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Mm — TH E%GAFFNEY LEDGER, Tuesday and Friday. Ed. H. DeCamp, Editor and Publiaher something doing in Gaffney within ninety days.” And he is about right, if we may judge from the signs of the times. AS TO SEWERAGE. A. question which is soon to be presented to the people of Gaffney for approval or rejection is tha't of sewerage. At the last general elect ion the question of whether or not Gaffney would be allowed to issue bonds for the establishment of sew erage was submitted to the people of the State and vhe verdict was favor able to Gaffney. Our representatives in the General Assembly have seen to it that the proper steps have been taken so the people of Gaffney will be allowed to vote on the issuance •of bonds for this purpose within a shoit time. It is therefore proper that we begin to study this question. The Ledger is unqualifiedly in fa vor of the issuance of bonds for sew erage, and we propose to endeavor to give a few of the reasons why w< favor this forward step. In the first place Gaffney is becom ing a city at a rapid rate. It is 'there fore a mark of progress. No town that hopes to become a city can do so without sewerage. Sewerage means less liability to an epidemic of typhoid and malaria fever, and kindred dis eases. It is because of healthfulness and convenience we would advocate sewerage. But there are other con siderations also. The installation of sewerage means an enhancement in the value of every foot of property in Gaffney. And for this reason every property owner should work and vote for sewerage. Again, it means that from $75,000 to $100,000 is to be spent in our midst, the greater por tion of which will go to employ labor. This means a benefit to the working man. which, in turn, means more business for the merchant. Now' as to the matter of taxation. Only those people who own property will pay this tax. The man without property will pay not a cent. It therefore stands to reason that the working people should and will favor this progressive step. From what we can gather the principal property- owners and the progressive business men are a unit on vhe question. These people would not favor a project that did not merit their approval. We hope when the time comes for the question to be settled at the polls tha'i: every man who is entitled to vote will cast his ballot for sewerage —for a Greater Gaffney. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. L. G. Potter and daughters, Misses Eloise and Bessie, have gone north to spend 'ien days or two weeks. Miss Jessie Lipscomb is visiting friends in ('harollte, N. C. Miss Lila Sarratt is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Ligon, in Spartan burg. Mr. Burton Hicks, of Spartanburg, spent last Sunday in the city ‘‘on business.” ir. J. H. Allison, of Smyrna, was among the visitors to the city Wed nesday. Mr. Kinard Wingo, of Greer, is vis iting his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Abbott, on East Frederick street. I. G. Sarratt. Esq., was up from Broad river Saturday, having a good time with his many friends in the city. Mrs. Forest Phillips, of Star Farm, is spending the week in the city with her parents, Mr. and lurs. D. J. Gall- man. Mr. L. Nance, of Gaffney, R. F. D BLACKSBURG BUDGET. An Interesting Letter from “Luolle Lee." Blacksburg, February, 10, 1909. Tis splendid to live so grandly That long after you are gone,. The things you did are remembered. And recounted under the sun; To live so bravely and purely That a nation stops on its way, And once a year, with banner and drum. Keeps the thoughts of your natal day. The preceding js a quotation from Margaret E. Sangster. referring to Geo. Washington, the Father of Our Country, whose natal day is in the not far distant future. First comes St. Valentine’s Day. Long ago, in the Roman days, the people had a great feast in the month of February, when they made their sacrifices to their gods and purified their homes. The word February is from the La tin fthe language of Romans used), from “februo,” meaning to "purify by sacrifice.” After the sacrifices, the younger people had games, one of which was like that of our valentine box. The No. 1, was among the Cherokee plant- names were put into a box. and the ers to visit Gaffney yesterday. Miss Edith Alexander, of Asheville, N. C., is the guest of Misses Julia and Lucy Wood. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The Dead-Lock Almost Broken. Columbia, Feb. 11.—(Special to The Ledger >—The dead lock was almost but. not quite broken today when on the third ballot Judge Hydrick reach ed the high mark of the balloting with seventy-one votes to forty-seven for Cothran and fhrty-three for Shep pard. It is thought that this is the beginning of the end and that to night will see an election. Judge Hy drick only failed of election today by ten votes as 161 votes were cast, t’ghty-one being necessary to elect. Th«j members of the general assemblj are anxious to reach a choice as the legislative business of that body is being held up and if an election is not possible soon this question of the legislature will have accomplished little. Brian Bell. Be a “Booster for Greater Gaffney." It is so much befcter than being a “Knocker.” • • • With the construction of a $50,000 postoffice building and $100,000 being expended on sewerage and the exten sion of the water mains and the elec tric lights, Gaffney should fare pretty well this year. • • • Are you for sewerage and progress, or do you believe in antiquated ideas and a standstill policy? These two ques ions will come up for settlement very soon, and the future of Gaffney depends very much upon the manner In which you settle them. • • • A prominent business man in this town, one who Is almost always “on the inside" of every big deal, is quoted as saying: “There will be The WonumPB QM The Woman’s Club bald its regulai meeting Thursday with Mrs. R. C Sarravt. After the regular course of business the programme was given as follows: Roll call—Responses from Alexan der Pope. Reading—From Pilgrim’s Progress, Mrs. E. L. Cole. Review—The Vicar of Wakefield, Mrs. J. L. Daniels. PaPer—Social life in England de picted fror Addison to Burns, Mrs. A. W. Doggett. Music—Instrumental duet, Misses Carrie Wilkins and Lemuel Sarratt. Mrs. Harry Shaw, of Charlotte, and Miss Amos, of Spartanburg, were the guests of the club. A Social Event. Friday afternoon Miss Mattie Mae Pierson was the hostess to a number of .friends. Questions on “Tea for everyone” were given each guest. Af ter the answers were read the young pople enjoyed games of different kinds and delicious refreshments were served. Those who enjoyed this afternoon of pleasure were Misses Parnce Brown, Marion Cole, SallR Alexander, Sadie Lipscomb, Bertha Lavender, Maud McCraw, Willie De- Camp, Cleo Dobson, Daisy Wilkins, Sarah Littlejohn, Hattie Lou Little john and Pabilita Gorham. $xoo Reward, $ioo. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis ease that science has been able to "ure In all' itsstages and that Is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be ng a constitutional disease, requires a constitu tional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith n its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O. Bold by Druggists. 75c, Ball’s ramllv Pills are the best Death of a Young Lady. Miss Emma Stacy, the 16-year-old daughter of Mrs. M. E. Stacy, of the Limestone Mills, died last Monday afternoon at 3:45. The interment was at Concord church, above Bos tic, N. C., on Tuesday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. G P. Hamrick. Miss Stacy had been a resident of Gaffney about three years, having moved to this place from Henrietta, N. C. She had won the hearts of many during her stay here by her gentle character. Death of Mrs. Legg. Mrs. C. L. N. Legg, one of the best known women in the county, died on the 2nd Inst., at her home near Mer cer, and was buried at Ararat ceme- terjf on the 4th. Mrs. Legg was rue widow of the late Lieutenant C. L. N. Legg, of the Confederate States Army, who preceded her to the grave about three years ago. Mrs. Legg was a member of the Baptist church, of high Christian character, and loved by all. young men drew the names. Each young man was a loyal knight, for the next “twelve month,’’ or year, to the maiden whose name he drew. You have read of the goddess Juno, for whom the month of June is named. June is a popular month for weddings. In the ancient days, Juno was the goddess of marriage and of lovers, and a festival was held in her honor on the fifteenth of February. Again we read 'chat in the year 268, the good priest named.Valentine, was examined before the Roman judge Austerino, his crime being that he “preached Christianity.” As he was led before the judge, he prayed aloud that Christ, 'Hie true Light of the world, would give him light 'co see what defence to make. Austerins heard him, and taid to the priest. “My daughter is blind. If you, by Christ’s power, give light un to her eves, then I will follow your faith” They brought the maid to the priest, and layimr bis bands upon her, he j prayed to Christ to lighten her dark less. As he prayed, lo! sight came to the young girl’s eyes. And at once the grateful father and his whole household, family and servants, more than fifty persons, asked St. Valen tine to baptize them. That was the old way of showing the change of faith. Bu'c, two years later, on Feb ruary 14. A. D., 270. St. Valentine was beaten with clubs and then beheaded, a martyr to his faith. This, as you read in history, was in the reign of the Roman Emperor, Claudius. The miracle he performed was never forgotten. Because of this, and his life and martyrdom, he was en rolled among ‘che saints, and the day of his death was held in honor each year on February 14th. I remember having read many stories of St. Valentine. But in it is the kindness of the good St. Valentine you will find most stories. That kind Christian monk of the stories was the special friend of the young people. And his name came to stand for love and kindness. As time went by, and the old pagan rites were passing away, the feast of St. Valentine took the place of the heathen rites of the festival of Juno,— some say because the saint’s day came just before the one sacred to the goddess, and so it was the one most easily substituted. The drawing of one’s valentine or “lover” for the year was popular In Europe for a long, long time. And the sending of valentines, or little love gifts, grew, too. Had you ever thought of the mean ing of valentine pictures,—The doves, butterflies, etc., you see on these gifts? They are all emblems of love and fidelity. Venus was the goddess of love, and the dove, the swan, the rose, and the myrtle were sacred to her. Ton see so many little Cupids with bow and arrow, on these missives, Cupid was the son of Venus—the lit tle god of Love who pierces the hearts of the young. The butterfly was the emblem of Psyche (the Soul), whom Love chose for his wife. When you read the story of Cupid and Psyche, you see how love ennobles the soul. So, even though we find St. Valen tine’s Day quite a mixture of pagan customers, mystery, and legends, we like to celebrate the day of that kind old Saint by sending to our friends words of lo 1 e and little gifts that will show our affection in the form of, daintv little valentines. • i At last Vhe “weather prophet” has aroused, and discovered that he was | switching us “May-days” instead of' January weather. The week just ; past revealed to us rain, sleet, snow and wind. Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, who have been making their home with ♦ he latter’s mother, Mrs. E. H. Bridges, have removed to Grover, N. C., where they will henceforth reside. Miss May me C. Hambright, of Cherokee Falls, passed through town en route to Grover, N. C., where she visited her parents, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. L. H. Martin made a flying visit o Gaffney cn last Tuesday. Mr. James Bettis, of Greenville, pent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Be'.tis, of Mt. Paran. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hambright, with heir little son, Master Bryce, of Jrover, spent Sunday with Mrs. E. H. Sridges, the latter’s mother. Messrs. J. II. Bridges and L. L. Moss made a business trip to G-affney m last Wednesday. » Miss Annie Whitesides, with Misses Nancy and Eleanor Jones, spent vhe veek-end with the former’s parenrs, near Smyrna. • Buffalo Council of Jr. O. U. A. M. lave organized a debating society .vbich proves to be very interesting ind instructive, in addition to their regular business meetings. On Fri day evening. 12th inst., a public de bate will be given at their hall. Mrs. G. R. Wylie was in town Sat urday on her way to Gaffney to attend (he beside of her father, who is ill. On Monday, January 25th, the re mains of Mr. John Hopper were inter red in the Buffalo cemetery. Mr. Hop per was one of the landmarks of the community, aged eigbty-Vwo years and one day; a man of Christian faith and influence. He will be sorely missed. The Southern Railway’s new depot is nearing completion. It will add greatly to the appearance of the place as well as to the convenience of the public. On the afternoon of February the fifth, the Book Club was delightfully entertained by Misses Tiller, Webber, Sohlman and Jd>r. Wharton, at the home of Mrs. N. W. Hardin. The guests were received by Miss Tiller and Mrs. Wharton. Misses* Webber and Sohlman presided at the punch bowl. The program rendered was as fol lows; Oral sketch of The Poets of the Civil War, Miss Sohlman. Poem—The Bivouac of the Dead— Theodore O’Hara. Miss Inez Ward. Poem—Furl That. Banner—Father Ryan. Mrs. E. A. Montgomery. “All QuieV Along the Potomac To night,” Mrs. J. M. Caldwell. Mrs. Beers. Reading—“Little Giffin of Tennes see,”—Dr. Francis O. Ticknor, Miss Edna Healan. Poem—“Music in Camp”—Jno. Reu ben Thompson; Mrs. M. H. Morrow. Reading—The Brave Deed of •Sheriff Nichols, of Spartanburg, S. C.; Mrs. P. H. Freeman. A Capital Story—“The Honeymoon” —Anon; Mrs. E. F. Bell After which a delicious, as well as a substantial *wo-eourse luncheon was served by Misses Webber, of I " I MME m JBAM&T.MZ' rm Thourands or irJiiicns of cans of Re}-] LbL;.:^ Powder have been usea in mating fcrerd, biscuit ^ and cake in this country, and every housekeeper using it has rested in perfect confi dence that her food would be light, sweet, and perfectly wholesome. Royal is a safe guard against the cheap alum powders which arc the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL IS THE ONLY BAKING POWDER MADE FROM ROYAL GRAPE CREAM OF TARTAR Spartanburg, Mamie and little Miss Catheleen Hardin. t Those present were Mesdames E. F. Bell, J. M. Caldwell, P. H. Free man, Wharton, E. A. Montgomery, M. H. Morrow, Misses Della Rhyne, Inez Ward, Elsie Tiller, Sohlman, Edna Healan and Webber. It being an ideal afternoon and the invitation so urgent, the writer could not resist the temptation to also at tend the club meeting. She enjoyed it much more Vnan can be expressed; one afternoon out from her sphere. We should like to describe each fea ture just as it appeared to us, but as we cannot, will leave it for each one to draw in his or her imagination how we reached Vhere. Lucile Lee. D. A. R. Meeting. The D. A. R. chapter held its regu lar meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. C. Creech. The meeting was called to order by the regent, the usual business belug in or der. Mrs. W. H. Smith was elected the regent’s alternate to the National Congress which convenes in Washing ton April the 19th. Mrs. Chas. Hames and Mrs. J. C. Creech were elected al ternates. Delicious refreshments were*served after which the meeting adjourned. Doctors , / say take Cod Liver Oil—they undoubtedly mean Scott's Emulsion. It would be just as sensible for them to prescribe Quinine in its crude form as to pre scribe Cod Liver Oil in its natural state. In Scott’s Emulsion the oil is emulsified and made easy to take—easy to digest and easy to be absorbed in to the body—and is the most natural and useful fatty food to feed and nourish the wasted body that is known in medicine today. Nothing can be found to take its place. If you are run-down you should take it. Send this advertis ment, together with name of paper in which it appears, your address and four cents to cover postage, and we will send you a "Complete Handy Atlas of the World.” SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St, New York Mme. Sembrich retiring from the operatic stage, thanked her American friends for their loyalty and defended American audiences against their critics. ONE DOLLAR A large number of accounts were started on our books with only ONE DOLLAR and they now have a nice sum to their credit. Try it, you will be sur prised at the result. Remember, we pay Four per cent compounded four times a year on all money deposited with us, and it can be withdrawn at any time. THE GAFFNEY SAVINGS BANK GAFFNEY, S. C. Office in National Bank of Gaffney, S. C, A CARD. We have the pleasure to announce to the people of this city and section that we have just moved into more convenient quarters, between the Cherokee Drug Co., and S. R. Suber. We invite our friends and customers to call on us in our new quarters. Jan. 29tf GAFFNEY TRUST CO. 12. INTRODUCTION SALE! To in^oduce “TYRITE” Ribbon we offer from February 15th to 19th inclusive, •‘Tyright” Ribbon No. 100, at 25c in plain ?s9c in Moire. “Tyrite” Ribbon No. 200, at 35c in plain Taffeta; 39c in Moire. These are the highest class pure Silk RStf/^ns made. Stiff, rich and ideal for hair bows, sashes, etc. These Ribbons are easily worth twice the money asked for then We will offer everything that is good in Ribbons at a bargain on these days. Ribbon is to be much used this season,lind it has already been advanced by the importers and manufacturers, and is scarce in the things wanted. We anticipaled the Ribbon Craze and are prepared to supply your wants at the lowest prices, as we placed our order before the advance in price. RIBBON REMNANTS. We have measured ail our remnants of Ribbons and have marked them at half pri^e by the length only. All lengths from 1 -2 yard up to a Sash length. ........ 13 804-08 LIMESTONE STREET CARROLL BYERS GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA HI V- • ,. 5 i ‘JM&d