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* V ■' I Improves With Age A good bank gets better as it grows older and its depositors usually grow with it. This bank invites you to join the large number of people who for years have found their banking relations here both agreeable and profitable. The National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, S. C. Your Future Is Be ing Made Now If you wish to be a success start a Saving Bank account today. FOUR per cent interest compounded four times a year is paid on all money deposited with the THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK GAFFNEY, S. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney, S. C. Shingles is a Building Material are becoming every year in general use, owing to their comparative low cost and to the pictur esque effects produced by staining. We carry a large stock of cypress, cedar and spruce laths, and everything in lum ber to complete the larg est or smallest house. From now on all material will be sold strictly for CASH. June 30-08-ly W. H. Philson, The Lumber Man. To our customers: We’ve just received a full line of Buggies, Harness, Stoves, all kinds Builders Hardware, Farm ing Impliments, Etc., on which we have the best prices. We thank you one and all for the business that you have given us in the past year and we assure you that we are now better pre pared to fill your wants than here tofore. t Gaffney Hardware Compy. V o $ NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OKEE. Recent Happenings in and Around the City and Other Eventa Gath ered by the Local News Editor. Mr. Will Austell Is having material placed on his lot, on \.he corner of Limestone and Mtontgomery streets, for the erection of a handsome dwel ling-house, which he and Mrs. Austell expect to occupy. Mr. W. N. Turner, who had the misfortune to have his house, in the western pai’o of the city, destroyed by fire some time ago, is building another home on the same spot, which is almost completed. Mr. George A. Smith, formerly of Gaffney, but now Ward Master in the hospital corps of the United States Army, stationed at Washington, D. C., is spending a ten-day furlough Wiith relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Eleazor Parker, son of Mr. A. J. Parker, of the Draytonville sec tion of the county, has gone to Co-^ lumbus, Ohio, to enter upon the du ties (and, maybe, hardships!) of a soldier in the United States Army, which he recently joined. Messrs. Clary & Kirby, one of Gaffney’s prominent market firms, have opened up a branch of their business at the works at Ninety-Nine Islands. Mr. Ben Clary is in Charge of the new place, and it is safe to predict that he will make a success of it. The ladies of the First Baptist church closed their week of prayer Monday with an offering of $70 for the China work. This is the best of fering in the history of the society and is a great joy to all the workers. The attendance was also large, crowding the room to its utmost ca pacity. Mr. Hiram Lipscomb, who moved from this section to Mississippi a good many years ago, is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Agnes Wood. Mr. Lipscomb has quite a number of other relatives and friends in the county, ajid while out here he will probably visit them all. Of course he is surprised at the changes and improvements that have been made in his old home community since he went away. Mrs. J. F. Garrett Entertains. One of the most delightful funct ions ever given in the social world of Gaffney was by Mrs. J. F. Garrett Wednesday afternoon at her beauti ful residence on Limestone street in honor of Mrs. Clarence Osborne, of Anderson. The guests were received at the door by Misses Lula Garrett and Jessie Lipscomb, and when wraps and furs were disposed of Misses Freeman Garrett and Volina Ham rick served delicious Russian tea. During the afternoon several musical numbers from the most popular operas of the day were played by Miss Lucy Carpenter, and duetts by Mfrs. A. C. Cree and G. G. Byers, Mrs. Chas. Hames and Miss Williams. These two duetts were sung in a most charminly manner and were enjoyed immensely by those present. The guests were then invited into the dining hall where a most tempt ing luncheon of five courses was served by Mrs. S. B. Harper and Mrs. H. D. Wheat. The following are those who enjoy ed the hospitality of the hostess: Mesdames J. G. Pittman, W. B. Du- Pre, J. C. Lipscomb, M. H. Pierson, W. F. Smith, J. C. Ratliff, W. C. Car penter, F. C. Wilson, T. H. Little john, A. C. Cree, J. A. Carroll, H. Fay Gaffney, W. C. Hamrick, N. H. Littlejohn, J. C. Creech, S. B. Sher- rard, A. W. Doggett, Sam Hopper, Jr., T. B. Butler, W. Sam Lipscomb, T. C. Petty, W. J. Lipscomb, J. N. Lip scomb, S. B. Harper, R. M. Gaffney, H. D. Wheat, L. Baker, G. G. Byers, J. C. Jefferies, B. R. Brown, M. H. Jefferies, A. N. Wood, J. N. Nesbitt, J. Q. Little, P. V. Gaffney, B. L. Hames, J. V. Sarratt, C. M. Little john, T. L. Brown, Chas. Hames, R. S. Cook, L. R. Flack, Chris Phillips, C. C. Humphries, J. T. Brown, R. S. Lipscomb, L. G. Potter, Mrs. Mack Williams and Mrs. Johnston, of Greenville, and Mrs. Clarence Os borne, of Anderson; Misses Lula and Freeman Garrett, Viola Hamrick, Lucy Carpenter, Jessie Lipscomb, Gus Brobawn, and Miss Carri Wil liams. Mrs. Osborne was presented with a gold souvenir spoon of Gaffney as a momento of the occasion. Death of Mrs. McCraw. Mrs. Barbara McCraw, who lived a few miles below Gaffney, died Sun day at the home of her son, Mr. “Bud” Wilson, near Draytonville, and was buried Monday in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. McCraw was in her sixty-sixth year, and was ill only a short while. She was a good, Christian woman, a eonsiffeent member of the Baptist church, and was held In high esteem by all who knew her. She had been married twice, and leaves several children to mourn for her, besides a large number of other relatives and friends who will fell her loss and miss her from their midst. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. M. Teal, by special request of the deceased, and the interment was witnessed by a large assembly of relatives and friends from Gaffney and lower Cherokee. A Sunday Wedding. On Sunday afternoon, the 10th inst, Mr. L. W. McGuinn, one of Gaffney’s prominent marketmen, went over •io Converse and was quietly married to Miss Emma Mc- Whirter, of that place. The cere- money was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. Mr. Huggins, of Clifton. Mr. McGuinn arrived in the city Monday night with his bride, and will continue to make Gaffney his home. • The Ledger joins in extending best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. McGuinn for a happy and prosperous life. M. and P. Bank Meeting. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Merchants and Plant ers Bank was held Tuesday, the 12th inst., in the office of President Smith, at the bank. At this meeting the old officers of the institution were re-elected, and other routine business attended to. The report of President Smith show ed the affairs of the bank to be in a prosperous condition, and that the business of the year just passed was highly satisfactory to the stockhold ers was evidenced by the same offi cials being kept in place. The Tuesday Afternoon Club. The Tuesday Afternoon Club met with Miss Lucy Carpenter this week. A very delightful afternoon was spent by all present. A dainty three-course luncheon was served which was thoroughly enjoyed by the members of the club. * Those present were , Misses Volina Hamrick, Jessie Lipscdmb, Cleo Lit tle, Lula and Freeman Garrett, Pearl Crawley, Wilma Gaffney, Stella Haim, ilton, Lila Sarratt and Floy Sarratt. Mrs. R. M. Gaffney Entertains. Mrs. R. M. Gaffney entertained a few friends last Tuesday night a. “Flinch.” A very pleasant evening was spent by those present. During a recess of this facinating game a de lightful salad course was served. The following are those who were present: Mesdames R. S. Lipscomb, W. C. Carpenter, W. C. Hamrick, J. F. Garrett and N. H. Littlejohn. First Baptist Church Notes. Dr. Simms expects to fill his pul pit as usual next Sunday. A cordial invitation is extended to visitors, new-comers and strangers to attend the services. Sunday school at 9:45. COL. LEE’S ADDRESS. Will Speak at German Artillery Hall Next Tuesday Night. Charleston, Jan. 13.—Col. Robert E. Lee, the grandson of the great com mander, who is coming here from Richmond to deliver the address for the Daughters of the Confederacy on January 19, Lee’s Birthday, will ar rive in the city next Sunday. The address will be delivered at the Ger man Artillery Hall and a large crowd will doubtless be present to hear the Virginian, who not only bears one of the greatest of names, but is an orator of considerable reputation. On this occasion all veterans and the public generally are Invfced. TJie ex ercises will cfimmence at 8 o’clock p. m. Col. Lee will be in the city several days and a number of entertainments are now being arranged in his honor. One of these will occur ou Monday afternoon, when the Charleston Chap ter of the Daughters of the Confeder acy will give a reception at their hall from 4 to 6 o’clock. In order that the members and their friends may have the pleasure of meeting him. It Quiets the Cough This Is one reason why Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is so valua ble in consumption. It stops the wear and tear of useless coughing. But it does more —it controls the inflammation, quiets the fever, soothes, heals. Ask your doctor about this. The best kind of a testimonial— "Sold lor over sixty years." »by J. O. Ayer Co., T,oweII, All so msnufsoturer. of SARSAPARILLA. PILLS. I1AIR VIGOR. yers W# hsvo no secrets I We publish the formulss of all our medleiuee. Hasten bowels recovery by keeping the regular with Ayer’s Pills. Free Bon-Bon Dishes. A great many of our friends did not understand oar Free Bon-Bon Dish Offer, and on this account we have decided to give them away again on Friday, Saturday and Monday, Jan. 15th, 16th and 18th. Only one to a customer^ Those who have already gotten one will bear this in mind. One Bon-Bon Dish free with each pound of Candy—either Nunnallv's or Fenway’s. Gaffney Drug Company The New Leef! Resolved, That I have been a regular and consistent contributor to the bank accounts of others, through my expenditures. That 1 have regularly paid my obligations to everybrdy but myself. That unless I look after my personal welfare no one else will. That from henceforth I will each week owe myself a certain amount, to be paid into a bank account, with tie same regularity that I pay others. In the keeping of the above resolutions, onr hank offers you its services as a depository, with onr good wishes for your success and prosperity in the New Year. Mercbants & Planters Bank, Gaffney, S. C. Capital, Surplus and Profit*, Over §100,000. 4 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. $ V * Buy a Home With Rent Money! You can do this by taking stock in the Cherokee Building and Loan Associa tion. This is the oldest Building and Loan 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. : Gherukee B. i L. ‘ V. V. Gaffney, Sec’y & Treat. G. A. Jefferies, Prest. [Farms for Sale] 52 acres, eight miles out from city, known as the Grigg place. 140 acres, four miles out, on 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 rice 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 nea^ 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- FORT REAL ESTATE AND FIRE INSURANCE. Phone 258. Office second floor National Bank Building. Gaffney, S. C. HAVE YOU READ IHE DARK CORNER Zaeh MeChee's delightful story of Educational Reform? Full of fact, philosophy and fun. but above all a good story, dramatic and absorbing. The school fakir, the ignorant preacher, the pompous statesman, the country camp-meet ing, the HolllsvlHe Collegiate Military Institute, Professor Jefferson Marqulnius Tllson, President, with Its drills and entertainments—the accent on the ments—are all there, with the appropriate and familiar trappings, fantastic regalia and general high mightiness. There is a beautiful love story as the real b tsis of the novel, and a thrilling story of a gen eral awakening wrought by an ardent young school reformer. • The Dark Corner is a book that should take Its place beside “David llarum." “Mrs. * Wlgzs" and a few other select volumes which paint contemp >rary life “as she is lived." The description of certain phases of village life as depicted In ‘'11011^1116“ and the pic tures drawn of the bleak and dreary life of “The Dark Corner” are as clever and sprightly as anything that bus been done in Am-rlcan Hctlon this many a day. The humor of the book is spontaneous, true to life an(i absolutely wholesome. The character of “Tilson" is nothing snort of “great."—Charlotte Observer.. Got It. Price SI.00. For Sale by S. B. CRAWLEY & CO. always contains allthe latest local and foreign news. Subscribe now $1.50 a Y e fci i~.