About The McDuffie progress. (Thomson, Ga.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 26, 1909)
"V- U.D.C. MEDAL CON TEST. 1909-1910 The Georgia Division, U. D. C.. with the desire of stimulating among the young people of the State an inter* eat in the study of hlatory, especially the hlatory of the war between the (Hates, again offer* a gw d medal to the gtudent writing the best essay on the subject assigned. Teachers of the Hrate arc earnestly reque ued to encourage and urge their pupils to enter the contest. RULES AND REGULATIONS For Contestants 1. subject: Hattie of Gettysburg. 2. The contest is open to all the white children of Georgia under the ge of eighteen. H. The length of the essny to be from 1000 to 1600 words. The papers to be typewritten, if jiosslblc, though that is not essential. 4. Preparation for the essays may be made at home or elsewhere with lull nse of all reference*. Essays must be written within the weeks, Jan. 16-81, inclusive, in pres ent!.,* of teacher or county committee man. t>. Each essay shall be signed with .fictitious name and accompanied by a sealed envelope addressed with same fictitious name, but containing real name and address of writer and name of school. APPOINTMENTS 6. Each member of the State com mittee shall hove charge oi the work in designated counties, and shall see to tbe appointment in each of her coun ties of a local committee to take direct supervision of the work in that county and to be known as the county medul committee. SCHOOLS 7 The principal of each contesting school shall send to the local commit tee of his county the best cssuy from Ills school, stating ut the same tinib the number of contestants In the school. COUNTY COMMITEES Each county committee us an auxil iary to the State committee shall cre ate or stimulate an interest m the work in his county, shall receive the essays sent in by the contestant* in the county and select from them the best one to represent the county before the IHatc committee, and shall send this essay, together with information of the entire number of contestant* in the eouuty, to that member of the Kioto committee wltin whoso Jurisdiction the county falls. CALENDAR 8. Essays htc t,j be srnL t. toe.i] (county) committee on or before Feb .22. The best esssys from each county must be sent by the county committee to the member of the State committee cm or before Murch 8. The best two of the essays submitted to each member of tha State commit tee must be sent to the chalrmun on oi before Murch 24. Reference Books Recommended I. The War Between the States— STEPHENS. 2. School History of the United States—pi eld. 3. History of the Confederacy— DERRY. 7. The South in Literature and Ills lory—ruth eh for n. 6. C'haneellorsville and Gettysburg A. DOUULKDAY. 6* From Manassas to Appomatox— IXiKGBTRKKT. 7. The Twelve Decisive Battles of the Civil War—swi vroN. 8. Hiss and Fall of the Confederate States—da vra. tb History of the United Slates- GARNER AND LODGE. The B. Y P. U. The B. Y. P. U. will have a Thanks giving service next Sunday afternoon, led by Mr. E. D. Borders, The following is the program: Song Service. Prayer. Scripture Verses by members of Royal Ambassadors. Song. Origin of Our Thanksgiving- Miss Brown. Reading—Miss Ocie Story. Song by Children. Special Cause for Thanksgiving This Tfcar—Mrs. C. H. Story. Quartet. Recitation—Miss Fannie Clyde Ham ilton. Reading—Miss Jeanette McLean. Song. Benediction. G. T. NEAL, Dentist, Will be at Thomsen Ihc Is! lo 201b o! each Month. How the Gazette Lost a Beat By ALLEN L. CHURCHILL (wplftri, 19*9. bf AmartM* Dmi Am- ctoUn m T was a dull midsummer day la the city room. Standlsh, the city editor, after vainly seek ing for assignments to keep busy tbe half dozen Idle reporters, bad cut tbe knot by driving them Into the street with orders to stay out until each had found n story. It mny be guessed that the Gazette was not a metropolitan newspaper But. while our title city did not give herself airs, she boasted three dally pa pers, of Which the 8tar and the Ga zette were published In the afternoon The rivalry between them was nat urally keen. The Star bad beaten u» bndly on a local story tbe week be fore. and It was common knowledge In the office that Standlsh was burning to redeem bis reputation as tbe clev erest newspaper man in town. There seemed little likelihood that be would do it on a day like this. A newcomer on the staff of the Ga zette and a beginner In newspaper work. I had thus far found tho life singularly lackiug In that excitement which In popularly supposed to be tbe nccompnnlment of the reporter's ca reer. On this particular day I was working In the “graveyard.” This Is not as ominous as It Sounds. The •‘graveyard” In newspaper parlance Is tbe cabinet which contains tho obit uarlca of all persons whose decease Is likely to require extended notice These must, of course, bo kept up to date, and I was adding to them from various sources and tiling the complet ed notices away In the cabinet It was a tiresome business, and 1 was glad when Billy Moulton, our "star” reporter, came in Just after the general exodus. Moulton and I were alumni of the same college, nud this fact, with some other things tliut we had in common, hnd made us as good friends ns was consistent between the "star'' and the “cub.” He nodded to me and walked to the city editor's desk. With a freedom wtdeh I contemplated with awe he chatted with that august, personage as if he were an ordinary mortal. Sud denly the telephone bell rang. “Answer tbnt, will you, Billy?” said Standlsh. Moulton took tho receiver and listened. Then he turned to Standlsh. “I think you had better take this,” said he. “What’s the ruattor? Has anything broken loose?” Moulton, without replying, handed the receiver to him as he came for ward. The city editor listened Intent ly. making rapid notes on the pad by bis side. A few sharp questions, nnC ho hung up tho receiver and hastened to bio desk. “Anything in It?” asked Moullou. “Yes. a lot. If we can get it. It's from Morgensen. Ho has found out by accident that Thompson, tho cash ier of the Fifth National bank, has gone with $50,000 of the liank's money. The polico are after him, but they arc keeping it quiet. If we can got hold of tho facts before the Inst edition we will score a _ cat tUat wla mako th * town sit. up.” I had never hoard the city editor sny so much at one time before. A flush on his impassive face showed that he was unusually excited. Moulton had seized a handful of paper and stood waiting. Standlsh looked at him. “You will do the bank end. Let it run for all It's worth.” He glanced uround the room and groaned. “Of course It hnd to happen when everybody l \ is out,” be snld. W \ I felt his eyes \ I upon me nud bent I— MJj over my work. / ■* My heart was thumping wildly. I heard :i whis pered consulta tion with Moul ton and looked up just In time “The coshtcr hoi gone to see the latter with fso,000." nod emphatically Standlsh walked quickly over to where I sat. "I’m sorry the older men are all out, Mr. Gordon,” ho said, “but it’s the chance you have been waiting for. 1 am going to send you to Mrs. Thotnp son. Get an interview of some sort with her. Use tact. Don't be obtru sive, but get whatever facts are in her possession. Be back here within an hour at the lutest. but don't come until you have a story." Too dazed to do anything but obey without question, 1 took some paper from the desk, seized my hat and rushed for the elevator down which Moulton hnd already gone. I hnd noHlmo for worry, and ns it proved there was no occasion for it Mrs. Thompson, although nearly fran tic from grief, seemed relieved to tell what little she knew ubout her hus band's disappearance. It was not much, but it was a story, and I has tened back to the office greatly elated over my success. I wrote out ns quickly and plainly as 1 could wknt I lmd been told nud handed It to the city editor. He glanced over It and nodded approval. “Good stuff," he snld. When he had made a few alterations and ha.(led the copy to a boy to take to the com posing room he turned to me: “1 won’t need you any more t -ay. but I wish you would go to the b nk (Ccnt'nued next week) AUGUSTA'S BIG SHOE AND HAT HOUSE When Wanting the Latest Styles and Best Shoes and Hats, See Us Before Buying This is a leading shoe for women of taste who desire a dress shoe. We sell thousands of pairs. Great variety in stock—all leathers. S3 00, S3.50 and $4.00. 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There is to doubt but that this Shoe will be one oi the best selling styles of the season. It is excep tionally pkasing to both eyes and feet. All leathers; one price $4. Trade with us and Save Money. Mail Orders Receive Personal Attention. 850 Broad St. Rfo <§- O’CoWlOr SIlOQ Co. ^30 Broad St TWO STORES. LEADING SHOE MERCHANTS Wholesale Department: 845 Ellis Street AUGUSTA, GA. A BRIGHT HOME Moans a cheerful home. Let me make it brighter. Electrical work of all descriptions, at lowest possible prices. Wo do wiring, install Motors, and carry in stock a complete line of Elestrical Fix tures, Shades, and etc. No modern home is complete without an electrical door bell, which can be installed at a very minute cost. Bo sure and get my prices before having work done. Harrison & Johnson ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, OLD PROGRESS OFFICE STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF T11E BANK OF THOMSON Located at Thomson, Georgia, at the close of business November 16, 1909. Valuable Land hor Sale. The tract of land containing 166 acres, on the Uobbham road about two miles from Thomson, adjoining tbe lands of J. E. Smith, R. \V. Ramsey and others amt known as the George Hamilton place, is for sale. The pric*i is very reasanable and the term* liber al. Apply to, George E. Hamilton or Ira E. Farmer. ‘•Suffered day and night the torment of itching piles. Nothing helped me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured mo permanently. ” — Hon. John R. Gar rett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. Notice. 'The second story of the Masonic Building is for rent by the month, week or day. When rented by the day the charge will be $5.00 per day. No ex ceptions will be made. Masonic Investment Co. 4t. Ira E. Farmer, Secty. Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. ‘2oc. Ask your druggist for them. RESOURSES Ijoans and Discounts $ 81,904.90 Demand Loans 49,219.55 Ovci drafts 1,865.78 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank... 400.00 Banking House. 4,102.00 Furniture and Fixtures 5,685.04 Other Real Estate 5,329.06 Due from Banks and Bank ers in the State 53.794.63 Due from Banks and Bank ers in other States. 23,382.85 Cash 8,018.95 Checks and Cash items 2,730.41 LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid in $25,000 00 Surplus Fund.... 25,0003)0 Undivided Pro (its, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid . 25,774.61 Individual Deposits Sub ject Check 120,645.'7 Time Certificates 40,112.84 Total $236,433.(2 Total $238,433.02 STATE OF GEORGIA—McDuffie County, Before me came H. A. BurnsI le, Cashier, of the Bank of Thomson who be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank, H. A. BURNSIDE, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed be‘ore me, this 24th day of Nov., 1909, A. L. McJLEAN, Notary Public.
