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915 bales of cotton have been market
ed to date in Alamo this season. Buyers
iptying 13 3-4 today, an advance of one
cwt on ths pound since our last issue.
Messrs Isaac Idelson and I. C.
'Sinclair spent a day or two in
Savannah this week, on business
Bmk ot Alamo pays interest
on time deposits.
Dr, Harvey Smith of Lagrange,
now has charge of the prescrip
tion department of the Jackson-
Moye Drug Company.
Rev. J. T. Budd will preach at
the Methodist church here next
Sunday morning and evening.
Everybody is earnestly invited
to hear him.
SERVICE and SAFETY are
the prime essentials in any
bink. Bank of Alamo offer
them both to yon.
Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Mobley,
Mr. De Witt and Miss Lilia Mae
Calhoun of Uvalda, spent Sunday
here the guests of Judge and
IV rs Wm. B. Kent.
The Sunny Brook Minstrel gave
one performance, under canvas,
here Tuesday evening to quite a
a large attendance. The crowd
seemed to enjoy it fine. They
left Wednesday morning for
Helena.
There Is a hole in your pocket.
Nour money is leaking out. Stop
the leak. Put your money in
Bank of Alhmo.
Mr. L. P. Smith camo over
from Helena Wednesday night
to attend the lecture of Mr. Mc-
Michael on Woodcraft. He did
not lecture, however, but will be
here again next Wednesday night
to give a lecture.
Rev. T. G. Lang, formerly
pastor of the Mcßae Methodist
church, but now serving the
church at Montezuma, was here
yesterdav. Rev. Lang owns a
farm in this county, and is inter
ested in public roads for Wheeler
county. Mr. Lang is watching
Alamo grow.
Messrs J. M. Perdue of near
here and son. Wm. Henry of this
place, attended the funeral of
Mr. L R. Perdue, a brother of
Mr. J. M. Perdue, at Wrens, last
Saturday. Mr. Wm. Henry re
turned home Monday, leaving
his father over there for a few
days.
Sewing Machines
WE HAVE ON HAND
NEW HOME, WHITE AND STAN
DARD SEWING MACHINES
Beginning September First, we will
make the price
$25.00
TERMS SPOT CASH
This is about SIO.OO below the market price and you
should take advantage of this low price, if you need one.
Yours to serve,
J. Fordham & Go.
Hon. R. F. Mann from Jack
sonville. in Telfair county, was
here Tuesday. He had been
over in Laurens county, just
across the line from Wheeler,
where he has large farming
interests. He is the father of
Col. Will S. Mann of Mcßae, the
newly elected legal adviser to
the board of county commission
ers. Mr. Mann is a firm believer
in Wheeler county, and when it
was being created went to Atlan
ta and used his influence toward
having the county created.
Col. S. D. Dell of Hazlehurst, was
here today.
Miss Etna Braswell was here this
week, the guest of relatives.
Mrs. W. H. Spell and children spent
Sunday in Vidalia.
Mr. S. E, Mauney and little daughter
returned this week from a trip to
Gastonia, N. C.
We understand that thepolitical pot
in Wheeler county is beginning to boil.
Hoop ’em up boys, next year is the time
The school season is now open. How
about your school shoes? All hew goods
and low prices HURWITZ. The Shoe
Man.
The death ot Judge J. L. Wilkes,
ordinary of Toombs county, died at his
home in Lyons last Thursday, The
funeral and interment was at Alston
on Friday.
Wm. B. Kent, Jr., has a new cap
and a new walker ar,.', is walking around
over the house with his little red cap
on. Little Esther Hurwitz asked her
mamma if Billie Jr. had a crank organ
too.
Alamo was lucky yesterday in having
one of Georgia's most successful farm
ers in town; the Hon. J. T. Mercer of
near Dexter, in Laurm« county. Mr.
Mercer is the reputed king farmer as
regards the yields he obtained in corn
and cotton in this part of the state. He
has taken several prizes, one of which
was from the national government.
He is talking of moving to Wheeler
county. He says Wheeler is all right
and he believes one of the best counties
in the state.
Judge Neal T. Clark is the happiest
man in town. He was met the other
morning running rapidly and when
hailed, was asked‘'what’sthe matter”
He replied, "Don’t speak to me-ig’s a
boy”. Arun-a wav couple came into
town hunting some one to tie the knot.
They were told that Judge Clark could
tie them up, and they went to look for
him and found a man walking the
streets, fanning himself vigorously with
his hat and they halted him and said, "Is
this Judge Clark?” whereupon he re
plied, "No, it’s a boy”. He then in
formed them that he was too busy to
talk matrimony to them. He seenied
to think he was walking the floor with
the new boy.
WHEELER COUNTY EAGLE, ALAMO, GEORGIA.
Judge Kent left Sunday night
with Mary Williams, colored, for
Milledgeville, where he turned
her over to the asylum authori
ties. She was recently adjudged
insane, and as soon as room could
be secured for her, arrangements
were at once made to get her off.
The Judge had a little exciting
experience with the woman, who
is abount half Indian, and crazy
made quite an unpleasant mixture
for the Judge. She had concealed
in her bosom a knife and a pair
of scissors that she exhibited to
the Judge, which caused him to
do some nice talking. He said
that anything she wanted he
bought for her and it was only
in this way he succeeded in land
ing her in Milledgeville. Judge
Kent left Monday for Sparta and
was present at the habeas corpus
hearing before Judge Park. He
returned yesterday, and says
everything went for Wheeler.
MORRISON - HINSON
On last. Sunday afternoon at the
Methodist church here, Miss Irene
Morrison and Mr. Johnnie Hinson, of
Erick, were united in marriage, Rev.
Montgomery, pastor of the Presbyte
rian church, performed the ceremony
in the presence of friends and relatives
of the contracting parties.
Mrs Hinson is a daughter of Mr
and Mrs. A. L. Morrison of Erick and is
one of the fairest and most accomplish
ed young ladies of the community.
She possesses the graces that fit her
to adorn the home that she has chosen.
Mr. Hinson is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. L. Hinson of Erick and is one of the
best known and highly respected young
men of that community. He has se
lected farming a life’s avocation and
is making a success.
The young couple have the best
wishes of a large circle of friends for
a piosperous voyage over life’s journey
PATTEN-GILLIS
On last Sunday afternoon at the home
of Judge Neal T. Clark, Miss Martha
Patten and Mr. D. P. Gillis were united
in marriage. Judge Clark performing
the ceremony. Miss Patten is a daught
er of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Patten of this
county and is very popular She has
many womaniv graces that fit her for
a model wife, Mr. Gillis is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Gillis of this county
and is a young farmer and is entering
into the business world with bright
prospects. The young couple start life
together with the best wishes of many
friends.
Tompkins - Jordan
■ On last Sunday at the home of Judge
Wm. B, Kent, Miss Sallie Tompkins
and Mr. Dock Jordan were united in
marriage, Judge Kent officiating.
They are living with -Mrs. Jordrn's
brother, Mr. John Tompkins. The beat]
wishes of a number of friends and
relatives go with them.
Mrs. Jordan is among Alamo's most
industrious and highly respected young
ladies. Any man is fortunate to win
her. Mr. Jordan came here from
near Adrian, in Emanuel county, and
is a young man of good address.
Fire Insurance.
I make a specialty of writing Fire
Insurance on all kinds of Buildings.
Mercaantile Stocks and Household
Furniture.
। My policies give you absolute pro-
I tection and quick settlement in case of
loss, and the premiums are easy to pay.
When in need of Fire Insurance,
call on me. No one can give you better
J. B. FORDHAM, AGENT
Cotton Season
NOW OPEN
REMEMBER THE BIG TIN
Ginnery
I have it in first = class repair,
with sharp saws that get the lint
We have ginned the first bale, also the second,
and parties got good satisfaction You can get
the same. Don’t forget us when you need
good service. We deliver the goods.
Respectfully soliciting your patronage
S. I. BULLARD
Great Reduction in
Prices:
We sell everything as cheap as it possibly
can be sold, without losing money, and to
pay expenses of carrying on business- We
invite our customers and friends to come
to our store when in need of anything and
we will convince you that we have the best
goods for less money.
We thank our customers for past favors
and solicit a continuance of the same.
swe
YOURS TO SERVE
W. H. SPELL X COMPANY
P. S. We also buy cotton and conduct a first-class
LIVERY BUSINESS. Good Teams, good service.
FALL AND WINTER
Stock Arrived
OUR FALL AND WINTER GOODS HAVE
ARRIVED AND ARE NOW ON V) IS PEAN AT
OUR STORE. COME SEE THEM.
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
SHOES,HATS, GROCERIES
AND EVERYTHING CARRIED IN GENERAL STORE
THE SEASON IS AT HAND AND YOU WILL NEED
DRY GOODS, AND THE LIKE, AND WE ARE PRE
PARED TO FURNISH THEM TO YOU AS CHEAP AS
GOOD MERCHANDISE CAN BE SOLD. SEE THEM.
COME TO TOWNS and
Visit our store, we have the goods and prices
W. W. PRIDGEN & CO.
TOWNS, GA.