The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, April 16, 1907, Image 4
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National Bank of Gaffney,
Gaffney, S. C.
MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashisr.
C. W. NAMES, Ass't.lCashier.
D. C. ROSS, Prest.
J. A. CARROLL, Vioa-Prest.
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is worth considering. Start an account with us to-day if of One Dol
lar. We pay FOUR per cent, interest on all deposits compounded
FOUR times a year.
The Gaffney Savings Bank
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STAR THEATRE.
Friday, April 19—What Happend
to Jones.
Billy Kersands Minstrels—Sl&tur-
Jay. April 27.
M. D. PRO TEM.
D. C. ROSS,^President. J. A. CARROLL, Viec*Presldent.
MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier.
W. C. Carpenter Co.
A few specials taken from the Wash Goods de
partment. Everybody knows how the prices
have advanced on Linens, Lawns and every
thing in the Wash Goods department, but we
have prepared for the great advances by buy
ing long before the advances. : : : : :
We Quote You Some Very Special and Rare Bargains.
One of the greatest bargains ever offered in Gaffney.
27 in. Linen Lawn very sheer, guaranteed every
thread linen sold everywhere at 40c, only — 30©
Batiste in the new designs in Rings and Polka-
dots. |These goods cannot be bought now for 15c,
our price 121-2©
Mercerized^Swisses in'all the newjpattems, sold
for 89c, only 25©
Our Wash Goods department is the most com
plete department in the city. Come in and
let us show you. .\
W. C. Carpenter Co.
“What Happened to Jones.”
‘‘Laugh and the world laughs with
you.” No saving ever carried greater
meaning. Geo. H. Broadhurst cer
tainly filled the bill to the letter
when he launched his new world-
famed farcical ecstacy ‘‘What Hap
pened to Jones.” He has made the
characters laugh and he has made
the characters make the audience
laugh. That’s the secret of its un
equalled success. That’s why It Is
welcomed back each year, doing
larger business each visit. That’s
Vhy it seems always so fresh and en
tertaining. There Is too much good
wholesome flavor in It to be absorb
ed in one evening. Mr. Richard Mil-
ton will again be seen in his famous
creation of “Jones.” He has become
such a favorite with the public in
this role that thev won’t have him
in anything else, it seems. He Is sup
ported bv the strongest cast he has
yet had. and that is saving a great
deal.
The production in detail the local
manager has fortunately secured for
the Star Theatre next Friday night.
Important Announcement
I desire to call the attention of my
patrons and the general public to the
unusually strong attraction w/iich I
have booked for Friday. Apri] 19th,
“What Happened to Jones,” with
Richard Milton in the star role.
The onlv way I could procure the
play was by offering a large guaran
tee. and I felt justified in doing so.
knowing the public would appreciate
a play of such strong merit.
"What Happened to Jones” is in a
class bv Itself. There never has been
a farce comedy written that causes
such abundance of laughter. There
is not a dull moment throughout the
three acts and the comedy Is thorough
ly refined.
It has been produced In all parts
of the English speaking world.
I have seen the newspaper criti
cisms this company has received in
the large cities, and they are very
flattering and could not be improved
upon.
The company that will present
this play here Is the same cast intact
that plays ten consecutive weeks at
the Murray Hill Theatre. New York.
My personal guarantee goes with
above statements. All who attend
will be treated to a most enjoyable
evening’s entertainment.
Should anyone not be satisfied with
the performace. their money will be
cheerfully refunded bv applying at
the box office after conclusion of
first act.
The management guarantees a full
presentation without cutting.
E. H. DeCamp,
Mgr. Star Theatre.
AN EARLY MORNING FIRE.
J. M. Nelson and J. B Pettit Victim*
of the Fire Flertd.
The people of Gaffney were arous
ed from their slumbers Saturday
morning about 4 o’clock bv the ter
rible sound of the fire whistle, ac
companied by the shrieks of an en
gine of the Southern Railway. Pistol
shots were also numerous, and for a
time the peonlf 1 were in a state of
excitement, somp "oing one way and
some another. TJie cause of the ex
citement was soon discovered to be
in the business part of the city. On
further observation it was seen that
the store house occupied bv Mr. J.
M. Nelson, on Limestone street, op
posite the postofflee, was on fire and
burning at a terrific rate. As soon
as possible the fire department, con
sisting of three reels and hose, un
der the supervision of Chief of Police
I»ckhart. asssited by Officers Hall
man. Austell and Henry Lockhart,
were on the scene, and fighting fire
like veterans.
At this point the blacksmith shop
occupied by Mr. J. Pettit caught from
the fire in the Nelson building and
for a time it seemed as though the
entire block and perhaps the entire j
business part of the city was destin
ed to be burned. The rear end of
the Nelson building being In flames
It was necessary for Mr. Nelson’s
family to make their escape through
the windows from up stairs where
thev reside. It was a very dangerous
position but with the assistance of
some of their friends it was acoomp-
lished without anv serious results,
although Mr. Nelson was slightly
burned in attempting to rescue his
son. who had lost his wav in the
smoke and darkness. About this
time some one yelled. “Look out for
that barrel of gasoline.” and for a
few minutes it seemed as though the
fire would he deserted: but the fire
fighters stuck to their post and after
fighting hard and long the flames
were soon under control and in a
short time it was extinguished en
tirely.
» (In speakng of this to the reporter
a darkey said that as he came around
the corner at the old lime house com
ing to the fire he met two men run
ning their best going from the fire.
Whether this darkie’g 1magination
was a little overdrawn or not.
w fi cannot say but. it would
be well to look into the matter
and learn the facts for Gaffney has
been the scene of several fires. of
this nature in the last few weeks and
anything of a suspicious nature
should be unraveled if possible.
Consderable damage was done to
l)oth places of business. The entire
shop of Mir. Pettit was burned. He
carried no insure. The buldiijg oc
cupied by Mr. Nelson belonged to the
Spake heirs and was damaged to the
extent of $600 or $700. Mr. Nelson’s
slock of goods was insured for $3,500,
$2,000 of which was carried by the
Aetna Insurance company, represent
ed by J. J. Darby, of this city.
Too much praise can not be given
the men who fought the fire Saturday
morning under the conditions they
did: but wtih the good fire fighters
we have and a well organized fire
department. Gaffney could boast of
one of the best fire departments of
the State for a town the size of Gaff
ney. and w© wonld not only fight to
save the building next to the one al
ready on fire hut we could light to
save the one on lire.
Comedy in Three Acte Limestone
Colleoe Auditorium.
“M. D. Pro Tern,” a three-act com
edy win be given by the members of
the faculty of Limestone College un
der auspices of Limestone Alumnae
association. April 22nd.
Thirty-five cents pays dummy fare
and admission. Reserved seats 50
cents. Children under twelve 25
cents. <
The members of the facultv have
undertaken ♦his onlv at the earnest
solicitation of the Alumnae. Come
and enlov an evening of fun.
Three Good Deeds.
(Llpplncott’s Magazine.)
“W” good man.” said the professor
of sociology, “you seem to be happy:
would vou mind telling me the reason
for your happiness?"
“Oi wmd not. sor.” said the Irish
man. ‘‘Oi hov just done three good
deeds and any man who has per
formed threp good deeds has raisin
to be happy.”
“Indeed he has.” said the professor,
“and may I ask what three good
deeds you have performed?”
“Well, as Oi was coming nast the
cathedral this morning. I saw' a wum-
man wdd a wee bit infant in he.r
arms, crying thot hard it would melt
the heart av a sthone. I asked her
nhat could be the matter. She ans
wered thot for the want av tharee
dollars to pay the fees she could not
get the child baptized, an’ it was a
a sicklv child at thot. an’ liable to
die soon. I felt thot bad for her I
nulled out the only tin dollars I had.
and tould her to go and get the child
baptized and bring me the change.
She went inside rejoicin’ and soon re
turned wid her face all smiles, give
m* my change, and went away hapin’
blessin’s on mv head. Now ain’t thot
enough?”
'“That’s good.” said the professor:
“now. what were the others?”
“Others?” said the Irishman: “thot’s
all.”
“I understand you to sav you had
nerfomed three good deeds.”
“And so I did, don’t you see? I
dred a widow’s tears—thot’s wan; I
saved a soul from purgatory—thot’s
two: and lastly. I got sivin good dol
lars for a bad tin. and if thot would’t
make you hannv thin vou are hard
to please.”
couutb and time deposits.
Whenever you have a dollar that you have no
absolute need for, it is a mighty good plan to
plant it in a bank where it is on hand to work for
you when you need it. When you once break a
dollar it quickly runs away; a nickle here; a dime
there; and a quarter somewhere else. Dollars in
bank form an emergency fund and a great big
lever with which to open the door of opportunity.
Place your dollars in this strong bank where they
will remain in absolute safety until you need
them. We pay 4 per cent, interest on savings ac-
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A. N. Wood, V. Prest., „ A. Louis Wood, Asst. Cashier.
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WHY
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Gaffney, S. C.
Beina Adopted Everywhere.
(Newberry Observer.)
The people of Gaffney on Tuesday
elected three commissioners to take
charge of the water work and
electric lighting plant. The plant
has heretofore been manage,! by
the council. Columbia will soon
put its water works in the hands of
commissioners. This plan is being
adopted everywhere by the most pro
gressive cities and everywhere with
improved results.
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Star Theatre
r APRIL 19
ONE NIGHT ONLY
*ri*II> A. Y
RICHARD MILTON
In a sumptuos revival of the world-famed
farcial ecstacy
“What Happened to Jones.”
By Geo. H. Broadhurst.
The cleverest company that has ever
interpreted this cleverest play.
A LAUGH! A ROAR! A SCREAM!
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One entire block on Depot and Logan stree'.s, with two
6 room cottages and a 7-room house on same. See me quick
if you want a bargain in the block. This property must be
sold. One city farm, containing 13 acres with good house
on same. One lot just of! Depot street, icoxizo, very de
sirable location. One lot on Fredrick and Lofcan streets,
180x200, a beauty. One farm H'/i miles out with bed im
provements, containing 200 acres. One farm, containing
140 acres, 4J4 niiles out. Sumter Littlejohn house, six
rooms, corner Sumter and Johnson streets. : :
FOR RENT—Two city farms.
SAM L. FORT, Real Estate and Insurance.
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