The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, May 21, 1907, Image 4
SHORT NEWS ITEMS
| Don’t Carry A Safes: OF EOCAI. INTEREST.
Arouri(l w’th you. De
posit youi money in
The National Bank
OF GAFFNEY
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And you will be
lieved of the trouble of
watching it. It will be
secure from fire and
thieves in our FIRE and
BURGLAR proof safe and vault. We will give you a
check book and you can pay your accounts with a check
instead of cash which will give you a receipt for every
dollar paid out. If you or not doing business with us,
& trial is all we ask.
National Bank of Gaffney,
GAFFNEY. S. C.
D. C. ROSS, l»r—l 4. A. CARROLL, V.-PrasL MAYNARD SMYTH, Cashisr
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Secure
Your Money
By depositing it with
The Genie; Saiiegs Bank.
Your bank book will show you how much you have “nailed down"
in a safe place, and every three months we will credit the interest to
your account. We pay FOUR per cent, interest on ALL deposits
compounded FOUR times a year.
The Gaffney Savings Bank
EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER
OKEE.
ICBRS AND DIRECTORS:
A. N. Wood, Preddent. C M. Smith, Sea’y & Treaa.
W. C. McArthur, V.-Prest. and Gen’l Mgr.
B. B. Stekdly, Medical Director. J. C. Lipscomb.
Garolina Mutual ‘ " Association
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OMea sf The Canaral Manaflsr.
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Protactioo at Cad Against Death, Old
Age and Total and Permanent Dteafaikty.
Gaffney, S. C., April 22nd, 1907.
Dear Sir:—
Have you sufficient protection for your family in case of accident
or death? If not, let us write you a policy that will insure you against
Death and Total and Permanent Disability—also another that will insure
yon against Death, Total and Permanent Disability and Old Age Disability.
The cod will be so amall that yon will never feel it. We have had only one
death claim since our organization last August, yet oar members have had >[
protection all the time. Yoe can not find a safer or more sound insurance.
Its ptana are sound, ft is hf^agad by men whom yon know to be honed i
upright, sirrrednl. badness men; and only strong and healthy men and
dmaaM belmoMrthe agaa of iland so are admitted. We would like to write
yon at once, while yon may be able to aland the examination for yon will
hot always feel as wdl as yoh do today. Kindly favor ns Mth an early' re-
to or call at our office over the Merchants 9c Planters Bank and we shall be
glad to Serve you. With best wishes for yooradf and yours, we are,
Yours very truly,
CAROLINA MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION,
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Gaffney, S. C.
Subscribe now and get in on the
ground floor—in Series No. 1.
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M. Wilkins, Prcddent,
I. F. Garrktt, Vice Preddent,
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OFFICERS. ' **
R. S. Lifscomi, Secy and Trass.
H. K. Osborne, Attorney.
DIRECTORS.
H. K. Osborne,
J, F. Garrett,
R. M. Wilkins.
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Chas. Baber,
W. W. Gaffney,
and Plantar* Bank.
Recent Happenings In and Around
th* City and Other Events Gather
ed by the Local New. Editor.
Magistrate's court was tame Sat
urday. nothing developing but a case
of breach of trust which was com
promised.
Fay lavender, formerly with the
local office of the Southern Express
company, is now an express mes
senger on the Sourthern Railway.
Many people were in the city Sat
urday. All day long the streets
were crowded and the day was a good
one from a business standpoint.
Superintendent of Education J. L».
Walfoer is working for two more
school districts. He is most energetic
in the respect, having secured eight.
The improvements wlhich have
been in progress on Mr. N. C. Snead’s
cottage on Race street have been
finished. The appearance of the resi
dence is much improved by the work.
Rev. T. T. Martin, who has been
conducting a meeting at the First
Baptist church, left Saturday for
Union where he will continue his la-
bora
Wilkinsville nostofflee will be dis
continued May 31st and all mail for
that office and rural free delivery
route No. 1. Wilkinsville, will be
known as route No. 9, Gaffney.
Walter L. Wilson was in the city
Friday in the interest of Bob Taylor's
magazine. Mr. Wilson is an enter
taining gentleman and is thoroughly
enthused over the work he is engag
ed in.
Farmers in the city Saturday re
port that the condition of the crops
in most instances throughout the
county are fair considering the un
favorable weather they have been
called unon to survive.
A compromise was effected in a
case of assault and battery before
Magistrate C. T. Bridges Friday. The
case involved two brothers and the
comp omise happily terminated the
affair.
Health Officer A. L. Hallman con
tinues his vigil for signs as to the
health situation and is busy Urging
one and all to preserve the conditions
necessary to perfect health In Gaff
ney.
On last Saturday Rev. C. F. Pelmet
lost, the subscription boob to the
fund to build a new church at Grassy
Pond. The boOk could be of no value
to the finder and Mr. Felmet yould
be very glad to have It left at The
Ledger office.
Mir. Boyd Sarratt has Installed a
gigantic tank in his tonsorial parlors
which is probabhr the largest in the
city. Mr. Sarratt had this tank made
especially for him as it was im
possible for him to secure one quite
lance enough here.
Train No. 39 continues to be the
Southern’s belated child. It Is sel
dom in/teed that it is seen in Gaffney
at 9:45, schedule time. A number qt
pedestralns around the station and
dtr each morning about this time
means No. 39 late again.
Mayor’s court yesterday morning
was a brief affAir. A nameless drunk
forfeited two dollars and fifty cents.
Another case of disorderly conduct
was continued on acoount of the ab
sence of some witnesses and the
sickness of one principal.
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The city prison is a lonely place
these days. Not a persons can be
seen in the ceils and as the police
offlfcers say, the occupants aye prov
ing the oM axiom, a burnt child
dreads the fire. It is probable it will
continue In its lonely state.
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The 1907 theatrical season has
closed at the Star Theatre, the at
traction on Thursday evening, “My
Wife’s Family," being the last at
traction of the year. Only a few aaw
the closing play which was one of
the best ever presented in Gaffney.
The negroes of the city expect to
play base ball with Salisbury. In the
next few days. The game will take
place in Salisbury. The Gaffney ne
groes have quite a reputation and
will no doubt give a good acoount of
themselves.
Ben W. Clary has accepted a posi
tion on the clerical force at the local
“ i 1 of the Southern Express Co.
He Is a young man of considerable
experience in this branch of woric
and his aqulsition to the force at the
Bxpres# office will no doubt prove a
good step.
Mr. Harold Gibson visited this of
fice yesterday with a handsome spec
imen of potato of this year's growth.
Mk. Gibson thoroughly unffienrikinds
the 'Towing of sarir vegetables and
can usually be found with ottpsn as
early aa the earliest and as good as
the best. 1
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Romv Parris suffered quite a m*"-
ful though hot serious accident yes
terday whflrf engaged at hla du
♦**s at the Cherokee Bottlin'* Works.
By the bursting of 4‘ bottle hW"TrL_
engaged t* lining a large Meed of
'’ass Struck him In the face Cuttfog
[ 'a severe «aFb. Several stitches were
f necessary. •
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In a half page advertisement is to*
dap's Ledger J. M. Nelson calls at
tention to his Immense fire tole now
under way. Mr. Nelson And his
corns of assistants hare thoroughly
sorted the coods separating the dam'
airfvi and that surviving the fire and
bargains ualoiv <-hti be seen by a
visit to his store.
Ib-v. W. L. Seabrook. of Newberry,
was m the city Friday in the interest
of a national magazine for the order
of Masons. Mr. Seabrook interview-
• d many prominent Gaffnev Masons
in regard to the project while in the
city. He states that he is meeting
with unusual encouragement.
A serious accident was narrowlv
averted Saturday afternoon when, by
the- horse becoming frightened. Miss
Louise Goudelock and little Jean
Goudelock were thrown out of the
buggy but not hurt. Mrs. S. F. Par-
rdtt and little child who were also
in the buggv. kept their seats.
Ruth, the infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Wilson, died Satur
day afternoon after a brief illness.
The interment took place Sunday at
Buffalo cuurch. in Cherokee town
ship. this county. Mr. and Mrs. Wil
son have the sympathy of a large
circle of friends in their bereave
ment ' " iii
A number of pupils of Central
school of the public schools enjoyed
picnic at Limestone Springs on
Friday. The company had just been
released from nine months of grind
ing school duties and of course the
da> was one of unalloyed pleasure.
Misses Harris and Spillman chaperon
ed during the day.
Saturday was hot. Not just warm
but sizzling hot. The kind of day
that makes one hot before he does
anything and keeps him tired all the
time. The park was a popular resort
for many who live up town. Several
were seen to take refuge In Its shade
from the glaring sun while going to
and from their meals.
A large number from Gaffney were
present at Jonesville Friday, the oc
casion being the unveiling of the
monument erected at that place to
the Confederate veteran*. The cere
monies were most impressive and
wei*e witnessed by people from all
over the State. An account of the day
appears in another column.
Z. A. Robertson has purchased a
large tract of land situated in front
of the Irene min and known as the
Geo. M. Mill* estate. Mir. Robertson
bought the land as an investment and
will sen it In building lots. The
laud is divided into fifty-three lots.
This Is valuable property and will no
doubt be disposed of rapidly.
Borne changes are being made in
the lake and park at the Irene park.
This beautiful mecca to the young
people of Gaffney Is being made more
enchanting to the many who dally en
joy its beauties. The work at the
park is under the charge of “UndeL
togan” Ellis and he is being compli
mented on all sides for his careful
work,
A large number of students were
assembled at Central school of the
public schools Friday at noon to re
ceive the certificates that insure
their Promotion from one grade to
another. The school closed* a most
prosperous session and teachers and
pupils can enter into their vacation
with no misgivings but a knowledge
of a years work well and profitably
done.
There was a noted Improvement
In the music service at Buford Street
M. E. church last Sunday. The
chorus has been Increased to twelve,
but male voices are needd to prop
erly balance the parts. “David’s
Prayer." a soprano solo, was beauti
fully rendered by Mrs. Oscar Shanfas
at the morning service, while in the
evening Mrs. Cole was the sololpt
for the Dank’s Authem “Be Joyful in
the Lord."
Cherokee avenue school closed on
last Friday night one of its most
successful year's work with it* usual
annual entertainment. The program
was an entertaining one and the
children rendeied every part with
superior ability. The children that
took part Were mostly from {he ffrst
and second grade*. It is to the credit
of Cherokee avenue school that tha
annnal entertainments are always
looked forward to by the community
a- one of the most delightful occas
ion* qf jhe near.
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SAFETY FIRST OF ALL
Then courteus treatment, fair dealing and every assistance consisten
with good, sound banking are the principles that have made the su
cess of the -
Merchants and Planters Bank
Our management is conservative. Our loans are all made advisedly
and on absolutely solid security. Our past record speaks for itself on
safe, successful banking. Your account with us wiH receive our verv
best attention. Your business secrets are sacred with us and any ad
vise or assistance we can give you on business matters is yours for the
asking. -
J. N. Lipsomb,
R. M. Wilkins,
W. C. Hamrick,
R. A. Jones,
DIRECTORS
T. E. Moore,
J. C. Otts,
H. M. Brown,
A. N. Wood,
J. Q. Little.
W T . J. Wilkins,
C. M. Smith.}
MERCHANTS’" PLANTERS BANK
GAFFNEY., S.C.
Cherokee B, i L. ‘
Fourth Series Now Open.
Stock Being Taken-Applications For Loans Filed.
One man is now living in his own house who joined in Jan
uary; made application for loan; paid his dues—75 cents—
which was really due February 2. He made this payment
as a matter of good faith. He is in his own happy home
today—February 10. He is saving house rent today. His
property—not the landlord’s property—is growing in value
every day. Name furnished upon application
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