The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-10-06
AUGUSTA A CITY FULL OF LIFE.
Business Men.and What They Are Doing.

Since the completion Of the magnif-
cont line Of railway which tho
"city Of me Spartans'' with Augusta,
Laurcas Is but n few hours from this
great commercial and manufacturing
city. We q occasion to visit Augusta
last week, and a very pleasant visit II
WAS.
Although the Central Railroad in con-
trolled mainly I'm the interest of Savan-
nah, It's numerous tributaries on the
Carolina side, passing in every direction
through tho heart of tho Piedmont SOC
ton, havo proved to be valuabl acQui-
sit:ons to Augusta also. Few South srn
cities surpass Augusta in railroad fscil-
tiles, yet she is ever graoping for new
territory and willing to do q full part in
aiding now railroad onterprisos. The
fact liz, Augusta is a live town. Never
before have wo noticed more improve
inonta going on. Elegant stores, and
residences OF p~alattal proportions, are
being constructed on every street. rho
number of mechanics at work though
ou the city would almost lead y stran-
ger to conclude that the city had been
visited by Al earthquake. But not no,
this Improvement and growth Is nor
mal-the result of business enterprise
and evidence OF thrift.
1T this time, however, ono spot In
Augusta presents q different picture.
AS we entered the city, just before twi-
lights soft dews had fallen on the river's
bank; the tall chimnoYs from which
no smoke issued, and the massive facto-
ries rose to view, chat which was wont
tC bo a scene Of busy activity, ives now
q picture OF desolation. The great
wheel which should be driving spindles
weaving the mighty staple into cloth,
rested on its axle. No eyeis needed now
to watch the loo La, no hand to pull the
thread, but all Is still and quiet. What
an example,, what q lessons to all labor
'lere is exomplitied the follv OF
following blindly tho mandates OF mis-
guided leaders!
But, one would suppose that Ave
thousand idle laborcrs, in hecity Of Au-
gusta, would produce a greater deprea.
sion Laiong small dealers thar really
exists. From a casual glance at the
alton we conclude that only the
operatives arc to any great extent feel
ing the effects OF the shut-nown.
Quiet reigns supreme in the neiRhbor-
hood OF the factories, but not 40 on Broad
Street and other portions OF the city.
Here we see the opposite. Early in tho
morning VIZ strolled in the direction OF
Ono. II. LOMBARD II co.'s.
Foundry and Machine Shops. And We
found all hands at work, making aud re-
pairing all kinds of engines, boilers,
mills, &c. Mr.. Lombard had but o mo-
ment to spare, but gave enough time TO
convince ua that he is a thorough bust
ness man and gentleman. 1t Is dificult
TO find any article OF Machinery which
which cannot be made in workmanl'ke
manner at his extensive works. Com
ing back to Broad Street We stopped at
the Furniture Palace of
PLEMING 81 RowLBs.
and found both proprietors too busy to
talk TO a news paper many but always
ready serve q customer or 70 show the
finest line OF furniture In tho South.
Great stacks Of beds, chairs, mattresses
etc. were being hauled to the depots,
and still orders from all parts OF Georgia
and Carolina Georgia and Carolina cor
tinue to pour in. Just acrOss Broad
street Mt No. 83l, we found that popular
gentleman
W.. I. DELPH
who Ia so we'll known i'm this State ~
the stow king of tho South. While it 10
true MFR. DELPHI will sell q carload OF
stoves, CRATES, mantels, and house-fur-
nishinR goods to merchants at lowest
wholesale prices, he is inst AZ careful to
please s customer who buys a dimes
worth OF tinwaro. Ho has the goods and
guarantees satisfaction. Next we had
the pleasure Of meeting Mr.. Goodyear OF
A. r.. GOODYEAR & CO.
who carried us to one OF the finest stocks
or carriages wagons. sadlery harness
coach material etc. in the city. The
Goodyear wagon is "A familiar name in
Laurens County and nothing that we
could say would add al.thing to the repu-
tation OF these vehicle with those who
have used them.
A q TANNIHILI.
This l" n house that deals I'm tho same
line of goods and deserves especial men
ton. 1t la headquarters for everything
inthe way ~ofwagons. buggies, carriages,
leather shoe-fndings otc. Everything
from u stage coach TO q shoe string
They have men who travel over this ter.
ritory and sell to merchants, but they
also sell ut retail. II Is q good house aud
we commend them.
This sketch would be incomplete
should wo fail to mention
oHAs. HENsoN's
Restaurant, where
"Epicuresn cooks
Sharpen with cloyless sauce your appe.
tfte.n