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/““MMfciNfiKMliiMiriM ;/mW- ??% ‘S' 'KX&W - ■ S, VoL VIII. THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1909. No. 39 . Of McCOMMONS-BVSH-BOSWELL CO. ■THOMSON, - GEOPfllA.= <s* 69 69 69 % g Watch your dollar as it travels through"our different departments, and note how small is the slice that each purchase g chips off. We are determined to close out our entire stock of 8 BLANKETS, COMFORTS, HEAVY UNDERWEAR. MEN AND BOYS | ===' - - ==CLOTHING 0 Everything is reduced the price cutting in some departments has been severe, and it is an opportunity to buy at low prices 6” Dry Goods Department. 69 69 Regardlsss of the cold wave we are making big prepara- 69 tions for the early Spring shopping. We are receiving every $2 ^6 day some new patterns in wash Fabrics such as Ginghams, /• 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. ******** 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 ^^^SSSSV************** 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. ’ M1TALS25C 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 \ 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. - New Store - to s W. & G. h. Granade announce to the public 4(9 to m to $ m to to to to to to to to to iff viz > !* iff G 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 iff complete stock of it Fancy and Family Groceries. iff \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. G. W. & Railroad Street, G. * you like the hear 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- .i i .i 11 i.iii ■ i i ■■T 1 ' ~** 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.