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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.