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Plantirs Loan and Savings Bank
705 Broad St., Augusta, Ga.
Organized 1870
Capital and Surplus $230,000.00
Gross Resources $1,400,000.00
With ample capital snd unexcelled facilities, this bank offers
to the good people of Augusta and surrounding territory all of
the advantages that make bank-connection satisfactory.
Depositor*' Interest* receive the m it careful attention, and are
the Initial factor* In the affairs of this bank.
The accounts of careful, conservative people solicited.
Deposit* may he made by mall. Safety laick Boxes at $3.00
to $20.00 per annum.
4(V L, C. HAYNE, President. a (if
GEORGE P. BATES. Cashier.
Xfey'A vl. TlgF jfll
The Foremost Foot
wear Fashions of
Today Are the
GUARANTEE SHOES
New Leathers
New Shapes
New lasts, everything new
and everything the best.
Before you buy a pair of
shoes at any price make it a
point to see the GUARANTEE
LINE •
“From Maker to Wearer”
They come to you as fresh
new stock in the latest approv
ed styles and are
“Better Shoes for Less Money"
Such confidence have we
in our line, that each pair
bears ours and the manufact
urers guarantee.
“Your Money’s Worth or
Your Money Back”
Our Prices Are
$2.50 $3.00 $3.50
Guarantee Shoe Co.
Broad and Tenth Streets
The Famous “Old Shades” Restaurant;
An Old Landmark of Early Days
What the “Old Shades” Meant and Stood For For Many
Years in the Sporting Life of Augusta.
There’s a flash of poetical romanc e I
about "The Old Shade*? and the fra-|
gram<* on the side which is attached
to thing* of antiquity and historic in
terest.
In spit.- of its unsavory reputation,
few men there are of the older clas&
of r»ur citizen* who ha* not at one
time <t another dropped in there with
nonie friend to have “a large cold bot
i tie and a small hot bird.”
i The Old Hhadea is *ne of the oldest
landmark* of town. How it got It.,
name no one can tell, f< r the oldest
man *i Augusta way* if whh a favorit«
| reMort for the hungry and thirsty TO
years ago.
It probably reached the zenith of
it* glory during the day* of the obi
Lafayette race eourx* when Augusta
wan in’the Houthern circuit and when
it wa* the headquarters for all the
horse men and Hporting men that came
to AugUHta to nee the races.
It* hospitality was proverbial; it
hud no latch Htring, for it had no
door*. It i* said that when they be
gan to i aw* ordinance* fixing hour*
lor cloning, they had to have Home
door* made in order to close. Even
theft, a knock on the back door was
an open *ea*ame.
Once Owned by Richard Henry Wilde.
In 1802, Klcnard Henry Wilde, the
famous poet, came from Maryland and
along with him came one brother and
two sister*. The Wildes occupied a
wooden house that stood on the site of
the Old Shades and was pretty much
similar in appearance.
In 1811 lie purchased from the own
er, Dixon by name, the house and with
it an acre of land, on the eastern
end of the square, which was bounded
by 1011 is, Mclntosh and Greene. In
1811 b«» purchased from the same
party the remainder of the square,
one acre, bounded by Ellis, Jackson
and Greene.
The property was subsequently sub
divided and lots were sold to various
parties, but th<‘ borne place remained
in the possession of the family more
than a hundred years, it foil to «i
sister of tlu* poet, who married Dr.
Anthony, a relative of one of the
founder* of the Medical Colege of
(lent gla.
The Anthony* had a daughter who
married John Poumelle and she In
turn fell heir to it. In the meantime
the Wild© house burned and was re
placed by the brick structure, which
has remained up to the present day.
There are no records to show when
the brick house was built nor are
there any now living who knows. The
action of the weather had eaten the
inorter from between the bricks of the
chimneys and the building wore the
appearance of great antiquity.
Hon. Chari** Estes’ Recollection*.
Hon. (’buries Estes, who Is past 95,
came to Augusta from New York city
in 184 1 H<> says the Old Shades was
precisely the same In appearance at
that time as now. He recall* the fact
that at that time Henry Clay was a
candidate on the whig ticket and
James Clay Polk was running as a
democrat for the presidency.
When the election cam© off polk
was victorious and the defeated whigs
in Augusta had to set ’em up to the
democrats. According to agreement, a
big dinner was given at the Old
Shades, attended by both sides and
there was plenty of efast of reason
and ilow of soul. Mind you this was
To years ago.
If the old walls could talk, they
would doubtless tell many tales »f
high hidalgos and not a few charming
episodes, pulled off within the pre
cincts of tills greatly frequented bach
aualiun haunt.
It Is safe to say, too, that everything
went there, from a cocking main to
a wheel of fortune and from a t**h
cent ante to a plantation with all the
fixtures and movables appertaining
thereto. !
The mixological department was
generally well stocked with highball
materials of all vintages, over which
the spreading julep tree spread i#fc
deeply and kindly shade.
Temple of Bacchus.
There was once in this town a skill
ed servitor to those who frivol witn
the velvetty, by the name of Jain eg
Munhnll. Jim was a very affable,
pleasant fellow when acting the part
of Granymed© and he first Introduced
the art of putting a sugary fringe
around the margin of a cocktail.
This may seem a light matter, but
It Is very dear to the liesrt of the
addicted, especially when accompanied
by a good fund of recovery anecdotes
and convalescent pleasantries, all of
which be had at hand.
Hut when Jim was bibulous, he was
also scrappy One night he became
Involved with “Hudson*' Dan,” a
scene-shifter, in a misunderstanding
at the Old Shades about some trivial
matter and quick as a wink Dsn was
floored by a blow and Jim sat astride
of him, trying to saw his head off
with a pocketknlfe.
H«* did not succeed, for the by
standers would not stand for it, but
he made a gash that left a scar on the
hack of Dan’s neck that calls for more
talk. if Dan Is still In the land of tho
living.
This s only one of the many Inci
dents that might be related of Jim
Miinhall and of the Old Hhadea, as
well. In fact, tt might be termed il
lustrative of the had effects of over
indulgence In general, arising from the
associations formed at irrigation bu
reaus.
Tht Chicago Bunch.
Coming down to a period within the
memory of those now living, when
Ihtgg and Connally kept the Old
Shades, the place enjoyed a large pat
ronage and it became famous as a re
sort where the Inner man could get a
square #eal.
Jim ■Crawford, from Chicago; Jack
Chinn, the btg fcport and politician
from Kentucky, and I’nele Jimmie
Gore, of the firm of Chapin ft Gore,
the wvll known Chicago restaurant
ears. used. In thoif days, to make it
rendezvous where dull cares were
banished und everything in life turned
th«» mots roseate of hues.
They brought with them a string of
Kentucky thoroughbreds and a fine
pack of dogs of the Maryland strain.
DREAMLAND THEATRE
MONDAY'S PROGRAM:
OUR MUTUAL QIRL,
lit lh«* t4-r*wl.
WIDOW'S INVESTMSNT.
In Two Part*,
DAVID ORCY'S ESTATE
THE 8008 INCOGNITA.
A iTMnHy.
THE SEA COAST Of BOHEMIA.
I'M N<v 1.
*Th# abOM pr.'ii*«H' will b* ihi>«n
until •* p n» MS of Dm U. h! rr* *
» •
THE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA, GA.
with which they would run foxes all
over the old red hills of Columbia and
Lincoln. They would rent quarters
in the midst of Hr’er Fox’* domain
and all the congenial spirit* from the
countryside were invited to Join in the
royal sport.
Never was there such -a coterie of
bon vivants. They were abundantly
provided with the mazutna, which they
scattered with a lavish hand; they
were out for a good time and they had
the time of their lives.
The Old Shade* was then in the hev
dey of its glory and midnight revels,
princely hospitality, and sumptuous
dinners were the order of the day. The
annual coming of the Chicago bunch
was an event looked forward to with
pleasure, not only by their friends in
the city, but throughout this section.
The Rose Case.
When Jeremiah Jones Coldbath be
comes Henry Wilson, vice president of
the United States, one is apt to con
clude there Is something in a name
after all.
The name of the Old Shades was
changed to the Hose Case by Newt
Johnson. Ho put in an elegant set of
fixtures and furnishings and added a
wooden extension. Mirrors and ma
hogany added greatly to the outside
gppearance of tilings and gave it the
air of a tingle-tingle or a razzle-daz
zle.
Perhaps Newt. In calling it the Rose
0.1 so, had associated in his mind the
beautiful poem of Richard Henry
Wilde, a former owner of the prop
erty :
“My life is like the summer rose,
That opens to the morning sky;
Rut ere the shades of evening close,
Ho doomed to wither and to die.”
At any rate, his career was brief
and leteoric. The gang declared that
his liquor was the Squirrel brand, that
it was the extract of boxing gloves,
etc. The place became so disreputable
that It was pulled.
About two years ago, the property
passed into the hands of Mr. E. J.
Lyon, who is now demolishing the Old
Shades, which will be replaced by a
modern three-story building, 85x135,
two-thirds of which will bo occupied
by Stovgll, Pace and Company and
Rheumatism
Remarkable Home Cure Given by One
Who Had It—He Wants Every
Sufferer to Benefit.
Send No Money—Just Your Address.
Years of awful suffering and misery
have taught this man. Mark H. Jackson
of Syracuse. New York, how terrible an
enemy to human happiness rheumatism
is, end have given him sympathy with
all unfortunates who are within its
grasp. He wants every rheumatic vic
tim to know how he was cured. Read
what he say*.
SH9
“I Had Sharp Pains Like Lightning
Flashes Shooting Through My Joints.”
“In the spring of 1893 I was attacked
by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheuma
tism. 1 suffered as only those who have
It know, for over three years. 1 tried
remedy after remedy, and doctor after
doctor, bus such relief as I received was
only temporary. Finally, 1 found a rem
edy that cured me completely, and It has
never returned. 1 have given It to a
number who were terribly afflicted and
even bedridden with Rheumatism, ana
It effected a cure in every case.
I want ''very sufferer from any form
of rheumatic trouble to try this marvel
ous healing power. Ikm't send a cent;
simply mail your name and address and
1 will send It free to try. After *ou
have used it and it has proven Itself to
he that long-looked-for mean* of curing
your Rheumatism, you may send the
price of it. one dollar, but. understand,
I do not want your money unless you
ere perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't
that fair? Why suffer any longer when
positive relief is thus offered you free?
Don’t delay. Write today. MARK H.
JACKSON No. 822 Gurney Bldg., Syra
cuse, N. Y.”
Mr. Jackson Is responsible. Above
statement true—Pub.
A LITTLE
LESSON ABOUT
A DOLLAR
Your attitude towards a dol
lar is indicative of what
kind of man you are. If you
regard it as a thing to
waste, the chances are you
are loose-fibred through and
through. If, however, you
— D —-, ■■ • —^
have respect for a dollar and realize its in
herent power for good and its inherent power to
grow by its own efforts, the probability is you
are sensible otherwise also. A bank account
will inculcate in you the proper regard for a dol
lar. A dollar is a big coin, after all, worthy of
lots of esteem and lots of thought. Think it over,
and the next dollar you get deposit it in this bank
THE AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
34 Years of Faithful Service.
the remaining one-third by the J. B.
White Company. It will be a notable
improvement.
U. S. Embassy Saved
50 of the Rifles
Vera Cruz. —The American embassy in
Mexico City saved fifty out of the 300
rifles in Its possession when the order
for their seizure came from General
Huerta.
The fifty rifles were hidden and Nel
son O’Shaughnessy took q receipt fat
the rifles and machine guns confiscated.
First Aeroplane.
Vera Cruz. An aeroplane from the
American fleet made a flight over Vera
Crirz shortly before noon today.
Cured His RUPTURE
I was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope of cure was an operation.
Trusses did me no good. Finally I got
hold of something that quickly and com
pletely cured me. Years have passed
and the rupture has never returned, al
though I am doing hard work as a car
penter. There was no operation, no lost
time, no trouble. 1 have nothing to sell,
but will give full information about how
you may find a complete cure without
operation, if you write to me Eugene M-
Pullen, Carpenter. 42 Marcellus Ave
nue. Manasquan, N. J. Better cut out
this notice and show it to any others who
are aptured -you may save a life or at
least stop the misery of rupture and
the worry and danger of an gperation.
Velvets, or Monkey Candy
just received at Sheron’s; all
prices.
Make your county tax returns Mon
day before it is too late.
El Vampiro
The Bellows
Box Insect
Powder
10 Cents
Kills Flies, Fleas,
Water Bugs,Roaches,
ete. Safe and handy
to use. Harmless to
mankind.
Try a box.
T. 6. Howard
DRUGGIST.
The Stores
HOTELS
£IAffIEJ\NTOINETTE
NEW YORK
BROADWAY AT «6th STREET
A high-grade hotel con
ducted on the European
plan at moderate prices.
Subway at the hotel en
trance Broadway surface
cars and Fifth Avenue bus
pass the door. ,
WOOLLEY A GERRANS. Prop,.
A. M. Woo&ttr, Mgr.
Ain Prtfritto’i
HOTEL IROQUOIS, BdfU.. N.T.
W^^^aa.
I
cas.-.:
Band Concert
Lake View Park
This Afternoon, 4 to 6
Free Motion Pictures
in Casino at 8 P. M.
BRICK
LARGE STOCK.
Georgia-Carolina Brick Co.
Writ* for Pries*. Howard H. Stafford, Prooldont. Augusts, Ga.
m
Pictpre to yourself this kitchen in operation—
the Raud Automatic Gms Water Heater in the
basement —without any attention sane the turn
see them in operation at oar showroom or a postal
will bring you oompktr information by return mail.
THE GAS CO.
Red and Buff, Dry Pressed
and Common Building.
PROMPT SHIPMENT.
If you had a mint of money you
couldn’t buy a better car.
Ford merit has made it the
standard car of all nations. It’s
light strong comfortable
and dependable. And its cost
is well within your income.
Get yours bo-day.
Five hundred dollars is the price of the Ford
run-about; the touring car Is five fifty; the
town car seven fifty—f. o. b. Detroit, com
plete with equipment. Get catalog and par
ticulars from Lombard Iron Works, Augusta.
Georgia.
erf a facet, supplying yon with un
limited, umpcnße, pore hot water.
How convenient for deamng and
scrubbing—and time wring to start
your various cooking operations.
Think of the modem Gob Range—
especially equipped for any mode of
cooking— beat easily it gloated to a
“just right” temperature—no dirt—
no aafacs no excessive labor, and all
this ocnilurt and oonvensenoe at a
low cost for gas.
The best demonstration of the
meritsof these “comfort makers” is to
SUNDAY, APRIL 26.