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Vine BY Ed. H. DkCamp. PtTBMSHED TITKBDAY AND FKIDAY 8UB8CKIFTION 1’KICK: Twice a week, per year $1.50. Once a week, per year I 00. I.ANDKl) >rs IIISTOKIKN. Another volume of history is now before the public from the pen of Dr. J. 1$. O. Landrum. It will be remem bered that a year or two ago he put forth a “Colonial and Revo lutionary History of Upper South Carolina,” which is full of interest ing and thrilling incidents connected with the early settlement of this part of the country and of the early strug gles of the settlers with the Indians, the Rritisb,and worst of all,with their own unworthy countrymen, the To ries. This work is now followed by a “History of Spartanburg County” from its organization in 1785 down to the present time. It is a book of over 700 pages, handsomely bound in cloth and printed in large clear type. It is a faithful record of the material, in tellectual and religious growth of the county and its people for 115 years, and besides, contains biographical and genealogical sketches of ir.^st of the prominent men and famiiif s that have been strong factors in the wonderful development of the century just closed. The style is easy, clear, concise, and racy, and the author has brought to the work all the results of tireless and to extensive researches and all the enthusiasm and devotion of a loving heart. It would be difficult to esti mate the service he has rendered to the country—in fact it is a service that cannot be measured by ordinary material standards. He has collected and crystallized hundreds of names and deeds which had already faded, or were fast fading, from the mem ories of living men, and given them a permanent setting on the page of history, to be a light, a guide, and an inspiration to the generations to come. His work is a rich legacy be queathed to the twentieth century by its stirring predecessor. Of course there are errors and in accuracies in the book. In the very nature of things these could not be avoided. In fact, when we consider the many difficulties with which the author had to contend in collecting his material we are surprised that the mistakes and inaccuracies are so few. The indefatigable author states in his preface that a considerable amount of material which he had collected had to bo discarded at last for want of room, and he intimates that if this volume meet with a favor able reception, it will be followed by still another which will round up and complete the work which he could not accomplish within the compass of one volume. We hope that this venture will receive such endorse ment by the public that the author will be encouraged to prepare an other volume. The book really ought to be in every household in the Pied mont region, and further command an extensive sale throughout the State. _ NOTKS AM) COMMi:M S. The Spartanburg Journal calls on Senator McLaurin to resign and gives good reasons why he should do so, but despairs of getting the Senator to see his duty in the matter. ♦ The yellow fever which has scourged the human race of south ern latitudes for a thousand years, has at last been definitely and surely traced to the mosquito. Upon what little things do the happiness and prosperity of mankind depend! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Columbia is making big prepara tions for the veterans in May, and we hope that every veteran in the state who can possibly leave home, will be there to accept and to enjoy the capital city’s graceful and gener ous hospitality. General Hampton is chairman of the reception com mittee. That announcement of itself is enough to draw a crowd of Con federates. Ex-President Harris in, died at his home In Indianapolis, Wednesday. Queens and presidents must lie down and die just as the humblest and meanest of the human race. President Harrison made a very re spectable record as president of the United States. He was not pre eminent as a statesman, but he was a clean, cultured, honest man and gave the country an honest, business like administration. While he was a republican, he was not a fanatic nor a bigot. He bus recently strongly opposed some of the extreme meas ures of McKinley and his party. The death of such u man is a great loss to the whole country. It is u fact often noted that presidents of the United States rarely live to be old. Il.iwsre of for Cuturrli Mini Coiitnlim Mercury. a I mercury will nurcly ilnitroy the ■eiiHeof nmell undeoiuphitely ilernltMiflie wholoHyn- t<‘in when cnlerliii; It I lirouuli t he iiiui uoun Hlirf’icoi). Hueh article* kIhmiI'I never lie u*eil except oa ureiicrlptloii* from renal ithle uliyuirluiiM, un the <lnm:ine they will (hi In ten told to the aood you can miMHlIily derive from them. flall’N Calarrh (lire, tnanufac- tured hy F. .1. Cheney A ( ii.. Toledo, <).. eon- taliiN no mercury, and In taken Internally, artlliK directly ti|ioii Mir Mood and mueuoiiN NiirfuccN of the Myidcm, In Inlying IIuII’n i 'atarrh < ‘uro he aura to aid, the uenulae. It Is taken Internally, and made In Toledo, (>., hy F. J. Cheney A Co. TuHtlmontulN free. Sold hy In uxkInI*. price 75 conta nut UoUlo. Hull'* Family Fills ar« the bast. ^pT PERSONAL PARAGRPHS. I’eople You Know and I'eople You Don't Know. Col. A. N. Wood, president of the Planters & Merchants bank of Gatl- ney, was in the city yesterday in at tendance upon a meeting of the board of directors of the Carolina Loan and Trust Company—Green ville News. Prof. W\ L. Johnson, one of the Gaffney Carpet Mill’s able and popu lar representatives, left for the road yesterday after a brief stay in the city with his family. .Misses Hessie ^Maxwell and Leah Lester, of Hpartanburg, have re turned home after a short visit to friends in this city and Limestone. Charles Davis spent a short while in Spartanburg Wednesday, while on his way to Landrum. James A. Willis, Esq , spent Tues day in Greenville on legal business. J. C. Hayden, one of Blacksburg’s leading citizens, paid us a pleasant visit Tuesday. Miss Jennie Elliott, of Waco, N. C., spent Monday and Tuesday with her friend, Miss Maud Thompson, on Victoria avenue. Dr. C. A. Thompson, of Bellwood, N. C., who has been studying dent istry in Atlanta, Ga., stopped over in the city Wednesday on his way home from Atlanta. -Ho was the guest of Rev. W. T. Thompson’s family on Victoria avenue, while here. Will Brown, of Ravenna, was here the tirst of the week attending to bis duties at court. Thomas V. Mays, of Blacksburg, was in the city recently. O. A. Osborne and son Allie, two of Blacksburg’s most enterprising citizens, were in the city yesterday. C. G. Parish, of Parish’s Hotel, visited friends and relativdB in York- ville recently. Rev. W. D. Patrick, of St. George’s, was a visitor in the city yesterday. Baxter Lemmond spent Wednes day in Spartanburg. C. E. Smith, Goucher’s thriving merchant, was in the city Tuesday. W. C. S. Wood, of Grassy Pond, was among the prominent Chero- keeans in the city Tuesday. Preston Wood, of Algood, was in town Tuesday. Moses Littlejohn, one of Ravenna’s progressive citizens and successful farmers, was among the crowd in the city Wednesday. Miss Willie Hill, of Charlotte, N. C., is in the city, the guest of Miss Elfie Hopper at the Commercial Hotel. This is Miss Willie’s old home and she always receives a warm welcome when she visits her friends here. Mrs. John C. Swygert, of Peaks, arrived in the city Wednesday and will spend some time with her par ents, Mr and Mrs. J. I. Barratt, on Depot street. Mrs. Swygert’s many friends here are always happy to welcome her back to her old home. Mrs. W. T. Poag has been in Yor* for some time visiting some of her children. She is expected home in a few days. Miss Edna Northey, from a few miles below the city, made us a short call Wednesday. Miss Northey’s school at Beaverdam has just closed and she is now enjoying a season of rest. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. I>ocitl I to id h Too Short fora Hoad Grouped Together. Rev. W. D. Patrick will preach at Gethsemane next Sunday at II a m., and Wilson’s Chapel at 3 p. m. Mr. Poag, of the Gaffney Live Stock Company, is now in the western mar kets buying a carload of mules for the company. They are expected to arrived in a few days. Captains Thackston and Morgan have two forces of hands at work on Johnson and Montgomery streets putting down water pipes. These pipes will probably be extended to all the streets that are now without them. Policeman Tom Gilmer has given up his position on the force to be come night electrician at the power house. This is a promotion for Tom, and the promotion was made without any solicitation on his part. Tom is a deserving young fellow, and we wish him well in whatever he under takes. Welcome Nervlce. Rev. Arch C. Cree, the new pastor of the First Baptist church, is ex pected to arrive in the city on Sat urday afternoon. A welcome service will be hdd at the First church on Sunday evening, to which all denomi nations are most cordially invited. Prominent members of the different churches will make short addresses of welcome. There will also be some special music for the occasion. The lingering cough following grippe calls for One Minute Cough Cure. For all throat and lung troubles tills is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. Prevents consumption. Cherokee Drug Company. "Not guilty” isn’t necessarily an innocent remark. Stop* The Cough And Work* off The Cold Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one clay. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents. They who misjudge are apt to be misjudged. This signature is on every box of the genulae Laxative Broino-Quinine Tablet* the remedy that eurt-e a cold in MM day Administrators Notice. Hi att, ok Houtii Cahomna, i County ok ('iikkokkk. ( Hy virtue of the authority vested in u# by anorderof the Probate Court for the above County and Htute, we will offer for sale In front of the Court House steps at Gaffney, H. 0., during the legal bourn of sale, on Mon day. April 1st. 1(101. to the highest bidder: F.lght shares of Gaffney Manufacturing Co. Block and Twelve shares of Cowpeus Manufacturing Co. Htock, belonging to tim estate of Mrs. K. It. Brown, deceased. Terms of sale Cush. J. N. Ci dp and W. C. Caui'Knttu, Administrators. lusort In Friday's Issue-l&ib, gjud and *vtb rsHc- PROGRESS IN BLACKSBURG. Knitting and Cottonseed Dll Mills to be llullt In That City Our enterprising sister city across the Broad is not to be left behind in the march of progress. The knitting mill, which the progressive citizens of that city have had in view for some time, is now a certainty. Ad ditional stock has been secured, work on it will be begun very soon and it will be rushed to completion. We are reliably informed by a gentleman from Blacksburg that a cottonseed oil mill and ginnery will also be erected at that place in the near future. The- projectors of this enterprise are Jerome F. VVhisonant, A. H. Pollock, W. F. Dye and J. C. Ross, We shall be pleased to see these industries open up in Blacksburg. The men who have them in hand are all men of push and energy and occu py a high station in the business world, all of which gives promise of success for the knitting mill and cot tonseed oil mill. We truly hope that Blacksburg may soon have these important enter prises and that they both may suc ceed far beyond the expectations of their promoters. Death lu Blacksburg. Mr. David Sherrer, a prominent resident of Blacksburg, died at his home at that place last Friday after an illness of only a few days. Pneu monia was the cause. Mr. Sherrer was a carpenter by trade, and was a good workman, being thoroughly acquainted with all the details of kis business. He was an excellent man and a good citizen, and bis character was above reproach. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church and a true disciple of bis Master. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Blacksburg, and the large number of friends around the grave gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community in which Mr. Sherrer lived, and The Ledger begs to join in condolence. Local Cotton Keport The following are tbe prices paid for cotton in Gaffney todav: Good Middling 8:$ Middling 8:| “Guo Vadls. BAD BLOOD, BAD COMPLEXION. The skin is tke seat of an almost end less variety of diseases. They are known by various names, but are all due to the same cause, acid and other poisons in the blood that irritate and interfere with the proper action of the skin. To have a smooth, soft skin, free from •11 eruptions, the blood must be kept pure and healthy. The many preparations of arsenic and potash and the large number of face powders and lotions generally used in this class of diseases cover up for a short time, but cannot remove per manently the ugly blotches and the red, disfiguring pimples. Eternal vigilance la the price of a beautiful oomplexlon when such remedies are relied on. Mr. H. T. Shnbe, 2704 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., says : “My daughter was afflicted fur yeats with a disfiguring eruption on her face, which resisted all treatment. She was taken to two celebrated health springs, but received no bene fit. Many medicines were prescribed, but with out result, until we decided to try 8. S. 8.. and by the time the first bottle was finished the eruption began to disappear. A dozen bottles cured her completely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She is now seventeen years old, and not & sign of the embarrassing disease has ever returned." S. S. S. is a positive, unfailing cure for the worst forms of skin troubles. It is the greatest of all blood purifiers, and the only one guaranteed purely vegetable. Bad blood makes bad complexions. purifies and invigo- ^ rates the old and makes new, rich blood that nourishes the body and keeps the skin active and healthy and in proper condition to perform its part towards carrying off the impurities fromlhe body. If you have Eczema, Tetter, Acne, Salt Rheum, Psoriasis, or your skin is rough and pimply, send for our book on Blood and Skin Diseases and write oar physi cians about your case. No charge what* ever for this service. 1 SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA, OA. COCAINE*” WHI8KV Habits Oand at mr Han.tor- ium, la SO Say*. Hundred* of reference*. X year* a »pecU)t>. Book on Home Treotment lent rHEK. Addren* B. M. WOOLLEY. M. P.. Atlanta. Oa. Nr no ScManUf POSITIONS OUARANTSBD, Under 98,000 Cash DepeeH Railroad Tar* Pal4. all year to Soft Sasaa. Tory Ohaas Board. Iftuint •ry Ckaap Poor*. MM OoUog*, Mm tv*. SUonHfc Fine Silverware.... A big line of exquisite silverware for the table has just come in ; also a full assortment of the latest novelties in ladies’ breast pins. I make a specialty of repairing. Come to Gaffney’s lead- o!»4 ing jeweler if you want anything in the jewelry or repairing line. THOS. H. WESTROPE, Tilt’ beading Jeweler. CRACKERS FRESH and CRISP. Butter Wafers, Butter Gems, Saratoga Chips, Florentine Biscuit, Arrowood Biscuit, Teaflakes. PEELER & LEMMOND. The Morning News, of Marion, Ind., has the following to say about “Quo Vadls,” which was presented in that city on Feb. 22nd ai.d 23rd, and which will be in the opera house at this place next Tuesday night: “No play within the scope of tbe modern drama has met with greater success than “Quo Vadis.” It was presented by a strong company at the Grand last night and will be re peated again today, both afternoon and evening. The house was well filled last evening and the audience was given the best of satisfaction. The play is one that has stirred the hearts of the Christian world. 11 de scribes in n graphic manner the life of Pagan Rome, during the reign of Nero. The downfall of the empire, the burning of the wicked city, and the dawn of Christianity are vividly portrayed. Charles Lindholm as Marcus Vineicius, Hurry Marton as Nero, end Harry Driscole as Ursus, slave to Lygia. are fine actors and repre sent the characters in an able man ner. Miss Grace Bainbridge as Eu nice, and Evelyn Archer as Lygia, are exceptionally good. Nero’s pal ace near Rome, the death of little Aulus, the death of Nero and tri umph of Christianity were all famil iar scenes to one who has read the story. E. J. Carpenter’s “Quo Vadis” company is certainly a suc cess of successes.” Dr. Hall's CoukIi Syrup I* a speedy ned efficacious cure for croup, whoupinc coutrli and bronchitis. No eliilu should he left to suffer the tortures of these ailments, when parents can jrct this wonderful remedy for only 25 cents. For Sale. F OR SALE—Brown Leghorn Hens and Ktfirs. J. I).Goudelock. 3-l!-2t The Acme Furniture Co's Locals. The prettiest line of Glassware over brought to the city. Call and and see it. B* stock of Mattings arriving now for the spring trade. 10 to 15 per cent, on all Rugs sold during the next 10 days. Guano Horns as low as the lowest, and everything else in the Tinware line. Don’t forgot that we have a beau tiful line of Baby Carriages for the spring trade See us and gel our prices before buying a Steel Range. Wo will save WOOD’S THOROUGH-GROWN Seed Potatoes are selected seed stocks, grown specially for seed purposes, in the best potato districts in tins count ry. Our Northern-grown seed are grown in Maine and Northern Michigan, while dir Early Chios are grown in the Red River Dis trict, famous for its superior seed of this variety. Wood’s Second Crop Seed which are in high favor with truck ers everywhere, are grown from selected stocks in Eastern Virginia a section noted for producing the best Second Crop Seed I’otatoes in this country. Prices quoted on request. T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, - Richmond, Va, Wood's Descriptive Catalogue tells all about Seed Potatoes, aim the Best Seed* for the Farm ami Garden. Write for It. Mailed free. Prompt Delivery. Phone M, rv**»»! ®* 5e l Ear'll you big money, and we guarantee our Ranges as good as the best. Yours truly. The Acme Furniture Co. T. L WALKER, GAFFNEY, S. C., Deals Exclusively la Lumber and Builders’ Material and carries in stock a complete line of DOORS. SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS, OIL, PLASTERERS’ MATERIAL, aj and everything needed for building purposes. Look him up when you need anything In his line. Read and Take Warning, Farmer Brown "Good morning. Rro. Smith, have you heard the news? Zebu Ion Ha ris was burned out lock, s^ock and barrel this morning; lie and family barely escaping with their lives from tbe burning house. One of their babies was badly burned, for lhey forgot it when they ran out. but Z.eb put a blanket over bis bead and ran into the room where it was In a cra dle and got out with it Ids bands are badly blistered loo. All their elothing, furniture and supplies for this year was lost -he didn’t save anything. M's. Harris is prostrated and Zeb fears It will kill her. They have six ha lves, the oldest < idy 10 years old. Poor fol low, he is ruined!” Farmer Hmlth ‘•He was insured in tke Cherokee Mutual, wasn't he? I saw the agent at his house last week talking to him about insuring his bouse and contents.” Brown “No. he did not insure. Tbe agent told him he would insure his house for$400, furniture and clothing for $100; that the cost would be $.’..Vi foi first year and 11.25 each year after on that'amount, but Zeb said he would wait awhile, for he needed the money to buy a box of tobacco now, and wanted to make.i good payment on bis land mortgage next fall; so I am trying to get up money to buy Mrs. Harris and their babies some gar ments to put on, but •♦very body says Zeb ought to have protected blmselr by taking out a IVdIcy in the Cherokee Mutual Insur ance Comnany, which was organized for such cases, and they don’t have much sympathy for him. for this company is prompt to meet the losses of its members ” Rev. A. I). DAVIDSON, Gaffney, Agent. Mil. FRANK McLUNKY, Abingdon. Agent. XTor-^ Building and Plastering Lime, Coal, and Plaster Hair, Plaster Paris. Kosendule Cement, Tortlund Cement, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Gaps, call on Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL & CO., Lessees. Telephone 57. You May Have Heard of tlie Bo? who, when fiskcd to name tho smartest selmTar at hcIiooI. said he couldn’t tell, as his father always tolfl him nuvei to brag or “show off.” We are not quite as rn idost as he was, nor need we be, considering that you have a right to he told who carries the cheapest line of White Goods, Valencienns and all over Laces, Insertions, Embroi^ eries, Finishing Braids ever shown in Gaffney. We caught a manufacturer of Lu e.'* who needed money worse than hi* goods and wo bought them, so we can sell them at less than the whole sale prices, so if you are willing to take advantage of a saving of from 25 to 50 per cent, come quick. We have several cases of Merrimac shirting prints in beautiful lig- ures at 5c per yard. Full line of Sea Island Purges, Madras, Batistes and Dimities at extremely low prices. The Up-to-Date Market is still on the boom, and I am with you winter and summer. I have the Finest Beef, Pork and Sausage. Country Produce and Poultry when it can be had. I will commence handling Kansas City beef soon nearly every day. Fresh Fish Fridays and Satur days. When you need some thing to eat call or phone me; I will try to please you. I also want to buy your fat cows. Green Hides wanted. L. W. McCUINN. F. O. Stacy, President. J. O. Wardlaw, Vice-President. THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. CAPITAL, SSO.OOO, SURPLUS AND PROFITS, • 10,000. fsltfite, C7ounty und Oily UepoHitory. Deposits solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every accom modation extended to customers that their business and responsibility will warrant. 1). C. I«)S«. Cashier. The Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company Offers for sale Building Lots In this flourishing town, Oaffney City; Also Farms near by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, In lots of from 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lauds to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J- V. SA.l'tK.A.'nr, A. K ent- N. B.—All tresnpiisslng on lands of this company, euttln sad emovlng timber, flsblngor hunting are forbidden under penalty of law Do you expect to farm this year? If so you want to come to J. I. Sarratt’s everything store to get your outfit and supplies. My store and warehouses arc replete with bargains in all lines, as follows: TAYLOR WHITE HICKORY lilRDSELL TYSON A JONES' YORKVILLE OXFORD Wheelbarrows, Disc Harrows, Two-Horse Syracuse Chilled Plows, Boy Dixie Plows. Georgia and Carolina Stocks, Single-Trees, Clevises, Heel- Bolts and Plow Handles. All sizes straight and turn Shovels and Tongue Plows, Axes, Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes and everything in hardware that a farmer needs. Wagon and Buggy Harness, Collars, Saddles, Bridles, Check and Single lines, Ilamo Strings, Whips and Lap Robes. Staple and Fancy groceries, Crockery, Glassware and Woodon- waro. Men’s Arctics and Rubbers. Ladies and children’s Rubbers. Shoes and Hats for everybody at prices to suit all classes and conditions. Clothing and Overcoats to bo sold away down to close out. Water-proof coats (1.00 to $1.50, Over-all Pants. Ladies’ Jackets, Capes and Skirts, Dry Goods and Notions in profusion. Blankets from $1.00 to $4.00 per pair. Snuff and Tobftcoim all gradoa and prices. Hvi ups and Molaases. all al/.e packages from twopoumUup. I<»xumUu<I Ku»t proof (Juts. All ftcrddunof Fcrtllliwrtf. If you don t hoc wlnit you wuutcuil for It utt wo tuUo pltniHuro iu showinp’ koo<Jm. J. X. STYLE Give Long Life to Your Dollar By investing it in a pair of our celebrated “Priscilla” Kid Gloves. Every pair warranted. We have them in all shades and in sizes to lit all hands. Our line of Fancy Umbrellas for ladies are tlie prettiest and daintiest to lib found and will surely please you. Prices range from $1.00 to $7.00 each. Up-To-Date Hosiery At bargain prices is what we advertise and what wo will show you if you will call on us. We buy so much hosiery and sell so much and use so much care 'n buying, that those who favor us with their trade reap great advantage. Ask to see our Genuine Drop Stitch Hose at 15 Cents Per Pair; they are dandies^ We have all kinds from the plainest and cheapest to the most fancy plaids. Big Line of Ladies’ Dress Skirts In all colors and at all prices, from 75c to $4.00 each. Be^ sure to examine these. Now wo have told you of lots of bargains and good things and beg of you to come and see them for yourself. Like the band-master, we always try to keep a little ahead of the procession . ’ are always looking for good things to offer our customers, so come to us and we will save you money at all times. i. 0. LIPSCOMB & BOO. ANOTHER LOT OF THOSE ISTICID just come In and more coming. Call and see them as they will please you. Phone us at No. Ml for anything you need Incur line. All orders will be promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed. SHUFORD & LeMASTER, Furniture, Stoves and Coffins. In the Bridges & Season stand. CHioiee Ketil Kwtate. 8 k'streels )wn ^ th ° Dlclc " 'I’honapaon land on Petty, Johnson, and Rutledge 5 Lots on Rutledge street. 4 Jjots on Falrvlew avenue. 1 Lot on West Frederick street. 3 Acres near M. R. Sams’ residence. 40 Lots located In other sections of the city, A pply to 5 Lots, 50 ucces each, adjoining Limestone land. lit. O. GAFFNEY LIVE STOCK CO. Dealers in MULES, HORSES, Harness, and Vehicles of Every Description. We sell the Old Hickory and Tennessee Wagons, the very best made, and the famous Parry, Babcock, and other excellent makes of Buggies, Phaetons, Car riages, etc. We have the finest lot of Mules ever brought to this country, and our stables are headquarters for drovers and out-of-town dealers. We will endeavor by fair and courteous treatment to all to warrant the confidence and patronage of the public. Ours is the fincMt livery utablo to bo found between Charlotte and Atlanta. Come to see us when you desire anything in our line. Our prices are the lowest commensurate with correct business princi ples. We sell for cash or on time for good paper, Otiffney £3toi'k CTo., Uimvaloue Mtreel. Oaffney, IS. O,