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<r _ ^ < **v. THE OAFFNEY LEDGER. Tuesday and Friday. Ed. H. D«Camp. Editor and PnMMiar TIm Ledger la not reapondlbla for tbe Tiews of Ita oorreepondemt*. CITY DIRECTORY. W. H Roes .. .. W. O. Johnson .. .. Mfcj Cm. U. Hood CttT T. H. Littlejohn T. H- Lockhart 4 ▲. L. Hallman Si Ostler ft Osborns .. .. ORE Attjn •sard ST PsMIs Wi ft. M. Wtood J. N. R. 0. Clary ■sard sf Trade W. C. Hamrick Prstodsnt J. C. Otto MARKET REPORT. LOCAL COTTON MARKET. UladUnff I 0 - 50 Hens 30c Wtjm 20c to 30c Ducks. 20c iky tfHc Butter 15c Irish Potatoes, bushel $1 00 Sweet Potatoes . 50c Oorn, bushel LOO Meal, bushel L05 Oats, bushel 35c Onions, bushel IL00 SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL. Daring the school year just begin- Blog a good opportunity will be offer ed any boy or girl, and as many ooys and girls as can be taught In the apace allotted, to get a practical edu cation In the Gaffney Public schools. It has been charged against our pub lic school system, generally, that Its curricula did not fit for life bnt that it was rather a preparation for col lege, and that the majority of school graduates did not enter college but went directly to wage-earning little helped, in so far as material reward goes, by their higher studies in school. To correct this the Gaffney School Board has used the funds available under the recent High School Act to establish a commercial department in addition to the nine regular grades already existing in our city schools. In this department will be taught a practical system of bookkeeping, one of the standard sys tems of shorthand, touch typewriting, business arithmetic, letter-writing and spelling. The nine years of the reg- ualr academic work are Intended to lit either for this course or for col lege, and our certificate of gradua tion admits to the highest standing * college of the State. It may be that in some cases students desiring to take the commercial course have not done nine years work in school and yet have had other advantages or possess other qualifications that would justify their admission to its advan tages. For such, an examination to provided that will determine whether or not they are prepared to receive benefit from the Instruction offered. An Important fact connected with this opportunity is that it is open to all the boys and girls in Cherokee county who are prepared for It. Not only is the commercial class open to them, hut, under the law established the high school district, of which Gaffney and its schools are apart, the 8th and 9th grades are likewise open. So the road to college or to business life, is made a little less difficult and possibly brought within the range of possibility to some who may otherwise have despaired. All cannot go to college, even^ with this help, all do not desire to go, and far ther, all would not be benefltted by going, bat all most earn a living, aid no education should be discontinue! without some provision for equipping the student for self-support. This to the justification for adding this de partment rather than a tenth grade, as some schools have done. It to be lieved that it will be of greeter bene fit to a greater number, and tt to hoped that as large a class as can be accommodated will enroll for the nine months term. Acting upon the experience of other successful school systems, af ter careful consideration, the school authorities have decided to arrange the teaching in the higher grades by departments rather than by grades, as heretofore. It is believed that bfr this means greater teaching efficiency can be secured and that thereby both teachers and pupils may be encourag ed to put forth their utmost efforts. Beginning the new year with good school buildings arranged for the health and comfort of the occupants, and with the most promising teachers that a careful search could secure, the schools should be able to do more for the children than at any past time. A few essential prerequisites to this benefit must be kept in mind; enrollment, regular attendance, punc tuality, and loyalty, which Includes obedience. Comparatively few rules have been made by the board of trus tees for the government of the city schools. These will be carried out, as heretofore, in the spirit of their institution, that is, for the benefit of the children, but as It Is necessary to teach them obedience to law and love for order, the regulations will at all times be strictly followed in the management of the schools. No one will find these burdensome, if they are sincerely desirous of receiving the benefits of an education, and all win be benefltted by their observance. Should any epidemic disease make its appearance, co-operate with the town and school authorities In stamp ing it out. The “ounce of prevention" is here the Indispensable thing. Re member others, and help protect their children while those in charge of the schools are endeavoring to guard all against every avoidable danger. Visit your schools whenever yon can. Get acquainted with your boy’s or your girl’s teacher. It win help her and it will help you. It will help her to understand your child and thereby to do better teaching; It will help yon to understand her at some time when your child does not. That child is worth more than all else yon possess. Give the schools your whole- souled support in making him a use ful citizen. An Explanation. The Gaffney corespondent of the Charlotte Observer, who 1a none other than that whole-souled gentle man of military fame, Capt. James B. Bell, sends his paper the follow ing: Coroner Vinesett has explained the mashing of his thumb with the hammer a few days ago while driv ing a nail. He says that he was holding the nail and that Mrs. Vine- sett was using the hammer, when he happened to look off, and the hammer descended upon his thumb. The Ob server correspondent suggested that It was Mrs. Vinesett who looked off when the accident happened. The coroner is one of the most popular officials In the county and his friends hugely enjoy a jokte upon him.” The way John explained to The Ledger “how come” him to hit his thumb, he being a one-arm man, was thus: His wife having hit his thumb while he was holding the nail, and she and he being one by reason of matrimony, therefore he hit him self. Gragg Susong, who hat bean vtott ing at hte old home In Tennessee, ar rived in Gaffney Thursday night. He was warmly greeted by bis many friends. Elmer Folger, a former Gaffney boy, spent Friday in the city hands with his friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brown ant children, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lipscomb at Roa noke, Va., returned to the city Satur? day. Miss May Anderson, of Chester, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Nesbitt. Misses Ha and Ophelia Jamison, of Timber Ridge, spent yesterday in the city. Mr. J. M. Green and sister, Miss Lona, of Ravenna, were shopping in the city yesterday. Mrs. Geo. H. Burbage and son, of Charoltte, N. C., are the guests of Mrs. M. H. Jefferies, on Limestone street. , Mr. Henderson Sapoch was a visit or at The Ledger office yesterday. Mrs. C. M. Esterday, of Fredricks- burg, Md., is visiting the Misses Hopper, on North Logan street. Mr. R. R. LeMaster, a young and enterprising merchant of Wilkins- ville, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr.' P. H. Bright, of R. F. D. No. 8. was a visitor to this office yesterday. Mr. J. D. S. Plaxico, of Wilklnsvllle, was an appreciated caller at The Led ger office Friday. Harry C. Lawrence, of Baltimore. Md., was in the city yesterday. He is a commercial tourist and a “hot member.” Come again, Harry. J. G. Wright, merchant and plant er of R. F. D. No. 6, was In the city yesterday on business. Wright says the recent flood damaged him to con siderable extent. Gad Wrght, one of The Ledger’s best friends and first acquaintances, who lives on R. F. D. No. 6, was In the city yesterday. Mr. C. F. Inman, a prominent plant er of the Etta Jane section, spent yesterday In the city. Mr. J. D. Collins, one of Spartan burg’s Hustling merchants, was in the city for a few hours yesterday. Mr. “Kans” Goforth, of Goucher, was in the city yesterday on busi ness. Miss Madge Webb, one of Shelby's most attractive young ladies, is vist- Ing her cousin. Miss Winnie Daven port, on Limestone street. Miss Augusta Brohawn, who has been spending the summer in Balti more, arrived Sunday night. She will teach in the Gaffney graded school this session. Frank P. Cooper. Mr. Frank P. Cooper, one of the truest examples of the principles of the K. of P. order, arrived In the city yesterday morning. He came here at the instance and on the invitation of Dr. Billy Gunter, and was one of the attractions at the big K. of P. pow-wow last night. Mr. Coqgier is chairman of the Thornwell Memorial Commission, and this within itself is sufficient to endear him to every true Pythian. He is a whole-souled, genial fellow, one who does kindly deeds for the love of It. one who natters sunshine and dispenses gloom wherever he goes. The world needs more Frank Coopers to cheer and brighten the lives of others. May God bless you, Frank, and spare you many, many, years to continue your good work. A Progressiva Citizen. One of the oldest citizens of Gaff ney who has the history of the up per part Of the State at his finger’s end told a Ledger man that a cer tain old gentleman of an adjoining county was having some repairs made on his dwelling, which was sit uated some distance from the road in a grove, when one of hto neigh bors rode up and said: “Mr. G„ I notice that your are im proving your premises.” “Yes,” said the old gentleman, “as soon as I get this condition to my house finished I am gwine to have a revenue cut out to the road so I can treat my friends in a more hostile manner, when they come to see me.” The old gentleman, while extreme ly Illiterate, was noted for his hos pitality and always kept open house. A Change in the Schedules. A change in the schedules of the Southern took place Sunday and hereafter the trains will arrive as follows: No. 36 8:05 a. m.; No. 39 at 9:15; No. 42 at 10:35; No. 37 at 11:44; No. 11 at 1:45 p. m. and depart at 2:05, remaining here for 20 minutes for dinner; No. 12 at 4:10; No. 38 at 5:55; No. 47 at 7:05; No. 40 at 10:35; No. 35 at 11:16 and No 43 at 12, midnight. Appropus of this schedule No. 11 stopped here yesterday for dinner. The passengers and crew dined with Cal Parrish, and Conductor Ed Rosen- borough was so delighted with the manner in which Cal treated his guests that he pronounced It the best eating house on the line. Carpenter Bankrupt Stock Sold. The $20,000,000 bankrupt stock of the W. C. Carpenter Co. was purchas ed yesterday by the Augusta Bank rupt Stock Buyers. The purchasers stated to a Ledger reporter yester day that they would place this stock on the market within a few days and will sacrifice the same regardless of cost or value, and they request the people of * Cherokee to watch The Ledger and note the date of sale. The purchasers are now arranging for the greatest sale In the history of South Carolina. Watch the date of the big sale. It will be the biggest event ever known In history. Dr. Simms at First Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. A. M. Simms occupied hto pulpit at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening for the first time In six weeks, he haring been off on his vacation. Dr. Simms was greeted by large congregations both morning and evening, and he delighted his hearers with two splen did sermons. The Sunday school was also well attended. Dr. Simms is an able preacher and a splendid man, and The Ledger is pleased to note that his sojourn in the moun tains of North Carolina has been beneficial to his health. Piedmont Springs Close. The Piedmont Springs hotel closed last week after a most successful season. Manager “Billy” Johnson and Clerk Charley Austell are back in the city. “Billy” Spencer will take care of the plant during the winter and continue to make the finest soft drinks on earth. Lost a Valuable Horee. Rev. A. G. Gantt, of Shelby, N. C., had the misfortune to have a fine horse to die of cholic in Gaffney last Friday night. The horse was valued at $250. Another Horse in a Well.. Mr. W. Kyle Davenport's horse fell Into the well on the stable lot last Sunday night a week ago. A piece of timber prevented the animal from going to the bottom, as the fore legs suit of the accident. The well Is about The animal hung In this position for several hours, as it was not until Monday morning he was extricated. He was laid up for a week as a re sult of the accident. Te well is about twelve feet deep and the water was up to the top, in fact running over, as it is in a low place. Hill-Crow. « At the home of the bride’s parents, on Robertson street, in this city, Mr. Oliver B. Mill and Miss Ruby Crow were united in wedlock last Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Rev. K. G. Ross officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a latge crowd of friends and relatives. The infair took place yesterday at Mr. Giles Hill’s home, when a sumptuous re past was spread to the bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are receiving the congratulations of their many friends who wish them a safe and pleasant voyage on the ocean of matrimony. Dallelous Banana iCroam This receipt is highly recommended by one of nur oorrespi ndents l*< H live large bananas, rub smooth with Kvc teaspoonfuls of suKar. Add one teaeup sweet, cream, beatten to a froth, then add one j ten cent packaReof Lemon.IKLL-Odissolved 1 in 1H teacups bollinr water. Pour into mould tub when cold Rarnlsh with candled cherries MTve with whipped cream, or any Rood pud- niiur sauce. .1ELL-O Is so'd by all Grocers at 10c. per packaRe. —Call at the Cherokee Cafe, farmer’s restaurant, for dinner. the At the Presbyterian Church. In addition to a very attractive ser mon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Geo. Ratchford Sunday morning Mrs. West rope and Mrs. Wheat de lighted the congregation by a splen did rendition a “Song of Heaven and Homeland.” Mrs. Westrope’s soprano and Mrs. Wheat’s alto blend sweetly and it was a real treat. MISS EVA C. SAMS who has been teaching mask in the Bap tist University, Raleigh, will have a class in Gaffney this year. Kindergarten music, |3 oc month; Primary and higher grades. I4.00 per month. Sept-4-tf MUSIC PUPILS WANTEU. Miss Ixmlie Potter will taach class in music during the fall and winter, and solicits the patronage of the people of Gaffney. Sept. 8, tf. —Call at the Cherokee Cafe, the farmer’s restaurant, for dinner. COUPON I vote for as the most popular R. F. D. Carrier In Cheroke County. WE’RE AFTER YOU ’‘You're the individual we require," The above is intended to attract the attention of individuals who are using the sock instead of the bank for a depository, and who in consequence are receiving no interest on their savings. We pay four per cent, interest on all deposits and would be delighted to have all present “sock bank” patrons call and talk over the “real thing” banking proposition with us. THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK Office in The National Bank of Gaffney, S. C. Juhnsun's Schoul uf Music Term Commences Week of September 1st. Pupils may enter at any time after above date. Terms $4.00 per scholastic month (4 weeks) payable monthly. No pupil received for less than 3 months. Instruction given on Piano, Organ, Violin or Guitar, and Cultivation of the Voice, either single or in class. Studio on 2nd floor of Spake bldg, opposite Star Theatre, Limestone St. 8-26-tf Desirable Property For Sale Four-room cottage with brick store room on lot (80x200) on Cherokee avenue. Valuable lot fronting Limestone St,, 40x200. The V. E. Lemmons house in West End, Peachtree street, 150x250. A nice farm (the J. J. Jamison place) six and one-half miles from town. For prices and terms see : ; : ; SAH L. FORT, Real Estate and Fire Insurance, Phone 288. Office eecond floor National Bank Building. University of South Carolina. Wide range of choice in Scientific, Lit erary, Graduate and Professional Conraes leading to degrees of Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science, Licentiate of In •traction, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts, Civil Engineer and Electrical En gineer. Well equipped Laberatories, Li brary of over 40,000 volums. Expenses moderate — many students make their own expenses. Next Session (104th) be gins September 23rd, 1908. For An nouncement write to the President, Co lombia, S. C. July 3 to Sept. 15 STAR BRAND Chicken Feud and Whnt —AT— 4 V. Kyle Davenport's 3 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 2ft 2* 3ft 3ft Snow in the eastern markets? LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS $ J. w. , S. C. If '■Fo, fV