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"The: 1_^e:i>oe:w. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DkCamp. THK THOMPSON H(»YS. Now and then memories of the days and events from 1801 to 1>S05 rush in on the Confederate vetraus. It may be noticed that those who en tered into the contest tarly and re mained true and loyal to the end do not talk much. But occasionally an incident, apparently insignificant, will turn the mind backward to those days of tragedy and comedy strange ly combined. Especially when pleas ant scenes are called up, the veteran will break his silence and talk a lit tle. A few days ago Elijah Thompson died. He was a patient, dutiful sol dier that never dreamed of promo tion even to a corporalship. When the call for volunteers was sounded j far and wide in 18(51 there were four brothers in one family, living not far from the site of the Clifton Mills. They were very poor, and had been brought un in a home that knew no luxuries. The boyq(, as they got old enough, hired out by the year. They were good, simple-minded, honest, uneducated men, If they could get into a good home and get board and four or six dollars a month they felt they were doing well. When the call for volunteers came all of them an swered promptly and went into the same company. One of them, Mike Thompson, unmarried, would not take a furlough durintr the war. For four years be never left his post for anything. The writer often endeav ored to get him to go home for a few days, but he always backed down when it came to preparing his appli cation. He passed away last ytar. Elijah, the one who died a few days ago, was wounded at Gettysburg. He was more anxious to get home. ( He had a hole bored through one arm. ' He dropped his gun and started J towards the field hospital. The blood was streaming from his tattered old coat sleeves. As he passed the writer he held up that bloody arm and said: “Fve got it; I am going home now.” But he soon returned and was loyal and true to the last. So were the other three brothers With them it has been a struggle to live But they have never been arrested, never been in trouble, never been disloyal to State or friends. They had nothing to fight for in the way of property or expectations, and yet they were good soldiers and citizens.” The above was taken from The Carolina Spartan of the 18th inst., and we wish to add that two of ‘‘The Thompson Boys” are still living in Cherokee county. They are Mr. Wm. Thompson, who lives at Spen cer’s mill, and Mr J. Thompson who lives in the same neighborhood. They are old now, but are proud of their records in the Confederate army, and are citizens worthy of the pride and a {miration of any county. nouncement The State is pledged to its old principles and old faiths, which means that it will continue to strive for the best interests of the people of South Carolina and that it will be a terror to demagogues, licen- tuates and corrupt politicians. The spirit of its martyred editor will con tinue to abide with it. The new editor posesses a warm personality, wields a forceful pen, and within his breast beats the heart of a man who loves truth and honor and despises treachery and deception. An effort is being made to estab' lish a distillery in this county just this side of the North Carolina line. This county, while above the average in morris and intelligence, has felt the blighting effects of too much whiskey already and we do not need a distillery to further degrade our peo ple. It’s bad enough to haye a dis pensary with its damning influence upon the moral and body politic of the community. We know that our people spend too much money for whiskey, There is enough money spent in this county for whiskey to give employment to one hundred and twenty excellent sjhool teachers or ministers of the gospel at a salary of -toOC a year each. And the whiskey thus consumed will do more evil in one year than one thousand teachers or ministers could eradicate in five years. Cherokeear.s, we call upon you to be men and help elevate the moral tone of the community. itteetinK of Cherry Camp. There will be a call meeting of Cherry Camp No. 7-1 W. 0 W. this evening at 7 :30. Work in Protection degree. All members requested to attend. P. V. Gaffney. Clerk. R. C. Allien, Con. Com. PISO'S CURE FOR ■ CURES WHERE All ELSE FAILS. I Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use la time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION For Sale I2tr~Advertisements under this head -will oe inserted for one cent a word each inser- tioi.. No ad Inserted for less than ten cents F OIt SALE—One half of flood paying sash, door and blind factory, in growing town of 3000. Price $1,000 t > $5,000 Have other busi ness; pushed. Address Ledger. 3-30-2t T^OR SALE—One good work horse, or will " trade for gentle family horse. J.Eb.Jef feries. 2-10-tf For Rent. NOTES AND COMMENTS. F »K Er.vr Oil SALE My residence corner Petty ano ■.lontgom t ' 'streets. 3-21-21 Mrs. A. V. Montgomery. F OR RENT—Five rooms. App.y to J. M. Nelson, opposite poslofflce. 3-17-tt' F OR RENT OR SALE—My dwelling bouse near city. Small farm attached. K. U. Wilkins. 3-ti-tf Wanted. Remain steady in the boat, espe cially when nav'gatii g rough waters, and, if the helmsman be » man, tue j chances are that h<- will be able lo make a safe voyage. If yon become unduly excited and rock the boat you not only endanger j ourself but all on board. Ploughing is a mighty pleasant oc cupation when the soil is mellow and the land level. It’s quite different though on a rocky new ground hill sice, and it takes a man to keep his temper under ihe latter conditions We k now from experience because we have :ried it. The lesson is: Hold your tongue and be a man. ♦ ♦ Friday’s issn* ».f the Columbia State contaiimd the anpouncemert that Mr. W. E. Gonzales would suc ceed the late N. G. Gonzales as editor of that paper. In making the an- W ANTED A man to soil sowing ina- cbines. A No. 1 contract to right kind of u man to st;Mt; with good chances for pro motion. Experience not necessary. Call on or address Tut. Sixgeh Mro. Co., Sl* Morgan Square. 3-17-4t- pd Spartanburg. S. U W ANTED Respectable young women to ear-- cigar making. *ti to $s per week ciin be made it* two months time. Endorsed by the ministers of Charleston. Hoard se cured for girls from the country, a merman Cigar Co., Charleston, S. C. 3:13 to 31 ine. w ANTED—Chickens, eggs and green hides. B. C. Clary. Aug. 22, tf. W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr2it-tf J. C. Jefferies. Notice. AVE your clothes cleaned and pressed at Pearl Steam Laundry. Best services 3-17-tt TJ rendered promptly LOANS NEGOTIATED FOR BORROWERS ON HEAL ESTATE BUTLER & OSBORNE ATTORNEYS " — William 8. Hall. .Ir. James A. Willis. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. STAB THEATRE BLDG. OA vcy-r rsj to Y. ». Notary Public in office. Prompt attention given to all business. J. EMILE HARLEY, Attorney-at- Law, Gaffney, - - S. C. Notary public. All business receives prompt and careful attention. MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE LOA.T'iEI) Dr. D. P. THOMSON, Dentist. CS^Offlce over National Bank. Money Loaned. CIA AAn To lend on mortgages of r eal «P IYr,Y/VJvr estate, stock, or endorsements. 3-24-tf Gaffney Savings Bank. L OANS on improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent, interest. No commissions. For information apply to J. C. Jefferies. Attorney at Law. 11-22-lyr J. C. OTTS, Attorney and Counselor. Office upstairs, between R. A. Jones and Davenport. Office andiResldence .Phone. Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB, t i sx Office in Star Theatre Building. Phone No. 20. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. CLAIMS PAID /ETNA By this agency since January: W. D. Kirby, $ 32.14 W. R. Pearson. 7-5o W. H. Harrison, Jr., 127.14 A. L. Peeler, 25.00 A. W. Clary, 12.86 II. L. Spears, 70.00 » H. A. Littlejohn, 75.00 Win. T. Gaston, 27.86 L. Baker, 32.14 Why not insure VOI R time against acci- dent and sickness. For rates formation call on or address tnd other in- JONES J. DABBY. District Agt. ON COUNT!!y OR CITY REAL ESTATE AT ti PER CENT. G. W. SI’EER, Attoruey-at-Law. There’s A Difference of opinion, perhaps, as to when to have the photo taken, but there should be none >> r - V about tlie place. The great beauty and superior quality of the Photographs produced at this stu- dio should exclude t h e possibility o f anyone going else where. Our pictures are true and beautiful portraits and our “Aristo” finish gives permanence. June H. Carr. ’Phone 17*1 Life Insurance Company For Accidents and Sickness through Just arrived, a lot of The Nicest Big Mules that have been on the mar- ket this season, some extra nice pairs, also some nice medium mules. Come, we make the price right. A car of No. 1 Hay at $22 per ton. ITor—• Ruildlng and Plant (-ring I. m -. Goal, and Plaster Hali. Plaster Pans Shingles, Portland Cement. Dynamite, Blasting Powder. Fuse mJ Dynamite Cuds, call on limestone Springs Lime Worts CARROLL & CO., Lessees. T deubone H. M. Johnson, Mgr, Ninety Per Cent boxed stationery of all chronic headaches are due to eye strain. Go to Dr. Griffith at the Chero kee Drug Co.’s anti 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, j Ear, Nose and Throat treated according to the latest and most approved methods. 813 Limestone St. Drugs, Perfumery and Stationery. Prescription accuracy our specialty. ♦ when you are ready for your Spring Shoes ♦ we have them in ♦ Box Calf, Vici and 1 Patent Leathers. ♦ Prices $1.00 to $3.00. I Also Black Cat Leather Stocking, ^izes 6s to Its. ! THE R. S. LIPSCOMB SHOE CO. : P. D. F. PLOWS 4xc. One Carload Plows at 41c a pound. We have moved into our new quarters, on Gra- naru street, and our stock of Plows, Plow Stocks, Hoes, Hames, Traces, all kinds of Farm Im plements, Barb and Poultry Wire is unsurpassed and all bought before the advance. :; ; : Prices are Right on Everything. Come to see us. SMITH HARDWARE CO. n / on Time Deposits. Apply by letter or in person to 0 the " ' ' & Planters Bank, GAKFIVIOY, 8. C. Capital and Profits $58,500. A. N. Wood, President, R. R. Brown, Vice-Prest., C. M. Smith, Cashier. and envelopes form a very interesting and satisfactory part of our stock. From 25 cents up we offer fine writing paper and envelopes in attractive boxes. All kinds and almost all colors are shown. There's cream wove, smooth finish papers, linen papers, etc., of excel- ! lent quality, and at our prices the best | value that can be had. We have a very 'large line of scratch [ pads, pencil tablets and wridng tablets at I all prices from 1 cent upwards. S. B. CRAWIEY & GO. LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST. H it’s the best you are looking for in fertilizers this is the place to buy. L handle only the best grades and guarantee prices against ail honest competition. I still have a*few wagons and buggies which I will selll cheap- to close out. Wagon and buggy harness. I am proud of the record I have made in the shoe business. Nearly every sale makes a permanent customer. Honest goods at fair prices have done the work. We often hear expressions like this, “I get better value in those at J. I Sarratt’s than any place in the city.” I continue to keep my stock of farming tools and farmers’ sup plies up to the standard and will save you money on anything in either line. NOW IN STOCK Seed oats for spring sowing. Fean save you money on Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats, Trunks, Valises, Satchels and Bags. See me before buying, *1 have several good farm mules which I will sell cheap for cash or on time for good papers. Respectfully, J. I. Our lines are rapidly filling up. Every department will soon be complete with the choicest merchandise for the new season. No section cf the Big Stores has been overlooked in the selection of new goods, and all our departments will be overflowing with choicest designs, latest fashions, fads and fabrics for spring and summer wear. Ladies' Furnishings Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Wash Goods, White Goods, Wash Silks, Novelty Goods, Dress Trim mings, Laces, Embroideries, and everything for the fashionable woman. Drew Selby Shoes for l adisr ar.d Misses Wool’s Shoes for ihe Little Ones Bosicnian Shoes for Men and Boys Our Goods are Backed by Reputation and Cash, which is an important consideration. When you trade with us you are sure of satisfactory goods, and a pleased customer is our best advertisement. The test of goods is their worth, not their selling price. Come to headquarters for your Spring and Summer Goods. You will not be disappointed. THE COMPANY STORE Gents’ Furnishings In this department Excellence and Style go hand in hand. Our Clothing is the acme of per fection in fabric and finish and the latest and nobbiest production of the designer’s art and the manufacturer’s science. Hats, Shoes, Shirts and all the accessories of the stylish man’s attire are here in the most up-to-date fads of Fashion’s fancies, and the prices are as hard to match as the goods. CL-orniNQ „ ^ " r "’ 7