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i L0Cal and Personal,
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Mr. \\ . J. Sluppey, of Lacrosse,
was here Saturday on business.
Mr. Edgar Stewart, of Schley,
was in Ellaville Saturday.
Mr. Z. T. Mott has moved his
family into the Kleckley residence
on Broad street.
Mr. II. A. Peacock went over to
Cordele last Sunday.
Mr. Asa Royal has moved his
family to the Caskey residence
Oglethorpe street below the depot
Mr. G. W. C. Munro, of Pu
nam was a visitor here Sunday.
Mr. R. II. Stokes, of Buena
Vista, was in Ellaville Monday.
There has been a considerable
increase in the travel to our town
since the new schedules have been
in effect.
Mr. W. C. Harris, of LaCrosse,
spent Tuesday night in Ellaville.
Hon. J. S. Rogers, 4 of Doyle,
was in Ellaville Monday.
Mrs. E. B. Ilornady and Miss
Mary Hornady spent Tuesday in
Americus doing Christmas shop
ping.
Dr. H. S. Munro is hypnotizing
the people ot Aumston, Ala., this
week.
Mr. T. A. Collins, proprietor of
the big Suwanee Hotel in Cordele,
spent a day or two here this week.
Col. and Mrs. Graham Forrester
of Washington, D. C., arc visiting
the family of Prof. R. V. Forres
ter. Col. Forrester holds a lucrative
government position at the nation
al capital.
Dr. C. G. Jones has^ been on the
sick list this week. Hope to see
him up on the streets soon.
A wedding of much interest to
the people of Ellaville will be the
marriage of Mr. E. E. Collins and
Miss Minilu Williamson which
happy event will take place next
Tuesday evening at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Williamson.
Both are well known young people
and deservedly popular and have a
number of friends who are reserv
ing congratulations for them.
A pretty line of Christmas goods
at Mrs. Allen’s.
Dr. B. L. Bridges is spending a
day or twain Atlanta this week.
Mr. W. J. Payne left yesterday
for Hawkinsville where he goes on
business.
Rev. D. D. Bateman is spending
the week in Lyons and McRae,
lie will return Saturday accompan
ied by his charming daughter, Miss
Mary Bateman, who has been at
tending South Georgia College at
McRae. Miss Bateman comes to
spend the holidays with home
folk.
TORTURED A WITNESS.
Intense (suffering was endured by wit
ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, Ky., before
he gave his evidence: “I coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw;
then tried I)r. King’s New Discovery
which gave instant relief, I have used
it in my family four yrars and recom
mend it as tlie greatest remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat, chest and
lung troubles, It will stop tlie worst
cough, and not only prevents but abso
lutely cures consumption. Price 50c and
$1.00 Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at J. N. Cheney – Co’s store.
The most effective little liver pills
made are DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
They never gripe. Bridges Bros.
When you need « soothing and healing
antiseptic application for any purpose,
use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel
.Salve, a well known cure for piles and
skin diseases, It heals sores without
leaving a scar. Beware of counterfeits.
Bridges Bros.
Don’t useany counterfeits of DeWitt’s
Witch Hazel Salve. Most of them are
worthless or liable to cause injury. Tlie
original DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is
a certain cure for piles, eczema, scalds,
bums, sores and “kin diseases. Bridges
Hr"'-.
Mr. s. C. Rees, of La Crosse,
paid our office a call yesterday.
For (he next teh days we will
sell our entire stock of Clothing at
cost Strange – Arrington.
Judge II. II. Singletary, Schley
county’s, able representative, was
in Ellaville a short while
afternoon,
During the next thirty days the
VV hitehall will sell you anything
in Clothing or Capes at actual cost.
For eye openers sec his line.
Mr. J. A. Chapman accompat^
ied by In's beautiful daughter, Mis
Lillie, visited Americus Monday.
The biggest bargains in Hats
and Shoes during the holidays at
the Whitehall. Ilats to beat the
bands and Shoes to dance to the
music.
Miss Leila Stewart, of Stewarts
Mill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A.
C. Murray.
Miss Nannie Reid returned last
Monday from a visit to relatives at
Abbeville.
Judge A. M. Caskey made a trip
over to Americus Monday.
Mr. Will J. Reid is at home for
the holidays.
Miss Minnie Caskey, who has
been visiting in Americus, return
ed home Monday.
Mr. J. Monroe Murray went to
Americus yesterday on business.
Judge John N. Scarborough, of
Americus, spent Sunday in Ella
ville.
The flourishing school conducted
by Mrs. M. C. Rees at Anderson
ville will close next Friday night
for the holidays. There will be in
tercstmg exercises and a Christmas
tree among the features of (be
closing day.
Mr. W. Z. Burt of Buena Vista
was in Ellaville yesterday.
A friend informs us that Air.
Joe Devane and Minnie Gilmore
were married yesterday afternoon
at tie , , o - tie , . n . , e , s P aicn s
tome
Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore, near
Ellaville. May they live long ar.d
be happy.
A WOMAN’S AWFUL PERIL.
“There is only one chance to save your
life and that is through an operation”
were the startling words heard by Mrs.
I. S. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis. from her
doctor after lie had vainly tried to cure
her of a frightful case of ssomach trouble
and yellow jaundice, Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew worse.
Then she began to use Electric Bitters
which wholly cured her. Its a wonder
ful Stomach, liver and kidney remedy.
Cures dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try
it. Only 50 ots. Guaranteed. For safe by
J. N. Cheney – Co. druggists.
, Atificia! Digestion.
Is that all that you want? It is „<.t »ll
that you can get. T–P Stomach Tab
lets contain the best digestive agents.
These digest the food, but if this was
all they would not and could not cure
you. They have combined with these
digestive ferments tonics that act direct
ly on the organs of disgestion, and lax
atives that regulate the liver and bowels
putting the system in condition to per
form its own work, This means if you
will half way take caie of your stomach
a cure is certain.
T. – P. Stomach Tablets
Are for sale by all druggists. 50c a box.
Free sample by mail if you will write
for it.
TAYLOR k PEEK DRUG CO.,
Macon, Ga.
For Sale by Bridges Bros., Ellaville
Think on This.
If a doctor writes a prescription for you
it costs two dollars! $2.00) If your drug
gist fills it he wants 50c or $1.00. We
offer you a prescription filled and ready
for use at 25c a box, that is guaranteed to
cure Eczema, Tetter, Itch, Salt Rheum,
Barber’s Itch, Itching Piles, Scald Head
and all Skin Diseases.
Watt’s Eczema Ointment
Twenty five cents a box.
TAYLOR – PEEK DRUG CO,
Macon, Ga.
The pastor will fill the pulpit at
the Methodist church next Sunday
inorn,n K and night,
The stores will not be closed on
Christmas Day.
There will be preaching at the
Methodist church next Sunday and
Sunday night,
Judge C. L. Battle made a busi
ness trip to Americas Tuesday.
Mr. Fred 1 >. West, of Leesburg,
was a visitor to Ellaville this week.
Everybody is going to Americas
Christmas Carnival next week.
All the merchants of the town
signed the agreement to close their
stores on Christmas Day with one
exception—Royal Bros. Now that
would not agree to close along
^j 10 refit a jj the business
houses will he wide open on that
day.
Little Harold McCrory is quite a
sick hoy. We hope he will soon be
well again.
Messrs Willis Morgan and R.obt.
McAfee, two of Americus popular
young men, came up to Ellaville
Sunday to see two of our sweetest
young ladies.
Miss Essie Wilson, one of But
ler’s sweetest young ladies, is
spending tlie holidays here with
her grand parents.
Mr. A. J. Hill is in Kentucky
this week buying a car load of
mules. If you want mules see him
Saturday and next week at the
stable.
WORLD’S CHAMPION.
“I tried many remedies to cure 5>iles,”
writes W. R. Smith, of Latham, Ill.,
“but found no relief till I used Bucklen’s
Arnica Salve. I have not been troubled
with piles since.” It the only champion
pile cure on earth and the best salve in
the world. 25c per box, guaranteed by
J. N. Cheney – Co., druggists.
Hori.T. G. Hudson, of Lacrosse,
paid our office a pleasant call last
Saturday.
A CLEAN CLEAR HR AIN.
Your best feelings, your social position
or i Mls i ne c S success depend largely on
the perfect action of your stomach and
liver. Dr. Kings New Life PilIs' N give
increased strength, a keen, clear brain,
high ambition. A 25 cent box will make
you feel like a new being. Sold by J. N.
Cheney – Co., druggists.
Linen lawn, Butcher’s linen and
stamped linen center pieces at
Mrs. Allen’s.
A NEW TRAIN ON
Buena Vista and Ellaville Branch.
A Great Convenience For All.
The new train is a mixed
local freight and will leave
cus every morning at 6:45 a. m.
arrive Ellaville 7 140 a. m. arrive
Columblls !it IO : 45 !1 -
i'lg !t will k-ttve Columbus at 3 :I 5
arrive at Ellaville 6 :2c) p. m. reach
Americas at 7 :15•
The present train will he made
a mixed through freight with
coaches, and will stop at all sta
tions as heretofore. It will leave
Columbus at 7 ;o6 a. m. reach Ella
ville 9:40 a. tn. arrive at Americus
10:35 a. m. an hour earlier than
the the old schedule. Ret urning H
it leaves Americus at 3 ;oo p. in.
an hour later than usual and reach
es Ellaville at 3 =44 p. m. arrives at
Columbus at 6:30.
There will he no change in the
schedule of the Sunday train.
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing
Syrup has been used for over fifty
years by millions of mothers
their liildren w Idle teething, with
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perfect success. It soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colic, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will re
lieve the poor little sufferer imme
diately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twentv-five
cents a bottle Be sure to ask for
4 4 Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup” '
and take no ©the- kind.
OUR HOLIDAY SALE
Is now open and you are invited to attend. We have
Christmas goods that will please you and prices that
will dazzle the bargain hunter. In the line of useful
and appropriate holiday gifts we have made ample
preparations and you can gratify your taste at liberty.
Presents here suitable for Father, Mother, Brother,
Sister, Husband, Wife or Friend. Prices range from
5C. to $25. oq. Below is a list of what we have to
offer you. Make your selection early while the stock
is complete.
The Latest Hooks, Oxford Bibles, Xmas Cards,
Ladies Purses, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes,
Pictures, Picture Frames, Card Receivers,
Photo Stands, Letter Stands, Glove Boxes,
Handkerchief Hoxes, Work Baskets, Jewelry Cases,
Smoker’s Set, China ware, Cake Plates,
After Dinner Sets, Salad Howls, Shaving Mugs,
Box Cigars, Bisque Figures, Bisque V ases,
Blown Goblets, 1lorns, Whistles,
Harps, • Musical Toys, W ater Bottles,
Stand Lamps, Night Lamps, Student Lamps,
Cuff and Collar Boxes, Ink Stands, Rogers’ Knives,
Rogers’ Forks, 'Peas Spoons, Gold Watches,
Watch Chains, Jewelry, Perfumery,
Extracts, Colognes, Spectacles,
Toilet Articles, Sterling Silver, Novelties.
If you want the pick in any of these goods you
better COIllC tit Qtice
BRIDGES BROS.’
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Some Special Offerings
For Xmas Selling
Beginning with the date of this ifsue. Everything here quoted is
truly a bargain. Let your Xmas rememberances he useful as well as
ornamental. \
One lot of fine silk Petticoats, made of fine quality Taffetta, corded
ruffles, well worth .$6.00, FOR THIS SALE ONLY $.2.99
2nd lot fine silk Petticoats, come in all the new colorings, made of
the dollar-a-yard Taffetta, very deep plaited ruffle, worth up to $12.50,
ALL AT ONE PRICE $5.95
Big lot Men’s, Ladies and Children’s sample Hosiery, in both plain
and fancy’s at 10c, 15c, 19c, 25c, 35c, and 50c per pair, worth fully
25 per cent more. ,
Our stock of Neckwear for the holiday trade is a feast for the, eyes.
Everything that is new and up-to-date can be found here, prices from
IOC ix> 75c.
i j6 Capes and Jackets left in stock that must be closed regardless
if cost. We make it a rule never to carry* them over. Prices cut just
half on every Jacket in the house. For instance $10.00 now $5.00
jj*- GO now $_y^o and so on through the entire stock.
One lot Men’s colored bosom shirts, made of best quality Percale,
open front and back, detached cuffs, all sizes and new fresh goods, al
wavs worth $1.00, SPECIAL 69c.
Autowear collars, the new style, all sizes in stock, see them. 33
doz pure all linen collars, regular worth 15c each, FOR THIS SALE
50c a dozen.
Our entire Blanket stock at cost. The line comprises from the
cotton blanket to the fine California.
One lot full size Moquette Rugs, the $1.50 quality SPECIAL 98c
2nt l lot Smyrna Rugs, large size well worth $2.00,'for this sale $1.18
Every day from 9,30 to 10 o’clock we will sell 10 yards of Calico
f or 25c.
Brick and Lime. G. E. Robinson
A few Hack Ilats and children’s
hats to be sold at cost at Mrs.
Allen’s.
Highest price paid for cotton
seed. Strange – Arrington.
Help is needed at once when a person’s
Iife is in danger. A neglected cough T or 11
and . sliou.t, .
cold ,, may soon become-erious ,
be stopped at once. One Minute Cough
Cure qU i c kly cures coughs and colds
of bronchitis 1
;uul the worst cases croup,
grippe and other tiiroat o and i lung
trouble*. Bridge. Bros.
When the stomach i tired out it must
have a rest, but we can’t live without
foot!. Kodol Dyspepsia ( mo Uig.-o
what you eat ” So that you call eat all the
good food you want while it is restoring
the digestive organs to health. It is the
only preparation that digests all kindsof
food. Bridges Bros.
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! Many persons have had the experience
j <>f Mi. Peter Sherman, ofN.
N. II., who rays “For years l
! torture from chrome indigestion, hut
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made a well man
j of me.” It digests what you cat and ts
| a certain cure lor dyspepsia and ever)
j form of stotnrfeh trouble. It gives re
! Hef at once even in the wo.st ease.', and
‘ h^n but do you good. Bridge Brorj
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Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.
It artificially digests the food and aids
Nature in strengthening and recon
stTUCting the exhausted digestive Or
gans. It is the latest discovered cligest
aut and tonic. No other preparation
can a p proac i| j n efficiency. It In*
stantly relieves and permanently Heartburn, cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Nausea,
Flatulence, Gastralgia,Cramps and
Sick Headache, imperfect digestion.
other results of
Price 50c. and SI. Large site contains %% time*
small size. Book all about dyspepsia malledfree
Prepar( , d by E. C- DtWITT A CO.. Chicago.
pok SALE BY BRIDGES BROS.