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T I I J. R. Tolleson & Co. Amone the public-spirited citizens who are e a^ed in mercantile pur suit in Ophney, none bears a more reputable name and none is held in higher esteem than J. R. Tolleson & Co., who occupy a spacious store room. Their stock of goods as to flt, finish, fine materials and skilled workmanship, Mr. Nelson’s clothing is quite equal to cutsom-made. only costing a great deal less. You will get more genuine bargains at the Star C.othier’s than at anv similar place in the country. These remarks apply equally as well to the superb line of The Battery. Among the wide-awake concerns o"'iaged in business in Gaffney is that of which Mr. J. C. Ratliff is the en terprising proprietor, and if the wide patronage he receives is anv crite rion. hp must meet the demands of our leading citizens in a most satls- completeness, style, elegance and va riety is second to none in Gaffney, while rare advantages in prices are offered in all lines that thev handle. These embrace a very complete Hue of dry goods, notions clothing, shoes, staple .and fancy groceries, etc. Or ders for clothing madp to order are taken. They are also agents for the celebrated Rambler and Columbia bi cycles. They make a specialty of handling best trades of coal, cotton seed meal and hulls. Prompt and polite service is ac- j corded natrons and the house enjoys a most liberal* success. .1. R. Tolleson staited the business in 1884, and in A9'Kl \\\ D. Thomas was admitted as partner. Both gentlemen are inter ested in the growth of our hustling city and are progressive citizens. The Star Clothier, This is one of the most popular and reliable houses of its kind throughout Cherokee county. It is one of the largest and best equipped clothing and furnishing houses. The stocks are entirely new and repre sent all that is fashionable and de sirable in ready-to-wear clothing. In 1’die anil cents’ furnishings, hats | factory manner. His store, occupy- and f: e boots and shoes and modern ing over 5,000 square feet of space, noticn . J. M. Nel -on ha* been in is filled with a varied stock of ready- to-wear clothing for men. youths and boys; latest blocks in hats and caps; „ i trunks, suit oases, etc. Here may be found all'that is new and stylish in | dr - goods, flpe dress goods, modern ! notions, etc. The stock must be i viewed to be properly appreciated, but every line is worthy the high reputation Mr. Ratliff sustains in his line of business and is sold at rock- bottom prices. C. C. Kirby. Mr. Kirby started in business abo”* four months ago and he is a wide-awake merchant. His estab lishment .is an up-to-date f> n e in all its appointments, and a visit to his popular place will convince the most skeptical that thev can obtain the purest and freshest meats and orovis ions at prices that w-ili please you. When you want a fine cut of beef, mutton, lamb, veal or pork visit Kirby. For fine home-made sausage try Kirby. In addition he buys hides, thp highest cash price being paid for same. He is a progressive and pub lic-spirited citizen and interested in Cherokee Drug Co. business here for five years and is in terested in Gaffney. the growth of Gaffney. He will de liver orders In anv nart of the city. His phone number Is 38. For four years he was a meat cutter before he started in business for himself. A. 3. Lipscomb. For a period of seven years a lead ing headquarters for fine groceries and nrovisions has been at the estab lishment conducted by Mr. A. S. Lip scomb. One reason for the popular ity of this place is from the fact that no inferior goods are handled. The firm's motto is, "The best is none too good for our patrons." Futhermore. he quotes prices for high grade goods lower than are often times charged at similar places for infe rior goods. He handles a full line of staple and fancy groceries, tobacco, cigars snuff, country produce, fine candies, fruits and nuts. Mr. Lip scomb is ever alert to provide for the needs of his large and influential pat ronage. T. Davenport. This i 8 one of the pioneer houses doing business in Gaffney, which was founded eighteen years ago by Mr. T. Davenport. The store occupied cov ers over 7,000 square feet of space and the general appointments of the place are neat, and ♦’ell kept. The patrons are accorded a most prompt ani courteous treatment. He does both a wholesale and retail business, purchasing for cash, and is an exten sive dealer in light and heavy gro ceries. of which he aims to carrv only the best that the market produces. Specialty is made of flour, canned and bottled goods, condiments, candies, cigars, tobacco, tinware, etc. The best that money can buy in corn, oats, bran, hay, etc. Mr. Davenport wa* one of the first wardens of Gaff ney and is a public-spirited citizen. J. W. Tolleson. In the well appointed and carefully stocked store of J. W. Tolleson. the ladles of Gaffney and vicinity have a shopping place where is kept every- fllled to repletion with a large and choice stock of everything to be found In an up-to-date house; full line of the very latest and besr patterns In dress goods, dry goods, notions and fancy goods. A line of ladies’ and gents’ furnishings, overalls, shirts, etc. Shuford & LeMaster Furniture and Undertaking « These goods are bought from "first hands with a full knowledge of the wants and demands of the trade. J. W. Tolleson is one of Gaffney’s most enterprising citizens and is interested in the welfare of Gaffney. The Dixie. But few of Gaffney’s enterprises have made greater progress in the same length of time than have the Lietlejohn Bros., proprietors of "The Dixie." The present style of firm has been in operation almost a year. The? occupy a commodious store room, covering over 500 square feet line of staple and fancy popular brands of flour, canned and bottled goods, condiments and table delica cies in large variety, cigars, tobacco, etc.; light and h<*avy hardware, farm ers supplies, high grade fertilizera, plows, grain, hay. bran. etc. In fact, everything under th P wide range of general merchandise, all to be had at prices that will surprise but please you. Sumter Littlejohn and J. S. Littlejohn are th P firm members and the/ are interested in the upbuilding of Gaffney. _ J. H. Stephenson. Without exception, one of the most popular stores in Gaffney is that op erated by Mr. J. H. Stephenson, and the goods to be found here are the best and most reliable in quality. The assortment is alwa—* kept un to a full standard by the arrival of fresh invoices, including fine glassware, crockery, staple and fanev groceries, shoes staple dry goods, novelties, “Alkalithia ginger ale, and a line of general merchandise, all at prices that 1 win please you. Mr. Stephenson opened his place of business elecen months ago and he is a progressive, esteemed and public-spirited citizen. Shuford & LeMaster, On P of the best known business concerns of Gaffney is that of Shu ford & LeMaster. The firm is com posed of J. P. Shuford and R. E. Le Master. both young men who have spent a great portion of their lives at this place and in the same line of business as now engaged in. They commenced business together in 1901, with a full line of furniture, stoves and house furnishings, as well* as a full outfit of undertaking sup plies. Thev secured a location in the heart of the business center of the city, at 812 Limestone street. Their business has grown year by year until, although they havf, added to their wareroom capacity each year, they are taxed to find room for their goods. Thev are carload buy- er*- and believe in having the goods at all times to meet all calls. Cherokee Foundry & Machine Works thing dear to the heart of the culti vated, well-dressed women. Mr. Tol leson Is thoroughly familiar with ev ery detail of the business, having had years of e> oerience. His store is of space, which is covered with a full line of staple dry goods, dress goods, notions, the newest designs in cloth ing. latest blocks in hats and caps, dependable shoes for men, women and children. A specialty is made of fine A cut of tha firm’s store is to be seen in adjoining column and when you are in Gaffnev they will be pleas- to show j’ou through, as they are sure to make goods and prices inter esting to you. % Merchants and Planters Bank Soutli Carolina. Capital, Surplus and Profits, - - $ 96,000.00 Stock Holders’ Liability, - - 75,000.00 Total, - - - - $ 171,000.00 We beg to tender you the services of this bank for the transaction of any business you may have in this town or vicinity. We have all the advantages that are afforded by ample CAPITAL, and desirable connections at the large commercial centres, and believe we can be of real service to you. We call your attention to our strong BOARD of DIRECTORS and earnestly solicit your DEPOSITS. Directors: J. N. Lipscomb, W. C. Hamrick, J. Q. Little, R. M. Wilkins, R. A. Jones, W. C. Carpenter, R. R. Brown, ✓ 7 , A. N. Wood, / C. M. Smith. Savings Department. Deposits in this department draw 4 per cent, per annum. Interest compounded four times a year. Deposits may be withdrawn at any time. It costs nothing to open an account. : : : : Give The Children a Chance. / / Stait thema bank account and watch it grow. Small home banks loaned you for the asking. If you have some money that you would like to put in the bank, but do not know exactly how to go about it, call on or write to us, and we will explain how easy it is to open an account. Do not hide your money away in the chimney comer, or bed-tick, where it may be lost, burned, or stolen. Bring it to the bank. All transactions with this bank are strictly private. Loans made on favorable terms and at reasonable rates. C. M. SMITH, President. A. N. WOOD, Vice - President. R. S. LIPSCOMB, Cashier. A. LOUIS WOOD, Asst. Cashier. WE e war* ejpr w ft. Cdjgr eJ&r