The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, February 06, 1903, Image 4
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PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND KHIDAY.
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Ed. II. DkOaMP.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
It would be hard to estimate the
loss that Gaffney uud t/herokee
county have sustained by not having
the work on the streets and roads
done under the direction of a practi
cal engineer
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What does the Chester Lantern
know about pom? We know t'nii
adulterated floor is not put in pone
and didn’t say it was. The kind of
pone we meant is made of corn meal
and is fit for a “Sabbath” dinnner.
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The conditions in Cherokee county
and Gaffney offi-r the best induce
ments for the construction of a pay
ing electric railway of any localitv
wi know of. Who will take in the
situation first an 1 take the profits of
the enterprise?
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••The building of roads and bridges
may be postponed with only incon
venience and temporary material lo?!-
as a result; but to postpone toe
building o' good schools brings eter
nal loss in knowledge, intelligence,
culture and the highest interests of
life to the boys and girls fast growing
through the educable years of child-
b*)d and youth to manhood and
womanhood. A people may some
times be justified in postponing the
one, never in postponing the other. ’
Since writing a few weeks ago
about the .numerous small water
powers in the county that might be
profitably put in harness we learn
that there are movements on foot
that will probably result in one or
more of them being utilized this
year.
The numerous small cotton mills
in some sections ot the South that
have been paying floe dividends
show’ that some of these powers can
be used for cotton mills. If tin-
owners of these powers would inves
tigate a little, they would find num
erous enterprises for which their
powers are suited and for which they
could profitably use them.
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.
The past warm w ■ a.: r caused th
maple buds to sweii.
Baker it Cooper began work on the
storeroom at the county jail Wednes
day
John Spencer, a meat man of long
experience, is now in A. B. Brown’s
market.
The mads dried very much Wednes
day and yesterday and made travel a
little more tolerable.
1). C rainier, one of the most
successful wheat growers in the
county, saj s the crop is looking well.
There was a considerable wind and
rain storm Tuesday night and toe
weather was very warm for the sea
son.
In our reference Tuesday to the
rock shipped t<» ex Governor Mc-
Corcle, of West Virginia, from Cow-
pens battleground by Mr. ftcruggs,
we stated that it was shipped by J. A
Black when w» should have said by
J. A. Scruggs.
The occupants of several of the old
wooden buildings on Limestone street
have been notified by the owners to
move out in the early summer. The
old buildings w’ill be torn out and
new ones tnat would ornament any
city built in their places.
Special services at the Presbyterian
chore
h next
8abbat
h The
new
h > rn ii
ihI will be
U'ed.
After the
eer-
V lit H H
the congregation
will meet
and
elect
three or
more
deacons.
Let
th*re
be a ful
1 attendance of
the
imtml
rters next
S.ibhat
h. All others
tU"8t
c irdially i
nvited
The cold wave came in on time. It
begen to stove in iis thin edges
Wed nesday afternoon and gradually
incre s*d in volume till Thursday
nrn'rning, when the ground had a good
cru-t on it and even'll ng showed
tha' real winter was on again.
The Prudential Insurance Com
pany. through their local agents,
Me^n Wood & '■'tnith. h ive received
a eh- i k for $ 1 000 in »> ttlcnent of
policy of Mi'S Richad Macom-on on
account o' the dea' h Of t he Intf E i" it)
O M oinson her hr o tier Tins claim
was s-trled within One week from,
time nroof of death was received a'
home - ffi -e, which go. a to show that
the company is exci-ptionally prompt
in i -i onnt of death claims
l>» afio-HH Cannot he Curi-il
by loca'applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the car. There |s
only one way to cure deafness, and that Is
by constitutional reme lies. Deafness Is
caused by intlnnied condition of iln- mucous
Ihiluir of i In- Eustachian Tube. When this
tube :zels Intiunied y< u have a rumbling
Bound or Imperfect hearing, and when it is
outirely closed deafness Is the result, and
unless the inflammation can he taken out
and I Ills tube restored toils normal condi
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out oft >n,arecaused by catarrh, which
is nothlnu hut an inflamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (cased hy catarrh)thatcun-
not he cured hy Hall's Catarrh4)ure. Bend
nr circulars free.
I<\ .1 ('HF/\EY .V <’<>.. Toledo. O.
Hold hy Driiygests. 7.V
Hall’s Karnliv Pills are the hest.
CULTURE
ID PROPER SOILS
S
Kinds to be Grown and Meth
od of Curing Product
DOMESTIC AND EXPORT.
A series of Farmers’Kulletlus IMamied hy
the Government Covering Die l-rocluctioii
and Hale of Tobacco-Kinds Grown and
Climatic C’onoitious for Same.
The bright yellow tobacco used for
cigarettes, plug wrappers, fillers, and
cutting is grown mainly in \ irg'niu,
North Carolina, South Carolina, and
East Tennessee. It is however, pro
duced in smaller quantities in Severn!
of the other Southern States. Wher
ever it is grown the industry is con
fined to a certain type of soil.
The typical bright-tobacco lard
consists of a loose, porous sand, con
taining not more than 8 or 10 per cent
of clay. This sand must be at least
12 incites dee;'. Many areas are cul
tivated in which the sand extends to
a depth of 5 or 10 feet or more, and a
very fine quality of tobacco is pro
duced. As a general rule the less clay
tite soil contains and the deeper the
sand, the finer the quality of the to
bacco, providing it keeps growing con
tinuously. The trouble with such
very light soils is that they produce
but a strntll yield per acre and there
is danger of drought, which would
check the growth of the plant and
cause the leaves to thicken. It is for
this reason, therefore, that it is pre
ferred to have the sand underlaid at n
depth of 18 to 22 inches with a h. avit r
clay, which tends to conserve the
moisture supply of the soil and rr-n-
ners tiie plant less subject to me in
jurious effects of what would other
wise prove a severe drought.
The clay which underlies the brigh'
tobacco lands of Virginia and North
Carolina is the same as that upon
which the heavy manufacturing ami
export tobacco is grown. Where thi.-,
(•lay is exposed to toe surface ih
heavy type of tobacco is produced;
where it is covered from 12 to 20 inch
es with fine-grained sand the bright
tobacco is produced tite trust profit
ably.
Toe country throughout these reg
ions is generally quite robing, wnn
numerous ‘draws,” or natural diten-
es. and streams, so that the land i.-
wt*!t drained. 'The sandy covering if
usually found on the ridges or slight
ly elevated plateaus, while the heavy
clay may be exposed within a few feet,
end the two types of tobacco succei-s
follv grown in the same field. For
i-r n it ii ts never been easy u<
i .. f the two ty pea 1
tobacco; for both are grown in the
-ame counties and frequently on tlu
same farm.
The bright tobacco lands which
have been examined contain, on tin
average, about 8 per cent of clay.
This is quite uniform, the extrem*
range for profitable tobacco culture
being probably between (*> and 12 pet
cent.
A-, the relation of the physical
properties of toe i-oil is not thorough
ly understood or practically n cog
nized ny the growers, u laige amount
of land is now cultivated in bright in-
bacco w hich is not suited to this plant
and which does not produce a good
trade, Un the other hand, there an
large anas nut at present under cui
iivation which could be developed in
to very fine tobacco lands. Tite typi
cal bright tobacco soil is of little vri
ue for any of the staple farm crops,
although when suitably located tiem
transportation lines, it is admirably
adapted to the production of eariy,
vegetables, watermelons, and sweet
potatoes.
Before the development of 'ie
White Burley industry the strong rep.
clay soils around Charlottesville,
Lynchburg, and Danville, Ya., and in
Granville and neighboring counties of
North Carolina, were exteusively used
for the production of the typical Vii-
ginia manufacturing and export to
bacco. These areas are located main
ly on tite gabbro, gneiss, and Lafay
ette clays Tne material is quite uni
form, the red subsoils containing
from fll) to GO per cent of clay. Tite
soil' are very productive and ere w.-li
suited to the staple farm crops, such
a» grass wheat, and corn. Since the
introduction of the White Burley to
bacco, now.' ver, .th^re has been a ven
noticeable decrease in the acreage t
V rgiuiu, especially of the sod adapt)
to the heavu r types of tobacco, at ■
tite cultivation of tobacco ou these
lands has bt-en almost ubaudnneo
The industry is confined now princi
pally to small areas along rivers,
streams, or creeks, and upon recei t
deposits which cannot well be re
ferred to any of the older geological
formations and which cannot well be
examined w ithout a detailed examina
lion of the iar.n r part of the
The same rema k holds trui in re
gard to the tobacco industry in N nl
Carolina A great change has ' k n
place vi'ry recently d the acr' at"-
devoted to tite heavier type of tohaci o
has been consideia d> reduce Ti
heavy clay lands are being u-mI for
other crops, and the tobacco i - grow
upon limited areas in certa n di- rict •
where the quality of the tobacco |>r
due d is such as to make it reasoi
ably pr fi able. Hers, again, it t-
impossible to make any s'atement i
r<-gerd to tin- t. hacco district withou
making a letailed study of the son-
of the State There seems to be n
general type of soil. Tne tobace
grown upon the soil which was for
merlv cultivated most extensively t-
no longer profitable.
The Leilaer In Mlaatsslppt
Oentki, Miss., Jan. 28.—I am glad
to note f e improvement in The Led
ger. This is right, for there is no
eq tipoi • wi*h an editor as with men
iu other busim -* pursuits. He must
ei her go onward and upward, or
backward and downward.
Kerp.-ctfullv yours,
I. Pkklek
Blood
Feed pale girls on Scott’s
Em ulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why Scott’s
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of trood
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
Scott’s Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
“ teens ” are permanently cured
of the peculiar disease of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness and nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with Scott’s Emulsion.
It is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
cf the blood sickness from
which so many young women
?iV-1
^000
suffer.
We will he glad to send
a sample to any sufferer.
Be sure tint this picture in
till.- form ot a label is on tha
ivr.ipni-r of every bottle of
Emulsion you buy.
SCOTT &. BOWNE,
Chemists,
409 Pearl St., New York.
Garden Seeds
Best for the “Sunny South,”
because they are specially grown
and selected with a lull knowledge
of the conditions and require
ments of the South. Twenty-five
years experience and practical
growing of all the different vege
tables enables us to know the very
best, and to offer seeds that will
give pleasure, satisfaction and
fit to all who plant them.
Wood’s New Seed Book foi 1903
(Mailed on request) is full of good
things, and gives the most reliable
information about all seeds, both
for the Farm and Garden.
L IN. WOOD & SONS,
Seedsmen, Richmond, Va*
WOOD’S SEED BOOK also tells all
about Grass and Clover Seeds,
Seed Potatoes, and all
Farm Seeds.
Write for Seed Book and prices of any
Farm Seeds required.
"V *;f e » Cv-if '
Ninety Per Cent
v< users oi iiu»: r i.kv
Irocunini.
ADO |m. WOOLLEY00.,
Whiskey Curo I Atlanta,* GrorjjC
KIDNEY DISEASES
are the most fatal of all dis
eases.
Efil EV*Q RIDNEY GIM Ili
IUllI d Guarantesd Remedy
or money refunded. Contains
remedies recognized by emi
nent physicians as the best for
Kidney and Bladder troubles.
PRICE 50c. aaa 5L00r,
Foley 9 s Money and Tar
f ur children.suit.sv t;. a«. opiates.
of all chronic headaches are due to eye
strain. Go to Dr. Griffith at tite Chero
kee Drug Co.’s and have the defect in
vision corrected, and thus be
QUICKLY AND
PERMANENTLY CURED.
Glasses Fitted With Scientific Accu-
racy and all the diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat treated according
to the latest and most approved methods.
. Bank of Gaffney,
Capital Stock, - - $50,000.00
Surplus and Profits, - 25.000.00
Stockholders Liability, 50,000.00
Total, - - _ $125,000.00
i>ep<>*itM Jsah.v. $202,122.00..
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We solicit the business and good will of everybody in Cherokee-
county.
E. G. STACY, President,
J. G. WAKDLAVV, Y.-Brest.,
I). C. ROSS. Cashier,
MAYNARD SMYTH, A. C.
CASH SALE
i hree
CASH SALE
Specials
irote
Italia? and Frida?, February I2ih and !3th
REMEMBER THE DATES
EMBROIDERY
LADIES’ UNDERWEAR
Large line ot Ln btor lei>, j n ] ine there are Un
regular l()c and 121-2c qnal-| ii-i.ni • n
ity, and cheap at those / in in
prices, will go at | jj(Drawers and Corset Covers.
J Now is your chance to buy
lUC $2.00 quality for $1.48; 75c
15c and 20c quality
at
25c to 30c quality go
at
Come early so that you
will not be disappointed.
quality for 50c; 50c quality
for 38c; and so on.
All these goods are dirt
cheap for the price offered.
PERCALES
1,000 yards Percale, regular
12 l-2c quality, to go
at I U
These are pretty styles;
good for ladies’ waists, boys*
waists, and for children’s
dresses.
Don’t fail to come prepared
to carry home with you a
quantity of these gcfbds.
Many other things that you will need are to be found in our big
stock at as low prices as they can be bought anywhere, so come pre
pared to get many of these good things.
W. J. Wilkins & Co.
Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Shoes and Groceries.
GAFFNEY, S. C.
w?
REDUCTION
FOR FEBRUARY
Beginning today and during February only we will sell all our
Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, and Men’s and Boys’ Pants at 20 per cent,
off. It is known that we have only one price, marked in plain figures,
and always give the best for the price.
Big Saving; Figure Yourself What It Is
Men’s
Men’s
Men’s
Men’s
Men’s $20.00 Suits $ 1 6.00
Men’s 15.00 Suits 12.00
12.50 Suits 10.00
10.00 Suits 8 00
7.50 Suits 6.00
5.00 Suits ' 4.00
BOY’S OVERCOATS SAME DISCOUNT.
We would caM the Mothers’ and Fathers’ special attention to our
line of Knee Pants Suits and Extra Knee Pants.
F
u
Silberman
Bros.
Largest Fur House In America.
Branches All Over Europe.
Highest cash price paid for all kinds
of raw fuis. Hold your shipment
until you get our prire list. Writi
for it to-itay. We umil it free.
R
S
SILBERMAN BROS.,
122to 128 Michigan St.. ChicaBO.III.
The Best Line in Cherokee County
Boys’ $2.00 Suits $1.60
Boys’ 2.50 Suits 2.00
Boys’ 3.00 Suits 2.40
Boys’ 3.50 Suits 2 80
Boys’ 4.00 Suits 3.20
Boys’ 25c Knee Pants 20c
Boys’ 50c Knee Pants 40c
Boys’ 60c Knee Pants 48c
Men’s Extra Pants--Among them the celebrated Dutchess, 1 Oc for
a button, $ 1.00 for a rip.
CUT PRICE POSITIVELY ENDS MARCH 1M.
WILKINS-BRISTOW CLOTHING GO.
OUTFITTERS FOR MEN ANDjBOYS.
Feby. 6th, 1903