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THOMSON, GA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1913.
School Notice
Gentry Show In Thomson Friday
Wm. Schweigert & Co
Main Street WHITELEY'S Thomson, Ga.
% Store formerly occupied by McCommons-Bush-Boswell Co's. Dry Goods Department
P. S.—We have Just received a large shipment of Flower Bulbs, Hyacinths, Narcissus
and Freesias. Also Pansy and Sweet Pea Seed.
Quality
Merchandise at
Lowest Prices
Phone No. 7
Let us know your
"wants”
WHITELEY’S
THOMSON, GA.
cittffte Progress
A Tenth District Newspaper
BALE
FOR COTTON CROP
By John L’orrigan, Jr.
Washington, September, 28—(8pe-
kial.)—As a move toward the adoption
a standard cotton bale, well pro-
cted for shipment and freed from the
[sampling process which makes 200,000
bales of “city crop” every year, the
{house committee on interstate and
I foreign commerce is now considerling
[several bills.
One that has attracted favorable at-
weight of which there shall be allowed
a to eranceof not more than one pound
above and below, u:.d either upon the
covering of the bale of cotton or upon
a tag securely attached thereto the
number, weight and tare of the bale
shall be marked, together with the
, ... , , After an absence ot several years
Initials of the name of the owner or, Gentry Bros famou8 dog and pony
person for whom it was ginned and shoW( which ls so welI known and SQ
pBw e ’ well liked in this city, returns on Fri-
sample to represent bale , day, Oct. 28, for two performances.
“Buch sample shall be delivered to J Next to Sa,lta Claus comes the
the owner by theginner, together with j 0entr y Bros. Shows in the hearts of
the bale of cotton, and in all subsequent I the children, and to them, at least, this
sales hypothecations and transactions! evCnt wil1 P rove of more importance
or every sort touching such bale of cot-1 thHn an y ha Ppening of the year,
ton the sample shall represent tha bale [ There are many “grown ups” for
of cotton and it shall be unlawful for I that matter, who enjoy themselves
tmtion requires cotton bales to be of { an y P erson to cut the covering of such ! more at a Gentry performance than
bale of cotton or take another sample 1 they do at the bigger and more pre
therefrom. The ginner shall, however tentious circuses. Distinctly in a clas-
prepare and keep a duplicate sample,' hy themselves, Gentry Bros', holds a
with identical certiticate and marks ! warm spot in the hearts of all amuse-
uniform size, 27 x 54 inches, and to
weigh 500 pounds, with a variation
allowed of twenty five pounds above or
below that figure.
It is provided that “'such bale shall
i for use in case, from any cause, re- ; ment lover*.
be well wiapped on the edges of the | f * rence thereto may become necessary, j It is a high toned, moral and enter-
bale with substantial, durable covering Section 3. It shall be unlawful fori ta * n ' n £ exhibition and appeals espe-
jf texture woven sufficiently close to j any ginner to make anil deliver or for c ' a H-V to l ft dies and children. This is
hold the marks which may be placed j any person knowingly to accept a false t l ,e ^ r8t v ' s ' t *° Thomson in several
theron. The ends shall oe well secured
and no part of the bale shall be left
uncovered, except on the flat side of
certificate touching the sample of any y ears of this " orld renowned show and
bale of cotton or to refuse on demand , overy citizen of the community should
of the owner or of any subsequent attend at least one ot the two perfor-
the baie when the covering is too narrow holder of such bale of corton to pro- mBnces to be given here. One of the
to meet and cover the flat side before (luce and deliyer the duplicate sample mar, y big Matures to be seen will be a
he bale is compressed.” i retained by him. j "Monkey Fire Department,”
This bill apparently looks to the! -If Shall likewise be unlawful for ; circus will be on the Fair grounds,
ultimate adoption of burlaps as cover- a n v o-innur nr nwn.r k„i„ The admission will be 25c and 36c.
be unlawful fori
an i ginner or owner of any bale of,
Ing for cotton bales in place of jute cotton or uny other person to alter 1
" tgging. In the new tariff actburl.ps'change, substitute or h any manner
The Public Schools of McDuffie
county will open October 27th. and
continue five months. Local trus
tees will please notify tlioir teach
ers to be on hand p r o hi p 11 y .
Schools thas have no teachers will
please let me know at: once.
Respectfully,
M. \V. Dunn,
Oo. Supt. Schools.
Thomson, Ga., Sept. 29,1913.
Tax Notice
Books are now open for
the collection of state and
county taxes for the year 1913
W. A. Watson, T. C. Office
at Court House.
$10.00 Reward
uiau K c, auuMuute ur n uny manner, * j j a • «■
.eput on the free list, and taxed tamper with any certified sample of a AtteiltlOIl JrOUl-
foven fabric single jute yarn only 10 bale of cotton so as to change or ren-
try Raisers!
cent - This tariff cut is intended
lo give n cheaper covering for agricul
tural crops.
SAMPLING THE BALE.
Beicion 2 of the bill, which Repre
sentative Adamson’s committee is now
Considering, provides:
Section 2. Each ginner, while the
Cotton is being ginned, shall take there
from a fair and average sample wrap it
In a separate package and write upon
|t a certificate that it is a f»ir sample
>f the bale with which it corresponds
In marks and numbers and certifying
ils ,4 weight of the bale of cotton
IriQ ,/e amount of tare thereon, in the
change or ren
der uncertain the character, grade or
quality thereof.”
Violations are made punishable by a
fine of not exceeding $100 or imprison
ment not exceeding six months, either
one or both in the discretion of the
court.
The Man Who Put the
EEs in FEET
Look for This Trade-Mark Pic.
ture on the Label when buying
ALLEN'S F00T=EASE
in^kara.- 2E? ^ t ° W t.d^ev^
Only two more weeks before the
McDuffie County Fasr opens.
Call on the Scc’y., Col. R. E. L.
Evans, for premium and entry
blanks and Jets all get ready for
the opening, Oct. 14, 1913.
The buildings and coops are com
plete.
Jno. E. Johnson, Supt.
A competent judge will be se
cured.
I will pay $10. reward for
the detection, and evidence
to convict, the party or part
ies who stole (5) rolls of Barb
Wire from fhe public road
near Hawes place.
P. S. Knox
Thomson, Ga.
LOST—A plain gold. Breast Pin,
the style anil shape of a medal, with
the initial C in the center,' either on
Main street between Little Gent
Theatre and Mr, J. E. Wilson’s
home, or between Mr. J. E, Wilson’s
home and the home of Mr. W. J.
Perry on Hall street. Finder bring
to Progress Office and get reward.
Mrs. S, F. Neal.
Diamonds, Watches, Fine
♦ Jewelry, Sterling Silver +
and Sheffield Plate.
Libbey’s Fine Cut Glass
Watch Repairing, Diamond Setting and Engraving
Wm. Schweigert & Co. $
Corner Broad & 7th St.
Augusta, Georgia
SAVE $3.00
$1.00 spent on your old shoes now,
and they will wear you till Jan, 1st,
1914. Save $3.00 by having the work
done.
J. E. MO YE, Fine Shoe Work
Next Door To Thrasher & Wilkinson.
F " MALARIATONIC S5S
sentbyM«^y|^my^i^^price Arthur Prtar&Ce., Louisville. Kv.
CHANGE OF BASE
We have moved our stock of “QUALITY MERCHANDISE” into the dry goods store formerly
occupied by McCommons-Bush-Boswell, next door to Kunnes.
We have an already large and varied stock, but will add to it daily. Give us a look—critically
inspect our great values.
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THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is under the capable management of Miss Kate Harrison,
ably assisted by Miss Connie Stovall. We invite you to make our place your headquarters.
Our line of Dry Goods, Dry Goods Accessories, Shoes, Hosiery, Underwear, Clothing for
Men and Boys, will meet the approval of the most rigid critic. We will put in a line of Ladies’
Coat, Suits, Coats, Dresses and Separate Skirts, of the very latest styles and designs.
Call and inspect our great line, and you will save time and money by making al your purchases from this store
We will expect you to make our store your resting place as well as your shopping place,