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8 THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, 8. C., JANUARY 27. 18'J8. This space belongs to ■4- BRUCE & BRISSIE 4- who will occupy the stand next to A. N. Wood’s bank—the D. R. Bird stand. They are too busy mark ing goods to write an ad but keep your eye on this space for future announcements. “Bankrupt Sales,” “At-Cost Sales,” “Closing-Out Sales,” or any other kind of sales don’t affect us, for we make it a rule to sell ns cheap as anybody who sells first-class goods, and EVERY DAY IS BARGAIN DAY At J. R. Tolleson & Co.’s Cheap Store, Bear in Mind The Fact That Carroll & Carpenter are offering all winter goods at Bargain Prices. If you need goods now is the time to buy. - Call on them. ALL HOLIDAY GOODS IN THE WAY OP reoelvintr OlisvirH. l^iotureH, Arc., iVt IrCxact FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS & d*IOC. K. B.—Call Early and Secure a Bargain. Solomon many wise things and people have profited by them but there are not many of us flies** days who can say many wise things, though we can all do wise acts and are proud when we do act wisely. Now, the wisest thing you can do is to come to me for your ... ... and you’ll be proud that you did so when you see how much you •an save by it. J. L. ALEXANDER. CARPET MILL FOR GAFFNEY. ANOTHER STRIDE FORWARD IN PROGRESS. The Company Already Organized and the Stock Nearly All Taken. Work to Commence at an Early Date. Gaffney to-day enters upon a new era and heralds to the world the or ganization of the first carpet mill South of Baltimore. This is a rapid stride in the right direction and the knowing ones say, will do more to build up the town, give publicity to the plucky capital of Cherokee and to fill the coffers of its wide-awake citizens than any other enterprise that could have been started. Our town already boasts of having the pio neer fine goods cotton mill of the South and now being the first community in the South with the hardi hood to demand a shore of the carpet trade, ehe may well feel elated. A northern man of long and varied experience in this business will be associated with a number of our lead ing men and a strong company has been organized, having a sufficient capital, with the expectation of in creasing it at no distant date. The stock has nearly all been taken and the company will commence opera tion in a very short time. The entire subject has been carefully investigat ed, and experienced men say it will undoubtedly be one of the best pay ing investments in the South. Messrs. J. A. Carroll, H. D. Wheat, F. ti. Stacy, L. Baker. J. G. Ward- law, S. L. Cutting and J. Q. Little will be the directors. Gaffney can generally be found in the front rank. About two weeks ago interest in the carpet mill began to take definite shape and tho result has been most gratifying to the projectors of the enterprise. Nearly every man ap proached on the subject became en thused at once, and the result was that in an inereditably short while a sufficient amount of stock was sub scribed to insure the establishment of the mill. The goods made will be of a good quality and it is the intention of the company to erect a plant to make the finest grade of goods in that line that can be made. Mr. Bird Secures Bail. Mr. Bird, of McDowell county, N. C. t was in the city last Thursday and secured the release, on bail, of his son, George, who has been in jail here about two months charged with the murder of Charles Smith. Mr. Bird has been untiring in his efforts to se cure his son’s release. Once he ap peared here and endeavored to make a bund, but, as his friends all lived in North Carolina he did not succeed. A few days ago be returned and of fered a certified check for the amount of the bond. It was refused by the proper authorities and on last Thursday he came again and brought $2000.00 in cash, it being the amount of bond required, and offered it as security for his son's appearance at court for trial. The cash was consid ered sufficient and George Bird was released and left the city Thursday evening with his father for his home in North Carolina. Fire at White Plains. Last Sunday morning just before day the citizens of White Plains were aroused by the alarm of fire, which was in the fine gin house and mills of M. C. Lipscomb. The fire had attained such headway before it was discovered that it was impossible to put it out. It consumed the gin house, saw mill and grist mill to gether with a large quantity of cotton seed, fine machinery and farm imple ments. The loss amounts to more than $2 OOO. Mr. Lipscomb is probably the most extensive farmer in Cherokee county, and the burning of this property will not only bo a great present loss but will greatly retard his immense farm and mill operations. The fire was thought to be accidental. Expressions of regret and sympa thy are heard from Mr. Lipscomb's friends in Gaffney and the county, in which Thk Lkjxikh heartily joins. Cowpens Battle. Wo are able this week to present to our readers another account of the battle of Cowpens. This account comes from R. A. Scruggs, one of Cherokee’s most worthy citizens. Mr. Scruggs got his information from his grandfather, Richard Scruggs. Mr. Scruggs says: “My grand- father, Richard Scruggs, told me that ho was twelve years old at the time the battle was fought, that he stood on the east side of Broad river and listened to the fight from start to finish. Also that after the battle bad been going on for some time he saw some of Tarleton’i ‘red coats’, who had fled from the battle, pass where he was. “Mv grandfather," continues Mr. Scruggs, “settled on the battle field in 1803, and was very familar with the incidents of the battle, everything being fresh at that time. He said that the Americans formed their line of Battle with the left flank at the head of the branch just north of the old monument, ami extended it to the south. The battle was be gun at this point and was continued for about a mile and a half, to near where Drury Scruggs now lives. He said it. was near hero where Col. Washington and Tarleton met and Tarleton got his fingers cut by Wash ington's sword. “My grandfather told me that the dead were buried on a little knoll about two hundred yards east of the old monument., “The 'Wolf pit' that we somatimes hear of in connection with ihe buttle of Cowpens is, or was, about one hun dred yards from where J. A. Scruggs now lives, on the Mill’s gap road. I was born and raised there, and, being now sixty-nine years old, am well acquainted with the ‘Wolf pit’. “Tarleton camped the night before the battle at the Cowpens spring. “I have only known one Revolu tionary soldier. That was Nathan Byars, who lived and died, and is buried where Capt. J. H. Ezell now lives. “I have always given great credit to my grandfather’s statements rela tive to the battle, for I am satisfied he knew what he was talking about. I was raised on the battle ground; his statements, therefore, have always been fresh in my mind, and trusting that what he told me will bo of interest to some one, I give them to The Ledger for publication." We are glad to publish the recollec tions of our old people, especially when they refer to the batttle of Cowpens. Special Services. Beginning tonight at 7: 30 o’clock the Rev. W. G. Neville, of Yorkville, will hold series of services in the Presbyterian church of this city. The services will continue for several days. Mr. Neville is a middle aged man and has been in the ministry some time. He comes well recom mended and will doubtless entertain as well as instruct those who accept this opportunity to hear him. A cordial invitation is extended to all to participate in these services. One of Two Ways. The bladder was created for one purpose, namely, a receptacle for the urine, and as such It is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways. The Hist way is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way Is from careless local treatment of other diseases. CHJEK CAl.’KK Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys Is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb, like the bladder, was created for one purpose, and If not doctored too much Is nut liable to weakness or disease, except In rare cases. It is situated hack of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested In the kidneys, hack, bladder or urinary passage is often, hy mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error Is easily made and may he as easily avoided. To Hud out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; a sedi ment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The ndld and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Uoot. the great kidney, and bladder remedy is soon realized. If you need a medicine you should have the best. At druggists Hfty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free hy mail. Mention Tub LifDGKH and send your address to Dr Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. V'. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the gen uineness of this offer. No-To-ltse for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, blood pure. 60c. |l. All druggist* We sell and guarantee Itlce’s Goose Greas Llnumcnt—no cure no pay. ClIKUOKHK Dut o Co. Croup. Colds, LaGrlppe and Sore Throat, cured by Goose Grease—no cure no pay. Dt l'ue Dauu Co. T'lirc GAFFNEY^SEMINARY, A High-Grade School for Boys and Girls. For terms and particulars address Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining in offios uncalled for to date: Eva L. Brown. Mrs. J. F. Griner. Elza Glover. C. K Hunt. D. A. Jolly. J. H. 8. Lipscomb. Matt Petty. Eugene Rite. Mrs. M. M. Walton. W. F. Walker. N. B.—Persons calling for these letters will please say advertised in The Ledger. T. H. Littlejohn, P. M. January 24, 1898. W. F. McARTHUR, Principal. 7-29-tf Gaffney, S. C. Goods at Cost. Till the 1st of February ! will sell you Jeans Cloth, Flannels, Dress Goods, Sheetings, Plaids, Calicoes, Notions, Ready Made Pants, Boots, Hats, Caps and many other things at cost. The best “Keen Clipper” axes I still handle. Call and see my prices. Respectfully, 1. M. Peeler. His Foot Cut Off. Lost Saturday night about 8 o’clock while a freight train on the Southern whs passing this place several of the “heating’’ class of negroes of this town attempted to boaid it. The conductor detected them and at tempted to put them off. but met with such resistance that he thought it necessary to use his pistol. He fired on the party of “heats" twice, and finally got them off his train, hut as the train rolled out A1 Petty who was one of the party, in attempting to’get on fell under the cars and they passed over one of his feet crushing it so severely that it had to he ampu tated. Drs. Crawley and Nesbit per formed the operation, cutting the foot off about t.vo inches above the ankle. The operation was success fully performed. The negro is doing well, and his place in the ranks of his chums will he vacant for only a short time. The Report Not True. An issue or two back, The Ledger published a statement that Mr. f’harlie Webstar, once of this city, but now of Arkansas, was dead. We are glad to learn that our informa tion was wrong and that Mr. Web ster is still living in his western home. Great Improvement Reports a Welcome Changb in Her Condition Stet'cmcnt by a North Carolina Woman. “ Nearly all my life I have hod one cold after another and the trouble Keen:cd like catarrh in the head. There were dis charge* from my ears, and my hearing become affected. I took a number of kinds of medicine but I grew worse in stead of better. One day I procured a bottle of Hood’s Sarsaparilla and bsgan taking it, and soon found it was doing me good. I gained strength and was greatly benefited in many ways. I con tinued its use and now the bad feeling in my head is gone, and the earache with which I suffered has disappeared. I am now able to do my housework without help. I shall keep Hood’s Barsapariila :a the house as long as I live.” Mks. T. G. Rhynb, Dallas, North Carolina. KOOd’S S pari?ia Is the best—In fact the One True Blood Purffl-r. HnrvTc Pillc are tho ,avor,te 1IUUU b U'llIS cathartic. Price 25e. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. danger of th its anticipation Every mother feels an inde scribable dread of the pain and danger attend ant upon the most critical pe riod of her life. Becoming a mother should be a source of joy to all, but the suffering and e ordeal make one of misery. MOTHER’S FRIEND is the remedy which relieves women of the great pain and suf fering incident to maternity; this hour which is dreaded as woman’s severest trial is not only made painless, but all the danger is re moved by its use. Those who use this remedy are no longer de spondent or gloomy; nervousness nausea and other distressing con ditions are avoided, the system is made ready for the coming event, and the serious accidents so com mon to the critical hour are obviated by the use of Mother’s Friend. It is a blessing to woman. #1.00 PER BOTTLE at all Truer Stores, or sent by xpreee on receipt of price. BDQXS Containing invaluable Information of rpr^ interest to all women, will bo sent rate to any addreaa, upon application, by The BBADF1ELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ga. AN ORDINANCE To Raise Supplies for the Year 1898. Be It ordained by the Intcndunt and Wardens of Gaffney City In council assembled and by autbnrlty of the same: That a tax to cover the expenses of said town of Gaffney City from the first day of March, Ib'JS. to Maroll 1st, Ui'Ai. bo levied and col lected in manner and form following: Section 1. There shall Is* paid on each one hundred dollars of the assessed value of all real estate and personal property the sum of eight mills on the dollar, for general pur poses and to pay Interest on town hall bonds, and to create a sinking fund to retire said IxjikIs. Sec. 2. Each and every able bodied male person living within the corporate limits of the town, and all male persons able to per form, or cause) to be performed, the labor required on the streets or roads, between the ages of eighteen and fifty years, except ministers of the gospel In actual charge of a congregation, arid persons permanently dis abled In the military service of the state, and persons whr served In the late war. shall Is* liable lo street or road duty and shall pay to the clerk of said town the sum of two dol lars for road or street exemption, and any peason liable to said tax who shall full to j»ay the same within the specified time shall be required to work on the streets of the town six days under the direction of the street overseer, and any person fulling either to pay said commutation or to perform said labor shall he brought before the Intendant's court and upon conviction shall !«• lined In a sum not exceeding ten dollars or Imprison ment not exceeding twenty days, either or both. Done and ratified in council under the cor porate seal of the Town of Gaffney Cltv, this Jd day of December, 18'j7. A. N. \\ ood, Intoudunt. L. Baker, Town Clerk. l-13-2t All persons bending claims against thees- tateof Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brown, deceased, are hereby required to present the same to the undersigned properly proven on or be fore February 1st. and all persons Indebted to said estate arc requested to make payment soon to the undersigned. W. ('. Carpenter. J. V CCDD, Adm’s. Mrs. E. A. Blown, dec'd. Jan. 13. ’9K-3t. The Best Is always the cheapest, and you can always get the best Sash, Blinds, Doors and all kinds of Building Material, including No i Heart-pine Shingles from L. Baker cheaper for cash than on time. I buy for cash and consequently get bargains, and will give my customers the same advantages. i Will Hake your Estimates for Materials Free of Charge. Very Respct., JU. BAXCISI*. Registration Notice. Office of Rri’Envison of IJeotstration of the Town of Gaffney city, December 2ND, iHiff. Notice Is hereby given that the books of the Supervisor of Registration for the Town of Gaffney City will be open at the Council (iiamber on and after the tit h day of Decem ber. ls<»7, to and including the iisth day of February, isus, for the purpose of Register ing ilit* qualified electors residing within the incorporate limits of the Town of Gaffney City. The books will be opened principally on Mondays and Saturdays, lie tween thW hours of ten in the forenoon and four in th" afternoon. Every applicant must appear in person and the production of a registration certificate from the County Board of Regis tration entitling the applicant to vote at Gaffney City precinct in State and County eleet Ions. Is a condition prerequisite lo the applicant's obtaining u Certificate of Regis tration. Ami in addition to the produ< tiou of such certificate, the applicant must show, also, that he has resided in the Incornorat • limits of Gaffney City for FOUR MONTHS, ami that he has paid all taxes asst ssed against him due ami collectible for the pre vious fiscal year. Each and every applicant for registration must take the oath prescrll >‘<1 in Section Ubof an Act of the General Assem bly of South Carolina entitled, ■•an Act to provide for the Registration of all Electors in this State qualified to vote In State, County. Municipal, Congressional and Pres idential elections. Approved the 5th day of March istxi. \S’M. Pltlt.I.IPS. Supervisor of Registration for the Town of Gaffney City, S. C. SHERIFF SALE. For February, 1898. State ok South Carolina, j County of Cherokee, r Sheriff's office. I By virtue of sundry executions to me di rected. 1 shall sell at public auction before the court house door on salesday in Febru ary. istw. between the legal hours of sale: All that lot of land lying on Doolittle's creek. iMiunded by lauds of Hannah Cashen, Wm. Moss, Dr. Rumseur and others, contain ing iifti acres, more or less. Levied upon and sold as the property of II. M. Moore, deceased, at the suit of D. D. Gas ton. Terms of sale, cash; purchaser to pay for papers. J. B. Boss. 1-13-31 Sheriff of Cherokee Couuty . Just Tell Tviu That You Sa'W' JVIe and that I am still keeping the most select line of jewelry to he found in the city and that my prices are as low as the lowest for tirst-class goods. You can also toll them that I can repair any kind of jewelry and make broken watches or clocks run like new ones. W^\\\ the Galloway Building. IF YOU WANT TO BUY JVluless, Wuifoii®, Ouano and JVcicl CALL ON J. I. SA-RRATT. N. B.—Oak wood delivered at 75c per load.