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The Weekly Democrat
Bainbridge, Ga., Dec. 7, 1876.
LOCA L MA’TTERS
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDS.
J^TAVING DISPOSED OF
MV FIRST STOCK
1 now anuounoe to the people of Decatur
and adjoining counties that 1 hare just re
ceive*, by actual count :
.50 piaces new style fall and winter calicos.
tiO pieces Sheeting.
100 pieoes Shirting,
15 pieces Ticking,
125 pieces Striped Checks,
50 pieces Bleaching*,
75 pieces Kentucky Jeans, all grades and
colors,
40 pieces Osnaburgs,
00 pieces Drillings,
10.000 lhs Bacon, sides and shoulders.
100 barrels Flour,
Bagging and ties in huge quantities,
20 sacks Coffee,
My stock of Dress Goods is the most com
plete ever before offered in this market, con
sisting of
Cashmeres, Empress Cloths, l’oplins, Mo
hairs, Alpnecas, Fluids, Diagnials of all
the fashionable shades, also the la
test styles of Brocalcs in all
celors and shades, to match the above goods
for combination suits and Polonaise;
Plain and plaid Opera Flannels,
Red, Blue Grey and White-
twilled and plain Flannels, and so forth
Shawls, Cloaks and B^fevards
at extremely lfovc^figues.
Boot, vifti Shoe Department.
irtomplt-ie in every respect, and will be
sold at prices to suit the times.
Clothing, Gents’ Furnishing Goods
a specialty. My stock being bought la.ely,
I am offering extra inducements.
1 <m agent for Krrp's patent Partly Made
Shirts, 6 for S6, or SI.25 eaeh.
Also agent for the celebrated Watt Plow
for this and enjoining counties
My polite and attentive corps of salesmen
are well-known,
Mr. R. A. Lytle having been with me for
nearly seven years.
Mr. Henry Stern being with me for three
years,
Mr. W. H. Dickenson, formerly with J,
A. Zeigler & Co.
And Mr. Heiniman, formerly of Colum
bus,
All of whom will always be found at tlieir
posts, ready and attentive, to show goods to
all who may favor me with a call.
J. Steining-er,
Proprietor of the Original Flint Aiver Store.
“IIogkiHin time.”
October and November have passed.
Now for January.
The “City Registration Act” has been
abolisbed. You ean vote now without
paying a dollar.
How would it do for the candidates, ■
each and all, to prance up to the aid of
the Democrat which aids them?
Stonewall Fire Company had their
Annual Meetiug and Election at their
engine house last night.
Russia wants Turkey for a Christmas
dinner. We’ll be satisfied with an old
Shanghai rooster.
The ladies about this town cairy more
election news in their bustles than any of
Uncle Sam’s mail bags.
Because a man wants to be Ordinary of
Decatur county it is no reason that he is
an ordinary man. Don't it?
Judge John T. Fain is the Democratic
nominee for County Treasurer. He, Fain,
would have it, and we hope he w ill.
“Ap-puls'. four for a dime,” is both the
song, symphony and refrain of the average
Bainbridge gamin.
Is Tilden elected elected? He is. Will
Hayes be “counted in?” Probably. Who
will be the next President? Tilden. This
is all we know about it.
The candidates for botli parties are now
,n the field. Now comes the hand-shak
ings, and the howdy-do’s, and the “how’s
your fam ily.”
Christmas is coming, and the hens have
held a convention in which they' have
resolved to lay no more eggs for less than
thirty cents l dozen.
The Harmonic Verien “nop” on the
12th promises to be a grand affair. Well,
them boys evidently know how to get up
a good thing.
Bam Bay’s visits to this city are getting
serious. Sammy evidently means busi
ness. That’s right, Sam, faint heart
never won fair lady or a battle.
Mr. Rountree is speaking of emigrating
to the Sandwich Islands. Our advice to
him is to take his “sandwiches” nearer
home.
Dr. J. C. Curry, Dentist, will locate his
office in this city next week. The Doctor
is well known and will secure a liberal
share of patronage.
Who do you think will be elected in
Januarj-? is the all momentous question
now. Well, let us answer.- We think the
men will get elected who get the most
votes.
There arc more “best horses,” “best
dogs,” and “best guns” in Bainbridge
than any pl.ice on the known globe. Every
other man you see lias got “a piuter” and
“lie’s just the best dog I ever saw.”
Majili il. B. Waugh is now running a
full-fledged, double-back-act ing, self-p r-
fecti.i j butcher shop, He keeps all kinds
of the choicest meats. Call at corner of
West and Broughton streets and see the
Mu jali.
Mr. John Pander Ilarrell died at liis
residence in this county last Saturday
night of Pneumonia. lie was a good
eitir.en, an honest man and much esteem
ed by those who knew him.
Now is the time to advertise your
Christmas Goods. Nothing pays the deal
er better than a liberal use of printer’s
ink. The Democrat is read by every
body iu Decatur and adjoining counties.
Do you see the point.
In the event of a war wc propose to
raise a Regiment of Colonels in Decatur
county. It would be a difficult matter,
however, to raise a corporal’s guard below
that rank.
Col, John Dunwoody Williams, “late
of said cauuty deceased,” showed his-
pleasant “mug” on our streets last Satur
day. The Col. is O. K., this side up with
care.
It is a long conceded and a well estab
lished fact that John Sharon, proprietor
of the Sharon House, keeps the best hotel
in the State of Georgia. None are accep
ted.
Sani Tilden has arrived in our city.
Having despaired of a “fair count" he
came-to fee about it. Sammy is stopping
with Ml W. C. Jones, is five days old,
vigorous and healthy.
The Democratic ticket is now in the
field. Let all bickerings cease, all disap
pointments pass away. Go to work and
help elect the ticket. The Convention
did the best they knew how.
A goodly number of patriotic citizens
were debarred the privilege of sacrificing
themselves for the “deer people” by the
conventions last Saturday. Never mind,
friends; ten thousand years from now it
w7. not make a particle of d : ffercnee.
Yoag man, do you propose to get
married »i$ winter, and if so are you
going to haCauy cake or cGicken Tiff?
and do you propose tc send us any ?
Answer.
And we’re a-l a shaking, shake, shake
shaking, ard -ve’re all a shaking of each
other’s hands. And we’re all a smiling,
smile, smole, smiling, and we’re all smil
ing at every one <ve meet. Candidates
campaign sorg—patent applied for.
The following is the present Board of
County Commissioners for Decatur coun
ty: Hiram Broekett, Robert E. Whighatn,
Owen Nixon, Gabe Dickenson. We un
derstand that, this Board will resign in a
day or two. The new Board don’t take
charge until January
Everybody about Bainbridge knows
Col. Barden, the Columbus cotton buyer,
who has spent considerable time in our
midst this season. Well the Col. wants
to be Clerk of the Superior Court of Mus
cogee county, and we hope he will get it.
He’s as clever a man as “ever trod shoe
leather.
The Democratic Candidate*
SAM m. cox.
Mr. Cox, the nominee for Sheriff, i s a
young man, popular, industrious and en
ergetic. He was placed upon the ticket
by the Committee on account of being an
indefatigable worker, among other quali
fications. If elected he will make a good
officer.
JOHN D. HARRELL.
This gentleman is the party nominee
for Clerk of the Superior Court. For the
position he is eminently qualified. He
has held the position of City Treasurer for
a number of years, and it is given up by
all that he is the best the city ever had.
He is very popular and has considerable
political influence. We regard his nomi
nation by the Committee as peculiarly
fortunate.
MASTON O’NEAL.
Maston O’Neal is th» nominee for Ordi
nary. No nomination made pleases us
better. Of all men in the county we had
rather have him for the responsible posi
tion of Ordinary. Mr. O’Neal is an earn
est hard-working Democrat Night and
day he has freely given his services to the
party—not only his services, but he has
never scrupled to pay the party expenses
out of his own pocket. The success of the
Democracy has been his constant object,
and wc arc glad that the Committee were
moved to honor even in this slight
manner, an active soldier in the cause
•worthy of much higher merit and esteem.
As Chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee,Mr. O’Neal’s course is too well
known to need repetition here- Suffice it
to say, he is “the right man in the right
place." Let us elect him Ordinary by a
rousing majority.
JUDGE JOIIN T. FAIN
Judge Fain is one of our most esteemed
fellow-citizens. A man of spotlesa char
acter, of unblemished reputation and the
embodiment of honesty and integrity.
Should he be elected to the office of Coun
ty Treasurer, the people’s money would be
iu the hands of a wary and watchful cus
todian.
GEORGE D. GRIFFIN.
Mr- Griffin is a citizen of Bainbridge
and is well-known throughout the county.
He is the son of Judge I. M. Griffin, and
a man of the most sterling qualities. He
served faithfully in the Confederate Army
and lost an arm at the Battle of Olustee.
lie is the candidate for Tax Collector and
Asssessor.
CAPT. E. 8. LAW.
Capt. Law is the candidate for County
Surveyor. He is a highly educated gen
tleman and an accomplished civil engin
eer. Tlie office of Surveyor could not be
entrusted to one more competent and de
serving,
CAFT. E. R- PEABODY.
Last but not least comes the candidate
for Coroner. This is a very responsible
position and ought to he. filled by a man
of good judgement and practical sense.
Such a man we take Capt. Peabody to be,
and we hope to see him triumphantly
elected.
Proceedings of the Democratic Nomi
Dating Convention-
Bainbridge, Dec. 2, 1876.
The Nominating Convention met pur
suant to call of Chairman of Dem. Ex.
Com. Mr. Samuel W. Patterson in Chair,
and E. J. Morgan Secretary.
Proceeded to the nomination of County
Officers with the following result;
For Sheriff: S. M. Cox. No opposi
tion, and he was nominated by acclama
tion.
For Clerk: J. D. Harrell 29 votes, W.
G. D. Tonge 3, H. M. Beach, 4, resulting
in Mr. Harrell’s nomination.
For Ordinary: M. O’Neal, 27, J. D.
Talbert 6, R. li. Terrell 1, Jock Ingram 1.
Mr. O’Neal’s nomination was made unani
mous.
For Tax Collector and Assessor: 1st
ballot, G. D. Griffin 12, John Mobley 1,
P- T. Everett 2, J. R. Butler 7, J. R.
Darsey 0, S. W Patterson 13. 2d ballot,
S. W. Patterson 20, G- D. Griffin 15, J.
R. Darsey 1. 3d ballot. S. W. Patter
son, 16, G. D. Grittin 20. 4th ballot, S.
W. Patterson 9, G. D. Griffin 27. Griffin’s
nomination was then made unanimous.
For County Treasurer. 1st ballot, A.
B. Belcher 6, T. B. Hunnewell 1, John T.
Fain 22, W. C. Thomas 4, E. J. Morgan
3. 2d ballot, John T. Fain 36, a unami-
mous vote.
Foi County Surveyor.- D. McLauchlin,
5, E. S. Law 27, John Robison 3, A. S.
Curry 1. E. S. Law was nominated.
For Coroner; E. R. Peabody was
nominated by acclamation.
Moved by Col. Munnerlyn that these
proceedings be published in the Bain
bridge Democrat.
S. W- Patterson,
i Chairman.
E. J. Morgan,
Secretary.
Missionary Meeting.
The anniversary of the Sunday School
Missionary Society of the Methodist Epis
copal church, will be held on Sunday
afternoon next.
The School will meet at the personage,
and-will proceed in line to the church,
bearing their banners.
The annual report of the Secretary and
Treasurer wih be read and the children
will present their missionary offerings,
reciting or singing a hym appropriate to
the name of their class-
Most of the tunes are entirely new,
never having been sung in Bainbridge.
An address will be delivered by Charles
J. Munnerlyn, Esq.
The church will be handsomely decora
ted for the occasion.
The public are appealed to to sustain by
tbeir presence and assistance this effort
of the Sunday School in behalf of the
missions of the church.
After the Missionary exercises, the pas
tor of the church will present to the Sun
day School a number of library and music
books, sent as a donation by the Hanson
Place Sunday School of Brooklyn, New
York. A large copy of Smith's Bible
Dictionary will be presented also to the
class making the largest missionary con
tribution.
Grand Full Dress Ball, at the Har-
monie Hall, Tuesday Evening
December 12th-
This shall be one of the finest affairs
ever given in the city. It is a well known
fact that the Harmonie Club spares no
means or labor in making their Balls the
most perfect successes. Nothing has been
left undone by the Committee to make
this the Ball of the season. A fine Ital
ian StriDg Band {will be in attendance.
The supper will be no 1, as good as can
be gotten up in the country. In fact
nothing will be left undone by the Com
mittee to make it pleasant to all. Any
information will be gladly given. Tickets
admitting lady and gentleman $200. Can
be procured from auy of the Committte.
H. Roth, I. M. Rosenfeld,
H. L. Barnett, E. Amram, J- Mom.
H. Stearn, M. Kwilecki.
Republian Nominations.
The following is the result of the de
liberations of the Republican caucus in
this city last Saturday: For Sheriff, John
T. Wimberly; Ordinary, John R. Hayes;
Tax Collector and Assessor. Jacob Har
rell; Treasurer,Conrad Harrell; Surveyor,
Maxwell; Coroner, Randall Kin
ney, colored. The caucus made no nomi
nation for Clerk, but endorsed Mr. John
D. Ilarrqll, the Democratic nominee, for
that position-
The ticket is a strong one and will be
hard to beat.
Firemanic.
The election in Stonewa’l Fire Compa
ny last night resulted as follows: T. R.
Wardell, Foreman; Charles L. Beach 1st
Assistant; E. Johnson, 2d Assistant; H.
Roth, Secretary; B F. Colbert,Treasurer;
T. B. Hunnewell, J. D. Harrell. H. Nus-
bautn. Delegates to Fire Department; W-
U. Stokes Engine House Keeper.
Cold W eather.
The past week has been the most inces
sant and the longest cold spell w'thin the
memory of the “oldest inhabitant.” Vege
tation, even the most hardy, seems to be
all killed. Tho weather is exceedingly
favorable to the curing of meat, and most
of our farmers are taking advantage of
it.
Geo. F- Wooten. Esq.
We learn that this rapidly rising young
lawyer will be in our city soon to remain
vrih-his relatives during the Christmas
holidays. Ggorge Wooten left Bainbridge-
a few years ago tVih.notliing but his pro
fession. He was young,, inexperienced
and knew but little of the hadshigs^he
would be forced to encounter. But ho
had energy, industry and pluck. He
mapped out his course and never looked
back upon it, casting his lot in the city of
Atlanta and boldly entering the race for
success with the most eminent lawyers in
the State. And he has succeeded in firm
ly establishing himself, and business now
seeks him like he once sought business.
We shall be glad to welcome him on his
return to his old home.
Death of Mr- Rosenfeld’s Father-
Mr. I. M. Rosenfeld was suddenly called
away to New Orleans several days ago to
the bedside of his father, Rev. Mr. Rosen-
felld, who was seriously ill. A telegram
from Mr. Rosenfeld received here yester
day stated that his parent had died in the
morning at 4 o’eiock.
The Methodist Sunday School of this
city is one of the largest and finest in the
State. The Missionary Society of the
School meets next Sunday evening at 3
o’clock. It will be an interesting occa
sion, and everybody should attend.
The Cornet Band called on the editor of
the Democrat, at his residence, last
Tuesday night, and a general good time
was the result all around. The editor
takes this method of returning his thanks
to the members of the Band for the fine
music rendered on the occasion. Call
again, gentlemen.
At Born s.
Call at Jake Boa’s and see his patent
corn-sheller and forage-cutter. He also
has a large lot of buggy spokes, hubs,
etc., on hand.
Handsome Bridle
We have a very handsome riding bridle
made by Mr. W. H. Stokes, which reflects
much credit upon him as a workman.
We are glad to greet Mr. and Mrs.
Coyle, of Detroit, Michigan, oack to our
little city. They will spend the winter
here at the Sharon House- Our folks will
do all in their power to make their stay
pleasant and agreeable^-
Honey cqeiftf quilts, 11-4. at $2.00 EtHos
enfelil^^
Gents best casimeres. 75 cts to $1.25 per
yard at Rosenfelds.
1« »
Extra Inducements-
Jake Born, the wide-a-wake harness
man, sells best canvass collars, with
leather trimmings for 85 cents—nice set.
of single harness for $12, and best saddle
t very bottom figures. Call on Mr. Boro
and you will be sure to be suited.
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL!
I. M. Rosenfeld is actually selling goods lower than they can be bought in any store in
Bainbridge. Now is the time to buy in order to buy cheap goods. Mr. Rosenfeld has
one of the largest stocks in town and wishes to dispose of his whole stock by the middle
of December. He is desirious of charging his business and in order to facilitate matters
to that end, he is selling goods at
FABULOUSLY LOW PRICES.
Rev. R- M- Lockwood-
Rev. R M. Lockwood expects to leave
on Sunday night far Camilla en route for
the South Georgia Conference, which
holds its session in Sandersville on Wed
nesday the 13th inst. Bishop Pearce will
preside.
In ladies dress goods he offers special inducements. He will sell you very fine poplins
at 25 cents per yard, goods that cannot be bought in a New dork market at 50 cts. per
yard. He will sell you good delaines at 15 and 20 cts. per yard
He sells the best coffee at 4 lbs for $1,00. He has a.large stock of
SHAWLS AND BLANKETS
and other goods too nu|
to buy.
rous to mention, which he will sell so low that you cannot fail
His Stock of Groceries
Cannot be surpassed by any in ths city. n e keeps always on hand Bacon, Flour, Salt,
BAGGirVO AND TIES,
the sign.
Corner Broughton>nd Broad Streets, Bainbridge, Ga,
Hr.taALgC3gsk*BaeatBwn
Great Reduction in Prices.
W. C. Subers is now offering splendid
bargains in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Ac
Stock complete, call and see. 1-
Those Seeking: Truth-
Those who desire to know the truth of
the present political crisis can get some
valuable documents by applying to Dr.
J. A. Butts. Read them and hand to
your neighbor..
Sportsmen Attention-
Pistols and Cartridges, Powder, Shot,
Caps, and sporting goods generally, low
prices, at Jewelry Store of
J. t ’ W. C. Subers.
On account of large stock of material on
hand, and the scarcity of money in circula
tion, I will repair Watches, Clocks and Jew
elry at the following reduced prices, viz:
Mainspring $1.50, Cleaning $1.50,^ Hands
25 to 75 cents per pair, Glasses 25 cents.
For cash only. W. C. Sobers.
Fine Horses.
Mr. J. C. Chaudoin, of Kentucky, will
be in our city between the 1st and 10th of
November with a lot of best Kentucky
raised horses, at low figures.
Good News-
What is it, is Tilden elected? No; not
yet, but he will be Tuesday night, and in
view of that fact Weil & Loeb have put
down the price of goods to the very bot
tom notch. They have a fine stock on
hand, and are determined to sell.
Look Fishermen-
Fishing TackJo of all kinds, cheap, at
Jewelry Store oi
W. C. Subers.
P. S. Blackwells Durham Smoking To
bacco at 80 cts. per lb H-
Notice-
Ludden & Bates, during the prevalence
of the Yellow Fever in Savannah,coetinue
to fill all orders of Music, etc., as usual.
Those who desire,can have orders filled at
their Branch House in Augusta,Ga-,by ad
dressing them at that place. Pianos and
Organs -hipped directly from the North
without passive through Savannah
A Scene in a Church-
There was a ludicrously sudden descent
from the sublime to the ridiculous in a
country church, not a thousand miles off,
when a clergyman, preaching on the miser
ies entailed by sin, suddenly exclaimed,
“Thank God, I am not a sufferer- my mise
ries have all been healed, and what did it? ’
The change of tone started one of the dea
cons from a drowsy mood, and springing to
his feet, he cried out, “Tutt’s Liver Pills.”
The deacon was right in his estimation of
this celebrated medicine. They will certain
ly cure your “miseries” if they result Irom
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liiver, Chills, Headache,
Loss of appetite, Nervousness, Despondency
or General Debility. Take the deacons ad
vice and try them.
SMITH & TRAUT.
A large line of white flannel from 20 ct3
and upwards at Rosenfelds.
Fine all wool, large size shawls from $1-
50 to $5.00 at Rosenfelds.
A complete assortment of dress goods
which will be sold at 50 per cent less than
New York cost at RoeeafeldA
Tobacco: Cigars •.
Best tobaccos, finesicigars, of all grades
o be had at the big sore of H. B.Ebr.
ich.
Announcement
hereby announce my sell a candi
date for Ordinary of Decatur county at the
ensning January election, suhject to the
nomination of the Democratic Convention.
JOE. F. INGRAM
At Born's-
Step in at Jake Born’s and see his new
invoice of boy’s wagons, carriages,hobby
horses, etc. He has a very pretty assort
ment at reasonable figures-
We-have just received a large supply af
very select DRY GOODS, consisting of
160 pieces Shirtings,
100 pieces Sheeting,
350 pieces Calico,
3$ pieces Bed Tlckleg.
A very fine assortment of
mills ML
Which we are selling at
prices.
greately reduced
Our Grocery
OF which we have on hand and are about to
receive
100 BUs Flour,
15 Casks Bacon,
20 Sacks Coffee,
25 Barrels Sugar, '
Will be sold at prices to satisfy all.
We have also just received Atom Virgin!*
and North Carolina 50 boxes
OF FINE TOBACCO,
which will be sold at Factory Prices, e* we
are agent for those tobacco'*.
LUDDEN AND BATE S SOUTHERN
MUSIC HOUSE-
“The Blockade Raised.”
Our friends and patrons throughout th
South are respectfully notified that during
the terrible epidemic—which has now en
tirely ceased—our store ha* not been closed,
nor our business, and in our new and ele
gant warerooms, No. 21 Whitaker street,
which we have jpst occupied, we are pre
pared for a lively fall trade, with a mag
nificent assortment of Chickering, Ualiet
<fc Davis, Matbushek and Southern Gem
Pianos, and Mason & Hamlin Church',
School and Parlor Organs, which will be
sold upon the most favorable terms ever
given. Our sales must be doubled. Low
prices and easy terms will do it.
Orders for Sheet Music, Music Books
and small Instruments promptly filled. A
specimen copy of our Southern Musical
Journal, containing $1 worth of music,
will be presented to every one responding
to this ad verticement,either with an order
or by correspondence. Catalogues and
price lists free.
Ludden & Bates,
nor 2-1-t- — Savannah, Ga.
Selling off at Cost-
This is no humbug, but an actual fact,
that I. M. Rosenfeld is selling his stock of
ladies dress goods, blankets, shawls, balmo-
ral skirts, hats, worsted goods of every de
scription below New York cost. His ,-dfcject
is to sell out all that class of so as to
make reom £iur uewwjtrtie “stock of groceries
ayd Aiiimeatics which he proposes to turn his
' stock into. If you are desirous of buying
cheap goods now is your chance. He sells
fine all wool declaims at 35^cents per yard.
A large variety of la-lies hats at actual
New Y'ork cost at P.osenfelds.
CLOTHING, HATS AND SHOES,
Our second fine stock of those foods feeve
just been received and will be eold et
REFORM PRICES.
Please call upon us before r**nh*iifng
elsewhere.
OATS! OATS!
The famous RUST PROOF OATS, so seldom
found are to be had at,Smith * Traub’s.
Hand Made Harness-
W. H. H Stokes, Harness Maker, is
selling hand made harness at the very as
tonishingly low price of $12 per set. Can
anybody in Southwestern Georgia beat
this.
All wool blankets, 10-4, at $5,00 at Ros
enfelds.
Farming Implements-
JSgain we call attention to the large stock
oft Farming Implements now on hand and
for sale at Smith <k Traub’s.
Highest cash prices paid for 500 belee of
COTTON
at Smith & Traub’s.
COME ONE, COME ALL,
to the Popular Store of Smitk