The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, January 13, 1905, Image 8
A Constant Drain
Upon the System*
Chronic Sores
Bating Ulcers
Nothing it a source of so . ich trouble as an old sore or ulcer, par
tfcularly when located upon the lower extremities where the circulation
!» weak and sluggish. A gangrenous eating ulcer upon the leg is •
frightful sight, and as the poison burrows deeper and deeper into th«
tissues beneath and the sore continues to spread, one can almost see th»
flesh melting away and feel the strength going out with the sick-
ening discharges. Great running sores and deep offensive ulcers often
devefop from a simple boil, swollen gland, bruise or pimple, and are
a threatening danger always, because while all such sores a^e not can-
Cerous, a great many
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Chronic, slow-healing ulcers and sores, particularly if cancer runs in
your family. Face sores are common and causa the greatest annoy
ance because they are SO Wheelln*. W. Va., May 28,1903.
persistent and unsightly B 0m e years agro while at work, I fell ovar a truck
and detract so much from snd severely injured both of my ahins. My blood
* U . i became poisoned as a result, and the dootor told
One’s personal appearance. me J- wou i<i have running sores for life, and that
Middle aged and old peo- if they closed up the re suit would be fatal. Un.
. , ,r l uf j der this discouraging report I left off their treat*
£ le and those whose blood mentandr080r tedtotheuseAf s. s. s. its effects
I contaminated and taint- were prompt and gratifying.
I cwutamiiiai for the rae< icine to cure up the sores, »nd X
Od with the germs and poi- am not dead aa the doc tor intimated I would be.
SAn rtf mfllari'i or some ore- neither have the sores ever broken out again,and
ion or malaria or some pie Bome 12 yoRr> havo elapB#d alnc0 W hat I hav# do-
▼ious sicknoss, are the Chiet scribed occurred. JOHN W FUNDI8,
•offerers from chronic sores Care Bchmulbaoh Brewing Oo.
end ulcers. While the >
blood remains in an unhealthy polluted condition, and the sore will
continue to grow and spread in spite of washes and salves, for the sore
Is the outward sign of some constitutional disorder, a bad condition of
the blood and system, which local remedies cannot cure. A blood pu
rifier and tonic is what you need—something to cleanse the blood,
Quicken the circulation and invigorate the constitution! and S. £>• S#
Is just such a remedy. It counteracts and removes from the blood
all the impurities and poisons, and grad
ually builds up the entire system; and
when the blood has been purified the
healingprocess begins and the ulcer or
sore is soon entirely gone. S. S. S.
contains no mineral or poisonous drugs
of any description, but is guaranteed
purely vegetable, a blood purifier and tonic combined and a safe and
permanent cure for chronic sores and ulcers. If you have a slow-heal
ing sore of any kind, external or internal, write us about it, and our
physicians will advise you without charge. Book on “Ihe Blood and
its Diseases ” free. Tff£ SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, CA»
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.
The roof and inside of the old carpet
mill building is being repainted. The
yard has recently been sown in grass.
Attend the meeting of the tax pay
ers and business men at the court
rsouso tonight.
Mr. T. .1. Stacy has moved his family
irom his country home to his residence
in West End, on account of sending
ds children to the graded school.
R. A. Jones is building a second
story to his residence on Frederick
street, and remodeling the whole build
ing, enlarging verandas, etc. L. Baker j
is in charge of the work.
Mr, E. A. Ramsay, of Toccoa, Ga., is
j chief clerk in the freight department
it the Southern depot in this city. He |
succeeds Mr. C. T. Clary, who has been
promoted to the position of agent.
There will he preaching at Buford
i Street Methodist church Sunday morn-
| ng and evening at the usual hours.
I The Junior Epworth League will meet 1
at 3 P. M. A cordial welcome to all ]
•isitors.
Mrs. Jean C. Lee, a trained nurse of
Columbia, arrived yesterday morning
to wait upon Mr. Z. A. Robertson, who
•vas operated on for appendicitis yes
terday by Dr. Steedly, assisted by Dr.
Crawley.
Cabbage Plants and Sea Island Cctton Seed
Cabbave Plants for sale, and nov n.uly f "• delivery. “Ivirly Jersey Wakelleld" and
“( |,; tr Vst',ti l.anre Tyne Wate'le <1 ” two ear't si sli:tr|)lie:nl v arii ties and dead in rotation as
riioritil "Su re sionl” ‘Auyusta Trucker,” and‘•Short Stein I l it Butch,’'tho three t,c-t Hat-
head viirlt" es and head in ret ition as nancal. Prices: singe I hoes net, -i .'i.Onn and over,
fl‘\s n, r i run liuitd and over. B per l.ooi Term*: t'ash >viMi on.er, or plants seutd . O |>..
uurehus-r p iyin- ret urn eh ngcs on money, t >nr plant beds oceupv X> acres on south < aro
lina Set. Co i.st, and we iimlerstand irrowlnir llien, in Hie «tp n air: t-ougli and Ittirdv: tin y
will stand seven- cold without injury. Plants crated for shipment, weigh ‘J t ins. p'-f l.ntm.
and we liavc spivial low rates f'ir prompt transportation hy S.iutliern hxpress ( o. We know
of other plants you cau buy cheaper t han ours. Outs are good plants. No cheap "cut-rat
plants shipped from our farm. We guarantee those that e ship to be true to tvpn and
name and grown from liigh grade seeds purchased from two of the most reliable seed
house’s iu the United States. We will refund purchase price to any dissatisfied customer at
Our Cotton Seed. Lint of Long Staple variety Sea Island Cotton sold last year in Charles
ton on Dec. 2. at J’.’e per pound. Seed, J1.25 per bu., lotsof 10 iius. and over, fl per bu.
Our specialty: Prompt Sliipments. True Varieties, and Satisfied Customers. We have
been in the plant business for thirty-five years.
Wm. C. BERATY, 'IKSMSK YOUNGS ISLAND, S. C.
JanlH-law-iimo
Mr. and J. G. Pridmore have
moved from T)r. Nesbitt’s new cottage
on Cherokee avenue to Mr. J. Q. Lit
tle's new cottage on Frederick street
recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. E.
L. Eison.
J. M. Rainwater, who has been over
seer of the cloth room of the Orient
mill at Charlotte, succeeds 4- Hol
land in the cloth room at the Gaffney
mill, who resigned and went to Green-1
ville. Mr. Rainwater’s family will ar
rive later on.
.1. T. Brown, formerly with Carroll,
’’arpenier K- Byers, as salesman in the
grocery department, is now with W. J.
'ilk'.ns & Co. as salesman of fertili-
. They are already receiving a
--took of fertilizers at their warehouse
on Frederick street.
t; p. M. Wilkins Hardware Com
pany are doubling their space or busi
ness by converting the second story of
j their building into one large room
with an elevator, where they will keep
• buggies and hardware stock. Carpon-
> tors are now at work making the
i change.
Donation to Orphanage.
Clinton, Jan. 2, 1905.
Ed. The Ledger,
Gaffney, S. C.
My T)<-ar Sir:—Owing to the Christ
mas holidays. I have been delayed in
replying to your kind letter enclosing
$10.no from Mr. L. U. Campbell, of
your city, for our orphan I hasten
now to thank you and him and to ex
press my gratitude for this evidence of
your deep interest in this work. May
God bless you for it and as you have
done for us may He do a hundredfold
for you.
Our children had a delightful Christ
mas time. They were kindly remem
bered hy many friends and are grate
ful to them. They go back to their
chool work today.
1 pray God’s richest blessing upon
you and Mr. Campbell and that you
both may have a bright and prosperous
New Year.
Faithfully yours,
W. P. Jacobs.
That Public Building.
Mr. J. Q. Littlo has received a letter
from Congressman D. E. Finley ask
ing for statistics showing the growth
and development of Gaffney for the
pavt ten years. Increase in postal re
ceipts and a general statement of
facts to be used in the matter of se
curing a public building for Gaffney.
Mr. Finley could not say that the
outlook for the building here was en
couraging, as many towns larger than
Gaffney wore applying fov it; but he
promised to do his best. The request
for such a building was made when
Mr. Litlle was mayor of Gaffney.
I Underwear
Bijj linn sample goods, men’s ami women's, ^
itt WHOLESA LE COST—too large a stock ^
and IT MUST GO. All grades from the
best down, Wright's Health, double Heeced ^
all and wool garments. If you don’t need ^
any now, it will pay you to buy for next ^
winter, as such opportunities are not ^
offered every jday. ; 3
I Gloves! Gloves!!
Large line of men’s Working Gloves thrown ^
on the market at wholesale cost. This is a ^
sample line, and includes all kinds from ^
lo cents to $2.00. Drop in and inspect ^
these goods, and you will certainly hud it ^
to your interest to buy. : : : 3
The Meeting Postponed.
The meeting in the First Baptist
church was called in on Monday nierhl
and is deferred until April. Dr. Ham
ilton telegraphed late Monday even
ing that he was unavoidably detained
and would give a date in April if it
suited the ehureh. The friends of the
congregation are a'i. therefore, notified
of the change in the time for the meet
ing.
Regular prayer meeting Wednesday
night at. 7.50 o’clock.
|J. R. TOLLESON &C0.1
^lUlUiUiUlUiUiUlUiUiUiUiti i iUiUlUiUiUiUiUiUlhlUiUiki
Hamrr .. of Boiling Springs,
i,; nought the lot adjoining R.
See Here!
I am selling Shoes, Mats,
Groceries, Axes and all other
goods at bottom prices.
I am still running my Meat
Market, and will handle the
best beef than can be bought.
Send in your orders for fresh
meats and sausage.
no! 01 ;; I, M. Peeler.
Notice!
Don’t forj'it, call on us when you
want something nice in fresh
Meats and Country Produce. Our
meat cutter has fifteen years e\-
perience and can cut your meat
to suit you Give us a trial order
and see for yourself. Our prices;
All Steak straight 10c lb. Pork
ioc, 1and 15c, fat off.
Yours for business,
Thank you,
Dempsey & Hawkins,
(tpposite Star Theatre.
you are right. If
you are a patron of
our store you are
absolutely certain
that you are right.
Everything in the
1)IU T G and PRUG-
G 1 S T S’ S U N-
PR1 ES, to be found
here.
S.6. CRAWLEY
&C0.
813 Limestone Street.
Drugs, Perfumes, Stationery
Prescriptions properly filled and
promptly
J. Bez
N. C., li ..
(\ Sarratt’s residence, on North Logan
street, and is placing material prepar
atory to building a two-story, twelve-
room residence upon it. He will move
his family here when his home is com
pleted.
J. L. Alexander, who bought the Bap
tist school building on Logan street,
has had it converted into an eight-
room residence, and it is now occu
pied hy his family. The house has two
halls, and verandas on both east and
west sides, and the whole lot is enclos
ed hy a neat fence of dressed pine
lumber.
Mr. Stacy’s Visit.
J. F. Stacy, of Bradley, Miss., after
a two-weeks’ visit here among rela
tives and friends, returned to his home
Wednesday. Mr. Stacy was amazed at
the many changes and the progress
made in Gaffney since ho left here
twenty-one years ago Fie visited the
Gaffney cotton mill, and saw the many
wonderful things being done there;
and in the finishing plant he had Mr.
Spencer, the engraver, to engrave
“Gaffney. S. C.,” on his pocket knife,
as a memento of his visit here. He
expects to return to Gaffhoy in July.
To Him that hatli sha!! bo given”
Is truly applicable to those who put their spare money at safe invest
ment to draw interest.
compounded every three months. Let us pay you something on your
idle money
Merchants & Planters Bank
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Pj Our Savings Department is safety itself, and pays 4 per cent, interest,
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mi i
A. N. Wood,
President.
Chas. P. Ligox.
Assistant Cashier.
C. M. Smith,
Cashier.
Crosses of Honor.
On the 19th inst.. Crosses of Honor,
will he conferred upon the following
Confederate veterans: Wm. Ander
son. John M. Gaffney. John Gibson. Ed.
Owens.
The place and hour for the meeting!
will he announced in next Tuesday’s
Ledger.
*
At the coroner’s inquest held Sat
urday night in Cheraw, it was ascer
tained that Mr. W. C. Tray wick, of
that place, met his death Saturday af
ternoon from a bullet shot from a 22
Winchester rifle at a distance of 175
yards. Some young men were doing
some target shooting near the Atlantic
Coast Line depot and did not see Mr.
Traywiek in the distance, due'to the
obstruction of some bushes. The bul
let entered near the neck, glanced
downward through the lungs ami on
to the liver. Medical attention was!
immediately summoned but he lived !
only a few minutes after the accident, i
On Sunday morning the body was tak
en to Charlotte, his former home, ac- i
companied by his wife, bis aunt and
brother from Rockingham, N. C. Mr.
Traywiek had been the foreman in thO|
Stevens Lumber company for five years
and was most higly thought of by his
employers. Ills untimely death is
greatly deplored hy the whole commu
nity.
Meeting at Court House Tonight.
There will be a meeting of tho tax
payers of Gaffney at the court house to
night to discuss matters of importance
to them. Every taxpayer in the city is
urged to he present; also every busi
ness man.
The National Bank of Gaffney,
State, County and City Depository.
8. G.
Capital
$50,000.00
Surplus and Undivided Profits
33,000.00
Stockholders’ Liability •.
50,000.00
Protection to Depositors
$133,000.00
Everything of a banking nature entrusted to our care receives our very
best attention. We would be glad to have your business.
D. C. ROSS, Prest. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier.
I. G. WARDLAW, Vice-Prest. CHAS. W. HAMES, Ass’t. Cashier
Bank Closes Every Day at 3 P. M. Except Saturday, 5 P. M.
aptly delivered. Mi
V.Vtt »- r w w w »rv™ w ’t V?I
Pneumonia and LaGrippe.
Coughs cured quickly hy Foley’s
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by Cherokee Drug Co.
— See us for Blankets
R. Tolleson & Co.
and Quilts.
What is “Eg Nog?” Try it.
I
PISO’S CURE FOR
rusts wimt all use eaiis. .
Couxti tiyruii. Tiutoa Oood. UiW
In time. 3<>!.t by druifKlatii.
p*rioNW
Reduced Rates to Columbia. S. C., and
Return Via Southern Railway.
On account of Centennial Celebration
South Carolina College, Columbia. S.
C., January 8th-10th, 1905, Southern
Railway announces the very low rate
of one fare plus 25 cents for the round
trip (minimum rate 50 cents).
Tickets to he sold January 7th, 8th
and 9th, with final return limit Janu
ary 11th, 1905.
For information as to schedules, etc.,
communicate with any agent of the
Southern Railway or address
R. w. Hunt,
D. P. A., Charleston, S. C.
When a man g«‘ts loaded he begins
to shoot off his mouth.
What is “Eg Nog?” Try it.
CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE.
We are again prepared to fill any
and all orders for Early and Late va
rieties of Cabbage Plants. They are
best known to experienced Truckers,
are grown in open air near salt water
and will stand cold without injury.
Price $1.50 per 1.000 f. o. b. here.
We make special prices on large lots
and solicit correspondence.
All plants packed in light baskets
and shipped C. O. 1). when money does
not accompany orders. We guarantee
satisfaction.
Address all orders to
W. N. Sands & Ron..
Meggetts. R. C.
Jan. 13-la w-3mo.
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 largest circulation of any paper
in the Fifth South Carolina Congressional
District.
The Gaff"?'' City! ? r d! ^ inipicvement Co.
Oilers fi r sate llui •.? Let* u ;!. !<m .hlrm town, Gaffney; also Farms ne
by tit.• n rua ii of t le s, ,1 ;,in,e im,, - prim's and of lids piace. In ots of 3C
to 100 -ii s i-ij 11 1. ■ '!!••• rnt' .sLn A|.r t::turn 11.aiif s to rent for Farm {purposed
For i pm: cu’ar aj p.\ to
J. \ SARRATT, Agent.
N. B.—Aii p. t •' 's me f. 1 iliifieii to enter • n. . or ride thmtiyli orover thelaudsof this
company, cuttlm: a: ' r. 1, (ivtu.-'id 'T or * aff, huntlns 1 . under penalty of law.
Subscrfe for Tbs Lcdgei, 5!,50 a year
W. J. Wilkins ®> Company Store News,
St. L'Oiii® ’World’s P^air in Oaffiiey.
A fac simile of the Great United States Building at the WORLD’S FAIR, St. Louis, 1904, is now on exhibition in W. J. Wilkins & Co’s, show window. It is an architectural
wonder, built like a “Fairy Palace” from Royal Cuticle Soap, The Pride of the World Toilet Soap. As an artistic display it is a marvelous demonstration, and well worth coming miles
to see, and will he the most remarkable soap bargain ever offered in America. The ever leading in furthering the interests of the people has won for our Store much ■well deserved popu*
larity. Through our prominence in Gaffney, S.C., we have been selected and appointed as sole Distributing Agents tor Cherokee County by the Royal Soap Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
whose soaps have been the standard of excellence for nearly a quarter of a century. It is a wonderfully fine, dainty, medicated soap, soothing to the skin, and beautifying to the complex
ion, and is sold upon its merits exclusively. More than live million families throughout the breadth and length of the land are today using Royal Cuticle Soap and will use no other. So
much for the excellence of this soap. The regular price for Royal Cuticle Soap is 10c per cake,’ but for a limited time acting as Agents for the manufacturers, who desire to introduce tl
Royal Cuticle Soap into every home, we have the Special privilege to sell THREE CAKES FOR 10c, 40c PER DOZEN, or $4.80 PER GROSS. This gives us power to save mone^
all. It is so cheap it can be no cheaper, and so good it can be no better. It is within the reach of all. ; : : : :
Gaffney’s Shopping
Center.
W. J. Willtins &
Oaffney, Sovitli Carolina.
Gaffney’s Shopping
Center.