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k I I THE GAFFNEY LEDGER, Tuesday and Friday. Ed. H. DsCamp, Editor and Publisher The Ledger to lot reepontfble tor the views of its eorrespoadesta. CITY DIRECTORY. OMelala. W. H. R«e« .. .. *• •* '•**** W. o. JoIibsob .. .. Mayor TmTm Oeo. & Hood City Ctorh T. H- l>tUeJohB T. H- Loekhert Ctotol PoMee A. L. HBllmsB ..MeaMh Otoitr Datler A Oeborae .. .. Ctty Attya. ■eerd of PeWto WoUbb A. N. Wood J. N. Llpeeomb B. O. Ctory .. .. .. o ■•and Trad* WL C. Hamrick J. a Otto BOARD OF TRADE TONIGHT. Let every man, who is interested In Gaffney, come to the Board of Trade meeting tonight, Tuesday, at 7 o’clock p. m. The matter of sew erage will be considered. There is something that we can do aa to railroads. Gaffney should improve her physic al appearance, especially along the tract of the Southern Railway. The Southern Railway should be made to obey the law, and stop all passenger trains. Gaffney should build another mill during 1909. Our people should in vest their money in Gaffney. If all of us who have stock in out of town enterprises would sell out our out of town stock, we could build a large mill with thp money. Why can’t we utilize the electric power, by erecting a shirt and pants factory? Our railroad rates should be look ed after. All of us claim that Gaff ney is not getting fair rates, but none of us have tried to remedy it. Come out tonight at 7 p. m. Gaff neys needs the betfc efforts of every man in it for 1909. If you will not pull for your town, quit “knocking,” and get behind and “push.” Be a “booster.” The best way to “boost” is for everybody to “boost” together. Come out to the meeting tonight and help start the ball to rolling. NOTES AND COMMENTS. On* of Lift’s Tragedies. He had expected a tender embrace from his sweetheart, but her greet ing of him was cold. He could ndt understand it. “Darling,” he exclaimed In agony, “what is the matter?” But she remained silent, her lips tightly closed, and motioned him from her. He fell upon his knees. “My love,” he cried, “tell me what I have done to offend you? I swear I have done nothing wrong! I confess I kissed the Simpson girl last night at the party, but on my oath I—I thought she was you.” Her lips closed even tighter, but she uttered not a syllable, and, in despair at her unbending demeanor, he fled from the place, he knew not whither. Would you know, oh, reader, the reason of the conduct by which a wo man blighted two young lives? ’Twas simply this: She had left her false teeth in the bathroom. Successful Farming. (Yorkville Enquirer.) The Enquirer knows of one York township farmer, who, eleven years ago bought a run down farm of over 200 acres on credit, and since that 'time has paid for the place, built a handsome residence, large barns and stables, tenant houses, etc., bought nearly enough additional land to make a total of 300 acres and the first of lart January didn’t owe a dol lar and had $1,000 cash in bank. He did it all by hard work, sticking to business, raising his home supplies and making cotton a surplus crop. A year ago he refused $50 an acre for lis plantation. That is going some. We know of another who bought 110 acres of Befchel township land in 901 at about $15 an acre, who made live and a half bales of cotton the ;irst year; who made seventeen bales of cotton and 700 bushels of corn this year, who has long since paid for his and and who recently refused $35 an acre for it. The Master’s Title. (Strand Magazine.) Professor Key when head master of a large London school was one of the most genial gentlemen that ever filled that position. He was fond of encouraging fun in his boys and was not unwilling to recount occasionally during class time when anything prompted it the manners and cus toms of countries he had visited. On one occasion he was telling his class about Spain and said: “Do you know, boys, that when a man attains to eminence there he is not called ‘sir,’ but is given the title of ‘don?’” One of the boys here called out: “Then, I suppose, sir, they would call you Don Key?” The gravity of the class was com pletely upset for the remainder of the afternoon. The legislature convenes next Tuesday. The law makers have much work cut out for this session. • • • Go out to the Board of Trade meet ing at the city hall tonight. You may be able to help move things off in the right direction for the new year. • • • Let every man do his duty towards improving his community during 1909 and Cherokee will be materially and socially better off at the close of the year. • • • The Ledger deplores the death of Robert R. Hemphill, editor of the Abbeville Medium, which occurred December 28th. Mr. Hemphill was a man of strong convictions, an earn est advocate of those things which he .thought best for his State, and a warm friend. He had been honored by his people and betrayed no trust Imposed in him. Peace be to his ashes. * • • • The ledger congratulates Blacks burg on the successful outcome of the election held in that city last week to ascertain whether or not the people would consent to the issuance of bonds for the purpose of retiring maturing bonds and further improve the city. We note with pleasure the outcome and trust our friends wil have no cause to regrefc the steps they have taken. By All Means. (Tit-Bits.) “Yes, sir,” said 'the pale, youthful suitor; "I have come to ask you for your daughter’s hand. She is fair as lilies, sweet as honeysuckle, tender as a violet, charming”— “Is that Mary you are talking about?” asked papa. “Yes, sir. It is a mere formality, I konw, this asking for your daugh ter’s hand; but we thought it would be pleasing to you if it were observ ed.” Mary’s papa stiffened. “And may I inquire,” he asked, “who suggested that asking my con sent to Mary’s marriage was a mere formality?” “You may, sir,” replied the young man, simply. “It was Mary’s moth er.” His Hairpins. (Judge.) In the lobby of a Washington ho tel the following story was told about Admiral Evan’s caustic wit. It was said to have happened on the oc casion of his visit to the capital. As the admiral was leaving an en tertainment in which the younger set predominated he chanced to pick up from the floor a very dainty hand- kercheif. He was gravely inspect ing this "trifle light as air,” when a rather effeminate-looking young man hastened forward to claim it. “Your sister’s, no doubt?” said the admiral, as he handed it over. “Oh, no,” said the young man. “It’s mine.” Fighting Bob looked the young man over. Then he asked, “Would you mind telling me what size hair pins you use?” —See the Gaffney Live Stock Co.’s advertisement. Amoris Integratio. (Arthur Munby in Spectator.) In the garden, every moment, with ered leaves are trembling down And the sward looks dim and dreary and the trees are bare and brown, And the ai&umn flowers are dying, and the birds are sad and few; And there’s nothing left unchanged, • except the love I have for you. All the sky is void of color, all the earth is gray and wan; Nature shudders at her doom, for she shares the doom of man. And she recks not of the promise and the beauty of the spring— Neither she nor all her children ever think of such a thing! Yet they will have that fair promise, it will come to one and all, And the self same trees will blos som, and the self same birds will call; They will call to one another, they will pipe and sing again. To the heart'- of other women, to the hopes of other men. But they will not call their old mates, they hare new onee every year; For their loves are short and fleet ing, and their only home is here; They know nothing of a future where the souls that onee were two, Now are wholly on* forever, yon to me and I in you. Tin Central Market T. L. WILKINS, Prop. When in need of Fresh Meats or Country Produce of any kind, call or phone us. Prompt service always. Quick delivery is our mot to. Give us a trial and you are our customer. : : Phone 285. W. 0. JOHNSON’S OLD STAND NAVE YODH ELECTRIC WORK DONE RY THE LavriNCD Electric Co. Office next door to Pearl Steam Laundry. We guarantee all work to meet the requirementa^ of the Underwriters Asso ciation. Interest Jan.!, 1909 The interest on your account has been credited up on our books. When you are pass ing have the amount entered in your bank book. This bank pays four per cent, interest on ali deposits compounded January 1st, April 1st, July 1 st and October 1 st of each year. Make your money work for you by depositing it with THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK GAFFNEY, S. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney, S. C. Halt! Just stop and think one moment about your printed stationery. “A firm or individual’s printed stationery is an index to his business judgement.” If you want something that you can be sure will make a good impression where- ever seen bring your job printing of every des cription to us. We guarantee satisfac tion and can do work in a “hurry. 1 • J The Ledger, Gaffney, S. C. Mail orders receive prompt attention. ^8 1XOT1SI I want to sell my entire stock of goods and 8-room house on Fred erick street, for cash, or half cash and balance in one year, with in terest from date. My store is second door from Post Office and my residence on West Frederick street, 8-room house, nicely finished inside. Lot 135 feet front, Frederick street, and running back 154 feet. Shade trees snd all kinds of fine fruit trees all over the entire lot, all fenced in. Will make a handsome home for the best people of this country. See me quick; I want to sell. :: ;; W. J. Msaneee. FOR SALE AT ONCE! Thirty-five head of good Mules and Horses. Call at Robhlns* stable. J. o A Great Offer ThisOfferofTheLedgerv.il! Appeal Es pecially to Women. M-Tiglitenine 1 1 ? 1 , __Ju Shears SHEARS IN THE WORLD GUARANTEE THE WINNER Louitiana Exposition Shears If this pair of Shears breaks or in any way becomes defective with in five years from date of purchase, they will be replaced with a new pair without cost. Hamilton Silver Co. Factory B., Munci., Ind. NOTICE THE GUARANTEE OF THE HAMILTON SILVER CO. LOAN YOU BEAT IT? Come to our office, Star Theatre Building, and see this “Self-Tightening Shear.” You never saw anything like it. Absolute!; Five! 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