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dissolution, of Copartnership and OUT SALE! For :ty days will offer our entire Block of Merchan. |at actual NEW YORK COST, for tlie l only. 33 yards of quilt lining for one ar, 20 yda of calico, best, tor SI. Worst [Jamaica at lOcls per yard, sold at ITcts at any other house. Ladies Cloaks educed I from $4 to $2.50, Ladies Zephyr Shawls I reduced from $ 1.50 to $1; luO pieces of i Kentucky Jeans reduced to one half their former price. Jiave same from lOcts per yard upwards. 100 3BAEKELS OF m a Oa head that shall be sold regardless of «o»t. The balance of onr large stoca of We offer at and below cost, before the Dis- •olatioa of copartnerahip takes place. Fifty Overcoats At $3.50 and Up. Ladies Calf Shoes from 50cts up. Brogans at $4 PER PAIR. To one and all we would say come and examine our goods. You can save 50 per cent by buying of SMITH & TR \UB who are offering all of their stock of goods at actual cost for the cash. DRESS GOODS! 8ilk, Satins, etc , at cost, White Flannels at 121cts, tied all Wool Flannels at 1 Gets., Ladies hose at 6c(s per pair and upwards. ALL OF THESE GOODS MUST BE SOLD WITHIN SIXTY DAYS WITHOUT FAIL. Come and Look at our Goods at Cost, NewYork Cost Smith & Traub •«> s & * s © Q CO X I- Q < UI at SO" a “effg ZJ~s c » -g 9-e -ts v r c . C © © B !{&! »p nS - S iUu * e5 = ® a “ o '-' — '5 £ £ ££3 pa 1 g a 8 CS cf l.-s «*.2 ® J3 ® *3 *8 *3 c h 2 3Q .f cj ao a ® — ® » e >* ill*" S-3 •25 m o a «* .2 3 Q s§ Q . QC rO f-H GO St 2 8 © u- Jo © ® ® ,© 53 a ° -8 * 8 h 0 lie Weekly Democrat •IAS. D FONDER, - - Local Editor THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 1881 jr. Forbes, Thomaslle. We take pleesure in presenting the card of the above named gentleman in our advertis ing columns this week. Mr. Forbes is a large dealer in the line of goods that be advertises and our readers would do well to to form his acquaintance. We regard Mr. Forbes’ adver tisement as a pioneer effort on the part of business men of the flourishing city of Thom- asville to extend their business in this direc tion, and wbe hope soon to have others rep resented in The Democrat. We bespeak for Mr. Forbes a liberal patron age from this section of the country. South Georgia. Conference— Thomasville IHstrict Ap pointments. Thomasville District—T. T. Christian, Pre siding Elder. Thomasville—A. M. Wynn. Fort Gaines—E. M. Whiting, Blakelv—J. B. Culpepper. Albany—A. M. Williams. Camilla—S. D. Clements. Cairo—H. C. Fentress. Bainbridge—J. W. Simmons. Attapulgus—C. D. Adams. Whigham—W. C. Davis. Pelham—To be supplied. Trinity—H. C. Brunton. Thomasville Circuit—To be snpplied. Boston—N. D. Moorebouse. Morven—B. B. Bryant. Lowndes—S. B. Weaver. Quitman—W. W. Stewart. Valdosta—J. B. McClcskey. Bruswick—W. F. Lloyd. Jesup—R. L. Honiker. Waycross J. S. Jordan. Sunday Schcol Secretary—J. M. Marshall. Itealh of NIr. J, VI. Campbell. Last Monday morning between the hours of 4 and 5 the above gentleman died at his home in thiB city. Mr. Campbell was a cripple, and had been for over thirty years and was also afflicted with rheumatism, consequently bis life was one of great physical suffering. Not withstanding this, he led a busy life teaching school and now and then filling some office, and clerical work. For the past few years he had held the position of deputy clerk of the superior court, and was also justice of the peace. In every position to which he was called he tilled creditably. He was a gentle man of noble character, with & heart full of kindness and charity to his fellow-men, and always ready to share his meagre substance with the poverty-stricken. His health gave way this winter and he lisd several severe attacks of illness which com pletely destroyed his weak constitution. * He went hone last Thursday with a chill and gradually grew worse until tho end. He leaves a wife and msny relatives and friends to mour.i his sad death, though to the lonely widow the trying ordeal is most severe. May the kiud Father ot all soothe her sufferings. Mr. Campbell was over 50 years of age. His remains were interred at the country burial ground of his wife’s family. Look oat for Ihe Elephant, j Coup is coming to give a Christmas enter- ! tainment, The palace advertising cars have 1 been here, and hndreds of people have been to gee them. They are opart of a aeries of novel advertising features, which will be com ing around in rapid' succession nntil the show rrives in this city, Saturday Dec. 24. cocr’s noxsTxa cibcci—a tbemesdous crowd AND A SPLENDID EXHIBITION. W. C. Coup’s monster stow, combining the attractions of three united circus companies, a fine menagerie and Roman hippodrone, gave two performances in this city yesterdrv after noon and evening. The street pageant with which the day opened, was one ot the largest and most attractive ever witnessed in Charles ton, and the immense tents under which the exhibitions were given almost completely covered the Citadel Green, the main circus canvass affording seating accommodations for ten thousand. One of the most striking fea tures of each of the performances was the fearful flight of Lu Lu, the king of the air, as he was hurled, from a Roman catapult, for a distance oi more than one hundred feet describing in his aerial passage a perfect curve, turning three eomersalts and landing safely upon his feet, amidst the applause ot the astonished spectators. The perfomances on the flying trapeze by Miss Belle Celeste and Herr Montrose were superb, and the Broncho horses, trained dogs and ponies gave some wonderful evidences of brute intelligence, and were watched with eager and delighted interest. The hurdle, jockey and Reman races were very fine, and the riding splendid, but the Roman chariot races furnished the grand climax and com pletely thrilled the audience. Two chariots, each drawn by fonr horses, hitched abreast, were driven around the great track three times under sliout and stroke bvjMadame Wat son Charles Gibbs at a terrific rare of speed, forming at cnee a spectacle oi rare daring and beauty. At night there was an immense crowd in the pavillion almost taxing its tremendous capacity. Every one was delighted with the variety and superior excellence of the perform ance in every respect. The show is all it claims to he and should he well patronized wherever it goes. THEMTEAHER X. II. HOOKE WRECKED. Strikes a Rock and Sinks in Twenty- too t W a ter—Total Wreck—No Lives Lost. Yesterday morntng tne steamer T. H. Moore of the people’s Line, W. B. Moore, master, and Mr. George Lapham, pilot, was wrecked ab< ut twenty-five miles below this city iinder the following circumstances: The steamer was enroute for Columbus with a heavy freight, and long passenger list, and after passing Cody’s Landing about a half mile, near Bettou’s Bock, she was hailed by a negro on the Alabama side. She was steered to that side, thetn&in current, beiug on Geor gia side, and when it was discovered the ne gro could not pay his fare, the boat was tack ed about to head her for the other side again when the current struck her with such force as to render her unmanageable and forced her on the rock crushing a hole in her side. She was run across to the Georgia side and made fast, when an investigation of the damage discovered the fact that she was fast filling. She was lightened of the freight and every eff ort made to save her, but in vain. She struck about 7 o’clock and went down about 8:30, but not till all her passengers and crew had been safely landed. She creened over as she went down dislocating her cabin. Her freight con sisted of about 365 bales of cottoD which was thrown over board, and a large lot of oysters, few oranges and sundries. Mr. W. I. Strap per, the cierk came to the city by land and left with the Caddo Belle for the 6cene of tlie disaster about 5 o’clock yesterday, to bring the passengers to the city. The wreck is said to be complete. This is the second boat that the People’s line has lost this season entailing a heavy loss. The Moore was comparatively new, hav ing been recently thoroughly over-hauled at a cost of $3,000. She was valued at about $14,000 and was insured, but we do not know whether it covered such a dis-ster as this. The T. H. Moore was ouilt by the Columbus Iron works, under the supervision of Captain Charley Blaine, in the fall of 1879, and has been plviug the river pretty regularly ever since. She was 127 fet in length, with a breadth of 27 feet, ot light draught, but with j a capacity for abont 600 bales of cotton. Captain Henry Moore is now iu Pittsburg, Pa., for the purpose of bringing around the Chattahoochee, the new steamer being built for this line there, and the news of this disas ter will doubtless cause them to hurry her to a rapid completion, but it is hardly probable that she will get here before January.—6o- kmbve Jfmet. - Pack s Express Advice. “To all Whom it Cc7tcerns." j Now Christmas is coming! Glad season of | mirth 1 When of presents for loved ones there should he no dearth ; Then let none be forgotten—relation or friend, That you may the holidays happier spend. There’s Nellie, poor child! far away at some school, Who cannot come home—’tia sho writes, 'gainst the rule. There’s Charlie at college, now thinking of home, Though seeming absorbed in some old classio tome. And both for your presence now lonely yearn, As homeward the eyes of their hearts fondly turn. But al[ things considered, Love’s impulse I’d curb; I think that you’d best not their studies dis turb. Exposure and traveling oft many ills brings > Now Puck's counsel heed—’tis a capital thing: For Charlie, go purchase the handsomest suit. All sorts of confections, cigars and canned fruit— And Nellie must have a rich navy-blue dress. Which secure they’ll get by the Southern Ex press. And your dsrling old Grandma, you must not forget. But send her of seal sking the handsomest set. And dear, aged Grandpa, that needs so muoh care, You can sweetly surprise with an invalid's chair. No fears for their transit your mind need dis 1 tress, For safely they’ll go by the Southern Express. There’s Aunt Carrie’s baby—the dear little petl She thinks strange that no present’s been sent for it yet; Then buy an embroidered robe, kerchief and bib, And with them, the prettiest latest-style crib. But such costly gifts you will risk, I confess, If they are not sent by the Southern Express. And while you are sending your rich presents forth, Don’t forget all your friends and acquaintan ces North. For though freighted their orchards with fruit sometimes fare, They have naught with our bright orange groves to compare: We’ve the pineapple, fig, golden lemon and lime, The beauty and bloom of the tropical clime. But delay would soon spoil all such presents, unless , They are speedily shipped by the Southern Express. New one counsel more and said counsel will end: Forget not the poor- -be to them e’re a friend. From the little you'll give, will great interest accrue, For God is their voucher—you’ll sure get your due; And ere their hearts thanks unto you they’ve confessed, Will your deed be to Heaven by Angels Ex pressed. Mat O’B. Columbus, Ga., December, 1881. LOCAL ODDS AND ENDS. Jim Man, of Macon, fiitten in and out of the city the other day. The circus monopolizes most of our space this week—they pay for it however. Capt. Sutton, of the steamer Newton, will hereafter make Bainbridge headquarters for bis boat. Those who went up to the Exposition last week have returned and pronounce it a big thing. „ Rev. J. W. Simmons will preside at the M. E. Church the coming year. Rev. W.'-N, Burkes has been located. -V' ‘ The Atlanta Constitution says that the 6th was tbs biggest dsy yet for the Exposition. That Bainbridge crowd did it. The parade ot the Colored T. ,R B. has been postponed until January 1.•, Th<R other port of the programme will be carried 6 ut as advertised. Sam McFarland and Miss Emma Collum, colored, were marrjed at the A. M. E. Church last Thuisday night by Rev. L. H. Smith Quite a number of white citizens went down to witness the ceremony. We wish them sue. cess. Thanks, also, for the printer's remem' berance. , Mr. Julius Salomon, the curteouy and pop ular traveling man of the extensive clothing house of I. L. Falk A Co., Savannah, was in- town this week. Julius is ah old Bainbridge boy and it does us good to chronicle his suer, eess. I. L. Falk A Co. did well in sccariug his services. People who drive or ride their animals across the Flint River bridge in this city may as well make up their minds to pay for the fun. A country gentleman was before. the Mayor Tuesday charged with violating tho bridge ordinances, plead guilty* and paid $5.90 tor the misdemeanor. - We are to have Coup’s Circus here on the 24th, and won’t the little folks, and the big folks, the black folks and the white folks turn out to see the baud wagon and follow it around town—and then go in the big show, too, if they have the money. Mr. W. W. McKown is in the city, after an absence of several mouths. ' IKe are glad to 'see him back among ns even for a short time. He is one of the using young meu of the state, and already holds the very responsible and arduous position of Prive Secretary to Col. E. W. Cole, the famous railroad king. B e glory in his success and if we could in any way add to t he velocity of his-upward career w e would do so. The Williamson family, 'consisting of four blind colored persons, two male and two fe male, gave on* of their most interesting and wonderful performances at the court house last Tuesday night. It consisted entirely of vocal music, in which they imitated to per fection various musical instruments. The harp accompauiment was marvelous. No Italian with an instrument could surpass it. The audteuce was not large but if our‘pepple bad have had eTen the faintest conception‘of what the entertainment would he the court honse would have been crowded. LOCAL NOTICES. Don’t forget that Smith A Traub are offer iug great bargains in Spring and Summe goods. Go see them. For ladies to be pleased they must look at Smith A Traub’s 12 cent worsted (frees goods. The best value iu the market. Another big decline in the price of Gen ts Hats at Smith <fc Traub’swho will sell all their goods at actual cost. Hats worth $1 00 for 50 cents. Hats worth |3 00 for $1 50. A safe and sure means of restoring the youthful color of the hair is furnished by Parker’s Hair Balsam, wfiich is deservedly popular from its superior cleanliness. Buggies ! Buggies! Gillett Bros, have a large lot of excellent western buggies on hand which they are offer ing at bargains. They are constantly re ceiving new supplies. Call on us. Gillett Bros. It ts the Height of Folly to wait until you are iu bed with disease you may not get over for months, when you can be cured during the early symptoms by Parker's Ginger Tonic. We have known the sickest families made the healthiest by a timely use of this pure njedi cine Observer. McBride A Co’s silver-plated spoons, forks, casters, knives, etc. Lambreth’s patent im proved fly fans for which we are wholesale agents lii the United States. Seth Thomas clocks, beer coolers, Millville fruit jars, cham pion ice-cream freezers, are standard articles. Merchants can suit their customers and re alize fair profit by ordering crockery and glass-ware from McBride A Co., Atlanta, Ga. ASTONISHING. While visiting the store of Smith A Traub, we were surprised to see their large stock of dry goods, clothing, hats Ac., which they are offering at actual New York cost. We priced some of their goods, and are astonished at their low prices. We would advise everybody to call upon them wheu in town; and are sure yon will save a great deal of money by buying now while w<* an opportunity is otKwd. We call the attention of merchauts to our large stock of crockery,.--‘glassware, tin and wood ware, lamps, lamp' fixtures,- looking glasses, show cases, Setli. Thomas olocks- Mellville fruit jars, Lambreth's improved fly fans, beer coolers, refrig&afors, <fce, 1 To the trade at manufacturer’s prices. --V- McBride A Co., Atlanta, Ga. INA VERY VStXigXAXaft Christinas will be here, aaid y'<mr lovers, chil dren,.; sweethearts, husbands, brothers and sisters will expect a present. Of course every- bydy wants to know bow to spend their money judiciously, and I shall try to tell them, Firstly, buy something useful as well as orna mental. Secondly, let it be an article of wearing apparel, either a handsome cloak, dohlmau or neat dress for the season, or a suit of clothee, or a hat, .a pair .of shoes or boots tor the gentleman. In presenting any of the above articles to your friends you will not only give pleasure, Imt at the same time be benefited. Now I shall advise my readers only for their own good.—Before purchasing, call at J. Steininger's Flint River Store for the cheapest and best goods in the city. A GOOD DINNER will do more to keep happiness in a family than anything else. All good wives know this, and profit by it bv buving their groceries and supplies at the Flint River Store. WI' L BE GIVEN a large discount from regular prices during the Holidays, at the Flint River Store, to all parties pnrchasing.winter goods. AT THE FLINT R1 ’ER STORE extra inducements are offered to parties making purchases and we advise all who wish to same money to call there before going else where. FREE OF CHAGE all goeds bonght at the Flint River Store will be delivered to any pan of tha city tree of charge. CITY MARSHAL’S SALE GEORGIA—Citt otJBaixbridge. Will be sold before the court house door ih the. town of Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in January 1882, between the usual hours of sale, the following proper* ty. to wit: Oqe house and lot in the said city of Bain bridge, Georgia, and hounded on the north by Water street, on the east by property be longing to L. F. Burkett, on the south by Broughton street, and on the west by an al le^—the same beitg levied on as the prop erty of J. H. Colbert to satisfy a tax fifa is sued by T. R. Wardell Clerk of City Council va J: H. Colbeit for non paid taxes for the year 1881. Also, at the same time and place, will be sold eleven(ll) acres of land and one house and lot in the city of Bainbridge, Georgia, and (bounded on the north by the corpora tion line, on the east by public road, on the south by property belonging io John P. Dic kenson, and on the west by public road the same being levied on as the property of Mrs* Ida Booth to satisfy a city tax ft fa is sued by T. R. Wardell, Clerk of tne city council vs Mrs. Ida Booth for non paid tax es fur tlie year 1881. Also, at the same time and place, will be sold one!iyery stable and lot in the city of Bainbridge, Georgia, and bounded on the north by properly belonging fo S A. Wiel, and on the east by property of H. A. Stults, and on the south by Water street and on tlie west by Clark street—tlie same being -levied on as the property of W. E. Ruther ford, to satisfy a city tax fi fa issued by T. R. Wardell, Clerk of city Council, vs W E. Rutherford for non paid taxes for the year 1881. sAlso, at the same time and place, will be sold one house and lot in the city of Bain bridge, Georgia, bounded on the north by public road to bridge, on the east by Broad street and on the south by street, and on the west by property belonging to Ppence Harrell—the same being levied on as the property of W, 0. Fleming to satisfy a city tax fi fa issued by T. R. Wardell, Clerk of city council vs W. O. Fleming for unpaid faxes-for the year 1881. Also at the same time and place, will be soM iu' the city of Bainbridge, Georgia, one house and lot bounded on tne north by pro perty of Parmalee, on the east bj property ofTarmalee, ou the south by the bavannah Florida and'Westeru Railway depot, and on the west by property belonging to Parmalee —the samo being levied on as the property rif H. F. Dixon to satisfy a city tax fifa is sued hy T. R. Wardell, Clerk of city coun cil vs H. F. Dixon for unpaid taxes'for the year 1881. Also, at same time and place, will be sold one house and lot in the city of Bainbridge Georgia, bounded on the north by property of A. T. McIntyre, on the east by street on the south by' pioperty of Mrs. Fanny Bruton, and oi», the west by property of Mrs. Fanny Bruton—the same being levied cn as the property of Fleming & Rutherford to satisfy a city tax fi fa issued by T. R. Wardell, Clerk of city council, vs Fleming & Rutherford for unpaid taxes for the year ‘881 Al^o at the same time and place will be sold, oiie house and lot in the city of Bain bridge, Georgia, bounded on the north by Troup street, on the south by property be longing to R. H. White’y and on the west hy Florida street—the same levied on as the property of E. S. La «v to satisfy a city tax ti l-i' issued by T. R. Wardell, cierk of the city council, vs E. S Law for unpaid taxes for the year 1881. Also at the same time and place will be sold that .wharf property in the city of Bainbridge Georgia, and bounded as fol lows : On ihe north by bridge road, on the east by S. F. A W. railroad and bridge road, on the south by railroad and property of J. P. Dickenson, and on the west by Flint river—the same being levied on as the property of F. G. Arnett to satisfy a city tax fi fa issued by T. R. Wardell, clerk of the city council vs F. G. Arnett for unpaid taxes for the year 1881. Also at the same time and place will be sold one acre of land more or less in the city of Bainbridge, Georgia, and bounded on the north by property belonging to J A Butts, on the east by property of Alex. Shotwell, on the south by corporation line, and on the west by stieet—thesame being levied on as the property cf Alexan der Shotwell, to satisty a city tax fi fa issned by T R Wardell, clerk ot the council vs Alexander ^Shotwell for unpaid taxes for the year 18gf’. ' Also, at the same time and place, will be sold in the city of Bainbridge, Georgia, and uounded on the north by Bronghtun street, on the east by west street, on the south by property of H M Beach and on tne west by Crawford: street—the same being levied on as the property of T S Tuggle to satisfy a city tax fi fa issned by T R Wardell, clerk of the city council, vs T S Tuggle, for un paid taxes for the year 1881. E. H. Smart, This Nov. 28th, i881.— City Marshal. WAlWAKIWJUt! AND RUMORS OU WAR Latest from Africa! Bombardment of Timbucto! 30000 MESH SLAXH Blood flows like water I Startling rumors ! Notorious facta and a SAD, SAD TAXE OF WOE ! Since the arrival of the above important intelligence by the Oxtrain Express w. ja* oAifie Las reduced himself to his fighting weight, Boldly Enters The Field as the cheapest merchant in Southwest Georgia. Determined to live and let lire, he was the first to reduce the Exhorbitant cash prices paid by the people. Belying up* on a continuance of the generous patronage received heretofore from a discriminat ing public, he DEFIES COMPETITION ! and imitators; and while all competitors aro left wrapt in wonder and astonishment, contemplating the tremendous bargains being offered to the public, the crowds gather daily from near and from far. Ihe cry is still they come and still they boy Splendid Bargains which astonish the natives. Just received a magnificent assortment of goods, to a few of which we call your attention: 500Cyrds standard prints at Gets, 500 yrds all wool Cash- mere reduced from 60 to 35cts, 300 yds all wool Cashmere reduced from 50 to 30ets, 25Q yrds all wool imported woolen goods reduced from $1 50 to $1, Boys Shoes, Girl Shoes, Men Shoes Women Shoes. Shoes for All! Cheaper than Ever Before. FIVE HUNDRED PAIR Ladies Cloth Shoes worth $1.50 for $1.25 a pair Ladies cloth shoes worth $1.25 for $1, 600 pair ladies Bals shoes worth $1.25 for $1, 400 pair full stock brogans worth $1.25 for $1, 300 pair full stock brogans worth $1.40 for $1.10. A full line of Kentucky Jeans on hand and low down for cash—from 8$ to 60cts a yard and Reduced To Bottom Figures ! Special Attentention Called to a fnll line and Low prices on Family Groceries. 81bs first rate coffee at $1, lOlbs good coffee $1, lOlbs granulated sugar $1. Clothing, hats, overeoats, umbrellas at very close prices. MY PATRONS THE PUBLIC are informed that I am NOT selling out at cost, but my expenses are light and I can afford to sell goods as cheap as the cheapest, and I guarantee to do so, I respectfully ask all to give me an early call and examine my stock and get good, new and fresh goods at lowest cash prices. A FINE STOCK OF CHRISTMAS GOODS ON HAND. W. A. DAVIS, Whigham, Ga. JBST Mrs M J Reynolds’ FISEI01 EMPOR1U1IK. The largest and finest stock of Fall Millinery and Fancy Goods ever brought to this city. My stock comprises all the latest styles and novelties of the season. Headquarters for .Kuching, Laces, Ladies Hose, Gloves, Human Hair, fancy Ties—silk and mull, Zephyr, Corset, etc., etc. 1 have also on hand a Fine Assortment of Rustic Picture Frames, any size, very cheap,—from 25ct3 to $1.25—and am fully prepared to frame all styles of pictures. I also have Five Good Davis Sewing Machines at reduced prices. Gall and examine them. The Ladies are requested to call and see me before purchasing elsewhere. I am agent for E. Butterick & Co’s pattern^ TORS. XK, J. EOS a \PAVID.LANDRETH &S0N3* PHUA To the House that can Beat us in^Pricea and Quality of Goods. OUR HOUSE CROWDED With Fresh Fall and Winter Goods, Dress Goods, Clothing for Men aatf Boys, Notions, Hats, Boots, Shoes, in endless variety; Hardware, Tobaccos and the finest stock of Fresh Family Groceries! Ever Brought to Bainbridge. Call antf examine onr Stock- H. C. CURR Y &c CO.