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VOL. XIV.
EEL ILT. EE I ID.,
738 REYNOLDS STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.,
Dealer In
Plantation Machinery, and Agricultural Inplements !
Steam Engines and Boilers of all kinds. Corn and Wheat Mills and Mill
Machinery. Saw Mills for Plantation and Custom Work,
Separators, Grain Threshers and Fans,
HiMESTERS INO HIRE BINDERS,
plain reapers and MOWERS,
Eagle Cotton Gins, With or Without Feeders and Condensers,
Cotton Presses, For Steam, Water or Hand rower; Sulkey Turning
Plows; Walking Cultivators; Gem Cotton Plow?; One-llorse
Turning Plows;
MERCERS RELIABLE TURBINE WATER WHEEL.
Eclipse Cotton Planter, Belting, Lace Leather; Steam Pipes; and Fitting; Rubber
Hose; Steam Packings, Ac., Ac. Prices lower than ever known before.
Special Inducements to cash Customers. Satisfaction will be Guaranteed in every sale.
Ca'i at my office, or write for Illustrated Circular and Special Prices.
Great Inducements.
i; The Cash Jobbing House
Are offering the Greatest Inducements ever known in
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, HITS, tt.
——
If Low Prices will sell the goods we mean to sell them.
The following facts will enable everybody to see why it is we can sell goods so much
cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere :
First .—Our goods are bought for cash.
I ) Second.--They are sold for cash.
Third.--Our expenses are com
paratively light.
Therefore we can sell any goods in our line at just what they cost, other mer
chants who buy on long time and are burdened with expenses. Below we will mention
only a few of the many bargains we are now offering:
Printed Lawns from Ito cents per yard. Best Union Lawns
and Piqnes at sc, worth 6i and 71 cents. Calicoes in endless varieties
from 3to 5 cen‘s per yard, for best quality. Bleached Homespun from
4\ up to 8 cents, for the best. Pants Goods from 5 cents per yard up.
Ladies, Misses and Gerts Hose at 6, 10, 15 and 25 cents, worth 10,15, 25
and 35 cents. YVe have a large and well selocted stock of White Victoria
Lawns, India Muslins, Checked Muslins, Embroderies, Irish and Tarchon
Laces at prices that defy competition by any bouse in the Booth. Six
quarter Oil Cloth at 15 cents per yard.
DRESS GOODS!
Our stock in this line very complete, consisting of Black and Col
ored /.antings, Nun’s Veiling, Kber Cloth, Black Silks &c. It will be
to the interest of every one to examine these goods before purchasing.
Yon can bny B nting at 6} cents, worth 10 ceuts. Figured Dress Goods
at Gi, 7j and 10 cents per yard, worth 10, 12 j, 15 and 20 cents.
Straw Hats!
From 5 cents up. Nobby Hats for Boys and Men at 10,15, 25c.
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Shoes, Shoes.
Ladies Shoes and Slippers at any price from 25 cents up. Children
and Misses Shces at pricos to suit anybody. Crockery, Glassware and
Hardware at Cost. We haven t the space to mention prices, as we
would like, but cordially invite every one to come and examine onr stock.
The above figures will no doubt astonish you. Therefore we ask you to
come and see that the prices are correct and be convinced that we mean
just what we say,
Don’t forget the place,
The Cash Jobbing Cos,
T. 23. INdC-A-TT, J^anagor.
THOMSON, GA,
lIAIUI SENSEI
It is a fact generally known that J. F. Shields & Cos., have the largest stoek of Dry
Goods, Shoes and Notions in Thomson.
It is also knowD that the mere yon buy of an artiole the lass you have to pay for it m
proportion.
It therefore follows that having the largest stock our goods did not cost us as much
in proportion as it cost others who buy less.
It also follows that we can and should sell for less-than others and yet make a fair
profit.
ItrsT What We Propose: to Bo
We have just received a beautiful line of Ladies Dress Goods, such as Worsteds,
Brocades, Suitings, Kyber Cloths, Nun’s Veilings, Mohair, also the largest and most
Stylish line of Ginghams ever seen here.
A large lot of Muslins and Lawns to suit taste and purse. White and Colored Laces,
Silk and Satin Trimmings to-match Dress Goods.
Evitt A Brothers Ladies Fine Shoes a tpecialty, Evitt A Brothers Ladies Fine Slip—
pers, Opera, Newport, Oxfords and Sandals, and other shoes in every style and quality.
We have something new and beautiful in Colored Mitcheline Counterpanes that will
be all the fashion. • ■
We have n large line of Gentleman's Clothing,' Very Low, for cash.
Also fine Shoes high cut, and low quartered.
A large assortment of Missea', Boy’s and Men a Eats.
We have the best Sewing Machine made, never'"had a aomplaint, warranted to
please. We will sell them on the installment plan to suit oar customers.
•J. F. Shields & Cos,
No 3, Trick Bow, Thomson, G*
THOMSON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1885.
Beautiful Array Of Spring Bargains!
DORIS, SHERON & CO.,
AUGUSTA., - - GEORGIA.
The Largest, Handsomest and Most Varied,
And by Far the Best Selected Stock of
’ SHOES, SLIPPERS & HATS
Ever Offered the People of Middle Georgia.
THE ABOVE ASSERTION IS BASED ON WHAT THE PEOPLE
SAY, AND OF LATE THEY HAVE TALKED OUR
BARGAIiVS LONG AND LOUD, OUR
—Stock Of—
UDIES ’ FINE SHOES AND SIIPPEOS
Is “beyond compare,” and will bo added to
greatly by fresh arrivals during the coming
month. We handle all the leading man
ufactures’ Goods, thereby giving the Public
the largest variety to select from. We have
an immense stock of
Ladies’ Newport Ties,
. A i.
Newport Button & Opera Slippers That we
w ill offer as a
STARTER THE COMING MONTH IT 75 CENTS.
Misses’ & Childrens’Shoes,
Our Stock it Buch that all the people will take to it at once.
In Mens* Shoes,
We lead the old “War Horses.” We are
offering Genuine French Calf Buttoned
Handsewed Shoes at $3. Our Stock of
e nts* Goods is the Finest, perhaps in the
State.
STRAW HATS,
In the above Goods we have bought
heavily, and it is a conceded fact by every
one who has given us the pleasure of show
ing our New Goods that our Stock is with
out doubt the most complete, the largest
and the handsomest,
That is being offered in Augusta. They also say our PRICES are
THE VERY LOWEST-
Fair, Square Dealing, One Price For All!
QUICK SUES, SNORT PROFITS 000 MOTTO
A cordial invitation is extended the peo
ple of Middle Geoegia to call at our Store
and see the
PILES OF .LOVELY NEW GOODS-
All orders will receive prompt attention. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Boris, Sheron & Cos.
No. 907 Broad Street Augusta, Ga.
FIERCE INSTITUTE.
The closing exeroises of the Pierce
Institute, in this place, will embrace
Tuesday and Wednesday next, the
14th and 15th instants.
Exercises for Tuesday, the 14th;
Examination of classes at school
room, from 9a. m., till 4p. m. At
night, prize declamations and recita
tions by Primaries, followed by con
cert.
Exercises for Wendesday the 15th:
Examination of classes from 9 a. m.,
till 12 m., and spelling bee between
the boys and girls in the afternoon,
followed by a drill of the Pierce Ca
dets. Wednesday night: Prize dec
clamations and recitations by the
larger boys and girls, followed by
concert.
The ladies have kindly consented
to oonduct an Ice Cream Festival in
connection with the exercises, the
proceeds to be appropriated to paint
ing the school building, and solicit
contributions of eggs, ice, milk, etc.
All who are willing to contribute are
requested to notify or send contribu
tions to one of the following named
committee: Mrs. J. E. White, Mrs.
A. D. Hill, Mrs. T. A. Scott, Mrs. W.
R. Hadley. No charge for admit
tance to the Festival, but it is hoped
that all will leave a few dimes with
the ladies, to assist in the good
cause in which they are engaged.
John E. Gross, Principal.
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
For the accommodation of all who
wish to attend the Disirict Confer
ence, which convenes at Harlem to
day, the Georgia Railroad has issued
the appended order, for which the
people are indebted to the personal
solicitation of Judge Wm. S. Smith,
of Boneville, and the courtesy of
Col. E. R. Dorsey, Gen'l Passenger
Agent :
“For the District Conference, con
convening at Harlem on Wednesday,
July Bth, the Georgia Railroad will
attach to its Number 6 Train, leav
ing Thomson at 0:19 a. m., a passen
ger coach for Harlem and interme
diate points, arriving at Harlem at
7:35 a. m. Returning, leave Harlem
at 8:43 p m., and arrive at Thomson
at 6:43 p. m. This arrangement is
to continue until Sunday a. in., 12th
inst., or Sunday p. m., they will be
rturned to Thomson by Train Num
ber 3, leaviug Harlem at 11:10 p. in.,
and arriving at Thomson at 11:62
p. m."
This arrangement, in point of con
venience, is all that the people can
ask. All can now attend the Con
ference during the day and return
at night, er they can remain for the
night services and return on the
night passcenger train.
—We are requested to announce
that, on account of the District Con
ference at Harlem, there will be no
services at the Methodist church in
this place on Sunday and Sunday
evening next.
ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
GEORGIA—McDuffie County,
Whereas, An election was held in
the several precints of said county
of McDuffie and State aforesaid, on
Wednesday, July, Ist, 1886, in ac
cordance with notice previously giv
en as provided by law, for the pur
pose of ascertaining whether or not
sections 1449,1460, 1461,1462,1463
and 1454 of the Code of 1882 shall
become operative in said county of
McDuffie, and at which election the
question of “Fence” or “No Fence”
was submitted to the lawful voters
of said county at the several precints
thereof, and the consolidated returns
of said election having been made to
me on the 2d day of July, 1885;
Now, thebefoee, having examined
said consolidated returns, I do here
by announce the result of said elec
tion to be as follows:
Fence 197.
No Fence 198.
Witness my hand and official sig
nature, this 6th day of July, 1885.
A. B. THRASHER, Ordinary.
GEORGIA— McDuffie County.
Weeveas, At an election held in
said county and State, on Wednes
day, July Ist, 1885, at which the
question of “Fence" or “No Fence”
was submitted to the lawful voters
of said county, as provided by law,
and
Whereas, The consolidated re
turns of said election show ’s major
ity for “No Fence;”
Now, Therefore, in accordance
with the act of the General Assem
bly of said State, I do hereby an
nounce that the provisions of sec
tions 1449, 1460, 1451, 1462, 1463
and 1464 of the Code of 1882 have
been adopted by and for said county
of McDuffie, and the same will go
into operation on the first day of
January, 1886.
Witness my hand and official sig
nature, ibis 6th day of Ju1y,.1885.
A. B. THRASHER, Ordinary
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
HARD TIMES PRICES
AT ,
T. A. SCOTT’S,
THOMSON, - - GEORGIA.
The long continued financial depression necessitates the reduction of
prices ta the very lowest living figures, so that the BEST goods to be
obtained in the market, which are always the CHEAPEST, may be with
in the reach of all. With these facts in view, I assure my customers and
the general public that the extensive and various lines of merchandise
which I am now offering t,o the trade, will give enliro satisfaction as to
superiority in
QUALITY and PRICE J
I do not deal in SHODDY GOODS of any description, but guarantee that
my customers shall receive their purchases just as repiesented. In the
general
ley Goods Bifartmeit
Will be found every article usually offered in a first-class establishment.
DOMESTICS!
Cheaper than ever before. Now is the time to buy.
PRINTS,
A splendid assortment, from 4c to 5o per yard. These goods are selected
and pnrehased after a long experience with an especial view to the wants
and tastes of the people of this section of the country, and I am confi
dent that I can sadsfy the most exacting and please even the moat
fastidious, if they will examino and price my goods.
LADIES’ DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
In this Department I am offering the largest and most select
assortment of
V
Silks, Satins, Cashmeres and Worsteds, of-
All the latent colors and styles. Also
VELVETS and TRIMINGS.
I havo a very extensive stock of
Ladies’ Cloaks and Walking Jackets,
and Russian Circulars,
Winch must bo sold and are offered at remarkably low figures. Also
A beautiful line of
Uloves, liandkerchlefe, Ac., Beautiful Millinery
Goods of every description.
Hosibby Dkpaktsent,
In this Department I am offering a large and varied assortment of
Ladies’ Misses, Gents and Childrens Hose,
AT THE MOST FAVORABLE PRICES.
o
SHOES.
My stock of Ladies’, Misses, Mon’s and Children’s Shoes is very targe
and of the best and moßt popular styles.
o
NOTION DEPARTMENT,
Buttons of every Variety, Mens Ties, and Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, Combs,
Brushes, Suspenders,Terfumories, and Novelties of every descriptio
. o
Ants Furnishing. Gobs,
My stock In this department is as full and complete as can be found
in any store, and must be sold; therefore, I am offering the most favorable
inducements to the trade. CASBIMERES, JEANS, <fcc, of all the Best
grades and beautiful styles, SHIRTS, Laundered and Unlauncjcred, Best
Linen Bosoms, and all material of the best quality.
Clothing ! Clothing]
For Men and Boy* in great variety, OVERCOATS at Bottom
Figure*. Beautiful and styliah Nuits of beet good* and to fit
every size, Handsome, Durable and Cheap.
Bows, Smobsnnd Wets,
In this Department my stock is very complete, embracing
GENTS’ FINE BOOTS sad SHOES, BOYS’ FINE BOOTS and SHOES
LABORERS' BEST BOOTS and SHOES, BROGANS, 4a, All from
the best manufactures.
GROCERY DEPRT M£NT
In this Department will be found constantly in stock every artiole usually
kept in a first-class Grocery House, embracing everything necessary
to supply the wants of the trade, and I am consent that my
prices will be entirely satisfactory to every purohaser. ”
I do not keep or offer for sale any light-weight
or second-class goods, bat o lv the BEST
to be bad in the market. In Staple
Groceries I have a very large
and well selected stock of
CORN, BACON, MEAL, SUGAR, COFFEE, RtCR,
LARD, CHEESE, SALT, SYRUP, . MOLAsSkS,
MACKEREL, BAGGING AND TIES.
Tobacco, Cigars, and Snuff, and shelf Goods too numerous to mention'
Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Cutlenr, Grass and Cotton
Rope, Powder, -Shot, Wads, Bhejls and Caps for Breach Loading Guus
A Better Selection of these goods has never been brought to
this market, and at prices that lead them all
£3T Goods delivered In any part of Town free of charge.
rmos. at. SCOTT.
Nos. 1 sad f Brick itow, Thomson, Oil,
NO. 27.