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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18

est and last Of the Lamprecht girls, was
still in Montan. So he sent for her t.
come here and be his BRIDE He did not
dare 20 wed her in the West.
She came aud they we're married ye,-
terday.
All the people in this town are wonder-
ing what will happen to Lena.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18
UNLUCKY
MARRIAGES
MAN WEEDS
SIX SYST
ERS
A WHOEVER
FIVE TINES.
First Three Assassinated, Fourth Died,
Fifth Was Thrown by a Horse
and Is Killed,

A recent dispatch TO the Washington
Post tells the following storN When
James Craven, formerly of Montara and
Lena I.amprecht were mude .one yester-
day by justice OF the peace, the BRIDE
groom hal married the last Of family
Of six sisters, five OF whom had been
wooed and won by Craven only TO meet
with violent death soon after becoming
his wife,
Thirty years ago Craven, who had
trading post in Montana, met the Lamp
recht family, and became infatuated with
Nora, the eldest Of six comely daughters.
The courtship was short but decisive, and
the wedding followed shortly.
But Craven was unaware that Charley
Wolf. half-breed Indian, had set his
heart on wedding the buxom Nora, anil
when he heard the wedding Tells ringing
for the trader the half-breed swore to be
reveuged. A few weeks after the marri-
age poor Nora was shot dead in her door
way bv the half-breed.
Wolf made has escape, and Craven, af-
tcr four Yeas Of mourning, decided that
il was not good Tor man to be alone.
So he paid his address to Marie Lamp
recht, the next Oldest daughter.
With the half breed iugltive from
Justice, Craven felt comparatively safe,
but one day he found that his second
wife had been laid low by a bullet fred
oy the same murderer, who had eyioen,-
~ taken ala oath OF determination Cra-
ven made an earnest attempt TO draw a
bead on the assassin, but Wolf was too
adriot and got out Of the way,
The widower reached the conclusion
that a period of quiet matrimonial life
was before HIM, so he courted and MARI
ed the third sister by name, Efiie,
The couple had just settled down 10 a
happy existence when crack went the Wi =,
chester of Wolf and Craven was again a
widowep,
This had a discouraglng effect on the
trader, who decided to Leave Montoua and
60 TO Ohio, where man could live in
peace with his wife, Accordingly, be set
lied down in this town, He soon became
restless, how ever, and wandered back TO
Montana, where he prevailed upon Helen
she fourth sister, to accept him for better
or Tor worse. She accepted, but on the
condition that he make an effort to ''do"
the half-hreed before he did" her.
Craven admitted that this was noes
sary precautiou, SO. after the wedding e
shopldeled his rifle aud went out in
search Of his foe, Wolf had not been in
vued 70 the ceremony, but he came
around shortly after Helen had taken po-
session Of her home. craven, however,
caught sight Of him first, and, with Wen
directed bullet, removed Wolf to anothgr
sphere OF usefulness.
But Helen was soon aherward was taxi
en- i'll aud died, aud C-aven decided lhat
luck was agains, him, Hover, he Went,
q Bertha, the ffth daughter. and, with
assurance that Wolf was dead, prevailed
on her 10 accept his hand aud heart.
Everything went on nicely TIL Bertha
vas thrown from horse aud killed.
Then Craven came 10 the conclusion that
be was indeed matrimonial hoodoo, and
seturned sadly To Ohio.
81, ha gecollected that Lena, the yonng-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure
DIgeSts what you eat.

no Curs Constipation orever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. loc or 90
Ii 9. c. c. fail to cure, druggists TCfQnd money
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18

NE atQye is a true extract Of the Orgi-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
AUCTION SALES,

There was an unusually large crowd
of people in attendance on the auction
sales before the court house door yes
terday morning. Most of those present
were there merely as spectators; but
1t is a fact that the prospective buyers
were more numerous than usual. There
seemed to be general feeling that be-
cause Of the alleged scarcity Of money,
land would go at much less than its
value, and there would be some extra
bargains for the people with ready
cash. But ready cash was not so
scarce as this sentiment seemed to in
dicate and prices were very good. The
record of the sales was as follows:
In the case of S. w. Mcknight, indi-
and as administrator, against
Lula N. Mcknight, the w. T, Nc
knight home place. consisting Of 93!
acres. Bought by Thos. F. Mellow, at
torney for $3.50 an acre. In the same
case, tract Of 94a acres, bought by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03

knowledge that another call Is not
likely. in the natural order Of things,
for about two months. In the pres
ent situation, it Is declared by New
York bankers, the call will show that
boarding is not being done by New
York bankers-as indeed their def
ciencies in required reserves already
ndicate-but that many of the interior
banks have reserves running up to
such proportions as forty or fifty per
cent Of deposits. The facts will reach
the public for individual banks through
publication locally and then will come
to the public generally through the
compilation made by the comptroller.
If large reserves in lawful money in
their own vaults are revealed generally
by the reports, it will at once inspire
confidence in the strength Of the banks
and create demand which they will
no longer be disposed to resist, after
sending in their reports, for the imme-
date resumption of currency pay
mentS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
LOCAL. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mrs. E. B. Beard, Pres.-Announces
the annual bazaar by the ladies Of
the Methodist church at the Com
mercial club rooms on December b.
VIM. Dobson-Will sell his personal
property at his residence near York
vile, on December 10. Property
includes mules, COWS, household and
kitchen furniture, etc.
Farmers Live Stock Life Ins. Co.
Tells of the death Of mule from
broken leg. Insure your stock at
small cost and protect yourself
against such losses.
M. w. White-Says that inactivity Is
the beginning Of decay, and II there
be involution.
Sam M. Grist Special Agent-Re-
marks that most men buy life in
surance from the agent and seldom
get what they think they are buy
ing. Investigate the Mutual Bene-
fiet before you buy.
York Furniture Co.-Lays claims to
being headquarters for furniture
and explains why 1t Is headquar-
ters. Furniture sold on terms to
suit the buyers.
J. @. Wray, W. G. White, Conceive
notice of reduction in the electric
light rates, enectiVe on and atter
December 1st.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Calls atten-
tion to Lynchburg turn plows and
middle busters, and also to true
blue turn plows and middle busters.
York Drug Store-Always carries q
complete line of chocolates and
bonbons from the best manufactu-
rers. Fresh shipments are received
at fraouent interyalg
T. W. Speck-Is displaying an i'm
mense line Of holiday goods, includ-
ing china, fancy gold and silver nov
elites, dolls, toys, etc.
]. @. Wray, The Leader-Tells you
that his store is the place to do your
buying Of dry goods. notions, cloth
ing, shoes, etc.
Thomson Co.-Announce special
sale Of gold filled jewelry, including
stick pins, hat pins, rings, cuff but
tons and pins, etc, all at one price
Of 48 cents each.
First National Bank-Remarks that
every one does not inherit wealth,
but that It's savings department will
help you to save your own inherit
ance." Four per cent on savings de-
posits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Cotton sold as high as II cents on
the Yorkville market last Saturday.
Go take q. look at the show win
dows. They were never more interest
ing.
The local business houses are
er Christmas goods.
The annual election Of Yorkville
Lodge No. 80 A. F. M, last night re-
suited as follows: John r. Logan, W.
NJ; ]. J. Keller, 8. W.: J. ]. Carroll,
J. W.; John E. Carroll, secretary;
Quinn Wallace; treasurer. q,
AT the opening Of the morning ser
vice last Sunday, Rev. W. c. Ewart
called attention to the fact that the
day was the fourth anniversary Of his
pastorate In Yorkville, and took occa-
sion to speak Of the progress the
church had made during that time and
Of the bright prospects that are now
confronting the congregation.
Rev. 1. G. Murray took occasion to
mention the fact last Sunday morning
that he was completing his first years
pastorate of the Baptist church on that
day, and gave a general summary OF
the results accomplished. The men,
bership Of the church was practically
doubled, 81 new members having been
received during the year. The total
contributions for all purposes were
s1,315, or a fraction over s13 per men,
Der. 1t was very generally known that
the church had probably had the best
year in its history, but to a great
many people these figures will be
somewhat surprising.
- In his sermon last Sunday night
Rev. w. c.. Ewart discussed the sub
ject Of faith and works and dwelt par
ticularly upon the absence Of works
that evidence the faith Of Christian
denominations. He made the point
that when strangers come to the COM
munity in need Of assistance Of any
kind, they usually apply to the Ma
sons, the Woodmen Of the World, the
knights Of Pythias or other secular
fraternal organizations. He said this
was creditable to these organizations
and he honored them on account Of It;
but he thought that the churches
should be prepared to look after mat
ters of this kind. and be able not only
to take care Of stranger sick; but to
provide a meal or a nights lodging for
the poor and unfortunate. The SER
mon was an unusually practical one
throughout.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03

tive farmer, the farmer who has not
seen proper to go beyond his means,
who has been unwilling to try to do
more than he was actually able to do
can hold his cotton forever and day
1t is his. The farmer, however, who
has spent his crop, or a part OF IT,
before It was made, Is under more OF
less obligation to some one else, and
he Is not so strong. If all had confined
themselves to their actual rock bottom
resources, there would not be as much
cotton as there is; but 1t would be
more within the control Of those who
produced 1t, and the price would be
whatever they might choose to fix
The farmer who goes into debt, there
fore is a hindrance not only to himself;
but to those who are content to oper-
ate on a more conservative basis.
AS we have said before, there is
nothing the matter with this holding
movement. There is to 1t very little
else than a fight between the farmers
and the balance Of the world for
fair deal to the farmers. and the farm
ers are making a most remarkable
stand; but the correct plan Of cam
paign for the farmers is along the line
Of the last sentence in section OF
their address. If they would manage
their own business absolutely that is
the way to do it. That is the way to
shake off the unnecessary burdens they
are now carrying, and that Is an ab-
solutely sure way Of being able to con-
troll their own business throughout al
time to come.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03

&c. The greatest disadvantage to
which our holding movement has been
subjected has grown out Of the fact
that so many producers were forced to
sell in order to pay their honest debts.
Except for the financial manipulation
referred to we do not believe that this
could have happened: but under the
circumstances we can only say that
the debts were unfortunate. We have
no word Of censure or unkind criticism
for those who have been compelled to
drop out Of line because of financial
obligations to other people who needed
and who were entitled to their money.
But we would ask those who have been
so unfortunate in this respect this year
to try to profit by the lesson and be
better prepared to take care or them-
selves In the future.
80. With very few exceptions our
people, the creditor class we refer to-.
have shown most commendable for
bearance, and have thus materially
helped in the results that have been
accomplished. While we would not be
understood as upholding even the
slightest dilatoriness in the discharge
Of honest obligations, in cases where
cotton Is involved we would respectful
ly recommend that debtors and credi-
tors get together where possible on
basis that will admit Of a settlement
without forcing cotton on the market.
1t is often the case that the creditor
can borrow money where the debtor
cannot. In many cases 1t would be to
the interest of the debtor to solicit the
good Offices of the creditor.
IS. Some Of the spinners have pro-
posed plan whereby they agree to
take cotton in charge and spin 1t at
Measure with the understanding that
the producer may ask for pay on the
basis Of the market quotation Of any
subsequent day during the season.
This arrangement is all In favor OF the
spinner and against the producer, and
recple who are not aware OF the fact
should be informed. The practical OBJ
jcct of holding cotton off the market Is
prices, and so long as the spinner has
all the cotton he wants, he cannot be
made to feel any pressure.
80. Taken all in all, we believe our
position Is growing stronger and strong
er every day, and that those Of US
who stand firm a few months longer
will win ont In the mean time we So
,icit the sympathy and cooperation OF
our fellow citizens Of whatever call
ing"
Unless regularly called together
again In the meantime, the next reg
ular meeting Of the County Union Will
he held In the court house on the first
Monday in January.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. ]. NJ. Ferguson is visiting rela-
tives in Chester.
Miss Josie Oates of Chester, is Wis
iting Miss Mary Williams.
Miss Daisy Gist Is visiting Miss EN-
ma Roach in Rock Hill.
Miss Beulah Richards returned last
night after visit to friends in Stan
ley, N. C.
Mr.. j. Martin Hambright Of Grover,
n. c., is spending the day in Yorkville,
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul T. McNeel ar
rived in Yorkville last night from
their bridal tour.
Mr.. Robert Jenkins left yesterday
to take position with the Royster
Guano company of Norfolk, Va.
Miss Strauss Walker returned to
Van Wyck yesterday. after few days
visit to her parents. Dr. and Mrs. ].
NJ. Walker.
Mr.. Frank Riddle of Bingham Mill
tary academy, Asheville, n. c., Is on
short visit to Dr. A. Y. Cartwright's
family ...
Congressman Finley left for Wash
ington last Friday to be present at the
minority caucus. He will likely be
away until the Christmas holidays.
Miss Josie Carroll arrived home from
the Due West Female college last Fri
day for a few days visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Carroll near York
vile.
Misses Carrie and Mary Cartwright,
Fredrica Lindsay, Helen Lowry, Bes-
sic Pegram and Winnie Crawford re-
turned to Winthrop last night after
spending few days with friends.
Information from Mr.. e. r. McEl-
wee, who is critically Ill in Columbia,
is to the effect that he is no better and
that the best that can be said is that
every hour he lives is that much in his
favor
Mrs. Nancy Malvina Cook has issued
invitations to the marriage Of her
daughter, Martha to Mr.. George Wash
ington Martin. the ceremony to take
place at the residence Of the brides
mother, on December II, 1907.
The following members of Trinity
church attended the South Carolina
conference in Gaffney. this week: DR..
and Mrs. S. A. Weber, Miss Bessie Gill
bert, Messrs H. c. Strauss, ]. H. Sher-
rer, F. E. Smith, J. w. Dobson.
The Trinity congregation and the
people Of Yorkyille generally are very
much pleased at the return Of Rev.
Henry Cauthen to the pastorate of
Trinity church. Rev. Mr.. Cauthen has
done a good years work In Yorkville;
but there Is reason to believe that he
Is only just getting at his best:
The friends of Mr.. J., Ed Leeoh, who
has been in a critical condition in the
Chester hospital will be glad to hear
that he has improved sufficiently to
admit of his removal to his home at
Hickory Grove. The removal was ef-
fected last Saturday. He stood the
trip nicely and was able to sit up some
yesterday. He is now calculating on
taking his Christmas dinner with some
of his friends.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

went to press, the court was engaged
in the trial Of the case Of John Blair.
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses. The defendant was a
negro who had given a mortgage on
stock that he did not own. 1t appeared
however, that he was somewhat Of an
lmbecile. and the jury returned YER
dict Of mot guilty by reason Of in
sanity"
The next case taken up was that Of
the state against Waites Larmon, a
white man, charged with assault and
battery with intent to kill. The prose-
cutors were negro named Martin Ross.
his son and daughter. It seems that
there had been bad blood between the
defendant and the prosecutors. About
the 18th Of July last, while the negro
and his children were at work in a
field, Larmon appeared with a shot
gun and approaching to within thirty
yards commenced firing at them. All
three were badly peppered with shot
and for some time afterward 1t seemed
as II the daughter would die. She Is
not entirely out Of danger yet. The
testimony Of the prosecutors was d.
rect and convincing. 1t left no ques-
the shooting. Another negro also saw
il and corroborated what they said.
Larmon tried 10 prove an alibi. He
was sustained by his wife and child:
through the testimony Of Mr.. Dickson
who gave testimony that showed that
Larmon was not where he claimed TO
be during the afternoon Of the shoot.
ing. The jury remained out on the
case but short time, before 1t agreed
upon a verdict Of guilty.
The next case taken up was that Of
the State VS.. Alexander Bailey, charged
with assault with intent to ravish.
The prosecutrix is Mrs. Hilton, or Bya-
throw of Rock Hill. The defendant Is
we'll known Rock Hill liveryman.
The case was taken up last Friday af-
ternoon, Messrs. Wilson & Wilson rep
resenting the defendant, and Mr. w. H.
Newbold assisting Solicitor Henry
with the prosecution. There was
motion by the defense for a continu-
ance on account Of the absence Of a
material witness; but after quite a
spirited fight the motion was refused,
and the presentation Of the testimony
was commenced on Saturday morn
ing. There were quite a large num-
ber of witnesses on both sides, and
the case has been fought very stub
bornly. Much Of the testimony Is un-
fit to print. The characters of both the
defendant and prosecutrix were put in
evidence, and many witnesses were
examined on the question of reputa-
ton. There has been very copsidera-
BILE interest in the case, throughout
the whole proceeding. AT l o'clock
this afternoon, W. B. Wilson, Sr., was
making the closing argument for the
defense and Solicitor Henry was yet
to make his argument for the prosecu-
ton, after which the charge of the
court was to be delivered.
The second week jurors answered
the call of the clerk yesterday as fol-
lows; S. @. Westbrooks, J. w. Boyd,
D. M. Parrott, j. E. Warmoth, ]. L.
Wood, r. E. Fewell, J. r. Gettys, w.
B. Keller, w. M. McCarter, J. E. Nc
Elhaney, Geo. S: Williams. w. L. La
than, G. r, Crook, ]. F. Rursley, ]. N.
NJ, A. Mcfarland, ]. ]. Young
blood, ]. o. Robins. Louis Roth, Geo.
E. Ford, R. H. Brison, D. A. Whiso-
nant, w. ]. Williams, w. r. Carothers,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

An Associated Press dispatch Of yes
tcrday reviews the days developments
on the New York Cotton Exchange as
follows:
The cotton market was irregular
during today's session with a wide
range between the highest and lowest
prices and trading active. The close
was steadily at a net decline Of to s
points and sales were estimated at
400, 900 bales.
The market opened steadily at a de-
cline of to II points and during the
early session increased the loss to a
matter of 10 points on the active
months as result of realizing or IL
quidation by recent buyers and bearish
pressure which was encouraged by
lower Liverpool cables than expected,
more liberal estimates Of the crop and
southern selling. At the decline offer
ings became less aggressive and dur
ing the early afternoon the market had
a very sharp advance on a renewal Of
Wall street bull support and covering
which was believed to be for the ac-
count Of one of the largest short in
terests. After selling about to s
points net higher with January rela-
lively strong, the market eased off
=
prominent southern authority esti-
mates the crop at 11,625,000 bales, ex-
elusive of linters and this estimate
semed bearish after the very low fig
ures circulating toward the end Of last
week. Another factor in the early de-
cline was a statement credited to the
secretary of agriculture to the effect
that a crop perceptibiy larger than the
average of the past five years was ex-
pected. Reports that some Of the
eastern mills were resuming operations
and Of firmness on the part of south
ern spot holders were among the bull
iSh influences.
Receipts at the ports today 43.453
against 54,293 last week and S4,370 last
year For the week 325.00 against $685.
'20 last week and 426,878 last year
Today's receipts at New Orleans 7,S49
against 2LS57 last year and at Houston
11,615 against 1874 last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-03

the same for $19 an acre. In the same
case a tract of so acres, bought by w.
A. Nichols for SO an acre.
In the case Of G. w. S. Hart, plain
tiff vs.. ]. Patrick Palmer, Med. AL
ledge and others, lot Of one-fourth
of an acre in the town Of Yorkville
in the rear Of the Palmer lot
Bought by R. F. Arledge for $3.50.
In the case Of T. E. Whitesides,
plaintiff against John NJ, Martin and
Thos. B. Martin, tract Of twenty-four
acres, near Smyrna station. Bought by
T. E. Whitesides for 5000.
In the case of John B. Smith as ad-
mlnistrator Of Joseph Jackson, deceas-
ed, a tract Of 1864 acres in Broad Riv-
er township. Bought by ]. s. Brice,
attorney for $3.50 an acre.
For partition in the case Of Sarah
C. Ashe, plaintiff against T. Jeffreys
Ashe, and others, a lot on California
street consisting Of quarters of
an acre, bid off by w. w. Lewis, ESQ.,,
for $33 In the same case, eighteen
acres near Filbert, bought by ]. C..
Wood for $780, In the same caser 140
acres on Turkey Creek, bought by j.
B. Mickle for $500. In the same case,
eighty acres on Turkey Creek, bid of
by w. w. Lewis, Esq, for $3.50.