Newspaper Page Text
the McDuffie journal.
3. R. WHITE, Emtob *t
The Official Or(an ot McDuffie Cleanly.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1900.
lathe Legislature the Dispensary bill
lift?) been killed, butMr. Wright, of Floyd,
has introduced ft prohibition measure
wi ich will bring on another bitter fight.
If tho advocates of prohibition in the
Legislature really wish to see a Htnte
prohibition law passed and enforced, I t
them proceed to < isfranchire nil who
•ell Ibeir votea, and prohibition will pre
vail in every county.
Editor J. H. Boyldn, of The Home
Journal, and Mr. T. H. Romscn, Jr.,
came over from Liucoluton laat week
and gave us an appreciated call. Mr.
Reranen is ft talented yonng journalist,
with a bright and promising future. Mr.
Boykin has greatly improved The Jour
nal which now ranks among the best
weeklies in the State.
Masonic Coromonlos-
Avery lorgo number of Masons par
ticipated in the beautiful ceremonies of ft
Lodge of Hoi row, in Memoiy of Past
Master David F. Irving, at the Meth
odist church, on Wednesday night. In
addition to the large membership of the
Miller Lodge, largo delegations from
neighboring Lodges were in attendance.
The services wore oonductcd by D. D.
O. M. Wm. E. Keener, of Augusta, and
were roost solemn and impressive. His
address at the churn!) was an eloquent
exposition of tho origin, principles and
works of the ancient Fraternity ; and bis
lecture iu the Lodge room on tho Mas
ter's degree was dear, oonoish and emi
nently instructive toTlie craft.
Tho brief addresses by Mr. H. MoCor
kle and Rev. A. B. Thrasher were heart
fall, pathetic tribute* to the memory of
their departed friend and brother, and to
tho pure morality and sublime theology
of Free Masonry.
Tiio mimic for the services, kindly fur
nished by a special olioir, * approprt
nto and beautifully rendered,
Mr. I’o or Kern, who many year* ago
was a citizen of Thomson, and is now a
prominent citizen of Knoxville, Tenn.,
a warm and devoted friend of Mr. Irving,
and to whoao gratitude and generosity
the family and the Musouio Fraternity
are indebted for the handsome monu
ment, reoeully ercoted in onr cemetery,
was here to participate in the ceremonies
and was cordially received and honored
try his Maaouio brethren.
BesoloMona of thanks to Mr. Kern and
to Grand Master Keener and the visiting
brethren wero adopted by Miller Lodge
by rising vote.
It Vs enrnetly hoped that the solemn
oeremouies, the good addresHOß and the
presence and participation of so many
good and true eitizeus will leave a doop
and abiding impression for good upon
the Fraternity uud the public,
The Dairymen's Convention
K, K. WEST.
Tlioso of ns who attended the recent
Dairymen’s Convention lu Griflln, had
the pleasure of hearing ex-flov. Hoard,
of WiseonaiK addrees that body.
Already had Oov. Hoard, in company
with Gov. Northon, K. J. Hedding, Di
teotor of the Georgia Experiment Sta
tion, and n. J. Wing, Director of Dairy
ing, mado a tour of Middle Georgia,
speaking to the Dairymen at Madison,
F.atontnn. Milledgevilla and Macon. His
address nt Milledgevilla waa the result of
many years of experience. He made s
good Governor, but lie will be known iu
future years, not ns Governor of Wiscon
sin, hot as the foamier of dairying iu tiro
great Northwest I shall give the sub
stance of the first portion of his address,
which was devoted to a rehearsal of the
•'[lnvolution of ’7O, as he calls it." The
latter portiou of his address was devoted
to the Dairy Cow, her points and quad
ties, as opposed to the Beef Cow.
He said that iu 1870 the farmers cf
Wisoonaiu and I tin Northwest generally
had been growing wheat till their lands,
which had formerly produced 20 bushels
or mere, would not yield more than 8
bushels to the acre, j ust as our ootton
fields, which used to make from one-hßlf
to three-tourths bates U> the acre, will
not now make more tliau one-fifth to
oue-fourth bales.
The farmers then looked about to see
what they oould do. Just at this lime
Gov. Hoard established “The Hoard’s
Dairyman," and instituted the reform
which introduced live stock on the farm.
The now industry of Dairying grew rap
idly and swept across that whole section,
because the farmer's found there was
mouer iu it.
Iu 1870 their land was worth 815.00 au
aero and J h ided 8 bushels of wheat.
Now the same lauds bring from $60.00
to $75 00 sn acre, aud yield from 20 to
40 bushels of wheat. Tlieu farms were
heavily encumbered with mortgages;
now most of them are paid off. Then
the farmer bad no money in the Banks ;
now the farmers of one county have two
niiliiou dollars iu the Bauks. Then their
produce was sold for ouo or two miltiou
dollars; last year their wheat, butter,
cheese, eh), brought twenty million dol
lars I What a transformation I Aud not
otily the farmer, prospered, hut the
towns and cities and mam:factories and
railroads prospered also, because, in the
long run, the win is eouutry prospers in
the same j roportion as the farmers do.
Alter ul, everything depends ou the
fitrmir and Iris welfare.
Tho PreMkin
The recent session of the North Geor
gia Conference, among other important
hnsinr S", made some changes in the Pre
siding Elders’ Distiiota. The Carroll
ton and Dahlonega Distrie’s were abol
ished, the North and Booth At'ftnta Dis
tricia merged into one, and the Maiietta
District formed, making eleven, instead
of thirteen. Districts as before.
Following are the appointments of the
Presiding Elders:
Athens—W. P. Lovejoy.
Atlanta—B. J. Bigbara.
Augusta—J. R. King.
Dalton —B. P. Allen.
Elbcrlon—M. L. Underwood.
Gainesville —Walker Lewis.
Griffin—J. B. Robins.
LaOrange—M. J. Coffer.
Marietta—B. B. Ledbetter.
Oxford—W. R. Foote.
Rome—J. W. Heidt.
Following are the appointments of tho
Preachers for this, the Augusta, Dis
trict:
J. B. King, Presiding Elder.
Augusta—Bt. John, J. H. Eakee; Bt.
James, H. 0. Christian ; Broadway, C.
8. Wright; Asbnry, J. R McClesky ;
Bt. Luko, F. 8. Hudson ; Woodlawn and
Mission, L W. Rivera.
Hephzibah circuit— E. H. Wood.
Crovetown and Mission -L. H. Har
ris, supply.
Appling Circuit—C. L. Patillo.
Rinhmod Mission—J. H. Bailey.
Harlem—J. T. Lowe.
Thomson —Georgo W. Duvall; H M.
Bmitb, supernumerary.
Mesena and Mission—W. R. Stillwell,
supply.
Warrenton—W. M. Winn.
Culvertou and Mission —J. R. Lewis
and W. I. Delph.
Sparta—W. B. Stephens.
Hancock Circuit—W. Dauber.
Mllledgevillb—J. H. Mashbnra.
Snath Baldwin Mission—Z. Speer.
Baldwin Circuit—F. P. Spcncor.
Payne Institute—R. L. Campbell,
Professor.
Following ore tho appointments of a
number of preachers well known to our
readers:
Rev. T. R. Kendall, Jr., Bine Ridge
Circnit, Marietta District.
In LaOrange Distriot are, Revs. J. M.
White, Newuan ; 11. W. Morris, Wliite
tmrg and Mission.
In the Grifiln District arc, Dr. J. F.
Mixon, Thomaston; C. V. Weathers,
Zebnlon ; H. D, Pace, Btookbridge; J.
L. Ware, Jonkinsbiirg.
In the Athens Distriot are, Bevs. A,
W. Williams, White Plain; J. V. M.
Morris, Whitehall; F. P. Brown, Sha
ron and Orawlordville.
Io the Atlanta District are, Revs. R.
F. Eakes, Merritt's Avenno; J. Wiley
Qtiillien, Trinity.
lu the Gainesvillo Distriot are Revs.
J. M. Tumlin, Buford, and J, B. Speck,
Winder.
Tho membership of the church within
the Conference is 98,710, and is rapidly
increasing. There are now 740 Sunday
Schools, with 5,700 teachers and 57,938
pupils.
According to the appointments as an
nounced by the Bishop, Rev. Luke G.
Johnson was Presiding Elder of this Dis
triot and Rev. J. R, King was appointed
to Park Street oliuroh, Atlanta, but af
terwards it was arranged for these two
ministers to exchange appointments, and
Dr. King remains as Presiding Elder of
tho Angnsta Distriot.
The oharges of drunkenness, immor
ality and broach of promise against Rev.
O. 8. Owens were heard by a committee
of Conference. Upon the last charge he
wns acquitted. To the first two charges
he plead guilty, hut the committee ex
houorated him ou the ground of insanity.
The Conference, however, decided to re
fer the charges to tho Presiding Elder of
the Augusta Distriot for iuvesligatiou.
[fierce [iidihite,
FOR BOYS and GIItLS.
Thomson, Go.
Opens Monday September 3, 1900.
ONE OF THE LEADING SCHOOLS in this section of the State.
PREPARES BOYS and GIRLS for tbo Collego Classs*.
ALL CLASSES onr.fu'ly graded.
EXPERIENCED and Thoughtful Teachers.
EXCELLENT ADVANTAGES in Music, Elocution and Book
keeping.
LOCATION Healthy and Fleaaant
BOARDING Pnpils solicited.
Instructors —
Kl). L. RAY, Principal.
MISS LUNA JOIINoTON, MISS BUFORD JOHNSON, MISS
LAURA JONES, Assistants.
MISS MAMIE HARRISON, Muslo.
Herb Again
To offer you some special# nt about One-half their rcnl value.
We have never offered such great
All those 7oc Walking hats at 49c.
Those SI.OO, all-wool Walking Hats, 09c.
Still have some of those famous Ribbons
for 19c. Bargains in every line.
Come quick or you will get left!
Mas, J. B. BQF®.
Masonic Notice.
Monday night, Deo 17th, prox., the
last regular meeting of Miller Lodge,
No. 204, F. A. M., for the current Mason
io year will be held, and officers for the
ensuing year will be elected. Members
will take dun notice thereof &Dd govern
themselves accordingly,
Nov. 29, 1900. JT. Neal. W. M
Card of Thanks
Editob Juushal :
Please indulge me with space to return
thanks t ■ the in rubers and friends of the
Methodist church of Thomson Station for
their prompt and liberal response to the
Board of Stewards and Pastor in meeting
the assesments of the Conference year just
closed. Every claim has been paid in full
except that of Church Extension. This ia
cne of the best financial reports that has
ever gone np from the Charge.
Buoh loyalty is truly commendable. And
wl.ile some of the workmen die, and some
we regret to say, grow tired and withdraw
their support, the church a'ill lives under
Ood's sheltering hand, and moves on in her
mission of mercy and love.
H. MoOobii.*,
Nov. 29. 1(2)0. Ch’m H’d htewaids.
BKAVE ExrLOIBBS.
Like Stanley and Living-ton found it
harder to ovecome Malaria, Fever and Ague
and Typhoid disease germs than savage
cannibals; but thousands ’have found that
Electric Bitters is a wonderful cure for all
malarial diseases. If you have el ills with
fever, aehes in back and head, and tired,
woru-oul feeling, a trial will convince yon
of their merit. W. A. Null, of Webb, 111
writes: “My children suffered for more
ban a year with chills and fever ; then two
bottles of Electric Bitters cored. Only 600.
Try them. Guaranteed. Bold by Harrison
AFI ad Icy, Druggiatsr
CUD.
Mrs. Emeline Wil#on, widow of Mr.
Walker Wilson, died at the home of her
non Mr. Jndfton Wilson, near Bonevillc,
ou Thursday, Nov. 22, and w* buried in
the old Gratuide graveyard, Ilev. A. B.
Thrasher conducting the uervoe*. Mr#.
Wilson wa# 87 yearn old in June last, aud
hftd bean a good and consistent member
of Sweetwater Baptist Church for many
year#, and has gone to her reward above.
It 1a a ningnlar coincidence that Mr#.
Wilson, Mrs. Story nnd Mr#. Roark, all
very old ladies and all member# of ftweet
water Bnptiat Church, died within the
abort apace of four weeks.
Editor Bxxh Wonder#.
Editor W. V. Barry, iu exploring Mom
month Cave, contracted a never# case of
Pile#. Hi# quick cur# thro igh using Buck
lin’# Arnica 8 Uva oouvinoed him it i# an
other world’# wonder. Cure# Pile#, Inju
; tie#, I uftium(ion, and all Bodily Eruption*.
Only 25c at Harrison A Hadley’s.
Complete
Mlil, Engine
and
GIN OUTFITS,
And Repaiis, Fittings and Supplies
for sama. Also, all kinds of
Machine, Boiler, Pattern, Foundry
Blacksmith Hrnas, Iron and Stee
Work promptly aone with GOOI
MEN and Tools. Large stock ol
material to aeleof from. Have 10(1
hands employ ed.
GEO. 1. LOMBARD &0C
I Above Depot, near Water Towei
AUGUSTA - - GEORGIA
l urniture i
IRON BEDS $3,75 UP-
To the People f flliDoffie and Neighbor!#*
Counties:
We liavothe largest and be<t stock of Furniture ever brought
to Augusta, and our prices are as lew as the lowest.
Elegant Parlor and Chamber Sets, Secreta
ries, ptek ; ■ ouches, Sideboards,
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Rocking Chairs, Straight hairs,
Mattings, Rugs, etc
Each Department in our business is full and complete, and
every article is ;h very best that can be bad for the money.
We do not hesitate to assert that no other Furniture House is
quite io full of bevi'y, elegance and style ns ours.
When in Augusta be sore to call aod see us,
FLEMING & BOWLES,
904 Broad. St-, Augusta, Ga-
Walker & Walker,
Cotton Fac s,
827 and. 0-41 Reynold St., .A tig-asta., Ga
The most modern and complete Fireproof Warehouse, Lowest
insutanre add Storage iu the city. Liberal advances and Low
est possible terms.
Bagging and Ties always on hand.
Personal attention given to alt business and satisfaction guar-
JOHN M. CURTIS. GEORGE C. ATKINSON.
•CURTIS & ATKINSON.
—¥, rVrTT'RKB AJTD DKAT.IB r* KtITTM or —
FllftnM m BOM-FURNISHING conns,
BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &C.
k\\ Repairing Promptly <Ua and at R*-Monabl* Rata*. Black*mithiag ia
all it* branche*.
UNDERTAKING.
I hava a Large and Elegant
HEARSE
" \ AV/A wkicA will be seat to any part of tire
Tawn nr Country at Raaao*
all aisee and qualities. I also keep ta
•lock a large and handaams a>iv
ment of ™ ‘
BU B,OBES,
Suitable For Males or Females, Old or Young.
BLACKSMITHIIMG.
OUH SHOP 1 THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED, AND, HAVING ONE
OF THE BEST BLACKSMITHS IN .'HE STATE, VVB
GUAR AN TEE TIIE VERY BEST WORK.
Main Street, Thomson, Ga.
Have
Your Macliii ery repairs before the Gin
ning season begins. I have in Thomson a
Shop thoroughly equipped for this business,
and am prepared to repair all kinds of Ma
chinery. I also carry a complete line of
Engine and Steam Fittings, Pipe, etc.
W. ffl. WILLINGHAM
Thomson,Ga July 1,1900.
JNO. R SMITH. T. A, SCOTT, J. T. NEAL, J. T. WRST.
President Vie* President. Cwhier. Attorn*/.
Hank of Thomson#
} THOMSON, GA. ! °' g sr
CAPITAL STOCK *25,000. SURPLUS *7,000.
General Banking Business Transacted.
DEPOSITS FROM FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS SOLICITED
bUAtiL) OF D 1 RECTORS.
John K. Suits J. R Paixiur. Thos. A. Scott
VTm. M. Pc** J*c>. L. Bolzkxdo&j form I ffwt
J. T. Nxxl.
T. A. SCOTT
Annonnccs to the Fnblic that he is now ready ir ,
LARGESTMDIOST JTIRICFE SI;
Tie bas ever brought to this market.
.he Ladies are cordially invited to Examine his >ck si
G-oods
Dress Flannels, Plaids, Robes, x.nshrr.cre*. Tlenrettas, Silks, Velvets am
Velveteens sad a handsome line of Trimmings.
A Beautiful and well Assorted ineof
ACKETS, BLAZES, CAPES and FURS
IN
Boots and Shoe*
1 Carry a Large Stock. Come and Examine Quality avid Pri-
Mv Stoek was never bo.ter. Suits for Fat Meu, Suits for Lean Mei
Suits for Youths, Suits for Boys and Suits for Children. I also have
Large Line TO BF MADE UP, Fits Guaranteed. Soil
made to order in ton days.
and O-^IF’S
For Men, Boys, Misses and Children
A WELL ASSORTED LINE OF
3HT a.r cL‘\77'3.re
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 price)
Low.
THE TIME FOR BUYING .
Fall and Winter Goods
la here, and ’hose that come first get tho choice)
THOMAS. A. SCOTT.
✓
Nos. 1 and 2 Brick Row, Thomson, Geo'-gi*
NEW STORE,
GOODS
Having opened a Complete and Select Stock of General Mer
chandise in our Now Store on Railroad street, we cordially in
vite the public to call, examine Stock, get prices, and be con
vinced that ;e can save you money on some things. Eve-y
--thing new, no old Auction stock or goods to work off at eost (7)
Our Goods have boen bought close for cash, and will bo sold
at the lowest possible prices. Our Stock oonsists in part of
Domestics, Dry Goods, Hats, Shoes, Not ions
lothing, Underwear, H rc.
Flour, Meal, Meat, Sugar, Coffee, Rief, Grits,
Cheest*, flams, \lackerel, funned Hoods
of all kinds, Confectioneries. Etc.
TOBACCO, CIGARS, SNUFF, GLASSWARE,
CROCKERY, LAMPS, HARDWARE, TINWARE, Etc.
Respectfully,
J. W. Boatwright & Son.
Trrx?T ADPPQT*
And
MOST COMPLETE LINE OF
MILLIE ERY
Ever broughtto Thomson, now being shown
by Miss Nina Edmondson, Lewis’Old Stand,
Brick Bow.
Ladies
Are cordialy invited to make my store
headquarters when in town,
Miss NINA Edmondson.