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the McDuffie progress, October j, ms
JUBufftpfmgrm
BEN A. HEAL, Editor,
ft. F. HEAL, BnaineM Manager.
I’nblWbed Every Friday.
Iflnwred at the Postofflce in Thomson
as Second-class Matter.
tftabacrlpti an, One Dollar Per Year.
The Official Organ of McDuffie
County.
OUR MOTTO
Y The best test of character Is one’s
’loyalty to what he believes is right,
whether It Is right or not, provided
tie uses the means at hand to deter
mine rightly, and does It honestly.
Obituaries, resolutions and memo-
rlams will be published at the rate
of l-2c a word, the amount to ac
company each article.
Advertlsng rates made known on
application. All bills due the first
Of each month. Advertising remains
in until ordered out.
The Obligations Of Prosperity
In a« much as low prices and short crops impose hardships and
enforce rigid cconmy, it would seem reasonable to expect that high
prices and good croj>s would authorize some comforts and inspire ilber-
ality, and if they do not, one might well ask the question what are the
advantages of prosperity, wherein does it make people better citizens,
what arc its benefits to a community. Will our benevolences increase
in proportion to t he increase of our incomes? Will employees partici
pate in the increased earnings? Will shoppers peddle prices from one
merchant to another with a view of buying merchandise at or below
cost?
Will those who hold obligations, after the debtor has given over
what he has made, still demand the "pound of flesh”, or will the people
in a spirit of justified liberality, charity and generosity,deal with each-
other upon a basis of restored confidence? It does scum that the mun
ificence of providence, which has been partial to the South this year,
should find expression in more cordial industrial relationships, in gen.
crous acts which speak louder than words. What an opportune time
this is for the good people of McDuffie county, and of this entire sty.
tiou, to come to gether under the auspices of a County Fair
congratulate and encourage caehothcr, cat, drink and make merry.
Lets suspend all grouches for awhile alleast, and try to feel that
after all the world is not so bad, that our view of it depends upon the
angle at which wc see it. When it come to the final summing-up of
life, those who have gone before ns have testified that service is
life’s best reward, that at the vestibule of death one does not seek
consolation in the sacrifices made for personal gain, but those made for
the ‘‘common good”.
Lets discharge! the obligations of prosperity.
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1 Ready*to-Wear Dept. 2nd. Floor I
Big Inducements for Monday Shoppers
Suits Were Never Prettier at $19.95
Our showing of new Fall Suits at this popular price is one of unusual complete
ness. Styles that are proper and fabrics that are to rule with smart dressers. Suits
of men’s wear, serges, in blue and black, tan pebble cheviots, made in the cuta
way, skirts daintily draped and trimmed; very special for Monday, at $19.95
Splendid New Fall Suits at 17.45
Over 50 new Fall Suits to select from. They are the new long cutaway models,
in a variety of very fashionable matrriaF, beautifully tailored and perfectly finished
throughout; as smart as usual $?5-00 suits. Monday choice at a<| rj jg g
the low price of /i*lO
35.00 Stylish Tailored Suits at 24.96
Announcements or plays, lectures
«Bd other public entertainments
where an admission fee is asked will
M charged for at the regular rate,
except when proceeds are given t<
charity or church organizations
when a charge one-half cent i
word will be made, money to accom
pany the notice. CardB of thanks
25 cents.
‘‘Might does not make right.
OCTOBER 3, 1913
hr. t. i scon
PASSES AWAY
On Tuesday night, surrounded by
loved, ones at his homconiMain St this
distinguished citizen crossod the “Great
Divide” into the realm of dreamless
sleep, Few numes known to this coun
ty were as familiar to every one as that
of “Tom Scott,” as he was called by
his comrades. For ne rly two score
years he was prominently identified
with the business, social and religious
Interests of Thomson, having been for
a number of years the leading mer
chant of the town, the friend of every
man, an active and zealous member of
the Methodist church. He wus G9
years old, and remarkably active t^nti?
recent months when his health began
to rapidly decline.
He is survived by a wife and nine
children.
The stores all closed on Thursday,
during ths burial services, out of res
pect to his long and faithful service of
this community In spirit and manner
he was mortest and retiring, and as
gentle as a woman: Jn the hearts of
these people, hi-, memory is secure.
Short rvlicious services were con
ducted at the li me hy Rev. Wallace
Rogers and the body tenderly laid to
rest in our tatty of the dead. The
Progress shares in the bereavement,
and begs to offer its sympathies.
The Man Who Put the
E E a In F E E T
Look for This Trade-Mark Tic.
ture on the Label wbeu buying
ALIEN’S FOOT-EASE
The Antiseptic Powder for Tei
der. Aching Feet. Sold ever
where. 25c. Sample FREE. Addrcs
ALLEN S. OLMSTED, Le Roy. N. Y.
“Let him who Uiinketli lie slamloth take lived lest he fa I
fil
“squeeze play” may do in baseball, but in (lie game of life it
is becoming more and more unpopular as well as more conspicuous.
Depressing the cotton market whenever legislation unfriendly to
the New \ ork Cotton Exchange is proposed, may deceive the farmer
for awhile longer, but the days of this octopus are numbered, and it,
together with the Chicago Board Of 'trade, will go the way of the Lou
siana State Lottery which was an innocent past-time compared with
those dens of infamy,
1 * >s about; time to start another railroad boom. Our people talk
in big figures and get optniistie. right away when a new railroad is men
tioned, yea, verily,, they have aetualy been known, on more occasion* |
than one, to subscribe more than $25,0 ) ).0.)D then balk at a lnanufae. ;
taring proposition that would cost less than one third this amount’ j
pay dividends instead of going into the hands of a Receiver amlbenofiti
every person in thetown . \\ hen mil-road Co’s, decide to build a rail
road, they will build it regardless of local assistance, but ofc.ourso, llie.V;
are not averse to earning a little "pocket change” on the side. Tn-ttei -1
be concerned about building Thomson instead of rail-roads. Thomson i
needs your help, Rail-roads can take care of themselves. Why not malic 1
a little demonseration of your public spirit and generosity by subscrib
ing for one share of stock, price $10, in your county fair?
These suits surpass in quality and style tailor-made suits that are priced considera
bly more- Other houses ask as high as $45.00 for the same suit. Our price on
Monday $24.96
A Wonderful Sale of Superb Dresses
Over 100 to choose from, at popular prices, in wool pongee and navy serge one-
peice Dresset, cutaway models, in long shoulder effects; come in brown, navy,
mahogany and taupe velvet and medici collars, some trimmed in Persian embroid
ery, others in fancy and self-covered buttons; styles are charming and show the
newest ideas in cut and draping.
Prices, 6.50, 7.50, 8.50,10.00, 12.50 and $15.
Domestic Section Specials
5,000 yards best quality Percales, 36 inches wide, the patterns are new and all
that could be desired; specially priced for Monday.. 9 7-3c
0
Amoskeag Dress Ginghams
One of tlie fabrics made for children’s tub
dresses, beautiful patterns, in plaids, checks
and stripes, fast colors, Mond’y special !)%c
Sea Tsland 3000 yds. short lengths
of Sea Island, good quality, very spec
ial, Monday. 3 7-8c
fast,
Apron Ginghams
00 pieces Apron Ginghams, in all size cheeks,
regular yrice, 8%o*
--iXc
Remnants Percale 100 yds. short
lengths of dark Percales, 36 in. wide,
worth 10c, at 5c
colors absolutely
at
McELWEE-THOMAS
DRY GOODS COMPANY,
|| 866 Broad Street,
maffiHm
]E
“The Store of Low Prices”
Augusta, Georgia. I
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Patronize Your Home Merchants
Of
Four housekeepers! .Niggers all in the cotton patch. One of these
days, and sooner than many think, people will learn that instead of
building castles to keep, they will build cottages to live in. The
homes will be heated with hot water, and electricity for cooking and lots—all ai
doing the rest. Any woman in Thomson could live easier in a modern I [f the
apartment and do all of her work, than in the average home with two on half time, there can be no substantial value to property,
servants to worry and annoy her. Will Southern people never quit! fore to keep the stores rented, the dwellings occupied and a
PaJ '"K tribute to the curse of Slavery? j good tone to property values it is necessary that you give to your home
The value of your home, the rental of your property, tlr.
1 base.I on the sue ‘ss of your basin ms men.
own has a lot of vacant stores, idle factories, mill
Willie’s Reason
The condition of this conn ties public roads since the recent rains
emphasizes thy necessity for a "patch crew” and road drags. From
Little river to Washington, the road was dragged immediately after
the rains, and it is illuminating to see the diferenee. Dirt road build
ers, unlike rail road builders, seem to have never realized, the truth of
the adage “a stitch in time saves nine”. In this*connection, it might
be mentioned that the bridge over the creek this side of Little river*
would be a reflect ion on any farm to say nothing of a public highway
It-is not only unsteady and delapidated, but is put in at an angle
that is most difficult to cross. Again, the very sleep hill just this side
of the river bridge, could for a very small sum of money be discarded
and a road with, very lit t le grade substituted. This is important and
should be looked into atonee.
That ;he average y oungstCr is us
ually there with a ready reason was
demonstrated the*other day. ' y a story
told by Congressman John It. W-alker
of Idaho, says the Philadelphia Tele-
nmning graph-
There-j The family were gathered In the den
general il happy little house in an Eastern
town. Father was reading the sport
ing page, mother was embroidering
! p.nk sunflowers and Willie was sup
>oor peo-! posed to be getting nis lessons, but
pie or to farmers or t o people who do not know the hurt they are doing Willie wasn’t,
tilt* home town, but is a common practice .among certain well-known.! "‘Willie”, suddenly exclaimed man-
well to-do men. I beleive t his is more the result of thoughtlessness j ma ’ lookinK U P from *> er embroidery,
misled by embellished and highly exaggerated descrip- sU ^ our K^orgraphy
through a spirit of antagonism to the home merchant.! "No, ma’am” was the frank re-
Mnreover; I firmly beleive that when you think over this matter ser joinder of Willie, w bo was listening to
j people your ent ire support.
Patronizing mail order houses is not altogether limited
and of Doing
lions than
iously and carefully, analyzing it in every
will give your home merchant your trade.-
detail, that hereafter you
-Caldwell Progress.
something thgt sounded like great joy
in the street.
“You lihve’nt’.’” severely responded
" j mother. “Well, why lmve’nt you.
For Weakness and Loss of Appetito To Cure n Cold in One Day | “Because,’ • explained Willie, “papa
ri-e Old Standard rretwral strcURthenlna tonic, rake LAXATIVE BUOMO Quinine. It stops the 1 says that, tile map of the world is
IKOVE'S TASTEUISS chill TONIC, drives out Cough and Headache and works eff the Cold. Changing eVery day, and I thought
system. A. true tonic Cruacists refund money if it fails to oure. I that I would Wait U til things got Set
tled a bit.” *
t;il»rin and builds up tin
nd sure Appetizer. For adults and children. 50=
W GROVES
cure.
nlure on each box. 25c
FALL OPENING
FEATURING PRINTZESS
COATS AND SUITS
All those new things that are dear to the heart of woman have been gathered together in a comprehensive showing of the season’s modes. No
matter what you need in your wardrobe, no matter what your fancy, you are sure to find something that will meet with your approval.
The Real Pleasure
Of wearing a garment that is right in every detail, combined with the satisfaction of getting except
ional values, will he yours, if you get your new Coat, Suit or Dress here. We have a splendid line of
Colors, and weaves, inrhidino* npw RIiipc iVT:i h i urn n v Rrnwnc atr linpd With cm .irnnfpprl sutin* nrifoc
Dress Trimmings
Rhinestone Buckles, Jet Buckles. Garnitures,
Frogs and Tassels; also a splendid line of appli
ques and edges. All new and fresh.
, “f, **
New Dresses
- Onyx Silk Boot Hose
Black, white and colors 50c
McCallum Silk Hose, black, white and
colored, $1 to $2.50
Crepe de Chine, Crepe Meteor and Messalme, both plain and fancy weaves, are among the popular
materials. We have them in all the new and leading shades, also blacks, t
Prices from
rowns and navy
$6.98 to $50.00
GIRDLES AND SASHES; black, plaid,
Roman stripes; $1.00 to $3.50
Double Purple Stamps Till Noon Monday.
- jcisk ioi irurpie li acting otamps.
Agents
For
McCall’s
Patterns
830 Broad
Street
J. A. Mullarky Co.
Agents
For
McCall’s
Patterns