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* ' 1 » fa '•>* 8 THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., DECEMBER 1, 1898. H OOd S Coupon Calendar 1899 ISA PKltFKrT BEATTY. TA I HIOTIT, I T To I >ATK. STli.1 IX'T: "An American Girl.” One of the handsomest pieces of color work issued this year. Lithographed with border of army and navy emblems embossed in gold. Leave your name with your druggist and ask him to save you a copy or send b cents in stamps for one to C. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. (.Mention tills paper.] Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla is America’s Greatest Medicine For the Blood and the Best that Money Can Buy, Hence take only Hood's, Notice! I keop constantly in stock a full line of Dry (loods, No tions, Shoes, Mats, Groceries, and all such goods as is usually found in a general store. Everything will he sold at rock bottom prices. 1 have just received a lot of the best Keen Clipper axes on the market, made to order of the best material. Call and see me at the Peeler Corner, three doors from Car- roll Carpenter. I, M. PEELER, After so Long. Mrs. Adalinc Kllerbe, who was formerly Miss LaCost of this state but now of Asheville, X. C., paid a visit to Limestone College this week, the first in forty years. Mrs. Ellor- be was educated at Limestone by the much loved and lamented Curtises and has many fond recollections of the grand old place. While at the college she went all over the grounds and building and expressed herself as much pleased with their improved condition. While in the city Mrs. Ellerbe was the guest of her old schoolmate, Mrs. A. V. Montgomery corner of Mont gomery and Petty street. The present management of the college delight in having its old pupils visit it, and trusts that none of them will miss an opportunity to do so. Pay Taxes on Time. Governor Ellerbe says to will not extend the time for paying taxes. The General Assembly does not meet till after the time expires. So pay before the lirst of January and avoid paying the 1.') per cent penalty. Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bronio Quinine Tablets. A11 (Imwisl s refund money if it fails to on re 'S>. The yenuine lias L. B. Q. on each tablet. Cherokee Bruy Co. Oct., tl-tim. ALWAYS KEEP ON HAND * THERE IS NO KINO OF PAIN OR < • ACHE, INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL, • THAT PAIN-KILLER WILL NOT RE- LIEVE. LOOK OUT FOR IMITATIONS AND SUB STITUTES. THE GENUINE BOTTLE BEARS THE NAME, PERRY DAVIS & SON. O. E. WILKINS & BRO. O. E. WILKINS & BRO. Your Own Home Silver and Xmas Gifts costs you nothing if you do your cash buying at our store. With every $5, $10, $1"), $20, $25, $35 or $50 you get A Beautiful Piece of Silverware, useful articles, too, something used every day, hut beyond this we guarantee to give you The Best Values to be Found. We mean by this that every dollar you spend with us will buy A Hundred Cents Worth of Values. All of our departments are complete. You can buy from a paper of pins to a $40 suit of furniture. Dress Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, all going at a truck-moving price. 0. E. WILKINS & BRO. Dec. 1st, 1898. ARBOR DAY. CHEROKEE DRUG COMPANY, The Up-to-Date Drug House of Gaffney. All prescriptions filled and drugs compounded under the supervision of a registered drug- . . . gist and graduate of pharmacy. .. . If You Need Anything in Our Line Get it at the e. d. It is Appropriately Observed by Gaff ney's Graded School. Last Friday was distinctly Chil dren’s Day in Gaffney. The third Friday in November has been set apart by the State legislature as Ar bor Day, but the Superintendent of the Graded Schools thought it best to defer arbor day exercises until Fri day following Thanksgiving, and his reason for the change were justified by the success of the celebration. At half past nine Friday morning the children from both white schools, about three hundred in number, as sembled at the Graded School building where the following appropriate pro gram was carried out: Song, America, by the whole school. Devotional Exercises, conducted by Rev. F. C. Hickson. Reading of the school act, by Ver non Philips, 0th. grade. Song: “Ho! For Carolina,” by the 4th. and 5th. grades. “History of Arbor Day,” by Floyd Baker. 9th grade. Recitation: “Planting the apple tree,” by the 5th. grade. “Arbor Day in the school,” by B. V. Whisonant, 8th grade. “Some noted Trees,” by Miss Wil lie Morgan, 7th grade. Recitation: “Woodman spare that tree,” by the 4th grade. Recitation and song: “The Runa ways,” by the 1st. grade. After the conclusion of the pro gram, the whole school assembled upon the grounds, and each grade “fell in” around its banner. A pro cession was then formed with the ninth grade at the head; then with colors waving and banners Hying, the regiment of three hundred, bright, enthusiastic boys and girls proceeded to “do” the town. The column was formed two abreast, and was about two hundred y; ids long. As they filed through the heart of the town, people were astonished at the striking array of young folks. Some said that they never knew there were so many children in Gaffney, another said that with such an army we could easily “do” the Spaniards. The graded schools are doing good sincere work. The teachers appreci ate their responsibslity, and are striving to merit the trust the public has confided in them. Most of the children are enthusiastic pupils, and a considerable “esprit de corps” has developed among them, without which success in school is impossible. A Big Hunter. I. M. Smith, of Thickety, one of The Ledger’s best friends, is aiso an enthusiastic hunter and before he run his avoirdupoise up to the 200 pounds notch, was a follower of the hounds. But his 200 pounds are too much for himself and one horse, so he coutents himself now with minor sport and wants some body else along. One day last week he induced his little son Vaude and his neighbor Mr. Silas Case to go turkey hunting with him. Ike having located the tur keys, it was not long before they found them. The excitement and work of killing turkeys commenced at once, and before night, he and Mr. Case had killed six fine turkeys. Then how to get them home, was the next question. Mr. Case and Vaude thought there was nothing easier than for Ike’s little mule which he had ridden to carry them. But Ike wanted the mule to carry him too, and insisted on it, for Ike, after the day’s hunt, could not get home any other way. So Mr. Case and Yaudi loaded up the mule with Ike and the ninety pounds of turkeys, and made the start. It was too much for the mule, so a change had to be made. They hated to leave Ike, and had no notion of leaving the turkeys. They took the turkeys off to make room for Ike to, get off. But Ike wouldn’t do it. So there were, in the woods, with more Ike and turkeys than the mule could carry, and Ike not even willing to try to walk. Mr. Case and Vaude suggested many modes of transportation, Ike took no part in their planning but kept his seat on the little mule. Finally Mr. Case shouldered four turkeys and Vaude two and marched off leaving Ike and the little mule to get home the best way they could. They got there, but ] ke hasn’t been hunting since, and will have to get new men to go with him when he does go. Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving day was observed by all Gaffney. Appropriate services were held in all the churches, and were attended by large congregations. Business houses were all closed, and all manner of work in them suspen ded. The streets had on a Sunday appearance, but the hunters were in evidence in all the country around. Friends dined with friends, friends rode with friends and strolled about the then quiet ways of the city with friends. Many directed their course towards the city of our dead where they mused often alone as near as they could be to the dear departed who dwell therein. Night came on and closed the day which had been thus pleasantly spent by our people, who we trust had given heartfelt thanks to our Heavenly Father for His many blessings. The Lecture. On last Friday night a goodly num ber of Gaffney’s people assembled at the Graded school to hear a lecture by Prof. Snyder, of Wofford College. The speaker was in good trim, an J er.- j tertained his audience for forty-five ' minutes with a discussion of the pub lic school system. He treated the subject under three heads: The com mon school as an intellectual gym nasium, as a store houselfrom .which the world’s best knowledge is dissemi nated; and as a moral gymnasium. By illustrations and comparisons the speaker happily illumined the great work that is being accomplished by the public schools of our country. He deplored the fact that the people in South Carolina have not caught the inspiration in its fullest sense. He showed how that a great country like ours with its free institutions and republican doctrines demands lor its highest development a patriotic citizenship; that patriotism cannot be expected where ignorance prevails as the man who knows nothing of his notion, its laws and its institu tions can never be inspired with the lofty sentiments of love for his na tive land; and since the state de mands patriotism and intelligence of her citizens, it is both the duty and the privilege of the state to furnish the means of meeting those demands. Some beautiful pictures were drawn from the late war with Spain in which much of the credit was given to the superior intelligence of the American soldiers. It is said that eighty per cent of the men in the ser vice of the Spanish navy could not read or Write their own language, whereas in the American navy hardly one out of a hundred could not read or write. I’rof. Snyder predicted a glorious work ahead for the public schools of our county, and expressed the earn est hope that as a nation we should press forward in this great work train ing for our youth the imperial facul ties of the mind, and making of them an intelligent, patriotic people. I’rof. Snyder is a pleasant and powerful speaker, and will always be welcomed in Gaffney. Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup is a great medicine of intrinsic worth. It re moves a cough or cold quickly and cures severe throat and Jung affec tions in an astonishingly short time. Sold by all druggists for only 25 cts. Hon. Peter Meldrim, present mayor of Savannah, announces that he is again willing to run for mayor. If troubled with Dizziness, Furred Tongue. Bitter Taste in Mouth. Bloated Feeling after eating, Consti pation or Sick Headache, use Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. A negro woman is the postmaster at Edisto Island, S. C. Late to bed and early to rise, pre pares a man for his home in the skies. But early to bed and a Little Early Riser, the pill that makes life longer and better and wiser. Cherokee Drug Company, Gaffney. R. Si Withers & Co , Blacksburg. An U»e«rtaln DImms. There i* do disease more unoertain in its nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that the symptoms of no two cases agree. It is therefore most difficult to make a correct diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under w hut disguise dyspepsia attacks you. Browns’ Iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves. Browns’ Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. ISOREl LUNGS Sore lunt , pain in the chest and pain- 'P 1 ful breathing are quicklv relieved and cured by the old reliable specific, Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. This remark able remedy breaks up a cold in one night and is, without doubt, the very best medicine for all affections of the throat and lungs. It has cured thou sands and will cure you. It never dis appoints. Try it at once. Dr.BnlTs Cough Syrup Will quickly heal Sore Lungs. Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors recommend it. Price 25 cents. At all druggists. Thos. b. Huti.ek. Henry K. Okiiokke BUTLER & OSBORNE, ATTOHJ* KYH-AT-I.A.W. Gaffney, S. C. Very eiireful and prompt attention given to all business entrusted to us. ictice In all the courts. < ough Syrup. Tastes (its In time. Hnlo hy druggists. MPTION ^ Tilt Pearl Steam Laundry Is 1 *jh rating 011 full tirno and turning out tlrst-class work. Remomlier us when you want worl. done. We will eall for your paekage. We also have In opera! Ion A First-Glass Grist Mill. We respectfully solicit your patronage and ask the people out of town to bring Ibelr eoru along when they conic In to do tbelr shopping. Will make your meal while you are busy here anil you wdll lose no 1 line. Richardson Bros. Get a Start ’ Y On Catarrh And Save Endless Suf fering which Winter Brings. The most offensive of all dis eases becomes more intense as cold weather approaches. In fact, many who have been under treat ment for so long, and during the summer feel little discomfort from the disease, are almost persuaded that they have been cured. But the first chilling blast of winter proves that the disease is still with them, and as the winter advances, their Catarrh grows in severity. Those who have felt only a slight touch of Catarrh may be sure that only cold weather is needed to de velop the disease. What appears to be only a bad cold will prove more difficult to cure than for merly, and will return with more frequency, until before long the disease is fully developed. "For years I suffered from a severe ease of Catarrh, and took several kinds of medicines and used various local ap plications, but they had no effect what ever. I was induced to try 8. S. S. (Swift’s Specific) and after two months I was perfectly well and have never felt any effects of the disease since. "B. I*. McAllister, “Harrodsburg, Ky.” It is easy to see the importance of prompt treatment for Catarrh. Those who get a start on the dis ease before the cold and disagree able weather aggravates it, will find a cure less difficult. Catarrh increases in severity year by year, and becomes one of the most ob stinate and deep-seated troubles. But it is equally important that the right remedy be given. All local applications of sprays, washes, inhalations, etc., can never cure Catarrh, for they do not reach the dis ease. Catarrh is in the blood, and only a blood rented)' can cure it. lAK*al appli- ^ cations only ? roach tbeirritated surface; the right remedy must be taken internally. Swift’s Specific (S. S. S.) is the right remedy for Catarrh. It cures the most obstinate cases by going direct to the cause <>f the trouble—the blood-—and loroing out the disease. Those who have met with so much disappointment from local treatment should throw aside their sprays, washes end in haling mixtures and take S. S. 8. A cure will result. Send tor free books. Address Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia. SOME ONE HAS SAID, and a very trite saying it was, but there are other things whfth go with bread that help make life more worth living and we keep those things, together with all grades of flour from which to make the bread. Here are a few of the nice things we keep in our Grocery Department and if you do not see in this list what you want ask for it and if we have not got it we will get it for you. Heinz's India Relish, •' Celery Sauce, “ Olives, “ Pickles, Cranberry Sauce, Currants, Citron, Peach Jam, Cherry Jam, Apple Rutter, Mince Meat, California Peaches, Pie Peaches, Oat Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Nuts, Crackers, French Sardines, Lunch Tongue, Pig Feet, Vienna Sausage, Chipped Beef, Potted Ham, Anderson’s Condensed Soup, Candies, Cigars, Irish Potatoes, Onions, Cut Loaf Sugar, Blue Ribbon Molasses, Obelisk and Superlative Flour, and everything else kept in a first-class grocery store. carsoll i Tlie Iveaclers. The Bargains of the Boston Store. Men’s all wool $5.00 overcoats at $3.75 $8.00 at $5.75. Men's all wool suits $2.98 up to $8.00. Mens all wool pants (all sizes) size 30 to 40 at 98c and up to $3.75. Children’s wool suits 98c and up to $2.75. Men’s Sunday shoes 98c and up. Men’s hats and caps 25c and up to $2.00. Ladle’s shoes 75c and ii]). Children’s shoe’s in proportion. A full line of dressgoods. Ladle’s and Gest’s underweare.Ladie’scapes. The best goods at the cheapert prices. Come and get some of the bargains at the Boston Bargains Store, Gaffney, S. C. M. Poliakoff. Tbe Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company OflVrs for Htilo Bullilinir I/its In this IlnurNliihir town. tiiilTin-y City: Also Farms near by anil In rt'iicb of tin- Sclnnils of Llmt'slonf Sprliurs and of this plin'i'. In lots of fro nr, :mho I'* 1 ncri's on llln-ml tlnic rates; also Airrlcultural Lands to rent for Farm pur-,, poses. For full partleuliirs apply to / WOO!>, A Kent. N. II.—All tressuassliiK on liuulsof this I'ompany, vultlnK and removing timber. Ushtnfr or hunting, are forbidden under penalty of law.