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A T f: LIMESTONE LODGE MO 74. LOCAL LEDGERITES. THAT’S THE NAME OF THE NEW K. OF P. The Organize lion Effected Wednesday Night an4, Officers Chosen for the Ensuing Term-Fu ture Prospects. , > J Items Which Are Too Short for a Head ing Bunched Together. Tin* city (‘ouiu'il meotH tonight. J I Snrrntt i.>< rolling mort? guano thin year than ever liefore. Minn KHie lloj)|»er in noinewhat im- proved from her recent illness. llroad tiuinen in having new piuzun and other improvements made at his home. The Loafer’n Club will organize shortly for the summer months. The plaee of meeting in on Limestone ave nue. \V. 11. Miller wan yesterday fined fo by Mayor Littlejohn for reckless riding through the streets Thurs day. TllK Lkikikk’s nubseript ion list CHiitinues to grow. When you can give us a news item from your com munity do no. It will Ik* appreciated. \V. 1*. Dul’re in to have a mew sign painted on the side wall of his store by Louis Caines. ••|><m-'’is going to put in a line of stationery next week. Two men were arrested yesterday by Chief Camp yesterday for attempt ing to steal a Tide on the train but af ter a hearing by the mayor were re leased. Thursday Constable Latlimore ar rested <>br I’arker and bad him tried before Spiire .1. L. Strain, of Ktta Jane, lor violation of the dispensary law. He wa ' eommited to jail at : Cnion. The nolo sung by Miss Virgie It is said the “boys” had a “gay if not “festive” time last Wednesday night. At least the knowing ones smile and nod to each other approv ingly when they liegin to tell those who an* not in tin* “secret ” how they ride the goat ami elimh the greased pole hackwanls. One candidate said lie was too heavy for the goat and they had to send for Dr. Holmes’ “mule,” while when they went to bring in one baldheaded fellow an other member yelled out, “Put the handkerchief upon his forehead.” Capt Edmund Bacon D. <». C. C., of Hpurtanhurg S. C. assented by mem bers of I he onler fnun Greenville S. < ’. Spartanburg S. C. and Gastonia X. C. instituted the Lodge. The following officers were elected and installed. Dr. J. Roddy Miller, P. C. C. R. M. Gaffney, C. <*. W. H. Ross, V. C. Dr. H. B. Crawley, P. F. G. Ftacy, M. of F. W. J. Wilkins, M. of K. J. F. Holland, K. R. S. R. S. Lipscomb, M. of W. G. D. I'oggett, X’. A. L. G. Byars. I. G. J. K. Jefferies, O. G. N arroU on Sunday was |s*rtieulaly Seventeen menilH*rs were initiated, well dom*. 1 be instrumental music and the onler starts out in our midst played by Miss Selena Lipscomb in with the brightest outlook for futiin* pnisperity. This is one of the lies! and safest as well a-* one of tin* most popular onlers, in one county and is with his cornel, doing g«ssl work all over our land. Its Personal P , r , rr ,p^. niemlH*rs are enthusiastic in Its Iw- half. and are gradually pushing it to the front rank. The indielit ions are that a large and Hourshing l/slge will In* built up here, and lasting giMnl will la* accomplished by its influence and work morally, socially and finan cially. .ireompanie.il was also very line. Mr. M. <i. > 1,011 tgomery adds greatly to the elmir w ben ever be favors it Among Our Advestisers. With this issue we present to our readers three entirely new advertise ments. while four advertisers have changed their cards, making a total of seven new advertisements besides , a numltcr of local readers. The Gaffney Wagon and Furniture O.iopany call your attention to their ad and say they can save you money on anything they handle. This com pany is composed of some of our lead ing business men whose names are a gnumntee that tin* company is able to carry out any and all contracts. The following are its directors: A X Wood, R K Lipscomb, T D Little john, R A Jones. Sumter Littlejohn and J D Goiidclock. Mr Jones is the president and manager. J D Goudlock changes “Gnude- loek’s Trade Winners” again this week. He has almost everything a person needs and sells them reason- mh’e. W O Lipscomb changes his ad and extends a “Big invitation to all” to buy straw hats, tobacco, etc., at low- est^sissilde prices. Wilson, the photographer, mades a further concession in photographs. He is a good workman and will give satisfaction. Wilkins Bros change and offer clothing to suit both the size of the the person and pocket Is ink. R O Sums has opened a ical estate office and invites your patronage in that line. Cook Jk. Gaffney advertise nice things for Isith “beauty and the past.” ( C A Know k Co advertise to secure • your patents. Besides these we are glad to note that we retain all the ads we have had heretofore and ask you to patron ize our patrons. R. A. Jones went to Spirtai.hurg hist Sunday iiud returned Moiclay. Mis- Fannie Littlejohn, of Asbury. vho has b , *eu visiting in the city, returned to her home yesterday. <‘has. Lipscomb a student of Fur- .nan Fniversity is here on a visit. J. I>. Hamilton, of Sheron. was in the city yesterday. Miss Lillian Jones, who has been visiting her grandparents in 1 nion County, returned home yesterday. Mrs. Chits Moore and Miss Grace Montgomery are visiting Mrs. W. W. Gaffney. Dr. B. D. Bates, of Wilkinsville, was here yesterday. Logan Ellis, of Miey Shoals, was in the city last Saturday. Mr. Charles Ervin, the ••old relia ble" cold drink mixer lias again united his forlqpirs with the live con fectioners. Messrs. Cook k Gaffney. Charley will manipulate the soda fountain. Mr. I,. C. Lemmons of Bynrsville, X. C.. was in town on business last Wednesday. He says he must keep up witli the timesand to get the news he suhscrilicd for the Lkiniuk. Mr J. F. Britton, who has liccn connected with tin* stock exchange here for some time past, left last Sunday witli his family for Atlanta The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Britton regret to have them leave hen*, while little Miss Helen hud endean*d her self to all who knew her. May they find it to their advantage to join us in the futiin*. Brooks A. Martin, a Tcnncssiuu, is hen* with a couple of fine horses. Miss G organ us and Miss Johnson, music teachers at Cooper-Limestone Institute, have gone on a visit to Anderson, tiie home of Miss Gurgu- nus. F. G. Stacy went to Senaea yester day in the interest of the Limestone Lime Company. G. C. Doggott, of Forest City, was lien* Sunday and Monday. I). C. Carroll, of Spartanburg paid us a visit last Monday. Miss May McCullough, is siea at 1 the home of her sister, Mrs Wljite A Baseball Club Gaffney should have u baseball dub for this season. There is nothing else which funishes so much amuse ment and at the same time advertises a town ns a baseball club. The young men should begin to cast nlMiiit for a diamond and a team. The team should be composed of ♦ he liest players to Ik- had, but at the same time no rowdies should be allowed on it. Look around, boyn amt see what can Ik* done in this direction. Good playing will be ap plauded and appreciated and the citizens will patronize it. Miss Winona Durst, of Greenwood’ A Mistrial. bus returned to Cmipcr-Limestone Trial Justice Sarratt and a jury | llf ,(j|nt,.. were engaged Wednesday on the trial , (’apt J. J. Manguss, of Spurtac- of the ease of theHtate vs. T. .1. Davis |,nrg, was here yesterday. lor alleged beach «#f trust.- MrT, G. MeCraw being the prosecutor. The evidence of the prosecutor tended to show that Mr. MeCraw let thedefend- snt (who runs a meat market in this city) have a hog about the middle of Feby. last to sell on commission, that is, defendant to sell the same and pay MeCraw at the rate of cent per pound and Davis to have the At Limestone Sunday. A large crowd went to Li nest one lust Sunday on the dummy to hear I’rof. Griffith’s talk to the young men. Although the weather was threatening several htdics ventured out. The Professor seemed to he somewhat surprised at the size of the audience, and said that he had not F urn itu re! Furniture! —For sherbets, smla water and milk shake Cook k Gaffney “take the cake.” —Ladies, if you like fine chocolate candy call for the “Ceylonia” brand at Cook A" Gaffney. —Oat flakes, oat meal and buck wheat ’•educed to ll>e per package. Cook k Gaffney. —The ladies are especially invite 1 to call and see our lee Cream Parlor next Friday. Cook A: Gaffney. —A few more of those choice, large, fat mackerel, three for 2.V. Also l<>M> kits of same goods for families at Goudeloek’s. • —Sow millet for your cow if you want rich, yellow butter. Seed at Goudelock’s. Oat Flakks are nice and nourish ing and tempting to delicate appe tites these Spring mornings. For sale at Goiidclork’s. —W. II. Conklin, wntchmukc# and sewing machine repairer is in town. He is stopping at I he Gregory Hotel, and solicits voiir favors in his line. OOME see the j ^ goods we are r ; offering. Almost every pq 1 day adds another to our already large line of Bar- gai ns in Oak Chamber Suits, ! Wardrobes, Side boards, Dining oo' Tables & Chairs. E—i Single and Bed S Lounges, Hall Trees and Fancy Chairs. « OUR UNDER- _ ^ taking de- patment is com plete in every re spect—from the LOOK! ( P4 OQ i—-T-* Cheapest Coffin to the latest style. CASKETS, ROBES, BADGERS, Ac. QUR BUCGIE w and Wagon department is now filled with the Best Assorted line of Open and Top, Single and Double Seated B uggies, H ar- : ness, Bridles,Col lars, Whips, &c., at Greatly Re duced Prices. CEE our goods, ^ get our prices and you will buy of us. C/2 QAFFNEY WAGON AND FURNITURE COMPANY. FURNITURE! FURNITURE!! FURNITURE"! C/3 over phi*. The defendant denied the I « , *|*‘**t‘*<l that run Ij^hikk would get Htate’n evidence and teat Hied that he * M * * ,,H lf 0 * n £ to bought the hog Htiwight on eredit men. However, •nd no time *et in whieh to |aiy for ""''ig to a severe neuralgic affection, name. The jury found it a knotty quention and failed to agree and mis trial ordered. The ease will Ik* taken up again Monday next. A Gaffney Lady ComplimenteJ. Mia* Minnie A. Carroll, sang a solo at the Pupila’ Recital, Xew England Conservatory of Music, Boston Mass, ter Hopper wi on Haturday March Slst, !N!*L in onler to Considering the large number of the city students in that school and the very large err short time she has been there, this selection fora public appearance, is very complimentary, as those pmfes- sors are careful toput forth their lK**t tali-nt on such fatcaions. A Sad Calamity. —On Monday night last. Mr. .1; ek Frost, tin* “cold watered villain.” killed all tin* fruit and vcvetsiblcs in North I'aeolct. Dul’re says it is not tini late t4* repair the damage. I!«’ keeps seeil 4»f all varieties. — Faint ’em Red." Blue. Green. Yellow, or any coh»r willi “Tinted I .call.” Latest style at DuPrc’s. —The tin«*st lin*’ of Kxtrnets. l’( r- fiime Sicp. Hair and Toolb Brusln’s at l>uPr«’'s. —Dul’re tills your Pri’scriplions with i-an*. Semi tlii in to bim. ^ Big Invitation 1 i o All! 1 DAVENPORT, Universai Provider. The Finestand Cheap est Groceries in Gaffney. — I have just receive!I a m w slock of Dry Goisis, Notions, shm'sami lints, all cheap for cash. I. M. Peeler. — - THE MARKET REPORTS. New Yokk, April (J, IS'JI. Cotton market over private wire of K. W. WiksI. Manager. Spots liull; milidling 7$. Futures eloseil steady. April T.iV* July 7.7(5 May T.tiil \ug. 7.SI June 7.tilt Sepl. 7.SI Cheiago April ti—II a. m. Wheat. Corn, Oats, Pork. Ribs May M? :HJ ll.'Jati.lO July ;pj| 2t>ii ll.!*7 *).0.j Sept t»7 12.15 City Cotton Markets. Correct til by the Gaffney Brokerage and Commission Co, Market dull. Light demand. Cest tirade 7| C" 71 Stains 5A (« (il Produce Market. < 'orreeted by T. Davenp >rt. CliirkeiiK... > 1tii 11 #•p ..15 f« 25 Grain Market. < 'orn (in Wheat Peas <50 Irish PolatiK** 1, ,25 o< l.5o Sweet “ 5o Onions 75 I invite you all to come and examine my stock of Goods before buying elsewhere. I am now expecting to arrive any day 125 bbls of the best flour for the money on the market and the second order of Spring Goods, cheaper than ever before. I also carry a full stock of staple goods, such as HOES, PLOWS, PLOW STOCKS, TOBACCO, Etc. Don't forget that I am the man who sells the KI* ICIC ri*/VI>lC 'roiLXOOO. I am receiving a nice lot of Fresh Eggs daily. Don’t fail to give me a call if you want to save money. I am making A liiji; Finn on I Inti*. I don’t aim to carry one over; come while they are cheap. W. O. LII^HOOMK, In Uijs WsirolioiiHO, - - OsilTnov, O. fl-tb Peaches in liravy s_\ni|i at !2Ac a can Apples in heavy i-yntp at Hk 1 a can. IS |l»s (irannbiti il Sugar li>r .fl.00. Ij tl.s llio ('<illee fi>r ij*!.<Ki. 5 His (ii m id (‘ulfee for S I .U' >. I resli !‘:uil. Jams ami I’reserves at lOe per pint. Clmiee lireaktasl Mr psal lie. Armour's I lams at I le. Ileef Hams al |0e. IlKI-llis ( 'bniei Flour al .fl'.oi I. I«Hi-Ills < I Flour at i)<l.7i>. Xew CablKig!* a ml Potatoes. . Beans amt Peas and everything kept in a First-elas-< irueei \ Store is t!» be found tO ^iuuuuuuuaiuuuiiutuUidiuuiiauuiua^^AVENPORT'S. Clothing! v clothing! i clothing!, ?ree=Given Away=Free Live Stock Market. Corrected by J. G. Spencer. Horse* $40 f« $120 Cattle ' 10 f«, 25 114 IgS iM* (>i t>4*. Sheep $i («> $4 REAL ESTATE. ,n ■ .in —LI— . H AVING o|K*ued a R4*al Estate Ex change in this city I invit!* the |Mitn>nage of any and all parties hav ing Real Estate t4» Ihmt, S,*ll. 4>r Kx- cliang4>. Prompt atG’iition given t4i tlu* 4’ol- ieetion of r**nts, 4*te. Those wishing to rent 4»r purchase real estate shouhl e4>nsult im- lK*for4* closing contracts. I am prepared to file liens, mort gages, titles, etc. Surveying a specialty. R. O. SAMS, Notary Publm. Office in ledger Building. Teachers’ Examination. Men’s, Boy’s and Youth’s. .Men’s sizes fnon B4 to H. • l>ovs from I to 14 years Short Pants. Youths from II to 111 years Looj; Pants. We are not going; to wait until the season is g4»ne to give you gooil values hut right at the beginning. Men’s Suits front $4.00 t4> $2.5.tMl. Ibiy's Suits from $1.00 t4> $0.00. >’4*uths’ Suits from $:».00 to $10.0(1. Tliese gomls are fmsh ami imw, just fivnu the Maufaetnrers. (’••mi* ami look through oiirst4u*k. WILKINS BROS. I A 11 1 ' m 1 ” T * ■ : tvw Ililtw I Young Men, Old Men, Boys and Girls. ; E Landreth’s (Vlebrated NEVER FAIL Ganlen See4ls. I Z. <Indian! Grass and Millet; S4*4*4l Irish Potatoes. T** A beautiful assortment 4»f X4*4*kwenr, llamlkereliK*!*, Ghm^s, ; gZ 1 . Etc., Etc. ^ : Dry G4knIs am! Xdd'mns ur«* la'ing i'4'4’4*ive4l 4laily. Soim* get r E tlu ir st4M*ks e4*mpb*te, but I am 4*4>nstantly r4*ii4*\viiig l»4*4*aois4- I r sell < heap. <*nMsc4jucnt ly imoe tbeni. _ H4I4-S; Pbtws, l)4»uble an4l Singh* Sl4s*ka; ('bains. .Matlocks, I Forks, Pn-k,. Grain rra4lles. S4*ytli4*s ai»4l 4*very(l»ing for I In* farm- - CIS. z HKMEMBFU its 1141 troiibh* t4i show go4)4ls. iiUlUMMUtkiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUilUUiUliUUiUitiiUI ONE x LARGE x PHOTO-CRAYON, (Nearly Life Si/.4*.) 'r»» the First 0*n suhjeets 4»rili*ring om 4|iizru ('ahinet Photo- grjijths at the regulitr pr'u-e. This 4»ttef is imule <4» intiaMlue!* the IMioto ('r,i' • >.i. a (lurahle ami life like picture, worth tn4»re than the |uice pui<| I it* tin* phf»- gntphs, ami gives more satisfa'd nm than IV *** 'tain! (''ayon work. INtsitively no more than t«*n will l»e given away. Don’t miss this tipportunity t4» ohtaiu a <!< -ir:.!d<* p4>rtrait free of <*ost. Specimens can he S4*en at PuPre's Pntg Store, ('arrtill A'Car penter’s, and at the * PHOTOGRAPHIC * STUDIO Wll^orv. 1 »rop. GAFFNEY * W r in CITY i-: i SPECIAL OFFERING 'J'llE it4*xt exuinination 4»f teH4*bers 36-Inch Frosted Bengalines at 30c. Cordova Cloths in all the new shades at I Oc. Figured Dimitys, 30 inches wide, fast colors, at 12 1 -2c. We have the finest line of SPRING CLOTHING in the cjty. All the newest Styles in Straw Hats. A full line of Ladies’ Oxford Ties. CARROLL S CARPENTER, wli'u'b ha41 tmuhled him for several days ami nights tin* Piufes-mr luui not (men able to give the suhjeekthe consideration due it ami therefore 4*4tuld H4*t do either himself or the subject justice, hence talk until next Mi Alex. Purget will Ik* held at Spartanburg 4>n Friday ami Matiinlay. 2nth ami 21st of April. Colored applb-auts will Im* exam ined in the t'cnirt ILmsi* 4>n Frhlay, 201 h of April. NViiltes will Ik* examined in the M^Mnoliu striM't gru4h*4l si'lusil hulhl- ing on Kattmlay, 21st April. We make smuc change fmm the usual onler of Ii4d4ling tin* teachers’ Grinard Street, The Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company Offer for S«le Building I sits in ‘ids Flourishing Town, o. r > . A # CHAI|CE # f0R Gaffney, S. C I 4itfer my entire st4K*k of ginxls consisting of Also Farms imar by ami in ren4*h 4»f lin* selmols 4>f Lim4*slone Springs and 4if this phtro in l<its of from ‘Kt t4» 1(H) acres on liberal timi* rates. Also Agrii'iiltural Lands to rent f4»r farm ))iirposi*s. For full parth'iilurs apply t4i MOSES WOOD, Agent. _ N. B.—All t tvs passing .on lands of this t’ornpany, 4*iit ting ami removing. l>r>' OoocIh, examination to lK*tt«*r uccomnuMlutc timber, lisbing <ir bunting are f4irbiiJdeu umler m'lialty 4if law. I I--1 r*4** all parties Interesteil. ! 1 l«trCIW .II’C, LIMESTONE * SPRINGS * LIME * WORKS,' s 'Ik.'F.Vk.vy x RICHARDSON & CO., Lessees. OrOC'OrlC^ •hers wilt pk*as4* n4in* tin* examination will Is-gin IpHy at il:fl(ta. n.i. eaeli ilay. ‘ *r of the Boaril. B. B. ('IIAP.M AN, Ki'ImmiI (kmimissiom-r. (rg, H. f Mari h 2(5 IWU. t—Tlu* s(4iri* pmiiii form- lied by T. Daven|sirt. Carroll k Btaey. -Mannfai turiTs of- At Lowest Cash Prices. A call will convince you that I mean what I nay. BUILDING, * PLASTERING * AND * AGRICULTURAL * LIME, | 1. J . I* Ii A. ^T. Ami Dealers In , | , Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster *Hair. Dymamitc, Blasting Powder, Fpse and Dynamite Caps. P. S.—I am selling I hi* celebrated Navassa. Georgia State Grunge, Zell's Ammoniated ami other Stamlan! Bramls of Guanos uml Aciil I’hosphates. My priced arc ad low ad the ioweat.