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31 | A Female Blacksmith. Fyoffl the Atlanta Journal. * There is n fcknnic blacksmith Atlanta. Her name is Suckie iJrod- ey, and she works in a little smithy on the Mitchell street road nbout half mile beyond the buildings of the Atlanta university. 'She is a strapping woman, about forty, with a fist on her equal to that of John L. Sullivan. She is block, fat and greasy, nnd her arm is ns strong nnd muscular as that belonging to any man in Atlanta. She was standing in the road among ^a group of colored college girls when I saw her, and the contrast being so great I called out as I drove past: „ - ‘/Hello, Auntie. Are you a school girl, too?” “Lord bless your soul, no, honey, I ’longs to the bfacksmiff shop on de hill." * * * The musical clang, cling, dang of the anvil rung out from the shop as I passed on returning. I reined up my horse and saw Suck ie wielding the heavy sledge hammer with as much case as a child would play with its rattle. "I tole you so, honey,” she called to me, whilo a shower of red sparks pat tered against her npron and fell upon the floor. “De ole man sorter poly ’bout sev en year ago,” she said a moment after ward, as th*e fire wooed and crackled under the breath of the bellows mani pulated by her strong arm, “an’ bein’ as roshuns was gittin’ skase I told him to turn off de helper nn’ I’d do de strikin an’ I bin at it ever since.” H* 'I* The iron by this time was white and glowing with heat, and as Guy Brodie, the blacksmith and the wom an’s husband, picked it up with the tongs she grabbed the hammer, stuck her tongue out, shut one eye, and pounded upon it with all the regu- jjjjj larity and percision of an expert 3 421 smith. The job of work was soon finished, and Suckie wiped ter face on her crocus apron and sat down on the horse block, showing two feet minus stockings, encased in a pair of No. 10 boots with the legs cut off. She wore a calico skirt and a white t, checked with the smoke and fof the shop, while her head was encased in a red bandanna, giving a motherly look to her fat and good natured face. 1 4, I come fum ole Ferginny, boss, long ’fore de war, an’ den me an’ Guy got married, an’ ’bout eight year ago we come to live out here, an’ I dun tole you de ress ’bout wuk- kin’ in de shop.” “And you attend to the cooking? “Yasser, an’ de washin’, too, nr den I wuks in de gyarden.’ 4 “How do you like striking in the shop?” “Well, i>o’ folk gottcr do lots dey doan like.” “Can you shoe a horse ?” "No, sah; an’ you|ain’ gwintcr hear ’l^out me tryin’ it, nur a mule nudder I ainter gwintcr fool roun’ de gable eend er no critter wid four laigs.” “Suppose your husband was to get sick?” “Das jess wat he done lass month, Laid flat on his back for two weeks, An’ ain’t I run de shop, all but shoo in’ de mules? I did dat, sah; sharp enin’ plows, rankin’ staples, fixin’ wagins an’ lots moah. I ain no lra’f handed nigger, boss.” “Supyose your old man don’t do to suit you, you’ll make him walk the chalk line, won’t you?” “Ah, Lord, boss,” and Suckie stretched out her black arm as she spoke; “ho don’t need no lookin’ alter. He walks dat kinder line all de time.” On leaving, Suckie called out to me: “Boss, tell all de folks to come out here an see me handle de sledge ham mer and make de sparks fly.” ■ «». » “You do not sing as much ils you used to, Mr. Tompkins," said a young ‘•WHAT MEDICINES ARE MOST CALLED FOR?” sskri) thn roporter of nn old druggist. “ Dr. Pierce’s preparations,” ho replied. “They arc Bold under a positive guar antee that they will, in every case, give satisfaction, or tho money is promptly re funded. His * Favorite Prescription,' for all those chronic weaknesses, nervous and other derangements peculiar to women, is used with unfailing: success. It cures weak back, bear ing-down sensations, irregularities and weak nesses common to the sex. and being most perfect of tonic medicines builds -- and strengthens the entire system. Tho do- mand for it is constant, anti I am conversant with scores of cases cured by it.” Returning after a few moments’ absence, tho venerable wieldor of the pestle remarked, “the number of sarsnpnrillas and other, so- called, ‘blood medicines’ is legion; but Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery outsells them all nnd it is the only blood-purifier out of the many which I am obliged to keep upon my shelves, that is guaranteed to benefit ot cure in all cases for which it is recommended, or money paid for it is refunded.” “ In the fine of Pills," remarked tho old gen tlemen, “the littio Sugar-coated ‘Pellets 1 put up by Dr. Pierce load all others, both in amount of sales and the general satisfaction they give my customers.” Copyright, 18SS, by World’s Dis. Med. Ass’n. IS.STA O Fa INII ED 183M. IS. «- WOODWARD, GENERAL Commission Merchant, Melons and Pears Specialties.* 174 CHAMBERS ST., PROFESS IONA I. CARDS. W. C. 8NODORA8S. B. F. HAWKINS XKW YORK. 6-26 dfcw ’2m OFFERED Incurable case of Ca tarrh in the Hoad by the proprietors of Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy. Ry its mild, soothing nnd healing properties, it Cures the worst eases, no matter of how long Standing. By druggists, 50 cents. Florida Central —AND- Pcninsula Rail road. Formerly I hr F. It. «V IV. Vo. Standard Time Used—June 2,1889. 3 | 7 | SOUTHERN DIVISION | 500 p 1005 nLv Fernaiullim Ar, U05p 830a 7 00 p ll45 a Lv Jacksonville Ai l 150p fi30 p 11 27 a Ly Callahan 1 * “ 830 p 1242 p Lv .Baldwin j^25 pi 1 27 p Ar Lawtey p 142 p Ar Ktarko 10 30 p! J 27 p Ar Waldo 302 p Ar Hawtho , 4 29 p Ar 542 P Ar C10 p-Ar 6 40 p Ar 8 22 p Ar Ocala Wild wo*. Lcosbur Ar 1242 p 5 00 a Ar lifts a 3 53 a Ar II 28 a, 0 30 a Ar| 10 52 a 2 50 a Ar 10 23 a 2 00 a Ar 007 p 12 01 p Ar 81 0a 9 20p Ar, 7 35 a 7 55 p . .. h ...... 7 U(| j, | TAMPA PIVISIo . 4 00 p | 30 7 00 a 6 00 a 6 40 a 7 20 a 8 25 a! 0 30 n Ar PanasofTkoo . Ar Sumtcrvlllu Ar f ArSt. Catherlno Ar Ar I.acoocbeo Ar r Dodo City Ar Ar Plant City Lv 5 50p 5 10p 1 30 p 1 Hop |11 45 p 4 00 p 20 | 13 l _ CEDAR KEY DIV. | 11 | 21 7 00 p 1143 ft Lv Jacksonville Ar 1 50 p 010 ft 6 00 Hi 4 10 p Lv Waldo A rj 10 35 p. 3 40 p 10 a! 4 53 p Ar Gainesville Ar. 9 40 a *230p 10 43 •! 5 42 p Ar Archer Lv k 25 a 1215 p CU p.Ar Bronson Ar 7 48 n. Ar Cetlar Key Ic y j 1 | WESTERN ill VISION / 2 | M 7 60 p 8 03 p 10 40 p ‘ 1 58 p 1^4 » 410 u 6 10 a 00 i y 201 7 lftniLv Jacksonville Ar? 320 p: 2 45p 8 00ft A r Baldwin Ar, 1 235 pj 1 46p 9 36a| Ar Lake Clty Ar 10s p 11 22ii 10 27 11 28 12 52 p 2 02 1 3 03 p 4 00 p LI vo Oak Ar;l2 23 | \ r Madison Ar il 15 n Ar Montlccllo Lvlo.'MJii ,\r Tallahassee Io Quliuiy 3 20ft Lv, 8 57 u 160ft A rltiver June. Lvj 800 a’l2 03 a 7 05 ii “What is the matter?” “I fear I have lost my voice.” “O, dear! I hope nobody will find For thirteen years the American Sac has contained but thirty-eight stars, but on July 4th next, in accordance with a recent order by Secretary Tracy; it will contain forty.two, the four ad ditional ones representing North and South Dakota, Montana and Washing ton. • 1,2, 7, S, 0, 10,13. 11 Dally. 62, and 63 Dally. 3,4, 23, 24, Daily, except Sunday. :«) Dully except Sunday. 31 Dally Monday. 60 | G 8 45 p-4 50 o Lv Jacksonville 1005 p-C00 a Ar Feruandina g| 5 and C daily, except Sunday, Sundays only, ArKS0a-n 00 P Lv713»-4 30P 50 and Cl 7 :15 a. m., New Orleans Express. Shortost and quickest line to nil Mlddlo nud West Florida point*, l'cnsacola, Mobilo and New Orloans. 7:15 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. trains con nect $irough to Thomasvillo, Montgomery. Nashville, St. Louis. Cincinnati, Chlcugo, and all points North and West. Arrive at 2:43 p. m. and 3.45 p. m. 11:45 p. m. Mall nnd Express for all points South, Gainesville, Ocala, Leesburg, Taveres, Apopka, Orlando, Panas«.lTkoo (JSt. Catkarluo) Dado City, Plant City. Arrives at 1:5Qp, m, 7:00p. m. Local, connects through lor all poluts South, Ocala, Gainesville, J^eosburg, Tavares, Orlando, Tarpon Springs, Houthor- land, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Arrives at 6:10 a. m, 11:45 a. m. Cumberland Route Express, con nects at Fcrnandlua with steamer City of Brunswick, dally, for Brunswick, Macon, At lanta, Chaitunooga, Louisville, Cincinnati 8t. Louis und Chicago. Arrives 1:50 »». m. 4:30p. m. Fcrnandlua Mall and Express, dallv, connecting Tuesday and Friday with Str. St. Nicholas for Savannah ami way land ings. Thursday with Mallory Steamers for Now York. Arrives H:5o a. m. Sunday train leaves Jacksonville 8:45 ft. m. This npw sorvico gives perfect connections at Baldwin for all points North and West, Via Callahan to all points North, Eust and West. Via Fornandina, connecting with Str. City of Bru nswlck, for Brunswick, Macon, Atlanta aud all points North and West. D. E. MAXWELL, A. G. MAcDONELL, Gen. Manager. O. P. At T. A. J. W REID. Agout at Thumasvlllo. Go. D R COYLE’ /LE'VL-V vo y . y/\\\ yV/' utnurnibi I ' : ^\N%Jout|Wasi /CsA .Xcieaua and Preserves thVTeevt \ Z' ind Ckrtt Diitaiid Cumt. r\\I y/ - - mam only — ---- Njy' TUB ODONTICA CO. FItEMI MEATS. We will open, Monthly, April 1st, nt the place lately occupied by Mr. I*. II. Dune a fine stock of fresh meats. Ih ef, Mutton and Pork. Our meats are from our own farm?, fat, juicy ami sweet. We will be glad to receive your patronage and will serve you with the eat meats at the lowest possible prices. I’’. P. Horn k Bno ELDER HOUSE, Indian Spring, Ga. W. A. ELDER Proprietor. SEASON 1889. For rates, analysis ol water and Infor mation, address 010 tf E. A. Em>eu* Manger. WALTER 8. HILL, Fnki [missiti Merchant, — FOR THE HALE OF— Southern Fruits 3 VEGETABLES, Let’onte Pears and Melons a Specially. 200 DEANE HT t . NEW YORK. References: Irving National Rank, N.% - .; Fruit Growers’ National Rank, .Smyrna, Del. Represented in ^^nmsville by A. C. Rrown. WANTED^ 500 Gars Watermelons, 5000 Baskets of Early Fruits, For which I will pay highest market-price in cash, or sell on commission, nnd 1 will pay a reward of $25 to the person shipping me the car of the largest melons thisjscason. This reward is over and above the market price of said car when received.^ A. P. RICKETS W holesale Fruit and ProdnfejDcalcr, Chattanooga, Tcnn |Reference: People’s Rank nnd other banks here; also It. O. Dun k Co., and the wholesale merchants of this city generally. gNor;r;itASs& iiawkixs, Attoi’iieys-at-Law. VOfflco. Formerly occupied by Entorprlso of fice. ..... • IJI M, Mel VOTSLI, Physician «& Surgeon, Thomasvillo, Georgia. 53T*OFFICE over SI ark's,'corner^ Rroad and Fletcher Streets. JOEL B. COYLE. DEVTI8T THOMASVI LLB,I GEORGIA. OFFICE. Broad St.. ovcr;Pickett’s. J II. ('OVIilC, I). I). s., Resident Dentist, Thomasvllle, ... Georgia. Offors his services to th citizens of Thom asvlllo and vicinity. Office hours—From 9 a. m. to 1 p. m., nnd JN CHI j!y shipping ycur Green and Dried Fruits, Melons VEGETABLES, Ur anything you may have, to us.* We have very* large trade in the above articles, and ii place your shipments tons good advant- ag i as any house on the market. We invite correspondence from all parties having any thing in our line to ship. [SUMMERS, MORRISON k CO., Commission Merchants, 171 South Water Street, Chicago, Illinois. Reference: Metropolitan Nat. Rank. cUw William Halley & Co., PRODUCE COMMISSION - MERCHANTS. Melons a Specially. 197 WEST STREET, XKW YORK. Reference: New York County National Bank. <14«'2m Jacob I. Bcuntil. M Mitcuili.. . i . A n< i< ITCIIE1J. &, MITCHELL, THE BEST Attorncys-at-Law, Thomasvillo, H ANSELL & MEKKILT . Attorncys-at-Law and InsurJ ance Agents. Thomasvillo, • Office—Over Watt’s store. s. . McLENDON, 1 Attorney-at-Law, Prompt attention glvou to]; al trusted to him. Office— Over Watt’s storo, eornor Jackson streets. \Y. DlilfCE, M. D. Office, up-stairs. T. S. DEKLE, M. D., Office in Hayes Building, Residence—Corner College avenue nnd Mng nolla street. Tolephono communication, No. 25 for night Fife & Beverly MEIGS, — GEORGIA. — DF.ALKBS 1N- Joseph W, Thorn. BENNETT k THORN, PRODUCE Commission Merchants, No. 302 North Front St., Philadelphia, - Pa. G-14-2m Bennett & ELall, <0.11.MI.SMI OX MERCHANTS, Fruits and Produce. Melons and Pears SPECIALTIES. No. 1G1 WEST STREET. XEW YOBIC. Hunt& Voorhees, 179 READE ST., N. Y., Com mission Dealers Southern Fruit anQroduce- Particular attention naid toJ|the sale of pcaclica, nears aud melons. Bales reported daily and returns promptly made. • JOSEPH PIKE'S SON, Commission Merchant, —And Dealer la— Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Florida & Georgia Fruits A SPECIALTY. OS r.l UK ri.ACK, NEW YORK. Melons and LeGonte Pears Solicited. Represented in Thomas.illc by A. C. Brown and John W. Mitchell General Merchandise AND ALL KINDS OF Builders’ Supplies, Lumber, etc. Mouldings, Turned Scroll Work. Tho mostolpborato designs will bo faithful ly and correctly oxocutod. Wo operato the best equipped mills, and carry tho largest stock of so isoned lumber ia Southern Goor gla. Parti jh wanting lumber wlllsave money by consulting us before placing their ordors. FIFE k BEVERLY BY FAR THE ROUTE —TO— NEW YORK OK BOSTON —IS VIA— SAVANNAH —AND T1JK— OCEANSTEAMSHIP:-: LINE —OF THE— Central Railroad of Georgia. SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS Now on sale at reduced rates. Good to return until October .’list, 1880. Magnificent Steamers and elegant ser vice. Free from the heat nml dust incident to nil-rail routes. If you arc sick the trip will invigorate and build yon up. Go cast by sea and you'll never regret it. Passengers, before purchasing tickets via other routes, would do well to inquire first of the merits of the Route via Savannah. Further information may he had by apply ing to the Agent at your station, or to M.S.BELKNAP, W. F.SIIKLLMAN, General Manager. Traffic Manager, ; E. T. CHARLTON, CLYDE BOSTICK, Gen. Pass. Agent. Truv. Pass, Agt., Savannah, Ga. WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE, MACON, GA. Fifly-seconJ annual session begins Octo ber 2d, 1889. t’nsnrpasscd lor health, safety, comfort,and advantages in Literature, Music and Art. Special rates to. clubs. Address jtm26-3mw W. C. UASS, Pres. Direct Route FROM ALL PRINCIPAL FOINTS IN TIIERSOUTII TO CHICAGO AND THE NORTHWEST. wo through express trains dally, with Pul man Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars by night, and Chair Curs by day, bvtweon Clir clnimUl and Chicago, Indianapo lis and Chicago, and also be tween Louisville and Chicago, where close con nections are made tor St. Paul, Fargo, Blsmark, I’«d- land, Omaha, Kansas City, Han Francisco and points Intermediate— New Fast Mail, Lonvlng Louisville, Dallycxcopt Sunday, 7 *30 a. ni. Cincinnati!, Dally, except 8unday at 7:45. Arriving nt Chicago at 6:55. Tho most rapid service over attempted De- tween tho Great Commercial Cities on the Ohio III ver and Chicago. hrough Coupon Tlckots, Baggage check od to destination, and your safety and com fort provided for, oro among tho points that have made tho Monrour routs Universally and deservedly popular. OIIN B.CARSON, Vice-pres’t and Oon’l Mgr W. If. McDOEL, Gon'l Traffic Manager, E. O. McCORMICK, Gon.l Passongor Agent It. W. GLADING. Passenger and Freight Agt. 158 Broad St., Thomasvllle Ga. W. D. SCOTT, Sheet Metal * * Plumbing WorJcs. metal and plumbing work In tho best possi ble manner. GALVANIZED IRON CORNICE, Architectur al and Ornamental Work In Iron, Zinc or Copi»er. SLATE nnd TiN BOO FIND, 8heet Brass and Copper Work, Plumbing, Gas nud Steam Fitting. HOTEL AND JOB WORK A SPECIALTY I keop on hand a full stock of Bright and Booling Tin, Galvanized, Russia, Smoke stack and Plain Iron, Sheet Brass, Planished, Tinned nnd Plain Coppers; Zinc, Solder, 8]>cltcr nnd Wiro. My prices oro reasonable and thoso who contemplate having work done or purchasing anything In my lino will find it to their in terest to confer with mo before placing their orders. Offlco and shop over Watt k Bro.’s, Broad St.. Thomasvillo Ga. Mr. Joseph M. Droycr offers his services lo the public as a stenographer and type writer. All work promptly done and satis fnclion guaranteed. Apply to or address. , JOSEPH M. DREYER, at Mo Dtyrc A McIntyre’s office. Broad si Whiddon House (Opposite riuoy Woods Hotel.) THOMASVILLE, - GA E. B. Whiddon, Prop. This house, located In tho most desir able and central part of tho city, is new and comploto in overy particular. Fur nished in tho most elegant manner and provided with nil conveniences of mod ern hotels. Tho monu is porfcct, nnd tho servleo rendorod by trained nnd.po- lite servants. Terms reasonable, and prices graded according to accommoda tions furnished. Carriages from tho house meet all trains. dcolO-ly Men Met Contractors & Builders THOMASVILLE, GA. Wo will be glad to mako contracts for, or superintend, all classes of buildings, public or private, in either brick or wood. Will fur nish plans and specifications if roqulred. If you want any building done call on us, aud wo will submit estimates whethor contract Is nwnrdod us or not. Wo will guarantoo satis faction in all our work. Wo refor to the many buildings erected by us in Thomasvillo, and to all partlos for whom wo havo worked. Shop on Fletcher st., 2nd door from Broad, Thomasvllle, Ga., April 3, 1889. The Elmwood, Marietta, Ga. This new and beautiful hotel, elegantly furnished, ELECTRIC BELLS, GAS, • First class in all of Us appointment*-, has been leased by M. G. Whitlock, former own er and proprietor of the late “WHITLOCK HOUSE.” ilis table and service will satisfy the most fastidious. Ilis beds urc delightful. Terms reasonable. Address, M. O.'WIIITI.OOK, Marietta, Ua, N. S. -Eaves, CONTRACTOR and BUILDER ^Thomasvllle, Georgia. _;i will be glad to make contracts foi the construction ot all classes of buildings, pub- " nd private, In either brick or wood. will guarantee in every Instance to giro satisfaction. Designs and plans drawn and'careful estimates mode. My Motto—Good, bonost work at fair prices. If you want any building dono call ou mo. I will submit estimates whether contract Is awarded me or not. I refer to many public buildings erected by me la lunsvlUo and elsewhere, and all parties tor wkom I havo worked* TO SELL —ON- Easy Tens, The Old Bill Bryant place on Jackson .St., in Fletcherville. LARGE LOT, Healthy Location. Good neighbors, and convenient to South Georgia College and !)epot. Terms so easy that anybody having the will, can have a good lorne. Apply imme diately to 11 HEAL ESTATE BROKER, Thomasville. ' GLooi-^ia