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VOL, XVI-
The Xkws to its many readers
greeting", A Merry 'Christmas to all.
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John H. Inman has heen elected
president of the Richmond & Dan¬
ville railroad; all the directors ex¬
cept two are New Yorkers.
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Mr. J. S. Cothran has invented a
machine to clean cotton seed of the
fibre, by which he claims $25,000,000
now' entirely lost, can be saved to the
cotton planters every year.
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Robert Browning, the poet, who
died the 12th, inst.inVenice,was not
buried in Florence according to the
wishes of his family, but in West¬
minster Abbey to gratify the desires
of the English people.
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By an act of the last legislature,
counci !rfien and aldermen of towns and
cities cannot hold any other municipal
office in said towns and cities, Ac-
cording to this law', persons cannot
be members of the council, and board
of education at the same time.
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If rumors arc correct everything is
Hot quiet and lovely m the Republic
of Brazil; there is considerable op¬
position to the new government;
meanwhile Dom Pedro says he will
go back if the people call him; he
still regards himself as Emperor of
Brazil.
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Mr. Henry W. Grady’s late speech
In Boston is spoken of in the highest
terms by people of all classes and
political creeds; even the most eons
servativc critics award it high praise.
Mr. Grady stands to day easily fore¬
most among American orators,
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David J. Brewer of Kansas has
been confirmed by the senate as one
of the Judges of the United States
Supreme Court. His chief recom¬
mendation for the position is, nobody
ever heard of him before his nomina¬
tion to that high office,
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About four thousand bills have al¬
ready been introduced in Congress;
the pigeon holes could not contain
them and they had to be dumped on
the floor. Quite likely if they had
boon dumped into the fire, the coun¬
try would be better off.
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The county trustees of the Alii-
aneemen met in Atlanta Wednesday
t discuss matters pertaining to the
e .change. President Corpiit made a
report and submitted plans for con¬
ducting the exchange. These plans
were indorsed by the meeting and
the trustees are very enthusiastic,
believing that the farmers of Georgia
will realize great benefits from the
workings of the organization.
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The Constitution’s Washington cor
lospondcnt says that Col. Buck has
recommended “Uncle Billy” Bowers
for supeivisor of the census for north-
east Georgia. The News endorses
the recommendation, and believes his
appointment will meet the approval
of the citizens generally throughout
this second district.
The first big fight in congress will
be over the contested election cases;
there are seventeen contestants, and
the republicans will endeavor to
seat every one who is a republican,
whether honestly elected or not;
meanwhile people will watch to see
whether the rulings of Speaker Reed
are for party or for right.
AN ENTERPRISING PAPER.
The Athens Banner last week
elipped from the News a letter
one of our regular
and inserted it bodily without credit.
On another page of the same issue
it inserted a News editorial word for
word, heading it “Special,” thus con-
veying to its readers the idea that
the article was gotton up by an at¬
tache of the Banner especially for the
columns of that paper.
The Athens Bauner is an enter¬
prising sheet- has an enterprising ed¬
itor; one evidence of its
is that it copies news items and
toriafs from the Toccoa News:
though it is a little cheeky to do so
without credit-
But then, the Constitution, Jour¬
nal, and other great dailies do the
same thing. Except for the small
country weeklies, there could be no
be great city dailies.The Banner aims to
work a great for Athens daily; it is doing grand
and northeast Geor¬
gia; the News wishes it abundant
success. v
AMD PIEDMONT INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL i
CAPT. HENRY W. JONES.
This community was shocked last
Sabbath as the news of the death of
Mr. Jones spread through the city.
But a few days before, he had been
seen on our streets,greet ing his many
friends and neighbors with his accus¬
tomed smile and pleasant words. On
Thursday, feeling quite ill, he retired
to bis bod, and gradually grew worse
till Sabbath morning,when he breath¬
ed his last, and his spirit took its de¬
parture to the spirit world.
Capt. Henry W. Jones was born in
Heard county, Ga. the Oth. of May
1842. When two years old, both of
bis parents died and he was left an
orphan. An uncle took charge of
him and reared him till the age of 14
years; living some of the time inllen-
ry county, afterwards in Campbell
county. Ho had quite good advan
tages of education, particularly at
the Jonesboro High School.
At the age of 14,he went to Atlanta
where he spent some time in a print¬
ing office learning the printer’s trade;
hut preferring mercantile life, ho en¬
tered a store as clerk, where he re¬
mained till he was was 18 years old.
The war now came on, and he en¬
listed in the 21st. Georgia regiment,
commanded by Col. Mercer. With
this regiment he went to the
front in Virginia, and was placed in
Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s division,
with which he remained during the
war, taking part in the battles, rapid
marches, and brilliant victories that
rendered that great general and his
army so conspicuous. Mr. Jones,pai-
taking of the spirit and daring of his
brave commander, made a gallant
soldier, and was promoted first to
Lieutenant, and then Captain of his
Company. He received a severe shock
from the explosion of a shell, first at
at the battle of 2nd Manassas, and a—
gain at Gettysburg, which injured
him somewhat internally, and from
which he suffered more or less the re¬
mainder of his life.
Tn 1807 he married Miss Josephine
Guice,an intelligent and accomplish¬
ed lady ofFairburn, Campbell co. Ga.
They lived in Atlanta till 1873, when
they moved to Toccoa, where they
have since resided. He built the first
house erected in this city.
Capt. Jones was a fine lookir,^ .nan;
he was endowed with superior men¬
tal abilities; he possessed a kind
heart; was a pleasant neighbor, a
warm friend,an affectionate and devo¬
ted husband and father. He leaves a
wife and four children to mourn his
loss.
The funeral took place at his late
residence on Monday; there was a
large attendance from the city and
many from the country to tender
+ Leir heartfelt sympathy for the be—
”
reave( i family.
The Rev< a A< Jameson conducted
the services, making some appropri¬
ate and impressive remarks. He was
buried with Masonic honors;tbe mem¬
bers of hisLodge attending in a body,
including some visiting brethren from
Mt. Airy, who took charge of the
mains, and amid the solemn ritual of
the order, laid them peacefully away
in the cemetery, where they rest in
the last long sleep.
The News conveys to the bereaved
widow and fatherless children, the
heartfelt sympathies of this entire
community.
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Confederate Veterans Aasoci atlon.
Col, J. W. Robertson has been ap¬
pointed by Gov. Gordon,county trus-
tee of Habersham county to receive
subscriptions for the Davis Relief
Fund. A meeting was held at the
Court House in Clarksville on Friday
morning the 20th inst. which was ad¬
dressed by Col. Robertson, and sub¬
scriptions for this laudable object
were received. Contributions should
be sent to him. A Confederate Vete¬
ran’s Association was there organize 1
All veterans of the county who were
not present, arc earnestly invited to
un ' te w Rb the Association,
ALSO
Hon. W. R. Little, of Carnesville has
been appointed trustee for Franklin
county, to whom all contributions to
the fund for the benefit of the widow
and orphan of Jefferson Davis should
be given.
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take
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It cures quickly. For sale by all dealers is
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TOCCOA, CA. SATURDAY DEC 2b 18S9-
LOCAL NEWS
Capt. T. W. Gilmer is home visit¬
ing his family this we;k. .
Mrs. D. W, Edwards visited her
friends in Toccoa this week.
Come to the Christmas tree Tues¬
day at the Methodist church.
Beautiful steel engravings,genuine
works of high art, for sale at the
News office.
W. A. Daniel of Elbert county
called at the News office this week;
he is looking for a farm.
I. N. Ivester has moved from near
Clarksville to Toccoa Valley; his post
office hereafter is Toccoa.
The Rev. John Kytle will preach
at Zebulon next Saturday and Sun¬
day the 21st and 22nd inst.
The examination of applicants for
teachers licenses will take place in
Clarksville on Tuesday Jan. 2nd.
A. N. Bennett has just finished a
wagon which he thinks is the best
ever manufactured in this part of the
State.
Married last week by the Rev. R.
McClure,at the residence of the bride’s
father, Win, Ivester, Miss Arletha
Ivester to Mr. John Hill.
Married, at the residence of the
brides mother on Dec. 19th, William
J. Collins to Miss Nora E. James, by
the Rev. D. N. Edmonds.
Messrs. John Perkins, T. J. Peyton
W. A. McConnell and W. Schroeder
of Mt. Airy were in town Monday at
tending the funeral of Capt. Jones.
I hereby forbid any person from
hunting orfiphing on my land, on the
Stoneeypher road,5 miles fromToceoa
on the waters of Eastanollee creek.
S. W. Moseley.
H. W. Franklin, of Soque Valley
has moved on to his father’s farm a-
bout 6 miles above Clarksville, where
he will reside, managing the farm,and
taking care of his father in his old
age.
Services to-morrow at the Presby¬
terian church at the usual hours. Ser¬
mon in the morning by the Pastor,
Rev. L. A. Simpson. Address in the
evening by J. W. McT.aury; subject:
“A Wonderful Day.”
Mr. J/abry's new sewing machines
l ,Rve arrived. They ’sew with two
needles, work button holes and eni'
broider in a style superior to hand
work, and do work impossible to any
otber machine. ‘
Call and see them.
Miss Blanch Wall, one of Clayton’s
most intelligent and attractive young
ladies, and a niece of Chief Justice
Bleckley, will spend a few days in
this city with her friend Mrs. W. C.
Edwards, arriving here Christmas eve.
Mr. J. K. Bond,in paying his sub¬
scription for the News this w'eek,says
he is going to discontinue his other
papers,as the News furnishes him,not
only information all around home,but
as much outside news as he can get
time to read. *
Mr. Walter Hunnicutt, photograph
artist of Tallulah Falls made us a
pleasant call this week. He intends
making a specialty of enlarging pho¬
tographs, painting them in various
tints and shades for those who prefer
colored photographs.
The intelligent countenance of Mr.
C. R. Bailey was seen on our streets
this week. He is a staunch believer
in the stock law; if universal,it would
save to the country millions of dollars,
a vast amount of labor, and stock
would be of better quality and pay-
better.
Dept. Collector I. W. Alexander
has tendered his resignation to take
effect Dec. 14th. Collector Johnson
requests him to remain till his succes-
sor is appointed. Mr. Alexander has
made a very capable and efficient of¬
ficer, and he retires with the full con-
fidenco and high esteem, not only* of
the Democratic party, but of all
people, without reference to party
lines; and his friends may well be
proud of the splendid record he has
made.
Married, in Cornelia, at the resis
dencc of the bride’s father, Mr. P. J.
Shore, by the Rev. C. A. Jameson,
Miss Gertrude Shore to Mr. JamesH.
Moore of this cit}'. The bride is one
of Cornelia’s most intelligent and
charming young ladies :and the gr«,om
is very highly esteemed in Toccoa. He
is the junior partuer of the firm of T.
A. Capps & Co. aild ranks foremost
among the young business men of the
city. We are glad to welcome the
happy couple to Toccoa, where they
will make their future home. The
News extends them hearth congratu
1 at ions, with earnest wishes for a long,
happy and prosperous life.
Bucklen's Arnica Calve.— he
best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, tetter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns and all skin erupt¬
ions and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or maney re¬
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by W. H. & J. Davis.
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Cotton.......
Hen s........ ........17 i
Chickens..... ...12£@17!
Eggs......... 15
Sweet Potatoes 40
Irish Potatoes.. 50
Cabbage...... ......l^cts lb
Apples 50@75 per bu
Butter. «»»»••••• ......12@15
White Beans ... $1.25 per bu
Peas..... .... ..75c @$1.00
Sugar (Granulated) .... 9c per lb
Sugar (Brown) •«, ... 7@8^c per lb
Syrup Turkeys (Home made),.,. a «p-35@40
05 @1.00
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
D. J. Simpson has an immense
stock of Christmas Jgoods, including
Oranges fresh from Florida Groves.
Candies fresh from the factory,’which
he sells at the following astonishingly
low prices:
Oranges 25c. per dozeu.
Stick candy 10 and l*2|c. per pound.
Fancy candy 25 35c. per pound.
Fire crackers 24 to 5c. per paca.
Cannon crackers 15 to 25c. per pack.
Sky Rockets 3 to 15c. each.
Vases at all prices.
Come and select your presents be¬
fore they are all gone.
The dank and decaying vegetation
of regions newly cleared of timber,
exposed to the rays of the sun, is sure
to breed malaria. Dr. J. II. McLeans
Chills and Liver Cure, by mild and
gentle actiod will radically cure. 50
cents a bottle.
MEAT MARKET.
Mr.Wm. Wilmoth is an old reliable
buteher;he knows how t.o furnish fine,
tender beef, mutton, pork, and juicy
steaks. He furnishes good meats as
cheaply as good meats can be afford¬
ed. His customers are promptly sup¬
plied, and meats are sent anywhere
in the city.
Mr. Wilmoth expects to run the
market regularly, furnishing good
meats the year round. Call and see
his fine assortment.
Coughs and colds come uninvited,
but you cun quicky get rid of these,
with a few doses of Dr. J. II. Mc¬
Leans Tar Wine Lung Balm.
MOUNT AIRY.
Col. J. P. Fort has returned to his
home at Walker Station Dougherty
County. He has set out a vineyard
of about 8 acres in Mt. Airy.
Mr. T. J. Peyton has planted three
acres to grapes which he will increase
to 5 acres.
Mr. T. Perkins is preparing two
acres for the vine.
JTr.W. Schroeder has a vineyard of
3 ac es. From about Jialf an acre he
made 300 gallons of wine the past
season.
Mr. G . Steiner rcfade 900 gallons
of wine from his grapes.
Those in this neighborhood en
gaged in grape culture are gfeatly
encouraged; the soil and climate are
well adapted to the successful growth
of the vine and the business promises
to be very profitable.
Among the best varieties for profit
are the Concoid, Clinton, Ives, Hart¬
ford Prolific and Delaware.
Subscribe for the
CLARKSVILLE.
Jack let me have your key again
please sir.
Hon. Lewis Davis was in the city
this week auditing a case between
Capt J. P. Wilson and J. C. J/cCon-
uell & Co.
Messrs. J. P. Wilson and M. T-
Perkins attended the Alliance meets
ing at Liberty Hill Friday.
Hon, H. S. West visited the Gate
City Wednesday on business.
Capt, W. S. Erwin is again on the
sick list, hope to see him out soon.
They say that our Etna Barnes has
enough beef cattle bought to last him
a whole year, Etna is a pusher any-*
way and always has an eye out for
good bargains.
Doctor Leonard Furr of Atlanta
spent several days of this week in
Clarksville,
The marriage of Mis3 M. A. Cheek
and Mr. J. II. M. Williams of near
Toccoa, took place in the Ordinary’s
office Monday of this Week, Judge C.
II. Sutton officiating.
Jin ides.
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Sick headach and a sensation of
oppression and dullness in the head
digestion: are very commonly produeod by in¬
morbid despondency, irri¬
tability and over sensitiveness of the
nerves may, in a majority os cases,
be traced to the same cause. Dr. J,
H. JfcLean’s Liver and Kidhcy Balm
and Pillets will positively cure.
MAYSVILLE.
All quiet, save now and then, col¬
ored people make work for the town
officials.
The Turks and their bears amusad
the people for a few minutes the oth¬
er day.
The master of the sleight of hand
gave us a call the other night.
Country produce very low at date.
Apples from 00 to 80 cts. per bushel.
Cabbages cts per pound. Corn
40 to 50 cts. per bushel. Onions no
go yet.
A new store in the city; A. B.
Means & Co.; this is nine stores in
this city, who will make the 10th one.
Cotton steady at 9.50 and 9.60 and
plenty coining in s;ill.
Taylor Armor’s wife died sudden¬
ly last week, and grave suspicions
were surmised about it at first, but
they are now hushed.
Howell C. »Standridge preaches at
Homer on the 1st Sunday in January
next. 1
Stores are filling up with Christ¬
mas tricks. The boys will be nicely
invited that no shooting nor popping
fire crackers etc.,will be allowed with¬
in the town this Christmas,nor no oth¬
er time.
Our young friend Laurence Moore,
formerly of Hiawassee, but now of
Athens, spent a few days in our
place.
The measles are getting quite fash¬
ionable in this section. Tourist.
If yon are suffering with weak or
inflamed eyes, or granulated eyelids,
you can be quickly cured by using
Dr. J. El. McLeans Strengthening
Eye Salve. 25 cents a box.
TOCCOA VALLEY.
There are few more interesting oc¬
casions than was the celebration of
the nuptials between Miss Emma
Duke and Mr. John Griggs.
The happy event took place Wed¬
nesday evening at the residence 'of
the bride’s father,Mr. H.M.Duke,who
is one of our most energetic and suc¬
cessful farmers.
The bride is the the second daugh-
ter of Mr. Duke; and among her
friends, who are many, her beauty is
remarked. She is considered a
prize well worth the winning, and all I
Mr. Griggs in being the
fortunate winner of such a bride.
Mr. Griggs is the oldest son ofXIr.
Wm. Griggs, of Toccoa Valley, and
a deserving young man.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
large number of relatives and
friends and was performed in a neat
and appropriate manner by Rev. W.
Purcell.
The attendants were:
Miss Mamie Duke & Mr. Jas.Griggs.
“ Lula Ramsay & Jessie Duke, i
“ M. E. Griggs & John Allred, Jr.
“ M. J. Allred & West Price.
The rest of the evening, after din¬
ing from a table loaded with delica¬
cies, was spent in pleasant talking,in¬
terspersed with sacred
Next day a sumptuous dinner was
partaken of by the bride and groom
an j man y G f their friends,at the resi¬
dence of Mr. Wm. Griggs,was enjoy
ed by all. And in closing* jour cor¬
respondent extends to them his warm
est congratulations as to their future
happiness. Jr.
Dec. l‘2th 18&).
TURNERVILLE.
Their Honors, Judges Demore and
Rum say’s Court was in session yestei-
day. Some very important cases
were before the Court. In addition
to the local bar, we bad the pleasure
of meeting J. J. Bowden and H. S.
West of the Clarksville bar. Tallu-
lah, Toccoa, Clayton and Cornelia not
being represented; we learn they
were all attending the burial of our
ex-president Jefferson Davis.
We had a very interesting sermon
at Mt. Zion last Sunday from Rev. D
N. Shirley.
We often hear remarks made about
the ignorance of us mountain people,
and especially about preachers, but 1
think most of them and us will com—
pare with a good brother we once had
the pleasure of hearing way down
South,
Together with an old friend we
were traveling, and about 11 o’clock
a. m. we htive in sight of an old fash¬
ioned log church, where services
were going on. In order to rest our
already jaded horses, we went in to
hear the sermon. After the church
was called to order, and a wayward
brother was brought up and tried for
some offense,one old brother was call-
ed on to prayjhe got down,cleared i p
his throat, adjusted his spectacles and
delivered the following prayer:
“Lord we thank thee that we are
all here at this time; we own up we
are vile sinners; we know we love the
church; we know we love thy house,
but we acknowledge we are too stin¬
gy to build a better one. We Want
thy gospel, but want the gospel free;
do give us the gospel free. Send the
gospel to the heathern if it don’t
cost us as a church anything;We want
the gospel sent but we own up that
we are too stingy to help send it. We
want the widow and orphan clothed,
but own up our narrow contracted
and stingy heart, we cant help them
just at this time. We love thy cause
but are too stingy to help advance it.
We want the time soon to come when
we can get one dollar and a half a
day for our work and board, at the
same time hire a man to work for us
at thirty cents a day and board him¬
self. We want the day to hasten when
we can sell cotton at25 cents a pound
and buy cotton cloth at 4 cents a yard,
when we can sell wool at 40 cents a
pound and buy jeans at 15 cents a
yard, all wool filling; hasten the day
when we can get coffee at 10 pounds
to the dollar, good weight, and pay it
in milk, half water, at 40 cents a gal¬
lon. We acknowledge we are mean,
stingy; our souls are so small that ten
thousand of them could be encased
in the hull ,of a tobacco seed. Ws
want Viey, Jane, Samantha Ann, all
to marry good husbands, but we want
young men to come to see them be¬
tween meals, we must reduce expen -
ses. Help us to buy g®ods on 90
days time, then deny the account and
get rid of paying the debt. Give us
more religion at less cost; furnish us
a good newspaper for nothingjlet the
editor feast on moonshine,and deliver
us from white men who are fathers of
raulatto children; deliver us from
tow’ll dudes wearing fine clothes they
never paid for; deliver us from Sun¬
day Christians, shouting hypocrites,
and all things we enumerate,- past,
henceforth, here, hereafter and to
ome,where worlds never end.AmeuA
Peg wood.
The most delicate constitution can
safely use Dr. J. II. McLeans Tar
Wine Dung Balm: it is a sure remedy
for coughs, loss of voice, and all
throat and lung diseases.
Life will acquire new zest,- and
cheerfulness return, if you will im¬
pel your liver and kidneys to the per-
ormance of their functions. "Dr J. II.
McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm will
stimulate them to healtlifulues3 ac¬
tion. SI. per bottle.
FOIt DYSI’ErSl l
Um Brown’s Iron Sitters.
Fhydcians recommend it
All dealers keep it. 11.00 per bottle. Genuine
fens trade-mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
NO- 50-
Having bought one of the LA flG -
GEST STOCKS OF GOODS l ever
have had on hand at anv time,— I can
offer to give BETTER BARGAINS
than
Ever Before.
I have made LADIES DRESS
GOODS one of my SPECIALTIES,
and have as
.J* NICE - A • LINE*
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of these as you will find anywhere in
this part of the countrv. I can give
you dress goods anywhere from lGets,
to 1 Dollar
PER YARD.
I also have a fine selection of Ladies
Jerseys, Wraps and Shawls of all
kinds from 25 cents up to the Finest.
I have a large selection of
JEANS, and ^ sell anything
c u you you want
111 H 1ut line, from 15 cts per yard up
f° finest All \\ oo! 9 oz. Doeskin
Jeans, any color or style you might
'rant; 1 also have a large line of
Double Width Pant Cloth just re¬
ceived, that cannot be equaled in
part of the country for Style andDu-
rability. My
SHOE DEPARTME'T
is complete in every respect. I cati
sell you Women Shows, regular sizes
as low as 50 cents per pair,and
I can fit you with any size you may
want from a small copper tip to the
1° Largest size Brogan Worn
guarantee the prices as Cheap as
the Cheapest.
CLOTHING,
My clothing department, is also
COMPLETE, and 1 can fit you with
the Latest ftnd most desirable styles
and as cheap as you ever bought
them Where,
any
I guarantee to fit you, both in
SIZE and PRICE. Come and see
for yourself and be convinced that I
am selling
Better Clothing
FOR
LESS MONEY
than anybody, in fact, I am now sell¬
ing my line at and below the
ATLANTA
Just PRICES.
to see how much I can increase
my trade between now and Christmas.
I realize that times are hard and
motley is scarce and I propose to try
and make up the deficiency by sellin
you goods
CH EAPER
than you EVER
breamed of
BUYING them.
All I ask of you is to come and
look through my stock and price rny
goods before purchasing elsewhere,
and I will be satisfied that you will
Suij Sr om Jtte.
To those who want to buy a
I will say come and see me, and I
will show you how to get a
New Singer Machine.
Guaranteed for FIVE YEARS for 50
cents; if you do not believe it just
dome and
In ttt WlWti?.
and if it is not so I will give it to yoa
for nothing.
In conclirsion will say that by fair
dealrfig, honest weight, full measure
and close attention, my business has
in creased in the past, and is increas¬
ing now, and I hope to still increase
it by dealing fairly and squarely with
all man kind.-
I take in exchange for goods a’.I
kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE,
you will always find me in the
for such as Butter, Eggs,
Cabbage &c. Come autf
me.
H.M. PAYNE
toccoa. a A