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Has It Ever Occurred To You That you make a serious mistake by not buying your clothing at J. I. Sarratt’s everything store? All that is necessary to convince you that 1 have the best line of Clothing in town for men, youths and chil dren, at the most reasonable prices, is to go up stairs and take a look. Youwill also find a nice line of men’s and boy’s Hats up stairs. Also all kinds of Trunks and Traveling Bags up stairs. Slioes ITor Everybody at prices to suit. Negligee Shirts from 25c to $1.00 Overalls from 25c to 75c Big lot of ladies Dress Skirts from $1 to $5 Nice line of wash fabrics, Picpies, Organdies and White Goods of various kinds—all cheap. Big lot of.Molasses—several gra es. Farming tools, such as Single and Double Stocks, ( ot- ton Hoes, Plows, Heel Bolts and in fact everything needed by the farmer. I carry as complete line of general merchandise as you will find in town. I also handle same line at my new store at Goforth, S. C. Respectfully, J. I- Sarratt. 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. You Furnish The Need; We Satisfy It. We keep everything in the Ueneral Merchandise line and Jare prepared to ’‘suit every fancy,” both as to style and quality of goods and the prices placed upon them. Our store has become popular with the trading public simply because we handle the best of merchandise and sell our goods at a close margin of protit. On i’ liar's*;© Stores are fairly bristling with all the latest things in Ladies’ Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats, Millinery and Notions and all the best grades of Groceries and Osborne Farming Implements.—all at prices commensurate witli the quality of the goods. We in vite inspection and challenge comparison of prices. & L^ip)soom.fc). COMMENCEMENT ON AT LIMESTONE. WILL WE CELEBRATE? A. N. Wool), I’rest. ('HAS. I’. LIGON. Ass’t. Cashier. C. M. SMITH, Cashier BACCALAUREATE SERMON BY REV. I. W. WINGO. W. J. Wilkins Co The time for donning summer dress has been postpond this spring a little longer than usual because of the cold weather. Winter is loathe to leave us, and now one question to the shopping public is to know where to get what they want. We want to help you to the place. Our stock of Summer Dress Goods is large and well as sorted. We want you to feel free to come in and inspect them. We like to sell goods, but we are not in favor of too much pulling at a customer to do it, we always give the customer credit fpr having a mind of his or her own. We appreciate very much the liberal patronage you have given us, and are hoping for greater things ; merit will win. Goods in favor are Lawns, Batiste, Silk Persians, Dotted Swiss, in both white and figured, Organdie, with large (lowers. Knickes Vephyr, Chambrays and Ginghams a^e always good ;Silk Swiss, something new ; Crepes in exquisite designs. In Wool Goods we have the Staples, Henrietta Sicilians Serges ; Veilings, Voiles and Twine Clothes are hard to beat for the summer skirts. We can show you large line Trim mings to select from. Plain and Lace striped Hosiery for Infants, Misses and Ladies. Fabric and Kid Gloves. Handkerchiefs, Ac. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT has been a very busy place this spring, correct things at right prices, and polite attention. Ladies’, Misses’ and Infants, Shoes and Slippers, nice selection. We try to satisfy the needs of the Men also. Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Shirts, Hats, Shoes and Oxfords, Collars, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Boy’s and Men’s odd Pants, Ac. W. J. Wilkins & CO., Gaffney', S. C. Commencement Proper Began Sun day Morning with Devotional Ex ercises—Meeting of Alumnae. On Saturday evening Dr. Rufus Ford, of Bennettsville, addressed the Cooper Literary Society in the audi torium at Limestone College. His subject was “Shakespeare,” one which is increasing in interest with all scholars and literary institutions of high standing. Dr. Ford’s address was interest ing from 1 eginning to end. It im parted much valuable information to the society and showed the speaker’s thorough acquaintance with the works of the world’s greatest poet. The commencement proper at Limestone College began Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, when the Rev. I. W. Wingo, of Campobello, deliver ed the baccalaureate sermon. The following is the programme of the exercises: Invocation. Solos—(a) Angels Ever Bright and Fair, (from Oratorio Theodora); (b) He Shall Feed His Flock, (from Or atorio Messiah), G. F. Handel, (1G85- 1759),—Miss Lucy Barton. Anthem—La Carita (Charity), Gio- como Rossini, (for two trebles and two altos)—Mrs. G. Byers (Solo), Miss Lucile Montgomery, Mrs. Camp- bell. Mrs. Rountree. Scripture reading. Hymn. "Jesus Lover of My Soul.” Prayer. Sermon. Hymn. “All Hail the Power of Je sus’ Name.” Anthem. G. Fryatt Mountford, L. Mas.—Part I. My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord, (words from St. Luke. Chap. 1. Ver. 4G-5G)—solo, Mrs. G. Byers: Part II. Lord, Now Lettest, (St. Luke II. Ver. 29-33)—Soprani, Mrs. G. Byers, Miss Lucile Montgom ery. Miss Aline Heard, Mrs. G. Fry att Mountford, Miss Irene Lockwood, Miss Clinkscales, Miss Janie A. Cree. Miss Mary Durst, Miss Sallie Parker; Alti. Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Rountree; Tenori, Mr. Chas. Hames, Dr. DuPre; Bassi, Mr. Anthony Sar- raTt, Mr. G. Fryatt Mountford, L. Mus. Benediction. Dr. Wingo was introduced by Dr. Lodge in a fitting manner and the Doctor preached an able and appro priate sermon which was highly ap preciated by the faculty, the student body and the large body of visiting friends of the college. Yesterday was alumnae day. The college alumnae association met in the auditorium at 9 a. m., and dis posed of the association business which had accumulated during the past year. The association is in a flourishing condition, and the meet ing yesterday was well attended and much interest was manifested. Some of the members present yesterday were of the classes of the fifties of the last century. At 11 o’clock Mrs. Charles Petty, of Spartanburg, of one of the classes of the fifties, delivered the alumnae address to her associ ates. It was an appropriate address and was a production of strong force and high literary character, which showed the younger generation, es pecially the Limestone gins of today, the kind of women that Limestone College turned out more than a half a century ago. B. R. B. S. S. ASSOCIATION. It Met at Providence Church on Last Friday. The Broad River Baptist Associa- ton Sunday School Convention met Friday at Providence church. The attendance was large, nearly every school in the association being rep resented. The program as published in The Ledger was carried out in an inter esting and impressive manner, and reports from the schools show the work in the association to be in good condition and progressing satisfacto rily. A number of prominent preachers and teachers were present and mani fested deep interest in the work. The session Saturday was full or interest. The afternoon was occu pied by Rev. M. McMauney on “The Sunday School Teacher,” Rev. W. T. Thompson on “Better Than Gold,” and Rev. C. F. Felmet on “No Dis pensary, or the Barriers to Christian Work.” These gentlemen all made interesting addresses, handling their subjects well and in such a manner as to deeply impress the large audi ence before them. The work of the convention proper closed Saturday afternoon, but many of the delegates from abroad re mained with the good people of Providence until after services Sun day. which was conducted by Rev. Mr. Harrison. He preached a strong sermon which was listened to with interest by a large and appreciative congregation. That is the Question that is Agitat ing the People. The meeting called for the purpose of perfecting the organization for the Fourth of July celebration was held in the city hall Saturday and went into organization by electing Ed H. DeCamp chairman, and Junius Par rott secretary. The chairman was authorized to | appoint the different committees and request them to meet in the city hall next Friday evening at 8.30 o’clock to organize and go to work. All who are on the different committees are urged to come out and lets have a good meeting. The chairman appointed the follow ing committees: Executive Committee:—J. L. Alex ander, chairman; L. \V. McGuinn and E. H. DeCamp. Soliciting Committee:—H. C. Knox, chairman; P. V. Gaffney, W. C. Wil son, Chas. A. Wood and Sam W. Clary. Committee oft Dances:—Ed Byars, chairman; C. M. Smith, Maynard Smyth, C. P. Ligon. R. M. Monroe, D. C. Ross, Chas. Hames, W. F. Humph ries. H. P Byars, J. A. Sarratt H. G. Pridmore, R. C Garland, R. M. Rog ers, J. F. Carson, J. A. Harris, A. Culbertson, Dr. J. E. Green, W. K. Davenport, Henry Jumper, Geo. Hays. Amusement Committee:—B. G. Clary, chairman; Dr. C. T. Lipscomb, T. L. Brown, W. F. Smith. Committee on Grounds:—J. A. Car- roll. chairman; Prof. H. P. Griffith, R. M. Gaffney and J. F. Fincken. Reception Committee:—R. M. Gaff ney, chairman; W. C. Carpenter, Dr. W. C. Hamrick, J. D. Jones, J. D. Goudelock, J. G. Wardlaw, R. A. Jones, J. Eb Jefferies, Dr. A. M. Simms, June Lipscomb, N. Lipscomb, Walter Stegall, Rev. J. M. Steadman, Rev. W. R. Potter, Rev. J. N. Isom, Rev. G. P. Hamrick, Rev. J. B. Wil son, N. H. Littlejohn, R. O. Ballenger, P. Z. Holmes, Will Hasty, J. C. Rat liff. J. W. Tolleson, Walter Humph ries, A. C. Pridmore, A. N. Wood, S. F. Parrott, R. S. Lipscomb, Arthur Peeler, Dr. J. N. Nesbitt, Dr. S. B. Crawley. W. F. Brown, J C. Jefferies, Boyd Sarratt, Cal Parish, F. G. Stacy, C. C. Harris, B. K. Humphries, I. M. Peeler. Virgil McCraw, W. W. Gallo way, C. S. Good, James Brown, J. A. Gaffney, O. L. Moore, P. N. Glenn. L. Y. Randall, W. S. Gossett, W. J. Ab bott, H. D. Wheat, Ed Cash, Dr. W. L. Settlemyer, E. L. Eison, E. B. Hamlin, J. C. Cline, C. H. Robins. J. C. Lipscomb, Sumter Littlejohn, J. S. Littlejohn, M. L. Ross, Z. A. Robert son, J. I. Sarratt, S. L. Hopper, J. R. Reason. J. R. Tolleson, W. D. Thomas. J. P. Shuford. R. E. LeMaster, T. H. West rope. Son Harvey. W. O. John son, A. S. Lipscomb, W. J. Wilkins, Hamp Pridmore, W. B. DuPre. R. S. Cook. J. P. Hawkins, H. M. Johnson, W. T. Poag, R. R. Wilkins, A. R. N. Folger, June H. Carr, D. A. Thomas, A. W. Griffith. J. Q. Little, T. W. Lit tle. T. B. Butler. H. K. Osborne, J. C. Otts, J B. Bell, G. W. Speer, L. Baker, C. T. Bridges, Dr. W. K. Gunter, W. S. Hall. J. A. Willis, Dr. J. F. Garrett, Dr. D. P. Thomson,, Dr. S. H. Griffith, Dr. C. A. Jefferies, Dr. J. T. Darwin, A. B. Gaines, Dr. C. M. Littlejohn, W. W. Thomas, W. H. Gooding, J. E. Webster, Chas. W. Durham, L. N. Burgess, A. B. Smith, D. P. Sides, R. C. Corn, W. W. Hoard, J. B. Boyd, J. R. Mallory, W. D. Cooksey, M. C. Thompson, Jas. Teal, H. L. Spears, L. D. Rippey, James Smith, Dr. B. R. Brown, J. N. Hampton, T. H. Little john, C. Eskridge, J. B. Pettit, W. J. Maness, Walter Baker, Capt. S. S. Ross, Dr. W. Mi Smith. Committee on Music:—W. H. Ross, chairman; C. H. Boyd, Prof. W. L. Johnson. One of the features of the celebra tion will be a prize drill by the Lime stone Guards. Prizes will be offered by the R. S. Lipscomb Shoe Co., the Gaffney Manufacturing Co., J. C. Ratliff, Morris Switzer, and others. It is also very probable that the sol dier boys will indulge in a target practice. Merciiants & Planters Bank, State, County and City Depository. Dt*])osits Received, Money'Loaned, Time Certificates Issued, Exchange Bought and Sold, Interest Paid on ‘Savings Accounts, Bonds and insurance Written. -Collection Department a Specialty. For anything in the Banking ^ line give us a trial. :: ;; :: Merchants & Planters Bank. Gaffney, G. Don’t Send A Mail Order for a Truss. We can 'fit you from our well selected stock and save you money. We can give you any style pad that you may want, either in spring or elastic trusses. Compare our prices with others and see if we are not “talking facts'’ when we say we can save yen money. The Gaffney Drug Co., Prescription Druggists. c jc jLc ii' 'TTie H c >i~t-sl ia■ ? Commercial Printing Of every description executed with neat less and dispatch at The Ledger office, Gaffney, S. C. New Type, New Presses, the finest quality of Ink and Paper, and Compe tent Workmen. Send us your orders. ± Statement of GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK, Condensed from the Quarterly Statement in conformity to Act General Assembly, at close of business, March 31st, 1904. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. , , Capital Stock % 30,000 00 Loans and Discounts.. .. $ 69,294 30 Undivided Profits 1,259 83 Cash on Hand in Bank. 3,023 99 Deposits.. 41,058 46 Total $ 72,318 29 Total $ 72,318 ?9 We invite your attention to the above copy of our quarterly statement, March 31st, 1904. We pay 4 PER CENT. INTEREST on ALL deposits. If you are not already a patron of this bank, we would be pleased to have you open an account with us. The TIME time to do so is NOW. F. G. Stacy, President. J. G. Wardlaw, V.-President, D. C. Ross, Cashier. Death of Mrs. Whelchel. Mrs. Polly Whelchel. widow of the late William Whelchel. died at her home a few miles west of the city Saturday afternoon in her eighty- fourth year, and was buried in the family lot at Corinth church yester day in the presence of a large con course of friends, which attested the high regard in which she was held by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. D. Davidson. Mrs. Whelchel was one of the old est women in the county and was loved by all who knew her. She had long been a consistent member of the Baptist church. She was of the highest character and her precepts and examples will live after her for good in those w f ho have come under her influence, and the world is better because she has lived. Mrs. Whelchel had lived all of her long life in this vicinity. She leaves a large number of descendants in the county, among whom is her son, County Supervisor J. V. Whelchel. All of her children, like her and her husband, are noted for their hon esty, industry and integrity. They have our sympathy in their bereav- ment. OUR BARGAIN BULLETIN Special Values in High Grade Goods are oflered to economical buyers. Here are a few: Fresh Full Cream Cheese Gold Band Hams—luscious and juicy Breakfast Strips, Bologna Sausage Boneless Hams, extra nice Cigars—Special brands—best 5 centers in the city. Nicest line Green and Roasted Coffee on the market Fresli Canned Goods daily—Fruits and Vegetables. New Car “Capitola” Flour just in—Extra fine patent Nice line Molasses and Syrups Big shipment Bran, Meal, Corn and Feed Oats—all at the lowest living prices. Our trade has been most satisfactory since we began business at our present stand. We appreciate the patronage given us and shall strive to merit a continuance of the same. J. S. & S. LITTLEJOHN. All kinds of Job Work done at The Ledger office neatly and at prices commensurate with high grade work- Try us. The Gaffney Gify Land and 1 . ’ Co. Offers for; sale IBulldlng-Lots in this flourishing town, Gaffney; also Farms near by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, in lots of 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm purposes For full particulars apply to J. V. SARRATT, Agent. N. IL—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. Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters in the Gaffney postoffice for week ending May 30th, 1904: Jim Dover, 2. Henry McLily, Lewis Rush, S. Scrost, Mrs. Emma Fergu son, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mrs. C. J. Hop per, Mrs. Mollie Jeygrous, Mrs. Bes sie Millwood, Mrs. Nannie V. Turner. Call for “Advertised Letters.” A. R. N. Folger, P. M. Another “Battery.” “Mr. J. C. Ratliff, of Gaffney, has purchased the store known as The Battery, in this city, from Mrs. Leila McNease, the owner, and has install ed Mr. J. A. McAllister, also of Gaff ney, as manager.—Union Times.” Mr. Ratliff is the proprietor of the large dry goods house in this city known as The Battery,and is a hust ler. Mr. McAllister lias been long in his employ and is a young man of great energy and fine business habits. He will make his mark in Union. A Card of Thanks. I desire to extend many thanks to all who assisted me in making the occasion Saturday evening so pleas ant and profitable. It was indeed a help to our parsonag •, the collection being about $25.00. Mrs. L. D. Rippey. Notice to Physicians. The physicians of Gaffney are re quested to meet at the courthouse Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Syrup. Tula* Ouud. Yj« la Urn*. Hold by druggUu. HsESsznnian A Great Ruler. One of the greatest of rulers Is the liver. It governs the human organ ism. When the liver is out of order the whole system becomes diseased. Keep your liver healthy by using Ry- dale’s Liver Tablets. They cure all liver trouble. They cure constipation. Your money refunded if they do not give satisfaction. Gaffney Drug Co.