Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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VI ><! OME-OK BOOK. And it’s a recor d to be proud of ! Good line of deposits and a good general bal ance to your account. i* a. itiivo iiivm'i'!-* beget frugality. How many, though, never open an account at a bank ? If they did, at a bank like ours, it would be to their financial interests. Try us. National Bank of Gaffney, Gaffney, S. C. SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST, The staple wag ralaed on the plants tlon of Hon. J. Q. Little, who, while 1 gervlnir as Gaffney’s chief executive, ig an excellent farmer as well Ml A blaze of quite a little size was the cause of a little excitement at Lime stone on Wednesday afternoon, wnen a dry house at the lime kilns of the Gaffney Lime company was set afire and in a very short time had blazed to a point beyond control. The house wis imcked with staves, a’l of which were totally destroyed. Superinten dent H. L. Spears informed a Ledger the City and Other Events Gather man that the loss was probably *1<m. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OK E Recent Happenings In and Around D. C. ROSS, Prest. J, A. CARROLL, Vice-Prest. ... ........ ....... MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. C. W. NAMES, Ass’t. Cashier. ed by the Local News Editor. Weather report for today: showers. V J*}| The local cotton market yesterday was ten eea's. •M LJ Z. A. Robertson is making prepa- ►%i rations to b.'iid'e Tennessee hogs the ♦ V conmur s* ason. V XI Owing to trouble in the yards at •V j Washington. No. t>!) was several V hours late in Gaffnev on Wednesday. X| C. J. Wall has accepted a position '♦* with W. J. Wilkins ^ Co. Mr. Wall XI was formerh in the mercantile husl »*<l Hess l.tj! Miss Herthi Austell, of Earl, N. C., who is a milliner of four years’ expe rience, is now associated with Mrs. W. X. Austell. ****** Lavender ■ ■ ■ ■ i ■ ' For the School J ! Season Now For moths in all kinds TS*. of clothing. It keeps out moths without in- jury to’the most delicate kind of fabric. It is a refined Tar Camphor.’ r.n may be put in di rect contact without in jury by stain or bleach ing. 15c the Package. Cherokee j Drug J Company 3 3 Turnip Reeds at half ■ price. y High grade’Shoes for Misses and Boys that will give satisfac tion.^We know how diflicult it is to Jget a good Shoe of this kind and have selected our Children’s Shoes from such well known firms as R. T. Wood & Co., Ziegler^ Bros., Rice & Hutchens and H. W. Merrian & Co. Agency for These Shoes are strong, shape ly and durable. l ( We carry them in four ^different styles and leathers : Box Calf, Vici, Gun Metal and Patent. They are moderate priced and fine values, J and if you really want honest I Shoes for your hoys and girls we trust that you will put your self out to the extent of looking ^ at our fall line. ■ Humphries Shoe Co. ■! THE SHU MEN Mr. L. R. Gaines has a contract f ,jr painting the Presbyterian church, both inside and outside, and will co mmence tMs work soon. Mr, Roy Webster, who accepted the chair of Latin and Greek at Mt. Pleas ant College, has gone to the institu tion to enter on his duties. Paul H. Lipscomb, the popular I salesman for W. C .Carpenter, lias | resigned his position. Ho left Wed- j.nesday for Clemson College where j h enters school. Wm. R. Lipscomb, Jr., who has been an accomodating salesman for | The Battery, has resigned that posi- | tlon to accept a similar one with W. C. Carpenter. The morning after election day brought no cases of disorderly con- ! duct or like offenses before the | mayor. The docket had no cases on | yesterday morning. M G. Huskey, formerly of this conn j ty, but for the past year a resident | of Charlotte, N. C., has returned to ! the city and accepted a position with | the Victor Cotton Oil company. The craze for simplified spelling has struck Gaffney, and Nelson, the local clothier, is the victim. He runs an advertisement today spelt in the manner laid down by Roosevelt and Carnegie. A car of well digging machinery arrived in the city yesterday. This machinery ig the property of Lee Bros., of Spartanburg, who it is said, will bore several wells at the plant of the Victor Cotton Oil company. C. C. Robbins leaves tomorrow for Reesville where he will take charge of a school for the coming session Mr. Robbins is a recent graduate of Wofford College and a teacher of wide experience. He taught last ses sion at McColl. Shuford & LeMaster, the well- known local furniture men, have en larged their business by moving in to a warehouse in the rear of J. R. Tolleson & Co.’s old stand. The un dertaking parlors of the firm will be maintained in this building. Train No. 11 on Wednesday after noon met with a mishap just within the city and was delayed for some time. The engine gave out and it was necessary to substitute a freight engine. Th.- disabled engine follow ed in the rear of No. 11. An announcement of a coming mar riage of local interest is that of Miss ! Hfile Leigh Bird, of Grover. N. C., | and Mr. Albert Benton Kirby, of this city. Miss Bird is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. ,' Bird and is a well known and at- | tractive young lady. Mr. Kirby is a I' pomilar young business man of the city, being associated with the Gaff n y 1 ladw"'re company. The mar j riage will occur on next Tuesday September the 18lh, at, Grover. Miss Louise 1 Mallory delightfully entertained a few of her friends Toes day night at the homo of her brother, ■ Mr. J. R. Mallory. Delicious refresh- | ments were serv d and a most enjoy able evening was snent by a’l pres- : eiit. Those present were: Misses Bessie and H ,j ssie N al, Emma Kirby,, Anna and Daisy Harmon, Mattie Weaver. Della Doyle, Mrs. John Moore, Mrs. 'A ilI Neal, Mrs. J. R. Mai , lory; Messrs. Arthur and Morris | Neal. J R Robinson, John Mot B. L. Allen Should You Need to Borrow Money for any purpose, call on us. We will accommodate you upon liberal terms. When you have money to deposit, bring it to us. All business with ns is confidential. We are equipped with the best burgular proof safe, secured by an automatic time lock, the safest device known to the hanking world—absolutely safe. Remember Our Savings Department. Secured by our entire capital, surplus and profits, $95,000.00, wherein we pay 4 per cent, per annum, and compound the inter est four times a year. Such deposits are subject to withdrawal at any time. : : : : : : : Write Us About Banking By Mail. We accept checks on any hank, anywhere, on deposit, at par , or face value. : : : : : • : W h 0 11 i* 1 1 i 11 y; 'V o 11 i' i otto II value Dr Bring your check to us. We will cash it for you at fact no matter what bank it is drawn on. : : Merchants & Planters Bank I - m ♦ -r w w V ww w «r "r »r » rw v w w v *0 w~w~T wv * w-w-wm m ♦ i' A FATAL ACCIDENT. Mr. Simplified Spelling and Simplified Selling-Both Here The President has gript the country with a new spell. I VanPelt Fa|| s from Ladder and Fractures His Skull. A very sad accident occurred on Tuesday at the Irene Mill. About noon while Thomas VanPelt | was engaged in repairing a belt, be ing mounted on a ladder, another belt | bioke, causing him to fall heavily to | the floor. In falling his head came in to contact with a projecting piece of the machinery and his skull was frac- j tured just above the eyes and he was seen to have been injured seriously. Ji'e HnSrer.mW ! have dr0 !’* under >«. t0 °— the ^"'“g of this adv. is an acknowl- day morning, when the injuries proved edgement of the fact, to be too severe to be survived. Mr. VanPelt’s death is a great My compliments to Mr. Andrew Carnagie, who generously shock and a source of bereavement to his many friends. He was about | supplied the funds that made tin work on the reform movement thirty-five years of age and, being <>t | ,-i i 0 • a splendid disposition, he was im-| mensely popular among his associ ates. The funeral services were held at the residence on Buford street by Rev. T. H, Powell, pastor of Lime stone Street Methodist church and Rev. S. B. Harper, pastor of the Bu ford Street Methodist church. The remains were carried from the city on the early morning train for the north. The interment will take place in Mecklenburg county. North Carolina. Clary-Whitner. Wednesday evening marked the marriage of Miss Nettie Clary, one of the most popular' young ladies of Gaffney, .and Mr. A. O. Whitner, a prominent business man of Converse. The event came as a surprise to the people of Gaffnev generally, who were not aware of the intention of this young couple to join their for tunes. The ceremony was performed by Dr. A. M. Simms at the. bride’s home, on Buford street, at 8.30. Mr. P. H. Bailey, of Cowpens, was best man, while Miss Ina Clary was maid of honor. The couple left im mediately after the ceremony f ir Hickory, N. C.. where the honeymoon will be spent. Miss Clary is numbered among the attractive and popular young ladies of this city, while Mr. Whitner is in the furniture business in Converse, being associated with the Isaac Tur ner Furiture company, of that place. Words will be easier to read thru this innovation. Adver- tizements will also be easier to read, and that means money in the] pocketsjof more people, if they keep a thoro watch on this store throuout the^weeks and days for special news of merchan dize. ^ it Simplified Prices For Clothing.” Simplified spelers drop out of words evry leter that looks useless.If I do the same thing with Clothing prices—cut otf all xtra profits—nock them'on the hed. Men's $5.50 Suits at $3.25. Suits worth $7.50 at $4.25. $9.00 Suits at $6.75. $12.50 best tailored Suits at $9.50. u Nokota Hats.” Mr. J. T Wixid, while unloading ^ l ‘- llI1 d Mrs. Whitner are receiving some shingles from a wagon, had the congratulations of their many misfortune to rupture a muscle of the friends, breast, which has caused him consid- -.-mi— .1 Just received a large shipment of “Nokota Hats.” This celebrated brand of Hats is known all over the North and South. Don’t fail to see them. I have the Derby, the Alpine and the Telescope*styles. Big reduction in Men’s. Ladies’ and Misses Oxfords. THE STETSON The Hat is the most important item of a man’s attire, it makes or mars his appearance. To be sure of pleasing results we suggest that you procure a Stetson. We have the Stetson Soft and Derby Hats in all the latest styles. erable annoyance and has necessitat- : d his consulting a physician. He is improving, however, and expects to be himself soon. J. C. Lipscomb A: Company have formed a stock company and will ’ andle live stock. The old livery sta ble across from Carroll & Byers’ grocery has been secured as a stable and it is now being repaired. The company win handle up-to-date live stock. Dr. Malcolm Goudelock surprised his manv friends in Gaffney on Tues day evening by leaving for Baltimore, Md , with the announcement that he went to be joined in marriage to Miss Laurana Hopkins, of that city. Dr. and Mrs. Goudelock- will return to the city today. Dog days are over, and although it seems odd. the day of the dog is over as well. No longer may the cur feel free to roam over the city in safety. He may stil] be seen on the streets, but if so he must be wearing a spick and span collar, which Chief Lockhart has in his possession for distribution among the owners for their dogs. The work of wiring the building on Grenard street formerly occupied by the Acme Furniture Company that is to be the home of J. C. Lipscomb & Co., has been completed by Electric Contractor E M. George. Other work is now being done which puts the finishing touches to the renovation. The building will be ready for occu pancy in the near future. The first bale of Cherok-ee cotton to be sold in Gaffney was brought to Gaffnev Wednesday bv Gaston Smith, a prosperous colored farmer. The bale was sold to J. A. Carroll, who, while not in the cotton business, pur chased this .the first bale for, 9.93. For Coughs and Colds There is a remedy over sixty years old — Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Of course you have heard of it, probably havtiused it. Once in the family, it stays; the one household remedy for coughs and hard colds on the chest. Ask your doctor about it. The best Kind of a testimonial - ‘Sold for over aixty year* • M*de oy J. C Ayer Co.. Lowell, Vass. Alto manuffteturer* of yers } SAKSAPAklLLA. PILLS. HAIR VIGOR. We have no secrete I We publish the formulas of all our medicines. Ayer’s Pills increase the activity of the liver, and thus aid recovery. CARPENTER CVRtS WMERt AU lLS r MILS. | Best CWi Syrup. Tastes Oood. Ueo in time. Bold by druggists HSEECEnnET- Dr. G. W. B. SMITH. t Dentist, National Bank Building. Porcelain Inlays and Crown Bridgf Work. DR. J. F. GARRETT. DENTIST. Moved to new office over Freder' < #•» Front, of tho Battery. 'Phone In Office and Realdence. Meet Me Face to Face. NELSON, THE STAR CLOTHIER | The Carolina Mutual | ! Benefit Association Isa mutual, home Insurance Company which offers you abso lutely saf - protection against death and accident at about one-half the cost of ‘old line" insurance. When you patronize it you keep your money in your own community and at the same time help to build up a home enterprise. Can you, in jus tice to yourself and your country’, fail to take a policy with them? Their policy is a simple, straight contract which anybody can understand. Its officers are men whose business integrity and reliability you know, and they guarantee even contract. Can you risk jour business w ith such men as its : : : : : : OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. A. N. WOOD, Pres. W. C. McARTHUR, V. P. & Cen Mgr. C. M. SMITH, Sec. & Treas. B. B. STEEDLY, M.D., Med. Director. JNO. C. LIPSCOMB. R. J. LeMASTER.