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THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1909.
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8 BLANKETS, COMFORTS, HEAVY UNDERWEAR. MEN AND BOYS
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0 Everything is reduced the price cutting in some departments has been severe, and it is an opportunity to buy at low prices
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Dry Goods Department.
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69 tions for the early Spring shopping. We are receiving every
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Percals, Linens, White Wastings, Linen Lawns, Wash Chif
fon, French Lawn, NoveltvBraid.
Full and Complete Line of
Furniture and House
Eurnishing Goods
At Bargain Prices.
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Just A Few Breezy Special Items.
Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs 4c
Colored and Striped Linens 19c
Cambrac Percales 8-3-4c
Standard Calicos 5-l-2c
Glasgow Suiting 8-l-4c
Peperals 10-4‘Sheeting, Bleached 26-l-2c
25c Mennen’s Talcum Powders loc
Cotton Flannel 5-1-2c
Tarheel Ticking 7-3-4c
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NEW RESTAURANT.
I announce to the public that I have opened up a restur-
ant in the building at the corner of Journal Street and
Scott’s Aliev and am prepared to serve the public.
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Every thing NEW and CLEAN. Give me a trial.
Fresh Bread Always Kept In Stock.
MRS. S.
THOMSON,
FREEMAN,
- GEORGIA.
Appling Dots
J5v Rakki.es.
On Sunday the 14th iiist, at the
home uf the brides mother, Miss
Mary Kenan Crawford was united
in marriage to Mr. Walter Brown.
The Rev. Berov off! dating. We
extend congratulations and good
wishes to the happy couple.
Misses Ncilie and KnteBenning
with their brother John 'denning,
cif Thomson, and Miss Mary Li/.zie
Crawford and brother, were visi
tors in the neighborhood Sunday.
They attended the Brown-Craw-
ford marriage.
Mrs. W r . K. Jones visited Au
gusta the past week.
Miss Emmie Barnett and Miss
Belle Zaehery of Harlem, were
pleasai.t visitors at the home of
Mrs. F. D. Gray last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Blanch
ard from Lrah, were visitors last
Sunday at Mrs. Bluncluird’s
father, Mr. E. P. Morris.
Mr. W. K. Jones was a visitor
in Thomson Saturday.
Judge Hammond may not shine
ns a “dude” in Washington, and
if he should don that “linen dus
ter and slouch hat.” he might
look odd, and shock the taste of
some of the society folks. W e
will guarantee though; should he
be called upon for a speech, his
sparkling wit and humor to suit
the occasion and his originality
and independence of thought will
attract friends to him; just as
President Elect Taft saw and ad
mired him, showing his apprecia
tion by bestowing this honor upon
him.
Through the kindness of some
friend, I am reading the Cosmo
politan, and I suspect it is you.
Many thanks Mr. Editor.
Washington 0 ice Gave Up-
to three doctors ; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from a spid
er’s bite caused large, deep sores to cov
er his leg. The doctors failed, then
“Bucklen,s Arnica Salve completely
cured me,” writes John Washington, of
BosqueVi'io, Tex. For eczema, boils
burns and piles its supreme. 2oc. at
Gibson 11rig Co., Dr. A. .T, Mathews.
Harlem.
It seems that winter has added
another pinion to her flight., and
we are doomed to have all warm
weather during the winter months.
The “Ingle Sisters” show was
in «ur town two days last week
and gave two interesting perform
ances to the many who thronged
there for amusement.
Prof. C. W. Murchman spent
i lie week-end with relatives at
Villa Rica.
Several from our town took in
“Polly of the Circus” £• jAugustu
last week. \
Mr. Wooten and family have
moved to our iowii from Sparta,
and are occupying the house re
cently vacated ny Mr. L. E.
Blanchard.
Mrs. .J. V, Jones spent Tuesday
in Augusta.
Bliss Virginia Williamson left
Tuesday for a visit to Conyers.
She will go to Atlanta also, be
fore returning homo.
Miss Mary Ravenscroft, former
ly of this place, but now of
Camak, visited Miss Kate Hatcher
Sunday,
"Miss Ruby Brinkley spent Wed
nesday in Augusta.
Our new Presiding Elder, Dr.
B. F. Frazier will preach at the
Methodist church next Sunday
morning and night.
Miss Gertrude Lloyd returned
home last week after visiting rel
atives in Augusta for some days.
Mr and Mrs. Roy Merry spent
several days in Augusta last week.
Mrs. Jule Bryant returned home
last week, after a lengtlily visit to
relatives at McRae and other
points.
Mr. Hugh Paschal speut Sun
day in Augusta.
Mr. Will Sturgis visited McRae
last week,
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scruggs will
soon move to the Ballard homo
which has been recently repaired.
Rev. M. S. Williams delivered
two fine sermons last Sunday
morning and evening.
We have for sale cheap, a good smal
mule. The T. A. Scott Co.
News From Anthony
By- Brown Eyes.
Good morning, kind friends 1
how do you do?
Here comes Brown Eyes with
her little news for you.
Rain, rain, rain, the earth in
this part of McDuffie is sure wet,
one more time.
The farmers are devoting their
time to building, fencing, and
clearing*
Oh! ha I cure enough wo nro
going to have a new school house,
no hear say, the carpeutars be
gan today (Monday,) and in a
short while our little town will
have a nice new school house
which has been needed ha long.
Misses Kate Williams and Flor-
ance Drinkard, and Mr. John
Henry Hunt were but driving
Sunday afternoon and gave our
town a short call.
Mr. Robert Willie Dozier and
Miss Lollie Hunt were guests, gf
Miss Varinu Farr Saturday night,
and attended services at Pine
Grove Sunday afternoon, and were
guests of Miss Hattie Lou Adams
for dinner.
Miss Annie Usry was accom
panied home Friday last by Miss
Katie Belle Young and Air. Cliff
Norris’
Mr and Mrs. George Russell of
Thomson, are visiting relatives
and friends in and around this
place at this writing.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Dunaway has been made bright
by the arrival of a fine boy. We
are glad to hear of the mother
progressing nicely but am sorry
the little one quite sick, wliiih
we hope will recover soon.
Miss Emmie Hunt and Mr. Lynn
Norris attended services at Pine
Grove Sunday.
Only a few from hear had the
pleasure of attending Sabbath
school ut the “Boro” Sunday.
Mr. Boogher Young left a few
days ago for Shady Dale where he
will go into business. Wo all
wish for him much success.
Mr. Jim Russell and Mrs. Nathan
Baston spent Friday with Mrs.
Sam Dunaway, who is with her
mother Mrs. David Adams near
Pine Grove.
Mr. Boogher of Virginia has ar
rived in our town for the remain
der of the winter and is the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. T. R. Young.
Yes; Hannah! it is time I was
raising chickens but I haven’t a
one and the worst thing of all the
minks ate my dear old hen the
first of the full. I am all out of
heart no fried chickens at my
house booh , but come to see me
soon and I shall try and find a
little something to chew.
I close with kindest regards and
best wishes to all.
' Boneville.
PKI1AIAH.
On Sunday last I attended the
Sunday school service at Salem,
Mr. G. W May, a devout and
glorious man, is Superintendent
of this school mid I found the
school in a flourishing condition
under his management.
The birthday of Lincoln the
man who put un end to human
slavery in, and preserved the
Union of the United States, was
appropriately celebrated by tho
public school at this place, on
Friday last..
Messrs. G. W. and B. V. Wat
son, C. E. Lokey, and Z. V. John
son made business trips to Au
gusta, during last week.
Mrs. Lucretia and her son, Mr.
John McDonald, of Atlanta, were
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guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Johnson, Friday night last.
Mrs. Jane Simons spent Friday
and Saturday in Thomson.
Mrs. Homer Johnson visited
Grovetown one day last week.
Mr. Joe Fullbright was a visitor
in Boneville during last week.
Mr. W. H. Reeves spent a fow
hours in this place Thursday last.
Mr. Bonner Young made brief
visits to Thomson Saturday and
Monday.
Mrs. B. C. Simons visited
Thomson Thursday.
Miss Dana Smith, of Thomson,
spent the latter part of last week
in Boneville, the guest of Mrs. B.
V. Watson.
Mr. J. T. Rogers, of Deanng,
was the guest of Miss Aunio Si
mons Sunday evening.
Mr. J. T. Wingfield, Real Es
tate Agent, of the Georgia Rail-
roud, was in Boneville Mouday
morning
Mr. A. II. Johnson went, up to
Thomson Monday evening.
Mrs. Charles Whitaker, of Dear-
ing was the guest of Mrs. W. M.
Whitaker Sunday and Monday.
Elder J. J. Pennington was in
Boneville, recently, on business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Simons were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
May Sunday.
Miss Floriuo Simons spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Thomson,
tho guest of Miss Gertrude Warr.
Mr. Randle Evans ot the Geor
gia Railroad is spending this week
with his family.
Knox Land Co* Lots.
I have two or three lots of Ihe Knox
Land Co. unsold. Parties desir
ing to purchase should do so before
Feb. 1st. After tliat date they will be
rented for the year 1009.
Ira E. Farmer.
Land For Sale or Rent-
I offer for sale or rent the land of T.
J. Connell in Dearing district. This
tract contains 260 acres. This land
can be bought on terms that are satis-
faclory. Will rent It for the year 1909.
Ira E. Farmer, Thomson, Ga.
Brier Geek,
By Annie Lee.
Hello! I guess you all think
that Annie Lee 1ms forsaken the
paper sure enough. I have for
saken it longer than I ought too,
hut I am going to try to do better
in the future. I am always glad
to see the paper come so L can
read the letters from other good
correspondents. Wake up every
one and lets seo if we can’t do
better, I think we can if we all
try- ’
We have been having plenty of
rain through this section, but
I hope it will soon clear of! so that
tho farmers can go on w ith their
work.
Mr. and Mrs. Josie Hughes and
family spent Sunday afternom
last ut the home of, Mrs. Nancy
A Id red.
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Mathews of
Thomson spent Sunday afternoon
last at the home of Mrs. Mathews’
father, Mr. Billy Hobbs.
Mrs. Eliza Jtaburu and two
children of Spread, who have been
visitors in this community for
several weeks have returned home,
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson
spent last Thursday night and
Friday at the home of their daugh
ter, Mrs. Bud Hobbs.
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Street in the building recently occupied by J. P.
Jones, where they will constantly keep on hand a
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\i/ They solicit a fair share of the patronage of the
public, and guarantee fair prices, correct weights
and first-class goods.
F. GRANADE.
THOMSON, GA.
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Tilly what has become of
and Belle? I think you are
myself, having forsaken
paper. Wake up and let us
from you.
As news is scarce through this
section, I will ring off with best
wishes to our entire Progress band.
Many, many, thunks for the
Delineator again, which I appre
ciate very much.
Dear Editor:
As I have been absent for some
time, I will come again for a little
chat.
Mr. Andred Ivey visited Augus
ta Satuiday and Sunday.
Miss Katie Wooten of Washing
ton Wilkes lias been visiting
friends around Sweetwater.
Mieses Florance and Gussio
Pendry and Ruby Brown attended
services at Sweetwater Sunday.
Annie Leo you and Belle let us
hear from you eftener.
As news items are scarce I will
closo with best wishes.
Revolts at Cold Sleet*
"Your only hope,” said three doctors
to Mrs. M. E. Fisher, Detroit, Mich.,
suffering from severe rectal trouble, lies
in an operation,” then I used Dr.
King’s New* Life rills,” she writes,
"till wholly cured.,, They prevent Ap
pendicitis, cure Constipation, Head
ache. 26c. at Gibson Drug Co., Dr. A.
J. Mathews.
Thomson Mercantile Co.
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 i|l a Grocery
Store. At our store on Railroad Street you can al
ways find a large stock ot
Flour, Meal, Meat, Lard, Sugar,
Molasses, Salt, Tobacco, Bag-
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ging and Ties.
And many other h arm 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.
<1908 BANNER YEAR.
Not-withstanding the panic and other business
drawbacks, our sales were larger than any previous
i year. V/e are better prepared than ever to serve you
and can give you your money’s worth every time.
Agents for Sucrene Food.
Arrington Bros. & Company.
LEADING GROCERS,
863 BROAD, ST., AUGUSTA, GA.
