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BANK OF TKttMSON THOMSON, GEORGIA CIAPITAL, §25,000.00 Surplus, §25,000.00 fJNDIVIDED JOHN E. SMITH, President. We solicit thei business of all classes of our people, and of fer them every favor consistent B. P. O’NEAL, Vice-President PROFITS, §25,000.00 ing, that can b< extended by bank with largj resources a ill exp erience* management J. T. NEAL Cashier H. A. BURNSIDE As’st. Cashier Deposit your money with Foreign Exchange Sofa By Our Check 1 |e. Asthma, Throat a and Consumption fgpfigi cX 5f“ ng the day id, in order expectation le of Thomson. but the h these ho|C* to be trusted,. : the Progress Kdl- sen the question than Wauhlng- thc answer affirm a from the number of the primaries of Wash- Thomson recently, votes recorded in the white pri- may show Thomson to have a white population, by reason of the factory district, though Editor Parmer reluctantly admits that the last census gives Washington a larger bad hope of Kdi* HilBe Progress, otnaoa will be re and h^vo a mashingtoti. & an enn LVED ment CfQD Of XI BAid large .crop Lejnl Advertisements 1 NOTICE OP BOND 8ALU • STATE or OEORGIA-McDuflle County, Town of Thomson. By Virtue of « resolution of llto mayor nd council of Thoiuson the^niloreigund ill, oh Saturday Hie 9th day of January 1909, at two o’clock 1*. M., receive sealed trills for thosalo of Twenty-five Tli<m»and Dollars of school bonds issued by t he town of Tlionuion; Said joints wilt bo issued io denominations of Olio Thou: and Dollars each and bear interest at the ra*e of five Iter cent, per annum, payable scud annual ly in New York, and will be dated the 1st day of December 1908, and will mature on the 1st day of December 1938. No bid will bo accepted for less than par and acoiutd intcrml, and the mayor and conncil re serve the right to reject any and all hills. The successful bidder will lie required to lepusit Five Hundred Dollars in cash as an evidence of good faith. Tills the 4th day of Juuuary 1909. J*. B. Johnson, Mayor. H. A. Burnside, Clerk of Council. U a soothing, healing balai cotrtntetaf no dnifi having « narcotic effect II RELIEVES quickly and soothes the membranes and thoroughly ckenace. Valuable not oof: ‘ CATARRH tat rdievae colds, throat trouble*, , “stoppod-up” nose, etc. That I will no longer pay- prices or run my farm by getting “advancements. Second: I win open a bank ac count, borrow what money I need and pay cash for what I buy—and meet my notes prompt- in the faU when due. First National Bank will do its part to enable you to carry oht the above resolutions. Prompt paying customers will receive a cordial welcome. Come ut and join forces with us. The First National Bank Of Thomson. a •or ml. that it WAS Figut* it th will lose !rs on t ho cot and the Euro* rthern spinners will t amount over and above air and legitimate profit which “they should hare for maimfsctnt- ing it into cloth. In tne meantime the Southern farmer, whi‘,e and black, owes the Sutithern banker, t lie Southern merchant, the Sontltern doctor, and practically all those engaged in other calling* in the South, • Many of these debts will not and || cannot be paid, and thus the blow falle upon the entire Beotian, and not alone upon one particular claas. la ther« no remedy for thin evil? Cannot means be devised to cor rect it. ? Is it possible that u people who have practically a monopoly of e le of the worlds greatest products are to be perpet ually held up and robbed year after year, curich the world and die in poverty ? Is it not possi?le te bring about n concert of notion among all clussea of Abe South to plit an end to this outrage against our aeetiar. ? Is there no Peter tbs Hermit to arouse the people and lead a crusade against t his wrong ? WHEN TAFT SPOKE IN THOMSON. During the next four, (and per haps eight) y ars you will fre quently hear tho expression, “When Taft spoke in Thomson.” Not that Taft said anything much in his speech, for lie did not, for the simple reason that there waa nothiug to say. But he did moro than that—he made a favorable impression upon hi* bearer* and inspired them with confidence in the tnau Taft. Of the five hundred people pho heard his five minute apeecn, prac tically all of them formed the •oaiuo opinion—that he it a broad, just and generous man, and the South ha* nothing to fear from him. A Religious Author's Statement For several yean { was afiUrtod will: kldMjr trou’ in aud last winter 1 w ns su<l- il»nly rirkkru with a saver* pain in uiy kidney* anti was confined robed eight days unable to get up without assistance. My urina contained a thick white sediment and I passed same frequently day and niglf^^_fOfi»»n« i nced taking Foley’s Kid- st. But in effect the Editors of the Reporter tell ua: “If we hnvent the population, we have something else ” They then intimate that the deposits in tho Washington ba’iks are more than double those in the Thomson banks. We do not know tho figures and are hot prepared to say, but wo are lather inclinod to tako tho Reporters word for it, Since the Confeder ate Government went to peicos somewhere around Washington the general opinion has prevailed that ‘there is plenty of money in Washington.” Moreover, there ifl no reason why the merchants of Washington should not. carry largo bank ac counts. They do a largo and ex tensive business, and make very large and extensive profits, and these taken together should rapid ly build up large bank accounts. Not so in Thomson. Hero compe tition Is fierce and tho margins of profit narrow, and while these things are drawing trade to Thom, son from the very gates of Wash ington they do not swell the tlo- poaita in our local banks. Ab to the railroad receipts of Thomson not being a third aB great as those of Washington wo know the Reporter is in er.w. He simply wrote without examining the records for the last ten years. He should do so, and lie would be surprised to find out how close the little piney woods boy in knee pants is pressing the old fnt man for siipromecy. As to postal receipts we only know that the United States gov ernment puts the posto(Uce9 of Thomson and Washington in tho same class, and for newspapers we know that Thomson has three that are “still a kicking” and uone that has died as many deaths as one iu th« nourishing town of Washington. But in all seriousness we lov; Washington, and love her brave and noble hearted people. None better inhabit the great State of Grorgia, aud far be it troui us to ,«nvy them their prosperity. If envy we have at all for Washing ton, it is for that which b1.c her self has not used—her opportuni ties. Remember the dates Jauuary 27 and 28th. 81 rouse & Brothers will have their special - representative in Thom son to take your measure for a suit at TheT. A. Soott Co. «t. There is no cnee on record of a cough, cohi or la grippe developing into pueuuio- after Foley** Honey and Tar ho* I>«en nntc deep population (something more than 1500 than Thomson, “but,” says he, “the Inst census was taken nearly ten years ago, and In tho meantime Thomson tins been growing and Washington was grown." To Thomson in Ills knee pants wo are certain Washington ap pears to be a full grown man, hut in reaching matured years lie lias not ceased to grow and when the count is made in 1910 the good people of the metropolis of McDuffie will find •Washington, located in the good old county of Wilkes," has added many new homes and many new citizens du ring tho decade, not a few of whom have come from Thomson. When the banks of Thomson show deposits half as great as those of Wash ington; when railroud receipts- are a third as great and when postal receipts equal those of Washington, and when Thomson gets two real live newspapers then and only then, Brother Farmer will we believe that Thomson Is get ting into Washington’s class as to pop ulation and commercial importance.— Washington Reporter. Always have Kennedy’* Laxative Cough Syrup handv, especially for tho children. It mate* nenrly as good as maple sugar. It It cures llio cold by gently moving tho bowels through it* laxative principle, anil at the same time it is soothing for throat rritatlon, thereby ’topping the Though. Tliorc ia nothing as good. Sold by Gibson Drug Co, Baptist Church Services. The Hible study and Missionary ser vices, now in progress at the Baptist church, are attracting much and favo rable attention- The sermons deliver ed by the various ministers have all been very able. Thomson Pressing Club. Be economical and belong to the Pressing Club. Rates. Membership $1.00 Transientework per suit .50 Cleaning per suit * .25 <J. C. Portku. If tou will tako Foley’s Orlno Laxative until tho bowels lienorne regularyou will not have to take purgative* constantly, as Foley’* Orlno Laxative positively euros chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Pleasant to take. A. J. Mathews. Lost. fiabyipln, ovaijrmg, one Inch long, ast wit h pearls. Reward if returned to Mrs. Ira E. Farmer. tf. President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of orphans have been helped by the President of The Indus trial and Orphan's Home at Macon, tla., who writes: “We have used Electric Bitters in this Institution for nine years. It has proved a most ex cellent medicine for stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We regtrn it as one of the best family medicines on earth." it invigorate* the vital ergatis, purities the blood, aids digestion, ore&tes appetite. To strengthen and build up thin, pale, weak children or run-do^rn people it has no equal. Rest plaints. Only 50c at Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local application*, a* they cannot roach tho diseased portion of the ear. Them is only one way to euro deafness, anil that is by con tirutlon.il remedies. Deafness i* caused by an inflamed condition of the biiii uiih lining of the Eustachian Tube. When rids iube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or iui|ierfeet hearing, ami when it i- i iitirely closed, Deafness Is tho result, mid utile** the Inflammation can bo taken out and till* tube restored to it* nor mal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Cutarrb, which 1* notlilug but an Inflamed condition •( tho mucous surface*. We will glvo One Hundred Dollars for uuy ease of I leaf dcs* (caused by cuturrb) that cannot he cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circular*, from IF. J. CHENEY & CO.,Toledo, O. Sold by Drtiggi*t*, 75c. Take Hull'* Family Pill* for constipa tion. No. 93U2. TREASURY department office OF COMPTROLLER of the CUllREN- ,t CY. Washington. D. C., Doc. 31, 1908. Whcrea*, by *ut 1* factory evidence pm- sciitod to tho undersigned, it hu* lieeli made to appear that:- “The First National Bank of Thomson,” in the town cf Thomaon. in the county of McDufllo and Mtato of Georgia, lias coin- pled with all the provision* of tho Statute* of tho United Stales, required to ho com piled with before au aHaoolation shall he authorized to commence the buaiuca* of Banking: Now thorolere I, Thomas P. Kune, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that, "The Flint. National Batik of Thomson,” In the town of TlioniNon, in the county of McDufllo, und tho state of Georgia, i* au thorized to vomntcnco the busltin** of Bank ing us provided in Section Fifty one hun dred and sixty uino of the Revised Stat utes of the United Stutes. Conversion of tho Furrnor* & Merchants Bunk of Timms* u. In testimony whereof witness |tuy hand und seul of office this Thirty first day of December 1908. T. P. Kane. Deputy & Acting, Comptroller of tli« Currency. «t. Truitt Seed For Sale. 1 have a few Truitt cotton seed for sale. Price 75 cents bushel. Ten bush els lots 50 cents bushel. They are good and pure. F. 11. Davis, 4 t. Thomson. Ga. Many little lives have breu saved by Fo ley’s Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds, croup und whooping cough. It Is the only snfe remedy for infants and children a* It contain* no opintc* or other narcotic drug*, anil children like Foley’s Honey and Tar. Careful mothers krep a bottle In the house Refuse substitute*. A. J. Mathews. Estrayed 1 have taken qp .on the Printup place a black mare mule 14 hands high, anil about 12 ycuts old. Owner can get her by paying expenses. 21. OblVKH RAHTO.N. For health and happiness—IleWittV Little Early Risers—small, gentle, easy, pleasant little liver pills, the best made. Sold by Gibson Drug Co. Sewing Circle. The Sewing Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John I*. Neal, who entertained the members delight fully. The meetings are informal and pleasant and are greatly enjoyed by the members. They will be held in the future bi-weekly, the next to be on Fcby 3rd, with Mrs. I. K. Farmer. A delicious salad course was served by the hostess. CAMTHOl. Relieves Neuralgia 25c Use (JAMTHOL tor croup, Prompt, Effective 25c Mrs. W. A. Jackson of Augusta vis ited friends here this week. CAMTHOL for Uatarrh Relieves head 25c. Mr. W. B. Boswell of Pentield vfcifc- ed relatives here this week. If you want a small farm near T homson —from thirty to seventy-five acres call on Ira K. Farmer. hay (aver, W* Gaanate* Satisfaction. s Buy ft fio cent tabe of Nomma Iron PLOEQER Ac KV8ER and get your mooey beck if not satisfied Sample tabe and Booklet by mail ioc. Net DeluricSI. "Do you want employment T” "Lady," answered Plodding Pet^ "you means well but yea can't make work sound any more Invitin' by usln words of three syllable*”--Washing too Sia» Bent That Way. hi perhaps no point an rtan and cMW .disagree so as that of the proper eoodtt! of the h?nds. A chljtjMyha!* band, were black with dirt ‘solemnly stated "I was bom that way,'* Another da dared that the doctor said '“he must, not wash hi* hands (lit the wen the-' gut warmer.” .Another whispered ‘Teacher; r that's the color of my skin.Y r A boy who brought back a book wltf Its cover soiled nnd greasy refused tc pay the flue and finally brought hie 1 mother In to apeak In litre behalf. W4 hsul been Tery unjust and unkind tc lief hoy, ehe snhl. “for be Is very care- f?>. Ife puts hla book in the icebox, where the baby can’t get It, nnd noth ing but our food nud Willie's book* e»*r goes In that Icebox.”—Library Journal. Ml A LtptomstlP Tramp. "Why don't you vamoose? 7 said Have-*fren«M. * write comic operas.pk* .hey used to,” said Mr.. Stoiir^^r, iroes. ( “They used to bnv<. jokes on that tbade people laugh./ . j' “Yea,” answered the mating**; "but , ou must remember that ty, those days 'tiev had audiences who £?ou!d bo made icngS.’’— emohl* J&miucrcial Ap art!. . . *. '.4 U. madam, n beautiful woman’* n-.* oft'.og ii'ienu* yes.” Queer Auctions. I A Dutch nnctioti at Cape Town te yeqnently exciting. If n house Is to is sold, the .auctioneer offer* ‘TiO gold- n 'overelgns for the man v.-’.io first Ids fi.OOO.f Nobody bid*. A pause, nd tlii'.n ”50 golden sovereigns for th* sail who first bid* £4.00(1.” This Is cept u[> until n bid is secured. But It by fio meoua follows that the house Is sold to ttilh bidder. No. the auctioneer l* then ut it ngni^n. Ray that £4.400 la the first bid. The auctioneer cries. 'There are 25 golden sovereigns for the first man who hug the courage to hid £4.000.” Perhaps no one has It Then £25 is offered for n £4.560 bid. I* , oi.iob menu. yea. j * *"*'"*"1 »**• <«*• He got the cold hire for which 1 400 the man who made that bkl Is saddled with the bouse. Othenvlas be was pleading, and It vyas even wan over for blm.—Louisville Courier aul. iiraifd- • wao wuu uie uuuotJ. uiuenviN in r-Joue pockets his bonus and gets off free of ' It all.—Westminster Gazette. /C\ (t y /O m iS?/ Wm with safe hankfi STOOKHOLD- RS LIABILITY, §25,000.00 AVERAGE DEPOSITS, §125,000.00 TOTAL, §225,000.00 safe strong bank. \ect On AU Principal Points. ss'ZSZJ*** ms V SJ4>, ABBACE PLANTS White Star Laundry, R. F. JUNKEE, Proprietor- In Building on Journal Street. Knox Hotel Yard, Thomson, Georgia. Prompt attention given ail orders. Worl^ done in a satisfactory manner. Pressing aud Cleaning for Ladies nnd Gentlemen. Prkes Shirts 10c, Collars 2c, Cuffs per Pair kc- For all other Clothing the p.’iee will be IJxcd on inspect ion. m EARLY HEADERS d' Honey makers Vim, Ibdlm She, Excellent Skipper. PelwemforT About ten dqi totet then K. Jenep. A full ilie latter. BuUett Viet CxfcSucc A terire yielder and a good They nmd *o hitrodcctioa. We inttrsatoe FULL COUNT, eefe delivery, t othetwiea plant* will be shipped a o. n. nod you will have to pay i “ !Inland: E00for 11.00:1.000t»4.jnO*tC.Upar] . u Prompt attention siven all order* and inquiries. I estaharue mailed free on application. oueivea ptanta wui pe a Priresp. tx a* Teona’s I ^ Uhutiuted catalarwama Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup, La Gri| , and Lung Troubles. Prevents Pneumt ion and S ARE THE KIND THAT MffBE SOUTH OUNA FAMOUS FOR CABBAGE GROWING p... u .. or your MONEY REFUNDED. Send money with order. Xrtret on the money, thus addins to the cost of your plant*, to 8,000 at IL25 pec 1,000; 9.000 to 20.000 at $1.00 per WOO. Special M. GIBSON, Box 65, Yotmc’s IsSanff, «. C, J THE ORIGINAL LAXATIVE HONEY and TAR in the YELLOW PACKAOB