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He Weekly Democrat
■U 1. BVRSELL, Editor find Prop
THURSDAY. MARCH 16.1882.
DIATH OF HOF THOMAS £
LYON
It is with feelings of profound regret
Ibat we chronicle the death of the above
gentleman, which took place at his fesi
dance in Camilla on Saturday night
last For the past six months he had
been suffering of that fatal disease
consumption. Recently he took a trip
to Florida in the vain hope that
the balmy air of that climate might re
•tore bis waning health, but he return
ed home after a short sojourn in that
State only to die in the midst of his
loved family and friends.
Mr. Lyon was the son of the late Job
Lyon, of Bainbridge, and was about
30 years of age at the time of his death
He was educated at Athens, admitted
to the bar soon afterwards and began
the practice of law in Albany where be
lived several years, and during his resi
denoe there was elected to the Legisla-
tare from Dougherty county. Although
probably the youngest member of the
House of Rrepresentatives he was one
of the ablest, and mndc his impress
upon the legislation of that period, in a
manner that would have done credit
to older and more practiced Statesmen
During his stay in Albany he married
Misa Mittie Sutton, one of the most
beautiful and accomplished women in
that city so famous for its lovely daugh
ters, who survives him.
Believing in the future of the town
of Camilla 31r. Lyon moved there a
number of years ago, and commenced
the practice of his profession in which
he had already taken a high stand. Ho
took great pride in the town and was
elected Mayor for several terms. While
he could have risen as a politician, he
loved the Law too much to divide his
time and talents with another calling,
forming that resolution after his term
ia the legislature from Dougherty
county had expired.
In 1877, we believe, he formed a law
co-partnership with Hon. I. A. Bush,
and henceforth the firm of Bush &
Lyon met with a success not often
known in provential towns. We have
often heard Mr. Bush express the opin
ion that if life was spared to his partner
the State would hold few better law
yers. His mind was eminently legal
in its drift, which was in a considerable
degree inherited, for his father, John
Lyon, was one of the foremost lawyers
of his day, and his uncle, Judge Rich
ard F- Lyon, still in life, stands at the
top of the Georgia Bar; while on his
mother’s side, his uncle Col. John W.
Evans who gavo his life for the Confed.-
crate cause in front of Petersburg, and
whose loss is yet lamented' in Decatur
county which he so nobly illustrated,
was a lawyer whose every living mo
ment shed lustre upon the honored pro
fession.
The subject of this sketch was a
careful, methodioal, pains-taking man.
He held firmly to the maxim ‘‘that
which is worth doing is worth doing
well," and everything he turned hi6 at'
tent ion to he pursued with all the en-
ergy of his mind and bodj. Of strong
native common sense, splendid judg
ment and pleasing address, he would
have Buoeeeded in any calling in life.
In politics, trade, speculation, or agri
culture he would have taken the front
rank. Yet, cut down as he was at a
time when men look upon life as best
worth living, no map ever beter im
proved the circumstances surrounding
him.
Of the many noble qualities of Mr.
Lyon’s head and heart; of bis devotion
as bod, husband and father; of the love
this writer bore for him while living,
and the sadness that has settled upon
him now that he is dead we will not
■peak. But to the widow and her four*
sweet little orphan girls we tender
the deepest sympathy of our soul.
REAL ESTATE IN DECATUR
It is aud long has been, a settled
fact that the Savannah, Florida &
Western Railway would bo extended
from Bainbridge to Chattahoochee.
Within a short time the work will com
mence, and in ifelve month’s time our
town and county will be connected not
only with Savannah hut with New
Orleans, also, and the great west.
This will natually have a tendency
to increase the value of our real estate-
for even the blind can see and the most
thick-headed understand that great
through lines of travel build up the
country along their route. What we
wish to say, however, in this article is
that people who own real estate ought
not to hold it at exborbitaot figures,
for to do so would shut our county out
from all Immigration, and ultimately
make our land valueless; nor should
they part with it for nominal prices.
Every foot of land in Decatur with this
road complete ought to be worth con
siderably more than it has been before
since the war, and owner; should not
trifle it away.
We simply throw out these sugges
tions for what they are worth.
On the Sick List-
ME. HILL PROGRESSING FAVORABLY—
ALARMING ILLNESS of CONGRESSMAN
BLACK-
Atlanta Constitution.
Washington, March 11.—[Special]
—The reports of 31 r. Hill’s condition
are exaggerated* He has gotten along
well since Thursday, and especially to
day. To-night I called to see him, and
found him talking cheerfully with
Congressman Turner and Cook. When
asked how he was he said.* “I am
doing very well, I suffered greatly
Thursday from the wound, but the in-
flamation has subsided and I feel much
better. An erroneous impression
has gotten out that I have
been suffering from the disease. I do
not see or feel the slightest evidence of
it. It is the wound only I am now
contending with, and I feel that I am
etting the better of it.”
THE HERO OF A HOSPITAL.
Some one spoke of the remarkable
fortitude with which he had eDdared
the pain. 31r. Hill smiled and said
“I am tired of appearing as the hero
of the hospital. I have had enough to
satisfy my ambition, in that direction.
His appetite is better to-day, and he is
improved in every way.
WHEREIN THE ERROR LAY.
The dispatch sent Thursday night by
special should have read that another
peration will “not” be necessary. 31
Hill thought of going to Philadelphia
merely to be with his surgeons durin
the recovery from the severe wounds
of the last operation. There is no ap
prehension that a further operation
will be advisable and he has improved
so much in the last two days that he
has given out the idea of going to
Philadelphia. He receives every pos
sible attention from his host of friends
here. To-day he was the recipient of
strawberries and other rare delicacies.
All is hopeful to-night.
CONGRESSMAN BLACK’S ILLNESS.
Congressman Black was very sud
denly attacked last night and threaten
ed with paralysis. Two physicians sat
up with him. He has suffered all day,
but to-night is reported better, with
favorable symptoms.
Garfield and Rosecrans.
1View York Sun.
The letter from Gen. Garfield to Mr.
Chase, writtten in July, 1863, which
first appeared in the Sun of Wednesday
last, has naturally excited attention,
not only among persons interested in
the military history of the rebellion,
but aaioug those who wish to form a
true estimate of the character of the
late President of the United StateB.
This letter shows that while Gen.
Garfield was chief of staff to Gen,
Rosecrans, holding toward him not
merely the relations of a subordinate
officer, but those of a most intimate and
confidential friend, he was at the same
time writing to secretary of the Treas.
ury letters which were calculated to
discredit Roseorans, and looking toward
his removal from command of the Ar
my of the Cumberland. The particular
letter published by the Sun proves that
this kind of treachery and double deal-
g was practiced by Garfield at least
long as three months before Gen.
Rosecrans was finally removed..
Some, of our contemporaries are led
into the errenoeous conclusion that it
was this individual letter which ul
timately caused the removal of Rose
crans ; but this, we think, is a mistake,
As we have repeatedly had occasion to
that event was brought about,
not by this letfcr, but by an other, or
by others—we do not know how many
there were—written from Chattanooga.
the month of October, 1863, but ad
dressed, as this one was, to Mr. Chase.
The existence of such < letter or letters,
and the fact that* it was the contents
thereof which finally determined Presi
dent Lincoln to remove Rosecrans, was
stated, as we believe, by 3Ir. Lincoln
to the Hon. 3Iontgomery Blair in the
month of November or December,4862;
and, as we know, it was stated by 3Ir.
Stanton to 3Ir. C. A. Dana in the
mouth of December.
Thus it was that Geo. Garfield, with
out revealing to Gen. Rosecrans that
he was in any way dissatisfied, or with
out informing him that he was com
municating to members of the Adminis
tration points or facts calculated to
bring about his removal, act nail v com
mitted that act of treachery, and be
trayed the man who most entirely trust
ed him.
This is the plain truth about the late
James A. Garfield.
Sergeant Mason’s Punishment.
New York Sun.
The findings and sentence of the
General Court 3Iartial which tried
Sergeant 3Iason for shooting at Guiteau,
with intent to kill him, show a thor
ough appreciation of the gravity of the
offence, aud a determiuatiou to n*ake
his case a warning for others.
Sergeant 3!ason has been found
guilty of the charge and specification,
and has been sentenced to be dishonora
bly discharged, with loss of all pay and
allowances, and to be confined in a
penitentiary at hard labor for eight
years. Gen. Hancock approves the
findings and sentence.
It is evident that the suggestion
that Sergeant Mason was not right in
his mind had no weight with the court;
that the distinction drawn in regard to
his not being a member of the relief
actually on guard at the shooting had
no weight, and that the character and
offence of Guiteau were not allowed to
mitigate the offence.
This artilleryman struck a blow at
the reputation of the regular troops for
obedience to orders under all circum
stances. To have punished him more
lightly would have helped to spread the
conviction that the troops could not be
relied upon to perform disagreeable
duty in moments of great public excite
ment, and it would have half condoned
one of the greatest offences which a
soldier, as such, can be guilty of in time
of peace.
Live
THE
Oak
L. F. BURKETT, - - Proprietor.
I now have my fine new mill in success
ful operation, and am prepared to grind
all the corn in Decatur county into meal,
grits, hominy, etc,, guaranteeing satisfact
ion in every instance.
In the fall I will have my rice mill in
successful operation, so farmers can take
notice now and plant this valuable crop,
knowing that it will be hulled in Bain
bridge at cheap rates.
I would be glad to have persons come
and inspect my machinery, which was
made specially for me bv the Taylor
Manufacturing Co., of Westminister, Md.,
and if they should need anything of the
sort I wi.l take pleasure in ordering the
same for them. L- F- BURKETT,
March 9, 1882—lm.
THE
Burial I Cases.
REMOVAL.
This is to notify my friends, patrons and
the publi / * generally, that I have removed
my Harness Store next to F. L. Babbit’s on
Sonth Broad street, where Ihepe to receive
in future, the congratulations and patron
age of my friends. Thanking the public for
past favors, and hoping a continnance of
the same, 1 am • Yours Respectfully,
J1COB BORN.
Jan. 5. 1882.
|%1Q
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Dealer in, Furniture, Looking Glasses,
Wall Taper, Window Shades, Picture
Frames, Child’s Carriages, Baskets, etc.,
THOMASViLLE. - *- GEORGIA.
I keep a first-class stock of Furniture,
Carpets, Oil-cloths, Rugs Mats, Mattresses,
Feathers, Brackets. &c &c.
These goods I will sell to anybody living
within seventy-five miles of TJionmsville for
less money than they can supply themselves
forom any other market. J. FORBES.
Dec. 19, 1881.—ly.
THE NEATEST ROSEWOOD
Burial Cases ot all sizes and prices at the
Carriage Repository.
CHARLES L. BEACn.
FRED SMITH.
Baker and Confectioner
No 6 Sharon House Block.
Fresh breads, cakes, fruits, candies, nuts,
etc., always on haud. Also, best stock of
family groceries in town.
Undersold by no one. Give him a
call.
REMOVAL!
31. Kwilecki has temoved from the BLUE
STORE on IVater Street, to the old Warfield
Stand on South Broad, next to J. Loeb’s
where he invites all of his old friends and
patrons to call and see him. Remember
the place—the old
Warfield Store.
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BROWN’S IRON BITTERS an
& certain cure for all diseases
requiring a complete tonic; espe
cially Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Inter
mittent Fevers, Want of Appetite,
Loss of Strength, Lack of Energy,
etc- Enriches the blood, strength
ens the muscles, and gives new
life to the nerves. Acts like a
charm Ion the digestive organs,
removing all dyspeptic symptoms,
snch as tasting the food. Belching,
Beat in the Stomach, IIearth urn,
etc. The only Iron Preparation
that will not blacken the teeth or
give headache. Sold by ail Drug
gists at $1.00 a bottle.
BROWN CHEMICAL CO.
• Baltimore, Md.
Sm that »I! Inn Bitten in mmde »t Bmowx Crrwcjt
Co. oad bare crowed rad linn and trade mark on TTVppec,
, BEWARE OF IMITATIONS
Decatur Tax Sale.
GEORGIA, Decatur County :
Will-be sold before the courthouse door
in the town of Bainbridge, Ga., between
the usual hours of sale on the first Tues
day in April 1882, the following prop
erty to-wit:
Lot of land number 218 m the 21st dis
trict of Dccitur county, and levied on as
the property or F Alday &Bro„ to.satisfy
one state and county tax li fa issued
against said F Uday & Bro. for unpaid
taxes. Levy made and returned to rna by
a constable. L. F. Burkett.
ainrcli 2, 188*2. Sheriff.
Decalur Tax Sale.
GEORGIA—Decatur County :
Will he sild before the court house door
in the town of Bainbridge, during t he
usual hours of sale, on the first. Tuesday
in April next, the following property
to-wit:
Lot of land number 203 in the 21st dis
trict of Decatur county, and levied on as
the property of E. E White, agent for Sarah
Nicholson, to satisfy a state aud county tax
fi fa issued against said E. E- White agent
for Sarah Nicholson for unpaid taxes
Levy made and returned to me by a consta
hie. L. F BURKETT,
March 2,1882- Sheriff.
Purest Drugs
For Sale By
POPE & MeLEMOi
Patent Medicines,
Bitters, Perfumery,
Toilet Articles,
Tobacco. Cigars, Etc.
They keep constantly on hand a fresh
supply of the best
Oarden^Seeds,
At H. B. Ehrlich & Co’s big establishment
is well worth seeing, and it will
Cost Nothing
111!
E. A. POHLM
To call and see^this grand free show, con
sisting of one of the
the live crocer
Will run a lightning schedule th ei J
year, and will keep on hand for th.M
of the public the best and most
sortment of
groceries
Ever seen in Bainbridge. Also
FRUITS, I
CANDIES,
CONFECTION
Country produce bought at highest JB
All ! ask is a trial, alter which It**™
you will be pleased.
^ -A- I-V>lilmai
APBOCLAMATIlj
LARGEST ! By His Excellent/;
d Handsomest Stockg ofDry Goods, Cloth
ing, Hats, Shoes, Groceries, etc., ever open
ed in Southwest Georgia.
Know all men by these presents. thuL
undersigned does keep a First-Class
Billard Saloon!
And has, nn hand a laxgs trntf choir* s:fl
ot Hue uquors,Cigava,.etc., the Ivstiil
m.i-ket. Head quarters f«j ihe ]
BEST SICKLE CICAII
310NEY SAVED
Call »t (he
By calling on
. Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA, Decatur County .-
Will be sold before the cuurt house door
in the city of Bainbridge, Decatur county
Ga., between the legal hours of sale on the
first Tuesday in lpril, 1882, the following
property to-wit .*
Thirty-seven and one-half acres of land
in the nor*h-east corner of lot no 81 in the
loth district cf Decatur county, and levied
on as the property of Thomas Gaines to
satisfy one Justice Court fi fa in iavoT of
J. Steiningrr vs said Thomas Gaines. Levy
made and returned to me by a Constable
L. F. Burkett,
March 2, 1882, Sheriff.
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA—Decat ut County ;
Will be sold before the court house door
in the town of Bainbridge on the first Tues
day in April next between the usual hours
of sale the following property to-wit •-
One hundred and thirty-five acres of lot
of land number (106) one hundred and six
in 20tli District of Decatur county and
levied on as the property of M. A. Bacon to
satisfy one cost execution in favor of officers
of court vs M. A. Bacon.
L. F. BURKETT,
March 2, 1882. Sheriff.
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA, Decatur Connty!
11 ill be sold before the court house door
in the city of Bainbridge, Decatur county,
Ga. between the legal hours of sale, on the
firrt Tuesday in April 1882, the following
property to-wit:
Lot of land number thirty.,nine (39) in
the. lotb District of Decatur county, and
levied on as the property of Nancy Harrell
to satisfy one County Court Fi fa in favor
M. C- & J. F. Kiser vs Nancy Harrell.
L. F. Burkett
March 2, 1882. sheriff
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA—Decatur County ;
. be sold before the court house door
in the town of Bainbridge on the firstTues-
day in April next between the usual hours
of sale the following property to-wit ;
Lot of land number two hundred and
twenty-seven (227) in the 20th district of
Decatur county, and levied on as Ihe prop,
ertyofthe estate of Isaac Paramore, alias
Isaac Doualson, deceased, now in the hands
of ” ashington Anderson, as administrator
of the said Isaac Part? more, alias Isaac
Donalson, to satisfy one execution in favor
of B. B. Bower and E. C. Bower, as admin
istrators of Isaac E. Bower, deceased vs
Washington Anderson administrator of
Isaac Paramore alias Issac Donalson.
.. . , L, F. Burkett,
March 2, 1882. sheriff.
•nd beatIotmcor.pccnUtt-repurpose*. vJSIJ
att. lknn»C$
NEW FIRM
h. it. [iua t a.
ATND
NEWGOODS
J. A. Donalson
Has just opened in the Bowne Block next
door to Pope & McLendon, a full and
complete stock of
FRESH GROCERIES.
Both staple and fancy. Also,
FRUITS,
HARDWARE.
TINWARE, Etc.
which they propose to sell at the very
lowest cash prices. He sells
THE FRESHEST
Handsome Lot of Winter Clothing,
Hats, Boots and Shoes For
MEN AND BOYS
At H, B. EHRLICH & CO’S.
Our Dress Goods
Are the Prettiest and rheapest.
HEADQUARTERS
For Groceries. Bacon, Flour, Sugar, Coffee
Butter, Cheese, etc., by the
Car Load*
/
And the CHEAPEST GOODS in town.-
Give him a call. Goods delivered at house
for city customers.
OUR
Presided over by Mr. R. L. GREMMER, is
well stocked with fine Whiskey, Brandies
Wine Cigars, Lemons Soda- Waterelc,
OAK CTTm
Sfslotm often and early, and !h« perfA
friend,
Mr. LEEROY PATTERSON,
Will preside at the Bar.
A. g- XEQIff, rrd
An Old Proverb Says: \
Chance is now offered for everybody!
supply themselvrs with good Clothing
low prices, as B. II. LEVY has redn
every
Of his entire stock of winter goods wlitj
is still very large and well assorted
Overcoats, Business and Dress suits, 1
men boys ami children. Now is your’ I
To supply yourselves with good clotiS
at low figures, at B. If. LEVY’S, 1911
19-J, Congress Street, Savannah, Ga.
Your money. Goods sent by express,*!
O. D., with privilege to examire ands 1
turn if not satisfactory.
Times out of ten you can save money J
calling on B. H. LE v Y, 191 and M|
Congress Street, Savannah, Ga,
C7~H7 THOMAS
Yet Alive!
I desire to say to my old patrons sndd
public generally that I am still in the l»i
of the living, but running my uusioess *
tirely on the cash basis. In times p**
have stuck to tne Poor Man, aad nowl*
that the poor man, everybody else, or* 1
other man stick to ®e. “Fair dealing”
my motto while I act on the principl*
‘‘live and let.iive,” All goods sold at 8?
Bottom Prices for the money. Eyer/ti*
’ on hand the people want.
C. H. THOMAS.
Attapulams. Ga.. Jan. 12, 1882.
. To Book Buyers.
This is to inform the public thstlj
ready to receive subscriptions for “
Twain’s works and Life of Garfield,
do not see you in person send, your 1
to me. AU orders promptly attended t
MBS. 8. J. MMS,
Bainbridge, 0*1