Newspaper Page Text
»RE.\L LIVE RUSSIAN CI)I
He Visits Our Beautiful City in Disguise,
Anil 1» IntnrTlewed bjr „n Bniiulror.S.njBeportsr.
VleMS and B.vi.wa of Personiand rhlnjs l> C«.
I»n.tm«-R.T.»1I„ K tho Ke.tl„ aMon-s.,,.
Clans In the City for a Fen
JTUll/r ^NQUIRKR • SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 188’
It is somewhat a curiosity to see a curiosity in
ColumbuB. Some folk may not so regard it but
a real, live Russian count iu Columbus is a curt-
osity. Hence these remarks.
A Russian count of no small fame was at one
of the leading hotels in the city yesterday morn
ing. The arrival of such a distinguished visitor
was the inducement offered an Enouiueu-Son
reporter to call upon him and get from him some
information as to the purpose of his tour and
what attraction he had found in Columbus.
It turned out in the course of the conversation
that the count hud been here before and was
thoroughly femiliar with the past and present
history of Columbus. He talked quite fluently in
the best of English, but with an interesting for-
elgn accent. “As usual,” said the count, “1 am
the advance guard, the Saint of all saints.”
“Something fresh from Salt Lake City, per
haps," thought the reporter.
"I have come to bring you a thousand, nay,
ten thousand, blessings.'’
“In disguise?” interrogated tlio reporter in
alarm, with a kaleidoscope vision of things unut
terable in his mind's eye.
“A truce to badinage,” said the count, melo
dramatically. “No; my benedictions are show
ered down, not in masquerade, but with a free
full hand.”
“What’s tho matter with a flush in these days
and nights of piping peace and booming busi
ness ?" suggested the count's vis-a-vis.
"Iconoclast I” swore the count, or something
that sounded very much like it. “Do you imag
ine that the spirit in whose keeping is the happi
ness of millions of mortals will pause to bandy
words over a mere handful of hearts or dia
monds? No! I have come, I repeat it, with a
free, a full hand to allay all the sorrow that is
left, to dry all the tears that are still trembling in
the public eye, to sweeten—”
“Then you may rake in the jackpot without a
.struggle," said the scribe sotto voce.
“To Bweeten all your joys and multiply them
exceedingly," concluded the count, with a some
what mournful vocal cadence in three flats.
Just here the room became suddenly redolent
with the odor of Banctity and Angostura Bitters,
and the Christ mas cat sprang out of the bag.
“ But, Santy,” said the Scribe, “ under what
official title do you come this season ?"
“ Well, just say to the very young children that
-Santa Claus was at the Raukin house yesterday,
and wiU spend a few days in the city visiting his
relatives, friends and acquaintances; say to the
merchants of Columbus that thousands of miles
away I have watched their pluck and energy and
have come to say a good word for them in ad
vance of the day that they desire to celebrate;
aay to the public generally that Christmas under
my administration haB gone on improving forthe
past eighteen hundred and eighty-five years, and
that before this old year is dead we are to have
the anniversary of anniversaries. There is to be
no more croaking, no more mourning, no more
sighing.”
In the meantime there shall be but one secret
between us and the public, and that is how we
got to
r. L. pollard’s,
but why we got there is a different thing. It is a
good place to begin, and when you have found
that you have discovered everything. Somebody
has said that the best place to begin is at the be
ginning. But that very philosopher would, like
ourselves, begin in the middle if he had lived in
the same city with Louis Pollard. He is lavishly
dispensing happiness in all manner of forms to
the Columbus public, Now, Pollard’s is the place
to get you up an ideal dinner, in a most substan
tial form. There may be a slight contradiction
in this way of stating it, but your true epicurean
.is nevertheless an idealist. The ideal is perfec
tion, and that is the objective point of a Christ
mas dinner. See? If you don’t, make further
investigations at Pollard’s. Ask him to show
you that wonderfully varied stock of staple and
fhney groceries, including everything from the
modest Irish potato up to the most appetizing
sauces that ever emanated from the brain of a
French culinary artist. But the list of the Pollard
specialties is as long as the California State ticket,
and could scarely be detailed in a column and a
half. Everybody who makes or drinks coffee i
from the ground article associates the pleasant
act with the name of Pollard, at whoso place of
business you may get it in all its odoriferous va
rieties. The sweet, savory ham is there, the
mincemeat is there, the jam, the marmalade, tho
preserve and tlio jelly, and flgs and currants and
raisins and citron, and the thousand and one
other things that make the reorganized, recon
structed English-American plum-pudding a local
specialty. With all these things in store Christ
mas should be, and will be, as happy as Pollard
can make it, and that is saying a great deal.
Pollard’s is s glorious place and so is the dry
goods palace of
J. A. KIBVEN A CO.
The reputation of this establishment as the
headquarters of the finest quality of goods in
their line is familiar to the city, and in fact to
the whole state. This store has been under the
management of Mr. J. Albert Kirven for a num
ber of years and has progressed steadily in the
public favor since his brother R. V. Kirven be
came associated with him. These gentlemen
keep what they advertise and have been fighting
it out on that line ever since they entered the
business. The object of one's shopping life is to
get a good bargain, and at no place in the city is
one more likely to do so than at this well-stocked
store. It is needless for us to enumerate, or at
tempt to tell what they have, as there is nothing
in the dry goods line that they cannot supply.
And the beauty of it is, that what you are offered
will be genuine; including the welcome to their
establishment. After that comes everything
that yon may need in the way of dress goods,
fancy goods, hosiery, gloves, notions nbbons,
laces, and equally desirable articles for gentle
men and boys as well as ladies and misses. One
good thing suggests another, and speaking of
bargains reminds us of
WITTICH A KtNSHL,
who did not wake up one morning to find them
selves famous, like a celebrated poet, but they
have filled their palace with silver and gold, and
thishas made them famous. Their jewelry em
porium, enclosing the richest and most dazzling
and shapely things, is the realizalion of a dreai
in gold and silver. It is the magnetic attraction
of Broad street. You involuntarily stop to take in
the kaleidoscopic effects of their glittering show
windows. The next moment you enter you are
bewildered. It is a curious place, lou are a
odte endowed with multiple vision. see
what you want yourself; and then you continue
to gaze on account of your sister, some 0 c *
low’s sister, your aunt, your unc e,
your grandfather. You can begin wi
baby if you choose, and buy him a pap s P°° n ’
a price that will astonish both of you. r
have no baby, yet you can spend your
the same on bracelets, ear-rings (so 1 '
lockets diamond-studded, toilet sets, ca ’
hand-mirrors, watch-chains, gol P cn9 '
pencils and other things which are usua
cepted on the first twenty-four receiving days m
December. If you are not giving anythmg away
this Christmas, then lay in for yourself a supply
of vest chains, charm., gold and .Urer-beaded
fanes, lamps, clocks, watches, amihlmr in
ttsasasst-r*
—
THHMAS OILUERT’S
Wud W ’ ', he ' ar * C8t “‘•Mtatawnt of the
8cct 0,1 of the country, ami you can
ofeleLantTa w ra “° Utfltby ,he « lecli ™
anythbig h, n ? ilbert ’ 8 is «*• Place to get
thoholM.v.' hew »y Placard, whether it be for
an " e "' ye<lrS ° r Vi9iti ” B car(l8 ' Hc 1"
an onterpr slug man, who keeps abreast wit), tl.e
signs " d ,a8 ? llthe Inland most unique de-
lg.is ,ot only csrds, but anything in the line
b,)m . Uary , L '’ l ' ,U ' Ut in lhl8 mammoth estali-
^ meat and any kind „f printing will be cxe-
? m . the h,Khest ofthe art. It is the
filshlon to go there, and it is better to be out of
money than out ofthe fashion, and
tiib bkehive
IS the place to get the fashions for a very little
”r y ; . y>Uring,he comm* week the Beehive
will exhibit a large line of holiday goods, and on
Monday and Tuesday will offer everybody spe
cial inducements to make purchases. They arc
going to give a special discount of to per eonl.
from the present marked prices on nil leather and
plush goods. The Beehive is the chosen home
o the velvet and silk, and everything else rich
and attractive in the line of gorgeous wearing
apparel. If there were any royal families in Co
lumbus, ten to one they would kr ep an open ac
count at the magnificent establishment of this
opulent firm. The difference between the bar
gains at tlie Beehive and elsewhere is that here
they are unparalleled, and that statement applies
to every department of this vast dry goods pal
ace. But there are many other business houses
in Columbus where bargains may be had, and
noteworthy of these is
ADAMS &. BOWERS,
who aie headquarters for toys and Christmas
goodsoi all kinds. It would be folly to attempt
an enumeration of the hundreds and thousands
oftoys iu this establishment-sufflce it to say
that such a large stock was never before seen in
Columbus. There is not a toy to be thought of
but what they have it. In the way of fruits this
store cannot be excelled in all the southern coun
try. They deal in everything luscious from the
tropical climes and in all kinds of domestic fruits
to be had at this season of the year. Adams &
Bowers is headqunrters for fruits as well as for
toys. It is lieadquartersfor candies. They have the
largest assortment Of fancy candies that have
ever been collated in one Columbus house. Nuts,
raisins, dates—hut what is (lie use to undertake
to tell what they have when it is so well known
that Santa Claus makes headquarters at Adams
& Bowers’ for any liing in the line of confection
eries, toys, fireworks, fruits and things to please
the young folks, the old folks and everybody
else. Get these goodtbings and you will find the
true inwardness so pleasant that you will at ouce
repair to the millinery store of
MADAME LEQUINN
and if you want to see and to know and to feel
what is meant by fancy goods in the abstract and
concrete, linger awhile among the special
Christmas offerings of Madame Lequinn. Without
circumlocution, she is one ofthe most popular
merchants in Columbus. What would be the
finest lady’s hat iu Columbus without an ostrich
tip or a blue-jay’s wing, or perhaps a whole red-
bird. Now, a word to the wise is sufficient.
Madame Lequinn has all these things iu their
most exquisite beauty and in endless variety.
Not only has she the ornaments for the head-
gear itself, but among these are some of the rav-
ishingly beautiful styles that one sees on the
streets on any fine evening during the holidays.
They were wise; they bought them at Madame
Lquinn’s and that being interpreted signifies
that they got fine articles at the most reason
able figures. Just now there are in her stock
fine hats for ladies and misses which represent
the very latest agony in female decorative art,
and they are all bran, spanking new. During
the week she will have the most beautiful artifi
cial flowers in pots and for parlor decorations. Now
is the opportunity; and speaking of decorations,
suggests the idea that
WILLIAM MEYER
is the expert foot decorator in the city. There is
bo one article belonging to the wardrobe of man,
woman or child that adds to or detracts from the
comfort and happiueis of the wearer more than
a pair of shoes. If one’s siloes combine the mer
its of a stylish shape and a perfect fit, the owner
is indeed fortunate; if, on the contrary, the shoes
be lacking in either respect, they become a source
of serious annoyance. An inspection ofthe shoe
parlor and its wide and ample stock at William
Meyer’s makes it apparent that all humanity, of
whatever age or station, may there dress their
feet in a becoming and comfortable manner, and
this, too, at a comparatively low cost. In a word,
the boots, shoes and slippers for men, women,
and children, made by this popular firm, appeal
to patrons who exercise common sense and econ
omy in their purchases. Now, Mr. Meyer appre
ciates this fact, and there is not a better place in
Columbus to get slippers for holiday presents.
He lias a large line for the special purpose. Mr.
Meyer is also offering misses and children’s shoes
at greatly reduced prices—so low that a person
will have money left to go to
C. A. LOVELACE & CO.,
and leave an order for an elegant suit. Every
fashionable limn in Columbus knows that this is
one ofthe most sompiete merchant tailoring es
tablishments that Columbus has ever had. Any
thing needed in the way of a suit can be had—
made to order and fitgunranteed, Charley Love
lace knows what kind of a hat you should wear,
and that is often a question of social ethics of
more importance than you may imagine. A
man’s hat is his crown, and whether it be as flat
as a Japanese breadtray or deep enough to ac
commodate au occasional Christmas brick, it
should, all the same, be selected with infinite care
and prudence. Now, take this advice and make
a confidant of Charley Lovelace. He knows
more about hats in the abstract and contrete than
you do at least. He has a handsome establish
ment, neat, well-ordered and well-filled. His
stock is practically inexhaustible, and his styles
of which he makes leaders are Dunlap’s and
Stetson’s silk umbrellas at $15, or you can find
any kind you may wish. Dress out and then
don’t fail to call on
C. SCHOMBUBO,
who is one of the most staunch and reliable |ew-
elers in Columbus. He has diamonds that turn
night into day. Last year he had seven specific
temptations; this year a temptation hides on
every shelf, on every curiously wrought case, on
many a vase and jar.” There is one impression,
bv the way, that ought to be removed before we
go any farther in the discussion of our friend s
establishment. Because he is a dealer in dia
monds he is not exclusively the pu.veyor to
princes alone. He has something for every bony
and at all prices. His is a fortunate business,
for the reason that he has what every
body longs for, whether it be for yourself,
yOuf sweetheart, your wife or auy other ender
relationship that cast his or her affectionate eyes
to you in this generous Christmas tide. It is al
most useless to endeavor to give even a partial
inventory ofthe rare and beautiful things that
must be seen and bought to be properlv enjoyed.
If you want anything, mark the word, in dia
monds rubies, pearls, amethysts, gold, silver,
bronze cliina, canes, folding screens, bric-a-brac
„o to Schomburg’s. This is the time to buy and
fliis is the place, and if you take an expert s ad
vice you will be with and of the merry, bustling
throbg that is always to be found at bis store.
D. J. FEILSR
, comes into mind when one speaks of full
al '' a5 1 » nt stocks for he undoubtedly has as
: rlt- of cakes, confectioneries.
flna a i™, there is in Columbus. His toys
aa “ Dds by the ~
Mr. Feller has the promt claim for Rolling the
only western wagons in the ci’.v, ami to show
the r superiority, this is the fifth season that he
bus solil them. He has thousands of wagons,
wheelbarrows, velocipedes ami th ugs for Hoys,
doll carriages for girls, and the prettiest, sweet
est, lovliest dolls ever seen. No one can vitit the
store and fail to find wlmt they \n ant, if they
want anythiug in the way of a toy, Oakes that
are as light and creamy as cream tempt the
appetite. Confectioneries by the hundreds of
pounds in all kinds of caudles, sugar prepared
goods, bakers’ bread and auytbiug in that line.
Don’t misas the best opportunity for selecting
something nice, and Feller’s ia the place to get
it in good shape. That reminds us that for men
who travel on their shape,
J. K. HARRIS A CO.’S
is by all means the place to go for a Christmas
suit. Their stock includes everything that is
necessary for tho complete happiness ofthe four
great classes of our citizens—men, young men,
boys and children. There is not atiindividuai in
any ol* these classes who will not want some
thing in the line of fancy apparel before the next
ten days, and of course t key know the place to
get it is at the well-known house of J. It. Harris
& Co. Tastes differ very much as to what a
Christmas suit should be, but one will have no
difficulty in selecting one to please any fancy
from the large and handsome stock of these
popular purveyors to the latest agonies and styles.
The Arm is justly proud of the styles they keep,
and in this they are right. No man wants to go
about with shoulders inclined like a Mansard
roof if he can help it, and this is one of the in
ducements to pay them an early visit. Nor are
the boys and children forgotten in the varied
assortment which is to be found here. The truth
is that the boys must be provided for first, and
the boy who can t be suited here must be the
most cross-grained and perverse little animal in
the city. If you buy a suit, and tho chances are a
thousand to ono that you will, you must also in
vest in a hat. The nobby styles at J. K. Harris
& Co. are just the thing, and if you escape tho
purchase of one to complete your make-up you
will have performed a miiacle of self denial.
But no man can deny himself a good smoke,
and
w. n. hauls’
is the place to get it. Helms a number of new
brands injeigars which take the day, and their
reputation, unlike the cigars, do not end in
smoke. The best cigar for the least money to be
had in Columbus is at Sauls’. He has the best
grades of chewing and smoking tobacco, ciga
rettes and smoking materials generally. His
cigars are the very best things to have around
after eating a Christmas dinner, and oue must
go to
H. F. EVERETT’S
bakery before bis dinner can be complete. Any
thing iu the bakery line can be bad at the lowest
prices, but the Columbus bakery is now making
a specialty of toys for Christmas. One must go
and look and see to appreciate the great variety
he has in toys. All kinds of wagons for the boys,
and a hundred things that no one but a boy or a
boy’s friend would think of. He has one of the
most varied assortments of confections and fruits
and toys that he has ever brought out, and the
people of Columbus know what this means.
“But, there, there,” said the Russian count,
“this will do for one day.” And so the saint
and scribe will wait until another time to resume
their rambles around the city,
Nothing Slow About That.
As it will be seen from an inspection of our
advertising columns the first schedule on the
Georgia Midland railroad goes into effect Tues
day, the 21st. It is so arranged that our friends
from up the road can have most of the day in
Columbus and get home before night. As track-
laying progresses the trains will be regularly run
to further points on the road; due notice of whieh
will appear in our columns. Considerable cotton
and sundry freight is now being handled by this
road, and it begins to show up as an important
factor in the future of Columbus. We to-day put
this railroad under the head of modes of receipts
of our cotton table. For the benefit of some of our
superlative conservatively friends it may not be
amiss to review slightly the history of this enter
prise. Last February the towns of Waverly Hall
and Elerslie were canvassed for small subscrip
tions to this road; to-day a regular schecule is in
force to both points. It is only a little over
seven months since Mr. Gunby Jordan
telegraphed to Columbus that the
Midland would be built. To-day there is over
i seventy miles of graded road, nearly thirty miles
I of track done, steel rails for twenty miles more
I on hand and a full complement of equipment of
the best makes on hand. Grass has not grown
| under the feet ofthe men at the head of this en
I terprise. Farther than this, the Georgia Midland
I Construction company, whose money has built it,
has been officered by home men, who saw to it
that a railroad first-class in every respect was
given this section. There has been no friction,
no litigation, no arguments. Fairness always
wins friends. For a work of its stupendous na
ture we challenge the south to produce a like
success, either in rapidity of construction or per
fection of work. Columbus people have a way it
would pay other places to imitate.
C A It PET I> E PA 11TM E NT.
Edmunds' Furniture Store.
We are receiving now every day shipments of
beautiful Brussels tapestry and ingrain carpets
ings, Smyrna velvet and tapestry rugs.
Having a buyer constantly in New York, our
patrons may be assured of the latent, most beau
tiful patterns, and the very lowest prices.
novl4-sun-tf.
I. O. It. M., Creek Tribe No. 11.
Regular Council Tuesday’s sleep at our Wig
wam (I. O. O. F. Hall). Council fire will be
kindled at the seventh run and thirtieth breath.
All transient members are invited to attend.
W. G. Posey, Sachem.
Jno. T. Abney, C. of R. aug29 sely
To My Friend*.
I desire to let you know I am once more in
stalled in the undertakers business, and those
needing my services will alwayR find me at 939
and 941 Broad street, with Williams A Pou, un
dertakers.
dec 5 sc 4t Thomas G. Coleman.
Rtocklioldcrn Meeting.
The regular annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the National Bank, of Columbus, for the
election of Beveu (7) directors to serve the en
suing year, will be held at the bank on Tuesday,
January 11, 1887, at 11 o’clock a. m.
Geo. W. Dillingham,
decll,19,25A-janll Cashier.
Diamond* Tor CliriMtmuN Presents
Just received and for sale cheap at
decl2 tf J. H. Bramhall’s.
8. P. GILBERT,
Attorney-at-Law, Colunibun, Urn.
Prompt attention given to all business. Office
over R. S. Crane. sop4 dly
Dr. Netb N. Jordan,
Operating Burgeon and Physician. Residence,
Baramis House, east side front street, opposite
Lowell Warehouse. Telephone No. 2; Office,
Carter’s drug store. tf
D. F. WILU bAh
Insnrsnee Agency, 1145 Broad Street,
Accessible at oil hours. Office telephone, No. 7.
Residence telepone, No. 49. All calls promptly
answered. D. F. WILLOOX.
oct8dtf
Local Summary of Event! for the Week
in Browneville end Girard.
Getting Heady for Chrlstmss—Business Change*.
Church Mention—Speculation* as tu Bar-Ummii.
The Matrimonial Market-Deaths, Vw* nnd Per
sonal Netes.
The leading idea in Browneville at presont is
Christmas. Towns, like groat men, entertain
but one idea at a time, and infuse their whole
soul into tlmt one idea. Christmas, they say,
comes but once a year, and in the south, at least,
it is the most important epoch of the year, To
the young it is the harbinger of pleasant events*
liberality and good times, and to tho aged it
brings memories of by-gone days when the heart
was young, and in sympathy with the joyous
season. Well, Browneville Is getting ieady for
this great festal occasion. The stores aro well
stocked with suitable holiday goods, tho flitted
turkey is nmking his last strut, and the juvenile
vorid is on the tiptoe of expectancy. Of course
the IInquirur-Sun wishes its numerous readers
in the Alabama suburbs a merry Christmas.
Itu sinoss ChnngcN.
We notice that Mr. John Buce is at the old
stand of D. E. Wade conducting the business for
the widow of the deceased. All indebted to the
concern are requested to settle at once, ami those
holding claims against the late Mr. Wade aro
notified to present them at tlieir earliest con.
venience.
Messrs. E. H. linker A J. T. Pittman are open
ing a new grocery store in the house lately va
cated bj E. Jefferson.
The Methodist Churehrs.
Browneville and Girard have acquitted them,
selves nobly during the conference year just
closed. They have paid in full all claims and
assessments, a thing which has rarely if ever
happened in their past history. Trinity, in
Brownevil le, not only made a clean balance
sheet, bid helped her weaker sister, Girard, in
clearing up its obligations. This enabled the
pastor, Rev. Mr. Cummings, to leave for confer
ence on Wednesday with a light heart. As for
as we have heard au expression, the congrega
tions of those churches would be more than
pleased at the return of this faithful and able
minister.
Speculations ns to Whisky.
It is not yet an established feet that there will
be no saloons in Lively and Girard during the
coming year. One or more ofthe proprietors in
timate that they will run their saloons next year
if the Peabody district adopts the minimum rate
of fSOO, which would swell the toial state, county
and corporation tax to $575. The board of trus
tees will meet next Wednesday night to adopt a
tax schedule, nnd it is reported on good author
ity that the bar room tax will be fixed at $300.
Matrimony oil a Boom
The past has been the banner week for mar
riages not only in Columbus, but in the Alabama
suburbs. The young people seem to have de
spaired of better times and determined to link
their destinies for better or worse. Marriage is a
noble institution, commended of God and ap
proved by men, and it is to be hoped that all
these parties will realize all their dreams of wed
ded bliss. The following is the record for
Browneville:
Married, on Monday afternoon, December 13*
by Rev. J. B. Gumming, Mr. J. D. Renfro to Miss
Dollie Rundel.
On Tuesday evening, December 14, at 'Trinity
church, by Rev. J. B. Cumming, Mr. R. Page t-o
Miss Maggie Burrus.
At the residence of the bride, on Wednesday
night, by Rev. Mr. Huckabee, Mr. Silas Thom
ason, of Browneville, to Miss Jessie Smith, of
Lively.
On Thursday night, at Trinity church, by Rev.
Mr. Huckabee, Mr. M. H. Brittain to Miss Maggie
Davis.
Deaths.
Mrs. Mary Beck, aged 55, died last Monday,
December 13. She cairns from Harris county to
Browneville several years ago, and was highly
respected by her friends and neighbors. Her
husband was a mechanic, and died in Browne
ville about three years ago.
A five months’ old infant of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles McArdle died in Browneville Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Mary Wynn, aged 90 years, died in
Browneville yesterday morning. She was the
mother of W. W. Wynn, of Montgomery, and of
Mrs. Ed. Holley and Mrs. Cates, of Browneville.
She died in the faith, full of years, and full of
Christian graces.
Bromiflville Briefs.
Trade is quite active.
There is consiberable demand for Christmas
tricks.
Browneville took considerable stock in the
dime circus.
A Browneville barber left with DeHaven’s
show. He is expected back afoot in about two
weeks.
The little nigger who robbed Dellaven’s circus
is serving out a thirty days’ sentence on the chain
Rang.
The Harris county stolen mule was captured in
Browneville by the town official# and retumod
to its owner.
There is to be a Christmas tree at the Browne
ville Baptist church, and the committees are ac
tively canvassing to make i.t a success.
Dr. Shackleford, ofthe Browneville drug store,
is on a visit to his old home in southern Georgia.
Dr. Jamison says some scamp cut his buggy
top Friday night, and he will pay a dime reward
for the culprit.
One store is giving out onions for holiday pres
ents. If you have tears prepare to shed them
now.
UIRAKD GLEANINGS.
The Prohibition Question—More Money Wanted.
Minor News Nates.
The citizens are still excited over the prohibition
question, and are expressing themselves freely as
to the result of a suspension of the liquor traffic
in Girard and Lively. Of course the temperance
people are elated at the prospects, while most of
the merchants oppose the measure as calculated
to drive their trade to Columbus. We can say
for Girard that it has a good reputation for
morals and sobriety, and a drunken mail is
rarely seen on the streets.
Prohibition seems to be working its way
steadily in Alabama, and there is no doubt but
that Lee and Russell will be numbered among
the dry counties, but so far as the temperance
question affects Girard, it is evident that those
who want whisky can easily obtain it by crosaing
the river.
Whatever may be the result ofthe temperance
wave we hope the good citizens of Girard will
not wrangle among themselves. A house divided
against itself cannot stand. With or without
bar-rooms her citizens will behave themselves.
Wliat’s the Matter 1
We are sorry to notice that work has heen sus
pended on the new Baptist church. After t he
holidays we hope the work will receive a new
impetus and that the committee on ways and
means will double their efforts to complete tho
handsome little church.
That Bavin*.
Judge Barr has taken the contraot for the tem
porary repairs of the Bartlett ravine bridge, and
commenced work thereon yesterday. After
March a new bridge is to bo built. Mr. G. W.
Horn we hear proposes to erect a permanent
structure for $150.
New* Notes.
The days ofthe flitted gobbler are numbered.
TI40 man who stole the church Bible was ar
rested yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Somerkamp have returned
from Apalachicola.
The brick yard tires burned brightly during the
past week.
Mrs. John Payne is visiting the ftuaily of Mr.
E. G. Bennett.
A thief stole the deed of Columbus Jones’ place
near the colored Baptist church, in the valley, a
few days ago. Also #3 in money and other
papers of value.
CITY BlllTtt 8TOUE.
Holiday Goods! Holiday Goods
We have received and displayed our Holiday
Goods, and can promise our patrons and friends
an unusually largo and pleasing assortment at
very low prices, our object being more to make a
reputation than a profit on this line of goods.
We have Toilet ami Jewel Cases in convenient
combinations, Odor Cases, Majolica Ware, Bisque
and Bronze Figures, Mirrors, Ornaments, Sets
of any description; in ftict can please anyone.
Cut Glass Goods, and something entirely new
and u-eftil in Writing Tablets.
Don’t forget us when you want to buy or look ;
’tis a pleasure for us to show goods.
We are honest in our belief that we have the
prettiest and most complete assortment of
Bristle Goods ever offered in Columbus. We
have Brushes of every shadow, shape and price,
and for any uses to which a brush can bo put.
The Best 25 cents Tooth Brush sold in the state.
A beauttftil brush for 15 cents.
Face Powder, Puff Boxes, Pulls and Ratchet
Powders. A largo lino of Colognes from every
maker of prominence. We distil seven Colognes,
and our White Rose Cologne is unequalled.
Our drug department is kept supplied with the
best and purest drugs. Our motto being the best
only. Special and careful attention given all pre
scription work by qualified and competent pre-
scriptionists. Remember us. Always pleased to
see you.
CITY DRUG STORE,
dtf Guo. A. Bradford, Manager.
God 111onn the C'liildren.
Nothing lias been so productive of health anc:
diminished so much the suffering and mortality
among children as Tbhtiiina (Teething Powders).
Tbbthina allays Irritation, aids Digestion,
Regulates the Bowels, Strengthens the child,
Cures Eruptions and Sores and makess Teething
easy.
All Druggists and country stores keep Tbktii-
ina. Brannon A Carson, Columbus, Ga.,
Wholesale Agents, supply the trade at inanu
facturer’a prices. iy4 dAwly
J. J. Wood.
Wholesale and retail dealer in Family and
Fancy Groceries, Canned and Shelf goods, for
eign and domestic Fruits and Nuts, and ftill line
family supplies.
MERCHANTS AND RETAIL DEALERS.
I solicit a share tf your patronage. I am head
quarters for sweet Florida Oranges, Northern
Apples, Rutabaga Turnips and Cabbage. Re
ceiving them direct from the groves, orchards and
farms. Dealer in whole, halves and quarter
boxes Raisins; Figs in quarter pound to 10 pound
boxes; Prunes, Dates, Cocoanuts, etc. Confec
tionery, stick and fancy Candies. With an ex
perience of twelve years in handling pure sugar
goods, I believe I can please the trade. I have a
stock of fancy and stick Candies second to none
in this city. They were bought right, and will
sell them low for cash. I have a large stock of
Fire Crackers, all sizes; and Fire Works will
have to be seen to be appreciated. These goods
I propose to sell as low as any house here. I
only ask the Retail Trade to examine my stock
and get prices before buying.
TO THE HOUSEWIFE AND HEADS OF FAMILIJM.
See my stock ot goods and get prices. I have
every engredient for your fruit cake.
J. J. Wood.
nov28-se4tl 1026 Broad St., north Central Hotel.
TEN CENT COLUMNS
[Advertisements will ho inserted in this column
for otic cent a word each insertion, but nosinglm
notice will be taken for less than twenty-flvn
cents.] .
FOII MALI).
1 NOR SALE-SEVERAL WHEELER A WIl£
son sewing machines, nearly new. WiU bn
sold cheap. O. C. JOHNSON.
• MO FAIRS JEANS PANTS 750. UP to $1.60. O"
JL C. JOHNSON.
1 NOR SALE A GOOD SECOND-HAND PIANO.
5 Can be seen at the Jewish feir.
• »00 PAIRS CASSIMER PANTS $2.00, $2.257$2liC
#) $3.00, $3 50, fi.oo and up, at the Red Star
Stores. O. C. JOHNSON.
WANTED.
07ANTED SALESMEN TO COME AND BUY
"" a HUit at about half-price.
O. C. JOHNSON.
1 .EVERYBODY TO CALL AND PAY FOR
j Christmas presents they have laid aside, or!
will put them on sale at 12 o’clock Monday.
O. C. JOHNSON.
{ EVERYBODY TO READ “CHRISTMAS SUGh
j geations; or, What to Buy for Christmas,
1887.
\ V T A %TKD: A MAN TO SELL MILK, BUT TEH
' ’ and vegetables. Address at Columbus, Qa. %
or call on me near Fort Mitchell, Ala. MRS. O..
L. PEACOCK.
WANTED-AN ENERGETIC LADY OR GEN-
’’ t Ionian in each county to sell our Tea in
packugcs to consumers. Good paying position#
to canvassers. Address l’EKIN TEA CO., At
lanta, (Ja, 12-18 3t
\\f ANTED A N 1UO N HA F15 1M M ED IATELY,
If Apply to A. (i. Rhodes A Co., No. 1Q1T
Broad street. It
BPECIAIi NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE;- l WILL HELL MY*
O Wraps, Walking Jackets and Jersey Jacket*
at cost. No humbug. O. <J. JOHN iON, lied
Star Stores.
N EW GOODS-1 HAVE JUST RECEIVED A
very fine line of Queen Elizabeth Pins; also
Poison's Pins with chain. This goods must be
seen to be appreciated. 1 will sell everything in
iny store at very small profit lor cash. Call and
examine the goods before buying
T. H. SPEAR, Agt.
O LD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE AT THUS
office ut 50 cents per hundred- tf
I L. POLLARD HAS JUST RECEIVED H
• fresh lot of Candies, Almonds, Walnuts, Pe
cans, Brazil Nuts and Cocoanuts, and will sell at
wholesale and retail. 12-18 tf
1JERSONAL—JACK : I DID AS YOU TOLD
me and found the best assortment of Christ
mas presents at the Red Star Stores. Meet ma
there Monday at 2 p. m. sharp. MARY.
yy ILLIAMH A POU, UNDERTAKERS. *
WHITMAN’S BON BUNS AND CHRYBTaS
* ’ ized fruits in one pound packages. Call and
see them at J. T. KAVANAGH’H. decl9 lw
n ON’T FA 1L TO EXAMiNlfi MYj STOCK OP
Silk Umbrellas, from $12.50 running to $15.
mey are specially designed for Christmas pres
ents. O. C. JOHNSON,
yy ILLIAMH & POU, UNDERTAKERS.
I F YOU WANT TO GIVE A PREHENT TO
your mother, sister, wife, sweetheart, father,
brother, husband, friend, or your little pets, turn,
to C. SCHOMBERGH’ big advertisement and
you will tiud a list of things suitable. 12-19-2t
I OST—A SMALL BLACK SATCHEL CON-
j taiuing several small articles, among them
two pairs kid gloves branded “Columbus Girl”
and L’Allegro Club.” A suitable reward will b%
paid if left at this office.
188*7.
Christmas Suggestions
If there is one season of the year in
which suggestions are more welcome
than another, this istheone. Therefore,
presuming on this fact, I am going to
load you down with them, according,
you, however, the privilege of turning to
the funny man’s column when tho burden
becomes too great.
My first suggestion is that if you have a
mother-in-law who is at all times specially
interested in your nocturnal movements,
frequently expressing great solicitude for
your health, gi v o her a handsome black
silk dress. For this purpose you will find
Kegetta Hand Loom Silk superior to any
thing in tiiis market. If this does not
have the desired effect, your case is a had
ono and J would advise you to go west.
If you want to give your wife a present
that will please her and at the same time
have the approval of all the neighbors, I
have some elegant i’ick Lock blankets at
$14 and $ 1 . r i per pair. Select for your
daughter a set of boxes in plush for
handkerchiefs and gloves, have both of
them filled, and you will have a present
that will be shown with pride a hundred
times.
Now, youngladies, give me a moment
of your valuable time, and I will give
you just one suggestion that will make
your fortune if you act upon it. I have
some of the finest silk umbrellas with
the most exquisite handles, some of the
prettiest walking canes with solid silver
heads ever brought to Columbus. Get
one of either of these and you will get
your money hack,with double comjiound
interoHt.
Young man, give mamma and papa
a merry Christmas and many happy re
turns, and select for your sweetheart the
prettiest thing you can find among our
elegant ornaments for the bureau and
dresser.
Don’t forget the cook. She is the most
important person in the house and the
least appreciated and most abused. ICvery
one from the baby up should give her a
present. The housemaid, nurse and man
should not be forgotten. Remember ill-
used servants render poor services. If
there is nothing in the above to fit your
case, call at the Red Star stores, 1130 and
1138 Rroad street, and tell us how much
money you want to Bpend in presents,
and we’ll fit you up in a few minutes.
0. C. Johnson.
13
UUIAL ROBES AT WILLIAMS A POU’S.
vv.
R OUNDTREE’S IMPORTED CANDIES IN
quarter, half and one pound packages, lineal
in tho world, at J. T. KAVANAGH’S. decl» lw
R. NEWSOME’S—FIRE WORKS ~OF
every kind, Apples, Oranges, Bananas*
Grapes, Irtish stick and fancy Candies cheap at
W. It. NEWSOME’S, 900 Broad street.
/Vents’ scarfs, gents’ neck ti«sss
vJT prettiest and nicest line to select from in the
city. Just tile thing for a Christmas present. C%
P. GRAY &CO.
A SOLID SILVER HEAD CANE IS A NICK
thing for a young lady to give a gentleman.
1 have an elegant line of them. O. C. JOHNSON*
C
111 HAP COFFINS. WILLIAMS A POU.
H andkerchiefs both for ladies
and gentlemen; no use of looking elsewher*
uh we are ottering; decided bargains in that line.
C. P. GRAY A CO.
I ON DON LAYER RAISINS, CHOICE CAPE
j Cod Cranberries, in fact, all sorts of fresh
groceries, tire works, etc., cheap, at W. K. NEW
SOME’S, 900 Broad street.
' r EX AS POLISHED PECANS AT J. T. KAVX
X NAOii S. decl9 lw
A F. GIBSON A CO WILL RAFFLE A FINE
• V. nlitui Suit of Furniture on December 23d
at 1222 BrouU street. 12-18 3t
C 1 SCMOMBURG HAS A BEAUTIFUL LINE
of Holiday Goods suitable lor piesents. Ex
amine the iibt in our advertisingcoluiuns. 18 2t
Y OU WILL GET LEFT IF YOU WANT TO
buy Furniture and don’t get A. G. Rhodes A
Co.'s prices before buying. 12-18 8t __
r I HIE CITY DRUG STORE HAS A HEAUTI-
1 ful line of goods for Holiday Presents. Don’t
forget to go and see them. 12-17 tf
\ F. GIBSON A CO. ARE SELLING FURNi-
, ture cheaper
herwise.
I VANS A HOWARD’S COLOGNE, THE
A j most lasting and refreshing on the market,
at $1 60 tor lull pint bottle. tf
J AP ROBES—WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED
j another lot of beautiful Robes, especially
suitable for Christinas presents. There lias nev
er been anything like them in Columbus. Call
and see them. WILLIAMS A POU. 12-16 5t
'I HIE CHEAPEST PLACE IN COLUMBUS TO
X buy Doll Carriages, Wagons, Velocipedes,
etc., is A. F. Gibson A Co.’s, 1222 liroao street, tf
t lOLGATE’S "NEW” SOAP WASHES BET-
/ ter and lasts longer than any other. He*
big advertisement next Wednesday. tf
D iamonds for christmast presents
just received and for sale cheap at J. H.
BEAM HALL’S. tf __
j ^OR SIX DAYS-COMMENCING MONDAY
_ morning at 8 o’clock, I will produce large
Photographs for Christmas presents at one-
fourth my prices charged before. ALPHA A.
WILLIAMS. tf
IF YOU WANT THE BEST CAKES, OUS-
1 turds, Pies, etc., try my home-made. They
have no equal. R. JUSTICE, Agent. tf _
rIUIE CHOICEST CIGARS IN THE MARKET
X at Gilbert A Blanchard's Drug Store, tf
1 ,'RESH PARCHED PEANUTS AT BARTOW
; REED’S to-day. It
SHIELD PERFECTION BOURBON VVHIS*
ky. I commend to all who desire a really
good and reliable article. ROBERT S. CRANE,
Sole Agent. ts
1 BROKEN LOTS UNDERWEAR MUST MOVE
lJ this week at CHANCELLOR’S. tt __
STANDARD OF THE WORLD — OLD
O smooth® and reliable Whisky, 85 cents per
quart, sold by ROLLIN JEFFERSON. 12-7 2m
1 > LEASE REMEMBER I HAVE THE BRIGHT-
est and sweetest East Florida Oranges (St.
Johns river Oranges) and finest Northern Apple*
that come to our market. New Nuts,Raisins,Figs,
Dates, Grapes, Prunes, Stick and Fancy Candies.
Fire Crackers and Fiie Works, all sizes, whole
sale and retail. Purity and quality considered,
ray prices are the lowest in the city. J. J. WOOD.
V’HK NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE IN*
X suranee Company has had for ten years the-
lowest death rate of any of the leading companies
(0, 90 in I885i. The rates of interest realized on
investments are higher than any of the leading
companies and has been for many years. These
two advantages combined, with good manage
ment, enable this compiuv to surpass all others
in dividends to policy holders. The interest re
ceipts since organization have exceeded death
losses nearly six million dollars (in 1885 over a
quarter million dollars). Before you insure your
lift*, examine into the merits of the Northwestern
Mutual. JNO. F. IVERSON, Agent.
1 71LEUANT CHRISTMAS PllESENTS.-HAV-
j ing met with great success in the sale of our
Foot Warmers, we now offer a lot made iu bright
scarlet, with dark trimmings. These goods are
most attractive, and muke a warm, useftil, ele
gant gift, which cannot fail to please by their
novelty, beauty and great comfort. We have
them in darker shades for both ladies and gen
tlemen. J. MARION ESTES & SON.
R BMNANTOF; PRIZE PACKAGES FOR
•ale cheap at 7. T. Kavanagh’s. [lt-19 64
OU CAN 8AVE MONEY BY~CALLING ON
Kunaherg for Christmaa gooda of all kind*