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THE DEMOCRAT.
$1.50 Per Year.
FRIDAY, MAY 4th. 1883.
Ehtered at the post-office at craw
FORDVILLE, GA., AS SECOND CLASS
MATTER FOR MAILING.
M. C. JONES. Local Editor.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE,
—Wheat and , oats are heading - ,. out.
—Tuesday «. « Sne d„- for picnic.
—The merchants now close their
stores at six o’clock p. m.
—Tlie City Council lias purchased a
dump cart, the next thing is to use it,
—Mrs. Jennie Myers has returned
from Augusta.
—County Commissioners will meet
next Tuesday.
—The dance at Moore’s hall was
largely attended last evening.
—Maj. Roane has been in town all
the week with some fine stock.
—The handsomest Parasols and best
Umbrellas can be had of C. A. Davis
& Co., Greenesboro, Ga.
—Judge Stewart has the lluest Irish
potato patch in town.
—Buy your boots and shoes from
Mershon & Fiynt, Sharon, Ga.
—Subscribe for The Democrat,
only 81.50 per year.
—Tha fast train from Atlanta was
lialf an hour behind time Tuesday
evening.
—Part of the tax is taken off of To
bacco, Cigars and Snuff; prices all re¬
duced by C. A. Davis & Co., Greeues
boro, Ga,
—Genuine vinegar and tomato
catsup, prepared mustard, and pickle
at Thomas Fulton’s.
—Get your family groceries, &c.,
from Mershon & Fiynt, Sharon, Ga.
—Mr. M. E. Bruckner, formerly of
this place but now of Augusta,happen¬
ed to a very painful accident in that
city last Monday, a large pulley fell
on him and broke two of liis ribs.
—It. J. Locke Deputy United States
Marshall, from Macon,* was in town
yesterday looking up witnesses in a
case that is to be tried by United
States Court in Macon Monday.
—Mr. Titas Richards has erected
a plain but neat plank fence around
the Grant lot.
— Now and then a wagon loaded with
Cotton comes in and leaves town with
guano.
—Mr. W, J. Norton contractor and
builder of this place, is putting up Mr.
John P. Moore’s barn and stables
which were blown down by the cyclone.
—Rev. Sam Jones collected from one
• Congregation, in Atlanta $2,000 for tha
benefit of the orphans home near De¬
catur, Ga.
— We hope all mir people wait attend
the meeting of the Memorial Associa¬
tion next Tuesday evening.
— In our next issue will appear a
notice of the firm of Perkins Biothers.
Atlanta, Ga. Read their advertise¬
ment in this issue.
—If you want a nobby suit of clothes
call on Mershon A Fiynt, at Sharon.
—loe Cosby. Jim Anderson and Guy
Farmer, paid Greenesboro a dying visit
last Friday.
—Pigmari’s and Green Mountain
Atlisma cure, all kinds of Staple and
Fancy Drugs. Best black Ink in quart
bottles 25e in pints 15c. C. A. Davis
k Co., Greenesboro, Ga.
—Miss Fannie Rogers, of Warren
County, is visiting the family of Mr. J.
W. Asbury in this county.
—Mershon & Fiynt, of Sharon, hav e
on hand a large stock of goods which
they are offering at very low prices.
—You can buy nice Muslins at 5c
a yard of C. A. Davis k Co., Greenes¬
boro, Ga.
— Marshal Googer is putting some of
the streets in good order, while others
are badly in need of work.
—Mrs. Josie Boone, who has been
very sick for several days, we are glad
to say, is improving.
— Round Leather Belting for Sewing
Machines at C. A. Davis & Co’s.,
Greenesboro, Ga.
—If madame rumor is to be believed
several of our young men have matri
S eSro k
—As the Sunday school children
■were prevented from having their pic
nic Tuesday by the rain ; it is quite
likely they will have it one day next
week.
—Sweeps, Scrapes and Scraper Steel
just received by C. A. Davis & Co.,
Greenesboro, Ga.
_Mr. and Mrs. J. W. ITixon left
this morning for Lebanon, Tenn. Mrs.
Hixon will spend the summer there
with her parents, but Col. Hixon will
return in a few days.
—We congratulate Dr. Farmer upon
&1KKBS4 sn>.M«KMiivar(liiiipr lie bad the
in town.
Davis & Co’s. T Greenesboro, Ga.
-We commend those staunch
friends of the young people who insist
that they shall not lo<»e their pic-nic
entirely by last Tuesday’s rain.
—Hon. Jno. A Stephens received a
fetter not long sinee from Sir George
Campbell, a member of the British
Parliament, and a nephew of tbe late
John Campbell, Lord Chancellor, of
England, stating the high esteem he
had for Mr. Stephens, and expressing
bfe sorrow at his death.
-All kinds Shw,maker’s Findings :
is^-feasr u%sr-*s»
D
country actually worn, and still there
are people mean enough tc go hacking
I and coughing because they do not of want Dr.
to invest 25 cents for a bottle
Bull’s Cough Syrup.
1 —Harper’s Weekly for April 28th
has a picture, though not a very good
one — an( j a brief biographical sketch
t of our newly elected governor. In the
two numbers for April 21st and 28th is
i the story of a negro courtship quite
: equal to anything troin the pen of Un
; cle Remus. Buy these numbers if you
want a goodlaugb.
—We learn that quite a promising
Sahti-ith tie school has been organized at
, the lesidenceot residence of Mrs. Mrs Margaret Maig uei Rhodes, J
ternooni VV ith Mr. D. A. Saggus as su
perintendeut.
—Besides our large stock of Pine
Clothing, we have just received from
New York, a large lot of Job Clothing
at about j to £ price, Look at these
goods the prices will surprise you. c.
A. Davis & Co , Greenesboro, Ga.
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—The Southern Baptist Con
will convene on the 1011) iost. at M
Texas. This presents a line
nity for persons wishing to visit
Lone Star State, and to take a little
peep over into our sister republic,which
Lcuis Nopoleon did uot convert into
an empire •
—Grady has heard of a man of At*
lanta who has made a will leaving
twenty-live thousand dollars to benev¬
olent institutions ofthat city and asks
why he does not give it now while he
cau see the good that it will do V Alas 1
men love money so well that they r.ire
ly part with it so long as tliev can keep
it. They make a merit of giving only
when they no longer enjoy the poses
si oil.
—We would never tell a man not to
give to an orphan’s home, butjwe would
much rather see him give to an asylum
for the aged. The young rarely need
friends. Some one will take care of
them with the hope of being paid when
the youth shall become an adult. But
no one will from selfish motives extend
help when
"Age and want, oh ill matched pair,
Prove man was made to mourn.”
—The vain on Tuesday morning not
only disappointed our young people in
their proposed pic-nic, hut it more
grievously disappointed our farmers in
their hopes oT finishing their cotton
planting this week. Being already
much behind the loss of three days
plowing will be much felt.
—We learn that John Veazov, Yeazey the
venerable father of Rev. T. J.
and of our county nnn, P. Jr. Yeazey,
died at his home near Long Creek,
Warren county on Tuesday last. He
had lived beyond four score years, hav¬
ing been born 1797 or 1798. He lias
left a saintly memory behind him.
—Holmes'’ Liniment (Mothers Sweet
Friend), Bradflela’sJ Regulator, Liver
Gum & Mullein, M. A. Simmons’
Medicine, Wizard Oil SOtr v> >ui« jHuvV
Corn He mover. Jaynes’ Expectorant,
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, German Cough
«!yrup, Dr. John & Morelera Cod Liver
Oil, Scott’s Emulsion, Allcock’s Po
rons Plasters, Belladona Porous
ters, K |j udall's Spavin Cure, Turkish
Liniment, Honey of Tar, Warner's
Pills. All of Warner’s medicines and
hundreds of other remedies and Patent
rtiediei es. O. A, Davis A Co..
Greenesboro, Ga.
A Famous Hill.
A short distance the other side the
Oconee river is a very large hill in full
vievvot' the Georgia It. li. which came
within one vote of being the capital of
Georgia. When the question of mov
jug the capitol from Louisville was ag
itated j this Dill and Milledgevilie
were selected as suitable places and
voted for. Milledgevilie carried it by
°" e vote only. This fact may not lie
generally known but is neveit i
true.
Harwell & Smith.
Tlie gentlemen whose names caption
this article have one of tlie largest ag¬
ricultural warehouses and machinery
depots to be found in Atlanta. By
prompt attention and fair dealing they
have built up an immense business.
They are general agents for all kinds
of agricultural and|othei machinery r ali
of which is tnst-class and guaranteed their
to give entire satisfaction. Read
advertisement in another column and
send for catalogue and price list.
Harris, of Walton county. The
ceremony was performed Gen. by ITjt Cement G.
|f unna yy assisted by
^ Evans at “Casulon” the home of
the bride near High Shoals. The bri
flal party left fot . Atlanta Tuesday
morning, and have taken -rooms at the
Kimball where they will remain until
Mr. Boynton’s term as acting Govern
or expires, when they will remove to
Griffin, which is to be their permanent
home.
A Well Engaged Lady,
From the Griffin, Ga., News.
A certain . Albany . young vnn „_ ,„ lady (1 „ ha nas „
npr&titioua ff idea that Friday is an un
cky day, and holds this particular
night in hand to kill off ineligible suit
OT3 . At anv rate, lie asked permiss on
t0 call last Monday night, and was told
she was engaged. “Well, how about
Tuesday night?” sud he. ‘'<->h, 1
have promised Mr.-- to go with bun
to-on Tuesday night. "Well,
I’ll call round Wednesday evening. that
“Don't you do it !’’ she says “for
is Mr. -’s night. ‘What about
Thursday night, then ?” “I have a
f^teutar ss* enpwmait ‘f fo.’ ^* at e [ en '
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rw.um.rnfcr.
\VM. M. JORDAN, FRED R. POPE,
Formerly of Sibley & Jordan. Of Washington, Ga.
| JORDAN & POPE.
COTTON FACTORS AND
I
Commission Merchants 9
729 Reynolds St, Augusta, a.
”\1 T E WILL GIVE OlTR PERSONAE ATTENTION SAlk' i <) WEIGHING AND SELL
’ n ING COTTON and Guarantee* QUIOM AXD PROMPT It IS TO HAS.
yy e hope by close attention to business, to merit a i-eral share of the shipment of
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——- F—
j J. m. ANDB1SON.
FORMER MANAGER PARTNER AND SALESMAN OF
: PEARCE, ANDERSON CO.
&
tton Factor amir Commission
j Merely
—A T i - :
. Old Stand of R. A. Fleming*,
1 903 Reynolds Street, (Scoria
Augusta, ■
Personal Attention Givfe to all Business.
Consignments of Cotton *-' Wheat Solicited,
nidi 6 ’83 ly
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Great Bargains ' i'll Furniture.
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HAYING purchased the stock of R. C. HEG IIK & CO,, and having a very large
Stock ourselves, we are now compelled to redUCSHnitli Stocks immediately t so as to slip. get
them in one Store. This-is your grand chance t<uaccure bargains, don let it
Fine, Medium and Common Furniture. Matresses. Spring Bed Bottoms, Re
valving Book Cases. Invalid Chairs, Cabinets, amt an immense Stock of Parlor and
Bedroom Furniture that must be sold to give room.
Call early or write for cuts and prices-.
J. L. BOWLES & CO. J
717 & 839 Broad Street, August, Ga.
T, F. F L ETM X N Ci
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DRUGGIST.
AUGUSTA, GA
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is prepared to sell DIWG8 as cheap atany house South of Baltimore.
gi£TA TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOV. 4
FLEMING'S NEA JIA LG I A retneifo * fails. It will relieve any case
vet
instantly. 50 cent per bottle.
FLEMING'S CHILL FILLS are well known and have ’a large sale, one
box will cure sny case of chills. ap!27 (Jui
i mrsr ill HE 1 KflEDIlEEIEDS
fii. ESbsllilJiHHvJ.^feLaaSEEDS r’FTiSHFor th© MERCHANTSEEDS
m
r-sr Z3«i4*onto rat ed I n I vlount* ajul Kursil IIcgls(o Flttll TO AI.I..
.SEND US YOI,’H JJU8INKSB CARDS FOIt TRADIi IsIST.
*■ * ^v ,yi f?FTH lIsSONStSlED GROWERS.PHILADELPHIA
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extend to every Lad y and Gentleman who reads this Heading a
Cordial Invitation to Visit
AND SEE THE WONUSKFiJL DISPLAY OF
Spring CIS e rings
I Imre tWs time E'.LIFSED all former efforts, having never before met with smelt
unbounded success in collecting together so many attractions.
THE MIGHTY DOLLAR
Tells the-same old story. Such a congregation before of Beautiful DR SS <XX)DS, and
h be witching pretty Colors, was never offered buyers in tb market.
uc VEILINGS in conceivable Shad", .such as Crushed Strawberries, Electric
NUN’S Valours, Brocated Ottoman, Satins, Tubular Braids Embroid¬
Blue Ae with embosed match.
ered Trimming*, Ribbons and buttons to
Embroidered Chambray Robes.
that ^\^|lvNsTlNEN you never dreamed of seeing in this raarkut. KFVrT , viivsnoirs
uiors,’incJid'ingKEALVcaTCii »
pEp LAWNSinWhite tnd
and NewCambric Dimeties, whicli are perfect beautiful.
MY NOTION DEPARTMENT
Embraces al^the y nw itfc« in that Line. MOU9QUETAIRE KID GLOVES
aU the Kew shades of
EMITS. anything wanted at the . „ Corner including . . T LICH 't<-h rot BALTIN^ ttvc
Buyers can find th fidneia“dthe
LOT fls. Come and for learn;of H‘ the s ,E^? tru Ol
n my reputation always lead >t ;P tfte ln 5 Newest r Attractions. Anrariions ’
R shall in
.TAMES MILLER,
3prii2°-3m Augusta, Ga.
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THE McCOEMIOK
Harvester and Twine Binder.
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M|g 0?,
One Iran wiU^yi lie Machine and time horses, cuts and binds into bundles'
ftS'Sencn^^Ps fifteen to twenty acres a day.
onptiva price list.
BONES. DOUGERTY & CO..
priliI7-ly AUGUSTA, GA,
BO YOU KNOW THIS I
It is a fact i
The London & Liverpool Clothing Hous^
810 Broad St., Augusta, Ga.„
~—MAKES TUE~—n
Plain Business Statement:
We are in Position to save to all purchasers of Strictly Firat-Clasa
Clothing.
“*5 to 810 a Sait. t*
iVc menu Just what me say. and your careful examination of oUr sloekWill
yrove the fact most conclusively. What we want and invite is
comparison of our stock and prices.
A l Wt«
W«EP»
Cost 25 to 30 per cent, more than ready made garments, and W
can save you that much and give equal satisfaction I
Try us and see! A call costs nothing.
Thereat obstacle hitherto existing in the purchase of ready made clothing by
Tlis Msrdaant, the Planter, or the Professional. Man.
Hus been, the unsatisfactory result* to the buyer
We can clearly <b inoustiate that out work is made with the same cafe and pre,
ciston us any
MKKCUANT TAILORING IN AUUUSTA.
HOW WE DO THIS:
We are manufactures. We employ more and better workmen through
OUR NKW YORK CONNECTIONS
Than all tlie combined merchant tailoring establishment* of Augusta.;
INNEt 'K IVEAR We show the most Elegant Designs.
I N II 0 . 8 IKRV our styles are Novel.
IN UNJIEUWKA It we excel all others,
IN HATS AND CAPS every conceivable shape shown.
The goods are universally conceded to be the HANDSOMEST EVER SHOWN IN
AUGUSTA.
( ur Childmi’s Department.
Einbraees the beautiful ami extensive assortment in all tlie most advanced
.shapes and coloring ;. The newest thing out in children’s suits i«
‘■‘Jersey Lilly” and “Humboldt,
Made of the finest imported French Fabrics,
LOiVJXIN AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING HOUSE,
8111 liroitil Street, Augusta, Du.
april 20-t-f
9 % 4-st
SHARON, F 1 I l GA L*.
{lias constanily on liand a full line of ^
Dry Goods, Groceries,
- A X O -
- IF ARM PR( >V I SIGN S.:! •
Which he offers to the trade at the Lowest Market Kates,
IT CLOTHING ^
T>r)f) lJv f\J r | l ,, C 1J, STTOKS klll'/liU, JILliU, ATS UUUA lliii vx
and everything kept in a FIRST (.’LABS STORE
rfxo I the farmers of Taliaferro I would state thfit I am selling st the very Lowes
prices.
I am offering bargains the like of Which Sharon people neve* before have seen,
if you will look, you will be convinced,
CALICOES, AND DRESS GOODS,
CALL AND SEE ME.
ID/-1 JAS. -f A.. ICendrlc^.',
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