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D. C. Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. THE National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, 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 withtus. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. directors'. J. A. Carroll, T. M. Littlejohn, R. M. Wilkins, C. W. Whisonant, Dr. Chas. A. Jefferies, J. D. Jones, H. M. McAden, B. L. Hames, H. D. Wheat, D. C. Ross, Maynard Smyth. INTEREST FOR DUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1907 Is due and 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 new 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 Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. Rhllllpo-Harmon. The people of Gaffney will regret Mr. Sol Phillips and Miss Harmon, to learn that Mr. J. E. Ezell hag re* of the Lawn section stole a march on signed as ticket agent of the South- their friends and relatives last Sun- ern Railway, at this place. Mr. Ezell, day by going to the residence of John was a most accommodating official, W. Alexander, Esq., and getting mar aud his place will be hard to fill. ried. After the marriage the happy 1 couple repaired to the residence of Messrs. Easterling and Stringfleld, Mr . j. c. Phillips, the groom’s broth- have called a meeting of the pastors er> w h e i4e they enjoyed a magnlfi- of the Broad River association to C ent dinner which was prepared by convene here tomorrow to consider; M r8- Phillips. the work in behalf of Furman and the D j. # D g _ Ramseur, of Blacksburg, Q - F. C. I was in the city yesterday. Mr. Wm. Dobson, one of Yorkvlllo’. IP;. HMPhri«» °t Q r »«. y Pood, was good citizens, has come to Gaftney to R G of yawn was lit tlio H,e and Is mtcupylng the hons, of 01 LaWn ’ W “ Ber. J. B. Wilson The People of, l J c „ h , the Battleground, sec- Gaffney are glad to welcome Mr. | H ~ ^ ’. "ta vesterdav Dobson and his excellent family as su mnry Humphries, was in town; residents. yesterday. Magistrate C. T. Bridges was call- ed on to perform for a short while In i List of unclaimed Letters, his official capacity Friday morning. List of letters unclaimed in Gaff- The case was that of John Brown ney postofflce for week ending Janu- charged with malicious trespass., arv 6, 1908: This negro will be remembered as date Brown, Edwd Jefferies, Gree- the one causing the excitement at lie Littlejohn, George Martin, Rob the residence of Mrs. L. M. Cook by McKinney, Geo. Pearson, Vinie H. trying to enter her house and when Petty, Jas Parris, M. T- Scruggs, Sam detected there, going into the pre- Suntany, Hasten Smith, Lewis Smith, mises of the Messrs. Lockhart. He Deva Smith, J. M. Whitaker, Miss El- made no defense and plead guilty to ler Davis, Miss Edner Huston, Mrs. the charge. The sentence wag thirty A. Kennerly, (2), Miss Mary Little- days on the public work's of the coun-; John, Janie Meaeler, Miss Ellen Mil- ty. j ler, Miss Ruth E. Parham, Miss Maud ! Phinx, Miss Fayer Suggs, Miss Hattie First Baptist Church Notes. Smith, Miss Julia Smith, Mies Bessie Dr. Simms began his fifth year last Smith, (2), Miss Maud Wells, Miss Sunday and used the occasion to Deller Wilson, Miss Sinea Watbins. speak some words of cheer to his peo- One cent due on all letters adver- ple. His sermon was on ‘‘The con- tised. ditiong of successful prayer.” He A. R. N. Folger, emphasized the fact that the expe-! Postmaster. ! riences of the the new year were 1 , wholly unknown to us. but there " - * would certainly be a felt need for God and we should know how to find Him. There were three additions by let ter and the treasurer reported all debts paid. There was good music by the choir and at the close of the service a solo by Mrs. Byers. At night Dr. Ford, of Marion, preached and the singing was led by ten of the grilg who did it nicely. The service was helpful and seemed to be enjoyed by a good congregation. nows Prejudice Officers Installed. At the last meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, held last Thursday night, the follow ing officers were installed for the ensuing term: D. J. Holt, C.; Gar nett Martin, V. C-; A. J. Rodgers, R. C.; W. J. Maness, F. S.; E. K. Davis, T.; C. N. Green, conductor; L. C. Camp, W.; Meek White, I. S.; J. T. Coyle, O. S.; John Dillingham, chap lain. Trustees, A. B. Smith, P. L. Smith, R. C- McSwain. These officers were installed by A. B. Smith, dis trict deputy. The lodge is in a flourishing condition; hag fifty mem bers, each of whom are insured for $500. Notice Have removed from former location to rooms over the Post- office in the Haker Building where, as boon as the necessary fittings are completed, I expect to be prepared to serve the public more efficiently than ever before See this space for re-opening date. : : : : : June H. Carr, Photographer. to influence his judgment will often find that prejudice to be an expensive luxury. If, for some reason, you have become predjudiced against banks in general, but your better judgment tells you that you are taking great risks in handling yowr money by some other method than through the bank, w'on’t you let us talk it over with you? We will not try to persuade you, or convince you that you are wrong in your opinions, we will just try to give you plain facts about our bank,'and h*t you decide for yourself whether you are doing yourself and us au injustice by not having an account with us. We pay 4% o? V OFFICERS C. M. SMITH, President, A. N. WOOD, V.-Prest„ R. S. LIPSCOMB, Cashier/ A. LOUIS WOOD, Asst. Cashier. TERS BAKK >.c. A Comparison. SI 2.80 Per Month Paid For Rent 80 Months Will Cost You $1,000 With Nothing To Show But Rent Reeeipts. If you borrow from us $1,000 for your home jytt 80 month your dues and interest will cost your $1,333.33. By owning your home and paying in 80 months $333.33 or $4.16$ more per month than you rent you will save $1,000 which would be 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. : : THK Peoples B. & L. Association R. M. Wilkins, President, R. S. Lipscomb, Secy. &Trea*. J. F. Garrett, Vice-President, H. K. Osborne, Attorney. 10 PER CENT. REDUCTION Begieining Today For Fifteen Days Only ON $15,000 SHOE STOCK! Ab'solutely Spot Cash. No Approbation To Our Friends: \ We find that we have entirely too much stock on hand for this season of the year, caused mainly by our purchases being very large in view of the heavy fall business, but as you all know, the warm weather and the extremely unsatisfactory state of finances, has caused a great slump in business and we will, for the next fifteen days, give our friends and customers the best Shoe sale ever conducted in Gaffney. No goods sent out on approval. We will cheerfully exchange any article not satisfactory. No goods charged. Everything spot cash. Every man and wo man in Cherokee County knows of the elegant line of Shoes carried by us, and we invite your attention to the very low prices quoted below: Men’s Shoes $6.00 Clapp Shoes, Sale price $6.40 $5.00 Crossett Shoes, Sale price $4.50 $4.00 Crossett Shoes, Sale price $3.60 $3.60 Crossett Shoes, Sale price $3.16 $6.00 Walk Over Shoes, Sale price $4.50 $4 00 Walk Over Shoes, Sale price $3.60 $3.60 Walk Over Shoes, Sale price $3.15 Women’s Shoes $4.00 Queen Quality Shoes, Sale price $3.60 $3.50 Queen Quality Shoes, Sale price $3.15 $3.00 Queen Quality Shoes, Sale price $2.70 $4.00 Zeigler Bros’. Shoes, Sale price $3.60 $3.50 Zeigler Bros’. Shoes, Sale price $3.16 $3.00 Zeigler Bros’. Shoes, Sale price * Boy’s Shoes $2.60 Educator Shoes, Sale price $2.25 $2.50 Excelsior Shoes, Sale price $2.25 Children’s Shoes $2.00 Merriam Shoes, Sale price $1.80 $2.00 Wood Shoes, Sale price $1.80 Our entire stock of Shoes and Hosiery to be sold at the same reduction. Remember, these prices are 6n now and will continue for 15 days only. Come early and get a fit. » Humphries Shoe Company