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lilli McCORMICK ADVANCE -‘ SWEET T1,E MER - vliAjN 1. Entered at the Post Ofic* at McCormick, B. C., as second elms mail matter. Address all communications and make all remittances to Thk Advance, KeCorraick, S. C. R. R. Publisher. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 18S6. There was a light fall of snow in Lynchburg, Vn., Sunday. Three inches of snow was reported in the mountains. Rev. James C. White, the oldest Presbyterian minister in Cincinnati,has been preaching: more than fifty years, and recently celebrated his eighty-first birthday. Although quite deaf, he is still an active and successful pastor. All thesis New England States have built only six miles of railroad in a year, bat Kansas has built 957 miles on twenty-seven different lines. Dakota Iras laid down 536 miles and Texas comes close behind- New York is credited with twenty-nine miles. There is a complaint the Southern roads do not return the cars of Northern roads as rapidly as they should, owing to the superiority of the latter. The interchange of cars between the two sections has been quite extensive since the Southern roads have changed to the standard gauge. It is said that the only wav an ex press car on the Pacific roads can be robbed is by collusion with the messen ger. The cars are lined with boiler iron and provided with a shotgun and two revolvers, and the doors so secured that they cannot be opened from with out in an hour’s time. Sam Jones had a mixture of success and failure in Canada. He was very popular with many and made mpoey, out was severely criticised by press and pulpit. The clergymen of the Church of England accused him of blasphemy, while he shocked many laymen by his use of tobacco. Altogether he made a sensation in quiet Toronto. PLUM BRANCH. Plum Branch, Nov. 9.—Wc attend ed Sabbath school and a business con ference of Rehoboth church on last Sunday and was much gratified to find her Sabbath school in a flourishing condition, some forty odd scholars being present, although the weather was inclement. The conference was for the ^ose of calling a pastor for next year. iter, k. Bi purp< ar. R Jas. A. Bell was unanimously called for another year. The financial con dition of the members was a drawback to pay for a pastor, but after much talk and earnest prayers Old Nick was driven out and the Father took hold of the brethren, and nothing seemed to be in the way. It took but a short time to come to conclusions after the spirit of the Lord laid hold ef the brethren. So ought it to be, thanks to - God our F»tbev. . r-^»> We noticed some very nice cottages lately built by the bachelors of the Re- hoboth section. Some of them seem to need the finishing touches of chim- nies and a mistress. We hear of a certain bachelor of Rehoboth who has been to Plum Branch to pay his ad dresses to a certain young lady in the village, but his heart failed him after getting here and he went back as ho came. Faint heart never won fair lady. The fashionable style of hair for la dies is shingling. Mrs. Ida Blackwell and Miss C. E. Talbert have had their hair shingled and it certainly becomes them. J. W. Blackwell lost his horse last week on his return from Edgefield C. H. He died from sickness. We hear that Dan Martin was seri ously hurt by a cotton press last week. Hope he will recover. W. B. Freeland was baptized on last Sunday morning into the Baptist church of Plum Branch. Some of the ladies are preparing to put a stove in the Plum Branch Baptist ehureh. Plum Branch society was badly fool ed on last Sunday evening. The sud den cold snap nipped the orange buds iind stopped the blooming. I guess there was life enough left in some of the buds for a warm spell to cause them to bloom. So P. B. society, hope on and you will not be disappointed.* The health of our town is good and business brisk. T. E. Settles, our model mail boy of the Lincoln ton mail route, subscribed to the stove for the church, for the l>enefit of a certain Plum Branch young lady. Thank you, Tom. More Anon. Care in Advertising. From, the Athens (Oa.) Bsmner- Watchman. I’here are several modes of advertis ing. Some men write their names on trees and fences and imagine they are advertising their business. Some prefer to issue circulars or to circulate jn pamphlets. The latter course can Jbe gauged by the excellence of the .pamphlet. Such an advertisement jinjust be made attractive and furnish a •pQpular medium It must be accepted that a good newspaper furnishes the 'best space for advertising. The fact -that a man subscribes for a newspaper and reads it, shows that he likes its public policy, or appreciates its news £qrvice. The newspaper represents his pre ference. It does pot fall into his way by accident to run its chances of being Fhad or thrown aside. He pays for it and appreciates it. The femily paper goes through a regular number of hands ,at the store or at home. Between them all, everything ia the paper is read from headline to footrule. A business card is not seen once and then lost. It appeared everyday and every week, and asserts itself openly and constant ly- yhe advantages which the country weekly paper offers cannot be under estimated. The Banaer Watchman notes that many of them are patronized in Athens and we commend this spirit. The newspaper will be found the best soil for planting advertisements for public favor, and <c#reful discrimina tion be used in selecting mediu.u for this display. The reason so many men get tired of advertising is that mprp money is wasted in this way than in any one thing that we know of. Judicious and persistent advertising is the certain road to success in business. The latest fashion in trousers is to melt a dude and pour him in hot. The last time I visited your town I made it a poiut to try and call on all the merchants there to find out some thing about their physiology—first, to W. O. S. You know lies mity in a hurry, but will stop to give a fellow one of them friendly shakes; then hes always pleased to git hold of my hand —it makes one feel gild to shake the band of one honest .man. He will sell his goods as cheap as any. Well, enugh about him, for you know hees a good fellow. Then on to A. D. S., that noble old hero, who always meets you at the door with a smile, looking over his specks. He will ask you to take a seat, and what’s the news, and how is tatcr crap. Then I git to J. R. K. You know he is a little fellow, somewhat on the or der of P. L., but he can give you mity big bargains for so small a man; but you beware of the man who is all the time winking when you are trading with him. He keeps gud goods eept his ginger snaps; they have a little too much shoi-tuing in ’em. Now to that genial Stuart’s, always with a smile on one side of his face, with his specks on—one eye broke out, then pretends to know the difference. It is said when a Scotchman smiles you must look out, and now if some of your fellows is not connected with the eluclux, I don’t say so, but when a man has his tobacco marked K. K. K. what does it mean but klu klux klan ? I say a word to the wise is sufficient— he has got it on liisen. Then to J. N. W. He seems to be happy and as clever as you make urn, and if it’s hot will then and there ask if you wont take some cooling out of that little thing what sets on the coun ter. It’s mity gud, too, but before you leaye he will remind you of that 5c. Next to the C. Bros. The 1st thing that greets your years is good morning, colonel; good moi-ning, major; take a seat; w hat can I do for you to-day ? About then you will se« them wink at each other. L. will look out the door and smile and 3ay to himself, good case; we’ll git a nice pile out of him to-day. Now we git at it lo J. W. P., with a mustache. Good morning, judge; less take a game of drafs. Where is the board, Tom? Take a seat. How’s things down to Sweet Easy ? Ketch any possoms ? How’s your tater crap ? Have an apple ? Hee3 a gud boy and sells low or high. Then we go to Mr. M.’s, this side of that cake-walk tiling they have across thai hole in the street. I could not learn much about him, as he was not thar; but my word for it he did sell me some mity gud apples cheaper than I bought in town, but he mite have done that thinking he was dealing with a colonel. You know a handle to a fel low’s name goes well. I never will forgit that Irishman what 1st started me up as colonel; its dun me no little gud. Well, now for it on to the Cash Store. Hees a wonderful fellow and the rite man in the rite place. Hees what let me draw my own kerosene. You ought to seen me packing my jug, but I find he can talk to oue man and watch not her. Hees the fello We leave the Cash Store and go on until we strike a brick.sure enuff—that J. B. II., who surports a small mus tache and a black eye; who never will jew on liisen but will fall a little on his price as the circumstances present themselves. He keeps gud goods and a mity heap of stocking. IJees mity good to say, what can I do for you to day ? just as though he didnet want me to pay the little balance due. Hees sorter like me—dou’t notice small mat ters. Yes, here he is with a vial of pepper mint in his hand—1 mean that fellow Calhoun. Did you ever meet him any time that he didnt ask you in, dont matter if it is in front of some one else’s house. Hees so clever he can’t help but show it. He keeps very good med icine, all cept turnip seed; the asafeet- ida I got from him was powerful), tho ole ’otnau knew J was coming b*.fore I go_t in 200 yaids of the house. to the corner. Mr. J. C. is sometimes to be found, but not oftey; but dont matter where you see him, he has a way of giving you a sign that he has goods on the corner. But Lewis is always at his post, and 3-0u keep your eye on him when he sells you gubers. Hees the boy who, when about seven years old, was under the table, while the family* with some friends,was dining, beating the cat. When asked why he was acting so, gave the cat several heavy blows and sent it off say- g, “Now kick me agin, madam.” Wc go across Centre street to Major D.’s. Yon know he pretends he can’t hear gud, but 3*ou gist say “Major, I want to settle roy account.” “Yes, yes,” he will say, “walk back,” and begin to rub his head and think about the little interest due on it. He is ac commodating, but there is one thing he wont do, and that is to receipt before you pay up. Found it at last. Uncle the fellow what sold the ole ’oman the quilt lining so low she is in favor of my going there now. You know wo men likes gud measure. You can sell the calico worth Gc. for 8c. and throw in half yard and they will claim a bar gin; but I find short men hardly ever give long measure. There are several oth*rs, but I am not acquainted with ’em yet and will have to pay my respects to them later on. Yours truly, Now and Then. give you a Billy', hees If your kidneys are inactive 3*ou will feel and look wretched, ey*en in the most cheerful society, and melancholy on the jolliest occasions. Dr. J. H. McLean’s Liver and Kiclne3* Balm will set you right again. $1.00 par bottle. For sale by all dealers. As a preacher who was appointed chaplain to the penitentiary was preaching his farewell sermon to a flock who had treated him very* badly-, he took for his text, “I go to prepare a place for 3*ou, that where I am, ye ma3* be also.”—Exchange. Disease lies in ambush for the weak; a feeble constitution is ill adapted encounter a malarious atmosphere and tudden changes of temperature, and she least robust are usually the easiest victims. Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strength ening Cordial and Blood Purifier will give tone and vitalit3- and strength to your entire body-. $1.00 per bottle. For sale bv ail dealers. Mr. John C. Woodley, of Marlboro made this year from one acre of sugar cane 400 gallons of syrup. The syrup would be very cheap at 25 cents per gallon, at which rate the acre of laud produced $100 worth. Frequently accidents occur iu the household yvhich cause burns, cuts, spraius and bruises. For use in such oases Dr. J. H. McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment has for many years been the constant favorite family remedy. For sale bv ail dealers » Richard Preston, a Boston dealer in worsted goods and trimming, has disap peared, after borrowing $150,000 from personal friends. A button is one of those events that are a Iways coming off. A murderer ou the scaffold is always highly connected. To know how to wait is a great secret of success. Parrot shirts for little boys are novel ties. McCormick on a Boom ! Read advertisement in another col umn. &3SW ADVERTS SESflErlTS. Public Sale -OF- LOTS! Near McCormick. On Thursday, the 2d day of December, I will sell at public outcry FOETT- EaiS-acre Building Lots —AND ABOUT— THUEIB 1-ACES LOTS ! Situated west of Met’ormick and about 600 3'ards from the depot, on the Petti grew bridge road. These lots are nicely located near a valuable mineral spring, and are very desirable for family- resi dences. BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED -FOR- IIEALTH, CQMFOBT & QUIETUDE. The land is good cultivating soil, suitable for all the Southern fruits and vegetables, and lies on the wonderfully rich y-ien of gold known as THE DORN MINE. The sale is positive and absolute, and without reservation of any kind. Sold to change the investment. Warrantee titles. J. C. HORN. Nov. 11, 18S6. MEAT MARKET. Hav*ing opened a beef market in \ * PuHW* r on hand the best of fresh meals, and my old customers and the public gen et* illy are invited to call at my stand, where I am at all times ready- to servo them with the best to be had.* H8DES WANTED. I also buy hides a,nd pay the highest market price. When you ha3*e hides to dispose of bring,them to me and receive the cash. T. J. DOP30HUS, Dress Making. IMIx-s: 2?±-b*rs Is prepared to do all kinds of Dross- Making after the latest sty-les. She has several years’ experience and dis plays great taste, and her prices are very reasonable—within the reach of all. She desires the ladies to call and give her a trial. She has the latest books and all of the leading styles, and guarantees a perfect fit. nov*4 J. II. SPEARS, Cotton Factor and Commission MERCHANT, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Warehouse and Sales Room, 101 McIntosh Street, Cor. Reynolds. Will continue tho business in its va rious branches. Ady-anccs of Bagging and 'Ties and Family Supplies at lowest market prices. Liberalcash advances made on Cotton and other Produce in store. Consignments of all Field and Farm Produce solicited. Personal at tention given to selling, weighing, sam pling and storing all consignments. Crops not advanced on. Commission 50 Cents Per Bale; Storage 25 Cents Per Month. 7oet3m W. II. Howard. C. H. Howard. S. P. Weisiger. W.H. HOWARD k SONS, COTTON Commission Merchant 3 No. 20 Seventh (McIntosh) Street, Augusta, Georgia. Consignments of Cotton and other Produce solicited. Orders for BAGGING and TIES filled at low*est market prices. 23se3m The Cafe De Belmont, C27 and 629 Broad Street, Augusta, Ca. On the European Plan. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Home-iike and attractive, just in the midst of the great trade centre of the city. We also have lodging in connection with the Bar and Restaurant. You are expected to stop with us yvhile in the city. Terms Moderate. MOSS & JOHNSTON, Proprietors. F. L. FULLER. M. B. HATCHER. R. SUMMERALL. Successors to Young, Hack & Co., yYHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER 901 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Z_ T. STIITE, STILL AT THE 0ED STAND! ROGERS’ FURNITURE STORE! 64:7, 649 & 551 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. I have the handsomest stock of FURNITURE in this market. All the NEW STYLES and from the BEST MAKERS. You run no risk in buying, as every article is represented fairly, and I guarantee a better quality of work for the price than you can find anywheie. My packing is most carefully done, and I Can Easily Better auy Prices Yea see Advertised. Call and examine and judge for yourself. JUST in REACH! What ? Why our Splendid N*e3v Bargains and Bxclusiire Styles for tlie 1838. Fail and Y/inter. 1887. REPRESENTING THE MOST COMPLETE LINES OF Millinery, Notions, Fancy (roods, Hoims-Keeping Goods, Underwear, Hosiery, NECKW EAR and CLOAKS ever offered or shown under one roof in the Southern States. WICKER & GO’S Home o! Fashion and Temple of Economy battlements of high prices and leveled the field of competition here at home, ’tis no reason why we should not reach out after the splendid trade that finds its way to Augusta. Ladies, are >-ou satisfied to put up with an old shapeless Hat or Bonnet that belongs to-the dead past, when WICKER d- CO. can sell you a pretty, bright, new* stylo at half the price? A careful lady will see that ’tis well worth her while to look into this matter, foi* we can show j*ou goods in almost every distinct line in which you buy that is calculated to'eiicit sur prise and admiration from you. They are here waiting for you, the best that money, care and experience can produce, and we think it is not asking too much when 3*ou come or send to this market to give us a fair and imnartial J * .1 T> 1 0.1 1_ , TT * m 1 i'll , • re i k . , i Skirts, Corsets. Flannels of all sta les, with beautiful lines of goods for fancy work, such as Plush, Satiii3, Felts, Cricket Flannels, Scrim, Persian Tapestry. Curtains, and all kinds of materials for fancy work. ev d( them at prices that will induce the ladies to come and take them away, your sake and our sake, come and lot us save money for you. Wicker & Co., Augusta, Ga. For 44 44 a u u a u u a u a u u 44 Augusta and Knoxvilla PASSENGER and MAIL—Augusta to Spartanbuig, Daily. Leave Augusta, 7 40 a m Arrive at Plum Branch, 9 37 a m McCormick, 9 51 a m Troy, 10 12 a m Greenwood, 11 05 a m Coronaca, 11 25 a in Laurens, 12 22 p m "Woodruff, 1 19 p m Spartanburg, 2 20 p ni PASSENGER and MAIL—Spartan burg to Augusta, DaiH-. Leave Spartanburg, 11 10 am Arrive at Woodruff, 12 02 p m Laurens, I 02 p m Coronaca, 1 52 p m Greenwood, 2 10 p m Troy, 3 23 p m McCormick, 3 41 p m Plum Branch, 3 56 p m Augusta, 6 05 p m Freight and Passenger—Augusta to Spartanburg, daily except Sunda}-. Leave Augusta, S 30 a m Arrive at Plum Branch, 11 35 a m McCormick, 12 00 m Troy, 12 42 p m Greenwood, 2 05 p m Coronaca, ‘J 55 p m Laurens, 4 28 p in Woodruff, 6 00 p m Spartanburg, 7 20 p m Freight and Passenger—Spartanburg to Augusta, daily except Suuday. Leave Spartanburg, 6 00 a m Arrive at Woodruff, 7 32 a m Laurens, 9 30 am Coronaca, 11 18 a m Greenwood, 12 05 pm Troy, 2 18 p m McCormick, 2 48 p in Plum Branch, 3 15 p m Augusta, 6 45 d in Through Freight and Passenger—Au gusta to Greenwood, daily except Sunday. Leave Augusta, Arrive at Plum Branch, McCormick, MACHINERY James Cothran,- Jr., WILL ENDEAVOR TO KEEP ON HAND A FULL LINE OF GENERAL MEROHANDIBE, At prices as LOW as the market will afford. Also as HIGH prices paid for COUNTRY PRODUCE -blhL© ZMIairukie-b -'w±H A^I1 o Messrs. LOUIS CHAMBERLAIN and JOHN ROBINSON will always be pleased to receive and wait on their friends at the old stand—the post office. “The Cash Store” in the Lead! But no one is surprised after a visit to it, being now full of NEW GOODS and prices that everybody is pleased with. BACON, FLOUR, SEED WHEAT, OATS AND BARLEY. Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Hats, Cassimeres, Jeans, Silks, Velvets, Satins, Black Cashmere, Dress Goods, Gloves, Laces, Ribbons, Ac. Gents 5 , Ladies’ & Cliildreii’s Fine Shoes a Specialty. Salesmen: M. L. B. STURKEY, P. L. STURKEY, HENNIE STUART. P. L. Sturkey is also Cotton Buyer. THE CASH STORE, McCORMICK, S. C. New Goods! New Goods! GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, TIN, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES A SPECIALTY. My stock is new. elegant and carefully selected, and embraces Dress Goods. Prints, Notions, Keady-made Shirts—in fact ever3*thing kept in a slock of General Merchandise. To please is my aim and to give satisfaction my deter mination. it u a a n u u 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 iroy, DEALER IN Second Hand Books, Sta- tionery, Etc., AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. 106 Centre Street, Augusta, Georgia. Old Books bought, sold and ex changed. School Books a specialty. 1 55 p m 5 07 p m 5 30 ]» m 5 54 p m Greenwood, 7 05 p in Through Freight and Passenger— Greenwood to Augusta, daily except Sunday. Leave Greenwood, 5 00 a m Arrive at Troy, 6 15 a m “ McCormick, 6 40 a m “ Plum Branch, 7 03 a m “ Augusta, 10 30 a m Connections made at Greenwood with up and down trains on Columbia and Gieenville Railroad. E T. CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent. W. W. STARR, Superintendent. ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, COTTON PRESSES. SHAFTING, PUlLEYS, GEARING, HANGERS, COTTON GINS, STEAM AND WATER PIPE & FITTING BRASS VALVES, SAWS, FILES, INJECTORS, PUMPS, WATER WHEELS, CASTINGS, BRASS AND IRON. A FULL STOCK OF SUPPLIES. CHEAP AND GOOD. BELTING, PACKING AND GIL At Bottom Prices and* in Stock for Prompt Deliver}*. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE. GEO. H. LOMBARD & CO. Foundry, Machine and Boiler Works, Above Passenger Depot, AUGUSTA,GA. J. W. PEAK, PLUCK, ENERGY & PERSEVERENCE The Only True Way ta Success! ! AGAIN call tho attention of the public that l have received a new and e*ae- plete line of dry goodss and holiday goods, and by the discounting p#w«r »f the Almighty Dollar I can afford to sell them 15 per cent, cheaper than th«y were ever sold in McCormick before. Hear again the talismanic Dynamite, the Mighty Bullion, shaking the dry goods market from center to circumference and hurling the dimanution of prices to the verge of destruction. 10 Doz. Ladies Hose at 21c per pair, worth 10c. 1,000 Yards Worsted from 3c to 40c. 1,500 Yards Augusta Heavy Shirting, 4, 5 and 6c, 2 per cent. ®ff. 2,000 Yards Plaids, Fast colors, at 6|c, 2 per cent. off. 1,000 Yards Jeans from 81c to 50c. 25 Sets unhandled teas at 15c, worth 30c. Bugg’es and Furniture at the lowest figures. There are prices before which competitors tremble and competition dwindle* into oblivion when such facts and figures are brought to light by the illimitable ambition of J. B. HARMON. Polite and courteous attention shown to «v«rj visitor, whether purchaser or not. Call and examine my stock. Very Respectfully, J. B. HARMON, dcc!7-tf McCormick, S. 0. Lose no Time in Securing tlie Bargains Now Being Offered at VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. A FINE RESIDENCE in the town of McCormick, with six rooms, and good garden attached. The premises are rented for one 3-ear, but the purchaser will be entitled to receive the rents. For further information or particu lars call on or address G. W. Andrews, McCormick, S. C. jy22-tf T. M. SCOTT. Goodyear’s Carriage Repository, Where 3*ou can alwa}*s find a full line of medium and cheaper grades of OPEN AND TOP BUGGIES, at LOWER PRICES than at any other house this side of Cincinnati. This work is all made to order, are lighter running and better finished than tho class of work generally sold as standard vehicles. But we have just received a full line of fine FAMILY CARRIAGES, PILETONS AND CABRIOLETS. Also, another shipment of those fine OPEN AND TOP BUGGIES, made upon special orders, by the best manufacturers North and East. Nothing being used in the construction of these vehicles but the best materials, and in Quaihy, Style and Finish are unequalled b\- an}* otheis now in the market. In stock a full lice of SAI3DLSS am-cl HA-RlsTESS, ALL GRADES, which we will offer at LOWER PRICES thau have ever before been known in the history of the business. Milburn, Studebaker and Standard t>i—Wagons, all sizes. Oak and Hemlock Sole leather, Calf Skins, lings. Carriage and Wagon Materials, Harness Leather, Belt Lacing of superior quality, Rubber and Leather Belting. Also a full line o£ ardware, Guns, Shells, Powder, Shot, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Plow Points for al makes. Nails, Axes, Hoes, Picks and Mattocks, Pitch Forks, Shovels, Spades Steelyards and Scale Beams, Grind Stones, Rakes, Paddocks, Carpenter Tools i Files, Hinges, Window Sash, Doors and Blinds, Farm and Church Bells, which we are offering at LO WEST CASH PRICES. AT THE OU) STAND, Opposite Georgia Railroad Bank, 704 Broad Street. Factory 703 Ellis StreeL Augusta, Ga. Goodyear & Co., Successors to R. H. May <£ Co.