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T 3 i3jXP£ mmHIEIL. T. P. LI'TOiETIED, Editor £ Proprietor. JESUP, GEORGIA JUNE 6, 1877. L, (M) A L, DEPART M K JX T* DELEG A IEB TO THECOXVEXTIO X * Democratic Nominees. C . C. GRACE Of Wayne County. S E ADORN HAL L, Of Appling County. JKMF ROYAL CHAPTER, NO. 31 Meets tae first Saturday in each month at 3 o'clock, p. M. Companions in good stand ing are fraternally invited. R. F. Lkstkk, M. E. H. P. JEMI'P LOD6K, NO. US, F. Ac A. N, Meets 3rd Saturday in each month at2i o'clock p. m. Members of the Order in good standing are fraternally invited. W. H. What.ey. W. M. NOTICE. After this date the Sheriff ', Lejal Advertising of Pierce (Jounty usiU be published in the Jesup SEXTIXEL, E. Z. BYRD . Sheriff Pierce County, June 2nd, 1877. LOCAL ITEMS. FIRE. About fifteen minutes to twelvo o’clock yesterday the alarm of fire was heard It was soon ascertained that Dr. R B. Harris’s plnce was on fire. When first discove-ed it was in the kitchen, but before buckets and water ooiild be had it was ton far advanced to ■save the buildings The place waa oc cupied by D', C r. Latitncr; be suc ceeded in saving everything in the liou-e, but damaged to some extent in the excitement getting them out. The buildings was a total loss No insur ance, J>r. Harris's loss is about cigh-t hundred dollars. The fire originated from the stove pin* where it went into the flue, the Si tiling being t"0 clone to the pipe. THIS FAIR! At Brunswick, (ieorgla, Will be held on Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday, 13th, 14th and 15th of Jane. Col. Thomas Hardeman, President ol the State Agricultural Society will deliver an open address at 1 1 o’clock, a M. Wedmaday. Thursday morning the r< getta will take place, Thursday af ternoon the visiting Military companies will parade, and compete for a beauti ful silk banner to be presented by the dailies of Brunswick to the best drilled oompany,or squad on the grounds. Transportation will be furnished by the B. & A and M & B. Railroads at half fare. The public are invited to at ;t id. Attempted Suicide. On last Widnesdsy evening a negro tby the name of Austiu Harris was ar r<ated by Marshal Williams undi r a -charge of stealing mouey from Mr Norwood, by whom he was employed as • a porter at the Altamaha Hotel. As Mr. Williams was carrying him to the lock-up to await bis trial, be walked ou very peaceably, but whon they reached 'the lock-up, and while the Marehal was trying to get the lock out of the staple, in which it worked very tight, Austin started off in a run. He ran ufsome distance betore Mr. Williams could get •the lock loose. Finding that ho was *too far to overtake him he threw the /lock at him, which just did miss bis bead. The Marshal and our efficient Slier iff, Mr. J. N. G udbread, who happened to see the negto run, started in persuit of diim. Au-tio finding inat he could not out run Mr. G’s. horse made for a nc agro house close by. When be ran into the house be was •asked what was the m itter, and be re plied, “give me a loaded gun. Upon being told that there was no gun in the bouse he immediately took out his knife and cut his throat. It b itg a small pen-knife be did not succeed io killing ihimself. He was carried to the office of Dr. Latimer where his wound was dressed Although be was very badly -cut be is now mending rapidly. A beautiful wornau must be bealthj, -and to continue health; and beautiful, jou must take Dr. J: H. HcLean’s Strengthening cordial and blood puri fier. It imparts tone, and flush to the skin, strength, vigor and pare blood. Dr. J. H- McLean’* office, 314 Chest nut street, St- Loais, Mo A Frenchman has invented a little maohioe. which, being wound up once a month and attached to the tail feathers of a hen, records the number of eggs whic i she lays. List or Grand and Petit Jurors, sum moned for Wayne Supperior Court, September Term, 1877. GRAND JURORS: Wn.LMM Newsom*, U. B. Hopps, A. J. Cartrr. L. W. Ouom, Nathan Gardner, Jr., {.Tames Weaver, Peter Williams, M. W. Sukbkscy. Silas Thornton, E. A. Strickland. W. M. Stickland, F. W. Little. Wm Dbawdy, J. A. Moblev, S. A. Westrkrrt, J. R Rodueks, Haklet Heukixg, J. J- Black, G. P. Rich, J M. Stewart. John Thomas, J. M. Higusmith, G. W. Horton, W. R. Herring, J. A. Rodgerbs, James Willis, Wessßkhnet, Jr., H Horton, R. S. Horton. PETIT JURORS: A. L. Blunt, Samtei, Gardvir, N . D Booni. R F. Lister, Dakiei. George, J. H Sapp, J J. Bell, Rraxton Knight, A. G. Horton, T. A. Floyd, Ibham Ogden, J. A. Foptell, James Corson, G. VV. Hires, C. C Jotner, W. S. Middleton, G. W. Barnard, R. Nicholes, R. H. Striciland. R. J. Maddrv, Elias Crumnev, Isaac Manning, 8. R. Hopps, L. W. Hayslehurst, DW. Drawdy, JamesHarpir,jr. Godfrey Odum, E. J. Pearson, J. B. Roberson, sr , B. F. Crosby, Levi Strickland, W. W. Johnson Daniel Harper, H. P. Grantham, W. J. Manning, Riley Johnson. PIERCE SHERIFF SALE GEORGIA—Pierce County. WILL be sold before the Court House door in the town of Blaekshear, Pi*rce countv, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in Ju’y ties’; between the le gal hour s of sale the following property tc-wit: Fifty acres of lot of land num ber eight in the ninth District of said county; levied on as the pronerly of Caesiums Phillii s to satisfy an execu tion issued out of the corporation c Mild of Blaekshear in favor of A P. Wade, vs. Onesimos Phillies, and known as the place whereon Daniel Martin now lives. Property pointed out by plaint iff’s Attoruey. E. Z. BYRD. Sheriff Pierce County. June 4, 1877. 4-t POSTPONED SHERIFF SALE GEORGIA—Wayne County. Will be sold before the Court House door in the ton uof Jessup of said county, be tween the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July next. 1877, the following prodeity to wit: One lot of laud, number 32, in third district original ly Wayne; Lev ied on and oil as the property of Childs & Nickersn under and by virtue ofa Tax ti. fa. isssutd from the Tax Collector of said coun ty for the taxes due on said lot of land for the year 1870. Terms of sale cash, purcha sers paying for titles. John N. Goobbread, Sheriff Wayne County. June 5, 1877. 4w OT MIS BEST. Marrow’s Pictorial Familv Bible and Encyclopedia op Biblical Knowl edge contains 61 important features, nearly 1,000 illustrations, and many fine plates by Gustave D ire nud other aTtists. Genuine morocco bindings and heavy panel, four styles and priues Scud for circulars and terms to agents. 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Though a person can be | good citi zen with tit a thorough education, no good citiz n can enj *v the right of fran chise intelligently without possessing the information contained in this book. While persons refuse to purehase or dinary or exj en-ive works, all classes will gladly stviiil t emsclves of the op portunity for op'aiuing a work so indis pensable at so low a price, $2.50. Sold only by subscription. Send for special circulars and terms to agents. A NEW PLAN. Solicitors for premium papers should write us at once The burden of a heavy load removed. Samples all car ried out of sight. Send for terms for the cheape-t paper published, with a fine engraving (35*32 for a premium. For this and the above new works and 150 standard books address 8. L. MARROW & CO.. Irulianajtolii, lud. Atlantic and Gulf Railroad General Superintendent’s Office, i Allan lie ami Gull' ltailroad, l Savannah, May 5, 1877. ) 0\ AND AFTER S’JNoAV, May titli. Passenger Trains ou this Haul will run as 1 lows: NIGHT EXPUESS. Leave Savannah daily at 1:00 I’. SI. Arrive at Jesup “ 7:10 P. M. Arrive at Bain bridge “ 7:45 A.M. Arrive at Albany •• i):40 A. M. Arrive at Live Oak “ 3:50 A, M. Arrive at Jacksonville *‘ 10:00 A. M. Arrive at Tallahassee “ 0:20 A.M. Leave Tallahassee “ 3:30 P. M. Leave Jacksonville “ 3:00 P.M. Leave Live Oak ** 8:50 P. M. Leave Albany “ 2:30 I’. M. Leave ltaiubridge “ 4:oOP. M. Leave Jesup *• 5:50 A. M Arrive at Savannah " 8:30 A. M. No change of ears between Savannah and Albany. Passengers from Savannah for Tallahassee, Brunswick, Darien and Macon take this train- Passengers leaving Macon at 7:30 p. m. dally connect at Jesup with this train for Savan nah, Passengers leaving Macon at 7:30 a. m (daily except Suuday)eonneet at Jesup wilh this train for Florida. Passengels from Florida by this train con nect at Jesup with the train arriving in Ma con ats:2o p. m. (drily except- .Sunday) No change of ears between Montgomery and Live Oak. Sleeping cars run through lo and from Montgomery and Live Oak on this train. Connect at Albany with passenger trains both ways ou Southwestern ltailroad to and fromEufauli, Montgomery, New Oilcans, etc. Mail steamers leaves Ba inbridge for Apa lachicola every Saturuay; for Columbus Thursday and Saturday mornings. Close connection at Jacksonville daily, Sundays excepted, lor St. Augustine, Palul ka amt Enterprise. Trains on 15. and A. 11. It. leave jiiuction, going west, Monday, Wednesday and Fri day at 11:11 a. m. For Brunswie Tuesday, Thursday and Sat urday at 4:40 p. m. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS EASTERN DIVISION. Leave Savannah [Sundays exe.-plod] at (1:15A.M. Arrive ill Mclntosh “ •• 11:10 A. M. Arrive at Jesup “ ‘' 11:50 V M. Arrive at Blaekshear “ “ 3:2 If M. Arrive at Dupont “ “ 7:00 I‘. M. Leave Dupoul, “ “ 5:00 l’.M. Leave B.aekshear “ !):o5 I'. M. Leave Jesup “ “ 12:30 C. AI. Leave Mclntosh “ “ 2:30 I’. M. Arrive at Su/ aniiali “ “ 5:15 I’. M. accommodation train w kstf.un DIVISION. Leave Dupoul Sndy’s excepted, at 5:00 A.M. Arrive at Valdosta “ “ 7:00 A.M. Arrive at Quitman “ “ 0:00 A.M. Arrive at Thomasv!lie “ “11:15 A.M. Leave Thomasville “ “ 1:15 P. M. Leave Quitman “ “ 3:zo P.M. Leave Valdosta “ “ 4:40 PM. Arrive at Dupont “ “ 8:45 P. VI. Way Freight train, with passenger ue.com modations, leaves Savannah daily at (1:45 a. m. [Sunday’s excepted], arriving at Savan nah 5:15 p. m. [Sundays excepted), George S. Haines, General Ticket Agent. H. S. HAINES, Genera 1 Superintendent Macon & Brunswick Railroad. General Suaerintenpent’s Office I Macon, Ga.. June 2 id, 1877 I On and alter Sat irduv, Jtlio ‘2nd, 1 177, pa'stugcr iraius ou thisro.u will r ui follows: PASSE MGER TK MVS, *. DAILY, SUNDAYS EX.OEPTED. Leave Macon !):15A. M. Ariive at Jesup B:3U I’. M. Leave Jeanp 7:20 I’. M. Arrive at Brunswick VAS !’■ M. Leave BrunswicK 6:30 A. M, Arrive at Jesup 8:10 A. M. L ave Jesup 8:10 A. M. Arrive at Macon htdu !’• Al. Arrivejat Hawainsville 4 30 I’. M. Leave Havrsinsville '''' lo:3U A. Mj Trains from Ma’ou make connection at Jesup with the Atlantic fc Gulf rail road for Jacksonville and other points iu Florid i, JOHN A GRANT, Gen. Supt. W. J. Jarvis Must. Traus. GOOD ADVICE. Now is the time of year for Pneu monia, Lung Fever, &e Every fan:i'y should have a battle of Bosch re's Ger man Svrup. Don’t allow for one mo ment that cough to take hold of your child, your family or yourself. On sumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Group, Hemorrhages, and other fatal diseases may S' t in. Although it is true Ger man Syrup is curing thousands "f these d resided diseases, yet it t inueli bette 1 1 have it at hand when three dose* will cure you One Bottle will last your whole fami'y a winter and keep voq safe from danger. If you are con sumptive, do not rest until you have tried this remedy. Sample lid ties 10 cents. Regular size 75 cents. Sold by your Druggist, Dr. R. F. Lkst' R. caytarms mssi ASK YOTJR GROCER FOR IT! • Depot, 104 READE*STREET, Hew York. Wm. C. Crawford, E. F. Lovell CRAWFORD LOVELL. IIE4LEIU l\ HARDWARE^ Agricultural Implements, Mechanics’ Tools, Builders • Hardware, TIN PLATE, NAILS, G uns, Piriols, Pi wde, Shot and Sporting Goods, WOODEXWARE, BROOMS. ETt. illitii iifitrtHrers of Tinware 175 Hrmixlilnn Nt., sAY .tVV AII, NEW MODI! I would respectfully t n lonnne to the citizens of .losup a i 1 surrounding country t-lmt 1 have usl received n bill line of i) r v (i ool) s , all of the latest, style*, Ladies on find my stock complete to make se ectious front. I have also a complete assortment of first-class Shoes, consisting of Ladies, Misses and Childrens line sowed Shoes and Slippers MEN S FINK BOXEi> TOEI> AND P LAIN SIfO KS . Ful line of Croelerynnd Tiinvnre, Wood ware &c. I have a'so a full assortment of fresli Drugs and Pamilyl Medicines- FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, 'AG I have returned permauout'y to Jesup, *nd offer my Profossisiial ser vices to our citizons. Galls answered promptly, dav or night • Z. \V. LITTLE, M. D. Administrator s Dismission- G KOUGI A—Wayne County. Court of Ordinary in and for said Oonntv, April Term, 1 a 77. Whereas John D. Humph, Adtniois ttraor on the estate of William Flow ers, late of said county deceased, has fil ed his petition in terms of the law set ting forth that he lifts lullv discharged Ills duties as such ndtniuist.rt.nr and tlicrofo'o prays that ha be fully dis charged; and it appearing upon exami nation that said administrator as such lets fully discharged Ibs duties, and that no part of said estate remains in his hands undistributed &e. It is therefore ordered that, all persons con cerned both kindred and creditors show cause if any they can, on or be fore the first Monday in July next why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted and in default thereof that letters of dismission be granted said administrates in terms of the law in siinh cases made and provided. Wit te ss my hand and Official signature this the 2nd day of April, 1877. ill. B. HOLM’S, Ordinary W. G. Ga, $ $ $ I READ THIS. Only One Dollar. For one dollar the Savannah Wekk ly News will be sent, postage paid, to any address for six months. It is one of the cheapest papers published, and is a w Iconic visitor to the count ing room, fireside or farm. It is a neatly printed four page sheet, cotn pnetfy ina le up, and contains the po litical and current news of the week ; a comprehensive summary of the tele graphic dispatches and local news, and interesting sketches and stoiios. It also contains full reports of the mar kets. Thus, those who have not the advantage of a daily mail can get tho news six months by paying one dollar. It is just the paper f r everybody in terested in Georgia and Florida. It will be well invested, and will educate yonr children and make home happy. Money for cither paper can he sent by Fast Office order, registered letter >r Expicss, at publisher’s risk. Ad dress J* II LSI ILL, Savannah, Ga, LOOK HERE! llr.vc just received a large slock of Saddles, liv tiugales, Saddle (Moths, Wagon Whips, Buggy J hips, Spurs, Fite:, Etc. The largest Stock in this line ever offered in this Mark which they are determined to sell at thejvery LOWEST GASH FRIGES, OR BARTER. (‘all and he made lmppy. We sell Saddles from SM.SO lo $12.50. Bridles from SI.OO to $1.50. Guns, Pistols, All of which we arejjoffering very low for Cash or Barter. Come and See ff H. WHALEY: ,J ESUIV - Who are eonstantly receiving ly th* ( the West, by (ireou Lii CORN, BASON & I W lii ia *3 Specialties with'.tlieir They Keep Constantly on Hand a Full and C * •dry:GOODS, CIOTHmC, HATS, C BOOTS; SHOES; ETC.; ETC. fgg* WIIICJIJPIIEY]AUE{JSELLING[|VERY LOAV| FOB ( ASH OL GAN IXI OFF’S ‘HEADY FOR USE” FLOUR AT SAVANNA. A LSOJDEALERS IN Groceries, Hardware, Glasswae & Crockery. BSsv*l*rompt .attention given lo all Orders from a diabre-j No charge for dray age to the depot. TWO IMPORTANT INVENTIONS v or IKTBMIBT TO BrBBT ONE |OT Ut. A PIANO OR PARLOR ORGAN CHAIR, IT~ with on adjustable l>ck,-made to support the back or the sitter while leaning forward in the ordinary position for playing, and by a simple arrangement, win, U give. It a backward ami at the iglHKyßpSf time a downward movement, follows his motion, and supports him SjjßKSri In any position without interfering laths leaat with tho freedom uf Ms movements. Jat ft*raw *4. A PLATFORM ROCKER ON m ^ ror - ALBERT BEST & CO., IS sfgSOPiH Comer 3road3anr .-h > :> ur JESUP, - - - - - Newly renovated ad refuruisheu. Sa i • I’olite Wait'TS will take your ba„: to and from the It out'. Board $2.00 per Day ) Me&ld, rand ers •' educed Hates. R\R ATTACHED. % - i P, LITTLEFIELD Proj: I s pagirejjn AV