Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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E • if 0. E. WILKINS & BSD. 0. E. WILKINS & BBO. $100 Worth OF BKIOHT, NFW SILVFKWAHE IN ONF SMI I’M KNT FOR PRFM- IFMS TO OFIl (TSTOMFRS. . . . Sugar Spoons. Rutter Knives, rca and Table Spoons, Kni\es and Forks, Ladles, Berry Spoons, Tea Pot, Sugar Bowls, Syrup Pitchers, <kc. Come and look through the line. Wo know you will see something you need and want, they cost you nothing, as you only have to hold your cash slips and can get pieces Pont #5 00 to $.">0,00. You pnv no more for your goods on account ol these premiums. But on the other hand we know we gave you as good or better values than anyone else. Our stock is in every way complete and in buying from us rest assured that you sire netting the best to be had for the price, and if not satisfactory after bought money back if you want it, if returned in good order. DRY CIOODS... You can find in our Dry Goods department many up-to-date things and many exclusive styles, and White Goods have been goiim with a rush and they are till good at ('Very price from our He Lawn and Checks; up to a 75c Organdy. You will find the value. ... .CORSKTS.... Comfort, shape and service are the points that count in cor sets. The well known brands handled by us tiro till that is necessary to say about these Langdon and Batcheller ‘'Glove Fitting,” “R.G.” and “W. B.” iroods that are known the conn- ^ > ‘‘tw.'A 11- visy 1IIimrit* ^ s «l try over and are recommended -i sj hy the popuhir periodicals ot .. T ,- -, ,.^,4 **0. the country such as the “ Ladies is Gne of the tnoroughly excellent | * :S and reliable corsets which go to s: Homo Journal.” ‘'Dry <ioods il p . . »> o ;« We carry a complete line in vari- i^conomist, iv( . ous lengths at popular prices, and L; cheerftilly recommend them. O. E. WILKINS & BRO. Agents for Butteriek’s Standard patterns. Always reliable Gaffney, S. C., May 2Md, 1)9. THIS WEEK And see what we have on our bargain counter. We have a special line of Organdies, Dimities and Figured Lawns at great cut rate prices. Cut rate prices in Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes. Call and catch a pair before they are all gone. We are offering special drives and Bargains in Ribbons and Millinery. Our stock of Skirts and Shirt Waists is full up again. Don’t forget the*inain point, viz : That we do the business of Galfney. Why? Because we have the goods and our prices move our stock. Give us a call. Yours to please, Company Store, Loaders in low prices and best goods. How can we sell 1899 RAMBLERS AT $40? Because is the regular list price of 1899 Ramblers, and wc give our assur ance, backed hy the makers’ guarantee, that they are “The Best Ramblers Ever Bjiit” and Ramblers have always held the con fidence of well-informed cyclists. THE RAMBLER MAKERS EXPECT TO RECOUP THEMSELVES FOR DECREASED PROFITS BY GREATLY INCREASED SALES "mad thm wheel buyer reaps the benefit. ” Wk Invitu IssrucTioa. Catalogue Free. IDRAL BICYCL Fine llleyelp i. R. TGLLES0R& GO., Sole Agents for Gadney. THERE’S A GREAT DAT COMING. It Will be Here Next Satur day. The Gainey City Land and Improvement Company Offers for sale BultdinL' Lots in 1 his flourishing town, Gaffney City; Also Farms near by and in reach of the Schools of Limestone Sprin;.’'* and of this idaep. in lots of frorr ;:o to 10c acres on liberal time rales; also Agricultural Lands to runt for Furiu pur poses. For lull particulars apply to J. V. JV'r'r, Atfent. N. Tl.—All tresspassing on landsof this company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or huiitiiiK'. are forbidden under penalty of law. THE PEOPLE ENTHUSED. The Executive Committee of the Itattie- Ground Association Held a Mcctlnu East Saturday and Completed the Program and Appointed Marshalls. Only four more days and the day that all Clverokeeans have been looking forward to with pleasant an ticipation will be here. The promise of a brilliant celebration is indeed bright. For some time the efforts of those who undertook the enterprise was looked upon by those who had not become enthused as preposter ous, but as the time for the celebra tion draws nigh the people are be coming enthused and the indications are that the celebration will be one of the greatest events that has tran spired in this section in recent years. Among the distinguished citizens from this and other states that have signified their intention of being present on that occasion are the fol lowing: ‘ Gov. A. D. Candler, of Georgia, Gen. M. C. Butler, of South Carolina. Hon. Amos J. Cummings, of New York, lion. A. C. Latimore, Hon. Stanyarn Wilson, Editor N. G. Gonzales, of the Columbia State, and many other distinguished mem bers of the press from dillerent sec tions of the State. Many others have signified their intention to bo present but at this writing nothing definite can bi^ stated. The Executive Committee of the Cou pons McmorialAssociation met on the Battle Ground Saturday to com plete the final program for the great celebration on the 27th inst. Every thing was arranged. Every item of preparation was discussed and its mode of execution decided upon. In addition to the committee a large number of tlje Battle Ground people were out working like beavers on the stands and seats to be used that day. A well is being dug on the ground. At 12 o’clock all present were sum moned around the Hag-pole when that progressive and patriotic Chero- keean, Muj John F. Jones, was in troduced and in his happy style de livered an eloquent address. He re- fered to the historic ground, de scribed the origin of the nations em blem, told who made it, when it was made and the many vicissitudes through which it had passed. He said he saw before him men who hud fought it, hot now its domain had been extended, the rays of the sun were ever on it and that these same men would bear it aloft and defend it in any clime and keep it steadfast in their re-united country. The Hag was then run up and unfurled over the sacred grounds of Cowpens amid the iieurty cheers of the throng. The Cowpens people are full of enthusiasm, and they work. Their work alone would arouse all Cherokee to action, if it were not already mov ing. The following have been appointed marshals for the 27th, and are ex pected to report to the Chief Mar shal at 7 o’clock a. m., for duty. They have been chosen because of their known efficiency, and are cxt pitted to be on hand promptly: ‘•J. X. Lipscomb, Chief, H. Z Hicks, Anderson Skipper, J. B. Bell, Jesse Wright, Jesse 1’inson, D. C. Uoss, M. W. Brown, Frank McCluny, D. A. Gaston, Albert Bettis, Cabe Wood, J. W. Nance and J. I). Hughes. MX. FAKON, AS USUAL, TO THE FRONT. We note with pleasure that the people of Mt. Baron are manifesting considerable interest in the celebra tion to he held hy the Cowpens Bat tle Ground Memorial Association on the battlefield, Saturday the 27th. These people are proud of their county and its brave men who took part in the battle of Cowpens; tin-y recognize the noble and patriotic ob ject that the association has in view, that is the collecting and preserving of all historic matter relative to the battle, ami the establishment of a National 1’ark and, as public spirited citizens, have contributed to the cele bration fund. Among those who have been ac tive in securing contributions are Henderson Martin, E. R. Sapoch, S. II Rippey and James Martin. Let other communities be up and doing. The celebration must and shall be a great success. Whatever Cherokee county und-Hakes shoal- ways succeeds in and the whole of Cherokee coun y is going to be at 1 he hack of this celebration. • A charrer was yesterday granted I y the -*-cretiiry of stite to the Cow pens Battle Ground Memorial Asso ciation of Gaffney, Cherokee county. The corporators of the association are W. T. Horton, Ezells, 1). A Thomas, Gaffney, E. A. Trescott, Blacksburg, and T. B. Butler, Gaff ney. “The object of the association as set forth in the declaration is to col- het and preserve all historic matter relative to the buttle of Cowpens and secure the establishment of a na tional park at said place. “The object is one that will doubt less commend itselt to South Caro linians everywhere. The associa tion has no capital stock." The above clipping is from the Co lumbia Stale of the 18th, instant, and us the writer says, the object of the Association is one tiiut will commend itself to South Carolinians everywhere. The organization as it stands to day is in an embryonic stale, but composed of the material that it is, it cannot but grow rapidly and suc ceed in ils purpose. The celt bration that is to ho held on the battle Ibdd of Cowpens on Saturday the 27th, will be under the uuspicies of this association and everything points to its being a great success. lu order that the day he made the success it deserves to be every mer chant In the city should close his store and give himself and his em ployees a holiday, The National Bank of Gaffney and A. N. Wood’s batik will observe the day. In or der to accommodate their patrons they will open at <i p. in., and close at U p. in. This is a liberal spirit on the part of the bunkers and it seems to us that it would ho well for other business men to imitate their ex ample. A Gt-nhil <>('lltl«‘iiuui. Prof. Lee I)avis Lodge, of the Co lumbian I'niversity, Washington City, was in our midst a day or two last week. The distinguished Pro fessor while here paid The Ledger office a visit and impressed our force, us he did all with whom ho came In contact, with his genial, graceful manners and charming conversa tional powers. By the way, we hear that the Presidency of Limestone College has been tendered him by the Board of Trustees and there is a probability that he will accept it. If this should prove to bo a fact, we think we can assure Prof. Lodge that ho will meet with a warm welcome and will he sustained by the solid sentiment of our people. Picture tells a story that thousands of women will re cognize-a story of monthly suf fering just be fore and during menstruation—a story of aches, darting pains, torture in back, head, limbs and abdomen. BRAES FIELD* 8 FEMALE REGULATOR will cure these sufferers—regulate their mens s and drive out afi “fe male trou les.” Bruggists sell It for $1 a bottle. THE BHADFIMJ) REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Ga. Ulicrokt'e I'iiIIh Mill. At a recent meeting of the stock-j holders of the Chorokeo Fulls Cotton Mills in this comity, a dovideml of ! (» per cent, payable July 1st, was declared, also a dividend of (i per ; cent, payable Nov. 1st. This report ; of the officers of the mill showed that at the beginning of this yoar, the | mill owed $40,000, while hy Jan. 1st J next, the debt would be paid in full. This is a good show for tho mill and shows the possibiltis in Cherokee county. I'aril. of Thanks. I sincerily thank my friends who went so promptly to the assistance of my family, and give their aid in rescuing my property from the flames when my barn was burned on the 12th inst. while I was away from home. \V. 0. Lii’grov.n. Gold Dust. Beware of Imitations! Consumers should beware of the cheap and inferior washing powders said to be just as good as Washing Powder They are not—there is nothing so good as the genuine GOLD BUST for all cleaning about the Itousc. Ask for GOLD DUST and insist on getting it. Made only by THE N. K. EAIRBANK COJIPANV, Chicago St. Louis New York Boston in WashingPowlffi Some Honest Claims Notice. N OTICE Wilt |)uy 12e for sound cotton seed from this date until May :ISrd.’!H>. J. I. Sarratt. 5-16-tt M ONEY TO LOAN at Seven ^orOonLon city real estate: most favorable terms. Call tit once and see t ie. J. (’. Jefferies. M ONEY TO LOAN !itrea.-.iniableratestill the fall months. A. N. Wood. Hanker. 4-11-1f I Am serviny 1 lie most delicious drinks to bo found in the eily. My trade is Climbing up steady and surely. 1 endeavor | to follow The Golden rule and serve you lust as I would have you serve me. The Stairway of progressive ness is st raiylitfore wardness In till tliinys. My stapl- and Fancy Groceries, Confection eries. (,'iyars. Tobacco. Etc., are all Idyll grade yoods at low yrade prices. Yours to serve, TOM L. BROWN. Letters of Administration. Hy J. E. Webster. Esip, Probate Judye. Whehkas, J. Eh. Jefferies, as Clk. V. ('. I’leas. made suit to me, toyrant him letters of administration of the estate of and effects of Mi s. A. C. Ross, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish | all and siuyulur tho kindred and creditors of ! the said Mrs. A. C. Ross, deceased, that they ; be and appear before me. in the court of ' probate, to be held at Gaffney City, S. ('., on Monday. July Jd. IMHi. next after publi cation thereof, at II o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be yrunted. Given underlay hand, tlds Itltledayof May, A. L)., 1*<U. J. E. Wkbstkh, j j-i’-Otlw Probate Juuye. Ordinance Exempting Taxes. AN OKIMNANT’E Exemptlny Manufactories from Municipal Taxes for a Period of Five Years. He it OitDAiNCD by tho Town Council of Gaffney City, in Council assembled and by authority of the same, Section t. That all manufactories haviny a paid up capital stock of at least Twenty Thousand Dollars, established within the corporate limits of Gaffney ( ity since the lime that'he Constitution of tiie State has allowed cities and towns to exempt from taxation manufactories established within their limits or to be established at any time hereafter up lothciirslduy of January. 1'L'n. I»e, and the same are hereby, exempt from municipal taxes, except for school pur poses and license taxes, for a period of live years from the date of the establishment of such manufactories; and the word establish ment Is construed to mean the date of the uriyiuul charter. Sec. That any bona tide increase In the capital stock or permanent Improvement or addition made to any manufactory, or man- ufacluriny plant, umouutiny to Twenty Thousand Dollars or more, witblii the cor porate limits of Gaffney City since the time that tho Constitution of the State has al ii wed cities and towns to exempt from taxa- ti in manufactories established within their limits, or increased or made, as aforesaid, hereafter up to the first day of January, P.rjn; Giall Ik- subject to the exemptions pro vided in Section I of lids ordinance from the date of the allowance of the said Increase of the capital stock hy the Secretary of State. Sec. X That any and all manufactories In Gaffney taklny ndvanfcnye of the exentp lions herein yrauted shall, within thirty days after tiie pussaye of tlds ordinance, tile wit it the Clerk of tho Town Council a sworn statement of the date of ils Charier, all amendments thereof, tiie amount of its capital stock, and all increase thereof. Or If it lie ti new manufactory, It shall, within thirty days after rocclviny its Charter of incorporation, file with tiie Clerk of the Town Council, a sworn statement of the amount of its capital stock and the date of Its Charter. The Clerk of tiie Town Council is hereby/Teiiulred to list tho property of any manufacturing company for taxation which fails to comply witli this Section. Sec. 4. That the exemptions contained in Sections 1 and 2 of tills ordinance shall ap ply to tiie plants of manufaelurliiy com panies, Includiny their real estate, tene ment houses, factory hulldlnys and ma chinery, the raw materials used hy said mauufact iiriny'companies in their business of mauufacturiny. and the manufactured products of said companies, and 1101)1111,1 else. iHino and ratltled in Town Council as sembly Gils tlm 1'Jth day of May. ldn>. N. 11. Littlejohn. W. it. Ross. Clerk, Iiilendent. This ordinance Is subject to ratification by a majority of the ipiulillcd electors of the town of Gaffney City tit an election to la- hold for that purpose on tho Hist day of May, Ikiki. N. It. Littlejohn, W. It. Ross, Clerk. iiiteudeiit. We do the largest dry goods, clothing and shoe business in Gaffney. We buy goods in larger quantities than any other Gaffney concern and therefore buy them cheaper. (We have just placed an order for two carloads of shoes, $12,000.00). We sell more goods than stores that have several times the expense that we have and therefore sell them cheaper. We take back and refund money for goods that are not satisfactory and are therefore reliable. We buy and sell for cash only and can therefore do business on the smallest possible margin. Our business increases every week. We are doing a larger busmess than we have ever done. Our business grows because as the people know us better they like our goods and our way of doing business better. We regard our advertisements as contracts with our customers and fulfill them to a letter. We never let a dissatisfied customer go out of the store and consequently they all come back and tell their friends and neighbors about us. We do not claim to do everything. We cannot make you rich, nor can we raise your salary nor increase the price of what you produce to sell, but we do claim that weean make your money go further and buy more good, substantial, re liable goods than any other concern can. One visit will con vince you of this. Our store is now stocked with everything needed for Spring and Summer wear. The goods are absolutely the best and the prices positively the lowest. We sell for cash only. Your money Is worth more than any man’seredit and as we have only one price, you can buy just as cheap as any man on earth and a little child can buy just as cheap as you can. For Sale Advoitlsi-monts undr-r tills lu;ad will lx; Insul ted for one cent a word oaeli inser tion. No ad inserted for less than ten cents. F ORSALE-A ffood work mule. Apply to W. E. Calvert, Clifton, s. c. S-W-gt-pd F OR SALE Old newspapers at ten cents a limidrod. Apply at this office. F OR SALE A four room cottage lu /.’■isnl Help’llIxH'hood; piod well of water on premises. Apply at I ids olliee. F OR SALE.—The beat Babbitt metal over placed on the market at lOe a pound. Ap ply at Til K Lkuoeil _ F OR SALE Real Estate Mortgage*, Tlttea to Real Estate. ('hat tel'Mot t cayes. Liens, Notes. Etc . for sale at Tiik etth-' M ARRIAGE. If you contemplate tuatrl- u/e and wish tiie latest in neat and fash ionable wedding invitations you can tind them tttTuK Lkpuuh. J t’ST RECEIVED. A lit Daoml new lea of script tyoc with which to print weddiiiti cards, visiting cards, etc.; also a neat line of visit llit! earth, which we will sel I either print ed or plain at prices that are reasonable. A poly til Thk l.tcixiEU. S OME rare bargains in scwln;; machines good us new. Also tiny parts ordered for old machines, R. S. Lipscomb. For Rent. F OR RENT—My present residence con taining ulne moms; front ami hack stair way and large barn with all neecssiirv con veniences. For particulars apply to Mi s. A. V. Montgomery. GutViicy. S. C. 6 Ut-tf F OR RENT Anew four room house. .1. J. Gaffney. MhtfpdSt S TORE ROOM next to T. Davenports for rent. A. N. Wood..'t-7-l f NOTICE. ' 1 carry in stock a line of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Crockery, Hardware, Tinware, Glassware, Groceries, Tobac co, and a general line of mor- clinmliso, all of which I sell cheap for crmi. Tun one of my safety oil cans ; cannot run your lamp over. Call to set* me ami get my prices, Respectfully, I.M. PEELER. •53 13IO gc- Sample Sale! sr>< >< >.< k > Fine Millinery New York Cost Come and see what we have and get our prices.! We guarantee to save you y 50 cts. on Every Dollar’s Worth of Millinery you buy. Ladies* skirts and white goods at a bargain/' Clothing to suit everybody. . Big Line of Baby Caps 15 to 60 cts.! W. 0. LIPSCOMB & BRO.- «