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- I pj office,” but It hits grown entirely too sinnll for the demands of our rapidly Increasing Job business Wo have accordingly put In u ( splendid new Chandler & Price 30* inch cutter, right from the factory, which Is one of the finest machines manufactured. It Is a mammoth machine of tho kind, weighing 1000 pounds, and does Its Work with rapidity nud precision. Tiie Standard has one -of the finest Job departments In North Georgia, equipped with the best of presses, type, cutler, etc., and with printers who know how to handle s them all to the best advantage. The I year 1000 has been an especially s prosperous one for tills department, , and we are constantly adding to our already superb equipment in order ' to still better deserve our splendid ' patronage. ■ - * , A merry Christmas to all! ( Mr. Geo. Harris, of Aragon, spent . Sunday here. Col. \V, W. Mundy was in Rock- I mart Friday. Editor W. S. Coleman spent Fri day in Atlanta. For Watches, Jewelry nud Silver- . ware, go to Faille's. ■Mr. "Bob” Whitehead spent a part of last week in Rome. I want to buy all your old metals 1 and bottles. Lonnie Casey. When you want your Rifles re- 1 paired promptly and well, take them to G. E. Manning, the shoemaker. That Gold Star Coffee at J. II. Philpot & Co’s, is takiug the lead. Try a package. You will be pleased. Mrs. I). C. Randall and sister, Miss Exor Shiflett, returned Saturday from a week’s visit to relatives and friends at Aragon. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Gann returned hbme Monday to Dallas, after spend ing a few days with their daughter, Mrs. W. W. Mundy. Mr. John Pace went to Romo Fri day, and brought back a handsome wagonette for the popular livery stables ot E. Pace & Son. I have two new 6 room cottages with city water and plenty ol land attached, on Rockmart St., to rent by the year. Apply to Mr. J.\A. Wright. E. H. Richardson. Mr. M. O. Bobo, ope of the clever est and most successful “knights of the grip” on the road, was at home with his family last week, en route from his travels'to headquarters at Nashville. ' j Mr. J. Sam Davltte, of Aragon, was in the city Saturday. He and his wife left Monday for an extended sojourn at Phcenlx, Arizona, where It IsTThpediMr. Davitte may soon re gain his health. ^ y Rev. J. T. Curtis-, Gainesville, came over lu-t week to see Ids little granddaughter, the child of Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Nunn, The little girl has been quite sick hut is better. Mr. Curtis.returned last Monday. Mrs. W. E. Book purchased last week through the real estate agency of Mr. J, R. Burlier the property of Mr. J. B Lacy on Prior street, op posite the Court Hou-e,now.occupied i by the McDonald Furniture Com- pany. The dental firm of Sims & Marsh hus dissolved partnership, the busi- : ness being continued by the popular' senior partner, Dr. B. F. Sitns. 1 Dr. W. H. Marsh, the clever junior member of the firm, has accepted a position in the ‘store of his uncle, Mr. E. Bradford. Miss Georgia England, one of our most attractive young ladies, was the OUR STOCK OF selecting your Christmas Gilts, choose something servicable. Out stock offers a wide range lor the selection ol Presents for Christmas:— Men’s Suits, Boys’ Suits, Children’s Suits, Overcoats, Shoes, Etc. We are just opening up a new andattroctive line of Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, flufflers, Walking Canes, Fancy Hosiery. Just the things for this happy season. Come in and make your selection. We can please you. An immense variety to choose from at very attractive prices. Is now at its Lest — bettep, stronger, more original than over before and at prices no other store can match and give ns good value. Wlint we show you is the very best products the best ma kers can 'produce. It. will be worth your time to 'call and see ciur CLOTHES before you buy, that is, if you wish to dress well and are economically inclined. A solid sntisfnztion awaits your view of the many popular sillc values. An nn'tiy of Sillc beauty we are proud of, priced ill such a manner that they will quickly change tlioir ownership. As proof positive tluit, we have filled wants other houses have failed to supply satisfactorily, we poilit with pride to our remarka ble growth, which lias been little short, of phenomenal, find the fact that, it Inis been profitable to buy of Our lino of FUR COLLAR ETTES and SCARFS is rendy and prices exceedingly low. SCHEUER’S is evinced by our present large and always increasing patronage,,.; We estiuilised a record last week of selling more FALL GOODS in a week than we ever did be fore so early in the season. We attribute it, to the excellent se lection of stock and '.tlie wonder fully low prices. Our success of last week-- inspires us to still greater efforts. With additional quantities of new goods and ever lower prices we expect to break the record., of last'weeks Better buy yoiir, Blankets now, when,the cold weather edmes we will' be taxed ’ to the outmost. Why delay? In greater variety than ever. Not a;garment in stock, however low the price, hut what comes up to the standard of fashionable correctness. They are made right —made by the best man tailors, expressly to our order; we know the prices are nil right. As indescribably beautiful dis play of which the chief charm is the dainty appropriateness, bf each individual article to the par ticular nge for which it is intend ed. The largest assortment to be found anywhere both as regards to styles and prices. , Just a reminder that we are sole' agents of the celebrated “Americas Girl” Shoe. Hats ! Hats I The beauties of the season—and so cheap !—at Mrs. F. Frederick’s. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1900, ’Squire B. B. Bishop was in the city Saturday, receiving the congrat ulations of his friends on his recent election as Justice of the Peace for Buncombe district. The genial ahd clever “Judge” received his commis sion from Governor Candler while here. Welcome, Santa Claus I Christmas next Tuesday I - - Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Carnes, 1 a fine boy last week. Miss Mary Harris was home from Aragon ovef Sunday. Mr, Thus. W. Morgan, of Rock- mart, was here over Sunday. Miss Georgia England spent last Friday and Saturday in Atlunta. Mr. Edgar Scott, after a long and painful illness, passed away Sunday evening.' Miss Bessie Vedder, of Aragon, was the accomplished guest ot Miss Marie Stubbs last week. Miss Ella Johnston, of Rockmart, was the guest of Mrs. M. T. Borden the latter part of last week. Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Harris relumed Friday from a visit at the home of their son, Dr. Seale Harris, at Union i Springs, Ala. Rev. E. M. Stanton,the new pastor ol the pedartowu Circuit, filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sun day evening. You will find a nice assortment of Christmas goods at Burbank’s drug store—something to please young and old alike. Miss Julia Stovall returned Satur- 1 day to her home nf Madison, after 1 spending n week with her sister,Mrs. J. Wright Adamson, i Rev. C. K. Henderson united in 1 marriage last Sunday night Mr. W. | M. Reynolds and Miss Nettie Jud- i kins. The couple have the best I wishes of many friends. Watches for ladles and gentlemen, II solid gold and best gold-filled; some Every one once and a fourth better value than the price would suggest/ ■ , Schiller The congregation at the Methodist church Sunday morning enjoyed a rare and unexpected treat. Dr. Benj. F. Trueblood, of Boston, Muss., filled the pulpit and preached a masterly sermon. He has been a great traveler and is a close student of International affairs, and his sermon was largely an exposition of tho Christian duty owed by one nntion lir another. His references to the Chinese and Philip pine questions were of especial in terest. ! ^=COME TO THE "NAME ON EVERY PIECE." Lo WHEY'S Chocolate Bonbons, TAX COLLECTOR'S NOTICE. I will bo at the following named places at dates named below for the purpose of collecting the state and county taxes for the year 1900:— T/IIKD HOUND. Blooming Grove I co. G, a m Lime Branch 6, p ni Antioch.... » 7, a m Young’s 7, pm Fish Creek i 8, a tn Grady: 8, p m WHY NOT? Sfelect a Pair of HOUSE SLIPPERS Brownings... 10 Buncombe 11 Aragon 12, a Rockmart . ... 12, p m 13, Lake Creek...: 15, a Cedartown.....>> 15,pml7,18,19, This Oct. 1st, 1900. ‘ W. O. V. SCHLIKSTETT, T. O. P. C. j real beauties. Christmas Gift! WE'HAVE THEH IN SEVERAL COLORS, $t, $1.25, 1.50. J. L. Turner, Jeweler, nt Old Postoffice Building. The Wants Of Life. afternoon. “Progressive hearts” fur nished the amusement for the oc casion, Miss Gertie Knight proving the winner of the prize—a pretty piece of statuary. The rest of the company “cut”’ for the consolation prize, a dainty piece of Wedgewood,' and Mrs. Wm. Parker was the Win ner. Delicious refreshments were served. One of the largest and most enjoya ble social functions of the season was the reception given last Friday after noon by Mrs. R. O. Pitts at her ele gant home, Mont Arbor./compli- You want Groceries—We want to sell them to you. You want Low Prices—we want prompt paying customers. You want the Best and. Freshes Goods— we want your money for them. You want goods Delivered Promptly—we have a delivery wagon for that purpose. We have studied your wants and are prepared to fill them. We have a complete line of<^ =s5 ’ COLLARETTES ARE NOT SO BAD FOR A GIFT. Come in and See Our HOLIL AY OFFERINGS mentary to the Fortnightly Club, of which she is a prominent member. She was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. W. K. Holmes, Mrs. S. F. Mar shall, Mrs. A. D. Hogg and Mrs. O. E. Marshal!, and by a. charmiDg bevy of young ladies. Delicious punch was served during the after noon in the library, and the guests enjoyed a tempting array of viands in the diDing room. Coffee and fruits were served upstairs. The largo number of guests spent a most delightful afternoon at this beauti ful and hospitable horife. Our prices re the lowest, v c will tret you right. COBB’S Your trade solicited. Successors to Bobo & Simmons. .JTTHrm. HANDKERCHIEFS . V. V.YM.WW Or one of those • THEN Apt Squares. We have a beautiful line ' ' ■- , of ’ RUGS We can furnish these 1 in different colors, FANCY SILKS, Make Acceptable Presepts. DIFFERENT PRICES. FANCY LINENS For LADIES'and SEE OUR. LINE.' ^GENTS. ’