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r GENERAL CONGLOMERATION A DAY OF PICNICS. Four of Them Held Last Saturday And a Royal Good Time. TIhto won* four picnics licM Inst Saturday in the surrnundin^ nci<;h- borliotMls. The largest was the one | held at Kllis Ferry. Tlicre were he. tween two hiindrodand fifty and three ! hundred ]*ersons pre.scnt. County j Coininissiotier It. M. .lolly was the j master of cereinonies and a most elli- Kreeman. the two year old child of ‘’lent one too. OF NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL IN TEREST. Some Short, Some Shorter and all Too Short for a Heading, Yet None Too Short Not To Mention. J. R. Tolleson, is quite ill. Mr. Ihtrnhil! of I>raytonville neij'h- horhood has heen sick for several months. An attempt is hein*'madeto organ ize a male quartette for discoursin'' music on public occasions. There was a speech byJoe Gentry, Ksq. of Spartanburg. .Mr. Gentry made a very fair speech, ami hut for the fact that he was paying a «rond deal of attention to a yoiin^ married ady whom he thought to he sinj'le he mij'lit havedone better. Ife, how. Carroll, Carpenter & Humphries, Keep constantly on hand a full line of Furniture, Stoves, Stove Fixtures, Tinware, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Etc., Etc. Also a Full Line of UNDERTAKER'S GOODS, COFFINS, CASKETS AND BURIAL ROBES’ \Yc arc not much on blowing, hut we will he jjlad to furnish you when in need of anything in our line, and as we pay spot cash for all of our <;oods we feel confident that we can make it to your interest to Chilli «in<I ISoforo Remember that our jjoods are bought at the ri^ht phn'e, for cash, which •jives us the lowest possible prices, and you ^el the benefit of this. Call and Carroll, Carpenter & Humphries. Attention Ivnclio^s ! What is Prettier or More Useful for a Present to Husband, Brother > r" or Sweetheart than a ' V, Handsome Scarf, Necktie or Cravat? I have the most complete line of neckwear in tin* city, and at unheard of price- V i ■ Row Knot to a Four in hand. Hen* are some astonishing low prices: Kress Rc»\\- redue d f, ■ i r | Windsor'I'ies. former prices Rtc, 2<>c and 2."»c, reduced to tic, IHe and ISc; Cravat' 1 | jj ,, .1 ’ former prices line, !l<lc and (»0c, reduced to 17<‘, ’2<tc and iISc ; Ladies 'I'ies, former price 2.V i ; |",. Come early before they are picked over. j. k.'roi^i v ih< >> . N. R.—Rarcains in Straw Hats. Clothing. Shoes. Dry G<mm1s, Groceries etc. THE MERRY MINSTREL. ever, made apology to the audience Our fannersand planters are so by saying that the people had not busy that few of them have been seen n, > to hear spoeeli-makinj;. hut to on our streets during the past week, cotni—and he was certainly doint' —Carroll A* Carpenter arc otTcrinj' day Night. his level best on ajfirl tilready ciiugh*. Music was furnished by Mark's String Rand, of Shelby. The excel lent dinner was bountiful and greatly _ . mi i .• i* . ' eniovetl hv the lari'e crowd. rhere I here will he a meet ingof t liedirec- ■> • ^ / .i i • . i, . .. i were .neoole nresent from Shelby. tors of the Limestone I rmtin^ and 1,1 Blacksburg. Karl’s. Grassy Rond, The hailstorm of Monday evening did some damage in a few localities to growing crops—especially to corn. tin- bigge st Liar irnin of the season in Thurs- < •ingluuns ; I-'" - <jim lily at Hie; 12.1 e quality at rifonn- • 1. i•* |, I i —< ’all for our latest drink. “No, 2<i. ’ w hie b is " ( Hit o H igbt”—."ie. of the | ( 'oi ds A" <ialTm-v. I'uimiit ui'o! I"'n i'u i (ii j'o! Publishing Company at ti p. in. Tues day, thcoth. Mr. \V. S. Rlock of New York spent tin* first half of the week in town. It is thought that he will make some important mining investments near town. Since "Dock’’ Spencer ha- brought home so many fine driving horses, he Spartanburg Irwinvillc. thiscity. and the surrounding country. Everybody had a good time and the day was greatly enjoyed. The only accident on the occasion was that which oc- cured to Johnny, the son of .Mr. and Mrs. I.um Tucker, of Shelby, lie got his hand caught bet ween t he ferry boat and a bateau, ami had it pain- ancc at Wood > lliili 1 liur- hy local talant for the hem Gaffney City Choral Club. The j _D r mk • Razzle-dazzle'', ac, at young men have been practicing for Cook A' Gaffney. sonic time and feel satisfied loan- ...t * ■ , , • •. ■ , ■ — I he oldest established lce( ream nouncing Thursday night as the date. . lll( | Su( | ;| \v a t, r Parlors in the city is The performance promises to be now re-opened for the season at the amusing in a high degree. On. thing corner of Limestone and Robertson ■ Irects bv Holmes A Pridmore. ‘‘The X I > I k: O II A I K H! ^ Flat ^ and ^ Roll-Top ^ Desks, Rockers * and * Dinin:- * Chairs, ^ v * i u J j,; Typewriter Combination. | New Styles Just Received. ! I I list lers." THE MARKET REPORTS. ought to lie more popular than ever f||| | y | Mlt not s ,. r ioiisly injured. with the young hnlies—Aspeeially T j 1( , of ,| t e Sundaysel I when he has a nice rig ready for a ,. lass ((f M ifiS p„. ssi ,. Ryars wasgn-atly enjoyed hy the young people whoat- One of the most pleasant events of tended. They spent the day on the the week was the sociable given by banks of the Rroad at Cherokee Ford- Miss I- 'mma Ayers on last Thursday They indulged in boat-riding.jlisbing. evening, quite a number of friends ete.. and on their ret urn to the city were present and were charmingly each faee beamed with a light whieh entertained by tlu-ir fair hostess. | indicated a day well spent. Messrs. K. \V. Wood. Alex Furger- The g*K» I people in the vieinity of son. W. II. Boss, Will Turner. Love MineralSprings pienieked at that t’lester Hopper, and others went on a plaee. Reside a good dinner they in- fishing trip to Rroad river last Tues- dulged in games and pastimes during day night. They report plenty of the day and tin* occasion was very fish and a splendid time. They bad miicli enjoyed by the participants, a '‘fish fry’’ on the ground. The colored people picnicked at I'l.dcrtaker A. R. Gaines wasealled <’|.erokce Ford. 'U'cre was a large to Blacksburg last Friday to embalm crowd present and they bad a great the remains of Thomas' Gautier, a H was late in the afternoon former New Jerseyan, who has been when I hey returned to their homes, living there for two years past. Tin- body was shipped to Rmoklyn. N. Y.. is certain, it will be chaste. There will be notbing said or done to of fend the most fastidious. The cause isa worthv one and commands tin* City Cotton Markets. attcnl ion of all luiblic-spirilcd people. | , , 1 1 1 1 , ( orn-clcd bv tin- Gatfin-v brokerage saint ami sinner alike. I here is noth- and'Commlssion'co. more bcaltl.y than a good, hearty M., rkH , lu ||. Light demand. laugh ami a minstral siiow is wlu-rc ;<-,. s i (p-adc 71 (•> 7.1 you can get it. Remember Stains f« t»A ' A little fun now and then Produce Market. I- rclislied by tin- lu st of men.” ^ Corrected by T. Davenport. The following young men have tin* * biekeiis ].» (n 2.» |M-rforinanee m hand: .'I. <■. Mont- 7 1 . , , • I'.ggs |u goinerv. t'bas. Iltimpbric'. Lucian , I Gram Market, llonner. Geo. D. Doggctt, lolin Spen-1 ,, 1 1 1 j < urn I»(> ecr. Henry Ross. John Gregory.! \\'|n..,t | qn Waller 11 iimpbric I’aul tialTney. Reas till R. S. Lipscomb. '\'ni. K. Wilson. Irish Potatoes LioV-* LoO W. R. DulTe. W ad Humphries. Kd II. DeCamp, W. F. Rrowu. ^ We have a niiniber at Priees never beard of be- Km bossed Racks and Cob ^ fore. Call and see them. in the world for the money. The iilu-sl < > X GAFFNEY WAGON AND J CO. COOK <V GAFFNEY'S BILLoOF* FAIR For Next Week: IlllOIIS t ,t Live Stock Market. Corrected hy J. G. Spencer. f Mart in>\ille. Horse;; ^|0V«» ^120 l-'riday battle I<i (.< ‘J.'t 11 < )gs a* f‘i fie. *1 V" -tl eaeh one feeling better for having gone. where it was deposited in the family vault. If you would feast your eyes on the beautiful in nature, forget the cares of this struggling world and be made better, take a walk through tin- grounds of Cooper-Limestone Insti tute. They are always pleasing and inspiring, but. in their summer dress they impress one to the highest de gree. There is some talk o Death of Mrs. El nore. Mrs. Nancy R. Klmore. widow of tin- late ('apt. Randall Klmore of I’nioii County, died last Wednesday inorning at t In-residence of ln-r son- in-law. Mr. W. A. Peeler in thiscity. Mrs. Klmore was in li«-r sevenly-liftli year, was a member of tin* Ml. Arra- rat Raptist church in I'nioii county and was buried yesterday at Klbetb -I in I'nioii. The fum-ral serviee was fan attempt dueled by Rev. R. I*. Ruberlxm of this place. Mrs. Klmore was born nioiid and Danvill to permit at least I1( .. ir Springs in ibis ,- uiul.v two of the vestibule trains to stop at WJIS .^daughter of Jolni p., ,| -. a i I i Gaffney. Sii.-b an arrangement would s i s |,. r ..f t be bile Col. Riot. Pod-. the same bv uianv. for tin- study and discussion of s'-ien- great I v misM tifie, historical and social subje«-ts. friends. w!i • It is to be hoped that they will sin-- this eomiuili feed, and that at b-ist a portion of their meetings will be open to the Preachers Ar general public. Rev. Rubt Air, A. A. Porter, an aged gentle- < ' 1 •' r1 ' man. who has be-n disa’de-l for the l '> l,is " ir ''- si "' '' l,i< i"Tival. Iielia pas* twai-.yaars from doing active preae ad work, is in in 4-d of sumet bing be could l-bnes Personal Para ;rap i: Kdward II. (iaii Va.. arrived ini! • ity I 4-vening w it b lii> fimily fora \ i>il <d some mold !is duration to relatives and friends. They are at present with Mrs. Tillman Gaines, t In-mot her • if Mr. < iaines. Kreil. Stacy loo!\ !b<- road in tin- interest of the Limestone Springs Lime < ‘o.. t bis w< ek. Will .lolmson eaine in from t be road foi seA' ial days l:i;-i w i\. address. I-'. <i. Rriggs. Liniestone Mrs. W. W Gaffney and Wilma, iv- Dairy. Gaffney. S. C. turned Tuesday after a weeks visit to relat i ves in I ’nioii eount y . Mr. 'I'bos. S -r\i<-i- i- v.-ry sick at terni< and part jeulars apply to bis home at Draytonville. Mrs. .1. R. Tolleson returm d W ed nesday after spending a few days with In t i h*’ it! i -r !■. R. t • i if i * - y at 11enriet l a N. ( R. .1. .bdly . of t ira.-sy Pond, was in 1 town vesterdaA After.Inly Is I will run my mill everv dav. Cidil tlu-n I will run For Rent. E'en RK.NT—Tin- store room form. * erly occupied l>y T. Davenport- Carroll A- Staey. For Sale. A I I'.W tirade Jersey Cows; will be ** .-old cheap for ••ash. Call on. or "■piIK J. P. KLKIN bouse and lot * at Limestone Springs. For I-’. G. STACY. Grist! Pineapple Sherhert ; \ anilla lee < ’ream : < 'hoeolate lee ('ream ; Frozen Peaebes. I >i'in U s-M Pineapple Rou-Roiis; (teeail I oa m ; Peaeb ('ream : Milk Shake: Soda Water; < 'oea-( 'ola ; <trange Pbospbate: Peaeb (‘lace; lee ('ream Soda. Fora few days only I will f<-r: < (ue Large Piet lire and Six ( net Size. | LOO. One Large Picture and Tw- * 'ahillet Size. ^o.lK). A I I be Si tidio. w m. i-:. wii>o I CARROLL & STACY, I {.mke.x OFFERING I. 1* M Ih «S( m o E Ti n E t Vr sIa S p P i' b «• s i a \ 3 . u -: m -Ills Imi! in Sioc!\ <>! — TiJDismt ti <ioiii*r;il iLinkiiig Ht|sjl|l-Sh. .1 K. Rurton and '' N i'-!,' twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday. t I O.ipiuy > nx.st g'aia! - itizeiis. fm* t be aeeomiiUHlat ion of Hie public. t-»ok a l rip t-» • ),v.-ii's For.I Wednesday Milling brought to me will receive to :;tl. :;d a pienie and lisbiiig parly. I"■'* l "l» , atlenti.n. I guarantee salia- faeliun. The work turned out equals the best. Groceries, Slices, Hats, CloHin^, Etc., Etc. S|ii|s fran; ^J..iO up. and every thing in li- lii- - ; : - 11 elu ap pst. |loir| forge) Ids special offer in Ladies aim «.• :.t.-’ Dm.-rola Shoes. Carollll ill ti-lil jiiii to niljirt jops c(n ap P.'inls. Kle. I |e js offerjng Children - R d Slip; • - i !•• - tbaa^-st |'os|. ('a|| iiud see q|<- ai;d you w ill I onvilirc I t iial • ••:i:i -.vlmt I - Oil illl Doiolh, 1 f 1 . ** il . Siltolv Doposil lbi\<> llishlr, j, ^^ Kin* I’mor N’iittlt tor Kent. situaied, hit ve sc vend one iiud I wo room hoii> s (o rent ; eon veil lent ly i- mot her < nf .Mrs . 1. M. riu- y < i-anre hack all - nil' s and n - 'ecler of t ! bis eit y, and I or i..i ba\ ing bin I a iiiost d< lig lit till e Ilf t Ids county . M rs. line - a cmisis bent •' bri -t i an M rs. M. K. Par!, n r is on a vi sit to joying tb • eon- •bit i i m - ln-r |MI •ent s a! Goi -vd'O ville. She was a go id iiei. 'li- 1. ti in Spelieer, i if Draytonville . WJIS •ted mot In- r. and w i 11 be ben • on btisiin -s \ • sierday. ed by her eliildr en a rid R ** V. C. K. Robe rt.-on. w ho lias lit I II 1: i ve 1 li • sy mi it by of sepi •nit .-d f.- .m bi- ■ family l ir se v«*ni 1 nity. lllolll ll: v wa - deli g bt -d last Tin s<i;iy • • by 1 be arriv.il of 1 ii.- wife and little iJ Preaching. < 1. i U; ght er. Mi- lx ! but. Tie• v ar ■ 1 I* 1 i! ll . M . Royd IIITivi* 1 in i be Moi 11 g< nnery Ala. lay. He i s aeeom pa nied M r Kennedy. • - x-ma \ or ol P bieh - burg, was in town Vest' D. R. Lavender, \t tin- (ieorge Lavender plaee, three mib s north of Gaffnev ('ity. ;; Li/er/ and Feed Stables. Headquarters for drivers and Farm er.- who want to buy.sell or exchange. 1 mike a Specialty of Feeding Stock. Your patronage Solicited. HA 7N Iv Gaffney, tl ISl’4 B OFFER * FOR * TM * WEEK! do at liome. lie ha- worked at re pairing eol Ion gin brushes and isstil able to do t bis kind of work. I le won! be glad to repair any gin brusbc her of thues. Hep Hall Sunday after fljeDiry Tuesday liijlil* have bei 1. at the «•( »rner L. P. < anipb- ll w a- -•alle 1 lot 'bar- nnsoii. a i iitiin- lot l <■ on Imsi n- • \ -t ‘-i-.lay in irning. in-bed at \\ » M >• 1 s Mayor Litll. j ilm m t : a ! rip into •on and III tile West, rn No:-;l, c .;i i i t ,i < w e -k. night. 'i 1 < i le ret in.e 1 V edne-d lav. ratln-r e< hi] A. R. Mb.odruir. of A <o Ir ilT. is on First-ebiss turnouts at reasmiabl rat- that parties would bring to him and f,,r ,lo ' ,r t"^- Iheatteiid- do it at reasonable rates. Mr. Port.-r ha> been fairly lives on (irenard street, in this city. The Rev. James S. Porter, of the Jonesville eireuit. will pn a' b iii t l.e i /1 liM* i \. ( The Gaffney Male and Female Sem inary has bad a fine programme of ii- i-nmiiM-neemeiii exercises. June Itiib 12th, printed at Tin: ],i:i)<u:i: olli.-e We invite the closest Inspection of (his job of printing. It is another evidence of the fact that it is not necessary to scud voiir work awav r. !: ol I be - and Gaffney Methodist ehtireh n xt Sun day at II a. m. and at N 1 , p. .n, an I at Rculali at .'iA p. m. Rev. G. M. Royd will preach at New Hope. R'-lbe|em and J cii-s-, ille, .it tin- eoiTesp-niding lions on lb'' -a me da v. i‘ e I* > !') j i 1 S o ': K ha i g: C K. W . Woo ! b is <| id d 1 » > I ie- I’r -d u- • s' . I Si- i ! . !i ■ from home. We an-fully prepared l turn out I be best of job work mis bori High Hciry*o Conic Variety, notice and at very reasonable prices And Still They Come. It is with pleasure Tin; l.i:i><a:i: introduced to its readers aiiol her ne \ jidvcrtiscr. Tin- eiiier|irisingCai-roli, 1 "ar|M-nter A* 11 uiiipliries luive joiiieo Ihe proees-i i and tell you some thing and tell that sninclhing well. Read what they say. ^ D. R. Lavender makes aniioiiiiee- Lmeiit of a eluinge of the running of Jiis mill with tin- Itcgiliuillgof harvest. Farmers and other- having gr.iin to krind will take noti<-e. The above named combination sip- pea red sit Woods Hail last Fridn night. I In- programme wa» lengtli*. sind alt bo iMi some of l be m.-snbers oi I In- eosip.i ay -On Ve*| lie a of .-t lid \ it wsis ;i pa-s.iMy lair p'-rl’orm.iiu-e. 1 ne liiiinati pin etisltioa was sn \n \ ing. as was also the glass eater. The eonicdy work of (ills Lewis w.i« bv far the best of the show. Hi- is a good blaek-faee I e i nediaii an I kept (be audience in a emitiniioiis roar during the time he was on tin- si eg -. Tii -v gave anot her perforinaiiee hist night • • and go to Trough Shoals tonight. 1. M. & F. S. Commencement. • ••• • h’he following i- the prograiunu of Philip Watkins Dead. i‘Oinnieneeuieiit exercises of the Iffiny M si I * * and Feiintle Semimirv ; pdsiy. June Mb. Children s night; Indav II si. in. Sermon. Rev. (i. |\ \\ ediiesday evenin a well-known a eit izeli miles pi so 11: Monday II a, ni, Aliimni of- | .1 .. V II I •,, < • i .. i ' . -' ' piii .-.-. .». n. i.ilIiejoim; p, m. i - iiiiial Debate of Society; Tuesday l' 1 ^’l la. in. Literary Address, Rev. ll.C.g* /'v |jckhollz;M' p. in. Mu u-and reeep-^ ' Ion. ^ eg|*;l jlllli i* i**-:) >rt • • I |p“ 1*4* * * * 1 \ *| :in : t ae esl a It :s 1 11! i '! 11 n •: i! \\ i • > b • Fekf I** ■ 1 1' j | 1 }; j { r. • v * »• h i llil rail' •il ‘n •* i!i/e - tat ion • ill tbis iiudei'taklug It i tas not el decided wll lt lie will do in ill" fut uiv, A man • • f hi bn si n s > al.il ity and in* t egrit \ will sm-.-ly ti- *'it il»le em- |)l )\ ..lei • rill | - . it. Hi- m.in V f i*i e w ; 11 nd - ,vill be <iaffiu-y . at b-! b r 1.- t I**ire in Wi'ilf - • The C unt M I ’ t \ |; j J | • S;i iii 1 f.-i Kirby. A i l f I ! 1 V( (in mi s -out ll of 1 in- city in ('urir Kb eli 1 1 -'n m ■ i g i i b n’iioo*!. lust bis gin- in.ii-e grist mill and saw mill by lire. Sew ml ball * s (> i ( •ol 1 on were • lest roy< •d. This is a i SeVe re blow to Mr. Kir by and be lia s Hie sympnt by of (lie e nt ire eonimi iii ity in bis loss. Tin: Li. ,.,u:i< will wel i'Oliie tin- news that In is to rebuild. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Tin. Ri.-t S\i.vi;in tin* world for 'Cuts, Rruises. Sores. Cleers. Ssdt {beiiui. l-'e\er Son-.s, Tetter. ('luip|a‘d ands. i liilhlsiins. < orns. and sill Skin uptions, and 'lositively cures Piles, pay required. It is guaranteed ive perfect sat isfsu-tion or nioiie;; del. Price 2.» eenls per box. it- b.s \\ . R. Dupre. (',!t !•-st ml 11ogs boiiglil and sold. J. G. Spencer, Proprietor. The Henneman Monumental Jewelry Store. The largest stock of Solid Silver Ware, Silver Novel ties, 1 > I TV - XI < l>^, and K'lIVIC l<^' in Pied- mo nt Caro lina. Out of town orders solic ited. 45 Morgan Square, „ ii op j Ml V• s. c. . . We have received by express this week a luge shipment of •in mg jus! |*in« i.i''< a the newest style Laces in Ivory White, Pji.si tie Venise, Butter Shade Net Top Venise and Silk Bourdon:, in ail widths. Call HERRING-HALL-MARVIN i early and get first choice. We have received by express this week a large shipment of Ladies’ Hats Hewers and Ribbons. Don’t fail to see our line before you buy your Millinery Goods. Automatic Bolt Work the e-ettiest line of Window Shades ever brought to this city. Don’t fail to look at — - mi— our Lace Curtains. We have them in all grades from the Cheapest to the Finest Real Lace. Tiiii<- jiimI Sal'civ lb-posit YoUTS truly, BURGLAR-PROOF SAFE -wirn- I CARROLL & CARPENTER, Grinard Street, - Gaffney, S. C 1 " i "' I LIMESTONE * SPRINGS * LIME * WORKS, tiian ever to take care ol , ’ Imuls. Safety | RICHARDSON & CO., Lessees. Miiiiiifncturers of I leposit l*o\es at liioilerale ! i BUILDING, * PLASTERING * AND * AGRICULTURAL * LIME, Kxeliange luinglil ami >obl. J, E. WEBSTER, A ( ( A. i - I w. Gaffney City, S. C. Pmelieefi in nil the eulirli*. Collec tions a specialty. And Denier- I Coal, Shingles, Laths and Piaster H? ; r. Dymamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse ami Lynamite Caps. WILKINS BROS,’ 3 J. K. Rom \it. J. Si mi-son Me will for spot easb sell all our Men '-Iruw Hat-, eo.-ling over .Vte. for new York cost. M< Iiiim a Ian «• i--! aid tln \ niu.-t BOMAR & SIMPSON. I i Half Price ; $1,110 onh 2oe and MN-. t ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW, Spartanburg, 3. C. Ladies and Misses Red and Tan Sl’:p| ■ now only .»<>••; Childrens’ ."»0e and T-x- n Tbink of this wlien in need. (Mir line of Ladies and Mi->e> Rlaek S in town. Gur Men’s Low Cut Shoe- in R!a< K gn-ss aim I ies, i.« ver\ emupo-ie and w t ’mne and see us. " NN IKKI.Nt-i l«I^< i. iil II 111' \ . >». i-'. ( off li H)\\ • J t