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/ THE GAFFNEY LEDGER, Tuesday and Friday. Ed. H. oeCamp, Editor and Publlshor BUSINESS CONFIDENCE. Confidence Is the expectation that daring a period of prosperity said prosperity will continue, and that when we have reached the crest of the wave of prosperity and a reaction fs due that the banks and other fi- •ancial institutions will weather the storm and that people will be able to pay their debts and thus maintain the financial integrity of the community. Confidence built on watered stocks and fake capitalization will have a tendency to turn suspicion Into panic. So in order that the county may be always in a healthy condition, every organization should have a solid gold en foundation, and not mere promises to pay. The great corporations have gone entirely too far in substituting their expectations of earnings, for actual capital, and the public is daily growing wiser, so much so in fact that before It will invest in any en terprise, like the man from Missouri, H must be shown that the enterprise Is founded on sound business prin ciples. In order to re-establish business confidence the Napoleons of finance should let the word capitalization mean capital and let them comply strictly with the laws of the country and not until they do this will busi ness confidence be fully restored. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. NOTES AND COMMENTS- Has the Gaffney Board or Trade decided to abandon the scheme for the establishment of the county fair? • • • Our esteemed contemporary, the Yorbville Enquirer, has acknowledged i that l.t was mistaken when it said! that the time was ripe for the repeal! of the lien law. We took issue with; that paper some weeks ago in regard to this matter, and as we have great respect for the opinions of the En quirer, we are very much gratified to linow that it now agrees with us. The Ledger regrets to announce that in some unaccountable manner, a highly interesting communication from our correspondent at Ravenna for last Tuesday’s issue, was mis placed and lost. We made an ex haustive search for the article in question but it could not be found. We place a high value on the letters ^ f.'Om our country correspondents and we hope that such a thing will not occur again. * * « It is the duty of every citizen of the county who is otherwise qualified to exercise the right of suffrage, to procure for himself a registration certificate. No man is a qualified elector without this little slip of pa per, and while there is no apparent vital necessity now, you cannot tell how soon such a necessity ipight arise, and find you unprepared. Get your certificate now, In order that when the time comes to vote you may be able to exercise the privilege without embarrassment to yourself or to the managers of election. • • * If cotton ever goes to the figure that will justify the farmers who have •otton to turn loose their holdings, the financial situation so far as this community is concerned, will be easy. Fully one-third of the crop in this country is still in the hands of he farmers, and this simply means that one-th'rd of the money which has been circulating at this time of the year heretofore, is still in the i; <nds of those who buy the cotton. As practically all he money which we get in the South comes from the cot ton crop, it will readily be seen why money is so scarce. Death of Mr* A- S. Corry* Mr. A. S. Corry. one of Gaffney’s best known citizens, died yesterday mornipg at 4 a. m. and was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mr. Corry was a very fulet, unobtrusive citizen, who was held in high regard by all who knew him. He never meddled in the affairs 1 others and was a most kind hus- hand and father. The sympathy of a large circle of friends go out to the grief stricken family. Smith Corry, as he was familiarly known by his old acquaintances, had many noble traits. Tears ago be was a man of means and conducted a large business. He was generous and trustful and placed too much confl- 4ence in others for his own good, and as a consequence his latter days were aot so rosy. But he was a good worker and he nearly always had a Job and Ms last days were not bad. Two weeks ago he contracted pneu monia and the dreaded disease made rapid progregg on his weakened con stitution and the enf came yesterday morning about four o’clock. The funeral services were conduct- •4 by Dr. A. M. Simms. The pall beaverg were J. Q. Little, R. 8. Lip- eccmb, F. B. Gaffney, J. B. Bell, W. T. Thompson and J. D. Joneg. Sheriff Thomar DPgi- Sheriff Thomas is the proul owner ef two magnificent specimeng of the eanine family in which he takes great orlde. These dogs will run up and down the fence with a great show of fierceness to the terror of the people who pasg that way. Even If the jail was not secure there wonld be no danger of any prisoners escap ing with those dogs in the yard. Guy L. Bonner and Park Little, who have been spending the holidays In Gaffney, have returned to Breaux | Bridge, La., where they are engaged j in the oil business. Mr. and MTs. Joe E. McArthur, of West Point, Miss., are the guests of relatives in the city. Sam Means, of Spartanburg, was a visitor to the city Friday. B. F. Ezell, of Greenville, was in the city for a few hours Friday. N. L. Coates, of Lexington, N. C., was a visitor to the city Saturday. J. M. Caldwell was a visitor from across the Broad Friday. C. H. Woodruff, of Woodstock, Ga., was a visitor to the city Friday. J. H. Ryne, of Blacksburg, was In the city fo r a few hours Friday. Robert Smith, of Spartanburg, was in the city Saturday. Willis Brown and son, of Charlotte, N. C- were Gaffney visitors Saturday.: R. P. Fair, of Newberry, was in the city Friday. B. Lewis, of Charlotte, N. C., was | a Gaffney visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Miller. Theo dore Miller. J. Allen Miller, Jr., of 1 Middleborough, Mass., were register- \ ed at the Commercial Friday. T. R. King, of Atlanta, was in the city Friday. R. J. Sifford. of Gastonia, N. C., 1 was a visitor to the city Friday. B. A. Sullivan, of Laurens, was a visitor to the city Saturday. Samuel Robinson, of Clover, was In the city Friday. R. M. Bateman, of Spartanburg, was in the city Saturday. J. T. Gillespie, of Greenville, was in the city Sanirday. A. L. Crutchfield, of Spartanburg,: wa s a visitor here Saturday. Joe W> Tolbert, of Greenville, was in the city Friday. C. H. Pack, of Greenville, was in the city Friday. S. J. Lathan. of York county, spent several days In the city last week, the guest of W. T. Duncan and family. John B. Brown, of Ravenna, was in the city Friday. Miss Raymond Tolleson, one of Spartanburg’s most popular young la dies, returned to that city Friday af ter spending several days in Gaffney. J. B. Bell, Esq., went to Charles ton on* professional business Friday. Paul R. Bratton, of Charleston, who is well known in Gaffney, was here Friday and paid The Ledger an appreciated call. Ed. H. Sterrett. of Lynchburg. - Va., was in the city Friday. Hon. D. E- Finley, who came to his home in Yorkville from Washington, was In the city Friday shaking hands with numbers of his constituents. J. K. Carpenter, of Thermal City. N. C.. is visiting relatives in the city. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, of Blacksburg, spent yesterday in the ciy. Dr. W. G. White, of Yorkville, spent yesterday in the city on business. J. G. Hames. of Gowdeysville, was here yesterday. Rev. F. C. Hickson’s address is Union, S. C., where he will reside. L. U. Campbell returned o the city Saturday from a business trip to Vir ginia arid Tennessee, viile for the practice of his profes- sicn, wag in the city yesterday. Dr. Fairfield is an amiable gentleman and will soon win the hearts of the good people of WUkinsville. Both Hughes, of the Wilklnsville, section, was in the city yesterday. W. D. Gaston, of Blacksburg, called on The Ledger yesterday. L. J. McDonald, of Charlotte, N. C., was in the city yesterday. H. E. Graves, of Brlstoil, Tenn., was in the city yesterday. John W. Westmoreland, of Wilklns ville, was a Gaffney visitor yesterday. C. D. Bates, of Frankllnton, N. •€., was a Gaffney visitor Saturday. Adger Gaston of Greenville, was In Gaffney for a few hours Sunday. L. A. Gettys, of Shelby, N. C., was a Gaffney visitor Saturday. Geo. W, Hart, of Greenwood, was a Gaffney visitor yesterday. G. E. Young, of Charlotte, was In the city yesterday. C. V. Hardin, of Columbia, was in the city Saturday. Dr. Fairfield, a Baltimore physician, who has recently located at Wilkins- Walt Hamrick and Edwin Lipscomb left yesterday afternoon for Wabe Forest to resume their college duties. W. A. Poole, after spending a few days with his family at Col. Sam’l Jefferies’, has returned to Atlanta. W. C- Cook, of Greensboro, N. C.. is spending a few days in the city. Prof. W. L. Johnson returned to the city Friday night from a business trip to the town of Cincinnati. Ohio. HOW HE HAS id MADE A SUCCESS RED LETTER L. T. Cooper Tells Chicago Reporter Why He Accomplishes So Much. No man in recent years has been more successful in restoring human health than L. T. Cooper. During his stay In Chicago, and while he was meeting thousands of people daily, he gave the following reason for the re markable demand for his medicine to a reporter: Mr. Cooper said: “My New Discov ery is successful because It corrects the stomach. My theory Is that few can be sick if the digestive apparatus is working properly. It naturally fol lows that few can be well with a poor digestion. “I know from experience that most of the tired, half-sick people that are co common now-a-days have half-sick stomachs. Put the stomach in shape, and nature does the rest. The result is general good health. My medicine does this. That is why fifty thousand people here In Chicago are, using It who never heard of me until a month ago.” Among the fifty thousand mentioned by Mr. Cooper who used his medicine in Chicago Is Mrs. Hilda Pflueger, liv ing at 1203 Ainslie Avenue. This is the statement she makes concerning her experience with the medicine: “I have been sick for six years with stomach trouble. I was always hun* gry, but did not dare to eat much, as I had severe pains in my stomach, and also through my body. I could not sleep at night and was very restless. I was also very nervous, and would have severe headaches. I was consti pated, and always felt bloated after eating. “I had tried many remedies, but could secure no relief, until one day I noticed in the newspapers what won derful results Cooper’s medicines were accomplishing in Chicago. I decided to try them, and shortly after com mencing the treatment. I began to feel better. I did not have those severe pains in my stomach, and I could sleep at night; my appetite Improved, and I can now eat well. I am feeling like a new woman. “I am very thankful to Mr. Cooper for what his remedies have done for me. They have restored me to good health, and I would advise any one who suffers as I did to try them.” We sell the Cooper medicines. They are easily the most celebrated prepa rations ever introduced in this coun try, growing in popularity daily. —Gaffney Drug Co. AUCTION SALE. On account of rain last Saturday, I will offer for sale for cash, Satur day, January 11, at the Battery cor ner at 2 p. m.. two mules, one wagon and double harness. Same being to satisfy mortgage given to the under signed. Geo. D. Jefferies. Jan. 7 It pd. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Mayor. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Mayor of Gaffney, 8. C., sub ject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. H. Ross. The friends of D. J. Holt, announce him as a candidate for Alderman from Ward One, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Fo r Alderman. The many friends of W. L. Settle- mye r hereby announce him as a can didate for Alderman from Ward 1. The friends of Green B. Daniel hereby nominate him for Alderman from Ward 2. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Alderman from Ward 2, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary. Gus Abernathy. R. S. Lipscomb is hereby announc ed as candidate for Alderman In Ward 3, subject to rules of the De mocratic primary. T. H. Littlejohn Is hereby announc ed as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 4. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The friends of W. H- Smith an nounce 41m as a candidate for Aider- man from Ward 4, subject to the act ion of the Democratic primary. T'-'P <3A! F FOR SALE—I will sell at auction on the streets of Gaffney at two o’clock, Saturday. January 11th. one bay mare mule, seven years old and weiging 1,000 pounds. A. D. Driskill. 1 time. FOR SALE—One horse, cue mule and one one-horse wagon. Frof. R O. Sams. Dec. 31 tf FOR SALE—Those beautiful !ui> in front of Central Graded school Either separately 07 as a whole. Cash or eaay term*. J. C. Jefferies. Dec. 17 tf. FOR SALE—Old newspapers this office. 10c a hundred. at FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Blacksmith tools and two two-story buildings on Rutledge street W. T. Thompson. Dec. 20, 24. Jan. S, 10. 1N«. TO RENT—Office room* over TV Ledger. Apply to Ed. H. DeCaitp Nov. 2. tf. WANTED. WANTED—Position by dry goods salesman. Ten years experience. Steady habits. Address "B." Ledger office. Jan. 3 2t. BRING your chickens, eggs, tat ter, country produce, grven aides u Clary A Kirby. Highest cash prlcei paid. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Alderman from Ward 6, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary. W. O. Johnson. The friends of J. Dudley Jones an nounce him as a candidate for Aider- man from Ward 5, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. B. A. Holmes is hereby announced as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 6 subject to the action of the Democratic primary. MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SERVICE O': FOR SALE St. Lambert Jersey bull; regisu i--! fee $2.00. Apply to IL K. (;ush. April 19 1 a. w. tf. TAKEUP UP—White mare mule at Wess Glover's near Gramling’s ferry. Owner can pet same by pay inr* for ad. and trouble for l:-eepiuj: mule. TAKEN UP—Mule. Owner can get same by describing, paying for ad. ami feed bill. W. N. Austell. Dec. 31 tf. rtCHNICALLV EDUCATED m fC !N 16 K 1> K l> ! The rlt-uuinrl Is far eret*< r thsi'i tli sa i |»'v l ei U>*> International Corres pondence Sehoeie, ol Scranton, Pa., i< >■• L1.1i' \ • ‘i 1* Mi ti Am In 10n ;uton CM ■’** •tUf • N. It'* ff' t; v ”' ly t ’ I OSTOPATHIC PHYSICIANS- DRS. W- K. AND E- B- HALE, Montgomery-Crawford Bldg., Spartanburg, S. C. Osteopathy-Applicable to all curable diseases, and to many heretofore con sidered Incurable. W!e give especial attention to diseases of women, ner vous disorders, all spinal affections Hours, by appointment. ‘ - K CUNTci. * > fC .'-4 r t ** 1- )tiice iu Star Theuirn Builili , Phone No. 20. Grows tad bride* work a ■psaHTty. BLANK BOOKS Blank Books of every de- £ scription, for any use, on land. LEDGERS JOURNALS DAY BOOKS CASH BOOKS INDEX BOOKS RECORD BOOKS BLANK NOTES BLANK RECEIPTS COUNTER BLOTTERS P In fact when you ueed any kind of a blank book, see our stock before vou Cherokee Company Fire Insurance! "V r« prHMffat. itonie*;' the Unrest and 'iiosf Ntiimtnnt'ai coatpanies and wtaild UW to write your businet. 5-14-tf Smith A Lipscomb, Agant . MONEY TO LOAN I am prepared to negotiate loans on first mortgage on in; proved farms for a term of years, in amounts from J300 up. Call on J. C. JEFFERIES, Attorn . Sep 27-6tn Gaffney, S. C. NOTICE* To my Clients and the Public: I will not leave my Legislative du ties during the sitting of the Senate to attend to private or professional business. Stenographer will he In charge of the law offlea. January it, sseeloa of he Oeoer- 1908, during the el Afleemhly. J. C* Otts. SALE Jan. 10th to 21st I Carroll Byers GAFFNEY TRUST Authorized Capital, $20,000. Loans Let us loan your money at 7 and 8 per cent, net to you. Our capital guarantees to you (1) title to property, (2) interest semi-anually, (3) principal when due. We lend you money on long or short term payment. Real Estate We have constant demand for city anti country prop* ert y- if you want to sell, we can sell for you. If you want to buy, we will buy for you, and loan the money to pay for it. Fire Insurance—We represent quite a number of the best home and foreign companies. Let us write your insurance. Life Insurance-We represent the Southern Life and Trust Company, Greensboro, N. C., the strongest life insurance companies iu the South. This company invests its total net premiums collected in this territory in Gaff ney. Keep Your Money at Home. A Home Company Pledged to ” D. C. Ross. Brest. J. N. Lipscomb, V.-Pres. C. W. Hames, Secy, and Treas. J. C. Otts, Atty. ''if-y'ti.l'if .?'l* ■■■■ f I Your Xmas Gifts! Are you awake to your own interest? If so, give us a call. Just call anyway and see our line of Bracelets, Watches, Chains, Charms, Lockets, Neck Chains, Fobs, Rings, Diamonds. Brooch es, Pins, Cull Buttons and everything in Jewelry for Xmas. The best selection iu ever)- line. Fine Cases and Umbrellas, French China and Cut Glass. Best Silver made. Jewel Cases, Card Cases, \ aces and all kinds of Novelties. Just the things for your owu use and presents. We will appreciate a call, and be pleased to show you. We have many goods that you can’t get elsew here. All our goods we engrave free. guaaantse our goods and prices. Let us show you our line Gaffney Jewelry Co. Largest Jewelers. mr FARM AND TIMBER FOR SALE In Old Virginia. Do you want a grass, grain, stock, cotton, tobacco or combination farm? If so, we have it. We have the chocolate, red and gray soil with red clay subsoil. No land in the Sooth is naturally better or more easily improved than the land around 1 Chase City iu Mecklenburg and adjoining counties. It can be bought at from 87.00 to 815 00 per acre. Why continue to work poor, small, high-priced farms when v> e are offering for sale such land at such prices? Come to see us at once or write for land and timber circular. Oct. eg-rtuw-smo * JEFFREYS, HESTER A CO., Ino. Real Estate Agents. Chase City, MeoRtlenburg Co. Virginia. r Real Estate For Sale Six-room cottage, Depot St., east front, $3,500. seven-room dwelling, east front, $2,000. Six rooih cottage between Limestone College and Graded School, with lot 160x244; this is a iieauty, 82,350. Six-room cottage, Petty St., near business center of town, lot 85x185, very de sirable, $3,500. The Kabe Wood house in West End at a bargain 81,000. Farms The Bill Anthony place, 95 acres, per acre. 13 acres near the Irene a good one to "sit on." SAH L. FORT, Real €state Phone 258. Office second south-eaet of Gaffeey, 8io his is a nicy city farm ana Fire Insurance, iial Bank Bulldtag. j I I S