Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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fit' ‘gjiijiVn'ftii'l .i ■ » , . - v v . 'i *• vt HU EVERY DAY AT THE BATTERY MANY SPECIAL VALUES TO BE HAD THIS WEEK Piles and piles of new things to arrive that will be of interest to the trading public; in fact new goods are rolling in on every freight. Remember that we sell cheap every day, t S o ra e days we may have some very special values that may not be here the next day, so be quick, be smart, and be on hand to share then . Men’s Socks, two pairs for 5c. Suspenders, 5c a pair. Calico, 2 l-2c per yard, in bundles. Towels, 2 l-2c each. Yard wide Percale to be in this week, 5c per yard. Silk as low as 10c per yard. Window Shades, 10c each. A beautiful and brilliant line of Dress Goods at the rockiest of rock bottom prices; a beautiful line of Ladies’ Collars to arrive this week; one thousand dollars worth of Shoes and Slippers to come in today. The Cheapest Store in The State, J. C. RATLIFF, Proprietor. A PLEASING ARRAY. Let us handle your grocery order. Let us tell you how cheap y we can furnish you with the necessaries and luxuries of life. Our stock is large and fresh, and consists o Heavy.[Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies, Canned Goods, Cigars, Tobacco, &c., all of the very best bran Is and sold at a slight margin above cost. Three Good Reasons SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. WHY WOMEN SIN. why you should trade with us : You’ll like the goods we sell. You’ll like the way we treat you You’ll like the price we ask. Let us show you that we mean business. J. S. & S. LITTLEJOHN, I. W. Richardson’s Old Stand. A Season of Danger. You are wise if you have an Insurance Policy safe and sure. If you have not, you run a good deal of risk. The excessive hot weather that will ere long be upon us, and the dangers of travel at this season, all make life A Little More Uncertain. We know not what a day may bring forth. Death is SURE and sickness and accidents may come sooner or later; so, prepare for them while you may. I repre sent some of the largest companies in Fire, Life, Acci dent and Health Insurance, and would be glad to write your policies for any or all branches. Call on or write JONES J. DARBY. Agent, Gaffney, South Carolina. There were few people in the city from the country yesterday. For proceedings of the court now in session take The Ledger. Commercial fertilizers are being bought liberally by Cherokee farmers this spring. Mr. Carroll Splawn and Miss Mattie Turner were married on the 13th inst. by X. Blanton, N. P. The farmers complain of being be hind with their work owing to the fields being too wet. We have met several men this week who were speaking of Gaffney real estate as a good investment. A. N. Wood is building a cottage near People’s creek on the alley be tween Limestone and Petty streets. Some farmers started their plows Tuesday afternoon and by Wednesday almost the whole plow force of the county was in line and moving. The interior of the building recently occupied by the Merchants and Plant ers Bank is being remodeled and we learn that when it is finished Mr. R. S. Cook will move into it. The Acme Furniture Company has opened a branch house in the room on Limestone street recently occupied by Lipscomb & Austell. Mr. Walter Humphries is in charge. Lopscomb & Austell moved their stock of goods from their old stand Tuesday and Wednesday to the W. Sam Lipscomb block, where they will occupy the whole of the first floor. There will be regular services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. To both of these services the public is cordially invited, especially to the one in the afternoon. The Gaffney Live Stock Co., has moved the livery part of its business to the stable formerly occupied by the Poag Mule Co., with Mr. Alexander Poag in charge. Alex is a bright young business man, full of energy and takes to horses like young ducks to a pud dle. The Gaffney Manufacturing compa ny is putting in an eight-inch water main from its property on Beaver- dam creek to its big mills in the city. The line will be about one mile long, and water will be forced from the company’s reservoir on Beaverdam through it to its big finishing mill. Soon to be Seen at the Star Theatre. Is a Thrilling Play. The following regarding this great play that is arousing tremendous in terest everywhere, is timely: “At The New Star this week a play entitled ‘Why Women Sin,’ is on view, and since the opening night hundreds have been turned away unable to get into the theatre. Will C. Murphy, a newspaper man, is the author of the piece, which is a melodrama with thrills in every scene. The story is laid in New York and several famil iar localities are shown. ‘Why Wo men Sin’ tells of the efforts of a man of the world to win from her home a woman of society. Among the sensa tional features are ‘Ladles’ Night at the Millionaire’s Club,’ ‘The Struggle on the Stairs,’ ‘The Hand of Death,' ‘The Baby’s Prayer,’ and the gambling house in full operation. The most sen sational episode is a duel in the dark, when two men shoot at the light of their cigars. The cast is an all-’round good one and the scenery beautiful and complete.”—New York World, Janu ary 28th. Kerosene Engine,! Adopted by United States and Foreijfn Government: Hitrhest Awards where- ever exhibited. No dangerous gasoline used; the cost of bring a steam boiler will buy kerosene enough to run this engine a whole day; can be started in -3 to 5 minutes and you don't liave to go about it any more until you want to stop it. Can see one of t lose engines running at The Ledger Office or Mc- Guinn’s Market. Insurance coin panics recommend them as the safest. Port able kerosene engines adapted for Threshing Machines,. Ftc. Kerosene Hoisting Engines; Kerosene Engines adapted fot all purposes. Only 15 Cents, or the price of 10 pints of kerosene oil, of ? -i/ii i.i .ii . * — is all it costs to pull one horse power ii c f 0 ", nirs wit i h ,,lis engine. They are made from 1 to 00 H. P. No sparks, I.. , ■o'-, V r m ’V ,un ' s: ! r, . l( ; ri,u "‘ With cotton gin withoutItlie slightest dang-rof rorniire!! *no*vi •'’t 'r "'"''''""'T ^ ' ^-1 »l>ri<-ating. durable, {practicable; no m mtes T t v n T consumed; no handling of wood, coal or asl.es; can he started glveyou lowSiprices AddJess orValfon P ° WWr ,et m, “ U ‘ U you a,1{about this ^’ inc Box 363, Gaffney, 5. C. danger of eng'.neAr 1 ed inB I Ine and m At The Ledger Office. GAFFNEYITES IN CHARLOTTE It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danfird of LaGrange, Ga., suffered for six months with a fright ful running sore on his leg; but writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ul cers, Wounds and Piles, it’s the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cts. Sold by Cherokee Drug Co., druggists. Some people are compelled to he dignified in order to keep their avoirdupois in countenance. —The Gaffney Live Stock Company will have in a carload of fine horses ! and mules this (Friday) afternoon. Tiiose in need of good stock will do well to call and look them over. The Following Items Are From Tues day’s Charlotte Observer. “At the home of Mr. W. A. Cruse, at COG East Seventh street, Sunday night, Miss Freelove Hoover, of Char lotte, and Mr. M. C. Perry, of Gaffney, S. C., were married, the ceremony be ing performed by Rev. Dr. A. C. Bar ron of Tryon Street Baptist church. The marriage had not been announced and was witnessed only by a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Perry left yes terday for their future home at Gaff ney.” New Goods For All Classes “A visitor in town yesterday was Mr. F. C. Stacy, president of the Na tional Bank of Gaffney, S. C., and a large stockholder in Gaffney’s three cotton mills. Mr. Stacy is also a stockholder in the Orient Mill, in Charlotte. The object of his visit here was to consult with a number of people regarding plans and furnish ings for a $30,000 bank and office build ing that is soon to be erected in Gaff ney.” S CURE ■ CURES WHERE ALL ELSE fAILS. I Beat Cough Syrup. T&atea Good. EJae in time. Bold by drugglsta. CV1 ‘ CONSUMPTION ^ BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES LUMRER, SHINGLES, LATHS, DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, FLOORING, SIDING, CEILING, ALSO A FINE LINE OF Paints and Oils 50c to fl.30 per gal. —Buy your Easter Hat from Carroll, Carpenter & Byers, Opening Wednes- GO TO I DA Lf iT D day, Thursday and Friday. mamammm A-- We can suit the customer with the small purse, or the one with the full purse. We .’try to meet all the conditions of men. Give us your business and you will wear a pleas ant face all the time. Our goods satisfy. We have a full stock White Lawns, Piques, White Waistings, Knicker Zephyrs, Silk Swiss, Irish Linen, Zephyr, Voiles, Eolion, Twine Cloth, and many other things we would be pleased to show you—Nice Linen Trimmings in Bands, Appliques, Laces, Embroideries, Etc. :: :: W. J. WILKINS & GO: Oaffney, H. O. 1 JL -Jtl oes! The Greatest Line Ever Shown in Gaffney--New Spring Goods Coming in Every Day, Big lot of Shoes made to sell at $2.00; right from the factory, our price $1.50. Crossett Shoes, regular price every where $3.00, our price $2.50. We have anything you need in Shoes and Hosiery. THE R. S. LIPSCOMB SHOE COMPANY. iw