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»Y- r rHE McDuffie progress. Voi. via. THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1909. No. 44. KEEP BUCJNESS U BY KEEPING PRICES DOWN. STYLISH SUMMER SHOES. Oxford ties are the proper things for Summer wear this season, and for men who want something fashionable, as well as comfortable, we would recommend a pair of the Swell Styles we are showing There isn’t a place in town fancy vests as here. What we MEN’S FANCY VEST. where you will find such a Complete and Exclusive assortment of do in right things for men's wear we do well- Large Assortment of Ladies and Gents Hosiery from 40e to 50c. Seasonable spring goods at frost-bitten prices. The hot weather is coming and to make cooking a pleasure get of our New Perfection Oil Stoves. .. .. .. •• •• .. .» •• •• •• •• •• •• .. .* one Would you know the way to Bargain Land. Then follow the path of the pointed hand, Where your promise to pay is as good as gold, And naught hut the best in Furniture sold, Where a choice of goods is readly made, Terms convenient, and easily paid, 1 is a path where thousands wend their way, For every day is a bargain day. MCCOMMONS-BUSH-BOSWELL COMPANY, 6a . «/ ih G> Gii G> Gi - New Store - \h Gi G. W. & G. F. Granade announce to the public that they have opened a Grocery Store on Railroad Street in the building recently occupied by J. F- Jones, where they will constantly keep on hand a complete stock of gentleman, ab.ut which tllere is an aroma that is unknown to the new school. The finest and noblest ideals of the “Old South” are exemplified in thin true specimen of that magniticlent period. l)r. Alarlln lias been a student of tile science of government and poli tic d economy. ■{• Fancy and Family Groceries. <6 Gif G; They solicit a fair share of the patronage of the G/ G/ Gi Gi public, and guarantee fair prices, correct weights W and first-class goods. G. W. & G. F. GRANADE. jj Railroad Street, - THOMSON, GA. ^ A Flowrr On A Living Path. \Vii,i,iam ANitmav Mahtin, M. 1). Dear Mr. Editor it is our custom to pay honors to men when they die,—but how seldom do we pause !o w-eeve a garland of praise and place it upon the narrowing pathway of one whose Bun is stooping low in the “rosy tinted West.” On ih'e first Sabbath in January, lftSO as l faced for the lirst time a su perior congregation nt White Oak Church, my eye fell upon a fine, class ical, broad and unsophisticated face, whose light lias lingered with me fi r .m then xmtil now long avenue where every sense was bright and when tiiey were both in the full bloom and beauty »f youth, and have grown to lie aged without a dis cord to mar the music of Ihcir oneness, or an experience to disturb the haven of their love. Three children have been given them, two daughters and one son. One of them, Mrs. Homer Sturgis still lives io comfort her much loved parents in their fading years. In 1H8S I>r. Martin moved to Oxford to place his son, Willie, in Emory College. At the expiration of two years, this only son in all his hope and promise, gifted fur above the average, That was the face of Dr. Wnv. A.! sickened and died. This was a sad Martin, now of Cobbham, Georgia. J heavy blow to the fond parents, but numiiif i it/ w m ” i j * ------ | , liis parents were Mr. Robert, and Mrs. | w jth a firm faith and trust in Him who Frances (Collins) Martin who were of j „ ever makes a mistake they rose up Virginia birth, but who lived at tlie) from this grave, in which were buried time of his appearing near Appling in j their fondest hopes, and renewed the Columbia County, Georgia. Dr. Mar- conflict of life and testified that Gods tin was born February 22nd, 1H22. Nineteen years of his early life were .siient si the old home. He w as reared in the midst of wealth and among people who were strong, thrifty, intelligent, and ambitious; such pcopli as the Harrisons, Jiumil- tons, Ramseys, Danikins, Neals, Dur kins, Crawfords. Shields, Bailie's Williams, and Waltons and others. He grew to manhood m llie period when vital and highly exciting ques tions were agitating the minds of men everywhere. Ten years of Ids youth and young manhood were spent in the IjjjsI schools of his day, and lie arrived at his major ity with\ well t rained mind, equiped with well regulated habits of action and an untarnished moral character. In 18S7 under the ministry ftf Rev, Weiev Persons of the Georgia Confer ence he was converted anil joined the the Metuodist Church. When about twenty-two years old he commenced the study of the science of medicine with Dr! Thus. JI. Dawson formerly of Greenesboro but who moved to Appling to teach. He attended Medical Luc- turesin Augusta, Georgia, and war well instructed by experts in the heal ing art. On December 16th, 1S45, he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Burch who has walked beautifully and tender ly by his side through all the march of life and who still lives to bless and cheer the evening of his days. W o have seen two beautiful clouds in the early morning tinged by the rising sun, and through the d y they floated oa and mingled into one,—so these two spirits to-geilur entered life’s J Some years ago lu wrote an essay on Duhor for the Grangers that was pro nounced wise, conservative, and right eous in the doctrines and principles it inculcated. In 1850 the agitation of the Slavery question was running high and a convention was called to meet at Milledgeville the State Capitol to con sider the question of withdrawing from the Union. l)r. Martin was sent ns a delegate from Columbia County to that convention, lie occupied eonser- vative ground, bcleiving that to contend for “State Rights” in the Union would he safer and w »ei than to take the risk of Secession. But likethj great Dee when his state withdrew from the Union lie cast in his lot with his own people and gave to them his prayers, his sympathy and ills active support. He did not and does not now think that Lincoln was a grent man or a wise Statesman, but to this day regards Jefferson Davis as embodying the ele ments of real greatness and as having tiie clearest conceptions o'constitution al liberty. Today he thinks that the had are growing worse and the good growing better- He also entertains generous and charitable opinions of others and never offends in word. 'l'his superb man lias been true to his church, its doctrines, its polity, and its institutions. He rega'da the men who have turned from the fundament al teachings und cardinal principles of religion as old foes with a new mask, and that the disguise is very thin. Age seems to sit lightly upon him and lie is as cheerful as a May morning. With long life the Lord itas satisfied him, aim is showing him'hisHalvation. Graciously the storms have been taken from the clouds that sit about the port als of the West. Admired and loved by ull who know him, lie is approacq grace is sufficient, and felt strengthen ed and cheered by that light which shines out from the throne or mercy „ and oreaks in gentle radience upon sad ing the last avenue of life and is look * . . . a 1 I. « »Ini n.i nr>i n I 1 writ i and suffering hearts. Returning to Thomson they remain ed a little over a year and then moved to Coboham where they have since resided. Through all the reverses and misfor tunes of life Dr. Martin lias maintained a meek and quiet spirit. He posseses the happy art of making every , one easy and at home in his presence. He has been one of the most success- praclitioners for sixty years. Kind- hearted and skillful, lie has been a benediction to his generation as a med-1 ical man. He represented his County j twice in the Georgia Legislature, and walked the political arena without the smell of fire on his garments, f »r he feared God and regarded man and was honored snd loved by both. Dr. Martin has been a readerof books and read only the best and greatest. He has been fond of the great maste rs in History, Science, Philosophy, and Religion. lie lias written essays on various subjects of superior merit nud value. He has been peculiarly fond of the distinguished orators botli on the tastings and in the pulpit His ideal ing out upon the plains of eternal light i he expects soon to plunge into Jordan with his Lord as his pilot, and passing through the yielding waters witnont dread, he expects to merge from the Lethean wave and stand up at God’s right hand und praise his name for ever. Tuns. H. Timmons. Thomson, Ga., March 17, 1900. Amity. Ml 7, PAH. Ilev. J. A. Slintik tilled his ap pointment nt Greoiwooil Satur day and Sunday. Mr. Harry Dunaway who is in business in Washington now, spent the week end with his parents at this place. We regret very much to know tli.it Mr.-. Dr. Parsons of Clay Hill is critically ill, she has hoen speechless und unconscious for several days, her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. Rev. and Mrs, J, A. Shank, Mr. nn<l Mrs. B. F. Dunaway spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. J. M. Dunaway. Mrs. J. s \. Rnston is visiting Iter daughter Mrs. W. T. Strother this Week. Mrs. J. H. Mnt.hmvB and Mrs. H. L. Culbertson aro on the sick list, we lmpo to report them well soon. Mr. H. N. RenLly of Washing ton dined at the home of Mr. J. M. Dunnawuv Wednesday of last week. Mrs. A, E. Strother and Mrs. Georgia Strother are visiting the hitters daughter, Mrs. Howell at Appling this week. Miss Fannie Dvinnaway and Mr, Bernard Carrol are visiting the latturs mother, Mrs. Mattie Car rol at MeCommons, S. C. The Amity school will close this week, we regret very much to see the teachers leave, we wish them much success in their future work and hope this will not ho their last term at this place. Miss Belle Hawes visited her parents at Double Branches from Friday until Sunday, Dongola Cotton Seed For Sale I have for sale UK) bushels good Don gola Cotton Seed at SOceuts bushel. 4t. I«A E. L’akmkr. The Lurid Glow of Doom. was seen in the red face, hands und body of the little son of H. M. Adams, of Henrietta, Fa. His awful plight from eczema had, for five years, defied all remedies and baffled the best doctors, who said th«f Jfoisoned blood had affec ted his lungs and nothing could save him. “But.” w rites his mother, “seven bottles of Electric Bitters corrfjKetely cured him.” For Eruptions, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Bores and all Blood Disor ders and Rheumatism Klectrle Bitters is supreme. Only 60c. Guaranteed by preacher was Bishop G. F. Pierce,-1 O^Grug Co. Dr, A- J. Mathews und he was not alone in this, for this hap; sacred orator was admired as no other preacher of his day or since his day. Hon. A. J - Miller of Augusta .vashis ideal as;» civil lawyer and General Robert Toombs was his favorite as a criminal lawyer. He is a true type of the old school House and Lots for Sale- 1 house and lot ou Jackson 8t. 2 lots on Cobbham Road .near Elling ton place. i—3 acre lot on Wrightsboro Road just out of city limits Apply to W. C. McCommoks. Headstall, By Anoei.ink. Well here I come again with my littlo handful of news. We aro having some rainy weather now. - Some of the farmers in tins sec tion ure nearly ready for planting. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Holliman and children . were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ansley of Sweetwater Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. II, McGaheo and little Misses FJai'aTice and Ruth and Master Jackson were the guest of Mr. and Mas. Tali Paul Saturday and Sunday. Master Frank and Cyrus Walk er were the guests of the writer Saturday and Sunday. Master Roy Walker has return ed home after a pleasant weeks visit with his sister, Mrs. H. C. Cosby. With many good wishes to a)!, and the kind Editor, and many thanks for the Dili neuter. On Thursday of last week f lu dev. Thomas Timmons and the i Rev. Mr, Seaborn, of Thomson visited the public, school at, this place and made interesting speech es to the school. Afterwards they were guest of Mrs. Bonner Young. On Friday last Dr. Gibson made a professional visit to this place and was accompanied by llie Rev. Mr. Edmonds' r., and found him to be a most, pleasant and enter- taiug gentleman. Mr. J. W. Fullbright is the guest, of his mother, Mrs. N. J. Full, bright this week. The verdict of the famous Coop er jury came as a supriso for we feared that those barbarians who so fouly murdered Editor Unrmuck would be acquitted. However if Mr. Carmack was a civilised map as we bclivo him to have been the punishment fixed by the jury was inadequate fo> the crime. When a oivivised law abiding citizen be comes a victim of the brutal and violent element of humanity who think that the way to s*ttlo a dif ficulty, “i' dispute is to use a gun, knife or bludgeon as a means of removing the.object of their un reasonable hatred, or to engage him in a slugging match the per petrator or perpetrators of the heinous crime should he punished to t he full extent of tho law. If government of t-ho people, by the people, for the people is to long endure, and the blessings of civil- lza'ion are to bo increased and ex tended the patriotic people of our land must get together, and see that tlio law is enforced. Del those, who in any way, from the the most humble private citizen to the most exalted public official who contribute to the miscaringe of justice and the shieding of any one from just punishmen for crim be another. 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 generally with every article usually kept in a Store. At our store on Railroad Street ways find a large stock of you public Grocery can al- 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. \ Don’t Mack Away.l We have something to sell. Drop in and let us j-'pill a little chatter about a good thing, and you can take it or leave it according as it hits you and no ex pense bill either way. I am the Carriage Dealer, took it up long ago. I x u.ii ' ^ XU y * ve sold enough nice work each succeeding year to qualify as the Leader in my line. Now you can hear about me One-Hundred and Fifty Miles from my buggy shack in any direction you go, and when it comes to what is what in any thing you hitch a horse to ;—pardon me for starting the applause,—but I’m the greatest noise in the country. Go to Hayes & Colvin For Early Amber (Jane Seed Early Bliss Triumph Potatoes Early Dent Seed Corn German and Black Wax Beans D. M. Ferry Garden Beed, New crop Wessons Cooking Oil Magic Yeast Shanish P-nuts, For seed Mixed (Sweet Keg Pickles Best Full Cream Cheese All kinds of Pistol and Rifle car tridges A full supply of Flour, Meat, Lard, ^Bugar, Coffee, Rice, Grits, Tobacco, Shu ft' and all kinds of can can goods. REMEMBER THE QUARTETTE Babcock, Chase, Frazier and Coskery At 749 Broad St - Augusta Ga- O vAv«A\ 1 908 BANNER YEAR. business Kills Would-Be Slayer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims. But Dr. King’s New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Con stipation, Biliousness, Chills, Malaria, Headache and. Indigestion. 26c at GUv son Drug Co ■ Dr A J Matlierws. Not-withstanding the panic and other J drawbacks, our sales w'ere larger than any previous j year. V/e are better prepared than ever to serve £ and can give you your money’s worth every time. r Agents for Sucrene Food. you Arrington Bros. & Company. LEADING GROCERS, 863 BROAD, ST., AUGUSTA, GA. '&?:■ v ... , . L*