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Thomson Mercantile Co THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY J5, 1909 News From Anthony By Brown Eves. $r%S High Top. ny puru.iH. fiOOLBBY-PARKKK WEDDIXO m tot to ii; tot tot w; vh Vi; i*z vi; i#> vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; vi; 'i; vi; vi; 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, *}) m m *1 * w 'ft 'ft 'ft 'tv 'ft 'ft 'ft 'ft 'ft {}' Statement vi; at made t< >se oi business Jan. Stockholders meeting. 1 1th. 1909 $ 'ft 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 m m <ft 'ft 12,899.37 ff\ 'ft (ft 117,676.31 ffV 2,546.81 J{J 17.38 'ft f ¥ $251,139.87 251,139.87 Jft 'ft At the Stockholders meeting a dividend of # 15; Nine Thousand was declared and the following ft A eri vi; n, Directors Elected: vi; ' J. H. Boyd, B. F. Vi/ 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. I 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 their A 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, (c \tr tot **»- 43c- «y-- C&r 4 • ** • tp*' tot to to to to to to to to - New Store - m 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. to to to to to >R 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. uB ^ ^ ’J® --S ^ ^ ^ •-& ■£, fl • -is • ^ ^ qs?-iS ^5 lS qS ^3? 9 -ts» 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 « 9/ ; own this ptace.-'—ftNKttvbobV ® Masa- . , r , • • j v ! r / * ' -v • ' ’*• 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 l