McCormick messenger. (McCormick, S.C.) 1902-current, September 29, 1904, Image 3
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New Rural Mail Route.
Messrs. F. J. Rankin and B. B.
Dorn, of l}$rnville, are hard at
work mapping ogt ( a rural free de
livery route from. McCormick to
Dornvilie, making qpiout 24 fliiles
drive and taking ip about 100
families who have no mail facili
ties at present. As soon as the
route has been perfected, the Mes
senger will give full particular's.
McCormick, S. C., 20
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cothran’s
boy baby is quite sick with throat
trouble.
Mr. W. Branch, of Augusta'*
came upjast Wednesday on a bu
siness trip.
Mr. and Mrs. John ;U.$Vardlaw,
.of .Wideman, were in town on a
shopping tour Wednesday.
Misses Sarah and Leon Sibert,
of Troy, \ve^p j,n town j'estsrday,
visiting friends and shopping.
After the first good rain shower,
don’t forget to plant a barley or
rye patch', it Wi 11 pay you well.
Miss Fannie Edmunds is on a
pleasant visit to her brother. Mr,
W, F. Edmunds and family, ,pf
Columbia,
Mr. J. N. Robinson, of Augusta,
came up last Sunday on a flying
visit to parents, Capt. and Mrs.
R. J. Robinson.
Mr, Eddie Andrews, of Willing-
ton, went to Columbia Monday to
resume his studies at the South
Carolina college.
Mrs. S. E. Fitts, of Lincolnton,
Ga., came over last Tuesday on a
visit to relatives and friends
around McCormick.
Mrs, R. M, Hadnon died at her
home in Abbeville last Tuesday
night, after a long and painful ill
ness. She leaves a husband and
daughter to mourn her death.
In the list of commissioners of
election appointed by Gov, Hey
ward are names of W. D, Harmon
and S, L, Edmund? of McCor
mick, for State and Federal re-
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spectively.
Some dirty low cur attempted
to burn the cotton house of Mr.
L. J. Williams, of Longmires, last.
Sunday mornirg just before day
break A colored man living fca
the place discovered the fire in
time to save the property.
Mesdames J. B. Harmon, F. C.
Robinson and R. T. Jennings,
wjth Mr. G. P. Watkins as escort,
attended the dedication ceremo
nies of Williamstou Female Col
lege last Tuesday evening at Green-
jvoo4- JJishop Duncan officiated.
Preserve your house by painting
it. Beautify and adorn your home
by painting. It will wear better
and look better if you’ll paint it.
Read the advertisement of the
O’Counor-Schweers Paint Co., and
tfi,e,n go to Britt Co', fpr what
you need in the paint line.
If you are wanting a stove, a
first-class h,eatfir, a cooking range,
a bicycle or bicycle parts,‘tjp and
enameled ware, or pnything re-
cjwtjfod in Ititinli'^5 OT
go to &petji PfptherB, 840 Broad
Street, Augusta, Ga. Read their
advertisement on our first page,
McDuffie New, colored, about54
years old, died last Saturday,
September 24th, ,of complicated
stomach trouble. His remains
were buried at Sliloh church on
Sunday. Mack was a successful
and industrious former, and was
respected by both his white and
black neighbors.
If you intend furnishing a new
house or re-furniehing an old one,
go first to the J. L. Bowles Furni
ture Co., Broafi Street, Au
gusta, Ga. They can tit you out
from cellar to garret in any and
all styles and prices. They are
honest and reliable and will give
you a square deal every time. See
Iheir advertisement in this issue,
THREE JURORS GUgJT.D
f Of Cholera Morbus With .Small .Bot
tle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Mr. G. W, Fowler, of Hightower, .Ala.,
relates an experience he‘had while sery-
'ing on a petit jury in a murder case
'Edw&rdaville,' courtty seat of Clebournp
'county, Ala. He sAysi “While there l
'ate some fresh meat and some souse
xneat>and it gave me cholera morbus in a
very severe form. I was never more sicK
in my life and Sent'to the drug store for
‘a cdrt&in cholera mixture, but the drug
gist sent me a bottle of Chamberlain’s
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in
stead, saying that he had erhat I sent for
but that this medioine was so much bet
ter he would rather send it to me in the
fix I was in, I took one dose of it and
H was better in five minutes. The second
dose cured me entirely. Two fellow ju-
'rors were afflicted in the same manner
'and one small bottle cured the three of
us.” For sale by Britt & Co. and K. M.
Fuller & Co.
(Jreat Reduction.
We are offering great inducements this
week in men’s and youth’s
3 Piece Summer Suits,
and they’re made well, combine quality and
taste, and are so comfortable and stylish.
—*^$7.50 to $25.00.—
Rp^**Call qu us when in town.
Millinery and Dry Goods
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27th and 28th,
Correct Fall Styles direct from America’s
v fashion center..
County Court.
From what we learn on the apt-
side, Abbeville Court will convene
on Monday, October 8rd. Our
.worthy eotemporay. the Press and
Banner, fails to give us a date.
We note, however, that the list of
petit jurors drawn for this term
does not include a single citizen
(if this vicinity. In the list of
thirty-topr names, fifteen, or
nearly one-half, axe from Abbe
ville.'
Women’s Foreign Missions.
Members of the Foreign* Mis
sionary Society are requested to
attend a regular convocation at
the residence of Mrs. R. T. Jen
nings, on Avenue 5, at »|}:80 o’clock
October 8, 1904. A full attend
ance is requested.
Mrs. A. A. Stuart, Pres.
Mrs. S. T. Blackman, Sec.
M»~YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to call.and see the j®*
things, jpgf Yours tr.uly-
BRITT & CO., McCor mick, S. C.
Augusta, Ga
CURED HEMORRHAGES OF THE
- LUNGS.
“Several years since my lungs were so
.badly affected that I had many hemor
rhages,” writes A. M. ^Lke Of Wood, Ind.
“‘I took treatment with seieral physi
cians without any benefit. I then started
to take Foley’s Houey and Tar and my
’lungs are nmv as sound as a bullet. I
recommend it in advanced stages of lung
;trouble.” Sold by K. M. Puller & Co.
fill orders by mail
J Under Buy! I Under Selll
I AM NOW READY with the largest and best selected stock of Fall
and Winter Goods I have ever offered, consisting of
Clothing Furnishing Goods.
for fat and lean men, youths, My Dress Goods De^>axtmanjk is
boys and children. A beautiful complete; any and everything
line of overcoats for and that ladies require in plain and
boys. The finest assortment of fancy goods j^eUks jof .all shades
hats on the market, for men aud and prices. In ready-to-wear
boys. Gent’s Dress and Negligee skirts I have the most "complete
Shirts. A big line of Underwear, line in th.epj.ty.
We have succeeded
*■
because every one who
buys of us" makes a
saitsfted customer and
beemoes our friend.
*iai order will
ice you
A Real Blind Tiger.
Last Tuesday, at Trov, Mr. J,
C. Holstein, state constable, raid
ed a blind tiger in earnest. Bill
Sanders, colored, who is blind,
sold the constable some tiger booze
and was arrested and his Jersey
lightning duly confiscated. Bill
is in jail.
Received today by Britt & Co.
a car-load of Halliday’s new crop
JJljjUois Wheat Flour. We never
saw finer goods. Ask for “Lila”
and “Sweetheart,” the brands
that you always please your wife
with.
CURED OF LAME BACK AFTER 13
YEARS OF SUFFERING. 1
“L,had been troubled with lame .back
,for fifteen years and I found a complete
'recovery in the use of Chamberlain’s
SPain Balm,” says John G. Bisher, Gil-
lam, Ind. This ligipjem. is also without
an equal for sprains' And' bruises. It i§
•'for sale by Britt & Co. and R. M Fuller
& Co.
A NEW JERSEY EDITOR'S TESTI
MONIAL.
M. T. Lynch, editor of the Philisburg,
.N. J , Post, writes: “I have used many
? finds of medicines for coughs and colds
n my family but never anything so good
'as Foley’s Honey and Tar. I cannot say
'too much ih praisd 6f * it.” For sale by
‘R-’m! Uuller & Co.
C O117 !•
Arrington, Bros
Leaders in Groceries of all kinds. 889 Broa
ABE COHEN, Prop
B. B. Russell, Jr
C. B. GarAett
Market Report
CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY
• . AIIXS JSATURE.
-- Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectual. Chamberlain’s Cough
^Remedy acts on t^is plan. It always the
'coughV rd i Hbyes , jhd"‘}uhgs, aids ?xpectdy :
’ation', opens the secretions, and aids na
|ture in restoring the system to a healthy
condition. Sold by Britt & Co. aud B.
'M. Fuller & Q&7
i . I' -i sV .. —
FEARFUL ODDS AGAINST HIM.
Redfidden, alone and destitute.
^Such, in brief was the condition
Af ah old 8o.ld.iyr by name of J. .1
Havens, Versailles, O. Fur years
Bie was troubled with kidney dis
ease and neither doctors nor med
icines gave hirp relief. At length
jhtt tried Electric Bitters. It put
iiim on his feet in short order and
now fig testifies, “I’m on the road
jto eomplyfif i£0oyery.P Boat on
earth for liver and kidney troubles
900 Block, Augusta, Ga
Cotton-
Low Middling
Middling
Strict Middling...
Corn, per bu
Meal, per sack
Grits, per sack
Bran, per sack
Fine Feed.-
Oats, per bu
Seed Rye, per bu.—
Seed Wheat, per bu
Barley, per bu .....
Bacon, per pound
Gotton Factors and Commission Merchants,
Corner Reynolds and McIntosh Streets, Augusta, Ga.
Personal attention given to all business. With two -large ware
houses we have every facility to serve the trade satisfactorily*
Bagging aud Ties furnished patrons at lowest market price..
Liberal advances on cotton in store.
AND
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
Headquarters for Buggies, Wagons, Harness,
Saddlery and Leather, Hardware and Farm
Implements.
Studebaker Wagons our Specialty.—There are more Stude*
baker farm wagons in use today than any other three makes combined,
Why ? Not because it is the cheapest but the rest.
Columbus Buggy Co’s Buggies. Some very low priced Sur«
ries and vehicles of all kinds. Oliver Chilled Plows;aud Harrows,
Bottom prices. Call and see us. -a
DAY & TA NX A TULL. M
Are ! You Sick ?
Get the best doctor you can
Do You Want FURNITUE?
GET THE BEST
Deqtal Notice.
Beginning with the month of
October I will be in McCormick,
prepared to serve my patrons and
the public, the first week of eich
■pi n itth
R. G. KlLLING8WORTH, D. D. 8
Hie case, we are “IT”, for we make a spe-
7. Our beautiful Quartered Oak suits
Only $45 to $50, they are as good as others
v>toy$S too, the best, makes on
Age, and Steel Cook, the
Beautiful Steel Ranges, 6 holes,
with Warming Closets, $30.
Shades 25c. Mattings S4.95 per roll,
Go-Carts and Baby Carriages $4.50
up to $40. Rugs 50 cts and up.
Art Squares from $3 95 to 40 00.
jfMT^Give us a trial; write us what you want and we
can please you. Our beautiful Needle Case for the
asking on postal.
That being H lo cast
cialty of the best,
are gems}, -f
ask $60 to $100 for
the market.—Iron King, Iron
newest things out
Davison & Fargo
COTTON FACTORS
A REMEDY WITHOUT A PEER
“I find Chanyberlain’s Stomach and
Liver Tablets more beneficial than any
■other remedy I ever used for stomach
Trouble,” says J. P. Klote, of Edina. Mo.
For any disorder of the sjomactr, bUiohU
jness or corisrijlaTfonJ tneSe tablets are
^without a peeri “ For sale by Britt & Co.
and R. M. Fuller & Co.
On Main Street, McCormick, a
Gold Watch Charm, black, set
with twelve opals. A suitable re
ward will bp paid for same if re
turned to
J. C. Dkason.
and
NotiQ§ to Public.
This is to notify the public that
Mr. R/ E. Wells is no longer
assdcfatedYvith the undersigned in
the lumber business.
W. O. STURKEY,
McCornijck, S. p.
A BOY’S WILD RIDE FOR LIFE.
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With family around expecting
him to die, and a son riding for
life, 18 miles, to get Dr. King’s
New Qi9ipovery for Consumption,
Coughs and colds, W ff. Brown,
of Eeesville, Ind., endured death’s
agoh’es from asthma; but £hj?
wonderful medicine gave instant
relief and soon cured him. He
writes; “I now sleep soyndly ev
ery night.” Like marvelous cures
pf'consumption, pneumonia, bron
chitis, coughs, colds and grip
prove its matchless for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles 50c and $J.00. Trial bot-
Urtis free at all drug stores.
-USED FOR PNEUMONIA.
'T)r. cr^J^Bishop TJf-A^new, Mich.,
says : '' *‘1 have used Foley’s Honey
knd Tar in three Very severe cases of
pneumonia with good results in every
case.” 1 Refusb substitutes. Foi 1 suit by
ft. M. Fuller & Co.
AUGUSTA, - - _ GEORGIA
Office and Warehouse Corner Reynolds and McIntosh Street
THE J. L. BOWLES FURNITURE GO
Be sure and see our new line of
drygoods and notions before yon
make your puiphases for the fall.
M. L. B. Sturkey,
•You should just see M. L. B.
Sturkey’s line of shoes. Jle has
the strongest line that was ever
shown in McCormick.
For the convenience of the
many who are trying ta educate
their children, M. L. B. Sturkey
offers a helping hand by carrying
a full line of school books that he
will sell at. the legal rate—lo%.
Everything is now ready at M.
L. B. Sturkey’s, and he is offering
f< f the fall and wintpp tP hi©
many customers the greatest in
ducements in every line of trade
that was ever known in the history
of McCormick,
When the mills had struck the
bottom, M. L. B. Stupkpy made
his usual purchase of sheeting and
drilIs, which he will sell to his
customers for less than mill prices.
Knowing of a great shortage in
the wheat crop, and believing that
flour was sure to advance, M. L.
B. Sturkey made some large pur
chases iu flour, and is now able to
sell his old brands “Palmetto”
and “Gold Medal” at prices that
will save you meu^ey-
When in need of seed oats M,
L. B. Sturkey will supply you
with the Texas and the Georgia
rust proof at prices that spll,
When in McCormick call at M.
L. B. Sturkey’s repository and
examine his immense stock of
buggies and wagons. He sells the
bes^, made.
For the best hat in town for the
money, call on M. L. B. Sturkey.
$ 904 Broad Street, - Augusta, Ga. \
W. R, Freeland
Bargain hunters while in Au
gusta should find the Augusta Bee
Hive, on 900 block, where you can
find everything you need in dry
goods, clothing, dress goods, shoes,
ladies’ and gents’ undewear, and
a fjr8t7j?lass fine of millinery
goods. Rig stock to select from
and bottom prices to pay. See
their advertisement elsewhere.
Four pretty college girls have
gone from our midst, and our
young bachelor clerks are sad.
Never mind, boys, theydl return
with the autumn leaves, brighter
aud swpeter timp eypr. Three go
to Williamstou, at (Greenwood—
Misses Sudie Chamberlain, Allie
Lee Smith and Lazioka Reynolds,
while Miss Essie Creighton left for
Atlanta.
The following is the annual ap
portionment of school fpnd§ from
the 3 mills constitution tax, poll
tax and the dispensary fund for
the scholastic yeur 1904-’5, for
the following school districts; Mt.
Carmel $814.78; Willington $829.-
70; Bordeaux No. 1 $555.98; Me-
Cermiok $1,100.57; Bordeaux No.
2 $447.34; Bellevue $390.63. The
above sums include amounts left
from last apportionment.
Miller & Freeland
WSsan
** • • Ssi’-'refay
• l - ome to io’.vn aod tia up around the publi
itu to one you find the famous
n Wk
Plum Branch Bargain House
Buyers of Cotton and Cotton Seed.
You will find it to your interest O^k^pect our line of. goods
before purchashing elsetyhere. We a re'prepared to sell goods
at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES, and are adding daily to our
large stock of ; : : : : :
Dry Goods, Notions, Dress Goods, Underwear, Hosiery
Domestics, ShoesfTtats, 4?
VI- .
• • 'C ■ r ’
and a complete stock of Plantation Supplies. Call and see
us. We guarantee polite and prompt attention**. ' We carry ..
the largest’diyersified stock between McCormick and Augusta! ' J
%
Miller & Freeland. - Plum Branch
greatly in the lead. There’ll be all Linds cl them there. And if you
examine the harness and note the stitching, the material, t!jc go:, d
taste,you will see the best sets come from the Studebaker shop.
That’s the Una We Handle.
We 3tay with it because it f-rincs us satisfied patrons. We don’t hear any complaints when
tliey ate put to work. S.udcbaLer jobs satisfy. Let us sae how well wo can lit you out
on the one you’re getting ready to buy now. Come in md see our stock. If you don’t
what you want we will get it for you and get it quickly.
Jm Pm Jennings, McCormick, S, Cm /
VT P. S. The Studebaker nameplate is put on every vehicle and Is stamped on every hurnM that
Studeoakers make as their guarantee. Look for the nameplate; if It’s a Btudebaker you’re ft***-
\ PAUSE OF INSOMNIA.
Indigestion nearly always disturbs the
sleep more or less »md often the cause
of insoinnia.'' Matfy cases’h&Ve fl£eh per
Vnanetitly cured by (^airpbfelain’f* gtdij* r
ach and Liver Tablets.' For sale by Britt
i& Co. and Ii. M. Fuller & Co.
DOCTORS COULD NOT HELP HER.
“I had kidney trouble for years,”
writes Mrs. Raymond Conner, of Shelton,
\Vash.,‘“and the (joefors (Jgqld not help
jme. I tried Foley’s Kidney Cure, 'and
I am now cured. I cannot say too much
for Foley’s Kidney Cure.” For sale by
R. M. Fuller & Co.
Andrews & Co
Bargain House,
Foley’s Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for chronic throat troubles anil
wilj positively cure bronchitis, hoarseness
and all bronchial diseases. Refuse sub
stitutes. Sold by R. M. Fuller &Co.
$ ;p %! > «> » . .. i _ _, ■ ~
Foley’s Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys so they will eliminate the
poisons froih the blood; Sold by R. M.
Fuller & Co.
FEET SWOLLEN TO IMMENSE SIZE.
* “I had kidney trouble so bad that I
could not wort ,” says J. J. Cox, of Val
ley Yiew, Ky., “My feet were swollen to
Immense size and i was confined fq ntry
bed and physicians were unable to'give
me any relief. My doctor finally pre
scribed Foley’s Kidney Cure which made
a well man of me ” Sold by R. M. Ful
ler & Co.
Avoid serious results of kidney or blad
der disorder by taking Foley’s Kidney
fcure. Sold by R. M. Fuller & Co.
<. /.
For wedding rings and wedding
presents I have an assortment that
can not fail to please. Come and
see them. J. B. Harmon.
New Spring. Goods!
W E are offering the newest and most desirable merchandise at
lowest prices ever known for goods of equal quality.
We have secured the greatest values and the largest stocks we have
ever handled. New goods are arriving daily. The bargains are
sensational. All in all, this store offers you magnificent induce
ments for your patronage. \Ye handle everything that is to be found
in a general merchandise store, at the lowest prices.
We sell the famous D ttle-
O I—-
Groceries,
A full line always fresh, full/
peting prices,
i ’ i y~v /a rv -*-» i n rl
A Family Fight.
Last Sqntlav piorning Steve.
Gilchrist,'overloaded with “blind
tiger” booze, went to his home
near Plum Branch and demanded
that his wife Dioie open the cabin
door- Picie ref vised, but Steve
managed to gain an entrance, and
when lie did, trouble begnn. Du
ring the rough and tumble scrim
mage that ensued, Steve bit a big
mouthful off of Diqie’s cheek.
Dr. R. M. Fuller was called in to
patch up the wife’s wounds, and
she is now doing quite well. No
arests were made, as Steve and
Dicie kissed and made up.
, complete assorwi
(jioccries and plantation supplii
DRY GOODS AND NOTiflNS-
Our bargain day consists of six days ine/very
trimmings, notions, sheetings, shirtings, drills
and complete line. Buyers can save 50c jn ever
Knock down bargains in Flats :
Fine Millinery of the Latest Fashion. '
We have a stock in this line that will establish more fully than ever
onr extraordinary prestige as McCormick’s style leaders.
Miss Effje Ricketts, of the well known firm of Armstrong, Cator
& Co., is in charge of this department, and will always take pleasure
in showing yo’^. Whether you come to look or to buy, you are equal
ly welcome. pVhen in the city make our store your headquarters.
Dress Making.
The undersigned begs to inform
her friends and the public that she
has decided to open a first-class
Dress Making Establishment
in all branches, at her residence,
Main Ptreet, McCormick, S, C,
Mrs. W. F, Sizemore,
JENNINGS & CO