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LOCAL NEWS-
J. T. WEST, Associate Editor.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, I*Bs.
Published every Wednesday at
THOMSON, QA.
ENTERED At SECOND-CLANS MATTER AT THE POST
OFFICE IN THOMSON. OA.
An % opposite your name show that
your subscription Is about to expire,
an*!, it not renewed, your paper will be
discontinued.
Don’t forget to cal) at Win. Mulherin .t
Co’s for Boots, Shoes and Hata when yon
Tint Augusta. tf.
—Mr. Benjamin Kimball, of Charleston,
8. C. t has kindiy remembered the senior
editor and family with a box of fine
bananas, which were highly appreciated.
Mr. F. H. Dnnnington has just arrived
with a car-load of mules and horsea direct
from Kentucky.
—We again call attention to the complete
stock of Freeh Garden Seeds from the old
reliable firm of D. Laudrath A Sons, at Dr.
Harrison’s Drug Store.
—lf you want the highest grade goods
on the market, buy Pendleton's, Sterne’s,
Whann's and other brands of J. P. Jones.
—The fact that the people of Warrenton
are so demoralized concerning the smallpox
in Thomson, had little effect here on the
Valentine business. Those of the comic
order were circulating freely and afforded
much amusement
—A gentleman who lives in the vicinity
of Wrightsloro was in Thomson Monday,
and informed us that he heard before leav
ing home that there were twenty new cases
of smallpox in Thomson, and that the dis
ease was raging, so to apeak.
—Mr. Charlie Samuels, of this county,
has sent us a ear ef corn that is a consider
able curiosity. There ia one medium size
ear, and to this are attached four small
ones, all growing together at the base, but
separating into distinct ears a little higher
up.
—Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines,
Toilet Articles, Paints, Oils, etc., as cheap
as can be bought in Augusta, at Dr. Harri
son's Drug Store,
—Those who are in need of Fertilizers
should not overlook the advertisement of
Mr. Jaa. W. Boatwright, who deals in a
numler of the best and most popular
brands. His long experience iu the busi
ness has given him a thorough knowledge
of the brands best adopted to this section
of country, and he purchases accordingly.
He is also agent for the Georgia Chemical
Works.
—The presence iu town of so many peo
ple from the country, this week, and the
evident improvement of trade is the best
answer that can be made to the wild reports
that a fierce pestilence is devasting our
town. These reports are principally man
ufactured abroad, and are prompted by that
strange trait of human nature which seeks
to inflict injury without receiving any re
suitiag benefit.
—Orders from the country, during the
smallpox excitement in town, carefully fill
ad, on dO days time, at Dr. Harrison's Drug
Store.
—On Thursday, February 6, 1885, Mr. R.
W. Bbank, of Wilkes county, and Miss
Annie, daughter of Mr. Wm. M. Davie, of
McDuffie county, were joined in holy wed
lock, Elder Joseph Shank officiating. The
congratulations of the Jouenax. are respect
fully tendered.
—Mr. John B. Neal is agent in this place
for John Merryman <fc Co’s Ainmouiated
Dissolved Bones, with Potash, the celebrat
ed cotton and grain fertilizer. This stand
ard fertilizer is well known and highly pop
ular in this section. Those wishing to
purchase will find Mr. Neal ready to supply
them on the most favorable terms.
—Our young friends, Mr, E. Julius Pas
chal and his bonny young bride, whose
marriage we announced last week, will ac
eept the thanks of the Jojx.val for a liberal
share of the good things of the wedding
feast. The beat omen of their future pros
perity and happiness is the fact that, in
their first hours of wedded bliss, they did
not forget the printer.
—Mr. O. M. Gerald, formerly of this
place, but more recently of Nashville,
Tenn., is seriously ill, in that city, with a
severe attack of erysipelas. His brother-in
law, Mr. T. A. Scott, is with him, whose
latest telegram informs us that Mr. Gerald's
symptoms are more fsverable, with strong
er hopes ef recovery.
—Lost week Sheriff Speir arrested and
lodged in jail at this place, Mr. Thomas J
Ivey, against whom there are three indict
ment* in McDuffie Superior Court, charg
ing him with perjury, cheating and swind
ling. It is charged that he drew his pay as
a witness m said Court, claiming to be a
resident of Jefferson, while in fact he lived
at the time is Warren county. Mr. Ivey
protests his innocence and asserts that he
can establish it. The arrest was made at
Pope Hill, in Jefferson county, where Mr.
Ivey had gone to attend the preliminary
trial of hie niece. Miss Elvira Ivey, for the
murder of Jack McCauley.
The Smallpox.
Bince our last issue we have to report two
new cases of smallpez and one death. The
new cases are a negro woman and a negro
child, both of whom had been exposed to
the disease. Neither of them, however, is
dargerously ill. There are several others
who have l*een exposed and are expected t>
be attacked, but all are under strict quaran
tine. No new oases have developed since
Sunday. Yesterday a negro woman, nam
ed Hannah Simonds, about 40 years old,
who was one of the first to take smallpox,
died in the quarantine section, where she
has been confined since the first symtoms
sppeared.
Miss Reese, in the country, is steadily re
covering and w ill soon be well. All of the
other ernes are doing well, and it is hardly
probable that any other death will occur.
Not a single ease has yet developed except
upon persons who have been exposed to
it, and the disease has not at any time even
approximated an epidemic.
Mayor Durham request# us to reiterate
the statements of his recent proclamation,
US the effect that the disease ip under con
trol, in strictly quarantined, and that there
is no danger whatever in visiting the town
for business or ether purposes ; and he
pledges himself, should such danger arise,
that the public shall be prompt'y notified.
There is now no excitement hre on the
subject of smallpox. Very few people have
left the place on account of it, and some
who did leave have returned.
Died.
Mr. Henry O. Williams, whose serious
illness from paralysis we have heretofore
announced, died at his residence in Thom
son on Saturday last, the 14th instant, aged
about 67 years, and was buried at Wrighte
boro on Monday. He was one of our most
substantial and highly respected citizens,
and his death is a severe loss to onr entire
community, as well os to his bereaved fam
ily‘ t
First Quarterly Conference
Rev. R. W. Rogers, Pastor in charge, re
quests us to announce that the fifrt Quar
terly Conference for the Thomsou circuit
has been changed to Salem, aud will be
held on Thursday, February 26th, at 11
o’clock, a. m. Dr. J. E. Evans will preach.
TWO TRACTS OF LAND
Editor Journal :
Some facte in connection with two cer
tain tracts of laud in the vicinity of
Wrigbtsboro may be interesting to some
of yonr readers.
In 1794, ninety-one years ago, a tract
of land in one mile of the village, con
taining 300 acres, was sold to Mr. Peter
Parham for $333,33j, being a little more
than $1 per acre. It has been bold four
times in 91 years. Its value increased to
$5 per acre in 41 years. Fifty years af
terwards it sold for $7 per acre, an in
crease of $2 per acre for 50 years, and of
$6 per acre in 91 years. A bettor tract
of land of the same size cannot be found
hi the coun y.
Another tract, about 2| or 8 miles of
Wrigbtsboro, aud 5 miles of Thomson,
belonging to Mr. Deuwidie Rain Harri
son, containing 313 acres, wus sold by
him in 1816, 69 yeais ago, for $6.50 per
aero. In 1835, 19 years later, it was sold
for $5 per acre. It has recently been
sold for $7 per acre. The value of this
tract baa increased tifty cents in 69years.
No better upland than this can bo found
in this county.
These two tracts, making 613 acres,
were 6old 50 yearß ago at $5 per aero on
(in years time. Constantine.
McDuffie County, Ga., Fob. 16, 1885.
JEFFERSON ITEMS
IDDT BUM.
Thinking you would like to hear from
Old Jefforsou again, I send you a few
items.
Lust night was quite blustery, but it
cleared up about daylight, and is now
quite cold.
Our farmers are badly behind on ac
count of so much bad weather, but they
are all wide awake, should we now have
good weather.
There is quite a stir among some of
our citizens on the subject of new
houses. Four uew ones are just about
finished in this neighborhood. Some of
them started rather late for Leap Year,
but they will be ready for next chance.
You can guess what sex is doing the
building.
There is nothing happening more than
the usual ups and downs of the country,
aud they are of little interest.
I send you anew subscriber this week.
a good citizen gone.
Joseph B. Averett died of dropsy a!
his home on Brier creek, in this oouuty,
on Monday, the 9th instant, after several
weeks of suffering. He leaves a devoted
wife, two children and numerous rela
tives and frieuds to mourn his loss.
Jefferson county, Ga., Fob. 10, 1885.
MONEY TO LOAN.
In McDuffie and Columbia counties
cheaper than any other Loan Institution.
Time, five years. Apply to
EB, T. WILLIAMS,
Jan. 7, 188 r. llurleiu, on
Taking Care of The Body
The Christian Index, the leading organ
of the Baptist Church in the Mouth, pub
lished in Atlanta, Ga., in its issue of Dec.
4, 1884, has the following editorial:
100 many people seem to think that a re
ligious newspaper should be confined to the
discussion of moral and religions subjects
only, forffetting that religion has to do
both with the bodies and souls of men.
“Prove all things, hold fast that which is
good," has as much to do w’ith the practi
cal side of life as it has with the moral
side. Our readers will bear testimony that
in our questions discussed in the index,
the practical has been duly set forth. In
this paragraph, therefore, we only seek to
present an article worthy of commenda
tion After subjecting it to the above test
we have tried Swift’s Specific aud found it
good—good as a blood purifier, good as u
health tonic. In this opinion we are sus
tained by some of the best men in the
church. Rev Jesse H. Campbell, the Nes
tor of the Baptist denomination iu Georgia,
says : “It is iny de)il>erate judgement that
Swift's Specific is the grandest blood puri
fier ever discovered. Its effects are won
derful, and I consider them almost miracu
lous. There is no medicine comparable to
it ’’ Dr. H. C. Hornady, one of the best
known ministers in our church, says:
Swift’s Specific is one of the best blood pu
rifiers in existence."
These brethren speak advisedly. But few
preparations can bring forward such en
dorsements. The Index desires only to
endorse these statements. We havs witness
ed the beneficial effects of this medicine,
not only in aur own household, but in sev
eral other cases where seemingly all other
remedies had failed. It is purely a vegeta
ble compound, scientifically prepared, and
perfectly harmless in its composition. It
renews the blood and builds np broken
down systems —gives tone and vigor to the
constitution, as well as restores the blood
of health to the suffering. Therefore, we
do not deem it inconsistent with the duties
of a religious journal to say this much iu
its behalf. Treatise on Blood and Skin
Diseases mailed free.
The Swift Specific Cos., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga.
BARNETT ITEMS
WANDERER.
We have had plenty rain and oold for
the present, and some snow.
Mr. E. S. O’Brien’s guano bonse,
which fell a few weeks ago, stands erect
again and ready for use.
Several cases of pneumonia have ap
peared in this place and vicinity.
It will be remembered that the engine,
M. P. Stovall, exploded here nine years
ag > last January, and scattered herself
and noise throughout this vicinity. A
few days ago a little negro boy fonnd
the bell of the engine about 600 or 700
yards from the place of the explosion.
Messrs J, J. Battle and James Camp
bell are very sick.
We hear many complaining that the
oat crop has been killed out by the cold,
bet it is not as bad as represented.
Miss Carrie Cbeeley has a flourishing
school at this place.
Our people have been in great fear of
the smallpox siuce the alarm was given.
From preseut appearances the tramp
nuisance is Cos the increase.-
In keeping bachelor’s hall we see some
pleasure, but can’t leave the hall !o ig ut
a time.
Valentine’s day has past and I was
honored with one, which. I suppose, is
my share.
If the sociables are not revived the fid
dlers will go to sleep.
Mr. George Durham, who has been on
a visit to relatives near this plaoe, has
returned to his home in the prairies of
Texas, where he says he will remain for
the next five years.
During the recent snow a gentleman
of Barnett, while hopping around, came
suddeuly is contract with the platform,
but was disgusted with the acquaintance.
Warred ccmuty, Ga., Feb. 16, 1885.
Notice of Dissolution.
GEORGIA—McDuffie County.
"VTOTICE is hereby given that the firm of
Neal, Pearce & Cos., is this day dissolv
ed by the retirem.nt of Neal and Pearce
from the firm. All parties indebted to the
late firm are requested to lUAke immediate
settlement. Either Jno. B. Neal or J. M.
Barnes is authorized to make settlements.
Jno. B. Neal,
R. H. Pearee,
Feb. 5, 1885. J. M. Barnes.
In retiring from the firm of Neal, Pearce
& Cos., we wish to express our thanks to
our patrons for the support so kindiy give*
the old firm, with the hope that they will
continue it to the now. feeling assured that
our successor will, ia every way, well da*
serve such patronage. Jno. B. Neal,
Feb. 5, 1885. R. H. Pearce.
In commencing business on my sole ac
count I must thank my friends for the
favors heretofore shown me. My old cue
tomers are my references, and it shall be
my earnest effort to retain them as such,
and to please my new ones.
Respectfully,
Feb. 5, 1885. John M. Barnes.
Dissolution of Partnership.
The firm heretefoie existing under the
style of MoOerd Dill is this day dissolved
by mutual conseut.
The business as heretofore will be con
ducted by Mr. Jno, P. Dill, who aisumes
the entire control, being the purchaser
thereof, aud he is ouly authorized to sign
the firm name in liquidation All persons
owing said flan will make your payment to,
and demand of, him any debt due by the
firm. Chas. E. McCord,
John P. Dill,
Augusta, Ga., Jan, 29, 1885.
In retiring from the firm of MoCord A
Dill, 1 bog to tender my thanks to the pub
lic for their patronage, and hereby heartily
commend Mr. John P. Dill, my successor,
to their continued favor.
Chas. E. MoCerd,
Jan. 29, 1885.
pitts’ f)
Carminative
MOTHER’S FRIEND.
NURSE'S RELIEF.
CHILD’S CURE.
For Infants and Teething Children. In
fants suffer more or less the first three
months of their existence with flatulent
colic. The Carminative gives instant re
lief. In tho process of Teething the
salivary glands are excited, demnging the
the stomach and bowels, res Iting in ema
ciation and often death. The Carminative
nutralizos the acid, corrects the disease and
restores the child.
Use P-tts’ Carminative ana rejoice, there
is swob relief for the suffering dar-lings.
Hold by Drs. A. D. Hill and W. Burton 1
Thomson, Ga., and by druggist elsewhere.
niarcb2i’B 3i7
Watches, liamonds and
Jewelry!
WM. SCHWEIQERT
Watch and Chronome
ter Maker.
....DEALER IN ...
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silver
and Plated Ware.
Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Watohss,
Clocks A Jewelry
OF EVERT DESCRIPTION REPARED,
All Works War.
rented.
AGENT FOR THE BEST SPEC
TACLE MADE.
752 BROAD STREET,
Central Hotel,
Augusts, Ga..
John T. West,
at I_ia,vxr,
Thomson, Ga.
Will practice in all the Courts of Mo-
Dnffie and neighboring counties, and in the
Supreme Court of the State.
Strict attention given to collections, and
to all business entrusted to kis care.
Office on Main street over Robert A.
An ierson’s store.
Money to Loan.
On improved farms, 5-years time, chea
per than other Companies*
Jan 21, 1885. P B. JOHNSON.
CHEOHLYTROE
AyIRON
fgfTONIC
I Will purify the BLOOD/repi
mm. V| late the LIS/ER and KIDNEYS.
~~ m and Rkstokic TUK HEALTH.
and VIGOR of YOUTH. Dy*-
pepsla, Waul of Appetite, In-
WESEyA digestion, Lack or Strength,
and Tired Keeling absolutely
cured. Roues, muscle*and
nerves receive
Enlivens the mind and
V ■ " 1 m 1 yr" supplies Brain lowr.
I A r\ BEr €2 Buffi rlugrroin complaints
LAU IC. O peculiar to their sex will
fiid In DR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC a rafo ond
speedy cure. Gives a dear, healthy complexion.
Frequent attempts at counterfeiting only add
to the popularity of the original. Do not experi
ment-get the ORIGINAL AND lIKBT.
CFtend your nddresstoThoPr. Harter MedJCo. V
St. Louis, Mo., for our "DREAM ROOK. ■
Fall of strange and useful Information,
WARE’S
Business Institute,
SHARON, GA.
Spring Term Opens Jan
uary 13th, 1885.
ADDRESS
It. E. Ware,
Dec. 3, 1881.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
The C MLdns House
Its Clerks For The Benefit Of
CUSTOMERS.
For the next 30 days the Goods will be sold
regardless of cost.
Manager
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Through Fire and Water 1
$30,000
fort! Fine Bootygjta Damaged By
Late Fire At Tarver & Cashin’s Store Will Be
THROWN ON THE MARKET AT THE OLD STAND,
833 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA, GA.
AND SOLD FDR WHAT THEY WILL DRING
Come one! Come sU I end I will show you the Greatest Bargains ever offered an
Augusta Publio. The Trices at whioh they will be sold bear no comparison to thoir Real
Value, as meat of the Goods ore not injured atoll.
$6.00 Ladies' French Kid Button $3 00
5.00 do do 2.75
4.00 do do 2.25
3.50 do do 2.00
2.00 do do 1.00
2.50 Ladies'Curaoos Kid Button 1.50
200 do do 75
1.50 Woman's Cslf Balmorals 75
1.25 do do 60
1.00 do do 40
Of course It is impossible in this limited space to enumerate all of our prioes, hence
we here only quoted a few os an indication of the Low Prices which prevail all through
the house. Beta, Trunks and Valises at unheard of prioes. No goods will be oharged or
seat out on approval during the Great Sale.
host. Mcknight.
FOR THE FARMERS!
I Have In Stock The Following Standard Fertilizers:
GEORGIA CHEMICAL WORKS ACID PHOSPHATE,
MASTODON GUANO, SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO, BALDWIN'S
GUANO, POMONA GUANO, GENUINE GERMAN
RAIN IT, COTTON SEED MEAL.
PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS will find it to tbeir interest to see me
before buying Fertilizers. Special inducements offered to cash buyers.
Sales to date nearly 200 tons. Respectfully,
Jas. W. Boatwright,
Feb. 11, 1885 THOMSON, GA.
J. M. ANDERSON f\ LOVE FULLER
s§eeees@e <£> Felees,
COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
AT THE
OLD STAND OF R. A. FLEMING,
tti Reynolds street. - augusta, ga*
T. F. FLEMING,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
926 BBOAD STREET.
AUGUSTA. - - GEORGIA
i 6 1
Haring been engaged in the “DRUG BUSINESS,” in Ai gnata, for
the paat 16 years, is fully prepared to offer to tho peoplo of McDuffie and
■arroanding countios a well selected stock of
Dugs and Medicines, Chemicals,
Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, etc.
At prices that will defy competition. Tho Merchant, “the Physi
oian, the Farmer and Planter, or the family will always find in this store
everything needed in this line, at the very lowest prices.
When in the City, call and examine the stock. When at home
and in want o( geode in this line, order from
T. IT. FLEMING.
€ EETB.it M & TEt,
Augusta Georgia
MRS. W. M. THOMAS, Poprietor
THIS Hotl, so well known to the citizens of MoDuffio and adjoining counties,is lo
estdei in the oehtre of business portion of Augusts, convenient to Postotiee.Tele-
Smph Olice and Depot, end offers inducements to the publio tin squalled by say other
otel )n the City.
X. I. BESSMAN,
(SUCCESSOR TO J. W. BESSMAN, AGENT.)
Wholesale Liquor Dealers,
0 BBOAD STREET. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
Sole Agent lot JOHN GIBSON’S SON A CO’S,
Celebrated Old Monongahela Rye Whiskies!
Alao will keep in stock a full line of tha LOWER GRADER of Goods, together with
Imported Wines, Brandies, Sins, Etc.
Aid eli other Geods usual to a FIRST-CLASS WHOLESALE HOUSE, which wfl
be Mid t the Lowest Prices. Orders and correspondence solicited.
Reab, O’Connor & Bailey
WHOLESALE
LIQUORS AND CIGARS,
Augusta, .... Georgia;
Distillers and Manufacturers Agents,
917 Broad and 913 Jones Sts.
They are offering Special Inducements in
Cigars for the next thirty days.
W. N. MERCIER.
COTTON FACTOR
AND
General Commission Merchant,
3 WARREN BLOCK, AUGUSTA, GA.
Will Give Perusal asd Undivided Attention to the Weighing and Sailing of Oott'on
LIBERAL SASH ADVANCES MADE on CONSIGNMENTS.