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Beginning Tuesday morning, February 21st, So if you wish to secure bargains in DRY GOODS, SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, ETC. < >ur goods are all new, nothing shop worn and out of style, we only wish to reduce our stock to make room for our New Spring Goods, " * g . J. 11. SHARP & SON, Sharp’s Corner, Forsyth, Ha. Mon roe Advertiser FORSYTH. OA. TUESDAY MORNING,FEBRUARY2I,'BB $1.50 A YEAR! LADIES. 1 have just received a splendid lot ot JERSEYS, JACKETS, NEW.M AKKKTS, and WRAPS. Which 1 otter at LOW RATES! Also a fine lot of Ladies’ and Child ren’s Woolen UNDERVESTS! G LOVES Of all kinds for Ladies and Children. NOTIONS, BONNETS, J 1 ATS, and HOSIERY, And last, but not least, tlio best as sortment ot Ladle sand Children s Si-iGKS In Forsyth. Agent for Butterick's Patterns. Don’t forget Ladies you can get a complete oiittttat FORSYTH, GA. 14.in,11y BcSifiierßn After a protracted visit to other joints Rev. and Mrs. L. Rush return ed to their home at the parsonage in Oulloden, and learned that during tlieir absence they were not forgotten lmt most kindly remembered. The good people of Culloden had put their itinerant’s home in good trim, sup plying it with necessary comforts, and had well tilled the larder of the same with those necessary articles without which every home would be destitute of happiness and comfort. This is brother Rushe’s third con secutive year upon the Culloden work, and no doubt it was indeed energising to him to see such mani festations of warm-hearted welcome coming from those whom he had served. We know the Culloden peo ple, and know that they do not do things half way. On our first page to-day will be found a striking and instructive illus tration of the comparative worth of the various kinds of baking powders now in the market. Smoke the ‘‘OKI TinW*” Cigar at Bloodwokth <*\Bro\yn’s. Money Loaned On real estate. Only 7 per cent, annual interest. Apple to 0. 11. B. BLOODWOKTH, Attorney at Law, Forsyth, Ga. To the Ladies of the Woman's Mis sionary Society at Forsyth. This quarter ending March the first, closes our conference year. All who have not paid their back dues may expect a call from the Treasurer, during the week. We desire to begin the new year with a clear record nothing charged. When we gave our names as mem bers of the Society, we promised to pay ten cents a month, or one dollar per year, to carry on the work of saving souls; and will we not make our promise good? Are we willing to lose our credit with tiie Master, by not paying the amount we have already promised? In the courts of Heaven can we bear to have our draft dis honored? This is a serious matter, one that we should consider well. And then, how do we know the num ber of souls we shut out from the light? We are the means which God uses to reach them, and will we not prove true? Meet the treasurer as you would a servant of the Lord. And remember, “Over against the treasury the Master is sitting.” He sees the widow’s mite, as well as the Pharisee’s thousands. Let us fulfill our obligation. Carrie Sneed, President. CHEAPJVIONEY Loans. Call at office of K. L. Berner. Julian B. Williamson, Attorney at Law. THE MONROE ADVERTISER: FORSYTH, GA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY •>!, 1888—EIGHT PAGES. WE HAVE DECIDED TQ EXTEND THE TIME PERSONAL. Mr. I). I\ II ill is in Atlanta on busi ness. Mr. 8. B. Head spent yesterday in | Macon. Miss Ella Turner went to Macon yesterday. If yon want first-class groceries at lowest figures go to 8. B. Ifj:an’s. (’apt. J as. M. Thomas spent Sunday at Goggans. Hon. It. P. Trippe, of Atlanta, is in the city. Mr. C. M. O Blood worth spent yes terday in < irilfin. Mr. I>. < I. Allen, of Macon, was in the city yesterday. Good Line of I Teavy < Irneeries at Bloodwop.tu a Ueows's. Mr. AY. K. Driskell spent Sunday with friends at Cabauiss. Mr. George Glami has gone toMin nesota on a business trip. Mr. 5 8. Graddiek, of Bartlesville, was in the city yesterday. Miss Hattie Mallory is visiting rela tives and friends in Griflin, Fresh meat market and first-class restaurant by J. A. Me Cow ex. Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Sh.v'P, of At lanta, me visiting in the city. Mr. W. E Sanders moved back into his new and elegant home yesterday. Don’t forget the premium Buff Cochin Eggs. A. 11. Bk.\mhlett. Mrs. M. Greenwood loft yesterday morning for a week’s visit in Bavau nah. ATr. and Mrs. 11. J. Wilder spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Mr. J. 11. Dumas. Just received another lot of Tobacco 2> cents per pound at V, . H. & C’O’S. Miss Bailie Evans is speno:,, re week in the country with her brother, Mr. !>. IN Kva.ua. Try the best liquid coffee guaran teed *■"* kvo satisfaction. For sale ••kv by 8. B. Fix ad, Ag’t. .Mrs. A. B. Niles, bf Atlanta is *' irs " vJ ’ ij ’ .Mr.y"T3Ti“. k. V-. isrooas leaves to day fo r Rome, Ga., where Mrs. Brooks "*n spend some weeks. Mrs. T -. --v- o m!*b -c jxussel viiie, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Dr. W. P. Ponder.’ The best parched coffee in barrels call and try if For sale by 8. B. HRad, Agt. Miss Corn Toney retjorned home Saturday after a pleasant visit to friends in Macon. Prof. Vi . D.Thurmond, of Washing ton City, is spending a few days with the “old folks at home.” [Messrs. C. O. Stone and .Telette, of Macon, spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Mr. C. P. Toney. A fresh lot of Mackerel and White Fish just received by S. I>. HfAd, Ag’t. Messrs. Emmett and Rmlle Bittiek, of Macon, spent Sunday in the city’ the guests of Mr. C. M. Ham. Miss Julia Turner, of Bolingbroke, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Lizzie Lou Smith in the city. A large and fresh supply of the cel ebrated Boy a l Owl and Jersey Flour just received by S. iLHead. Miss Eugie McCord, of Cabaniss, j spending a few days in the city with the family of Mr. James Dris kell. * i ro urrive in a day o\ two good i Kio Coffee at 20 cents. \ Bloodwokth 4 Brown. Misses Mattie May Smith and : Sallie Roberts spent Friday and Sat -1 urday in the city with Miss Bessie Ponder. The finest syrup in town is for sale by S. B. Head, Ag’t. Can refer to litany of the best people an Forsyth aim community. Don’t f\\ Ito try it. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Holland, of Thomaston, spent part of last week in the city, the guests of Mrs. Doliie Thomas. Messrs. W. P. Gibson, W. L. Proc tor, G. B. Thweatt and Misses Leoia and Ida Thomas spent Sunday ■ I Goggaus. j Money forfarmers on 1,2, p r 4, or a years time. Annual inter ~t. B. S. WILLING TAM, Attorue/ at Law. — FOR SAME. I 100 bushels of Cot to:T£ eed at -SO cts. per bushel. Also one two horse wagon in good repair. John. I). I IcCowen. missionary Sort. sc. Thursday night at the Methodist church the religious servile, conduct ed by the Pastor, Rev. J. M. "’uiyjjv. , was on the line of missions, .-ucer a few appropriate songs, interspersed with prayer, the Pastor invited Dr. Branham, pastor of the Baptist church, who was present to talk to the audience on the subject of missions, to which tlie Doctor, ever obedient to I duty’s demands and ever ready to aid in any good cause, readily responded. The talk was not only quite interest ing, but was replete with information such as the people generally need on the subject talked about. It was comprehensive in scope, as well as searching in detail, and was calculat ed to arouse a missionary spirit in the heart of every listener in whose veins flows any sympathy for the millions of earth who have not the gospel preached to them. We were glad to see so many present to hear that j splendid talk of l)r. Branham. 011 the mission subject. Cot;oil 35av!se£. Cotton comes in a little slow. We quote the market at 9 5 a . —♦ • ♦ —*r— 4 - Wiio iv tile !,(\cUy Onr. No. 88 drew the Sewjng Machine. The holder can present b is ticket and get the machine. W. E.' Banders. Ageiils lor SbhnQi iiookti, Messrs. J. J. Cater & Cos. are agents for the series of school books adopted by th<* Board of Education. Parties in need of these boffEg can procure them of this firm. i EsVr.nA'fU. One black and white spotted male bog, about half grown—swallow fork in right ear, and crop off left. In formation desired. J. L- Pondkii. Forsyth, Ga. liitoriniitiou Wanted. If Mrs. Gilbert Weaver, who was married to Gilbert Weaver several years ago in Monroe county, ceremony performed by Rev. Duiuas, (now de ceased, it is believed) near Forsyth, will confer with Mr. W. L. Taylor, jr., at Haralson, (a.,heor her daughter, if either are living, wiil learn something that will prove beneficial to them. We clip the above from the Griffin News by request. IIOFSE A\i> FOR T. The house and lot in rear of opera house, known as the Barnes lot is for rent. Apply to Mas, C, Wilder. Bargiiiuii to be . Tiie attention of the trading pub lic is called to the advertisement in this issue of Messrs. J. B. Sharp & Son. These gentlemen are now closing out their winter stock at low figures, in which are a lot of goods, tlUXJL.en.n_ Acee.ns to tiie pe°ple fbi-'ttni tlaj-S t and 'O who are in need of goods •.n their line will do well to call on them at oiico. ‘ ♦<* . Irish Potatoes. A large selection of seed Irish Po tatoes now in stock ai;-J offered at the lowest possible figures hv By B. Agt. Big bargains in Thj/vare at A Social Sleclins at tUc Baptist CSiurvli Next FihSarEvejiisis. • There will be a social gathering of tiie members of tiie Baptist church at their house of worship, Friday even ing next. It is earnestly desired that every member of the church who can possibly attend be present. The meeting is purely of a social nature, and will be varied with such exercises as to make it pleasant and profitable to all. Seven o’clock p. m. is the hour of meeting. One gallon buckets Mixed Pickles, Boneless Herring, Swiss Cheese to arrive in a day or *ckat W. E. Sandbar’s Blue Store. —.—j — EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! Plymoth Rock Eggs'for Sale—l3 for $1.50. Apply to C. \\ . Center. Wanted. A white or colored boy, fifteen years of age or upwards that aspires to make a business man on a farm. Every op portunity will be allowed, and his de sire to ffiR 1 ”- a hujjiness man encour aged. ’ .in - 'Mored man that will afte pleas .A in takVg care of, f attending mm\ ms, honks, cattle, j6m-s and siu p. ai \ all other busi ness about a farm.: iieh a m n will be appeeiat- land p fd for h; Servi ce*- ■JOKK Da> ELLY. Bamah, Aon roe cot \ty, t (6 It) Baite.'jJiyjs akd/peas. I want 10 buy all of thVgood butter, eggs and sp cCie peas bought to this market. IJ igtiest market prices paid. S. B. MAd, Agt. / Promoted. fne regular correspon dent siting from the nation’s cat.itol a 'j^ r date of loth inst. says: C'hnrl es Hardin, of Monroe county, postal clerk in the dead letter office, has been promoted from the nine hundred dollar class to the twelve hundred. He has the best record tor efficiency and faithfulness ever made in that office.” Mr. Hardin is an efficient, capable, worthy young man, and we are glad to learn that he is so well represent ing his section and winning for him self the mede of praise he justly de serves. Charlie, heed the advice we often gave you in your school boy days, and remember that the highest round in the ladder of success is attained only by those who strive for and win it. *©* f Agents t or ickoof Hooks. Messrs. J. J. Cat4g 5r Cos. are agents for the series of schV/l books adopted by the Board of Education. Parties in need of these DoTJts can procure them of this firm. FORSYTH |j* HF.lt Ki SSNF.SK ?IEN.S**F,S A> in: afa ;fa i, sho.-jp!-- N nTnivn ist wItlAK ri jr 1 11 o Future—Fertile In lei iigetEce a.s>A Slu- g* to Sustain It, Kt*-^| There are! in Forsyth Aver forty business houses, all ocerpuft save two, and the occupants doinsfi; Reasonably fair business. Excepting three or four, these buildings ar&pSflpck, capa cious and first class. Byjt imv country towns, if any, south, cap bpast of bet ter. No class of business '•men, more clever, generous and a<M|Bnodating than those occupying business buildings is to be found R^where. Messrs. J. J. Cater x C 9. in their splendid store keep an [ extensive mixed stock from which cjfi elaborate bill can always be filledJjg. Messrs. Bramblott & I’ro. are al ways prepared to respond to any and all calls lor articles of necessity and use to be found among {hardware, crockery and houscfurnjttijig goods. Mr. S. B. Plead can Iftad farmer’s wagons with a variety ®the heavy grocery line, and does not blind tack ling a sack of salt, corn, oats, flour or barrel of syrup himself wiLn wagons are to be loaded. Dr. B. F. Rudisill sfHn ready at oil times to respond to'sick calls from any point of the com pais, and his able lieutenant, Dr. M. BgWhlte,never fails to fix up prescriptions under a pleasant smile and with perfect Messrs. Harris & JohnKu are fitted up to do any work in fctfe tonsorial line at al! hours and to fii&iish smok ers ‘ at H avail nag ' t suV.U. ■wfl’ -ca 4> ir.’nn' :urant the besTdib Market affords served in good style. ‘ Mr. Wiley L. Smith takes pleasure in responding to his customer’s calls lor any article in the grocery line. el. Greenwood always has a pleasant smile for his customers, knows just what the people want in dry goods, shoes, hats, fancy goods and clothing, and keeps a supply. Messrs. Huddleston, Zell tier & Cos. keep their mammoth store well filled with a splendid stock and can fill the great den fan and made on them for dry goods and groceries. Messrs. R. W. Tripps & Cos. are constantly supplied with family gro ceries and cheerfully respond to the demand made on them for articles in this line. Messrs. Jackson & Bro. are prepar ed at all times to supply a variety of that which the inner man'demands. Mr. D. H. Green will give his cus tomers photo 9 of themselves, will put their fire arms in shooting order, and make their watches and clocks tell out the correct time. [Mr. XV. E. Driskell is constantly at his post with a good stock of first class groceries to fill the demand made upon him. [Sir. H. F. Edwards daily deals out to his uumerous customers a variety of fresh meats. Messrs. W. T. Maynard & Son pass the time at their banking office, like busy bees, cashing checks, making cash entries and answering calls for | money. Mr. A. A. Turner, of Messrs. J. B. Wartnen <fc Cos., offers to the trading public dry goods, clothing, shoes, &c. Dr. L. B. Alexander promptly re sponds to the calls of the sick and af i Aided, while Alexander & Son keeps constantly supplied with a splendid stock of all goods attaching to the drug business. Mr. G. F. Thurmond keeps well supplied with family groceries, con fectionaries, fruits and canned goods. Miss Elia Turner takes pleasure in responding to the numerous calls made upon her for work and goods in the milinery line. Mr. Geo. B. Thweatt presides with dignity over the telegraph ofiiee. Mr. R. C. McGough manipulates Uncle Sam’s department, and makes a few steps daily in distributing the mail. Messrs. Bloodworth & Brown keep their store well stocked with groce ries notwithstanding their daily sales of the same. The W. 11. Head Banking Cos. have daily numerous calls and callers, and are ever ready to respond to them all. Dr. W. F. Edwards hangs up his j professional shingle at the Pearlstein building. Mrs. C. Wilder stands in the front rank of business, responding to the calls and demands made upon her select milinery stock. Mr. XV. A. Pye is fully prepared to furnish the farmers with guano and supplies and buy ali the cotton offer ed for sale. Mr. J. A. Laseter is at all times ready and prepared to do work in the tayloring business. Mr. T. F. Jaugstetter looks after liis business on the corner and will an swer the calls for any kind of cakes demanded. Mr. J. A. McCowen daily dispenses beef, mutton, pork and sausage, and will give you a square meal at his restaurant for the money. Dr. B. D. Smith looks attentively after the sick who cail upon him. Mr. C. M. Ham adheres closely to his business and sells to his custom ers groceries. Mr. Charlie Amos keeps in stock those substantial that everbody is compelled to partake of or starve. Mr. E. E. Dunn deals out to his customers good things to eat. Mr. I. W. Ensign always puts on a broad, bland smile when called on for anything in the stationary line. Mr. Sam Anderson sells family groceries, canned goods, confection eries, &c. Messrs. J. B. Sharp & Son are daily engaged wrapping up packages and bundles of goods from their well se lected stock. Mr. M. G. Turner deals in those goods that never fail to attract the hungry man when properly served up. Dr. W. P. Ponder turns not a deaf ear to the calls of the sick, while Ponder & Hill are prepared to serve the public with any class of drugs, medicines and other goods usually kept in a drug stock. Messrs. Ponder & Ensign have, and will keep constantly on hand, a well 1 assorted stock of furniture at the late I stand of J. J. lieary, whose stock they have recently purchased. shoes, hats ; *-4*? —..Mr W* ’JY' - • .. E. Banders knowing the largo demand that is constantly being niude upon him keeps his store weli Riled with the choicest family groce ries, confectioneries, fruits, canned goods, etc. Messrs. \V. T. Lawson & Cos. carry a large stock of heavy groceries, and farmer’s supplies. Messrs. Ashworth & Mulcay are furnishing their customers with splendid wagons and buggies from their shop, which are put up in first clasa style. In addition to this business list may be mentioned our four warehouses which divide the cotton and guano business. Nor does it include several other businesses carried on within the city limits. In Forsythia located Monroe Fe male College, one of the best school buildings in Georgia. For nearly forty years this school has been send ing out her educated daughters into various sections of the country to elevate, refine and christianize the people, and still this refining and elevating stream continues to flow. Well regulated, well graded, with ex perienced and able teachers in her departments, why may this school not shine brighter in the future as an educational center than she has in her glorious past. Likewise we have Hilliard Institute, our male school, with a good building splendidly arranged for educational purposes, presided over by an expe ■ rieneed educator. Dotted over its bosom, with just sufficient sparcity to conduce to per fect health, are her many beautiful, attractive and pleasant homes, while her facilities for religious develope . rnent and training of the best. ! With such a variety of business | carried on in our own town and with j such a class of business men to deal j with, why should any of our citizens : go to other markets to trade? The I advancement of our own interest de j mauds that we patronize and sustain home enterprise. To support the business and busi ness interest of Forsyth and the va rious similar businesses done in Mon roe, there are in the county one thousand and thirty-five farms con taining from 35 to 3609 acres. Whether or not this is a disproportion, this deponent sayeth not. How much of the patronage from these farms is carried to points outside of our county we have no means of ascertaining. Neither have we at command the data showing what proportion of these farms are uncultivated. .Suffice it to say the business of Forsyth is sustain ed, notwithstanding the crop.shortage o! the past year, and the almost uni versal complaint of dull times. From the data at hand we find that the farms in Monroe county average about 275 acres. If this average was diminished one-half it would make the average very little, if any, too small, and would double the number of farms in the county. Would this j diminution of individual farm area j and doubling the number of farms have a tendency to enhance the agri cultural interest of the county and to increase the business thereof? This is a question worthy of consideration. Who will discuss it? A big assortment oWPlows, &e., ic., at Bloodworm & Brown's. THE BEST GUANO IS THE CHEAPEST! WE HANDLE NOTHING BUT FIRST CLASS GOODS! Ober’s Guano, John Merriman & Go., Murphey’s Soil Test, E. Frank Coe. High Grade Acid Phosphate, Cotton Seed Meal. Price our Goods before you buy. JAS. L HUNT! MORGAN. * MUIIPIIEY WAREHOUSE, BAKNESVIULE, GA. Boatli. At the home of his daughter in a neighboring county, Mr. John An derson departed this life on Monday of last week. His remains were brought to and intered at his home near Russelviile. The deceased was one of our oldest citizens and had spent hi3 manhood life in Monroe county. His record is that of a peae able, law abiding citizen. He raised a large family of children most of ywhorn survive to mourn his death. citizens are passing away, thus remi: tffnZß* of us who are younger, that we too must soon follow them through the “valley and shadow of death.” Mr. J. W. Dewberry, the wounding ofwhominan altercation with a negro some weeks ago was noted by us, died troni the effects ot the wound at his home near Bolingbroke on Saturday. The deceased had reached the merid ian of life, but was in the vigor of man hood ; was energetic and thorough going in business, and was a good farmer and a good citizen. His re mains were brought to Forsyth Sun day evening. After a few most ap propriate remarks and prayer by Dr. Branham the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in our cemetery the same being witnessed by a large number of friends. He leaves a widow and three children and many relatives to mourn his death. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Brantly, having died at their home at Jesup, Ga., last week, was brought to and intered in the family burial ground of its great- I grand-father, the late Rev. Thomas Battle. Notice to 7'ieinber* W. ?I. s. The members of the Woman’s Mis sionary Society, who are in arrears for , last year’s dues, will please prepare j themsleves to settle when called on; ! which will be some day during this ! week. Vv’e are anxious to close last ! year’s accounts. | My friends this is a debt we owe to Ia Higher Power who has blessed us in many ways, while we have paid | him nothing for his loving kindness. Pay this small debt cheerfully, and ! j remember, God loves a cheerful giver ; and will bless you in helping to send his gospel to the poor heathen who i are dying in ignorance of the true God j and are eager to learn of his great love. Mits. A. L. Jackson, Treas. W. M. 8. Forsyth Ga. If you pay the interest promptly, I renew your loan when it fails due, if you desire it. 13. 8. WILLINGHAM, Attorney at Law. — Don’t Experiment. You cannot afford to waste time in experimenting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems, at first, only a cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap immitation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the genuine. Because lie can make more profit he may j tell you he has something just as good, or just the same. Don’t be de ceived, but insist upon getting Dr. King's New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give relief in all throat, Lung and Chest affections. Trial bottles free at Ponder and Hill’s Drug Store. Large Bottles SI. D. f|' GREEN, JEWELER! FORSYTH, - - GEORGIA. Thanhs, o e arc in receipt of a nice memento ‘•f St. Valentine from Mr Joseph M Brown, of the \V. & A. R. It., Atlanta] Ga * 14 is :i well written description of the battle of Kennesaw Mountain fought June 27th, 1864. The most im pressive incident mentioned in the description is where the dry brush and withered leaves among which the Federal wounded were lving be came ignited by fire from the guns. Heemg these wounded Federate being burned by the flames, and hearing their cries of pain and calls for help the Confederates at that point in the lines, as by one general impulse ceased their volleys, and called the I'ederals to “come and move their wounded,” and save them from burn ing to death. The battle for the while, at that point, seemingly was forgotten,' and soldiers from both armies united in rescuing the wounded Federals from the devouring flames. 8o impressed were the Federals with the magnanimty and this mani festation of mercy upon the part of the Confederates that a Federal offi cer presented a Confederate officer with a brace of fine pistols as a token of his appreciation and high regard for the nobility of the deed. i his little historical incident,which deserves perpetuation, is ouite inter esting, being graphically portrayed by Mr. Joseph M. Brown, to whom our thanks are due and hereby re turned. Buck wheat. .i fre.sn lot of Buckwheat received anu for sale by iff. Ji. Head, Ag’t. iiy^enlal. On Tuesday last at the home of the bride near Russel viile, Mr. It. J. Bla loc’ , of Barnesville, and Miss Vesta Kalis, of the former place, were united in marriage, Lev. G. E. Gardner, of Barnesville, officiating. r The attendants were Miss Mattie Rogers, of Macon, and Mr. W. C. Staf fornd, of Barnesville; Miss Mattie Lou Hatcher, of Crawford, and Mr. Rube Stafford, of Barnesville; Miss Annie lilalock, of Barnesville, and Mr. W. A. Redding, of Macon; Miss Viola Wingfield, of Culloden, and Mr. Jim Cochran, of Barnesville. An elegant reception was tendered the bridal party by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stafford, at their home in Barnesville. Thus is formed another chord that unites Monroe and Pike. We congratulate .Mr. Blalock on winning one of Monroe’s sweet and lovely daughters, and wish for this bridal pair a long and happy life with no clouds of adversity and no shad ows of sorrow 5