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THE CITY.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1*79.
A. Jab*. A C*.
Tbe craM of W. A. Johan A Co.’s
Hor insntt aa appearance which all
who are in want of Christmas presents
should not (ail to ace. Their advertise-
Meat tells of many thinjpt, which the peo
ple are taTttrd to Inspect.
The Telephone Cscksafr.
Yesterday Messrs. Tracy and Jefirics
«m out soliciting xubacribers to the Tele
phone Exchange, soon to be inaugurated in
the city, and they met with fine success.
We hope our people will appreciate the
immense advantages of the Exchange, and
aee «w tlx- enterprise is inaugurated at an
early day. On Sunday an instrument was
namnrtril with Augusta and one with
New Orleans, and convenationa held with
SIm tlsrkr'a Beatiaf.
Mias Louise Clarke, the ulentod reader
and elocutionist, arrived in the city Sun
day morning and her card basket lias been
■lied with cards of callers. She will
gheone of her readings on to-morrow
night at Mmonie nail, and will derote a
share of tlm proceeds to the wailing up of
the graves of our soldiers at Rose Hill. A
r of gentlemen and ladies have vtd-
to dispose of tickets. Miss
Clarke should certainly have a full bouse.
She is entirely deserving and the object
for width she reads is one of the noblest.
Ylneville Mapper.
The ladies of Ylneville are preparing
for an exceptionally pleasant affair in the
the way of a supper, to be given for the
benefit of the YinevMle Church, on next
Friday evening, at the school house of the
Tillage. Those who know the seoom
pthhcil ladies of the village, know wliat
to expect, and tliose who do not, can have
great exportations, with no fear of disap
pointment. No admittance fee will be
charged, and all the friends of the church,
and especially of the ladles, iiave a cordial
invitation to he present.
Died.
Died in this city on last Sabbath oven
lag, at the National Hotel, Mrs. Ella May
Melbourne, of C'hampangc, Illinois.
Jnst entering womanhood, not yet
twenty yean of age, she passed away
with that dread disease, consumption
She came South, thinking a change in
the climate would lienefit her. Bat licit!
amoug strangers, she quietly as au infant
foiling asleepf breathed her last. Every
attention and comfort that amid be give
was bestowed by tier husband and the la
dies of the hotel.
The Blver.
The very heavy rain or Sunday has
caused Uv* Ommlgco to leap its lifinks
and invade the lowlands along its sides,
The river is as high almost as in the
■prim;. The swamp fa overflowed, and
Cram Bass' hill tlm sheet of water spread
below the city can tic plainly seen. This
is a very rare sight from this poiut. Wal
nut Creek b also overflowed, and a por
tion of the Augusta railroad embankment
on the other side of the river washed by
this creek yesterday began to cave in, but
the caving was arrested. Last evening tho
waters were beginning to subside, and by
this afternoon the river will probably re
turn again to its natural clianncl.
Mr. I- Merkel.
Now, when the year 1ms again rolled
around, and the days of merry Christinas
are upon us, the thoughts turn lightly to
Rifts for that happy time. Mr. L. Merkel
; makes some very timely sug-
i in regard to these important ad
juncts to household happiness at this season
of the year, lie lias a very handsome
stock, including some of the most elegant
toys ever brougdt to this market. In fact,
be claims to be headquarters for Santa
Clause himself. On his counters are ev
ery variety of toy and article to please the
youthful fancy. He certainly lias the
largest and most elegantly attired doll in
Mkcun. Besides toys Mr. Merkel’s stock
of candies is unsurpassed, his French va
rietles being especially fresh, pure and
good. Read what he lias to say.
Trait. n«h and Oyster* World With
out End.
Mr. Felix Coiput offers this morning to
his Macon customers and all the dealers
of the interior, au immense supply of the
sweetest Florida oranges, choice Northern
apples by hundreds of barrels and cover
ing the choicest varieties, raisins, nuts,
dried figs, malaga grapes, California pears,
and natural iee in any quantity.
In addition he lias from day to day a
never-failing supply of fresh fish and lus
cious oysters on hand, and was the first in
this city to reduce the price of the latter
to twenty-five cents per quart.
Mr. Coiput gets his fish on the arrival
of every train from Jacksonville fresh from
the waters of the St. Johns. As a mem
ber of the firm of S. II. Melton A Co., he
cootrob the catch of from twenty-five to
forty fishermen's boats daily during the
He b also interested in fruit shipping
from Florida, and therefore can always
select the best oranges and lemons for his
rndoastn. Read his advertisement of
fruit and fireworks elsewhere.
—A German will be danced this eve
ning at the residence of Mr. Asher Ayres.
—Many of the members of the South
Georgia Conference returned home
through Macnn last evening.
Jf—The ladies of the Union Aid Society
of the South Macon Baptist Church will
next Friday evening give a supper in the
hall over the depot.
We had the pleasure of a call from Mr.
Bridges Smith last evening. He is now
adraaee agent of Miss Louise Clarke, and
■Us that position with marked efficiency.
—The time for the handing in of the
translations to the Pope's order, for the
prise of a copy of Mr. J. C. Butler’s histo-
it, has been extended until ;next Satur
day.
—On Saturday night, as Dr. W. R.
Holme* was leaving the city for his resi
dence in VinevilJe,hfa horse ran against a
dray.throu i the carelessness of a colored
hortler, overturning his buggy and throw
ing the doctor out, but fortunately with-
—Mrs. Martha Jenkins died yesterday
at II o'clock a. m., at the residence of her
eon, W. E. Jenkins, on Bassett's Hill,
near Macon. Her funeral will take place
this afternoon at 3 p. m.. at the Primitive
Baptist church. Friends and acquain
tances are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral.
—In making the report of the county
court the name of Jeanette mil, colored,
was placed among the convicted, and she
was by the types put on the chain gang
for six months. She was only a witness
in a case of larceny in which the accused
was placed on the chain gang for six
months, and the report should have so
read.
SCmiOK COURT.
The Bone Case.
Yesterday, the case of the State vs.
John W. Burge, charged with the murder
of John C. Towler, was taken up in the
Superior Court. The deed was committed
on the 20lli of February, 1873.
The case was tried in 1873, and the de
fendant convicted of manslaughter. A
new trial was granted by the Supreme
Court. The case lias been continued sev
eral limes, but came on for trial yesterday.
But little difficulty was experienced in se
lecting a jury.
The case was opened and the following
evidence introduced:
C. C. Smith sworn: I knew Mr. J.
Towler; he is dead; he died about five
yean ago, in 1873, aOth of February; he
died in East Macon in the store of Mr.
W. H. Jones, then the store of Jones
Edwards. This was in Bibb county
was present at lib death; the cause of
death was a pistol shot at tlie hands of
Mr. John W. Burge. lie was in the store
of Jones A Edwards in East Macon; the
time lias been so long, that some of the
particulars may be forgotton. I was living
a little way out of East Macon at the
time. During the evening, however, I was
in East Macon at a place I had there for
the sale of fresh meat during the winter.
A few days before the shooting,
I had been talking with Mr.
Towler about sewing machines;
saw him standing at the door of Jones
Edward’s store. I went up to him and
talked in reference to a machine. Tow
ler then went into the store. As I went
into the store Burge was coming toward
the door, to go out of the store. Towler
called to him. Witness noticed that
called to liim, because he called him John
Burgess. Towler was at that time in the
rear of the store. Burge was about twen.
ty feet from the front door. A small wa
ter table was in the back of the store,
where wlifakey was sometimes drank.
Burge went back to Towler, who accused
him of mistreating his (Towler’s) broth
er. Burge said he had not; that lie owed
him money, and he had resorted to the
law. This kind of conversation was kept
up to fifteen feet of the front door, where
Towler was killed. They had walked
about ten feet from where they were first
standing, when Towler touched Burge on
the arm and repeated what he had said
about misusing his brother, and some-
thing about lib wanting satisfaction, and if
Burge thought he was a better man lie
wanted him to prove it. Burge said lie
wanted no difficulty. This was the second
time Towler had stopped Burge in goinf;
toward the front of the store. Tlie tliiri
time Towler told him he must stop.
Bulge said no, he would not, and com
menced to leave. Towler then, with tlie
gesture, said: “You arc an unprincipled
scoundrel." Burge said: “I will kill you,
sir,” drew Ills pbtol and shot him. Tow
ler then rushed on Burge and died while
on liim. Burge was just at him; lie was
about two-tliirds facing the door before
lie turned and fired right away; he was
very near. Towler was shot in the
breast, left side, and lived only a very
few seconds; I think he was dead when
lie fell otr of Burge when lie (B.) raised up
while they were in the comer of the store
Towler exhibited no weapon; lie had a
small jiockct knife in his pocket; Mr.
Roberts found the knife in his pants
r ket—an ordinary pocket knife, shut up;
was found n very few moments after
tlie shooting; no weapon of any kind was
found on liim. The store fa sixty-live or
seventy-five feet long. I met Burge about
twenty feet from tlie door, when I went
in, coming out wiping his mouth
with a handkerchief. The first
tiling that attracted my attention was
Towler calling Burge. The shooting took
place near front door. A show case was on
the right hand of the door, where I
was standing, when lie fired. Their strug
gling pushed rue, and I jumped outside.
Tlie gestures used iu detaining Barge were
shown, lie seemed to be endeavoring to
detain liim to tcilhim something. Towler’s
putting his hand on Burge's shoulder did
not amount to any force, so far as I saw.
He took his pistol out of his overcoat pock
et, I think. I think he had his hands in
his pockets, as if lie was cold; that lie
walked that way: thinks the bullet was
cut out of the hack of deceased. On lib
shirt was something dark like burnt pow
der.
Cross examination—It was about the
neighborhood of twilight. The lights in
the store were lit, I think. I went in the
front door. Burge had gotten about
twenty feet from the flout door. I went
and leaned against a rice hogshead on tlie
right. Burge was leaving the store.
card Towler say, “John Burgess, etc.’
I did not hear all that passed between
them. There might have been other
things said. Towler spoke in a very an-
marmcr. I was sworn in this case be-
i. My memory was better then than
now. (Counsel for tho defense read por
tions of witness’ testimony on former
trial and it was pronounced coircct.)
Towler used determined words to detain
Burge. Burge tried to leave three times.
He walked on toward the iront doorr In
detaining Burge, Towler placed liisTmnd
on his ami.
Towler caused Burgotostop each time
in going from the back ol the store to tlie
front door. He seemed to espouse his
brother’s cause.
Judge Anderson read a portion of the
testimony taken on the former trial, os to
Burge saying to Towler “take your hands
off your deadly weapon; I don’t like to
talk to a man with his liand on his deadly
weapon.”
Witness: No, I was asked that on the
former trial, and 1 said I did not hear it.
I swear positively on that point, and if the
testimony says I did, it fa stated incorrect
ly. I was not excited. After the shot was
fired, Towler jumped on Burge, and
pushed him toward the door. Fearing
another shot, I jumped outside.
I returned into the store in a very few
seconds. I met Mr. Burge with lib hat in
hb hand coming out. Towler was lying
on the floor. There was only one door
open, the front door. Tlie two oth
ers were closed- From the first time my
attention was called to the two men Burge
was on the retreat except when detained
by Towler. Tlie shooting took place ten
or fifteen feet from tbs front door, for
when Towler rnslied on Burge he was
thrown behind one of the shutters of the
front door.
Didn't Burge do everything to avoid a
difficulty ? Objection made and sus
tained.
From tlie beginning of the difficulty Mr.
Towler was telling Burge that he had mis
used his brother. B. said it was the only
way he had to get his money. Witness
then detailed the circumstances minutely,
substantially as above. In walking to tlie
front of the store, Towler was by Burge’s
side; then, a little front of him, the posi
tions changing. Towler said he had some
thing to tell him, and lie must stop and
hear it. Burge, I think, said, “I wont
have anything to do with it.” Burge’s back
r tiire
FROM NOW TILL
was toward Towler. Towler threw his
hands out [witness illustrating with palms
open and turned up], and said: “Then,
sir, yon are an unprincipled scoundrel.”
Burge then wheeled and fired.
Rebuttal—I did not repeat or say on
any witness stand that I heard Burge say-
take your hands off of your deadly weapon.
I did not see it or hear any such conversa
tion; I never had an opportunity of
correcting that evidence, (in Solicitor's
hand) winch was taken on the former
trial. Towler stopped still when he said:
“then, sir, you are an unprincipled
scoundrel ” and Burge tlien turned. They
were pretty near together, bnt I don't
think hb hands would iiave touched him.
No one was between him (Burge) and the
door. The only personal direct insult
that I heard Towler say to Burge—object
ion niade and sustained. To the best of
my recollection, I have stated all that I
heard between the parties.
Re-cross—I testified on committal trial
before D. H. Adams. Esq., and another
magistrate. I don’t think I stated any
thing about “take your hand off your
deadly weapon.” I remember Judge An
derson on the other trial asked me abont
the conversation in regard to tlie deadly
weapon, and I must have answered no,
and then the question was then asked in
regard to Towler’s manner of standing,
with his hand on Ids hip.
Mr. Bartlett—Well, was not that his
manner of standing. Objection made and
sustained.
The State here closed.
DEFENSE.
Jackson Roberts sworn.—I was present
the difficulty between Burge and Tow
ler. The first thing I heard was John
Barge; spoke to Towler. Towler was
standing with hb back to me, with hand
in pocket or on hb liip, I can’t say which.
I did not hear Towler call Barge. They
were in back part of store when first seen.
Barge said he “did not want to say any;
thing about it as Towler had attacked him
with hb band on a deadly weapon.’*
Towler was between us, and Burge and
he tried to get around him and Towler
hindered him. Burge again said some
thing about tlie deadly weapon. Towler.
saidhe would take it off; and if he wanted You Can DUV the most SUD-
anythingbe could get fc Burg! add he stantial article f or p re3 .
TURPIN & OGDEN.
ents at the
did not want anything bnt his money.
Burge then pressed by him. Burge said
nothing more. I can't repeat all that
Towler said, and don’t know whether ho
pushed Burge or not; anyway as he
pushed him off the pbtol fired. Towler
then rushed on Burge and threw
him. They fought mighty strong
seems to me on the floor. Ilenry Jones
was tbe only man I saw in the store then.
Tbe others were squatted down or ran
out. I said “let’s part them.” The two
men tlien rose up, and Towler fell aoem-
idg dead, the blood coming from hb
mouth and no6c.
State if at any time Burge said any
thing^ calculated to provoke Towler to I w( ^ ld be a serviceable gift.
'Objection made; question argued and Prices range from $12 to $25
““ ” rt *’ (reduced 20 per cent.,) at
Did he do anything to provoke Towler?
Objection made.
To the Court—Hb tone of voice was as
of a man who was scared that he waa
about to be massacred. Objection made;
overruled, lib manner was hum*
ble. Towler said if he wanted
anything he could have it. Tow
ler saia he would take hb hand off of
the weapon; I don't think I took my eyes
off of them, and followed them up; w.as in
six feet of them when the pbtol was fired;
was near enough to hear every word:
Towler was right over liim; right by hb
side. Towler kind of struck, jerked or
GBNHRAL AGENTS FOB THE SALE OF
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO
COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE
Lease and Sell CITY ASP COUNTRY PROPERTY
| ABUTS FOR III MUTUAL LIP* INSURANCE COMPANY OF MEW YORK.
Awels over t87.000.000.octn
- A CHRISTMAS GIFT!
AN ELEGANT DOLMAN i
1EWY0BK STORE
Silk Handkerchiefs, Ties,
Collars and Cuffs,
<)0()
Thankfully appreciating the very liberal patronage received from tho
;ood people of Macon and vicinity, we are determined to merit and re
[ tain their confidence and esteem. To accomplish this, we bay the
to be had, and sell them at as liOW Prices as they can be bought
anywhere. Anticipating a rise in cotton goods, we bought a large stock
of them thirty days ago, which have greatly advanced since our pur
chase. So to prove our thankfulness, we will give our patrons the ben
efit of the low prices we paid for these goods. During this week we will
sell:
2 Cases 4-4 Fruit of the Loom, soft finished Bleaching
at 10 cents, worth 11c. by the case in New York.
pushed him; lie took bold of him; he j vpru . fi np TTnriprv will
cither pushed or jerked liim around and I very Hue Hosiery ■ rp « -i n A ,-vu _ _ A • u. on ,
tiie pbtol fired in about a second and a I be appropriate small presents, I 1 W6Hty pieces JL U-tc fcjQ.ee tlDg at o(3 C01ltS
to be had. at reduced prices 1 worth 32} cents in New York.
Three bales Macon Sheeting at 71-2 cents
worth 8 cents at the factory.
m w yohk mi.
half or two seconds. Burge was nearest
the door; they were right at one another
when tlie pbtol fired; don’t think they
were out of arm’s length; not out of it at
any time;when the pbtol fired, or before,
Towler was making on to him, all tbe
time from the time he started from the
other end of tlie house. It was caudle
light. Mr. Jones was on the other side oj
the counter, seven or eight feet away. The
room was lighted up, not very brightly. I
don’t know that I can say who was near
est to them when the pistol fired. I was
just behind them. It was not long before
I said, “Let’s part them”—about three
seconds. 1 could not have been more than
three to five feet off. I did not see any
body nearer tlian I was. Among tho ex
pressions used by Towler to Burge were
“grand rascal,” “villain,” etc. He was
about as mad, it seems to me, as a man
gets to lie to run on—to another. I went
out of the house after he fell. I went back
in a few minutes; a good many were stand- J in handsome CaSCS, lower than
ing around the body. I ^d if lie had | . . I
any weapons. No one said anything, and I emew net«,
I felt around his waist and pockets, and ,
found none, I was gone out, maybe five j
minutes. Towler was, I thought, a lor;
way the best man. I had been acquainted
with Towler. I liad bought a machine I
fromhiiu. (Witness was requested to show I
the jury Towler’s position; illustrated by I
standing with right hand on hip.) Towler I
held lib hand in that position until told !
twice to take it off, etc. land John Burge I T pf . nT)f q \T pp b.1 {1PPq Pins
were at outs. I had had no trouble with I d et ana ■ Deaa iNecKlaGes , ru *»
Towler. I Bracelets and Ornaments, at |
Cross-examined—I and Burge married [
sisters. Dou’t remember anything about
the men until 1 heard Burge speak. Tow
ler shook hands with mo when he passed
me. 1 was about ten or fifteen feet from
them toward tlie front door. They came
by me and I followed them. Burge was
front. There was a kind of little [
scrummage between them, and the pistol I
fired. Don’t think anyone was beyond | DreSS Goods will be slaUffh"
Burge when they were at the back of the J n /-r*
house. There were folks between them J tered. IOr next lllteen days at |
and me. Towler was abusing Burge all
tlie time. He was in the church, and I
never heard him use au oath. He was
lying as I left him except that Ills hands
were lying on hb breast. He was not
dead when I left. No one said anything
when ]I asked about weapons. I
searched Towler. I saw no pbtol on him
after the sliooting. Burge must have put hb
hand in his pocket after he passed me, as
I saw a pbtol in his hand when he went
out of tlie door, I don’t know how Burge
turned to do the shooting; I know Towler
had hold of him, but can’t say whether he
struck him or not. In the store, at the
time Burge spoke, amon.
negro by tlie name of Am
was trying to liire liim
they liad any words about a law suit
did not see the pistol but saw
Burge all the time. I was sworn on the
trial before; my memory was fresher
then. Part of witness’ testimony taken on
former trial, was read to him and con
firmed.
Rebuttal—I can’t say whether Towler
turned him or whether Burge turned;
they had hold of each other. Towler’s
manner was all the time violent. Only
one shot was fired; as soon as Burge
looked as he got relief he left; Burge
lassed by me first. Towler was trying to
ceep Burge hack all the time; when
Towler got ahead of Burge he turned
hack and went the other way.
Mr. J. A. Mitchell testified in regard to
the debt which led to the difficulty. He
and Burge were partners, and Towler’s
brothers owed them for supplies.
An attachment was taken out against
him as he was about to leave the county.
Mr. J. C. Towler paid the bill three hours
before the killing.
Andrew Hill, colored, testified that
Towler struck Bulge with hb left hand
just before he was shot,
Mr. G. S. Obear testified to Towler’s
general character for violence, saying it
was had, and when Mayor he had forthat
cause dbmissed liim from the police
force.
The case was here rested until this
morning, when the evidence for the de
fense will be resumed.
Two bales Checked Homespun at 10 cents, worth 11 at factory.
Twenty pieces Jeans at 25 cents, worth 32} cents by the case.
Above goods will be sold at these prices to the Betail Trade exclu-
| sively. We will also offer this week
100 Pairs lev blieets. 21-2 yds. te
Hemmed and laundried, which were used but once.
50 PAIRS WHITE BLANKETS
—and
100 lit and Colored Stl Spreads.
IITOBK STORE.
A few sets of those beautiful
CELLULOID
COMBS, BRUSHES, MIRROBS
a IKY YflUlf l™ TIi ese are "salvage” goods, but not damaged. When the
line 111JJ If A U Allx U A UllJJi ] Champion went down, a few cases Boated off and the goods saved can be
bought cheap.
—°
We have accepted the agency for
“Princess of Wales” KM Gloves,
which are the best and cheapest real kid gloves imported. We have
them with three and four buttons, in all shades and sizes. Also, a full
line in two buttons for misses and gentlemen,
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Our StocK of
RICH UR F1ICY RIBBONS
is the largest and newest in the city.
I Our Hosiery, Underwear and Corset Departments
embrace every style the experience and knowledge of the wants of our
people suggested to our buyer.
We are sole agents for the “Hercules” Long-Waited Corset, tbe
most popular style now sold. Can give the names of over fifty elegant
ladies in this city who havo bought them from us and are delighted with
I them.
OUR STOCK OF TABLE DAMASKS, TOWELS AHD LACE CURTAINS
ig others, was a} mince meat, raiiin,, nuts, apples, oranges, can-1 consists of designs to be found .nowhere else. Those in need of these goods
idrew Hill, and i j 01 d. i. walker k to { wil1 te rewarded by examining ours immediately.
1. Idout thinkl ~MjTflre works cheap of We continue to keep up our stock of
D. L. WALKER A CO. | BLACK SILKS, BLACK CAcHMERES AND COLORED DRESS GOODS,
so that our frien ds can be assured we will always have what is new and
elegant for them. All we ask is an examination and trial.
NEW YORK STORE.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
New fish roe, seedless raisins, citron, ahelled
almonds, figs, cocoanuts, extracts and apices,
celery and mustard seed, at
doom St. J.D. CARVER'S.
’‘Christmas comes but once a year.” Now 1
then, in order to celebrate it properlv, t mease
your fat dressed turkeys, celery, cranberries, I
J. C BANNON & CO.
Ton can get a full lino of fire works cheap
declS tuesSsnn.
Apple butter and ielly in five pound pails, j
pickles of *U kinds. Walnut catsup.
dccl6 tuesSaun. D. Xi. "WALKER A CO.
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERIES.
New currants, citron, raisins, figs, shelled l
almonds, prunes, extracts and spices, desicated
corosnut, plain and fancy candies, new nuts of
all kinds, mince meat, jellies, jams, fruit, but*
ters, preserves, sauces, etc., at
dcclG St. J. S. CARVER’S.
H)—
Go to BANNON A CO’S, and get some of those j
cheap sheets, blankets and spreads.
decUtf.
J. 0. BANNON & CO.have theprettiest and I
cheapest assortment ol towels and fancy table
cloths in the city,
dccld tf,
J.C. BANNON 4 CO.toU a splendid English
half-hose, double heels and toes, at 25cts a pair, j
ant the very best shirt m Maeoti for one dollar,
decl* 2t,
J.C.BANNON A CO, have jast received the I
new combination scarf, (‘Howard’) for gentle-
m en, with a nice assortm en t of other new styles.
Also new culls for link buttons, and tbe Bedes*
trian, tbe latest style color, decll 2t.
Grand Baffle at the Dollar 8tore. An elegant I
doll dressed as a bride; a fine willow. Rocking I
Only flity chance* in all,at'w* cents perchance. | Goods, cheapest ever shown in the city.;
New line House-Furnishing floods very low
AT
J. W. RICE & CO’S
Just in, fall line of Camel’s Hair in all the leading
shades.
Beautiful assortment of medium and low priced DreSS
-have been made by-
V. 1. Jill S, t
For the display of those articles which every one seeks
at this season of the year. To accommodate the im
mense lot of
HOLIDAY HOODS,
which has been sent us by several of the
LARGEST ESTABLLLSHMENTS
in New York we have devoted the Six Counters in
the centre of our Mulberry Street Store, and are thor
oughly convinced that our display will be the finest in
the city.
Fancy Prices are usually asked for Christmas goods,
We are determined to dispose of our assortment
at small advance on New York prices.
Let every one in want a present come and
see us. We can suit your ideas, also your Pockets.
But I am Determined to Do It
We shall this season introduce a novel feature to the
citizens of Macon. In every department of our business
we shall offer goods which are positively worth
Two, Three, Four, and Even Five Times
the price we shall ask.
It is a principle with us never to advertise a sale unless
we have something really desirable to sell. We Keep in
mind the old story of the shepherd’s boy, who in malioioos
sport, frequently alarmed the village by his cry of
‘‘ THE WOLF, THE WOLF!”
The villagers ran to his assistance only to find them
selves deceived; so they resolved to pay no more atten
tion to the boy’s alarm. But one day the wolf really did
come, then the boy cried out in earnest but no heed was
given to his cries, and the wolf quietly devoured the sheep.
Now just as the villagers acted towards the boy so do
our people act towards those merchants, who ory out
‘‘BARGAINS. BARGAINS,”
when, in fact, they have no bargains.
We believe it a talse policy, and it is only because we
know that we present decided inducements, that we urge
npon onr people to inspect the goods advertised below.
Please take note of the following: Our entire stook
will be arranged in sections and so displayed that onr
oustomers will be enabled to select a Present suitable for
old or young, at any price from
$^=>Five Cents to Ten Dollars,
without the inconvenience of looking over tho entire
stock. For instance, one section will contain articles for
One Dollar, as shown by card.
y'ocja*.
CJUlilOE
OF ANY ARTICLE OR BOOK
FOR
IN THIS SECTION,
ONE
DOLLAR
The price elsewhere of all goods in this section range
from two to five dollars. In another section,
VoUJt* CHOICE
OF ANY ARTICLE OR BOOK
IN THIS SECTION,
FOR 75 CENT^.
The prices elsewhere of all goods in this section range
from $1.50 to $3.00. In another section,
PERSONAL.
Mu. D. B. Leoxabd, of Dooly county,
was at the Lanier House, yesterday.
Mr. M. H. Baldwin, of Dawson, and
Colonel W. H. Reese, of Marsliallville,
are at the Lanier House.
Rev. J. William Jones, D. D., of j
Richmond, preached a very interesting
sermon at tlie First Baptist Church, Sun
day night. He left for home yesterday.
Mb. Clark X. Schofield, of New
York, passed through the city for the Up
lands Hotel, yesterday momtng, aud will
formally open the house on the 1st of |
January.
List open Honda;, tbe 15th.
Six-button Ladies’ Kid Glovej 81.00 per pair
at tbe
decl4 DOLLAR STOKE.
Toys of CTery description from fire cents up
at the
decll DOLLAR STORE
THE WHITE SEWIMB MACHINE.
After two j ears* eiuerieace with this machiL
I am ready, at tout solicitation, to lay that I flm
Pe-
Silks! Silbs!
Black Silks and Satins, Black and Colored
kin Stripes, Pekin Velvets, etc.
Special attention directed to large invoice of Blfttk
«hmS“V»‘Stur!?*?ra“;l s,,ks JUBt “■ bot, 6 hl at anctl °°-
CLOAKS and DOLMANS.
Large assortment bought 30 per cent, off the re
prices. Selling at moderate rates.
Ribbons, Magnificent lot of Striped and
Fancy Ribbons, cheapest in Macon.
aim Die of construction and easily kept clsan,
and a child can run it. With much experience
with other machines, I should give no other va
riety the preference. The White machine will
fully meet all reasonable expectations.
decU^St MBS. JOB. c;
Forthe best One Dollar shirt in thecityeaU on I
de7—lw 8. LETT, S* Third street.
—o—
Bargains in Shetland shawls at
de7...Iw 8. LEVY'S,!!* Third 8treet.
. JOB. CLISBT.
DSS J F.fiW.B. HOLMES
ChannncUah.
The Channuckah hop given by the He
brew Young Mem’s Literary Association, I
was last evening a decided success. The
dancing was all that could be wished. The
attendance was fine and the whole affair
passed off delightfully to those who had J
the good fortune to he present.
Proclamation from John Valentino.
For the benefit of the male sex, on and
after the 16th day of December will he
found on band an excellent line of hoots
and shoes manufactured at his place of
business, under the supervision of Mr. H.
McKervey, cheaper than Eastern work.
We earnestly invite all parties interested
to call and examine this excellent line of
home made work.
Be awakened to your interest.
J. Valentino.
&4 Cherry aL, under Messenger Office.
dec 14-lm
We are still Headquarters for bargains in Black Cam
el’s Hair and Csshmeres. Big lot of Jeans and Cassi-
meres selling at reduced figeures notwithstanding the re
Dmen 10 foil mo* oi xieciw a»nn«ii ’ , nn i . •> • .7 „ _ 0 0
Instruments. Constantly oa hand % large «od I CGIlt <LU.Vd.llC6 IU tu6 gOOtiS.
tull assortmentd Teeth 0/ ell kinds. Gold of *111 0
** mum ^ « j Carpets, Ruga, Matiine 9 to be closed
A»k for the Meiiwood, the purest old Bye ont at small advance on manufacturer’s prices.
Whiskey iu the city. I L
8iK WEICHBBLBAUX. | BICE ft CO.,
39 and 41 Second Street.
dec*
Fov Sale.
END 88 STOOK OF OLD NEWS-
papers at SO cents per Hundred, ted Four Dei*
Ian per Thousand.
JCuch cheaper than toy other kind of Wrap*
pteg Paper, and very useful about Packing
Goods.. Cufifog Patterns, Washing Windows
Etc, Etr
THIS OFFICE.
Mtf
DENTISTS,
No 84 Mulberry Street, Mtoon, Ga
Tjeth extracted without Dam, beautiful sets of
Tsetb inserted. Abscessed Teeth and Diseased
Suns cured.
Dr tiers in til kinds of Deatsl Materials -nd
A fresh stock of Hostetler's Bitters just.'re
oeiTed at
decs ELLIS’DRUG STORE.
fiyeIemts,
Smoke the or inti Doctor’s Prescription Ci
gars, the best tor tbe price in Georgia.
BAM WBIOHSBLBATTK
oct2 78 Cherry street
„ R0CKMBRTL '
It cures colds ooogba and throat diseases with*
ont fail and gives oertsin relief to oonsumutirea.
SAM WEIGH8BLBATJM'
oetM 78 Cherry treet,
Jcit opened a large and fine selection of all
kinds of Christmas Goods at the
deo5_St DOLLAR STORE.
WiEre KverytMoi That is Good!
CAN BB HAD— |
For Clrislias!
vtte offer to onr friends and the pnbiic
YY complete a stock of
Fancy aid Staple Groceries
Just received 200 Urge Chromos at the
dec5...8t DOLLAR STORE.
—It was decided at a meeting held on
Saturday by prominent citizens of Elmira,
New Tork to zealously push the work of I CHROMOS, CHROMOS.
erecting a monument to the memory of [ At Irvine's. A new lotjuat received, defrit
Adam. A committee of three was appoin- j PEOPLE II WAIT
ted to correspond with eminent sculptors ef a fine Whisky for medical or aortal use shauld
forthe purpose of securing designs, sng- mckyWhfak! futlfblr^to^ea'JhS'StiuS
CCjtions and estimate upon tlie cost of tlie I until it haa attained ihemgeof at least five yean,
• i m , , andbdng forwarded direct from where it if I i n varietr and anything elm in oar line
memorial. There is an impression abroad made to me. my patrons can rely on getting it in g
that the citizens of Elmira are trying to ttnMau pan ty and exce ^2j nnj01L Our prices drty competition, and we self noih-
joke at the expense of the late tenant of nortJSm »ole Agent for Macon. tag but the beat goods. .
w c «-.l Now is the time to fill poor Christmas and
Paradise, bnt as several nave contributed I The best place tor fine, purs, imported Liquors, 1 Haw Tsar ordsrt.
hard money to the preliminaries of the j SSuSJfart’ **** P " t " “* ** | SohWfld. SwSfil 4 Gibi*n.
i - — TT I
aa can be tound in the State. These comprise in
part:
CRACKERS. CHEESE,
RAISINS. NUTS. CANDIES,
ORANGES, APPLES, COFFEE.
SUGAR, TEA, PICKLES, FLOUR
BUTTER. LARD, HAMS
VINEGAR, CIGARS
TOBACCO, LIQUORS
CANNED GOODS
work their earnestness is apparent.
8AM WEICHMLRAUMW.
dwu..jw
FOR SALE-
Tin "Lm Glower Imn fhakfifo,”
L UNG immediately west of and adjoining
! thetowwty Clinton,Joses Coanty, Ga. con
taining between 2,7-0 and 1.800 aeras. Terms
easy. If not sold before December l will be Bid
i object to lease for tbe coming year. Apply So
RICHARD JOHNSTON,
nurtl tf Qantatn » -
VouhoALoioii! —
OF ANY ARTICLE OR BOOK
— IN THI8 SECTION.
FOR 50 CENTS.
The prices elsewhere of these goods range from $1 to $2.
And so on, from 5 cents up to ten dollars.
Bear in mind, firstly, we trust this novel sale ?t these
peculiar prices will not prevent the public from remem
bering that in all departments and at all times, we present
the most desirable, the most fashionable and the most cost
ly goods money can purchase. Secondly, this sale will
under no circumstances, be continued longer than tho
Holidays. The public are requested to examine other
goods of like character and compare prices
B£JRR BROWN,
[Holiday Goods a Specialty.] Bookseller, Stationer and Newsdealer.
. „ 84 Mnlbeny S:*e*t, Macon, Gs.
Grand Opening Monday, December 8th.
gec7dlSt
CHRISTMAS GOOPSI
CHEAP PRESENTS for the HOLIDAYS.
C°»db^b?nt EerTiceahU hne ‘^■-"'tobowxn
SILVER-PLATED WARE.
CASTERS, VA8ES,PICKLE STANDS, BUTTERDISHES, 8TEUP PITCHERS
TOILETTE STANDS, NAPKIN RINGS PLATED CUP8 AND GOB
LETS, COLOGNE STANDS, BERRY STANDS. BTC.
FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS, FRENCH CHINA TEA SETS.
AMERICAN CHINA DINNER SETS. AMERICAN CHINA TEA SETS
DHCORATED DESSERT SETS, MOUSTACHE CUPS. MOTTO CUPS, CHAM-
BEK SETS IN CHINA AND GRANITE WABE. TOY TEA SETS, ETC
BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE—TOILET SETS, 5 pies#., VASES, BOUQUE V HOL
DERS, BUD VASES, PAPER WEIGHTS, BUREAU ORNAMENTS of all klnda.
Abo the largo,t and bcit mxorlment of TXJNT WATER SETS in the city.
EXCELSIOR STOVES at old Prices.
decU2w Geo. S. Obear.
CHRISTMAS GOODS!
Fine Bed-Room Suits! Fine Parlor Suits!
' IN GREAT VARIETY.
FANCY BOOKERS, CHAIRS AND LOUNGES, PATENT BOOK
ERS, FOLDING 0HAIRS, CARPETS, RUGS, MATS.
AT LOWEST PRICES,
MUilc. •
We’ve got everything in the mnric lino Onr usual VIOLIN for the boyiatlLSO. DBUSI3
from $1.06 to ^10.00. FORTY DIFFERENT KINDS OF HARMONICAS, and the p:ettte«ilot
MUSIC FOLIOS ever brought ta if aeon. . _
Call and Look at Onr Music !
THOMAS WOOD, next to lanier house,
MAOOU, GEORGIA, uovUIOt