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Thomson Mercantile Co
THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY J5, 1909
News From Anthony
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J. BOYD, Preside
P. A. BOWDEN
B. F. JOHNSON, Vice President, ii
Ihier, L E. FARMER, Attorney,
0- SHIELDS, Assistant Cashier.
THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK
OF THOMSON,
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{}' Statement
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made t<
>se oi business Jan.
Stockholders meeting.
1 1th. 1909 $
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Premium on U. S. Bonds
U, S. Bonds
Furniture and Fixtures
Bills Receivable
Overdrafts Secured and
Unsecured
Cash in Banks
Cash and- Checks on Hand
$402:50
5.000.00
12,60°. 51
0,902.17
J ',486,88
20,818.61
14,920.20
Capital Stock,
Surplus
Undivided Profits
Individual Deposits Subject
To Check
Time Deposits
Cashier Check
$90,000.00
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2,546.81 J{J
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$251,139.87
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At the Stockholders meeting a dividend of #
15; Nine Thousand was declared and the following ft
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n, Directors Elected:
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J. H. Boyd, B. F.
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Sohnson, P. A. Bowden,
I. E. Farmer, - • T. H. Dozier,
|| S. Gibson, J. S. Boyd, B. H. Willingham,
U J. E. Wilson, E. H. McCord, A. N. Beville
Clothing Made To Measure.
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We beg to announce that Str^hse & Brothers, g
of Baltimore, makers of High-Art Clothing will 2?
send their representative to our store, on
% Wednesday and Thursday January 27 and 28. |
■' g To take orders for Spring, from those men who g
a prefer a suit made to measure, and expressive g
g of their own individuality. Strouse & Brothers g
4? have devoted nearly a half century to the mak- &
g ing of clothes, and their’skill, energy and sue- 6 -
§ cess are reflected in the high character of
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product. We extend a cordial invitation to all %
men of discriminating taste, to call and view the g
magnificent line of fabrics, and to have their g
measure taken fpr such clothing as they may re- g
quire for spring and sumrher wear. * £
I The T. A. Scott ', Co.,
Thomson,
Georgia. §
Dear Editor and Correspond
ents: “The dead is alive and the
lost is found,”
Well! well! ! here b) 1 hat same
little chap “Brown Eyes” Knock
ing timidly at the door for ad
mittance. 1 wonder if there is
any one that, will gladly open the
door? I sure feel asliame of my
self for neglecting my paper so
long and am certainly going to
try to do better this year. My
(.pare moments are precious those
days so I will not promise a letter
every week, but will do the best I
can.
First of all lot me thank the
kink Editor for the Delineator
which I appreciate so much. I
really feel like 1 don’t deserve it.
“The Lord loveth the cheerful
giver.”
And Xmas is over and it seems
everybody had a good time. As
for myself I had a very enjoyable
time, Hard ns the times are old
Santa Claus was very liberal.
Miss Mary Young one of the
teachers of the high school at. Ce-
diirtown, On,, and Miss Emily
one of the scholars' spent the holi
days with home folks at this place.
Misses Agnes and Sumter Har
ris Mr Waldo Harris Jr. and Mr.
B‘d> Shank all of Wilkes eoun'y
spent a few days wit h relit l ives
and friends" at this place, during
the holidays.
Miss Varina Farr was the guest
of Mil's Lullie Hunt a few days
Xmas.
Mr. Foster Young Jr. and sis 1 '
Miss Iruno spent XmasAvith h</
folks here.
Mr. E. N v Booghar of Atlanta
is the guest of Mr. 'Jib Id, Young's
family for a few days.
Mias Annie Hunt lias returned
home from ft pleasant visit in
Wrightsboro.
Miss Anni6~usry otfi 1 teacher for
tho present Iferm spent Saturday
night and Sunday last with home-
folks near Thomson.
Miss Carrie Lou Young left a
few days since ftr Meson a to enter
school. We wish her much suc
cess. '•/
Miss Marie Wilkerson one of
our most charming young Indies,
who has charge of the Macedonia
school for the, present term spent
several days at home Xmas.
Mr. John Henry Hunt and sis
ters Misses Lollie and Emmie at
tended services at Pino Grove
Sunday.
Mr Claude Story was a vis.tor
in our town Sunday night.
Mr., and Mrs, Jim Russefl spent
Sunday with relatives in Thom
son.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hunt cf
Wrightsboro were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Reese Sunday
last.
The Messrs. Noris of Pine Grove
worq guests of the Misses Hunt
Sunday night.
We all sympathize with Mr. R.
J. Young in his misfortune of los
ing a ho 1 se and a mule last week
and has another horse down now,
which they have very little hopes
of.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilkerson
arid little daughter Nell left Sun
day last for a few days stay in Au
gusta.
Mr. Tom Morris of Thomson has
charge of Mr. A, 13. \\ ilkerson's
business while he is away.
' I will close with best wishes to
the Editor and entire band.
Not to Be Pitied.
A traveler passing through the Broad
Top Mountain district in northern Bed
ford (.‘onnty, Pennsylvania, fast sum
mer, came across a lad of sixteen culti
vating a patch of miserable potatoes.
He remarked upon their unpromising
appearance and expressed pity for any
one that had to dig a living out of such
soil.
The marriage
Goolsby and Mr. Aquila Parker
which occurred iu Bothesda church
Sundav afternoon at 0 o’clock was
a quiet, but beautiful one. The
church was beautifully decorated
in Southern Smilay, Asparagus,
Ferns nod Cut Flowers. The
bridal party catered to the strains
or Mendoloshons wedding march
beautifully rendered by Miss
Pearl Cawley. First came Miss
Jesie Lee Goolsby maid of honor
and Mr. Walter Meadows best
man, followed by Miss Kula
Crockett arid Mr Homer Dob-
Inns, next came the bride on tne
arm of t he groom. The ceremony
was impressively performed by
Rev. J. W. Jarett of Augusta.
Tito bride was never more
beautiful than on this happy
occasion. She was beautifully
attired in white silk voil, trimmed
in white satin and lace with hat
and gloves to match Miss Gools
by lias by her charming manner
and lovely d isposition won many
friends. She is one of Harlem’s
most popular young ladies.
Mr. Parker is a popular young
business man of Augusta. Ifr is
a man of sterling qualities, and is
in every way worthy of the, help-
male he lias wen. Our loss is
Mr. I’arkeis gain. Immediately
after tfie ceremony the happy
couple left for Augusta, where
they will make their future home.
Brier Creek Dots
BV AXGELINE.
Well here I come again
iny little handful! of news;
Mr. ToimStreet and his b^h'-rs
VVero the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.
W. Crawford Sunday hist.
Mr. Gussie Widner wit’s the
guest of Mr., Crawford several days
lost week'.
Mr. Gussie "Widner was the
guest, at the home of the writer
Friday night last.
Mrs. Susie Reeves visited the
writer last week.
Miss Bessie Crosby returned
home after a visit to her aunt,
Mrs; Em ley Crosby last week.
The writer had tho pleasure of
visiting friends in Hearing last
Friday afternoon.
Well Tulip I think it is time we
were hearing from you .
Many thanks for .the Delineator
I certainly do enjoy if very much.
With best wishes to all and the
kind Editos.
Announce to the people of McDuffie and adjoining
counties that they have recently greatly enlarged their
business and are now better prepared than ever before
to furnish their customers, friends and the public
generally with every article usually kept in a Grocery
Store. At oitr store on Railroad Street you can al
ways land a large stock of
Flour, Meal, Meat; Lard, Sugar,
Molasses, Salt, Tobacco, Bag
ging and Ties.
And many other Farm Supplies^ The buantities in
which we will purchase these goods will make us buy
and sell at the LOWEST market prices. We solicit
the patronage of the trading public.
Thomson Mercantile Co,
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G. W. 6c G. F. Granade announce to the public
that they have opened a Grocery Store on Railroad
Street in the building recently occupied by J. P.
Jones, where they will constantly keep on hand a
complete stock of
Fancy and Family Groceries.
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They solicit a fair share of the patronage of the
public, arid guarantee fair prices, correct Weights
and first-class goods.
G. W. Sc G. F. GRANADE.
Railroad Street, - THOMSON, GA.
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Phinizy News.
Black Eyes.
Hello f here I come again after
beirig absent for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid visited
the fotmor’s sister Mrs. J. R.
Brooks last Sundry. .
Mr. and Mrs . Crawford Sweat-
man and little children visited his
brother Mr. Jack Sweatmau Sun
day oftho past week.
Miss Mattie Reid spent last
Thusday night with her aunt Mrs.
Mattie Reid who is quite sick.
Mrs. Lula Young and grandchil
dren of near this place are'vi9it-
ing tho former’s sister Mrs; Cook
Young of McDuffie county.
burs. L. A. Reid and two little
children Belle and Nellie visited
her daughter-iri-law Mrs. F. T.
Reid 'nst Tuesday,
Mr. Bob Eubanks was tho guest
of Miss Mattie Reid Snhday of tho
past week.
Mr. and Mrs, John Jordan visit
ed tho latter’s oVdther Mrs. Beasley.
Mrs. George Hendricks spent
Tuesday p. m . and Tuesday night
with Mrs. Fred Reid.
Mrs. L. A. Reid visited Mrs.
Seed Sunday p. m
Brave Fire Laddies
.... , .. ,. often receive severe burns, putting oijc
“1 don’t need no pity,’ saul the boy ^ then UM Kucklen , s ArnJca SaJViJ
resentfully. , ! ivn d forget them. It soon drives
The traveler hastened to soothe us, ^ ^ Wouri ^'
weunded pride. But n the nfluide ; P nrujses ettrth . s grpa ^
t° ne - of on ° W 4 h °,f U nrtl8JUd0ed I healer. Quickly cures Skin Eruptions,
theboyadded: “faint as poor ^yoi; ^ ^ Fe lo.M; best
V htnk ; 1 “ ™ klnl ™ v JJZ j Pile core made. Mhfi* instunt. 26c
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NEW RESTURANT,
I aunounce to the public that I have opened up a restur-
ant in the building at the corneri of Journal Street and 1
Scott’s Alley and am prepared to serve the public.
Every thing NEW and CLEAN. Give me a trial.
Fresh Bread Always Kept In Stock.
MRS. S. M. FREEMAN,
THOMSON, - - - GEORGIA.
TO THE PUBLIC.
To My Patrons, Friends and the Public, tho Holiday season
is upon us, and J am prepared as heretofore to meet all de
mands aiul requirements in the different lines and accessories,
heretofore hrndled by us. Those who have been successful,
and: want a first class Victoria, Station Wagcnr Surry of Stanhope,
I am the man and can supply them, and accoinpying necessi
ties, harness, all of tho very best assortment front three of the
finest manufacturers in the United States. Robes there is only
one manufacturer in the United Stutcs worth naming,—Chase-
We have them in great varieties, blankets cl' course you must
protect your horse. .
For Christmas awl Holiday gifts, wo have a largo variety of
fine imported Buddies,'whips, crops, leggins, and etc, and for
the children, boys and girls, we have a larger variety than
ever, of Railroad Steam Engines, Automobiles, Goat Wagons,
Goat Carts, Hobby Horses, Shoo Flys, Irish Mails, Bicycles,
Velocipedes, Tricycles and Toy Wagons, an endless variety
about a carload and a half in all.
Don’t fail to come and make early selection’s.
Jrl. IT. COSKERY,
7W and 751 Broad St- .... Augusta Ga.
1907 SALES;
Largest in Our History.
Gall on us or write for prices before
placing your orders.
Arrington Bros. & Company ,
WHOLESALE GROCERS
683 Brood Street - - Augusta, GzoargL
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