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jggl'/. . ' jrl.t.. . , . , [a LvalgifWi.-.- m"? ' H S a.-. • . .±,j. j- '.,.1^..^. . ww' THE LARGEST CIRCULATION of Any Newspaper In the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. EVERY ONE PAID IN ADVANCE The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY- Pages 9 to 16. A Newspaper In All that the Word Implies and Devotdd to the Best Interest of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY, S- C. ( FRIDAY. MAY 18, 1906. $1.00 X YEAR. GAFFNEY’S GREAT AND GLORIOUS GROWTH. INDUSTRIAL GAFFNEY A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF OUR VARIOUS ENTERPRISES. Our Mills and Manufactories, Stores and Storehouses, Banks and Bankers, Educational Enterprises, and Other Attractions Attractively Arrayed. r c if \ Progressive cities have never been the result of accident, but invariably their development has been the out growth of natural and artificial con ditions very clearlv defined and un questionable in their existence and influences. The most important natural condi tions are salubrity of climate, con venient geographical position, fertil ity of soil in the adjacent agricultur al region. The climate of our citv is a delightful one at all seasons of the year, the killing blasts of winter so much dreaded b/ the inhabitants ol less favored regions being practi cally unknown. Here we are free from the sudden and dangerous changes of climate common to most latitudes. Rarelv ever do we hear of a case of sunstroke, and we never have a freezing temperature in win ter to extend over a few days. It is not our mission in these pages to de vote any space to details connected with the early history of Gaffney. Our business is not with the past, but with the present, with living men and their daily occupations, enterprises and successes, what they are doing for themselves and their city and in contributing to the advancement and progress of the locality. Gaffney is located in the northern section of South Carolina and is the county seat of Cherokee county, i There is very little danger to truck ing interests from frost, indeed no more so than in localities hundreds of miles south. A City of Homes. This designation can hardly be im proved upon, for after admiring the handsome houses of the well-tmlo, the eye of the visitor will rest with pleasur- upon the home of the work ing man, the clerk and the young business man. Our thoroughfares are being lined with neat but inex pensive homes, often owned by the occupants. Land has never been held at fancy prices and the above classes have been able to experience the great boon of owning their own domiciles, have advanced the welfare of the citv and have created a class of citizens wdio are content and are bound up with the interests of the (Community. The real estate men. savings banks and building associa tion have done much to render possi ble this state of affairs, and no man with limited means, who is steady and Industrious, need be without his home in Gaffnev for any length of time if he desires to own one. A good place to manufacture suc cessfully is evidently at a point where the raw materials accumulate or where the/ can be produced ad vantageously and at the same time where there are facilities for sending the product to market. Gaffney, for a certain measure and for certain branches of production, may be said to furnish these conditions. Opportu nities are presented in Gaffnev to the manufacturer of a much more advan tageous character than are afforded by larger cities, inasmuch that in most respects equal conditions are at hand, the cost of living and labor, and, therefore, production is lower, at the same time that suitable and con venient sites are available at com paratively little cost. Gaffnev and its inhabitants are prepared to welcome any who may purpo.se to make this citv the seat of their operations and to lend them ever/ assistance which is in their power. The manufacturers here will find everything provided for the successful operation of his en terprise and a helping hand will be extended him by every citizen of the community. In brief some of the advantages of Gaffnev are: It is located on one of the most fer tile and productive regions of the United States. It possesses admir able railroad facilities. It is in direct and continuous connection with the great lumber and coal regions. The citv is well lighted with electricity and Is efficiently policed and* guarded against fire. The local government is based upon strict ideas of economy consistent with safe and secure n rog- ress and the spirit of the people Is decidedly in favor of every measure to make the taxation low, while at the same time all real improvements aree well supported. The graded school system is among the best in the South and affords excellent op portunities and facilities. The Lime stone Female College is also located here and pupils can receive the best of education, equaling those of West Point, Princeton, Yale or any other college or uniyersity. The social ad vantages here are numerous, the tone of society healthy and the general morals of the community will compare favorably North or South. The cost | of living here is much lower than in most cities of the South. The sur- ■ roundings are delightful. The cli mate cannot be excelled. . The question has often been asked: “What can advantageously be manu factured at Gaffnev?” Everything, for which the raw material can read ily and economically bo brought here, or is at our doors. There Is no reason why we should not make here certain goods for our "eoole as well and cheaply as in tho North. South ern products for the South should be, and will be, the legend of the future. More manufacturers are needed here. The city has four large cotton mills, cotton seed oil mill, grist, and flour mill, foundry and machine works, lime and tin ore works, monazite mill, laundry, planing mill, two bot tling manufactories, concrete build ing block works and large brick works, all of which have met with a Gaffney Manufacturing Company. No enterprise in the city has done ! more to make the name of Gaffney! well-known abroad, both in this coun try and Europe, than has t6e Gaffney Manufacturing Company, which was founded in 1892, the plant then being a two-story building 100x250 feet in dimensions. In 1896 the factory was enlarged to a five-story building. The power used is steam, having | 2,200 horse-power. They have their own electric plant with 1,200 lights, and employment is given to 800 hands, who maintain 62,000 spindles and 1,566 looms. The materials man- ufacthired are three-quarter yard sheeting and wide prints. Gaffney is well located for operating the indus try, the raw r material being close at hand. Mr. T. E. Moore is the presi dent and treasurer, and L. G. Potter the secretary. The factory is built with regard to sanitary conditions. The Irene Mills. An enterprise of recent origin and one that bids fair to be of the greates- utility to the city is that of the Irene suits of South Carolina. The enter prise Incorporated in 1900 with a paid- in capital of $125,000, and com menced business in 1901 and at once became prominent. The company oc cupies seventy-nine acres of land and the works consis: of the main build ing of two floors 100x311 feet in dimen' sions with steam plant 40x70 feet having 500 horse power. Have an electric plant furnishing 275 lights and control 13,300 spindles with 358 looms. In a very short time the eapa- citry of the mill will be doubled. They manufacture what is known as the wide print cloth. The officers of the company are J. A. Carroll, president; R. A. Jones, vice-president; W. C. Hamrick, treasurer and E. R. Cash, superintendent. Since itp organization the Lim<e- stone Mills has been operated most' of the time day and night. This mill was originally planned and built with the view of at some fu- true time completing the plant by ex tending the building and increasing the equipment to double its size. Thi* site is one of the best adapted and most beautiful in the State for the erection of a cotton mill and mill vil- occupied are w’ell suited to the indus try. The whole building is utilized, covering 15,000 square feet of space, operated by steam of 250 horse-power, with 150 electric lights, having their own dynamo, giving employment to from sevent/ to eighty hands, and is in operation day and night. This mill has 3,000 spinning spindles and 1,500 twister spindles and they will soon increase to another 1,000 spin dles. The company occupies thirty i acres. The executive officers of the I company are: W. M. Webster, presi dent and treasurer, and W. O. Lip- j scomb vice-president. The company manufactures coarse nly-yarns. Con- ! eluding our brief notice we will but j add that the company is in every way ! adequate to all demands that may be made upon it. E. H. Gaines. It is with pleasure that The Ledger refers to the above enterprising firm i who is putting on the market one of ! the best and purest brands of ginger I ale under the famed name of “Schnapps.” In the manufacture of : same none bu the finest, purest and >V '' b ^ iS ^ ^ bottling apparatus. The sanitary ar rangements are very complete and danger from unclean bottles is un heard of at this bottling establish ment. A leading specialty of the Cher" okee Bottling Works is the manufac ture of the “Blue Ribbon” ginger ale and the delicious "Hop Ale.” He manufactures nothing but pure and delicious temperance drinks among which may be mentioned the “Dope,’' “Egg Nog,” “Brandy Soda,” “Lemon Soda,” etc., and soda water. The Cherokee Bottling Works are well and favorably known within a radius of 100 miles. They are carefully pre pared from approved formulas, con tain no adulterants. As a result Alex ander’s soft drinks are in active de mand. L. Baker. Mr. Baker has successfully solved the complex problem how to utilize the minimum of building area with the maximum of accommodation and architectural beauty and designs, and always aims to secure The owners the best results within the limits of esti mates. Among the structures that stand as silent witness to the skill of Mr. Baker may h fl included: The Gaffney Manufacturing Company, Limestone Mills, City Hall, banks, churches, blocks, residences and nu merous others. L. Baker Is popular in business and social circles, and has served the citv of Gaffney as Mayor and Warden. He is also the manu facturer of toncrete building blocks. He gives employment to ten or more men, and is vice-oresident and man ager of the Builders’ Supply Co. Gaffney Manufacturing Company’s Plant Gratifying measure of success. The trade in cotton here is of very groat importance. The country within a radius of twenty-five miles is offering the greatest inducements to the farm er and fruit and vegetable growers than almost anv section of the coun- thy. In no part of th e United St/.tes are thrift and industry better reward ed. The trade, as a rule, is conducted by individuals and firms composed of men of enterprise, experience and Integrity. The population of Gaffnev is essen- tiallv a church-going people. All lead ing denominations are represented and all the places of worship are well attended and prosperous. The citi zens of this citv are a gregarious and sociable community. They organize themselves into societies of every sort of social and benevolent purpose- es. Masonic, Odd Fellows, and a va riety of other worthy and useful or ganizations abound, and thus the peo ple keep themselves preserved from the rusting influences of selfishness. There is a healthful summer resort about sixteen miles from here, at Kings Creek, where the famous water of the Piedmont springs is procured. A large and commodious hotel is at the springs and it is an ideal resort for both summer and winter. The citv has three banks, telephone and telegraph exchanges, fine build ings and residences, water works, fine water, best in the State. From a small hamlet Gaffnev has crown until today it has 6,500 inhabitants, and is rapidly growing. The time should not be far distant when the population of Gaffnev shall be doub led and perhaps tripled. A criterion of the progress made by Gaffney in the past three years is shown by the receipts of the postoffice: fiscal year ending June 3d, 1902, were $4,968.?2, and June 30, 1905, were $0,334.95, showing an increase of nearlv fifty per cent. In conclusion, it is a matter of pride that the future of Gaffney is assured, Mills. The business was incorported in 1905 and the executfve officers are H. D. Wheat, president and treasurer and W. O. Lipscomb, vice-president. The machinery and appliances utiliz ed at the works were made especially for the company, and are of an improv ed character. The result is the pro duction of table damask which Is su perior to all other kinds. They own lage, being situated just outside of the city limits on a large tract of eighty acres of land lying between the two railroads. W. C. Hamrick, treasurer, and E. R. Cash, superinten dent. have been connected with the mill, mainly directing its manage ment and operation, since its organiza' tion. The mill has proven one of the most successful in the whole country, twirty-two acres of ground and the j through its entire history, conclusive i main building has two floors covering; proof of which is that during the past freshest ingredients are used, establishment, is a model one, being the most complete and latest improved bottling plant available. The ginger ale and syrup made by Mr. Gaines is of particularly high quality and It Is guaranteed unadulterated. His motto is giving “quality with quantity.” No doubts exists but that the “Schnapps” ginger ale is the coming drink. A trial will soon convince the mosr skep tical that for purity and wholesome- J. J. Scruggs Lumber Company. Th* date of the inception of this business was about ten months ago and the firm consists of J. J. Scruggs and J. Wright. The energies of this enterprising and reputable concern are directed to the erection of buildings, frame, stone, brick or granite by con tract from the designs of architects or others. The facilities at hand for the prosecution of this department of in dustry are complete in every detail. The entire performance of all con tracts satisfactorily, may here be im- Plicity relied uixan. The members of the firm, are both experienced and practical men in all relating to carpen ter and mason work. They have late ly finished fin^ residences for June H. Carr and Dr. Settlemyer and others. In addition thev have their own plain ing mill where they manufacture doors, sash, blinds, columns and are His dealers in building materials of all kinds. Employment is given to three to twelve men. J. J. Scruggs and J. Wright are altogether reliable and are eminently qualified to challenge the utmosr consideration from the pro fession and general public, and are interested in the growth of Gaffney. 'V The Irene Mills 44.800 square feet of space with 100 horse power. They operate thirty-six arc lights and 100 incandescent lights, give employment to 100 hands work ing day and night. The company manufacture fine table damask. The men concerned with the business are all men of influence and standing in the community and there is every reason to predict for this new indus try a full measure of success and an enlarged sphere of usefulness. four years the stockholders have been paid in dividends 78 per cent. The stock today is much above par and so well satisfied are the stockhLlders very little can be had at) all. An ad dition is now being made which prac- tipallv doubles the mill, and when completed will contain 25,000 spin dles and 650 looms. The management hopes to have this addition completed by July and the machinery in opera tion. Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank. This well know n financial institu tion was incorporated in 1901. suc ceeding the banking firm of A. N. Wood, and it has ever since been j managed upon safe and conservative principles. It is one of the best pat ronized banks in rhe city, and has for Its officers and directors men of rank and standing in thp community. The officers are C. M. Smith, president; A. N. Wood, vice-president; R. S. Lipscomb, cashier, and A. T ouis Wood, assistant cashier. The first :wo named above and the following con- stitutie the board of directors: J. N. Lipscomb. W. G. Carpenter, R. A. Jones, J. Q. Little, W. C. Hamrick, R. R. Brown and R. M. Wilkins. The increased usefulness and prosperity of the bank are repeatedly manifested by the statements, each new one showing a large per cent, of gain over the las^ Interest at 4 per cent, per annum is payable four times a year on deposits in the savings department, and the bank has safety deposit boxes for the safe-keening of securities. The state ment issued on December 30, 1905, shows capital stock. $75,000; loans aad discounts, $212,162.56; surplus and undivided profits of $17,751.39; depos- upon application. Mr. Gaines is its. $187,825.89, and total resources, prompt in his business methods and $283,577.28. Such a standing speaks highly esteemed. f 0r itself, and the continual success ness, it is far superior to any other on has brought this bank to a solid footr the market. Mr. Gaines is also the j n g. Where there is money to in president. secretary and treasurer of vest, whether it be that of the day the Coco-Cola Company of Gaffney, laborer, speculator, merchant, plant- In addition E. H. Gajnes is the pro- -widow, wlf« or orphan, there is prietor of the celebrated “White Ply- j n o place in the citv that will employ mouth Rocks.” which are nob only better or pay more liberally for the bred to win but also do so. A booklet tlge 0 f j T <phan the Merchants and Plan- giving full information will be sent ters Bank. and let it be said to its untold advant age, that there is no better spot in the entire country where the com bined benefits of commercial oppor tunity and the best of climatic condi tions cfcoi be more thoroughly en joyed. Limestone Mills. Furnishing employment to a large number of operatives and producing goods of an annual value of many thousands of dollars, the enterprise known as the Limestone Mills may be regarded as one of the Important pur- The Limestone Mills Globe Manufacturing Company. One of the most useful enterprises of this city Is that conducted since September, 1905, by the above named title. Since its inception the busi ness has gradually expanded and its operations increasing. The premises Cherokee Bottling Works. An industrial review of Gaffney would be imcomplete without mention of the modern bottling works conduct ed by Mr. J. L. Alexander. These bot tling works are strictly up-to-date, be ing supplied with improved modem National Bank of Gaffney. The National Bank of Gaffney, char tered in 1897, has a paid-up capital of $50,000, wnich is further increased by a handsome surplus and profits of $41,- 000.00. The deposits reach the large sum of $200,000.00, while the institu-