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[HE MOXUOE ADVERTISER.
FORSYTH,GA.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF MONROE COUNTY
BY McGISTY & CAjBANISS
TUESDAY MORNING. AHULL!
ter'! f i
yth, Ga., ,A-oiid eia-.* matter.
CHC.tP HKI. I>M BtM'K.
The fire record in Forsyth for the
past twenty years has been such as £o
raise t*he rates of insurance to high
figures am] cause an earn* st desire
upon the part of property owners and
merchants for cheaper rates. One
(.iuse of tile high rates prevailing
here is based upon the following re
port sent from Forsyth, a year ago,
which report contains the facts and
went into the Insurance Y ear Book
as data to guide those taking risks in
our town. That report says:
Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia
—Population 2,400; I chemical hand
engine : iifeet worthless rubber hose.
A copy of which lias been recently
s* nt to our mayor, with request to re
port whatever facilities for extin
guishing fire may have been added
since last report. We know what re
port candor compels tins official to
make.
This brings to the mind of every
property o\vnr in Forsyth the ques
tion. to-wit: Shall we continue to
pay high rates of insurance as a pro
tection against lire or shall we in
crease our means and fueilities for
extinguishing fires? One chemical
hand engine, with two hundred feet
of worthless hose, and no organized
company to handle the same, is not a
strong hid for a decrease of the rates
of insurance. We believe our engine
is as good as any of its class; yet an
experience with several fires through
a series of years has demonstrated
that as managed it has not afforded
ns tlint protection against loss bv fire
that we need.
That we need a better protection on
this line, as a matter of economy, is
manifest to any one who will give the
subject much thought. Can we get a
better means of defense against fire
and thereby better protection against
loss by fire? We think so. “In what
way?’ r is asked by many. By pro
curing a good hand engine, building
good water cisterns and organizing a
good fire company. The question to
succeed this suggestion is what will
it cost? We answer a nominal sum
when computed from a proper stand
point. A good engine can be had on
reasonable terms, while five cisterns
properly located will reach every
point in the corporate limits of the
city. These cisterns constructed
10x10 and eight feet deep, will hold
nearly 6,000 gallons of water each,
enough to extinguish any ordinary
fire, when judiciously utilized; to
construct which would require no
very considerable outlay of money.
Upon the present estimated value of
property within our corporate limits
8-20 of one per cent for five years
would give us, in our judgment, these
facilities for protecting ourselves
against loss by fire. This additional
per cent would increase the tax for
the city per annum about $540, while
our insurance agents estimate that
tliis additional means for protection
against li re would decrease the amount
of insurance paid annually by our
city $750. Furthermore when we re
member that i\ot exceeding three
fourths of the risk on our property
will be carried by underwriters, it
should stimulate us to make the best
provision possible against loss by fire.
Besides underwriters have determin
ed that those towns which do not pro
vide the best means possible to them,
shall carry a great er proportion of the
risk.
Will a good engine, if procured, be
properly manned? We think so.
We believe a good company would be
organized at once if they had a good
engine to handle. Because the men
are here and we believe that our men
of Forsyth are capable of any emer
gency that demands their services,
in bother it be to fight lire or right the
battles of their country, which latter
capacity they have fully demonstrated
in days agone. What says every
merchant and property owner in For
syth. all of whom are resting under a
burdensome rate of insurance, be
cause of our want of facilities for ex
tinguishing fires?
PENDLETON'S FERTILIZERS.
Proctor A Taltmulge have the ex
clusive sale of Pendleton's Fertili
zers. and Acid Phosphates for com
posting. for Monroe County. Call
and see us. * ti.
Jlonr#t Female College items.
The entertainment given by the
literary societies on Friday evening
last, reflected credit to the institution,
and elicited many compliments to
the young ladies. While all did well,
we beg to make special mention of
the two little girls that combined rec
itation and song. “Apple Blossoms”
and the “Last Hymn” had the musi
cal touches musically introduced. The
conceptions and renderings were ar
tistic and good. But all did well;
even the ••Little Nothings” seemed
something to us, and the friends of
old Monroe may congratulate them
selves that the institution even now
is moving upon a course that gives
promise of much in the future.
Dr. A. W. Montgomery, of Greens
boro, Ga., will preach commencement
sermon in July next.
Hon. John 8. Davidson, Augusta,
Ga.. has consented to favor Monroe
College with a literary address at
commencement in July next.
Three names to the roil-call la<t
week, and others still to come.
TilE HOTEL HEETIXGS.
CITIZENS’ MEETING.
Forsytii, Ga., April 14th. 1886.
Pursuant to a call previously made
a large number of Forsyth citizens
this day convened at the court house.
On motion of Mr. W. A. Pye, Col. C.
A. Turner was chosen chairman. J.
T. McGinty was selected as secretary.
The body being called to order by the
chairman, who, announced that bus
ine-s was in order, when Prof. V. E.
Orr, uj>on request, stated the object of
the meeting to be to organize a stock
company for the purpose of building a
first-class hotel in the business center
of Forsyth, and secure subscription
for the same.
The fact developing that a good sum
of money had been subscribed, the
question of location was sprung, which
met with two propositions. After a
limited and informal discussion of
this question, it was moved and sec
onded that the citizens meeting ad
journ, and that all those who had
subscribed to and proposed to become
stockholders in the enterprise meet at
once for organization, which motion
prevailed and the meeting adjourned.
C. A. Turner, Chairman.
J. T. McGinty, Secretary.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
April 14, 5 P. M.
Subscribers to the hotel fund met
as per agreement for organization,
(’apt. T. J. Fletcher was elected pres
ident pro tem. J. T. McGinty re
quested to act as secretary. Upon a
suggestion from the chair it was unan
imously agreed that the company
shall be known and distinguished as
the Forsyth Hotel Company.
On a motion from Mr. W. A. Pye,
Mr. W. H. Head was elected presi
dent of the company and J. T. Mc-
Ginty permanent secretary. E. R.
Roberts, T. J. Fletcher, R. P. Brooks
and were elected direc
tors, with the president as chairman.
Further proceedings being deferred,
the company adjourned to 4G 2 ' p. m.,
the 15th inst. T. J. Fletcher,
President pro tempore.
J. T. McGinty, Secretary.
April loth.
Forsyth Hotel Company met pur
suant to adjournment, T. J. Fletcher,
president pro tem., in the chair. Upon
a call from the chair for propositions
as to location for the proposed hotel,
Mr. J. R. Banks submitted a proposi
tion or bid to locate the same on the
north side of the public square, sup
porting his bid with explanatory re
marks and argument in favor of the
same.
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Mr. AY. A. Pye submitted a propo
sition to locate the building on the
south side of the square. After a
short discussion of both propositions
in a somewhat informal way by the
stockholders, a vote was taken upon
the same, which resulted unanimous
ly in favor of Mr. Pye’s proposition,
showing that 64 out of 70 shares were
represented.
On motion the secretary was in
structed to correspond with architects
relative to a plan of building, and Col.
O. H. B. Bloodworth requested to
draw up form of charter and submit
the same to the stockholders at a fu
ture meeting. The motion for ad
journment being made, the company
adjourned subject to call of the presi
dent. T. J. Fletcher,
President pro tempore.
J. T. McGinty, Secretary.
Deleclaluvei
Is composed of ingredients well
known as the most efficient in pre
venting decomposition, and possesses
qualities that act most beneficially
upon the mucous membrane of the
mouth and gums. For sale by
Alexander & Son.
J. AY. Rice A Cos.
Come before our readers this week
in our advertising columns, telling
them of their splendid and immense
stock of new spring goods. This firm
is well known; their reputation for
integrity and fair dealing is wide
spread. Their stock of dry goods is
simply immense; has been selected
with care and good taste and with a
perfect knowledge of the demands of
the trade. It comprises everything
to be found in a dry goods stock, and
every class of customers can be ac
commodated by these gentlemen.
They have also an elegant line of
shades, carpets and mattings, which,
as is their entire stock, is offered at
prices that defy competition. A visit
to their vast emporium and inspec
tion of their goods will convince the
visitor that J. \\\ Rice & Cos. are fully
prepared to meet the needs and tastes
of purchasers of dry goods. See their
advertisement in this paper.
Celluloid collars and cuffs, at
Sharp & Son’s.
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The Umpire Store.
This well known dry goods house
needs no introduction to our readers
at our hands. Messrs. S. T. Coleman
A Cos. are well known to, and reputed
among the people of Georgia for in
tegrity and fair dealing as merchants.
AVith large capital, business tact, en
ergy and long experience, they know
what the people want in their exten
sive line and are always prepared to
supply them. They have recently re
ceived, and are constantly recruiting,
a splendid fresh stock of goods, em
bracing all grades from common to
the finest in all their numerous de
partments.
A more efficient and more polite
corps of clerks is not to be found, than
is kept in this mammoth house. The
latest style- are always to be found
there, and their prices rule the mark
et. Mr. J. AY. Banks, of Forsyth, is
with this house, and will he glad to
-oe his many friends.
THIS SPACE RESERVED
FOR THE
SPOT CASH STORE
OF
J . M . PONDER,
Forsyth, Georgia.
YELLOWCREIIK FARMERS’ <l,l IS
R liat Can I'armri's Uo to Increase
T'Jtesr Crops ¥
The April meeting of the Yellow
Creek Farmers’ Club met at the
school house near Air. John NY. Zell
ner’s. The chairman of the club being
absent, Mr. J. \\'. Zellner, vice-chair
man, acted as presiding officer. The
question discussed was as follows:
“AATiat other crops can we raise, or
what other methods can we adopt
with our present crops, to make our
business more profitable ?”
1. IT. Askin thought the crops cul
tivated by the farmers of this section
were the best adapted to this climate
and soil. The trouble with the farm
ers is that they grow the crops, but
money kings fix the price of our pro
ducts; that we were in the hands of
speculators and could not help our
selves. He had attempted to save
crab grass hay but had not succeeded
in making good cattle food of it, as
they did not appear to like it.
A. C. Jackson favored the cultiva
tion of Kaffir corn. Asa money crop
he knew of none that would take the
place of cotton, and there was but
little money in that crop. To keep
stock healthy we must raise oats. AAA
ought not to feed during idle months
either corn or oats but green crops to
stock. Corn is our best feed crop, but
we cannot dispense with oats.
L. O. Hollis thought the hay crop
should be one of our largest and best
crops, yet we sadly neglected this
crop. He described the mode of sav
ing pea and crab grass hay. Said
these were usually allowed to get too
ripe before cutting, (Said labor as it
exists among us usually controls the
farmers instead of the farmers con
trolling it. That every farmer should
have a reaper and a hay rake.
R. L. Hollis knew of no new crops
we could rely on, yet he saw a neces
sity of a change in our system of
farming, which he thought should be
in the direction of small farms more
thoroughly cultivated.
C. F. Turner was fully convinced
that our system of farming was wrong;
that we are wearing out our fields and
are realizing little or no clear profits
from our toil. He did not, however,
believe in radical changes, but thought
we should gradually slide into better
and more profitable methods.
The question to be discussed at the
next meeting is “Growing forage
crops.” * *
Genuine Cuba molasses at
Bloodworth <k Brown’s.
Tlst‘ Tlomorial.
Next Alonday the 26th will be ob
served as memorial day, and as this
occasion comes but once a year, and
in respect to the memory of our dead,
who died in their country’s defence,
our citizens should turn out en masse,
and be in attendance upon the exer
cises of that occasion. This much is
due those whose deeds we would
commemorate. And we would im
press upon our readers that this me
morial occasion and the decoration of
the graves of the Confederate dead in
our cemetery is not merely a town af
fair, but is an occasion in which all
people from both town and county
are expected and earnestly solicited
to take part. The ladies of the me
morial association especially insist
That the programme as to the order of
marching, be strictly observed by all
who take part in the exercises, this,
too, to prevent confusion, that every
thing may be done decently and in
order. It is to be hoped that personal
preference will yield and that every
body will conform to the order of the
parade, in order that the procession
will accord with the occasion.
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Notice.
1 wo or three good broke mules to
sell on tune with good security, or
will swap for good horse or mare*
inch 28 tf. \Y. C. Corley.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM-
OF
MACON, GEORGIA.
In making our Spring Announcement to the Citizens of MONROE and adjoining
counties, we would state that we carry the Largest, Best Assorted, and
CHEAPEST Stock of Staple and Fancy DIIY GOODS to be
found in MACON. AYe have just received
An Elegant Line of Spring Novelties!
In DRESS GOODS, COMBINATION SUITS ? and SUITINGS, WHITE GOODS,
LAWNS, &c. All the New Fabrics in wash and unwash styles, such as
BATISTES, CRAZY CLOTHS, and YENETUN SUIT
INGS. AYe CARR A’ the handsomest LINE of
Laces and Embroideries!
In Edgings, Flouncing and All Overs in the a large lot of AVHITE and
COLORED Embroidered SLITS, which will.be sold at Bottom Prices.
SHADES, CARPETS & MATTING!
This Department is Complete, and we are prepared to give BETTER PRICES than
any Carpeting House in the State.
HONEST GOODS AT LIVING PRICES!
Is our motto, and we carry it out to the letter. AYe invite an inspection of our
entire stock, and guarantee satisfaction in every instance.
Samples sent on application and Express paid on all Cash Orders over Ten Dol
lars. Come to see us when in Macon.
J. W. RICE & CO.
TRIANGULAR BLOCK AND COTTON AVENUE.
A CARD.
HAVING sold my interest in the Drug
business. 1 will continnue the practice
of my profession in all its branches. Of
fice next doar to C. M. Ham.
B- q. S.AITH, M. D.
Notice.
ALL persons are hereby notified not to
employ or harbor Gus Hunter, Kissie
Hunter, Jim Lacy Dent and Sallie Dent as
they are under contract with me for this
year and have left my employ, indebted to
me, without my consent. I will bold par
ties violating this notice responsible.
April 19th 4t. J. M. COLLIER.
I import the FINEST Marine and Granite
MONUMENTS!
And can save you money calling on me.
GEO. W.'CASE,
Marble Dealer, 50 Plum st., Alacon, Ga.
J. W. BURKE & CO.’S
PIONEER
MUSIC HOUSE!
7 Cotton Avenue,MACON, GA.
AYe have just closed one the most pros
perous business years we have ever had in
Musical Instruments. And with the open
ing of the new year we propose doing even
better. Our Pianos are all know n makes
have been thoroughly tested in our South
ern climate, (hence there is no possible risk
in buying from us). In Organs, we handle
six ©f the best makes in America. In fact
we are now having manufactured for our
special trade by the E. P. Carpenter Organ
Cos. an Instrument that is 4 feet 2.1 inches
high, nice walnut esse, a full set of reeds,
that we can make for $40.00 cash. Re
member we give a double guantee on every
Instrument we sell. AY rite to us for our
special New Year's price,., catalogues, etc.
J. W. BURKF. & CO..
7 Cotton Avenue. Macon, Ga.
A NEW, SAFE AND EFFICIENT
DISCOVERY
FOR EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT
PAIN OR DANGER!
THE sensation following the use of this
new agent is
REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING.
It is no combination of gas, ether or chlo
roform, therefore can he used with abso
lute safety. 1 can assure my patrons that
this new discovery is no “humbug.” Par
ties interested are invited to call at my
office (the only place where it can be had*)
up stairs :n the Opera Housebuilding, and
be convinced. L. S. MORSE,
April 13,. 1886. Dentist.
TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE.
FIRST ROUND.
Popes ferry, Monday April, sth.
Juliette, Tuesday April, 6th.
Cabaniss, AYodnesday April, 7th.
Proctor’s. Thursday April, Bth,
Unionville, Friday April, 9th.
Forsyth, Saturday April, 10th.
Bolingbroke, .Monday April, 12th.
Bankston, Tuesday Ap’ril, 13th. a. rn.
Russellville “ “ 13th. p. rn.
Culloden, AYednesday April, 14tn.
Redbone, Tuesday April, 15th.
Goggansville, Friday April, 16th.
I will he in Forsyth every Saturday un
til the second Saturday in June.
Respectfullv
J. C. EDWARDS,
Tax Receiver.
I have the FINEST set of
■DIM, DESIGNS!
In the country, and can sell you the very
best Imported Monuments in
Marble or Granite.
I am also prepared to sell you Headstones,
Box Tombs, A'aces Iron Fencing, etc.
GEO. W. CASE,
50 Plum street, Macon, Ga.
B. S. WILLIN' Gil AM,
ATTORNEYATLAW
FORSYTH, GEORGIA
Will practice ir. all the Courts. Prompt
attention given to all business entrusted to
my care. Can be found at my office from
7to 12 and from Ito 6. AVill be glad to
see my friends when in town. Office in
room recently occupied by Air Jno. A-
La-eter opposite the Empire Warehouse.
September 1. 18.35.
I HAVE A !
NORMAN STALLION & JERSEY BULL ■ J- FBOCTOB, Forsyth.
CALL AND SEE THEM WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN!
AT CATER'S
THE- DROPPED OUT °F PRICES!