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gljfflcDiiffic Joufa!. WHITE, Editor *d Pbopbutub K OLEKK STOVALL, Amount EdiTob AMD BOHIKXM Mamaoeb, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1902. THE VETERANS- The Confederate Veteran#’ Reunion on Thnrday o( this week, which had been previously advertised and for which a program bad boon arranged, waa large ly attended and a most enjoyable occa sion. After a brief business sesion by the local Camp, the public was invited to join in the festivities of the day. Short and appropriate addresses were made by Messrs. 0. H. Ellington, M. W. Gross and Ira E Farmer. Rev. S. A. Walker responded on the port of the Veterans in eldjqueot words of thauks and approm tit in for the welcome extended to them byltbo Mayor, and for the eulogies paid Hi it} old heroes by the other speakers him. Walker then graphically recounted Soame of the incidents of that struggle so coJwtly to the Booth, and rcolcdged him self and bis comrades to the deathless principles of the un-liost Cause. Between the several speeches music was furnished by tbo Colvin string band, which added much plcasnre to the occa sion. At 1 o’clock a basket dinner was spread in the Courthouse Park, and all present were invited to partake of the bountiful supply of good things. Com radeship and genial good olieer, inter spersed with interesting wsr stories held away until far into the afternoon, wheD the crowd dispersed. All enjoyed this meeting to commemorate once more the deeds of valor of all, and to pay tribute, faoo to face, to a Bettering few of the men who have written imperishable his tory. PRESENTMENTS THE GRAND JURY FOR SEPTEMBER TERM, 1902, OF MoDUFFIE SUPERIOR COURT. We, Ihe Grand Jury, sworn find charged for the September Term, 1902, of McDuffie Superior Court, beg leave to submit the fol lowing Presentment!!: Ruiino and Selling Vote*. We unqualifiedly condemn the practice <of buying and selling votes which, wo have Ibe best of reasons to believe, now exists in 'this ooauty iu our primary elections. We recommend that our Representative have punned a law throwing the same protection around our primary elections an now ap plies to our general elections, and in ad dition, shall havo both the buyer and seller ‘disfranchised. Throngb Appiopriate eommUiess we have examined the books and record* of the county officers, the Roads, Public Itnild iugs, Chaingnng, oto., and hero with present their reports: TUB CIRIIK AND TIIKAStUtFR. We find, after careful examination, the books of tho Clerk nod Treasurer neatly and correctly kept, and the records proper ly recorded. We find the reoeipts to be as follows: Cosh on hand from March Court, $2 451.52 Cush, loan of B P. O’Neal, 4,940.87 Cool: from Bank of Thomson, 2,700.00 Commutation Road Tax, 1,423.00 Total $11,514.89 Credit by cash paid as per vouchors, in cluding three notes of B. P. O'Neal, nggre. gating $4,940 37, and Bridge note of $268,93, $11,709.10 Leaving balance duo Troasmer $194 24 We desire to oomtueml our Clerk and Treasurer as an efficient officer. J. E. WHkeraon.) B. H. Burnside, * Com. J, 8. Boyd. ) Thb Ordinary. We find the books of the Ordinary neatly and systematically kept, ami records of business transacted duly entered and prop erly recorded. Tho Paupers we thluk deserving. We recointucud that the appropriation to Mrs. Widner be raised from $2.00 to $3.50 per quarter; and that of J. W Welch from $1.50 to $4 00 per quarter; aud that Mag gie Hardwick aud Willie Hardwick be drop per! from the rolls, as they have parents able to support them. We commend our Ordinary as an efficient officer, Oscar S. Lee,) F. B. Davis* > Com. W. A. Grier. ) Thk Sheriff. The Sheriff'* lnroks show neatness and efficiency, for which we commend him. Tax Tax Ksckitxb. By tastrnotion of the Grand Jury your reepeotfully submits the foliow- report: have examined the books of the Tax a* far as our limited time would B. We Aud a large amount added lo a ' s oo,u l* nr,y l to former years. the Hamilton liohl Mm** Company iu HWI 920 acres of land aud IK machinery at $1,870; iu 1902 not gj|P'e recommend tliut our Thx Receiver jßkall diligence to ascertain the mineral Pißraes of this county, and assess the same upon a fair basis. We find the hooka neatly kept, aud the clerical work of a superor quality. We ootumeud our Tax Receiver for his diigence in adding so large an amount to the tax list, and pledge him our united support *in collecting all taxes due the State and county. We find that the Tax Collector has col lected $lO for Sped J Tax, for which be has proper voucher. B. fi. Wilson,) 8. A. Walkei. > Com. J. B. Samuels.) Public Building*. We find the Jail in first-class condition, but the incloHUre is in need of repairs. The Conrtbona© needs repairs on the balcony, to which we have called the attention of the Ordinary, aud recommended that the stme be done at once. Also that the vine growing on the courthouse be removed. Al so that h swinging lamp be placed in the hall of tho courthouse. J. C. Cl lutt ) J. B. Stovall. Com. ' T. J. Watson.) Roads Bridges and Ciuingano We, the committee, appointed by the Grand Jnry to investigate the condition of the Roads, Bridges and Chuiugnng, beg leave to report as follows: We find the Roads in good condition, also the Bridges, with the exception of tho road from old ML Vernon Hill lo Rousseau, and the bridge necrose Hweotwater creek at the oh! Iron Works. Wo recommend that the authorities look into the condition of this bridge and the section of road mentioned. We find, upon examining tho mules work ed by the Chaingnng. that three of said mules aro in bad conditon, having sores on their shoulders which ur fit them for work, and two others show marks of having been abusively whipped We find the convicts badly clothed, really not decently clothed. We flud the gcnerul health of ihe convicts good. We recom mend that they be decently and well cloth ed. Also that they be furnished with differ ent clothing at night from the clothing worn in the day. We find the prison in a very filthy con dition. and convicts report that they are unable to sleep satisfactorily on account of the vermin. We further recommend that the convicts be huiuauely treuted. A. 11. Sturgis, ) O H. Lee. | J. W. Hobbs, \ Com. 8. E. Holliman, | J. M. Morgan. J Board of Education. Wo have elected to the Board of Educa tion M; W. Dunn, of Republican; K, R. Reeves, of Bearing, and 8. 0. Hawes, of Wrightfboro. Justices of the Peaob, Wo find the books of tho Justices of tho Peaoo properly docketed and their charges legal. Jas. h Shields,) 'f* fi. Joues, Com. J. T. Ansley. ) Insolvent Costs. We reootnmeud that the Insolvent costs of theCleikand Sheriff be paid when prop erly audited. We recommend that Judge E. 8. Harri son, whoso term of offico expires in October 1002, shall succeed himself as Notary Pub lic and ex-offloio Justice of tho Pence, We recommend that tho pay of Jurors acd Bailiffs be $2.00 pei day. In taking final leave of his Honor, Judge Brinson, wo wish to egress our high ap predation of the fair aud impartial manner in which he has discharged his officiul du- Report of the Condition of the BANK OB' THOMSON, Looatod at Thomson, Ga„ at the oloso of business, Sop Btii, 1902 RESOURCES. Loan# anil Discounts ssn.iU Demand Loans 28, 566.00 Overdrafts 8,290.18 Ronds, Stocks, owned by the Rank £,600.00 Ranking House 1,600.00 Furniture aud Vault, 4 sno.on Other Real Estate, none Due from Ranks and Rankers in this Shite, 13,618.80 Duo from Ranks and Rankers in other States, 0ft,23 Currency, Gold, Silver, Nickels, Pennies, Checks aud Cash Items, 8.227.24 ’ r “ tl $227,188.77 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid In $ 25,0(10.00 Surplus Fund, .* 10,000.00 Undivided Profits, loss Current Expenses, 32.961 84 Individual Deposits subject to Cheok, 38,554.29 Time Certificates of Deposits 45.160.84 Notes and Rills ItediHoounted, Bills Payable, iuoluding Timo Certificates representing borrowed money... 75,500.00 Total $227,166.77 STATE OF GEORGIA, > McDuffie County. ) Before me came Ji T. Neal, Cashier of THE BANK of THOMSON, who being duly sworn, says that the above aud foregoing statement is a true oonditiou of said ltauk, as shown by tho books of file in said Rank. J. T. NEAL, Cashier. Sworn aud subscribed before me, this 11th day of September. 1902. A. L. MoLEAN, Notary Public. McDuffie Cos., Ga. BpEARS fc I'lLCßKlti Successors to J. H. Spears. COTTON FACTORS AND WAREHOUSE AXD SALESROOM 101 and 103 McIFT TOSU St., COR. JIEYXOLDS, AUGUSTA, GA. Will' continuo the business in its various branches. Advanc es of Bag ping, Ties and Family Supplies at lowest ma: kot prices. Liberal Cash advances made on Cotton or other Produce in Store. ! Consignments of all Field and Farm Produce solicited. Ample fa clitics and long experience wil guarantee satisfaction. Pergonal attention given to soiling, weighing, and storing all consignments. Charges tor selling and storing very reasonable. ties, and the curteous manner in which he has always regarded our body, and especi ally for expression of the support be has received from the cit z nship, sndt extend him our best wishes for bis future success. We also extend onr thanks to onr solic itor General for his courteous demeanor and fearless discharge of his duty. We recommend that these Presentments be published in both county papers. H. O’Tyion, Foreman Thomas 8. Joues, Joseph C. Cliatt. James \V. Hobbs, John B. Samuels. Samuel A. Walker, Oscar 8. Lee, J. Burt Stovall, Jerry T. Ansley. Jas. M. Morgan, Samuel E. Holliman. Win, A. Grier, Augustus H, Sturgis, Elias R. Wilson, Thomas J. Watson. Forrest B. Davis, Eugene H. Burnside. John S. Boyd, Jas. E. Wilkerson. Jas. L Shields, Gaylord A. Reese, secretary. WHITE OAK—Bx Tabby. The Sunday school at Marshall on Sun day lost was the most encouraging aud largely attended of any held in a long time. We a'e glad to have so many new visitors, and hop they v'ill come often. Rev. John P. Bros*, wo see, is ir. onr neighborhood again. Wonder what the at tractions are ? Mrs. Alvin Wilson returned Saturday af ter a week’s stay in Augusta with hoi pc- j rents. Mr. John O’Neil left for Tybeo Thurs day, aud many regretted to see him go. Mrs, Win, Blanchard returned front Au gusta Sunday, and wo are glad to learu from her that her brother, Mr. Harrison, who has been vory ill, is much improved. Miss Bello Wiliinghnrn loaves for Miil edgeville Wi dnesday to reenter school. Fortune Favors a TbxAn. “Having distressing pains in baud, back and stomach, and being without appetite, I began to use Dr. King’s New Life Pills.“ writes W. P, Whitehead, of Kennedale Tex., “and soon felt like anew man.” In fallible in stomach nod liver tumbles. Only 25c at Harrison & Hadley’s Drug Store, A F. C. and American j Bcavty Corsets** % Will satiofy the demands of tht VA most fastidious. Jl TKi guarantee hAAfiSI'O with every pairs mWA\ “Money rcfvnd- I ,*|ed eftor four j weeHs't: . >1 If tr J/ corset is ns *tis t (ji factory" LooH for tHe Trade Mar Ks —tho sign# if equal ity—on label of i>VK and on inside of corset. ® j Kalamazoo Corset Cos. ( MAKERS Kalamazoo, Michigan. J SOLD BY T. A. SCO I'T. THOMSON, OA. B A KGAIN SI W?. I am now selling goods cheaper than lever, and have just received additions to my stock, which T invite all to coma and see. I can save you money on Dry Goods, Hue Sloes, Hals aid Nolions. and will do so if you v ill give me a chance. Call at Once, If you are interested in saving money you cannot do better than to price my goods* T sell only for spot cash, and want only a very small profit. Yours truly, Myer Steine 4 ATTENTION! For the Next Thirty Days Mr. Ira Brinkley will offer tbo li rgains of tbo season at J. F. SHIELDS’ I'KY GOODS STORE on MaIV STREET. Mr. Brinkley, by li is good judgement and courteous deal ings, has buiit uj a magnificent business. ilis last# C I2STO Clothing, Dress Goods a nd Fine Shoes cannot be excelled, and the good people of onr community • pecion by giving this Store a mo-t excellent patronage. The next 30 Days is Clearance Sale. .ne good* must move ont to make room for Fall Stock. Call and see us and you will get bargains aid courte us t Department One JDeor Above TDiy Goods Store, MILNER IN C.IAEGE. J". nr. SlxiecLs ■■■ J. WILLIE LEVY, Lay it away tenderly, Pack it with rare "he old Winter suit That has jivtn such wear. NOW FOR SOMETHING NEW. Eor tho man who is not so pitifolly poor, so recklessly rich, we have Suits in Fancy Choviots, Worsteds. Cassimores. Flam Cheviots and Tweeds at $7,50, $9 50, $12.50, sls 00* $17,50, $20.00, $22.50, ami $25,00. ’ ’ Every suit is worth the money wo ask for it, and overy man who buys one of these Suits will bo well satisfied. You can pay more to the tailor, but you’ll got no better suit. We would like to show you the new Spring styles, even if you have n i notion ol buying. Come in uny hour just for a look. T. Willie Lett. No, 844 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Frank Bouse, Proprietor Murray Hill Distillery Can supply tho trade with tho vory best and purest brands of Rye and Corn Whiskies, JBrandies, Rums, Gins, etc,, to be had this or any other market, and at prices that will compare with the lowest and best. We quote the ioilowing: Murray Mill Corn Yvniskey, SO per centproof, per gallon, $1 4. “ “ “ 90 “ • > •• jSO “ “ “ 1.00 “ “ “ >< i 6o “ “ Pew '• i „ 2 00 Chase's Imperial Rye t. 35Q Murray Hill Rye n a 200 Ryo Malt Gin .. .< 200 Jamaica Hum u jgg Every artiole sold gnarantood just as represented, if not, the goods can be returned and the money refunded, All mail orders receive prompt itcond re shipped on first train after order is received. Correspondence invited. No trouble to answer questions. FRANK ROUSE, Rot Broad street, Augusta, Ga. fy EW CO >dS N ..... PRICES —■ JUST RECEIVED, AND RECEIVING DAILY Special Valves ix BOYS 9 &y® MM 9 S '■) FLANNEL SUITS, BURGE COATS, PANTS, jj FINE AND SiAFLE SHOES. &*Y ?Itthactive Li'YE qf ‘DEE&S BQQBS LAWNS, MULLINS, SATEEN, NANSOOKS, PERCALE. CAMBRIC, STANDARD PAIN IS, DOMESTICS, LACE and HAMBURG TRIM- Special Bargains in “ Fruit of Loom,” ““ 10-4 Bleached Sheeting and Hosiery. 111 GROCERIES IVe Sell Only the Best, so Our Customers say. Always full Stock of Corn. Oats, Timothy Hav, Fine Food, Flour, Hams, Laid, Syrup, Molasses, Rice, Sugar, Coffee, tto. Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff and All Kinds of Shelf Goods* Plows, plow stocks, Plow Fixtures, Cotton Planters, Guano Distributors, Scovil Hoes, and ail FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES Oil? Specialties 1 grandeur flour, swifts premium and Lpa.dpr*’ nrs hams, premium kettle rendered unu neauer* are lard, j. r. mykra pure ad unadult ! ERA TED CANE SYRUP vni> MOLASSES. Every Buyer of these Goods becomes a regular customer. Give us a trial. RESPECTFULLY, J. W. BOATWRIGHT & SOW, bailroad street. THOMSON, GA., March 15, 1902. [pierce [nsfifufe Instructors in Literature, Music nnd Art Elocuti i A FACULTY OF EXPERIENCED TEACHERS. School Building Adequate and well arranged for School Purp' scit. FALL TERM hcgiria Monday, Sep, Ist, 1902. For further particulars oounsult or write to Ed, L. Ray, p, e ~ or T. A. Scott, Chairman Board of Trustees, Thomson, Ga. EXPENSES —Board in families per month, SB.OO to sl2 00 Tuiun. Private Term. Bth, 9th and 10th Grades $2 0 > -er month. 3d, 4th sth, (illi and 7lb Grades $1.50 per month. lit, and 2d Grades Si.oo per month. JNxblio Tei in. All pupils will be admitted free except tho-e who have one studies above the slate school curriculum. Such pupils will pay each per mouth, Non-resident pupils will bo charged regular, tuition. I iicidcnlul i^ees. Each pupil will par 50 cents as it. incidental fee on onteiing school for the I'all Term and also for the Spring Term. Pupil# who enter for (lie ; Fubhc 'I enn alone will pay only one incidental tee of 5U cents tins to bo i paid in advance. A DVANT YGES. A Thorougli Preparation for College, a Healthful Location, the Best of Religious and Moral, Influences, Excellent Instructors in Literature, Music, Art aud Elocution, Exceedingly' Law Ratos of Tuition, Etc., Etc. ED L. KAY, Presidert Pierce Institute, Thomson. Georai'i, Thomas J*. Fagan# i Fine Wines “ 4 Liquors, &EALEB FT Whiskies, Brandies, Rums, / Wines and OottSed Coeds \ OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. The Fiimst and Best Assortment of Imported and Domestic Liquors in the South, and will be supplied to the trade in nnv de sired quantity, a half.pint np. The Jug Ti ado is a specialty, and no charge for Jugs or Packing. Orders promptly and carefully attended to and all goods tullv guaranteed, 632-534 Giaptislt Sitast, .Opposite Union Depot), AUGUSTA, Gs. YOU CAN’T FIPOLE ON A DRUM. Nor can you get good Clothiug from any hut First-class Tuilors, such as CTIAS. MANDLE, Merchant Tailor OF W nrrenton. Ga. MAKER OF FINE CLOTHES TO MEASURE Strictly TTp-tO-dato— to Order. Clothing at Prices within the roach of everybody. Call and sse new sample for Fall and Winter at Knox Hotel Tusday, September 16th, J 1*02., to remain one day. Respectfully yotus, Chas. Handle, jilia 22a:p®Ibismil