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The Firms That Have Stood the Sev
Firms Whose Longevity Has
Heggie Bros.
LIVERY AND FEED STABLES.
FOR RENT -
Most complete line of correctly appointed
Hearses and U,images in the city.
lie liable Horses and nuncios at, reasonable
forces.
The Place To Buy The Dependable Horses
and Mules.
Established 1875. Ellis Street.
M. Sheron & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Confectioners.
Manufacturers of Pure Candies.
Favorite t’anrly. A fine selection of all of the
fresh chocolates. Make your own selection.
Superb candy, a fimj assortment of all the Nut
Chocolate and Bon Bona.
M. Sheron & Co.
• 038 BROAD ST.
A Candy Stand for Over Half Century.
T. G. BAILIE & CO.
Fifty years <*f successful catering to the best
people in tin* city -the people who know the
right goods whose taste in colorings nnd de
signs. is correct- who know the right price*,
quality considered.
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WALL PAPER, CARPETS, RUGS.
MATTINGS, SHADES. CURTAINS, ETC
Established 1808 83 2Broad Street.
60 Years in Business.
I. C. Levy’s Son & Co.
HIGH CLASS CLOTHING AND
FURNISHINGS FOR MEN
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Established 1848.
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Sea Shore Foot Ease Every Pay, j/you wear
RALSTON HEALTH SHOES
Rice A O'Gomot Shoe Co..
LEADING SHOE DEALERS
32 Years
In Business.
KaUbllthrd 1 STS.
Chained Together the Business of Augusta on A Solid, Conservative Basis
AN INTERESTING ERA IN AUGUSTA’S HISTORY.
Tragic incidents, strenuous work, much thinking and plotting, highly sea
soned with the comic, made Augusta a centre of excitement in Georgia, during
the revolutionary movement.
PERIOD OF “TAR AND FEATHERS.”
And about the time of 1775 the “Liberty Boys” took god care to see that
any exhibition of a spirit which was considered inimical to the common cause
of American liberty, was promptly, and permanently subdued. It is said that
because of this open allegiance to the Crown, one ThOmas Brown, called by
Sir James Wright “a young gentleman of Augusta,” was caught by a crowd of
Revolutionist, tarred and feathered, and carried through the streets in a
cart which was illuminated for the occasion.
(A hundreth part of that spirit, by the way, demonstrated towards all
persons who —through lack of progressiveness, or general lack of interest in
the common good—are inimical to the progress of Augusta, would create a
radical change in Augusta’s welfare)
GEORGIA TAKES ACTIVE PART TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE
Georgia’s first secession convention was on the 4th of -July, 1775, when
every' parish was represented at the Provincial Congress assembled at Savan
nah on that date. This placed the province in active sympathy and confeder
ated allegiance with the other twelve American colonies. The following are
some of the names of members of this parish who attended the congress: John
Walton, Andrew Burns, Robert Rae, James Rae, Andrew’ Moore, Andrew Bur
ney and Leonard Marbury. And so the organization of the militia and of the
Courts was established, and independence of Georgia proclaimed.
AUGUSTA FOUGHT IN FACE OF GREAT ODDS.
In 1779, Colonel Campbell, was detached with a column about a thousand
strong, to capture Augusta, as up to that time, Augusta, alone, of all the rebel
posts in Georgia, had not yet submitted to the royal arms. Even amid deso
lation in some parts of the state, submission of the other posts, without help
or encouragement on any side, Augusta held out until the last —until they were
overpowered by force of numbers. Not daunted by this overwhelming disaster,
forces were collected here and there—after safely housing women and children,
and the battle for liberty went on, as best it could.
In the fall of the same year, the State Government of Augusta was re-or
gamssed, and the political battles were waged. All attempts at Royal legislation
in Georgia during this stormy period, were spasmodic, partial, feeble, and in the
main, futile. The hold of his majesty’s servants upon the Providence was
sensibly relaxed.
AUGUSTA’S CELEBRATION AT NEWS OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE
UNITED STATES
A crisis was reached in the Royal camp at Savannah, Ga., when the order
for evacuation, dated New York, May 2d, 17K2, and signed by Sir Guy Carletou,
was received. With the departure of the British garrison, there lingered not
a single servant of the king on Georgian soil, and although, up to that time, no
treaty of peace had been consummated between England and America, the sur
render of Georgia into the hands of the Republicans, was considered as a
practical abandonment of the war on the part of the Realm, and was regarded
as a forerunner of the recognition of the independence of the United States,
aod no it proved.
Augusta was so thoroughly demolished that quarters for the governor and
the beads of departments had to be prepared while the Legislature tempo
rarily convened at Savannah. In July 1783, the general assembly again met in
Augusta, and continued to hold its sessions here, until Louisville, in Jefferson
County, was determined upon as the “seat of the government” in 1795.
The newspaper of t lie times, the “Georgia Gazette” made the statement
on May 29, 1783 that “On Wednesday last, when the great and joyful news of
Pence reached this place, properly authenticated, a very elegant and sumptous
entertainment was provided, when upward of three hundred ladies and gentle
men dined under a large bower made for the purpose. At one o’clock there were
thirteen discharges of cannon, anil after the dinner, the following toasts were
drank, each succeeded by firing of artillery:
1 The Free, Sovereign and Independent States of America. 2—The Gov
ernor and the State. 3—His most Christian Majesty. Our First Good and Gen
erous Ally. 4 llis Catholic Majesty. 5 The United Provinces of Holland. 6
Congress of the United States. 7 His Excellency, General Washington. B—The8 —The
Hon. General Greene. 9- The American Officers and Army who have established
the Liberty thereof. 10 The Officers and Seamen of the American Navy. 11—
Compte Rochambeau, his Officers and Army who have served in America. 12 —
The American Commissioners for making Peace. 13 -Mav the Liberties of Am
erica lie as lasting as Time.
This sumptuous repast, was followed by a ball and still another supper,
w ith illuminations, bonfires, rockets and numerous other demonstrations of jov,
and with the greatest peace and harmony.
STATEMENT BY CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGE WALTON
On the 31st day of October. 1783. in his charge to the grand jury of Rich
mond County, Chief Justice George Walton said: “There is no countv in the
state which ought to pride itself more on account of its natural advantages
than that of Richmond. The principal navigation terminating in it. presents a
most commodious and delightful spot for an extensive commercial town. It is
to me a gratification to he able to inform you that the Legislature at its last
session in Augusta, passed a law upon the most liberal basis for extending and
speedily building up that town. It is vour interest as it is your duty, to watch
and see that the law is certainly and faithfully executed. Augusta thus ex
tended and built up, will soon become the mayt of the whole country above it and
by furnishing plentiful supplies it will be a great convenience to the people.”
AUGUSTA AS THE MART OF THE WHOLE COUNTRY ABOVE.
Why shouhhi’t that prognostication made by Chief Justice Walton be
come a realty i Every advantage any inland city could ask for. is hen' I —ideal
climate, splendid water—every jms-üble business facility. All we need are a few
“Boosters.” and the deed is done.
honesty of Purpose the Foundation
of These Business Successes.
Jno. J. Evans,
FOR TWENTY SIX YEARS, SUCCESSFUL.
DEALER IN HARDWARE AND AGRI
CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Of All KINDS
Among Other Reliable Goods Handled Are:
“Fairbanks Scales,” \ -
“McCormick” Mowers and Rakes,
Also Everything in
Builders’ Supplies and Hardware.
Established 1882 869 Broad Street
A TESTIMONIAL
Jacksonville, 9!a»
Messrs. Kranich & Bach, New York.
Gentlemen: You ask m@ what I think of the Kranich
& Bach piano which I bought from you in 1895. I have
never owned as good a piano before, and have never
heard a piano which has the same richness of tone.
When my family is in Jacksonville the piano is in con
stant use. It is tuned every three months as a precau
tion. but it keeps in tune wonderfslly well, when the damp
ness of our climate Is considered. There have been no
repairs made.
The piano has given absolute satisfaction, both as to
durability and tone. I do not think I can say too much
in praise of the instrument.
EDWIN G. WEED.
SOLE AGENCY FOR SALE OF KRANICH & BACH PIANOS AT
AUGUSTA, GA,
PETER A. BRENNER
961 Broad Street.
Richards Stationery Co.
The store for absolutely “correct” note pa
per, letter paper, business stationery, mourning
stationery, etc.
The “book shop” from which to select your
boy’s and girl’s literature —the library can never
be begun too early in life.
Established by Thos. Richards in 1827.
Harison Building. 81 Years in Business.
Established 1870.
Planters
Loan and Savings Bank
DIRECTORS: V
A. F. CROMBE.
W. E. BENSON.
IRVIN ALEXANDER.
JOS B. DAVENPORT,
GEO. H HOWARD.
J. J. SAXON.
Bank a Attorney—lßVlN ALEXANDE R.
Georgia Railroad Bank
AUGUSTA. GEORGIA.
Capital and Surplua ..$575,000.00
OFFICERS:
JACOB PHINIZY.
President.
WM. A LATIMER,
Vice President
JACOB PHINIZY.
JAMES TOBIN.
OHAB. G. GOODRICH,
WM. A. LATIMER.
JAS. T BOTHWELL,
HY. B. KING.
4 Per Cent Interest in Savings Department.
TTTE AUGUSTA HERAXP
MILLEDGE MURPHET, R
W. H. ALLEN, l
JOSEPH H. DAY.
EUGENE F. VBRDEftft
T. M. TUILPOT, _eJ
L. C. HAVNE.
CHAS O. GOODRICH.
Cashier.
RUFUS H. BROWN,
Asst. Cashier;
DIRECTORS:
JAMES WHITE,
LEONARD PHINIZY,
H. n McDaniel,
PORTER FLEMING,
JNO. P. MVLHERIN,
WM J H . N ISWORTH