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-• .-J ^jg|H THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., OBTOBER 1, 1896. /f GENERAL CONGLOMERATION IF NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL IN TEREST. Some Short, Some Shorter and all Too Short for a Heading, Yet None to Short to Mention. All of out- schools are in full blast, now and the professors look busy and happy. When you come to the city come in to sec us and give us the news of your section. There will be communion service at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. The public is invited to attend. He sure you register. You can’t vote if you don’t. The 1st, 2nd and 8d of this month afford you the last chance. The children of those who arc now working to recure a new county will always refer to their fathers’ work with pride. It was decidedly cooler yesterday than it has been heretofore, duo, no doubt, to the excellent rain of the day before. l>ut that aint news. Everybody knows it. lien Jefferies (col), who was com mitted to Union jail by Magistrate Strain for the murder of Giles Thomp son was released by Judge Gary last week on a bond of .$250. Do you want to do more business? If so, the proper way is to gain pub licity. There is no better way to gain publicity than through the ud columns of Tjik Ledger. The Monday evening cottage prayer meetings are becoming more attrac tive every week and much interest is manifest. The next meeting will be at Mr. J. A. Carroll’s. There will bo a special meeting at Heulah, beginning next Thursday morning and will continue for several days. There will he two services each day instead of morning and night. Something over 1200 baless of cot ton has been received here this sea son, which is above the receipts the same time last year. We learn that the receipts at the mills near us are also greater. Mrs. W. W. Thomas has accepted a position with the Dee Hive for the season. Mrs. Thomas is one of the best and brightest sales ladies in the city and will he a valuable acquisi tion to the Dee Hive force. The reception tendered Mr. Wofford Humphries at the Limestone Inn by f Misses Hoppers was a most pleas- ft affair. The evening was delight fully spent and all were profuse in [heir praises of the hostess. The gins are busy these days. f heir whistles are in evidence before live o’clock a. m. and the wagons of the farmers loaded with the tlecey staple on hand on our street on their way to the gins long before day. You ask “does advertising pay?” We answer “do you think millions of dollars would he spent in that direc tion every year if it did not pay?” Certainly if it pays others it will pay you if you will go at it in the proper way, The crowd was with us again last Batmday. And it was’nt just to be ip the crowd that they come, every body were busy and in fine humor. Our merchants was as busy as they could be and all hands were for the new county. Last Friday about noon Mr. Callie Perry had the misfortune to have about 1800 pounds of cotton and a small quantity of corn, Including the building, on his place near the city consumed by tire. The origin of the fire is unknown. There is not a week that The Led ger does not add irom six to twenty new subscribers to its list. For nil of which wo are extremely thankful. Now is the time to subscribe. Only one dollar n year for the best weekly newspaper in the State. Sunday night, October 4th, the children of the First baptist church vrih have a pleasant Missionary exer cises Wee little tots shall form their own choir and baby lips in earnest oppoftli will give now interest to the cause ot Missions. All are invited. Robert, the four-month-old son of Mr. and Mr*. R, S. Cook, died on the 23rd ult., ami was buried at Lime stone cemetery on the 24th. The burial services was conducted by their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Croat, of the Methodist church. The parents have our sympathy. An unusual spectacle at the Rap- tist church Sunday night was the baptism of a man seventy-odd years old. This aged believer gave an in teresting talk Sunday morning in which he advised the young people not to put off the subject of religion. Many were moved to tears by the ap peals he made in behalf of his Mas- '* %r’s cause. • \L'. George W. Ronncr, of Grassy )1, was severely gored one day ,ast week by his Jersey bull. Dr. J. Roddy Miller in answer to telephone message was soon with him and al leviated his suffering. Mr. Bonner was badly injured and has been in quite o critical copdiUion. Ho is now ..Ungrovins* and His many friends hope rorfilsspeedy recovery. jjyullacojLorirner Gaffney” arrived he city Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. He will ho the guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. I*. V. Gaffney, on Logan street for some time, pro vided his health continues to im prove, which wo sincerely hope will be the case. They do say he is a second Paul and we trust ho may live to be healthy, wealthy and wise. Its not hard t > write the pleasant items for a newspaper but it becomes a disngroeble duty to sometimes chronicle the unpleasant side of life. We almost wish there was no dark and unpleasant side sometimes, but then we wonder if wo would enjoy the bright side as we Jo if a!! were sunshine and happiness and there were no shadows and crosses. Wo think not. The Presbyterian Church people mean business about their new church. Tiie building committee met Tuesday and looked over the plans and decided to commence work at once. With that end hi view they offer for sale the old church building. Sto their announcement in another column. They promise to give Gaff ney an elegant new building. It will he a credit to the town. Gaffney should be a happy place with its live and energetic business j men pulling in such harmony. Its j great manufactory sends goods to all parts of the v.oriil nod everybody seems to be at work hi otic united effort to build up Gaffney. Let the good work go on and in no distant day wo will make some of our near neigh bors look well to their laurels. \\ e will yet lead. Rut in this progress let us not forget from whence it all comes. , ^ •There is more unanimity in the new county question than any great question that lias a!iraeted the sit- tention of our people lately. W e don’t say that “all” the good people are in favor of it, but wo do say that UO per cent, of them are, and that the other 10 per cent are giving the subject serious thought, which means that fi per cent, of them will make up their minds to do the right thing. No man who is honest will make a great many serious mistakes and we believe 0!) per cent, of our people are thoroughly honest, which means that we will carry the day. We do not sav that those who are opposed to it are dishonest. Now don't try to dis tort this into so s:n ing. A Gin Accident. Last Monday, while Mr/'W L. Mor gan, one of our enterprising citizens, was at work at ids cotton gin in the southern part of the city, his riglrt hand accidentally came in m contact with the saws while in motion and was terribly mangled ami literally severed from the arm just above the wrist. With great presence of mind Mr. Morgan caught his arm with ids other hand and stopped the blood, which was flowing freely, and walked up to his house some distance away and sent for a physician. Drs. Miller and Littlejohn were soon with him. It war at once apparent that the arm would have to be amputated, which was skillfully done by Dr. Miller, Mr. Morgan in the meansiine bearing up under his sufferings with great pa tience and fortitude. Mr. Morgan has the sympathy of his many friends here, who, however, are consoled by the fact that he has borne up so bravely under his mis fortune, and that he is doing so well. May he soon recover is the wish of The Ledger. A Brass Band. In Superintendent Cutting, Gaff ney has a wide-a-wake and up-to-date citizen. And he is not the only wule- a-wako and up-to-date citizen the Gaffney Manufacturing Company has added to this town. There is En gineer Gregory, Treasurer Wardlnw, Overseer Ed Cash, Overseer Woody and a host of others. Rut that is not what we started out to say. Mr. Cutting ginforms the The Ledger that Gaffney should have a brass band. And we agree with him. He proposes to Instruct a band without charge if one can be organized. That is a liberal proposition. There are a number of good band men in town and we trust they will get together and organize. As is necessary in all matters a little cash will be needed to help buy instru ments. Withjjlhat end in view a committc’is to bo appointed to wait upon the public for contributions. Don’t be unkind to the committee. Help them, if ever so little, and be fore long we will be bragging on the best band in-the state. — ■— To Ledger Readers. Relow will be found a partial list of those who believe that advertising pays and who go at it in the proper stylo. The business men want your business and they tell you before hand what they propose to do. We will not under any circumstances knowingly print a fraudulent adver tisement and can with all sincerety recommend them to you. When pur chasing goods buy of Ledger adver tisers and tell them where you saw their ad. J. N. Lipscomb—You may. W. 0. Lipscomb A Bro.—Seek ! Ask ! Spake & Blanton—The 2 Johns. Chns. H. Erwin—Gold or silver? Rul’re Drug Co.—Fine drugs, etc. H. L. Parks—Do you like Graham bread? J. K. Tolleson—Hello! Hello! J. T. Douglass—Notice. J. 1). Jones or W. 0. Lipscomb—For sale. T. J. Stacy—For sale. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. as Local Cotton Market. Cotton was quoted yesterday follows: 7.55 Good mulling 7 (j5 People You Know and People You Don’t Know. Cadet W. J. Surratt returned to Clemson College Monday. Wofford Humphreys left last week for Philadelphia, where he goes to take a course in pharmacy. Wofford has been connected with Carroll A Carpenter for several years and has a host of friends here who will miss him. May success attend his studies. M.C. Ross and Robt. Wells, of Shelby, were in the city a couple of days this week. Rotli are always welcomed. 8. L. Hopper spent several days in the Buffalo neighborhood, of York county, this week In the interest of the new county. W. N. Rains, of Lawn, was in in the city Saturday and paid us a short, but pleasant and appreciated visit. J. N. Lipscomb took a trip to Shelby last Monday on his wheel. The result was that “Juno” was not so limber Tuesday as usual but when accused of getting old he denied the lulogution. Pat Farrow, one of Gaffney’s boys, but now of Washington, D. C., was in the city several days this week with his friends. Uncle Joe Kelley, of Kelton, was in the city Saturday. Mr. John Brown, of Ravenna, got to the city one morning last week by sun-up. Mr. Brown is a pusher and don’t hesitate to start first himself. Genial Henry Ross is over in York soliciting signatures to the new county application for an order for election on the subject. John A. Singleton is again with the Star Bakery. John is clever and ac commodating and will assist in mak ing the Star shine. S. G. Sarratt left Tuesday for Balti more, where he goes to enter the University of Maryland for a course in medicine. Miss Ella Major, is attending a business college in Spartanburg. Miss Emma McKnight, of Green ville, S. C., is in the city paying her sister Miss Mary a farewell visit. Miss Emma McKnight expects to sail for China on the 3rd of Novem ber. Our young friends Charles T. Lips comb and Sidney Sarratt left this week to take their last course at col lege. Mr. Lipscomb goes to a Phila delphia dental college and Mr. Sarratt to a Baltimore medical college. They are promising youag men and we be speak for them a successful career in their chosen profession. W. B. Green a prominent citizen of Boiling Springs, N. C., was in the city last Monday. Ho paid The Ledger a visit. I). P. Hughes, who has been con nected with the store of the Gaffney Manufacturing Company for some time, together with his family, left last Thursday afternoon for Grover, N. C., where Mrs. Hughes will remain some time. Mr. Hughes will prob ably accept a position with a Char lotte firm. Mrs. C. P. Wilkins, of Cowpcns, was among The Ledger’s visitors Monday. Mrs. Wilkinses one of our numerous friends who get their mail at the poslotTicc of our thriving little neighbor. Fred Turner was called home for Crawford, Ga., several days the past week on account of the serious illness of his father. Uncle Tom Spencer was in the city last week. He moves about like a boy although seventy years old. Miss Amelia Griffith left Monday for Trough Shoals, where she will conduct a private primary school. J. II. Littlejohn, of Gowdeyville, was in the city several days this week. Ho is a staunch new county advo cate. D. H. Behcler, of State Line, was among the progressive farmers in the city Friday. J. C. Jefferies and wife, of Green ville, were in the city several clays last week visiting Col. and Mrs. Sam Jefferies. Mrs. W. W. White, of Marion, N. C., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Corry. Mrs. White will bo hero several weeks. —- • -«•». •— ■ Delighted. We are delighted to hear that the people in the different sections of our proposed new county are so generally impressed with its importance and that they are so generally support ing the movement. WEDDED IN GEORGIA. A Gaffncyite Takes Unto Himself a Wife. Mr. B. 1C. Humphreys, of the firm of Carroll, Carpenter A Humphries boarded (he Vestibule Sunday morn ing for Atlanta on a pleasant mission. The nature of the tnp was not gen erally known for a couple of days, but it finally leaked out that lie had gone there to get married. The lady whom Mr. Humphries married was a Miss Huggins. The ceremony was performed Tuesday at the residence of the bride's brother, a merchant in the Gate City. No particulars could be learned of the romance. Those who were n. ine secret were extremely reticent and Mr. Humphreys himself was very quiet about the affair. He has not yet returned to the city. Mr. Humphreys is an excellent gen tleman and wo have no doubt but that his bride ^ill lieu valuable addi tion to Gaffney’s social circle. Ime Ledger joins their friends in congratulations. -• — B!acl sburg is With Us. Mayor Wood and Aldermen Baker and Jones went to Blacksbijrg Mon day afternoon to confer with the citi zens of that place in regard to the new county. A mass meeting was hehl Monday night at which they placed the matter before the citizens. After a lot of speech-making a mo tion to accept file proposition of Gaff ney was unanimously carried. Let 1 Blacksburg join Gaffney and we will I have I he grandest county in the 1 State. Copper-Limestone Institute. Young ladies ore coming in on al most ov* ry train now to enter Cooper- Limestone Institute. Como along young ladies and join the throng at Limestone. It is the best all around ! school for you in the State. Like Graham Bread? The Star Bakery now has a supply of Graham Hour on hand and after Thursday you can get it from the wagon every day. Mr. Singleton, an experienced baker, goes with the wagon and will take your - order. Why worry with yeast, etc., when you can get 2.5 bread tickets lor $1.00. Bakery open from 6 a. m.'to 8:30 p.m. Wagon runs every afternoon, rain or shine. Soliciting your patronage, I am Very respectfully, H. L. Parks. Spo” VOUR PATRONAOE. 1 A man one- .li»covrreJ. much to hi. I nurprtse, that nearly ^ , run by some ' *' ’ rn.n s K. ana.on ha. rec.tly ob.err- eit that .hrewil and carctul buyer, o 8Doors, Sasli, Blinds Ornamental Woodwork " patronize Aucu.U Lumber Company. A„ K «.ta. Ga.. who .r. leading m.nu- faitnrcrs of those art.cle. .nd kin .Ired product'. I'eople everywhere be-in to realize that thecaretulbuyer buys from the best makers, andth' such thiitK* exist as cause and etl.0.1 Send for I’rice List—/ref- AVjQVSTA LUMBER CO. AUGUSTA. QA. ] '•Huy of th* .V.iA/r” O’l'f _ . „ (too) I • filfy Sterling hr anil. I For Sale The Dr. Holmes 8 room house with fincjrnr- (tcu. stalilcs and out huitdiims uttaclusl. 5 room cottat-e on Limestone St. a room cottage on Gaines St. with splendid f-'Urdeti. varocn. 2 vacant lots on Gaines St. 4 vacant lots on Factory It 4 vacant lots on r actory mil. tolerant lot on Granard St., opposite T. G. McCraws. Insurance! I represent none but the best of Fire. Life and Accident Insurance Companies. Am prepared to furnish Cyclone and Tornado Insurance at moderate cost. Your patronage will lie duly appreciated. F. G. STACY. ENTERPRISE STASBLE M. GJ MONTGOMERY, Prop.] First-Class Livery and Feed Stables. * Nice Turnouts, First-Class Hearse, <fcc. Horses Fed by the Day or Month. Your Patronage Solicited. M. G. MONTGOMERY. The cheapest thing on earth—The Weekly Ledger at one dollar a year. -AtlilroHH 'TlICS Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining in office uncalled for to diitc : Mr. It. C. Austin Miss Lizzie Blanton. Mr. G. T. Bird, J. P. Mr. Alec Carpenter. Mr. Lawson P. Garrison. Miss Lillie Gussett. Mr. J. M. Hicks. Mr. J. M. K. Knox. * .Joseph McDaniel. Mr. Tom MeOlee. Mr. \Y. E. Porter. Mr. Richard Scott. Mrs. Sallio Tarborough. N. B.—Persons calling for these | letters will plea«e say advertised in j The Ledger. T. II. Litti.ejohx, P. M. Stpt. 23, 180(1. “For several months. 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I have just ItoiiKht a line of 'X'inwtii'c ttntl AJrtimte Ironwiirc to >ell at about former price to me. lam daily receiving NEW GOODS for the Fall Trade and You Oiiii ot ^Vuvtiling left In the (dimmer stock at greatly reduced prices. Como and ask for what y m want. IVI.v liOtli CVntuiw Dorset is a beauty, and a. leader at at) cts. Standard Indigo and other hrands of calico a cts. Ginghams and Out lugs, a beaut ifttl line, 5 cts. Hand Towel Is a. It). 20 and 2a cents. 1 >roHH OoocIh ! SOME 1IF.AFTIF.S. CHFAl*. OAT FLAKES by the Uhl. I can sell you I lb. for .*> els., or tl lbs. for2acts. fresh and nice. Sugar, Coffee. Flour. Meat, Lard. Molasses. Tobacco and anything as low as the lowest. 1 Will >iot I*o ITmlcrMolU. Otill it tut Ciot AIa-' .T- 3>. Ooiixlolock. Stoa.it! FTttl We now have on hand a complete assort ment of Steam Pipe, Ells, Tees, Bushings, Nipples, Unions, etc., etc. Also all kinds of Fittings for Saw Mills and Cotton Gins, together with the tools for doing all work in this line, and will be glad to serve you at any time. Prices always reasonable. J. G. Galloway & Son. .JONES & Furniture, of all Icinds and ixrtoow low Como to »oo net.