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IT WINS THE DAY! THE REGULAR TICKET TRIUM PHANTLY ELECTED! «*d. At least two of tluMii are bache lor*. I want the town to help them secure some one to help them govern things. They have a great responsi bility and need assistance. I con- gratulate you on the splendid hand of The People of Gaffney Almost Unani- music you have with you. Let us all mous in Their Choice—Events in Detail—The Fun the Boys Had. nominet weeks I cl ^re Tiik Lkix.kk hows to ^ayor Nathan H. Littlejohn. It scrapes its feet to Aldermen Stacy, Wheat, Lipseomlj arid MH’raw. Klcction day is past, the result is *s t was lielieved it would he. The cit- zens sup|Mirled almost ton man the tHfiTVention of two The day was IhmiiM iful. mid bright as a May day. There no disturbance of consequence, few drunks, hut lots of fun. Following is the otlicial report of the managers of election : For Mayor—X. II. Littlejohn, 27:1 “ “ Samuel .IctTcrics, 5t For Aldermen—F. <». Stacy, 2ti5 *• “ H. I). Wheat. 2:»JI “ 1 T. <:. Met 1 raw, 2oH “ “ .1. N. Lipscomb. 272 “ “ W. II. Richardson, 12 “ ** R. S. Lipscomb, If*. A full vote was not polled because there was practically no op|*osition, as shown by the figures. The real fun began at nl*out X o'clock at night. During the day a subscription was made up ami the Spartanburg hand telegraphed for. misition and brokerage interest. In They came on the»»:07 train. At the j the council you have the hanker, the hour mentioned a procession of three I merchant, tin* factory, and tin* farm- \. unite for the gmal of our city.” The next place was the residence of Mr. L. 1'. f'ninphell. Mr. Cambell made a brief, hut happy speech as follows: “Fellow-citizens—Being neither a member of the old or new council I hardly know what to say. However. I want to thank the citizens and the hand for this compliment. We art* to be congratulated oi^lu^csult of the clectinn^^dgg^H^^T^ | i> l,| ki n n you ft>7 *».. compliment I hid you good-night.” The next place was the home of Prof. R. <>. Sams, editor of Tiik, Lkix;kk. Here a bevy of beautiful seminary sentinels greeted the scr- enaders. The Professor spoke as fol- fows: “I am proud of the result of today’s labor. I rejoice with you in this re joicing. The time was when we had these elections once a year. We have grown to I*e men; we have dis carded our knee pants and short dresses. Kerry t wo years Is sufficient now to express our wishes at the ballot box. ami it is well to demon strate. You have chosen a represen tative Issly. Nearly all your inter ests are represented. But you have neglected the preacher and teacher. I feel you have slighted the teacher. In the intendent you have the com- or four hundred was formed in front of the Lipscomb House, headed by the hand, and they marched to the residence of Mr. W. N. Wood, there- tiring mayor, where they serenaded him. Ilis Honor was called u|s*n for a speech, hut it was stated he was “not at home” to the serenaders, so they were disappointed. The pro cession then headed toward the resi dence of Mayor-elect Littlejohn, hut owing to tin* illness of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Sam’s child, they decided no to go there and went to the residence of Mr. W. Carpenter, one of the re tiring aldermen, who resides on Lime stone Avenue, He was serenaded, eameout and joined the procession, hut declined to make a speech. The procession moved on to the residence of Mr. H. I). Wheat, one of the new ly elected aldermen, who lives farther spoke as follows: up the avenue. After music. Mr. Wheat was called for. He came to 1 the door and from tin* varanda of his residence expressed himself as fol lows : “Fellow Citizens—If this means a speech I am afraid you will l*e dis- I appointed. I am no speech maker. I desire to thank you to-night for the ; honor you have today bestowed on me; I assure you that I appreciate the good feeling that prompted you to nominate and elect me as a war den of such a thriving little town, and I promise you that I will do all in my power to advance the interest of our town and its people. While the' men elected to-day are all young and ''* r * **• progressive business men and will do gentleman said: ing interests. All are go(td men and they will look after your interest. On the approach of the procession I hoard a voice mention Tiik Lkim;i:k. Do you know what the Ledger means? It means a Isstk of account,—of debit and credit. There two sides are pre sented. I at the ledger of the council and if they are a credit to your town, causing it to prosper, con tinue them in office, give them your support. It is not amiss to speak of the retiring officers. They have done well. They deserve your thanks. They have had trials and burdens, hut they have served us well. I thank yon for this evidence of esteem and may we continue to grow and prosper as we have never prospered before." The next place was the home of Mr. W. C. Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter, s COrYKUillTKI* J J BY V f ARTKMl’H WAKI*. 1 Sarratt came next. That (ientlemen—I am their utmost to advance the interest of our town, yet I want to impress on your minds that we can do hut little | without the support of the citizen* very much obliged to you.” Mr. T. (L McCraw’s, was the next place visited That gentleman caus ed it to lx: announced that he was I would therefore ask each one of you ! indisposed, therefore could not ap- to put your shoulder to the wheel and pear in person, hut returned thanks. all push together and in my opinion something will come. Our town needs several things to make it a more desirable place for people to locate, in while we now have as good people as can be found anywhere, excellent' educational advantages, pushing business men, the best look ing girls in the State and many other things to he proud of, yet we need some other things to put us on a par with other thriving towns, one of these things is a system of Water Works, another. Electric lights for streets, business houses, residences and churches, get these and other im provements will follow; we need small as well as large industries; let each citizen make it a rule to talk up his town to all strangers he meets, show them what we already have and tell them what we intend to have, induce out side capital to seek invest ment with us and l*efore we know it we will have a town of .'*100 inhab itants. L’d political feelings be thrown aside and let each of us, white ami colored alke pull for the building up of ‘‘(iatfney” the l*est little town in South Carolina.” After the music, the procession moved on to the residence of I'rof. W. F. McArthur. The hand played and the Professor was called on for a speech. The Professor is neither an alderman retiring nor an elect, hut is popular, rnr rhatrmaa of the r.on.- inating convention ami a general good citizen. He spoke a* follows: “I want to congratulate the citi zens on the election of a mayor and town council. I want to congratu late the mayor and council. It has l>eeii sixteen years since I came to (iuffu.y. We then hud a population offlxi, now we have grown to over 2,(ki0. The council you have elected today is composed of young.and pro gressive men. I am proud of thei U hut one thing M. lie ncgl indulged in a song which ran like this: “Two little “niggers laying” in bed Heels cracked open like shortening bread One turned over-and the otbex said My baby loves shortening bread. Ciiours.—Some of these days ’bout 12 o’clock. This old world’s going to reel and rock. Pharoh’s Army got drownded Crossing the deep red sea.” \\ hieh they afterwards changed to. “Lucie Sam’s Army got drowned Crossing Littleiohn’s sea.” Personal Paragraphs. Mr. K. II. Oaincx now oi Martins ville. Yu., s|>ent a few days here la-* week visiting relatives and friends. V He is now the junior member of the firm of Lester A tiaines, wholesale tobacco manufacturers, at Martins ville, and is ts- cling in behalf of his firm. Mr. W. V. Humphries took a flying trip to Shelby this week. Mr. P. II. Byers and wife have been visiting their son, Mr. L. <!. Byers. The old gentleman is seventy-seven years old. hale and hearty, looks after his farm, while Mrs. Byers is—well she’s getting along in years and is just as cheerful as Mr. Byers. Mrs. S. P. Littlejohn has been quite sick this week. Rev. <J. M. Boyd returned to tialT- ney Wednesday evening. He was accompanied by his wife. The Meth odist parsonage, just completed, will have them for its first occupants. Dr. .1. <i. (Jalfney is still improving. We will he glad to see his genial face on our st reefs again. Mrs. K. A. Brown has been to Spar- T. G. Gallow.a.y & >iv / .A t-A DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS, SHOES, STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, HARDWARE CROCKERY, STOVES, TINWARE, ETC, Ohoap! Oheap! Ohcap! Gall and Inquire into Our Prices On (1 merries an<l wo will gunrsmtoo to surprise you, for wo an* Loaders in Low Prices and carry a complete line of l»esr Staple and Fancy (Jrocer- irs, including flu* Lest grades of everything. We Have Slaughtered the Prices On Drv Goods, as our many customers of the past thirty days have found to their satisfaction, and we still have an immense line of Bargains to offer you. Some things that are really Bar- |gains. Our Immense Quantity of Stoves Compel us to put them at low figures, and we have them to fit vour needs, he that much or little, and guarantee every one of them, Both in quality and prices. Have You Seen Our 5 CENT BARGAIN COUNTER? It is certainly an Fye-Opener, and a wonder. Com'* vourself and bring your friends and neighbors along with yon, for there is not a single arliele on it which is not a bright, sparkling genuine bargain. We always invite comparison of prices on everything we sell, and the closer you investigate the better we like it. \\Y oiler no Baits, no Old Slock or Job Lot Stull of any kind, but everything is New, Fresh and Clean, and we trust in Ilom st Hoods, Bottom Prices and Straightforward Methods to make new customers ami please old ones, and we always endeavor to give prompt service and absolute satisfaction. J . Cjt . O i 1 1 1 <> W <1 <> 11 tanburg to see 1 ter dang iter. Mrs. Cudd. Miss. F L. 1 Ticker t he musie teacher of the (iaffney Seminary after t wo w ecks si ckness. i < out again and at In *r post of duty. Mr. W II. Sniit h was in town last Week. Mr. .1. P. Dillingcr, of K rwinsville. was inti ic city W ednesda.K • .1. S. L itt lejohn of Crim hd. passed t hrmigli W ednesd iy. Mr. J . Dudley Jones s now at home, hut not to stay. drs. Jones will rHii rn from l Tiion t he last of t he week. Mrs. W. C. Car| •enter re timed last WIGICIIV® UWOtrL GRAND * SPRING * OPENING March 15, 16 & 17. CARROLL S CARPENTER, I A General Merchandise, Cotton and Fertilizers. Come See OUT beautiful We offer for the next ten days special In- display of Spring Goods of every ducements in winter goods ,such as CTlolliinji;, 1 >i’ , OH^ Oooclts. description. WILKINS BROS. Osiffnov, CT. LIMESTONE * SPRINGS * LIME * WORKS The procession moved to the Hotel. There wuh no more speech making in public, hut the hand discoursed mu sic from the veranda and the crowd in the street below amused itself in various ways. The small boy and some of the large ones, for that mut ter. hud a great deal of fun out of one the serenaders who had imbibed a little to freely. He, however, was in the ring and seemed to enjoy it as much as anyone else. The out-door amusement ended by eight lively young fellows dancing a stag dance, the hand furnishing music. There was speech-making and mu sic in the hotel until after 12 u’oclo ek The Spartanburg hand, which furnished the music is n good one. The only thing lacking was the snare and bass drum and cymbals. Notwithstanding that, however, they rendered g«*od music and gave en tire satisfaction. The following are its members: Ed. Thomas, Dr. Henderson. I’. 1*. Walker, J. 1). Boyd, Ernest Wheeler. (J. W. Hodges, Dr. S.-Jr Blake,”.fas: <‘otic Id. The hand went on the dummy line to Limestone Wednesday morning and serenaded the young ladies. One of them remarked that he could play at Limestone always and for nothing'. The auburn-haired gentleman who the i.mi—jiwiii iiiii arusi. Prof. Jas. Cofield, the leader and Dr. J. R. Henderson cornetist, deserves special mention. The hand paid Tiik Lkimakk office the compliment of a serenade Wedn^tfdtffehEPing. week from a visit to her sister Mrs. Cudd, at Spartanburg. Miss Mary Lynn is again in town after spending several mouths teach-j ing in tin* country . Mr. I. (!. Surratt is on thcCounty! Equalization Board. He will he absent several weeks from town. Mrs. W. I). Southard from Junes-: ville was visiting her sister. Mrs. K. A. ! Brown, last week. —Buckwheat and maple syrup at ! Cook k < JatTney’s. —Heinz. Preserves, Sauces and Piekels at Cook k (JntTney’s. —We will sell you one of the Bkst Raking Powders in town at 10c per pound. Cook tfc (JafTney. —Any kind of summer drink can ; now he had at our fountain. • -*•*- *- —Spring time is coming and now is the time to freshen your walls and cleanse them of dirt and fly specks by using the celebrated wall coating | Plastu o at (ioudclock’s. —Choice new styles in Orznndics ! Piques. Lawns, Foulords, Albatross : Primp Outings Suitings etc. cheap at ; (ioudclock’s. —Ladies Dress A* Apron Cinghams at f*c yd. at (ioudclock’s. —Mr (ioudelock wishes to inform the Ladies who sympathize with the old Bachelor that he has Pulverized Sugar for Icing. —Oranulifted Salt for table use that will not get hard nor sob in damp weather, at (ioOdelock’s. —That delicious Oat Flakes 2 Ih Packages at (ioudelock’s. * —Some very choice new mackerel •i for 25c at (ioudelock’s. —You can have nice bread like our mothers used to make if you buy your Hour at Ooudelock’s. —Three pound pek’s. Tomatoes 10c can at (ioudeloeks. —Visit Wilkins Bros, store the 15th, lUth and 17th. and see a real city opening. —Campbell k Walters will inspect minerals, including clays, etc., free. They will report on mining properties at reasonable rates. —If you want drugsand 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 prescript ions to W. B. DuPre. who will Hll them ns your physician directs and not use sub- -stitutes, RICHARDSON & CO.* Lessees. Manufacturers of BUILDING,»PLASTERING * AND * AGRICULTURAL « LIME, And Dealers In Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster Hair. Dymamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps. Olocilc**, ICto Carroll & Carpenter, Brenard Street, - - Gaffney, S. C GAFFNEY * SEMINARY SOMETHING • :o We have recently opened a firstclass Meat Market On Limestone avenue. Tin* patron age of the citizens of OatTncy respect fully solicited. Wc will endeavor to please. GOODE & KENDRICK. THE MARKET REPORTS. —Make the children happy by buy ing Paas Easter Egg Dyes, non-poison- ous. from DuPre. - - —— —(ioto.l. I. Sarratt’s to get Cheap Shoes, Hats, Trousers. Ac. J. I. Sarratt. —I f you have Cot ton Seed to sell call .t .!. !. S.itictSi ^ Mure and get the cash for them. J. 1. Sarratt. —I have a few more small houses to rent. J. I. Sarratt. Leave your orders at J. I. Surratt’s store for Oak Wood af 75 cents per load, J. I. Sarratt, —Don’t forget that J. I. Sarratt keeps the highest grade (iuano in town. Call and get prices. J. I. Sarratt. XkwYork, March It. IS!M. Cotton market over private wire of.L F. Britton A Co. Spots quiet and Steady. Mid 7* KATTHES. March 7.41 1uno 7.71* April 7.52 Iuly7.772 May 7.1*0 Vug. 7.7S Cheiago Market, 11:15a. m. May—Wheat, (»0{ ; corn. d7A; oats, 31; pork. 11.00; lard. (’>.02; rihsC>.05. City Cotton Markets. Corrected by the OatTncy Brokerage and Commission Co, Market did). Light demand. Cest (Jrude 7| o 7.1 Stains 5A (<• (»| Produce Market. Corrected by T. Daveiqsirt. Chickens 15 0> 25 Butter 15 f« 20 Eggs 10 Grain Market. (’orn O 41 Wheat LOO Peas 00 Irish Potatoes 1.25 (« l.5<» Sweet “ ,..,i*P Onions. 75 Live Stock Market. This Space Belongs . To T.DAYENPORT, The Grocer, Who Proposes To keep You posted. GOUDELOGK’S Trade Winners. JCorreeted Weekly.] _ _ 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,/ Prin . |s R. O. SAMS, > Principals. ^ 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, Corrected by J. G. Spencer. Horses 1)140 f<* $1.20 Cattle lings Sheep 10 (" 25 5c (" tie. $1 (» $1 DR RENT—A four-room cottage on Limestone street; well in garden attached. Apply to Jpake, a* J. N\ Lipscomb’*. Church Calendar. The (ialfney Baptist Church—Rev. B. P. Robertson, Pastor; services every Sunday at li a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday School 11:45 a. m.; Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7 :!WJ; services at Factory second Sunday at it p. m. The Methodist Church—Rev. Mr. Boyd, Pastor; 1st Sabbath, (JatTney. 11 a. m.; Beuloh, 3 p. m ; (laffney, 7:30 p.m.; 2d Sabbath, Wilson’s Chapel, 11 a. m.; (intTney. 7::J0p. m; 3d Sabbath, O^fhsemane, 11 a. m.; Factory 7:30p.m.: 4th Sabbath, Anbury, 11 u. m.; liaffncy, JL30 p. m. 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. Ijtcliv, IIRKSS FI.A.V.NKI.. All Wool Tricots. Henriettas from 15c to 20c a yard. I still have some very desirable Wool Blankets that will Hose at New York cost: Now is the time to buy cheap (Jen-; tlemen’s Wool Over and Indcr Shirts—big cut. Big lot of Ladies, Childrens and Mens Wool Hose. A few nice shawls left that will * I so cheap you can afford to buy them for next winter. \ nice h**«vy piece of Hemp Carpet lower than ever offered on this market gninmiwamiaiaiiiiaiiiiiue w WWW VWWWW WWW WWW WWW WWW WWW WWWWWWW NOTICE. A pplications for Policemen for the town of (laffney. will be recei ved and passed iqjon at the next meet ing of tlie Town Council, on March the 13th, mi. X. II. Ljttlkjohn, Intendant. J. X. LmicoMU, Town Clerk. W. I*. Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils, Tinted Leads, Dyes, Etc. THE GAFFNEY CITY PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO. Is now permanently reopen oil and the patronage of the people of (iall'ney and surrounding eouutr\ ate most respectfully solicited. S|M**;ial efforts and careful study will he made to please ali.j The Studio is eijuiped with New Hack (irounds and Accet sories. Also a Ladies Losing Kobe. Especially prepared for Landscape W ork of every dcsortj tion, such as Residences, Factories (interior and exterior) Horses and Live Stoj^k. Specimoirs tffin he^seen at the Studio, and all are most c( dially invited to^all and inspect the work. Respecttully f WM. E. WILSI Late of Si