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V m % \ National Bank of Gaffney, Capital Stock, - - $50,000.00 Surplus and Profits, - 25,000.00 Stockholders Liability, 50,000.00 Total, - $125,000.00 J3epo«it:« F'eljy- C>tli, 1903, $209,603,73* We solicit the business and good will of everybody in Cherokee cou'ty. F. G. STACY, President, R- C. ROSS, Cashier, J. G. WARDLAW, V.-Prest., MAYNARD SMYTH, A. C. a iwt ^ Made on Real Estate in City of Gaffney and County of Cherokee. Abstracts furnished. Ac ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Star Theatre Building. WE WANT. DEPOSITORS BORROWERS IF YOU ARE BOTH, OR EITHER, CALL ON US. Merchants Planters Bank GAFFNEY, S. C. Capital and Profits $85,000. We pay 4% in our Savings Departmentl PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. A. N. Wood, President. It. It. Bkown. Vice-President. C. M. Smith, Cashier. Help! Help! A Cry which goes up out of the midst of great calamities Like Floods, Famine, ~ , Fires and Tornadoes. In the case of Fires andTornadoes the Help is Prompt and Certain, if you prepare yourself before the disaster by taking out a Policy against loss or damage by Fire, Wind storms and Tornadoes. Can also furnish Life, Accident and Health Insurance in the most reliable companies. IT. G. STAGY. Ifc Glint! Citj Laid aid Inpmemtnt Company Offers (or sale Building Lots in this flourishing town, Oaffney City; Also PuruiN neat by and in reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of tills place, in lots of froir 10 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. V. -A/r^r, N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on. walk or ride through or over the lands of this company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, under penalty of law. People Von Know anil People Von Don’t Knn\i T. W. Joyner, of Union, an uncle of Mrs. Ellie R. Parker, was with her daring her illness. Rev. R. 0. Campbell, pastor of Duoton Chapel, will leave today for Ninety Six to attend district con ference. Mr. and Mrs. 8. B Turner, of Earls, N. 0., are in the city visiting Mrs. luruer’s mother and other relatives. E. Hardin, of Antioch, was among the coppers to Cherokee’s capital Sat urday. Rev. J. D. Bailey, of Cowpens was in the city yesjerday Miss Essie Morgan, of Spartanburg, who has been in the city for several days visiting the family of Mr. W. L. Morgan, returned to her home Satur day. Mr and Mrs.W. A. Poole, of Paco- let Mills, spent Sunday in the city with Mrs Poole’s parents, Or. and Mrs. W. A. Fort. Mrs. S. A. Mauess left the city Sat urday tor Columbia, where she will -prud some time with her daughter, Mrs. Althea Wright, who is very ill. W. H. Marlin, a prominent lumber man o( Cowpens, was in the city a short while Saturday He visited 1 he Ledger office while here. O. Baxter Wood, a prominent mer chant of Pacolet, was in the city yes terday looking after his interests here Murmaouke Amos, of Spartanburg, is in the city visiting the family of tus sister, Mrs. R. C. Sarratt, on Logan street. E. H Gaines, the popular travel ing representative of the R. J. Rey nolds company, spent Sunday in the city with his family. E. A. Trescot, Esq., was over from Blacksburg yesterday ou busi ness pertaining to his profession. Mrs. George Blanton, of Shelby, N. 0., spent a few days with Mrs R. S Lipscomb last week while on her way home from Pacojet. Mm. Abbott Buist and son, of Charleston, spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Dr. and Mrs W. A. Fort, ou Robinson street. J. B Wood, of Spartanburg, was among the Sunday visitors in the city. James Swofford, of Grassy Pond, was in town yesterday. We were favored by a call yesterday from Misses Minnie and Emma Gar vin, of Corinth, and Mrs. Annie Tate, of Webster. They were escorted by Mr. Frank Webster. We are always pleased to have the ladies look through our office. fcgMisses.Jesse Lipscomb and Louise Wood are visiting relatives at Paco- 1st. Miss Minnie Lynch left Monday afternoon to visit her sister, Mrs. C. W. Hopkins, at Concord, N. C. Miss Bessie Mackey, of Lancaster, who spent several days in the city iastweek with Mrs. Dr. Griffith, re- 1 urned to her home Friday. B. F. Green returned to the city Saturday night from a pleasant so journ of several days in the moun* tains of North Carolina. To Printers and Publishers Please note that we are Authorized Agents 1^0 r The National Goipositype Go., Sole Hannfactnrers of The Automatic Type Casting ” ' or Sort Caster WithJJthis Machine a Printer can make all his own Type from 8 to 26pt., also Borders, Ornaments, Leaders, Spaces and Quads, etc., as perfect in every frespect and at the same low prices they now cost|the Type Foundry. Write for particulars and Catalogue. Tfie Pfiiladelnte Printers’ Supply Co. • 908 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPhlft, PA. Answers to J. L. S.’s Problem. Gaffney, Aug. 20, 1903. Editok Ledger :—My reply to J. L S.’s problem of the counterfeit five- dollar bill which appeared in issue of Tuesday, 18th inst., is that the farm er was the real loser. Respectfully, L. W. McGuinn. Hot Springs, N. C , Aug. 21, 1903. A r. Editor:—As an answer to J. L. S.’s question in Tuesday’s issue of The Ledger, I give: The man that first lost the money was the loser. Respectfully, Jas. 8. Robinson. At the earnest solicitation and re peated request of the people of (Sen eca, Rev. Arch C. Cree will leave t<« day for that place to conduct a meet- log. C N. Avery, of the new clothing firm of Avery Brothers, left for the northern markets Saturday to buy his goods for the approaching season. He was accompanied by bis aunt, Mrs I. W. Avory. The friends of Mr. J. L. Putman, one of the employees of Parker & Tol- leson’s bicycle establishment, will be glad to learn that be has so far re covered from bis recent spell of fever as to be able to resume bis work at the shop. E. L. Eison, the popular manager of tbe Company store, left Saturday night for tbe northern markets to purchase his fall and wirter goods. He was accompanied by Miss Blanche Corry, who will assist in making se lections for the ladies’ department of the store. Rev. E. G Ross has returned from a visit to Hickory Grove and Sbilob Baptist churches, and reports inter esting meetings at both places and the people generally as working in unity for the cause. Mr. Ross will go back on tbe firstSunday in Septem ber to conduct a revival meeting. Ellie R. Parker is contemplating opening up a bakery at an early date in tbe building next to Walter Ba ker’s store, on Limestone street. Mr. T. W. Tinsley, of Columbia, will have charge of the new enterprise. Mr. Tinsley is a baker of long ex perience, and said to bb ore of tbe best in Columbia. Mr. R. R. Wilkins, who has been connected with tbe firm of Carroll & Carpenter for fifteen years, or more, and later with Carroll, Carpenter & Byers, bas severed his connection with that establishment, and will hereafter be associated with the Wil- kins-Bristow Clothing company, where he will be pleassd to meet bis friends. Floyd L. Baker, a whilom Ledger boy, left the city Saturday afternoon for Washington, D. C., where he will spend three dr four mouths familiariz ing himself with tbe linotype, or type-setting machine. His many friends in the city, and especially hie former associates in The Ledger office, all wish him unlimited success in his new venture, as well as a pleasant stay in the Capitol City. The Cherokee Drug company’s new building, Gaffney’s “sky scraper.” now presents a handsome and imposing appearance Work on it is progressing rapidly, the brick masons are through with their part and the “finishing touches” will soon be given it. When It is ready for oc cupancy. Dra. Humphries and Jef feries will have cause to be proud of their new quarters. Let the good work go on. The new livery and sale stable of Cline <& Jefferies on Robinson street is about completed It is a large and roomy structuro and capab'e of hold ing all tbe animals and vehicles that the owners may desire to put in it. It is certainly a great improvement on the old structure which Mr. Cine has occupied for a long time, and be sides tbe commodiousness of the structure, it has many conveniences which will do away with or minim ize many of the troubles that Mr. Cline has bad to contend with at his old stand. The new building is verily a “whopper.” of G affney R I Hand made Bread in upper South Carolina at Rincken’s Bakery, Are You Administrator. and have the settlement of an estate? If so, request of the Judge of Probate that your advertisement be placed in :: :: :: It has the largesfcirculation of any paper in the Fifth SouthlCarolina Congressional- District. To Printers: We Manufacture the very Highest Grade of Brass Rules Brass Leads Brass Leaders Brass Galleys Metal Borders Leads|and;Slugs L.;S. Metal Furniture Metal Leaders . Spaces and Quads Metal Quoins To Charles H. Smith. ‘•But I am not well and must forbear.” —‘‘Bill Arp’s” last letter In Atlanta Consti tution. THE LINE FOR BUSINESS, THE UNE FOR PLEASURE, THE LINE FOR ALL THE BEST SUMMER RESORTS Complete Summer Resort Folder Mailed Free to Any Address. W. A. Tusk, Pass. Traffic Her' WAMUMOTOM, D.C. V, WAMUSOTOU, D.C. S. H. Habdwick, W. H. Tavum. Cu t Pam. Aynt, Asst. Grart Pms. Act. ATLASTA.«a. O, Hilaries H. Smith, O, Southron true. And Knntle us the falling dew! Not Sappho with her sounding harp Could charm us thou with thy Bill Arp. The piping times of peace are these. Of husking corn and plcklm; peas, But when the Dickens was to pay, Bill Arp was then our Thackeray. The years are four times ten and one Since first thy work was well begun. To cheer the hearts distressed hy war And comfort those which wear Its scar. Their fathers’ friend the children love, And look In lonitlnK prayer above, As thousands read, with heartfelt care, | ‘‘But I’m not well and must forbear!" Our Chaucer thou, without his rhyme, ; Thou gentleman of olden time, ! Without his tales, our Walter Scott, No linos are thine to wish to blot. As Socrates, so wise, so Kood, And witty as dear Thomas Hood, Thou cans’t not write, without our prayer: “But I’m not well and mus* forbear." Abou-ben Adhem! Ere we part, The angel of each southern heart Would have thee read, In gold, thy name Upon the treshold whence ho came. HukIi F. Oliver. Florence, Sept. 10,1!H)3. Flour Higher. The late government report makes the wheat crop thirty-five million bushels less than last year. This means very much higher flour until another harvest in 1904, All flour is higher now, but the advance on Bransford’s “Clifton” baa not yet been as great In proportion to other flour. However, It is a mighty good time to buy a supply before it goes still higher. Fresh flour constantly received. W. J. Wilkins A Oo. We discontinue each subscription prompt ly at Its expiration. So watch your label and the date and reuew before ’tls too late. Send us a memo, of just what you require, and let us quote you prices. We are not in any trust or’combination, and you will be agreeably surprised at what we can save you over the regular prices. Old column rules refaced and madergood as new, at a very small cost. Highest prices paid for old Itype, leads, elec tros, brass, etc. PHILADELPHIA PRINTERS SUPPLY CO. <><>8 R‘il1>er*t Street: Philadelphia, Pa. 'Will arrive in lO dajrs: Another “Jim Lowery” Arrested Aiken, S. 0., special to Columbia State: T. W. McMillan, chief of police of Greenwood, arrested a negro named Jim Lowery, in a negro gamoling den in Baptist Bottom, in Aiken, who was wanted by the authorities of Shelby, N. C., for the murder of their chief of police, Jones, in 1901 Lowery was in Greenwood’ about three months ago and v as suspected by Chief McMillan, whojhad a desorip tion of the murderer as being tbe man wanted. Mrs McCall, of Laurinburg N. C.. who is a third cousin of Chief Jones, also* recognized Lowery. The negro came to Aiken, to which point Mr. McMillan followed him and put him in jail here to await instructions from the authorities of Shelby. Wheat, Rye, Barley, Winter Turf and Burt Oats and all kind of Winter Seed. J. C. Upscomb & Co. Just received—200 barrels of White Rose Flour. You Get More for Your" by reading The Ledger at $1 a year than from any other paper. —Just received, a lot of fruit, jars. W. J. Wilkins & Co ROAST Surloin Tenderloin Round Rump Rib Chuck lO cents. Misplaced Economy Economize the things at the edge of house keeping. Don’t economize on the good health- and strength-producing things like Meat*. Health smiles on those who are particular about their diet LET US SERVE YOU with the best MEATS on the market, STEAK Tenderloin Surloin Round 12 1-2 cts. Porterhouse Tealoin Chuck lO cts. THE PEOPLES MARKET PHOISK i7. FREE! A BUCK'S JUNIOR RANGE ON SEPTEMBER 5TH. BUCK'S <7&3) rFlHNITURt GlifSSINb (ONUSI , v\ *// r«4Mt MUlVf * •••wicini.t * 'BUCK’S vnkNITUkf GlifSMNG (OMtS! wmk v \*// . JM No. 22 No. 23 No. 24 The interest in the guessing contest at this store is still on the increase, and some of the replies received are most unique, but none are so unique as our elegant display of household and kitchen furniture, and no answers are as interesting as the prices we make ou our line. Come to see u» and let us talk over the matter of furniture in a friendly informal^way and if you don’t buy now we will endeaver to make your visit so pleasant that you will call on us when you have made up your mind to buy. The little girla are requested to continue to send in their answers. Three new pictures in this issue. ACME FURNITURE CO.