Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Choicest Neckwear Creations •• aiv always found here, because we have the happy knack of discovering the choicest things in neckwear. Our neckwear has a superiority that is surpris ing—people wonder why it is, while acknowledging the fact. There are lots of fairly nice neckwear to be fpund nowadays, but somehow when a man wants a scarf for special wear, or if ho is particular about his dress, he usually conies here—and you don't blame him either, do vou? Let us siiow you some new amY?i$. PIERSON, Tiie Haberdasher, The Gainey City Lind and Improienient Company Oilers for Huildliir l^'ls in this flourlsliliijr town, Gaffnev City; Also Farms near l>v :iu<l in road, 0!' the Schools of [.inn-stono Springs and of this place, in lots ol iron; :io to 100 acres on lil„ml time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for I 1 arm pur poses. For full particulars apply to CITY AND COUNTY CONGLOMERATED, Local News from Town and Country TOO SHORT FOR A HEAD J- V. a. w i* A jx’on t. N. 11.—All tresspassing on lands of tliis compiiuy. cuttin and removing timber. iisiitriK' or bunting are forbidden under penalty of 'aw Hut None Too Short to Mention, Hence They Are Hoiled Down For Quick Kcad- in>c hy Busy Ledger Catrons Who Are Pressed for Time. The Victor Oil Mill is in line trim and is putting in full time day and night. R M. (iufTney is building a new (once around his residence lot on (irenard street. Home of the public schools of Chero kee hud three pupils and a twenty dollar teacher in December. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. People Vou Know and People Vou Oon't Know. Representative McCraw took time by the forelock and left for Columbia Saturday. Kxcurwlon to Shelby On next Saturday the S. C. A (,. K. R. R., will run an excursion from Gaffney to Sheiby, the occasion being the appearance in the Shelby Ouera House of Wright’s Original Nashville Gold Dust. .1. Little made a flying trip to | students combined with Gideon’s Rig Charlotte Saturday afternoon. He SavsiisSsing Floors COME! COME! COME! The Company Store has a bargain for you. .... Ask to str our special suit that we art' oll’ering. \\ e have a shoe that you want; ask to see the special. We also have a Cape ; ask to -ee this, also. We still earn- the largest and best stock of everything kept irKji first-class store. We have just; elosed the largest year’s bus!ilws—wtMfhve ever done, and we ihanic our uia11\ eustoiueis and patrons for the good trade they have given us. We start out For to give you Better Prices and Bargains... •before. Honest prices and good We are always glad to see you and we will do you right. Wishing one prosperous New Year, wc are very truly, Thn lirj Many people in the city are having the plumbers at work putting water into their residences and houses. returned Saturday night. C. C. Davis, of Abingdon, was in tiie city yesterday. Mr. Davis is one of Lower Cherokee’s best citizens and a man that endeavors to follow the golden rule. Jesse Rurton left Saturday afier- noon for Shelby and other points in North Carolina. Joseph Campbell, the well-known Tennessee stock dealer, is in the city. Mr. Campbell baa been identi fied with the business interests of Gaffney for a number of years. He was associated in business with the late G. Spencer, one of the best citizens that Gaffney ever boasted of. '1'. G. Chalk, one of Cherokee’s up right Christian gentleman, was in the city Saturday on business. Thomas S. Elliott, of Earls, North Carolina, visited relatives in the city business Sunday and yesterday. J. W. Jarret, of MurtinsviM Minstrel Carnival, under tiie direction of Rusco A Holland. The company employ two cars to transport the com pany and the baggage. There are two bands, and it is advertised I hat there are forty-five artists in the company. The far-' for the round trip to Shelby and return will be but oOc. The train 1 will leave Gaffney at 1 ;>0 p. tn., and will leave Shelby on the return im- : mediately after the perfomunce. | The show is said to be a .good one. The government has decided lo al low no more Indians to leave their reservations for pur noses of exhibi tion. can never be made a pleasing pastime, but one-half the labor will be saved and the results im proved t)y using Gold Dust Wash ing Powder. Bend for free booklet—** Golden Rales for housework.” Tllh N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY Chicagj SI. Louis NewYork Boston WOMAN’S iTz ) I’For* t lio IVexL XFow Weelcs Tiie county commissioners will soon fence the jail lot and lay the pipe to complete the sewerage system of the jail. Mr. Albert Rettis,. one of Chero kee’s most worthy and energetic citi zens lias been placet! in charge of the county chain gang. (.’apt. S. S. Ross’ new will soon be finished was in the city Saturday shaking hands hands with his numerous friends. \V. K. Smith, a promising young farmer of Raton Rouge, Chester county, spend Saturday and Sunday in the city with his mother, Mrs. Sal- lie Smith. W. E. Clary, one of Cherokee's big hearted fellows, was in in the T! e only hope for many weakly women is Bradfigld’s Female Regulator It is the one salt and sure cure in all stubborn bargains on Suit? and. severe r residence i city Saturday. 11 is modern Senator Surratt left the city yester day to attend the session of the General Assembly. ! 11. R. Robertson, of Grindall, one milestone Street Methodist church | of (;i u . ro kee’s worthy planters, was in in every respect and will be occupie by the Capt. and family. tlian <‘\ ci businoss. ,1 ;eeps up our ivo us a call luippv and will soon be completed. It isu hand some structure, a credit to the con gregation and pastor and an ornament to the city. L. W. MeGuinn eatried the second load of hides to the Limestone Tan nery yesterday. The present indica tions are that Messrs. Sarratt A Son will make a gn it success of this new enterprise. Alonzo Smith, a rather good sor of a colored man who cannot quit< I reconcile himself to all the requisi ! tions of United States revenue lu.v | was com mi ted | yesterday hy 1 cases of Profuse, Irregular, Scanty or Pain ful Menstruation, Palling «>f the ^ Womb, L< ucorrhoea. Headache, £ Rackacheand Nervousness. Itisa t distinct remedy’ forthc dsuinct ail- / ments called “female troubles.” v 'l ltose are U.e discs i s fur ' 1;ich it I should be taken. >■> a imiMi-at •Imik Mor**#. THE nRADHELG REGCLATOU CO.. $ \Ye will olfer some special Bureaus, Bi*ds, Springs, Mattresses, Safes, Rockers, Clocks, Lace Curtains, Curtain Roles, Toilet Sets, Lamps and Dishes of till k: ,ds. If you iieed any of these tilings it will certainly he to your ad van (age to see us. Yours to please, GEO. H. FEAGLE & CO. the city Friday on business. (iovitn Cline, of Spartanburg, was in the city for a short while Satur day. S. C. Carlton, a progressive and i:p- to date planter of the Rullalosection, | was in the city Friday on business. . . •r • fc-'V-' /Y U \ 4 Mr. Carllon is an admirer of the i lx* lu.s.Tt.q for .» < i dielor,” and savs that Rill has tion - N»a<l insert.-d r, For Saie •>« ;iH*nf s DJtdcf i Ifi-s 1 will • :*(! 1. i- »Icitt \ un cent s t,ever yet been convicted of Iving. C. M. Mobley, of Rock Hill bi ■tit rm: . Illtllf ALK ' : wid li to the county j. , S. Gommissoner 1 ! yesle: rdi’.y ifi 1 lu- cii 1 ; i:rot h er-in-law, Rev i M r. Mobley is c< 1 .'id 1 )rug Co. I y t he guept of iiis v T. (beech. 11 mr. Mil) -!i i« »1 o! li iic T •’ll 'icsstu* (I clirn i> l'( »i* cash or on y kas? y ^ Li £ Property Near Limestone, one-lmlf For Rent. T t) UF.N'i’ (DumI convi niciil ft!i one ml lc t rom (j;! I>. H:t Tliiq e • t racts, within mile of thn ('ollegc. I will sell tiie lamb estate of .). A. Corrv on Wed- lands of tin FOR v&esAaew Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the I-EDGER Office. * Gaffney, S. C. ’arulrl. S. < F Oit KENT \< w -i\ I Lon < b li' me th- ir phm - a ft i r sprudi \Vi n ; l ere 11, girls are he college In liduj s at ev< ral who V,I‘H Wj .'•<«• •tlO ])c r cord for Dogwood ley/' A (* T Oi i !/■ I.-.!,)!! ra ii ’c a tr! . UoiP iiini go is in t •r using her i e* P ! ' fr nit Is b L§ M* 1!u '‘ us ; 111 < i up in (iiaiiK’tcr. any 1 'll Lf til c lion. M F. A li sc i, s ilie.it j r of the OYF" 1 wo l '(‘l./ •'T'l pci’ L-( rd for i xrsiininon, incii es mid up in Eight h ( i reuit. and T. I’. Cc t hr m, dim ik li*l’, ; j'l fi in* fed Ion "; inns he sound and 'Si ilid ;im 1 free a popular tneml »rr of the ( ir* v i 1 11 h* il’Olll :ii/ d k Hols ; one or two sin; 11 knots or lumps admis sable. bar, were sp. ak leg in the hly (,f city Sat tmh Mr. Mansi iy. 'ip It R s ith ec- Thi-. I i irico/of the loq- ddlwred jit our liiinhor yu rd. 1!' you have . Mr. Mans hip having *( n in Miigisiratc A. -I. McUraw, of lira I’.md, was in Die city yesterday on Imsiie >s Mr. Mc''raw reports that j | l i i |„i,(.ii v:m,i lle-re is a silting of ho court nearly I in insL noe-h. evt ry day and that he has bemi quite j dii-'otiici'. ; ' " busy of late. — Sam Turner, of Earles, N (!., was in the citv Satur.iuy. Sum i- more of | a Cl olinian. W anted. ■t an i na o ac II oe i-i a Xorlli Car- \A/ \ V| i <■ > „ , ,. ! V V I’t ■rsi lutiinu, V, m on i <>a l. \ i • r Wo mI, I ■.'•U f in a few I'ini' well ill fencinv. Applv m l-:Mf m 'i; H ( MU', nes lay. I'eiu'uary 1 1th. r ]'his is tin* old Di*. Knott pl.act: and half was a Ciiero- K( ia <1 V ni-' .'-in. i». i: Reprc i or ,i “.e Walnut tree.' •e m tfijjjU fsn\i ^uewood for vour laimh ’aints, etc., Doors. S;tsh, Blinds from us. Oak and Greenville some tiun liionlh of December. during the I. 1Z. v & OO. Do you need a Buggy or Wagon? If sodonot Imy until yim see my line. I nave a complete line of Hirdscll auu White ilieUory Wtigons it) prices that defy competition. ! am mnv handling the eeh iirated "Tyson A Join's” Muggy, which needs no inlroduction to tliose v,ho expect to purchase. The name (Tyson A Jones) is a suftieient guarantee that it A I hot h as to mat e rial and workim nship. I also It ai idle Western Muagies. from some of the most reliable faetorics, at prices m suit the times. Also Wheelbarrows, Dixie Flows, Flow Slocks, Flow Points, Horse and Mule Shoes, Nails, Kilos, ({races and Mils, and all l.inds of shelf hardware. J ‘'j-ojairry u full line of Men's, Ladies’ and <Ihlldreu's Sli ,<■>, and con save you money I .atet sec my line lii fiiii' Inlying. line of Iti'ocad. (Mil ings, Flannels, ITints, Hosiery. (Jloves. Ties. Ci' ivats, Abg.Av as the lowest. H «rlo you buy first-class groceries? If you do, you should see my Virginia Star patent and Snow Flake second patent Flour /ood enoii,:h for any body and as cheap as good good., can 1>'.‘ sold. Also, Sugars, OdVees, Snuffs, Tobaccos, Meal. Molasses and Canned (loials of all kinds. A Iso; Crockery. (i lassware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, and, in fact, everything usually kept in a first-class general merchandise store. I also keep a full line at my (iofoith store. < 'all and get my prices. No trouble to show goods. Yours for trade E 3 The election tor Mayor and Alder men of Gaffney will be held on the l;l!i of next March. This time there will be six Aldermen elected, one from each ward in the city. We have not heard tiny one spoken of as a probable candidate for Warden, out several gentlemen have been men tioned in connection with office. t alive \V. W hi son ant : ■ left the city last night for Columbia j ■ to attend the session of the General i Assembly. Miss Lucy Thompson, accompanied i by lu r little brother Richard, was in ; Gaffney for a few hours Saturday. They returned home Saturday after- j noon. Austin Turner, of Grassy Fond, o n e Trespass Notice. of The Ledg old stand-by s, was ^l.l, pcfoms arc I -pa*. 11 . (.as'on’s pi; .ig liiuher, u hi •liy warned to not - < < arlt on's •■!• '! r . M.a i •s for hunt ing, fishing or cut - ny other way. l-ll-ll.-pd lies between < Till stone. Three traeis Ro;ul, I rout ~> io ney. One truet of tlie Macoinltson J 1 River. Aj)j>ly to id \ niiii In me- 1 i oil the Metal 7 miles of (ialf- 187 acres near ■ heals on Tiie finest Jot of yellow and while pine shingles ever in (ialfncy. F.est Ocorgia pine Flooring, Ceiling and WcaOierhoai'dliig in the market. Just re- ll'Oacl i ceived, a carload of Doors, Sash. Mantles, brackets, Turned Columns, balusters, &c. | A Iso < )al« ('aliinet Ma ut les and Tileing. Call and examine for yourselves, Prices to ; suit tin; times. Kespct.. Mayor s Some miscreant bad the brazen af- frontery to dtive up to J. L. Spuke’s jiig pen Suturdav night and load one of his fine eboats into a wagon and drive off. Mr. Spake has not the slightest clue to the guilty scoundrel. Not content with stealing one shoal they crippled another that was in the pen. Such thieves as these should and doubtless will be summarily dealt with if caught. M. Poliakoff, the hustling proprie tor of the Roston store, has doubled the floor space of his establishment This was made necessary on account ! taken with a bad cold which settled of the increase in the business. Mr. j on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in consumption. Four doctor:; gave me up, saying I could itt I he citv Friday. T. J. Humes, a progressive citizen of Asbury, was in the city Friday on business. Mr. Haim s is one of The Ledger's steadfast friends and we are always delighled io have him call. Mrs. R. A. Holmes ret timed to tiie city Saturday from Glenda!/* where site has been spending >t siioi" while with relatives and friends. J. J. and E. F. Richards, two enter prising farmers of Macedonia, paid 'bite Ledger at! appreciated visit last Friday. Rev. D. M. McCloud, the popular pastor of the Methodist church at Rlacksburg. was in the city for a few hours yesterday. fPyny-Pectoralf | A QUICK CURE FOR | g COUGHS AND COLDS 2 /p Very valuable Remedy in all ® affections of the g I THROAT or LUNGS | ^ Large Bottles, 25c. $ DAVIS & LAWKEN’CC CO., Limited, Prop's ef IVrry Duvis’Pain-KiUvr. ^ L. BAKER. Money to Loan On farming lands. Fa.ay paynnmts. Norom- missiuiis di a i g ri i. bon uwnr pays :'.<*t ua I cost of 2>(‘i'f<‘<‘i,ing ioa 11. I nl crest ' per ei nt. JNO. li. PA I.MF.lt .v S' »>:. 1 ol umliiii s c. or Mkssus. WALLACK ol'TS. Aliy's.. (itiffnev. S. C. A Narrow Kreain 1 . Thankful words written hy Ada E Hart, of Groton, S. D. : ‘ Wi is DR. J. F. GARRETT" Dentist, Gaffney, - - - S. C. Office over J. It. Tolleson’s new store In office from 1st to 2<>lh of each nonth; XTor 'r«i- Building and Rlastering liimu, (’oal, Shingles, and Bias : ter Hair, Dynamite, Blasting i’owder, Fuse and Dyna- ; mite Caps, call on THE LIMESTONE SPRINGS LIME WORKS, l>liome CA.RROLL & CO., Lossogs I’oliakofI is or.e of Gaffney's fore most merchants. He is a liberal advertiser and endeavors’to !i»« up to his advi rtisements. His biRforad- vertising last month was larger than that of any other merchant in Gaff ney. The Ledger takes pride in not ing his continued prosperity. Among the steady and liberal ad- veriisers in Gaffney is Mr. J. I. Sar- rat. Mr. Sarratt has been in busi ness in Gaffney for tt long time. He has by industry and perseverance built up one of the largest and most successful businesses in Gaffney. His principal trade is with the yo<- manry of the country and many a hard pressed farmer owes his sue- | p r .. p lt , c R w |v‘Hi cess in his enterprise to the fact that ' rt-Sil DUCK L, John I. Sarratt carried him over I Oat Flakes, when he was in pecuniary circum- I j find .til Glide delicacies. D. D. Dover, an over-tlie,river far- ! . Gaffney Friday. Mr.! 1 r/our Star Sliced Hams 111 live but a short time. I gave myself up to uiv Savior, determined if I 1 could not stay with my friends on j earth, 1 would me t my ab-ent ones | above. My husband was advised to ; get Dr. King’s New Discovery for | j Consumption, Goughs and Colds. I i ! gave it it trial, took in till eight hot- | I ties. It has cured me. and, thunk ; God, I am saved and now a well and | healthy woman.” Trial bottle free 1 at Cherokee Drug Co. Regular size . oOc uini d.00. Guaranteed or price ! refunded. r. C. T. LIPSCOMB, Dentist, Office over R. A. Jones fit Co '• Store I Cun be foiiri'l at iillli*'* six (lavs In the week I have heen in the meat I usiness hut a I short while anil yet I hav managed to huild up a very niee trade. My eompel ilo; ■. said 1 i Would not Iasi long herause I had noex|ie- j l ienee. I employed one of tlie most experi- j em-rd meat eullers in Oaffney iind I have j : not had a eomplaint. I deliver my meats | | promptly ae.d I give lie* lies! value Io lie had ; ! lor tlie money, l .veryt hing aiiml Die mar- j ket is kept nest and eleaii and tiierearjno ! foul odors arising a . from other inai'.etsin | Oail'ney. I am in business to make money 1 a ml 1 realize that tin* only way lodolhai is ! to inn a market tlrit ladies and gentlemen ; will patroniz,'. Wh'-ii you need fresh b -ef 1 Fork Of Sail- age en 11 <in Farmers’ Mutual Insurance. Tin* people of Cherokee County should in sure their property in their County Mutual 1 risurance < ompany. because li is a home company and Insures against l ire, Wind and l.ightning. because it is tiie cheapest protection against lire known there Ix ing no salaried oilieers or agents. because it is perfectly safe, having ample amount of policies to secure its losses. because it is the best investment you can make for yourself. T. M. LITTLKJOIIN, J. F.u Jkitkkies, President. Seet’y and Troas. H iving purchased Ihe stock "f goods of Tom. I.. brown w lake a.nn- in aiiiiouue- ing to ihe puMie that we will continue the Staple ami Fancy Grocery business at t he stand occupied by Mr. brow n. It will Is-our aim to carry a fresh, m ai and comphlc stocl; at all times, and wcsolich thepairon- age of llie public in g-rm ial. We guarantee l he \ a ill'* of evert an iele we s"il, and If our goods are not found to b" just as we repr<- | sent l In ia to be wc w ill cheerfully refund I he money. Yours to please, Fueler & Gaffney. Sam L. Morgan. We have resolved to sell our FI!I ITS. C WOILS. i i.obiDA im;.\m.i>. affu.s. bAN'ANNAS. MALAGA Gl; \FI •. UAISINS, FK1' N MS and N I' TS for just a bole more J ban cost. Oon't forjret our Hot < lioc(»late, bovax, beef Tea, clam bullion, Tomat'ie but lion at any time, Fine Norfolk Oysters at our Parlor Every Day. Spaiks & Humphries. Cabinet and Job Work Hone with neatm >s and despatch. Furniture UepalrinK. Turning and Spindle Work for Halls. Shop Limestone Strict, opistsitc cotton mill otliee. W. H. CABANISS. Fhoiie n PARLOR GROCERY. lute! corner. A. N. WOOD, P A M Lf ITD lrJt\ IN i\. L-i X > s does a general Rankingand Exchange buttiness. W'ell secured with Burglar- Proof safe and Automatic Time Lock. ! Safety Deposit Boxes at moderate : rent. Buys and sells Stocks acdBondv. Buys County and School Claims. Your business solicited. hit. was in Call at our Store and see our beautiful line of Wedding Presents. Cut glass and everything fine. S. B. CRAWLEY & CO., i *110110 iNo. K. Dover predicts that tliis will bo a good fruit year. He ay-i that old ChiishiiHH eve t)ig r !it was dear anil that is a sure sign of an abundance of fruit. Had it been cloudy it would not have been a good fruit year. This has been his observations for years. An old darky railed hisat- it i tr :i to this fact away back you b*r an I be ha- made it a rule to note it v ry year since and has found ti at thi old d trkev was correct. MurrhiKiui in t!ir Comity* () i tin (itli inst., Mr. A. >S. Mason and Mi-s D.iix> (inline, both of Cher okee Fulls, were united in marriage | ai ! in home of K v. W \’. Moss. On J.in. 7<h .Mr. W . M Ferguson, I of North Carolina, and Miss Rachael i (inytiiti were joituii itt the holy horn’s | ot wedlock at the home of the bride’s; fatii r Nut Guyton, near Kings Creek, Rev. D M. White (dliciut.ng. | The wedding was a quiet otic, none but tlto intimate friends of the con tracting couple being present, to whom an elegant breakfast was served after the ceremonies. A I'TIjfhfful llluiiiler I Will often cause a hurriblo Burn, ,Se Fd, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the In st in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal | it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, L leers, Roils, Felons, Corns, all ! Skin Eruptions. Rest File cure on I earth. Only 2d cents a box. Cure i guaranteed. Sold by Cherokee Drug j Company. t’iin.'—llie linest put up. lorgvt our hot drinks. 1 )on’t Fine Norfolk Oysters at our parlor every day. SPARKS & HUMPHRIES. Piione No. 79. Parlor Grocery. Tax Notice. The t lm< for payment of State nnd County, and also ('omniutat ion b ind Tax, lias been extended without penalty until Feb. 1st, I'.ilin. J. b. .1 < i.x ns, l-ti-ltt-la w < o. Trcas. tdicrokee < o. ——— 7.NV- . * . % Up-to-date Market. S<.me eome and ;. r o, but I am hen* to stay, I am here soi.n ami late, To cut your steak ready fort lie plate. I have tin lies', bi ef. Fork, Mutton and S.nis.i -e, 1 'omitry Fioduec. Heavy and J , 'ai|i*y G."oeei le | mils and ('onfeetlonei .e.-,, 01'- r us and Toitacco Unit ean be proeured. J'resli tisli Fridays ami -alurdays. I am no new mail In business, hnvin# hud elghte,'n year's experleiiee, and I kmiw my | business. I try to j?lye nil eie i iniers sails- I faction and sixteen ounces to lie pound. I have tiie only computed scales in town. { They count as well as weigh. Come, or call phone No. i»n. ;GUINN. Lto Market. Use Hancock’s Disc Plow for deep preparation and then shallow cultivation 40,0001bs STEEL PLOWS at old prices for spot cash. Smith Hardware Co.