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B. P. CALLAWAY, Editor A Prop’r.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1893.
Candidates tor (Governor.
"The Governor's eleotlon Is some dis
tance off, bur. there is lots of talk
about it. For some time it was be-
1 lieved that Atlanta was backing Clay
v forthat place, hut that illusion van
ishes with the appearance of General
'Evans in the arena. General Evans
Jb squarely in the race and Atlanta
Is backing him. He has a great deal
of strength all over the State, and
will doubtless make a strong race.'
But it is Idle for men to talk about
bis sweeping all opposition from th,®
field as chaff before the whirlwind-
There are others who will tilt for ttyat
place In a lively manner and m»“y
believe that the winner will be found
among them. Little is being 9a id
about Blount just now, but he would
be a strong candidate. Evans, Clay,
Carlton, Atkinson, Blount—these are
among the names most prominently
mentioned just now in connection
with the office. And the next Govern
or of Georgia will be one of that five.
—Athens Banner.
Yes, and it will be a most interest
ing and absorbing fight. It is doubt
ful if any one has pre-empted th
field as yet. The conte^e
e
Governorship in GeorgjAr' the
war have mostly been afettled in ad
vance by one candidate taking all the
Btakes. For instance, ‘he military
records of Colquitt and (Gordon handi
capped their opponents t0 9U °b an ex ‘
tent that theylstood not the ghost of
a chance. Tpe tide of Confederate
enthusiasm (Jvept everything before
lliane 3 became the con-
in the State, and Nor-
formidable competitor.
1 contest was vhen Mc-
"XtrttfrJ recJBved th- nomination as a
compromrae v>etA een Bacon and
Boynton. But ve do not believe an
easy race is befere any of the gentle
men who may te entered for the prize
next time. GeL Evans is a fine old
gentleman ani awakens the soldier
enthusiasm; tut it must be remem
bered that a gcurdy set of young civil-
fans, like CleV and Atkinson, are hard
to down, strong young fellows they
are, with intellect, parliamentary and
political experience, extensive ac
quaintance and immense popularity.
It Is doubtful if these can be readily
overcome by war memories, however
tender and stirring. Should these
two youngsters divide the vote evenly,
Gen. Evkns will stand a good show of
success/ unless South Georgia de-
mandsffilount or Mitchell,when there
will be a tug of war again. Alto
gether, the outlook is not so serene as
tolgreatly encourage the hopes of any
one candidate, but “in the teeth of
clenched antagonisms” Georgia will
have a worthy Chief Magistrate to
adorn her red chair of State, when
Northen goes back to his farm or ad
vances a step higher into the Senate.
OLD PEOPLE’S REUNION.
Tlie Eightieth Birthday ot Mr.
D. T. Covin.
‘‘Blessings on you frosty pow,
John Anderson, my Jo.”
a
Communicated.
"To live to purpose, men should live
long, in order that they may gain ex
perience, for, by the wise use of this,
grand things are said and done.”
The philosophy of this assertion was
clearly understood as we listened to
the varied experiences of men and
women of the olden times—relatives
and friends, who had assembled at
the home of Mr. J. H. Oovin, to cele
brate the natal aniversary of his
father. Never has it been our privi
lege to entertain more honored or
revered guests. We learned from
them that the joys of mature years
were many and sacred. The revival
of old friendships is a peculiar de
light. One of the finest of Oliver
"Wendell Holmes’s poems portrays
just such a scene :
‘‘Come, dear old comrade, you and I
Will steal an hour from days gone by,
The shining days when life was new,
And all was bright as morning dew.”
It Is the habit of the young to look
forward with hopeful dreams of what
the coming years shall bring; it is
' the duty, and not less the privilege, of
those who are growing old look
backward and talk of y the past
Father Covin, witk- VCa comrades,.
^^^Beland and Culpepper, can look back
^oyer the wide stretches of four-score
jyears. Each remembered the begin-
. iiing of each other’s wedded life, their
early struggles, the sunshine and
Shadow that mingled in their experi
ences, wl/en they were all brave of
heart anyu dared fortune to turn her
wheel jiyst as she chose. Besides the
families of J. H. and W. W. Covin,
there were present, on this occasion,
Mr. Byland. the grandfather of our
bonorjed representative, Mr. W. 8.
Hendbn, Mr. Culpepper, Mrs. Trim
ble, Another of Prof. Trimble, Mis.
Blners, of Alabama, Mrs. Wideman
and/Mrs. Wagoner. It was an un
speakable blessing to be ringed
royind with these trusting and trusted
companions of many sears.
/UncleBeland is quite an old man,
'ut carries the weight of eighty-sev-
n years wfth remarkable strength.
He is a native Georgian, and has
been living In Troup county the
greater part of bis life. The agreea
ble manners o® this gentle, kind old
man have gained for him the esteem
of all who know him. While never
professing enthusiasm, nor making a
grand parade of sentiment, yet his
hope as a Christian is steadfast, for it
is the hope that rssts on the "Rook of
Ages.” Mr. Culpepper, or Uncle.
George, as he is familiarly known, Is
one of nature’s noblemen. /Bo was
born in South Carolina, ag<f is a fair
representative of tbajf proud old
State. His hair is/white with the
frosts of eighty-fl^4 winters, and, al
though timehms ploughed 1 many fur
rows on hj^*noble brow, he gives
proof oVdauntless courage and of
astonishing vitality. Gentle,
courteous and good, he is a high
type of the Christian, and on his
more than kingly brow sits peace
like a white-winged dove. Although
age has dimmed his eye and mado
dull his bearing, he is wonder
fully cheerful and happy. His
Bible is his constant compan
ion, and he is so familiar with it that
his conversation is largely Bible quo
tations. Grand old Christian hero!
He has no desire to hide fromohimself
the fact that his sun has turned to
the West and almost gone down, for
his eye is fixed steadfastly on the
Eternal Kingdom, and his heart
sweetly stayed on the piomises of a
faithful God.
The other guests, Mrs.
Trimble, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Wideman,
Mrs. Wagoner and Mrs. D. T. Covin,
are all elect ladies, and have grown
old gracefully, even beautifully.
From their conversation we learned
that life had not been all sunshine,
during these many years of their pil
grimage, but they were thankful that
there had been more sun than cloud.
They had rejoiced together over the
cradle and wept together over the
grave. Some of their children, that
were the joy and hope of their earlier
days, have gone before them into the
silentland. Old age has found them
in an atmosphere of serenity and
contentment, and they are compas
sionate, gentle, patient, loving, hope
fuland trustful. Blessed mothers!
May many years yet be addded to
your useful lives, and then, when the
summons comes, may you approach
the grave,
“Like one who wraps the drapery of his
couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant
dreams.”
Father Covin is of French descent.
His parents came over in a company
of French, settling in South Carolina,
He has many of the characteristics of
his people, being exceedingly polite
and as brave as Napoleon. For many
years he has been a perfect martyr to
suffering, but, having wonderful pow
ers of endurance, he has borne his
afflictions patiently and heroically
In his family, with his children and
grand-children, he is the honored
head of the household, and all de
light to do him reverence. In his
town, no one is held in higher es
teem or more respected. Hogansville
Is proud to claim as her citizen such
an honorable, upright Christian gen
tleman, and would wish for him many
returns of the anniversary of his
birth. He married Miss Wideman,
and the union has in no wise been
changed, except only in the strength
and depth of its character. For fifty
years has this union continued un
broken—the love of the old couple
remaining as fresh, as earnest, as
heart-whole as in the days of their
youth. Hand in hand may they
traverse the remainder of life’s jour
ney, encouraging and strengthening
each other until they shall reach that
beautiful city where the inhabitants
never grow old.
PLIGHTING OF VOWS.
Lives That Will Henceforth
Flow on Together.
At the pleasant country home of
Mr. N. M. Cook, the bride’s uncle,
near Long Cane, occurred an event,
on Wednesday, that caused two
young hearts te blend in happiness
and two hopeful lives to take on a
new inspiration. At the hour of 12,
M., Mr. Fenton C. Harrison and
Miss Lilia Hutchinson' assumed the
vows of mutual devotion “till death'
them do part.” Rev. S. P. Callaway
was the officiating minister.
Only relatives and one or two
friends witnessed the plighting of
their troth, and everything was in
that quiet taste that befitted an oc
casion not intended for general pub
licity. An elegant luneb preceded
the ceremony, and immediately after
it the pair drove to Gabbettville,
where the p30 p. m. train was taken
for Allahta. After a brief sojourn
there, they will visit Chicago and
other northen points.
There were many handsome pres
ents.
The bride is well known aodihigl*-
ly esteemed in LaGrange, where' she
has resided in the past with her aunt,.
Mrs. C. F. Cooper. Retiring in> dis
position, modest and unobtrusive in<
deportment and lovely in person; she
possesses the staunch qualities of a no-
ble woman, and the best wishes of
her aircle of frieDdb accompany her on
her matrimonial voyage. The groom
is a successful young merchant of
Brunswick, who has impressed all
who have met him' with his genial
traits and sterling: character. They
will reside in that, city so soon as the
pestilence there shall abate sufficient
ly to admit of the safe return of its
people.
Notice—Coal lor Cash.
We can supply you a No. 1 lump coal
at $0.00 per ton, delivered, for cash.
Also, well rotted stable manure, deliv
ered on short notice.
S nice brood mares (0 years old) for sale
or trade-. 1 good family horse and buggy
for sale. Milam & Btasley.
Bros.
Cloth-
Edmondson & Seay
have the finest line of
ing in LaGrange.
Five o’clock tea and coffee pots in
Brass and Copper. Something new
and attractive, at
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.’s,
West Point, Ga.
The prettiest and cheapest Crockery,
Glass and China Ware. Elegant lot
of Lamps.
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.,
We9t Point, Ga.
Underwear for everybody. All sold
much below valuo. Sold by
J. J. Hagedorn & Co-.,
West Point, Ga.
See those find 10c. Handkerchiefs
and 15 cents silk Ties at
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.’s,
West Point, Ga.
Fresh Turnip Seed.
Bradfield & Slack.
Hand-made Brogan shoes for sale
at factory prices at J. N. Cooper’s.
My Fall stock of Drugs and Drug
gists’ sundries is now complete.
W. T. Herring.
Petition for Incorporation.
I especially call prompt attention to your this
year’s account, which is now due. You were put on
notice before you made it that all accounts would
be due 1st October. Those who owe me previous to
this year let me say to you I AM NOT GOING TO
CARRY YOU ANY LONGER. I am no banker and
will settle with you through the courts if not attend
ed to at once. It is impossible for a merchant to
do business with two thousand customers owing
him balances from one dollar and upward amount
ing to thousands of dollars. Come quick, I need
money. Respectfully,
E. R. BRADFIELD.
Read Again
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.’s interesting
locals. These gentlemen inform us
that their advertising in the Reporter
has brought them so much trade that
they have not had time to prepare
new locals for this week, but hope to
do so next.
All wool Knit Undershirts, 75c., at
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.’s,
West Point, Ga.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report.
Georgia, Troup County.
To the Superior Court of said county,
The petition of J. F. Askew, M. H.
Hightower, R. C. Russell, R. M. Mobley,
W. C. Lee, J. F. Mobley and W. N. Sims
shows that they have entered into an as
sociation, under the name and style of the
“Hogansville Investment Company;” and
that the, object of said association is to
buy, hold, and sell realty for pecuniary
gain, to borrow and loan money, act as
agents in buying and selling, to sue and
be sued, to have and use a common seal,
to convey, lease, mortgage, and otherwise
dispose of property in any manner
which a natural person might lawfully
dispose of similar property, to elect officers
make by-laws, and tojexercise all powers
usually conferred upon corporations of
similar character, as may be consistent
with the laws of the State of Georgia and
of the United States; and the said “Hogans
ville Investment Company” is to hav« its
place of business in Hogansville, county of
Troup aud State of Georgia.
Your petitioners further show that the
capital stock to be employed by them
actually paid in, is Ten Thousand Doe-
ears, divided into shares of one hun
dred dollars each, and they ask the right
and power to increase said capital stock to
any sum not exceeding fifty thousand dol
lars.
And your petitioners further pray the
passing of an order by said Honorable
Court, granting this, their application
and that they and their successors be in
corporated for and during the term of twen
ty years, with the privilege of renewal at
the expiration of said twenty years, for the
purpose hereinbefore set forth.
And your petitioners will ever pray,
Edward T. Moon,
Petitioners’ Attorney.
Filed in office, October 9th, 1893.
E. T. Winn, C. S. C.
Geoqia, Troup County.
Office Clerk Superior Court.
I, E. T. Winn, clerk superior court of
said county, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of the original petition of The Ho
gansville Investment Company for Charter
of Incorporation, all of which appears
record in said office and recorded in Char
ter Book 1, page 70
Witness my band and official seal of of
fice. E. T. Winn,
Clerk Superior Court,
Troup County, Ga.
October 10th, 1893.
LY PURE
Orders taken for Crayon Portraits
and satisfaction given. J. L. Schaub
^PRICE’S
Tbj only Pure Cream of Tartar Powder.- No Ammonia: No Alum.
User] I-. Millions r ' r T Monies—ao Vpars the Standard.
j. p. a i. j.
BAGGING and TIES,
Cheapest in Town.
HIGHEST PRICE
Paid for Cotton.
Hogansville.
Mr. Mark Hightower is visiting At
lanta this week.
Miss Carrie Croft, of West Point, is
visiting our place.
Mr.John Dunbar, ot Newnan, is
clerking for J. F. Askew.
Mr. R. M. Mobley spent two days in
Cedar town this week.
Miss Nelllie Johnson leff, last Mon
day, for the World’s Fair.
Mollie Ashford, a negro woman,
living in town, left home early in the
morning, last Monday, leaving only
three little children in the house.
When she returned, just before dark,
she found one, aged eleven months,
lying on the floor, dead, and the other
two playing around it, unconscious of
its death. Dr. R. H. Jenkins was
called in, and after a thorough exami
nation, came to the conclusion that it
must have been choked to death on
something it had eaten. From all
appearances, it had been dead for sev
eral hours when the mother re
turned.
We find that, on an average, the
Grand Hotel has had about twelve
per day to register since it opened,
and the number is increasing every
day. • San Snip.
See This.
Our Millinery Department has more
pretty goods than than you can imag
ine. We have paiu especial attention
to Ladies’ Headwear. We know that
every lady likes a pretty Hat, and
Mrs. Longshore knows how to fit and
trim them up at the Millinery De
partment of
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.,
West Point, Ga.
HORSES-MULES- HORSES.
ANIMAL
MEDICINE
SPECIALIST,
FROM HEREFORD, ENG.,
Begs to inform the public that he will
attend LaGrange at Messrs. Milam &
Beasley’s Stables for the treatment of
Lame and Sick Horses and Mules
Bony enlargements of long standing
successfully treated. Terms moder
ate. Highest refereoce.
N. B.—Dr. Halstead will give the
most careful attention to all animals,
but in no case will any guarantee be
given.
Notice—City Tax.
The books are now open for the
collection of City Tax. Taxpayers
are urged to settle promptly.
W, W. Randall, Clerk.
Buy your shoes, where you see a
good line, from finest to cheapest. No
one can sell shoes cheaper than we.
We are the only firm in this section
that has been to Boston and the ; East
to find the Bargains stored in the
shoe factories. Buy your shoes from
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.,
West Point, Ga.
A strictly graded school
leading to a college course.
Special attention given to
preparing boys for college.
Drawing, in first four grades, and
Bookkeeping taught free of charge
Stenography, Typewriting, Draw
ing in advanced grades, Sight-sing-
ing, Violin, and cornet on reasonable
terms.
Tuition $2.00, $3.00, and $4.00
per scholastic month, according to
grade.
Next session will open on Septem
her 11, 1893.
For furthe- information in regard
to curriculum, etc., apply to
C. L. Smith, Principal.
Best 25o. regular made Hose, sold
by J. J. Hagedorn & Co.,
Wesi Point, Ga
NOTICE!
I am still agent for Southern Oil Co
and will pay highest market price
cotton seed. E. G. Hood
for
. Kid Gloves worth $1.50 and $2,
to go at 75c., at
J. J. Hagedorn & Co.’s,
West Point, Ga,
ONE PRICEI H
SPOT CASH!
We have full line of Shoes, Hats,
Crockery, Glassware, Tinware, Do
mestics, Hosiery, Ladies’ and Gents’
Underwear, Stationery, and Notions,
which we are selling lower than the
lowest. Our Mr. Ernest Andrews,
who is conceded to be one of the best
buyers in the State, made our selec
tions. which are not to be excelled in
price or quality. Hence, we have no
competition, so far as prices and qual
ities are concerned. We do not boast
of our own refined and wonderful
tastes, and of our extensive caravan of
buyers, but on the superior quality
and low price of our goods. We do
not claim to have dazzled Paris In
styles, nor to have exhausted the
Northern and Eastern markets by the
magnitude of our immense purchases;
nor have we emptied the factories of
America and Europe of Crockery and
Glassware into our minified storeroom,
thereby claiming ours the largest
stock in Western Georgia. We must
not forget that Whitesville is on one
side of us and Roopviile on the other,
and both in Western Georgia; but we
do insist that our goods are such as
the people need and our prices are
cheaper than any other dealer.
Here are a few quotations from our
stock, aud who will meet them?
CROCKERY.
Cups and Saucers, per set, 30, 40, 45,
50c.
Plates, 7 inch 35c, 8 inch 45o, worth
40 and 50c.
Bowls and pitchers 75o, 80c, 90o, etc.
Steak and gravy dishes from 10 to 40c
Pitchers, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50c, etc.
And likewise through our stock. ?-
Can other dealers equal these prices?
GLASSWARE
Prices never before heard of any
where.
Goblets, flnt, only 25c per set.
Fine glass water pitcher only 30c.
l set, 4 pieces, cream pitcher, butter
bowl, spoon holder and sugar dish,
fine flint glass, only 35c per set.
Lamp chimneys, Nos. 1 and 2, 5c.
Lamps from 20c up, all flint glass.
Everything on the economical line.
Come and see for yourselves.
1TINWARE.
Our prices perfect dynamite in tha
fortress of competition.
2 quart covered bucket only 8o.
4quart covered bucket only 10c.
6 quart covered bucket only 13o.
8 quart covered bucket only 16o.
4 quart milk bucket only 8o.1
6 quart milk bucket only 10c,
8 quart milk bucket only iso.
12 quart milk bucket only 20o.
2 quart milk cup only 8c.
2 quart coffee pots only 10c.
4 quart coffee pots only 15c.
2 quart oil can only 10c.
4 quart oil can only 15c.
4 quart oil glass can only 35c.
1-2 pint block tin dipper only7o. )»
1 pint tin dipper only 5c.
2 pint tin dipper only 8c.
4 pint tin dipper only lOo.
Fine Britanic dipper only 20 and 25c.
Stove shovels only 5 and 10c.
8 quart dish pan only l3o.
10 quart dish pan only 15o.
11 quart dish pan only 17c.
14 quart dish pan stamped tin only 25ow
Pie pan stamped tin only 2 to 8o.
Drip pan stamped tin only 3 to 10c.
Large wash pans only 5 to 10c.
MISCELLANEOUS BARGAINS.
Misses’and children’s shoes, spring
heel kids, from 50o to $1.25.
Men’s calf shoes lace or congress
at $1.25 and up
Women’s shoes 75c and up.
Boys’ shoes $1,10 and up.
Brogans 95o.
Proprietors Surprise Store,
Center of West Block