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*> GrliA-lSTD ClesRB Sill In Our Clothing Department AT COST! AT COSTI Christmas comes hut once a year, and we are going to give the poor and rich alike a chance to get more for your money than you ever bought before. At Cost! BOYS’ CLOTHING At Cost! At Cost! Although we have sold'inore clothing than in any other previous season, we have more left than we want to carry over; hence, this great reduc tion in prices. This holds good until January 1st. “BE IN TIME.” Come early and secure the best se lection. Remember, for 15; days only. < THE DAILY TIMES-ENTERPRISE. ALBERT WINTER, City Editoh. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, U18C. Local Schedule. Pagsonper for Snvnnnah L I'agflcnper from Savannah A Fast mail for Savannah A ‘ “ from “ j' “ “ from Savannah *- ramwiiper from Albany A I’a.sscnpcr fo from for .Ar. , ,elpht and Acom. for Albany Lv.. •? “ •• from “ Ar.. freight and acrom. from Woyc..Ar.. .r .. .. for Chatt.Lv.. .. .. .* for Wove....Lv.. o »• •• from Chatt. Ar.. THOMASVILLE AND MOXTICK freiulit accoro. for Monticello Lv. •• *• from “ ....Ar. fast mail for " ....Lv. •• “ from “ ....Ar. . r» 35 i> m . 7 00am .12 05 p m ,12 3.1pm . 1 31 p ni . 200 p m . ft 20 p m . 8 30am ..11 20 a in .. 4 ftO p m . ft 4 ft p in . 7 20 a m . 4 ftO p m . C 00 p m . 8 00 a in . G 30 a ui LLO. ..8 4ft a in . .G 00 p 111 . .2 0G p 111 .12 10 p 111 SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU AT R, Thomas Jr’s - 12l> IlioaJ Street. O. S. Bondurant Vountoer Observer Weather Bulletin for the 24 hours ending at 7 o'clock P. M, Dec. 17, 1889. Tk. PKHATUHiI. 7 Si Maximum for 24 hours ? ’’ Minimum “ “ “ 50 Rain-fall Indication*: Generally cion- di/ threatening weather. , Nearly stationary tempera- i tare. Cloudy. An awning has been put in front of H. Wise’s. Miss Mamie Monroe, of Roanoke, Va , is at the Gulf. Kessler’s band went down to Mon ticello for a few days yesterday. The Guards held their usual monthly meeting at their armory,Monday night. Judge Hanscll went down to Quit- man, yesterday, to lwar some cases in chambers. Miss Julia Stark returned yesterday morning from a pleasant visit to rela tives in Florida. Mr. E. E. Monroe and wile, of Blakely, were among the strangers in the ciiy yesterday. Mr. H. Kaufman, who travels lor Mayer & Ullmer, of Brunswick, was at the Whiddon yesterday. The livery uniform of the new Gulf, blue, trimmed with white, is very neat. An Italian, with his usual accompa- nyment ot a hand organ and monkey, picked up the loose pennies about the streets yesterday. Mrs. Dr. Wilmot, now a resident of Lumpkin, Ga., passed through the city yesterday, en route to visit friends in Cairo, her old home. Mr. R. W. Glading went down to Savannah yesterday. From there he will go to Florida, reluming here the last of the week. We understand that the pretty and growing little town of Ochlockonee will have a Christmas tree on the evening of the 24th inst. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jennings, ot Michigan, are among the recent arri vals for the winter. They are located X Mrs. C. H. Nicholson’s, in East End. The arrivals at the new Gull, Satur day and Sunday, were heavy. In one bound the new Gulf has regained its old-time favor with “the men on the road.” Leaders of Styles and Low Prices, j 109 & HI BROAD ST A number ol gentlemen, guests of Mr. R. Hamilton, the genial host of the Hotel Masury, sat down to a splendid dinner, in the bright dinir.g room of that hotel, on Sunday. Hon. J. I,. Hand, of Pelham, one of the foremost business men ot south Georgia, and who was one of the most useful members of the last legislature, was in the city, yesterJay. The members of the St. Thomas Lodge, F. A. M. are making prepa ration for the public installation of officers and the festival in honor of St. Johns Day, on the 27th inst. Miss Leila Smith, of IJlackshear, who has been visiting friends in this city for several weeks, left for home yesterday. Miss Leila made many friends during her visit, who would be glad to see her again. Messrs. Reese & Eason have a su perb line of fine crockery, china, vases and glass ware, suitable for holiday presents. They have provided, also, an array of automatic attractions in the windows, that draw crowds of ad miring spectators. OTT3BL CHRISTMAS STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTS' FIUB s l i :p if is :r, s BY FAR- — Tlie Handsomest TEvei Shown in Thomasville. (ST1ALL AND SEE THEM. niTIlTRTGHT & Ih* NT.EL, 1Q«S Broad SI. Santa Claus Is pleased with The Holiday Goods AT Tlie Mitchell House Pharmacy The nicest line of Christmas Cants ever displayed in the city and nt lc.'S prices, - due to the' 'net that they wc"e Bought direct from the innntifnctnrors. home to suit eveiyhody s ,lisle and Mens, Conic and see them. Something nice in Alligator Tooth Jewel ry and wav down cheap. Special drive this week in Gold Pens. Pearl Desk-holders, Oxidized Silver Sets in Chamoisc Cases, Fountain Pens, etc. Nice assortment of Fine Perfumery, Face Ponder anil TOILET SOAPS. Wc lead tlie entire section in assortment, styles, prices and quality. Tlie most unique lot of Toilet Cases, Man icure Sets, CuiT and Collar Boxes, genuine Japanese Bronzes, etc., in the city and prices ticlow comparison. Something of usefulness to everybody. No trashy stuff. McRAE BROS. “A Winter Picnic.” Think of it, you, who linger amid the ice and snow of the north and west. A p:cuio in mid winter, with bright blue skits, soft breezes and beauty and chivalry deporting in the open air One of tlie gentlemen present has kindly furnished ns with a report of the very enjoyable “winter picnic, gotten"up yesterday by the guests of the Stuart House. The party, num bering sixteen left the Stuart at 10 a. in., and after a pleasant drive ol four miles readied tlie banks of the wind ing Ochlockonee, where, under the shadow of majestic pines and surroun- ed by Magnolias and live oaks, prep arations were made for dinner. Mine host Stuart had made ample prepara tions for this important event, and when tlie gay parly eat down to the splendid spread, with appetites whet ted by the open air, it would be hard to conceive a happier or better con tented lot of ladies and gentlemen. After dinner was over the time was spent in wandeiing on the banks of the river, in conversation, in guy sal lies ot wit followed by joyous peals of laughter. The party returned to the city at 5 o’clock well pleased with the day and satisfied that not. even flic blue skies of Italy', nor tlie Riviera could furnish such a perfect day and a dilicious climate as the “Sunny South,” and all within 86 hours ot New York or Chicago. The following ladies and gentlemen composed the party : Mrs. Jennings, Misses Herring, Griffin, Deisher, Lillie, Jessie, and Ella Stuart. Gentlemen : Messrs. Ivlooz, Gage, Wilber, Docrhoefer, A. Stuart, Gibson, Livingston and Stoarns. Municipal Matters. Scarcely a month will elapse before the people of Thomnsville will he call ed on to elect a mayor and board of aldermen for another year The ab sence of a scramble in past years for these offices has been a strong element in the growth and prosperity of our fair citv. It is to be hoped the same rule will prevail the coming election. While we have had a good city gov ernment, it is not amiss for public attention to be directed to this matter, to the end that tho interests of the town and tax payers should he care fully guarded. The Sleeper Arrives The new train from Waycross to Thomasville arrived Monday night, bringing with it the New York sleeper, “LifTey.” Hon. Willis Watkins, who once represented Colquitt county in the Legislature, aud Mr. T. B. l’yles, have removed to Cairo. Thomas county gains two good citizen'', while Colquitt loses them. At the Masury. Recent arrivals at the Masury, arc as follows i Miss Isaacs, Miss S. Isaacs, New York; Mr. I.. Q - C. La mar. Jr., Miss and Mrs. L. J. Hollins head, Mrs A. B. Burr, Philadelphia. Rev. T. E. Tiller,-ot Kentucky, and for several years pastor of the Baptist church at Thomasville, has accepted an invitation to take charge of the Quitman Baptist church for the next two months.—Quitman Press. XM AS GOODS. Mince Meats, Raisins, Nuts, Currants, Citron, Prunes )>FIRE WORKS. J, L. & W. A. PRINGLE. SJKOAD ST Will Close Next Friday. Collector Heetli gives notice that he will positively close the tax and registration books Friday evening, 20th inst, at 4 o’clock. If you do not pay your taxes and register, you can not vote in the elections to he held next year. Attend to the ini'Iter or you will regret it. Bass' Opening. B. A. Bass has received liis goods, and while he has announced no spe cial day for opening, lie says he is opening every ones eyes who come in and take n look at his mammoth stock. He can supply most anything tlie customer wants, and makes a specialty of good groceries, domestics, dry goods, etc. Call at his store and you will receive a hearty welcome. Ilis immense stock oi Christmas goods must be sold, ami you cun muki* money by calling. The Hotel Masury. The cut of this hotel appears this morning. Though having the pres tige of but one seasons’ business, the Masury Inis gained a tine reputation, and Mr. R. Hamilton will use every effort to please and satisfy guests during the season that has just open ed First on Deck. The schedule recently put in'.o effect on the Central, from Macon to Alba ny, and from Albany to Thomasville, places the Macon Telegraph in our city at n -.25, a. m., ahead of the lead ing dailies in the state. This will give the “old reliable” Telegraph a boom in this section. The Latonia Ice Company. The Latonia Ice Company ap pears before our readers in a taking card, this morning. The product of this company is made from deep well water, chemically pure. The wagons ol this company will make delivery anywhere in the city. Send in your orders. In Fearnside. Mr. George Fearn has rented the Chase cottage, Fearnside, to Dr. Humphreys,of New York, the celebrated manufacturer of Homoeopathic speci fics. Dr. Humphreys will occupy the cottage early in January. Mr. W. E. Putman has purchased from Capt. J. L. Finn and Messrs. Hammond and MacIntyre, a whole block on upper Broad street. There are already quite a number of small houses on the property, and Mr. Pittman has let the contract for the building ot fifteen more, and put of the lumber is oil the ground. No man in Thomasville has more faith in its fu ture than Mr. Pittman, and r.o mail has shown beltep judgment in the pur chasing and improvement of city property. Among the Indies who graced ths german at tho Masury, night before last, with their presence, were Mrs. Wilhoite, of Tennessee, 'and Miss Ellen Fields, of Abingdon, Va, a charming representative of Virginia society who is spending the winter here. Miss Fields is the guest ot the Gulf house. Getting Ready for Holiday Trade. The entire corps of clerks at Steyer- man & Bros, was busy, Monday morn ing, in arranging goods suitable for the holiday trade, in an artistic display in the windows, and in the show cases of the capacious store. The Messrs. Stcycrman have the goods and prices to attract trade, and the clerks to han dle it, after it comes. Every one, and especially the ladies, should go out this afternoon and sec the shooting on the icw grounds of the Thomasville Gun Club. Every one cun take a hand in shooting. Mr. L. Q. C. Lamar, dr., son of Justice Lamar of the I'nited States Supremo court, is in the city, the guest of tlie Masury. Mr. Joseph Jer^er has something to say, this morning, concerning his Christmas goods. He gives the names ot many things he has in stock, but to name ail would require a small volume. The best plan is to go and see tor yourself, and you will certainly be pleased with both goods and prices. Popular Frank J. Kiilinan. repre senting Eckmnn & Vetsburb, of Sa vannah, was in the city yesterday on his return from a short recreation, hunting and fishing around Apalachi cola, Fla. The new train arriving at 8:10 p. in. Sunday, brought 25 pieces of bag gage for Thomnsville. The passen gers, to whom tlie baggage belongs, arrived yesterday morning and yester day afternoon. Be sure to call on Miss Addic McClellan before completing your purchases of holiday goods. She has a splendid assortment, and will sell them at prices which will compare with the cheapest. Mr. John F. Flynn and wife, and Mrs. Sarah Combs, of Winchester, Ky., nrc among the latest arrivals. They arc old acquaintances of Thom asville, having spent last season here. Christmas Eire, AN ) WHAT WK HAVE Tin 1 last week before Christmas! We may just os well call it-Christmas Kve, lor there is nothin# in name; but the advice we off er is to pet your orders in early lor the hol iday's headwear. Kveiy lady, miss ami infant wauls somethinp new lor Christimy, and Lower Brrnd is the place to secure it. We arc prepared to meet all tastes ami all purses and can supply you in any style and •inantity desired To all, kind friends, who I wish to remember the poor, Mrs. Jennie Car- roll will make special low prices, and if i ny ot the pood ladies will furnish her with the I names of four little pirls who are not aide to buy new hats she will present one free to each of them, if they will call at her store next Tuesday. Don’t be afraid to leave your orders with us—you shall have them on time—for, if nec essary, we will employ extra force to make prompt deliveries this week. We expect to be rushed—and want to be rushed—but at our store there is always room and a wel come for one more. Yours, anxit to pleas Mrs. Jennie Carroll, Lower Broad Milliner. wieieik: ii BIG TRADES, NOBBY GENTS', YOUTHS AND BOYS’ OVERCOATS. Wc have Wc are the what votl largest , buyers, want. We t it e largest have the sellers and the prices . Wc largest , dealers have the in our line in TRADE. thos VILLE TO SEE US BEFORE BUYING DRESS SUITS. DRESS SHiarS. FULL DRESS SUITS & SHIRTS. BOYS’ SUITS. BOYS’ FULL OUTFITS. WE DO WHAT WE PROMISE, CHRISTMAS Approaches. Dont forget our lovely line of SCARFS, OLLAHS, CUFFS AND HATS. In fact everything in the Gent’s Fur nishing business. Clothier? and Furnishers, 106 Broad Street, • TbomasTille, Gi