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THE LEDHKK: OAFFNEY. 8. C.. APHIL 7, 18D8. pig Line * Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets, Novelties in Silverware And all the Latest Styles in CONGLOMERATED CHEROKEE ITEMS OF INTEREST TERSELY TOLD. The News from Town and Conntry Boiled Down for the Special Benefit of Busy Led ger Readers. (<: Satisfaction III (iuaranteed 'M 'll iil | i —or— i i y \ Mon «y III Refunded. ;l at Thos. H. Westrope, The Jeweler of Gaffney. X. B.—Always ivraember mo when you want tine repairing done. For Sale. OP" AdvertIsimiMits under this head will beMnsorted f»r one cent a word each uiser- tlpn. No ad inserted for less than ten cents. F I)1: SAl.K- i'ne Quad Camera; with full outfit; never used; cheap. Apply to How ard Littlejohn at postofflee. 4-i-lt C OWS FOR SALE—I have several tnllk cows for sale; prict s from fit) to Stn. sl.soji few fat beeves. Apply to A. A. Sarratt, Oaij- ney or Skull Shoals. S. C. 4-i-.it F OIt SALE Three room cottage near Epis copal chuprh. E O. Stacy. ^ ^^ F OU SALE lluUdim? lots Indifferent parts ofthecity. J..). Gaffney. b-.ll-tf F OU SALE Two second-hand carriafres. one hack. thr*‘e humifies, six set harness; also ih‘w hani' ss. 1 ivt* nuiU s aiul scvrral horses to ifo cheap. Apply to .1. ti. Spencer, a-dt-at. _ F ob SALE The celebrated Jacluoa’a Af- riean <*oltou st*i*d. and sn* them. Apply to Paul V. Gaffney, office next door to Brnures & Besison. .(-‘~4-tt roll SALE plant inp- W. (). Llpseeaah & Hro. Fresh, clean cotton seed for nt 'AH- per bushel. Apply to :i-:i F OU SALE. One splendid saddle horse. one mule and one tamily horse; terms to suit purchaser. F. (i. Stacy. 1-!>i S OME rare bargains in sewing machines pood as new. Also any parts ordered tor old machines. U. S. Lipscomb. F OU SALE Real Estate Mortgages, Titles to Real Estate. Chattel Mortpages. Liens, Notes. Etc-, for sale at The Lkpok olffe- For Rent. poR RENT. The old Lipscomb Hotel. Apply to W.S. Lipscomb. ;i-:il-tf F OR RENT The Or. Littlejohn dwellInp house aud livery stable. A. N. Wood. ^ ^ F OR RENT.—The store room formerly oc cupied by C. A. Wood. Apply to A. N. Wood F OR RENT—a new 22x10(1 fire-proof brick store house; French plate glass front; ex cellent display windows. Apply to \\. O Lipscomb A 11 ro. Strayed or Stolen. S ^TRAYEO OR STOLEN—A small white horse mule; been missing since Sunday. Information leading to his recovery will be appreciated. 'V. F. Hailey, 4.;. It Byars vllle. Wanted. S ALESMAN wanted to sell the trade Hard ware. Tinware and Woodenware. Ad dress, Hardware, 1520 N. Carolina Baltimore, Md. St.. a-3-5t W ANTED-Boarders; first-class fare clean beds.: reasonable rates. Apply to ie on Bet A. B. Brown, at the Goforth house street. pot 4-7-tf Notice. •fNDING It c.uprofitable we have discon tinued sending out our wagon, but we by tele| Liuipscouib & 3-31-tf will be glad to fill all orders by telephoite or otherwise, free of charge. Fincken. Phone 211. Special Cut Rate for the Next 30 Days. Card photographs {1.00 to $2.00 per do/.. Cabinet photographs .. 2.50 to 4.00 per <lo/. See our small photos at.. 2.50 per 100. J. 1C. 3-10-n Onffney, S. C. " * T. E. McGEHEE, Contractor and Builder, GAFFNEY, S. C. Plans and specifications furnished on ap plication. Good building material furnished promptly and at reasonable prices. 4-7-3m ORDINANCE. The engine and boiler for the laun dry 1ms arrived. The County Commissioners were in sesion this week. V^uito a number of hales of cotton were sold in the city Saturday. Clinton Jones, whose leg was am putated two weeks ugo, is getting well fast. J. H. Buice has accepted u position with a business house and will travel in Kentucky. The Supervisors of Registration were in their office for business three days this week, but had little busi ness. We call attention of the democrats of Cherokee county to the advertise ment of Vice-President I. G. Sarratt in another column of this issue. A special Easter service will be held at the Methodist, church Sunday ining at 8 o’clock for the little folks. All little lolks and their par ents are cordially invited. If the immense amount of fertil izers that is being bought by our far mers is any indication, they are not afraid of the'hard times on hand nor the worse ones we to often hear pre dicted. There was frost Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings, hut not enough, it is hoped, to kill the fruit. Young vegetables, however, were checked in their growth, and it will take several warm days to start them otl again. We are glad to see that the York- ville Yeoman is forging to the front. It now claims the largest circulation of any paper in the fifth congressional district and says The Ledger has the next largest. An Aiken paper said some time ago that The Ledger and Yeoman understood their business. We were shown one day this week by Mr C. H. Gaffney, an epaulette wUich was worn by his grand-father,’ Capt. Michael Gaffney, while com manding a company in the army during the war with England, in 1812. Ir. is in a fair state of preservation, which shows how highly it is prized by Captain Gaffney’s descendants. The pastor of the Presbyterian church, by request, will commence next Sabbath a series embracing six teen sermons. To miss one will be to lose a link. All who feel inter ested are most cordially invited to attend. The subjects to be discussed are as follows: ‘‘The Baptism of Christ,” “Infant Church Member ship,” “Infant Baptism,” “The Gos pel Church,” and “Apostolic Suc cession.” County Prohibitionists Meet. The prohibitionists met in conven tion in the court house 011 the 4th inst., and was called to order by J. L. Strain, county chairman. J. L. Strain was elected chairman and R. E, Patrick secretary. Rev. B. P. Robertson nominated J. L. Strain as a delegate to the state con vention. T. M. Littlejohn and H. P. Griffith were also elected delegates. The following were elected us execu tive committee: E. P. Macomson, Gowdeysville; Prof. H. P. Griffith, Limestone; Hon. Wm. Jefferies, Draytonville. On motion of Prof. R. O. Sams the chairman appointed the members of the executive committee for other townships. On motion of R. C. Patrick the delegates were instructed to urge the name of Prof, R. O. Sums for state superintendent of education. Alter prayer by Rev. B. P. Robert son the convention adjourned to meet at call of the president. More Big Guns. Eight or ten car loads of big guns and umuniton pased Gafiney Tuesday night going South. The Latest from the Seat of War. Washington, April Gth.—The rela tions between the I'nited States and Spain are still strained. Every day opens with apparent possible hostili' ties in the near future. Yesterday Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee and all Ameri can officials left Cuba. It was re ported that one of our consuls on the island had been held up, but this was not confirmed, It now looks like a • crisis has been reached and that the next day or two will be pregnant with momentous developments. The Presiden’t message has been withheld until Monday. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. COUNCIL C'HAMItEH. i Gaffney City. S. C. > April 1st, IHiis. | Bo It ordained by the Town Council in council assembled and by authority of the same, that all persons having prlvyscn their premises in use by themselves or others shall use fresh lime dally on the excrement durinK’ the months bctrlntmiif on April 1st and ending on November 1st. On failure to comply with the atiovc ordi nance any and all persons so required shall be fined in a sum not exceeding $25.00 for each offense or work on the streets not more thuH 30 days under the supervision of the st reel overseer. This ordinance to take effect on April 10. after publication. N. H. Littlejohn. inteudent. J.. Bakeil Town Clerk. 4-7 Attention Democrats! The chairmen of the various democratic clubs lu Cherokee county are hereby notified to-ineet In the court house lu Gaffney on Monday, May 2, Jwih, to elect deharates to the State Convention, and also to elect a county chairman, Vice J. W. Thompson, deceased. \ I. G. Hahkatt, L Vice-President. Eapi. Dec a up, Secretary. 4-7-4t Agriculture. [Practical Farmer.] Aa far as food supplies are concern ed the farmer should have a large variety and the best possible quality. It is true that he cannot grow every thing that is desirable. If he lives in the extreme North he cannot pro duce the vegetables and fruits of the Gulf States, and the farmer at the South will not be able to grow all the desirable products of the North. But each may have a very large and wholesome variety. In every section of the country there are many gar dens and fields whicli should yield a larger variety of products than they now do for home use. There are many things that the farmer can af ford to grow for this purpose, and which he really should grow, that he could not well produce for the mar ket. Thus he could save a good deal of money, secure vegetables and fruits in much better condition, and keep his family supplied, as far as variety and wholesomentss of food are concerned than has been his cus tom in the past. A Good Blood Purifier. If you want, u blood purifier tlmt comblucH ill so the valuable iiuiilllle* of 11 aytttem regulator, get a bottle of Phickly Ash Bit- tichb. It I* n marvelous blood purifier; Im>- idaua It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the kidneys, stomach, liver and Dowels. Mold by Cherokee Drug Co. People You Know and People You Don’t Know. Rev. R. J. Tate, of Sandy Springs, N. O., was in the city Friday, the guest of Rev. W. T. Thompson, on Victoria Avenue. Mr, Tate preached Saturday and Sunday at Elbothel, and on his return Monday paid The Ledger a pleasant visit. Clough Inman and Andrew Byars from lower Cherokee, were in the city Friday. M. J. Morehead was in the city yesterday. He paid The Ledger a pleasant visit. \V. A. Jackins, of Blacksburg, came over Thursday. W. O. Lipscomb was borne from his railroad work, in North Carolina, u few days this week. G. W. Moore, of Blacksburg, was in the city Friday. J. Wes McKown, of Smith’s Ford, York county, was in the city Satur day on a visit to his brother, James McKown on Frederick street. Hon. Wm. Jefferies was in the city Monday. E. J. Clary, one of the hard work ing and prosperous young farmers of Cherokee, came in to see us yesterday while in 1 he city. Jonah Vassey, of the Battleground, came in to see us Monday. Uncle Sum Rippy, of Holly Grove, came over to Gaffney Monday. This is Mr. Rippy’s first visit to the city since it has been the eapitol of Cher okee. Come oftener Uncle Sam. T. J. Hatnes, of Asbury, was here Friday. John F. Jamison, of Webster, was among the Cberokeeans in the city Saturday. Hon. C. W. Whisonant came up to the city Monday. C. L. N. Legg, Esq., of Mercer, was in to see us Tuesday. Rev. W. T. Thompson preached at McKown’s Mount jin school house Sunday. J. C. Clary, of Cowpens, came over to the city yesterday. He says all farm work is well advanced— people using as much fertilizer as ever. R. W. Allison, one of Cherokee’s independent faimers, and one of the regular attendants of the meetings of JaKe Carpenter Camp U. C. V,. was in the city Satuiday to meet nis ok comrades. Jerry Gardner, of Algood, spent yesterday in the city. ' VV. W. Ruppe, of Maud, was in the city Friday. Mr. Jefferson Smith, of Kelton Union county, was in the city Satur day on a visit to his daughter, Miss Haley, at Cooper-Limestone Insti lute. Genial John Holland, once of this city where he has many friends was in the city Saturday. Drue Scruggs, of the Battle Ground, was among the numerous Cherokeeans in the city Saturday. Pink Blanton, who was so severely injured in a runaway last week, is improving rapidly. Goin Dogget, of Charlotte, paid a business visit to the city Friday. D. L. Littlejohn, of Thickety, large and successful farmer, came in Saturday on business. J. T. Morehead, a prominent anc successful farmer of Gowdeysville was in the city yesterday and paid us a pleasant visit. J. L. Taylor, of Polk County, N. C. was in the city Friday. R. L. Gibson, of Pacolet Mills No. 3, was among. The Ledger’s ap preciutive callers Tuesday. Rev. C. E. Spencer, coi., of Kelton was in the city last week, and, like all enterprising colored people joined the host of Ledger readers His brother, J. W. Sparks, of this place, also renewed. J. W. Sparks is an admirer of The Ledger and has brought us in several subscription from the colored population. A Capital Farmer. G. S. Black, of Grassy Pond, took advantage of the wet weather to come to the city Saturday. Mr. Black is one of the best farmers in Cherokee county. He never fails to make plenty of com and meat, also plenty of forage to feed his stock well, as Is shown when you see his team. He delights in his work and gives the smallest details his personal attention. ————. Capt. Thackston's Successor. Capt. Thackston having retired Mr. Geo. L. Wilson is now in charge of Cherokee’s convict force. Wo learn that Capt. Wilson iswell suited for the place and that he is doing some good work. Success—Worth Knowing. 40 success III the South, proves Hughes route; a Kreut remedy for Ciillls tend itll Miilttrinl Fevers. Better tliiin (Juliilne. At 'Jrujnrlsu. Me and Baby lifSinel Every mother feels an i n d e - sc.ibable 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 danger of the ordeal make its anticipation one of misery. MOTHER’S FRIEND is the remedy which relieves women of the great pain and suf- ’crir.g incident to maternity; this tour which is dreaded as woman’s severest trial is not only made rainless, but all the danger is re lieved 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. // is a blessing to woman. 91-00 PER T> OTTL>E at all Drugstores, or sent by aipreas on receipt of price. BOOKS Containing Invaluable Information of corr lnterest t0 a't women, will be sent ihL!; to any address, upon application, by The BEADFIKLD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta, fla. Anything in the Jewelry lino you may want can always be found cheapest at my store. I do all kinds of repair work and guar antee satisfaction in every instance. Another thing is, I DON’T CHARGE TWO PRICES FOR MY WORK. S. A. DANIELS, The Jeweler. M. G. MONTGOMERY,^ NDERTAKE AIS1> FURNITURE DEALER. The prettiest selection of picture mouldings, window shades and wall paper ever shown in Gaffney, just received. fJTSEE OUR NEW LINE OF REFRIGERATORS. Our Furniture stock is now complete in every respect. M. G. MONTGOMERY. THE PIEDMONT VOTE. Conspicuous Influence Upon it of At lanta Journalism. The following is a true account of an incident that happened to a pariy of ‘‘commercial travelers,” says a contributor to Current Literature : Two years ago some five or six of us were getting breakfast at the only hotel in the little town of Gaffney. S. C. About tills time the coming election was the all-absorbing topic of conversation everywhere, and al though we were all strangers to each other, with that peculiar freemasonry of “drummers” we were soon talking and naturally the conversation drift ed around to the election. Our waiter, a typical son of Ham, was evinently deeply interested in what we were saying, and when Mr. it. mentioned the fact that in Ala bama and Mississippi certain other qualifications were necessary before one could vote in a-ldition to being twenty-one years of age, he broke in with, “Boss, you hab to read de ‘Atlanta Journal’ befoyoukin vote in his State.” Now, .the “Atlanta Journal,” being an “administration paper,” we thought his ideas were that it was necessary to “stand in” with the official organ—gain its good will by reading it before he could vote. We tried to convince him that he was wrong, but he stoutly contended that he was right. Finally, one of us remarked that “he had heard that in a certain Suite, where a largo per centage of the citizens were of foreign birth, it was necessary that they should be able to read the Constitu tion and understand it.” Sambo immediately broke in with “I know’d ’twas one of dera Atlanta papers, Boss.” A NEW TR1DMPH. The Dreaded Consumption Can be Cured. UuurHnt««x], try It. 91.UV Untie*. T. A. Slocum, the Great Chemist and Scieatist, Will Send to Sufferers, Three Free Bottles of His Newly Discovered Remedies to Cure Consumption and all Lung Troubles. Nothing could be fairer, more phil anthropic or carry more joy to the afflicted, than the generous offer of the honored and distinguished chem ist, T. A. Slocum. 31. C., of New York City. He has discovered a reliable and absolute cure for consumption, and all bronchial, throat, lung and chest diseases, catarrhal affections, general decline and weakness, loss of flesh and all conditions of wasting away: and to make its great merits known; will send three free bottles of his newly discovered remedies to any af flicted reader of the Ledgrr. Already his “new scientific system of medicine” has permanently cured thousands of apparently hopeless cases. The Doctor considers it not only his professional, but his religious duty—a duty which he owes to suffer ing humanity—to donate his infallible cure. He has proved the “dreaded con sumption” to be a curable disease beyond a doubt, in any climate, and has on file in his American and Euro pean laboratories thousand of“heurt- feit testimonials of gratitude” from those benefitted and cured, iu all parts of the world. Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles lead to consumption, and consump tion, uninterrupted, means speedy and certain death. Don’t delay until it is too late. Simply write T. A. Slocum, M. C., 98 Pine street, New York, giving express and postoffice address, and the free medicine will be promptly sent. Please tell the Doc tor you saw bln offer In The Ledger. Buy Your Corn, Hay, Oats, Cotton Seed Hulls and Meal at T. DAVENPORT’S Cheap Store. 12011b P'k’gs. Roasted Coffee for $1. | RESIDENCE LOTS FOR SALE BY Cherokee Land Company. We have some of the most desirable lands for residences any where to he found. You can select just what you want. You will not be surrounded by disagreeable neighbors. You can se lect it so that you will have no town taxes to pay. It is located within 250 yards of Southern depot. Cheap prices and easy terms. N. H. LITTLEJOHN, Mgr. IF YOU WANT TO BUY No-To-Bm (or Fifty Coots. Qoaroatood tobsoco habit surs, makes weak ■MB strong, blood purs. Mo.IL All drucsMa JVtules, AATagon®, Onano and JVcid IPliosplici-te® Clieap CALL ON J. I. N. B.—Oak wood delivered at 75c per load. ITor—^ Building and Plastering Lime, Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster Hair, ^Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call on THE LIMESTONE SPRINGS LIME WORKS, Telephone 57. CARROLL & CO., Lessees ?rrnc carder OttUO,--; FIELD. A fresh supply of garden seeds that we are selling At 2£ cents per paper—every one warranted. See our new varieties of field corn, The best selection ever brought south. No Gardner or farmer can afford not to plant some. Cane Seed, Clover and Miliet Call at the See;l Emporium And get the best. CHEROKEE DRUG CO. The Gafhiej Citj Land and Improvement Gompenj Offers for s:ih* Building Lots In this nourishing town. Gaffney City; AUo Farm* ne** by and In rom'li of the School* of Limestone Springs and of thl* place-, in lot* of fsoa" 3d to KO acres on IHx-rul time' rtilc*; also Airtlcultur:il l.und* to rent lor Farm ow- posc*. For full particulars apply to AIOSSKtp* WOOD, A Kent. N. IL—All tresspassing on land* of this company, cutting and removing tlmlicr fiUilnn* hunting, are forbidden under penalty of law. ^