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Griffeth, Smith & Co.’s
Great Clearance Sale
No scheme—no catch. Just a pure business proposition. We have sold out our entire
business to John W. Millsaps and John H. Smith, of Vernon, Texas, to take effect Januaiy 1.
1910 and in order to reduce our immense stock, we are going to give the people of this sec
tion opportunities that they have never had before, giving them greater values than have
ever been offered in Winder. A visit to our store will convince you that we are offering gen
uine bargains. _•
Clothing
Our immense stock of Honor
Brand” Clothing 1n all the newest and
up-to-date styles, will be sold at 10 to
25 per cent discount. Prices ranging
from *7.50 to *22.50. Our “Eclipse”
and “Perfection” Tide for Boys —the
kind that stands the school l*>y —from
$2.00 to *7.00 per suit. In odd pants
for men, we carry the celebrated .1.
Schoeneman line, as well as the Man
hattan brand. The kind that fit you.
Prices, *I.OO t?> *7-50.
ft
Dry Goods
We bought before the advance, and
can save you money on this line.
2100 yards Outings, the best made,
to g<> at only 9c per yard.
AAA Sheeting 6 1-12 c per yard.
Red Crown Sea Island, a beautiful
quality at 6c per yard.
Nice Drilling at 9c per yard.
IKK) yards Plaids, 7 l-2e quality, at
6 l-2c.
A. C. A. Ticking at 15c per yard.
A good Mattress Ticking at 10c per
yard.
1000 yards Embroidery •><• to 30c a
yard.
You cani.ot afford to miss these
bargains.
Thanking all of our old customers for past patronage, we are,
Yours very truly,
GRIFFETH, SMITH & CO.
The Old Reliable Windcr - Gcor S ,a
At the End of
The Summer
Ihe Game of Golf That
Richard and Mar
cia Flayed.
By TEMPLE BAILEY.
Copyright, 1909, by Associated Lit
erary I’ress.
Murcia, in a red sweater, made a j
bright spot on the other side of the ]
green.
Kit-hard waved to her. and she waved
baek. dropping her hag of golf clubs
and standing on tiptoe so that lie
might see her clearly above the bushes.
When he came up to her he said:
“Such energy! it’s only 7 o'clock."
“I hoped to be early enough so that
I could go around the Voyrse alone."
The words were se\ ere, but her eyes
twinkled.
“You know you’d rather go with me."
Kichard built up a tee of sand neatly
and topped it with his round white
bail.
••I’ve made my drive." Marcia said,
“and my ball is lost over there some
where in the bushes; so. if you pleas*.
I'll follow my nose and find it."
And away she went. And Richard,
putting all his skill into his drive, sent
his ball halfway to the first hole. Then
he picked up his bag aud inarched in
leisurely fashion after Marcia.
“Found it?" he questioned.
“No.”
"That * • woman's trick—to lose a
• Window Shades
A varied assortment of Plain and
Fringed Linen Shades.
Prices ranging from 30c to 75c.
Umbrellas
;.i * ; I
We h'ave just received a big lot of
nice Umbrellas, which will be dosed
out in this sale at 40c to So.oo. A
large assortment to select from.
Shoes! Shoes I Shoes !
Yes, shoes for everybody. The cel
ebrated “Korrect Shape” guaranteed
Patent Leather Shoes. The *4.00
quality, while they last, to goat *3.75,
and anew pair if they go wrong.
Our W. L. Douglass line is com
plete.
The *3.50 quality to go at *3.25.
The *3.00 quality to go at *2. <5.
The *2.50 quality to go at *2.25.
This line is too well known for
further comment.
Men’s Brogans at, prices ranging
from *1.15 to *2.00. Think of. a good
Brogan for *1.15. 1 his is no fairy
tab —we have got the goods.
Our line of Boys’ and Girls’ School
Shoes is complete.
Ladies’ and Dents’ Rubbers galore.
ball."
She whirled around on him. “Just
as it is a man’s trick to lose his heart!"
she blazed.
lie grew white. “1 didn’t think
you’d say a thing like that." he said
and turned and left her.
She went running after him. “Oh.
Dick, Dick!" she cried. “I didn’t mean
it.” He tramped on. unheeding, and
at last she came up to him and laid
her hand on his arm. “Really, 1 didn’t
mean it.” she pleaded.
He stopped and looked down at her
gravely. “I’ll admit it wasn’t very
nice of me to make that remark about
the ball." he said, "but there’s a dif
ference between making fun of a girl’s
game and making fun of a man’s love.’
“Yes. there is." she admitted. “And
I’m sorry. Dick."
Of course lie forgave her. ns he had
forgiven her all summer, ever since
that first night when he had been pre
sented to her in tin* ballroom of the
Dig hotel and she had divided his
waltz with someone else. But she
had begged pardon so prettily that he
had felt almost as if he were the of
fender.
"But this is the end.” he said sternly.
“Let’s have it out right here. Marcia.”
“Have what out?”
“All of it. We are going home to
morrow. and. try as I will. I can’t got
an opportunity to ask you to marry
me.”
“Oh!”
“You've held me off and parried and
run away, but it’s got to bo settled
here and now.” And with that this
very fierce young tnau sat dowm on a
hillock and motioned her to another.
“Oh. my goodness!” said Marcia
faintly, but she did as she was told.
“Of course I know I’m not worthy
of you and all that. I haven’t much
money, hut I’ve got health and strength
and the will. I’ve got aqabitkm. and
I’m going to win out in the fight of
life, and I’ll make a place for you if
you’ll let me. And I’d do anything to
save you from Doring.”
Her head went up. “I like Mr. Dor
ing.” she emphasized. “He’s very po
lite—and—and”—
“I’m not.” said Richard bitterly.
“Oi>. you needn’t rub it in! But you
keep me so stirred up. Tui not half
bad when I’m normal.”
Her laugh had a tremble in it. “No.
you're not half bad.” she agreed.
He turned to her eagerly. “Marcia,
you don't love—Doring?”
She arose quickly. "He is worth a
million."
Richard stood up also. “As if that
would make a bit of difference to
you.” he said. “You may have your
faults. Marcia, but I don't believe you
are mercenary.”
She was fingering her cleek nervous-,
ly. “But—but I am mercenary. Dickie,
boy,” she said ' low
He stared at her. “Marcia." he said
sharply. T, .vou wouldn't marry Doring
for his money?”
Site looked up at him suddenly. “Oh.
I don't know-1 don't know! I've al
ways been poor, and I’ve never had
pretty things, and 1 want them. 1
want to go into the ballroom all iu
chiffon and pearls instead of in my old
white dresses and my little chain with
the gold heart. Think of it. Diekie-
I’ve never had any jewel but that, and
I want jewels. Every girl wants them,
and Mr. Doring could give them to
me.”
But Richard was not listening. He
took out his watch. “Marcia,” he said
in a practical way. “have you had
your breakfast?”
She looked up surprised. “Why this
change of subject?" she faltered.
“Because you're tired aud uerrous.
aDd I don’t think you are capable of
aayiog what you think,” he said. “I
hats
Our stock is complete. We offer the
celebrated “NoName” Hats, in nobby
shapes as well as broad brims. ;
The *3.00 quality for *2 65. ‘
The *5.00 quality foj *4.50.
- Groceries
•This department is well filled with
goods Ixmght before the last advance
in price, and we are in position to save
you money on everything in this de
partment. We are especially well
fixed on Flour. We have 450 barrels
of Fancy Patent —such popular brands
as Constitution, Jack Frost, -Sifted
Snow and Gold, at prices lower than
the lowest. Don’t fail to investigate.
Ru?s
We have only a few left, and while
they last we will sell 36x <2 Smith s
Axminister Rugs at *3.10- h loral and
Oriental designs.
ioo Beautiful Pictures Free.
With every *lO 00 purchase made in
our Dry Goods Department we will
give you, absolutely free, a beautiful
Oil Picture, size 16x20, in a neat
frame, worth *1.50.
am going to take you over to the inn.
We'll breakfast on the bluff, and Cecile
will make us an omelet and some per
fect coffee, and we shall have a basket
of white rolls. Will you go?”
“Why. of course.” said Marcia un
certainly. “But it was such a funny
thing for you to think of breakfast—
right after you proposed to me."
“You’ve heard of bread and cheese
and kisses.’’ nid Richard flippantly.
“Well, tlds is a case of adoration and
omelet. Come on. Marcia, mine.”
“I’m not yours.”
“You’re going to be.” said Richard, j
and lie picked tip their bags and
started.
The inn was a little French place
where delectable meals were served
to those who tired of the regular hotel
fare and where, it was whispered, i
certain gay souls sat somewhat late at
night.
This morning Cecile. the trim land
lady. met them at the door with radi
ant welcome. They should have the
omelet and coffee—such coffee! . And
away she went, smiling, while they set
tled themselves at a table on the porch.
Through the window they could see
into the dining room, where there was
one table not yet cleared of the half
empty bottles, as well as other evi
dences of a midnight feast. Half
sprawled across the table lay a man
asleep.
Marcia, peeping through the win
dow. said. “He evidently doesn't know
it's morning.”
Richard nodded. “Let’s wake him
up.” And he began a silvery tattoo
with his knife on the glasses.
The man yawned, stretched and rais
ed a face red and sodden. ,
Marcia caught at Richard’s arm.
“Why.” she whispered, “why. Richard
—it's—Doring!”
Hot before Richard could answer
Doring stumbled out on the porch.
Gents’ Shirts and Ties
The newest patterns, in Dress and
Negligee Shirts.
The *1 00 quality to go at 85c.
The 75 quality to go at 50c.
The 50 quality to go at 40c.
A complete assortment of Ties, in
the latest patterns and shapes, 50c
quality 40c and the 25c quality 20c.
Hosiery
90 dozen Men’s Hose, assorted col
ors, lOe quality, at SOc per'dozen.
60 dozen Grey and Tan Ladies’
Hose. 10c.quality at 80c per dozen.
40 dozen regular 25c Men s Hose to
go at 20c a pair.
A complete line of Misses’ and Chil
dren’s Hose.
Suspenders
25 dozen regular 25c Men’s Snspend
ers to go at 20c per pair.
50c grade to go at 40c per pair.
A large assortment in all the shades.
Blankets
A few nice all-wool 11-4 Blankets to
go at *3.50 to *4.->O.
A good Cotton Blanket for only 80c.
gave one look at Marcia and fled.
Then Marcia looked at Richard.
“You knew,” she said, “that he was
here?”
He laid his hand on hers. “I knew,”
he told her. “that he was no fit mate
for you. Marcia. And I wanted you
to see. What would his money amount
to if you had to put up with that?”
He pointed to the wine bottles in the
other room. •
She shuddered. “I-I didn’t
intend to marry him—be cause I don't
love him. Richard.”
“And you didn’t mean what you said
about wanting money?” he questioned
eagerly.
Her eyes met his bravely. “Yes. I
do like money. Dick. But I wouldn't
sell myself. I couldn’t marry without
love.”
“Neither would I,” said Dickie bold
ly. “So when are you going to marry
me. Marcia?”
She laughed. “In the spring per
haps.”
“As if I'd wait.” said Richard mas
terfully. “After breakfast we’ll go
back to the links. And if I win the
game you’ll have to marry me in Oc
tober. and if you win I’ll wait until
spring.”
So back through the clear September
air they went and played nine holes.
And Marcia did her best. But a
woman is only a woman, and Dick
was famed for his good game. And
so. after all, the wedding came at the
end of the summer.
The Measuring Rod.
Whatshisname Bitkina *hHOC.
James C. Bitkins 10 uu)
Hon. James C. Bitkins lUO UOO.
Our public spirited benefactor. <
James C. Bilkins *0.0U6
Old Bilkins 1 OUO.OOO
That old learner Hearted nos. Bil
kins ft.two.ooo'
-Puck.