THE DEMOCRAT.
SI.50 Per Year.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27th. 1883.
Entered at the post-office at craw
FOHDVIl.I.E, GA., AS SECOND CLASS
MATTER FOR MAILING.
M. C. JONES. Local Editor.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE,
rsssra.
;; „e vi^ed I,- ‘"roe fam, 1
printeisthis week.
__Col. W.O.Mitchell,of Union Point,
vvis ill town Monday.
—Mr. Wr J. I W VV. r F ,u irmer in l, moved into his
new residence Thursday,
—Will Bird andWill Hatnmack visit¬
ed Atlanta this week.
—Remember the pic-nic at Malair’s
bridge next Tuesday.
—Have your Job vvoilt done at thi
fflee. Satisfaction guaranteed. b
—If you want a nobby suit of clothes
call on Mersbon & I* lynt, at bhaion.
_Buv vour boots and shoes from
Mersl.on & Flynt, Sharon, Ga.
—Will Reid and his charming lady
visited Greenesboro last Tuesday.
—Dr. S. J. Farmer is having lattice
work put * at the east end of li is piazza.
—Have your job . , work done at this
office, Augusta price duplicated.
_The rain fell in torrents Sunday
night and ti„ wind blew very heavily.
—Considerable damage was done in
this county by the storm Sunday night.
__Water courses were higher Mon¬
day than at any time since Moore’s
mill dam was washed away.
—Georgia Heavy Checks 8Jc, per
yard at C. A. Dayis & Go’s., Greenes¬
boro, Ga.
—Fishing tackles and the only gen¬
uine l.immerick books in town are for
sale by Thomas Fulton.
—Mr. L. L. Veazey had the misfor¬
tune to sprain his ankle while in town
Tuesday.
—The dam of Mr. Chas. Bergstroms’
fish pond was broken by the fresh* t
Sunday night.
—We are pleased te learn of the re
covery of Miss Anna Cony from a se¬
vere attack of measles.
—Miss Cook Bunkley, one of Union
Point’s charming young ladies, visited
friends and relatives in town this week.
—Get your family groceries, &c.,
from Mersbon & Flynt, Sharon, Ga.
—Prims 4c. Be. and 5c. per yard at
C. A. Davis & Co’s., Greenesboro, Ga.
—Subscribe for The Democrat,
only 81.50 per year.
—Mershon & Flynt, of Sharon, have
on baud a large stock i f goods which
they are offering at very low prices.
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id Mi” Xrdtutid Young, ot li 4
(fieenesboro Home Journal were both
in town Friday.
—Mrs. Anna Hall, of Greenesb >ro,
who has been visiting friends and rela
lives tn o nr county for the past few
days returned hnuie on Saturday.
—Mr. Benjamin Jones drew of his
fish pond Tuesday and lonnd seventeen
out of twenty carp deposited last No
veniber a year ago. Ten MIL oi the
seventeen will spawn this season.
.— Mrs. 8a I lie Bandage, of Hancock
county, is visiting her brother Dr. 11.
S. Smith. Vv'e hope her visit to Craw¬
ford vide will be a pleasant one.
— We think that an election for the
stock law could have been carried
day J as a great deal of fencing was
washed , , away ,, i by the , i , t Leslie!. . „i.. t
—Orawfordville is one of the health
lest towns on the Georgia Railroad,
There has been only "was cue death in six
months and that an infant of
twelve months old.
—Mr. 11. \V. Smith, the genial trav
eliug salesman for the reliable firm of
Reaves, Nicholson & Co., of Athens
was in town Tuesday’.
—One of our young men eat a whole
goose in two days , this ... week. , -*- l )e
first day he eat the goose and the sec
ond day he eat the bones, and lie
didn’t invite anybody to feast with
bun neither. How strange !
“The merchants of Greenesboro and
seveiai othei towns bavt. agreed 1°
close their places of business at six
o’clock p. in., from May the first to
September the first. We hope our
merchants will do likewise.
_No man knows what a ministering
angel his wife is until lie comes home
one day. suffering with'a dreitdfui cold
and she happens to have a buttle of
Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup in the house.
—Young men should bear in mind
wlien they visit young ladies that it
will not do to imagine that they are in
terested in their welfare every tims
thev seem to be, fir for oftentimes they
are only eager the..- farewell.
— The subscription to Tiie Demo
chat is steadily and the advertising
eolumns of the paper show that the
Augusta merchants are not slow to
take advantage of its worth as an ad¬
vertising medium.
—The monotony of the mercantile
portion of the town is broken now and
then by the advent of a drummer, but
the chief business of these travelling
gentlemen seems to consist of sitting
on tiie hotel piazza and spinning
yarns. of last
— The Atlanta Constitution
Sunday was the largest daily ever pub¬
lished in Georgia, and while some of
our exchanges says she got '-whipped
out” in the last Gubernatorial nomine.
tion. no person in the State would
think she was anyways like -?
if they had seen it of that date . ay' She is
an honor to ueorgia. anu mug s she
live is the best wisii of The Demo
CKaT.
Co we Up and Settle.
All those indebted to the old firm ot
Ed. Young & t’o., are requested once more
to come forward ami settle their accounts
as we intend putting them in an at
torney’s hands tor collection by the 1st of
May.
Aswan Vote.
vmVim-.A'iiuUhl’i'eup'Olidnot think it
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of T. F. Fleming, druggist, Augusta,
in another column, who is prepared to sell
<lru .? s as cheap as any house in the Soutli
P'» states Flemings’ Nenralgine
dy will relieve any case instantly, and lii.s
C hill Pills are well known and have a large
sale. One box will cure any caseot chilis.
Ilone.s, Dougherty & Co.
Messrs. Bones, Dougherty & Co., deal¬
ers m hardware, of Augusta, have an ad
veitisement in this issue, to wliicli we call
H 10 ' Mention amV'Twine' of all the Bhider^vVdc™ readers of The
Harvester no
farmer should be without, one man with
thismaehineand three horses can cut and
b,ml lronl f 'fteen to twenty acres a day.
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Jordan & Pope.
Read the advertisement of Messrs. Jor
dan & I ope, cotton factors and comniis
M column. ° 11 merchants, Mr. Augusta, Ga., in another
Jordan has been in the cot
ton business many years and has
fore much experience. Mr. Rope is from
Washington, Wilkes county and is well
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— age.
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ii. D. Smythe.
'the advertisement of E. D. Smythe, the
great Southern crockery dealer, of Augus
ta, Ga., will be found in another column.
This is one of the largest and most relia¬
ble crockery and gJass establishments in
the State. Call and see, his large and mag¬
nificent stock of crockery, glass ware &c,
when you visit Augusta. He is offering
great inducements to purchasers. Read
Ins advertisement.
SHARON SHAVINGS,
WHITTLED Oleic FROM BULKY
Tluilblt DY “CALHOUN.”
SHOUT SqlIJS ABOUT PROMINENT PEO¬
PLE ANI) CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS
SANDWICHED TOGETHER FOR THE
PALATES OF OUR READERS.
—Cool mornings.
—Windy weather.
—Dull times for April.
-Ed. retired Keating lias quit public business
and to quiet life.
—We regret to announce the illness of
Mr. J. 11. Jones. Hope to see him up
!,oou ’
—Mr. William Norton, of Orawfordville,
John Moores baru, woicli was blown
J.mi- -iv the storm.
—The n-ercuants have sold but little
gTinn np to this time. We suppose not
mur « h 1,1 u tou!tu us mu ‘ ;h as last >’ l ' ar -
..^ ie B^iin . urop is looking tolerably
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til the new crop comes in.
—Mr. Croake lias a Brimmer lien that
lays . ggs twice as large as any Jof
the ordinary kind. He weighed two yes
tciMi.y n ail they weighed as mura as tour
of the others. He says thai she never sets.
-Mrs. Hal Flynt, of Orawfordville, was
down to the daiico at Mrs. Eliza Fiynt’s
on Monday night. Quite a large crowd
gathered pleasantly, there and passed the evening
—Prof. Ware lias a musical entertain
lus school house, every I relay
n ght for the benefit of the children. Sev
pni , 0 f q K . m rt!at i pieces during the enter
tainment.
During the stonn Sunday night two
old darkies living on Mr. Geo. W. Wrights
plantation near Sharon, were sitting in their
cabin when the roof was blown on and the
walls blown down. Neither ol then, was
] iull
_ Wl , a verv hard rain on last Sun*
jay night and Monday morning, which
did much damage to the farmers. The
wind also blew very hard. There was
much fence blown down and tile land
tiia.t liad been plowed was washed a great
—Sharon has a Union Sabbath school,
which is held at the Presbyterian Superintendent, church, and
Mr. Jesse Woodall is
S g e that their children attend regularly. .
—Rev. Mr. Simpson will hold services
in the Presbyterian church on next Sun
day the 29th, at 11 o’clock, r. m. His rrg
ular appointment was on last fourth Sun
J’W- We hope he will liaxe a good con
gregation on next Sunday.
—Col. E. J. Mnpp> of Warren county,
was thrown from his horse on last Monday
morning while crossing the bridge at \\ il
liams’creek just below Raytown. Here
ce j ve d unite a hard fall, but we hope that
w :ii « 0 on get over it.
tu • Si tm-s o" the Svred nesrt tSi Semi
{ , v( . r y Friday afternoon. The school nuin
j a i )ou t thirtv-five. They teach all the
languages, music, and also teaeli the girls
how to sew, crochet, &e. We wish them
much success in their undertaking.
—La-t Sunday night during thu storm
the barn of -Mr. John P. Moore, was
blown down killing three mules and crip
pling his horse. There were three other
mules in the same barn which were not
hurt. Eight out houses were also blown
down. This was quite a ioss to Mr.
Moore,but we are truly glad to know that it
was no worse. Mr. (4. N. Wright also had
several houses blown down on his place,
—Wj learn that there is a movement on
^ ^ f ., [ ;11 ; a new Catholic church at this
1 . It will be erected in front of
the Convent. Will commence building it
the first of next month. This will add
much to the appearance of our village.
We hope soon to see it erected.
WM. M. JORDAN, FREI) B. POPE,
Formerly of Silky & Jordan. 0/' U'as/u'ngton, 0 (.
JORDAN & POPE.
COTTON FACTORS AND
Commission Merchants Ji
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J *»*■ JOT ***« ANDERSON A*? JUS X^^***? AM .
FOUMKU MANAGER PARTNER AND SALESMAN OF
PEA11CE, ANDERSON & CO.
Cotton Factor and Commission
Merchant,
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Old Stand of R. A. Fleming-,
903 Reynolds Street,
Augusta, m m Georia
Pers n nal Attention Given to all Busiress.
Consignments of Cotton Oats and Wheat Solicited,
mob 0 ’83 ly
Great Bargains In Furniture.
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HAVING purchased the stock of R. O. REGGIE A GO., and having a very large
Stock ourselves, we are, now compelled grand to chance reduce both Stocks bargains, immediately don’t so let as to slip. get
them in one Store. This is your to secure it
Fine, Medium and Common Furniture. Matrasses. Spring Bed Bottoms. Re¬
valving Book Gases. Invalid Chairs. Cabinets, ami an immense Stock of Parlor and
Bedroom Furniture that must be sold to give room.
Call early or write for cuts and price-:.
J. L. BOWLES & CO. }
717 & 839 Broad Street, Angus'a, Ga.
The WHITE Sewing Machine
The Ladies Favor it: 1
Because it is the Lightest Running
the most quiet; makes the prettiest stitch
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and bus more conveniences than any oth
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V ?] ; Ai it, is yuuriuitid live jc-pr* and is the eim'
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«st to ti 11, and giics tl.c tost ratisfnetio
I % t A . of any machine,on the market.
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-*>' '..f'.f amine it before buying. Responsible dea 1
3s AYh.” ..ipe
'■ N- T-.EL A. ’ ers wanted >n all unoccupied territory.
,5. D. & T. F. SMITH,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers,
59. MtOAI) STREET, AT LANTA, E91t jIA. 50
FjrSile'jy Mr>. I) A WiSUitu, i vr»r dville, Ga.
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extend to every Lady and Gentleman who reads this Heading a
Cordial Invitation to Visit
MILLER’S CORNER
AND SEE TIIE WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF
Spring Offerings!
I have this time ECLIPSED all former efforts, having never liefore met with such
unbounded success in collecting together so many attractions.
THE MIGHTY DOLLAR
Tells the same old story. Such a congregation of Beautiful DRESS GOODS, and
uc j, bewitching pretty Colors, was never before offered buyers in this market,
NCN S VEILINGS in conceivable Shade, such as Crushed Strawberries, Electric
Blue, &e., with embused Valours, Brocated Ottoman, Satins, Tubular Braids Embroid
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Embroidered Chambray Robes.
(•Warranted to wash)* The prettiest Goods in the land for Morning Wraps. found here
ONF HUN DRFD 'THOUSAND entirely NEW NOVELTIES maybe
GINGHAMS and New Cambric Dimeties, which are perfect beautiful.
MY NOTION DEPARTMENT
Embraces all the Novelties in that Line .mrmrrrAiRF Kill (;mVK‘
spilt l A I, DRIVE in all the New Shade, of , MOUSQLEIAfKE KID GLD> 1.
and LACE M ITS
j® STAN DA RI) GOODS, and the OLD RE LI A RLE >K
n my reputation for keeping Attractions.
R shall always lead in the Newest
J AM 108 MILLER,
apriI20-3m Augusta, Ga.
THE MoC ORMSCK
Harvester ami Twine Hinder.
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One man with this Machine and three horses,cuts and from fifteen to twea'
ty acres a day. Send for descriptive pricelist.
BONES. DOUGEHTY & CO..
pril27-ly AUGUSTA, GA.
DO YOU KNOW THIS I
IT IS A FACT J
The London & Liverpool Clothing’ Hbuse
81G Broad St., Augusta, Ga.,
-—'-"-■MAKES T1IK~~n
1 > 1 ain B iisiness Stateme 11 1:
Wo are in Position to save to all purchasers of Strictly First-ClasS
Clothing.
6 to tpJLO a Suit."
i\ e mean just what mo say. and your careful examination of our stockwilG
yrove the fact most conclusively. What wo want and invite is
comparison of our stock and prieas.
•HWSSftJT, VOIDS 1»*
Cost 25 to 30 per cent, more than ready made garments, and w
can save you that much and giyo equal satisfaction !
Try us and see! A call costs nothing.
The great: obstacle hitherto existing In the purchase of ready made clothing by
The Merchant, the Planter, or the Professional Man.
lias been the. unsatisfactory results to the buyer.
We c
an clearly deiuonsfratc that out work is made with the same care and pre¬
cision as any
MKllCHANT TAILORING IN AUGUSTA.
HOW WE DO THIS:
We are manufactures. We employ more and better workmen through
OUR NEW YORK CONNECTIONS.
Tlia.ii all the eomhineil merchant tailoring establishments of Augusta,*
IN N E< :K WEAK we show tin* most Elegant Designs.
IN IIOSIKKV our styles are Novel.
IN UNDERWEAR we excel all others,
IN HATH AND GAPS every conceivable shape shown.
The goods are universally conceded to he the HANDSOMEST EVER SHOWN IN
AUGUSTA.
Cur Children's Department.
Embraces the beautiful and extensive assortment in all the most advanced
shapes and colorings. The newest tiling out in children’s suits is
“Jersey Lilly” and “Humboldt,”
Made of the finest i in ported French Fabrics,
LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING HOUSE.
SJG i road Slrcet, Augusta, Oa.
tIL A% Klllilll
SHARON, ; GA.
-] Has constantly on band a full line of l
Dry Goods, Groceries,
A N li -
! FARM PROVISIONS. !
Which lie offers to the trade at the Lowest Market Rates,
SUCKS, HATS. CLOTHING
and everything kept in a FIRST CLASS STGRE.
rrxo ! the farmers of Taliaferro I would state that I am selling at the Very Lowest
prices.
1 am offering bargains the like of which Sharon people never before, have seeq,
if you will look, you will be convinced, *
CALICOES, AND DHESS GOODS,
CALL AND SEE ME.
0“-AJS. -A-e K.e dricls.-!
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