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8 THE WEEKLY LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., APRIL 2, 1896 Flaw Picker IN HISLASTWRITINGTOLDOF A BEAUTIFUL STAR For You to Follow That You Might Be Guided Right. Now We Do Not Claim to Be a Guiding Star AT ALL, but we do claim that if you will come to ®ur store we will give you the 5 bright- •ct "tips” that could possibly belongto any ©tar when it comes to low prices. ¥• Mm Jist ReceiTed This Week "* 50 more of those beautiful scrap bundles of calico, 40 yds to the bundle, to sell at 95c per bundle ; 5 doz. ladies’ gingham aprons that wo will sell at 10c each ; 800 yds. yard-wide Sea Island sheeting at 5c per yard; over 800 yds. light percales at 5c per yd ; 1,500 yds. beautiful muslins, all different styles, that we are making a special run on at 34c and 4c per yd.; Some real good cottonades at 10c per yd. Big drive in towels from 10 to 50 cents. We Are Headquarters For Shoes^* of every kind. Men’s pants cheaper than ever before heard »f. This week, beginning Saturday, April 4, wo will sell all goods at a reduced price, All Goods Being Marked Down "* and a large red tag which will be fastened on each article will give the regular price and the reduced price. This sale shall be known as our “Red Tag” Sale, and if you want goods cheap come'while this sale lasts. Cash Can Do Wonders at our store. Come and see us. J. R. TOLLESON. Leaders of Low Prices. : HX> * I WI * 300 SAMPLE OXFORDS At a discount of 25 per cent. CHILD’S Strap Oxfords, sizes 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. 100 prs Childs’Tan Shoes, 3-5, for only 25c per pr. Ladies’ Oxfords, solid bottom from 49c to $ 1.98. PLENTY of fine Oxfords in small sizes. Don’t fail to look through our Oxfords and Shoes and save money. We show the largest line of Oxfords in Gaffney this season. Very respectfully, H. L. PARKS & CO. -A.PCI3 "We llitve T’liem. A Large and well selected Line Ladies’ Shoes. WE HAVE THEM in Button at 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up to $3.50. Ladies’ Slippers in Blacks and Tans, Blacks at 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up to $2.50. MEN’S lino shoes $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and up to $5.00, in lace and congress. Men’s low cut shoes $1.25, $1.50 and up to $3.50. NICE LINE Ladies’ and Men’s Tan Shoes and Slippers. Chil dren and Misses Shoes and Slippers. Plenty of men’s women’s and children’s coarse shoos. COME TO US for W. L. Douglass and Hamilton Brown shoes. Remember, if our shoes do not give you satisfactory wear wo arc here to make them so. Yours truly, WILKINS BROS. laffney, S. C., Apr. 2, ’96. CONGLOMERATION OF NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL IN TEREST. Some Short, Some Shorter and all Too Short for a Heading, Vet None Too Short to Mention. Next Sunday is Easter. Geniai \\ alter Ilaker is now with the Smith Hardware Company. The dummy engine set fire to the gutter crossing in front of A. B. Gaines’ residence last Saturday after noon. An 80-proof scrap on the street Saturday netted the city’s ex-chequer $10. The boys who dance must pay the fiddler. N. W. Teague, of Thickety, runs a saw mill, hast week he cut up a pine tree for S. 15. Wilkins which netted 2,572 feet of lumber. The Jake Carpenter Camp United Confederate Veterans will meet next Saturday at 2 o’clock p. m. All old veterans should be present. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Robinson have both been quite unwell for several weeks, so much so in fact as to confined them to their beds. Yesterday was ‘‘All Fool’s Day.” Wo are reliably informed that there are a few T subjects yet remaining in Galluey for the Fool Killer. The Irene Mills will, in a few days, he connected with Gaffney by one of the latest improved, long distant battery telephones. Manager W. B. DuPre says that it is one of the fin est phones on the market. Farm work is getting on fine in this section. All lands have been well prepared, corn is being planted, lots of fertilizers are being used, besides we are having light refreshing show ers of rain and the weather is hot. Mr. P. <,). Camp, aged !>2 years, died last week in Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Camp was once a resident of this county.—Spartanburg Herald. Mr. Camp was raised in this section and was an uncle of our worthy chief of police, B. F. Camp. The Cotton plant has boon moved from Columbia to Spartanburg, where it will hereafter be published under the direction of Jessie T. Gantt, son of T. Larry Gantt. Jessie is enter prising and we look for an improve ment in the Cotton Plant. C. A. Petty opened up the Cot ton and Produce Exchange yesterday. Mr. Petty has been in Charlotte for the past six years with Sloan <k Co. He expects to run this us a kind of vacation business. .Jno. Kennedy, of Tocoa, Ga., will be Mr. Petty’s ope rator. Four of the children of Mr. J. T. Rodgers are quite sick. They have recently had measles and their pres ent illness is incident thereto. While some of them are quite sick wo are glad to note that they are not dan gerous and that some of them are improving. It is with a sense of sincercst pleasure wo note the many express ion of regret by the weekly papers of Editor Williams’ misfortune. We join the others in the hope that his broken limb may soon he knitted to gether and he enabled to take his ac customed position. We again call the attention of our correspondents to the fact that we cannot handle poems and essays. We want the news of your neighborhood, brief and to the point, but please do not make it necessary for us to cut out the hulk of your letter on account of its being poetical or prosy. Carroll & Carpenter’s Spring open ing was a credit to the town us well as themselves. The display was pre pared by Miss McKnight and Mr. Wofford Humphries and their window dressing was a marvelous blending of beautiful colors artistically ar ranged to catch the eyes of those who passed by. Albert, a colored boy who is in the employ of L. G. Byars, was arrested Sunday for stealing rides on the train. He was made to work out his line on the streets. Several other hoys were arrested last week for the same offense. They were lined $1 each, with exception of one, who was given a lecture and discharged. The session of the Baptist High School dosed last Friday. Tub Lkd- okh is pleased to state that the ac complished and gentlemanly princi pal, I’rof. Henry Ross, will remain in Gaffney, for the present, at least, and wo sincerely trust ho may be induced to make this place his permanent home. C. C. Fcatherstnno, of the tirm of Furgorson A Featherstone, Laurens, S. C., has a curd in this issue of Tub Lkixikk announcing ids candidacy for the solicitorship of this, the Seventh Judicial, district. Of Mr. Feather- stone a well-known business man said to a Ledcbu representative the other day: “Ho Is a lawyer of ability, capable in every respect of tilling the the office and u Christian gentleman besides. The voters of this section could not do better than to support him.” —— -—-• •— ■ Other Local News on Pagee t and 7. AT BEAVERDAM. The Sunday School Union on the 27th, 28th and 29th. The Sunday School Union that convened with the Beaverdam church the 27th, 28th and 2'Jth was a pleas ant meeting in every respect and proved a spiritual benefactor to all who attened its sessions. The rep resentation from the churches and Sunday schools of this section was a little below the average which is to be regretted very much as it is sin cerely desired that all share the | work and enjoy the blessing together. | Some of the assigned speakers were j absent, although the queries were ably and intelligently discussed. The music was good, which is always the case when I). 1*. L. Martin is present. The missionary query was most ably discussed by Revs. W. G. 1’. Ezell, A. 1). Davidson and B. 1\ Robertson. It will effect good. It was touching yet so true that it would have stimulated every mission worker to greater effort. Those good Beaverdam people have won a place in the hearts of those who attended for their kind and untiring effort to make all feel happy. They exhibited that spirit which ever characterizes true brotherhood. May the good work of their example en courage us all to walk in the perfect way. —• Have You Diseased Cattle? The Veterinary Department of the South Carolina Experiment Station offers its aid to the people of South Carolina in the investigation and ex tirpation of contagious and infectious diseases among the domesticated ani mals: horse, cow. swine, dog, fowls, etc. The college veterinarian will take pleasure in corresponding with the owners of diseased animals and will, wherever possible, give diagnosis and advice free. In all cases of a contagious nature requiring personal inspection the travelling expenses of the veterinarian must be met by the owners of the diseased animals. It is the intention of the Veteri nary Department of Clemsom College to give to the stock owners, and others of the State who may wish it, a special course in veterinary sc’ence. Anyone of good, moral character may avail himself of this course under the head of the Veterinary Department. For futher information address Du. W. E. A. Wvman', Veterinarian to South Carolina Exper iment Station and. Clemson College. —* — Examination for West Point Cadetsh.ip By request of Hon. T. J. Strait, M. C., from 5th Congressional District, S. C., a competitive examination will be held for vacancy in West I’oint in 1897, caused by the graduation of the present incumbent. This examina tion will be held at Rock Hill, S. C., May 23rd, 1896, by A. R. Banks, Yorkvilie, S. C., Prof. E. P. Moses, Rock Hill, S. C., and Dr. T. A. Craw ford, of Rock Hill. Applicants should write at once to either of the above for particulars. Ago from 17 to 22. A thorough knowledge of High Arithmetic, United States History, Descriptive Geography and English Grammer is is required. A sound constitution— no physical deformity—good eye sight, etc. Mrs. Anna Gage, wife of Ex- Deputy U. S. " ‘ Golumbui f Kan., says: •‘I was delivered of TWINS in less than 20 min utes and with scarcely any pain after using only two bottles of “MOTHERS’ FRIEND” DID NOT SUFFER AFTERWARD. JWSont by Express or Mall, on receipt of nrloe, *1.00 per bottle. Book "TO MOTHERS’’ mailed free. BUADFIELD REtll'LATOU CO., ATLANTA, UA. SOLD 11Y ALL DRUGGISTS. The Petrified Man. The now famous petrified naan man that was discovored by Mr. W. M. Buff on the Saluda river, near Colum bia, on November 10, last, is on ex hibition at the Three C’s hotel. There is no doubt as to the fact that the body is that of a human being, and scientific men, all over the state have pronounced it to bo one of the most remarkable cases of petrification that has ever been known.—Yorkvilie En quirer. The petrified man will be on exhi bition in Gaffney on next Monday and Tuesday, the Gth and 7th of April. If you want to see a curiosity come and see this wonder. ——- —» • ———- A Country Resident Burned. A. G. Davis, of the Mercer neigh borhood, had the misfortune to lose his residence by fire last Thursday about noon. Mr. Davis had just been making some improvements on his house with the view of selling it so he could move to (Jaffney. He was not at homo when the fire occurred so sustained the additional loss of his. household and kitchen furniture. Jhe loss was about $000.00 with no insur ance. Mr. Davis’ neighbors have been very kind to assist him and to them he returns his heartfelt thunks. SIMMONS The Surveyors at Work. H. D. Wheat. Ed. Cash, T. G. Mc- Craw and D. K. Cecil, accompanied by A. F. Walker, civil engineer, went to Durham Shoals Monday lo survey the ground for the site of the Irene Mill. Just as soon as the sur vey can be completed work will to commenced. REGULATOR, THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE is Simmons Liver Regulator. Don’t forget to take it. Now is the time you need it most to wake up your Liver. A sluggish Liver brings on Malaria, Fever and Ague, Rheumatism, and many other ills which shatter the constitution and wreck health. Don’t forget the word Regulator, it is Simmons Liver Regulator you want. The word Reg ulator distinguishes it from all other remedies. And. besides this, SIMMONS LIVER Regulator is a Regulator of the Liver, keeps it properly at work, that your system mav be -pt in good condition. FOR IMF BLOOD take SIMMONS LIVER regulator, it is the best blood purifier and corrector. Try it and note the difference. Look for the RED Z on every package. You wont find it on any other medicine, and there is no other Liver remedy like SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR—tile Kingof Liver Remedies, Be, sure you get it. J. H. Zcilin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ' [therbis a way m 1 to make , jf'fs.’ ! doors. & tigta and » ^ M wrong. , (ion'l want to nl ake O ur heavily learn the «*er • that our gi£ j incrC ? S, .h 8 - r 3u Say-ibat ;; >V f 9 ‘thoroughly kiln dried | .. sck '. .. ' nlov skilled and com- Kyd stock, cm| . ,,neratcmodern L ? ^ r “ P "' r , a l " ok * ta !> inspect alt wnr rnnt it. ment-and then 'vv Brutally Murdered. j Jusi outside the corporate limits of the town yesterday I inori 1 i11o' one of tlr inest beef eovs i vi r bi’ouy! to the city, 1 ( . J and the sunn' ea;) nov no seen in our market u rriblv mutila* toil, or rather, cut up. but just j right to make lie fee-it steak ! you over saw. V SCthc kind you -ant, ALQ AUQU3TA. OA >• puv r -—et We are tie NICK BKF/r’ f; L convince yen oi 1 will > r ive its a irial Tlio Celebrated Thoroughbred Stallion “ACCIDENT,” Sllllv Spcmlrift by Imported Honny Smt- liiml. etc. etc. etc. HAM Mollie K. by Spcmlrift. 2ml. H\M Hellen by Alroy. son of imported Australian and Nellie Gray by l.exinirton. This superbly bred Stallion will make the eomihir season (tSSNi) at (JnlTney on Thursday. Friday and Saturday of each week and at T. Maury's home near Asbury postotlice on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of each week at$20.00 to insure a colt. He is a rich bay in color; lit bands hi^li and with standua in proportion. While bred upon thorough bred marcs must afford an excellent pros pect for horses on the turf. Ills splendid size and bone, niugnlflccnt finish and re lined blood bred to t be ordinary and "jirade” mare cannot fail to produce the finest typoof horses, commanding the highest pricks in every market, for saddle, road and harness. While Spendrift, his sire, was a superior race horse, meet Inn and defeating the best horses Df hisday. and was once sold for the handsome sum of twenty-thousand dollars. (*.*0.000.00). thus showing that his progeny, like himself, will produce race horses. WOOD. GLENN & ALLISON. We will also 1) . ■ .liliiJ summer a.ul will be M: i %| urc* with people who u 1 I Come ami see us. : lliJ you once means *. > !! foil again. Sell your c:i l>uv your beef at .A RYU ! KENDRICK‘S I’m; -C - Mar DR. L AL HAIR,' DENTIST, Office ItlSotllcmy, r hulldiun. 1’ Ihev- tcaeied without pain. First-obis, wik at to 0.1.nahio |i"ice:,. Will be at I’a-o i • irotn I the iCili to 1 ’>;! 1 of each month. The cheapest thing on earth-~The Weekly Ledger at one dollar a year. DR. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist, , Gaffney, - - - S. C. I Office over J. It. Tolleson’s now store. I u office from 1st to 24th of each I month : rit 3 * or r w^\- uMES WHE... .. J Beat LouKh Syrup. Tutea Good. Uaol Never in the History of the Dry Goods Business has the stock of Dry Goods and Clothing been so Attractive in Gaffney as the past season. 0*1 rroll Oeirpentor, «ih iihujiI, JLvOiicl*; Clio a *rocossHion in Spring; Goods, JVI illinorv- WE CONFIDENTLY boliovo that, in point of clogunee, wo have far excelled the millinery exhibits hereto fore made In this city, and wo invite your careful in spection. BEAUTIFUL line of Mohairs from 15c to $1.00 per yard. HUSTLE Her call no for lin ings. Uijg’ VulueH ii* I-radieM” Oxfortlrs 'I'ic-H, 60c to *42.00. l>ro»H Cwoods. A STOCK of many styles, the latest and best. In such goods wo have an endless variety, from ie to 25c per yard. FIFTY different shades in Clark’s Crochet Gotten. A beautiful lino of white kid gloves. CAKI’ETS sold either from stock or sample. Young Hen, CALL this week and buy your Spring Suit and Straw Hat. SEE our line of Neckwear. Everything in this depart- mert is up-to-date. Our twenty-five and fifty cent lino is the best vou can see anywhere. G A R. I* O L, L, Ac O A- It 1* IS JV 'F 1C It.