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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. r - Thompson Hiles, & Co. News flt Nome. Judge J. M. Bellah spent Monday in Rome. Col. J. D. Taylor is recovering from an attack of the gripj e. Money to loan on farms. Five years time. Terms easy. Jno. D. Taylor. Mr. J. A. Branner and daughter. Miss Kate, spent Sunday with the fam ily of Mr. W. 11. Penn. Always in season. Hopkins’ Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn). Elegant lunch in Milk. The little daughter of Dr. and Mis. J. T. Roa*., who has been sick with pneumonia, is very much better. Guns! Guns! We have the cheapest and best line of Guns in town, from $2.50 to $35.00. J. N. Rush & Co. Mrs. B. O. Henry, who has been quite unwell the past week or len days with grippe, is slowly improving. We 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. Mrs. Willie Taylor is convalescing from a slight attack of sickness. She is stopping with her brother, Mr. B. O. Henry. You cannot afford to miss seeing our stock of Fall and Winter millinery. Our goods are the latest and most sty lish. Thompson Hiles & Co. Married at the residence of Mi. A. J. Henderson, of Cbattoogaville, De cember 20, Mr. W. T. Henderson and Miss Josie Hurst, both of Alabama. Rev. J. M. Smith officiating. We are receiving daily the very newest and latest styles in Fall Millin er}'. Perfect dreams of beauty at prices that will astonish you for their cheapness. Call and see. Thompson Hiles & Co. Married in Summerville last Sunday morning'betweeu 4 and 5 o’clock, E. M. Mcßnde and Miss Lizzie Floyd aud Houston Curley and Miss Emma Con way, all of Cherokee, county, Ala., Judge John Mattox officiating. John R. Clemmons has placed his notes and accounts in my ' bauds for collection aud all parties owing him either by note or account will please come forward and settle at once and save cost. C. E. Opell. Ah y. John Cain, Jr., and Jos. Hollis visi ted Trion Saturday evening. Fine Pictures 'Ary cheap. Call and see them. *T. W. Chastain. Miss Edna Cain returned from At lanta last Friday evening. The Enquirer-Sun calls its home town “The Lowell of the South.” Let me sell you your Christmrs Con fectionaries. W. T. Newton. Miss Rosa Lowe came down from Trion Monday. A splendid line of new’ and elegant Dress Goods just received by Thompson Hiles & Co. Miss Eugenia Bitting of Dalton, is expected to spend the holidays with relatives and friends in town. We want ail the Peas, Wool, Corn and Fodder in the county in exchange for goods and debts. Cleghorn & Henry. Miss Minnie Cleghorn, who is one of the brightest members of the senior class at Wesleyan college, Macon, this year, is at home for the holidays. If you are thinking of buying a Bug gy, Surry or Hack, see ours, we have a tine lot to sell for cash or on time. Cleghorn & Henry. Miss Grace Hollis is very much in disposed on account of a cold. She arrived at home last Sunday from Agnes Scott Institute at Decatur. Before you join the insurgents army take a peep at our offerings. We are prepared to clothe and shoe the armies of Gomez and Maceo on short notice. Come and get your share. Hollis & Hinton. Mr. J. N. Rush has recently been made the traveling passenger agent of the Chattanooga. Rome & Columbus railroad, with headquarters at Sum merville. We are receiving this week a big lot of Dress Goods and Trimmings in all the new styles and colors. Re member you get a pattern free with every dress you buy. Thompson Hiles & Co. Rev. Mr. Pope who will have charge of the Summerville circuit next year, arrived in town with his family last Wednesday night, and was warmly’ welcomed bv a number of his brethren i J • and lady members of the church at , this place. Rev. Mr. Pope comes ' highly recommended as an earnest and [able minister. LOCAL ITEMS. Gathered Here and Yonder For NEWS Readers. Miss Anuie Routh, of Trion, attend ed services in town last Sunday. Give me a call before you buy your holiday goods. AV. T. Newton. Miss Mattie Estill, of Trion, spent Saturday and Sunday In town. I am going to have the Ross Stock o o of Christmas goods of the town. Call and see them. AV. T. Newton. AV. T. Newton resigned his position as marshal last week and T. AV. Rich wa« appointed to succeed him. Confectionaries and Fruts of all kinds for Christmas at Hollis & Hinton's. E. T. Reed, of New York, is locat ing a colony of Swiss in Colquitt coun ty- Clothing, Sljoes, Dress Goods and Hats at less money than ever sold be fore. Cleghorn & Henry. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pituer, of Chattanooga, is quite ill. This is a matter of regret to their man)’ friends here. Washington Axes. Don’t buy any other kind. Fully Guaranteed. If one breaks, bring it back and get otic free. J. N. Rush & Co. Mrs. L. C. Johnson who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Maxey, at Trion for the past month, continues to improve slowly. We can and will sell you a Suit or Overcoat for less money than you ever heard of before. Cleghorn & Henry. Dr. Rudicil reached home from At lanta last Sunday night, the legislature having adjourned the night before at 12 o’clock. The prices offered by us from now until the holidays will put everybody in a good humor. Hollis & Hinton. Mr. A. D. Kirby who is spending the Christmas holidays in town, went to Rome this morning on a brief visit to friends. If you wish to avoid the rush don’t tell your neighbors of the unparalleled bargains in Underwear, Shoes and Jeans at Hollis & Hinton’s. Miss Emmie Lynam, of Chickamau ga, is the guest of her sister, Miss Ad di'. Lynam, at the Merritt house. She will remain during the holidays. Miss Gramling, who has been with Mrs. Wardlaw’s millinery establish ment in Rome for the past six months, returned to her home in Tunnel Hill last Friday. This issue of the News is printed Tuesday evening in order to give tho printers a chance to make the acquain tance of Santa Claus; consequently a number of our letters will unavoidably have to go over to next week. Mr. P. M. Story, of Crystal springs, was married yesterday to Mrs. Janies Haire, of Rome. A reception was given at Mr. Story’s home in the eve ning at which quite a number of the friends of both parties were present. 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 millions of 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 Kgs stands highest and is most largely i. sed and gives most general satisfaction. CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAJS. taS Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use MILLINERY! If you’ve got to buy a Hat or Millinery of any kind, it would seem almost imper ative that you should take advantage of these offer= ings; conldn’t of touched them a month ago at any thing like such prices. There will be many busy buying and you ought to be one of them. 25c Straw Sailors at 15c. 40 and 50c Cloth Sailors 35c. 75c Cloth Sailors at 50c. SI.OO Sailors at 60c and 75c. Ail other Hats, Ribbons, Feathers, Velvets, and everything in this depart at big reduction. Hollis & Hinton. Charlie Merritt spent Saturday and Sunday in Rome. S.'C. Martin was quite sick last week but is able to be out again. Judge J. M. Bellah went to Rome Monday on business. Mr. Alex Bonnyman was in town i Monday evening. Drs. Bryant and Brown and Joe i Jenkins went to Rome yesterday. Miss Hattie and Sallie Merritt have both recovered from their indisposition i of last week. There will be preaching at the Bap tist church on Xmas afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev-. J. G. Hunt. Let everybody come out and hear the phonograph concert, the instru ment that sings, at Hiles Hall Friday Dec. 25. Mr. and Mrs. AV. M. Chastain, of , Cedartown, are spending this week with the family of Esquire T. AV. Chastain. Miss Annie Pitts, a student in the Southern University at Anniston will arrive at home tomorrow for the holi days. Miss Pearl AVright, of Chattooga county, is visiting in the city, the guest of her uncle, Dr. W. C. Griffin. —Rome Tribune. Miss Mary Hollis entertained a large number of her young friends Tuesday evening from seven until ten. This party will doubtless be counted one of the pleasantest of the Christmas festiv ities. Mr. Milton Tolas, son of our old friend, John 11. Toles, of near Broom town, Ala., had his leg broken near Jacksonville, Ala., some days ago as a result of a runaway.—Coosa River News. Bum! Boom! Bang! AVhizzle! AVhee! AVhang! Fire! Snap! Shoot! Prices that will suit, All who buy Fire AVorks from AV. T. Newton. Hal Jahnson. colored, lost his house and contents by lire Monday night, on ly a few bed clothes and wearing clothes being saved. The fire was discovered about 2 o’clock in the morning and is thought to have origi nated from a defective chimney. Sarah, the infant daughter of Prof, and Mrs. J. C. King, died last Friday night. The remains were carried to Sardis church, in Floyd county, Sun day for interment. The numerous friends of the bereaved family deeply sympathise with them., The ladies of the Parsonage Aid So ciety have made arrangements with Laing Bros., to give a phonograph concert at Hiles Hall Friday at 7 p. m. Dec. 25. This instrument will give Jus songs by famous singers that can be heard all over the hall. Admission 120 cents for grown people and 10 cents i for children. Mr. C. C. Godwin removed to town , last week and will have charge of the I jail for the coming year. Tbe jail I building has been completely and ' thoroughly renovated and overhauled, inside and out: a new coat of paint has . been put on, and altogether the build ! ing is in better repair than it has been for many years. Mr. Godwin had charge of the work, which has been done in a most thorough and efficient ' manner and reflects credit on his en i ergy and capability. The Modern Mother !i;.s found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant fixative. Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of ag< n tle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Children p njoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the Cal ifornia Fig Syrup Co., only. HOLLIS HINTON. The Ebb and Flow - ~ 1 - —_ .■ of the trade tide is like that of the Ocean. The slack water of summer business is no sooner reached than theflood 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 trula magnitiGent assortment of iw clinacc. Art has borrowed from the rich autumnal colorings of nature. Nothing glaring, or specially pronounced but rich suggestions of color and tone, such as auu woman of refined taste would admire. Mang of these woven beauties are con fined to us for this section. Gome in and look them view them by the dear light of day and remember par tiGulariy, that no woman’s wardrobe is complete without at 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. j —o— Millinery Distinctively SiylisH. 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 posal, comprising all the latest effects pertaining to the line, the trade will not be disappointed when they visit this de partment, and we will add that here the very lowest prices prevail. O Clothing, True to Color, and Perfect in Fit, 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 tho features above named. We expect you to see this stock, as to results we have no fears. O 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. O EVERYTHING that goes to make un 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 Prepuce, We are Your Friends, Hollis & Hinton. S«ON Tht modern Pain Annihilator, will positively cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Sores, Earache, Backache and aches. SALVATION OIL is sold 25 cents. Only the (The Great