Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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^;T?’»?.'-7' ■■on'flnrnim liWt ”#"- -***<!?*&$**■?■;■ > -f •’^ ; * Siv-* D. C. Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. THK ".;' Bank of Gaffney Gattney, S. C. Capital Stock, - - - $ 50,000.00 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. DIRKCTORS. J. A. Carroll, T. M. Littlejohn, R. M. Wilkins, C. W. Whisonant, Dr. Chas. A. Jefferies, J. I). Jones, H. M. McAden, B. L. Hames, H. D. Wheat, D. C. Ross, Maynard Smyth. INTEREST FOR QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1907 jjs due aud has been credited to all accounts. Get ready for saving more money during 1908 than you have ever saved before by having already a good balance and adding to it, or by starting a ufew account. Deposits from $1.00 up received and interest calculated quarterly and added to each account. : : The Gaffney Savings Bank Office in National Bank of Gaffney ^ D. C. Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. P2J SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OKEE. Recent Happenings in and Around the City, and Othar Events Gath ered by the Local New* Editor. The Giiffney hanks will all be closed on January ist, same being a legal holi day. The many friends of Dr. C. M. Little john and family will be glad to know that tbl> have returned to Gaffney to live. 0 Fletcher Wood has moved to J. B. Jones’ place in the country and A. C. Moore is now occupying the house vaca ted by Mr. Wood. Leo Little has opened a skating rink in the room formerly occupied by the Post- office, which is being liberally patronized h> the boys and girls of the city. Leo proposes to run a clean,quiet place which anyone may visit. It is called The Odeon. Miss Ford, of Limestone College, gave an entertainment on Tuesday night to quite a number of the younger set, which was very much enjoyed. Deli" cious refreshments were served and the young people who attended are willing to vote Miss Ford the most popular young lady in the city. Johnson Burgess met with quite a pain ful accident on last Monday night on his way home from Gaffney. He was trot ting his horse down a hill when the animal stepped in a hole aud, falling, threw his rider over his head and then fell on him. Johnson was painfully hurt, aud as a consequence will he confined to his bed for some time. Tom Wyatt, with his wife and baby, were just in front of Johnson in a buggy, and when the ac cident occurred it frightened Wyatt’s horse, which ran, completely demolish ing the vehicle. Fortunately none of them was injured. At tht Edison. The program at “The Edison” to-night comprises the thrilling story "All for a Necklace,” “The Runaway Mortor Car" and the beautiful and artistic colored film ‘ ‘T ransf ormation. ’ ’ People speak very highly of the illus trated song "Love Me and the World is Mine ” A number of views made by the pro prietor, of scenes in the Phillipine and Sandwich Islands will also be shown. The Fldison has been open every after- nson and evening for the past week and Mr. Buckingham is well satisfied with the patronage he has received. The picture “Lost in the Alps” is prob ably the most popular moving picture ever shown in Gaffney. More of the same character are soon to be received. The Edison will open New Years Day from 1:30 to 5 and from 6:45 to 10 p. m. K> of P- Election. At the regular meeting of Limestone Lodge No. 74, K. of P. last Monday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: W. K. Gunter, C. C.; Junius Parrott, V. C ; Rev. S. B. Harper, Prelate; C. E? Hamrick, K. of R. and S.; M. J. Goudelock, M. of F.; Joe Robertson, M. of W.; Arthur Ken drick, M. of E.; H. K. Osborne, M. at A.; Harry Byars, I. G.; W. H. Perry, O. G.; W. S. Hall, D. G. C.; Jones J. Darby, Trustee. The lodge has enjoyed a very prosperous year, and is in good condition financially. The newly elected officers will be installed on the first meeting night in January. A C*rd- I desire to say to those whom * I have unfinished business transactions with that I have been very ill for the last fifteen days. Consequently haven’t been able to meet them; but, are now improving rapidly and think I’ll be able to see them in a short while. R. E. Linder. Prompt payment Mr. A. W. Smith, of this county, died December 6th. Mr. Smith held a two thousand dollar policy in the New York Life. Proof of death was furnished the company on Decimber 14th, and on De cember 21, a check was issued for the amount and mailed to Mr. E. K. Belue> the company’s representative iu this county. Mr. Belue banded a check to Mrs. Sarah E. Smith and Miss Sallie M. Smith, the beneficiaries, for the full amount on Saturday. Death of Mr. J- J. Kendrick. John J. Kendrick, of lower Cherokee, died December 24th at 7 p m. He leaves seven children and a second wife. He has been a member of Schull Shoals church for many years. Mr. Kendrick would have been 80 years of age the 14th of next month. JANUARY FIRST Tlear Sntebebt Quarfel Bep/nb IffltdeljoukQrfiGStfbjn’Stbie. ^We Jiay (bmAewtded CaAifa/, gLuife/uA Amd Jhcfrifo' $100,000.00 IflhujMnti amtJfanteU jSaa/l Dorman-Byara. O. C. Dorman and Miss Estella E. Byers were married by the Rev. E. G. Ross on the afternoon of the 24th. at 3 o’clock, at the home of the bride on Limestone street. vi PISO S CURE FOR H CURES WHERE ALL El*: FAi-». Best CnuKh Syrup. Tastes Oo<<d. Use in time. Bold by druiurUit. w CONSUMPTIO A Comparison $12.80 Per Month Paid For Rent 80 Months Will Cost You 81,000 With Nothing To Show But Rent Receipts. If you borrow from us $1,000 for your home in 80 month your dues and interest will cost your $1,333.33. By owning your home and paying in 80 months $333.33 or $4,163 more per month than you rent you will save $1,000 which would he lost were you paying rent. It is a paying invest ment either to the borrower or to the investor who wants good interest on his money. : : r it k Peoples B. & L. Association R. M. Wilkins, President, R. S. Lipscomb, Secy. & Treas. J. F. Garrktt, Vice-President, H. K. Osborne, Attorney. 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. Gaffney, S. C. Please? I mm t THE W* C- CARPENTER 00- I THE W* C- CARPENTER CO* I THE W- C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W- C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W- C- CARPENTER CO- I THE W- C- CARPENTER CO- g THE W. C. CARPENTER COMPANY Now is the Time to Do Your Christmas Buying We have inaugurated the largest sale ever held in this city. Every department in this storeys represented in ;this wonderful sale* Now 'ls the time forl you to Isave money onISaii; your ^winter] supplies in Clothmg^Shoes, press Goods,'Hats, Underwear, etc. Don’t miss this*sale if you want to save money. Below we give you a few prices: Ladies* 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 pnee .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. Dress Goods Yard-wide all wool Suiting, value 35c Sale price 22c 54-inch all wool Broadcloth in all col ors, was 85c, Sale price 68c In this pepartment we are showing all the latest styles and fabrics at low prices. We cannot quote all of the prices. Domestics Yard-wide unbleached Sheeting, value 6 l-2c, Sale price 5c Best quality Hickory Shirting, value 10c, Sale price 7 c Yard-wide Bleaching, good value at 10c, Sale price 8 3-4c Dark colored Outing, solid colors, value 8 l-3c, Sale price 7o Ladies’ and Children’s Underwear Ladies’heavy fleeced Vests and Pants, value 60c, Sale price 42c 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 Bov’s fine all wool Suits. $3.00 values, Sale price $1.98 We cannot quote a/ the prices on Clothing. It ^ ould take all the space if a the paper Men’s Underwear Wright’s Health Underwear-every body knows that it sells for $1.00 a garment, Sale price 75e 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 you 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. 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 date 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. 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