The McDuffie progress. (Thomson, Ga.) 1901-current, January 21, 1910, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text«PP 9 1 "f." 1 ?- THE MCDUFFIE PROGRESS Vol. IX. THOMSON, 6A„ FRIDAY, JANUARY 21. tom ,Ct«k9W!!2i£iLi No. 35. Prices Gone to Smash *a!t^'ifrrwiwja;:?2,x^!'3i^aira°KninE^ragiPsm''««>ra^ Bonifide Reductions That Mean an Enormous Saving to You. 10 Cents a Button $1.00 a Rip CLOTHING 20 per cent Reduction on Clothing. $14.40 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.40 4.80 $18.00 Suits 15.00 Suits 12.50 Suits 10.00 Suits 8.00 Suits 6.CO Suits TROUSERS. 5.00 Trousers 4.00 Trousers 3.50 Trousers 3;Q0 Trousers 2.50 Trousers 2.00 Trousers $4.00 3.20 2,80 2.40 2.00 1.60 DRESS GOODS Prices on Dress Goods That Make "Wise for You to Antici pate Future Wants. 10c Kimona Outing 8c lOc Flannelett 8c 35c all Wool Flannel White and Red 25c all Wool Flannel White and Red 2o all Well Flannel White and Red $l.oo Dress Goods Plain and Fancy Weave 75c Dress Goods Plain and Fancy "Weave 5©c Dress Goods Plain and Fancy Weave 25c Dress Goods Plain and Fancy Weave Cobfeat Bleaching 28c 2oc 16c 8oc 2oc loc McCommons-Bnsh-Boswell Co For any form of ex ercise,, Dutchess Trous ers are easy, comfortable and strongly made. They stand the most severe test as to wear ing qualities. If a but ton comes off or they rip in seat or elsewhere, there is a money indem nity for the wearer — Ten Cents a Button; One Dollar u Kip. DISASTROUS FIRE VISITS THOMSON. On Friday night of last week Thom son was visited by the most disastrous fi ■ since that of January 1887 when the \ it side of Main street was burned out. It was about six o’clock when the alarm was given, and it required about two hours to get the flames under con trol. In the meantime eight houses and a planing mill plant had been des troyed. The fire originated in the livery stable of Mr. J. E. Harrison and in a few moments it was a mass of flames. The live stock were removed, as was the automobile of Mr. J. E. Gross. The automobile of Mr. P. A. Bowden was in this building and was destroyed ow ing to the fact that it had the brakes on and the parties who attempted to removed the machine did not know how to relieve the brakes. Practically all of Mr. Harrison’s vehicles along with a large quantity^of feed stuff, were des troyed in the fire' He carried $500 in- sjrance which only partially covers the loss. Mr. J. E. Wilson had a good surrey in the building and the buggies of two traveling men were also there. All •f these were destroyed. The building was owned by Messrs C. E. and P. S. Knox and was not insured. Mr. Bow den’s automobile was not insured. Across the street was the stable of Mr. S. F. Morris and it looked at one time as if it would burn. The live .stock and feed stuff were removed, but the firemen succeeded in saving the building with only slight damage. An other new building next to the stable of Mr, Morris owned by him and occupied by Mr. Tyler as a wood shop was des troyed. There was no insurance on this building. Next to Harrison’s stable was locat ed the property of Mr. A. N. Reville upon which was located several resi dences. Three of these were burned and there was no insurance. The Cas ey house within a few feet of the stable and occupied by Mr. J. B. Ivy. This went quickly and Mr. Ivy saved very little. He carried $500 insurance which only covers his loss in part. The next house w«b occupied by Mr. T. F. Ivey and though a hard fight was made to save this house it was soon seen that it was hopeless. Mr. Ivey’s lose was partially covered by $300 irisur- .ance. The next house was located on the comer of Green way and Journal street and was unoccupied. A hard fight was made to save this house, tut the wind was high and it was soon enveloped in flames from the adjoining house. The three houses were a total loss to Mr. Reville as he carried no insurance. While these houses were burning, just ac^.s the street the wood shop occu- ph* yy Mr. J. B. Ivy was in flames, an , also two n-gro tenement houses. Ah of uio3e bouses were owned by Mr. J. W. Boatwright. Mr. Ivy carried $300 on the contents of his wood shop, but the loss far exceeded this amount. Next to the negro tenement houses were the row of brick stores on Greenway street owned by Mr. J. F. Watson. Here the firemen made their last stand and succeeded in saving these buildings. In the meantime the warehouse of Mr. H. L. Boatwright had eaughton fire, as had the negro church across Greenway street and the entire section of town was in imminent danger of destruction. A perfect shower of fire brands were falling and Bartlett’s Planing Mill plant, located near the Thomson Bas ket and Veneer Company caught Yrom these and was soon destroyed along with a large quantity of lumber. At Greenway street the firemen made a hard fight to stop the spread of the fire and succeeded, The Thomson Fire Company put up one of the best fights we have ever seen. It may not appear so to a person who did not see the fire, but those who were present it appears that they would never get it under contrsl. Most of these houses were located close to gether and the wind was blowing a good strong gale most of the time. Under similar circumstances the paid depart ments of our cities could do no better work, and in some instances entire towns and cities'have been wiped from tihe map. The waterworks department of the city showed upwell. From three to six streams of water weri played upon the fire constantly for two hours, and when the fire was under control there remain ed seventy thousand gallons of water still available. Below is a list of the losses sustained as far as we have been able to learn with the amount of insurance carried: Name Loss Insurance A. N. Reville $5,000 none J. E. Harrison 800 $500 P. S. &C. E. Knox 1,100 none J. B. Ivey 1,600 $800 T. F. Ivey 400 300 S. F. Morris wood shop $200—No In damage to sta- surance. ble $25.00 Fully In sured. J. VV. Boatwright-negro house$400 $300 blachamith shop J. E. Wilson P. A. Bowden W. C. Tyler J. F. Watson J. H. Bartlett :>3W warehouse $75.CO $1,200 $15.00 $50.00 $1,500 3200 Fully In sured, none cone none none none CABBAGE PLANTS. Beginning next week yriU receive daily shipments of cabbage plants. Call and place your erders. C. A. FARMER. AUGUST A DISTRICT MASONS RALLY MIR AND COUlUiNEW MUSTS MISSIONARV IN- IN AUGOSTA. MAKE GOSH 1 mu , STITUTE. Wednesday was a big day for the Masonic fraternity of the IOth District. SHOWING. Messrs George Curtis This convention opened on Wednes day night the 19 inst with a sermon by J. E. Dickey, II. D., President of Em ory College. The choir sung “Tho Hope of The World Is the Cross." Isaiah, 53rd chapter was then read. Dr. Dickey selected as his text Ro mans 1:16, and preached a masterful sermon marked by clarity and unction, and met with enthusiastic response from the great congregation. Seldom is so large attendance to be seen at the opening service of an occasion like this. ORGANIZATION OF THE CONVHNTION. On Thursday morning the 21 inst the conference was organized by Rev. B. F. Fraser, the presiding elder. Rev. R. L. Whitehead of Gracewood charge was elected secretary, and the following ministers and delegates answered to roll call: ROLL OF THOSE PRESENT AT OPENING OF THE AUGUSTA DISTRICT MIS SIONARY INSTITUTE. St. John, Rev. Ford McRee; Broad way, Rev. L. M. Twiggs; Asbury, Rev. J. A. Sewell: Woodlawn, Rev G. F. Venable; St. Luke, Rev. Jno. P. Erwin, Misses Duck and Wicker, deaconesses; Culverton, Rev. C. M. Verdel, Misses Gertrude Aubrey, Helen Culver, Lula Dozier; Dearing, Rev. E. W. Reynolds; \ Gracewood, Rev: K. L. Whitehead, T. F: Layton, L. R. Smith; Grovetown, Rev. A. M. Sprayberry, Miss Mattie Lazenby; Hancock’ Rev. A. D. Echols, Mrs. E. H, Nelson; Harlem, Dr. Jno. B. Robins; Hephzibah, Rev. Jno. R. Jones; Mayfield, Rev. Firley Baum, T. T. Brantly, Mrs. Carrie Warthen; Nor wood, Rev. J. W. Bailey, Rev. W. H. Cooper; Sparta, Mrs. W. N. Coleman; Thomson, Rev. R. A. Edmondson, Rev. T. H. Timmons, and bthers; Thomson Circuit, Rev. F. R. Seaborn, L. C. Smith, R. S. Neal; Warrenton, Rev. W. R. Foote. Rev. J. S. McLemore, pastor of the Baptist church was introduced to the convention. The President of tht In stitute then called each charge in the District and brief speeches were made by the following members: Rev. Fold McRee of St John, Augus ta said he always tried to '‘adjust plans to conditions as he found them." St. John will support a special missionary. His church is in good working order. Rev. L. M. Twiggs of Broadway Au gusta said his plan was to take public collections. The assessment will be paid. Rev. G. F. Venable of Woodlawn, had formulated no plan as yet, tried to A big rally was held in Augusta and representatives from all of the lodges in the district were present. There was demonstration work in all three of the degrees, and the visitors were lavishly entertained by the two lodges of that city. Mayor Barrett welcomed the visitors to the city and the day closed with a big banquet at night. Among those from Thomson who at tended were : Messrs W. W. Harda way, W. F. Gheesling, W. A. Hobs, J. B. Stovall, M. F. Harrison, T. F. Ivey, J. B. Ivey, T. B. Stockton, W. T. Mar tin,Hillman Mathews, J. C. Irving, A.S. Cliatt and Ira E. Farmer. impress two things upon his people first, not to be bound by assessments; secondly, to know their obligations to God. The money for missions will be raised. A revival needed. Bev. J. A. Sewell of Asbury is pray ing for an awakening in his church and hopes to make full returns. Rev. J. P. Erwin of St. Luke, has no uniform plan, has always been success ful in raising money for missions. Rev. C. M' Verdell made a character istic speech, had definite convictions and would stick to them. Preachers he said should not be burdened with col lections, he believed the next General Conference would pasB a law placing all collections in the hands of laymen when it should be. He was greatly pleased with his people and he thought they were pleased with their preacher from the way they received him. He expects a good year on the Culverton Circuit. Rev- E. W. Reynolds of Dearing takes public and private collections and will make full reports. Rev. R. L. Whitehead of Gracewood had no plans, was present to learn from men of experience. Bros. Layton and Smith, laymen from this charge made fine talks. Rev. A. M. Sprayberry of Grovetown will raise the full amount by the May meeting. Rev. A. D. Echols of Hancock charge first decides what he wants his people to do and presents the claim kindly and earnestly. Dr. Robins of Harlem eould not re port for Bro. Williams. Rev. J. R. Jones of Hephzibah said "The Outlook is bright on my charge for collections and a revival of religion. Rev. Ferley Baum of Mayfield, said The Spiritual atmosphere is warm and we look for abundant success financial ly and otherwise. Rev. J. W. Bailey of Norwood said "I teach my people to look upon givii.„ Elsewhere in this issue of the Prog ress will be found the annual alatement of the Mayor and Council. From it will be seen that the town now owes no floating debts, deposits to the sinking fund have been made and some money in the hands of the city Treasurer, The report shows that an enormous amount of business has been done by the city officials and they deserve the thanks of the people of the town for the woTk they have done. We congratulate Mayor Boyd and the gentlemen of the Council for the good work and good showing they make* FIRE ALARM WHISTLE. Funds for a fire alarm whistle have beft.i subscribed, the full amount being given by the citizens. Mr. Porter has ordered the whistle and as soon as it is received it will be placed in position. It is said that it can be heard as far as Norwood and so will be heard dis tinctly above all other noises. This will be a valuable improvement to our already efficient Fire Department. of their substance to support of the in stitutions of the church as a privilege and a duty. Give every one a chance to pay. Rev. R. A. Edmondson of Thomson, said "We did well last year, and will do better this year. Rev. F. R. Seaborn of the Thomson circuit said "I teach jthe people three things.” First, It is their duty to support Missions. Second, They should get the matter of Missions on their consciences. Third, They should pay according to their usual ability." We will raise the full amound. Rev, M. R. Foot of Warrtnton did not speak very encouraging of early collections, the money will be paid in the fall. Miss Jennie Dueker Deaconess from Augusta was introduced to the Con ference and a splendid report of her work in the Mission District of the city. Rev. B. F. Fraser made an eloquent appeal to the preachers and laymen to atand the church in all its interests and go forward in the name of the Captain of our Salvation. The Conference then adjourned for preaching. At,the 11 o’clock hourthe choir sang* "Let tire Lower Lights be Burning.” Dr. Robins announced for his text St. Matthew 28 Chapter and 18 verse.” "All power is given unto me in Heaven and on earth," and preached earnestly and cloqueutly. business enterprise in Thomson. They have purchased the machines which have already been received and will soon begin to manufacture cement blocks for sidewalks and other paving. Their plant will be located on Hall street and work will begin in the near future. The blocks they will manufacture will be largely used as they will make the cheapest and best pavement, and at the same time the best looking. The manufacture of these paving blocks is not an experiment. In other sections of the state they arj being made in large quantities and are selling readily. PRICE OF FERTI LIZERS HIGHER THAN IN 1909. All indications are that the price of commercial fertilizers will be about a dollar a ton higher than in the year 1909. The great fertilizer companies usually fix the price at which the goods are sold to agents and the quotations thus made are about a dollar a ton higher than in 1909. The advance in the price of cotton seed meal, owing to the high price of cotton seed, has caused an ad vance in all forms of nitrogen, and this is perhaps the reason of the advance in the price of fertilizers. There will be a large fertilizer trade this year. FIRE BRAND FELL TWO MILES FROM Mr. Geo. VV. Simons, who reside* near Boneville came to Thomson Sat urday and bronght with him a piece of charcoal about two by three inches in size which he picked up in the public road over two miles from Thomson. It was the remnant of a fire brand carried up in the Friday night fire, and evident ly the remains of a shingle. Mr. Si mons picked it up beyond the old Watson homestead, and stated that quite a number wer * to be found in that vicinity.

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The McDuffie progress. (Thomson, Ga.) 1901-current, January 21, 1910, Image 1