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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK ? Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable. Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful cures made by Dr. l Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, I the great kidney, liver [w and bladder remedy. It is the great medi cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by Dr. Kilmer, the emi nent kidney and blad der specialist, and is wonderfully successful in promptly curing lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou bles and Bright’s Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root is not rec ommended for everything but if you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found iust the remedy you need. 11 has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur chase relief and has proved so successful in every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, * may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to Dr. K i, mer&Cr..Bing- .lamton, N. Y, The egula' fifty cen. and dol'ar sizes are sold by Tto>u« ot 8watnv-> U>ot. 1 :rooc druggists. STAR THEATRE ODE HIGH! ONLY Oft MONDAY, DEO. Now Get Wise Lest You Forget the Forever Favorite Musical Farce Comedy PECK'S BAD BOY ALL LAUGHS! NOCRY! The Best Acting Company The Best Singing Company The Funniest Comedians The Best Dancers Come and Laugh With Us! Reserved Seats 35 and 50c General Admission 25c. FOR THE PUBLIC. Fine Tennessee Hogs, fine Fork, retail from 12*4 to 15c. Fine Beef. Sausage and Mutton Fruits of all kind', Apples, Oranavs Fears, Hannas, Coeoanuts, Candies of all kinds, Christmas Fire Works. Fish Fridays and Saturdays. Hosts are some off in price. Come quick if you want one for Xmas, srross or net. Give me your order for Xmas. 1 will till on day wanted. Fhone No. 60. L. W. McGUINN. PROMPT BUSINESS. A Swell Affair is not necessarily costly. : Good judgement used in selecting our studio will result in PHOTOGRAPHS which are highly pleasing. Our manv styles afford ample choice for selection, any of which it is good judgement to choose. The high grade finish ensures permanency. June H. Carr. 812 LIMESTO’NE ST. ’Phone 1T6. THE DRAMA DEFENDED. Mr. Howard Kyle Makes a Very Practical Address. Previous to the rise of the curtain Saturday night, Mr. Howard Kyle, who so ably impersonates Nathai Hale, appeared before the ourtai i and defended the drama from the attacks being made on it by the clergy and the ultra religious. He said in part: •'I want to make a few remarks to this audience tonight before the per formance begins. In the first place I wish to assure you that I don’t feel inspired to deliver a lecture; but a clergyman made the rash statement that no true Christian could attend the theatre. He went on to show the many evils of something he knew nothing about. He was only harp lug on what he heard some other people say who were not educated up to the point to take in and enjoy a good theatre. I assure you that we profess and practice religion just as much as some of those who claim the tendency of the theatre to be down ward. We have our orphanages and our Christian societies to support and do support them the same as you all support yours The theatre can’t afford to be of a downward tendency. Water doesn’t rise above its level, and if anyone asserts that the thea tre can’t be run on a moral plane be is mistaken. “For anyone to say that a drama of high type, one that is acted on a plain that all first-class comedies are played, on is immoral is, to say the least, mistaken. It is impossible for one living in a small town or in a locality where the people are not ac quainted with the ways of some of our larger places to know of the evil perpetrated and carried on there. The theatre affords a place of amuse ment for a certain class of people to go, to and there are scenes brought up in them that entail lasting good up on some in the audience who don’t go to church and can’t be reached other wise. The theatres in our larger cities are not supported to a very large ex tent by the residents of those cities out mainly by trancient people. As a rule the people are not educated up to the point where they can take in a good drama or the like and get- the true intrinsic value out of it. “The gentlemen who have invested their money in this theatre are Chris tian gentlemen and have given or secured good plays and attractions, and therefore theie is no reason why unmerciful attacks should be made on the theatre by any clergyman who diesn’t know the value of a good, high first-class attraction, such as you people have been fortunate in securing. No play can succeed where vice triumphs; it must be moral to prosper. Vicescan never |be made u«e of in surur! mn.i* it must he on a i i.:(i uiorrt. 'f it will go down. ‘ We have our charities in New York and never fail to respond to any call made upon us. We are try ing to give you lirst-class dramas on a high and educational plane; and for any one to say that the tendency of the theatre is downward simply indicates that they do not know what a theatre is; for it is simoly amusing and when properly carried out is elevating.” ,Ur. Kyle’s remarks were received with applause and many pronounced it a most splendid di lense of his position. The performance itself was the most charming ever presented here. The audience was in perfect sympa thy with the players and every oppor tunity given to render its approval by applause ws rig rly taken ad- v'Otago of. Mr. Kyle as Nathan Hale was simply great, while Miss Florence Smyth, as Alice Adams, was his equal, both sustain'd their parts in magnificent style. '1 he re mainder ot the cast was well seltcit-d ami did god work. The next attraction will be Feck’s Bad Boy on next Monday y ight. Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. 1 ocal Cotton Market. The following prices pievail ot tie Gaffney market today : Good middling 8:00 Middling 7 00 The Detroit River is the outlet of • Sn .r-r.'ifpar of fresh water in tie world, aggregating 82 000 square j miles of lake surface, I CliriKtnm* Im Coiuiiitf. And everybody warns the best the market, affords for the holiday f.<stivi- • ies. ‘ Clifton” flour makes the light- e t and whitest bread, cake ana p» s- t'y. Ask your grocer for it. If one good turn deserves another, how about the bad ones? stops the CoukIi ami Works otY the Cold Laxative Bromo (Quinine Tablets core a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents. People Yon Kno» and People Yon Don’t Know W T. Horton a prominent farmer and citizen of Ezells, spent some time >n the city yesterday. Thomas Wood, of Asbury, came to the city Friday. R E. Linder, merchant and farmer of Maud, was a city visitor Saturday. Edward McDavid, a young King’s Creek farmer was in the city Friday. M. C. Lipscomb, of White Plains, came to the city yesterday afternoon. Joe Phillips, a successful farmer of Grassy Pond was in the city Fri day. Walter Marsh has gone to Hot Springs. N. C. to attend school. Miss Minnie Goforth left the city yesterday to spend the holidays with her parents at Marion, N. C. Wade Elmore of Draytonville, made a business trip to the city Sat urday. Magistrate John W. Alexander was in the city yesterday. C. L N Legge, Esq., called to see us Saturday. L. U. Campbell, who has been spending some time in New York and other eastern cities has returned to his home on Race street in Gaffney for the holidays. Miss Annie Marsh left the city this morning to visit relatives in Green ville, Tenn. Rev N. B., Clarkson, of Blacks burg, was in the city Saturday. Stanyarne Little, now a student and lieutenant in the military corps of Bingham Institute at Asheville, N. C., is at home in the city to spend the holidays with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. J. Q Little, on Frederick street. C. A. Spencer, of Home, came to the city Friday. M. W. Brown, merchant and farmer of Ravenna, was in the city Saturday afternoon. I. G. Patrick, of Wilkinsville, was a city visitor yesterday. John H. Bridges was a city visitor Saturday. Wno. Scott Byars and Ed Reid, who are railroading in Tennessee, are in the city to spend the holidays with their families. N. W. Hardin, Esq., of Blacksburg, was in the city Saturday on profes sional business. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lipscomb were shopping in the city yesterday. G. M. Champion, merchant and farmer of Ezells, spent some time in the city Saturday. Rev. Wm. White, of Thickety, was a city visitor Friday. John E. Mosteller, a prominent Grassy Pond farmer, came to the city Saturday. The Rev. J. M. Steadman favored The Ledger with a call Friday eve ning. He subscribed. Magistrate A. J. McCraw was in the city Saturday and called to fee The Ledger. Mrs W. T. Thompson and little daughter, Genett, left the cit.* this morning for Richmond, V a., where they go to vist Mrs. Thompsot s daughter, Mrs. Stanly Mason. Gilbert Wiley, a prominent young fanner from across the Bread, was a city visitor Saturday. j. A. McCraw, merchant and farmer of McCraw, N. C. t was a Ledger vis itor Friday. Jotin H. Wilkins, a prominent farmer of Sarratts, was in the city on business Saturday. R. H. McCraw, of Maud, called to eee us yesterday and subscribed. Frank McCluney. of Wiikinsville, spent some time in the city Saturday. J. F. and J. H. Moore, two promi nent young fanners of Mt. Puron, were business visitors in trie city Fri day. County Commissioner T. J. Hames was u cii' visitor Saturday. Win Borders, a prominent Chero- ke-,... -.1 Koig’s Creek, was in the cii v yesterday on business. J R Green of Antioch, came over to th*- eit y aaturcuy on butinesa. .1 U Fi’too, a good farmer and ..il ii c'uzeo ot Cherokee, was a city visitor Friday. Misses Auuie umi Mary Chalk, two charm ' vouog 'ids of Raven os, Wt-re sboopii r in ihe c*'• y ^a*u r drt\'. \i r« . .tii, - v, gi 'i . a little son, of Pe«k«, i e vt-i’iog Mrs Swygert’s part ' ts, 'le n U Mrs. J I. r, ID L 1 ' /'* YY 1 M. M. la • of v\'t bstvr, was in the city 8a‘urt ,i>. VIf . J ,n M.t-on of Lawn, rr a-i shopping it thii cty Friday. R iot Li; • ) o<»rn:». " • *s ei.gaged ii f-i rniiU work to 1Vt;t*e*sei:, arrived it it,, y . - od v torr-fd tho .mitO iV- \v !. I- i.-iott > r of Victoria avenue. Mr. Mc!>-v o, a sterling farmer o' Kiftf’-'F ., K ni.iii»a visit Friday. 1 W. v ..iv. B ickshort’, paid fhe L«d .'-r a visit, witi rilav. J. ho B Hr w'i, a orominent plan- 'er of Rtvenr.a, was in the city Fri day. Mr. »■ i Mrs. Meek Smith, ot Clov-r, York county, are in the city visiting Mrs. Smith’s parents, Cnpt. and Mr- S. S. Ross corner Frederick and Logan streets. W. A Smith, a prominent citizen of Algood I’ume to the city Friday. Rev. C. F Pelmet* was a Ledger visitor yesterday. Mrs. S. O Walker was shopping in the city Friday. C. A Price spent some time in the city Saturday. J. S Dillingham, a prominent citi zen of Cherokee township, was in the city Friday and favored The Ledger with a call. T. J. Estes, of Etta Jane, was a Ledger visitor yesterday. Capt. J J Magness was in the city Friday on business. Dr. M. W. Smith left the city this morning for Richmond, Va., to visit relatives. X. Blanton, Esq., of Grassy Pond, made a business trip to the city Fri day. 8. L. Thackston, of Aebury, came to the city Saturday. A. Harris, a prominent Cherokee planter, was in to see us Friday. A. J Jolly, teacher of the Hickory Grove school, favored The Ledger with a call Saturday Swan Parris, of Ezells, came down to the city Friday. Vance Starnes, a worthy King’s Creek farmer, came in Friday and re newed. THIS A DECIDED NOVELTY, Cherokee Teople Want a Life Term Convict I’anloned to Make a ChalnKang Captain. [Columbia State.] Frequently unique petitions drift into the hands of the governor asking for pardons, but a few days ago one came in, only to get a prompt refusal, that will perhaps head the list of nervy requests. It was in behalf of George L. Wil son, convicted ot murder with recom mendation to mercy in March last and sent to the penitentiary for life. The petition which is signed by J. V. Whelchel, county supervisor, and endorsed by several hundred citi zens, including ten of the jurors, reads us follows : . “Dear Sir: George L Wilson, who is serving a life sentence in the State penitentiary for the killing of E. A. Hughes, is badly needed in Cherokee county for the purpose of guarding and managing convicts. He is one of the best captains ofIbo chaingang that we have ever had. Furthermore, he does not deserve the punishment that is imposed upon him. Conse quently we humbly pray that you grant him a pardon for a Christmas present. Wilson has been a prisoner for three years and has been amply punished for doing what he did. Please give him a full and uncondi tional pardon.” Solicitor Henry very completely touches upon the matter in the fol lowing endorsement made upon the petition : “I am surprised that the people f hould sign such a petition ard in the manner this is presented. I am sure some of the signers would sign a peti tion to hang the mayor of Gaffney for no other reason than that they were asked to do so. It would be a strange commentary on Cherokee county if it is compelled to knock at the door of the penitentiary for a superintendent of the chaingang. This is a case of unprovoked murder ” la New Quarters. -re „ vras moved into the handsome new quarters in the Star Theatre building yesterday. Post master Folger and his able assistants were kept unusually busy during the entire day in attending to the busi ness aud getting matters in ship shape. Contractor L Baker was the first man to get a ne\v box, Katie Littlejohn, colored, was the first per son to get mail at the general deli very, Malcom Goudelock was the first to buy a stamp Harry Wilkins was the first to purchase a money order, while Grit and Steel was the first to get a money order cashed and to re ceive a foreign letter The letter came from Newmarket, England and contained two subscriptions to that journal. Gaffney now has one of the pret- ti-st postoffices to be found in South Carolina and Postmaster Folger is one of the most efficient men in the service eft Uncle Sam. A merry Christmas to him and his assistants and patrons. " » Central Hotel Change* Proprietors, Mr. John W. Bridges has assumed charge of the Central Hotel, formerly the Parrish House, Mr. Robertson having found bia other duties too arduous and exacting for him to give the hotel bu-untss the time it re quired. Mr. Bridges will make a model hotel man. He is polite and accommodating and has a wide circle of friends among the traveling fra ternity. The hotel has recently been repainted and otherwise improved. Tee Gaffney City Land and Improvement Company utters for sale Bollflim- Gotsln this tiourlshinp town, «atfuey City F'artii . , by and in reach of th« .Schools of Glmesrone Sprints and of this place. In lots o* fror ■0 to 10c acres no liberal time rates; also Atrlcitlt,oral r,anria rent for c ■ „».'[>-jj, t or full particular* a^ul v> to J. V . A. Ts? M A T' T. V . N. B.—All pors ons tire forbidden to » nter on. walk or ride through or over the lands of this company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, under penalty of law. LIVER PILLS Form the modern mild power cure that completely-does tbe work, without shock or injury to any part lof tbs system. Booklets and samples free of any dealer* J \ or complete treatment, Twenty-five Doses, 25c. BROWN MFG. CO. NEW YORK /mtA AND OREENEVILLE. TENN. The liver must be gently stirred so that V ’ the bile will be thrown off in the right channel; the system at the same time should be invigorated by a tonic that Nature may begin her work and complete the cure. FOR BILIOUSNESS &wr For sile by Cherokee Dru^ Company. A. N. Wood. Un-.sident. It. I’—bn.r.vv Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF OAF INKY. S. <\ Established I'.KIl. Capital $50,000.—Surplus and Profits $7,000. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does n get.oral Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up with Fire I’roof Vault and Burglar I’rnof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock. We solicit the business of people of all oocupat ions. C\ VI • II. naahfev. F O. s't 4 » cr President. 1.0. \V a ant. aw. Vlce-Presloert THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. rAPVTAl. STOCK PAID IN •flO.OOO OO. SIOCKUOL.DKKS I M>t VI DC II. I.IAHILITY - .'>0 MOO OO. SUKPMJ8 AND PROFITS. N8;T 80,OOO.OO. 8120.000 00. r-St m te. Oounty a.nd Oity Ueponitory. IH-p'-si’s solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every accom modation extended to customers that their business and responsibility will warrant. I). 1?. K( )8-4tS, Oanhier Dr. Woolley's PAINLESS AND WMskoy Gun 1SENT r?T3 r> *t. users of morpuluo, opium, !i 'tdanuji, elixir of opium, co caine or whiskey, a large book of par ticulars on home cr sanatorium treat ment. Address, B. M. WOOLLEY CO., 104 N. Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia. IIDHET DISEASES are the most fatal of all dis eases. cm C V’C KIDNEY CURE Is i I ULlI 0 Buarantiid Remedy or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by emi nent physicians as the best for Kidney and Bladder troubles. PRICE 50c. and $1.00* Things Wo Like^ Best Often Disagree With Us Because we overeat of them. Indi- ges‘ on follows. But there’s a way to escape such consequences. A dose of a good digestant like Kodol will relive you at once. Your stomach is simply too weak to digest what you eat. That’s all indigestion is. Kodol digests the food without the stomach’s aid. Thus the stomach rests while the body is strength ened by wholesome food. Dieting is un necessary. Kodol digests any kind of good food. Strengthens and invigorates. Kodol Makes Rioh Rod Blood. Prepared only by E.G. DeWitt A Oo.. Chicago* Inetl bottle contalnsZKtliay the DOaslaa BANNER 8 ALVE the moat healing salve in the world. Our Cos! Sale Will Be Open Only 20 Days More! * IT POSITIVELY CLOSES ON JANUARY 1ST. 1903. You can’t afford to let such an opportunity for bargains go by. J. N. LIPSCOMB & CO.