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k HE: J-rKOOKW. ?TTBLISHKD TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DeCamp. Th* Ledger is not responsible for tbs views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. Obituaries will be pubinlised at five cents a line. Cards of thanks wil 1 be published ak one cent a word. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line each insertion. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY. The Gaffney Telephone Company has just issued a new telephone direc tory which embraces all its subscrib ers. connections and the subscribers of several adjacent towns. We say with some degree of pride that it is a most complete directory and is gotten up in excellent style as regards to both matter and workmanship, and although the work was executed in this office we can truthfully assert that it is the handsomest directory of the kind we have seen. This brings us to the point that we desire to impress upon the people of Gaffney and sum inding towns. There is positively no excuse to go away from Gaffney for anything that can be gotten here, provided, of course, that the prices and the ser vice are equal to those of other places. As to the telephone com pany we can say that it has been pro nounced by competent judges to he the best independent exchange in this section. The company has expended from three to four times as much as it was intended to expend, but it is the aim of the company to render the best service possible and with that aim in view they have spared neither effort nor money. It is the duty of every loyal citizen to support loyally every home institution, and they should patronize the telephone com pany as liberally as possible. There is a tendency on the part of some in Gaffney to complain about our local institutions and the tele phone company has received its share of this criticism. This they should not do. We should praise everything that is worth praising and spend every dollar at home that it is possi ble to keep here. We believe in Gaff ney and Cherokee and we want to see everything in the county thrive, and although it has been asserted that this newspaper represented nothing but its editor and that its editor had no individuality, still, we have confi dence in the people and believe that as a whole they have confidence in us and that they believe our heart and soul are wrapped up fn everything per taining to the material prosperity and advancement of this county and its institutions, and the liberal patron age we have enjoyed is sufficient evi dence that they appreciate our ef forts. Reverting to the telephone com pany, we wish to say 'that the magnificent service we now enjoy is due to the untiring efforts of this com pany who does everything well that it undertakes. The telephone com pany is in the hands of competent people who will construct it along strictly legitimate business lines. Some people complain at their meth ods some time, but it must be ad mitted that if this county had more citizens of such a progressive nature that we would be infinitely better off. We appeal with earnestness to our people to not let little differences of opinion divide them and cause them to condemn or decry our home insti tutions, but on the other hand join together for the upbuilding and ad vancement of anything that will help the county. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The opening of the Star Theatre was a brilliant success. A splendid audience greeted a splendid company that presented a beautiful play in a charming manner, and the universal verdict was that the opening was a swell affair. Preferring to present a boquet in life lut. or than place flowers upon his grave, Mr. A. N. Wood, realizing the worth of Governor A cSweeney’s administration, took occasion to write him in regard thereto. The governor, appreciating Mr. Wood’s action, sends him the following let ter which we think worthy of repro duction : Columbia, S. 0., Sept. 29, '02. Colonel A. N. Wood, Gaffney, 8. C. Dear Colonel:—Your very kind let ter has been received. I assure you that your generous words as to my administration are keenly appreci ated. I have endeavored during my official life to do my duty as I saw it. I have never been influenced^ controlled, or dictated to by anyone. I have known no faction, but en deavored in a quiet,business-like way to be the governor of the good people of South Carolina. 1 heir confidence and support I shall never forget. At no time in my political asperations have I been defeated, and in retiring I will do so with no hard feelings to anyone, but with the best wishes for the incoming administration. Words of encouragement like those that come from yourself will make me a better man, no matter what business life I pursue. Please accept my sin cere thanks for your endorsement. Believe me, with kind regards and best wishes, Yours very truly, M. B McSweeney. CROP BULLETIN. Condition of Carolina Crop* Ah Reported l>y Department of Agriculture Columbia, S. C., Sept. 30.—The week ending Monday, Sept. 29th, was slightly warmer than usual, with a mean temperature of about 70 de grees, a maximum of 93 degrees at Darlington on the 27th, and a mini mum of 59 degrees at Bowman and Bennettsville. Sunshine was slightly deficient, with more cloudiness to wards the end of the week, when showery conditions prevailed. The rainfall was quite general all over the state, although below nor mal, with a number of localities that had from one to two inches. The rain was needed and benefitted late cot ton, late corn, peas, gardens, cane, truck, and put the soil in rxcellent c..< lirion for sowing oats, an.!, wmle u i^u-rfered with cotton picking, it did not damage the staple to any ma terial extent. Ear'y and medium corn is being housed, while very late corn is only now ripening. Early cotton is practically all open and picked, except in numerous local ities where laborers a.e source. Some fields have been picked out. Late cotton is now opening freely and is mostly open, except the new fruitage that, in a few localities, is heavy but will need a full month of favorable weather to reach maturity; in most, fields there is no top crop, or else a very small one. Estimates have been raised by some corre«pondents and lowered by others and from the aver age of rhese estimates it annears that the yield for the state will compare favorably with las r . year. Sea Island cotton is a better crop than usual, and although it opened slowly hereto fore, is now opening rapidly. The lint of both upland and sea island cotton is of a high grade and very lit tle has been weather-stained. In gen eral picking is further advanced than usual at this date and will probably be finished during October. Rice harvest made favorable pro gress, with May and July plantings ripening and about ready to cut. The rice crop is very satisfactory. Truck crops or doing well. Beas vary greatly in condition, but average a fair crop The same is true of grass for hay. A moderate crop of pea-vine and other hay has been saved in fine condition. Oats sowing made slow progress, but early sown oats are coming up to good stands. Minor crops continue to do well, but need more rain in places. Sam Solilo<|uiHies. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, Sept. 29.— "Often in our thoughts we rise to the zenith of our power, ,t, A Only to sink into obscurity at the noonday hour.” • Don’t we live in an age with a whirlwind of changes? We see rapid progress on all sides, both in the most progressive cites and also in the rural country districts. It is a bard thing for a fellow with a sharp appetite to go to sleep and leave cold beans in the safe. Mr. C. P Millichamp. of Columbia, a drummer for a house in Chatta nooga. was here last week in the in terest of his house. Our string band met at the school house last Saturday night for prac tice, with the following members: V. C. Comer, 1st violin; N. J. Black- well, 2nd violin; Sun J. Strain gui tar; J. N. Strain, banjo; Henry B McDtniel,' Hutoharp. Our band j* practicing prior to a public musical that wiil be given at some future day. Our society will meet nex f Friday night to debate this quest on: “Which was the greatest general, Robt. E Lee or Stonew sll Jackson?” Mr Diek Fowler, of K-dton. w»s here Saturday night to see his broth ers, W. G and J. H. Fowler. Mr. John Foster end his young bride from Pea Ridge attended the convention at Salem yesterday. We know of no marriage to come off during this season, but we do know that there is no scarcity of can didates. We can’t tell, though, who's fault it is. But Cherokee county is noted for its prolific fields of candidates. Sambo DeafueNH Cannot he Cured by lootl applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constltutl >nal remedies. Deafness Is caused by Intlarged condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When t his tube gets Inflamed you have a I'timbling sound or Imperfect hearing, and wtien it. is entirely closed deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can he taken out and this tutie restored tolls normal condi tion. hearing will fte destroyed forever; nine cases out often arecaused by catarrh, which Is nothing hut an Inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (cased by catarrh) ,hatcan- not he cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cuie. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggests, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. CONVENTION AT SALEM. Program of the Services Which Were Held Sunday, 2Kth Inst. The North Pacolet Interdenomina tional Sunday-school Convention met at Salem, September 28th, at 10:30 a. m., and was called to order by the president, J. L. Strain. The choir and congregation sang “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” and the convention was led in prayer by J. L. Strain. Choir then sang “Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior,” and Bro. W. Coleman Kirby led in prayer. The roil of schools was then called and the following responded with written reports and duly accredited delegates, seven in all, as follows: Abingdon Creek—Delegates, Miss Ada Reynolds, Miss Effie Bratton, Miss Mamie Millwood, R. Hamp Brat ton and C. C. Peeler. Draytonville—Delegates, A. J Par ker, Smith Raines and C. M. Elmore. ElBethel—Delegates, H. E. Jefferies and Rev. S. Blanton. Hames’ School House—Delegates, R J. Harris, J. N. Eison and Miss Jeanette Northey. Mesopotamia — Delegates, Walker Goforth and Willie Kirby. Salem—The whole schocl were del egates. Wilson's Chapel—Delegates, W. A. George and Boyce Whisonant. On motion delegates were asked to read their own reports. The total number of scholars repre sented was 2(19 with contributions to the lifferent causes as follows: For benevolent and missionary purposes, county and state as80cif»tio n and for current expenses, $14.05. This was for the quarter beginning Juiy 1 and ending Sept. 30, 1902. Verbal reports were made of schools not represented in the above. The first subject on fhe program was then taken up: Has the lot men' on national S. >. work been fairly tested, and if not why? was discussed by J L Strait;, followed by W. F. McArthur. Tin choir fang “Gather up the Jewels” and the subject was further discuooed by Brethren Coleman Kirby, C. A. Whisonant and J. L. Walker. The choir then sang “Rescue the Perishing” and the second subject was taken up. Does the spirit of missions enter into the S. S. work es it should? was discussed by Bro. C W. Whisonant, followed u.y Prof W. F. McArthur. After the choir and congregation had sang ‘‘Blessed Assurane, Jesus is mine,” Miss Ethel Strain read an essay on t he subject, ‘ How to induce children to go to the Sunday-school.” MCt>. Sallie B Estes also read an ts- say. Subject, ’Prayer as a duty and a privilege.” The convention ad journed for one hour. The afternoon session was opened with a song by the choir and prayer by Bro. W. E. Osment. The question box was opened and various questions were asked and an swered by different ones. This was the most interesting part of the con vention work, and those who failed to take part in it lost much of the ben efits to be derived from a full, free and fair discussion of all the points that present themselves in the Sun day-school work. Wilson’s Chapel was then chosen as the next place of meeting and De cember 28 h as the time of meeting. The minutes were to be sent to The Ledger with a request that they be published The meeting of the day’s proceedings having been read and ap proved the convention wss adjourned with prayer by Bro. W. F. McArthur. H. E. Jefferies, J. L. S.train, Secretary. President. Salem church Sept. 28th, 1902. The only kind of consump tion to fear is “ neglected consumption. People are learning that con sumption is a curable disease. It is neglected consumption that is so often incurable. At the faintest suspicion of consumption get a bottle of Scott’s Emulsion and begin regular doses. The use of Scott’s Emulsion at once, has, in thousands of cases, turned the balance in favor of health. Neglected consumption does not exist where Scott's Emul sion is. Prompt use of Scott’s Emul sion checks the disease while it can be checked. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 40/ 4*5 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and 00; all druggists. Notice to Voters. ?bp Legislature having created tliere vot ing precincts In the town of Gaffney Instead of one. all voters who vote In Gaffney are noti fied to Bring up their certificates to he re- numl>ered according to law on first Monday In October. O. E. Tatk. J. A. Whisonant. H. Gibson. Members Board Registration. Fridays until Oct. 1st. Early Risers The famous little pills. Rain and sweat have no effect oa harneee treated with Eureka Her- / nest Oil. It re- sistt the damp, keeps the leath- ' er toft and pli able. Stitches , do not break. No rough sur face to chafe end cut. The | harness not only keeps looking like new, but wears twice as long by the I use of Eureka Harness OIL V Sold everywhere in cans— all sizes. Made by Standard Oil ' Company A \ \'l \\ CURE ALL YOUR PAINS WITH Pain-Killer. A Madlclno Ghost In Itself. Simple, Safe and Qu.ck Cure for CRAMPS, DIARRHOEA, COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA. 25 and 50 cent Bottles. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS- BUV ONLY THE GENUINE. PERRY DAVIS’ AND WMskiy Care IS2NT ' 1 . . . [users 01 moi j.ua opium, itiuiDovt):, jelii.!;' of opium, co- jcaino or whiskey, a large book of par ticulars on home or sanatorium treat ment. Address. R. M. WOOLLKY Ct 104 N. PryorStreet, Atlanta, Georgia. Wood’s Seeds. VA. GRAY OR TURF Winter Oats Sown iu September or October, make a much larger yielding ana more profitable crop than Wheat. They eau also be grazed during the winter and early spring and yield just as largely of grain afterwards. Wood’s Fall Catalogue tells all about Vegetable and Farm Seeds for Fall Planting, Seed Wheat. Oats, Rye, Barley, Vetches, Grass and Clover Seeds, etc. Write for Catalogue and prices of any Seeds desired. T. W. WOOD & SONS. Seedsmen, Richmond, Va. Wood’s Fall Catalogue also tells about Vegetable and Flower Seeds. Straw berry and Vegetable Plants, Lawn Grass, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc. Catalogue mailed free upon request. f BANNER SALVE the most healing salve in the world. We believe thoroughly in advertising. To prove it we aie going to use this space for our own pur poses. We have advertis ing space to sell, and we know it will pay a good return upon the price we charge for it if it is prop erly used. Our paper goes into the best homes in this community. It has been going week after week and year after year until each iFire is we!cc*~'f’d as an old friend of the family. The news it L.iugs is news of neighbors, of per sona! affairs in which all have more or less cf a com mon interest. If one of our readers called upon you, a merchant, you would do the best you could to con vince him that what you had for sale was the best he could buy. You would show him the new things you had got in recently. You would tell him why he should have them and why they were better than he coul d procure elsewhere. You probably would make a sale. Your effort, however, would be coa- faced to one person. You could tell the same story just as effectively to every reader of this paper in each issue. You do not believe it would have the same ef fect? If you told the story in the same way it would. We are ready to do our part to prove it Do 70a care to try it? i Long Lived Paints If you get hold of poor paint it will be a year or two before you find out that your money and labor have been largely wasted. The tardy discovery will not lessen your exaspera tion any. Make yourself secure by buying a brand you can be sure of. Mixed Paints are strictly high grade. No other paint covers so much surface, and no other withstands the weather so well. The colors are rich and permanent, and the cost is very low, all things considered. : ; : ; Come in and let us have a paint talk. CHEROKEE DRUG CO. LIMESTONE AND FREDERICK STS. Notice. • Buy you a home with rent money; nice or ID!i rig lots in town for sale; a so im- pr >ved property for sale. Rents collected promptly and returns made the 1st of each month. I'ersonal attention given to col lecting. See me. Rk.kt Hallman. M ^ - ''lien you want some fine Beef, Fork Mutton and Sausage, Fresh Pro/luce anc Fresh Fish, go to or phone l. \V. McGujnn, t he up-to-date Market. You can get some thing to cat ;> 5 days In the year. Orders filled and delivered promptly, soon and lat( "anted; Good fat cattle and green hides. • ’hone No tJO. Every day Apples, Cabbage and Potatoes. JUNE H. CARR, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER 812 Limestone Street, Gaffney, S. C. "Artist Proofs” are deservedly popular because they stand without a peer for beauty and originality of design and finish. WE MAKE THEM. Our complete line of photographic work embraces the best materials, the best methods and that painstaking care so essen tittl to good work. Our guarantee against fading goes with all photos bearing our name. Bnug us your kodak work, our prices are lo v Us die lowest. Remember us for any photographic want. etr-’Phone 176. JVo w Open. The John Green Studio is now open for business. Piices Simply Slaughtered UNTIL THE FIRST OF OCTOBER In Order to Get Advertised. SIX LITTLE BEAUTIES :5c You cun’t afford to miss tills chance, as these prices will not lie offered again. We use nothing hut the best material for all our work. Use nothing hut Aristo papers for gloss and matte finish. Remember we photo graph anything. No trouble to go out doors ana do work. Your patronage solicited. M. M. McCURRY, Manager. Look out, good people, J am coming, and don’t you forget It. On or before Oct. 1st, I will open my meats again. 1 will sell all kinds of meats and all kinds of groceries and confectioneries, oysters and fresh fish every day. Come, good people, and trade with me. where you cun save your money. 1 will sell for cash and buy for the same; that Is the reason 1 can sell so cheap. I don’t let any thing go out unless I am sure of the money, then, you know, good folks won’t have to pay for what had folks get on credit. Ho come, good folks, where you can do the best with your money. Don’t forget 1 will run my bicycle shop all the winter. When you want anything come to me; 1 have what you want. I am yours to please. ’Phone 'Si. W. J. Maness. quarters Light is neces s a r y , the ta 11o w dip was su perseded by ker o s e n e , ^ and now the I I Qf N t electric light hasrepLced the oil. Very frequently your light globes burn out, then you need a new one, and you usually want it bad. We are head quarters for them, any candle power, screw or slip socket; if you need one at any time, just send in a hurry call and see how quick we reach you. Remember our “Free Clock Proposition” just to show you how we appreciate your patron- age. Maybe we owe you a few checks on forgotten purchases, if so, call and get them. S. B. CRAWLEY & CO. 8KJ LIMESTONE STREET. Prescriptions properly fi.led and promptly delivered. -A- W h e n y o u BULL’S lunch at the City EYE* Resta 11 rant, you EVERY learn why we are TIME. doing the busi ness, simply because we “touch the spot.” Oysters in all styles, game in season. Prompt ser vice, low prices and courteous treatment are our watchwords. CITY RESTAURANT. 718 LIMESTONE STREET. 2 Doors From Merchants and Planters Bank We originate, others copy. For Sale. One hundred >und twelve acres of land known as thcOdom place near R. R. Bridges on 1 hickety creek, Cherokee county, with good six room house, out houses, well of good water and forty acres of flue liottorus below the bridge. Titles good. Price J1200 Cil • s, '• T M. Littlejohn. Agent. July 25. 3mo. Do Your Dut). n„tv n - llu i "i l v M r < ‘ ts rnan to do hi! Siti ; J .-N<’ son at Trafalgar, and ••dun pci formed is iho sublimest achievement.' said R E. Lee. J hen why not Insure youi property In the Cherokee Mutual l in- In surance Company. and be happy, freeing yourself from anxiety as to the effect a los« of your house would curtail on yourself and family also. 'i his is the cheapest insurance known anioug men and you; money kept at home, Instead of swelling the Coffers of Northern < o-operations to Lm* used for ensJavInir tin many for the benefit of the few in the Gigan tic I rusts which seek to control the staple necessities of life, or is loaned to the despots of i.urope to bind the shackles of slavery tighter upon the limbs of their helpless sub- iccts. If you feel it your duty to insure tiii. company asks that you consider the claims It lias upon you. Rnv. a. D. Davidson, and Frank Mouldnt, Agents. FTor—• building and Plastering Lime Coal, and Plaster Hair. Plaster Pans. Shingles, Portland Cement, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call or, Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL & CO., Lessees. Telephone 57. Letters of Administration. By .l. E. Webster Esquire, Probate Judgt " liereas, T. W. Little has made suit to mt to grant him Letters of Administration 0 the Estate and effects of 8. Larkin alias Jo Little, decased. These are therefore to cite and admonisi all and singular the kindred and creditor of the said S. Larkin alias Joe Little de ceased, that they be and appear before mt iu the Court of Probate, to be held at Chero kee Court House, Gaffney, S, C., on Tuesda October 14th, next after publication thereol at eleven o’clock In the forenoon, to shot cause, if any they have, why the said Ad ministration should not lie granted. Given under my Hand, this 26th day o September, Anno Domini, 1908, J. E. Webhtek, Probate Judge. Published In Gaffney Ledger Sept, lioth and Oct. 7th, 1908. On Satnrday, October 18tb, I WILL HELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION In vacant lot opposite R. M. Wilkins & Co.’ store,! pair mules, 1 two-horse wagon 1 se wagon harness. 2 plow stocks, 6 hoes. Term cash. 10-15 •Y- V. BARRATT, Agt.