The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, March 24, 1903, Image 2
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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 „
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