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THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY. S. C.. MARCH 10. 1898. 7 A Large r Line of Set Rings, Opals, Diamonds, &c., Just Received. Satisfaction I! Guaranteed —or— \\ Money Refunded. t'.l O Tlie finest line of spectacles and opticals ever shown in the city. Also many new things in Ladies’ Shirt Waist Sets for the summer season. Watch Repairing a Specialty. Always a pleasure To show goods. THOS. H. WESTROPE, The Jeweler of Gaffney. For Sale. Pflr“AdvertIsfmcnts under this head will be Inserted for one cent a word eaeh inser tion. No ad Inserted for less than ten cents. F OR SALE—Lumber; Oak, Pine and Hick ory of the best varieties; can furnish on short notice; prices as low as the lowest. Address J. L. Spake, Gaffney, S. C. ij-10-2t-pd F OR SALE—A llniiled iiuurilty of the cele brated Vineless Vain Potatoes for l>ed- dinif. Address J. E. Mosteller, Grassy Pond. 3-10-3t pd f^KW ORLEANS Molasses, by bbl. 29c iral. at T Davenport’s. 3-19-21 QALL and see my 10lb for f 1.00coffee. J. Alexander. 3-10 QNION SETS lOcta quart at .1. L. Alexan der's. . 3-10 F OR cheap molasses /o to J. L. Alexander. 3-10 F OR SALE—Fresh, clean cotton seed for planting, at 2<'c per bushel. Apply to W. O. Lipscomb & Hro. 3-3 F OR SALE—Settings of the pure blood Indian Game. Apply to 1. J. Newberry. 3-:;-tf. F OR SALE—Pretty pair young match mules. Terms easy. R. F. Gibson. 2-24 F OR SALE. One splendid saddle horse. one mule and one family horse; terms to suit purchaser. F.G. Stacy. 1-27 S OME rare bargains in sewing machines go<Kl as new. Also any parts ordered for old machines. R. S. Lipscomb. F OR SALE—Real Estate Mortgages. Titles to Real Estate. Chattel Mortgages. Liens, Notes. Etc., for sale at The Ledge office For Rent. F OR RENT. The storeroom formerly oc cupied by C. A. Wood. Apply to A. N. Wood. F OR RENT A new 22xllM tire-proof brick store house; French plate glass front; ex cellent display windows. Apply to W. O. Lipscomb & liro. Wanted. W ANTED The people to know that I am still doing business at t hcold st and the City liarber Shop, next to Goudelocks. II. C. Knox. Prop. 3-10- S ALESMAN wanted to sell the t rade Hurd- wan 1 . Tinware and Woodenware. Ad dress. Haiuiwake, 132J N. Carolina St.. Baltimore, Md. 3-3-5t W ANTED.—Highest orlops paid for fat cattle and hides. W. D. Kirby, oppo site Burnett block. ’ 2-10-tf Trespassing. A LL persons are forbidden to hunt or otherwise trespass or allow their stock to run on my lands. 2-24 3t-pd. D. L. Vasset. Notice. N OTICE TO FARMERS W<* are prepared to make loans upon approved paper pay able next fall. National Bank of Gaffney. 3-10-2t Special Cut Rate for the Next 30 Days. Card photographs fl.oo to ?2.00 per do/.. Cabinet photographs — 2.50 to 4.00 per do/. See our small photos at.. 2.50 per 100. J. K. 3-10-41 Critffne.v, fc3. C. CONGLOMERATED CHEROKEE ITEMS OF INTEREST TERSELY TOLD. The News irom Town and Conntry Boiled Down for the Special Benefit of Busy Led ger Readers. Rain stopped garden work last week. Look up the lumber men of Chero kee before buying. One of J. F. Gaffney’s houses on Limestone street is nearing comple tion. The township board of equalization in Cherokee has been hard at work this week. We have had' scarcely any snow this winter, but Mike Seilers says it is coming. J. J. Warren has bought a pretty lot on Rutledge street and will build on it this spring. The first of the month comes migh ty often, and bill collector’s arc inva riably in company with it. T. G. McCraw, since moving to his farm, has connected him self with the city by putting up a telephone. Brickmen start your machines ear ly this spring. Millions of them will be needed in Gaffney this summer. Rippey S. Reid, one of the bard working and well behaved colored men of Cherokee takes The Ledger. T. T. Green, of Clifton, bought one of the Burnett lots on Limestone street yesterday, and will soon build go it. Hon. J. C. Otts, of Kelton, Union county, will in a short time apply to the Supreme Court for admission to the bar. J. N. Lipscomb, is building an up- to-date brick ice house of several cars capacity on the side tracks of the Southern. Cherokee county now has six of the finest mules in the State, just what she needs to move her road machines. The rainy days of the past week interferred with the work of the nu merous buildings under construction in the city. A. good many people thought that one of the supervisors of registration would be from the western part of the county Mr. Holman, of Lincoln county, X. C., is building a handsome resi dence on the lot on Limestone street, recently bought by him. All parties who acted as managers in the general election held in this county last March are requested to call at this otlice and receive their pay. The Carpet Mills officers are mov ing right off on their work. It will not be long before you w>ll be walk ing on Gaffney made carpets, fine carpets too. The Misoes Littlejohns entertained a few friends in u very pleasant man ner at their home Monday night, in honor of their visiting friend, Miss Ada Dillard. Now is a good time to invest in Gaffney property. It is cheap and the prominent streets are being filled up rapidly. Come in good people, we want you all. Wo learn that a young man was held up on North Limestone street, one night last week, but in such a tame way that the would-be high wayman was easily bluffed. The stockholders of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cherokee county will hold a meeting at the Court House in this city on next Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. The day school at Buffalo will close about the last of this mouth. It has been a most successful session. The patrons are well pleased with the ef ficient work of Mr. and Mrs. Ham rick. The business of buying cattle and fattening them before selling, has been commenced In Gaffney. It is u good way to make good beef, and we trust those engaged in it will make money. Uncle Billy Blanton, Gaffney’s gun smith, is one of the most quiet men in the city. He was a fighting sol dier in the Confederate army and al ways brighten’s up when war is men tioned. Clemson College now has a Textile department. This college when en tirely eliminated from politics, will be of untold value to the State and an institution of which she will be justly proud. Capt. J. B. Bell, U. S. Commis* S'oner, had Andy Champion before him this week for violation of the U. S. revenue law. Andy took his bond for iiis appearance at the next term of court at Greenville. If you want to spend a really en joyable evening go to hear Prof. Wat son, of Furman University, at the Opera House, to-morrow night. His subject, “The American Kicker,” gives great scope for humor and pa thos. Camp Jefferies United Confederate Veterans are called to meet at Wii- kinsville on Saturday, 19th, inst., at 10 a. m. A full turnout is requested as business of importance to every member of the Camp is to be trans acted. On Sunday, the Gth, at the res idence of Rev. W. M. White, at Cow- pens, Mr. G. W. Gallman and Miss Deppa Horn were united in wedlock, Rev. W. M. White officiating. The contracting parties were from Chero kee county. C. S. Elam, who has been working in the Gaffney Manufacturing Co’s., store, has accepted a position in the store of the Arkwright Mills in Spar tanburg. Mr. Elam is a young man of fine character and business quali fications and Gaffney regrets to loose bin. E. R. Sepoch, of Cherokee Town ship No 1.. and R. F. Spencer, of this city, have been appointed super visors of registration for.this county. They with Henry Tate, Esq., of Webster, who was appointed some weeks ago, will constitute the board of this county. Treasurer B. F. Camp, Carolina Lodge, O. G. C.. yesterday received a check for $1,000, the insurance on the life of the late W. J. Hop per. The check was made payable to Mrs. VV. J. Hopper, and Mr. Camp presented her with the check yesterday afternoon. The Health Inspector will hereaf ter make a tour of the city once a week, and any hog pens or cess pools found in an unhealthy condi tion will be reported to the city council, and they will take action. Keep your premises in good condi- iion and save yourself trouble. The pastors of the Presbyterian church and the First Methodist church have kindly consented to have no services at their churches next Sunday night, in order that the mem bers of their congregations may have an opportunity to hear Rev. Mr. Rob ertson’s discourse on “Freemasonry”. After the rain of Thursday and Friday, which stopped the plowing on the farms, the sun come out on Sat urday morning and furnished an ideal day to come to town, and they came. Our county people were out in good force. They report farm work further advanced now than it has been for years on the first, of March. The printers in The Ledger office are a good looking set of young men. They can set type with any gang and just as you get ready to go home and leave them, can ask you for copy so politely that you will lengthen your stay with them, comply with their request gladly and determine to fix better for them next day. Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All (IruKvlKt* refund money if It falls to cure. 25c. The genuine bus L. B. Q. on each tablet. DuPre Drug Co. 3-3 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. People You Know and People You Don’t Know. R. II. Mitchel. of Kings Creek, one of Cherokee’s wheat, corn and meat makers, a regular up-to-date farmer and first-class citizens, was in to see The Ledger Monday while in the city on a visit to relatives. His staunchness of character and real true grit was exhibited when he choose to spend two years in Albany penitentiary in preference to telling on the ku klux. Miss Ada Dillard, of Cross Anchor, is spending some time in the city with Misses lone and Agnes Little john on Frederick street. W. C. Kirby, of Sunny Side, came in to see The Ledger Tuesday. Mr. Kirby is one of Cherokees successful farmers, and was in the city on a business trip. Barnet Lipscomb spent a few days the past week in Spartanburg and Union on a business trip. R. M. Huskey, of Goucher. called on us while in the city Thursday. I). M. McSwain, of Cleveland coun ty, N. C., spent some days in the city this week. M. C. Dorman, and two sons, of Wilkinsville, were in the city yester day on business and pleasure. J. D. Jefferies, a prominent and successful Cherokee farmer, while in the city Tuesday selling cotton paid The Ledger a visit. James W. Hamrick, of State Line, was in to see us while in the city Saturday. James George, of Wilkinsville, is now taking a course at the Baptist High School, in this city. Miss Sallie George, of Wilkinsville, who has been spending some time io the city with her relatives. Mr. and Mrs J. A. Geddys, has returned to her home. J. H. Ruppe, of Maud, came to see The Ledger on Monday. We ap preciate such visits R. B. and G. W. Lemaster, of Pine Grove, two of the most prosperous farmers in Cherokee county, were in the city Thursday on business. They are farmers whose methods, if imitated, would bring fortune to all. Glad they called on The Ledger while in the city. W. M. Bird, one of the go-ahead Cherokee farmers of Grover, honored The Ledger with a pleasant call on Monday. J. E. Bratton, of Wilkinsville. was in to see The Ledger Saturday. Mr. Bratton is an up-to-date farmer and such as we are always glad to see. Supervisor N. Lipsytoomb returned last Wednesday from Atlanta where he went to purchase fohr mules for the county. He succeeded in his mis sion. M. W. Brown, an enterprising young merchant and farmer of Ra venna, called on The Ledger Monday. D. L. Brown, a prominent and suc cessful business man of Blacksburg, was in to see The Ledger while in the city Thursday. Mr. Brown, in his boyhood days, lived in Gaffney, where he has many friends who are proud of his success in life. Robert Munroe. of this city, has been on a visit to relatives in Union. SidO. Walker, who has been buying cotton at. Florence, this season re turned to his home a few days ago. Mr. Walker has been iu the cotton business several seasons and lias given splendid satisfaction to all with whom he lias been engaged. R. W. Lee, E^qr., of Cowpens. paid The Ledger a pleasant visit while in the city on Tuesday. Our old friend It. A. Scruggs, of Ezells, come in to see The Ledger on Saturday. Mr. Scruggs has a large store of Battle Ground reminisences which we hope to publish in The Ledger. J. S. Fanning, of the Southern Spindle and Loom. Shelby, N. C., was in the city yesterday. Mr Pa i ning spent a short while with The Ledger while here. J. L. Bolin,of Cherokee Falls, come in to sec The Ledger Saturday. Capt. J. B. Bell made a profes sional visit to Yorkville Friday. F. C. Perry, of Blacksburg, called on The Ledger while on a business trip to the city Monday. J. J. Rippy. andP. T. Camp, of the Buffalo neighborhood, were in the city yesterday, the guests of L. D. Rippy. Fred G. Stacy, president oi the Na tional Bank, made a business trip to Hickory Grove a few <lays ago. • Landrum Clary, one of Cherokee’s most prominent citizens, spent Fri day night with hig friend Rev. W. T. Thompson, on Victoria Avenue. Messrs I). and M. Poliakoff, both of Spartanburg, brothers of S. Polia koff, of Boston Store fame, have come to the city and will hereafter assist their btothcr in the Boston Store. This enterprising concern received a solid car load of clothing and dry goods one day last week. J. R. Blackwood and W. J. Vaughn, of Gowdeysville, were in the city yesterday. Mrs. T. H. [Westrope, of Cincin- natti, arrived In the city Thursday where she joined her husband who engaged in business here some weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Westropc are housekeeping on Limestone street. Where to Spend Sunday. Bishop Ellison Capers, of the Dio cese of South Carolina, will visit the Episcopal church at Blacksburg, next Sunday morning. He will preach and administer the Holy and Apcstolic rite of Laying on of Hands or Confirmation. On Saturday night, at 7 :B0, there will be a Baptismal service conducted by the Bishop. On Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, the Bishop will hold service and preach in the Episcopal church in Gaffney. To all these services all J people are cordially invited and will j be heartily welcomed. No Sunday School in Gaffney Sunday afternoon. Rev. B. P. Robertson will preach a sermon next Sunday morning on “Mob violence and lynch law.” He will also emphasize the execution of law in our county. This sermon will be for the special benefit of the new administration in the executton of law in our own town. A special invitation is extended to all to at tend this service. There will be preaching at Abingdon next sabbath by. Rev. Mr. Thomas- son. Don’t Tobafro Spit and Smoke Tonr Mfe Airaj. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be map netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To- Uac. the wonder-worker, that makes weak mca strong. All druggists, 50c or •!. Cure guaran teed Rooklet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co , Chicago or New York. Skating Rink. e If you wi ih to spend an even ing in delightful recreation and healthful exercise go to the skat ing rink, in the store-room re cently erected by W. O. Lip scomb & Hro., on Granard St. New skates ; first-class atten tion given to ladies. None but those who conduct themselves properly admitted. Doors open at 8 o’clock; skating, 10c an hour or 2i>c for the evening. J. E. McARTHUIl, Mgr. EAKER & SCRUGGS, ICXICLvl^SS, - - C. All kinds of lumhi-r sawed to order at short notice. Flooring, celling, etc., con stantly on hand. All ordars will receive prompt attention. Write us whea you need anything in our line. 3-3-41 ud Comin means pain, danger and possible death for some wives. For others it means practically no discomfort a all. There Is no reason why child birth should be a period of pain and dread. Sev. era! months before a woman becomes a mother she should prepare herself for the critical crdecL Theye is a prepara tion made which is intended for this itirpose alone. The name of this wonderful preparation is Mother's It i« a liniment to be np- { ilied rx- ernally. It relaxes the mus cles and re lieves tbs distension, giveselastici- ty to every organ con cerned in childbirth, end takes away all danger and nearly all suffer ing. Best results follow L the remedy is used during the whcls period of preg nancy. It is th® only remedy of the kind in the world that is endorsed by physicians. $1 per bottle at all drug stores, or sent by mail on receipt of price. Free Books con taining invaluable in formation for all women, will be sent to any ad dress upon application to Tbo Bradfleid Regulator Atlanta, Ga. Prof. Watson, OF Furman Dniversity, will deliver his famous lecture on —IN THE— City Hall Friday Night at 8 o’clock, benefit of Bai>tist Parsonage. Tickets on sale at Cherokee Drug Co. Notice of Election. A N ELECTION is hereby ordered to take plane on Monday. March -’1st. for a board of bealth for Gaffney City. The Isiard must lie composed of one reput able and practicing physician and four citi zens. The same managers who served In the recent municipal election are hereby ap pointed to serve In this election. Foils will be opened at 7 a. m. and closed at 4 p. m. The polling booth ".vil! be at the office of the Limestone Lime Works on Fred erick street. N. H. Litti.ejohx, L. Hakek. Intendant. Town Clerk. 3-10 Declaration of War! You will find me always ready for the fray. Stylish hair cutting, easy shaving, refreshing and cleansing shampoos, honest razor honing, clean tow. Is, polite and prompt atten tion. A COMPLETE LINE OF TOILET ACCESSORIES, including Koch’s Quinine Hair Tonic. It keeps the hair from pull ing out and is an infallible remedy for dandruff. At the City Barber Shop, next to Goudelock’s. H. C. Knox, Prop. Central I^art Hard Times XVill Hegln Today, of Gaffney tlie Hattie Ground. Clothing Must be Sold in 10 Days. Men’s Pants from 39c to $2.75 for the best. Children’s Pants from 15c to 48c for the best. 125 Men’s Suits to go at $2.98. 175 Men’s Cashmere Suits at $3.45. 300 Men’s Fine Clay Worsted Suits at $6.98. 400 Men’s Fine Suits with silk linings at $8.50. Boys’ Suits, all sizes, from $ 1.95 to $3.85 for the best Children’s Suits, sizes from 5 to 14 to go atfrorr 98c to $2.7s for the best. Former price $4*5o* SHOES—S- | A Big Line of Dress Goods at Low Prices 9 Hiixl Oet tlie Icicle of tliese Immense Oon’t T'org’et the Flace— POLIAKOFF BROS.—The Boston Store.