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Local and Personal.
Mr. A. Benton visited Macon
Tuesday.
For fine Broddus seed or table
pecans call on Powell Bros.
County Court was in session
Wednesday and yesterday.
Mr. Nevin Tolleson has a po
sition with Robinson, Kelly & Co.
Mrs. Albert Talmadge is recov
ering from a slight attack of ill
ness,
Miss Zaide Ezell left Monday
afternoon to visit Hillsboro rela
tives.
Call to see us when you sell
your cotton and pay that little bill
you owe.
We had a very pleasant call
Monday from Mr, W. W, Lewis,
of near Starrsville,
A complete line Lamps from
15 cents to $3.00. See them.
: D.T. PYE.
" Mr. A. L. Moore, a popular
conductor on the Central of Geor
gia spent Wednesday in our city.
We welcome Hopewell back to
our ranks and trust that weekly
letters will be forthcoming here
after, ;
Miss Susie Malone returned
Monday from Milledgeville where
she spent a few days with her
mother,
Correspondents will please call
or send someone to the News
office when needing stamps and
stationery,
Mrs. H. N. White is expected
home the latter part of the week
from an extended visit to North
ern relatives,
Rev. Smith, a student from
Mercer University, preached quite
an interesting sermon at the Bap
tist church last Sunday morning.
Mre, W. F. Jordan and little
daughters, Esther and ‘Pauline,
spent Sunday with Mrs, Jordan's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bar
nes, of Eudora,
Announcement has been made
of the approaching marriage of
Miss Hattie Gordon of Brown
wood, this county, to Mr, I.ce
Wagner, of Jasper county, ‘lt will
occur at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gor
don, at three o'clock, November
Sth.—Madison Advertiser, |
HUTCHINSON COMPANY,
S . LEADERS IN THE
‘ Milliner y Busine
of Jasper County, can state to the ladies who have not purchased their Fall
Hats that we have just received another large shipment of the latest pattern
Hats of November and the advance styles of December. We request that they
call and inspect them. \ | |
‘When good dressers find a store where they can buy clot\hes;tha,t vplease them they telleach other, and their talk helps make bnsiness for
that store. Our high-=class Clothing: is creating that kind of talk for this store. Our original designs studied out and adapted with great care to
the exacting demands .of particular wearers give our garments smartness. Handwork by expert tailors makes our coats hold their shape till
worn out. Then, too, only the best fabrics and linings are used in the making of our clothing, which always insures serviceableness
and holds the wearers’ confidence. . . . . . . . g . . . . . . ‘o .
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A Stock that Stands Examination, Strong for your approval.
THE HUTCHINSON COMPANY.
Judge Watt Wingfield, of Eaton
}ton, spent Wednesday in town.
} Read the card of the Cotton Oil
Ccmpany and govern yourselves
’ accordingly.
- LOST.—A Philomathean pin
with name Agnes Leverett, 1852-
1901, Reward if returned to this
office. e
Mrs. M. A. Turner and Miss
Anna Turner returned Wednes
day from a delightful visit to Sav
annah.
Mrs. W. J. Talmadge, who has
been sick several days with gastric
fever, is reported better, we are
glad to learn.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle and chil
dren, Douglasand Cosby, of Ma
con, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. T. S. Malone.
Mr. Henry W. Grady, of Atlan
ta, special agent of the Prudential
Insurance Co. of America,is in the
city working with Mr. W. C. Hill.
We call special attention to the
new ad of Mr. D. T. Pye which
appears in our paper today, and
would suggest that youcall on him
when needing anything in hisline.
The adjourned term of Jasper
Superior Court will be held one
week from next Monday. A good
deal of unfinished business remains
on the docket, and it is likely that
the session will last three or four
days. :
Mr. ]J. H. Kelly comes to the
front this week with a handsome
full page advertisement. Mr.
Kelly is offering a great reduction
in prices on his stock. The trading
public will find it to their interest
to trade with him. Read his ad
and give him a call.
Mr. E. B. Smith has leased his
farm near S mithboro and he and
Mrs. Smith will leave in a few
days for Marietta, their future
home. Mr, and Mrs. Smith have‘
been residents of the county for a
long number of years,' and their
numerous friends regret to have‘
them leave, .
Rev. Stipe will occupy the pul.
pit next Sunday for the last time
before leaving the following day
to attend the annual session of the
North Georgia Conference which‘
will be held in Griffin, Mr, Stipe
has been an earnest worker in the’
Master’s vincy:xrd: and . his nu- |
merous friends here would be de
lighted to have him return for an
other year,
MONTICELLO, GEORGIA,; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903.
Mrs. Mary Elder returned Mon
day from a short visit to Watkins
ville,
i Miss Luella McKibben, of Me
‘Donough, is the admired guest of
Miss Kathrine Tolleson this week.
Mr, and Mrs, A. M. Brandon,
having disposed of their place at
Adgateville, are moving to their
‘home recently built near -Mox;s
cello on the road leading to Flovil:
Ila. '
Messrs Felix and Rufus Frank
lin, of Eudora, placed one hundred
and thirty-five bales of cotton on
the Monticello market last Friday.
It was bought by Mr. R. R, Powel
who paid 10} per pound for the
lot.
The next attraction at the K. P.
Hall will be the lecture of Hon.
Luther Manship to be given on the
evening of December the ninth,
Mr. Manship comes highly reconi
mended and no doubt those who
hear him will be well entertained.;
The Mutual Life Insurance As
sociation of Georgia has a hand
some new ad in today’s paper
which should not fail toattract the
attention of our readers._ ReanT
what they have to say and call on
the division agent, Mr., R. L. }
Webb, at the Monticello Hotel. ‘
Governor Terrell has issued a
proclamation designating Thurs
day, November the 26th, as a day
of thanksgiving and praise, in ac
knowledegment of the many bless
ings that have heen vouchsafed to
the people of Georgia by an ever
iindu]gent Providence, We trust
that the day will be appropriately
obscrv?d in Monticello,
Mr. C. B. Sanders and other
prominent planters, of Butts coun
ty, placed a large number of bales
of cotton on sale here last Friday.
We have been claiming all®the
time that Monticello is one of the
best cotton markets in the state
and as a proof of the fact farmers
from other sections are bringing
their cotton here to be disposed of. ’
COTTON MARKET.
Price Today 10 13-16
Cotton Seed per bushel 18 ct.
BARGAINS in Shoes, Hats and
Underwear at Ballard's.
- Mr. H. C. Hill is moving to his
pretty new home near the Presby
terian manse.
A bargain in Wheeler and
Wilson latest improved Sewing
Mufhi}s at Ballard’s.
:{%C H. Jordan, of Macon,
p through Monticello Tues
‘day en route to Eudora where she
will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs,
T. H. Barnes,
An approaching marriage which
is of much interest to their many
‘ friends is that of Miss Corrie Allen
to Mr. Hugh Barnes, both of Eu
dora, to occur next Sunday the
15th instant. ‘
I make a specialty of Crockery
and Table Cutlery. Don't fail to
give me a call.—W. E. Ballard.
The Presbyterians of Monticello
and Eatonten have united in ex
tending a call to Rev. Dozier, of
Carrolton, to serve them as pastor.
Our pecple were favorably im.
pressed with him during his recent
visit here, and would be gratified
to learn of his acceptance,
Biggest line of Bowls and
Pitc#ers. Water Sets, Cups
Saucers, and Fancy Glassware,
in the city. D. T. PYE.
The Saturday Afternoon Club
was delightfully entertaifed at the
home of Miss Oma Benton on
College street last week. An
amusing game of “Who knows
this nose’' was played after which
delicious refreshments were serv
ed. The next' meeting will be
held with Miss Stella Benton,
Doyle Campbell, a recent gradu
ate of the University, is a candi
date for solicitor of the county
court in Jasper county. He has
many friends in this city who will
hope for his success in this race.
He is a brilliant young man and
would make a record for himself
as solicitor, 'The above compli
mentary notice appeared in the
Athens Banner of a recent date.
FRESH Plain and Fancy Crack
ers just received at Ballard's,
Mrs. E. A, McNair is expected
home tomorrow from an extended
visit to Covington, Atlanta, and
other points,
PIPES--anything from a Clay
to a genuine Meerschaum at
W. E. Ballard's.
Dr. Broughton, of Atlanta, lec
tured at the K. P. Hall here Fri
day night to alarge audience, hav
ing as his subject **ln the Dumps.”
SCRAFFTS Candy, the most
“‘delicious,” Will please the most
“‘fastidious.” A fresh lot just re
ceived at W. E. Ballard’s,
' The friends of Mr. W. P. Ezell,
formerly of this place, will be
glad to learn that he has . recent
ly accepted a position in" one of
the largest dry goods houses in
Montgomery, Ala.
MAY MANTON’'S BAZAR
Glove-Fitting Patterns can be
found on sale at The Hutchinson
Co. store. All ten cents each, }
Regular prices 25, 30 and 35¢. No
allowence is made for seams,
" Mr, Preston Newton, formerly
connected with Birmingham and
Brunswick railroad, is on a visit
to Monticello relatives. He will
go from here to Mississippi to ac
cept a railroad position, He will
take with him the best wishes of
his numerous friends here,
ORANGES—Sweet and fresh,
direct from the grove in Florida,
W. E. Ballard,
Our enterprising and up-to-date
postmaster, Mr, E. Y. Swanson,
recently ordered 5 desks for the
Rural Free Delivery carriers (who
start from' his office) and they
were received yesterday, This
furniture is solid oak, with tubing
braces, and improves the looks
of that neat office a great deal,
Attended Reunion,
A party composed of the follow- ‘
ing named gentlemen left Mrmduy‘
to attend the reunion of Confeder
ate Veterans being held this week
in Augusta: Messrs W, P. Per
sons, O. G. Roberts, W, H. Mid.
dlebrooks, B. W, Peurifoy, N. (2.%
Fish, G, P. Loyd, ]. W. Morgan,
B. Person, H. D. Faulkner, I, B,
McMichael, Adolphus Holland,
Zed and Edgar Piper, R, L. Webb,
James Dighy, C. E. Wellington,
T. R. Penn, Oscar, Phillips and
Howard Persons. |
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Hon, S. T. Reid.
The announcement card appears
elsewhere of Hon. S. T. Reid,
who is offering himself as candi
date for re-election to the office of
County Judge. Mr. Reid has
made an able and efficient officer
and has a host of friends who will
be delighted to see him elected a
gain, ;
- Date of Meeting Changed,
At the last meeting of Daugh
ters of the Confederacy it was de
cided to change the time for hold
ing the regular monthly meetings
from the third Thursday to the
third Monday. Next Monday will
be the regular time and it is earn.
estly requested that each member
be present. Remember the date,
Mrs. S, T. Reid, Pres.
CIGARS-—Try the” “‘Esmerida,”
you will be delighted,
Ballard.
Tornado losses in Georgia vast
ly exceeds the fire loss of past five
years, Protect your property by
taking out Cyclone Insurance.
Rates low. H.C. HILL, Agt.
When you want some nice
Mocca and Java Coffee,
M..'1.p1(: Syrup,
Heinzs Preserves and Pickles
Butter Thin Crackers,
Cream Cheese,
Cuba Mollases,
Dove Brand Hams,
Postum Cereal,
Quaker Oats,
Grape Nut,
Corn Starch,
Tapioca,
Breakfast Coco,
Mince Meat,
Raiging and Prunes,
Evaporated Fuit,
Heekins Spices and Extracts,
All kinds of nice Fruits and
Fancy Candies,
Come to see us, we have the
nicest and largest line on dis
play in town,
Dl Tl Pyel
NUMBER 36.
