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J \ \ V AIKEN, 8. C., AUGUST 12. 1892. LOCAL, BREVITIES, Miss Edgerton returned to Charles ton on Saturday. Mrs. James Powell and children are on Sullivan’s Island Col. H. H. Hall has gone to High lands, N. C., for a change. Mrs. Spann Matthews and son are on from New York for a visit to rela tives. Miss Annie Ravenel, of Pineopo- lis, is in Aiken, the guest of Miss Ravenel. Mrs. H. F. Towmsend and Miss Edith Townsend have returned from Milledgeville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brad well and children are going to Sullivan’s Is land for a few weeks. Mr. James Coursey, of Graniteville, died suddenly of heart disease, in Ab beville, on Hnnday last. Mr. J. Murrell Venning still con tinues very ill, but we are glad to know is somewhat easier. Miss E. G. Ravenel has returned from the island, and gone up to High lands, N. C., for a few weeks. Mr. W. W. Edgerton, who has been at the North on a pleasure trip, re turned home on Sunday night. Mr. E. F. Sweegan, Jr., of the Char les News and Courier is spending a short time in Aiken at the Busch House. Mr D. W. Seigler and family have removed to Greenville. Their many friends in Aiken will be sorry to lose them from here. Hugh Anderson, a white man of Edgefield, shot and killed Isham Glovtr in that place on Monday. The cause is not known. Rey. J. C. Browne was married on the 4th inst. to Miss Mollie Quattle- baum, daughter of Mr. Thos. Quattle- baum of this County. Messrs. Hahn & Co. had one of the largest hams in their store on Satur day, that we have ever seen. It weighed 34>£ pounds. Mr. Samuel J. Ellison, Jr. has re turned to Aiken from Burke County, Ga., and resumed his place in Mr. C. K. Henderson’s store. Col. C. E. Sawyer, the popular ste nographer of the Second District Court, is in Denver attending the great conclave of Knights Templar. Divine services will be conducted at Langley by the Rev. Jno. R. Dow on next Sunday, at elefen o’clock in the morning and eight in the evening. Mr. W. D. Woodward, formerly of this County, but now of Augusta, was married in Hamburg on V/ednesday by Trial Justice Schiller, to Miss Anna Peeples, of Augusta. Mrs. L. R. Hallman, a daughter of County Commissioner J. B. Kitchings died at her home on Monday, after a lingering illness. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Taberna cle Church. The friends of Mr. John Jordan, an old and respected citizen of the north eastern part of the County will regret to lean of his death from paralysis, on last Sunday. He w r as in the 76th year of his age. There will be services in the Aiken Baptist Church on Sunday next. The Rev. E. A. McDowell, of Camden, will preach in the morning, and the Rev. J. D. Timmons in the evening. The singing will be led by Mr. Fitch Taylor, of Asheville, N. C. Mr. J. U. Rives of the drygoods firm of J. U. Rives & Co., will in a few weeks be oflT for the Northern markets looking for bargains for their custo mers and the new styles. Mr. Rives is to purchase a full line of millinery and have it managed by an experienced milliner. The Empty Pistol. The old empty pistol got in its work as usual at Beech Island on Monday. A Russian peddler, Morris Leach by name, while tramping along Beech Island with his wares, about two miles from the station, met a negro, with whom he commenced trading. The negro had a rusty old pistol, which was said to be in unworkable condition, and unloaded. This im plement he exchanged with the ped- dlar for a pair of green spectacles (not a gross) and a razor, and then went his way. The peddler, after putting up his wares, again started to examine the empty rusty pistol, which of course went off*, driving a ball into his right leg at the knee. The wounded man was greatly shock ed at such action on the part of an empty pistol, but sat down in the shade of a tree and tightly bound his bleeding limb with a handkerchief, and with the aid of two old sticks managed, under great difficulties, to hobble to the station, where he took the train for Augusta and went to the hospital and received the treatment he needed. Sifting Out. The committee appointed by the Tillmanite caucus to decide who of the alleged freemen of Aiken County shall stand as candidates for the Leg islature met in the Court House on Monday and selected Messrs. O. C. Jordan, F. P. Woodward and M. T. Gunter as the three who would be permitted to run. The other four have been practically instructed to retire from the canvass. This can not be the work of a ring, nor can it be done in obedience to any orders from headquarters, as we all know how two years ago the Tillman- ites danced a war dance over “the ring, the clique, the oligarchy.” Examinations ior Scholarships. The examinations for the benefi ciary scholrsahips in the Converse College in Spartanburg, and the Winthrop Training School in Colum bia, were held in the Court House on the 5th inst. Miss Clara B. Timmer man, of Graniteville, won the schol arship in the Converse College; and Miss Myrtis Sally, of Sally won the first scholarship in the Winthrop Training School, and Miss Gussie Dunbar, of Beech Island, the Second. Palmetto Rifles Picnic. The members of the Palmetto Rifles will give their annual picnic and ball at the Scbuetzenplatz on Wednesday, the 17th inst. Invitations have been extended to all the officers and men of the 1st Regiment, and doubtless many of them will avail, themselves of the privilege of being present. These annual entertainments of the Palmettos always have been very suc- cesssful, so much pleasure may be an ticipated on this occasion. Town Taxes. The ordinance to raise supplies for the government of the town of Aiken for the year commencing Oct. 1, 1892, is published elsewhere. By it it will be seen that the taxes have been increased, the increase be ing caused principally by the rental for water works. The levy on real estate ' and per sonal property is 5 6-10 mills, and on sales of merchandise and incomes 2 % mills. Base Ball. A very fine game of base ball was played in Aiken on Tuesday after noon, between the Blackville and Ai ken teams. It was one of the best games that the Aiken people have witnessed for some time. The score slood 3 to 2 in favor of Aiken, and there were 3 errors marked on the Blackville team, and 4 on the Aiken. The game was umpired by Mr. W. A. Giles, of Graniteville. County Campaign Meetings. The meeting at Lowetown Wells on Tuesday was fairly well attended, the two factions being about equally di vided, as nearly as could be estimated. Most of the candidates for County offices, and the four Congressiona candidates, were present. Speeches were made by Messrs. O. C. Jordan, F. P. Woodward, D. S. Henderson, J. M. Cobb, J. G Evans, G. D. Till man, Robert Aldrich, W. J. Talbert and John T. Gaston. While the meet ing took a recess for dinner Mr. W. N. Marchant occupied the stand auc made a few remarks. After the close of this n eeting most of the candidates did not return to Aiken, but went towards Windsor, where the meeting was held on Wed nesday. This meetiqg was well at tended, the Tillraanites being in the majority, as was expected at this point. The same candidates who spoke the day before spoke here. Messrs. Jas. M. Cobb and D. 8. Hen derson in particular made excellent, earnest speeches, much to the point. Everything passed off quietly, and after the meeting was over the candi dates went on to Perry, where they spoke yesterday. To Members Executive Committee ami Officers of Democratic Clubs. In obedience to the instructions from the State Executive Committee; members of the County Executive Committee, are hereby requested to advise all officers of clubs to speedily notify their members to enroll them selves on the club registry list, as it is necessary to entitle each member to vote in the primary election on Au gust 30th. Let every Democrat be enrolled who is so entitled under the constitu tion and regulations, as the list clo ses on August 25th. John T. Gaston, County Chairman. G. W. E. Thorpe, Secretary. Aiken, S. C.,, Aug. 1, 1892. Summer Goods Must Go. As the season is growing old for White Goods and Summer Goods, and we will soon begin to buy Winter Goods, and our motto is not to carry any over; and in order to get them out we have put them at such prices as to make you purchase, and keep until another session. Our stock is still complete on Summer good. Yours respectfully. J. U. Rives & Co. Col. H. C. King who was to be hanged in Memphis to-day for the murder of Lawyer Poston, in connec tion with the scandal of Col. King and the widow of Gen. Pillow, has escaped the gallows. Governor Buch anan has commuted his sentence to imprisonment for life. Col. King is said to have received the news calmly. The Press and Banner declares that of twenty-three Tillmanites in the town of Abbeville, thirteen are seek ing office. When held to account some years ago for his arraignment of the “political leprosy permeating our en tire governmental fabric,” Governor Tillman declared that he referred to office-seeking. If the cotton farmers make as much cotton this year as they made last year they have more trouble ahead of them. The world’s supply of American cotton at the close of last week was 970,000 bales more than it was a year ago and 1,772,000 more than it was two years ago at the same time. Free Eye Tests. If your eyes trouble you or you nave headache, or any nervous affec tion, go and see Prof. Whitman when you visit Augusta, and have your eyes tested and ascertain if your trouble arises from defective vision. Little Arthur Clay, sou of Mr. Fred W. Clay, died of diptheria on Sun day, after a short illness. His re mains were interred in the cemetery of the Baptist Church, alongside of those of his little sister, who had died only three days before. The Rev. Lucius Cuthbert came up from Sullivan’s Island on Saturday night for a couple of days. He re turned to the Island on Monday. It was his intention to leave with, Mrs. Cuthbert to-day or tomorrow for Glenn’s Spring, where they will spend a few weeks. Mr. R. A. Chafee is going to have the old Oakley residence, on Curve Street, turned around and rolled to front on Park Avenue. His intention is to remove from his present house at the end of South Boundary Street, and occupy the Oakley house as his family residence. By reference to our advertising col umns it will be seen that Mr. R. A. Chafee desires to either sell or let his place on the eastern edge of the town. This is an excellent farm, with an un usually fine house upon it, and af fords great advantages to any one who wishes to engage in truck farm ing, lying as it does within four hun dred yards of the freight depot. Mr. James Crosland, a son of the Rev. D. H. Crosland, was married in 8t. Matthews, on the 8th inst.. to Miss Agnes Buyck, of that place. The marriage took place promptly at 8:30 o’clock in the Baptist Church. In the presence of an immense congregation- The ceremony w«s performed by the father of the groom. There were six teen couples in attendance. SPECIMEN CASES. 8. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis., was troubled with neuralgia and rheu matism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, 111., had a running sore on his leg of eight years’ standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound well. John Speaker, Catawba, Ohio, had five large fever .gores on his leg; doctors said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bit ters and one box Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold by W. J. Platt. NOW TRY THIS. It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have a cough, cold, or any trouble with throat, chest or lungs. Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give relief, or money will be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it iust the thing and under its use had a speedy and perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at our expense and learn for yourself just how good a thing it is. Trial bottles free at W. J. Platt’s drug store. Large size 50c. and one dollar. Cholera has appeared on the wes tern frontier of Germany, and much uneasiness is felt in Berlin. Pollical Meetings. The following meetings have been appointed for the County campaign: Wagener, Friday, 12th. Oak Grove, (McTier,) Tuesday 16th. Vaucluse, Wednesday night, 17th. Graniteville, Thursday, 18th. Langley. Friday night, 19th. Shaw Democratic Club. You are hereby notified that there will be a meeting of the Shaw Demo cratic club at Lakeview, on Saturday, Aug 13, 12 o’clock p.m., by order of David Plunkett, President. S. E. Owen, Sec’y. Dangerously Injured. Wm. Shewmaker and Harri son, a son of March Harrison, both colored, had a difficulty on Wednes day of last week at the Aiken Fire and Ornamental Brick Works, when the latter struck the former over the head with a piece of iron, mashing in his skull. The Drs. Wyman were called in and dressed the wound, which is a dangerous one. On Monday afternoon they removed pieces of the skull bone that had been broken and some of the negio’s brains came out with it. The bones taken out were about the size of a silver half dollar. The negro is still alive but the chances are greatly against his re covery. * Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the w’orld for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fe ver sores, tetter, chapped hands, chil blains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. J. Platt. How doth the little busy B Attempt to play the leopard, And change his spots or have his spots Knocked out of him by Sheppard. Spring 1HJ>—. As usual we have prepared for your inspection and selection a superb ar- ; ray of Fashionable Clothing for Gen- ; tlemen, Boys and Children’s wear; also Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises, Travelling Bags, Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Neck Ties, Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, and all such goods as are usually kept in a First-Class Clothing, Shoe and Hat Store. We solicit an inspection by all of our friends when in want of goods in our line. Respectfully, C. K. HENDERSON, Aiken, S. C. Some people seem to think that a newspaper can make a thing a suc cess 1 by booming it, whether it is a good thing or not. Well, a newspa per can for a short time; but murder will out, and things always level themselves, and the success is short lived. But when the thing is genuine and the papers talk of it, you can bet it goes ahead then, and that is why Hahn & Co.’s stores are crowdee all ihe time. The South Carolina Railway has placed on sale tickets to Savannah via their 5:20 p. m. train and the South Bound Railroad. Connection is made at Denmark with the South Bound. This is a convenient and quick schedyle to Savannah. The Barnwell People says: “The melon growers of this County have made big money this year, and the speculators have probably, as usual, got the cream of the crop. One who had headquarters at Blackville ad mitted that he gathered $3,000 in three weeks. It really looks as if Mr. W. C. Benet might get a nomination for some thing at last, audit will be just his luck to secure an emnty compliment to be followed by a walloping at the polls. The new T armor plates just tested by the government are said to be as impervious to missiles as a Scotch man is to a joke. This wdll answer all war like purposes. Mr. Sam Inman of Atlanta has raised his prediction about the size of the cotton crop. He says that the yield will be nearly as large as it was last year. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. Drink Augusta Brewing Company’s Beer. It is pure and wholesome. PEARS. E xtra fine for preserv- ing, of the Keitt'er variety. HENRY SMITH. WANTED. T HE National Capital Association of Washington, D. C., wants one or two good men in each county; pay good for work done. The Company is on the fairest plan, with assets December 31, 1891, of $113,322.57. Average cost per year, last two years, age 40, to carry $1,000 insu rance, $5.81. Agents meet success with little labor. For agency address the Company, 1420 N \ Ave, Wash ington, D C. McEiree’* rtine of Carduf and THCDFORD^BiLAciGDRAucHT are for sale by the following merchants in Aiken County: Dr. W. J. Platt, Aiken, W. C. Page, Beech Island, Dr. J. F. Baker, Langley, J. A. Stothart, Graniteville, Peter Parker, Vaucluse, Hankinson <k Eubanks, Talatah, Emanuel Gunter, Kitchings’ Mill. Announcements. For the State Convention. SHEPPARD DELEGATES. D. S. Henderson, Aiken. Jas. A. Gunter, Wagener. J. H. Quattlebaum, Chinquapin. Jas. G. Bonnett, Windsor. F. H. Cook, Moutmoreuci. J. L. Quin by, Gregg. H. D. Johnson, Sleepy Hollow. Geo. R. Landrum, Beech Island. TILLMAN DELEGATES. A. J. McElmurray, Hammond. J. E. Timmerman, Shaw. O. L. Weeks, Windsor. B. F. Sorgie, Graniteville. E. B. Tyler, Millbrook. A. L. Sawyer, Rocky Grove. F. E. Sommer, Aiken. ' ams, Wards. For Congress. I beg to announce myself a candi date for the Democratic nomination for the 53d Congress from the Second Congressional District, and respect- fullv solicit the support of such of my feliow-citizens as have confidence in my ability and determination to uphold the dignity of the State and the rights of the people. ROBERT ALDRICH. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for nomination lo Congress in the Second District, subject to the Democratic primaries. G. D. TILLMAN. For the Senate. The many friends of the Hon. John Gary Evans in Windsor Democratic Club, feeling the ability with which he has served us in the Legislature, do hereby announce him as a candi date for the Senate, subject to the action of the primary election and pledge him to abide the result. MANY FRIENDS. The many friends of James M. Cobh, of Silverton, take pleasure in announcing him as a candidate for the State Senate. We pledge him to abide the result of the primary and to support the nominees of the party. For the Legislature. Mr. J. Cal Courtney, of Tabernacle, is hereby nominated to the Demo crats of Aiken County for the House of Representatives, and pledged to abide the result of the primary. A ’aithful servant of the people, he has faithfully discharged every trust com mitted to him. MANY DEMOCRATS. The many friends of A. L. Sawyer, Esq., of Rocky Grove Township, take pleasure in announcing him as a can didate for the House of Representa tives. We pledge him to abide the result of the primary and to support the nominees of the Democratic sarty. The name of I. N. Eubanks, of Sleepy Hollow, is presented to the Democracy of Aikcm- County for the House of Representiatives, As a life long Democrat and a farmer, he is a representative mai(i of the best type. We pledge him to stand by the action of the primary. 5 any Voters. For SoD itor. To the Democrats of le Second Cir cuit: l I respectfully ann unce myself as a candidate for the office of Solic tor, subject to all tha rules and regu- ations governing toe Democratic primaries. W. S. Tillinghast. The many friends of Chas. Carroll Simms, Esq., of Barnwell County, recognizing his ability as a lawyer and honesty as a man, hereby an nounce him a candidate for Solicitor of this Circuit. This is the first time Mr. Si.nms has eyer allowed his name to go before the people for any office; and he will be pleased to meet the citizens ot Aiken County and address them at any time or place suggested during the campaign. We pledge lim to abide the result of the Demo cratic primaries, and to support the nominees of that party. Friends. For Sheriff. To the Voters of Aiken County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Sheriff, and re spectfully solicit your support. I pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election. OWEN ALDERMAN. For Clerk of Court. The friends of Mr. John N. Han- iinsou beg leave to announce him as a candidate for Clerk of Court for Aiken County. He has proved a good officer, assiduous in his attention to his duties, and will abide the re sult of the Democratic primary. For County Treasurer. The many friends of Me Mitchell present his name to the voters of Al ien County as a candidate for re- election to the office of County Treas urer. He has served one term in the office and has proved a faithful and painstaking official, guarding the trusts committed to him with care and fidelity. We pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. I herewith announce myself a can didate for County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary. F. W. WESSELS. For County Commissioner At the solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. GEO. W. SAWYER. For School Commissioner. The friends of Mr. B. F. Landrum, of Shaw’s Township, take pleasure in announcing him as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary. Sherman & Brinson, MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, yellow pine lumber AND BUILDERS’ HARDWARE. Cor. Mckinne and Walker Sts., - - - - AUGUSTA, CA. CSPWe are now receiving large consignments of Lumber, and solicit the patronage of contractors and the public generally. ESF’Estimates cheerfully submitted. No order too small for PROMPT ATTENTION. THE FENCE OF THE FUTURE. Aiken County Hedge and Wire Fence Company .;y ■’j" S E HOLLEY, - President. P. \V. WESSELS, Secretary. HEpoc Com pccte DIRECTORS. S. E. HOLLEY, JNO. T. GASTON, I. C. GEORGE, J. V. GEORGE. SStW- Are now prepared to build Hedge and Wire Fencing. It is the best fence for all purposes, being absolutely stock and storm proof. Has been thoroughly tested and fou nd to be the most economical fence extant. For prices, circulars and information, call on or address S. E. HOLLEY, or F. W. WESSELS, Aiken, S. C. L. BRADWELL would announce to his customers and the public gen erally that he has a full line and FRESH STOCK of the celebrated HANAN & SON’S SHOES on band, and would beg you to remember that none are genuine without the trade mark on the bottom, and the name Hanan woven in the straps of the shoes. Come to see us when you want a pair of nice new fresh goods. L. BRADWELL. MOM TO LEND. BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. MANUFACTURERS OF BRICK, Will Fill Orders Promptly for Lime, Cement, Plaster, Hair, READY ROOFING, WINDSOR AND ACME CEMENT PLASTER, FIRE RR1CK AND FIRE CLAY, COM MON EUILDING BRICK AND PRESS BRICK. I am now prepared to negotiate Loans on approved Town and County Property. I represent a first-class Fire Insu rance Co. that writes Gin House In surance for me during the coming season. uviimm iu iiDJiiit A desirable six-room Cottage, new ly completed, large Lot and Garden, Well of Water and Out-buildings. Will be rented to good tenant at low rate. J. C. HUTSON, Ins. and Real Estate Ag’t, AIKEN, S. C. ONLY THE BEST COMPANIES. INSURANCE. LIFE—The Washington of N. Y. FIRE-The Pennsylvanian of Phila. The Orient of Hartford. ACCIDENT--The yEtna of Hartford. IcowiiiissioNil F. A. Ferris & Co., New York. Thos. Roberts .fe Co., Philadelphia. Rodd Bros. & Co,, New Orleans. Sheppard & Porcher, Charleston. REPRESENTED BY JOHN LAIRD, AIKEN, s. c. IF O XT T SS 3 S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS Ho Hokbs will die of Colic. P.ots or I-cxe -i ter. If Fontz's Powders are used in time. Foutz's Powoere will rare and prevent Hoe Or.oi.kK* Foutz‘8 Powders will prevent Gapes in Fowls Foutz's Powders will increase the quantity ef milk and cream twenty per cent., and make the butter flm and sweet. . ^ , Fontz's Powders will cure or prevent almost K'cxar Disease to which Horses and Cattle are subject. FOCTZ'8 PewnEBS WILL SITE SATISFACTION. Sold everywhere. D>VID E. FOUTZ. Proprietor. SAX TIM ORE. MB. For sale by W. J. PLATT, Aiken. 8 C. LOW PRICES! GOOD GOODS! H. BUSCH & CO. Are selling Outings, Challies, Muslins, Gingbams, White Goods, Black Satins, at very Reasonable Prices. A LWAYS consider quality and kinds when you examine goods. There are so many duplicates of staple goods that imitations are often classed for the real. Men’s, Youths’, Boys’, Ladies’ and Children’s Straw Hats are reduced and going very fast. Untrimmed Straws for ladiesjto throw about or wear in the sun, at 10 rents and 15 cents each. Tennis Shoes and Slippers! Misses’ and Children’s Slippers at cost. Base Balls and Bats! In our GROCERY DEPARTMENT we have Staple Goods in season, Crockery, Glassware and Fruit Jars and Jelly Tumblers, at popular pricee. B“st Elgin Creamery Butter always on hand. Remember our advertisement and call on us^when investigating pur chases. Your patrouage solicited. H. BUSCH & CO , Park Avenue, Aiken, S. C. CATTLE AND SHEEP. Jessie A. Jackson, Graniteville, S. C. W ILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR CATTLE AND SHEEP, and will sell them at reasonable prices; or will buy or sell them lor others on commission. Milch Cows for sale. Parties may send stock for sale to his pasture at Graniteville. FRUIT JARS, JELLY TUMBLERS, AND One-Quart Self-sealing Tin Cans, Jam and Pickle Stone Jars, For Sale cheap by THE GREAT SOUTHERN CROCKERY HOUSE. 712 Broad St. - - Augusta, Ca. mi- jd. snvrx’THiE, manner. With new style Regulating Feeder and Condenser, are the best. Our improved “New Era” Power Press es use but one bait; every Press guaranteed one year. Our Belt Cotton Eleyator can be built at any gin house with material we can j furnish. Saw-mills improved. | Over 130 of our mills shipped out ; on one line of railroad. Thousands of feet of Belting, Shafting, Pi ping, etc., Pulleys, Boxes and Fit tings, Injectors, Pumps, Valves, etc., in stock. Thomas Steam Presses and Suc tion Elevators, Atlas and Erie P2n- gines, Cotton and Saw-Mill Sup plies. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA George R. Lombard & Co. %