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t Wiixiam S. Hall, Jk. ,i amks a. Willis. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. SXAK THEATKB BLDG. <_> A l-r i- 1 ' r'xi H; Y . ®. ( -'- NoUiry Public In olHce. Prompt attontlon (Hven to all business. i Dr. D. P. THOMSON,; Dentist. (y Office over Cherokee Drug Co. j Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB,: U E >1 X 1« X Office in Star Theatre Building. Phone No. 20. too — And a TtirKey By MARY WINTHRC? [Copyright. 1302. by Mary Winthrop.] RASTER I’EYTON wns ;i stranger |J in a strange land. Tile fact was ^ E most unpleasantly brought home to him at every opportunity by the good people of Oreville. lie was a sweet tempered fellow, and it disturbed him mightily when his ef forts at sociability wore ignored. “How can 1 help it that '.here was trouble at J. F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. the works and that my predecessor was firedV" he exclaimed ruefully to j 8 0 f a sameness in turkeys. tome in person. When it was tethered to a stake in the back yard. Maria could not but declare that it was the lluest turkey she had ever seen, inrt- mt y finer than any belonging to the house next door. But. alas, there was no chance fra- comparison. Others besides Marion bad evidently watched the growth of her turkeys and took an interest, a proprie tary interest, in them. The next morn ing her turkey house was empty. Marion cried. Here it was only two Jays to Thanksgiving dinner and her father's long expected visit, and there was a dearth of turkeys in Oreville. She was at an upper window gazing disconsolately toward the empty poul try house when her glance happened to stray to the yard of her neighbor. She saw the turkey tethered to the post. Instantly she thought she recog nized it as her favorite gobbler. It was a case of mistaken identity, but there Sure S'ignj R. M. Wilkins Hardware Go. Of the T o i me 4 A ’Phone 82. LOANS AND INVESTMENTS j Parties wishing to buy Mill Stock, or Loan money on Real Estate Mortgages, will find it to their interest to consult. J. C. OTTS, Atty. at Law. DWELLING HOUSE AND ! A STORE HOUSE . For sale. Terms to suit purchaser. Apply to, J. C. OTTS, Atty. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C. Stands to Reason that the best Photo graphic work is done in the gallery where there is fine light, good appointments and an experienced operator. Our studio is equipped with mod ern apparatus for the production o f high-class Portraits and our work gives satisfaction to all sit ters. * Truth, beauty and artistic .finish^ are, a feature of our Photo graphs. Maria. "1 didn't know it when I ac cepted tiie position of superintendent.” Maria sniffed. She had her opinion f people who failed in appreciation of ! er young master. Had she not come all these weary hundred mileg for the sake of Ids sunny smile? But Maria did not know that most of Jasper's irritation was caused by the liou.se next door. No, not the house. It was a pretty littl^ frame dwelling, em bowered in vines and banked In scarlet sage. It was the girl. She had a scorn ful mouth, an nggravatingly tilted nose and a pair of dark eyes. He found out that her mouth was scornful when he met iter outside the gate on the second day after his ar • * V .T ///n JUNE H CARR. 625 .Limestone St. ’Phone 176-1 Residence 171 HE BAD SCAIiCELY FINISHED WHEN THE AVALANCHE FELL. Save Money byfbuying goods from I. M. Peeler. I am now making a run on Shoes and will save you money on them. I have just received a lot of the best inserted Steel axes, see them before buy ing. *••$! ^Groceries and all other goods at bottom prices. k Give me a call. 1. M. P e e 1 e r. Building and Plastering Lime Goal, and Plaster Hair. Plaster Parts Shingles, Portland Cement, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Cays, call on Limestone Springs LimeJWorks CARROLL ft CO., Lessees. Telephone Look Out (or Old Man Manes*. He ts'comlng and don’t you forget It. We are In the swim—come swim with us. Just let us tell you good ladles, what we have got to eat: Fresh Pork, Picnic. Armour ana Gold Brand Hams. Dried Beef, Bologna and all other kinds of Sausage, pure Pork Sausage when called for. Hogshead cheese, pressed Pig’s Feet, Sliced Ham, tresh Fish every day in the week, and Beef to heat the world, cut just to suit you. We also carry a full line of Heavy xnd Fancy Groceries; Fruits anti Vegetables of all kinds. Oysters most any day you want them. Don’t forget the place. Just call telephone No. 23 and the old man Maness will answer quick and deliver goods E aptly. We want one thousand dozen t at. once: also green Hides Will pay the ost price, rash. Don’t forget the old man Maness. next door to I. M. Peeler and Carroll. Carpenter & Byers’ Grocery store. The old ell&ble meat cutter, W. J. MANESS, Proprietor. rival. She was so undoubtedly pretty that his neighborly “good morning” had unusual fervor. And the girl—there was a contemptu- ous curl on her tip, and her eyes Hash ed before she lowered her long lashes. Site passed on without a word. Jasper stared after her iu astouish- ment and then cursed the custom that some small towns have of aping city conventionalities. Later he found out his mistake. The girl’s name was Carl ton. and tier father.was the man whose dismissal had made room for Jasper. There was a llush on the young man’s cheek as he realized that the girl held i° n S lashes him accountable for the change of fam ily fortunes. By dint of carefully veiled iuquiry he found out much more. Mr. Carl ton. it seemed, had obtained an in ferior position in a town fifty miles farther south. But as he hoped for a better opening in the near future lie had delayed moving the family goods and chattels. There wao much not often included in the latter terms - rosebushes coaxed to splendid size ami bloom through untoward frosts and protracted drought, turtledoves that whirred and cooed and sunned them selves on the flat roof of the lean-to. and the fine flock of turkeys. Marion Carlton refused to part with one of these. Had she not triumphantly reared the entire hatching when the spring winds, pip, ruts and other ene mies of turkeykind had dashed the hopes of neighboring raisers? If any one was to feast on fat turkeys, lying peacefully 011 snowy pillows of mashed potatoes with garlands of parsley round their necks, it should he the Carlton family. And as the Carlton family had hut two members. Marion's will was generally law. The frost had turned the scarlet sage to black, and the vines no longer screened the house next door. But every falling leaf seemed only to add to the rampart that the girl’s pride had raised. She was evidently a favorite In the town, for In the evening the young folks trooped to her door, and through the partition walls came bursts of laughter and snatches of mu sic. That they all followed Marion’s example in leaving him strictly alone was partly Jasper’s fufilL After the first few rebuffs bis free and easy manner changed to one of aloofness. Marla sighed as she noted the change. “And it's the hard hearts you’re nil after havin’.” she said as she ■at In her kitchen and listened to the laughter from the house next door. Just then Jasper dashed into the room, crying Joyfully: “Hurrah. Maria’ We’re in luck: Here’s Aunt Jane writ ing that she wants to he sure that we have a fine Thanksgiving turkey, and so site is sending us a live one. 1 can just fancy how good he will taste with some of your prime dressing.” Maria beamed She was proud of her cooking. Jasper went to the freight office the next evening and escorted tin* turkey Ah, so he was the thief! But where were the otiters? Doubtless he had made way with them. Here her tears flowed again. It was a melancholy sat isfaction to think how perfectly she had diagnosed the stranger’s character at that chance meeting so many weeks before, but It was not a material com- . fort. Meanwhile there was equal distress In the house of Peyton. Maria's sister w’as ill. and she must come at once. She had departed with many tears and lamentations. Jasper after seeing her off had re turned home in a melancholy frame of mind. No Thanksgiving dinner for him now. lie must eat at the hotel. And the turkey? Just then a most brilliant idea came to him. He had heard of Miss Can- ton’s loss. Why not give her his tur key? But a very astouished face met him next door. Was his conscience already troubling him? Marion’s cheeks were scarlet with auger as the unconscious young man presented the turkey in his most polite manner. He had scarcely finished when the avalanche fell. His turkey! For how long had it been bis turkey? Since last night. It was adding insult to injury to return as a gift what he had previ ously stolen. Jasper’s bewilderment bad changed to auger. “Y’ou accuse me—me?” be exclaimed incredulously. “But it is only on a par with your previous actions. Permit me, madam, to inform you that the turkey arrived by express last night You can get the express agent to verify my words. I can only hope that you will enjoy my turkey as much as if it had been one of your own.” And before the girl could speak he had bowed ironical ly and was gone. It was the next evening that there came a timid tap at Jasper’s door. It was the girl from the next house. Her long lashes hid the dark eyes and the scornful mouth trembled. Only the nose still tilted aggruvatiugly. “1 have come.” site said in a very small voice, “to say that I am sorry. The express agent told me how your aunt had sent it They have caught the thieves who stole my turkeys.” Jasper was silent it was undoubt edly cruel of him. but he bad suffered much. The girl went on bravely, though there wus a choke in her voice: “And- and—I’ve come to ask you whether you won’t come over and have some of your turkey with us tomorrow. Father will be home, and I know he will be glad to meet you. Won’t you come?” Jasper saw tears shining behind the His heart beat strangely as he took her outstretched hand. ”1 shall be glad to come,” he said quietly. But it took Maria a long time to get used to the new state of affairs. how pro- IR a-gittin’ cool ami coolah. Frost, a-coinin' in de night, llicka’nuts an' wa’nuts failin’, Possum keepin’ out o' sight. Tu'key struttln' in do ba'nya'd, Nary sit p so proud t/. his; Keep on stnittin', Mistah Tu’key, Yo' do' know what time it is. Cidah press commence a-squeakin', Katin' apples sto'c-d away; Chilian swa'inin' roun’ Ink ho’nets. Huntin’ atgs errnung de hay. Mistah Tu'key keep on gobblin' At de geese a-flvin' souf; Oomph! Dat bird do’ know what's coinin'; Ef he did he'd shot his inouf. Pumpkin gittin' good an' yallah Mek me open up my eyes; Seems lak it's a-lookin' at me, Jes’ a la'in dah sayin’, “Pies.” Tu’key gobbler gwine 'roun' Mowin', Gwine roun' gibbin' sass an' slack; Keep on talkin'. Mistah Tu’key, You ain’t seed no almanac. Have just received a lot of up-to-dste open and top Buggies and are making some very attractive prices for cash. ^ They have also just gotten in a car of Ba* b Wire Nails at good prices. Gaffney, S. C., Oct. 20, 1 903. Gaffney Savings Bank is authorized to act as Administrator, Executor and Guardian without cost of bond. We pay 4 per cent, on deposits of $1.00 or more. Deposit your money in this Bank and avoid the risk of losing it or having it stolen. F. G. STACY, President, D. C. ROSS, Cashier. The Merchants Planters Bank OF GAFFNEY, S. C. RECEIVES DEPOSITS LENDS MONEY MAKES COLLECTIONS ISSUES EXCHANGE j in fad, performs faithfully, courteously and promptly, all of the duties of a Rank j to its customers. Our facilities are at your disposal. A. N. WOOD, R. R. BROWN, President, Vice-President, C. M. SMITH, Cashier. $6.50 Saved on a Suit MADE TO ORDER BY HYEAHs DAT TU KEY UOliHLEU HKAUGIN Fa'mer walkin' th'o de ba’nya’d Stein' h<>w t'ings is cornin' on; Sees ef all de fowls is fatt’nin’; Good times cumin’s, sho's you bo'n. Hyealis dat tu'key gobbler braggin’; Den his face break in a smile; Nebbah min', you sassy rascal, He's gwine nab you alter w’ile. Choppin' suet in de kitchen. Stonin’ raisins in dc hall; Beef a-cookin’ fu' de mince meat, Spices grown’; 1 smell ’em all. Look.hycah, tu’key, stop dat gobblin’; You a in’ In tied dc sense o’ feah; You ole fool, yo' naik's in dangah. Do' you know Thanksgibbin's hyeah? -Paul Laurence Dunbar in “Lyrics of Lowly Life.” The International Tailoring Co,, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. A Tbnnkatclvlng Fable. A gay young Gobbler, seeing Melancholy the Turkeys were, pounded A Conundrum. “Why are Turkeys the Drum Corps of the Fowl Creation? Give it up? Because they all carry Drumsticks. O-u-c-h!” He dodged A blow from the Patriarch of the Flock who Overheard him. “Spare Me." said the young Fellow, assuming the Defeusive. “1 can give you A Better one. Why do Turkeys have No Hereafter?" The Patriarch blustered Around and dragged hD Wings, looking very Fierce. He knew lie ought to kuow, but couldn’t for tbe Life of Him re member. So lie Glowered at the Cul prit and asked Severely: “Well, Sir. why do Turkeys have No Hereafter?” “Because they have their Necks Twirled in This.” “Pooh!” said the Patriarch Con- templuouslj. “That was around on Crutches when Adam wore Kilts. Now. here is Something new that I Caught on the Wing. We are All to i be Dry Picked this Year." “What!” Shrieked A giddy Blond with a pink Crest. "Not on Your life?” “No, Silly, but as Soon as It Is Over, i It Is tbe old Way of Turkey Under taking and The pnly Way. In Phila delphia, where I Chipped Into tbe World. Dry Picking was tbe Correct | Thing. All tbe old families held to It That gives Turkey Feathers the chance of their Lives. Turkey Tails for Fans —1 am told tiie Aborigines quite Dote on Them.”—Chicago Record-Herald. Tbe TLunkNjciviiiK 1'uiupkin. It is the lady pumpkin that is inva riably chosen for the honor of the Thanksgiving menu. For the benefit of those who are un versed in the mysteries it must he said that tiie lady in the ease betrays her sex by a marked delicacy. The outer skin is absolutely smooth. No little knots or blisters, such as be long to tiie male pumpkin, disturb its surface. The tlesli within will be found of un usually fine grain, and the “stringi- noss" so much disapproved of by the pie maker will bo entirely lacking.— Ft. Louis Koptlblio. Great Reductions on Fall and Winter Styles You cannot duplicate these bargains anywhere in town. Our own guar antee goes with every garment. We take the measures and give you FIT AND SATISFACTION OR NO SALE OVER 500 EXQUISITE STYLES tVow’s Xlie 'rime J. R. Tolleson & Co. SPICE FOR THE FEAST. Turk IJp lu Date. The Gobbler—In this age of the horseless carriage let me suggest a turkey less Tha nksgiving.—Life. Very Probable. “Wtmt are tiie probabilities for to morrow V" asked the star boarder of the drug clerk, who was looking over the paper. Tiie drug clerk turned to the weather pace and. seemingly tinconscious that the landlady was behind him. read. “For tomorrow and Saturday hash, followed by turkey soup and cro quettes.”—J udge. Liberal Treatment Prompt Service Absolute Safety are some of the features of our service guaranteed to patrons of this Bank. We want your business. Call on us at any time. National Bank of Gaffney. to A Hu jtpy ThouKht. First Poor Boy—Let’s go rouud the? Astorbilts’ for Thanksgiving. Second Poor Boy—What for? First Poor Boy—Their dining room’s fixed so’s we can see ’em cat—Life. A Tender Eplaode. “Bring home a turkey; don’t forglt. And praties, Pat; wo need ’em.” “Ah, Biddy, if you asked for it I’d get the Bird of Freedom.” “The eagle! Sure he’d be enough To keep os from starvation, But wouldn’t he be rather tough? He’s oulder than the nation.” "He tough! Bedad, you're oft the track; Columbia—heaven defend her!— Puts him upon the dollar’s back, And then he's legal tender.” —Munsey’s Weekly. Thanks. How can I count thy mercies up? What boisiemus seas hast thou made calm? What sail sighs changed to joyous psalm. And what rich wine has filled my cup! My day ami night, my work and rest. Even my sorrows, thou hast blessed. Thou guvesl. and I took my share Of pain and trouble, grief and tears. But ever through the stormiest years My peace was greater than my care. Unworthy I! And yet I pray, O Lord, accept my thanks today. —Marianna Farnlnsham. Knew His Geography Lesson. Freddy—We had one of the famous Rhode Island turkeys for our Thanks givln’ dinner. Teddy—Huh! So did we. I heard grandpa thank Providence fer it!- Puck. No Celebration. Uncle Rnstus—Pze afenrd I ain’t go In’ ter hah no turkey fer mab Thanks- glvlu’ dls year. Hooks-Why not. Uncle Rastus? Are the prices too high for yon? Uncle Hnstus—No, sah, but de fences is.—Life. And Still They Come. The bargains referred to last week have been arriving almost daily, “and still they come.” There’s no end to the good values I have for my friends and cos tomers this time. My line of Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ Clothing is unsurpassed, both in quality and priced Men’s Suits from #5.00 to $15.00 Youths’ Suits from $2.00 to $8.00 Roys’ Suits from 75c to $4.00 Shoes and Hats to fit and please all. Dress Goods in Flannels, Zibelins, Shark Skin and Jother styles, 25c and up. Fleeced Waistings and Tricot Flannels, at 25c per yard. Red, White and Blue Flannels 4 to 15c per yard. Ladies’ Skirts from $1.00 to $5.00. Jackets $1.00 and up. Quilts from 75c to $1.50 each. Blankets from 75c to $5.00 per pair. Lap Robes from $1.50 to $6.00 each. Horse Blankets $1.00 to $2.50 each. Biggest line of Trunks, Dress-suit Cases, Telescopes and Satchels to be found in the city and the prices are as low as the lowest. For a few days only I will offer my entire stock of Buggies at cost to close out. If in need of a Stylish Rig now is the time and this is the place to get it st « bargain. I am also prepared to give you a bargain in Harness and all other leather goods. Disc Harrows to prepare your land for grain. Bagging and Ties as low as can be sold anywhere. Fresh lot Fertilizers for grain at prices that can’t be beat. My Trunk and Clothing department is on second floor. Come up and take a look. Yours for trade, J. I. « A re R JV T T. «vv