Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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AVIC IIiV%"IC lioooiArocl A OAR LOAD OK Old Hickory and Tennesse Wagons. Tho best wagon made for tho money. Everyone ^uaranteeil post-oak hub. Wo are selling those wagons elioap 'or cash or on time. W(‘ also have a select line of IJICiCx n ets of standard make. 'I'lu so buggies have a reputation for dura-, bility and a service unsurpassod. lOither a ehea[) or first-class buggy jit prices and on terms to suit purchaser. Call on us before buying. R. A. Jones & Co., 'Fhe l~*ecicler&. Wliat Makes One Feel Good ? Something good to eat. We always have the best and largest variety of eatables. Our canned meats of all kinds are fresh. We have the cleanest and best bacon in town. Our sausage is inspect ed by the U. S. Government and must be the best. Our Breakfast Bacon and Hams you will find the finest. Use “Cream” Flour. Cream has no equal. Just come and see what we have and you will always find our goods the best and the cheapest. Yours very truly, The Company Store, Orocery ^Department. Wedding Bells are Ringing. Wedding Presents in Demand. Call at our Store and see our beautiful line of Wedding Presents. Cut glass and everything fine. S. B. CRAWLEY A CO, IPhone INo. H. Tbe GJney City Land and Improvement Company OIT.-ih fur Nitii- lliilldliijs l.nts In I liU flntirlHliInjr town, UiifTiii'y City; Also Farms near liy in. 11 In ri-iii'li of tlin S** In ml-, of l.lini'Hlniio SprliiRs inn I of tills pi urn. In lot n of from 30 to Inn ihti s on lll.ti al tlinn rairs; also AKrinult uritl I.iuiiIm to runt fur Fariu pur- poauH. For full particulars apply to J. V. H A^ent. N It -All truMsuitHsInif on lundsof this coinpauy. cultln and ruiuovliiK Uiubor, (tsliluif or hunt are forblddnu under peuullv of law. CITY AND COUNTY CONGLOMERATED, Local News from Town and Country TOO SHORT FOR A HEAD Hut Nunc Too Short to Mention, Hence They Are Itoileil Down For yulek Itead- ii>K hy Itusy I.edKer I’atroiiH Who Are 1’ressed for Time. Rev. 13. J‘. Robertson re<iuests that all the members of the First Baptist church he present next Sabbath morning. He has a special message to deliver to them. Rev. J. M. Bridges moved Tuesday from the Mrs. Tuck McCraw house to one of M. L. Ross’ houses on Logan street. It is understood that Mrs. McCraw will move to GafTney’and occupy her house. Do not forget the meeting at the court house next Tuesday evening for the purpose of organizing a volunteer fire department for UalTney. This is a movement in which all can join with a hearty good’will. S. M. Littlejohn has awarded con tractor Baker the contract for a pret ty six-room cottage to be built on what is knowii as the old Simonton properly. The new cottage will add to the attractiveness of that portion of the city. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1*. ShulTord died Tuesday af ternoon, aged four months. The in terment took place Wednespuy after noon at Limestone cemetery. Rev. B. I*. Robertson conducted services at tiio grave. Agent F. (J. Sfacy last week paid Capt. R. M. Gaffney $000, the amount of damages sustained in the recent burning of his place on Gre- nard street. Half of it was on the burned building and the other half for damages sustained to the house in which he iive. Frank 1‘roctor, who has been farm ing in Cherokee for lo these many years, has decided to go to Unkn to work in the mill. Frank is an old Ledgeritc and will not forsake us when ho moves out of the county but has ordered the paper to be sent to him in his new home. The oyster supper given at Masonic Hall Monday night was a success in every respect. All enjoyed tho ex cellent music of the Ladies’ Orches tra, which was much enhanced by the superb cornet ploying of Dr. Hen derson, of Spartanburg. Both young and old joined in the “cake walk,’’ which wound up the entertainment with lots of fun. The Fqual Rights Association of South Carolina, of which Mrs. Vir ginia I). Young, of Fairfax, is the president, will hold a meeting in the city of Charleston on next Wednes day, tho 2‘Jd. The South Carolina association is a branch of tho Na tional Association. The principal speaker on this occasion will be Miss Francis Grittin, of Alabama. Engineer Minshall expects that the waterworks will he in condition to begin operations either today or tomorrow. The workmen have ex perienced some difficulty in getting the cement in the basin to bardin sufficiently to hold the water. When lhat difficulty is overcome everything will be ready for the water to be turned on. Cook-Loukliurt. Wednesday evening at the home of the bride at Limestone Miss Eliza Lockhart and Mr. L. M. Cook plighted their troth, The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. P. Robert son in the presence of a few of the relatives and friends of the contract ing parties. Miss Lockhart is a sis ter of Officer Thos. Lockhart, and is a very attractive young lady who enjoys a wide circle of friends. The groom is a comparatively newcomer to Gaffney, having come here from Chester about six or eight months ago. He is, however, an industrious young man and is at present em ployed at the Victor Cotton Oil Mill. The best wishes of a large circle of acquaintances attend the happy young couple. Fimorul of tliu l.utu T. K. OmIiiuh. The last sad rites over the remains of the late T. R. Gaines was performed Wednesday afternoon. Rev. B. P. Robertson conducted the services, assisted by Rev. C. E. Robertson, of the Presbyterian church. The ser vices were held at the late home of the deceased and were largely at tended by a host of the dead man’s friends. Mr. Gaines was a Baptist minister but for years had not preached. He was a conscientious Christian man and did much good in his day that will live after him. The remains were interred at Limestone cemetery. Tito pall bearers were A. N. Wood, J. O. Wardlaw, F. G. Stacy, J. R. Tolleson, A. C. Prid- more and B. F. Camp. Victor Cotton Oil Mill StartH I |>. Manager J.N. Lipscomb put the first seed through the Victor Cotton Oil Mill Wednesday. It was an in teresting proceeding for all who are interested in the new enterprise. This was only a preleminary to the regular starting up of tho mill, which will take place today. Every body In Gaffney will wish Manager Lipscomb success with this new en terprise and everybody who has the slightest ucqaintunce with his busi ness ability will feel assured that he will make the new enterprise one of tho leading manufactories of Gaffney. Tho tendency in British cities is to lower prices Instead of making municipal industries a source of profit. , _ ALFTLSE MiTiT ■ I It,wl Count, Syrup. Ttiitcs UimhI. C«e | In tlmo. Hi.l.t t.y (iriiKKlutH. ■ CONSUMPTION ROUNDTREE-GAFFNEY. A I’opuliir VumiK Couplu Qulutly Murrlt-tl ut tin' Hoiiiu of tin' Hil.lt*. Wednesday morning at the home of tho bride’s parents, on Grenard street, Mies Rosa Gaffney and Mr. Robert Roundtree were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the Rev. W. H. Hodges, of the Methodist church, performing the ceremony. The wedding was the most ultra private that has occurred in Gaffney for years, there being only a very few of the relatives and close personal friends of tho contracting parties present. The announcement of the engagement of Miss Gaffney and Mr. Roundtree was made several months ago and the wedding day was gener ally well known, but the young peo ple were averse to display so con cluded to have a quiet home wedding. The bride is tiie daughter of Capt. and Mrs. R. M. Gaffney and is a young lady of excellent attainments. Besides being handsome and popular she possesses extraordinary musical talents and a sweet voice. The groom is a young business man of rare ability and has won his way to the front by strict attention to business. He is at present con nected with the Arkwright Manu facturing Co., and holds a lucrative position of honor and trust. Mr. and Mrs. Roundtree left on the vestibule immediately after the ceremony. They will make Ark wright their home. They are very popular and have a large circle of acquaintances who will wish for them all manner of good fortune and hap piness. Miss Gaffney will be missed by her many friends in the social and musical sphere of Gaffney hut all con gratulate Mr. Roundtree on his good fortune 44 Strike For Your Altars and Your Fires/ 4 Patriotism is always com mendable, but in every breast there should be not only the desire to be a good citizen, but to be strong, able bodied and well fitted for the battle of life. To do this, pure blood is absolutely neces sary, and Hood's Sarsapa rilla is the one specific which cleanses the blood thorough ly, It acts equally well for both sexes and all ages. Humor — “ When I need a blood puri fier I take Hood's Sarsaparilla. It cured my humor and is excellent as a nerve tonic." Josie Eaton. Stafford Springs, Ct. dfeoebi Hood's Fills cure liver ills the iiou-IrrllutliiK and only eiiUnirtic to take with Hood's ,Sar.-.ap:,rilla. For Sale fVAdvertisements under this head will bo Inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No ad Inserted for less than ten cents F OU SALK—One lot church pews taken out of First Rapt 1st ('hur.'h.oiic I'handelier, one bell. Persons who can use them will cut a bargain. Apply to W. t’. Hamrick. Itt-'if-law-tf F OR SALK—Fine Jersey milk cow. J. J. Gaffney. 11-IOlaw-tf F OR SALE—A slxty-flvo acre farm near Limestone; dwelling on premises; half cash, balance time, or will trade for city property. Apply at Ledger office. iu-17 F OR SALE.—The best Habhltt metal ever placed on the maret at 10c apound. Ap ply at Thk Lkuoeh. For Rent. F OR RENT Three rooms over Bridget A Reason's store. Apply at store, ll-10-tf F OR RKN’T Oo<»d two-horse farm, one mile from court house. J. J. Gaffney. 11-10-law-tt Notice. If you desire to hold your cotton wo will advance money on same. to-3-tf A. N. -Wood. Notice to Farmers. W K are prepared to advance money on your cotton. National Rank or Gaffnky. D R. S. R. I’Et'K. the Charlotte Optician, will he in Gaffney, at the Lipscomb House, Wednesday, Nov. iid, one day only. Glasses fitted to the most dillicult cases. All work guaranteed. 11-10-41 Cabinet and Job Work Hone with neatness and despatch. Furniture KepalrliiK. Turning'and Spindle Work for Halls. Shop Limestone Street, opposite cotton mill olMce. W. H. CABANISS. Trespass Notice. A LL persons are hereby forbidden to tres- pas on my lands for the purpose of huut- Ing, cutth-K timber, etc. J.c Nance. ll-17-law-4t A LL parties are forbidden to trespass on my lands for the pur|>ose of hunting birds or other unine under tho penalty of the law. J. 11. Lipscomb. ll-10-4t-law A LL puriles are forbidden to trespass on the lands of the undersigned for the pur- l>oso of hunt inp’ birds or ffaine under the pen ally of the law. Jas. R. Littlejohn, John H. .1 effkkif.h. Sit., lO-lli-laW-tt. J. 1). JKFFEU1E8. Jn. Notice. U NTIL further notice, on and after Nov. 20th, I si )!•, we will open at 0 a. m., and close at 3 p. in., except on Saturdays, when we will dose as heretofore. A. N. Wood, Ranker, 11-17-tf National Rank of Gafi\.f.y. I SELL... Hams ami Bacon, Vienna Sausage, Ox Toiikuc, Salmon. Lobster, Hootch lierrinK, Sardines Imported, Deviled ('rahs. Oysters -Gunned, Flys Feet, Tripe. Reef Chipped, t'orned, Jtoast, Sliced, Shredded God Fish, Raked Reims I n sauce, Fork uml Rcaiis, Flcklcs All kinds, < dives, Frepart d Mustard. Macaroni, Grits, Oats, i&c., Grape Nuts, Apples, (irantfcs. Lemons, Rununus, Grapes, Fancy ('akes, Crackers, ('audy -All kinds, ('hocolates. Sugars, KaWIns, Currants, Fit;*, Oates, Citron, Evaporated Fruits, < Assorted Nuts, I Vaunts, Gelatine, Fruit Fuddlnc, Tuplcoa, Flum Fuddintf, Mincemeat. Cal. Canned Fruits, < 'aimed Pineapple, Flavorlntt Extracts, Spices and Seeds. TOM* L. BROWN. The Gaffney Town Council. [Yorkvllle Enquirer.) The Gaffney town council eeetns to consider that it is invested with all the power of the general assembly. By a recent ordinance it resolved that the intendunt is a mayor, and that the wardens are aldermen. We have noted like proceedintrs before, nearer home; hut the humor of the situation is undiminished. [“Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise.” If the Enquirer man would inform himself us to the law he would not make a donkey of himself by braying his ignorance.] The funnels of the steamer Oceanic are of such gigantic proportions that two London tram ears could pass through them side hy side. Chamberlain’ll Fain Halm Cures Others, Why Not You? My wife has been using Chamber lain’s Pain Balm, with good results, for a lame shoulder that has pained her for nine years. We have tried all kinds of medicines and doctors without receiving any benefit from any of them. One day we saw an ad vertisement of thio medicine and thought of trying it, which we did with the best of satisfaction. She has used one bottle and her shoulder is almost well.—Adolfo L. Milleit, Manchester, N. H. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Clerk’s Sales. State of Sot tii Carolina, i In Court of County of Chkhokkk. [Common Fleas. I>. F. McClure. Flalutlff, vs. W. C. Lipscomb, et al.,Defendants. In obedience to an order made herein, for foreclosure, I will sell at Gaffney, before the court house door, during the lejial hours of sale, on salesday, December 4th, DIM, the fol lowing lands, to-wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land lyinjr. belnj? and situate in White (Mains township, on waters of Thlckety or Jones creek, the same being cut off from the western portion of a tract commonly known as the Grind stone ridge tract, Inumd by lands of Magnetic Iron Company, Fhilllps, Huskey and said W. C. Lipscomb, eontaiuingone hundred acres more or less. Terms of Sale;—Cash; purchaser to pay for all papers and revenue stamps, and must comply with his hid within one hour, or the land to he at once, on same day, resold upon same terms at the risk of such defaulting purchaser. J. Eb J efeeries, November Fltli, DIM. lit <Tk C. IM’s. Farmers’ Mutual Insurance. The people of Cherokee County should in sure their property In their County Mutual I insurance ('ompany. Recause it is a home company and insures against Fire, Wind and Lightning. Because it is the cheapest protection against lire known there being no salaried olllcers or agents. Because it Is perfectly safe, having ample amount of policies to secure its losses. Because it is the liest investment you can make for yourself. T. M. LITTLEJOHN, J. Kn Jkffeiuks, Fresident. Sect’y and Treus. It is the Constantly Giving Values- Always giving the best goods for the money—that is being appre ciated by GalFney and Cherokee people. Anything bought not satisfactory the money is always cheerfully given back. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes. Never was there *a stronger or better lino of shoes come to this market. We buy from first-class people and at the lowest prices. We try to buy nothing but solid leather goods. It does not pay to buy trash. It costs you more in the end and your feet are always exposed to the cold and wet. HAMILTON, BROWN SHOE 00,'S “HIGHLAND CALF’’ SHOE FOR MEN Men’s Fine Shoes in all the new toes. Blacks and Tans, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2 and up. Ladies’ Fine Shoes—new shape, new styles. Fine dongolas, extention winter soles, tops soft as a glove. Prices $1.25, $1.50/ $2 and up to $3.50 Misses’ and Children’s Shoes. The greatest line we ever had. Shoes that have the fit and are the tough kind that give you honest service and are not so heavy and clumsy. You will have pleasure in buying and wearing our shoes. Why? because you get the service and every dollar you put in our shoes gets it worth. Jackets and Capes. The constantly outgo of these goods from our store is proof that we have the material and the prices right. Black Band Jackets, $3.50. Black and 'fan Beavers, $0 to $S. Brown Beavers, $0 to $7.50. Black Cheviot Capes, Braid and Fur tiimmed, d5, 50 and 75c. Black and Blue Beaded Double Capes, fur and briad trim med, well worth $2, our price $1.50. The $2.50 kind for $1.75. Plush Capes $1 and up. Fine plush capes braid and jet trimmed worth fifty pdr cent more money than we ask for them, $2.25 $3.50, $3.75 and up to $0.00. Buy it from Wilkins, it must be right. O. E. WILKINS & BRO. T Best Prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. ... Sold by every druggist in the malarial sections of the United States No cure* no pay— Price, 50c. WHOLESALER. Ct. Louis, Mo. , Fob, 6, 1899. Pabis Ilsaxcixa Co., City. Gentlemen:—Wo wish to congratulate you on tbo increased sales v/o aro having on your Qrove’u 'Jmjtelean Touic. On exam ining our recor 1 of inventory under date of Jan. 1st. wo find that wo told during tin Chill teason of 1308 2GC0 dozen Clrove’M Tonic. W > also find that our sales on your I>ax»tlvo Broma-Qnimnu Tablets havo been como- fning onormoua: having cold during tho lato Cujd and Grip sea: on 1,£C3dozen. Please rush down order enclosed herewith, ASd oblige, Yours truly, MEYER BROS. DRUG CO. ecoiumen* RETAILER. Kkdeon, Ills. Pabis Medicine) Co. , Gentlemen:—I handle seven or eight differ ent hinds of Chill Tonics but T sell ten bottles of Gxovo’rj to where I oc!l ono of the others. I sold C3 bottles of CJtovo'u CEiill Tonic in ono day and could havo sol 1 more If I hail had it on hand. Mr. Dave Woods cured five cases of chills with one bottle. Ikspcctfullv, JOHN T. VINYABD. First .Tasteless Tonic ever manufactured.. Ail other so-called “Taste less” Tonics are imita tions.. Ask any druggist about this who is not PUSHING an imitation. CONSUMER, WnirnsBOEO, Tex., Sep. 13, 1698. Pabis Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. Gentlemen:—I write you a few lines of grat itude. I think your Grove’s Tasteless <;feUI Tonic is ono oftho bestmedicinca in tho world f >r Chillsand Fever. I havo three children that havo been down with malarial fever for 18 months and have bought Chill medicines of all kinds and Doctor’s bills coming in all thotimo until I nent to town and got three bottles of Grove’n Tonic. My children aro all well now and it was your Tasteles i Chill Tonic that did it. 1 tanaot say too much in its behalf. Yours truly, JAMES D. BOBEBX9. WE DON’T KNOW which little girl will win the trade-mark contest, but we do know that our low prices on Furniture arc winning the trade of Gaflnoy and .Chero kee housekeepers who are judges of The Clipping Contest closes Decem ber i8th. Should I wo or more get the same number the ono who brings in her i'OU|xms first will Ite tbe winner. Wo an* going to give a handsome present for the second and third highest lists. • • • * • -AT- Wo want you to come In ami examine our splendid line of single mid double HARNESS. Your horses can take “a long ami a strong pull” but can’t hurt our strong harness. Cut out this ad fur the coupon contest. In order that this coupon may be counted tbo entire advertisement must lie cut out. V f £ I