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■ 7 - : - ^ - &1 THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., OCTOBER 20, 1890. O' ? 9 | j That is the Way a Stock is When You Are Constantly Buying and Constantly Selling. ] We U«ive ^osne < >clcl^ «incl ICiicIh of old goods here and there in our large stock, hut when we strike them we will not hesitate to paralyze the price to make them go—therefore they are few. ^.1 A Of OollstrH worth of goods must move out of our store between- il-ow and Xmas. Our biggest lever must be the price. We do iToi protend to be the cheapest people in the world. We would not dare ask your patronage if we were. The cheapest never was or will be the best. ; 1 >retSH I Goods is no small department of our store. Quite a run we have had because our styles, quality and prices are right. When you get an all wool Serge, yard wide, at !»0c; all wool Tricot Flannel, :>(» in. wide at 2de,; double fold fancy Dress Goods at 1 dc; d.l in., all wool lilling, Oashmer at loc, you are get ting good values and the full worth of your money—good line colors. Excellent line of Mack Goods 10c to $1.3.’) per yard. I >rv G i >od h. Having bought our Plaids, Sheetings, Outings, Calicos, Ginahams, ttc. when prices were at the bottom, we can do you good. Pest 1-4 Sheeting in this county at oc, Plaids 4c to die. Yard after yard and bolt after bolt go out of our house every day but many more must move in the next few weeks. Now is the Flannel and Linsey Season. All wool, red twills P2V,4•">, 20, 2. r > and 30 cents. Linseys 10 to 2oc. Glotliin«£. $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 in Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing. “Quite a stock,” you may say, “for this town.” But it will not be so large in a few weeks. Prices will make .them go. Men’s all wool Suits $4.50, $5.00, $5.50, $0.00, and so on, up to $10.50. No trouble to see prices are right when you look at the goods. Boys’ wool Casiniere Suits $3.n0 and up. Children’s Knee Suits 75c and up. Wool Cheviot Suits and Fancy Weaves $1.25, $1.50, $1.05, $1.90 and up to $0.00. Groceries, • Hardware and Crockery. 300 barrels Flour fresh from the mills. Sugar, Coffee, Bice, Meat and Lard, and we are always as low or a little lower than anyone for same-grade of goods. Nails, Mule and Horseshoes, Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Guns, Powder, Shot, Caps, Loaded Shells, and in fact most any thing you may need in the Hardware line, and you can rest assured we can meet anyone’s prices. affney, S. C., Oct. 29. '96 CSC,. ISiUTl A Novel Trip. Young. Francis Moore, Pavkl Ihimbriek, Jack Jenkins, all well-to-do fanners, living in the neighborhood of Boiling Springs, Cleveland county, N. C., left their respective homes last Tuesday, Oct. 2o, in their covered wagon for Co lumbia, S 0.. on a pleasure trip after the stylo of “ye olden times,” when railroad tnmsportation was unknown |*in this section. They carry no load ing excipt their provisions and bed- (diog. The special object of their [trip is strictiy one of pleasure, and to retrace the trodden paths of their yhood davs, and the days of their fathers. Tin y carry with them all the good things you could wish to eat and drink, and will shun hotels and home comfort—making it a camping trip altogether. They ex pect to ret uni in time to vote for Bryan ami rfewall. Who would not like to be with this crowd of jolly good old-1 ime gentlemen. They will **• through BulTalo, Blacksburg, Yorkyille, etc., on their route. CAN YOU BE CONVINCED? for . -«* ► *- - — ylitor J. L. Montgomery of Mar- PhaMHlll.) Democrat, states that for Jy year.; he guttered untold agony from Dyspepsia. At last he began to take Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, and by the time ho used six bottles he was as well as ever. Cures others, will euro you. Farms to Rent. 'A1!MS ’i'<) i; I'XT. Several splendid farms to rent. Apply to F. Stacy. For Sale. T OS\VK MOM\Y. live well and be happy, use the i':ty Market Meats. .1.(1. Spencer IFST KKt l.l \ F.li \ nice line of Harness. Jandtlcy hiu-i he old. Examine them ht‘- vjore liuyliii.'. .1. ti. Spencer. F OU SALE I ean ■'<•11 yon (ineintilditiji lots in all i)ari> el the city from lifty toilve liundred dollars, .lames J. Claffney. F OU SALE, t.ood farm. acres, H miles from (i.iii'ney. with ^ood orehanl and dwelling. It. S. Llpseomh. For Rent. T O KENT The live rooms np over my stole in the |)oi:-ett linildin^. Terms reasonahle. .1. L. Alexander. hi Brisk for Sale! W E have a kiln o! i;ood Brick for sale, in any nuanti-s. Apply to J. G. Galloway & Son. 'jl ON THEIR WAV TO GAFFNEY. They will he on exhibition for the ladies only. It will cost nothing to look at them, hut as they are curios- sities you may be benefited. They ar*- handsomely decorated ^elegantly and artistically designed, and if you see lit »o carry one of these visitors home with you, it is alright. They have gone to’ many a lady’s house and you never had a better friend visit you than one of these. They visit the best of families and would not have one of |hem h ;.vo for anything. Now we 1-111 i ;l what the above is. It is nothing more than some more of thoso Btnndard Sowing Machines. ^ Wo have them in Antique Oak, Syca- K more, .Nslt and Maple woods, which K has tlie appearance of piano furni- ■ turc. Tito cover and drawers are of ■ the special, celebrated bentwood and g the sU.Ives are metal, nicklo plated I in frnlt. They also have a new set of steel jichments, dillerent to anytliing pr saw. ‘buy a Standard you will re* ‘ireful inutructiona from a tent teacher at your home, on ea.-v imyrnentH by |. 0. LIB SCO MB 6c BRO. (..allney, S. 0. Read These Very Interesting Facts and Figures. Thk Ledger has no word of con demnation for any man or set of men who may not agree with it on any question of public interest and no man need endeavor to provoke us into a war of words by attacking us along that line On the other hand we ac cord to (lie opponents of the new county all the honesty of purpose that they are entitled to. We be lieve that a new county will help every tax-payer,every voter and every man who is called upon to perforin the duties that fall upon citizenship. The advantages of new and smaller counties are so ably set forth else where by Mr. Tillman that wo will only talk of one feature of it this week. In order that we might not deceive ourselves or deceive our friends wo wrote to Comptroller Gen eral Norton and had that official to send us a list of the tax rate of the different counties in the state and the favorably figures given below are from that gentleman’s report. Any one doubting the authenticacy of the same is at liberty to call at this office and we will take pleasure in showing them the report or they may write to Mr. Norton at Columbia and lie will bo pleased to supply a copy of the same. By consulting that report we find that Florence, a comparatively new county which was formed about six years ago, has a tax assessment of 12^ mills as follows: For state purposes, 4^ mills; for school tax, mills; for or dinary county tax, 4s mills; a total of 12F Now there is no additional tax in thatcounty. Thetax payers in that county have built their own court house and jail and other public build ings. This is a comity that is in first-class working order and they pay out of this 12] mill tax all their officers that are paid direct by t lie county as well as their past indebtedness. From this same report we find that the county of Saluda, formed by the late constitutional convention, has a total taxation of 12] mills—exactly the same as Florence—and Hint it is divided as follows: For state pur poses 4 A mills ; for school tax :» mills; for ordinary county tax, 2 mills; for jurors and witnesses, s mill;for roads, bridges and ferries. : j mill; for court house bonds, 11 mills; for surveying new county and other expenses. ] mill, a total of 121 mills. Now we would respectfully call your attention to the fact that there is a tax of, 14 mills for the court house— and we believe that includes the jail, tlie rcqiort does not state—and a tax of i mill for surveying the new county amt other expenses. Now Gaffney proposes to build the court house and jail and to pay the expense of survey ing the new county. These two items will reduce the taxes of the new county 1$ mills. 11 is not reasonable to suppose that if Saluda and Flor ence can run on a tax of 12] mills and pay out of that the expenses of sur veying and building court house and jail that the proposed new county can run on u tax of 12.4 mills, or less, when Gaffney is to build (he court house and jail and pay the expense of the surveying, etc., a bond for which they have already given. And let us state right here that any one who says the bond is not good is eitlier ignorant of the bond or is telling a wilful false hood, because we know it was drawn by a man who knows his business and who would not have accepted it if it had not been all right. Now as to the old counties. \Yo find upon consultation of Mr. Nor ton’s report, and that report is offi cial, that the county of Spartanburg pays a tax of 11 mills, us follows: For state purposes, 4.4 mills; for school tax, 3 mills; for ordinary county tax, 3 mills; for interest on railroad bonds, 1] mills; for sinking fund, 1 mill; for new jail, .4 mill ; for county road tax, 4 mill; total 14 mills. In Union County wo find that there is a tax of 17] mills, ns f dlows: For state purposes 44 mills; for school tax, 3 mills; for ordinary county tux, 4 mills; for interest on railroad bonds U mills; for sinking fund to retire bonds, 2 mills; road tax, 1 mill; total 17.4 mills. On a basis of this report the new county tax would be 114 mills, as follows: For state purpose, 4.4 mills; school tax, 3 mills; for ordinary county tax, 4 mill (and that is the largest assessment for county pur poses of any section that is to be effected by this new county.) The tax for ordinary county pur poses will in all probability be less than 4 mills, as 4 mills is decidedly above the average. In order to prove the correctness of that assumption we again consult Mr. Norton’s re port and we find that out of the thirty-six counties in the state but eight of them have a tax for ordinary county purposes of ! mills or over, while twenty-eight have a tax for or dinary county purposes ranging from 14 mills to 33 mills, the average being about 3 mills. In all candor wo believe the new county can be run on 3 mills but we have placed the figures at 4 mills in order to be safe. Now assuring that the total taxation will be 11] mills while it is more likely to be but 104, those persons in that section of Union county to be cut off would save <> mills in taxes, to say nothing of the conveniences to be had. Those in Spartanburg would save 2] mills, while those in York would pay about the same they now pay. These are facts and figures and we have always been taught that figures do not lie. Another thing. Some of our op ponents are circulating the report that in case we get a new county wo will lose the public school fund. That is not so. The school tax will be distributed in the new county just as it is in the older counties. The state would not dare to collect a tax if it did not give us the same benefit as older counties. You men who are in favor of a new county study these figures so you will know them by heart. You can then tell them to you neighbor wlio opposes us; and you men who are opposed to a new county study them so you will know them. It will do you no Harm to post your selves. \Ve are satisfied no man op poses the movement except as it ef fects himself. That is perfectly right, and if we cannot convince you that it is to your interest to have a now county we don’t ask you to sup port it. HAMES-ROSS. In His Name. At the Cottage p.ayer meeting on Monday evening, the Gaffney Benev olent and Reform association was or ganized with Kd. II. DeCamp as pres ident, Mrs. \V. O. Carpenter treas urer, and Miss Minnie Goforth as secretary. The object of the organi zation is three-fold : First, to render assistance to the distressed in our city the coming winter; second, to protect our merchants from imposi tion by beggars, and thirdly, to pro mote the cause of religion. All con tributions will bo absolutely volun tary. A soliciting committee of three and a visiting committee of five was selected. The association is en tirely lion-denominational. Your aid and co-operation is respectfully solic ited. There are no fees, and you only give as you feel able to give. (IW ,.f V . SliortoiiH labor,loxsen* pain, , , dlminlshrs ikuiBcr to life of both mother ami child and leaves her In condi tion moro favorable to speedy recovery. •• Stronger after than before confinement" says a prominent midwife. In the best remedy FOR RISING BREAST Known ami worth tho nrlce for that alone. Endorsed and recommended by mldwlvca and all ladles who have used It. Bcwuro of hubaiituusrt and Imitations. Makes Child-Birth Easy. S«nt by Expreas or mall on receipt of price, •t-J* MU*. Book "TO MOTHERS" mailed free, containing voluntary tcatimonUU. MUMIBLB BBflULATOB CO., ATLANTA, QA. •OLD BT ALL DRUM IK*. A Romantic Marriage of a Popular Pair. Last night a week ago a marriage, different from any other in the re spect that I ho couple wedded three weeks in advance of the lime set, took place af the First Baptist Church. Tilt* usual mid-week prayer meeting was held and in the congre gation were a young couple who had been regular attendants for some time. They were Mr. Boyd L. Humes and Miss Annie Laurie Ilo8<. After the regular services were concluded Mr. IJames and Miss Ross, accompa nied by Misses Jennie Iloss, Minnie Carroll and Olive Surratt and Messrs. F. (i. Stacy and \V. \V. Galloway re paired to the ante-room of the church and there the Rev. B. B. Uobcrlson performed the ceremony. The announcement of the marriage caused much surprise as it was known that cards had been issued for the 11th of November. However the young couple determined to have no display so adopted that course. Mr. and Mrs. Humes left on the midniglit train for Jonesvillc where they went to visit the parents of the groom. They were accompanied by Misses Olive Surratt and Alic Ross, the latter a sister of the bride. Mrs. \Y. \Y. Galloway, accompanied by her little son Franejes, had proceeded I ho party a day and had prepared Mr. and Mrs. Hames for the reception of their son and daughter The party returned to tho city Friday afternoon. Tho bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Ross, of this city, and a most charming young lady. She is famed for her genial, sunny nature and Mr. Humes is indeed fortunate in securing so valuable apprize. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Humes, of Jonesville. He is an excellent young gentleman, pos sessed of many noble traits of char acter. lie is book-keeper for Carroll it Co., Lessees, and has held tho po sition for some time. The Ledger extends heartiest con gratulations. Mr. and Mrs. I lames will board with Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, on Frederick street, for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Hames were tendered a reception by the bride’s parents Tuesday night. • -«• V • Why will you buy bitter nausciillu^ tonic' when drove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is as pleas ant as Lemon Syrup. Your ilrutrgist au thorized to refund the money In every case where It falls to cure. I’rlcc, .ill cent s. [there is a way to make DOORS, SASH & BUNDS f V^kiuw onfy bow t°l ^kethrmnghl-dtm’ovanttol the Oln^T W3y» . /star I cflcct thotouRnly Kun That’s the kind you want. Send for Brice L»*t. AUGUSTA LUMBER CO.. , AUGUSTA. GA- e/l„y italir ' iifil ,,, (ms) SttrliMf Hr.tnJ. WHETHER BRYAN OR McKINLEY gets elected, whether we get THE NEW COUNTY or not, whether we have a Silver or Gold Standard, the people of this country are going to live and eat three square meals a day. They are going to wear Clothes, Shoes, Hats, &c., and as Winter is coming you will wunt some good, warm Fnder- wcar. Ladies’ nice Union Under Suits from 50c to $1.25 each. Undervests from 5c to $1.00 each. Gents’ Undershirts from an Sc cotton one to a line Camel’s Hair all wool one at $1.35. When it rains No Need to Get Wet, either hotly or foot. Mackintoshes with Gapes $3.00 to $7.50. Rubber Shoes for Children, Roys, Misses, Ladies and Men. . Blankets from 50c to $3.50 per pair. A few more of those 10lb Kits of Mackerel at 75c. A beautiful line of Children’s All Wool Underwear, both Vests and Pants, also Shirts and Drawers for the Roys. Jeans and Jeans Pants at unheard-of prices and Bargains in Everything. Respectfully, J. J>. Ooudoloolc. I > i fferent W ’ of Talking'. Some people talk with their mouths and others with their fingers. We talk through our goods, so call at “The 2 Johns” Store and see our nice line of goods. A fresh lot of Canned Goods and Barrel Pickles just in, also a big line of Tinware of all discription, cheaper than the cheapest. When you are in town he sure to get our prices before leaving. Yours for business, Spake & Blanton. fTos-sli iVfeatts of all kinds constantly on hand and delivered at short notice. We solicit your patronage, guaranteeing our Beef, 1'ork, Mutton and Saus age to bo equal to any. We also handle live hogs. IMiVJXOSs*! GUir>r cV I^onclrK'k. OI*G A Hearse is a gruesome thing to look upon, hut there comes a time that we all are obliged to either use one or some thing in its stead. 1 have a first-class one and my rates arc reasonable. EVERYTHING that comprizes a First-Class Livory Stable is to ho found at my place. M. G. Montgomery. Johnson’s Music Parlor, Rear Carroll & Stacy’s Bank. A fr<-,b MMsortmont <>f Yoriil and In»truiiiuntul Music Just received and will lie lidded to montlily. I'nplls on I’lanus, Violin or Vocalization received at any time. Eor terms call at my parlor. \V. JU. JOIIISHOIV. 1 LIMESTONE * SPRINGS * LIME * WORKS CARROLL & CO., Lessees. Manufacturers of BUILDING, * PLASTERING * AND * AGRICULTURAL * LIME, And Dealers In Coal, Shingles, Lathes and Plater Hair. Oymamite, blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps. Ta 1 4 1 I f m 1 ■ vfct I. Jm