Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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[T i Our Purpose It is our purpose to handle any business % entrusted to us in such a fair and liberal manner as to make the customer’s re- lation with this bank satisfactory and profitable. Aside from the excellent facilities afforded, this bank has the advantage of a large Capital and Surplus. The National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, S. C. CHRISTMAS GOODS Holiday Buying Should Be Done Now Every day’s delay means that you choose from a smaller selection. Don’t forget our store when making your holiday purchases. We have hundreds of Christmas articles especially selected for this particular time of the year and especially for you. Unless you personally look over our stock you can not possibly know the great variety of goods, nor can you imagine how beautiful they are, either in value or attractiveness. The list is too long to enumerate in detail. Brushes of every description—Hair Brushes, Military Brushes, Cloth Brushes. Leather Goods—The latest creations in the new est leathers Purses, Hand Bags, Music Rolls, Brush Bags, etc. Books and Bibles—Bibles of all sizes, bindings and sizes of print. ^ Our large stock gives us best prices. We give you the same advantage. The Best Holiday Goods at the Cboapost Prices. Cherokee Drug Co. A DELEGATE’S VIEWS. Mr. Wilkins Speaks of the Southern Commercial Congress. Mr. W. J. Wilkins, of this city, who was appointed a delegate to the Southern Commercial Congress at Washington, returned to the city Fri day after spending several days at the nation’s capital. In speak.ng of the event to a repre sentative of The Ledger Mr. Wilkins said: “Finding such a small dele gation present from South Carolina— there being only two others beside myself—I feel like speaking a word through your columns to the people of the State, as I am really ashamed that our business men took so little interest in the movement. There was not a man present from the capital of our State, neither was there one from Spartanburg. Greenville, nor any of the larger towns in the State, except Charleston and Winnsboro. which had one representative each. I am just a plain business man, never having made a study of the resources of the State, and not being accustomed to speaking in public, I felt inadequate to present the matter of our State’s resources in a proper manner; and, therefore, I did not say anything. But I did feel that our State should have had a representative body of business men there. Our State is much small er than some of the others; but we have many things within our borders calculated to attract the attention of outsiders. Any State that is full of minerals; whose soil can make from 50 to 125 bushels of corn and one to three bales of cotton to the acre, and one which is one of the largest In the Union in the manufacture of cotton, has much to lay before the world and to bring new capital into its borders if properly advertised. I hope that at the next meeting of the Southern Commercial Congress South Carolina will have a representative body in at tendance. All the papers and pro ceedings of the congress will be printed in book form, and every com mercial organization in the State should send on funds to the treasurer and get a copy of the hook. “Charleston should have had a large delegation there, it being the chief seaport town and largest city In the State, and Columbia, also, should have had as many, ready to speak for South Carolina. These cities, as well as the whole of our great State, would have been greatly benefited by such a course.” Every business man in the State should endorse Mr. Wilkins’s views, and should see to it that South Caro lina is well represented at the next meeting of the Southern Commercial Congress. TRAGEDY IN CHEROKEE. Near Celebrates His Ninety-Sixth Birthday. On last Saturday Mr. William Phil lips celebrated the ninety-sixth an niversary of his birth. The celebrat ion took place at the home of his son- in-law, Mr. Taylor Petty, who lives about five miles from Gaffney. Mr. Phillips lives with Mr. Petty. There were from seventy-five to one hun dred relatives and friends present. The dinner spread was one long to be remembered by those who partook of It, as it embraced all the good things that could be gotten together prepar ed in the most tempting manner. Mr. Phillips is hale and hearty at ninety- six and bids fair to reach the century mark. The Ledger joins his friends in wishing him and bis descendants many happy returns of the day. Service at Gilead. There will be an all-day service at Gilead next Sunday, the 20th Inst., from 9:30 a. m. until 4 p. m. Dinner will be served on the grounds. A Sunday school address will follow the lesson study, and then the sermon by the pastor. The service will be largely given to music, and able music teachers have been engaged to deliver addresses on the occasion. The gentlemen to participate In the services are T. M. Litt’ojohn, Prof. A. J. Davis, Prof. Joseph Humphries, Prof. Lancford, of Jonesville; Prof. Horace N. Rogers, and Prof. J. F. Beam. The public is cordially invited to take part in the worship. Wedding Near Goucher. On Sunday afternoon, 13th Inst., Mr. Jno. Black, a prosperous young farmer, and Miss OlUe Harris, the charming young daughter of Mr. G. W. Harris, one of Cherokee’s prosperous farmers and worthy citizens, were happily married at the home of the bride’s father, Rev. E. C. Brown, pas tor of the Wesleyan church at Gaff ney. officiating. After the ceremony, which was a beau’iful one and largely attended, the happy couple and their many friends repaired to the home of the bride’s parents and enjoyed a sump tuous feast. These young people have the best wishes of a host of friends for their future happiness and wel fare. Munro Mize Kills John Gore Ravenna. One man dead, one in jail, and two desolated families is the result of a tragedy which occurred at Ravenna in this county, about 3 o’clock Sunday morning. Munro Mize, who lives on Mr. T. G. Chalk’s place near Ravenna, is a fiddler and was invited to go to a dance at the house of William Rey nolds to furnish music for the occas ion. John Gore, who married Mize’s daughter, and who lived in the house with Mr. and Mrs. Mize, was also in vited to attend with his banjo. Mr. Mize told The Ledger man that when he learned that Gore was to be of the party he at first refused to go as he knew there would be whiskey on the premises, and that Gore was very quarrelsome when under its influence. He allowed himself to be overper suaded, however, and they went to the dance. Gore soon became intoxicated and began fussing; that he stood it as long as he could and finally left the house. Gore followed him, and that he (Mize) got away from him to avoid trouble; that in going along a path. Gore caught up with him and attempt ed to cut him, and did cut his coat, whereupon he shot him. He thinks he fired three times. This occurred near the barn of Mr. John Fowler, who lives about one mile from Mize’s house. Persons who saw Gore’s dead body say that he must have died in stantly and that only one shot pene trated his person, going through his heart. The coroner and the sherift went to the scene and conducted an inquest, but Mize came to jail with Mr. Wallace Thompson, and was placed behind the bars by Deputy Sheriff Lipscomb. Mize’s family con sists of his wife and two children, both of whom are married. Gore had a wife and two children, one a babe in arms and the other about two years of age. Persons who know Mize say that he is one of the most peaceable men in the world, and has never be fore been In any trouble, while the dead man had the reputation of being very disagreeable and fussy while un der the influence of w'hiskey. Mize has a great many friends who are In deep sympathy with him in his trouble Thus “blind tiger” whiskey and the “nimble pistol” have added two others to the already long list of victims. The Woman’s Club. On Thursday the Woman’s Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. T. H. Littlejohn. The meeting was called to order by the president, all members answering roll call with something about an English education al institution. After the business meeting the following program was given: Paper—How England became Chris tian, Mrs. W. F. Humphries. Reading—The English child, Mrs. R. S. Lipscomb. Paper—The W’ar of the Roses, Mrs. N. H. Littlejohn. Paper—The five great public schools and common schools in England, Mrs. J. N. Lipscomb. Mrs. Chas. Hames and Miss Wil liams were guests and delighted the members with a vocal duet. After which a salad course was served. On Friday night the “Measuring Party” was given at the home of Mrs. W. C. Hamrick. Owing to the encle- mency of the weather, there was not as good a crowd as would have been otherwise. But with that exception it was a grand success. Miss Floy Sarratt presided over the fortune booth. Misses Lula Garrett and Volina Hamrick measured each guest as they arrived. A salad course was served in the dining room, and the ladies excelled themselves as to value received. The program was as follows: Instrumental solo—Miss Ethel Ham rick. Vocal solo—“Just a Wearying for You,” Mrs. G. G. Byers. Instrumental solo—“I Love You,” Miss Dew. Vocal solo—“Mighty Lak a Rose,” Mrs. W. Wilson. Recitation—“At Long Range,” Miss Farr. Vocal solo—“Holy City,” Miss Alma Hamrick. Quartette—“Sweet and Low,” Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hames, Miss Williams and Mr. Swofford. It Pays to Advertise. Last Thursday Mr. Harry Byars lost his watch. Thursday afternoon he came to The Ledger office and in serted an advertisement. The paper was distributed Friday morning. On Saturday Robert Royster, a colored man, walked into the Carroll & By ers store and returned the watch, say ing that he saw the advertisement In The Ledger the day before. The moral is: Advertise in The Ledger. A Scratch of Your Pen and Your Bills are Paid That’s all you have to do if you have acheck- ing account at our bank. :::::: It’s a more convenient and more business like method than carrying so much currency with you, besides it gives one a little thrill of pride to have money in the bank with which to pay their bills. We ask you to give it a trial. : : ::::::: MERCHANTS & PLANTERS BANK, GAFFNEY, S. C. Our Pocket Cheek Books are Winners. Farms for Sale! 62 acres, eight miles out from city, known as the Grigg place. 140 acres, four miles out, ou Thickety road, and in a good state of cultivation. 101 acres, twelve miles out. Investigate this tract. 83 acres, 6 miles out. Residential Properties. The W. D. Thomas place, house having six nice [rooms. Situated on Victoria Ave. Size of lot 80x400. The A.R. N. Folger place, house having 6 nice rooms, with city water, bath room and other conveniences. Situ ated on Buford Street near Methodist church. On Oakland Avenue, a nice 6-room cottage with all con veniences. This place is cheap ; ask about it. Desirable Lots. In several different sections of the city, scriptions, prices, terms, etc., see or write For fuller de- —The article you are looking for, for a present is at Cherokee Dlug Company. FORT REAL ESTATE AND FIRE INSURANCE. Phone 258. Office second floor National Bank Building. Gaffney, 5. C. Al Gifts and Presents You will find the Gaffney Jewelry Company headquarters for all Xmas and Holiday goods. Our stock is too large for us to name all we have. We specially ask you to pay us a call and let us show you the largest and best as sortment in the city. We can supply your wants in all kinds of Fancy and Novelty goods, Jewelry, Gold and Silver Goods, Watches and Diamonds, Chins, Cut Glass, Bibles and Stationery, and everything you want. We can’t mention all we have. Call and see us. Gaflney Jewelry Co. DR. W. K. GUNTER U JE M X I « X Office in Star Theatre Building Phonk No. 20. Crown and Bridge work n apedaltjr. Dr. S* H* Griffith, EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Office Over Gaffney Drug Co’s. Store Hours:—9 to 12 A. M.—2 to 5 P. M. CUT PRICE SALE! Commencing Dec. 5th Lasting Until Dec. 30th £ AT Men’s styles in Clothing change radically from season to season. Recognizing this fact, it is our policy never to carry over any goods, but to close them out at the end of the sea son, regardless of price. We therefore offer the odds'and ends of this season’s selling at sharp reductions. While there may be only a few Suits of a kind, there is a complete assort ment of sizes and models, so that the tall man and the short one, the stout man and the slim one—any figure—can be fitted and suited. Every Suit included in this sale is from our regular stock —ho cheaply made merchandise bought for the occasion-- the same high grade materials, superior styles, perfect fit and workmanship which characterize all goods we sell. \ $ 9.00, out to $10.00, cutto . $12.80, out to $ 22- SUITS THAT WERE: . $ $.00 $16.00, out to $ 7.00 $18.00, out to • $ $.60 $20.00, out to P.eutJ» $11.60 814.76 $16.60 f\ COMPANY STORE