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Published at Thomson, Ga. Ercrj Saturday.
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POSTOFFIC* IN THOMSON, OA.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 190).
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
MISS LULU PEARCE, Editor.
Mr. 8. F. Morris went to Atiauta yester
day on business.
Meater Joe Redwine, of Atlanta, is visit
infi Mr. Quinn West
There was a dance at the Smith Factory,
in Mr. Ashley's house, on Christmas night.
Miss Lizzie Gray,, of is the
guest of Miss Lillian Johnson.
Mr. H. H. Johansen, of Charleston, vis
ited Mr, T. E. Watson this week.
Mr. Frank Gross, a student at Emory, is
visiting hia parents in Thomson,
Mr. Gabe Toombs, of WaAhington, is
the guest of Mr. Kirby Willingham.
Misses Jessie and Annie Neal, of Gibson,
are visiting their sister, Mrs. E. 11. McCotd
Mr Holmes Winter, of Augusta, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.
A. Winter.
Mrs, John B. Neal and children spent
tbs holidays with relatives and friexd* in
Warren ton.
Miss Mabsl Shields visited Harlem on
Thursday last and was the guest of Miss
Ola Larkin.
Mr. J. M. Pitner and wife, of Washing
ton, are with relatives in Thomson and
vicinity.
Judge B. M. Gross has been quite sick
for several days, but la improving at this
writing.
Mr. W. B. McLean, of Montgomery,Ala.,
ia visiting his mother, sister and other rel
atives in Thomson.
Miss Marion Bignon, a charming yonng
lady of Augusta, spent several days with
Mrs, C, B. A vary.
Mrs. Hobby, Miss Hobby and Miss Mag
Hobby, of Grovetown, are visiting Mrs.
Clara Lazenby.
Mr. Joe B. Richards, wh) has been trav.
eling in the West, spent a few days in
TLomson last week.
Mr. Sellers, of Boston, Mass., is spend
ing a few days with bis mother, sister and
brother at Mr. C. B. Avary's.
Measra. Wilfred and Leroy Lyeth of Au
gusta, were guests of Mr. J. W. Boat
wright's family.
Mr. B. Atkinson, of Corona. Ala., is
spending the holidap* with his father's
family
Mias Lillian Johnson returned home last
week from Douglaavills, where she has
Been teaching music.
Mtssea Maxell* and Annie Kate Neal
wpent the holidays with Prof, E. C. Mer
ry's family, in Atlanta.
Miss Florine Logue, the prettiest girl in
Glascock county, visited relatives and
friends in Thomsou last week.
Miss Mattie Lou Green, who is teaching
school at Tathaiu, spent the week with
Mbs Alice Evans.
Mias Edith Cuxtis’ guest a were Misses
Mabel Hall, of Greenesboro, Kate Harrison,
of Atlanta, ana Nellie Wright, of Harlem.
Alisa Kate Grenade, who is studying
music in \ugusts, is at home for the holi
days, and has for her guest Miss Maude
Hall.
Mrs. W. H. Lokey, of Augusta, and
Miss Maude Johnston, of Selma, Ala., vis
ited their mother, Mrs. ML A. Johnston,
this week.
Messrs. Hoy and Carrol and Miss Blanche
Mooney, of Macon, spent the holidays with
their brother.iu-law and sister, Prof, and
Mrs. Ed. L. Ray.
Mr. P. T. Herren, formerly a citizen of
McDaffie, but now of Duncan, Miss., visited
his old home and friends during the holi
days.
Mrs. Butler, formerly Mias Florie Ba*3-
ford, of Savannah, with her two pretty
little daughters, is visiting her mother and
other relatives in Thomson.
Prof. Albert D. Kean, Principal of
Grovetown High School, spent the holi
days with hia mother and friends in Thom
son,
Mr. James C. Irving has purchased the
Noal Bottling Works, now in Warrenton,
and will move the same to Thomson at
once.
Mr. Alva Watson, who is a student at
the Military School in Milledgevdle, spent
the holidays with bis parents, Mr. and
Un. W. A, WaUon.
Prof. Henry Printup, and Messrs. Kirby
Willingham and Hamilton Harrison, of the
Tech, and Mr. Jim Harrison, of Atlanta,
spent the holidays in Thomson.
Dr. O. F. Laseter and wife, of Bbell
Bluff, Burke oounty, visited Dr. Laaeter's
father, Mr. O. R. Laseter, and other rela
tives in Thomson during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Morris returned
Monday from a protracted visit to their
son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Abney, in Athens.
Mrs. A. E. Taylor, of Denison. Texas,
Miss Tommie Cochran, of Atlanta, and
Miss Mamie Garrard, of Wasl ington, were
guests ot Mr. J. L. Atkinson this week.
Mr. Wm. H. Murray, and family, visited
Mr. Fuller, of Boneville. Christmas, anden
joyed a fine turkey dinner, and were enter
tertained with music in the afternoon.
Mr. T. F. Ivey, late of Norwood, is now
a resident of onr county, and*is in the cat
tle business with Mr. Jnlian Boyd. He is
a good and useful citizen, and we'are glad
extend him a hearty welcome.
Prof. Ed. L. Ray, of Fierce Institute,
collected his class at his hospitable borne
on Friday evening last, and, with the as
sistance of his accomplished wife, gave
them the jolliest, happiest entertainment of
the holidays. The Professor himself was
as much of a boy as any present, and
joined heartily in tho merry games and
amusements of the children. Prof. Ray
displays good sense and judgement, as well
as sympathetic appreciation of the youth
and exuberant lite and spirits of the young
folks, when he enters into and encourages
their innocent sports and pleasures. It
strengthens and widens his influence and
usefulness in the schoolroom, and wins
the love and confidence of hi* pupils.
From The Bentinel we learn that Har
lem, F. A. M. have elected the following
named officers for the ensuing Masonic
year: J. H. Hubert, W. M ; J. E. Ricket
•on. a W. ; J. W. Powell, J. W;F. H.
Phillips, Tress.; G. W. Gray, Sec.; J. M.
Whitaker, Tyler. D. D. G. M. Wm. E.
Keener will publicly install the new officers
at the Methodist church on Tuesday night,
the Bth inst., and the members of Miller
Lodge, at Thomson, are cordially invited.
On Thursday night of last week the col
ored porter at the Knox Hotel attempted
to steal the contents of Mr. Charlie Knox's
pocketbook. Mr. Knox had retired, leav
ing bis pocketbook in the pocket of his
pants at the foot of bed. He was awakened
by the efforts of the negro to get the
money, and seized his arm, but the negro
jerked away aud escaped. Fortunately the
thief only had time to secure about two
dollars of the money,
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie B. A vary enter -
taiued a number of their friends most
pleasantly on Thursday evening last, at
their home on White Oak street. The
warm-hearted hospitality of Mr. Avary and
the graoeful cordiality of his pretty young
wife, together with music and delicious re
freshments, combined to make one of the
most genial and happy social gatherings of
the holidays.
According to announcement, a watch
meeting was held at tne Methodist church
on Monday night last, from 10 to 12 o’clock.
Appropriate and very interesting addresses
were made by Revs. G. W. Duvall and A.
B Thrasher, and the services were inter
spersed wiih prayer and beautiful music.
The New Year and the Nw Century were
welcomed with solemn and impressive
ceremonies.
The Epworth League held their regular
meeting with Miss Irelle Shields on the
eveniug of the 25th, aud were moat cor
dially welcomed and gracefully entertained.
The regular program waa observed, after
which followed delightful social pleasures
and dainty refreshments, and the evening
waa rnosl profitably aud pleasantly passed.
Mr. Frark Shields is speuding the holi
days as tue guest of a hunting and fishing
club, who own a preserve down on the
ooast below Port Royal. He has sent his
family a number of wild ducks and some
venison, from which we conclude that he is
having a successful ae well as a very pleas
ant Outing. Of course he will have some
marvelous tales to tell when he returns.
Mr. James W, Sculley, who recently
visited Thomson, has received an appoint
ment in the Quarteriuastei'a Department,
under Col. Brainerd, aud has gone to New
York to enter upon his duties, Mr. Scul
ly'a engagement to Miss Emmie Hemphill,
daughter of 001. W. A. Hemphill, was an
nounced reoently in the Atlanta papers.
Mr. George Wright, of this place, has ac
cepted a position with Mr, B- P. O’Neal,
and left Mouday night for Rich wood to en
ter upou his duties, llis family will remain
in Thomson for the present. Mr. Wright
is a young mau of integrity, energy anb in
dustry, aud his services will be valued and
appreciated by bis employer.
Mr. Hillman Mathews has purchased a
lot near Mr. Fred Winter's place, upon
which he will build a residence aud move
to Thomson as soon as it is finished. In
advance of his coining we tender him a
cordial welcome, and wish that a thousand
other aa good and useful citizens would
cast their lots smong us.
The Smith Manufacturing Cos. intended
giving holiday Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday of last week, but an accident to the
exbanet pipe of the engine, which occurred
early Thursday moruiug of the 20th induced
the management to e mtinue the holiday
until Wednesday morning of last week.
At the public sales on Tuesday the B F.
Bolton piece near Wrigbtaboro, was sold
to Mr. Frank Bolton for $400,00. The
one half undivided interest in the old
Wade grocery lot was soid to Mr. J. E.
Wilson for $25.00.
Lieut. Earle D'A. Pearoe left yesterday
for Hot Springs. Ark., where he will enter
the Government Hospital for the benefit of
bis health. He returned last year from
the Philippines a sufferer from rheumatism
from which he has never recovered.
Dr. J. N. Cliatt, now a practicing physi
cian of Laconia, Ark., ia spending the holi
days with his family and relatives in Thom
son. The Doctor is m fine health aud
spirits, and is rapidly building up a lucra
tive practice in bis new home.
Thomson has had an nnusual number of
pleasant visitors during the holidays. We
are anxious to show that our citizens ap
preciate these visits, and print the names
of all our visitors, so far as we have been
able to obtain them.
The W. C. T. U. have solemnly resolved
that a kiss is an intoxicant and should be
suppressed under the prohibition law. Aa
long as this intoxicant is dispensed by
beautiful femal * ’blind tigers," all the pro
hibition laws on earth can’t suppress it.
The Technological School in Atlanta re
opened Monday, and the McDuffie boys
who have been at home for the holidaya,
have returned to their studies and labors,
leaving thoir sweethearts sad but hopeful.
On Saturday last. December 29tb, Miss
Alice Evans gave a pleasant birthday din
ner to a number of her friends, who en
| joyed her kind hospitality and heartily
| wished for her many returns of the happy
anniversary.
A Happy Marriage.
A happy and most auspicious home mar
riage was solemnized in Thomson at 3
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, January
2, 1901, at the residence of the bride's pa
rents, in which the contracting parties
were Dr. John T. Buikhalter, Assistant
Surgeon in the U. S. Marine Hospital, at
Mobile, Ala., and Miss Lillian, eldest
daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Preston B. John
son. The marriage ceremony was beauti
fully and impressively performed by Dr. B.
W. Hubert, of Warrenton, Aud was wit
nessed by a few intimate friends of tho
brido aud bridegroom. Those from a dis
tance were Mrs. Burkhalter, Misses Annie
and Lillie Burkhalter, and Tnddie Hubert,
and Messrs. Henry Burkhalter, Edmund
Shirley and Fred Allen, all of Warrenton,
and Miss Lizzie Gray, of LaGrange, Ga.
After the ceremony the happy couple
boarded the 4 o'clock train for the home of
the bridegroom in Mobile.
Dr. Burkhalter is a young gentleman of
an excellent family and of high intellectual,
moral aud social standing He graduated
with first* honors in his profession, and
holds a lucrative and responsible govern
ment position. When we SAy that the
fair bride is both beautiful and highly ac
complished we voice the opinion of all who
know her, and we add with pride and pleas
ure tnat she is endowed with all of those
beautiful womanly graces And virtues which
combine to make the home attractive And
happy.
this is certainly a moat happy and aus
picious union, upon which Tux Journal
and hosts of friends most heartily congrat
ulate both of the parties.
—-——-
A Distressing Accident
It is our sad duty this week to chronicle
s distressing accident which has befallen a
good family, and has cast s cloud of sorrow
over the entire community.
About 4 o'clock Wednesday morning
Mrs. J. H. Hales awakened her husband
and told him that she heard a noise and
believed that a burglar was in the house or
was trying to get in. Mr. Hales took his
pistol and went to on# window while Mrs.
Hales, without her husband's knowledge,
silently got out of bed and went to an op
polite window. Hearing a slight move
ment Mr. Hales turned and seeing his wife
mistook her for a burglar and shot her.
The ball entered below the right shoulder,
passing downward through the right lung,
and either struck or passed near the spinal
chord. The ball has not been lound.
Mrs Hales is paralized in the lower ex
tremities, and is suffering much pain. Her
physicians state that she is very danger
ously wounded.
Dur entire community sincerely sympa
thize with the family and relatives in their
crushiug calamity and distress. At this
writing Mrs. Hales is resting better.
Married*
At the home of the bride’s grandfather
Mr. Geo. Blaok iu Glascock county, on bun*
day, December 23, Mr. David Hamilton, of
McDuffie county, and Misa Lizzie, daughter
of Mr. Thomas Black of Warren county Ga.
Mr. James Ashley ami Miss Josephine
Thomas, both operatives of the Smith Fac
tory, were united in marriage on Suuday
December 23, 1900, Rev. A. B, Thrasher
officiating.
Washington-Whitaker.
Mr, Love Washington and Miss Carrie
Belle Whitaker, both of Columbia county,
were united in marrioge at the residence of
the bride's uncle, Mr. Jesse Whitaker, in
McDuffie county, on Saturday, Deo. 29,
1900, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
Mr. Washington is one of Columbia
county's enterprising and respected young
farmers, while the bride is a charming and
accomplished young lady.
Another boat launched on life's sea,
which, when tossed by storms and tem
pests, we hope will be safely anchored in
the harbor on the shores of Heaven.
A Friend.
Cerlastae, Ga., Dec. 30. 1900.
Mr. Wm. J. Paschal, Jr., haa sold his
home place near Thomson to Mr J M.
Baines and has moved his family to one of
Mr. J, F. Shields' places in town, where they
will remain for the present. Mr. Paschal,
who is a skilled carpenter, has gone to Jack
sonville, Fla., where he will ply his trade.
The Standard Oil Company is erecting a
tank opposite Cliatt’s Gin and will make
Thomson a distributing point for the towns
in the vicinity. The delivery wagon will
make two tripe per week in Thomson, and
will serve the neighboring towns the re
maining days.
Complimentary to her guests, Miss Edith
Curtis entertained a number of happy youDg
folks on Friday evening last. Miss Edtb is
one of the brightest and prettiest of our
younger set, and her entertainments are al
ways delightfully pleasant.
Mr. Durham Watson complimented his
friends with an informal dance, on Mon
day evening last, at the Wilson home, re
cently purchased by Mr. Watson It was a
most enjoyable effsir, as was evidenced by
the late hour to which the guests lingered.
Miss Agnes Watson is with her parents
for the week. Mrs. Watsou has for her
guests Misses Louise Dubose, of Athens,
Juliet Out, of Decatur, and Carrie Jarni
gao, of Warrenton.
Messrs. Carl Ellington, of Ricbwood, J.
H. Curtis, of Coaldals, Ala., aud Dan Piln
tup, Fred Cody, Jim Neal and Jodie Over
ton, of Augusta, are Thomson boys who
have been home for a few days.
Mr. James Lazeuby, a native of McDnffis
county, but now a citizen of Salisbury, If.
C., visited relatives and ftiends of his old
home during the holidays.
We are* indebted to our good friends, Mrs
B. F. Walker, of Thomson, and Miss Flor
ine Logue, of Gibeon, for a very pleasant
call on Thursday.
We regret to learn that Miss Mattie P#§-
Icbal is quite sick at the home of her father,
Mr. Wm. J. Pascal, Sr.
A Pleasant Entertainment
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs.
Morgan Willingham, on the evening of the
27th ult., was the scene of one of the
brightest and most enjoyable social events
of the holiday festivities. The ocoasion
was that of a delightful banquet given by
Messrs. Burt Stovall and Frank Grenade to
a number of their young lady and gentle
mau friends. There was never a happier,
merrier party than gathered there on that
ocoasion. Each one strove to make it the
happiest of the gay season, and were lavish
in their praises of the generous, whole
souled hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Wil
lingham, and the charming manner in
which thty were entertained by Messrs.
Stovall and Grenade.
The entire house was elaborately decor
ated with holly aud wild srailax; the din
ing room with graceful decorations of ami
lax and cut flowers, and tables laden with
every luxury that the most tautidious epi
cure oould demand, constituted a scene
which was indeed tempting to both eye
and appetite.
Mrs. Willingham was assisted in receiv
ing by Mrs. B. H. Willingham, Mrs. J. S.
Megahee and Misses Mamie and Dena Har
rison. The others present were Misses
Connie Stovall, Kate Granada, Mattie Belle
Burnley, Jessie and Annie Neal. Mattie
Lee Clark, Maude Hall, Nina Ednmndsou
aud Irelle Suields; aud Messrs. Frank Gra
nada, Fred and Eaile Cody, Glenn Stovall,
Henry Printup, Mr. Davis, Mr. Gabe
Toombs, of Washington, and Mr. Kirby
Willingham. A Gua.vr.
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It Girdles The Globe.
The fame of Buckleu’s Arnica Salve, as
the best in the world, extends round the
earth, it the perfect healer of Cats, Corns,
Burns, Bruises, Sores,Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Felous, Aches, Pains and all Skin Eruptions, i
Only infallible Pile cure. 25c a box,
at Harrison A Hadley’s.
HERE'S YOUR MULE!
Messrs. Ivey A Boyd have just received
a carload of fine well broke Tennessee
mules. Go to Kuox’s Stsbl and see them.
OIED.
Mr. Lucius Q. Lazeuby died at his home
near Bouetiile on Sunday night la* t, Dec.
23, 1900, and in the eld Fuller
graveyard on Tuesday, the 25th. Rev. A. B.
Thrasher conducting the services.
Mr. Lazenby was about 78 years of age,
aud leaves a wife and a number of children.
He was not a member of any chnroh, but
was an honest, upright good citizeu and
neighbor.
Mrs. Rachel Johnston, widow of Mr. Ar
derson Johnston, died in Augusta on the
23d inst., and was brought to this oonnty
and buried at Salem churoh, near Boneville
on Tuesday, Rev. G. W. Duvall conducting
the services.
Mrs. Johnston was a daughter of Mr.
Uillery Langford, formerly of this comity,
aud, with her Husband and family, resided
here for many years. She was a consistent
member of the Methodist church, and was
a good, amiable Christian women.
Mrs. Scott, the wife of Mr. Jerry Scott,
died at her home in Warren connty on
Thursday of last week, and was buried in
tbs cemetery at Norwood, Revs, Hubert
aud Timmerman conducting the services,
Mrs. Scott was about 60 years of age and
was the mothor of Mrs. Swain and Mr. Col
umbus Scott, of Thomson.
Another death is singularly connected
with the death of Mrs. Scott. Mr. John
Wood, age about 60 years a friend and
neighbor, started to her burial, and when
about half way dropped dead from heart
disease.
A Deep Mystery.
It is a mystery why women endure Back
ache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness,
Melancholy, Fainting aud tlizzy Spells when
thousauds have proven that Electric Bitters
will quickly cure such troubles. *T Buffet
ed for years with kidney trouple,” writes
Mrs. Phebo Cherley, of Peterson, la., "and
a lame back pained me no I could not dress
myself, but Electric Bitters wholly enred
me and although 73 years old, I now am
able to do all my housework” It overcomes
Constipation, improves Appetite, gives per
fect health. Only 500 at Harrison A Had
ley’s drug store.
Estrayed or Stolen-
From my pl.ee, on the night of December
12th, 1900, near liuton'e store, one Black
Horse Mule Colt, two aud a-half years old,
about 14 bauds high.
Also one Pony Horn, shod in
front when bereft, white spot in fore-head.
Any one giving their whereabouts will be
rewarded for their trouble.
Baetonville, Ga. T. H. HUFF.
A NIGHT SCHOOL
At the request of several young man, I
will teach a class at my home daring Jan
uary, February and March. The aesaiona
will be 2} hours each evening, Saturdays
and Sundays excepted. Tuition, (2 00 per
month of 20 nights, payable in advance-
ED. L. KAY.
LOOK HEBEI
I have a ear-load of nice Tenaaaeao Mulea,
w-li-broke, age. from 4to 6 yeare. Also
some good wolLbroko Horaea. 1 will meat
all compitition in quality and prices.
Thomson Qe. t. E. Wuaon.
NOTICE 1 1
I will continne o tall high grade F.rtiL
izers. Reports to the contrary are falsa-
I will sell the beat at the lowest prices,
Beupeotfully,
J. W. Ho AT WHICH T.
TLouson, Ga., Dec. 11, 1900. 2mo.
MONEY TOLEND Oil LAND .
Money to lend on good (arms at 7 pat
per cent, payable 8 to 10 years, or equal
parts each year, to suit borrower. Beet
erms ever offered.
Oall on Matt W. Gaos*, Attorney at
Law. Offloe oyer J. E, Wilson’s new
building.
Legal Advertisements.
CITATION.
For Permanent Administration.
GEORGIA, 7 . -n ,■
McDuffie County, f Court of Ordinary.
Whereas, J. D. Howard. Temqorary Ad
ministrator of tne estate of Willis Howard,
late of said oounty, deoeased, has applied
for Permanent Letters of Admiuistratiun
on said estate, This is to notify all parties
interested to appear at the Februa*y Term
1901, of this Court and show cause, if any
they can, why said application should not
be granted. 0. H. ELLINGTON,
Ordiuary.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR PEN
SIONS.
The Blanks for Widows Pensions under
the new law will be in Ordinary's office
Feb. Ist, aud all those desiring to make ap
plication will please do so during the month
of February.
The Blanks for new applications for Sol
diers Pensions will in hand first of May,
those desiring to make application will
please take notioe.
Those already on the list will get their
Peusions on the 6th of March, if they come
in at an early date and make application.
On the 15th of February I am instructed to
forward papers properly filled out to At
lanta to the Pensiou Commissioner’s office.
Those on the list not making application by
the time named will be placod at the foot
of list and it will be late in the season be
fore they are paid.
O. H. ELLINGTON, Ordinary.
Dec. 27tb, 1900.
GEORGIA—McDuffie Oounty:
By virtue of the authority vested in me
nuder the deed from Francis M Usry,
dated October 1. 1892, 1, Charles 8. oeailes,
will sell at public outcry, before the Geor
gia Railroad Depot in Thomsou. McDuffie
county, Ga., to the highest bidder, for
cash, on the first Tuesday iu February,l9ol,
the following described propeity, in said
McDuffie county, to-wit: All that tract or
I parcel of land lying aud being in McDuffie
county, Georg!**, containing uina hundred
and seventy acies, more or lesH, bounded
on the north by lauds of Frank Harrison
and Mrs. R. E. L. Printup, ou the east by
the estate of Mary K. Hall, south by lands
of Abram Evans aud J. F. F. Brewster,
and west by lands of J. F. F. Brewster,
and lyiug in the 153 District of said county
and known as the Francis M. Usry lands.
The proceeds of said sale to be applied to
the payments of the note and the principal
sum of SI3OO due by the said Francia M.
Usry aud the interest on the same and the
expenses of this proceeding. Said note,
dated October 1, 1892.
This November 29, 1900.
CHARLES E. SEARLES,
Per E. P. Davis, hia Attorney.
NOTIOE TO ROAD OVERSEERS.
McDuffie Connty. \ Conr ' of on,fa "-
Thoie overecerg who have not woikad
their loads or only ■ part of their roade are
hereby requeeted to warn ont their bauds
and fiuish np at once and make report.
O. 11. ELLINGTON, Ordinary.
Deo. Id, 1900.
PUBLIC ROAD NOTICE.
MoDnma'cotmrr.}
lam trying to give the people of this
county good roads. We are taking ob
structions out of way and opening the
roads from tweuty-two to twenty-eight feet
wide according to the importance of the
road.
Under the law the county oould make all
the public roads thirty feet wide. But we
have decided we will make the leading
roads for a few miles out of Thomson
twenty-eight feet wide. We have decided
on that width because that to thna keep
within the legal limit in order to have u
strip on each side of the road from one to
four feet for the protection of the roads
and ditoh banks.
This is thereto!e to notify all persons
that the ditch bank must not be plowed
down nor interfered with, but most ke let
alone so that it will remain in tact, and any
person or persons so trespassing will be
dealt with according to law.
Respectfully,
C. n. ELLINGTON, Ordinary.
Deo. 10, 1900.
The Commoner.
WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Editor A Publisher
Mr. Bryan gave out the following inter
view, Saturday morning, December 15:
I have for several years had in contem
plation the establishment of a weekly news
paper and this seems an opportune time
tor undertaking it.
Intending to devoto my life to the study
and discussion of public questions, I have
chosen this method beoause it will best ac
complish the purpose which I have in view.
Through such a paper I shall be able to
keep in touch with social, economic and
political problems. The* paper will at the
same time, if successful, provide au income
sufficient for my pecuniary needs, and this
kind ot work will allow me more time with
my family than I have been able to enjoy
for several years past.
I expeot to lecture, occasionally, espe
cially in college towns where I can speak
to students, but my principal work will be
done with the pen, or perhaps I should say,
with the pencil.
The paper will be called The Commoner
and will defsnd the principles set forth in
the Kansas City platform. The first issue
wilt appear in January. I shall be editor
and publisher.
We will send The Commoner and Thx
McDurna Journal together one year for
$1.60 to any address.
THE IMPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Messrs. McCorkle A Irving are ag e t
tor the Improved Dry Compound Fire Ex
tinguisher in MoDnffie and adjoining coun
ties. This is anew invention and decid
edly the best and most desirable appliance
yet brought out. These gentlemen gave a
public test of the Extinguisher in Thomson
on Saturday last which satisfied all who
saw it that it possess remarkable merits.
Every family and every oueiness bouse
should have it.
Price $3.00.
The agents have numerous certificates
Jtbich endorse and highly recommend the
Extinguisher.
MONEY TO "LEND.
I im in position to procure money for
parties who have land at better terms than
, ever before offered. If the security is ell
| right the money can be had on short notice.
Thomson, Ga. JOHN TANARUS, WEST.
T. A. SCOTT
Announces to the Public that he it now xeady to show the
URGESTIHDMOST ITTBICFE STOCK
Te has ever brought to this market.
.he Ladies are cordially invited to Bxnmine hie .Stock ek
HDress Goods
Dress Flannels, Plaids, Robes, i>ehß.eree. Tlenrettas, Silks, Velvsts end
Velveteens a„d a handsome line of Trimminge.
A Beautiful and well Assorted ineof——
ACKETS, BLAZES, CAPES and FURS
IN
Boots and Shoes
l Carry s Large Stock, Come and Examine Quality aud Pm
IN
Mv Stock was never better. Saits for Fat Men, Saits for Lean Men
Saits for Youths, Suits for Boys and Suits for Children. I also heve ■
Large Line ut SAMPLES TO BE MADE UP, Fits Guaranteed. Salts
made to order in ten days.
■E3T-A-TS ,ja.dL CAPS
For Men, Boys, Misses and Children
A WELL ASSORTED LINE OF
ZETsircL-wsir©
AND
CROCKERY DEPARTMENT
Never so Attractive.
Harness, Saddl es, Bridles, Horse Cover
and Lap Robes at very Low Prices.
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
All Departments are now full and pricei
Low.
THE TIME FOR BUYING
Fall and Winter Goods
Is here, and t hose that oeme first get the ohoieef
THOMAS. A. SCOTT,
Nos. 1 amd 2 Brick Row, TLomson, Ge>' gb
Davison S) Targo,
Cotton factors,
Augusta, : i : Qeorgia.
Correspondence
Invited.
Thomas P. Vasut*
Fine Wines and Liquors.
Whiskeys, Brandies, Rums,
"Wines and Bottled Goods
of everyjjdescription.
The Finest and Beat Assortment of Imported aad Dem a*
Liquors in the Sooth, end will be (applied to the trade ia any e
aired quantity, a half-pint op. The Jog Tiade ia a specialty, aad
no charge for Jnga or Peeking. Orders promptly and earafaly
attended to and all good* fully guaranteed.
No. - BBOADBTBBjrTAUaO
Dunbar-Williams Paper Cos.,
Wholesale and Retail
Stationers and Printers,
The Largest and most Completely Equipped House in the South.
OFFICE FIXTURE3 and SUPPLIES.
Sole Agents for Wrapping Paper, Bags, Twins, etc. Werniolu
Elastic Book Cases. Engraving, Printing, Book Binding, ete.
Write for Catalogue.
Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention.
717 Broad St. A.uarusta, Q-a