Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Nf D *.■ 4*, , ■ 4' III D. C Ross. Prest. J. A. Cakroll. V.-Prest. Mavnard Smyth. Cashier. THK National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, S. C. Capital Stock, - - - $ 60,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, 45,000.00 Stockholders* Liability, • 50,000.00 Protection to Depositors, - - $145,000.00 The State of South Carolina, the County of Cherokee and the Town of Gaffney deposit with us. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. 1 : : * : PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. J. A. Carroll, C. W. Whisouaut, H. M. McAden, DIRECTORS. T. M. Littlejohn, Dr. Chas. A. Jefferies, B. L. Hanies," R. M. Wilkins, J. D. Jones, H. D. Wheat, D. C. Ross, Maynard Smyth. "•H. f S-A-V-E Part of what you make and deposit it with the Gaffney Savings Bank Where it will make you FOUR percent, interest. Make your money make you something, don’t run the risk of losing it by keeping it at home. Start an account with us at once. ONE DOLLAR is sufficient to begin with. We pay four per cent, interest on ALL deposits compounded FOUR times a year. The Gaffney Savings Bank Office in National Bank of Gaffney D. C. Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier $ f* Mrs. C. L. MoGRtlnn left Wednes day morning for Aaberllle, N. 0., where the will spend the Christmas holidays with friends and relatives. Brian Bell came home Tuesday from Davidson College where he Is a sophmore. He will spend the holi days with his parents. Watson Bell Is at home from Bing ham school, for the holidays. Richard Manning Jefferies Is home from the University of South Caro lina, for the holidays. J. Gad Wright, of Wilkinsville, was a Gaffney visitor Tuesday. Luther Bonner, of Ravenna, was In town Tuesday. Dr. J. M. Caldwell, of Blacksburg, visited the city Tuesday. G. E. Black, of Cherokee Falls, was In the city Tuesday on business. W. T. Pennington, of Gaffney R. F. D. No. 6, was a visitor to the city Tuesday. F. M. Whiten, the fisherman of j Cherokee Falls, was In the city Tues- i day. . - T- A. Hightower, of Cherokee | Falls, was in the city Wenesday. Mr. Hightower will move to Gaffney next Monday. He cepmes here to accept a responsible position with the Merrl- mac Mills. Sam Gaffney, one of Cherokee’s good farmers, was In the city Wed nesday. Joseph G. VInesett was In the city | yesterday. i James R. Littlejohn was In the yes- j terday. James Moorehead, of Gowdeysvllle, ! paid us an appreciated call yester day. Adam Goudelock, of Asbury, call ed on The Ledger yesterday. Edwin Lipscomb, a student of Wake Forest, is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Lip scomb. An Occasional painter. (San Francisco Chronicle.) On the campus at Stanford univer sity the score of fraternity houses are cleaning up and preparing for the social receptions and luncheons to be given to visitors on the day of the big football game. A up an got the con tract to paint the Deke house white with the understanding that the Job must be done and dried long before November 9. After making a rush start, the painter ashed permission to hang out ills sign. His request was granted, and he put up a conspicuous announce ment over the frWht porch: “These premises being painted by Blank Blank.” Then the work dragged. He c&m one day and stayed away two. So the Impatient collegians added to the sign neat lettering until the perma nent announcement read: “These premises being painted by Blank Blank. Now and Then.” For that Dandruff There is one thing that will cure it—Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It is a regular scalp-medicine. It quickly destroys the germs which cause this disease. The unhealthy scalp becomes healthy. The dandruff disap pears, had to disappear. A healthy scalp means a great deal to you—healthy hair, no dan druff,no pimples, no eruptions. The beet kind of a testimonial — “8old for over sixty years." J§ i Syrup. Tuteti < io time. Hold by drugglfct - Tiledo by J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell,. Aleo manufacturer* of bt yers tcwKwmmmmmm SARSAPARILLA. PM I CHcRRV PPCTORAL. STATEMENT — of the — MERCHANTS & PLANTERS BANK Gaffney, 8. C M at the clone of buelneee dm* 16* 1907. RESOURCES. Lottos and Discounts .£257.215 20 Overdrafts O.Sfl 15 IP'iids and Stocks owned by the Bk. 900 (At Furniture and Fixtures.. 12110 60 Due from Hanks no Hankers 34.734 96 <'urreacy 23 400 00 Gold 1.700 00 Mlver, Nick fs and Pennies 1,17s 22 Checks and Cash Items . 15.5*6 91 Exchanges for the Clearing House 726 51 Total (343.159 55 LIABILITIES. Capital Htock paid In £ 75.000 00 Sui plus Fund 5,ii00 00 Fucilvided Profits less current ex penses and Taxes Paid 19.1942 41 Individual Deposits subject to Check 120,231 02 Savings Deposits 46,09**9 Tiue Certificates .... 13.703 42 ( ashler's Checks 943 81 Notes ana hills Rediscounted.. 55.000 Ou Hill* payable (Clearing House Cer- lltlcales issued) 7.500 00 Total £343,159 55 State of South Carolina, ' berokee County. Hefore me came K. S. Lipscomb. Cashier of the Merchants & Planters Hank. Gaffney. 1 who being duly sw'rn, says that the alHive and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said hank as shown by the books of Ule in salt! bank. K. 8 Lipscomb < 'ashler. Sworn to and subscribed before me this, the 13th day of December. 1907 •il. K. Osboknp. If.. S.l bile, 8. C. Correct Attest:— A. N. Wood, .1. C. OTTS C. M. SMITH, Notary Publ Directors. WHEN IN A HURRY BEND TO THE LEDGER FOR YOUR JOB PRINTING- J. N. Upaeomb J. C. Otts W. J. Wilkins T. E. Moors J. Q. Little We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. Did you stop to think )pw much happiness depends upon prosperity and how prosperity depends on your own efforts and good judgment? We offer you our good wishes and assistance but it remains with yourself to make 1908 the banner year oa . your life. If you practice ecomomy an<r thiift throughout the year you cannot go astray, and a clear conscience lightens al) troubles. Save a part of your earnings and consistently deposit them in the safety of this bank. The knowledge of your raj&ily growing account will make you throughout the year and contribute largely to your future prosperity. DIRECTORS A. N. Wood R. M. Wilkins W. D. Hamrick H. M. Brown R. A. Jones C. M. Smith ERCHANTS 1 *"PLANTERS BANK - ■ , GAFFNEYR S.C. Buy a Home With Rent Money! 'Ill [V You can do this by taking stock in the i$ __ j | Cherokee Building and Loan Associa- :*$! tion. This is the oldest Building and Loan Association in Gaffney. It is conducted along conservative lines, jfcj We can help you to the ro^d of wealth. ‘M' See any of our officers. Read our Booklet and learn our plans. : Cherokee 6. i L. ‘ '" I r (ft W. W. Gaffoey, Sec’y & Treas. C. A. Meries, Prtst ||j MONEY TO LOA I am prepared to negotiate loans on first mortgage on improved farmsfora term of years, in amounts from f^oo up. Call on J. C. JEFFERIES, Attorn Sep 27-6m Gaffney, S. C. TECHNICALLY EDUCATED Al IS IN I* K IS r> IS L> The demand is far greater than supply Let the Intsmatl pondsnes Sshssls, of Sorsntsn. *-.., L# rrr- par-- you. Postal will bring Information on 208 courses, ft'i free. 8-27- tban the jlk I Corroo- f i Fa*, pro- I ormation I 17-ly-rjp .) THE W* C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W* C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W* C* CARPENTER CO- I THE W. C- CARPENTER CO- | THE W- C* CARPENTER CO- I THE W- C* CARPENTER CO- \t THE W. C. CARPENTER COMPAN Y Now is the Time to Do Your Christmas Buying We have inaugurated th o largest sale ever held in this city. Every department in this store is represented in this wonderful sale. Now{Is the time for you to save money f on all your winter (supplies in Clothing, Shoes, Dress Coeds, Hats, Underwear, etc. Don’t miss this*sale if you want to save money. Below we give you a few prices: Ladies 4 Cloaks Ladies’ Cloaks in black and grey, trimmed in Velvet, were $4.50, Sale price $2.98 Ladies’ Long Coats in black, trimmed in straps and Velvet, were .$5.00, Sale price 3 .98 A big assortment in colors of Child ren’s Coats, all ages, were $2.50, Sale price $1.98 A big line in Ladies’ Rain Coats at * half price. Dross Goods Yard-wide all wool Suiting, value 35c Sale price 22c 54-inch all wool Broadcloth in all col ors, was 85c, Sale price 68o In this pepartment we are showing all the latest styles and fabrics at low prices. We cannot quote all of the prices. Domestios Yard-wide unbleached Sheeting, value 6 l-2c, Sale price So Best quality Hickory Shirting, value 10c, Sale price 7c Yard-wide Bleacning, good value at 10c, Sale price.. 8 3-4o Dark colored Oucing, solid colors, value 8 l-3c, Sale price 7o Ladles' and Children's Underwear Ladies'heavy fleeced Vests and Pants, value 60c, Sale price 42o We have a big line in Children’s Un derwear at a big cut in price. Ask to see the 12-4 Blankets $1.68 Men's and Boy’s Clothing Men’s worsted Suits, value $5.00, Sale price $3.25 Men’s all wool Suits, value $6,50, Sale price $4.00 Men’s all wool Suits in all of the newest colors, value $13.50, Sale price $9.50 Boy’s fine all wool Suits. $3.00 values, Safe price $1.98 We cannot quote ail the prices on • Clothing. It would take all the space in the paper Men's Underwear Wright’s Health Underwear-every body knows that it sells for $1.00 a garment, Sale price 75o Shoes Men’s Vici Blucher Shoes, value $1.50, Sale price $1.19 Ladies’ Vici Blucher or Bal, value $ 1.50, Sale price $1.19 If it is Shoes vou want we sure can please you in quality and prices. We cannot give you all the prices on Shoes for we have the largest stock Gaffney. You have attended sales and sales in Gaffney, but we promise you In this sale real bargains. * / It We have tagged all the Millinery in plain figures so you can see the very low prices. Now is the time to buy your winter Hat. Don't forget the d.ate of the sale. It began Sat urday and will continue until the first of the year. We positively will not charge goods at these prices. THE RPENTER COMPANY s THE W. C* CARFENTLR CO* I THE W* C- CARPENTER 0O> I THE GO- | THE W- C- CARPEI 00* I THE W. C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W- C- CARPENTBE CO-