The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, March 30, 1894, Image 4
A BATTLE EXTRAORDINARY!
THE IMMINENT PERIL
THREE YOUNG MEN.
OF
How They Made the Attack, Fought
With Dauntless Courage and
Won a Well-Earned
Victory.
LOCAL LEDGERITES.
I.4i.Ht Monday morning there wan a
genuine northside sensation. A bevy
of brave bachelors,Jbaving no ladies to
protect them, had a narrow escape—
one, in fact, they will long remem
ber.
Karly in the morning before the an
gles ami recesses in the store room of
W.O.Lipscomb had l>een lighted thor
oughly by the rising sun. Tommy
Cole commenced to sweep out the
room with an air that accorded with
the old maxim, ‘‘None but the brave
deserve the fair.” N. 11. In addi
tion to this air, he also employed a
broom.
Hut, horrors! As he pushed his
broom under the counter into a dark
recess, it encountered the body of a
monster dog! Tommy immediately
yelled ‘‘mad dog! mad dog!” George
Brown who was in a distant part of
the room, seized a plow beam and
bravely scaled a wall. Having perched
* himself on top of the wall,he called to
Tommy, ‘‘Bring that dog here and
just let me kill him with this beam!”
Tommy could immediately see that
there were obstacles in the way of
acting on this suggestion, although
he wanted to see that particular dog
killed' very entirely. Both of tin-
gentlemen withdrew to a place of
safety and held a coueil of war.George
was sent out for reinforcements and
such munitions of war as Gaffney
might afford for repelling the attack
of hostile enemies.
Later he returned bravely to the
scene with a revolver of John Mabry.
Then the battle commenced in ear
nest. After firing five shots at tin-
distance of fully ten feet , it was deci
ded that inasmuch as the dog had not
stirred since the battle began, he was
of course, very much dead. By this
time, the attacking party had re
inforcements. Among the latter
was Walter Lipscomb. To make as
surance doubly sure, he was deployed
to the front to reconnoitre. He de
cided to fire the remaining charge of
the aforesaid revolver into the body
of the prostrate foe. He prompt ly
acted on this decision and fired.
Having gained a glorious victory, the
assailants came down off of their
perches and proceeded to clear tIn
field of the dead foe.
Allow us to say, before proceeding
further, that this last shot of Walter
Lipscomb was fired at a range of at
least, three or four feet.
Walter, having shown Tommy and
George ‘‘how fields are won,” took a
hoe and proceeded to drag the dog
from under the counter. At this hint
of intended ejectment, the dog arose,
stretched himself, yawned, gasped
and otherwise expressed himself well
satisfied with his nights repose, qui
etly walked out of the store!
He was tired of so much foolish
ness, and as his assailants persisted
in disturbing his morning nap with a
hoe, he decided to retire. N. B. The
firing of the six shots with the re
volver had nnUdisturhed him in the
least.
As this monster reached the day
light of the street, it was discovered
that he was. at least, as large as a
cat! When these brave men realized
their late peril—well; we leave that
to the imagination of our readers.
Some men would have fled inglorf-
ously from the field at the first sight
of the foe. Some men would have
sent their wives to make the attack.
This was impractical in this in
stance, however, as all were bachelors.
When W. O. Lipscomb arrived at
the store and learned of the hattl -.he
said he would recommend tln-se gen
tlemen to his lady friend- a l> in .
.entirely competent to pmi.-ei
wives and homes from all d.<i>
especially if their wives .•••:' !
lead in the attack 01* (in- inv
While sack of brand mi
uierelpindise were perforated i<y pi-to.
shots, and the coneussiou caused by
the noise of buttle was terrible in its
shock of the goods of Dispenser Bal
linger, and even made tlu-in stagger.
The victory is won, ‘‘JVuee reigns
*iid the government af” (iatrney
‘‘still lives.”
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Peanuts vs. Ice Cream and Soda Water.
The hot summer months are close
ti|)on ns. Young ladies siglt for ice
cream and soda water. However, it
Is quite early for these pullct-cooMng
beverage*, but if Cook A Gaffney
don't bribe the signal service to fur
nish continued wi;r..t weather, the
Indications are that business in that
line will be crippled. The reason for
this is, that a certain young man
couldn't stand the pressure and has
commenced to buy unparched peanuts
; u.-ii
Mr. Baker’s pretty clover lies low.
Monday nights cold did the work.
F. G. Briggs has joined the process
ion in no half-hearted, *‘cow”-ardly
munnerund invites you to drink of
the milk of the “cow-conut.”
The young men of Gaffney have ur-
arranged to organize a Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias soon you may
know them when you see K, 1*.
The infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Oius. Painter died last Tuesday.
The little body was laid to res in
Providence (’btirli yard cemetery on
Wednesday.
Our barley and rye no longer fur
nish succulent food that horse and
cow so much relished. Cut them
down save the bay, and give them
another chance.
Dupre tells you what Jack Frost
did last Monday night. He also has
something to say about paints, ex
tracts, and prescriptions that will
more than likely he of interest to
you.
Squire Webster went over to Spar
tanburg Monday to see if he could
not settle some differences in the re
turning of taxes. He presented
the matt! r to the hoard of cqttaliza-
t ion.
Mrs. W. ('. Carpenter lias planted
out a choice selection of roses. Very
careful was she tocoverthem up from
the biting frost. We hope they will
come out bright and rosy before com
mencement.
Wc received sixteen new subscri
bers in one day the past week Come,
join the procession and help make a
good, live local newspaper. If you
want sample copies wc will ft-nish
them free—“without money and
without price.”
L .1. Turner, of Golden Lodge. No.
24K. Knights of Coliinibtts, Grover,
N. ('.. and deputy, paid the city of
Gaffney a visit in the interest
of the order. Mr. Turner says;
“The Knights of Columbus is
an order that is sweeping the country
like a tidal wave. Lodges forming by
the hundreds and members being
added by thousands, and an order
that every young American is proud
of.”
Improvement^.
The book store occupied by M. It.
Sams has just been enlarged pre
paratory to receiving a stock of drugs,
paints, oils, Ac. The drug depart
ment will be under the control of Dr.
S. B. Crawley.
The middle brick store room in the
block occupied by .1. I. Surratt and
.1. N. Lipscomb, is to undergo a tbor
ough repairing and lie refitted for bus
iness.
Work on the (ire proof vault in A.
N. Wood’s new bank Is progressing
and will soon lie ready to receive de
posits. The front of the building
has been painted in imitation of gran
ite, with gold leaf letters and date,
and presents a very handsome appear
ance.
Work on the new two-story resi
dence for Mrs. Montgdmc^ptius been
delayed some, but will now be pushed
rapidfy to completion. It will be an
ornament to that part of our town.
A handsome picket fence lias just
been completed enclosing our cotton
mill, office, and warehouse; the
painters are giving It the finishing
touches,.
Mr. H. 1). Wheat, the wide-awake
manager of our cotton mill lias dis
played considerable taste in laying off
the enclosed grounds Into walks, bor
dered with pulverized marble, stone,
and has planted the yard in grasses,
he also intends to plant evergreen
shrubbery in season, making the
place quite attractive.
A considerable improvement is in
contemplation outlie Carroll block of
business bouses and w ill take shape as
soon as the rush of spring trade sub
sides.
*
.1. T. Geddes intends to tear out the
old wooden building lie now occupies,
find erect a new brick building iiis‘.-,.d
! and probably the block may
' tended to the corner opp-. ;.i ; .
i scomh's old hotel.
N. Lipscomb lias ju>t bad a very
pretty front yard fence completed
enclosing bis handsome residence.
Prof. Griffith’s Talk.
On next Sunday aiternoon Prof
Griffith will talk to young men a.
Cooper-Limestone Institute Chapel.
Those who attend may expect to bear
something, for Prof.Griffith is a fluent
and ready speaker and w ill be sure to
say something that w ill both enter
tain and interest.
The dummy will make a Dip in
order that the young men of Gaffney
and their friends may go to hear him.
Although the weather was somewhat
Inclement hist Sunday a pretty g<iod
crowd went down to Limestone.
• -*•*- *
Greenwood is talking about water
works, electric lights and a fire de
partment. She also wants to be a
county scat.
A Sad Calamity.
—On Monday night hist. Mr. JiK-'t
Frost, the “cold watered vP'd. ,”
killed all the fruit and vevetablcs i.i
Nortli Paeolet. DuPre says it is rof
too late to repair the damage, lie
keeps seed of all varieties.
—“Pauit ’em Bed,” Blue, Gicen
Yellow, or any color with “Tinted
Lead.” Latest style at DuPrc’s.
—The finest line of Kxiia.ts, ”er-
fumo Soap, Hair and 'tooth Bros es
at DuPrc's.
A Business Chang?.
On the first of April there will he a
change in the business of J. F. Brit
ton A Cq, Mr, Britton will retire
from the tjrm. Mr, Woo<J will con
tinue the exchange the in Ida own
name Mr. Britton will probably
return to Atlanta.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Bust Sai.vk in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Fleers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positiv ly cures Piles,
or no pay required. Iti^guarantccd
give perfect sittistM^Hfe^|w M , ( .7
—DuPre
with care.
(ills your Prescript
Send t hem to him.
ions
—1 have just received a new stock
of Dry Goods, Notions, shoes and hats,
all cheap for cash.
I. M. Peeler.
Ni;w York, March 21). 1X1)1.
Cotton market over private wire of J.
F. Britton A Co.
Spots quiet; middling 7 ll-l<i.
Futures closed steady.
March
April
7.59....
May
Cattle.
Hogs..
It) (« 27*
5c (" Oc.
. $l (« $4
ET<>R
SALE—
1 htn
•e a
five year old
* horse for
sale
and
will sell for
cash or on t ime
with
goo
l paper.
PEELER.
I
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P<)R
RENT-
-The
store
■ room form-
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rly occuj
lied 1
>y T.
Davenport.
c
arroll A Stacy.
Millie.
'rile Most
J^rotioet ion from
1>v S^iro
Is to insure with the most reliable
companies. I represent the
/Etna of Hartford, with assets of
$10,807,(}«7;
American Fire, of Philadelphia, with
assets of #2,<>8:1,115;
Hartford, of Hartford, Conn,, with
assets of $7,378,01)2;
Home, of New York, with assets of
$!).008.8514;
Penn Fire, of Philadelphia, with as
sets of $51,859,058.
I can place any reasonable risk you
may have. Don’t fail to call before
contracting for your insurance.
F. G. STACY.
—Wash Lawns in Bundles 25c.
which is only about 24c a yard at
Goudeloek’s.
—Just received a line of the Best
Corsets, 50c, 75c, and $1.00, at
(Joudeloek’s.
—Black Dross Goods; Wool Goods
from 15c to $1.00 a yard at
Goudelock's.
—Shoes in large variety and at
prices to suit all at Goudelock’s.
—Expected daily—a choice lot of
Sugar-cured Hams and Breakfast
Bacon. Pork and Sausage at
Goudelock’s.
—Campbell A Walters will inspect
minerals, including clays, etc., free.
They will report on mining properties
at reasonable rates.
— •
THE MARKET REPORTS.
The Limestone Hairy is prepared to
deliver Sweet and Rnltor-milk toils
patrons daily. Satisfaction guiiran-
teed. Your patronage solicited.
w-n jcw'ro rv ic i> \ 11« v-
F. (J. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Teachers’ Examination.
I 'HE next examination of teachers
* will lie held at Spartanburg on
Friday and Sat urday, 20t h and 21st
of April.
Colored applicants will he exam
ined in the Court House on Friday,
20th of April.
Whites will be examined in the
Magnolia street graded school build
ing on Saturday, 2ls» April.
We make some change from the
usual order of holding tlie teachers’
iinination to better accommodate
parties interested.
Teachers will please note the
«*g*‘-
ic examination will begin
ptly at !)‘510 a. m. each day.
lOrdcr of I he Board.
B. II. CHAPMAN,
bool Commissioner.
March 20, 1894.
SOMETHING»NEW!
DAVENPORT,
Universal Provider,
The Finest and Cheap
est Groceries in
Gaffney.
• :o:
3-lti Peaches in heavy syrup at 12Jc
a can
51-lb Apples in heavy syrup at 10c a
can.
18 tbs Granulated Sugar for $1.00.
41 lbs Rio Coffee for $1.00.
5 ttis (iood Coffee for $L0o.
Fresh Fruit, Jams and Preserves at
10c per pint.
Choice Breakfast Strips at 11c.
Armour’s Hams at 11c.
Beef Hams at 10c.
100-lbs Choice Flour at $2.00.
i00-lbs Good Flour at $1.75. #
New Cabbage and Potatoes.
Beans and Peas and everything kept
in a First-class Grocery Store is to
be found at
Chciago Meh. 20—closing prices.
May—Wheat. l»9; corn, 5174; oats,
311; pork. ilo'iO; lard. 7.05; ribs 5.90.
City Cotton Markets.
Corrected by the Gaffney Brokerage
and Com mission Co,
Market dull. Light demand.
Cest Grade 74 Or 74
Stains 54 Or (>|
Produce Market.
Corrected by T. Davenport.
darkens 15 0> 25
Butter 15 f«# 20
Eggs 10
Grain Market,
Corn ;, (>o
Wheat 1.00
Peas (»0
Irish Potatoes 1.25 O' 1.50
Sweet “ » ..,.50
Onions 75
Live Stock Market.
Corrected by J. G. Spencer.
Horses $IOf» $120
We have recently
opened a firstclass
Meat Market
On Limestone avenue. The patron
age of (lie citizens of Gaffney respect
fully solicited. Wc will endeavor to
please.
GOODE & KENDRICK. DAVENPORT’S.
SPECIAL OFFERING
I>I*Y OOOI>
36-Inch Frosted Bengalines at 30c.
Cordova Cloths in all the new shades at 10c.
Figured Dimitys, 30 inches wide, fast colors, at
12 I-2c.
We have the finest line of
SPRING CLOTHING
in the city. All the newest Styles in Straw
Hats.
A full line of Ladies’ Oxford Ties.
Grinard Street,
Gaffney, S. C
The Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company
Offer for Sale Building Lots in this Flourishing Town,
O A. 1C PC is: i-£ Y OITY.
Also Farms near by and in reach of the schools of Limestone Springs
and of this place in lots of from 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rates.
Also Agricultural Lands to rent for farm purposes.
For full particulars apply to
MOSES WOOD, Agent.
N. 11.—All trespassing on lands of this Company, cutting and removing
timber, fishing or hunting arc forbidden under penalty of Juw,
“How To Obtain a Reduction,”
From the Regular Rates Charged at
THE GAFFNEV CITV PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO.
Dcfitch the coupon below, till blank space, and present at studio on,
or before April 7, 1894, with 25 cents and receive in return a ticket which
entitles the holder td a reduction of 25 per cent, from regular rates charged
for all kinds of work done at Studio, including “Copying'' and “Enlarging’ 1
small pictures, “Landscape Work,” etc., etc.
Holder of ticket can have the work done any time convenient.
The 25 cents paid for ticket will he credited on account for work done,
provided holder surrenders ticket with order.
This is a bona tide proposition; there is no conditions attached whereby
anyone loses money paid in, except the failure to take advantage of this offer.
Only a limited number of coupons issued.
Bositivcly no tickets can lie obtained •without presenting coupons.
All coupons null and void after April 7th, 1894.
The regular price of Cabinet size is $b<Hl per doz . .$4.00
Less 25 per cent, discount 1.00
Credit by cash paid for ticket 25-
Balance to be paid by holder of ticket 2.75
$4.00 $4.00
WM, E. WILSON,
Photographer-
o<> i*<> rv.
Cut this out and fill in space below.
Ft st rt. s nd, or mail it. with 25c on or before April 7. 1894. and in
return iv : ci»e a ticket which entitles you to 25 per cent discount from
regular rites charged on all work done at Gaffney City 1’hoto Studio.
: ii
"•n mil! Mi l vni I .ii'ter April 7, 1X94.
WM. E. WILSON, Photographer.
GAFFNEY * SEMINARY
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,/ PrinciDa|s
r n qamc! i rnncipais.
Straw, Straw, Straw
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I Imvc the largest and best selection of Straw Hats in
the city. Also the most select line of
SPRING GOODS
To be found anywhere. My Grocery Department is al
ways complete. I offer
GOOD FLOUR
From $l.>)0 up. \our should examine my exeellant
brand of
FREE TRADE TOBACCO.
Its the best in the land for the money. 1 keep a select
line of General Merchandise and invite inspection and
comparison of prices.
Oomo One! Oome /Vll!
W. 0. LIPSCOMB,
VI
Robertson St. and R. A 1). Grossing,
Ostffnev»
0
WILKINS BROS.
Leading the Procession.
Now that our formal opening is over we are
just as anxious as ever to show our beautiful
line of goods. We are not ashamed of the
goods or the prices. We know that we are of
fering goods lower than they have ever been
offered in this town and we want those |who
are needing goods to examine our goods and
prices.
In Dry Good, Clothing and Shoes we walk
right up head.
See Miss Tall aboutjyour Hats.
WILKINS BROS.
Ostlfnev, S*. O.
A * CHANCE * FOR
vr
I offer my entire stock of goods consisting of
I >rv OoocU*,
I Istrclwsiro,
Shoots, 11«i 1 ts
«incl Iloiivv
O roeorioH
At Lowest (’ash Prices. A call will convince you that I mcap what I say.
J. I.
P. S.—I am selling the celebrated Xavnssa, Georgia State Grange, Zell’s
Ammoniatcd and other Standard Brands of Guanos and Acid Phosphates.
My pripps ape as hoy as th<; Jqwest,
Goudelock's * Trade * Winners.
Corrected Weekly—Watch.
<4 j|U|)(|some ljm< of Sprin^Shades in Outings, Lawns, Piques, Suit
ings. Ohumhreys, Ginghams, 8^|ch Lawns. Dotted Muslins, M u I house
Lawns for Ladies’ Shjrl Waists, Organdies. Satins, Yard W ide Alhajros af
15c, Bhu’k and Colors, .. •
Shirting Prints for Boys’ Waists, Another lot of those Heavy Cheviots
so much used for Boys’ Bodies,
Negligee Shirts for Men and Boys; also laundcricd and unlaundricd
shirts both White and Colored,
"vsnilte Ooocl^!
The prettiest line ever shown here, and at
prices to suit the times. Inspection invited; no
trouble to show goods.
GAFFNEY BROKERAGE AND COMISSION CO.
Real Estate and
Insurance Agents.
_ 7 > 0
Merchandise Brokers and Dealers
in Cotton and Guano.
P. O. Building, {tobinson St. - - Gaffney, S. C.
> Y
. li. OuIM*!
Drugs, Medicines,
Paints and Oils,
Tinted Leads, Dyes, Etc,
LIMESTONE * SPRINGS # LIME * WORKS
RICHARDSON & CO., Lessees.
Manufacturer* of
BUILDING, * PLASTERING * AND * AGRICULTURAL # L1MI
And Dealer* In
Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster Hair.
Dymamiye, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Cat
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