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H V()L. I!- ). TIIOMASVJLLK, (JEOIKUA, TUESDAY MOUNI'NO JUNE 17 M 8! 10. $5.00 PER ANjS'UM a.t I LOCAL HAPPENINGS. I The News of the Day Told in Brief -Personals, Etc. BOSTON S BLAZE. Mr. A. Remington, of Jndmiiiipoli is at the Gulf. THIS WEEK. One ciso figured Luwn at 3c per yard. One ease light Calico at 5c per yard. 10w do/.eit Ladies 'Collars all styles and shapes at 10c. went Mr. Robert Evans Cairo yesterday. Mr. J. E. Spear*, of Mont’celk in town yesterday. Mrs. ,J. F. Harley has returned home from Arcadia FJa. Mr. J. C. Denson, of Bainbridge was in the city yesterday. Five Stores go up in Smoke— The Plucky People will Build Again. CLOTHING REDUCED. .Vice Slimmer Coats for 50e. Suits from 3.50 to 10.00 all wool. SHOES! SHOES! New Lot Received. Five cases Ladies Kid Hut ton Shoes we will sell for the next 3D days for l.oo other iiouses sell for 1.5o. STRAW HATS! STRAW HATS! Mens.* Coys and. Misses at almost any price. Look through our immense stock. Summer is upon 11s and \vc will sell you more Goods for less money than any other house. I)r. M. R. Mallette, of Boston come down front lloston yesterday Mi. IV. I,. Hudson of the 171I1 dis trict was in the city yest'.rday. Mr. Frank Edntundson has return ed from a pleasant visit to home folks at La Grange. Lee McLendon, traveling freight agent of the S. F. A- W. Ry., spent .Sunday at home. Mr, John M. Cook and wife, ot Tallahassee, were among the visitors in the city Sunday-. Mr II. E. Hutchins, matter of transportation of the S. I-', it IV. Ry., was in the city yesterday. Dr. R, L. Hicks returned yester day morning from 11 weeks, trip t. Waycross and other points. Mr. W. 11. Green, ol the die Tlioni asville Tin Works, has removed tc Atlanta together with his family. Mr. Thomas McCarthy, formerly of Savannah, is now the superinten dent of the Thomasvillo Gas Works. i__Ihat was an unusual scene at the Presbyterian chureli7 on Sunday, when the military marched in and took their seats. Dr. J. T. Culpepper, returned yes-! terday afternoon from lloston where he went to see about his los* by tiic (iie Saturday night. The proceedings of yesterday after noon’s meeting of the City Council were unavoidably crowded out. They will appear to-morrow. Miss Dollic Dix, of 1' nion Springs, Ala., arrived Saturday night, and is visiting Miss Uessie Dekle, who was her classmate at LaGrango. Wesley Williams, the well known colored hotel drummer left Sunday night for Atlantic city where he will i be porter of Congress Hall during the season. j Mr. L jhbem Dekle announces this j morning that he is a candidate lor the office of Justice of the Peace fur this district, at the election vbich comes off .Saturday, June :Mth. The pictures are up f,.r Ogden’s shows, which will he here Thursday and Friday; judging from the style of lithographing and the prices it will not be a “mammoth aggregation.'’ The Alabama Midland coaches used to carry the Alabama Press Associa tion to Brunswick were attached to No. 7 yesterday, en route back to Rainbridge, as the Association will return home by another route. Cards arc out for the marriage of Dr. -S. Alexander Smith, of this city, and Miss Nettie Clark, of New York city, ou the 1st of July. The young M. D., and his fair Northern bride will be cordially welcomed to Thoiuas- ille. l'j'j Broad Street. The card of George W. Davison A Co., Commission Merchants, New Or leans, appears this morning. This house has a line reputation witli ship pers that have tried it, and New Or leans is n good market. The first car of melons that went to their market this season was sent to Messrs. Davison A Co., by J. J. Mize, of Pelham, nndjthc sale wrs very sat-' isfactory. Boston has had her first experience of fire. The baptism of (lame came at one o'clock .Sunday morning and fiyo stores were wiped away. A Ti.MMs-ENTEitPitisK reporter went down yesterday to take a look at the -moulding ruins, and this is what he saw and hearrl. The fire had its origin in a vacant store on the west side of Main street, two doors south of what is known as the Rennet corner. How it started will perhaps forever remain one of the mysteries. It had made terrible headway before it was discovered, but when the alarm was given tlie new fire company turned out promptly, and did splen- did’servico. ft is almost a miracle that the fire was stopped after the Culpepper store was burned ; standing next to it and only separated by an 1-S foot alley was a one story wooden building. All of the hurtled buildings were of wood, ami being old, they offered plead id material for the devouring elements. As already stated the fire started in a vacant store, owned by J. II . Smith. The loss on this byilil- wns about $4lH), no insurance The next store on the north was a)s owned by .Mr. Smith, and was occtt pied by Mr. G. A. Griffetb. Loss on building 8000, Griffeths loss was 81300 no insurance. The Rennet corner store was owned by Mr. T. T. Steph ens, and was used by him as a wagon buggy and coffin repository. His loss on building was 81000 on stock WOO. Mr. Stephens knew nothing of the firo till next morning, but friends saved all id bis wagons and buggies. Mr. Stephens had no in surnnee. The next store to the one in which the fire started on the south, was owned by Dr. J, T. Culpepper, and was occupied by Mr. .John Fitz gcr.ild. Loss on building 800(1, 01 stock 81.001), with 81,200 insurance Ibis was the only insurance carried on any of the burned property. Flic next building was owned and occupied bv Mrs. Nancy Thompson as a Millinery store. Lo.-s on huild- 8000, about the same on stock and furniture. he next store, and ilia last build- ing burned, was owned by Dr. J. T. Culpepper, and occupied by \V. F. Ileppie ns a restaurant, and bakery. Doss on building 81,000, on stock 8150 no insurance. Dr. Culpepper bad a fine medical library in tlie up per .-lory of the building, which was also burned. A stable la-longing to Dr. Culpepper that I in the rear < f ids store was also bin ned. I he town buildings which stood im mediately west of the Rennet corner, and which was built of corrugated iron was also burned It may appear a bit paradoxical to say, tiiat an iron building was hurtled out such as the ease. T lie sheets present a comical appearance, being turned in every direction. Loss 8000. The reporter found the sufferers hopeful, and before another season, the burned district will lie covered by a block of siilstantial brick. This is Roston’s w a v. The reporter thought the Rennet corner would be a splendid site for a brick hotel, and lie 111 tki - the sugges tion, for what it is worth. OFF FOR AI'CFSH THE GUARDS LEAVE FOR THE ENCAMPMENT. Best Wishes go With Them. Reforc these lines appear before the readers of the, T1 mt-x-Exteui-iii.se, the Guards will have pitched their tents under the oaks and pines of Camp Richmond. The command reached Augusta at 11:40 yesterday morning. The hoys will have known their first taste of camp life, and though it may lack the stern atul stirring accompa niments fliat belong to war, it will he no child’s play to carry out the order of exercises laid down by Col. Mercer, commander of the encampment Yomptly at IO.-.jO Sunday morning the Guards and Hussars assembled in front ot the Guard’s,armony on Rroad street in uniform, ready to attend set vices at the Prcsbvteriean church The two commands presented a noble soldierly appearance as they filed into the church the Guards into tho pews on the loft and the Il-assars into those in the center of the church Rev. Mr. Ilerbencr took for liis text the 04th verse of Matthew 27th— ‘■Truly this was the son of God." This was the language used by the Centurion in command of flic Roman soldiers that were in charge of the Crucifixion, and was littered amid the terrors of the earthquake and in the darkness that attended tho hiding of the sun’s face, nature's stern attesta tions that, the malice of the Winded Jews had committed the greatest crime of all- the ages. Hie eloquent speaker incidentally cited the courage and devotion ol tho Roman soldiers ns models to those fore him. The sermon was 11 goed one and made a fine impression on tlio audience. off ton u-nrsT.i. 'Tis Fifty Years Since. Yesterday was a day full of pleasure to Judge J. R. Alexander and wife, of this city. It was the fiftieth anniveisaiy of their marriage; “’Tis fifty years since,” they started the journey of life to gether. Judge and Mrs. Alexander received a number of appropriate and valuable presents, coming from relations and friends in Atlanta, Augusta, Rome and Lawrenccv.de and the members of the bar in this city presented each of them with a handsome gold watch as testimonial of their esteem. The Times-En'ieki-risi: tenders best wishes on the happy occasion. At Southern Female College. The exercises of LaGrn-ige Female commencement last week were very interesting. Miss Ressie I)ekl charming representative of otir city was a member of the graduating ela: and captured a medal offered especial ly for proficiency. In the brilliant concert of Monday night Miss Ressie played Hoffman Rigolctto, a very difficult piece so well that she received a liearly encore. In the concert that preceded the elocutions contest 'Tuesday afternoon Miss Ressie rendered -Scuderi’s l)orm J’ilfC. At the annual concert she took an important part in the Overture Zampa, and was one of the qtinr tette that sung Annie Laurie. He essay, Counts, delivered graduation lay was one of the best of the occa lion. Miss Ressie was also one of the Honor Roll of the seniors. The - Old - CITY The Alabama Press The members of the Alabama -State Press Association passed through the city -Saturday en route to Brunswick and Florida. The state convention was held in Troy, adjourning Friday afternoon. The Alabama Midland furnished a special train of three ears, At Op. m. sharp the Guard- were 1 nl,S " C< ,' 1 f!|,£ ' c ! ul tnun . ,)l tllrce eara tho passenger station and half air ^ iU . 1< ^ <,M the trip to Rruns- hour later the train pulled out. " ■ vvick " as ma,lt '- T,le l’ art V numberet Quite a crowd of friends wore at the depot to see the boys off, and no party • !*7 strong, and its personnel was vc fine. They took dinner at tin-Gulf and while awaiting, quite 11 number |strolled about town. Those that took tin's transient view of our little city were much pleased with what they saw. The party goes to Fcrnaiidiiia from Brunswick, and from thence to 'Savannah, where extensive prepara the important position of quarter- t ! ons have been » 1! >dc to entertain master of the 7th Battalion, and Se " command that takes part in the en- -ampuitnt carries more of the good wishes of its homo people, and none is worthier of such testimonials. IXCIIIEXTS. Rieu’c Tom Hopkins, who holds geant Albert A. Riley-, quartermas- j ter’s Sergeant of the Battalion, will 1 bo Tliomasville’s representatives on j the staff of Lieu’t Col. Wight, and they will make good ones. Dr. J. (i. Hopkins will likely be appointed one of the surgeons of the encampment, and he wiil fill the pod- tie" with credit to himself and his command, mid to the entire satisfr.e- tion of the members of the volunteer soldiery of the -State. Master George Hopkins will bo the youngest soldier in the encampment. He u ill occupy the responsible posi- tion of orderly 01 the staff of Col. Wight or Col. Mercer; he will lie well ui-mutcd and will be as efficient, as he is youthful. Looking After The Melons. tMr. R. IV. (Hading, tho popular agent of the Motion Route is quite nctivc just now looking after melon shipments by his line. The Motion has special claims on the shippers of this section, since it is the only one •hat keeps an agent here the year round to look alter tin ir interests. I Mr. Glading, too, l-y his uniform courtesy and zeal in looking after the : welfare of his patrons has made many : friends, lit- leaves no stone unturned j •“ push shipment!-. Remember the I Motion when you bill melons that can I be reached by its line. It is always | good policy to stick by friends that we : have always with us. Missus Cora Holcombe and Annie To the Front, With the most complete line OF FOOT-WEAR, FOR MEN AND BOYS, LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN, In The City. Our line of Shoes embraces the Best Manufacturers in this country, and every mil* of custom made shoes is sold with a guarantee. Gentlemen in need ol a line hand-sewed shoe in any style, will find the famous Wil iam Kneeland & Co’s •shoe the cheapest and most durable in this country. Our line of Ladies’ ind Children’s low cut shoes range from oc a pair upwards. Wish That he Will Return, (’apt. A. < i. Miller, of the -South Georgia College went with the Guards to the encampment; from there he will go to his home in Abbeville, S. C, to spend vacation. Everyone especially the South Georgia Cadets hope that lie may return again in the Fall. The First. The first shipment- three crates of Lc Conte pears was made from Bos ton yesterday. They wore shipped by Mr. I!. R. JJGrdre to E. A II. Frost, New York. 1 rpi rp 1, aUIHSL’S uora JIOICOIII Iln- IniKs-ExiEm-ms,; has made, and Ilatlic Arrington, of (.oilman, arrangements to keep its readers I &rc spending some time in the citv, thoroughly posted as to the movements j K lK ‘sts ot Mr. and Mrs. William of the Guards and the paper itacif j will make daily visits to the command, j SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU to show them that though absent, they 1 __ vr tire not forgotten, ’ 11. Ibnmu JrY Uti Broad Sired. O.S.Bondura:it|Volimtoor Obsorver A New Firm. Messrs. .J. M, Lee ;l nd William j Weather Kullctin for the 21 hour Buttolph will in a few days embark I o'clock P.*M., Juno isjo. in the grain, hay and feed business. I TtMi-tiurnii Their headquarters will be Evans & : 7 m Mat-lean’s warehouse. Roth of these j 2 !’• gentlemen are thoroughly alive in all j iLmu.;." that pertains to business, and we pro-1 Minimum Rain-fall. diet abundant success fur them. They ! "ill buy in large quantities, and will [ “r '" r s, " nv be able to offer inducements to the j •— trade. statin To the Voters 637th Dist. G. M. . j I hereby announce myself a eamli- Tiie Gulf served dinner to one | llat0 f or Justice ot the ’Peace, (i.'ITth hundred and eight persons last Sat or- I | the ; ‘t '-lection to he day, and was given „„| y n l itt i e „ vcr i u . a lUit < J u..e>, and respect- . ... * n i)vCr tully ask vmir support, halt an hour to prepare it. ; ’ Lkiiiiens Deki.e. In all lines of shoes you will find our stock superior to any in this market, and it will pay you to al ways call and see us, when in need of -shoes. The Old Reliable CITY SHOE STORE NKXr LKKJIl TO I.KVV.4 DRV GOOD IIOt'SE. Mitchell House Clock.