The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, June 12, 1906, Image 3
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THE
National Bank of Gaffney
Citiffnev', O.
Has a Larger Surplus and Profits than All
Other Banks in Cherokee County Combined
Capital
$50,000
Surplus and Undivided Profits 41,000
If you are a conservative ^business man,
farmer, mechanic, mill man or day laborer
you desire to place your money in" 4 the saf
est possible place, and the safest place is
where the facilities for handling]|'your
money are the greatest. ^Money]deposit-
ed with us is as safe as it is possiblel for
human ingenuity to devise. We want
more business, we want [jour busines.
THE
National Bank of Gaffney
Gaffney, $5*. C.
Furniture! Furniture!
We have just unloaded another car of Furni
ture and can supply you with anything you
need in that line at remarkably low prices.
While price is a great consideration, we al
ways put quality first, that is why it pays you
to buy your Furniture, Stoves, Etc., from us,
for we always give you the full value for
every dollar spent at our store. Come and let
us show you through our stock whether you
are ready to buy now or not. It will be time
well spent for us both. . •
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Shufof d & LeMaster
Furniture, Stoves and Undertaking.
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Pope Bicycles!
J. R. TOLLESON & CO
Let us lift the cur
tain and you take a peep
at our Bicycles and sup
plies. We sell the two
well known wheels, Co-
lumbia,the ‘^standard of
the world,” Rdhibler, the “quality wheel.Iso agents
for the Pope Hartford Automobiles. Do alf kind of re-
pairing. If you don’t trade with us we both lose money.
POULTRY RAISING IN S.
MAY NOT BE RETURNED
Man of Experience In Poultrv Rais
ing Writes of Industry.
(N. N. Matthews in Columbia State )
In a recent issue of your paper I
saw a notice of the forming of an or
ganization to promote the poultry in
dustry. It was with much Interest
that I read the article, as years of
experience with poultrv on a dairy
farm at Watertown. N. Y.. fully dem
onstrated to me that poultry moperly
handled in connection with other
farming is one of the most paying
narts of the farm.
net when I reached the part of that
article where it said the organizers
expected in a few months to so davel-
on tiie poultry industry as to have
• 'rat section furnishing the greater
'art of the poultry product of the
South, or words to that effect (I am
only writing from memory; not being
a subscriber I only saw the article
from picking up a paper on a store
counter, while waiting for the clerk
to wait on me), it gave me a pain, for
I saw at once how little the enterpris
ing people hack of this move realized
the magnitude of the undertaking.
When I owned a farm, producing
milk and peddled the same by the
ouart in Watertown, N. Y., a city of
25,000 people, I developed the poultry
business to go with it, and also to
some extent market gardening. Now,
already being a practical farmer,
with an average knowledge of poul
try, it took me four years to so per
fect the business that I considered I
had it on a satisfactory l^sis, a!
though my books showed a profit
from the start. Of course I couid
start again If I had the capital and
reach a satisfactory basis mueb
quicker. I conclude the promoters of
this organization are both dealers
and producers, but I fancy started by
the dealers in an effort to stimllate
production, because they, like the
dealers in every city find it abso
lutely impossible to get enough abso
lutely first class eggs and dressed
poultrv. even "’hen Oie market is
glutted with common goods. Here
let me say, that the real nractieal
success will come by the producing
on one farm of eggs, dressed poul
try. bottled milk and cream, butter
und vegetables, with none of the de
partments predominating, none a side
line, but each a fully developed spec
ialty. But as it Is poultry products
we started to discuss, let us confine
ourselves to that.
First consider the present general
method of producin'’’ and marketing
the produats. Every farmer has a
few hens, that are kept as a side line,
or rather keep themselves, and are
expected to get their own living with
little help from the owner. At cer
tain times of year they lay abundant
ly in nests of their own choosin*” per
haps in the so-called chicken coop,
perhaps in the fence corner off some
where in the woods. Some of the
eggs are gathered fresh, some very
stale. The mixture is what the deal
er gets. Then he only gets these a
part of the year, and if he is to sup-
Plv his trade must hold them in stor
age a part of the year. When I was
in the business, in my incubator I
batched the chick* to grow my laying
hens in sufficient quantities and at
the proper time to produce laying
hens, to lay eggs every day in the
year to supply my trade. No. I never
was able to supply my trade after my
customers learned that every egg I
sold was gather^ the same day it
was laid and delivered in the kitchen
where it was to be used within four
days of the time it was laid, whether
it was July or Januar*-.
Now, let me say for the encourage
ment of the Columbia poultry organ-
igation. if the producing members
have had the experience necessary to
enable them to select the proper
breed, hatch them at proper times,
grow them with the proper care, sep
arate roosters and pullets as soon as
possible, feed rootsers for market
and pullets for hens, exercise proper
Judgment in providing houses and
range and In the use of both, also
in producing and using the feed,
there is no reason why noultrv should
not pay a handsome dividend on all
capital invested, including land,
fences, buildings, tools paid teams,
and labor. But I repeat it should be
handled in connection with a dairy.
But do not expect to reach a paying
basis in less than eighteen months.
A very good sized business would be
established on say 400 acres: begin
with ten cows and 10 hens. These
hens win lay eggs for hatching. Hatch
continuously as rapidly as you can
until you have grown at least 2,000
laying hens. These should nroduce
not less than 20,000 dozen eggs per
year. In considering what these will
bring the dealer must not lose sight
of the fact that the eggs are to be de
livered to him twice a week every
week in the year and not over four
days old. Remember the best cust
omers want eggs 366 days in a year
and want them fresh. These the
dealer cannot furnish unless backed
by the producer that gets right down
to business, begins at the foundation
pud makes the conditions right to
produce the article wanted and at
the time wanted. A good way to do
this is for the dealers and capitalists
that want a safe investment to se
cure an experienced poultry man who
is willing to go into the poultry bus
iness for a share of the profit after
paying a fair interest on all capital
invested. There are such men be
had. men who will develop In five
years a farm in Richland county that
will pa/ ten per cent and more. But
remember there are many difficulties
to encounter that win prove very ex
pensive unless met by one who has
had the experience and knows how
to guard against them. To be fore
warned is forearmed. Select for the
manager the man of experience who
puts the enterprise beyond the ex
perimental stage. Then go at it In
earnest, put enough in it to make It
a success, both of capita! and brains,
and it is sure to benefit every one
connected with it and in a few years
produce not less than $25,000 worth
of poods per year. Being in a class
by itself it would be so different from
the common poultrv of the country
an to have nothing in common with
it
If H e Doesn’t Stop Trying to Force
Dispensary on the Peop'e.
Editor Ledger:—I have read Mr.
Finley’s statement in The Ledger of
June 5th, 1906, which is strikingly
emblematic of his kindly disposition,
in administration of which prompted
the writer to suggest his name as
the ideal man to succeed Senator
Tillman. His Idea of fairness and
the manly response in defense of his
views of justice, have stamped him
prominently as a man among men.
It seems to be a fact that nothing
could induce him to enter the field
as in opposition to Senator Tillman,
and aside from making excuses why
we should be proud of the latter, he
makes the positive statement that
he does not care for the promotion.
The last statement appears to be the
best reason why he should not be
Senator Tillman's successor.
However, that does not satisfy all
the people. We believe that Mr.
Tillman lias gone beyond the reach
of our appreciation. We are tired
of the dispensary ami the crime and
sorrow attendants thereto. We are
tired of th e repsonsihility of bearing
this magnanimous crime by uphold
ing the institution which deals it
out.
It is not a question of Mr. Till
man’s signal ability—we admit his
ability—but it is the direction in
which this ability is being pointed
and pushed that, we object to. It is
the Idea of being compelled to har
bor crime—the risk that we are tak
ing of forever destroying the founda
tion of our younger morals is what
we urns* repeal.
Tis true, Mr. Tillman has done
much toward ®ie cultivation and re-
fresment of our intellect, so essen-
»iai to the moral welfare of a state
or nation, through his signal ability.
Much in the way of promoting our
State near to the head of th« nation
al list in education. The Clernson
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
which Mr. Tillman agitated in 1880,
and which formerly became a proud
reality, has made manv a glad heart.
The Winthrop Normal and Industrial
College for women at Rock Hill is
the source of pride to every Caroli-
nean. Indeed we do not have to con
fine ourselves to the State in order
to hear the pleasing remarks of it’s
good work.
They both stand as an enviable
monument to our interest in educa
tion and higher ideals, and point to
an unlimited source of gratification.
Indeed, they could well DeTleJicated
to the memory of Mr. Tillman’s sig
nal ability. I admire Senator Till
man for his ability and adore his
personality and tenacity. These traits
of quality have added much to his
national glory.
However, referring to the subject
of our educational institutions which
the State is supporting to the satis
faction of every loyal citizen, ie it
not true that Mr. Tillmaoi only con
curred iu. the views of the majority
of our people? Otherwise would we
now be enjoying the ble»ings of the
result^ of their work had Mr. Tillman
alone been advocate?
Leaving asid# all questions as to
whether political ambition prompted
Mr. Tillman’s attitude on these two
great questions, for it makes little
difference, it is clear that the dispen
sarv is playing wholly and solely a
strategic point in the Senator's poli
tics. It is this point more than any
other on which we are making a
kick.
It is high time, Mr. Tillman, to call
a halt upon your endeavors to force
the dispensary of crime upon us; if
you do not. It is possible that, you will
not be returned to your seat without
opposition.
Bryan B. Lipscomb.
June 8, 1906.
We promise you perfect satisfaction, perfect
fit and individuality, if you will let us fit you
with a pair of our
Unclaimed Letters.
List of unclaimed letters remaining
in the Gaffney postofifice for week end
ing June 11th, 1906:
J. N. Anthony (2), .las, Ellison, E.
T. Harrill, F. A. Halman. Mrs, Lee
Holland. Mrs. Emma Lanford, Mrs
Mary Moss, Mrs. Free Love Mashaw,
Mrs. Bessie Smith. Mrs. Mamie Smith
(2). Mrs. Emma Wise, Mrs. Minnie
Battle (2), Mrs. W. W. Clary, Mrs
Alice Davis, Mrs. Susan Grinn, Josie
Garrett, Emma Harris, Will Hemp
hill. Dock McLure (2), B. F. Patter
son, Bart Parker, W. P. Pendleton,
Clarence Sanders, R. S. Stevens, Jno.
Wyter, Jno. Williams.
Call for advertised letters.
One cent due on each.
A. R. N. Folger. P. M.
An Attractive Edition.
(Southern Publisher.)
The Gaffney Ledger recently issued
a very attractive industrial edition.
It was filled with valuable descriptive
and statistical matter that will do
good in bringing Its town and section
more prominently before the people.
Gaffney Is growing and so is the Led
ger.
Dr. D. P. Thomson, of Walhalla,
was £ business visitor to the city
Friday.
A. W, Griffith, of Spartanburg,
was In the city yesterday for a few
hours with his parents, Captain and
Mrs. H. P. Griffith.
J. N. Fogle, of Gastonia, N. C., was
In the city Saturday.
J. G. Prldmore, formerly of Gaff
ney. but now residing in Campobello,
where he is prominent as a lumber
and insurance man, was In the city
Saturday.
James W. Cansler, of Tirzah, who
is a candidate for railroad commis
sioner. was in the city Saturday. Mr.
Cansler is a humorist of no mean
ability and delighted a number of
friends with his witticisms.
, Clarence P. Sullivan, of Anderson,
is spending a few days in the city,
city.
Sam L. Fort has returned to the
city, after spending a few days in
Rock Hill.
Don’t be fooled and made to believe
that rheumatism can be cured with
local appliances. Hollister’s Rocky
Mountain Tea is the only positive
cure for rheumatism. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Gaffney Drug Co.
Cubeorfbe for The Ledger; $1 « year.
Southern Girl
OR
Southland Belle
Shoes or Oxfords for
Southern Women
Carroll & Byers.
The .Dixie
Is offering for this week some rare
bargains in MEN’S HEAVY
WEIGHT PANTS.
Also a line of Ladies nice Shoes, numbers 2+ to 4± at
50 cents on the original cost. Also Men’s Shoes numbers
6 to 7 at same big reduction. : : : ;
A brand new style of Shoes and Oxfords for Man
Ladies, Boys and Girls, at prices that does sell them. I
Everything in Dry Goods, Notions and Heavy and
Fancy Groceries.
Come right along to The Dixie.
LITTLEJOHN BROS.
Bicycles-Sewing Machines
Sold at the Great Installment House and paid for in the months of
October and November. Don’t stand back because your money is all
spent. Come along and give me a good note and mortgage and get
what you want. I sell most anything you want in the way of house
hold goods. Come and see my big line of Trunks. Yours to please,
Limestone Street. W. J. Maness’s Big Installment House
I sell Fish Fridays and Saturdays.
Phone 183.
DR. J. M. HTTIVTER,
Of Rock Hill, South Carolina
Makes a specialty of Cancers, Tumors, Chronic Ulcers, Scrofula and Rheumatism,
Diseases of Liver, Kidneys, Dyspepsia and Indigestion and Diseases of the Genito
urinary Organs. Treats without the Knife, loss of blood and little pain to patient.
Terms of treatment satisfactory. Twenty-five years, of practical experience.
~ = Reference To A Few Cases T_ ■ —
EL A. Clark, Cancer of aose . .Rock Hill, 8. C.
J. J. Neely, Cancer of neck Tirzah, 8. C
Mrs J. D.WllliamA Cancer of face Tirzah,8. C.
Mrs. 8. R. Nelson. Cancer of nose.Ogdon, 8.C.
Miss Ida Van T issell. Cancer of breast Outh-
riesvllle, S.C
W. A. Mulllnax, Cancer of face King's Creek,
8. C.
W. W. Stroup, Caacer of face ...Lowell, N. C.
Mrs. Barbery McOraw. Cancer of forehead
Gaffney. 8. C.
8. B. Hanna, Cancer of neck Gastonia, N. C.
David Hawkins. Cancer of nose Gaffney, 8. O.
J. L. Ragan, Cancer of face. .Gastonia, N.C.
Mrs. Elizabeth Tracy. Cancer of breast Gaff
ney, 8. C.
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