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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

a handsome brick structure, los
fully $4,000; insurance, $4,000
in Moore & Williams agency.
Methodist parsonage, estimate,
damage, fully $500, which i
covered by insurance in same
agency.
Residence and furniture of DR.
j. +. Mackey, loss about 81 900
insurance, 50, 900, in M. S. With.
erspoon agency.
The j. F. Mackey & Go. ware.
house and furniture, loss about
SO, 900; insurance, $4,000, in
Witherspoon agency.
The Ledger building, loss
about $500; no insurance.
Damage to Poag residence
about $500, which is covered by
insurance in Moore q Williams
and Witherspoon agencies.
Damage to the Springs resi-
dence is also covered by insur-
ance, in Witherspoon agency.
Loss of Cotton Mills store,
dray horse burned, about $3.50;
no insurance.
Loss Cotton Oil company, pair
of mules burned, about $500: in
surance, $4OO in Witherspoon
agency.
Mrs. M. R. McCardell sustain-
ed heavy damage to her furni-
ture, which was removed from
residence, but the loss is not
covered by insurance.
The Funderburk Pharmacy
building and stock of goods, the
latter having been removed.
were badly damaged, but it is
thought that the losses are COW
cred by insurance.
The j. F. Mackey Co. build
ing was also damaged, as was
also the Ernest Moore building,
occupied by Clyburn and Robin
son, and the latter's stock, all of
which is covered by insurance.
The only casualty reported
was the personal injury sust tain
ed by MIR. w. ]. Cunningham.
When one of the walls OF the car
riage repository fell brick struck
MIR. Cunningham on the knee,
knocking him down. The wound
was painful but not serious.
Lancaster's newcomers, the
three Syrians who are conduc-
ting a fruit store in the Davis
building, rendered valuable aid
in fighting the flames.
Those colored people who
helped their white neighbors to
fight fire and TO remove proper
ty deserve credit for the assist.
ance given by them.
The origin OF the fire is not
known.
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Oyster Supper at Kershaw.a9 =

herShaw special in The News
and Courier: The oyster sup
per given by the Ladies' Aid
Society, for the benefit of the
Presbyterian Church, or for the
repairs of church and manse,
last evening was a financial as
well as social success. Oysters
wers served in every style by
the young ladies of the church
and the amount of The net pro-
ceedS was very gratifying.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Mr.. Lester Robinson, who has
been undergoing treatment at the
ST. Peters Hospital in Charlotte,
returned to Lancaster yesterday
much improved in health.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

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the parsonage, were saved with
the greatest difficulty, particular
ly the parsonage. The latter was
saved by the heroic work OF
Messis. George Payseur and
James Beckham, assisted by
others who supplied them with
buckets of water to fight the
flames. MIR. Payseur and Mr.
Beckham were on the building
and Notwithstanding the inten-
slty of the heat and the great
danger to which they were con-
stantly exposed, they persistently
battled with the encroachina
flames with a degree of heroism
rarely exhibited by amateur fire.
fighters. A number of times
the parsonage was afire, but as
many times those two fearless
mon succeeded in extinguishing
the flames.
The elegant residence of Col.
Leroy Springs, just aero the
street, was in imminent danger.
but was saved by hard work
The roof of DR.. j. F. Mackey's
handsome new two-story brick
building, at the corner of Main
and Gay streets, caught on fire
several times, but the flames
were promptly put out by force
of hands on the building. In
fact, several buildings in differ
ent parts of town were set on
fire by firebrands blown by the
wind, but the flames were quick
ly extinguished by persons watch
ing them.
Fortunately, the night was
comparatively calm. Had a
strong wind been blowing two
thirds of the town would have
burned. During the progress
of the fire an effort was made
by Mayor Hughes to have Rock
Hill's fire department brought
over here in special train TO as
sist in checking the flames. May
or Roddey, of that city, with a
large force were in readiness 10
come when Mayor Hughes no,i.
fed them not to do so, as it was
found that the water supply here
was not sufficient nor available
for use by fire engine.
While Lancaster has no ade.
quate means of fighting fire, be
ing dependent, as was the case
Saturday night, on ordinary
wells and buckets, it is worthy
of note here that Mayor Hughes
and the other members of the
new council have now under
consideration plan for the es.
tablishment of water-works. A
party was engaged recently to
make survey of the town with
the view of putting in a water
works system, and he is dali y
expected to arrive here to do the
work.
The losses Saturday night and
insurance as far as can be ascer-
tanned are as follows:
Loss of Gregory Hood Com
pany, in buildings and contents,
including live stock, about $50
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DIR. Mackey's Residence
Ledger Office, Mackey &c
Co.'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and Other Valuable Pro-
perty Destroy ed--A Num-
Der of Mules and Horses
Perished in the Flames.
After enjoying immunity from
a serious fire for some time, Lam
caster was on last Saturday night
visited by the most disastrous
confllagration within the towns
history. At so O'Clock the
first alarm was given and in
less than two hours approx
mately fifty thousand dollars
worth of property was destroyed
and damaged. The fire started
In rear of the mammoth sales sta
bles of Gregory-Hood Live Stock
Co., on Gay and Catawba Sts.,
and when first discovered was
but a smalliblaze. The immense
building being of frame and the
upper stories filled with dry pro-
vender the flames spread with
startling rapidity, and soon the
entire structure was afire. There
were about SO head of horses
and mules in the stalls and pens,
and by strenuous effort about 80
of them were rescued. The ex
act number of ANIMALS burned is
not yet known, ,as some of the car
casses were buried in the ruins,
and it is thought that few head
may have escaped to the country
when the doors were thrown
open. Several of the rescued
mules were terribly burned and
may die. There was no insur-
ance on live stock. The two-story
brick carriage, buggy and wagon
repository adjacent to the barns
and stables was also burned, but
not before number of " hicles
were removed. The harness shop
OF the Gregory-Hood Co. on the
the same lot, ,at the corner ofGay
and Catawba streets, owing to its
close proximity to the stables.
was of course destroyed.
The flames leaped across Gay
st. and set on fire Dr.J F.. Mack
ey's residence, and acrossC sCataw-
ba St, on the west, and ignited
the old Lancaster Ledger office,
owned by Mir. T. S. Garter, and
from the latter building the
fire was communicated to the
Methodist church, a few feet
distant, all OF which buildings
were consumed. DR.. Mackey
managed to save much Of his
furniture. A warehouse north
of the barns and stables belong
ing to j. f. Mackey & Co., ),
which was filled with furniture,
was also burned, as we'll as the
greater part of the contents
Mackey & Co., also had a lot of
furniture stored in the Ledger
office, which was likewise lost.
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LANCASTER'S CONFEDERATION

Most Disastrous Fire Within
Towns History Occurred
Saturday Night The Greg
ory-Hood Sales Stables
and Other Of Their Build
ings, Methodist Church,
DR.. Mackey's Residence,
Ledger Office, Mackey &
Co.'S FurnitureWarehouse
and Other Valuable Pro-
perty Destroy ed--A Num-
Der Of Mules and Horses
Perished in the Flames.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
New Train Service.

The Louisville & Nashville Railroad
will on December 2lst place in effect
a new train schedule ON their Ken
lucky and Knoxville division which
will be great improvement for the
public. The following is the sched-
ule for the Knoxville division.
No. %, "Florida Limited" Lv.
Louisville $40 a. m. Ar. Rowland 1l:20
a. m. Ar Jacksonville following morn
ing. No. 81, Georgia Special" Lv.
Louisville 500 p. m. Ar. Rowland ll:25
p m. No. % FLORIDA Limited" will
pass Rowland north at $50 p. m. and
Ar. Louisville S:l5 p. n. No. 81 "Geor-
gla Special" will pass Rowland North
bound at 4:2l a. m. Ar. Louisville 1850
a. m.
On the Kentucky division from Gin
clnnati there will be corresponding
service north and south OF the above
trains.
A new train will be placed In service
between Louisville and Richmond via
Rowland branch as follows: Lv. Louis
vile 700 a. m. Ar, Rowland ll:05 m.
Ar. Lancaster ll:30 p. m. Ar. Rich
mond 1880 a. m, making connections
TO Cincinnati and the North, also to
Atlanta and the South.
Returning, Lv. Richmond LEO p. m.
Lv. Lancaster 2;26 p m. Lv. Rowland
2;34 p. m. Ar, Louisville 6;55 p. m.
Present morning and night trains .
and 10 will not be changed, bit Nos
- and 70 will be discontinued.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Resolutions.

Alta regular communication OF Pilot
Lodge No, Is. Knights OF Pythias,
held Nov. 18th, 1908, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanl-
mously adopted;
Whereas, IL has pleased the Great
Architect of the Universe 20 remove
from our midst our late brother, Or.
A. NJ. Helm, and
Whereas, II is Just that a fitting
recognition OF his many virtues should
be had, therefore, be 10
Resolved, by Pilot Lodge No. rs,
Knights OF Pythias, that while we
bow with humble submission To the
will OF the most High we do not the
less mourn for our brother who has
been taken from us.
Resolved, that In the death OF A, NJ,
Helm this lodge laments the loss Of
brother who was ever ready To pr0ifer
the hand OF aid and the voice OF sym
pathy W the needy aud distressed OF
the fraternityi an active member OF
the society whose utmost endeayors
were exerted for It's welfare and pros
perity; q friend aud companion who
was dear To us all; citizen whose ur-
right and noble life was u standard Of
emulation.
Resolved, the heartfelt sympathy OF
this lodge be. extended TO his family In
their aiiliction.
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF this Lodge
and q copy thereof be transmitted To
the family OF our deceased brother.
u. 70 Hubbard, Il. l.. David, Il. l..
Ellington.
Committee on Resolutions,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
lmproveme nts.

The new residence being built by
Mr.. II. Il. Embry, on Hin street, and
one being erected by Mr., S. G. Hasel-
den on Richmond street, are nearing
completion, and they will be handsome
buildings. This not only reflects cred
II ON these gentlemen, but II shows
spirit Of enterprise aud an era OF pros
perity for the city, when taken In con-
nection with the fact that Others will
be built TO meet the demand, for
homes, by people who desire to get
the benefit OF our splendid school and
other advantages Let the good work
continue. The demand for houses is
always greater than the supply.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
General News.

Ellen r. Peck, notorious twenty
years ago, and called the Confidence
Queen" was arrested In New York on
the charge OF swindling firm out of
$1,000. The woman is 80 years old.
Standpatters are said to be dissatis-
fled with the manner In which Chair
man Serene Payne is conducting the
tariff hearings, and are afraid that a
bill is to be railroaded through Con-
gress.
The runner at Tiptonville, Tenn,
that Gov. Patterson intended to send
100 troops TO take charge OF the situa.
zion and arrest supposed participants
In the mob, has caused great excite
ment, and Sheriff Haines declares that
II the soldiers are sent there he will
resign.
Dispatches to Dun's Review Indicate
good progress business, despite the in
terrupt!on Of holiday and the irregu.
lar weather. Clothing manufacturers
are busy and all textile lines improve.
Better reports are received from the
iron and steel industry and the lumber
trade.
or the 26,672 crimes committed In
Massachusetts, during the year 1895,
22,5l4 were committed by criminals
who had been led to their criminal
condition by their incorporate habits.
or these, 2l.S73 confessed to having
been under the influence OF LIQUOR
when their crimes were committed.
Andrew Carnegie has declined the In.
vitation OF Chairman Serene E. Payne
to appear before the Ways and Means
Committee In Washington. Mr.. Car
negie asks to be excused from appear
ing before the committee, says that he
has served his full term In Washington
upon tarii matters.
MIR. JOHN ID. RoCKEFELLER on the
witness stand In New York last FRI
day admitted that the net profits of
the Standard OIL Company from 1899
to 1907 was. In round numbers about
s470, DOC, 900; yet Mr.. Rockefeller con-
tended that the business was very
hazardous. Few men, however,
would be unwilling to risk consi derable
hazard" with such profit in view.
Judge Charles e. Booze. charged with
defrauding the State by false vouchers,
forgery and obtaining money by false
token, waived examination at Frank.
fort and was held to the grand jury
under bond Of 5000 NJ. II. Thstch-
err, State Inspector, filed an itemized
list OF Judge Booe's populations dur
ing his teum as Claim Clerk under
Aurthor James.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Democratic Primary Election.
Held November %, 1908.

The family contest is over and all
democrats are ready to support the
nominees next November. The tick
ct is a strong one, and there should
not and will not be any suking In the
camp. Though there are some disap
pointments, there are no wounds to
heal. All good democrats claim that
they are sacredly obligated to support
the nominees, and that party organ
ization is as essential as method and
order In anything. Nothing should
deter us from doing all In our power
to perch victory on the democratic
banner, and may IL ever wave in hon.
or. The names OF the nominees ap-
pear at the head OF our columns and
will remain there until they are cleo
ted. Mr.. G. A. Robinson, who ran
with Mr.. Ballard does not appear In
the list, but his good character and
his popularity will give strength TO
the ticket. The vote was 40 larger
than the vote cast for Bryan, Novem
Der 3, being 1899 In this race, but
much more interest was taken aud,
there being number OF candidates, o
larger vote was polled. We give to-
tails aud maj Irities, as follows:
Sheriff.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Death.

III. Hurt, age 65, died OF pneumo-
MIA. at his residence In Hyattsyille, on
Wednesday forenoon. Funeral service
were conducted at Lancaster Cemetery
Thursday at 2;3O .. m, by Ed. +, NJ
finder, aud the body was lald to rest
The large crowd OF relatives and
friends that attended the services
proved that he was held Ia the highest
esteem. Hiswife aud three sons survive
him, the oldest son II, G., HUT, being
a prominent business man, In this city
Deceased was a worthy member OF the
Christian Church, at Fairyiew, and an
upright, substantial ana honorable cit
iIen; always being found on the side
OF law and order, and willing TO do his
part for the general welfare.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Circuit Court.

Considerable business has been dis
posed OF, by Judge Bell since last issue.
Link Lock was fined $50 and cost; IL
bert Turner Jr., $500 and 10 days In
jail; Creed Turner $50 and 80 days; the
case against speed Mason, for murder,
was continued, and the trial of VIM.
McQuerry, charged with Ku Kluxing,
consumed two DAYS and resulted in a
hung jury. Among visiting attorneys
we're: J. It. Shelby Of Lexington: NJ. G.
Saufley, L.R. Hughes Geo. SauHey and
+. +. Bobbitt Of Stanford; VIM. Smith
and Judge Burnam Judge Rice of Rich
mond, and G. c. Fox and &. c. Bagby
of Danville.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
A Horrible Suspicion.

do you buy your husbands shirts!"
why do you ask"
We'll. don't wish to have you
think | would try to flatter you or
anything like that, but he seems. late
ly TO have shirts that are so becom.
ing. | have always had such poor luck In
picking out the kind that would be
most suitable for my husband that
why, my dear. what Is the matter? I
hope ! haven't said anything to hurt
your feelings. assure you | have
meant every word, and"
Il shall go down to his office imme-
diately. 1t has just occurred to me
that perhaps his new stenographer IL
picking them out for him. Chicago
Record Herald.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
WHATS THE ODpsf

One day you're up, one day you're down,
But what's the odds?
One day you smile, one day you frown,
But what's the odds?
One day you come. one day you go.
One day you're fast, one day you're slow,
One day you lend, one day you owe
But what's the oddsf
One day you will. one day you won't.
But what's the odds?
One day you eat, one day you don't,
But what's the odds?
One day you rest. one day you toll.
One day you freeze, one day you boil,
One day you clean, one day you soil
But what's the odds?
One day you're here. one day you're
there.
But what's the odds?
One day you pray, one day you swear,
But what's the odds?
One day you're bold, one day you're shy.
One day you laugh, one day you cry.
One day you live. one day you die
But what's the odds?
Half Holiday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04

Fortunate we're those who heard DR.
A. j. Kinnaman at the Christian
Church last Sunday morning. His ad-
dress was pointed and pleasing, clear
and convincing, hopeful and helpful.
He showed conclusively that ones field
of usefulness is broadened In propotion
to the time spent In school. He ex-
pressed great hopefulness for Kentuc-
ky's educational outlook under the
new school law. kentucky pays direct
" from her treasury greater sum per
capita than any other Southern State
but even this fund should be supple
mented with local tax In the rural
districts.
Only 40 out Of every 100 children Of
school age Ia the state are In school.
Something ought to be done to bring
them into school and keep them there.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
THE CONFERENCE.

This Is . grave matter" began the
undertaken.
Consequently We want more light
thrown upon IT," remarked the lamp
manufacturer.
Il hope our views will all be In har-
mony with tho occasion" put In the
pianomaker.
mo pipe dreams" admonished the
plumber.
Il hope whatever Is said. mono will
take II Ill.," said the doctor.
Then wen all be good,natured and
not ask cross questions" su pple-
mented the lawyer.
Hut II was the remark OF the baker
which broke up the meeting.
What ! want 10 know first of all. %
he declared. lis who is expected TO sup
ply the dough, Am, lrican.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04

sllas Seaver-Uncie Peter White
Amt as young as he once was. Is he? |
been noticin' him a lot lately.
Wallis Weaver-He's a-failin' fast
Is Uncle Peter lie wasn't yesterday
no more than able TO do the chores,
saw an split his usual two cords o.
wood and bring up the days water
from tn spring. Then he came down
street In tn mornin' fer his usual con
stitutional over at Arts, played two
games O. seven-up; went home to din
ner an drove beef eritter over to
Alex. Lape's In tn afternoon. lie
was Just barely able TO totter down
TO the store for few hours last eve
ming after doin' his ohores-an' he
only 81 last May. lie amt tn man
he wuz.-Puck,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
THANKSGIVING.

We venture theascertion that there
were more and better dinners served
in Lancaster and Garrard county on
Goth, than In any other county Of its
size in Kentucky. This is character
istic Of our people. or course we can
not mention them all, but there was
one that we must mention, because
the temporary pencil pusher of this
Office was guest, and enjoyed an ex.
cellent dinner given by Mrs. r. T.
Embry 10 few Of her friends. If the
repast could linger with the taste as 1t
does IN memory we would be happy
still.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04

The Ladies of the G. W. B/M. will
have exchanges at the Post Office
on Danville street the fdloing dates
Wednesday, Nov. 25, saturday, De-
cemoer IL. The sale Of good things
will begin early obthe dates mention
ed. The ladies will cater to the needs
OF the house wives and will gladly
take orders to be filed. st
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
lancaster Fair.

The annual meeting for election OF
officers OF the Garrard County Fair
Association will be held at the Secre-
tary's Office IN the Garrard Bank and
Trust building on January 18th, 1909.
IL was decided at meeting held Aug
ust 18th TO hold the next fair on the
followieg dates: July 2Sth, 10Th and
30th, 1909.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Obituary.

Robert Ball, who was shot In Cor
bin, died OF his wounds and his re-
mains were brought here and buried
in Lancaster cemetery last Friday, af-
ter funeral services by Rev. o. p.
Bush. He was In his 9th year and
was kind, industrious young man.
He was born and reared here, having
moved to Corbin with his fathers
family few years ago.
= =
Thomas Chapel, age 20, died IN Crab
Orchard and the remains were buried
In Lancaster cemetery. He had moved
from this county few months since,
having been i'll for some time before,
and having confessed his Savior and
To immersion at mis- home.
Funeral services were conducted by
Ed. +. NJ. finder.
All that was mortal OF Mrs. Ann
Broaddus was laid to rest In Lancas
Ter cemetery, on Sunday, she having
died, at home Of her nephew Jerry
Broaddus on Sunday. She was 81 years
OF age and was well and favorably
know. She was a member Of the
Christian church and leaves many
friends and relatives upon whom the
loss falls heavily. Ed. finder oniciat-
ed at the funeral.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Ancient Standards.

Shall you see the new play. Mrs.
Brown? It's to be a very brilliant
performance, l believe"
We'll, l hardly know. My daugh.
ter is to be one of box party OF
school girls tonight, and If she deems
1t suitable for a person who acquired
her sense Of propriety before 1890, I
shall probably go. Certain things are
discussed on the stage nowadays
which perhaps l am too old to hear"
PUCK.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04

The Journal is informed that ped
oilers are travelling throughout the
county selling stoves and ranges. The
good people of this county are making
a mistake In encouraging these people.
You pay more for your stoves ur ranges
than II you purchased them from your
home merchants. and contribute to
the support Of institutions that do not
benefit you in the least. Trade at
home. Journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04

The Thanksgiving exchange at the
Post Of1lce was a success. Those hav-
log II in charge appreciate the willing
ness TO buy on the part Of the public,
as much as the kind spirit shown by
the contributors. Next and last Of
series will be Dec. 18th and delicious
dishes, cakes candy and dclls will be
for sale. You are invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Special Issue.

We will run double, illustrated is
sue on December 18th, In order to fur
nish space for Holiday advertising.
Merchants should note the fac: that
our field men are constantly increas-
ing the subscription list, about rs good
names having been added In two
weeks.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1908-12-04
Good Work.

At the meeting Of the School I'm.
provement League II was decided that
the first step taken should be to place
books In four rooms Of the lower
grades. After Christmas the simple
plan will be set on foot to raise this
small amount and theLesgue 10 sure Of
the hearty cooperation of the public.
The League means to do something,
and 1t will do much IL you give 1t sup
port and help. Next meeting Dec. Is