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I w \ N En. II. Di’X'-amp. Tjik Ledger if r.ot n -1 . nHif * «»r tb o vit*ww of corrospondentB. Cards of thank« wi)’ be published on*" 1 rpnt h word. Reading notices will be published •t ten 3ents a line each insertion. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday Thursday morning's. Obituaries will be pubinlised at five tents a line. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. This paper is only sent to persons then paid for, so do not ask us to credit you. The price is too low to allow us to do a credit business. TUI-; EXPANDING DISPENSARY. We are not thoroughly familiar with all the nice provisions and ad justments of the blooming dispen sary law of South Carolina, but from its outward manifestations we take it to be the most elastic, flexible, and self-adjustable law that ever ema nated from the brains of any as sembly of law makers. It seems that it is left with a little coterie of half a dozen men to manip ulate this law—to stretch it, to squeeze it, to blow it up with a goose quill until it is big enough to fit the biggest place ot 1 occasion, and then by varying degrees of compression to adapt it to all the places and oc casions of varying sizes down to th» least and tnost insignificant, as neatly as melted metal ever filled and fitted the figures in a mould Under such skillful manipulations, the law expands to fit the great Ex position in Charleston and kindly brings under its egis the people Qf the ballon and of the world. Wht should the people of South Carolina trouble themselves to exhibit the products of their fields, forests, and mines, of their foundries, workshops, and factories, when this great prod uct of legislative genius and cf mod ern philanthropy, will be there in all its glory, blooming and blossoming like a night-blooming cereus, and multiplying its branches like a ban yuu tree—ill for the benefit of tin- weak, weary, and thirsty pilgrims who have come from near and far to lay their offerings at the shrine of progress. Toe feature will be a marked on even in the history of great world expositions. None of thes - so far a- we know has ever directly exhibited any evidence of moral progress. The sole aim of these expositii*tis has been to gather from the four quar tens of the globe the evidences of hu man skill and industry and the varied productions of soil and climate, and thereby to stimulate the spirit of enterprise, to quicken the pulses of trade and to encourage man to ex plore still more deeply the hidden re sources of Iht* earth. It was reserved for the little State of South Carolina to step up to u higher plane and show to the whole world that the life is more than meat and the body more tnan raiment, and that the same means which are used to promote material progress may also be used to promote moral and social reform. Nay, also, that these very means may be used at the same time to promote the physical com fort of the spectators, while stimu lating tbeir mental and moral aspira tions. We are proud of South Carolina. £he Is a born leader of States. If this daring exhibition of her spirit ual aspirations does not stimulate her sister states to follow her exam ple. so much the worse for her sisters. She will do what she did for a time in the da)* of seeee“h>n—si and alone, NOT KM AND GOMMKNTH. >nce The opening of ' he great exposition in Chsrleston is n< er st hand and the railrmulh «r*- p . j ing lo ■«» a genet ous part tuwar ! h i during people to ■ see it. Oin clast >t tickets with a limit of eeven dnv* w.ill not c'>Ht, much over ifi.00 from <i ili> ev. A good part j of the world will he brought to our do' rt Mr. ! everyti dy, b"lh great ami ! stri.ill ought to •• it Mime time dur- 1 ing the winter. He r it in mind and ! sir, nor t he nix’; n tact it is d to some men for a hundred But taxes ari sure to come year and to many all along !) ‘aecu. (Jet ready for tuxes, pay t ! etn like a good citizen, a d feel the satisfaction that comes from the dis charge of a patriotic duty. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ With the approach of winter, small pox again approaches with stealthy step and loathsome mien. It is a disease that luxuriates in cold weather and we suppose it would confine its operations entirely to the arctic regions if it could find its favorite food there, which is human fUst). But this article being rather scarce in those regions and polar bears being to tough for its digestive powers, it takes up its abode further south and operates in wint *r. It has already raised its head in several places in the State and the proba bility is it will extend its visitations to others. The only safe-guard against its ravages is vaccination and this should be attended to whatever else is neglected. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The feature of material progress which now most nearly concerns every man, woman, and child in the country, is that of good roads. Good roads over the country will transform a wilderness into a garden, and also stimulate the towns to a still more rapid growth. They will double the value of farm lands and bring their product in vastly increased quanti ties to the towns. The one article of wood, we believe, is selling in Gaff ney at $1 00 a cord, and this is be low the price in Spartanburg or Greenville. Ten years ago it was bought here at 00 cents a chrd. It , rises every winter because the de mand increases and the supply de creases, yet there are vast forests of timber not many miles from Gaffney, which would come into market if we could vnly have good roads. Hund reds and thousands of dollars’ worth of other commodities which the town needs and which the country th-ows away, would come, if it were not worth them to haul them. Town and country should pull together for good roads. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ At last, according to a London dis patch, England and the United States have come to an agreement in regard to the isthmian canal, and that agree ment has been formulated into a treaty. According to the terms of this maty the canal shall be free to all vessels both in peace and in war. pro vided, however that in time of war belligerent vessels shall not embark nor disembark troops while passing through, shall not stop except in case of necessity or distress, and then shall remain only so long as may be absolutely necessary. The plants, buildings, and all works necessary to the construction and operation of the canal shall enjoy complete immunity from attack from belligerents and from all acts calculated to impair the usefulness of the canal. In addition to these stipulations England gener ously concedes that Uncle Ham may foot all the bills for construction and operation, either with his ow n or bor rowed money. This is the one great world enterprise of the twentieth cen tury and Uncle Ham is learning how to undertake great things and bow to bring about tbeir accomplishment. L I ii t-sseaui ^- r>acj h E 11 v/3 Easy “as falling? from a log,” as the saving goes, to buy cheap goods. If you stop to think about it, the cheap stuff you buv is the most expensive. Buy goodson their meritsand when the prices are right. Your total year’s expense will be less. A hundred and one good things, things of merit, things of value and things when you buy you get your money’s worth. We sell you your goods cheaper because we give you better goods. Men’s high cut every day shoes $ 1.00 “ “ “ “ “ best made ... 1.25 11 “ “ “ “ full kip 1.50 “ Fine.shoes $ 1.00, $ 1.25, $ 1.50 and up. Ladies Fine kid shoes, all solid, $ 1.00, $ 1.25, $ 1.50, $2.00 and up. Misses Shoes—Grain and glove grain, split polish and button, 50c, 65c, 75c, 85c, 90c, and $ 1.00. Fine kid shoes, button and lace, all O. K. in every respect, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up. Hats and Caps. Men’s Saxony Hats, the tough wearing kind, 25, 50 and 75 cents. Fine Fur Hats, the best on the market for the price, $ 1.00. $ 1.25, $1.50 and up to $4.50. Made in all the new and staple shapes. Tourist Alpine, wide brims, etc. Buy one of our International Hats. We guarantee good wear. Large line men’s and boys caps 15c, 20c, 25c and up to 50 cents. Cncloi'weai'. Men’s heavy fleeced goods in shirts and drawers. Cotton, wool and silk lined. Ladies ribbed fleeced goods in prices from 25 cents up. ft a i/fr s 6 * « a f j» « If7 pV'T-'v *.-l M it m pv r.YA, But ;t suit of our clothes will make a man look better ami feel better than anvtkinjrelse will, and our prices will leave mom money in his pocket than any one else’s. We have no cheap or shoddy gootfc to offer yon at absurdly low prices, but we give you more good, honest value for every dollar than you can squeeze into one hundred edits any where else. We have the biggest, best, cleanest, cheap est and most up-to-date line of I)re*s Goods, Notions and Fancy Goods to be found in Gaffney. We have no old stock. We don’t allow it to accumulate, and only offer you iresh, uew stuff. Wlien it comes to Groceries, “We feed the people.” The Company Store. “The Biggest and Cheapest Store in Cherokee County.” The World’s Best By Every Test. DON’T BE SO THIN. I - Some :ir« too t liln l.eeiiuso of :m oriranio complaint; others simply because they I fail lo usMtni la >o their ftKxi boa sufficient decree to produce Lfood, lieultliy llcsh. Ineither ! ease S. & D‘. Kmu -.ion of ''od l.iv r <)i! ami llypophosphih s will remedy the defect by I impartlfiK the pha.iiix rotundity of form which is so desi able, and fresh, clear com plexion. And even more, it will not only make you look well, but 1‘ KKI. WICLL. Presctiptions Precisely Prepared. Just received, a good line Children’s and Misses’ Shoes made by The Queen City Shoe Co., which they claim are the World’s best by every test. Light and heavy bottom, Lace and Button. Prices, 60c 75c $ 1.00 and $ 1.25. Cold weath er is here and the children Must Havs Slides. Don’t forget we carrry a big line Men’s, Boy’s and Women’s Shoes, which we are selling as low as good solid leather Shoes can be sold. Yours for good Shoes at low prices, J. R. TOLLESON & CO. lay hy * Uw < ©xpans! *n. The vole© of ap-K'n hi hh! u tax-s arc oft< 1 • abnoluto ccrfHit r* »ei t different Wit Inn recoj.'rii are far tuor. < t .i - for intcllcctiia * px-vntherer (h i it. Death and n of aw t he t wo But thev rep- * i*m of certainty. limitHtior s taxes to the individu- A Card of Tbatuks. We, the family of Mr. aod Mrs. W. H. Mercer, take this method of teoderiog our warmest aod most sincere thanks to the many kind friends who so generjusly came to our assistance during our recent sad Hffliction. We wish to assure them of our deepest gratitude for tbeir kindness and our heartfelt apprecia- tion of tbeir many tender expres sions of condolence and sympathy. May a benevolent Providence bless and reward each and every no© of them. The Family. Local Cotton Market. The followii g prices prevail on the Gaffney market today: Good Middling 7.00 Middling 7 45 STATKOK < Imo, I’lTY OK I OLKIM), 1 LdcasUoumty. ^ ss • Fkank .1. »'n i-.sky makes out!) t hut. he Is t he senior iKtrlm-r of the tiiin of K. J.t iiknky .V Co., (lolliK business in t he City of Toledo, County uud StaU* aforesuid. mid that said tirm will pay the sum ol ON'K IM'NDKKD DoIXAKS tor inich aud every ease ol < a t A tot it that uannot be cured by the use of llAl.l/S CATAKKIl ClIKK. I'KAN.v J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in mv presence, this tith day of lleeeiuber. A. II. Issii j I A. \V. GLEASON. * 1 Notary Public, Hu!I'm Catarrh Cure Im taken Intai uHlIy and nets directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CM KNEY ,v,l <)., Toledo, < I Concerning Fine Glassware. Independent of trade reasons, it is worth your while to see our latest and ureutest se lect Ion of superb Glas-ware It is a peerless cxliibitiotethut combines deep artistic with large economic Interest. Yuu need not be a student of crystallography to enjoy all this lucent and alluring beauty. This collection has never been equalled in any Gaffney store. The prices are entirely in harmony with our established policy, liit; value giving Is an inteKral part of our business. It requires no special emphasis. You expect it here aud we never disappoint you. Novelties Crystal and Green. Fine Glass Enriched with Gold. Bohemian Glass. Flower Holders ideal for ohrysuuthenums and other louK-stemmed flowers. Probably you contemplate making a Rift-weddinK. anniversary, birthday. The mental process of deciding “what to give” is a trylnR ordeal; our selection Is pregnant with suggest ions. Stationery, Books, Fine Cigars, Drugs, . H. Gra'wley & Go. nittrmacry. ! have just returned from Bal timore and New York where I bought a nice line of Dress Goods, Waist Goods and a big lot of La dies, Gents and READ WHAT KF.V. JOHN T. McBRYDE, TV 1)., OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG, AND DU I . L. POTTS. HAVE TO SAY AS TO THE MERITS OF THIS FAMOUS WATER. Spartan boko, H. 0.. July 27,1901. WHITE STONE L1THIA WATER CO., White Stone Springs, S. V. Gknti.emkn: I hare prescribed White Stone Llthla Water t>oth as a diuretic and uric acid solvent, and have been well pleased with Its results In each Instance. FRED L. POTTS, M. I). Spahtanhcku, S. G., Aug. 16, 11*H. WHITE STONE LITHIA WATER M). White Stone Springs. S. c. Genti.kmkn: 1 have tested the virtue of White Stone Llthla Water and I now most eariie«tly commend it to any one troubled with any kidney disease. It has done more for me than any w iter I have ever tried. For years I have suffered at limes with the passage of I'rle Add calculi, and have tried j a number of celebrated mineral waters, among them tin Buffalo l lthla Wat> r. Tate, Ca)*on , Springs, and Waukesha Belhcsda, having spent two months each summer for eight suecres" ! si ve si.mmers. While I was somewha* hcnclltted. 1 can s ifdy tdate that I Ibid no comparison In the action of White Stone Llthla Water, for In It I tind that they uc; powerfully on mv kidneys In clearing up the urine and In thoruudily washing them out, when I drink White Slone Llthlu Water in sufficient quantities If what I learned fromuiy doctors Is true about Hood Ing tin* kidneys, then I can see no reason why I should suffer any more with Uric AeId cal culi, or the fearful attacks of renal colic. As long as I can get it. I shall try no oiher watc r hut White Stone Llthla. Yours respectfully, REV. JOHN T McBRYDE. Men’s undershirts. 50c to $1.50. Overshirts 50c and up. Suspenders 5 to 50c. Pants l*oc and up New line men's suits $5.00 to $15.00. Shoes for every body and at till prices. Bleach goods 5 to 10 ti, h and lo inches. Rubber belting. Children’s Hosiery. Infants’ Sacques, 15o up. Infants’ Caps. 25c to $1.00. Infant Bootees, 10c. Ladies’ Skirts $1.25 to$1.50. Nice line Draperies. Embroidered Mull. Dress Flannels, lo to 25c. Fleece-lined goods. 10c. Serges. 15c and up. Table Damask, 35 to 75c. Towels, 15 to 50c per pair. Linen Table Covers, 85 to $1.50. Negligee Shirts,30c to $1.25. Work Shirts, 20c to $1.00. Guos $ii 00 to £.’5.0 Disc Harrows. Grain IU ills, Buggies Wagons, B a g g i n g and Ties. All kinds Fertilis ers for grain. Harness, Collars. 15o0 yards prints to go at 4c. I also have a com plete line at my Go forth store. See me before buying as I can save you money. J. I. 818 Limestone St. f Gaffney, S. C. F. G. Stact, President. J. Q. Wakdlaw, THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFF) CAPITAL, *50,000. NUKPLUH AND PBOfTTS. - 10.000. Mlnte. County and City Depository. Deposits Mlteltod fniin Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and othertl modsitou extended to customers that their business and responsibility will \1 D. C. KOMMl Sold by Druggists. .5c. Hall's I* ami I v Pi I Is a r.* < he I M'S t. WATCH Your label and the date, And pay before "Tis too late WHITE STONE LITHIA i WHITE STCNE SPRINGS. S. C. | For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Nov. 22-lino. Long Guns, Short Guns, Big Guns, Littl Guns, Double Guns, Single Guns. Anl don’t you buy a Gun until you see oul New Line of Guns, Wood! Is worth money in this section, and tne way to save wood and money is to buy you a Little Dany-Apex or Special Cook Stove, and it will prove a wood and money saver. We have just received the prettiest line of Winter Lap Robes ever brought to this market. From $3.00 to $ I 0.00 each. R. M. WILKINS & CO. 1 I 2, 1 1 4, 1 1 6 Frederick St.