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FOR SALK.
FOR SALE—My house and lot on
F&irview Ave. J. E. Ezell. 9-9*tl
FOR SALE—Half acre lot on Lime
stone avenue, opposite Mrs. W. H.
Richardson’s. Very desirable build
ing lot. For price and terms apply
to either W. M. Lipscomb or A. E.
Wright
Sept. 18, It aw, 1m pd.
IThNURARY.
ar Admiral ferry Receives Mavjr
Department** Approval ef Same
fee tie, Oct. .—'Rear Admiral Spec,
has received from the navy depart
at Rs approval of the itinerary or
i Ail an tie fleet from Manila to
n Honda as submitted to the
department by him. The itinerary
Mtowo:
Leave Manila Deo. 1, arrive at Co
lombo, Doc. 14; leave Oolom'bo Deo
•0, arrive Suee .Tan. B.
In the Mediterranean, the fleet will
Stride. The Connecticut and Vermont
f M So to Vllle FYanche, the Minneso.
to and Kansas to Marseilles, the
Georgia, Nebraska and Kentucky to
Genoa, the Rhode Island and New Jer
sey to Leghorn, the Louisiana and
Virginia to Malta.
Tho Ohio and Missouri to Athens
! and the Wiscnnsln, Illinois and Kear-
'yirge to Naples.
j The first division will arrive at Ne-
fro bay Jan. 31 and start for Gibral
tar Fob. S. ft will leave Gibraltar
m. 6.
The second, third and fourth dlvl-
atons will arrive at Negro bay Feb.
1 and leave Feb. 6 for Hampton
Roads.
MAY FILE INJUNCTION.
FOR SALE—The Nelson store
house and lot on Limestone street
just below Galloway’s. Apply to J.
Floyd Spake or Jno. P. Spake, Route
No. 4. Gaffney, S. C.
FOR SALE—One No. 7 BUckens-
derfer typewriter, practically mew. A
bargain. J. Eb Jefferies.
▲ug. 26 tf.
FOR SALE—▲ lot of second-hand
piping. Apply to Ed. DeCamp.
FOR SALK—First-class babbit met
ai. Apply at Ledger Office.
FOR SALE—Old newspapers at
this office. 10c a hundred.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT—A portion of my resi
dence to parties without children;
either furnished or unfurnished. Mrs.
A. V. Montgomery. Sept 26 tf.
TO RENT—Office rooma ormr Ths
ledger. Apply to Ed. H. DeCamp
Nov. 2. tf.
WANTED.
WANTED—A quantity of treeh
peanuts. Mrs. Edna Harris.
WANTED—A copy of The Ledger
of the issue of September 18, 1908, at
tbie office.
WANTED—Green hides and bees
wax. L. W. McGulnn.
Sept 18 tf.
WANTED—Green hldea; highest
cash price paid. Clary 4 Kirby.
Aag. 14 tf.
WANTED—One thousand new sub
scribers to The Ledger.
Arkansas Railroad Commission and
New Tariff of Rates.
Little Rock . Ark., Oct. 8. —The Ar
kansas railroad commission announced
Tuesday that it had refused to approve
the new tariff of freight rates, involv.
log an increase in rates ranging from
toss than 60 to 166 per cent, which
was filed with the commission Monday
as the result of the temporary Injunc
tion granted the Arkansas trunk linos
by Judge Van do vernier of the federal
oourt at 31. Paul, Minn., against the
eommission, restraining It from pub
ttag Into effort certain rates.
Tho com mission announoe* that U
refuses to approve tho new tariff be-
oause the “advaace Is exorbitant.”
An injunction restraining the rail-
roads from putting the new raise ktoo
affect will probably be required In tbe
aourts.
ADDS TO “CONSCIENCE FUtlO."
Man Returns $1,172 to Whioh He Was
Not Entitled.
Washington, Oct. 8.—-After having
drawn for years a pension to which he
was not entitled, an unnamed “vet” of
the civil war has just returned to the
United States government the sum of
|1,17£ to be added to the ever-growing
“conscience fund."
Commissioner of Pensions Veeplan
Warner related this remarkable oaee
of stricken conscience to President
Roosevelt Tuesday, but refused to di
vulge the name, not even disclosing it
to the United 'States treasurer In whose
hands the money was plaoad.
Upon receipt recently of the pension
ers certificate, accompanied by an ex
planatory letter, a special enmlnor
was sent out on the theory that the
soldier might be mentally Irresponst
Me. The man was found to he la
exoellent health and sound mind.
MltCELLANSOU*
TAKEN UP—Two black heifer
yearlings; about seven months old.
Owner may have same by paying ex
penses. R. J. Kirby, R. F. D. No. 6.
Oct. 6-9.
—Suited at last. The man who
cannot shave himself—who says Its
too much trouble—or who is afraid
to try, should buy himself a Gillette
Safety Razor from The Gaffney Drag
Company.
Holston Conference Meets
Knoxville Tenn., Got. 8.—The eigh
ty-fifth annual session of the Hofaton
conference. Methodist Episcopal
ohruch. South, convened In this city
Wednesday morning. Bishop B. B.
Boss Is presiding. Simultaneously the
sixty-fourth annual session of the HoL
ton conference, Methodist Episcopal
church, assembled at Johnson City,
Tenn., near here. Bishop Good eel
Is presiding there.
MAYORS HOLD MEETING.
Seventh Convention of the Georgia
Municipalities.
Albany, Ga . Ort. S. —fleventy-flve
mayors of progressive Georgia rnnniol
palltles gathered In Albany Tuesday
for the sevem it annual convention of
the longue of Georgia Municipalities.
Indications point to one of the most
Interesting and helpful meetings In
the history of the organisation.
The convention will last three days,
and elaborate preparations have been
made for entortaning the visiting
Chief executives of Georgia cities and
towns. There is a full program for
tbe three days and nights, entertain
ment being liberally iutorsperBevl with
the bn.sines.' sessions.
PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES.
Great Parades n Commemoration of
City’s 225th Anniversary.
Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 8—The sub
stantial side of Philadelphia—her in
dustries—passed in review before prob
ably a half million people Wednesday
afternoon in the third of the series of
great parade* in commemoration of
the city’s 225th birthday.
Philadelphia's industries were shown
from the little beginnings in colonial
days down to the preaent. It was
really a history of the city’s bread-win
nlng establishments and also an ad
vertisement of what the people of Phil
adelphia can do.
There were fifteen divisions In all,
and there were sriguntic floats carrying
work people, showing how this or that
article is manufactured.
One float drawn by forty horses
contained a complete telephone ex
change, showing tbe girls at work.
Criminal Get* Fifty Years.
Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 8.—Tates
Otandridge, one of tbe most desperate
criminals in the Arkansas penitentiary
who era* on Saturday taken to Jasper
in log ehains, entered a plea of guilty
to two charges of murder in the sec
ond degree and one of assault to kill,
•04 received a sentence of fifty years.
Standridge, who was in the peniten
tiary for shooting an officer at Rus-
eellvHle, escaped and killed two men
and wouaded another in the Mils of
Newton county, before being recap
taped.
Carter Given His Freedom,
Hartwell, Ga., Oct. 8.—J. E. Car-
tar, charged with the murder of John
Teaeley, was exonerated by the com
mitting court. Carter was accorded
an ovation when (he decision was an
nouneed. A. G. and Julian MoCur-
ry and J. H. Skelton represented the
represented
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Young Men’s Clothes
Ederheimer, Stein & Co., Makers
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O NE thing that makes this store the best place for
Young Men to buy clothes is the exclusive connec
tions we’ve established with Ederheimer, Stein &Co.,
the leading makers in the Young Men’s field. It’s a good
thing all ’round —for the makers, for us and for you.
Chiefly for you.
Almost impossible to pick out one feature more than others
which distinguishes these Fall suits we’re showing. Styles are the
smartest, most original and pleasing ever offered; garments sure
made by the best tailors in the world; fit is perfect; patterns with*
out equal.
Rather forced to the conclusion the clothes are noteworthy suid
exceptional throughouL Can’t list all the details; you must come in.
CARROLL & BYERS
CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS
HOWE'S GREAT LONDON SHOWS
GAFFNEY, S. O.,
TUESDAY.
OCT. 20
Tho show this year Is bigger and better and in a more commanding position than over before to maintain its un«
rivaled standing and rank, and to amaze and delight their thousands of patrons.
.telairy Entirely IVew and Exclusive Features
—The candy that has a facinating
flavor and never surpeits the appetite
for sweets. Such Is the reputation
of Nunnally’s candy. By express from
Atlanta. Always fresh. The Gaffney
Drug Co. has sole agency.
—Those school bags at Gaffney
Drug Co. are oaaches, all colors,
styles and shapes.
Threat to Burn Gin.
Oourtland, Ala., Oct. 8.--The post-!
office department Is in possession of
i threatening letter, written to J. J. j
Sfrrls, whose firm operates a large;
. »iton gin at Hillsboro," in this county, i
The writer warns Mr Harris that his
gin will be destroyed by fire if any
more cotton is ginned before cottou
reahee* 15 cents a pound. The let
ter was turned over to a postoffice in.
spector.
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Fire Insurance!
We represent gome fo the larnegt and
most MUbstantlal companies and would
like to write your baglnegg. 5-14-tt
Smith & Lipscomb, Agents.
Money to Loan!
I am prepared to negotiate loans in
amounts from $300.00 up for a term
of years on improved forms. Inter
est 8 per cent. Call on 9-14-08 6m
J. C. Mints, Attj., Gaffney, S. C.
SUnyame Wilson Henry K. Osborne
Wilson & Osborne
LAWYERS
Spartanburg, S. C
Will practice in Cherokee Courts. Call
by phone, telegraph or letter. 8-26-tf
Trane Mississippi Conaress.
San Francisco, Cal., Oc» 8.—The
secantl day of trans-Mississippi Com
mercial Congress proved A very busy
one and numerous speakers addressed
the delegates, who accorded strict at-j
tention to the important subjects dis- '
cussed. J. C. Stubbs, director of
traffic of over 16,.">00 miles ot Harri
man railroads, was one of the princi
pal speakers. his subject being • Trans
portation . ”
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Elkins Wedding Soon.
Paris, Oct. 8.^—.A special dispatch,
received here from Rome say* that
the duk« of the Abruzzi and Miss
Katherine Bnklns. daughter >>( Sena
tor Stephen B. Elkins, of West Vir
ginia. will be married on or about
December 10. Official notification of
tbe wedding will be given out Novem
ber 10.
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THE KING OF BEASTSa"° HIS FAMILY- THE 3 BABIES BORN in
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HENA6ERIE JULY I8’i 1907-
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Officer id Bt&r Theatre Builcliu*
Phonk No. 20.
Crown and Bridge work a specialty.
Death Sentence for Davis.
Talladega, Ala., Oct. x.—Henry Da.
via. alias George Watson, was- con
victed of highway robbery and sen
tooeed to hang here. His vlcthn wus
Clarence Domrbey, aged 14, of Avon
data, Jefferson county, whom he alt
oa (he head with a heavy piece of Iroa
A.. F^e'w of the XI^nv" I^ejAturew You Will See
Murion Sher dan and her troope of per
forming Lions.
Jake, largest Gorilla ever exhibited in
America. He is five feet ten inches
in height and weighs 150 pounds, has
tremendous strength and bis powerful
arms are wonderful to behold.
The flower and pick of feature perform
ers from all nations in a program ex
tant, startling straggles and ludicrous
revalries, carrying the spectators by
storm and loudly applanded by all.
An endless program of startling events.
Ste tki Free Spectacular Street Pirafc
Starting from show grounds at 10 a. m.
Prof Buckley's h rd of performing Ele
phants, including Duchess, the largest
Elephant in the world.
A truly wonderful display of trained ani
mals. 400 people, 250 horses and
ponies. 20 funny Clowns.
Bring the • Elephants
Little ones Camels
to see J Monkeys
Rosedale, the beautiful ten thousand dol
lar Kentucky Horse.
Two performances daily. Afternoon at
2 o’clock. Night at 8 o'clock.