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UFFIE PROGRESS .i«rei> Every Friday, W.V- fa Odc Mlor Per Year. flU E. FARMER, Mtlor. I. E. Farmer, J t , ... . t. M. Farmer < Publwhers. .I., __ Watered at the Postoffice in Tlioin- RHi Mjeenud class matter. P»* OrnoiAi. Oroan or McDurrnc County. Advsrtlscranntx from responsible parti* !*IU tw published until ordered out when the time is not specified on 1 ho copy •ml payment exacted accordingly. Communications lor individual hei.efl, of of a peraonal character, charged (or M advertisements. Obituaries, the flrat hundred words free art ahaigv. Each extra word, one cent per word, cash with copy. THOMSON, GA., MAH. 20, 1909 THE PROGRESS IS RIGHT. The Greensboro Journal Bays: “The McDuffie Progress is beg ging farmers to plant corn—nnd plant it right now. The Prog res* is right. The time to plant corn is nearly hero. We mist that Green county farmers will pis lit a large crep of corn. ” And so it goot. Nearly every county piper we pick up is urging the planting of a large corn crop. The truth of the matter is that nearly all of the counties are in the same condition that McDuffie ie* The recent high price of cot ton has caused a curtailment of the corn crop and neglect in culti vation. U.it a change is going to be made. The acerage in corn will be increased this yoar and more attention will be given to its cul livfttion. The increaso in Me Puffin county will exceed 811 per cent, and in some counties it will be more. It may take some time to work a revolution in our me thods cf farming, but it is coming sooner or later, and when it doe the South will be “independent and cotton will sell at 15 cents ET TU BRUTE. The Lincolhtoii Journal hands Thomson the following notice winch will be read with interest by our citizen*: “Thomson svems to be awaken ing. They have juBt passed an ordinance making .t unlawful for hogs to run loose on the streets.” Now if this had come from Washington or Warrenton we v/ould not have been surprised. But to think that it comes from our good friend Lincolnton! The next thing wo know Mesena and Camak will be giving exhibitions of jealousy and putting out little “Bings” at us. But perhaps we are mistaken, and Bro. Boykin really didn’t know that for a quarter of a cen tury wo have bad stock law all over McDuffie county, and hogs could not legally run loose on the streets. The ordinance to which ho re fers runs the hogs out of the penis and beyond the limitsof the town. TRADING IN AUGUSTA, Are you doing your trading in Thomson or Augusta? I* your l.ving made in Thomson or Au gusta? Quite recently we were asked “Why do so many Thomson peo ple do their trading in Augusta?” We were unable to answer the question or to furnish a reason for it. And yet it is true. Nor is it confined to ladies alone, for u number of our men are buy ing supplies etc in Augusta. Wo know a man wno acknowledges that he borrowed money of a Thomson bank, went to Augusta to buy a years supplies, and after paying the freight acknowledged that he had lost mouoy by the transaction. Ofcourse. purchasers shoirid buy in the cheapest market, but the point is that Augusta is not cheap er than Thomson. A man bought a pair of ladies shoes in Augu-tx and paid fifty cents more than the same shoes could be bought Anouncement Millinery Opening On Monday and Tuesday March 29th and 30th, I will have my spring Millinery opening* My Display will include the latest novel patterns, and millinery novelties. You are cordially invited to call and inspect my display. Payable on Demand. np- the be LEARN FROHI McDUFFIE. The Washington Reporter pears to b« disguested with roads of Wilks county as will seen from the following clipping from their issue of last week, “How long will Wilkes stand for this child's play at road work i«g? The time must come for some permanent, road building even though a bond issue should pave the way.” Now wo suggest to the Reporter that they have a delegation sent down to see how McDuffie works her roads. Judge Gheesling will take them in charge and show them some permanent work that is not child’s ploy. He will grant them the privilege of spending few days with our road force, and they will learn how permanent work is done without a 1h>w1 is sue. And whilo the delegation is Thomson they will sco many of their fellow county men from across the river, attracted here by our good roads,—and tho cheap prices ut which our merchants are eelling goods. DO FRENCH MOCKING BIRDS CRUCIFY SPARROWS. Mr. John R. Samuels wns in town Saturday and had with him a limb cut from a plum tree, and . impaled on one of tho thorns of the plum tree was the body of dead sparrow. Mr. Samuels in forms us that the sparrow was killed and placed there by French Macking bird, and that the said mucking bird has a hap py way of killing sparrows, ratB and lizzards and stickiug them around on thorns to be oateu as his appitite demands. We knew that ^ie old Blue Jay would kill aud eat sparrows, but this is the first we have heard of t ho French mocker doing the same Never the less Mr. Samuels vouch es for it, and we do not doubt that it is true. Aud just hear wo wish to say that if the French mocker ha« a good appitite for English sparrows we hope there will be an influx of several thousand to Thomson this spring. A Religious Author's Statement by. Joseph II. Fespertunu, Saltsburj , N. C., who is the author of several hooks, writes: "For oe xeml veers | was afflicted with kidney trojhle aud last winter | was suddenly stricken with a severe pain in my kidneys and was confined to bed eight days unable t. get up without assistance. My ■rite contained a thick white gcdiiuvut and I passed >u»*ue frequently .Jay aud night. I commenced taking Foley's Kid ne.v Remedy, and the paid gradually i^bat- ad and floally ceased and uiy urine became normal. I cheerfully recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy." 'A J. Mathews. If you carry on your person, or keep it in your house, no matter how secure you think it is, “it is payable on demand” when the burglar comes around; you not only lose your money, but your life is in danger. If the house burns down where is your money Don’t ever let this happen to you, but deposit it with us. We are insured against every loss and your earn ings are safe and secure* The First National Bank — OF THOMSON— L. A. Sparks, Main Street. Thomson, Ga Next to Express office. THE COTTON CROP Of 1908 Tho final report of the Depftrt mont of Agriculture of the United States, puts the cotton crop of 1908 at 18,408.811 bales. Ami it would bo well for every farmer to remember that this is 2,082.959 more than the crop of 1907. Think of itl An increase of moro than two million bales in one year I And what was the re sult? The price of cotton declin ed from 12 cents to nine cents, or about $15.00 per bale. When it is remembered what an enormous increase there wns it can be under stood how eneily the bears and tho spinners have manipulated the market. But what of this ysar? Will the crop bo inerensod another two million boles? Or will there be another thirteen million bal crop? What would be the result? Where would the price pf cotton go? These are matters that vitally interest us n(l, and appeal to us powerfully to plant corn and other food crops and be prepared for low price cotton if it should come. AMBER CANE Some of the best farmers in McDuffie county testify tint a small patch of amber cane proper ly planted and fertilized, will produce as much horse feed as five acres of corn. Is it true? If so wo farmers had better get busy planting amber cat e seed. Al ready it has taken nearly all of our money to buy feed for mules, and if it is to continue until crops aro laid by we will nave none for campmeeting. Tho enormous expense of feed ing stock to make this year’s crop has never boon fully realized, and every expediency that will reduce this expeuso should bo resorted to, and utilized to the frillest ex extent. By all means let us all have an amber cano patch! How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward (or aujr case o( Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. We, tho uudersigned, have known F. J. Cheney (or the last 15 years, and believe j hint perfectly honorable in all business transactions ati<l financially able to carry oat any obligations made by bis firm. WttDisu, Kuna* A Miins, W hob-solo Druggists, Toledo, O Hall's Ca’arrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly tuton the blood aud mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sen (roe. Price 75 cents i<er btttle. Sold by il Druggists- Take Hall's Family Pills (or constipa lion. in Thomson. Another priced a suit of clothing and found that the Augusta merchant was four dollars higher on the identical suit than the Thomson merchant. And so with ladieB dress goods. The Augusta merchant reaps an enormous profit on them when the same goods can be bought in Thomson at a lower price. Those things are worth considei- ing. All things being equal, the Thomson merchants are entitled to tho Thomson trade. They pay taxes to maintain the stnte, coun ty, and municipal governments and otherwise servo tiie communi ty. Sunpose that every one should Bond all of their patronngo in all lines to Augusta? What would bocome of Thomson? What would become of all tho people in Thomson. Foley's Kidney Remedy will euro any >aa« of kidney or bladder trouble that in not beyond the rcacli of medicine. Cures hnckuche and irregularities that If neglect ed might result In Bright's disease or dla betc». A. J. Mathews. Little Brier Creek By Urlle. Ah I, have been absent for some time, 1 come again to greet our jolly band. Wo are hnving plenty of rain in lhis part of the country. Mr* Cicero McGakoo waa a visitor in Watren county Inst Saturday. Mrs. G. W. Simons nnd daugh ter Miss Sophie visited Mr. nnd Mrs. Albert McGaheo and Mr. and Mrs. Ad Benson this week. Mifs Florence Pendrey and Miss Ruby Brown were welcome visitors at the home of the writer last mon- day night. Miss Gussie Pendrey visited Miss Florence Pendrey and Miss Ruby Brown Sunday. It has been announced that Mr* Willie Johnsoa will preucb at Gil ead ebureh the third Sunday morning in March. As news items are scarce in this part of the world. I will close Tatham Mines. Hannah. Hannah will try nnd find a little news to send to the dear old Prog ress this week as she was absent last week. I try to write as often as I ca 1 but I live in such a thinly settled neighborhood I just cant write every week. The farmers around here are wearing long faces, they are get- iugrway behind with their work. We certainly had a rain last Saturday night. I am glad to say Mr. Murray Wynn who was so unfortunate as to break his leg about three weeks ago is doing very nicely under tho skilful trenmentof Dr. Culbertson and his many friends hope to set him allO. K. hood. Mr. I). P. Wilson visited rel atives at Amity Saturday night ard Sunday. Mr. W. *J. Flukor paid a brief visit to Washington Monday of last week. Misses Almeda Sistrunk nnd Jennie Duvey were pleasant visi tors at tho home of Mrs. Jennie Wynn Saturday afternoon. Messrs. Edgar, Otis and Millard Smith all visited Washington Fri day last. Mr. Bob Hardaway of Amity, was visiting friends at the Mine Friday and Saturday. Mrs.J. W. Wynn and little eon Roy visited Thomson Wedoes- lay'ol Inst week. Messrs Paul Tyler nnd George Boswell of Thomson were pleasant visitors at tho home of Mr. W. J. Wynn Sunday afternoon. Mr Edgar Smith of near Wash, ington has accepted a position at tho Story, Banks A Stnndbnek Mine near the Parks and Colum bia Mines. Mr J A Davey visited Thomson Monday of this week. I was very glad to see Jack and Jill’s nice letter and was glad to see they have awakened from their long silent slumbers, dont sleep so long again. Brown Eyes I was glad to sec you was present. 1 always de miss you when you fail to write. And Mizpah I was glan to sec your let ter look like you cotqd write often as you live in such a good neighS borhood where you can head all ?he news. I will close with very best wish es to the entire Progress bad in cluding the Editor Announcement TX7E have pleasure in announcing that we have secured the * V exclusive agency for the famous “Queen Quality” Shoes for women. You are invited to see the new styles we have just received. Here are some impressive facts that tell their own story. “Queen Quality" Shoes are worn by more women than any others in all the world. For a decade the sales of "Queen Quality” Shoes have far exceeded those of all other women’s shoes. Ten thousand pairs are made each day in the great “Queen Quality” Factory, yet this output does not keep pace with the demand. No need to tell you that there must be good reasons for this. This leadership cannot be a matter of chance. We might give you a dozen reasons why you should wear “Queen Quality” Shoes, yet one pair on your feet can tell you better. Will you let it? Made in all leathers, shapes and styles at Oxfords—$2.50 $3.00 $3.50 The T. A. Scolt Co. BANK OF THOMSON OEu3 THOMSON, GEORGIA. CAPITAL, j JOHN E. SMITH, $25,000.00 j President. We solicit the SURPLUS, business of all $25,000.00 B. P. O’NEAL, classes of our people, and of fer them every favor consistent UNDIVIDED PROFITS, Vice-President. $25,000.00 with safe bank- STOCKHOLD- J. T. NEAL, ing, that can be extended by a bank with large ERS LIABILITY, Cashier. $25,000.00 resources and AVERAGE exp e r i e n c e d DEPOSITS, H. A.'BURNSIDE, management. $125,000.00 As’st. Cashier. TOTAL, j $125,000.00 j Deposit your money with a safe strong bank. 1 ) Foreign Exchange Soh By Our Check Direct On All 'Principal Points. ^ STATE OF GEORGIA—McDufflo Conn To Whom it may concera: A. 8. Gliatt, guardian ut Shiver W Shields, has filed bit application asking (or j tract, it la in his legal rather than in his an order to mII tho ouc—half undivided in- religious capacity is simplicity itself. The Turkish Marriage. In Turkey marriage is a stricly civil act, the validity of which cunsiat in its being attesed by nt least two witnesses; and although an imam, or priest, is us- ueily present at the signing of the con- tereat in the store—house and lot on Main : 8t., iu the Town of Thomson, belonging to said ward, (or the uurpose of paving I ho with 4 v., l. e ., (expeuaea of said ward, and the same will v ah many mauy thauke for the ‘ hekrd „ my o(T) .„ on the rtrgl Mo0(Jay ! in April, 19051. W*. F Ghkhsu.vu, Ordinary. Delineator. [Rwaived too late last week.] The best known pills aud tl»e he ,t" pills made ate Do Witt's Utile Early Risers. They ure small, easy to take, gentle and cert*:' 4, aud arc sold by Gibson Drug Co. kill™ couch u> CURB m LUNCS w ™ Dr. King’s New Discovery for C8i!£f * wsE&u AND ALL THROAT AND LUR0 TROUBLES. GUARANTIED SATISFACTORY ob. xo»xt BxrmiDXD. ■ Mrs- H. 5. Palmer Entertains. Mrs. H. 8. entertaneU the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Bsciety of the Methodist church, at her residence on Jackson 8trcct, Thursday evening from 5 to 9 o'clock. The hostess was assist ed in receiving by Mrs. C. A. Farmer, and Mesdame P. II. Johnson, J. O. Sheihls and \V. T. Martin assisted in serving an elegant salad course in the dining room. A large number of the society mem bers nnd their friends were present to enjoy the hospitality oi the Paiuier home, ami it was unannimousiy voted i one of the most enjoyable occasions &eflfbodifS yFGagaziae You’ve got no use for anv maga zine i No ? Don’t need EVERYBODY'S? No? Doesn’t concern you ? No ? B UT high-priced freight, coal, and lumber—pure food—cheap water way!? That hits you? Yes? That’s what EVERYBODY’S is for. Get it; cut out an article occasion ally and send it to your congressman. Things will begin to move——you won’t feel so powerless. For 8a!e by \V. W. Moody. j and his witnesses repair to the home of the bride, in the selamlik of wl ich her male relatives discuss with them the payment of the nekiali. This question settled and lhe conlract drawn up, tlie , bridegroom thrice tepeats his desire to marry the daughter of the house upon r ri ,. .... „ „ j which lhe imam proceeds to the door rheiciul ce ' emo, 0 communicating with the haremlik, be. The bridegroom ' hind which the pride and her female relatives are assembled. After announ cing the amount of phe nekiali ngaeed upon, the imam asks'the maiden if she accepts the suitor for her husband, the question and the affirmative answer having been thrice repeated, the imam returns to theselamlik, where he attests the consent of the bride, and thecoui le are considered to be legally married. The bride and groom do not meet, however until the conclusion of the dughttn zisfetia, or week oi redding festivities, which may not be held for ome months afterward.—R Alexan der Powell, in the April Everybody’s Rev. T. H. Timmons Visits Schooi Itev. Tho*. H. Timmons visited the schools at C'nbbhatn, lioneville, Iron Hill, Marshall and White Ook last week, and delivered excellent IeC ores before tiie pupils of each. How oar any person ilxk taking some unknown cough remedy when Fulev’s Honey and Tar costs them no more? It is a safe rerardy, contains no harmful drugs, and cures the most obstinate coughs and colds. tVby experiment with ymir health? Insist upon haring the gemtinn Foley's Honey and "ar. A. .7. Mathew* A“BiIious Attack.” Symptoms. Sour stomach, nasty taste in mouth, sick headache, sallow complex ion, the world your enemy. Constipation, ine :t- ive liver, overflow of bile into the system. ^ Relief. Treatment for two nights before retiring with Rweta AMD TC>'!'! PELLETS One» night, uon’t worry, si r> wrll and Nature’ll do the rest -entire Treatment 25 Cfs i