The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, January 31, 1905, Image 4
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THE BALDWIN (.'OMI'ANV was :iwarr|efl liy tin; InU-niiitiorml Juries of the Wor
^ ttl Th»' l CH-an(f I’rbu' {'('rihe^BALlVw’IN 1 PLANO, for Its si'l’^rlsitiye ar»jstie U^ni^t^uUtjy and
sclent ill o construction, and the Grand Priz • for the l.\U>MN i At ‘ i
illustrating the superiority of Baldwin materials, processes, and methods la liano am
0r ^The^? together* wit I) the Grand Prix, P.rls. I'.HK), are higher honors thati werty y«tr tak«*n
In the piano infiustrv of \ h" world, anrt are otti -i ll evidence of tlH* sup»*ru.rl!y ot t«
win product. The Baldwin products consist of:
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ELLINGTON. £2
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'And is represented in the South by
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8H0RT LOCAL ITEMS.
A few bales of cotton were sold on
this market yesterday.
Flroad riYor was •frozen over last
Thursady, and Friday eyening it bo-
gan to break, except in the eddy por
tion of the water.
The low price of cotton, the reduc
tion of the acreage and the use of
fertilizers for’ this year’s cotton crop
is the almost absorbing topic of con
versation these days.
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HAMILTON.
MONARCH.
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The National Bank of faffney, S. G.
State, County and City Depository.
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.
THE BEST
BUSINESS MEN
Transact the financial details of their business through
Banks. Theirs is a good example for everybody to
follow, whether in large or small affairs. : : :
You will he welcomed here as a customer, he your
business great or small. ::::::
Merchants & Planters Bank
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A. N. Wood,
President.
Chas. P. Eicon. C. M. Smith,
Assistant Cashier. Cashier.
We Write Bonds and Fire Insurance in the Best Companies.
Cut Price Sale,
I*-* Now- Going On
We will inaugurate the most remarkable sale of our Men’s
Youths’ and Children’s Heavy Shoes. We find we are a little
over-stocked on this particular line of Shoes, and to move
them, we propose to knock out the bottom on this line
300 Pairs Men’s Solid Leather Shoes,
Former price $2.25—this sale to go at $1.75. 200 pairs Chil
dren’s Heavy Shoes to go at this sale at 20 per cent off the
dollar. Don’t forget the date, 5at. Morning, 28th, inst.
It will continue for one week. Be sbre to attend this sale. If
you can’t come one day, come the next or the next
J. R.Tolleson& Company,
Gaftncy, S» C
Subscribe for The Ledger, SI.58 a year
To the Music Lovers of Gaffney.
Edward Baxter Perry. America’s
celebrated and cultured pianist who
comes to Limestone College next Fri
day night to give one of his highly
interesting and instructive pianoforte
lecture-recitals, will well repay every
one’s attendance. It is hoped that all
who love music in any form whatever
will make it a point to be present and
give us a good house.
It is seldom i.iat so celebrated an
artist can he engaged at reasonable
enough guarantee to afford to bring
him bore, and it Is hoped that the pub
lic will appreciate the efforts really
made in their behalf.
Mr. Perry gives a history and com-
plete description of each composition
played, making it easily understood,
and much more enjoyable. Tbe tick
ets are 50c. The dummy will leave
down town at 7:10 P. M., Friday, Feb
ruary 3rd.
Musically,
E. Scherubel,
Dir. of Mus. Limestohe College.
BATTERY
Miss Phillips Entertains.
Miss Bertie Phillips delightfully en
tertained her friends last Friday from
4 to C. Refreshments were served
and all present reported a fine time.
Tbo«e invited were, Agnes Walker.
Clara Sarratt, Floy Sarratt. Mary
Goudelock, Pearl Crawley, Freeman
Garrett. Lula Garrett. Lemuel Sarratt.
Annie Mercer. Pearl Littlejohn .Bosa
Tuttle, Alice Gaines, Maude McCraw.
Irene Snead, Rosa Wessinger, In 1
Clary, Lula Mae Littlejohn. Louise
Johnson, Ethel Hamrick, Emma Wood.
Lucy Carpenter. Louise Richardson.
Rosa Ballenger, Lois Spears. Annie
Bud Kendrick. Mrs. Katherine Hum
phries assisted in the entertaining.
Death at Blacksburg.
John L. Davis died at his homo in
Blacksburg Sunday morning after a
short illness at t 1 e age of seventy-
three years. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev. W. R. Potter at
the home yesterday morning. His re
mains were carried on the train yes
terday morning and buried in the ceme
tery at Beersheba church, six miles
east of Yorkville. near his old home
stead. He was an elder in the Pres
byterian church. He leaves a wife
aiid several children to monm his
death. They have the sympathy of
the whole community.
Despite the terribly cold weather which prevailed
nearly all of last week, our sale was a decided success. We
sold several bills as far South as Alabama. : : :
Lots of good things to arrive this week in short length* which
will be put on sale at a special bargain. Also a new lot of
Embroidery just in which will be cleaned out at 5c and 10c.
Some good pickings left over from last week which will go at
sale price. Visit
THE BATTER.
Cheapest Store in the State.
“Under Buy and Under Sell” Will be Our Motto
for 1905. : : : : :
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A Young Lady Dead.
Miss Callie Hyder died Saturday af
ternoon at 3 o’clock at her home in the
city after a week’s illness. She was
about eighteen years old, and was
a member of the Cherokee Avenue
Baptist church and Sunday school
and was highly esteemed by all who
knew her. Her body was interred in
Oakland cemetery yesterday about Tl
o’clock. Rev. G. P. Hamrick conducted
the funeral exercises.
Mayor’s Court.
Tom Edwards, colored, was before
the city’s tribunal yesterday morning
on the charge of disorderly conduct.
He was fined S2.5ft or five days on the 1
streets. He paid the two-fifty.
Jesse Dawkins, colored, was the
only other culprit on deck, ho being
up to answer to the charge of “drunk
and disorderly.” He, too, was taxed
$2.50 or given the alternative of five j
days on the gang. He paid.
Death cf a Young Mother.
Mrs. Carrie Fr’ncis died Saturday
night at the ago of sixteen years. She
was buried at Oakland comet ry Sun
day afternoon. She leaves a hmband
and on:' child about two weeks old,:
who have the sympathy of th"' town
and community.
Nola/’
In The Lead.
It tastes like your Mamma’s
Coffee. It is especially made
for Men, Women and Children
who like something good.
: ■■■= Directions : -
Take 1 bottle three times a
day before meals; follow with
1 bottle “Eg-Nog" after meals,
and 1 bottle “Brandy Soda”
night and morning. Keep
your feet dry and he good. Ask
for it anywhere in town. Get
your Groceries from
J. L. Alexander.
Gaffney, S. C. j
SPECIALS!
I will offer, until closed out my entire line of Ladies’ and
Misses’ Jackets and Ladies’ Coat Suits at greatly reduced
prices. Don’t fail to see them if you are looking for bargains.
Ladies’ Under Skirts from .$1.00 to $5.00.
All styles in Rubbers for Men, Ladies and Misses.
A few Men’s Youths’ and Boys’ Overcoats left which will
be closed out at bargain prices.
I can fit all sizes in Clothing, both in quality and price.
Men’s all Wool Sweaters $1.00.
Blankets 60 cents per pair up.
Quilts from $1.00 to $2.00 each.
Shoes to lit everybody from the wee tot to a 13 size for Men.
Corload Barbed Wire and Nails at away down price.
See me lor anything usually kept in a first-class general store
and I will do your pocket book good. Thanking all my friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon me
and wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year.
I am yours for more business,
J. I. SARRATT.
Born
to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Munroe on Sat-'
urday morning about 2 o’clock, a fine
boy.
What is “Eg Nog?” Try it.
CRIS V»Ht!it Al'. USE {AILS.
| Host Ct'uuh Syrup. TarU's G ' jU. 'Jao
in time. Bold by drmwlHts
WANTED!
All vour clothes that Deed brightening up-
bring them to us. We will make them look
fresh siud new.
All work done by expert tailors,
s us and join our pr< -sing clun.
ROBISSOH i JOSES, Tailors.
Over W. U. Telegraph Office.
Phone No. 4:i.
9
Rural Mail Boxes.
Go to R. M. Wilkins Hardware Co. for your
Lngine and Steam Fittings; Gandy, Rubber
and Leather Belting, Cane Mills and Evapora
tors; Wagons and Buggies; Barb Wire, Wire
and Cut Nails. Don’t fail to -ee us Before you
buy your hardware—We want your business.
R. M* Wilkins Hardware Co.
The Greatest Bargain Sale of the Season to Commence THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, and Continue for Ten Days.
The “Dixie” has again thrown its doors wide open, and it now has the most splendid array of the nicest, smoothest, cleanest stock of Dry Goods ever found in any first class Dry
Goods house. The stock includes :
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
There is alxxut $2,000 worth of Shoes contained in this stock, all grades,
course and fine, men’s ladies and children’s, all of which must be sold re
gardless of cost. Bring along the family and fit them up with Footwear
while you can get these bargains.
HOSIERY.
The biggest line of Hosiery of every size and quality, all brand new, and
cheaper than was ever known.
LADIES’ CLOAKS.
Ladies’ Cloaks at unheard of prices.
LADIES’ SKIRTS
“To heat the hand.” A big line of them at a very small price. Be sure
and sae them before they are all sold.
TRUNKS AND SUIT CASES.
If your wife or daughter need a Trunk or Suit Case, we can suit the most
fastidious, at prices that will do you good.
HATS.
Is the neat on the list. In men’s we have Furs, Wools, Straws and Pal
mettos, and a nice line of the most stylish Hats for ladies in new designs. •
CLOTHING.
To fit every body at bankrupt prices. Men's, boy’s s
that will please eveiy one in point of price and quality.
and vouth’s I’auts
OVERALLS.
A larger line of Overalls than is usually carried in a retail store, and at
prices that will astonish you.
NOTIONS.
Everything in the Notion line. Come to see for yourself.
There are tliingH too numerouH to mention. If you don’t see what you want, please call for it. Join in this grand procession, everybody, and come to “ 1 ILL DIXIE, IHE
GREATEST BARGAIN HOUSE IN THE STATE. Remember the date—beginning Thursday morning, February 2nd, and continuing for TEN DAYS. We did not buy these
goods for ornamental purposes; WE BOUGHT THEM TO SELL.
Yours for trade.
SUMTER LITTLEJOHN
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