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4 *». > t ^ Plows I offer at Factory Prican miA flimwMitwmatigfSMtionto the Pnrchaser.'Wm. jr OF NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED AT THE Tint River Store A GRAND OPENING Tbi* Week at tho Flint Ri ver Store. 00ME EARLY AND (Jet a Uargnin 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