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WE KEEP BUSINESS UP
No. 45.
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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.
MEN’S FANCY VEST.
There isn’t a place in town where you will find such a Complete and Exclusive assortment of
fancy vests as here. What we do in right things for men’s wear we do well.
Large Assortment of Ladies and Gents Hosiery from 10c to 50c.
Seasonable spring goods at frost-bitten prices. The hot weather is coming and to make cooking a pleasure get one
of our New Perfection 0)il Stoves. •• .. .. .. .. . .. ..
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 but the best in Furniture sold,
Where a choice o
Terms come
goods is readly made,
ient, and easily paid,
Tis a path where thousands wend their way,
For every day is a bargain day.
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New Store -
G. W. Sc G. F. Granade announce to the public
that they have opened a Grocery Store on Railroad
Street in the building recently occupied by J. I •
Jones, where they will constantly keep on hand a
complete stock of
Fancy and Family Groceries, f
a fair share of the patronage of the
guarantee fair prices, correct weights W
and first-class goods.
They
public
solicit.
and
G. W. & C
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F. GRANADE. |
Railroad Street. - THOMSON, GA. ^
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Headquarters For
Building Material
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Lime,
Doors,
Screen
Cement, Plaster,
Sash, Blinds,
Screen
ous relations of Deacon, .Superintend
ent of tile Nuudny Hcliool, Trustee, an <1
local preacher. He was I lie pastor of
Marshal church one year. He has
preached at nearly every Baptist
church in the county. Although n
Baptist from choice he has heen able to
sec Christ in other people.
Dr. Pitts, while a lover of men, also
i believes in law and order. In a conver-
I nation some- years ago, lie said lie
! wondered sometimes how he could lie
saved'but Upon weighing the matter
| well and not only knowing whom lie
I believed but knowing also the company
lie loved to keep, lie roniarked in sub-
' stance that to be doomed to live with
profane men, drunken men, gamblers,
and Sabbath breakers would he to him
and unutterable hell. The conclusion
seemed to he that the law of congenial
ity would locate him In Heaven, fUit
Dr. l'itts claims to stand on Christ the
solid mek, all other ground is sinking
sand.
He has been a beloved physician, and
many will rise up and call him blessed
because of Ills tender ministrations
around the bed of pain and suffering.
For one I owe the doctor a debt of
Thomson’s Pioneer Citizen.
Mr. Editor:
Two generations ago the town of
Thomson had no existunce ; the Coun
ty of McDuffie was not thought of.
Where we now sit surrounded with all
that exalts and cmbejjshes our lives,
the rank thistle nodded iii the' breeze,
the wild fox dug his hole unscared, and
(he hunter pursued the panting deer
The same stars gilded the midnight
sky and the same “resplendent orb of
day’’ dispelled the darkness of the
night. The timid warbler sung its
sweet song, but the sound of the Church
going bell had not been heard by those
forests and plains.
It is difficult to realize that there
still lives in our midst one who loved
and walked and worshipped here in
the dim, gray dawn of the civilization
which we now enjoy.
William Marion Pitts M. I)., was
horn in Columbia County, Georgia,
December 12th, 1825. His parents
were Mr. N. \V. and Mrs. Martha
(Jones) Pitts, and they were people
who feared God and kept his com
mandments. At t he age of ten years,
tke family moved to the Stale of Alu-1 gratitude. In 1882 when I wnsslution-
| imina and settled in Barbour county. ed at tllc Methodist church in this city
j \ oung Pitts was sprightly and active | tliis |{o*(l pliysiciun uttciKlc-c! my two
; and soon displayed a fondness for hooks
! and a thirst for knowledge. AlGhmii-
Doors,
Sash and etc. Mantels,
Grates, Tile. Paints, Var
nish, Glass. Building
material of all kinds .. ..
Ovr services are prompt.
Write For Prices and Catalogue.
Our material is the best
STj. HORNE & CO.
657 Broad St. Augusta, Ga.
Long Distance Phone 473.
ville, Ala., them was located ail excel
lent school, and here lie received his
literary education.
After some years the family returned
to Georgia and at an early age Wil
liam was changed by grace in the
•spirit and temper of his mind and
united with the Missionary Baptist
C.lurch nt Sweet Water.
Although ho had a strong inclina
tion to call men to the Christ whom he
adored, he selected the Medical pro
fession in which to serve his generation.
To equip and prepare himself for the
work of llie physician (which stands
next to the holy calllngof the minister)
he entered the Medical College ia Au
gusta in the year 1848, where he re
mained until bis graduation in 1849.
After a vacation ef one month, he
located in this community, ft was
then u railroad station called “Hickory
Ijevel” where stood one storfe, one
dwelling, bnd a black-smith shop.
After boarding a short while, he built
the house in which he now dwells.
Here he has lived, here he 1ms served,
here lie has suffered. Strong must be
the feelings of attachment for the habi
tation and the people where a man lias
spent his whole active life 1 He clings
to these objects, as clings
the vine to the stately tree.
In 1852 ttiis handsome man was
The Daughters of the Confederacy
Program for April 13th.
1. What Georgia woman wrote “The
New Dixie''” How had the tune gain
ed popularity inihe south V Who was
the author of “The Homespun Dress”
to the air of the “Bonnie Blue Flag
Of what great inventor wasslie a niece,
and where did he get ideas f >. r his in
vention V
2. What habit among southern
writers has ciluscd much to be lost
that,,should be credited to the south V
3. » Why did ‘•Somebody’s Darling”
appeal so strongly to southern hearts
and homes? Who was the author?
Has she any other fame?
4. By whom was “All Quiet Along
the Potomac Tonight” written ? How
was its authorship disputed? What
Georgia city was the home of the au
thor at the time of his death ?
5. Cnder what inspiiation was “The
Man of the Twelfth of May” written,
and by whom ? Describe the act of
bravery which it commemorates.
0. Give and account of the life of
Henry Tiinrod. What university did
he enter where his poetical powers be
gan to give promise of the future?
What does Pierce Burns, in writing of
for liis Iioiri-
slck children, who for a long time j J t'lirod, give as a reason .........
hovered between lile and death. He h’g first place in the lieurts of southern
would not so much as allow me to paj
for medicine, and gave days and nights
wmsmmemsmm
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The B-Y.P- M S Entertain.
The Baptist young Peoples Mission
ary .-(.pcLeiy entertained with a birth
day, party at. the Eureka Hotel last
t ritlay evening the 26th. Borne inter-
e.-ting games were played ond a
sandwich' course with viunch was
served as refreshments, Last but not
least a nice collection was t*ken from
liij birr, day H-velnj
Base Ball at Warrenton
Several of the boys attended the
base ball game at Warrenton Saturday
between that town and Hepzibah, Ga.
The result was a victory for Warren-
lou, by a scare sf 15 to 2. This reflects
much credit upon eoaeh Hawes whose
services liss recently bern secured as
coach for that team. Congratulations
*,•> vo i Jimmie
married to Miss Fannie A. Bteed. This (owned by Mr. B,
fine lady shared his joys and sorrows j Mtreet# For fear
twenty-one years and then bade him
farewell at the grave's mouth and
went to be with God and the angels.
After the expiration of two years he
was married happily to Mrs. B. B. Mc-
Kenny, whose maiden name was Over-
ton. These two congenial souls have
lived beautifully to-gether until they
have reached a serene old age, and now
hand in hand, and seeing eye to eye
th :y are moving gently to-gethcr in the
valley where they pluik ricli flowers
and quafT sweet waters and contem
plate a happy reunion with those who
wait within the Jasper Walls.
Dr. Pitts wus an assistant surgeon in
the Confederate Army, und amid the
noil* >f battle carnage and suffering, he
ministered to sick und bleeding men
who were far away from home and
mother. Many there have been who
could testify to the kindness of his
heart and skillfulness of his hand.
He was chairman of the rirst school
board that ever existed in Thomson.
He has serve i his <•“"•••!> ••> the • uri i
of personal attention.
Dr. Pitts knows how to sympathise
with suffering humanity, lie lias been
in the gloaming, having buried eight
children as well as other loved ones.
Of ten children only two survive. He
lias two splendid daughters, Mrs. A.
D. Asbury, of Greenville, hi. C., and
Mrs. It. E. O’Kelley, of College Park,
Atlanta.
But lie is quiet and full of trust, the
world to him is still full of beauty and
attractiveness, but when it shall please
the Master to call him, lie expects to
say, /Gome Lord Jesus, Come quick
ly.”
We do not know how much space is
occupied by a great tree until it falls,
so we shall not'know how- large a place
is filled by this good man until ills
stately form is seen and known among
us na more.
Thob. H. Timmons,
Thomson, Ga., Wednesday 30, 1909.
Cleveland Street txtended.
Tiie Mayor and Council are doing a
good piece of work for the town in ex
tending Cleveland street from Ilolt
street shrough the land of Mr. J. E.
Wilkerson and the Williams lot, now
people ? j
7. When did Paul Hamilton Ilayne j
W. Bailey to Gordon
that some mny not
know, we had better say that Cleve
land street begins at Railroad street
near the ginnery of the McDuffie Oil
and Fertilizer Co. and runs in a north
erly direction by the residences of
Messrs. H. H. Willingham and II.
McCorkle to Holt street. The new ex
tension greatly improves that section
of town and tills a long felt want.
We understand that both Mr. Wil
kerson and Mr. Builey donated the
land for the new street.
House and Lots for Sale-
1 house and lot on Jackson St.
2 lots on Cobbliain Road near El ling
ton place.
1—3 acre lot on Wrightsboro Road
just out of city limits Apply to
W. C. McCojjmons.
Dongola Cotton Seed For Sale
I base for sale 100 bushels good Don-
gola Cotton Seed at oOoonts bushel.
take up liis residence in Georgia V How
long was lie a resident of the Empire
State? Why does lie deserve to be
called the laureate of the south ? What
is said of tiie “ Lyric of Action V" How
did Ilayne serve during the war ?
What did tlie great Boston critic and
essayist, Edwin P. Whipple, say in
his review of Legends and Lyrics?”
What did William Cullen Bryant say
of Mr. Ilayne? What did E. P. Hoe
suyof“Facelo Face?” Whereisllayne
buried? What tribulss of love will
keep in mind his memory?
8. What Georgia city claimed Fath
er Ryan as a resident for a time ? Tell
of liis services to the confederacy.
Wliat act connected with the war be
tween the states deserves to be men
tioned in any sketch of his life? Upon
hearing of General Lee’s surrender,
what poem did he write.? Upon
what occasion did tie read for the first
time his “March of the Dcathle.-a Dead?’
What address attracted immense
throngs of Georgia people. Which of
Father Ityun’s poems is possibly often-
est quoted? What seems to he the
chief merit of liis poems?
9. Give an account of the war ser
vice of Henry Lynden Flash. What
Georgia newspaper did lie edit ? What
is said of his poems which were pul)-1
ILshed in tiie New Or Leans and Mobile
papers, us well as the Georgia papers,
during the war ? When was his first
book of poems published, and how was
it received ? When toe war ended, how
d«d it effect Mr. Flash’s writings?
What did General Wheeler say of liis
poems ?
10. Of what thrilling war lyric was
James Ryder Randall the author, and
what did Oliver Wendell Holmes say
of tiie poem ? Give the story of its be
ing set to music, and and ot its becom
ing a national war song of the south?
With what Georgia papers was lie
connected for twenty years? What
quartett of war songs did lie write?
Like what Greek poet did he inspire
the soldiers ?
11. Wliat the liest kno\yi poems of
Alexander Beaufort Meek ? in what
law school and under whose instruc
tion did liegiaduate? What qualities
that make a great man did he possess ?
12. Givu an account of the life of
Sidney Lanier. How does he stand in
southern literature? Tell of tiie life of
CillTord Anderson Lanier. Mention
his works.
Answers to qusetions may be found
in “The Houth m History and Litcru-
•tire,” tvMildred R “herford
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 in a Grocery
Store. At our store on Railroad Street you can al
ways find a large stock of
Flour, Meal, Meat, Lard, Sugar,
Molasses, Salt, Tobacco, Bag
ging and Ties.
/\nd 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 Ce.
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The Crow Of
The Game Cock
Is permissible because he has spurs to back
it up wiih; and for quantity ask the man;
We mean the Tax Collector. The records
show who carries the stock and pays the taxes.
It is alright to make a noise about quanti
ty, quality aud durability provided your jobs
back it up—clear to the end of the shafts—
Why not have style and etc, combining all
these with comfort and a durable finish.
Babcocks carry quality to the fullest require
ments.
I I- I I- GOSKERY,
749 Broad Street, - Augusta, Ga.
1 908 BANNER YEAR.
Not-withstanding the panic and other business
drawbacks, our sales were larger than any previous
year. V/e are better prepared than evef to serve you
and can give you your money’s worth every time.
Agents tor Sucrene Food.
Arrington Bros. & Company.
LEADING GROCERS, >
H63 BROAD, ST., ■ AUGUSTA, GA. 1
