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i ..i'-: jV- . a*, , j . OF NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAJ. IN TEREST. Too Short for None Shorter and Short ✓ • V. ✓ - r > nmmn V BEOEMMW 3, 1896. PERSONALS. ;.V; U You ; '-Ti / ' - •' People YOu Know «nd People Don't Know. Misses Kate Garrett and Cora Dil- -Jinfe, two pf the bandsomest young ladles olf Kings Mountain, aro visit ing Mrs. J. FjflNarrett. They will leave today for their respective homes. Mr. D. A. Thomas shows his cheery to Like everyone else, is rejoicing over the elec tion of the new county. Our many customers will rejoice with us on entering our store to see so many choice se lections all marked so cheap. Give us a look and we will save you money. ~ Tlcv. B. r. Robertson will preach at brovidenco church next Sunday iu^regular hour There was one man who lives in town that-.gQt _ao. full Of JaeSLCO.unti: Tuesday night that he did not knew his own house. Ho took one of. the rived for casting his vote in favor of tl>e,^«w^oui4yjao power could keep Ihlb) frOm tlie.-poUs. His heart has been in theStfovement from first to last. —Rmf-Maok and Rev. B. F. Robert son have returned from the Baptist •sState Convention, recently held in SHOES. Cherokee brtvves home with ^in 1 ! 011 JChaVleston! ’They report an excellent ( meeting in the old city. Charleston showed them unbounded hospitality, but at first the skies were threaten ing and the wind uninviting. We notice with pleasure that Rev. B. P. Robertson was made chairman of the Committee on Sunday Schools. LLoyd Torrence of Charlotte was in the city few days ago. H. Fay Gaffnry left Monday for Charleston, S. C., where he goes as a representation to the Grand Lodge of Masons, which met on Tuesday. His wife accompanies him, and they will go from there to Facksonville, Fla., on a week’s visitof pleasure and recreat’on. This is strongest one of lines in store. Hundreds of pairs pass over our counters at astonish ing prices. Look at the Shoes we handle in a season. Always have some bargains, makes no difference when you come. This week we offer a man’s solid but ton shoe in Congress or Lace for 99c and $ 1, Men’s Creedmore ties 75c. Men’s Fine Shoes in Congress or Lace, 85c to $3.25; we have a complete line of La dies’ Shoes, ranging from 68c, to $1, $1.25 and up into the nicest French kids of the Cel ebrated Ziegler Bros.’ make, at$2,$2.48and $3. CLOTHING. A wonderful Sale of Clothingwill beon here from now till Jan. 1, at a'terrible- low price. Anybody can wear a good Suit now 7 at these V** ' prices. Men’s Suits at $1.98, $2.48, and an all wool black clay worsted or cheviot for $4.98. Our $7.50 and $10 suits will surprise you. This may seem very cheap for good clothing, but we have put the knife in it and it must go. Sample Hats. 200 soft and stiff Sample Hats will be sold here within the next two weeks at 75 and S8c, all worth from $1.25 to $2. Here are some Money-Saving Offers. Yours truly, H. L. PARKS. said he would have to see the woo pile and wash pan before he- could recognize it. At this writing the voting is going on rapidly for the New County movement. The greatest enthusinspi is shown by merchants, citizerfs'Of the town and country. All other business is virtually suspended. Stores and banks are all closed while voters cast their votes. The band wishes to add a number of new instruments to make it more complete. With this end in view a member of the band will wait upon the citizens for contributions. Don’t be snappish and niggardly when he calls. We’ve got a good band and the hoys should be encouraged. Some one exchanged overcoats with W. O. Lipscomb at Lipscombs hotel one night last week. Mr Lip scomb would like for the party to return his coat. He can identify it trom the fact that there were a pair of undressed kid gloves in the pocket and a paper with Mr Lipscomb’s name written on it. Interest has been revived in the boundary line between Greenville and Spartanburg. Two distinct lines were run. Which shall it be? Expert Hodgkins, of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, is now in Spartanburg with the view of deter mining the true line. Valuable in terests are in the disputed strip, among them the town of Greers and the Pelham factory. The Ledger was shown Monday, an old single barrel pistol, a muzzle loader, made by Mr. John Black, who was raised in York county, and made by hand complete—lock, stock and barrel, by Mr. Black in 1861. The father of J. A. Settle turned oil the end of the barrel. The “grip - ’ is formed of horn, nicely joined to the lock and barrel. The pistol is of ex treme antiejuo appearance, and re sembles the old-fashioned duelling pistol of the period before the war. It is 13 inches long and of heavy calibre and rifled. It is a formida ble weapon. It was brought to town by Mr. R. G. Black. ■ -• Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining in office uncalled for to date : W. C. Bont.e*r. Anderson Burton. W. A. Dobson. Eliam Gold. B. F. Fowler. Jane Dawkins. Robert Miller. Littie Morgan. G. C. Rhodes. J. W. Short. J. B. Strickland. J. A. Stone. Nollie Blanton. X. B.—Persons calling for these letters will please say advertised in The Ledger. T. H. Littlejohn, Oct. 29, 1896. P. M. -• -*•*- *- It is often a mystery how a cold has been 11 caught.” The fact is, how ever, that wheu the blood is poor and the system depressed, one becomes peculiary liable to diseases. When the appetite or the strength fails. Ayer's Sarsaparilla should be taken without delay. —• *• We call your attention to the ad vert isement of the store of the Gall- ney Maiiufuctury Company in this issue. They take occasion to improve the opportunity at hand and talk of advancement and progress in a patrio tic manner. “MOTHERS’ FRIEND” Shortens labor, lessens pain, diminishes danger to life of both mother and child and leaves her In condi tion more favorable to speedy recovery. ••Stronger after than before confinement" says a prominent midwife. Is the best remedy FOR RISING BREAST Known and worth the price for that alone. Endorsed and recommended by mldwlres and all ladies who have used it Beware of substitutes and Imitations. Makes Child-Birth Easy. Sent by Express or mall on receipt of prlee, *1.00 per bottle. Book "TO MOTHERS" mailed free, containing voluntary testimonials. BRADF1ELD REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA, GA. SOLD BT ALL DRUGGISTS. Farms to Rent. 'ARMS TO RENT.—Several splendid farms to rent. Apply to F. O. Stacy. „ MRE All ELSE FAILS. . Rent ( ough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use In time, hold by drugRlsts. COtM SUMPTION For Sale F. O. STACY. —Dont forget the talKing ma chine entertainment at Masonic Hall, Gaffney, Monday night Dec. 14 Ad mission. 10 cts. Everybody come. You will be delighted. Tlie Dr. Hcinics H room Iiouhc wltii ftnegar- dcn. Nlaltica and mil building!* attached, "i mom cottage on Limestone St. ■I room cottage on Gaines St. with splendid garden. - vacant lots on Gaines St. t vacant lots on Factory Hill. 1 elegant lot on Gran a rd St., opposite T. G. McCraws. Insurance! I represent none but the best of Fire. Life and Accident Insurance Companies. Am prepared to furnish Cyelono and Tornado Insurance at moderate cost. Your patronage will be duly appreciated. J. E. WEBSTER, JVt torney- A.t> I w, Gaffney City, S. C. Practices in nil the courts. Collec lions a sDocisltr. For Sale^ F OR SALE—lean sell you flne building lots in all parts of the city from fifty to five ■d dollars. James J. Gaffney. in all liundn F OR SALE.—Good farm, 232 acres, 3 milts* from Gaffney, with good orchard and dwelling. It. S. Lipscomb. Wanted. W AN'TEDt—20.000 bundles fodder and 1.000 bushels jeorn. J. G. Spencer. Notice. N OTICE—T hereby forbid any bird hunt ing and treifspass of stock on my lands. 3t 12-:i-% 1>. C. Phillips. llbe Wist ftercbwit J. criminating tm,« *" d ” £ ikm oi nuch a mernhat. loors, Swb & , mliicti ">** t0 scrutiny ni thononu.rc fu\ purchasers. Write tot Pri r€ ^Ist- AUGUSTA LUMBER CO., AUOOaT A, ^OTICE. All r persons having TIk claims against the estate of Giles Thompson, deceased, will please present them at once to R. S. LIPSCOMB. 31-11-12-90 Administrator. N OTICE.—The public are strictly forbid den the privilege of shooting or netting ' ■ M« . birds on my plaCe known as the in Union county, S. ('. .1. E. Jefferies. 11-5-21 • owrylands A QA. “Bny <>/ * ak * r " •D*J Sterling DronJ. LIVERY STABLES. My Livery Stables are equipped with the latest and best in carriages buggies, harness and horses. They are stylish and well appearing. Horses fed and groomed by the day, week or month. I have a first-class hearse, which can be had at reasonable price for either city or country. Give me a call when in need o anythihg in my line. M. G. MONTGOMERY, When you hnvc cotton for snlo cull ut my office, roar of W. O Ltp- sconili A Bros’. Highest prices paid. R. S. LIPSCOMB, Fire Insurance Agent. Chills Push and Pluck Bring Luck! aJa vf* aU vr w vr N OTICE:—I will have a car load of mules. horses and hogs today and they must be sold. J. G. Spencer. S EALED Bllq* for leasing t Springs Limv Co.'s Lime Works at Lime stone Springs, including the street railroad, will tie received by the undersigned at Spar tanburg until December 15. 189<i; the lease to run for one year or more. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. For further particulars apart- to committee. John ■Ci.kvkland. \ A. N. Ifoop. /.Committee. J. II. CLEVELAND, ) 1 WILL SELI^my Gallery, with or without * instruments. It, would do for many purposes—a doctor's office, dressmaking or millinery, private school, dwelling for small family, shop, gro cery. Ac.. &c. W. C. Gallagher. If You Wish" 1 to hold your cotton, store it In my warehouse. No danger from dam- age and ready for market at any time. Charges are reasonable. They have made a thriving city and county »eat of what people called a small town five summers ago. Increased honor means greater care and heavier responsibility, (raflncy does not lag at any point, and we are determined that our business shall do credit to the booming city in which it is conducted. We must Shake off Old Things And put on royal apparel, so to speak, and to bring about the change in the proper time we do not propose to allow the plums to rot on the tree. We Are Shaking I’or nil we are worth. The resolutions we have adopted prompt us to Put the Knife into the . Very Vitals of Profit! And in this way Provide Our Growing Trade for each sea son as it comes. We do Not Intend to Carrv Over a Dollar’s Worth of Old Stock, and Our New Goods, Which arc Daily Arriving, shall Share in the Slaughter. Winter are upon us, therefore we need warm, comfortable clothes and good, substantial shoes. SSUOISS! SHOXSS! We have endeavored all along to buy the best Shoes that could be found for the monev. . * Men’s High Cut Creedmorcs at $1, $1.15, $1.25 and up to $1.75. Men’s Fine Shoes, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2 up to $5. Women’s Shoes, 75 cents to $3.25. Children’s Shoes of every description. Ladies’ Underwear + * * » e e Hen’s Underwear. NEW DRESS STUFF. New arrivals in New Dress Styles in ruff effects. Goods made to wholesale at 40 cents; our price, 40 cents; 40 inches wide and all wool. MILLINERY. Wo have some new arrivals in Ladies’ and Misses’ Gaps, Walking Hats, Ac. We are anxious to very much reduce our stock of Millinery before the holidays, therefore we will give special prices. You all know this department is well equipped for trimmings tnul up-to-date styles. Come early to get the choice grades. WILKINS BROS. Gaffnky, Cherokee County, S. C., Dec. 10, 1896. New Dress Goods i In Silks and Woolens, Trimmings Une'of New Capes, In Plush, Astrakan and Boucle Effects, Christmas Goods For the Whole Family, and A Line of Groceries Good Enough to Set Before a King! Don’t Fail to Avail Yourself of this Opportunity. THE GREAT'STORE, GAFFNEY lAN'F'G C».>, Gaffney, Cherokee County, S. C,