Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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A ^V^VV^^V^AAA>tAAAAAA^ i; Money Under Lock I and Key at Ixiiue or in the office may seem to he in a safe place, but it is not. It is liable to be des troyed by fire or taken by thieves When deposited with the National Bank of Gaffney it is absolutely safe, as it is INSURED and kept in a Hibbard-Rodmau- Fly Patent Mob and Burglar ^roof Safe, and it is where it can be used by the owner at any time or anywhere. Depos» t|your money with us. National Bank of Gaffney, Gaffney, S. C. D. C. ROSS, Prest. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. J. A. CARROLL, Vice-Prest. C. W. NAMES, Ass't. Cashier. mZh&y&hy. a *3**3*>3*>0 Saving Readers the wav of are invited to deposit savings with us. Get into the habit of put* ting your money here as a safe place, and do it as soon as you get it. Dividends that come to INTEREST paid by us will in a few years swell your account so big you’ll hardly know it. Try it and see for yourself .VW e pay FOUR percent INTEREST^on ALL depositi pPIPpounded F6rR times a year. The Gaffney Savings Bank, Gaffney, S. C. Office In The National Bank of Gaffney. A BRILLIANT EVENT. The Crystal Weddinn of Dr. and Mrs. Darwin. One of the most brilliant social events of the season was the Crystal weddinK anniversary of Dr and Mrs. John Thomas Darwin on Wednesday evening. December 5th Their beautiful home was a scene of gaiety and splendor, the decora tions In pink and white. Candlebras filled with pink and white candles, while myriads of tiny lights threw a soft glow over all. The receiving party was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas, of Spartanburg, and Miss Mary Whitesides of Blacks burg. Mrs. Darwin was gowned In cream silk, beautifully hand painted in pink roses. Mrs. Thomas in sil ver grey silk and Mls« Whitesides in black glib and lace; the gentlemen in conventional black The young ladles assisting were Misses Bessie Kendrick, Lillian Wood. Ixmise Sar- ratt. Mat Simmts, Annie Johnson, Nell Wood, Edith Fort, Edith Ross, f^ulie Potter. Pearl Crawley, Esther 'Ctoudfcloek and Ijeila Darwin and Edna Darwin. The hall was festooned in pink and white beneath which delicious punch was served. A two course lunch was served in a dining hall glittering in crystal emblematic of the occasion; after which the guests were asked to register their names. The latter part of the evening was given to the young folks. On a cen ter table surrounded by pink- and white candles was a cake of for tune from which the young guests cut an insight Into the future, all went as merry as a marriage bell un til the unlucky thimble came to view then of course one young lady miust be the old maid. Tiny dream favors tied in pink and white rib bons were given to every guest and the evening will long be remembered by all who were present. The popularity of Dr. and Mrs. Darwin was shown by the glittering array of beautiful cut glass number ing nearly two hundred. Dr. and Mrs. William Anderson, Dr. and Mrs W. E. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Mays, Mrs. Will King, Mrs. Otis Osberne, Misses Mary Whitesides. Leila Darwin and Edna Healan, of Blacksburg, Mf E. D. Darwin, of Smyrna, Mrs. Perry, of Honea Path and Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Thomas, Mrs. David Johnson, Miss Edna Darwin and Mrs. S. A. Darwin, of Spartanburg, were the out of town guests. D. C. ROSS, President. J. A. CARROLL, Vice-President. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. Back From Florida. Mayor J. Q. Little and City Attor ney Bell are back home after a trip to Florida, where they were the guests of Mr. Bell's brother, William Bell. J. B. has a new stock of Mokes and J. Q. is full of reminiscen ces of the trip. They both report a glorious time, but say that while the Land of Flowers is great the Piedmont is greater. Both are de lighted to get back and they have been given a warm welcome. For Sale One improved city farm with ten acres in city limits, six room cottage on same. One store room, fine opening, in West End. Two nice six room cottages on desirable lots. One farm, 140 acres, 4 1-2 miles out One building lot, a beauty, 120x100. Many other desirable lots and places can be seen on my list. Call and see it. One nice farm, 103 acres, ten miles out, heavi ly timbered, good six room house. : : : : : For Rent Two city farms. One four room cottage. See SAM L. FORT, “King of the Soil’’ The Jefferies Sale. Dr. C. A. Jefferies advertises the public sale of the personal effects of his father in another column of this issue of The ledger. This sale will doubtless be the largest sale of this character that has taken pla^e in this county in some time, if indeed, it will not be the largest ever held. ^/Ol, W®. ,j“sicrics wag a successful farmer and he believed in keeping up things on his afrm, therefore he accumulated a large supply of farm ing implements, etc Here is a good chance to buy things cheap. Subscribe for The Ledger; $1 a year. S C CMtS WHIM All list ........ Best Cough Syrup. Tugtea Good. Use In time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION THE STAR COURSE. It Begin* Tonight at the Star Theatre. The flrst number of the Star Course begins tonight at the Star Theatre when Guy Carlton Lee. Pb. D. LL. D., will deliver his lecture on “The Man of Sorrows.” The manage nlent. has every reason to believe that this is one of the very beet at tractions In the entire course. The style of entertainment is one that will appeal to the best in mankind, and no one can hear this lecture without being benefitted thereby. Dr. Lee will arrive on the South era's train. No. 12 in the afternoon The lecture will begin promptly at 8 o’clock. This is done to avoid ke ip ing the people away from home too late. All those holding season tick ets will please call at the Cherokee Drug Co’s, store today and have their seats reserved. In case you do not get your seats reserved during the day call at the box office and get councils for your seats. The indications are that the audi ence tonight will be one of the larg est and best that has yet assembled in the theatre. Found Dead in Bed. Mr. Henry Byar •. son of Mr. Geo. Byars, was found dead in his bed at his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Byars had been complaining several days but was not even confined to his bed. Tuesday he took some med icine and Tuesday night retired ear ly, at the same time he complained of feeling unwell, but there were no alarming symptoms. One of his children slept in the bed with him that night. Wednesday morning Mrs. Byars went to arouse him and was horrified to find her husband dead. Death had stole In so softly and easily that there was not suffl clent struggle to awaken the slop ing child that lav by his sid- Mr. Byars was a man of. humble station, but one who bore a good name. He leaves beside his aged father, a brother, his wife and sever al children to mourn their loss. He was about fifty years of age. The fu neral took place yesterday Rev. G. P. Hamrick officiating. The inter ment took place at Oakland Ceme tery. Lecture at Corinth. Rev. W. E. Crocker will lecture at Corinth on the second Sabbath In on the second Sunday in December both morning and evening. Dinner will be served on the ground. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. C. F. Felmet, nastor. It Quiets the Cough This is one reason why Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is so valua ble in consumption. It stops the wear and tear of useless coughing. But it does more —it controls the inflammation, quiets the fever, soothes, heals. Ask your doctor about this. The best kind of a testimonial — “Sold for over sixty years.’* t by J. C Avar Co.. T.owell, All •o meauflMturora of 9 SARSAPARILLA. PILLS. HAIR VIOOR. yers Wo hove no socroU I Wo publioh the formuUo of *11 our medio me*. O/ COMPOUNDED QUARTERLY /O or FOUR TIMES A YEAR Few people give enough thought to the earning capacity ^ of a dollar. When you look at a dollar don't think of how much it will buy, but HOW MUCH IT WILL EARN. When you form the habit of taking this view of your dollars you will find yourself starting on the only straight and sure way to wealth. Idle dollars are of no more use to the world than idle men. Every dollar you make, . * over the cost of your actual necessi ties, should immediately be placed under the safeguard of a strong bank and kept busi- ^ ly at work earning other dollars for you. We pay FOUR PER CENT, on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and FIGURE the INTEREST EVERY THREE MONTHS. HERCHANTS^PLANTERS BANK GAFFNEY. S.C. $1,000 Insurance On Your Life For 10 Cents a Week or $5.20 a Year And in a Home Company managed entirely by home people whom you live among, know, have confidence in and can find at any time. Absolutely the only Home Company in Cherokee County and it wanta to help you in two ways. ist. By furnishing you in Insurance cheaper than anv other reliable company. *nd. By helping you build up your own town and state, by keeping your money at home, thus making money more plentiful. This Company insures against Doath, Total and Rarmanant DlaaMKtv and Old Aga. This Company insures all temperate men and women between the age* of 12 and 50 years of age who are strong and well and follow healthfnl occu pations. The name of this Company is the Carolina Mutual Benefit Audits Home Office is over the Merchants & Planters Bank, Gaffney, S. C. Notice Its Officers and Directors. A. N. Wood, Prest. (V -Brest. M. & P. Bank.) W. C. McArthur, V.-Brest. & Gen. Mgr. (E;x-Supt. Bub. School.) C. M. Smith, Secy, and Treas. (Brest. M. & P Bank.) B. B. Steeply, Medical Director, (M D.) J no. C. Lipscomb, (Leading Merchant.) R. J. LeMaster, (Prominent Farmer). Don’t Forget That I keep all kinds of Picture Mouldings and make any size Frames. When you want Wall Paper, call and see mine. I paint houses, signs and buggies, repair furniture an upholster. Hasten recovery by keeping the bowels regular with Ayer’s Pills. L.R, Gaines, Phone No. 251. ine Clothing For Men. We are offering now some SPECIAL PRICES in Suits for the Holidays. Made by Strause Bros.—you know what that means. It looks right when you buy Hand stays right when you wear it. It’s a great comfort and satis- A faction to KNOW when you buy a Suit of Clothes that you have the best that money can buy. For the right Suit for the right person at the right price come right to us. GAFFNEY MANUFACTURING CUMPANY.