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the McDuffie journal.
J. E. WHITE, Eonom m Pkop-iarus
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1899.
Again oar column* are much crowded,
wad we ere compelled to poetpone a num
ber of interesting article*.
Oar good friend*, Mr. and Mr*. Oliver
Hanlon, gave ue a plearant call tbi* week,
and bo did oar bright Oorrenpoudeut, Mins
Fannie, of Witgbtuboro.
Mr. John K Oro*n shippe-l tbi* woik in
one oar 190 llonnlnp bale* of out lon, weigh
ing 4 r >,Br,S poll lull. Tbi* i* equal to four
carload* of square bale*
Mr. Furman 11. Pearce, of the Law Olaa*
of Meroer Vniviraity, ia visiting the borne
folk* and bl* score* of friend* iu Tboruxon,
and everybody ie giving him a most cordial
and hearty greeting. Wo are gratified to
note ble good health and spirit*, and far
more than gratified at the bigli and honor
able standing be bae alteady won iu tbo
University,
Mr, John E. Smith received a present per
express this week which be appreciate* and
value* very highly. It i* a handsome walk
ing oano, made and sent to him by hi*
brother. Mr. Adam Huiiib, of Florida. Mr.
Builth.ia liable to put on a good many air*
when he walk* the streets with that cane in
hi* hand -that i, if be should ever take
time to put on aira at all, which wo vary
much doubt.
We visited Uie cite of the now Cotton
Factory this week, and found President
Hluitb busily engaged directing the gradlug
of a.broad roadway from the corporate lim
it* to the Factory ground*. The ground*
have ell been atak< and off, end now that the
contractor, Mr. 0. 11. Thom) hou, of Char
lotte, N. o.,Uhire, and President Smith
is giving the Woik a portion of hi* atten
tion and womlarfui energy, we expect lo
ate the building* going up iu shuit order.
UNION ITEMS.
BY DOIBY.
O, what an age it ha* been nineo I have
made our dear Jutraiiax, a visit 1 A* the old
year t* ao awiflly pnaslng, I will not delny
writing any longer.
The order of the day now ia sowing grain
digging potatoes and making syrup.
1 have Just returued from a very pleasan t
Visit with relatives and friends in Sharon,
A HafVx Mahkiaok.
I regret very much ihnt I could not re
main in ttbaron to a happy niarriego which
ocourred on Wednesday, Nov, 1, by which
Mr. E. Jackson and Miss Emmie Gilbert
were milled in wedlock. The teretnouv
was at the Methodist church, ltev. Mr. Em
. btf officiating and Mis J. A. Iteudiick
presiding at the organ. The fair brido 1*
OUr Jouruui. correspondent "Phyllis," aud
I know that our an' ire Glnb will join mo in
congratulations. After .the marriage the
happy couple went to Atlanta for a few
days and then returned to their hi mo in
Bharon.
Ml** Rual* Overton opened school at
Union Monday with a largo athndnnoe.
Mr. Ed. Edward*, who him boon at work
in Btlllmore for several month*, him return
ed home on the nick liat.
I regret to learn that Mr*. Hon McCarthy
of Meaeua la quite sick.
Mr. H. F. Thompson spent several days
V Maaou last week attending the Maaouio
Grand Lodge. Hi* wife accompanied him.
Mias Bailie Adkins spent several hours in
Thom <>n Friday.
Miss Leila Thompson spent Saturday last
with the Missea Smith.
Mr. Zanb Simons, who has been in bind'
ness In Augusta tor some time, has return
ed boms.
Titan.
Mr. Ben I’athant died nt his homo In
■Warren county on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and
was buried at Union Thursday. Kev. A. B.
Thrasher conducting the aervioes He had
been iu bad health all this year. lie leaves
a wife end fonr small children, and a largo
number of relative* and friend*. The be
reaved family have onr sympathies
Nov. 7, 1800.
HERE AND THERE
BY DAHLIA.
Again I have been negligent to the dear
Old Jootmti., but uot from lack of interest.
Quite an interesting little society baa
been organised at our school house, which
will meet every Friday afternoon, several
recitations and dialogue*, a aoitg by the
writer and music by our talented violinist,
Mr. Pearl Morris.
The newly married OOOples, Air. and Mrs
G. B. Morris, and Mr. ami Mr*, din* Jolru
aou, attended aervioes at White Oek lust
Sunday: I must ouugratnlate Ueorge and
Oatler Joe on wiiiuiuffkuclr f eir brides. We
wish for them and happy lives, and
hope their pathways rusy be spread with
ram*.
Misses Lena Agertoa and Anuie Cook,
two of White Oak's attractive young ltdies,
paid the writer a pleasant visit Saturday
and Buuday, and the writer accompanied
them huure arid rpeut several days very
pleasantly with thorn. I hope the girls will
come again: they are always welcome.
Mr. H. \V. Young, who has been very
sick, is improving.
Mia* Maud An>ley, Vaiidalia Marks
and Mamie Lowe, all of White Oak, were
pleeaaut guests of the Misses Agerton one
day lost week.
Messrs. Luther Cook, C. 0. and B. 8.
Morris, and Ursa Mary Langstou, of this
vicinity, stteuded the centennial aervioes at
Bbaron last Sunday. They report a very
pleasant time.
Mr. sod Mrs. E. E. Morris visited the pa
rents ef the former last Sunday.
Columbia Cos.. Nov. HHW.
APPLING NOTES-
IiY WAGNER.
Well. Mr. Editor, her© I com© asking for
a ©infill apace In our dear old McDuffie
Journal. 1 will try not to b too lengthy,
a© this in my Ar t call.
Tli© surveyors of the 8. A. L, Railroad
passed through h< re on their way from Ath
ens to Augusta, where they will now pre
pare it place to put their railroad materials,
so an to begin woik.
Mr. and Mm. Charlie Williams have re
turned from Illinois to their beautiful home
near Appling. They were sometime on the
wny, as they came by private conveyance.
Mr. Willie Crawford and wife visited the
former’s father last Sunday.
Miss Sweet Chamblin has returned from
a visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs
Stephenson, of Ktberton.
Mr. Ed. Magruder, of Augusta, visited
Mr. J. D. Howell, of this place, Inst week.
Mr. Claud Loftlin, of Wilkes county, vis
ited Appling last Sunday. Ob, those beau
tiful curls, Low they do attract hiui!
Misses Susie Neal, Sweet and Lizzie
Chnrubliu attended Quarterly Meeting at
Shiloh Sunday.
Jlepufr* are twin,/ made ou Kiokee church
which is one of the oldest Baptist churches
iu the State,
Miss Ora Kendrick opened school lust
Monday with fourteen scholars.
Dr. W. T. Ramsey will move from Hazen
to Appling, where ho will be located by the
fisr* of December. He is one of our most
promising young physicians.
Death or a very Old Lady.
Mrs. Prudence Cbarnblin, aged 1)0 years,
died nt the home of her only sou, Mr. A
D. Chamblin, October 28, and was Interred
Iu the old family burial ground, near i
Scott's Ferry.
Applltg. Os., Nov. 1809.
Miss I'uulino Andersor, who is pleas-1
nntly remembered by the sojourners at
Rousseau during the post bummer, in
with Mrs. E. H. MoCorJ. where she will'
be for tometime.
Millinery.
The Public is invited to call and in
spect my line of Fall Millinery, which is
up to date in every particular, and cheaper
than the cheapest. Bargains in every line.
Get my prices before buying; I will
save you money.
Mr***. ,T. 15. Boyd,
MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR ABOVE BANK,
THOMSON, GA.
Fall Cothing
Right.
#
Tbo Attention of tire I’ublio is in
viiod to our magnificent display of
MEN'S an 1 BOY'S CLOTHING for
Fall Wear, Every now stylo, every
favored weave designed for tlri* sea
son re embraced in the assortment.
Tiro eollociion is certainly one of the
largest and finest ever shown in tho
City, and the prices asked make it
possible for all to wear good and
sylish clothes.
FOR THE LADIES-
Let us fit your boys in tho very
bast stylo at moßt moderate expense.
Also, if you are not interested for
the boys, wo have most select stock
of Novelties, such as Scarfs, Bolts,
Buckles; tho latest in Hats, Driving
Gloves, and other ideas ot F'aslrion
that will charm,
II ATS,
A Superb Stock of HATS for Gentlemen for Inspection.
JF. Willie Lhvt.
$44 liroact Street- Augusta,
ESTABLISHED 1887.
THE OLD RELIABLE LIQUOR HOUSE
SEND YOUR ORDERS TO
QjPX. FINK,^)
DEALER IN
RTLaes, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco, Etc.
SPECIAL ATTENTION G.VEN TO THE JUG TRADE.
Liquors of aoyjjkind, from 51.50 to #8 00.
Six-year-old North -uiolina Corn at #2.00 per galion.
All orders must bo accompanied by the cash,
.TSTo. 847 Broad St-* A.ugusta Ga.
CLIFFORD DOTS.
BY VIVIAN.
With trembling hand and fast-beating
heart I make my first appearance among
the highly gifted aud cultured correspond
ents of 'I he Journal.
Our farmers ere busy gathering their
crops and sowing grain.
It is whispered around that there are to
Ire Korun weddings near Clifford this Win
ter-one to be very soon. I will tell you
all abont the happy event, perhaps in my
nelt.
Mrs. Jackson and her beautiful and ac
complished daughter, Miss Pearl, visited
Atlanta a few dais since.
Messrs. A. H. S Adkins and Frrnk Hern
don, of Jefferson county, and Mr Hnrdr- :
man, of Louisville, Ga., visited Clifford
and vicinity recently.
Mi s Beulah Lockett has been quite sick,
but is now on the road to recovery.
McDuffie Cos., hlov., 1899.
Mr. u. Ij jnounrtls, of Alabama, vis
ited Thomson, bis old home, tlris week.
Te Our f riesds and Patreas:
C3^TTL3Z:iZI r I?XINrC3r 3
Appreciating your kindness in the past, we solicit yonr pat
ronage in fulure. Our steck of Clothing is indeed hanogome,
Stylish and Serviecable, Our Prices are lower than ever, and
will please you.
MEN’S SUITS, from sfi.so to $23.00.
BOVS’ SUITS from $3.00 to $12.00.
THE HAT and FURNISHING Departments are complete.
OUR CHILDREN' S DEPARTMENT has been refurnished,
and the stock of CLOTHING is better than ever; We extend a
s] ccial invitation to Ibe Ladie*.
CHILDREN’S Suits $1.75. SPECIAL SCHOOL Suits STOO.
If you cannot come, write us. Prompt attention paid to
Mail Orders. We pay the expis-age to you.
/. e. .ZiMYi’h sqm & m.
Tailor-fit Clothiers,
Old. Stand, 838 Broadway, Augusta. Ga
Planters Need Not Sell
their Cotton to meet their obligations
Anipsia Is tto Best Market.
Our Mills are Buyers all the year. Par
ties desiring* to hold their Cotton can store
it with us at close rates and draw within a
few dollars per bale of its value.
Pope d* Fleming
Colton Factors, Augusta, U:t.
Fire!
- liDunmncc
Anxious for both Town and Country
Risks. Representing leading Companies.
Office, old Barber Shop Hotel Yard.
PETER KNOX
Tho nsou, Ga.
JAMES m VV YLK.HR. WARREN WALLER.
Walker & W alker,.
Cotton Fsicrom.
$37 and $37 Reynolds Street,
Augusta* Ga.
odem Standard Fireproof Warehouse,
ersonal attention every detail
our business.
JNO. E. SMITH. T. A. SCOTT, J. TANARUS, NEAL, J. T. WRt
President. Vice President. Cashier. Attorney.
Hank of Tihmisox.
7S!°r } THOMSON, GA, { or %r
CAPITAL STOCK *25.000. BURP I,U* #7,000.
General Banking Business Transacted.
DEPOSITS FROM FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS SOLICITED
BOARD OF D 1 RECTORS.
*
Jont* E. SvttK. J. R Peintuf. Tho*. A. Scott
Wm. M, Pirr* Jao. L. Holzk.vdoa, Iqhh T Wiw
J. T. Nsau
T. A. SCOTT
Announces to the Public that he is now ready to snow the
LARGEST IKDI6ST BTSUTIVE STOCK GOPP f
He ha£ over brought to this market.
.he Ladies are cordiallj- invited to Examine his Stock Oi
IDress O-oocia.
Dress Flannels, Plaids, Robes, or.i-brr.cres. Tlenrettas, Silks, Velvots and
Velveteens and a handsomo line of Trimmings.
A Beautiful and well Assorted ineof
JACKETS, BLAZES, CAPES and FURS
IN
Isoot and Shoes
1 Carry a Large Stock Come and Examine Quality atid Pn*
IN
cl a
Mv Siook was novor r ter. Suits for Fat Men, Suits for Lean Met.
Suits for Youths, Sui a for Boys and Suit* for Children. I also have .
Large Line ul HAM PLUS TO BE MADE UP, Fits Guaranteed. Suit
made to order in tun days.
HAT3 and. CAPS
For Men, Boys. Misses and Children
A VV ELL ASSORTED LINE OF
AND— -
CROCKERY DEPARTMENT
Never so Attractive.
Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Horse Cover
and Lap Robes at very Low Prices.
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
All Departments are now full and prices
Low.
THE TIME FOR BUYING
Fall and Winter Goods
Is here, and ‘hose thatccme first got tfc choice
THOMAS. A. SCOTT.
/
Nos. 1 and 2 Brick Row, Thomson, Geo^gh
Fins Wines and Liquors.
I beg to intorm the people f Me
-1 uflie rind neighboring, counties,
and the public generally, that 1
have, at No. 919 Broad Street, a
splendid line of L.qnors consisting
of all grades of Whiskies, Bran
dies, Gin*, Rums, Wines, snd Bot
tled Goods of all descriptions. I
have as fine an assortment a* can
be found in tho South; and, with
an experience of twemy year- in
Thomas P. Fagan*
No. 919 BROAD STREET, AUGUST#, GA.
Complete
Mlil, Engine
AND
GIN OUTFITS,
And Repairs, Writings and .Supplies
for same. Also, all kinde ot
Machine, Boiler, Pattern, Foundry
Blacksmith Brass. Iron and Stovi
VY'ork promptly done with GOOD
MEN and Tools. Large stock ol
material to select from. Have 100
Hands employ ed.
GEO. B. LOMBARD&OG
Above Depot, tear Water Tower
AUGUBTA - - GEORGIA
the bu-iness, can guuranle satis
faction. I will sell ii any quan
tities, from 5 gallon- and wit to half
pnt I make the Jug T ado a
speoiaitv, ami guarantee t ut en*-
tomers nt a di-nance shall receive
as go.d bargains as if they were
hero to trade in person.
All orders will have my personal
attention.
GEORGIA RAILROAD.
—AND—
> i nections
Tor information as to Routes,
Schedules and Rates, both
Passenger and Freight
write to eilheT of the undersigned.
You will receive prompt reply
and reliable information.
A. G. JACKSON, JOE W. WHITE
Gen'l Pass. Agent. Traveling Pass Ag ’
AUGUSTA, GA.
S. W. WILKES, 11. K. Nicholson
C. F. & P. A. G. A.
Atlanta. Athens.
W. W. Hacdwidk, S. K. Maoil,
S. A C. F. A.
Macon. Maco
M R. Hudson, F. Wj.C
S. P. A. S
, Milled ville