Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE PEOPLE'S B. A L. Don’t Mind The Waves In times of depression or panic you want assurance of safety. You can’t transact business and carry your money with you. r 1 Put It In Our Bank where is safe.If the waves dash hard .against you, we will loan you money to tide you over. It pre vents disaster., Our bank assists^ you and benefits us both. We want your banking. : V • •••••••• •••• • • • STAR THEATRE. • • • Friday. April 19—What Happend to Jones. Billy Kersands AMnstrels-^Jatur- Jay. April 27. National Bank of Gaffney, Gaffney, S.*C.^ D. C. ROSS, Prest. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. J. A. CARROLL, Vice-Preet. C. W. NAMES,rAsa'i.^Cashfer. Ktl [43 iTJ >' & $2000.00 s\\ -J To come from Savings. In many cases it would be spent but for a Savings Bank. Be> gin a Savings account with us now. Perhaps you are doing well and think you won’t need it. Even so t yet the realization that comes from sufficient Savings io buy a home, 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 Office In The Nationel Bank of Gaffney, Gaffney, S. C. D. C. ROSS, President. J. A. CARROLL, Vice*President. MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashier. “What Happened to Jones.” Broadhurst’s Hlllarious Sufficiency, “What Happened to Jones” is by far the funniest and most popular farce written in the past twenty years. Such was its popularity, that it was played by eleven companies at the samp time In the United States. Eng land, France and South Africa. Mr. Ebenezer Goodly, a professor of ana- texmy. is persuaded to attend a prize fight by his prospective son-in-law, in order to develop his knowledge of the “actual working of the human system." The place is raided and the old gentleman in his escape from the police, slides down a fire escape, tears his clothes and blackens his eye. At the fight is a gav voung snorty drummer of hymn books and as a side line, carries playing cards. To use his own words, “If the town’s dead hymn books; if it’s alive, play ing cards. I catch them coming and going.” In order to escape from the poiicr. this drummer, who is Jones, follows the professor and t^ke* re fuge in the old gentleman’s house. The professor’s brother, the bishop of Ballarat, is hourly expected an a visit, and has sent a new suit of cle rical cut in order to appear snick and span before his finaneoe. Th-' clothes arrive while Jones is explaining the reason of his hurried visit to the pro fessor. and quickly conceives the idea of donning the bishop’" clathes and nosing as the “real boy.” His quick wit and numerous lies added to the professor's misery, furnish merry laughter for over two hours, is introduced to the whole family and quickly makes "tracks” to flirt with “Cissie,” a bright young lady who is staying at the house as the “ward of the professor.” She guesses his sec ret quickly, but aids him in his dis guises^ as she dearly loves a ioke. When the real bishop comes on the scene, the f»n begin in earnest. Not being able to find his new clothes (thr> old ones having been sept out to be pressed), he is discovered wan dering about in a blanket, and is mistaken by the family for an escap ed lunatic, who fancies himself a big Indian chief. The bishop is taken in and fooled by Jones all the time. He offers to lend him his suit that he wore at the fight. The bishon.puts it. on. so when the police arrive they recognize the suit and railroad the old gentleman to prison. This Ls too much for the professor, who depounc es Jones, and when the bishop is re turned from the station house as tid ing the “wrong man,” the whe^e thing is explained satisfactory. “Wlhat Happened to Jones” will be presented at the Star Theatre tonight with the strongest east ever seen in th’s lay. headed by Richard Milton. It Has Been Organized and Started to Work. The subscribers to the stock of the People’s Building and Loan Associa tion met at the* office of the Mer chants and Planters Bank last Friday. A large majority of the stock sub scribed for v as represented. A temporary organization was affected and the constitution and by-laws were read and adopted, after which the following directors were elected: R. M. Wilkins, Chas. Baber, Dr. J F, Garrett, W. E. Anderson, J. N. Lip scomb, W. W. Gaffney and H. K. Os borne. Immediately after the selects ion of the board of directors the stockholders meeting adjourned Then the directors held a meeting and the following officers were chosen: R. M. Wilkins, president; Dr. J. F. Gar rett. vice-president; H. K. Osborne, attorney; R. S. Lipscomb, secretary and treasurer. Dues in the People’s Building and lioan Association are payable the first Saturday in each month and are $1 on each share. The office of this as sociation will be in the Merchants and Planters Bank. This should be one of the strong- e- 1 financial institutions in the coun try. It is officered by as good busi ness men as can be found anywhere. Its territory embraces the entire county. Two of its directors are Blacksburg men. The ledger wishes the new association the best of suc- suess. Trains to Jamestown, Effective May 26th, also Pullman drawing room sleeping car service will be inaugurated between Mem phis and Norfolk via Chattanooga, Bristol, Roanoke and Lynchburg to Norfolk on Southern Railway trains Nos. 35, 36 and 4, in connection with N. & W. railway through Bristol. Then in order to take care of the local travel, additional train service will be inauguarted on the Norfolk division, effective Sunday, May 5th, 1907, between Ijawrenceville and Nor folk leaving Ijawrenceville, at 5 a. m. arriving Norfolk 9 a. m., leave Nor folk 6 p. m.. arrive Lawrenceville 10 p. m. G. B. Allen, Asst. G. P. Agent. W. H. Tayloe, Gen. P. Agent, Washington, D. C. S. H. Hardwick, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Washington, D. C. 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 Sume 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 — 30c Batiste in the new designs in Rings and Polka- dots. £These goods cannot be bought now for 15c, our price 12 1-2o Mercerized Swisses in'all the new T patterns, sold for 39c, only 25c Our Wash Goods department is the most com plete department in the city. Come in and let us show you. .\ w.r. ■ co. Important Announcement. I desire to call the attention of my natrons and the general public to the unusually strong attraction w/iich I have booked for Friday. April 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 nlav 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 comedv is thorough ly refined. It has been produced in all parts of th« 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 he Imnrovt ti 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. Shouidtanvone not be satisfied with the perWiRnace. their money will be cheerfully refunded by applying at the box office after conclusion of first act. The management, guarantees a full presentation without cutting. E. H. DeCamp, Mgr. Star Theatre. “M. D. Pro Tern.” On next Monday evening at Lime stone College, there will be present ed a lively and very amusing farce comedy entitled “M. D. Pro Tern.” This play will he given by the mem bers Of the faculty, and there should be a large audience to enjoy it. The dummy will leave town at 8 o’clock, and the Price of tickets. 35 cents. In cludes the dummy fare. The author of the play has succeeded in porixay- ing the characters in a delightful manner, and each of the persons who take part has a splendid opportunity of showing their dramatic ability. Much amusement is anticipated in seeing the faculty appear as actors. Card of Thaks. First. We thank the l/ird for His preservation of ours and the lives of our children when our 'home was burned on the 15th inst. Second. We thank Chief Lockhart and his force and all the neonle of Gaffney who did so much to help and comfort us in our great misfortune of getting our property burped. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith Gossett we are 'especially grateful for their heroic work under God’s direction that res cued us and our children from the burning building. May the Lord save all our friends from great earthly losses and give them eternal happiness. Respectfully. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nelson. Gaffney, S. C., April 17, 1907. Som e Business Changes. Ground will be broken in the next few days for the Wilkins Bros, build- ir - on Frederick street. The build ing will be ready for occupancy Sen- tember 1st. As soon as the Messrs. Wilkins move out J. C. Ratliff will move the Battery into the building now occupied by W. J. Wilkins and F. Bee Gaffney will move his stock of groceries into the room now used as a grocery store by Wilkins Bros. A New Bakery. J F. Fincken has opened a new bakery and confectionary store in building lately occupied by D. A. Young. Mr. Fincken is one of the best bakers in this territory. He has ordered an up-to-date delivery wagon and will serve bread and confections as of yore. Fincken is a hustler and will make his mark. "P .eumonfa’a Deadly Work had seriously affected my right lung,” writes Mrs. Fannie Conner, of Rural Route 1, Georgetown, Tenn.. “tlhat I coughed continuously night and day and the neighbors’ prediction— consumption—seemed Ineyitable. un til my husband brought home a bot tle of Dr. King’s New Discovery, which In my case proved to be the only REAL cough cure and restorer of weak sore, lungs.” When all other remedies utterly fall, you may still win In the battle against lung and throat troubles with New Discovery, the REAL cure. Guar anteed by Cherokee Drug Co. 60c and $1.00. Trial bottel free. For Thin, Poor Blood You can trust a medicine tested 60 years! Sixty years of experience, think of that I Experience with Ayer’s Sar saparilla; the original Sarsa parilla; the Sarsaparilla the doctors endorse for thin blood, weak nerves, general debility. Hut f-vPii till* ('rand old medicine cannot do it* bem work ii the liver is inactive and the hnwels loir the best possible re- >uits, yon si, ( oiId take luxtnive ,loses of Ayer’s I'iils w hile tukiiik Die .Sarsaparilla Made by J. C. Ayer Co., nowell, Maaa. Also nianuCacturers of so uianuCaoturers of 9 HAIR VIGOR. AGUE CURE. CHERRY PECTORAL. yers V/e have no aeoreta t We publish the formulas of ail our medicines. Star Theatre ONE NIGHT ONLY A.Y /APRIL 19 /rup. Sold In tlma. Sold by druggists. I 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 tOREAM! E BA Gives you a feeling of independence and security that adds to jour good cheer, brings contentment and makes your whole life easier to live. These happy results do not require a big hank balance. Every dollar saved and deposited is just that much more placed between you and the ever possible time of need. Begin with any small amount you can spare, and add to it regularly from your surplus earnings of these pros j^rous days. We will welcome your account and give careful attention to your banking needs. We offer you every protection of moderu, conservative banking : : : OFFICERS. C. M. Smith, Prest., A. N. Wood, V. Prest., R. S. Lipscomb, Cashier, A. Louis Wood, Asst. Cashier. MERCHANTS M PLANTERS bank GAFFNEY.- S.C. There |s a Pont | Where low price and perfect quality meet— below that they part. Our $2.50,f$3,00 and $3.50 Shoes for Men are as low as a really good Shoe can be sold for. We do not claim equality with $5.00 and $6.00 Shoes, but we do know that the leather, style and workman ship in these Shoes are as good as can be, and that we can depend on their merits to make you our steady friends. :: :: ;: We Have a Fine Assortment off WOMEN’S SHOES for Spring and Summer to sell at $1.50 and $2.00, all solid and made of carefully selected material, stylishly put together. ; : .: :: There’s only one way you’ll ever know just how good a bargain you have in these Shoes : Buy one pair and give them a fair tiial. We have a tine assortment of work Shoes to se lect from. :: ;: :: :: :: :: ;; X j Would YOU like for your Stationery to be neatly printed and promptly delivered? If so, will you let us prove to you that our work will THE LEDGER, Caffnay, S. C. Please? if J WHY You should Insure in the Carolina Mutual Benefit Association! Gaffney, S. C. | BECAUSE it is a home company—officered by home people of known integrity. BECAUSE it proposes to furnish Life Insurance at cost and keep the pre miums here in the South—to aid in the upbuilding of the South. If you are patriotic, this should appeal to you. BECAUSE its Policies have a TOTAL and PERMANENT DISABILITY feature, which the Policies of most other companies do not have. BEBAUSE its “Class B” Policies have an OLD AGE DISABILITY feature which most others do not have. BECAUSE its premiums are calculated upon a basis that is deemed ample to pay losses and yet not become burdensome to the'policy holder. One entire block on Depot and I/igan streets, 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 qity farm, containing 13 acres with good Hons* on same. One lot just off Depot street, icoxizo, very de sirable location. One lot on Fredrick and Logan streets, 180x200. a beauty. One farm 8y£ miles out with best im provements, containing 200 acres. One farm, containing 140 acres, 4^ miles out. Sumter Littlejohn house, six rooms, corner Sumter and Johnson streets. : : FOR RENT—Two city farms. SAM L. FORT, Real Estate and Insurance.