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. THE LEDGER, Published Tuesday and Friday by Ed H. DeCamp. The Ledger is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings, but for identification. Obituraries will be published at five cents a line. All correspondence should be ad- dessed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. We invariably discontinue sending The Ledger when a subscription runs out, for we have no way of knowing that a person wants it except by re ceiving his or her renewal. We ur gently solicit a prompt renewal, on the ground that the paper is worth the money. We are trying month by month to make it better and bet ter. NEW YORK FASHIONS. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Next Monday is the “glorious Fourth.” The Ledger will not appear Tuesday, but will appear Wednesday. We do this in order to give the boys a well-earned holiday. • • * Prejudice is a mighty sorry element for anyone to possess. The only thing that will eradicate the disease is common sense on the part of the pa tient. Consequently, most people af flicted with the complaint never re cover from the disease. • • * Editor Zach McGee is to leave the Spartanburg Herald on July 1st. We regret to lose our very congenial neighbor, but trust his future path may not lead him from the borders of our commonwealth. He has cer tainly lent an additional charm to the Herald since his engagement up on it. * * * After being out twelve hours an Aiken county jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Lee Green, charged with the murder of Abram Surasky, a Jew peddler. The defense was that Surasky had at tempted to assault the young wife of Green. The jury certainly accepted the testimony of Green and his wife a* true, for the circumstances were such as to indicate that it was mur der for robbery. The fact that Green was cold blooded enough to twice hit his victim in the head with an axe after he had been mortally wounded with a shot gun, that he placed the dead body in the wagon of the victim and drove it off into the woods, and that it remained there some time before it was discovered, was enough to hang any man. But South Carolina juries are becoming noted for their wanton miscarriages of justice. Bill Arp’s Ideal Girl. Here is Bill Arp’s bit of wisdom that fits every clime, every race, every nation and all time; “Once I was young, but now I am old, and 1 never have seen a girl who went back on her mother who ever came to be worth a one-eyed button to her hus band. It is the law of God. It is not exactly in the Bible, but it is written large and lawful on the lives of many misfit homes. If one of you chaps ever run across a girl with a face full of roses, who says to you when you come to the door: “I cannot go for thirty minutes, for the dishes are not wiped,’ >ou wait for that girl. Sit right down on the doorstep and wait for her, because some other fellow’ will come along and marry her off. and then you lose an angel. Wait for her, and stick to her like a burr on a mule’s tail.” The Present Partiality for Linen— Hats, Waists, Gloves, Hosiery. Each season has its own particular fad, and this summer linen is the rage. Linen dresses, especially those in colors, are certainly fasci- | nating—so cool looking and, withal, so serviceable; free from flounces and furbelows of every kind. Flat trim mings, such as braid, stitched bands j of contrasting hue, are important factors, and what may be accomp lished by the skillful disposition of | large or small pearl or gilt buttons, ; is surprising. Wide linen lace on a white linen suit, put on in hip-yoke style; two rows up the front and around the hips, and three addition al bands at the sides and back, with a box-plaited Eton (also with lace insertion) and four white linen pen dants at the front, presents a hand some appearance. Cross Stitch in black or in black and crimson, on a white linen panel front, is a new and conspicuous garniture. Tucked linen waists without a suspicion of the blouse, and worn with a colored leather belt, are a change from the well-worn Eton, the half tight jacket or the true blouse. Linen or pongee hats for really young ladies, give the finishing touch to the linen suit, and come with stitched brims and trim med by soft silk folds around the crowns, or large, flat silk bows a little to one side, resting on both crown and brim. A large white coq feather pompon gives a stylish fin ish. The crown of a peculiar hat, was draped with ivory white, dotted linen net, which w'as also wound gracefully around a white bird, nest ling on the brim at one side . Accordion Plaited grass linen edged by lace also forms brims and crowns, rows of gilt braid on the plaits, being an optional mat ter. Colored satin bands around crowns, impart contrast and are of ten dotted with gilt, or gilt rosettes at the side, hold satin loops in posi- i tion. Linen waists with hand em broidery of roses, leaves, daises or foliage, are held in high esteem, and in these days of waists being drawn down to a point, and skirts made se cure at the back, a strong, reliable safety pin is invaluable ,and it is for this reason that the Cap-Sheaf is so desirable. On account of its being coilless it has the special advantage of lying perfectly flat, and does not have a tendency to twist like the old style, made with a coil, while the shield is so long and the wire is so stiff that it is impossible for the pin to pull out. or become unfa-hened. Silk Mull Waists are exquisite, in some cases with a yoke of Valenciennes lace edging, and embroidered flowers below, or fan-shaped designs, fo-nied entirely of lace edging compose the yoke. Valenciennes lace is another i:iro-e of the season, and it is inserted (in medallion form) in sheer hand em broidered linen robes for evening •wear. In Silk Gloves the "Formosa” leads, as its durabil ity has been fully tes .3d. and next comes the open-mesh silg glove with a Lisle thread palm. Blact or white lace mitts are of all lengths and ail prices, the long, real lace glove being very expensive, but correspondingly handsome. The Leading Novelty in hosiery for ladies is mixtures of blue, gray or green, precisely similar in appearance to those worn by men. Plain black silk or black open-work cannot he dislodged, and equal popu larity may be claimed fo r small col ored embroidered designs on black. Plain-colored silk to match the cos tume is in great demand, not more so, however, than white, both plain or in open work. Blue open work, embroidered in white figures Is styl ish with tan shoes. Lucy Carter. Urging Prof. McArthur to Run. Ed. Ledger, Gaffney, S. C. The many friends of Prof. W. F. McArthur earnestly urge him to make the race for Legislature. We confidently believe if he will consent | to tom ho will he elected. Voters. No Such People in Gaffney (?) [Wateree Messenger.] There is nothing more discouraging than the way some people talk of the enterprise of a town, and sometimes the severest criticism comes from those who ought to be its best friends. Many a worthy enterprise could tide over its misfortunes if it were not for those who stand ever ready to give them a kick. Don’t do this. Some honest, patriotic citizen may be spending sleepless nights in his efforts to benefit not only himself but the entire community, and would succeed but for unkind criticisms. Watch your words. Meeting of Commissioners Postponed. On account of the celebrtaion on the 4th of July, the meeting of the Board of County Commisslonsrs is deferred till the 5th of July. J. V. Whelchel, County Supervisor. NATURES OWN REMEDY. Mi-o-na No Ordinary Remedy. Gu aranteed Bond With Every Box. The unusual way in which Gaffney Drug Co., one of Gaffney’s most re liable drug stores, sell Mi-o-na, em phasizes the fact that this remedy possesses unusual merits. The guarantee that they give with every package is plain and positive—“If Mi-o-na does not cure you of dyspep sia, we will return your money.” Mi-o-na contains remedies that soothe and heal the inflamed lining of the stomach. It helps digestion and thus relieves the digestive system of work and strain. It gives pure, rich blood and strengthens the nerves, so that the whole system is built up and vitalized while the dyspepsia is being cured. Most people who set out to reform the public forget to do it to them selves first. No poet has yet dared to write one on the beautiful slush. WE CARRY A FULL STOCK Shoes, Slippers, Hosiery, Dry Goods, No tions, Millinery, Laces, Hmb’oideries, ready made Ladies’ Waists and Skirts. In all these we would be glad for Jyou to give us a look. Full stock of Heavy and Staple Groceries ; all at bottom prices. Just received two cars of good, sound, dry Corn. : : :; :: rams* W. J. WILKINS & CO Gaffney, S. C. Has It Ever Occurred To You J bat you make a serious mistake by uot buying your clothing at J. I. Surratt - everything store? All that D necessary to convince you that I have the best line ot Clothing in town for men, youths and chil dren, at tno most reasonable prices, is to go upstairs and take a look. You will also find a nice lino of men’s and boy’s Hats up stairs. Also all kinds ot fruuks and Traveling Lags up stairs. X^or % foody 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. Piques, Organdies and White Goods of various kinds—all cheap. Big lot of Molasses—several graces. Farming tools, such as Single and Double Stocks, Cot ton Hoes, Plows, Heel Bolts and in fact everything needed by the farmer. I carry as complete line ol general merchandise as you will find in town. I also handle same line at my new store at Goforth, S. C. J. I. Respectfully, This Hot Weather makes SPIRO POWDER a toilet necessity. It is guaranteed to REMOVE the odor of PERSPIRA TION. SPIRO POWDER is a pure white, ordorless, harmless antiseptic decdorizer and can he used on the body direct or on the undergarments. Toeaseand coololfensive, burning, aching, swollen, tired feet, dust SPIRO POWDER on the stocking:-. Inflammations, chafing and prickly heat are cured Statement ot GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK, Condensed from the Quarterly Statement in conformity to Act General Assembly, at close of business, March 31st, 1904. RESOURCES. , LIABILITIES. T , ^ Capital Stock $ 30,000 00 I/oans am. Discounts.. .. $ 69.Z94 oO Undivided Profits 1,259 8S Cash on Hand In Bank.... 3,023 99 Deposits .. 41,058 46 Tot aL $ 72,318 29 Total % 72,318 29 We invite your attention to the above copy of our quarterly statement, March 31st, 1904. W e pay 4 PER CENT. INTEREST on ALL deposits. If you are not already a patron of this bank, we ,would be 'pleased to have vou open an account with us. 1 The TIME time to do.so is NOV/. F. G, Stacy, President. J. G. W’ardlaw, V.-President, D. C. Ross, Cashier. by applying the powder to the parts affected, per box. For sale by 2oc The Gaffney Drug Co J Prescription Druggists. L.c:jc >Lc l'c >r~ H .1 If >cr r-> 1} »;ri. Liberal Treatment Prompt Service Absolute Safety > are some of the features of our service guaranteed to patrons ol this Bank. We want your business. Call on us at any time. National Bank of Gaffney. ANCHOR BUGGY . You Furnish The Need; We Satisfy It. We think we have in the Anchor Buggy, one of the best that comes to the Gaffney market fur the money. Come and see this Buggy before you buy. We have just received a car of Barb Wire at a good price. K. N. Wilkins Hdw. Co. We keep fverythln;: in the Ci**ii«ral >Ierclutii<liiie line and Sure prepared t3-‘sult every fancy.” both as to style and quality of jroods and the prices placed upon them. Our store has Income popular with the trading public simply because we haude the best of merchandise and sell our Roods at a close mart?In of protit. Our* T"wo are f ,t; r iy hi. st, i ut? With all the latest t h i nt?s in Lad ies* I tress Goods. Shoes, Hats. Millinery and Notions and all the best grades of Groceries and Osborne l arming Implements.—all at prices commensurate with the quality of the troods. We in vite Inspection and challenge comparison of prices. onnfc). Now Is the season of out door sports. Our line of HELPS is full of good things. Baseballs, Bats, Masks, Gloves, Tennis Balls, Racquets, Etc., Etc. S.B. Crawley & Co. 813 Limestonk St. Drugs, Perfumes and Stationery Headquarters for Columbia Phonographs, Phonograph Re cords and Supplies. Prescriptions Properly Filled and Promptly Delivered Free Trip Louis. There are a great many advertisements these days bearing the above heading, but nearly all of them are attended by almost impos sible attainments. I am offering A FREE TRIP TO ST. LOUIS AND Twenty-five Dollars Expense Money additional for information that will lead to the olacing of $5,000 worth of the best insurance in the world, The New York Life. It makes no difference as to whether or not that amount of insurance be placed in bulk or on five different people at the rate of $ 1,000each. All you have to do to get tnis trip is to introduce me to enough people to enable me to place the aoove amount of insurance. In addition to the above The Ledger will tender a two-year sub scription to any person who secures this trip. All you have to do is to speak to some of your relatives or acquaintances, find out whether or notthey are in the notion of insuring, and if they are, write me, and when I come introduce me. I will do the rest. Address E. K. BELUE, Blacksburg, South Carolina. This offer is good only until August 6th, so be in a hurry if you want ijto go. GET READY FOR THE GLORIOUS FOURTH By attemling our Great Sacrifice Sale of Summer Goods next Friday and Saturday, July ist and 2nd, Two Days Only. Our entire stock of Summer Clothing, such as Suits, Odd Coats, Odd Pants, Straw Hats, and everything else in Summer Goods until our store is clean of Summer Odds and Ends. Every article will be carefully selected from our other stock and marked in plain figures and placed upon our bargain counters, ami if they are not bargains at the price that we will have on them, vou don’t have to buy. This is not the place where you are forced to buy goods. We make our prices and invite your inspection. If you are satisfied they are cheap, we have the ample force to wait on you. Another Lot ot Embroidery will be brought in this sale at prices that will be interesting. One Hundred Dozen Ladies Handkerchiefs will go on sale for these two days at prices that have never before been match ed in the history of Gaffney. Men’s, Ladie’s and Children’s Oxlords Big lot he included in this sale. No use for us to give you prices on these goods. You won’t know whether they are cheap or not until you see the goods and our prices. If they are not cheap ; don’t buy them. These Oxfords consist of all the latest styles in Men’s, Ladie’s and Children’s. Fixtra good Oxfords at cheap price at the PAIR STORE. MANY OTHER THINGS WILL BE INCLUDED that we haven’t space to mention. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, ist and 2nd. JULY Young Men and Boys’ Come Here For Your Shirts. You will have one-third of your spend ing money left that you wouldn’t have, on the Fourth. You know how it is on such days as this will be, you need all your change. Rubber Collars ' stan ' 1 back on hot weather, we win .. . . r . , cool you with ice water. At lo cents for these two days. When we say sale we mean sale, when 0 v u we say cheap, you may expect to find it ( odVe lOUr MOOCy aDd Come cheap. t 0 tjjj s priday and Saturday, July Remember the days and dates. You don’t 1st and 2nd, two days only, want to miss this sale if you expect to enjoy the Fourth as you ought to. Don’t | REMEMBER THE DATES. ■ The one>prlce store. Chas. H. Hall, • • flanager H