 1, Pacolet, was in conversation with your correspondent yesterday and was speaking of the good roads on his route, but we are afraid the rain of last night and this morning will cause them to again be rough. Mill No. 3 at Pacolet which has been idle since last August, started up on full time last Monday morning. All the operatives who have been idle on half pay, have returned with high spirits to their work and a happy band are they. Claude Burgess was in the Asbury section last week. J. M. Green, one of our prosperous merchants, was a Pacolet visitor ves- tion. longer we pay a mud tax that cosfts more than a good road tax. • • • Senator Otfts has introduced a bill pro vlding for the submission of the ques tion of State-wide prohibition to the people at an election to be held on the last Thursday in August. It is very evident that the prohibition ad vocates in the Senate are ncfc reason ably certain that a State-wide prohi bition bill would not pass that body, hence this action on the part of Chero kee’s Senator. It is Just as well. The people will turn the trick if ever they are given an opportunity. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHt. Rev J D. Bailey, of Cowpens, spent a few hours in the city yesterday on business. . „ Mr. M. W. Goforth, of the Ravenna neighborhood, was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Mr. Robert Goforth, of Ravenna, was among the visitors in the city yesterd £iy. Mrs. Sallie Lipscomb went to Cow- pens Saturday to spend some time with relatives. t Mr. C. E. Thomas, of Spartanburg, was a passenger on No. 11 Saturday. Mr. Thomas was once a resident of this city, and his friends here are glad to know that he is able to be at his business again after his long con finement at home. Mrs. R. M. Gaffney is in Monroe, N. C., visiling her daughter, Mrs. J. Frank Laney. Miss Louise Shell, of Spartanburg visited relatives and friends in the city last week. Miss Maude Thompson, who teaching school at Pine Grove, near Grover, N. C., spent Saturday and Sunday in the city with her parents Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Thompson, on Victoria avenue. Mr. Moses Wood went to Cowpens Saturdav to visit relatives Mrs. Robert Leavell, of Easley, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hopper, Jr. Mrs. Harry Shaw, of Charlotte, is visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. S. S. Ross, on West Frederick street. Mr. G. W. McKown, of Mercer, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. J. W. Sparks, of Asbury, was among the progressive Cherokeeans in the city yesterday. Mr. L. Nance, of Gaffney, R. F. D. 1, was in the city ye&erday on business. He had his name added to The Ledger list while here. Mr. Sam Thomas, one of the most popular traveling men in this section, who hails from Spartanburg, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. C. C. Robbins returned to the city yesterday from a trip to Spartan burg. He says he^went over on busi ness, but it’s quev business which keeps a fellow out V town ovijr Sun day. 0 Dr. Lee Davis Lodge went to Green wood Sunday to deliver an address. Mr. R. D. Kitchens, of Ravenna, was among the visitors at The ledger of fice yesterday. Miss Mary Chalk, who was called A Birthday Cel^Jlion. Little Miss Alice S jasf celebrated her fourth anniversary, ‘?|t Saturday. In honor of the occasioi S. R. Suber invited a ni friends and their chili did repast was served pivable manner. Little the recipient of a numl to commemorate the r. and Mrs er of their i A splen- a most hos- iss Alice was r of presents occasion. Al to Columbia on account of sickness, eft Thursday night for the capital. Miss Ella Brown, who is holding a position with the engrossing depart* ment of the legislature now in session at Columbia, spent last Sunday with ter parents, Capt. and Mrs. J. B. Brown. Miss Ella is one of our popu- ar young ladies. Miss Pauline Pettit has, so we are nformed, a flourishing school at Star ('’arm. Miss Pauline is one of Chero kee’s best teachers. The cold snap Just past killed every flower about here so far as we know. House plants were frozen stiff*and much intense cold was reported from every side. Mrs. C. E. Kitchens fell out of her door steps one day last week and painfully bruised her side. She had thrown water on the steps and when her feet hit the steps, covered with ice, her feet slipped out from under her. While at Rehoboth yesterday Miss Minnie Pearle Jones, one of the schol ars of that school, recited a beautiful little speech which was very nice. Mayme Foster also delivered a good speech and acquitted herself very nicely. Your correspondent was well pleased with his trip to this school, as he always is. Miss Ha Mathis has returned from a pleasant visit to Macedonia, being accompanied home by her sister,' Mrs. John E. Clary, who is Just returning home. Capt. J. B. Brown visited Spartan' burg yesterday and sett himself up to a nice young mule. Misses Minnie Brown and Fannie Smith visited relatives here last Sun day. M. W. Brown, our leading merchant, was a Spartanburg visitor yesterday Mrs. C. T. Chalk is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baines, of Asbury. B. B. Goforth, of Ola, S. C., has been visiting relatives here for sever al days. After the rain of last night the weather is clear again. Will some of the correspondents please give us “Rambler’s” name We noticed in a recent issue of The Ledger where the above was “on to us” about the price of cotton. Thank you, “A York County Farm er,” for your rescue to our side of thinking 121-2 cents a living price for cotton. Your letter was very good and am sorry “Ben Hope” left out part of it. If all the farmers could get twelve and a hfrtf cents for all their Cotton we think times would change for the better. Some of our young people are let ting Cupid get in some good work just now. “Ben Hope" says he is one of the advocates of 15 corns cotton. Will you let us ask you one question: How much cotton do you raise? If you raised any this past season would you have not been satisfied with 121-2 cents a pound for it? We are an interesting reader of “Ben Hope’s” letters and like his writing fine. Your literary depart ment is proving a grand success. The Ledger’s report of the Jones case now on trial„at Union, was very- good. If this.is not held back again, we may appear in Friday’s issue. Wishing The Ledger success'and good luck to all its many readers. C. THE ORGAN RECITAL. Remarks from Dr. Lodge’s Address In Chapel Friday Morning. The benefit organ concert was given in the auditorium at Limestone Col lege Thursday evening. Of the event Dr. Lodge president of the college, in an address before the students Fri day morning, said: The recital of Thursday evening by Director Henry Foote Perrin, gave great pleasure to those that appreciate music. I have spokeif at another time of the artistic playing of Prof. Perrion. We render unto Caesar what is due to Caesar, and musicians of his ability, should receive their Just due. The price was too low for what we receiv ed. The pogram was rendered wfth a richness and variety of tone and splendid technic, over-capped the whole. This music was a medium to express my feelings. I could say with Browning—‘That was music.’ I can always leave off talking, when I hear a master play. This is the voice of the appreciated audience, the alumni, and the college. The beautiful and magnificent music of Prof. Perrin.” Rev. S. B. Harper, Miss Farr and Mrs. Gooding added much to the suc cess of the evening. The following was the program rendered: I (a) The Celebrated Nuptial March —Alexander Guilmant, Paris (b) Religious Meditation —Scotson* Clarke, London Duet played on both banks of keys with right hand alone. Director Heqry Foote Perrin. II Poems— (a) Epilogue to Asolando —Robert Browning (b) L’ Envoi .. Kipling (c) Crossing the Bar .. Tennyson Miss Farr HI (a) Allegro. Played by the English bands with cornets and trumpets in unison. Motif used at the crow ing of the kings of England since the time of Charles II tb) Melody Heller, Paris Flute Solo, with Piano Obligato played by Mrs. Gooding IV Reading The Reverend S. B. Harper (a) At Evening —Weley (1817-1879), Paris Convent Vesper Se/vice, organ, chanting, chimes (b) A Popular English March —Calkin 1. Grand March, 2, Melody, 3, Finale (c) Echo of a Parisian Cathedral Service 1, Church Service, 2, Communion, 3. Postlude VI Reading Miss Farr VH (a) Traumerei .. .. Schumann Dedicated to his finance, Clara Schumann 1, Vision, 2 Romance With Piano obligato by Mrs. Gooding (b) Dudley Buck’s Famous Varia tions of Annie Laurie I, Introduction, 2, Melody, 3, Three and Four Part Variations, 4, Ve locity Cadenza, with Flute Stop, 5, Grand Finale (c) March . S. B. Whitney, Boston 1, Processional, 2, Melody, 3, Finale VIH (a) “Some Scattering Remarks of Bud’s” Riley Poem (b) “She Dlsplains It’’ —Riley Miss Farr IX (a) Favorite Variations of Jerusa lem the Golden 1, Introduction, 2, Melody, 3, Left Hand Solo, 4, Solo on Cello for Pedal Organ (b) Schiller March .. W. T. Best Great English Organist (1826-1897 Composed for the Festival given at Paris in 1859 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Schiller, The march is considered by critics to be the most difficult written for the Organ FILBERT FACTS. Happenings of Note that Transpired the Past Week. Filbert, Feb. 4.—Miss Hattie Mc Afee, our popular and efficient school teacher, spent Thursday night at the home of Mr. J. W. Bolin. I sincerely hope that the linotype operator donV have too much trouble with my copy. I know that it is sometimes “awful to behold.” Somebody tells me this anecdote: Once there lived—It doesn’t matter where—a fellow, who Was too indol ent to cut stove wood. And one day he informed his better half that he would go out to the stable, and get the corn cobs—rather than cut stove wood. But he found that the poor beasv had eaten the cobs with the corn. So what do you suppose he did then? Why, he “jes’ natchelly and de cently whooped the boss.” That’s what he did. And “hit hain’t never eat no cobs sence”—according to his own story of the affair. Now, as my old friend, Mr. Wallace, would say, “a fellow that would do such a low-down, triflin’ thing had ought to be whaled.” (In his quaint way of talking, “whale” means “to beat). We are Just, emerging from another inter i-ily cold spell. I feared that my ini would freeze; it was so severe. But it didn’t—and I’m glad. Wanted, at once—A copy of the old Yorkville New Era, containing the short story, “Sila’s Christmas ’Pos sum,”, by Ben Hope; and a copy of The Gaffney Ledger, containing the article, “What Life Means to Me,” by the same writer. I also desire copies of this paper for October the second, December the eighteenth, and January the twenty-second, last. Won’t somebody please comply with my request? I am very much in earnest in this matter, and I espe cially desire the first two papers which I name. An., thing addressed to Ben Hope will reach me. As the editor is sometimes a little cramped for space, I’ll make this let ter short. I have a rather severe cough at this writing. Miss Hattie McAfee spent Monday night with us. A fellow went to a party one night recently. He said that he “Most :’roze to death” coming back. Durfng my whole life as a shut-in people have all been wonderfully tind to me. The little boys have done much to make life pleasant for me—and so have the girls. And in my proposed book my friends shall all have prominent places, if I live to wrfce this book. Master Louis, little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Caldwell, is very ill with pneumonia. He was reported better this morning. Misses Hattie McAfee and Mattie Belle Love spent Tuesday night at Mr. J. B. McCarter’s. "Little Bob” Whitesides, the well- known fruit-tree man. called in to see us for a few minutes this morning. Mr. John Caldwell says that “the Union fellows pay a man to tell them what to do, and then they won’t do it.” A certain man shot his gun so hard the other night that it burtfced. Look out, brother; you had a narrow es cape. It was a breech-loading thing. Will close for this time. Next week my letter will be about as lengthy as usual. Wishing you continued success, Mr. Editor, I remain. Ben Hope. Wedded In Arkansas. Editor The Ledger.—Miss Mattie Davis, until recently one of Chero kee’s most popular young teachers was married in Batesville, Ark., on Saturday, January 23rd, last. Mr. Phillips, of near Rutherfordton N. C.„ was the fortunate young man who has won one of America’s fairest specimens of royal young womanhoot for a wife. Miss Davis is well known by many people in Cherokee and she is proud to claim only the best of people for her close friends, whose good wishes will follow her through her marriet life. Mr. Phillips is one of the Old North ONE DOLLAR A large number of accounts were started on our books with only ONE DOLLAR and they now have a nice sum to their credit. Try it, you will be sur- t Cl prised at the result. Remember, we pay Four per cent compounded four times a year on all money deposited with us, and it can be withdrawn at any time. THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK GAFFNEY, S. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney, S. C. ARE YOU GOING TO FENCE YOUR GARDEN? If so, let us show you our Pittsburg Perfect Poultry Fence. It will make you a strong, serviceable and permanent fence. -*WE ALSO-k have Poultry Netting, every yard of it is well woven, well galvanized and every yard of it will give perfect satisfaction. b Wilkins-Watson Hdw. Go. The Quitter. (Washington Star.) It ain’t the failures he may meet That keeps a man from winin’; It’s the discouragement complete That blocks a new beginnln’; You want to quit your habits bad; And when the shadows failin’ Make life seem worthless like an’ sad You want to quit your quietin’. You want to quit a-layin’ down, An’ sayin’ hope is over Because the fields are bare and brown Where once we lived in clover. When jolted from the, water cart It’s painful to be hittln’ The earth; but make another start Cheer up an’ quit your quittln’. Although the game seems rather Stiff, Don’t be a doleful doubter, There’s always one more inning if You’re not a down and outer. But fortune's pretty sure to flee From folks content with sittin’ Around an’ sayin’ life’s N. G.— You’ve got to quit your quiltin’. I I I I i I I I I I I NOTICE OF LAND SALE though but fpur years of age the lit tle lady speaks both Syrian and Eng lish with astonishing ease. Those present were: Mrs. J. N. Nesbitt, and Miss Sarab, Mrs. J. C. Jefferies and Miss Ermie, Mrs. W. A. Poole and Misses Sarah and Francis, Mrs. J. G. Galloway and Miss Nora, Mrs. Pack Hamilton and Misses Kate and Stella,’Mrs. W. A. Turner, baby and Miss Luclle, Mrs. Ed. H. DeCamp and Misses Nellie and Ruth, Miss Emyline Brown and Master Tom Brown, Miss Fannie Hopper, of Gaffney, Mr. G. F. Ganem, of New York, Mr. John Fer- bolt, of Greenville, and Mr. Ed. H. DeCamp. Mr. and Mrs. Suber were lavish in their entertainment and everybody wishes the little girl many returns of the day. Don’t for Churchmen. Don’t forget that self-pity is down right selfishness. Don’t fail to remember that char acter never is complete. Don’t forget that he who does wf.h- ing does much harm. Don't expect to attain purity by any process of polishing. Don't forget that there is no virtue in doing right in such a way as to lead others wrong. Don’t sink your enjoyment of pre sent comfort in the apprehension of future evils which may never hap pen. Don’t invKe a man to rest on the gospel of peace if you hand it to him on the end of a pitchfork. Don’t forget that when once you have experienced the joy of making ethers happy you will cease to worry about heaven. Sialo’s truest apd most« industrious J Christian sons, who posseos in a marked degree of the chief character istics pf success—perserverance. This was shown by his going west as soon after Miss Davis did as he could pos- sildy do so. They will make their home in Arkansas for the present. Another marriage of interest to (vlevokeeans was that of Rev. Charles L. Davis, who was married near Bethesda, Ark., on January 20th, 190ft, to Miss Louise'Gill, a lovely and charming young lady of the brunette type, and very popular in her circle. Mr. Davis, or “Charles,” as he is familiarly known to Ills friends in Gaffney and Cherokee county needs no introduction, save to say that, he is the same as of old, only broader- minded and more experienced, and with a sweeter and more patieift spirit than of yore. He numbers his friends by his acquaintances. He is in Arkansas one of the most popular young ministers, and one who bids fair to be a pcfcent instrument in God’s hands in His cause. D. Newport, Ark., Feb. 3, 1909. RICH RED BLOOD. By virtue of authority given me by power of at torney by D. F. Dover, dated February 4, 1909, I will, on February 13th, 1909, at two o’clock P. M., at the corner of the National Bank, sell to the highest bidder for cash, two lots known as the D. F. Dover property, one mile south of Gaffney. One lot contains about 1-4 of au acre, has a nice fruit orchard and one three room house which rents for $2.00 per month. This lot faces Spar tanburg road and extends to the railroad. The other contains about 1-2 au acre, and joins the above described lot. This also has a nice orchard and faces the Spartanburg road and extends back to the railroad. Lots will make nice residence sites. For further description of property apply to I II I I I Denies the Soft Impeachment. (Charlotte Obse:ver.) “Was the Seminole born in North Carolina? We have beard It Intimat ed that if was, but do not want to be lieve it."—Gaffney, S. C. f Ledger. The Observer haa denied this sug gestion in the moat positive terms. It was merely a camp rumor. You Will Never Have It as Long as You Have Dyspepsia. Just as long as you have dyspepsia your food will not properly digest, and the nutritious elements in the food will not be extracted or absorbed, and impoverished or watery blood will follow. This condition may not he apparent at flrsv, but it will come just as sure as the sun will again. Any stomach ailment, Including all forms of Indigestion, can be promptly cured by using Mi-o-na tablets, a scien tific treatment unsurpassed. ,It stops^fermentation, belching of gas and taste of sour food almost at once. The mighty power of Mi-o-na to in vigorate and restore the stomach to perfect, condition Is known every where. Ml-o-na cures by building up—by banishing the cause. For thin people if is a great flesh builder, because it causes the stomach to give more and purer nutrition to the blood. It cures sea and car sickness and vomiting of pregnancy altnoft: immediately. The Gaffney Drug Co. sells Mi-o-na for 60 cents a large box, and guarantees it to cure or money back. ■GEORGE D. JEFFERI i Fpb-9-12 1? ! ■ A CARD. WOOD. FOR BALE—Dry oak an wood, sawed for stovea, la rear of postofflee. Dellverad. 226. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Dm. 11 tt (mmma hm-o-mm) CURES CATARRH, ASTHMA, Broofchitk, Croup, Coughs aid Colds, ok money back. Sold and gnaranlood by Gaffney Drug Company. —Buy loose Garden Seed—bettor and cheaper. Caffnoy Drug Co. We have the pleasure to announce to the people of this city and section that we have just moved into more convenient quarters, between the Cherokee Drug Co., and S. R. Suber. We invite our friends aud customers to call on us in our new quarters. Jan. 29tf GAFFNEY TRUST CO. ALTERATIONS ON YOUR HOME % or repairing on it requires just as carefully selected lumber as does new work. Don’t use any "good enough,” as some people call the cheapest grade of lumber they can get, for it isn’t economy to do it. Choose supe rior lumber that will give satisfaction in tie long ran, from W H. Pbilsii, Tin Lwnfeir Mu, Jaaa IMt-iy 5r-i $