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* tf # I). C. Ross, 1’rest. J, A. Carkou., V.-l’rest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. Chas. W. Hamks, Asst. Cashier. THH 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, C. \V. Whisonant. Dr. Chas. A. Jefferies, H. M. McAden, R. I.. Hemes, D. C. Ross, R. M. Wilkins J. D. Jones, H. D. Wheat, irV. *i.«i a* -i.. July 1st 1 s one of tho four time each year that \ve interest on all accounts. When passing, \vt is no an compound the will enter the amount in your hook. If you haven’t an account with us and are not getting any of thi' INTEREST, ther better time than NOW to begin. One Dollar will open account and grt a book and you can then leave any amount von wish. Make vour money work for you by leaving it with The Gaffney Savings Bank GAFFNEY, S. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney D. C. Ross, I’rest. J. A. Carroll, V.-Prest. Maynard Smyth, Cashier. I Am About Ready To till all your wants with building ma terial now. I say, don’t you think it will pay you to see my line before you place your order? I have a full line of Sash and Doors, Columns; Stair and Porch Balst and Rails and any kind of building ma terial. I believe I can save you money, I will build your house also if you will get your heart right and let me have a chance at you. : : : : : SHOUT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OKEE Recent Happenings in sn«t Around the City, and Other Events Gath ered by the Lo*»l News Editor. Miss .Tuanita Pinson has accepted a position with the postofflee. Work is propressing nicely on the new dwelling being * recTed by Mrs. Baxter Wood. Mr. Sam U. Sarran presented The Ledger uith a nice box of peaches and apples. They were certainly ap preciated by all. On tomorrow evening there will be given on Mr. l.ee Gilbert's lawn an ice cream supper, the proceeds ot which will go to the Gaffney Concert Band. The last jury ease tried In the court of common pleas before ad journment was that of D. L. Vassey against W. Lawson Spake. After be ing out a short time the jury render ed a verdict for the plaintiff. Messrs, j .T. C. Otts and C. P. Sanders repre sented the plaintiff while Messrs. Butler & Osborne and W. S. Hall re presented the defendant. We have seen a copy of "The i Spint,” the college annual of the South Carolina Military Academy. It is a uem in both typography and mat ter. Our fellow townsman, Mr. Har ry R. Wilkins, is the business man ager and the splendid array of ad vertisements is a tribute to his ability. Mr. Wilkins is a favorite among the cadets and has been honored quite a good deal. He is now first lieuten ant. He finished his studies this year i and is now at home until October when he goes to take a position in the Porter Millitary Academy. The Ledger is always pleased to note the success of Gaffney's bright younsr men. HE P 10GRESSIVE man r- ries very little money nowaaaye, instead, he deposits it in the bank, jets a cheek book and when he has any • i. - ‘o pay, just makes out the check, -ign- i. - name and we do the rest. Give it .. 4 >: iiu and see how convenient it is Merchants & Planters Bank, Gaffney S. S. Capital, Surplus and Profits, $100,000 .1. E. Bishop, of 1 arrived in the city u th - electric theatre. ccoa, Ga., has take charge of He has moved his family here and will reside on De pot street. The Gaffney Concert Band will give a free concert at City Hall park next Wednesday evening about vao. The public is invited, especially the ladies and children. Preparations are being made in the store-room formerly occupied by the Battery for the Gaffney Jewelry Com pany. They will move into it as soon as com [deled. The big Shuford & LeMaster build ing on Frederick street is nearing completion. When finished it will morning they had some stood speak- probablv be the largest business Ing in the court house, also had two house in the city. brass hands. In the afternoon they had a nice exercise in f he sehool J. T. Rogers has moved from the bujlding They ha<1 variou8 ofher Spake house into the ! =a rrat i t .things which kept the crowd amused house on Limestope street. W. H. all day , sppnt Saturdav night aT Plnlson will occupy the house just ^ home of Mr Harmon ‘ T sure did vacated by Mr. Rogers. | enjoy my stay with Mr. Harmon and All the members of the campaign family. They Know how to make any party arrived in the city Wednesday one f vel like they were at home, night except Congressman Finley, He King’s Creek Chronicles. King'.- Creek. July fi.—We have been hat ing a lor of rain for the past week. Farmers are waiting to get done laying by, but on account of so much rain they are not done work !n this section. Mr. Pinkney McSwain and family' visited Mr. Marshal Falls last Satur day and Sunday. Mr. Rufus Randall is going to meet with his singing class next Saturday and practice singing. Correspondents of The Ledger, I hope you all had a nice time the Fourth. I for one enjoyed myself to the fullest extent. T spent the day at Shelby, N\ C. I don't think I ever saw as many people a f one place as was at Shelby Saturday. In the I i 4th o’ July mas a Rainy Day Thousands of Hats, Suits and Dresses Ruined on the Fourth. Bright, new Millinery, Lawns, Skirts, Waists and Tailor-Made Suits One Third OH. I ink up “Dad’s Pants” of Saturday have “s until they are too short for even the boys now. Summer Pants and Clothing only a little more than one-half price at c remained in Yorkville with his family but arrived yesterday morning. At the K. of P. meeting next Man day night there will be one candidate for second degree and five for third. All members are urged to be present as it will no doubt lie an interestin- inceting. There will be an unusually inter esting meeting of *he Knights of Pythias next Monday night. Business of importance is to be transacted be sides work in the rank of Esquire and Knight. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McSwain are a., smiles—its a girl. Mr. F. H. Dover is e r y sk-k. Hope be will scloii be wel Mr. Win. Carroll spent Sunday with Messrs. Spurgeon and Beecher Mc Swain. There was a crowd of young people of this section went to the mountains today to gather Jmckleberries. Mr. L. M McSwain is still bunting bees. He- has found fotir bee trees and two swarms. He seems to like to work with them. Mr. E. E. Hardin and family spent Sunday with Mr. F. H. Dover. Carroll & Byers, Gaffney, S. C. mm \m:n\ TirarsL lanesfc wa* Mr. Harmon’s little boy died last Andrew Ward, colored, was befone Saturday with fever. He lias another Magistrate Bridges the first of the boy that is very sk-k with fever. Mr. week charged with assault and bat- Harmon has our deepest sympathy in tery. He pl^ad guilty and was sen- his hour of trouble tenced to thirty days on chaingang or Mr Jake Anthony and family spent Junv liO-O-ly W. H. Philson, The Lumber I $10. He took the days. A crowd composed of Magistrate Bridges, Henry Buice. Perry Wil liams, Magistrate Camp and Kirk Blackwell, went to Palmer Shoals Wednesday night on a fishing trip. All report as having had a splendid time. The County Board of Registration is composed of S. R. Thackston, J. R. Dickson and Luther Guthrie, have been at work for a week registering voters at their office in the court house. They will be at work until the first of September. The Electric Power and Manufact uring Company lias laid a pipe from the junction of Logan and Meadow streets to their sub-station In the Saturday night near Shelby. with their daughter Country Trover. A Baseball Benefit. Gaffney has one of the best ama teur base ball teams in the South and it is composed of our home boys, who have been playing for their own pleasure as well as that of the Gaff ney people. They have furnished amusement for Gaffney and are doing a great deal to advertise the town and they deserve recognition. And. in appreciation of this courtesy shown the ladies, cream and cake will he served on behalf of the base ball team, on Tuesday afternoon and eve ning of next week at the city park. The gate receipts have barely been § Good Looks! Good Wear! Double satisfaction in the Oxfords that we are offer ing at a bargain for a few days only. The prices will make you a perna- ment customer. : •: northern part of the city. This is to sufficient to cover the expenses of thf he used in case the water from their ,(am arif l 'bo boys are sadly in need Moving! A ^ A * a * A a m + m^. * « * • m. M m • • * + t*. t. a a M A -A--A -M .A-A • A A I Buy a Home With Rent Money! of new suits. The people of Gaffney ought to come to their support and everybody go to the park Tuesday and help the boys. . CURES WHIRC A. USE FAILS. | Beit Couifh Syrup. Taitei Ciood. Uie In time. Sold by druK«l»ti. You can do this by taking stock in the Cherokee Building and Loan Associa tion. This is the oldest Building and Ix>an Association in Gaffney. It is conducted along conservative lines. We can help you to the road of wealth. See any of our officers. Read our Booklet and learn our plans. : Cherokee B.1L. Association I present source fails. The examination for the beneficiary scholarship at the South Carolina Military Academy for this county has been postponed until sometime in next month. The vacancy for this county was caused by the graduation of Lieut. Harry R. Wilkins. E. R. Barker and 0. R. Campbell own a small hog which is a very re- markable animal indeed. The porker is such a curious freak that it would NOTICE, adorn a museum or side show. The in the District Court of the United pig may be seen at the residence of states for the District of South Caro- Mr. CaEr*>Ue)l in the Gaffney mill vil- ii»a, in the matter of Thomas H. 1®F®- Hughes & Co.. Bankrupt. To the creditors of Thomas H. Our young friend Harry Wilkins, Hugheg & COt of Blacksburg, In the who recently graduated at the Sonth county of che rokee, and district Carolina Military Academy, has been ; afomjajd bankrupts ; tendered the position of professor of Not , ce lfl hereby givec that an (he French and German at the Porter f|th of July 1908i the said Thomafi H . ( School in Charleston. This is a high Hughes Si Co. were duly adjudicated compliment to our young townsman , bankrupfg and that the flrBf meetlng Some time in tin next 30 days, w «>•»» -luiiu n* \t to t in rokoe Drug Go we want to el'i'O out manv good' vou to see the price' we are making the i.Bn.KHT Deople in the tm-dne's more 1 >«!. 1 e will move into Before thi' m a' we can. and Bear in mind and can always 'av-- Don't ni'.-o w lilt w- You want to take advantage of thi' sale Cw.iffnov Jewelrv C*o. Gaffney Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Drink Pepsi Cola, White Diamond Ale, Schnapps Aie and Soda Water, all flavors These goods are all manufactured from the celebrated Pied mont Mineral Springs Lithia Water. Insist on it being made of lithia water, as the drink is softer and healthier, and doesn’t cost any more We also deliver the lithia water to residences. Prices and cleanliness guaranteed. Give us a call or phone. Wagon delivers goods at all boars of the day. whether he accepts or not. M V. V. Gaffnej, Sec’} & Treat. C. A. Jefferies, Pres!. i| PMEPAPra ; SSI AN. ins « nit r i't»oLi!iiJ 1 « iillicroit-r- ~V vt - • ink .oil |v. Uatri at of their creditors will be held in my office. Gaffney, B C., on July 21st next, at 10 o’clock In the forenoon, at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, ! examine the bankrupt and tranaact ! such business as may be necessary. G. W SPEER. Referee in Bankraptry. July 10. It. 1 Gaffney Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company i|< June -4-1 in DR. W. K. GUNTER l> JE I* T I « T Iffici .d htfir Theatre Building Phonk No 20. Orowa aa* fcrMas wwfe • A HORRIBLE DIBEABE- Dyspepala Is in most every Borne, and If you want an abeolute cure, we have it Forneberger's Dyspepala Remedy. 50e for tablets and Me and SI.0.1 for the liquid. GAFFNEY DRUG CO. April 24 t mo.