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D. C. Ross, I’rest. J. A. Carroll. V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. Chas. W. Hamks, Asst. Cashier. THE National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, S. C. Capital Stock, • - - $ 50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, 47,000.00 Stockholders’ Liability, ■ 50,000.00 Protection to Depositors, $147,000.00 The State of South Carolina, the County of Cherokee and the Town of Gaffney deposit with us. 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. Hanies, , H. D. Wheat, D. C. Ross, Maynard Smytlr. •At home is not safe and is not making -you anything. Bring it to the bank and leave it with us where it will be safe and where you can get it at any time you need it a? at the same time it will be making something for you. We take any amount from One Dollar up and pay FOUR per cent, interest on ALL deposits COMPOUNDED four times a year. Make your money make you something. The Gaffney Savings Bank GAFFNEY. Q. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney D. C. Ross, Prest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. v V„r.- - J ■■ -'./jf' ' '■ FOR •. V.J -J. j.- f. -f •: •'.v t vv* T / ^/ tv- f S 7 / v. >vtv'< Vt f_ We have for sale a lot 66xtoo feet with alley on side and rear, with a nice cottage on same, situated within a stones throw of the Southern Rail way Station, can be used advantageously for building a nice mercantile building, front facnig Blast with fine shade trees, absolutely one of the nicest lots in Gaffney. We can not say how long it will be offered for this price, but we can sell it to you now on good terms for $3,000. We have a number of other nice lots and houses at good prices, and for the home seeker or investor, it will pay you to see us if you contem plate purchasing. We have a nice farm of 100 acres within three miles of Gaffney that we are offering at a price that would startle you, will you let us show it to you and prove it? Last, but not least, we are offering a piece of land containing 45 acres within the city limits of Gaffney, suitable for truck farm, dairy or 15c cotton, or all if you like, at $100 per acre. This is a cinch for the man with idle funds. GAFFNEY TRUST CO. * f .*• / t £> / *> < C?. * .? I ,<* ■* . . f / > / > / / / / / / ill F'or Sale! Several lots near the P'irst Graded School. These lots for investment or a home are exceedingly cheap and very SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST, EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OKEE. Recent Happenings in and Around the City, and Other Events Gath ered by the Local Newt Editor. Hon. J. Q. Little was cummoned to attend the United States court at Greenville today as a witness. The Sorosis Club invite the ladles to attend a lecture given bv Dr. Lodge in Limestone College audi torium on May 1st. Mr. J. T. Brown has treated his house on Montgomery street to an ap plication of paint which greatly im proves its appearance. G. B. Daniel and Wl D. Kirby went to Cedar Springs Saturday and or ganized a camp of the W. O. W. Kir in- made a big Woodman speech. Messrs. Butler & Osborne, J. C. •It fferies and W. S. Hall, of the local bar. go to Greenville today in con nection with the attempt to put W. C. Carpenter into bankruptcy. The 4ederal grand jury at Green ville last week returned “No bill” in the case of Jonah Hopper charged with selling whiskey. The above was the only case sent up from Cherokee count/. The James Adams shows pitched their tent on the depot lot for a week’s engagement and gave their first performance last night. The press notices of this attraction are very favorable. k' Rev. W. T. Thompson preached the funeral of Mr. J. G. McSwain at Shi loh church Sunday. The deceased was a son of Mr. Elijah McSwain and a member of Shiloh church. He was also a member of the W. O. W. The Austell mill, just west of the city, is in daily operation. Mr. W. B. Hiil is the miller in charge and he is capable, efficient and obliging, the consequence being that the mill has a large clientele of pleased patrons. The two-weeks-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Coley Horn, who live three miles east of the city, died Sunday and was buried at Corinth yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Horn have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their loss. Rev. George R. Ratchford. of tne Presbyterian church, will conduct prayer-meeting at the Buford Street Methodist church Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock during the absence from the city of Rev. S. B. Harper, the pastor. Col. T. B. Butler has been invited by the Salem Memorial Association to deliver the annual address before that body on Saturday, May 2nd at 2 o’clock p. m. It is needless to say that the people who attend will hear i>. splendid arid;ess. Rev. T. B. Owens preached at As- bnry Sunday, his subject being “Church Attendance.” it was a most practical sermon, full of wisdom and not without humor. A large congre gation was preset,, and thoroughly enjoyed the services. The many friends of Barnet S. Lip scomb, will regret to hear that he Is lying critically ill at his father's home in this city. At this writing there is little hope of his recovery. Dr. C. T. Lipscomb came to Gaffney yesterday on account of Barnet’s ill ness. of these schools have been fitted with opera chairs, the study rooms with the latest style and most approved desks and provided with the best and safest heating plants and now Gaff ney has two of the nicest school buildings to be found in the State. The town council has heretofore been very lenient toward persops who desired to graze their cows on the streets. This privilege having been abused, however, the council has instructed the police officers to take up any and all cows found on the streets whether tied or not. The public will take due notice and be governed accordingly. Rev. W. T. Thompson has just re turned from the Hoodtown neighbor hood where he says there was a severe storm Saturday morning, there being several outbuildings unroofed on Mr. E. McSwain’s place, Mr. F. M. Pruett’s place and a negro cabin on Mr. Press McBee's place. Mr. Thomp son says that the storm was one of the most severe that has visited that section for years, and that the fruit trees were badly damaged, and at some places the timber was blown down. There is a certain household in Gaffney where the lady keeps her hus band under her thumb. In other words she does the bossing. Yester day morning while they were at breakfast, the lady transfixing her husband with an icy glare, said: “There is one thing that, just has to be done, p have waited patiently long enough, and I don't intend to put up with It any longer.” The poor fel low was sitting there trembling in his boots expecting to be charged with seme heinous crime. Imagine his re lief when she concluded with “You have just got to make me a chicken coop.’’ an desirable. IT arm 8 t v The PM. C. McArthur place, lying miles east of Gaffney, on the Draytonville Mountain road, containing 163 acres. This place speaks for itself and the price is right. Land adjoining this tract is selling for $40.00 an acre and upward. This farm is a bargain for $35.00 an acre with liberal terms. SAH L. FORT, Real Estate and Fire Insurance, Phone 298. Office second floor National^Bank Building. Star Brand Chicken Feed is a specially mixed grain feed for Poultry, composed of Wheat, Cracked Corn, Kaffir Corn, Millet, White Clip ped Oats, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Sun flower Seed and Chicken Powder. 30 cents a peck. W. Kyle Davenport’s NEW SHOE STORE I am receiving new Shoes nearly every week and will give you new, fresh stock at the very lowest prices. I am now selling at cut prices for 30 days. Will sell you a Bench-Mad* $5 Shoe for $4, a $4 Shoe for $3, k$3 Shoe for $2.50, a $2.50 Shoe for $2, and other Shoes in proportion. Your* to please. I. M. PEELER. CHALK-BAINES. Union of a Popular Young Cherokee Couple. At the home of the bride’s parents at Asbury, this county, Sunday morn ing at 10 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Bessie Irene Baines to Mr. Clarence Tudor Chalk, was solemized in the presence of a number of the relatives and friends of the contract ing parties. The ceremony was pro nounced by Rev. T. B. Owens, of the Methodist church. The attendants were Mr. Floyd Goforth and Miss Mary Chalk. Mr. William Proctor and Mass Minnie Baines. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baines. She is a beautiful brunette and a young lady of most amiable qualities. Mr. Chalk is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Chalk, of Ravenna. He is the energetic ami gifted correspond ent of The Ledger at Ravenna and a young gffntleman ot excellent quali ties and bright prospects. Mr. ami Mrs. Chalk start out upon life's sea under the most favorable circumstances. They will reside in the Ravenna neighborhood, where Mr. Chalk- will engage in agricultural pursuits. The Ledger joins in extend ing congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous career for these young people. It Pays to Advertise in The Ledger. Mr. F. E. McClain, of Gastonia, N. C„ who is traveling in the interest of a Philadelphia house, came to Gaff ney Thursday and placed an adver tisement in Friday’s paper which was printed Thursday afternoon, with the result that on Friday morning early the applications far exceeded the number of men whom he desired to employ. Moral, advertise in The Lea- ger. Mayor Henry Ross and Ed. H. De- Camp have rented the plat of land owned by Mr. Chris Phillips near North Limestone street and will fix up a baseball park. They expect to fence it in and erect a commodious grand stand for the patrons of the national game. We were in error last week when wo stated that Sam Clary's colt had died. The best proof of this is that the colt is still alive and kicking. The animal was choked, however, but as soon as C. H. Robbins, Gaff ney’s well known veterinary surgeon, arrived on the scene, the colt was re lived, and so was Sam. The Cherokee Avenue school has moved into its new building and the new addition to the Central school is now being occupied. * The auditourim Civil Suit in Magistrates Court. Magistrate Camp was engaged Fri day in hearing the case of E. T. Wil kins against The J. C. Lipscomb Com pany. The suit was brought to re cover compensation for services ren dered. The magistrate rendered judgment in favor of the plaintiff af ter hearing the testimony and argu ment of counsel. A HORRIBLE DISEASE. Dyspepsia is in most every home, and if you want an absolute cure, we have it. Forneberger’s Dyspepsia Remedy. 50c for tablets and 50c and ?1.00 for the liquid. GAFFNEY DRUG CO. April 24 2 mo. The average American is “the man of the hour”—that is, be lives for tofLy’# pleasures and troubles—lets tomorrow provide for itself. He would be in absblhte wan* if thrown out of employment for one or two week*,* not because of small income, but because he regularly lives up the entire income. Be above the average. Whatever your injrotne may be. make expenditures less, and deposit the difference n this good bank. Make the start, and your pride in wat<J'.ung the growth of that account will do the rest, and you • witi be largely depositing money that you will never miss. We *aeJp your “security fund” grow by paying four per cent, interest on Savings Accounts. OFFICERS: C. M. Smith, President. R. S. Lipscomb. Cashier. A. N. Wood, Vice-President. A. Louis Wood, Asst. Caah. MERCHANTS^PLANTERS BANK] GAFFNEY. S.C. James Adam’s Big 10c Greenwood, S. C., To Whom it May Concern : This is to certify that the James Adams Show which has been in our city for one week, is in every way a clean, moral anti first-class, show, the personality of the perfor mers and managers is of the best. Our people are universally pleased with it, as is shown by the large crowds nightly attend ing it. I heartily commend it to you in every way, and am sat isfied that any town will do well to license them. „ Yours respectfully, J Kenneth Baker, Mayor. This show will appear here for one entire week, commencing Monday, April 27th, presenting high-class vaudeville with a change of program nightly. Apr. 17-4t. Admission: Ten Cents To EveqMy. * Buy a Home With Rent Money! vi v V' M You can do this by taking stock in the Cherokee Building and Loan Associa tion. This is the oldest Building and Loau Association in Gaffney. It is conducted along conservative lines. Wecan help you to the road of wealth. 1 Bee auy of our officers. Read our Booklet and learn our plans. : ; Cherokee B.:L. Association V. V. Gaffney, Sec'y & Treas. C. A. Jefferies, Prest. iv VI TECHNICALLY EDUCATED 31 is is rv K e r> K i> r The demand is far greater than tie supply Let the International Corres pondence Schools, of Scranton. Pa., pre- part* you. Postal will brinx information on 2b&courses. It’s free. fr-27-ly-np DR. C. H. WELLS, DENTIST Office Formerly Occupied by Dr. Thomson TELEPHONE 49. Merchants Grocery C<. Building, Gaffney. S.C. Office hour*, * ,'0 to 12.40—2.00 to i>.00. Grover N. O . every Tuesday (hotel.) Cow- bens. S. t .. every Wednesday. (Over Hobbs' luuuHtore.) Feb-ls-tf. / /