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1 r— - I THIS MAY INTEREST YOU. SOME SOUND FACTS ABOUT OUR COUNTY. Mr. Edwin Walters Gives to Our Readers a Few of the Many Rea sons Why We Should Diversify Our Products. The principles of political economy are often matters of dispute, but all careful observers cannot have failed to recognize the fact that, with very few exceptions, all countries that de pend on one product are universally poor and dependent. The greater the diversity of industries in any country, the more prosperous and independent will that country be. The South has depended too much on cotton, and much of the west has depended too long on its grain pro ducts. It is the duty of all good citizens to assist in the discovery and devel opment of all the material resources of the country. We daily walk over materials of commercial value. This is not writ ten with the intention of starting a “mining craze,” but for the purpose of asking intelligent observation and conservative investigation. It is well to remember another im portant fact. This is that the greatest mineral wealth in most countries does not consist of gold, silver and other precious metals. Clays, ce ment rocks, limestones, sands, min- erel paints, iron ores, manganese ores, corundum or emery, spar, mica, etc., ete., are the most satisfactory as minerals for permanent and regu lar development. Let every one who finds any speci mens of unusual rock, soil or clay material have them investigated. Generally speaking such investigation will cost nothing. Any intelligent minerologist can usually tell from a casual inspection whether a material is worth the expense of a costly in vestigation. To test any material on a large scale will usually cost some outlay, but one who has made such matters a study can usually determine whether any expenses are justifiable. To encourage a diversity of indus tries and to determine the resources and capabilities of the country, our intelligent farmers should experiment on different crops. Those who have sandy lands should try yucca. It makes valuable fibre. The same kind of land should be tested for the production of canalgre root. This plant grows on a poor sandy land and is not affected by the drouth. The plant can be obtained from New Mexico. It is being shipped from that territory to Europe for the use of tanners. The net profits on an acre in New Mexico are from fjl'iOO to $3<>0. One-tenth of this would be a handsome profit to our Southern far mers and planters. This plant is a species of sour dock. Its root yields from 18 to 30 per cen tum of tannic acid. This is from two to three times as rich as the best chesnut-leafed oak. It should cer tainly be tested here. A successful cultivation of it would bring tanner ies. Tanneries would bring the man ufacture of all kinds of leather goods. Pluto’s Predicament. Pluto Furgerson, Alex Furgerson’s faithful friend and companion is in hard luck. In truth Alex came near being compelled to look around for another Pluto, Tuesday Alex and Pluto were engaged in a friendly “skylark” when Alex threw a stick, as Pluto surmised, for Ploto to go af ter. Jit so happened that the R. & I). R. R Co. had an engagement tojbring in a freight train at about this time and Pluto and the train had a little dispute us to the right of way. The train, however, did not stop to argue the case but proceeded to send Pinto up to a higher tribuuftl, WUtJS -PltV tttfc-dawinTfe train was gone, luto came down on “all fours” none the worse for his uereal flight,Jexcept a slight flesh wound on the leftshoul der. Alex and Pluto went on a hunt together Wednesday, but Pluto will probably remember not to hunt sticks when railroad trains are approaching. Pluto hud a collision with a rat on Thursday. He tackled more thun[he bargained for again. Pluto caught the rat and the rat caught Pluto. The rats grip was the firmest, however, and Pluto was glad to let go, conse quently the rut was soon scampering “o’er the hills and fur away.” Look Here Land Owners! Messrs. Campbell and Waters, minerologists and mining "experts have opened an office on Limestone Avenue for the purpose of conducting a mining business. They will in spect, free of charge, any lauds or minerals submitted to them. Their work will include clays, mineral paints, gold ores, etc., etc. Speci mens can sent by express or mail with express charges prepaid. The Lkdgkk’s reporter had a peep at some of their specimens and they are quite interesting, even to an unpractised eye and mind, These gentivmcn de sire to correspond with parties having wining properties. LOCAL LEDGERITES. Has the late cold weather injured early peaches? Work on the new Davenport build ing appears to be progressing rapid ly- Improvement is the order of the day. I f you can do nothing else, give your premises a spring “cleaning up.” There is considerable excitement in Union county over the alleged discovery of gold and tin on Broad river in the eastern part of the county. The Gaffney Manufacturing Com pany have just completed a hand some two-story brick office. This makes their plant one of the most complete of any in this section. When asked how business was yes terday Dispenser Rullenger said he was unable to say as the business was new to him and he did not know what would be considered a good or had business in that line. Muddy roads, for a number of days past have interfered with local traffic. Farmers and planters do not crowd our streets as usual, but this condi tion is only temporary. Weal her and roads will greatly improve before “the roses come again.” There are two gentlemen in town who are fast approaching hachlor- liood, and at a gathering of the anti- Bachelor Club recently it was deemed advisable to acquaint the young ladies of their existence. For further in formation apply to Mr. W. (). Lips comb. Many north side pedestrains Mere ambushed yesterday. The attacking party consisted of six handsome young ladies who defemhnl their home and fireside with volleys of suom - hull. The battle was to the fair—if not to the brave—as many retreating young men could tostifv. — - • -*•*- * Personal Paragraphs. Mr.jA. N. Wood took a flying trip to I’acolet this week. He returned home yesterday. Mr. Joseph I*. Gaffney, formerly of this place but now a resident of Anderson, Ala., is here In attendance on his father, who is critically ill. He came Sunday. Miss Jennie Ross has returned from Spartanburg where she has been on a visit to Mrs. J. N. Cudd. Mss. A. C. Doggett is visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. G. (». Doggett, at Forest City, who is veryi 11. Mr. Wade Humphries met with a painful accident last Tuesday while skating. He fell and striking his chin cut a painful gash on his lip. Mr. Dan Kerr wax in town Tues day. He was looking for a location for a harness shop. He Mill locate here in the near future. He is a good hall player and an artist as a ‘,horn-bloM - er,” besides being a good story teller. He Mill help liven up Gaffney. Mr. \V. F. Humphries M - ent to Spartanburg yesterday to undergo a slight treatment for tne eye. Squire J. E. Webster went to Com*- penxon Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Mitchell, of Spartan burg, and Miss Julia Littlejohn, of Thickety, are visiting the family of Mr. J. E. Webster. Mayor J. I). Kennedy of Blacks burg. accompanied by Dr. David Ramseur and Mr. I). L. Brown. Mas in town last Monday. He brings en couraging reports from our hustling, rival city across the river. We Mere glad to seeJJCupt. J. J. Magnee in toM n a few days ago. The Capt. is making Spartanburg his temporary home, but Gaffney and Grassy 1'ond still claim him as their citizen. William Jefferies, Esq., of Home Union Co.. M’as in (om'ii Wednesday. J. J. Hayden, of Clifton is mining xoutliM'est of town. Mrs. Caudle, who lives on Grenard street has been quite sick, but at last accounts was improving. D. A. Thomas has been in Union on business a port ion of the week. Mr. J. I. Sarratt is out again after an attack of the grip. He is still feeling the effect of his illness, how ever. Mr. W. S. Lipscomb, of the Lips comb Hotel, says there an* quite a number of traveling men stopping over here now and all seem to do a good business. Messrs. Chas. Webb and L. E. Nor- ryce, two insurance men from Ander son, are in town for a few days. Mr. John Lytton, of Henrietta, N. C. % who owned one of the bouses burned here recently came to town yesterday to meet with the insurance adjusters to settle the losses. "Kicking Bill" in the Toils. Chief Camp received a letter from Tri-'l Justice J. W. Todd, at Heneca City, 8. 0., to be on the look out for Bill Williams, alias “Kicking Bill” M-anted at that place for assault and battery. Chief Camp had no trouble in locating his man and in a short time InuTbatrged bis game. An offi cer camr after | Bill” and took him trial in the Some Deaths. While mang are rejoiceing over the recovery from sickness of themselves and loved ones others have been call ed to mourn the loss of near kin dred. Mrs. Jos. S. Smith, a sister of Mrs. J. Dudley Jones, and a daughter Dr. J. F. Norman of Union County, died last Thursday. And now the little child will knoM- as mother the only aunt that is left. It is only a few years ago that Airs Smith mhs a student at Cooper Limestone Insti tute. A telegram announcing the death of his brother, called from our midst Rev. Boyd the beloved pastor of the Methodist churches of this circuit. Mr. Boyd has endeared himself to all classes during his short stay among us. His is a large heart. Where sorrow dwells and comfort is needed there he is found regardless of denominational lines. We sympathize with him in this sorrow that comes to his own heart. Mr. J. Frank Oglesby, a highly pros perous funner of Cowpens, ‘died Mon day. He Mas buried near his home on Tuesday. Mr. Oglesby leaves a M'ife and five children. No Preaching. No preaching in toMn on Funday unless our young friend and former pupil Wilmont Holmes of theEpisco- eol church, went through snow- and sleet and rain to conduct their morn ing services. As M - e saw him on his bicycle Saturday afternoon facing the Northeast gale and riding as easily and gracefully as if machine and rider were one. we wondered if he had just arrived from bis Spartanburg home, —• •- —— A Correction. In the report of the nominating convention last week the lack of knowledge on the part of flic local izer made it appear that Mr. R. S. Lipscomb bad been chosen as a can didate for Alderman mIumi it should have been Mr. J. N. Lipscomb. We regret exceedingly the error and hope a similar one will not occur again soon. — Mr. Robertson 111. The pastor of the Baptist church. Rev. B. P. Robertson has been con fined to bis room for three or four days. It was only the grippe and he will soon be out again. A’itha rigorious constitution, and a strong will, and a desire to help, be goes un til nature tails a halt. The halt is only a breathing spell, a unewal of strength for more work. Visitors from Star Farm. The illness of their grand daughters Eila and Emmie, brought toourtoum Air. and Airs T. AI, Littlejohn. After watching the little invalids patiently and ministering to them tenderly, until the fever cooled and counte nances brightened, they returned to their home on Tuesdey. A Word With Our Advertisers. Heretofore it has been impossible to give the attention to advertisers it is desired to give. We have been quite busy getting the office in proper shape, besides M - e have had a good deal of job printing to do. Nom - that the rush is about over we will en deavor to give them better attention. —Campbell «fc Waltoss will inspect minerals, includ'ng clays, etc., free. They will report on mining properties at reasonable rates. —Airs. W. H. Richardson dreM - the fo.OO dress. There is a few chances left for the $3.50 shoes and $3.00 hut. Wilkins Bkos. —If you want drugs and medicines, pure and fresh, prepared expressly for prescription work, and not for general sale, call on W. B. DuPre. —Fresh garden seed of all varieties at DuPre’s. —Send your prescriptions to. W. B. DuPre, who will fill them as your physician directs and not use sub stitutes. —Alake the children happy by buy ing Paas Easter Egg Dyes, non-poison- ous, from DuPre. —Go to J. I. Surratt’s to get Cheap Shoes, Hats, Trousers, Ac. J. I. Sarratt. —If you have Cotton Seed to sell call at J. I. Sarratt’s store and get the cash for them. J. I. Sarratt. —I have a fcM* more small houses to rent. J. I. Sarratt. Leave your orders at J. I. Sarratt’s store for Oak Wood at 75 cents per load, J. I. Sarratt, —Don’t forget that J. I. Sarratt keeps the highest grade Guano in town. Call and get prices. J. I. Sarratt. Church Calendar. The Gaffney Baptist Church—Rev. B. P. Robertson, Pastor; services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. in.; Sunday School 9:45 a. m.; Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30; services at Factory second Sunday at 8 p. m. The Alethodist Church—Rev. Air. Boyd,’Pastor; 1st Sabbath, Gaffney. 11 a. in.; Beuloh, 3 p. m ; Gaffney, 7:30p.m.; 2d Sabbath, Wilson’s Chapel, 11 a. m.; Gaffney, 7 :30 p. m; 3d Sabbath, Gethsemane, 11 a. m.; Factory 7:30 p.m.: 4th Sabbath, iury ; 11 a. m.; Gaffney* 7:3U p. w. tJnalred Beds. There is a story told of the eminent Dr. Abernethy, who was as blunt as he was learned. He was called to prescribe for an old lady in failing health, who prided herself upon be ing and who looked the very pink of neatness. Her dress was spotless and her cap immaculate, and her friends spoke of her as that “sweet old lady.” After much questioning, which was almost impertinent, and a careful diagnosis of the case the doctor said gruffly, “Madam, you are ill because of filth.” Of course she was horrified, but he went on, “Your bed is not properly aired, and in consequence you are being slowly poisoned to death.”—New York Examiner. A Royal Compliment. Mgr. de Nosmund, archbishop of Toulouse, when preaching one day in the private chapel of Louis XIV lost the thread of his discourse, so that he had to remain silent for some time. The king came to his lord ship's relief with this graceful re mark : “I am very glad, my lord, that you are giving me a little time to digest all the good things contateed in .the fonner part of your sermon.’’— Frusta. THE MARKET REPORTS. Nkw York, .March 3, 1894. Colton market over private wire of J. F. Britton A Co. Alarch fi.50 Tune 7. 71 A pril 7.57 J uly7.771 Alay 7.55 Aug. 7.81 Cliciago Market, 11:15a. m. May—Wheat, ; corn, 3(>|; oats. 29}; pork, 11.75; lard, (5.97; ribs(*>.10. City Cotton Markets. Corrected by the Gaffney Brokerage and Commission Co, JJJ.Market dull. Light demand. Cest tirade 7} t" 71 Stains 5$ (» (»i Produce Market. Corrected by T. Davenport. Chickens 15 fn 25 Butter 15(•> 20 Eggs lo Grain Market. Corn 00 Wheat 1.00 Peas 00 Irish Potatoes 1.25 (« 1.50 Stveet “ 50 Onions 75 Live Stock Market. Corrected by J. G. Spencer. Horses ..$40(« $1.20 Cattle lo (a) 25 Hogs 5c C« tic. Sheep $1 (» $4 GOUDELOGK’S Trade Winners. jCorrected Weekly.] I am daily receiving a large lot of nice Spring Goods and to make room for them will sell my present stock at prices SIMPLY STARTLING. Ladies DRESS FLANNEL. All Wool Tricots. Henriettas from 15c to 20c a yard. I still have some very desirable Wool Blankets that will close at New York cost. Now is the time to buy cheap Gen tlemen’s Wool Over and Under Shirts—big cut. Big lot of Ladies. Childrens and Mens W«>ol Hose. A few nice shawls left that Mill sell so cheap j ou can afford to buy them for next winter. "A nice heavy piece of Hemp Carpet lower than ever offered on this market R. & D. R. R. SCHEDULE. Leave] No. 11. A. M. II 01 5 50 No. 87 WASHINGTON TO ATLANTA. Washington. ... Danville... [Arrive No. 12 r. m. z in .. 8 10 No. 35 p. m. p. M. 12 00 Charlotte 8 10 12 50 Gastonia 7 21 1 47 Blacksburg (» 2(5 2 07 GAFFNEYS fi 07 5 00 Spartanburg 5 21 1 52 Greenville 11 16 10 15 p. in Atlanto... .a. in. 9 50 Condensed Schedule, R. & D. R. R. soctii norni>. No. II 2.07 p. m 12 12.20 a. in. 87 11.05 a m NORTH IIOCNIL No. 12 (».o7 p m 36, Flag 1.03 a m 38. Vestibule 6.57 a in . roLt'MHIA, SPARTANni'KG A8IIVILI.K HI VISION. [Arrive No. 14 Charleston .. 8 45 p. in. . .Columbia... 1 00 p. in. .. ..Alsxon.... 12 20 p. m. ...Carlisle.... 11 26 p. m. Spnrtnuiburg.. 10 00 p. in. Asheville... 6 50 u. in. [Leave CHARLESTON AND Leave] No. 13 7 15 a.in.. 10 00 p. in. 5 50 p. in. 6 44 p. m. 8 10 p. in.. 11 20 p. m. Arrive] ^Don't Forget Us! % We are still offering LOW PRICES or all kinds of goods.— ^►“'In Dry Goods we have just received a nice line of Ginghams,— ^ Sateens. Cheviots. A beautiful line of Plush and Cotton Window ^^^Curtains. SHOES—We will certainly give you low prices in Shoes. ^^_Clothing and Huts. A few stiff hats that cost in New York $2,__^p ^—we are selling for 50c. — 300 barrels Flour, fresh from the mills, lower than m'us ever~-^0 ^►—known. ^— DRESS-AIAKING, by Miss Fleda Anthony, ulio is well— posted in that line. Miss Mattie Tate is coming again and will^^J ^^be here in full time for your EASTER HAT. ^ Wilkins Bros., ^ Gaffney, S. C. GAFFNEY BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION CO. Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Merchandise Brokers and Dealers in Cotton and Guano. P. O. Building, Robinson St. Gaffney, S. C. W. B. Drugs, Medicines, v Paints and Oils, Tinted Leads, Dyes, Etc. THE GAFFNEY CITY PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO. Is now permanently reopened and the patronage of the people of Gaffney and surrounding country are most respectfully solicited. Special efforts and careful study will be made to please all. The Studio is equiped with New Hack Grounds and Acces sories. Also a Ladies Posing Rohe. Especially prepared for Landscape Work of every descrip tion, sucii as Residences, Factories (interior and exterior), Horses and Live Stock. Specimens can be seen at the Studio, and all are most cor dially invited to call and inspect the work. Respectfully, WM. E. WILSON, Late of Savannah, Ga. CMOLL h CARPENTER, I INF General Merchandise, Cotton and Fertilizers. We offer for the'next ten days special »n-. ducements in WINTER GOODS, such as do tiling, l>rc»s Ooocte, CIo«.lcs, UUinkctH, ICLc Carroll & Carpenter, Brenard Street, Gaffney, S. C GAFFNEY * SEMINARY nff Co-education the order of the day. Eng lish, Classical, Mathematical and Business. Bookkeeping a specialty. Music and Art under the control of efficient teachers. Offers the same advantages to young ladies as to young men. Young men and young ladies board in en tirely seperate apartments. Our students easily obtain the best situa tions. Terms made reasonable to suit the pres sure of the times. For catalogue and further particulars ad dress either of the principals. W. F. McARTHUR, > Prinrin'ilq R. O. SAMS, > Principals. To THE WEEKLY LEDGER, the only NEWSPAPER published at Gaffney, S. C., and the local paper for a territory of twenty square miles. It WILL cover the field. Merchants and oth ers who have goods for sale should In THE WEEKLY LEDGER in or der its readers may know where to go to secure bar gains. Those who have * Should get prices from THE LED GER. We claim to do first- class work at lowest consistent] prices. We guarantee satis faction. ./ v