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THE GAFFNEY LEDGER, Tuesday and Friday. Ed. H. D*Camp, Editor and Publlahar CITY DIRECTORY. Officials. w w Rjoaa .. .. •• •• •• w! O. Johnson .... ltoyor r ^ > Jj2 Oaorgd E Hood T. H. Littlejohn Trearorer A. L. Hallman Health Officer .T. H- Lockhart Chief Police Cutler ft Osborne .. .. City Attym. Board Public Works. A. N. Wood.. Chairman J. N. IJpacomb Treasurer B. O. Clary Socrotary Board of Trade. W. C. Hamrick President j. C. Otta Secretary MARKET REPORT. local cotton market. MiUdllntf COUNTRY PRODUCE HARKET. 10.C0 Market vuort. cor'-wted Ky'.s Davenport. Hens ' • Frys Ducks weekly by W« to 40- 80c to ;;oe 20c 17Hc Irish Potatoes, bushel Turnips, bushel Corn, bushel Meal, bushel Oats fetu, bushel Oats, seed, bushel Peas, day. bushel. • ft.40 . .1.00 «5c 05c Sfle 85c to $1.00 *2.25 Peas, white, bushel $1.4.) Strawberries, uuart. M)C SOUTHERN INVESTMENTS- There is a world of opportunity in the South for the profitable Invest- nient of capital. Every town and cit> in this section is growing with won derful rapidity, and one can pick- out any of these for real estate invest ments and make no mistake, for the natural increase will yield a larger per cent than is ordinarily received from the loaning of capital or divi dends on industrial stocks. A case in point is the showing made by the Department of Agriculture as to increase in the value of farm lands throughout the country during the past six years. The cotton lands of the South lead all others in the na tion. and every one in the South who is observant knows that these lands have had less in their cultivation to enhance values than any other class of farm lands anywhere. Yet these same lands show an increase in six years of 48 per cent. This is the re turn on the simple investment with out regard to the yield from these lands. The yield from cotton lands, at their highest market value, ranges from 15 to 22 per cent, and with the incoming tide of immigration to the South there is certain to he very great demand for cotton lands, and there can he no more profitable investment on this continent than in cotton lands at preset values. These can he pur chased in healthy'localities in nearly every cotton raising State at from $15 to $25 per acre, when under mod ern methods of cultivation they will give a larger cash return than is re ceived from lands in the Northern States that sell for $10<) to $150 per acre. This is a statement capable of verification at any cotton raising cen ter, and is given as but another illus tration of how great are the oppor tunities for profitable investment of capital In the South. The above is taken from the Trades man a paper devoted to Southern trade. The Tradesman might have added, without doing violence to the truth, that Southern lands are much more profitable than the lands of the Norithwest. For Instance, Southern land can 1)“ purchased for $10 to $50 per acre and made to pay for Itself In one or two years. There is hardly an acre of farm land in the South that cannot he made to pay for itself in a single year. We grow almost everything, on earth that is worth growing and we produce it in greater abundance than most any othef sec tion. Invest in Southern agricultural land if you want to make money. a month from now until the State Press Association will come to Gaff- rey and we wish again to call the at tention of the property owners of the city to the Importance of cleaning up their premises so as to make a good impression on the visitors. Let every body get busy and have their pre mises in good shape by the time the editors get here. • • • In an effort to provide amusement for the baseball lovers of Gaffney, W. H. Ross and Ed. tt. DeCamp have leased a plat of land from Win. Phil lips. Esq., on North Limestone street which they purpose converting into a park where the national game may he played. These gentlemen hope to organize a fairly good team right here at home when the college stu dents who are away return home, and to have a number of games with neighboring towns. We believe that the people of Gaffney will give the movement liberal support, as thereby we will he enabled to have a good article of baseball at home* without going to the expense of leaving town for this purpose. • • • We think Mayor Ross is doing right in not putting the limit of punishment upon those who are brought before him in cases where they plead guilty. There is precedent for this in all the courts of our country. If the guilty man acknowledges that he has violateil the law, and promises to do so no more and throws himself upon the, mercy of the court, his punish ment should not he as severe as that of the man who denies his guilt and puts the court to the trouble and in convenience of proving him guilty. The police force of Gaffney is to he commended for their activity in bringing before the mayor the per sons who have been guilty of selling whiskey, and we sincerely hope that the time is not far distant when it can he said that, not a drop of whiskey can be purchased in Gaffney. • • • It was Bums who wrote “man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn.” How true it is. The other day a man was tried before Mayor Ross for selling whiskey. He was found guilty and fined the heav iest penalty, but because a certain man who lives in town chanced to he called to the bedside of his stricken father some inhuman person started fhe rumor that he had left town be cause he was implicated In the illicit traffic. The party may have started the rumor in jest, or it may have been said with malice, we know not which, hut it was a false rumor. The mayor is our authority for the state ment that there was not the slightest hint that would implicate this man. Yet some have rolled it under their tongue as a sweet morsel. He is a man an<i while we know it hurts him he can stand it. But how about his wife and children? Moral: Don’t speak evil of your fellowman. • • • The Columbia State of Tuesday had a double leaded editorial about the county convention in which it said it was a great victory for the “peepul.” The “peepul” nothing! Wle looked over the reports of the meetings as published in the State and -were struck with the familiarity of the names of those who participat ed in the convention and in almost every Instance they were the same fellows who have been running the politics of their respective counties for fifteen years. We don’t mean that there Is anything wrong In that. They are all good fellows and as somebody has to run the politics of the county they might as well do it as anybody, hut when a few hundred men get together and shape up things to their notion it may be in accord ance with the “peepul,” and it may not. You can’t always sometimes tell. However, we venture the as- sirtion that there Isn't one man in five in this state who cares a conti nental whether Bryan is the nominee of the Democrats or not. The most of them had just as soon vote for one man as another, just so he is labeled a Democrat. From DRAYTONVILLE. Rev. E- G. Ross Holds Good Meeting at Greer—Other News. Draytonville. May C.—The farmers are very busy this week finishing planting their cotton. There is some bottom land corn to be planted yet. Some of the early cotton planters are harrowing their cotton and will soon chop it out. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bailey attended the burial of Mr. B. S. Lipscomb at Gaffney last Sunday. In conversation with young gen tleman the other day, we learned that the county chaingang was doing some thing that we don’t think is necessary. He said that when a person was sent to the chaingang to serve a sentence that the “hoys" would try him again and fine him and if he failed to pay the fine, lie was given a certain num ber of lashes with a leather strap by some of the “hoys.” We think, and a good many others think, that this is not necessary and that the supervisor should look after such work and put a stop to it. Wo think that when a man Is sent to the gang that he should ho made to work and tihserve the rules and when he needs the “strap” let the “boss” use it in stead of the “boys.” We think that Mr. Lipscomb is a good man for the office he holds at present and wo trust that he will he elected for another term. We hope he will look into this matter and if it is not neees- sary. why put an end to such work. Mr. and Mrs. Dossle Patterson spent hist Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Poole, of WUlkinsville, and returned home Sunday afternoon. Messrs. D. C. Phillips and W. S. Wilson made their usual business trip to Gaffney last Saturday. Rev. George Randolph preached his regular sermon at Ross Grove last Sunday afternoon. He delivered a splendid sermon to a very large con gregation. He preaches every first and fourth Sunday of each month. Mr. James Rippy, the superintendent of the school, was not present on ae count of the serious illness of his son, Mr. Ethics. He is lying at the point of death and there is very little hope of his recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Huskey spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Parker. Mr. Lee Cline, one of Blacksburg’s young men, was a visitor in our Sun day school at Ross Grove Sunday. Mr. John Huggins, of Gaffney, was down in this neighborhood selling feather beds last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Whelchel went to Gaffney Monday on business. Mr. John Rains, of Gaffney, was down in this section last week buying eggs. • Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Elmore and Miss Bertha Pennington spent last Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Parker. Mr. R. E. Parris’ children are very sick with the whooping cough. WThooping cough seems to be very severe at this time of the year. Mr. W. F. Huskey,.our kind and faithful Sunday school superinten dent, who left last Friday week to spend a few days with Rev. E. G. Ross, of Greer, returned home last Saturday morning, greatly pleased with Ids trip. He had the privilege of attending a series of meeting that was being conducted by Mr. Ross at Victor church. He said that, in his observation, the meeting was the best one he had attended in a good many years. Mr. Huskey is a good musician and organist and the people had him take charge of th«' organ during the meeting. He said the meeting was largely attended every service liy both denominations, Raptlst and Methodist, and harmony prevailed throughout the meeting. The service on Monday night of the last week of the meeting was one of the best during the series. On that night Mr. Hus key played and sang “When the stars begin to fall.’’ The song is composed of questions and answers concerning the ‘sinners and the Christians. When he sang the question asking the sin ners what would they do when the stars begin to fall, every head bowed in tears. He sang the answer to it, 'You will cry for the rocks and moun- ains to hide you” and every sinner in the large congregation of eight or nine hundred, were down on their ;nees crying for the Christians to [ray for them. When he sang ‘O Christians, what will you do w’hen the stars begin to fall? We will shout the shouts, the shouts of victory.” every Christian in the house began shouting for victory, and when the series of meeting came to a close they found that they had won victory. There were forty-seven added to the churches as follows; Tw’enty-seven to the Baptist by baptism, seven to the Methodist, one to the Presby terian and twelve to the Baptist by letter. Mr. Ross did not have any assist- 0nee and the people of Greer showed that they enjoyed the meeting bv presenting a gift of forty-five dollars to Mr. Ross for the faithful service that he rendered them in the meet ing. Mr. Huskey thought he was going to he among strangers during his stay in Greer* hut he said lie found a lot of friends that he knew and made a good many acquaintances, and was treated kindly by everybody. This was his first time to go off and stay a week from home and he was greet ed with a hearty hand shake by his school when he met them at prayer meeting Saturday night. W*> hail a good prayer-meeting. Mr. Huskey was a little hoarse, hut that did not interfere with his talk. Our Sunday school was largely at tended last Sunday. We have an en rollment of eight-seven scholars and the school is in a flourishing con dition. The people seem to take an interest in it, not only the young peo ple, but the older ones. We are glad to see them taking an interest in the work. Mesdames W- F. Huskey and B. E. Pennington made a shopping trip to Gaffney last Saturday. In writing the Easter program for publication we omitted the reading of Miss Sallie Mason and some songs. W|e are expecting to have a Child rens Day before long and we will try and give a full program of the occas- slon. Messrs. Ixigan Jenkins and Ray Huskey attended Sunday school at Ross Grove last Sunday afternoon. We thank our friends for the news that they get up and report to us and w r e are also glad that our letters are read by a good many with pleasure. Wie were informed by our Sunday school superintendent, that a friend of ours at Greer whom we dearly love as a Christian, and our pastor, that he looks for our letter the first thing. Mr. John Gallman visited his parents at Gaffney last Sunday. Mr. Herbert Bailey spent last Sun day with his friend, Mr. Andy Phil lips. As we will not appear in next Fri day’s Issue of The Ledger we will an- Where the finest biscuit, cake, hot-breads, cruS!? or puddings are required c Royal is indispensable. 'Royal BaJcin# Pewder Absolutely Pure Not only for rich or fine food or for special times or service. Royal is equally vaiqable in the preparation of plain, substantial, every-day foods, for all occa sions. It makes the food more taSty, nutritious and wholesome. nounce that Rev. E. G. Ross, of Greer, will fill his regular appointment at this place next third Saturday after- neon at 2::{0 o'clock and Sunday morning at 11 a. m. All members are requested to attend and a cordial in vitation is extended to visitors and strangers. Mr. Ro§s will also preach at Ross Grove on ’ the third Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Parris, of Mt. 'Ararat, visited Mr. and Mrs. D. R. 1 Parris last Sunday. Mr. Cleve Phillips has moved his j saw mill from Mr. John White’* place back home. The neighbors of Mr. James Hippy went in last Monday and planted his crop for him. Mr. and Mrs. John Harmon, of Wil- kinsville, spent last Sunday with Mr. and" Mrs. Adolphus Phillips, of this place. Success to The Ledger and its read ers. School Boy. Communion Meeting at Salem. The communion meeting will begin at Saiem (Presbyterian) church on Friday night the 15th at 8 o’clock. The sacrament of The Lord’s Supper will he celebrated on Sabbath morn ing following. Preaching Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night. It is not yet known what help Rev. Mr. Ratchford will have, but some is expected. The public generally is cordially invited to attend these ser vices. J. L. S. playmates Have Collision. Winston-Salem, N. C., May 0.— Wlhile playing with several of her playmates at the West End graded school late this afternoon Ellen Southern, aged 10 years, had her skull severely fractured by being thrown against n fa^ce as the result of a col lision with anomur . The wound ed girl was carried to the Twltr c**ty' Hospital for treatment. She is rest ing very well tonight, but her condi tion is regarded as serious. A California’s Luck. “The luckiest day of my life was when I bought a box of Bucklen’s Ar nica Salve;” writes Charles F. Bu- dahn, of Tracy, California. “Two 25c boxes cured nie of an annoying case of itching piles, which troubled me for years and that yield ed to no other treatment.” Sold un der guarantee at Cherokee Drug Co. True Bill Against Overseer. Greenville, May 6.—The grand jury today returned a true liilI against H. p. Dill, former chaingang overseer, who is charged with whipping a con vict. A great deal of interest cen tres around this case, as local attor- n< ys claim that if Dill is convicted It will mean the aholution of the whip ping post at the penitentiary. Dill , admits whipping the prisoner, but/ claims it was necessary, as the latter was insolent. Were you ever in the position where you knew people didn’t want you and yet you couldn’t get away? Bridge at Stacy’s Ferry Accepted. The county commissioners met yes- terday at Stacy’s ferry on Broad river and accepted the iron bridge at that point. The bridge had been com pleted some days ago and had already been i un§a Y by the public. It is said to tj* a splenrnn ro and will prove a great convening to v pie. The world’s Best cl imat e is not entirely free from disease, on the Jilg|i elevations fevers prevail, while on the lower levels malaria is encountered to a greater or less extent, according to tatltude. To overcome climate affections lassitude, malaria,. Jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy is Electric Bitters, the great alterative and blood purifier; the antidote for every form of bodily weakness, nervousness, and insomnia. Sold udder guarantee at Cherokee Drug Co. Price 60c. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The effect of malaria lasts a long time. You catch cold easily or become run down because of the after effects of malaria. Strengthen *yourself with Scoff's Emulsion* It builds new*£lood and tones up your nervous system. ALL DRUGGISTS: BOc. r ANO $1.00. Wake up boys. Get busy, what's the matter with your baseball spirit? We learn that Blacksburg is putting I **SS 4 -^*1*!****' 4 ^ out a fast team this year and you - > ' 1 l ‘*' must get out and practice if you hope to cope with them. COST SALE CONTINUES Some of our readers will miss Df. Talmage’s sermon from this issue of | The Ledger. There will be no more of these sermons for some time to come at least, as Dr. Talmage has gone to Europe for a season. We do rot know when he will return, there fore cannot promise when this inter esting feature will be resumed. t • • • The street force Is doing some good work now cleaning off the grass which has been growing on the side walks. It is only a little more than Plant Forage Crops, If:- I Ml 9ta*k Or Ohio, oi-rror Toledo, i Lucas County < *"• Frank J. Chknky inakeit oath Unit he is si-a 'it partner of the firm of F.J. Chknky A Co,. Uoirig business In the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said Urn will pay the sum of ONF, HUNDRED COLLARS .for each and every case of Ca t?. Taukh that cannot he cured by the use of 'W 1 Hall's catarrh Cure. Il»a FRANK ,T. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscril>ed in my presence, this Sth day of December, A. D. ISSp. , —^ , A. W. GLEASON. 1*^1 Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and act* dDectly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials t ™' F. J. CHENEY A- OO., Toledo, O Sold by Druggists. ?5c. Hall’s Familv 1M11* are the best. Don’t slignt the forage crop; of all crops planted on a farm, it is one of the most profitable. We call the attention of Cherokee farm- ers to the product of one acre of laud planted in Orange Cane by one of our most prosperous farmers, Wilkes Brown, He sold $150 worth of syrup, also sold us about $50.00 worth of seed, in addition to feed ing his stock for months. Compare this with one acre planted in cotton at 6 cents per pound. We carry Orange Cane seed and think it the king of forage crops \ German Millet makes a large yielding and most nutritious hay crop. v* ^ ! >• Pearl or Cat-Tail Millet very valuable continuous cutting forage / plant—especially valuable for green for stock. Plant some for your ^ milch cow. ■' !/., 'W Teoeinte a splendid forage crop, furnishes a nutritious green food ,V for horsis nrtd cattle, especially good for green for milch cows. * M Stools out enormously, can be cut every week or so. M We carry all these seeds and will he glad to furnish information about planting and cultivating. • Oaffney I>rug: Co. ^ Seeing is knowing, and all we ask is that you visit the Receiver’s Sale at The W. C. Carpenter Company This big stock of Dry Goods, Cloth ing, Shoes, Hats, Notions and Gro ceries isi being closed out at cost, and it’s up to you to investigate V D. C. ROSS, Receiver For The W. C. Carpenter Ge.