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OBITUARY. —4 Ei.dmk A. V. Simms:— D«ar Brother in Christ; Please publish the following in your dear paper, as I feel it will give me some consolation in my sore bereavment : Farris Vinson Roberts, oldest child of Harley J. and Labra W departed this life Nov. Sth 1896, after a brief illness of eight days with Pneumonia, at tile age ot eight years, one month, and twenty-four days. Yes, little “Flint”—af he was called— is not,for the Lord hath taken him; and his dear mother -seemed almost heart-broken with grief, lift you brother Simms, came to her in her sleep and spoke such words of com fort to her troubled heart, t hat she wa? enabled to say, “Not- my will, but tnine, Oh Lord, be done.’’ We all miss him so much; yet we know he han escaped the trials and troubles of this unfriendly world. And by this happy exchange, he is now enjoying a life of eternal happiness and bliss. M. A. Bass. Also Mary Lou Bass, youngest child of John H. and Martha A. Bass de parted this life Jan-. 6,1897. at the age of ten years, ten months and twenty seven days. Her sufferings were short but severe, she was sick only a little more than three days; we could get no Doctor to her. We suppose she died of Hemoragic fever, with con gestion of the stomach and bowels. She bore her sufferings without a mur mur, saying only one time, -‘Mama, I can’t stand it.” She fell asleep With out a struggle. Oh dear people of God, pray for me in my bereaved, lonely condition; — pray that I may be reconciled to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Little Mary Lou hath left us, And it fills our hearts with pain; But it’s God who has bereft us, And her we hope to meet again. Yes, we feel her angel spirit Is now singing around God’s throne; And no hand can disinherit, For God hath taken her, his own. Rut my poor heart is grieved so sore That all my,lime in sorrow is spent, Yet she is Gmi’s forevermore, And upto me was only lent. Yet she did seem my ohomesf flower That t hus the Lord tHnoplgnU d above, Yet in his garden, he’ll embower Her with eternal peace and love And when for me, time is no more — When death shall claim mean his own, Oh then with Joyed ones gone before, Lord let me gal her around thy throne. Hxa Bkm«av*» Mothkr. ■’ Mosley Hall, Fla., Brown Fla.. 2-1 97, Elder A. V. Simms: — Dear Brother In Christ : I feel inclined to write a low lines for the Banner, but my feeing so mean and unworthy seems to tor bid it. Yet if sister Phillips can see fit to give them space in the paper, from such an unworthy creature, then all right; let her and the waste-basket deside. Sometimes I feel like nay hope in Jesus has almost expired; it gets so small that it seems as if the last spark will vanish ; and so leaves me in such darkness, I can scarcely realize I have a hope ; and if a saint at all I feel the least ot all. Sometimes I feel that jiurelv I must have been deceived, And have deceived the dnar people of God ; for if ever 1 had receiv ed the mercy and grace of God in the pardon of my sins, I would not feel so unworthy to have and claim a home with Gods dear peo ple. God forbid that I should so deceive myself, and especially the saints. Sometimes I think it is by the grace of God I am what I am; and that without these feel ings of self-loathing and uuwor thiness, Imight be in a worse state of self-righteousness. When I think of the passage of scripture that reads “you may know that you have passed from death to life, because you love the breth ren,” it is some consolation tdsuch poor hobbling creatures as I, for I am a great complainer that bears the name of Christ” Oh I do hope and want to bear, not only the name, but also the image of Christ. If there are any people in this world that I do love, it is the people that has the name of Primitive Baptist. I love them, I have 4con fidence in them as being one. If I have but little or none in myself as being unworthy to be numbered ono with them. Ido have it in them, aud esteem them •o highly. And after all my bad feelings and doubts and fears, I do still h 've and claim a little hope. Oh blessed hope! how could I live and get along without it? It is what keeps me moving on in this sinful world of sorrow and tribu lations. So I subscribe myself— your little sister in hope of eter nal life through Jesus Christ. H. E. Walker. Langley, Ark., Jan. 96. Sister Phillips:—The Banner for January Ist is to hand, and I have looked it over. I felt some what troubled in spirit alter read ing the articles of Elders Simms and Bartley as touching on salva tion from sin and death in this life. Both have written ably and at great length on the subject. I suppose it will be noticed that Eld. B. argues that the spirit of grace in the hearts ot the Lord’s believing children is the source of al] true devotion to the Lord, to which I have no idea that Eld. S. objects. But what and if—as is many times the case—after they have been illuminated by the spirit of grace, they turn again to •‘beggarly elements” aud walk af ter the world? Now as Eld. B. no ticed but one side of the question, and Eld. S. both, there seemed to be a good deal of difference be tween them. Eld. B, alter quot ing Paul at some length, says ‘‘now then let us briefly consider Paul as.our pattern, because that which was true in him, is also true in us; and certainly none of all the saved in Christ have more abounded in obedience unto him •than his servant Paul.” Amen! But was not Paul in many respects a man of like passions with other men? If so, he endured a great tight of afflictions in keeping his body under, but by any means as ter that he had preached the gos pel toothers, he himselt should be a castaway. Oh that saiths ul wit ness the Elder has introduced! — the testimony of whom shows to many of us that much is lacking ou our part, thereby pilingthat we are carnal and walk as men, striving about words to no profit; but much is said that has a ten dency to subvert and confuse the hearers. I must confess my sur prise at the way in which Eld. B. has handled the subject under consideration: —I say surprised, because it does look like a man of his age, experience, and knowl edge of the testimony of God would not—could not differ from the views expressed by Elder Simms. But Eld. B. Seems to think that because of age, and his agreement with some of the old soldiers of the cross—the “fathers” —is sufficient reasons for his be ing right, and for Eld. S. to back down, A “thus saith the Lord’ - is what we all want. Now sister Phillips, I do not write you this letter that I may appear approved in the Lord’s sight; for I do not so feel much of my time. It is very strange to me that a witness like the ; aged Eld. B makes the sad mistake of not noticing the fact that the same authors of whom he has learned So much about the work of grace in the hearts pf Hod’s children, teach also that many of them are much unlike the pattern he in troduced by which to measure the whole household of faith in this time world. Now that the spirit of grace=-in the heads of all God’s manifest and does teach them that they should deny all ungodliness, and worldly lust, and live soberly, righteouly, and godly in this present world, is not denied. But the question is; do they all obey, or do so, as did Paul? Surely pot. And just here, ifEld. B. together with others of the Lord’s ministers, would dp their duty as Eld. S. in warning the des odedient, it would be better, and manv of the back sliding ones, would emerge to adorn the temple of God. W. J. Pojiester. Yes, action is better than argu ment; inspiration bejtter tpan and a “thus Faith the bet-' ter than the fathers. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Many ot our subscribers are badly in errears with their subscriptions— some one and others two years and more. These amounts are small in themselves but when put together, if paid, would enable us to pay off a debt which gives us much concern and un rest. If these just accounts remain unpaid it will cripple the Bannlb per haps seriously. It takes money to publish a paper, and if we fail in col lecting for our labor and expense we cannot run. Will those whu owe us, kindly think of us in our needs, and remit as soon as possible, and thus enable us to meet our obligations for money; or if you cant pay, will you kindly drop us a card and let us hear rem you! S. Oxydonor. This wonderful boon to the afflicted cures all curable diseases such as, fever colds, croup, rheumatism, dyspepsia, heart-disease, general debility, sick headache, neuralgia, cancers, women diseases etc., without medicine or doc tors and will last a life time. The price of No. 1, is $15.00 and No. 2, |25.00. NOTICE:— The original Oxydonor, formerly at $15.00 will be sold until January Ist, 1897 for $7.50 just half price. No. 2, Oxydonor, latest improved, formerly $25.00, will be sold for $12.50 until January Ist, 1897. Order now for you will not have such an oppor tunity again, for this offer will only last till January Ist, 1797. 1 have used this instrument in my family and it has not failed in a single instance to have the desired effect when we follow instructions. It cured me of heart dis ease, chronic diarrhoea, indigestion neuralgia etc.- 1 use no medicine and I would not take S2OO for the benefit I have derived from it. Every family should have one. Just look 1 “It cured Mrs. M. A. Louderback, (Gasaen, M 0.,) of dancer of the womb.” It cured Miss Fannie Durden of Math, Ga., of brights’ dis ease. John Temple Graves of Atlanta, Ga., says: “It is worth its weight in gold,” it has been so beneficial to him. It cured iJder D. Bartley, of Crawford ville, Ind., of chronic troubles of 30 years standing. Elder John L. Boyd, Hanaker, Va., says that he would not take SSOO for his Oxydonor, it has been such a blessing to him. Elder E. E. Kenmor Olivere, Va., writes: I have used the Oxydonor in my family for about 10 jnpnt|iß apd not take SIOOO for the benefit T have received to tors bm. Sister Laura Laue ton, Ga., had not stood alone for over two year until she used the Oxydonor and now she is walking and in better health than she has had for several years. Medicines and doctors failed in her case, but the Oxy donor did the work. I could refer to many cases but it is useless. Send orders to me at Boston, Thom as county,Ga., General dealer for the United Stales, J dealers at every Bost Office. Enclose stamp for terms to dealers. Order at once of Lee Hanks, Bostons, Ga. Dr. H. Sauche Detroit, Mich., is the inventor. DR. J. A. PARRISH, DENTIST, Vaddqsta, Ga. Office in McKee Building Cen tral Avenn«. JOHNLANE fort Shoes, Hats and Gents, Furnish ing goods. The Gray BEARD may be obtained from the Wachovia Drugstore. dropsyjt Positively CURED wish Vegetable Remedies. Have cured manynttibus and cases called hopeless. From first dose symtoms rapidly disappear, and in ten days at least two-thirds of all symtoms are removed. Book of testi monials of miriculous cures sent PFREE* dfys treatment free by l mail. pa. p, H. SONS. Atlanta pa Appointmen ts. Elder Morgan Brown of Ty Ty Ga., will preach (1). V.) as follows: Live Oak, Colquit Co. Ga. Mon. Feb. 22 Rethsadia, Tuesday, 23 Pleasant Grove, Wednesday, 24 Sardis, Thursday, 25 Bethel, Friday, 26 Harmony,Saturday and Sunday,27 &28 Little Flock, Monday, March Ist Antioch, Tuesday, 2 Mt. Carmel, Wednesday, 3. Charlton, Ala., Feb. 1,1897. Dear Brother Simms:— Please publish appointments to preach (D. V.) for Elder Morgan Brown of Ty Ty Ga., as follows: Pleasant Grove —Ala. Fri. March 5 Beulah, ” Sat. & Sun ” 6 & 7 llawridge, ” Monday ” 8 Mt. Pleasant, ’’Tuesday ” 9 Mt. Olive, ’’Wedns ” 10 Hopefull, ” Thurs. ” 11 Pinegrove, ”Sat. & Sun. ” Mt. Zion, ” Monday ” 15 County Line ’’Tuesday ” 16 New Bethsadia, ’’Wednes. ” 17 Salem, ’’Thursday ” 18 Bersheba, Ala. Friday March 19 Pilgrim’s Rest, ” Sat. Sun. ”20 &21 Bethel, ” Monday ” 22 Corinth, ” Tuesdry ” 23 Antioch, ” Wednesday ” 24 Ramah, Fri. Sat. G bun. 26, 27 & 28. Elder Brown will need conveyance. J. J, Byrd. The Lord willing, Elder A. V. Simms, will fill the following appointments ; Tuesday March 2 ata School House at Bitch, Ga. Wednesday March 3 Big Creek ” At night ” School House. Thursday 4 Liberty. Friday ” 5 Corintn 10 a in. Saturday ” 6 Love’s Chapel. Sunday ” 7 Bay Branch. Monday ” 8 Deloaches. Tuesday ” 9 Upper Black C. Wednesday ” 10 Fellowship. Thursday ” 11 Laues. Friday • ” 12 church near C. Akin's Friday March 12 at night at Statesboro Sat. & Sun. ” 13 & 14 at Bethlehem Monday March 15 Upper Mill Creek Tuesday ” 16 Upper Lott’s Creek Wednesday March 17 Lake M. H Thursday March 18 Rosemary Friday March 19 Canoochee Sat. & Sun. March 20 &21 Antioch. Tuesday night and Wednesday night, March 23 and 24 in Savannah, Ga. L. M. Nichols. Bitch, Ga. J. H. Roberts, VALDOSTA, ... GA —DEALERS IN — Buggies, Pheatons, Carts, Etc They also carry a large stock ol Harness, Robes, Etc. If your wish to deal with a reliable firm and qne thflt wjll save you money, give them a trial. jan 15 ’96 MY EARLY RELIGIOUS LIFE. Dear Reader :—Having just publish ed a little book of 100 page, divided in ti* an introduction and eleven chap ters, under the following heads:Early Imprpssiops— Found Gpi|ty-r-p>sf Teiriptations-r‘Tne Morning Copietfl —Saved ! —Added to the Church—What is my Duty?—Ordained—Fleeing Jonah-like—Delivered; in which will, be found much that will come home to your heart, interest and help you, It is now offered to you and the public in neat form, rpl<ed pages, printed on good paper with firm papej covep, gt the very small price of ten cents a copy, three for twenty-five cents; seven for fifty cents; eleven for seventy-five cents; sixteen for one dollar; fifty for two dollars and fifty cents, to one ad dress, charges paid by me. Send 10c, in silver, well wrapped in paper, and larger orders in registered letter or money order, at my risk. Give name and pW-<)ffW,afldress full apd plpjp and of your Express office. Also, about one hundred copies of “Mercy Deering, or Faith against In fidelity,’’contains my good lithogragh portrait, 268 pages, cloth binding, price 85 cent, but to close them out while they last, will be sent with “Early Re ligious Life,” both for 75 cents. Yours in Jesus, David nimi CLUB RATES. An agreement has been made by which we can furnish The Baptist Trumpet, a good, sound, Weekly Primitive Baptist paper,pubblished at Bonham Texas by Elder J. G. Webb, and the Pilgrim’s Banner fpr one yt ar to any new subscriber for the small ’ sum of s2.pp ppr. annum. Also to any old Bubcriber, wishing to reLew, we will give the same rate. Remember the Trumpet 'sa wetUy japtraid the regula r pnqp is cue fifty cent per annum.— J 3. We are Pioneers in the Hardware Business In Valdosta. We know what the people want and we keep it, anti can satisfy them both as to QUALITY and PRICE. ' , WE ARE THE LARGEST DEALERS IN SOUTH-WEST GEORGIA. When in need of Farm supplies. Builders tools,Buggy and Wagon Ma terial, Turpentine Supplies, Pistols, Rifles,Guns, A munition, stoves, BeU ing and Mill supplies. Call on us or write for Prices. We solicit your trade and will endeavor to treatjyou fairly. W. H. Briggs & Son. — B .V Permission, we refer those who do pot know iis io the Editor of this Paper, Elder A. V. Simms. ■ GEORGIA SOUTHERN & FIORIDA RAILWAY, Suwanee River Route to Florida. ;> ' TIME TABLE HO. 60. ’ t* ; -•* * Fly 11 00 am 11 18 pm ar Macon IvG.S.& F. 415 am 4*40 pm |*|y 427pmU10am11 28 pm Iv Macon ar “ 405am427pm 11 lo am 712 pm 134 pm 247 am ar Cordele Iv “ 147 am 2 16-ym 82u am 850pm305pm3 06 am ar Tifton Iv “ 12 15 am 12 55 pm 640 am 10 30 pm 452pm445 am ar Valdosta Iv “ 10 30 am 11 03 am 5 00i<u» 1020 pm Quitman Iv Pint Sys ;.... B»snin am ar ThomasvTe Iv “ 248 am am ar Bainbridge Iv “ 138 am lOQCpm 950 am ar Palatka Iv “ 530 pm 600 am ;■ 350 pm 3 10amlv Tifton ar Pint Sys 11 59 pm 12 45 pm , . 1 45 pm ar Lakeland, Iv Pint Sys 945 am 10 25 pm .......k Operates Pullman Bullet Sleepers the year round between Nashville, 'i» , 'ii and 1 Jacksonville. Fla,.ilia Mac'oii knd Tifto'n. Operates TMllmatfSleepbrs betwe&i Atlanta and Brunswick, via Macon and Tifipii. Makirig'djr’eCt cyupsctipß with to and from *S{r Simons. , 4 X . Operates its own sleepers between Macon and Pfljatkft viq G» S. £ F« Direct line to. Fitzgerald Soldier Colony, via Tifton. ». ■ Shoo-Fly lia is runs daily including Sunday, and will make every loca stop. D.G.-UALL T. P. A , W : H. LUCAS, F. P. A.X 12, C. . RHODES, soliciting Passenger Agent. Macon,GH. ' J. LANE G. A. MCDONALD, General superintendent, General Passenger Agent, - ' r” — f- I Honest Words I We believe we are telling only the plain un varnished truth when we say that Gbaybeajhj if taken in time will cure any disease which < springs from impure blood. Many physicians ■ are now using it in their practice, and we are continually receiving letters from good people -many primitive baptists- telling of the bless ing Respess’ Graybeard has been to some §uf- i. serer. We have printed a few of these in a little booklet, and will send it to you or any afflicted person of your acquaintance* if you will let us know. Graybeard costs $ 1,00 a bottle —6 bottles f S*QQ Z D.Respess Company. Atlanta Ga, life ■ M —I HEREII IS GOOD NEWS. THOMAS CRAWFORD i CO- Will sell you Buggies, Wagons and’Harness, cheaper] than rny House in Georgia or WE MEAN JUST WHAT W BA¥ We]carry a full line of WAGON AND BUGGY MATERIALS AND FARMERS SpPPLJP . HORSESIAND MULES; jan 15 ’96. , ?