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LOCALNEWS- 1
J- T. WEST, Associate Editob.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22d, 1885.
IMTKKtO AS I2COXIKLASS MATTER AT THE POST
. OPTIC* IK THOMSON, GA.
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your subscription Is about to expire,
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discontinued.
In tbo spring the maiden's fancy
1 orns to thoughts of making hay—
With a matrimonial view she
Flirteth much and plays croquet;
Bu| the yenug man does not tumble,
And. with mercenary view.
He considers that it's cheaper
To pay board for one than two.
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—Dr. A. C. Quillian will spend
next week at Lincolnton.
—Mr. F. W. Redwine is on a visit
home to see hi* wife and friends.
—Mrs. C. H. Ellington was in
town Monday, on a visit to friends.
—Cousin Eb. Williams paid a fly
ing Trait to Thomson on Monday.
—Several letters from correspon
dents are crowded out this week.
—Judge Wm S. Smith, of Bone
ville, was up among liis friends in
Thomson this week.
—Miss Mattie Nunn ally, of Atlan
ta, ia riaitsng the family of Mr. A.
E. Sturgis, ot this county.
—Miss Theodosia Story is spend
ing some days in town, on a visit to
her sister, Mrs. M. A. Wilson.
—Mrs. N. E. Ware, of Sharon, has
been on a visit to different members
of her family, in McDuffie.
—Mrs. E. VV. Hawes returned
home Saturday, from a visit to her j
sister in Atlanta.
—Miss Myra Sturgis, spent last j
Sunday in Thomson, the guest of
Miss Lura Wilson.
—Mrs. Allen Kelley and Mrs. El
lington Willingham were in town one
day last week, on a visit to the fami
ly oT Mr. B. H. Willingham.
—Miss Anna Jones, of Atlanta, on
her return home from Augusta, j
stopped over in Thomson on Mon
day and remained until Tuesday, the
guest of the Misses Morgan.
—Any one having a key to the en
gine house will please leave it at the
Postoffice, or hand it to some mem
ber of the Fire Company.
J. W. Steen, Pres.
W. S. Shields, Sec.
—Dr. J. W Quillian, has his
handsome new soda fount in full
play this week, and is dispensing the
delightful and refreshing beverage
to all. Do not take our word for it,
but call in person and see for your
self if it is not about the best you
ever tasted.
—Miss Minnie Worrill advertises
her new and beautiful lines of Mil
linery goods this week, Her goods
have beeu selected with much care j
and taste, and are speoially adapted
to the wants of this section. On
Monday and Tuesday next, the 27th
and 28th instants, Miss Worrill will
hare her grand Spring opening, to 1
which all are cordially invited.
Dun.—Tuesday April 14th, of
pneumonia at his home in Columbia
county, Mr. Solon Reese, aged 36
years, and was buried at White Oak
church, on Wednesday April lath,
Hev. Mr. Boric conducting the
funeral ceremonies. Mr. Reese
leaves a widow and six children, five
of whom are girls. The sympathies
of all are with the family in their
affliction,
—Last Thursday night some har
dened sinner stole a buggy from the
■hops of Mr, J. M. Curl is, which had
been placed there for repairs, and a
set of harness from the lot of Mr. f
E. Watson, belonging to Mr. Dill, of
Clay Hill, Mr. Dill having gone to
Augusta. Since then nothing has
been heard of thief, buggy or har
ness. The thief is supposed to be a
mulatto, who sold a fine saddle on
Thursday to Mr. Ira Brinkly for $3.
Died-— April 15th, of inflamatiou
of the bowels in this place, Mr.
Isaac Sai ling, aged about sixty-nine
years. Mr. Sailing, who was the
father of our townsmen P. F. and
Sai* Sarling, was taken to Augusta
for burial, where he was buried with
the funeral ceremonies of the Jewish
Church, of which he was a member.
—On Saturday night Ellison Dan-
Bell, a negro tvho lives in Branchville,
was shot in the head by some un
known. person, who met him in the
street near his house, and shot him.
The ball, a small No 22, entered the
face just above the jaw-bone, and, as
Dr. Durham thinks, ranged back
wards. The ball has not been re
moved, but the wound is not con
sidered dangerous, and Ellison will
probably be as well as ever in a
short time.
—Augusta proposes to build a
magnificent hotel, somewhat like the
Kimball House of Atlanta. This is
right and highly commendable, and
we hope soon to see the beginning
of the noble structure. But as long
as the old, substantial, well-known
Central Hotel is conducted by Mrs.
Thomas, with such managers as
Messrs. Platt and Sims to assist her,
the people of this section will con
tinue to regard it as their home
while in the city, and will act ac
cordingly.
—We call the attention of our |
readers to the advertisement of Mrs.
L. M. Zachry’s Millinery establish
ment, of Augusta. In point of fash
ion, approved style and good taste
this is not surpassed by any house
in the city, aud the well known
character of ihe proprietor for fair
and liberal dealing leaves no advan
tages to be found elsewhere. Our
lady friends when they visit the city
will consult their own interest by
calling at No. 419 Calhoun street. _
Best Kerosene Oil Red or White
25c a golion at Dr. Quiiiian's Drug
Store.
—The second Quarterly Meeting
for the Thomson circuit, M. E.
Church, South, was held in this
place, embracing Saturday and Sun
day last. Rev. J. E. Evans, D. I).,
Presiding Elder, was present and
preached a number of excellent ser
mons. His discourse on Sunday, on
the subject of Missionary work, was
exceptionally flue. The next Quar
terly Meeting will be held at Foun
tain, embracing ihe Ist Sunday in
July. The District Conference this
year will be held at Harlem, com
mencing on Thursday before the 2d
Sunday in July.
—An itenerant professor of phre
nology delivered two lectures at
Pierce Institute, in this place, on
Friday and Saturday evening last,
which were quite interesting and in
structive, but both were sadly marr
ed by the disgraceful behavior of a
number of young boys and girls,
who evidently did not care to hear
the lectures and were determined
that no one else should hear them.
If certain parents whom we could
name would occasionally attend one
of these public gatherings in dis
guise, they would see the error of
careless training and lenient dis
cipline. For many of these offend
ers the persuasive eloquence of the
trunk-strap is the best remedy, and
it should be applied in heroic doses.
Died. —At his home in McDuffie
county, on Satuiday morning, 18th
instant, at 1 o’clock, a. in., Lycurgus
P. Murray, aged fifty eight years,
and was buried at the family bury
ing ground on Sunday, the 19th., at
the home of Judge Wm. H. Murray.
Mr. Murray had beeu in bad health
for a number of years, but his im
mediate death was quite u surprise
to his family and friends. Two days
before his death he was in Thomson,
in his usual health, and the day im
mediately proceeding his death he
was feeling much better than usual,
but was attacked during the night
with apoplexy from which he died in
a short time Mr. Murray was one
of McDuffie’s most substantial anil
honored citizens, with retiring, but
pleasant manners, and with integri
ty unimpeachable. The community
loses a good citizen, and his family
a kind and loving father and bus
band.
—We preseat this week a beauti
ful JooHNAI, Supp ement in the inter
est of the great house ol J. B. White
& Cos., of Augusta The rapid rise
and wonderful success of this mam
moth establishment are monuments
of credit to the genius of its founder,
and the influence of the house has
extended until it now embraces an
immense section of country. Our
l eaders will find this splendid Sup
plement very interesting.
Off To Florida.
lu accord is u c<i with the notice giv
en last week, the yacht, Kate Curtis,
with her crew, started from Thom
son on Monday on her first voyage.
I he vessel was securely fastened on
trucks and carried to the depot,
where she was haulded on to a flat
car which was attached to the 11
o’clock freight train and carried to
Augusta, from which place she will
sail to-day for Savannah. Following
are the names of the gentlemen con
stituting her crew: John M. Curtis,
W. D. Wilson, George Curtis, B. A.
Willingham, F. A. Winter, 1 Valter S.
Curtis and Judge Wra. Johnston.
All of these, except Judge Johnston,
accompanied the yacht to Augusta.
He will follow on Saturday next and
join them in Savannah.
Quite a large crowd, many of them
from the county, were present to
bid adieu to the gallant little vessel
and her crew, and a number have
gone to Augusta to witness the
launching and final start. A com
petent and experienced Jooknal re
porter goes with the vessel, who will
give our icadets full details of her
proceedings.
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The Sick.
Since our last issue Dr. Jones has
somewhat improved, though he is
very weak and is yet confined to
his bed. Judge Jas. B. Neal is yet
unable to be out of his room, though
his condition is thought to be bet
ter. Judge Richard S. Neal is re
ported much worse, and it is feared
his recovery is impossible The lat
j cat information gives little hope for
him.
MESENA DEPARTMENT.
J. 8. MANDEVILLE, Editor.
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Our native Spring poot ushers in the
“etberial mildness” with the following:
Tilda and Paul went out
Said Tilda to Paul, “why don’t you talk ?”
Said Paul to Tilda, my darling Miss.
Let’s compromise on a Mesena kiss ”
—Lewis,
Farmers are up with their work.
—The grain crops are looking re
markably well.
—The free school at this place will
close soon.
—lf your beau stays too late, sing
bim the doxology, I’ll wager that the
gate will soon open and shut, for a cer
tain young lady in Mesena has tried the
experiment aud it worked charmingly.
—We learn there is some complaint
about'the change of a portion of the
road that leads from Union to the
Oreeuesboro road. If the disaffected
will come aud see the change we guarun- .
too they will go away nioretl.au satisfied.
—Glut! to see ‘ Old Reliable” so en
| thusiaslic in the removal of the district
| court to this piece. We will do what
we promised if the people will conseut
j to said removal.
—Like a pettish urchin, the editor of
the Cupper continues to mutter. H
says that the law-übidiiig people of War
ren regret very much that I was not
puuisbed—the same us to say that these
law-abiding citizecs desire to see an in
nocent man punished. If it is ueoessary
that we must cherish in our hearts such
j a diabolical sentiment in order to be one
of tiie editor’s luw-abiding citizens, I am
glad he has made it ! kuo\vn, so the law
less portion of the county muy kuow
1 wbat is required to be oue of the editor’s
: good fellows. He thinks the county
j will be flooded with bar-rooms. Certain
j ly ha does not understand the law regu
! luting t 'e sale of whiskey in the county,
ior elie his fertile imagination has led
j him into extravagance. Likejthe ’possum,
| the higher he attempts to climb, the
1 more ;.e shows his—ill-humor. I am
very sorry that I couldn’t remain in
Warrenton to see the gentleman take
that “evening smoke," but hope that he
enjoyed the pleasant tlavor of a nice
Spanish cigar. I may veiy appropriate
ly conclude by saying;
Among the rocks amt winebag orags.
Among tjie mountains far away,
Once more the ass may lengthen out,
More ruefully an endless shout,
The long dry sec-saw of bis horrid bray.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
GEORCIA— MoDuffio County.
Notice is hereby given that John Winn,
colored, aged about 50 years, who is under
a contract with me for the curront year,
has violated said contract and left my ser
vice without cause. All are therefore noti
fied not to employ or harbor said .John
Winn under the penalties prescribed by
law .1- R. PRINTUP.
P. 0. address : Luther, Ga.
April 22, 1885.
ISHEiIIFFS SALE
GEORGIA McDuffie County.
"Will be sold before the (In R. It. depot,
in '1 homson, said county, on the !t Lues
dav in May next, within the legal hours of
sale, the following property, to wit: One
undivided half interest in a house and lot,
situated, lying and being in the town ot
Thomson, said county and State, bounded
mi the North by Postofflce lot; East by
Main street; South by Ga. It. R. f and West
by lot ol .1. \V. Thomas; said lot commenc
ing on Main street, and running back one
hundred and thirty-three feet, with front
of forty feet wi<le, said house being a large,
two-story house built by Wilson Short.
I vied on as the property of Wm. Short,
decease 1, to sa'isfy a tifa from McDuffie
Superior Court in favor of John F. A.
Jones vs ’ R. H. Teurce, Admr. of said
Wm Short. V. m. E. Speir,
March 1, 1885. t\ Sheriff.
PUBLIC ROAD NOTICE
GEORGIA -McDuffie County.
Whereas, certain petitioners have made
their a plication to this court, praying an
order graiiti' g the establishment of anew
road, commencing at Headstall creek and
miming to Megahee’s mill in said county,
by the residence of J. Hoberfc ReeveH, Wm.
Reeves, and Robert Lott, intersecting the
road at William Whitakers, an , whereas,
Commissioners appointed for that purpose
have reviewed and marked out said con
templated road, and reported to me that
said road will be one of much public utility
and convenience. Now, this is to cite and
admonish all persons that on and after the
eleventh day of April, 1885, said new r< al
will be granted, if no cause is shown to the
contrary.
Given ruder my hand and seal this the
9th day of March, 1885.
March 11. 1885, It; A. B. Thrasher.
flOSinEtfc
hlfflßS
Tl e finest tonic for nervous people is
Hostettir’s Htomach Bitters which insures
perfect digestion and assimilation, a.id the
HCtive performance of their fundtions by
ihe liver and bowels. As the system ac
quires tone through the influence of this
'besign medicine, the nerver glow stronger
and more tranquil, headaches cease, and
t hat nameless anxiety which is a peculiarity
of the dyspeptic, gives way to cheerfulness.
To < wtablisn health on a sure foundation,
use the pterh ss invigoraut. For sale by
all druggists and Dealers generally.
Motel,
Augusta Georgia
MRS. AY. M. THOMAS, Pcfbjetor
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Hotel, so well known to the citizens of McDuffio and adjoining counties,'* it)*
■ catde. 1 in the centre of business portion of Augusta, convenient to Pestoffioe.Tele
graph Office and Depot, and offers inducements to the public unrqualled by aayothor
Hotel in the City
FRESHMEATS.
I will keep cunstantly on hand
all kiads ef Freeh Meats and Fish
and Oysters in season.
I will also pay the highest market
prices for beeves, shouts, lambs and
kids.
R. It. LEWIS.
Thomson, Ga., April 8, ISSS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
HARD TIMES PRICES
AT—.—
T. A. SCOTT’S,
THOMSON, - - GEORGIA.
The long continued financial depression necessitates the reduction of
prices to the very lowest living figures, so that the BEST goods to be
obtained in tbo market, which are always the CHEAPEST, may be with
in the reach of all. With those facts in view, I assure my customers and
the general public that the extensive and various linos of merchandise
which I am now offering to the trade, will givo entire satisfaction as to
superiority in
QUALITY and PRICE!
[ do not deal in SIIODDY GOODS of any description, bin guarantee that
my customers shall receive their purchases just as repiesented. In the
general
Bey Goods Befartment
Will bo found every article usually offered in a first-class establishment.
DOMESTICS!
Cheaper than ever bofore. Now is the time to buy.
PRINTS,
A splendid assortment, from 4e to 5c por yard. Those goods are selected
and purchased after a long experience wi'h an especial view to the wants
and tastes of the people of this section of tho country, ami I am confi
dent that I can satisfy the most exacting and plenso even the most
fastidious, if they will examine and price my goods.
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LADIES’ DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
In this Department I am offering tho largest and most select
assortment of
Silks, Satins, Cashmeres and AVorsteds, of
All the latest colors and styles. Also
VELVETS and TRIMINGS.
I have a very extensive stock of
Ladies’ Cloaks and AValking Jackets,
and Russian Circulars,
Which must bo sold and are offered at remarkably low figures. Also
A beautiful line of
Gloves, Kami kerchiefs, &c„ Hcautiful Millin<Hry
Woods of every description.
Hosiery Department,
In this Department I am offering a large ami varied assortment of
Ladies’ Misses, Gents and Childrens Hose,
AT THE MOST FAVORABLE PRICES.
SHOES.
My stock ol Ladies’, Misses, Men’s and Children’s Shoos is very large
and ol the best and most popular stylos.
NOTION DEPARTMENT,
Huttons of every Variety, Mens Ties, and Scarf's, Handkorehiefs, Combs,
Brushes, Suspenders, Perfumeries, and Novelties of every descriptio
Gents Furnishing Goods,
My stock in thii department is as full and complete as can ho found
in unv store, and must ho sold; therefore, I am offering the most favorable
inducements to tho trade. CASSIMERISB, JKANS, &e, of all the Best
grades and beautiful! stylos. Sill RTS, Laundered and Unluundcred, Best
Linen Bosoms, and kll maleriu! of tho best quality.
Clothing ! Clothing!
For Men and linys in great variety, OVERCOATS at Bottom
Figures. Bilautiful and stylish iS’uits of best goods and to fit
every size, Handsome, Durable and Cheap.
Bmrs, S'MQES StNW W&T&
lii this Department my stock is very complete, embracing
GENTS’ FINE BOO’IH am] SHOES, BOYS’ FINE BOOTS and SHOES,
LABORERS’ BEST BOOTS and SHOES, BRCOANS, &0., All from
the best manufactures.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
In this Department will be found constantly in stock every article usually
kept in a first-class Grocery House, embracing everything necessary
to supply the wants of the trade, aud I am coufidei t that my
prices will be entirely satisfactory to every purchaser.
I do not keep or offer for sale auy light-weight
or second-claws goods, hut only the BEST
to be had in the market. In Staple
Groceries I have a vary large
and well selected stock of
CORN, BACON, MEAL, SUGAR, COFFEE, RICE,
LARD, CHEESE, SALT, SYRUP, MOLASSES,
MACKEREL, RAGGING AND TIES.
Tobacco, Cigars, and Snuff, and shelf Goods too numerous to mention.
Hurdwfcre, Crockery, Glusswurc, Cutlery, Grass and Cotton
Rope, Powder, A’hot, Wade, Shells and Cups for Breach Loading Guns
A Bettor Selection of these goods has never boon brought to
this market, and at prices that lead them all
ESC Goods delivered in any part ot Town free of charge.
raes. scqwt
1 and 2 Brick Row, Thomson, Ga,
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
MRS, L. M. ZACHRY
Invites attention to her Opening of
Dress Hats, Fine Flowers, Feathers, Gold
Lace, Trimmings and Notions, at
Prices to please all.
No. 419 Campbell Street, One square from
Union Depot, Augusta, Ga.
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.
USTSTTRAJSrCE
—AND
MACHINERY!
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Walter S. Curtiis,
THOMSON, GEORGHA,
Insurance agent for First-class Fire, Life and
Accident Insurance Co’s.
■
Machinery, Agent for the Frick Company
Celebrated Eclipse Engines, Separators,
Saw Mills, etc.
Agent for Eclipno Manure Distributor, Distributes Comport, Guano, Lime &c.f Broadcast
or in Drill
Machinery repairs of all kinds obtained at LOWEST PRICES.
Office at Southern Express office, Thomson
Georgia.
March 18/1885. ft
Through Fire and Water!
$30,000
Mil Fine Beotsjnfl Shoes Bampfl 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 BRING
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Como one! Como all! and I will show you the Greatest Bargains ever offered an
Augusta Publio. The Prices at which they will be sold bear no comparison t® tlioir Real
Valuo, as niest of the GoodH are not injured at a!!.
$6.00 Ladies’ French Kid Button $3.00
5.00 do do 075
4.00 do do 2.25
3.50 do do 2.00
2.00 do do 1.00
2.50 Ladies’ Curacoa Kid Button 1.50
2 00 do do 75
1.50 Woman's Calf Balmorals 75
1.25 do do 50
1.00 do do 40
Of course it is impossible in this limited space to enumerate all of our prices, henoe
we heve only quoted a few as au indication of the Low Prices which prevail all through
the house. Hots, Truuks and Valises st unheard of prices. No goods will be ohargod or
sent out on approval .luring the Great Bale.
robt. Mcknight.
FOR THE FARMERS!
- mmm———
I Have In Stock The F)!lovF iii Maiiflard Fertilizers:
Georgia Chemical Works Acid Phosphate,
MASTODON GUANO,
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO,
BALDWIN’S GUANO,
POMONA GUANO, GENUINE GERMAN KAINIT,
COTTON SEED MEAL.
PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS will find it to their intere.it to see me
beforo buying Fertilisers. Special inducements offered to cash buyers.
Sale* to date nearly 200 tons. Respectfully,
•las. W. lioatwrigiit,
Fob. 11, 1885 THOMSON, GA.
A NDEUSON F. LOVE PULLER
& FWLLBSy
COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION
MERCH A N T S
AT THE
OLD STAND OF R. A. FLEMING,
903 REYNOLDS STREET. - AUGUSTA, GA.
X. I. BESSMAhT,
(SUCCESSOR TO J, W. BESSMAN. AGENT.)
Wholesale Liquor Dealers,
008 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
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Solo Agent for 30IIN GIBSON’S SON & CO’S,
Celebrated Old Monongahela Rye Whiskies!
Also will keep iu stock u full line of the LOWER GRADES of Goods, together with
Imported Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc.
Ai.'l nil other Oeodn usual to ft FIRST-OLASB WHOLESALE HOUSE, whiofawl!
he sold at the Lowest Prices. Orders ami correspondence policited-