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v | ■ imm BUI "I'll 10 *wr- .101^. I^D . il . U.SOAM fUHUHMKI* TlMCtflJiY <»;«'(> FRIDAY SDIIHCKIFTIUM riClCK: Twice ii week, per year •$ 1 • Once ii vvfek. per year I <M>. Mil i:s AM* COM MKNT.H. It i*! estinmted that by the lirst of next .Ittne, there will be sixty mil lion!* surplus in the I'nited States treasury Ttiid, too, while an army of 00 (MM) men is maintained in the I’hilippines, and congress has just spent over a billion of dollars. Such figures give a vogue idea of tie encrin nis sums of money that are wrested from the people by a greed' corrupt, and imperialistic govern ment. * ♦ ♦ ♦ Grand preparations are going on in Columbia for the reunion of the veterans in May. One camp from Aiken have notified the committee that they will attend in Confederate uniform. The veti rans ought to uni form for these occasions. The ollieial tailors, Levy Bros., of l/misville, Ky., furnish very respectable uni forms at .fo a suit. We hope that Cherokee county will send a large delegation to Columbia. Railroad fare will be low, and no doubt ample entertainment will be furnished in the city. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ General Fitzhugh Lee has been talking of late. He says that "we” are going to let the Cubans try the plan of self-government, and if they don’t show themselves capable in a reasonable time, then "we” will take charge. "We” will retain the Isle of Pines as a base of observation from which "we” can easily ?ee what is going on and from which "we” can quickly pounce down upon them whenever they Login to show signs of incompetency. This is not literal, but is the drift of the Gen eral’s remarks. Of course "we” are to be the sole judges of the compe tency of the Cubans in their experi ment It is a question in some parts of the world whether "we” are capa ble of governing ourifelves wisely and justly, and until this question is set tled there may be grave doubts as to our competency to pass judgment upon the Cubans. The Chinese Minister, Wu. Tiug- Fang, is rendering his country va liant service and giving the people of the I'nited Ktat.es something to think about. In a recent speech de livered iu Chicago, he discussed east ern and western civilization and with pardonable pride asserted that from the remotest times no foreign armies had swept over China and no foreign ruler had ever sat on her throne. He said tho reason of this was to be found in the isolation of China, and that had been duo to the fact that China had never been compelled to look to other nations to supply her wants. Her isolation had debarred her from profiling by the discoveries and inventions of otiier nations, and hence she was centuries behind in her knowledge of chemistry, elec tricity, steam navigation and other arts and sciences. But he wanted to know if civilization consists in rail roads, telegraphs, telephones, battle ships, rapid lire guns and sucli things, and the question is well worth pondering. His idea of civili zation is that it is that elevation which a nation reaches in its prog ress from a lower to a higher state of society, and he claims that ' Chioa has made that progress and reached that elevation. The suave, wily Celestial was by no means certain that the civilization of his country dating from a tiqje long before any European nation was born, was now going to be wiped out to make room, for western ideas and customs to spread over the earth. There is much food for thought for the Ameri can people in all that this man has to say. The Oi<l Corn It iiN«"- a Editor The Ledger:—Huy to your readers that the old corn raiser has corn up and worked out. It was planted in February. Home claim that February is too early to plant corn ; but it is not so for early roast ing ears. The Macon Telegraph says that out of eight thousand murders com mitted in the I nited Ktati s, only one hundred and nineteen were hanged for the crime w. r. j., I’oHtoltl. o Key MUkIiik. About a week ago the owner of box No 4U at the postoHice accidentally left the key in hia box. When he missed it and returned to look for it he found the key gone. Tho one who took it from tho box is requested to leave it with Postmaster KoJger, and no questions will be asked; otherwise lomo unpleasantness might be the outcome. A Nolile KfTiirt, M r Kditor :—The citizens of GalT- ney are putting forth a noble • fTort to help advance the inte'ligence of the negro children of tills place by sustaining a nine-months free school. Under the wise management of li*** trustees and tho faithful and kind superintendent of the city graded schools, much gcod has been done for the colored children of this town. To a very great extent the colored people realize and appreciate this fact. I know of no other city having as few negro tax payers as Gaffney, that, supports a nine-months Ir»e school for its colored children. But the tux- payers here know that an ignorant and indolent class of people (be they white or black) hinders the progress of any place. This is the reason the tax-payers devote a Dart of their tax to the colored school ami in this way the negro is being raised to u higher plane of hone, ty and self respect, there are a few of our people who do not rightly appreciate the advantages and help given them in the way of making something out of their chil- dren. 1 am glad to say that the majority of the colored people do ap preciate and are grateful of such opportunities offend by the trustees of tho public schools. Every dollar spent in supporting tile ^colored graded school of this place, is money well invested. Time al ine will tel! the amount of good accomplished by the outlay of this motley. It .should not be the ne gro’s aim to school his boy in order to raise him above hard work ; but it should be the burning zeal of every parent’s heart, to have his boy trained to regard labor as a gown of dignity rather than a stigma of dis grace. A common school training is necessary for our children to prove anything but worthless to citizenship. I believe if more of the colored par ents would sue to it that their boys finish the public school course of study, there would be a less number of law-breakers among the young negroes of today. By the time a boy has finished the last grade of the grade 1 scnool, lie is able to see clearly what he was put iu this world for—to make an honest man of him self by doing righX, and that ho must needs "live by the sweat of his brow.” It is high time for our sap-headtd local politicians to quit clamoring for "rights ” The thing for us as a people to do is to make ourselves more deserving of "rights” an 1 then a better and brighter day will dawn upon us. Do not understand me to say that the negro should quell his spirit of manhood, but I do say for him to be content to stay in his place and prove himst If to be every whit a man I believe in the un limited franchise of every American citizen, provided he is able to iqanage these ^privilegps rightly; but 1 am impelled to thunder from the depth of my soul, that since the negro is out of politics, he had far better stay out for the present. And he must learn to appreciate the southern white man as his friend. Just after surrender the negro was turned loose from slavery, having nothing but a well develop*d mis cle and a daft mind upon which his future existence depended. He was far more incapable of self-government than are the Kilipiaos of today. To tho almost utter ruin of the ne gro, there came along a crew of poli ticians (searching for their own gain) who upset the government of this Ktate. They placed the reins of law and government into the hands of the newly fre;d and untutored slaves. Thus pirpetrating upon them an almost unpardonable sin. The result of this infernal scheme is too well known to be here reiterated. Now the black brother of the Pal metto State have to stand back from the ballot box on the ground that when lie had the ballot box in his hand, he didn’t know what to do with it. ’Tis true that he did have it when he knew least what it wai for. If the negro had been dunioi the right to vote up to this time and at this period was receiving for the lirst time his right to cast his ballot as a citizen of this rc*public, I say that ho would have been a million- fold better off. The possibilities of the negio can not be fairly judged by his past po litical career. But the problem that should concern us colored people of Gaffney most is the importance of raising a higher standard of morality and virtue in our homia. This should be fur more important than the clamoring for "right to vote.” The colored school teacher of this section has an arduous task placed upon him each morning as he enters the school room. He needs the hearty support of every parent. All honor to the worthy tax-payers of Cherokee's capital! To* much praise cannot be given the honorable board of city school trustees, and Prof. R. (). Bams, our competent and Christiunly superintendent. II. K. Tiiomi’son. Graded Hchool No. 3. MiHNionary Day In Dunton Clia|>«l. The congregation of Dunton Chapel M. E. church, this city, observed Easter Kabbath as missionary day. \t 11 o’clock a. m.. the pastor preach ed a sermon on the "Resurrection” to a large congregation, and at 3 o’clock p in , the childrens’ exercises came off. The music was new, and in opening the program was well ren dered. RlY* Campbell has the unflinching confidence of his people and they love him. The collection for mis sions was ♦i'O 00. A l)«ep Mynu-ry. IPms a mystery why women endure Backache, Nervousness, Sleepless ness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Hpolls when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quickly cure such troubles. “I suffered for years with kidney trouble,” writes Mrs. Pbebo Cherley* of 1’etcrsoe, la., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly cured me, and, al though 73 years old, 1 now am able to do all my housework.” It over comes Constipation, improves Ap petite, gives perfect health. Only £0c at Cherokee Drug (Store. (.'utility Cummin*Oilier* Mr«t. 1 lie board of county commissioners met yesterday at Black’s ferry on Broad river for the purpose of locating a site for the new Iron bridge to be placed across that river. They fully determined upon building the bridge, and are now ready to let the contract for its erection, but, as yet, no par ticular site has been selected. The board meets again today and will then fully decide upon a location for thia much-desired bridge. Kdncate Your Ilowel* With (.'Mean Candy QnUiartk'. euro constipation for 10c, Wc. U C-O'C, fall, Urugslsurefund m • PERSONAL PARAGRPHS. I>upl« You Know him! IVople You Don't Know. Mr. and Mrs. Hum Turner and daughter. Miss Nannie, spent seve'al days in the city last week visiting relatives and friemla Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Glenn visited relatives in Gastonia last week. Misses Fannie and Mabel Fort went to Blacksburg .Saturday to attend the "Schubert Quartette.” They were the guests of Mrs. (). A. (>sborne. Dr. Sidney Harratt. of Karratts, spent yesterday in the city. Commissioner T. M. Litlh john, of Star Farm, was in town yesterday. J. T. Haines, one of the leading spirits of the Grindal neighborhood, was among the visitors in the city yesterday. Will T. Magness spent Sunday at home. Alfred Harris, of Algood, was one of the prominent Cherokeeans in the city yesterday. Mrs. M E. Glenn, of Gastonia, N. 0., is in the city visiting her son, P N. (ilenn, of the Southern Railway. Dr. Lee Davis Lodge, of Limestone College, went to Charlescon Satur day, where, on Sunday, ho addressed the B V. P. U. convention. G. C. Joliy, of Byarsville, N. C., was in the city Friday. W. H. Milliu, of the Gaffney Live Stock Company, left for Lancaster Friday morning by private convey ance. John Elliott, of Charlotte, returned home tliis morning after spending several days in the city. President J. E Bien k, of the Gaff ney Carpet Manufacturing Company, has gone to Philadelphia on business. T. D. Humphries, of Byarsville, N. C., spent Friday in the city. Mr. Humphries called on The Ledger while here. Mrs. George Byars, of Gainasville, Ga., arrived in the city yesterday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A Ca’roll, on Robinson street. T L. Bryant of Trough, was among the progressive Cherokeeans in town yesterday. M. Kennett, a prominent citizen of Jonesville, called to see us Friday while visiting in our city. W. W. Hawkins, one of Byarsviile’s good citizens, was one of our visitors Friday. F. G. Stacy and W. C. Carpenter went to Charlotte Friday on business. Mrs. Victor Montgomery,of Gaines ville, Ga., is visiting her daughters at Limestone College, and her parents, Prof, and Mrs. H. P. Griffith. J. W. Allen, of Spartanburg, was in the city Friday. Paul Webb, of Shelby, N. C., came down Friday for a visit to friends. B L. Jones, of Yorkville, was among the visitors in the city Friday. li^K. L. England, of Spartanburg, was here Friday. “Rev. G. CroL Williams, of Spartan- bu-g, was in the city Sunday and held services in the Episcopal church. Andy Smith, of Cherokee, was a visitor in our midst Sunday. A. R Osborne, of Blacksburg, was here Friday. Jones J. Darby returned to the city Sunday night after a visit to bis home in Chester. R H. Ferguson, of Spartanburg, was in the city Saturday. Prof. B D. Wilson, who has been on the road for the Carpet Mill Com pany, is in the city. J. H. Whitner. a prominent bridge contractor of Birmingham, Ala., was here yesterday to attend the County Commissioner.*’ meeting at Black’s ferry. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. I.oral Item* Too Short for a Head (Srouped ToKether. t^uite a crowd of Guffueyites are going to Spartanburg this afternoon t* attend a meeting of the D. 0. K. K., to-night. Four machinists came up from Columbia Saturday night to over haul some of the machinery in the Limestone cotton mill. A fresh coat of paint is being put on the building occupied by Shuford it Lemaster as a furniture store, which adds very much to the attract iveness of the structure. In the reference to Ed Littlejohn as a school teacher in a recent issue we stated that he intended standing an examination for a first grade cer tificate. This was an error. Ed al ready has a first grade certificate. What Ed intends doing is to stand for the civil service examination, it being his purpose to try for a govern ment position. STOCKHOLDERS MEET. IIuHiichh i* Followed bjr a Good Nupper at the Conunerclal. The annual meeting of the stock- ho'ders of the Limestone Printing and Publish! ng Company was held in The Ledger office on Friday evening last, at which an annual dividend of 8 per cent, was declared. After ths business of the meeting was transact ed, the stockholders repaired to the Commercial Hotel where, with a num ber of friends, they enjoyed a splendid supper that had been prepared for them b> Mine Host Hopper. Uncle 8am i» thoroughly conversant with the ways and means of catering to the appetites of the hungry and thirsty, and on this occasion he cover ed himself with honors and did full credit the hospitable reputation of his elegantly appointed hotel. The Farmer* Meet. The farmers meeting convened in the court house at 11 o’clock lest Hat unlay. M. M. Tate was elected president and G. W. Bonner clerk. The attendance was not large but was enthusiastic and Interesting. In structive and interesting talks were made by Prof. VV. K. McArthur, I. G. Harratt. Jno. Jefferies, Jr., R, C. 8ar- ratt, President M. M. Tate and G. W. Bonner. It would have done the farmers of Cherokee county good to have listened to the talks of and sug gestions that were made. Another meeting will be held in tha court house on the first Haturdsy in May. Every farmirin the county is respect fully invited to attend. A BIRTHDAY DINNER. Mr. •Hoi lti|ipy Honort-d l*y III* UHatlvr* mill Frlnul*. On Saturday, March 31st, a large crowd of the relatives aiid friends of Mr. Jim Rippy,who lives near (trover, assembl'd at his hospitable home to pay their respects to that ventrable gentleman on his sixty-eighth birth day. The gathering was Intended to be in tho nature of a surprise, but us "coming events cast their shadows before them,” an inkling of tho in tentions of his friends In somo way readied Mr. Rippy a short time be- fere the appointed day, therefore tho s irpriso was not so great as at lirst intended, though the pleasure that the occasion afforded wus no less. An elegant dinner was serve 1,which was enjoyed by over two hundred guests, all of whom were Mr. Rippy s descendants and other relatives and close friends of the family. Mr. Rippy has been almost blind for a long time, hut recently he placed himself in the hands of an eye specialist and the result was very beneficial to his sight. He was very deeply louche i by this token of love and veneration tendered him on his last birthday, so much so that he asked the blessing at dinner that day, something he had never done before. Several of Mr. Hippy’s relatives live in this city, and they were pres ent on the above occasion. Among them was Mr. J. It. Shuford, of the photograph gallery, and we are in debted to him for an account of the birthday festivities at his relative’s home. SUNDAY SERVICES. Two Sermon* at First liapti*t Cliurcli and WAOO Kat*ed for the Clmreli. The usual services were held in the First Baptist church Sunday morn ing and again in the evening, and Mr. Cree, the pastor, preached two sound, forceful and invigorating ser mons to large and deeply interested congregatibns. His subject for the morning service was, "Tuo Indwell ing God,” from John 4:13. In the evening lie chose as his text. I’hillp- pians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strongthenoth me.” At the close of the morning service Mr. Cree asked for a contribution of ijinUO to bo applied on the indebted ness of the church. His request met with a hearty response, and in only a few minutes the amount was raised. This is evidence conclusive of the generosity of Gaffney people. Rev. George H. Waldell, of Ep- worth League Orphanage, preached to the congregation of Buford street Methodist church Biinday morning in the graded school building, and in the evening lie filled Hie pulpit of Limestone Street church. Mr. Wad dell has an enviable reputation in the ministerial field and Ins sermons Sun day were both edifying and instruc tive. Debate at Ktlu Jauo. (Correnponclence of The Ledger-) Etta Jane, April 1.—April has been ushered in with a little colder wave than the latter part of March had in its going out. Our boys had a lively debate at the school house last Saturday night. The question was, "That money has a greater influence over man than love.” The affirmative was led by Sam Strain and the negative by J. Leslie Wright. The judges decided in favor of the negative. The next dtbate will come off next Saturday night and the question for that night is, "As to which presents the most attractive scenfs to the eye, the art of manor the works of na ture?” Everybody has a cordial in vitation to attend. Mr. Sam Lee has been appointed road overseer for some of the leading roads in this section. We hope he will give us roads that will be pleas ant to travi 1 over. Dr. T. J. Ward, of Kelton, was over in our tection a few days ago. Walnut Camp W. O. VV. met last Friday night to attend to some very important business. Unclk Sam. The Khoda Uoyal Show*. The Rboda Royal Show gave two performances in the city yesterday, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. The general verdict was that it was the best show for the price that has ever visited Gaffney. Mr. Henry Gilbertson, who was here five years ago with the Walter L. Main circus, is the manager. He is an exceedingly clever gentleman and knows the show bittiness from beginning to end. The most notable acts are Madame Rhoda Royal’s trained horse, which is exceedingly clever; Albert and Raymond Thomp son’s trained mule act, a clever and comic performanc?; Mr. Cloud’s lassoing and fancy roping; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boynton’s trap z; act; and the rough riding of Capt. Wins low’s troupe of five rough riders. The latter act, especially the woik of the Thompson Bros., is especially worthy of mention, their vaulting and bare- back riding being equal to the best. Of course there are better shows on the road, but it must be remembered that they are shows that charge five times the price of admission; but it can truthfully be said that It is the most show for tho money that has ever been to Gaffney. A CorrrrtioD. In our account of proceedings in the mayor’s court last week wc stated that a white man had been fined and paid ijt? '>0 for disorderly conduct. This, wc are informed, wus erroneous. It seems that the fine was not paid, but that an appeal was taken and the case is to be carried to a higher court. Butman Fadeless Dye, Olive Green, produces the beautiful dark green so fashionable in dress patterns this year, lOe per package Sold by Dr. 8. B. Crawley <k Co. "Oh, What Hhail the Harvest Be?” is appropriately sung by the choir of a church In Scotland while the col lection is being taken up. Bow Aro Your Kldovjr* t □. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. lilt* liotly Will M«-H In CmITim-.V Nr«l Ymr. (Speehil i<> Tin* l/vilgor.) “Tin: Lkhokr, Gaffney, S. C. Baptist S'oung People's Union Con vention meets In Guffney next jear. H. K O.-HOKNK ” The above is a message that was received Saturday from Mr. Henry K. Osborne who is attending tho B. V’. I*. I’. Convention in Charleston. Mr. Osborne worked hard to secure the convention for this place and we feel sure that tho decision of that body, which is conveyed in theabjve message, js largely due to his efforls Gaffney is glad to know that she is to have the B. V. I*, i .’s with her next year and shuil look forward to their coming with genuine pleasure. Tile hospitality of her citizens is too well known throughout Hie State to netd any laudatory comments from us, and all who may attend the on- vent ion in this city may re*) assured that they will meet with u warm wel come and royal hospitalitb s. The Cauao of Delay. An accident to our paper press Fri day prevented a full issue of The Ledger on that day, consequently toere were some who had to do with out their papers for a day or two Wc regret the accident, of course, and we trust those wto failed to get their paper on time will pardon the delay. Such things will happen oc casionally, however much we strive to prevent them, and no one is to blame. The fault has been remedied, however, and we hope nothing of the kind will occur again. Miirrliij;<! in Colored Soelety. Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Lillian R. Sherrer, of Blacks burg, to S. J. Lipscomb, of this city, on Sunday, April 14th, at the home of W. H. Sherrer, father of the bride to he. The contracting parties move in tho best colored society and are thought well of by both colored and white. Their friends wish them much happiness. l.o'-»l Cotton Krport The following are the prices paid for cotton in Gaffnefy today: Good Middling 7J Middling 7J Nerve Food If you have neuralgia, Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil will feed the nerve that is Gi v ing for food—it is hungry— and set your whole body eoimr again, in away to satisfy nerve and brain from your usual food. That is cure. If you are nervous and irri table, you may only need more fat to cushion your nerves— you are probably thin—and Scott s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil will give you the fat, to be gin with. Cure, so far as it goes. Full cure is getting the fat, you need from usual food, and Scott’s Emulsion will help you to that. . It you have not trierl it, send for free sample, >t:> agreeable taste will surprise von. SCOTT & liOWNK, Chemists. 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and ji.oo; all druggists. A Citr I.om I of FMrin Mncliliiery. Thwro cm 11 be no denying the fact that the farmer* of Cherokee county j are becoming more np-to-dato every year. There i* evidence to the effect that they are fant putting away their medltrval inethoda and adopting twentieth century plane of fanning. In former daye it wan a raro thing to see a harvester, hinder or reaper on a farm in thia section, while now they are becoming common 'arm imple ments. J. C. L'pacomb A Uro., hav just received a car load of farm ma chinery consisting of mowers, har- vestere, hinder*, reapers, shread^rs. rakes and supplies. The machinery came In car No. 15 171 of the Big Four Railway in care of the South ern. This is the best, evidence of the enterprise of our farmers, for it is certain that if there was no demand for such goods Hie enterprising firm above mentioned would not invest in a solid car load of such machinery at one time. Dr. Iluir* Cough Syrup 1* uiujueNtloiiKhly the most remarkable r»medy ever produced for the cure of throat and lum; troubles. It has cured tbous’iiid*. und bus done wonders in many cases of incipient consumption. Chronic Constipation Cured. 'I he most important discovery of recent years is the positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu ine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. Druggists, ioc. Do YouInsurance ? I am prepared to furnish poli cies in the very oest companies at the lowest rates. If you want a bond I can make it for you. See me before you insure. F. G. STACY. ^ The Up-to-Date Market Is up, standing on three feet. I have Fine Kansas City Beef and Cherokee Beet your choice from 10 to I2!ie. Steak. Fine Seed Irish Potatoes. Onions. Hett*, White Peas. White Beaus, Canned Goods of differ-nt kinds. Sour Kraut. Tomatoes, Canned Beef, Canned Corn, Apple Butter. Jellies, Pie Peaches, etc.. Heavy and Fancy Groceries, Country Produce, when can he got. and Poul try, Fresh Fish nearly everyday. All orders Ii lied and delivered promptly. Call No. (10 phone and I will try to please you. Respectfully, L. W. McGUINN. 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. J make a specialty of repairing. Come to Gaffney’s lead- log jeweler if you want ^ anything in the jewelry or repairing line. THOS. H. WESTROPE, The Leadluir Jeweler. Ho, Ye Lovers of a Good Drink! We can supply you with the famous Moracaibo Coffee, Oolong, Hyson, Formoso Tea. The blend Is perfect. Once usi!,! always used. V.f. 4Of. > ' DroctUU. Genuine (tamped C. C. C. Never sold In bulk. Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "something just as good.” J. E. EZELL, The Grocer. —a A S| I’FKII GUI <' ( t Kl.. Johnson * Tonic Is u superb 1 Grip cure. Drives out every trace of Grip Poison Horn the system. Doe* It i|<iiet(. W ilhln tin hour It enter* iheh!ood and Is.yin-. to nciiirallse the effects of the pots-m. Within il d-ty I*- pbirc* ii tirlp vli-llin beyond th.- pciu' if dnuirer. Within n week, ruddy t hc«k#i attest ret urn of perfect ben'tb Price .‘in e, m- eures. Ask f-.r Johnson's ( hill and Fever I onlc. Take nothing el*c. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If yoj haven't a revulnr, healthy movement of tho bowel* every day, you're ill or will he. Keep your powe:< o|k n. unh ho well. Force, In the kIi*|*c of vio lent pliyulc . r pill |k.i*on, I* dniur. i ou.-. The *mootli ••t. cnvleit. tnoKt perfect way of keeping ihe bowel* clear and clean Is to take EAT ’EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable. Potent. Taste Good, I>o flood, Never Sicken, Weaken, or (Irlpi-. 10, 2.Y end 80 cents Per. box. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Addros* 4:13 mitLIXU Kltm itY (OBPAKV, CUK aUI ur N» W VOIIk. KEEP YOUR BLOOD GLEAN I^or Building and Plastering Lime, Coal, and Plaster Hair, Plaster Paris, liosendule Cement, Portland Cement, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call on Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL & CO., Lessees. Telephone 5T. Read and Take Warning, Farmer Brown— "Good morning. Bro. Smith, have you heard the news? Zebulor. Ha tis was burned out lock, stock and barrel this morning: hound family barely escapiiiir with their lives from the burning bouse. Oneoftbeir babies was badly burned, for they forgot it when they ran out, but Zeb put a blanket over bis head and ran Into the room where it wus iu a cra dle and aot out with it bis hands ure badly blistered too. All their oluthinsr. 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 ba bies. the oldest nnly 10 years old. Poor fel low, he is ruined!” Farmer Smith "He was Insured in the Cherokee Mutual, wasn’t heV I sum theaitont at his liouse last week talkimr to him uixnit insuring his house and contents.'’ Brown "No. ho did not insure. The agent told him he would Insure Ids liouse forflnn, furniture and clothing forflOO; that the cost would be 81.50 foi lirst year and $1.25 each year after on that amount, but Zeb said he would wait awhile, for he needed the money to buy a l»ox of tobacco now, and wanted to make a good pay men 1 on his 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 everyltody says Zeb ought to have protected himself hy taking out a Policy in the Cherokee Mutual Insur ance Company, 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. Gatfney, Agent. Mk. FRANK McLUNEY, Abingdon. Agent. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. This preparation contains all of the digestants and digests all kinds of food. It gives instant relief and never fails to cure. It allows you to eat all the food you want. The most sensitive stomachs can take it. By its use many thousands of dyspeptics have been cured after everything else failed. It is unequalled for all stomach troubles. It can’t help but do you good Prepared only by E. O. DkAVittACo., Chicago The |1. bottleconlains2H times theSOc. size. For the Building Season. L. BAKER Hus just received a large stock of Sash, Doors, Mantelpieces and all kinds of Trimming, Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Box ing, Molding, Brackets, etc. No. 1 Heart Pine Shingles and a good stock John W. Masury & Sons Guaranteed Paints and Varnish, all at the lowest rea sonable prices. Call and see him when you want anything in his line. No charge for making estimates. Wheat Hearts! The ideal food. Appetizing, Easily Digested. A bountiful breakfast, A satisfying supper. Prepared in 3 minutes Watch this Space FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS. JOJXiQfc* J. I>iYI*«Y, Life, Fire, Accident and Health Insurance. GAFFNEY LIVE STOCK CO. Dealers in HULBS, 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. PEELER & LEMMOND. Prompt Dfllvury. Phone 55. We have the finest lot of Mules ever brought to this country, and our stables are headquarters for drovers and out-of-town dealers. Notice to Have Streams Cleaned. All laud owner* itru Iterehy notified to have all stream* running through their premlne* thoroughly eloanod of all obstruction* tlpit will In any way prevent tho free flow of wa ter. By order of the Board of County (Join mill- sioner* of Cherokee County, C. J. V. Whkm (UCb, W H. Roh*. ttupervUor. Clerk if Hoard. 4-5-4wkt We will endeavor by fair and courteous treatment to all to warrant the confidence and patronage of the public. Ours is the finest livery stable 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. Osiffnex L,Ive fetlock ITo., I-rimestpue Wtrcct. Oaffuejq t*. O,