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' AN OPPORTUNITY
TO BUY CLOTHING
AT YOUR OWN PRICE
WE have decided to .discontinue handling Ready
Wade Clothing, therefore in order to close out
what we have in stock we are offering anything and
every thing in this line
AT AND BELOW COST!
If you need Clothing, and expect to buy, it will pay
you to see and price what we have.
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Ladies, See Our Jackets.
We have them to fit Children, Misses and Grownups.
Try a pair of Black Cat Hose
They wear well and do not stain.
We want to sell you a pair of our
SHOES!
We carry a big stock and the best makes.
Give' Us a Trial on Dry Goods, Dress Goods,
Notions or Anything you need.
We are likely to have it.
Very Respectfully
The Pitts-Gray Cos.,
BARNESVIIXE, GA.
MADDUX & SON,
Successors to Barnesviile Mercantile Cos.
In fact not in fancy, we beg to announce to our customers and to the people generally, that
we are now readv for the fall business, and are ready in better shape than ever before. We have
exercised an extra amount of diligence and shrewdness in the buying of our stock for this season.
We have looked carefully after every department and are ready to show styles and quote prices
that will astound our competitors and greatly gratify our customers.
Miss Fatie Elliott is at the head of our Dress Goods department, and she extends an invitation
to all her friends and the ladies generally to call to see her.
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
We handle the famous Rochester line of clothing, and E. M. Reynolds fine shoes, and are show
ing everything in this department. Come to see us, and let us talk prices to you.
MADDUX & SON,
Successors to Barnesviile Mercantilo Cos.
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DR H H. GREEN S SONS
YOU SAVE
All commission by dealing with us
direct when in need of money. We
make loans on any good collateral.
No commission charged. We pay
you interest on your deposits.
Have you seen our branch bank ?
Home Savings Bank,
American National Bans Bid,
MACON, GA.
R. A. Merritt, Oscar E. Dooly,
President. Cashier.
Got the Wagon.
Early Vaughn, colored, who
lives near Goggans, was the hold
er of the lucky coupon in the
drawing for the one-horse wagon
at the J. C. Collier Co’s last Sat
urday. The fortunate number
was 4657 and he held that number
and carried away the wagon. As
had been previously advertised,
the wagon was given away at 12
o’clock Saturday, November 15th
in front of the Collier Co’s store,
and there was quite a large crowd
present to witness the drawing.
Vaughn is a well-to-do colored
man of near Goggans and is for
tunate in securing the wagon
given by this enterprising con
cern.
THE BARKESVILLENET
Knitting Mill to Start Again.
The Hanson Crawley Cos has
been taken out of the court and
will at once reorganize and begin
operations under the name of the
Gem Knitting Mills.
Anew charter will be secured
and in a very short time the splep
did property will be turning out
goods for all of the country. Col.
W. W. Lambdin and Dr. J. P.
Thurman, the two men who have
labored so effectually and faith
fully in the re-organization plans,
appeared before Judge in
Macon Monday and had the case
dismissed from court.
The property is a valuable one
and under proper management
will make good money.
For Over Sixty Years.
Mrs. Winslow’s Booth inf Syrup
has been used for over sixty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething with per
fect 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 im
mediately. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world at 25 cents
a bottle. Be sure ask to for Mrs.
Winslow’s Soothing syrup, and
take no other kind.
Notice— book to your horses and
mules. He treats all diseases of horses
and mules. If your horse or mule has
a cough you had better get H. Reeves
to cure it, or he will be a heaver. If you
owe him anything come and pay him
you may need him again.
Y. NOVEMBER 20,1002.
OMEWHAT PERSONAL:
have t.hopw things at J. H. Bat* a Cos.
gignifiojE. Nelson, of Meansville, was
people #y Monday Oil business.
giving llohn TANARUS,. Hunt went to Atlanta
dfl]gjp"lrday to lopk after some busi
and wf
ItiOß O'#*- Thurman made an important
aolomr io-tiie city of Griffin last
SJlVliiiiJ
i.!„ fll ri.p^( f *'Owens, one of Meansville’*
■ i litfiptS, was here on business
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Ellington made a business
t to Atlanta last Fri
wool Blankets < fihoo a
SON'.
pW®tiey Bankston paid a visit to
les and friends in Forsyth several
dasncfst week.
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Srjtigfeeorge T. Stocks spent Sunday
in Macon the guest of friends and rela
tives in that city.
Col. Charles R. Gwyn. of Zebulon,
was in the city a short while Sunday
with friends and relatives.
Mr. Frank Woodworth returned last
Saturday from a visit of several days to
relatives and friends in Atlanta.
Mr. Robert Young, of Savannah,
spent Sunday in the city the guest of
of his friend, Mr. J. A. McCrary.
Mr. Frank Chapman, who came down
to open up the store of The Cutter, re
turned home to Griffin Friday night.
We buy your old gold and silver.
J. H. Batk & Cos
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes return
ed home to Sparta Friday after a pleas
ant visit of a week to relatives in the
city.
Messrs. J. F. Wooten and James W.
Fleming, two of Johnstonville’s good
citizens were here on business one day
last week.
Mr Walter B. Smith was among the
visitors from this city to Atlanta Satur
day looking after matters of import
tance.
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Mr. W. A. LeSuer, dfuJohnstonville,
who is a representative Leading citizen
of that section, was in toWn on business
last Friday l . r t<
Misses Mattie and Fatie Elliot went
down to Colloden Sunday and spent
the day with their parents, Jj/. and
Mrs. S. W. Elliott.
Mrs. R. O. Cotter and Mrs. IS. M.
I’owell went down to Macon Friday
evening to visit friends and returned
home Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Luther Brazier, who has been
located at Columbus for several months
past, returned to the city Friday and
will make Barnes Ville his home for the
present.
Now is the time to have your watch
and jewelry work done before holidays.
We will be too busy then.
• J. H. Bate & Cos.
Miss Maude Crawford, who is one of
Thomaston’s handsome young ladies
and social favorites, has been the guest
of her friend, Mrs. L. F. Fjfiekl for the
past week.
Mr. Jeptha Clements, of Strouds,
came to town on business last Saturday.
He is one of Monroe county’s best
citizens and we are always glad to have
him visit our city.
Wanted —By December 18th, near
Institute, a small house or 3 or 4 rooms
furnished or unfurnished, for light
house-keeping.—Address “Business”
City.
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Mr. Joseph M. Franklin, who spent
several days very pleasantly in the city
last week as the guest of his wife, at
Mrs. (J. W. Spoigle’s, returned home to
to Atlanta Thursday.
Messrs. C. H. Humphrey and J. C.
Collier, who are two of Barnesvillc’s
leading citizens and business men,
made an important trip to Atlanta Fri
day looking after their interests.
Miss Lottie Aikin, who is one of
Hampton’s most attractive young
ladies, spent sometime in the city
the guest of her sister, Mrs. VV. H.
Mitchell on Elm street this week.
Notice —We will pay 75* per hXJ
lbs. for all cotton seed brought to us
between now and Dec.
Bajiuj, Hi nt k Mji.xkk,
Barnesviile, Ga.
Mr. 11. H. Gray paid a visit to tiie
city of Atlanta Monday afternoon to
attend to business in that city. He
will go from there to Cleveland, Ohio,
with Mr. C. O. Summers, on a pleasure
trip.
Notice— l have just recently taken
out license to do eiectrie light wireing,
and can furnish material to do any class
of work. I ha4e a man who knows his
business to do the work. Call on me
when you have any work of this kind.
J. G. Suggs.
Mr. C. O. Summers, one of Barnes
ville’s leading manufacturers and busi
ness men made a trip of importance to
Atlanta Monday afternoon. From there
he will go to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend
a carriage builders association meeting.
He was accompanied by Messrs. E. L.
Rogers and H. H. Gray.
Col. E. A. Stephens spent Monday
in the city of Atlanta on legal business.
Mr. Jim Brisendine spent a day or so
this week in Griffin the guest of friends.
Col. W. W. Lambdin went down to
Macon Monday to look after some legal
business.
The “Cutter” —Not only cuts]
but makes others cut. See our special
Saturday bargains.
Mr. W. H. Chambers went down to
Macon Monday morningto look after
some business.
Mr. B. M. Turner went down to
Macon Tuesday night to be the guest
of friends in that city.
1 pair fine white wool Blankets,s4.6o
Wilkinson.
Rev. Hugh Morris returned from 1
Forsyth monday morning, after preach-;
ing two sermons to the Presbyterians
of that city Sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Perdue, of Milner, spent
several days this week herewith her
daughters, Miss Nettie Perdue and Mrs.
R. L. Bush.
Air. and Mrs. A. O. Bennett went
down to Forsyth and spent the day
very pleasantly the guest of relatives
last Sunday.
Airs. Steve Aloye and daughter, of
Lament, passed through the city Tues
day on their way to Griffin to visit re
latives several days.
Notice— Aly restaurant uid bakery
are now open to the public, and I am
ready to serve meals at 25** and all the
boarders 1 can get at $2.50. J. G. Suggs.
Airs. Luella Myers, of Thomaston,
who lias been the,guest of Airs. J. W.
Adams for sometime, returned home
Almulay evening.
Air. and Airs. T. W. Story, of Lifsey,
were in the city doing some shopping
Friday. They are among the best
people of that community.
Mrs. A. J. Shearouse returned last
Friday from a visit of several days to
Griffin, where she has been attending
a series of revivals in that city.
Solicitor O. H. B. Bloodworth
came up from Forsyth to look after
some legal business Monday. He was
on his way to Thomaston.
For Sale —A fine young snuff color
ed pointer well trained, write to Geo.
I). Miller, Pleasant Mill Ga.
Mrs. E. A. Gray went to At
lanta Tuesday afternoon with her
husband to attend the North Geor
gia Conference this week.
Mr. Morris Williams arrived in the
city Monday night and will spend
sometime with his mother,Mrs. Jennie
Williamson Zebulon street.
Miss Mattie Terry, who spent several
days very pleasantly last week with
her friend,Miss Arley Murpey, return
ed to her home in Griffin Thursday.
Mr. EdgarL. Rogers was among the
visitors from this city to Atlanta Mon
day afternoon. From there he will goto
Clevland, Ohio, with Mr. C. O. Hum
mers. t * • V
Revs. W. R. Branham and E. A. Gray
left Thursday for Atlanta where they
will attend the-North Georgia Confer
ence which is in session in that city
this week.
Miss Maude Eberhardt will
leave Saturday for Jacksonville,
Fla., where she will be the guest of
relatives for several months dur
ing the winter.
Mr. P. W. Bishop left Friday morn
ing for Dawson, where he was called
on account of the death of hfy
brother at that place. He returned
home Sunday afternoon.
Let us fit you up in a pair of glasses,
so you can read the long nights tfiat
are coming.
.7. H. Bate a Cos.
Mr. T. W. Gardner, of Temple, Tex.,
representing LaPelle Shoe Cos, of St.
Louis, has been in the city several days
past, the guest of his great uncle, Mr.
J. B. Gardner’on Forsyth street.
Mrs J. F. Hfehnilton and children, of
Machen, who have been spending
several days very pleasantly the guests
of the family of Mr. W. 11. Ellington,
returned home Tuesday morning.
The “Cutter” —Not only cuts
but makes others cut. See our special
Saturday bargains.
There will be services at the Presby
terian church next Sunday morning
and night held by the pastor, Rev.
Hugh Morris. All are invited to cotne
and hear some good sermons. His sub
ject will be “Judge Not.”
Rev. C. W. Durden left Monday
morning for Montezuma where he
will visit relatives several days. From
there he will go to Americu* to attend
the state Baptist Convention which is
in session in that place this week.
Mrs. B. M. Turner apd Mrs. J. W.
Reeves left Wednesday morning for
Americas to attend the stale Baptist
Convention. They went as delegates
from the Womans iiissionery Society
of Barnesviile Baptist church.
Who
Puts Up
Your
Prescriptions
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We invite the privilege.
We use the best quality of
every drug; we exercise the
most exacting care with every
part of the work. We pro
duce medicine that brings
the best possible results. We
charge only a living profit
above the cost of materials.
LET US
FILL YOUR
PRESCRIPTIONS?
Wright’s Drug Store
D.L. Anderson, Mgr.
Floyd-Gwyn.
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On Thursday, November 27th,
a marriage of great interest to the
people throughout this section of
the state, will occur at the home
of the bride’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Floyd at Brent, Mon
roe County, Ga. At that time,
Misß Bessie Floyd, oneofthe most
popular young women of Middle
Georgia, will be married to Col.
Charles It. Gwyn <>f Zebulon, the
well known young attorney and
cashier of the Bank of Zebulon.
Possibly there are not two young
people anywhere who have more
friends and this union will indeed
be a very happy one. The marri
age will be a quiet home affair and
only a few friends will be present.
After the ceremony they will leave
for Montgomery, Ala. for a short
visit to relatives.
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OLD FRIENDS ARE THE BEST.
Sometime ago I took what is known
as a summer cold. I tiled several rem
edies, but without much relief. Fin
ally I resorted to my old standby,
Cheney’s Expectorant, and was cured
by a few doses. 1 have great confidence
in this remedy. Job Howard. '
Macon, Miss.
APPLICATION FOII CHAKTEH.
GEORGIA, Ptius County.
To The Superior Court Or Said County:
Tim petition of J. P. Thurman,J. L. Fokb.J
F. Taylor, C. O. Sbiiumth and J. L. Kwnnwly,
mliowh aN follows:
1. The petitioners desire that they, their as
sociates, HUeeessors and assigns, be Incorporat
ed for the period of twenty years under the
corporate name of
"GEM KNITTING MILLS."
2. The particular business of the proponed
corporation shaft be of knitting and manufac
turing underwear, hosiery, and cotton and wot
len Knit and woven goods of any and all discre
tions, and marKctlng and selling, and dealing
generally in same.
I Si The object of said corporation Is pecuniary
gain to the stockholders thereof by means of
carrying on said business.
4. Tlieir place of business shall be in the City
of Barnesviile, In said county* but they desire
the right to establish '-ranches or agencies any
where else they see fit, in or out of the State.
5 Thecapltal stock of this corporation shall
lie 180,00(1 fully paid in, but they desire the
right to Increase same to any amount not ex
ceeding *IOO,OOO by a majority vote of the stock.
0 They di-slre the right and power to make
contracts, buy raw or other materials, manu*
faeturc and sell goods, borrow money, execute
notes, bonds or other Indebtedness and secure
the same by mortgage, deed, or otherwise, and
to perform any other acta neceessary for carry
ing on their business, and also to have all the
other rights, powers, privileges, and immuni
ties common to corporations generally under
the law
7. Wherefore they pray that they be incor
porated in accordance with the foregoing, and
they will ever pray etc.
W. W. Lambi>,n,
Attorney for Petitioners.
Filed In office November 10th 19C,,!.
J. B. Mathews, Clerk.
A True Copy
J. ft. Mathews’ Clock.
Notice— During the tire a number
of bread tickets were L4t and possibly
picked up. This is to notify those who
are holding tickets purchased before
the fire, that same will be redeemed if
accompanied by order from the par
chaser, as I shall use different tickets
hereafter. J. G. Suggs.
For 3a I©— on easy terms-100 acres
on road to The Rock, Ga., 4 miles from
Barnesviile. Good three-room house,
out housd close to dwelling, well water
ed and lies well. Apply to B. F. Reeves
Barnesviile, or F. A. Stafford, The
Rock.