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— _ Afc - ' * r;. J lion’s total resources are $341,000.00. From the first the policy of the bank, while oonservwUve in the bear, sense, has been wisely liberal in its encour agement of such enterprises as. found ed upon substantial principles, have a tendency to enhance the general welfare. Consequently it possesses in a marked degree the confidence of the manufacturers. mercantile classes, and farmers. The bank is housed in H. D. WHEAT President Irene Mills A. J. Brown. The industry of carriage and wagon making and repairing constitute a great feature of the practical enter- prizes of Gaffney, and relative thereto Is the name of A. J. Brown. His shops are among the best equipped of their \ind in the city, provided with every . opliance and tool to facilitate the >rk. As a skilled and practical wheelwright, Mr. Brown is prepared to build on short, notice, wagons, buggies, investing his work with the best ele ments of careful workmanship, best materials and beauty of design. A leading specialty is made of repair work.- In addition he is a fine and practical horseshoer, of which he makes^a specialty. Carroll & Byers. Our purpose to properly represent the distributing facilities of Gaffney makes it our duty to offer a few de tails relative to the facilities and history of this house. The business was started in 1881 by Carroll & Carpenter, the firm con tinuing until 1902, when the name was Carroll, Carpenter & Byers. In Feb ruary. 1905, Mr. Carpenter withdrew from the concern, and ever since it has been conducted by the present firm. The/ transact both a wholesale and retail business. The business has been brought up to its present im portant position by energy and a i thorough appreciation of the require- mentc of this market. Their stores ant warehouse cover over 35,000 square feet of space, and they carry a full line of dress goods, millinery, clothing, hats, shoes, notions, heavy utilized. Thus ample accommodation U furnished for the handling of a heavy stock, which comprise shelf and builders hardware of every descrip tion, cutlery, mechanics supplies, stoves. Chattanooga plows, hullers. Wood’s mowers, farmers supplies, paints, tin and wooden ware, medium and fine grade of harness. A special ty is made of the New Royal sewing machines, none better on the market. • flilW ' 'A p A. N. WOOD Financier one of the finest bank buildings in the State, and has a Mangonese steel bur glar-proof safe, which locks wkh two duplex time and combination locks, makes the funds deposited therein ab solutely safe. The institution is provided with! safe deposit vaults of the latiest im proved pattern, and are impregnable alike to thieves and fire. These vaults offer the best possible protec tion for the safe-keeping of stocks, | bonds, jewelry and other securities. | The officers of this institution rank among the best known conservative business and professional men of Northern South Carolina. They are as follows, viz.: D. C. Ross, president; J. A. Carroll, vice-president; Maynard Smyth, cashier; Chas. A. Jefferies. R. M. Wilkins. J. D. Jones, W. C. Car penter, Henry M. McAden. T. M. Lit tlejohn, B. L. Hames and C. W. Whisonant. Charles W. Hames is the assistant cashier. Gaffney Savings Bank. This institution was incorporated In 1903. It came into instant popularity GEO. GARRETT BYERS Manager Carroll &. Byers Department Stores and they have the best of inducements to offer to the trade. The officers are j D. Sams, president, and R. O. Sams, secretary and treasurer^ All take a j keen intere -.t in the general welfare and advancement of Gaffney generally. R. M. Wilkins Hardware Co. The demands of the hardware trade [ in Gaffney and throughout the sur rounding country are ablv catered to I by establishments whose character for | enterprise, liberality and perfect l equipment are the equal of anv city in our Republic. Standing among the leaders in its line is the house of R. M. Wilkins Hardware Co. This firm occupies two floors 50x66 feet. The house was established about five years ago and the proprietor has had a wide experience in his business, and is honorable and liberal in his business methods. This firm carries a very large and complete stock of shelf and builders’ hardware, build ers’ supplies, stoves, tinware, plows, harness, plumbers' supplies, machin ery fittings, etc. A specialty is made i of the Anchor and Lion makes of j buggies and the Piedmont and Spach ! nished. A. C. Moore 1* A popular K. ot P. and I. O. 0. F. while E. Gun- tharp U & prominent K. of P., Mason and Is a member of the Brotherhood Railroad Conductors. Both are prompt in all their dealings. W. C. Carp«nter. The desire to excel is responsible for more of the world’s progress than any other prompting motive. Detire to excel also influences the doings of W. C. Carpenter, one of the leading general merchandise establishments in Gaffney. He gives the best values, has the newest and most attractive stocks and the largest assortment. He carries the latest fashionable novel ties in drv goods, notions, millinery goods, dress fabrics, etc., from the leading me'rcDolitau ctuters, long bef ;re ot.i er s imilar cotcejns. The attractieus to be *ound at Carpenter’s department s:oie are too numerous to do justicp in a limited space. We state, however, that here you will find everything that Dame Fashion has set her latest mark of approval up on. In addition you will find in this establishment clothing, hats, caps, shoes in which the house of “Carpen ter’’ excels. Nowhere else can you get better values. A large assortment of heavy and fancy groceries, fertilizers, etc., are to be had here. Mr. Carpenter is also a large cotton buyer. W. C. Carpen ter gives quick service, quick in ad justing claims, and he has the goods that will please vou. and the prices that please, too. Mr. Carpenter was formerly for 25 years in partnership wit'h Mr. J. A. Carroll. He has served the city of Gaffney as Warden, is a director in the First National Bank of Mr. A. W. Doggeut, who has been established here for five years. He is a soundly experienced business man and an expert of all goods handled. His store occupies a space of over 300 square feet, and he carries a verv fine, choice and complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, both imported and domestic. Specials be ing Chase & Sanborn’s cefebrated oof- fees and teas, high grade flour, ‘mr 5 i, the company are: W. Sam Lipeoomb#. president, and W. H. Spearman, manr ager. who are interested in the growth of Gaffney. W. 8. Gossett. One of the busiest and most use- - fu] of the many industries of Gattnaj is the bicycle shop of W. S. Gossett. The Gossett shop was inaugurated about *en years ago. The shop 1» kept up-to-date, and the equipment is « verv- complete, including all appli* ances usually found in a modern bi cycle shop. Bicycles, tricycles, lawn mowers, guns and sewing machlnee are carefully repaired. In addition Mr. Gossett handles the leading makes of bicycles. If you wish po buy a nobby and durable wheel, you will consult your best interests by visit ing the Gossett shop and get wheel prices before going elsewhere. Mr. Gossett will sell you a wheel that will . t - last and look well and wear well. He is honorable in his business dealings, ie popular in Red Men and Jun'or O. A. M. circles. d **/> j /vivy J. EB. JEFFERIES, Clerk of Court Cherokee County S. R. Suber. Throughout the entire northern sec tion of South Carolina you cannot i find a handsomer appointed confect- ! ionery store as the one controlled by • S. R. Suber. As one enters he is pre sented with one of the most attract ive candy displays ever seen—delic ious bon-bons and chocolates, hard boiled candies of every description, and fancy confections of every con ceivable kind. Specials are csrried ; hams, best of rice and hominy, home raised. Armour’s and Libby’s products, fine cigars, tobacco and confection- , eries. Popular prices prevail and all orders are promptly filled and de livered. Personally A. W. Doggett is a public-spirited, wide-awake, es teemed citizen, and interested in Gaff ney's greatness. He is prominent and popular in K. of P., Red Men and I. O. O. F. circles. A i i and fancy groceries, fertilizers, and in fact everything under the head of general merchandise. Are also ex tensive cotton buyers. The firm mem bers are J. A. Carroll and George G. Byers. Mr. Byers has made a study of the dry goods and dress goods all his life, and is eminenblv Qualified to cater to the wants of the trade. Mr. I Carroll is vice-president of the Na tional Bank of Gaffney, and the Gaff ney Savings Bank; is president of the Limestone Mills and the Gaffney i Lime Works, and director in several cotton mills. In calling attention to j those classes of houses which have contributed to the building up of Gaff ney’s large trr.de. that conducted by Carroll & Byers is certainly entitled to prominent recognition in this work. J. C. JEFFERIES Attorney-at-Law A. L. Peeler & Co., 5, 10 and 25c. Store. One of the largest and most relia ble concerns in its line in the city of Gaffney is that conducted by A. L. Peeler & Co. The range of goods is varied, but every line has the stamp of merit and is sold at prices that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.* In consequence a very extensive trad j L transacted, and no house enjoys a greater popularity with our citizens. His stock covers china, crockery, glass, earthen and tinware, lamps and lamp goods, and a great number of small articles which are sold at j 5. 10 and 25c cents, the latter price being the maximum for any article in i the store. All goods are bought in in: Lowney’s and H adley’s superb candies. In addition he deals exten sively in Californit, Florida and trop ical fruits. He does both a wholesale anj retail business. The “Suber" candies have a ver/ popular sale. S. 0. Suber commenced business herein ' "g ’st, 1904, and his success has e^n nhcnominal. He is highly re- ' r iri;el as a wide-awake, progressive ?n! honorable business man and is greatly esteemed. \ • DR. W. C. HAMRICK Treasurer Limestone Mills. Smith Hardware Company, The above well known and reliable en'^rprise Is entitled to rank among the important trade resources of the city. The business was organized in 1895, and incorported in 1901. They occupy a two-story building 66x100 I feet in dimenstion, which is utilized. fflixk r 'A- % ■ rJ- with the business people and the res-1 idents of this section, not only be- j cause of the usefulness it promised, but of the security presented by the Board of Directors, which embraces ' many of the best and most prominent | names in the State, to-wit: D. C. Ross, president; J. A. Garroll, vice-presi dent; J. Q. Little, J. N. Lipscomb, B. L. Hames, W. C. Carpenter, Chas. A. Jefferies and R. M. Wilkins. May nard Smith is the cashier of this institution. The banking quarters are located in the National Bank of Gaff ney building. The Gaffney Savings Bank charter permits them to transact a general banking business. They allow 4 per cent, interest on time deposits, com pounded quarterly, and solicit per sonal accounts, etc. A specialty is made of cashing coupons, collecting dividends, etc. Acts as agents in finan cial transactions, and as agent) for transfers, registrar of stocks and bonds, and trustee under mortgages. Also the care and management of es tates. In a word, every description of monetary business is transacted on the most favorable terms. A recent T. L. BROWN Wholesale Grocer ; and the Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank, is public spirited and interested | in Greater Gaffney. R. A. Jones. Of the various commercial enter prises whose operations have ha/1 great influence in the upbuilding of our commerce, none are more worthy of mention than that of R. A. Jones. This enterprise was establishfcd in the year 1883, and is one of the old est in the city. The business from its inception has ranked among the foremost of similar houses. The prem ises occupied cover over 5,500 square feet, while the two warehouses occu py 3,100 square feet of space. He is an extensive dealer in general mer chandise. consisting of staple drv goods, notions, dress goods, depend able shoes, hats, clothing, staple and fancy groceries, flour, light and heavy hardware, leading makes of buggies, carriages and wagons, guano and cotton, and an extensive dealer in horses and mules. Personally, R. A. Jones is a ptominent N. of H., is a m «»! . :*• .. • •• r ■ > : ' ■ d tv ^ mmmmM -• dm,:- w*' fifeii Mm i Mir i * * f : lli urn m I#1 I mm J. Q. LITTLE Mayor of Gaffney W, W. THOMAS Sheriff Cherokee County J. A. CARROLL Merchant and Financier | wagons. In all departments Mr. Wilk ins is able to quote the most favorable | prices to buyers. Mr. Wilkins Is a director in the National Bank of Gaff ney and the Merchants and Planters bank, and interested in the welfare of j Gaffney. A. C. Moore & Company. There is no one feature that contri- | bates so much towards a community’s reputation as the facilities offere l by a w’ell conducted liver/ stable, such | as is the reliably establishment con-j ducted by A. C. Moore & Company. ! This firm does an extensive business and thp stables are spacious and com modious and are equipped with every modern requisite, are well ventilated, drained and kept in a sanitary condi tion. All horses left in their charge receive the best attention. Rigs for weddings, parties, receptions, funerals or pleasure can- be had at all hours and polite and experienced drivers are the leading markets, and since Mr. Peeler established his business here the yearly increase in the amount of business transacted has been phenom enal. and he ranks as one of Gaff ney’s most successful merchants, and is interested in the growth of this hustling community. ¥ m- ip | Thus every facility is furnished for the | handling of a heavy stock, which com prise shelf and builders hardware of every description, cutlery, mill and j farmers supplies, stoves, agricultural implements, all of which are procured by the company direct from manufac tures and first hands generally, which are put before the public at such prices and terms as will invite legiti- j mate competition from any quarter. * In addition they make a specialty of manufacairing and repairing harness, nonp but the best of materials used In making same. The/ are extensive dealers in the Tyson & Jones, Jewel & Gams buggies and the Thornhill i wagons. They carry the best goods, the largest variety and aim to give ; full value for money received. They are Pioneers of the hardware business in Gaffney. The officers are W. H. Smith, president aiud treasurer and W* F. Smith, secreiary, who devote their full and close energies to the business. 1 They are public-spirited and interested in the boom of Graffney. R. A. JONES Alderman and Merchant W. Sam Lipscomb Co. One of the best general supply houses in Gaffney is the W. Sam Lipscomb Company, dealers in gen eral merchandise. The stock carried by this enterprising company is of the very best, and consists of im ported and domestic staple and fancy groceries, including canned goods, ta ble delicacies, and grocery sundries of every description. A fine line of sta ple dry goods, dress goods, modern notions, dependable shoes, hats, cloth ing, farm supplies, etc. The company occupy a store covering over 4,000 W. J. Wilkins &. Co. Among the old established and well-known business houses of this city is that of W. J. Wilkins & Co., which was originally instituted in 1893 as Wilkins Bros., and four years ago the present firm was organized, with H. F. Pridmore as a partner. The floor space covers over 14,000 square feet. This Is stocked with a full and complete line of dress goods, notions, clothing, hats, shoes, a specialty being the Hamilton and Brown brand of shoes, also Douglas shoes, and Berring. Brockport and Utra shoes, trimmed and uu-trimmed millinery, fine line rugs, mattings and a full assortment of heavy, staple and fancy groceries. Specialties are made of silks and fine dress goods, and in this dena’lnienf a choice of selection is rendered both pleasant and easy. Thp stocks in all depart ments are full and complete, offering re director in the Merchants and Plant ers bank and Limestooe cotton mill, is chairman of the school board of trustees, has served nine terms as warden and is now serving another term. He is public-spirited, progress ive, esteemed citizen and is interest- , ed In a greater Gaffney. W. C. Wilson. A concern that is leading Gaffney to the noticp of the public and one that is reliable, is the firm of W. C. Wilson, broker and commission merchant. He has direct wires with V. P. Randolph & Company, of Philadelphia. He sells and buys stocks, cotton, grain and goverment bonds for cash or on mar gins. Any information regarding same will be cheerfully given on ap plication. Mr. Wilson has for five years carried on the business in Gaffney. He is reliable, honorable in his dealings, and is popular in Ma sonic and Woodmen circles. c A. R. N. FOLGER Postmaster w E. R. CASH Superintendent Limestone Mills Gaffney Hardware Company. One (A the mote useful and promi- / nent sources of supply of this town, is financial statement shows a paid-up that conducted under the above title, capital of $30,000; surplus and prof-, The business was incorported in its, $4,000; deposits of $95,263.20,: March, 1905. In connection with the and total resources of $128,140.78. , business a large store 22x150 feet, is L. BAKER Manager Builders’ Supply Co. funished if desired. A specialty is made of the commercial man’s trade, and if desired saddle horses are fur- A. W. Doggett. In this age of adulteration too much care cannot be exercised in seeing that all food stuffs are pure and un adulterated, and the best wav in which this can be done is to only deal with such houses as are known to handle onlv the most reliable grades of goods. One such in Gaffney is that M3 n the widest field from which to choose. The lengthened experience of the proprietors assures that the right kind of goods are handled and i that the prices shall be just and reasonable. In view of the charac ter, standing and facilities of this concern, it is safe to sa, that it has Inducements to offer equal at least to square feet of space. Special atten- any of its contemporaries, and its tion is given to all orders, and prompt; reputation assures the confidence of delivery is assured. The officers of | a wide circle of friends and patrons. CALVIN WHISONANT Merchant and Planter