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DOLLARS * AND CENTS. . . The people of the south are practicing econ omy to-day more closely than ever, and it is right. A penny saved is a penny made. The Way to Save Pennies is to buy your Fall and Winter Goods where you can get the biggest value for your money. Besides you want something that is stylish and up to date, and the place where all these qualities are combined is Thompson Hiles & Co. Our Mr. Martin has just returned from Cincin nati where he bought an elegant line of season able and Stylish goods for the Fall and Winter trade, which we will offer at Bed rock prices. We had a magnigicent trade last spring and we are determined to keep it up. Low Prices And a good quality of goods will always draw the trade, and to these two features in our present stock we call the especial attention of the public. It will be to your interest to call and see these Elegant New Goods Whether you are ready to buy or not. It costs you nothing to look, and when you see our values and prices you will come again. The ladies are especially invited to see our Dress Goods. Thompson Hiles & Co. News fit Home. Miss Mattie Espy, of Trion, spout Saturday iu town. Miss Mamie Kellett went to Trion Monday afternoon. Capt. K. R. Foster, of Foster’s store, was in town Monday. Misses Mattie Wyatt and Alma Al exander, of Raccoon, were in town shopping Monday. Money to loan on farms. Five years time. Terms easy. Jno. D. Taylor. Messrs A. S. Calloway and N. M Crawford, of Gordon springs, were in towu Monday. Guns! Guns! We have the cheapest and best line of Guns in town, from 825 to $35.00. J. N. Rush & Co. Mrs. W. T. Newton returned last Thursday from a visit to relatives at Buchanan. Mr. W. B. Hollis left Monday morn ing for Macon where he will represent the local Masonic lodge at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Clothing. Shirts. Hats, Underwear and all kinds of things. Cleghorn & Henry. Miss Hattie Hix. who is teachin" o school near Chickamauga, arrived at home Saturday on a short visit. Wc have some bills to meet, ai d therefore must collect what is due us. This applies to you if you are due us any amount. J. N. Rush & Co. The only drawback to advertising in Che News is that advertisers are kept so busy selling goods that they have no time to read the News. At least this is what one of them says. Our Dress Goods department is a blazing panaroma of beauty, the most extensive stock, embracing the latest weaves and colorings await your in spection at prices lower than ever. Do not fail to see this stock. Hollis & Hixton. When you come to buy your fall and winter goods consult our advertising columns. The men who advertise therein have lots of goods and want to sell them. We have the best stock of open and top Buggies. Surries. Hacks and Carts you have seen in a long time. Prices cheap to good. It will pay you to ex amine them before buying. " Cleghorn A Henry. Will Hinton went to Chattanooga Monday afternoon. See change in Parks, Brannon & Co’s., ad. Mr. B. O. Henry made a business trip to Chattanooga last week. Editor J. W. Cain is able to be out again after his recent illness. Bryan may not win in this race but he has got the enemy scared into fits. Miss Owings, of Dirttown, spent part of last week in town with her aunt, Mrs. Millican. It sometime happens that a young man asks for the daughter’s baud and gets, instead, the father's foot. The signs for Bryan are bad. Even the trees of the forest are turning to a golden color. Mrs. J. S. Cleghorn went to Chatta nooga last Thursday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Pitner. C. H. Thurston, who has a bridge painting contract with the C. R. & C. road, is at home for a few days. John W. Cain’s illness is deplored by his friends and contemporaries all over the state. His presence at the editorial desk can ill afford to be missed.—Rome Georgian. We have this season the best and most complete stock of Clothing ever opened in Summerville. Come and see for yourself. Prices lower than ever before. Hollis & Hinton. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shropshire left for Rome last Sunday. Mrs. Shrop shire will spend a couple of weeks with relatives in Rome before going to Shel byville, Tenn., where she will stay un til Christmas. Rev. J. E. Rosser began a series of meetings at the Methodist church last Sunday which will continue through the week, and possibly longer. The order of services was announeed Sun day evening as follows: prayer meet ing 10 am., sermon 11 a. m. Services at night at the_usual hour. In writing an account of the Bran ner-Shropshire marriage in last week’s News ami stake was made which is corrected with pleasure. Mr. A. W. Shropshire was alluded to as “a teach er in the Trion school, and also cotton buyer for the Trion ManTg. Co. He is a genial and popular gentleman.’? Mr. Shropshire is Principal of the Trion school. WANTED some corn on subscrip tion. Don’t neglect your duty next Tues day but go out and vote. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Rush returned Saturday from a visit to Chattanooga. Dress Goods, Clothing and Shoes. Hollis & Hinton. Good will, nor good wishes win in an election. It takes votes. An attractive lot of ladies’ and chil drens’ new Hats has been added to J. W. Pitts’ stock of fall goods. Mrs. B. O. Henry returned last Thursday from a visit to Mrs. W. M. Henry in Rome. Our Shoe stock contains what you are looking for. Our prices are just right. Hollis & Hinton. Messrs Herman and Fessie Mayhew of Chulio, came up Saturday on a brief visit to the family of M. G. Merritt. Misses Mackie and Ludie Tate, of Trion, spent the day in the city shop ping Tuesday.—Rome Georgian. Our clothing has been bought for cash, direct from the manufacturers, and our prices cannot be met. Cleghorn & Henry. Dr. R. Y. Rudicil, our representative in the next legislature, left for Atlanta Sunday night. The legislature meets this morning. As for Shoes our stock is immense, and our competitors can not equal our prices or styles. Cleghorn & Henry. Miss Katie Peek is with the family of her uncle, Dr. C. W. Peek, at Shades for the winter.—Cedartown Standard. Washington Axes. Don’t buy any other kind. Fully Guaranteed. If one breaks, bring it back and get one free. J. N. Rush & Co. Over confidence is as bad as too lit tle; it takes votes to win; your vote won’t be counted unless it is voted; moral: go out and vote! In magnitude and variety our Shoe stock heads the list. We are in posi tion to, and will save you money on your Shoe purchases. Hollis & Hinton. Don’t rest, or believe the fight is won, until the last Democratic vote in the county is safe in the box. Vote! vote! Our stock of goods in every line is full, new and complete, and we will meet all competition in everything if you will give us a trial. Cleghorn & Henry. Mrs. John W. Bale, nee Akridge, has many friends in this county who will regret to learn that she is quite ill at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Naomi Bale, in Rome. It is sincerely hoped that she will soon grow bette r. We do not claim to have all the la test fabrics in Dress Goods, but we will show you some of them if you will only give us a chance. Cleghorn & Henry. The Democrats who stay at home next Tuesday will feel badly if it should prove later on that their neg lect was the cause of Maddox’s defeat. The only danger is in neglect. If every Democrat will turn out and vote all will be well. We have the largest stock of Men’s, Youth’s and Children’s Clothing ever shown under one roof in Summerville. To see these goods is to buy them for our prices are certainly the lowest. We will prove every assertion that we make if you will come and sec us. Hollis & Hinton. A slight change in the passenger schedule of the C. R. & C., railroad will be made November 8, at which time the south bound passenger will leaxe Chattanooga thirty minutes later thau now. The change is made to ef fect closer connection with the Cincin eati Southern. At Pitts’ store you now will find, The bargains great as e’er of yore, Just only look, convince your mind, That is what you need and more. The people come and then do know, For this is why he's crowded so, Competitors have made the cry, His goods are shoddy don't you buy, But time has proved why this plea, They want the trade, don't you see? Miss Lola Scarborough, one of the most artistic trimmers in the south is in charge of our Millinery Department this sea son. She has just returned from mar ket thoroughly posted as to the pre vailing up-to-date styles. She has purchased a most magnificent aggre gation of novelties peitaining to this line and will certainly sell you your Hats this season if strictly correct styles and lowest prices are wbat you desire. Do not make the mistake by buying elsewhere before you see this stock. Hollis & Kinton. Mr. W. D. Hix spent Sunday in town. Mr. High, of Gore, spent Sunday in town with his daughter, Mrs. Hix. Mrs. M. J. Barksdale left Sunday for Rome where she will remain some time. Hugh Connelly, of Rosville, spent Sunday in town with the family of his uncle, Mr. W. D. Hix. Your Old Suit May need cleaning. If so, I can make it look almost as good as new,at very small cost. All I ask is a trial. 11. H. Mouzon. I have a good one horse wagon I would like to exchange for a two horse wagon. 11. S. Dover, Lyerly, Ga. A New Idea. With every’Dress Pattern and trim mings, costing $2.00 or more we will give a pattern to make the dress by, free. These patterns are as good as the, best, and are used by tlie best dressmakers. Thompson Hiles & Co. Fashionable and Artistic DRESSMAKER. Parlors Over the Store of HOLLIS&: HINTONS. Ladies’ Wraps. Wc have just received a magnificent assortment of Ladies’ Capes. Elegant plush and Beaver goods and are pre pared to surprise you with low prices. Do not fail to call and see them, it means money to you. Hollis & Hinton. That Joyful feeling. With the exhilarating sense of renewed health and strength and internal cleanliness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the old time medicines and the cheap substi tutes sometimes offered but never accepted by the well informed. Subscribe for the SUM MERVILLE NEWS. Eight pnges, $1 per year. Local Bill. Notice is hereby given that a bill will introduced at the next session of the Georgia Legislature entitled an act to establish a pub lic school system for the towui of Raccoon Mills, Ga., and for other purposes. Oct-. 19th 1 896. A. T. Powell, J. M. Wyatt, Recorder. Mayor. Dougherty vs Rudolph was the title of a case called at the race track yes terday. Dougherty is a famous foot racer from Rome and Mr. Rudolph is a “crack” bicycle rider. The race was between “shank’s horses” and man on-a-wheel, the latter mounting after the starting signal was given, over a hundred ya’ds course. The race was very interesting, and the Rome man proved a winner by twenty yards.— Cedartown Standard. .J w || PHaCX Gladness Comes With a better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before proper ef forts—gentle efforts —pleasant efforts — rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with miUionsof families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene ficial effects, to note when you pur chase, that you have the genuine arti cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists. If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely rsed and gives most general satisfaction. IS cures where all else failtH jpg Best Gough Syrup. Tastes Goog EJ in time. Sold by druggists. | HOLLIS £ HINTON. The Ebb and Flow of the trade tide is like that of Ocean. The slack water of summer business is no sooner reached than the flood tide of fall sets in. This will soon be upon us in resistless volume. We foresaw it. We’ve been preparing for it for weeks. We are ready for it. Been doing some masterful buying for you. All that is newest and best wait your inspec= tion and approval. o The Dress Goods Section invites you with a truly magniricent assortment of rich ra diance. Art has borrowed from the rich autumnal colorings of nature. Nothing glaring, or specially pronounced but rich suggestions of color and tone, such as auy woman of refined taste would admire. Mang of these woven beauties are con fined to us for this section. Gome in and look them through; view them by the clear light of day and remember par ticularly, that no woman’s wardrobe is complete without cu least one good black gown, and we’re in shape to gown the country. Handsome lustre, unique brocade effects, fine fig ured Mohairs. Standard all wool and silk and wool plain and plaids materials all fresh from foreign looms and with a modesty of price that will make you ready buyers. o Millinery Dislinciively SlylisH. One of the most important features in Ladies’ attire is the “Hat.” It should be correct in shape, correct in tone, artis tically formed that the effect may blend happily with both the complexion and peculiar charms of the wearer. Miss Scarborough who has charge of this department possesses be yond comparison that artistic skill and happy faculty of meeting perfectly and satisfactorily the requirements of every ■ customer. With unquestioned ability and a stock at her dis- -1 posal, comprising all the latest effects pertaining to the line, the trade will not be disappointed when they visit this de partment, and wo will add that here the very lowest prices prevail. 0 CloHiing, True to Color, and is what men desire; this coupled with a distinctive and al ways desireable feature LOW PRICES should bring to us this season a large percentage of the Clothing trade of this section this season, for we have a stock that is immense and is suggestive of all the features above named. We expect you to see this stock, as to results we have no fears. 0 SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! The additional space added to this line naturally implies that we are selling Shoes, to have made such wonderful pro gress in this department our prices must be right, it is suffic ient to say if you will lock our Shoe Stock through, yourself and family will be shod from our shelves and a friendly handshake will greet us thereafter. 0 EVERYTHING that goes to make up a first-class “DRY GOODS STORE” is here. We confidently expect you to visit us, examine criti cally our offerings, and whether you bring GOLD OR SILVER you will find us ever ready to enter to your wishes just as we would expect you to deal with us were we to exchange places at the counter. O Soliciting Your Presence, We are Your Friends, Hollis & Hinton. Now is The Time for