The Watson Drug Company, Augusta, Ga., has purchased the C. H. Howard Drug Company, of that city. Mr. Jacob Watson is at the head of the corporation which has applied for a charter. The Howard store is located at 912 Broad street, and is considered one of the best locations in Augusta. Mr. Watson came to Augusta from Hawkinsville, Ga.
J. R. Berney and F. DeL. Smith have purchased the interest of Mr. P. B. Harrell in the Berney-Harrell Drug Co., Ensley, Ala. Mr. Harrell has gone to Selma where he will conduct a store.
The Jackson Drug Store, at Griffin, Ga., has been purchased by Mr. Forbes, of Newton, Ga., while Mr. Rufus Jackson, former proprietor of the Jackson store, has purchased the Forbes store, at Newton.
LIQUIDS BY PARCEL POST.
The Postmaster General has announced the following amendment, covering the mailing of liquids by parcel post: