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VOL II—NO. 194.
THOMASYILLE, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3b, 1890.
-AS-
WELL AS USEFUL.
We have an exhi
bition a magnificient
line of beautiful and
useful articles suita
ble for
XMAS
And new year pre-
v
sents, comprising a
variety of handker
chiefs, silks, linens,
gloves, neckwear, ti
dies, table covers
and scarfs, crib cov
ers and blankets, ta
ble linens, towels,
hosiery, fancy dress
goods with trimming
to match. Ladies
and gents’ hand
satchels, cuffs and
collars—best makes.
Shirts, and last but
not least,an immense
line of clothing for
all sorts and condi
tions of men and
boys. In addition to
the above we have
another and still
greater attraction to
offer you in 4 the shape
Go to church to day; it is the last
Sunday of tho old year.
PMCES
n everything which
3 know will please
e most fastidious.
r e shall be glad to
Ye you call and in-
ect our display.
F. N. LQHNSTEIN,
132 Broad St*
Thomasville, Ga.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
The News of the Day Told in
Brief—Personals, Etc.
Yesterday was another lovely day.
You will soon have to write it,
1891.
Trade has been good during tho
holidays.
This is the last Sabbath for tho old
year.
Mrs. E. Rogers, of New York, is at
the Stuart.
Business was rather dull yesterday
for Saturday.
There were less fire works'used this
year than usual.
The parade drew a big crov/d yes.
terday afternoon.
Mr. A. Dickerson, of New York,
was at the Gulf yesterday.
tho
Rev.'A. W. Clisby went up
road yesterday morning.
The Ochlockonee News ha3 been
moved from Ochlockonee to Pel.iam.
Mr. E. J. Willingham, ot Macon,
was registered at the Gulr yesterday.
’l'was the same old Christmas. But
it never grows old. And it never
will.
There are more guests at tho Piuey
Woods to day, than ever before at this
date.
Tho good order here during tho
holidays is a source ot gratification
to all.
Mrs. A. P. Wright has returned
from a brief visit to relatives ip Amer-
Mr. John E. Dickinson, of Bain-
bridge, was at the Clarendon yester
day. • *
Mr. J. J. Upham, of the U. 3.
Army, is registered at tho Piuey
Woods.
Mr. R. Purapellv, ot Newsport, R.
I., arrived yesterday and stopped at
tho Piney Woods.
Messrs. C. T. Tillman and J. W.
Overstreet, of Quitman, were at the
Stuart .yesterday,
Mr. J. M. Mash and wile, of New
York, are among-the latest arrivals
at the Piney Woods.
Are you going on that drive around
the big circle, the boulovard, the thir
teen mile drive, on tho 1st ?
Squire T. B. Barrow, of Boston,
was circulating among his friends on
the streets yesterday.
Mr. Hamilton, of tho Hotel Mnsu-
ry, is expected in a lew days. Tho
hoiuo opens on January 8th.
Since the holidays, travel has fallen
off considerably. It will pick up
again though in a few days.
Vigilant Fire Co., colored, will
elect officers tor tho ensuing year on
tho evening of the 4th ot January.
Two elections early next month,
county and municipal. There will
bo but little excitement over either.
Primrose & West’s minstrels arriv
ed on the fast mail yesterday from
Jacksonville, and stopped at the Gulf.
The Thomasville Manufacturing
Company are giving away some very
handsome calendars. The
house brothers ore hustlers.
Morc-
The old bridges over the ditch on
tho Madison street side of the Mitch
ell House have been removed and
will be replaced by new ones.
The holiday trade is about over,
and the Christmas goods that were
not sold will bo packed away in the
next few days until next year.
Miss Bessie Merrill, who has been
spending the holidays with relatives
fn Thomasville, returned to Macon
yesterday morning.
“He is Dead.”
That’s what tho passers by said yes
terday morning,when they saw the
ominous black crape on the door of
. Mr Samuel J. Cassels’ drug store.
“He’s dead.”
And there was a mournful cadence
to the expression of every one,for Sam
Cassels was known, respected and
esteemed by all.
Samuel J. Cassels, after a brief
illness, breathed his last at a lew min
utes after 8 o’clock yesterday morn
ing. Ho was born in Liberty county,
Ga., and would have been 53 years
old on the 29th day of next April. J
Ho was a scion ot one of tho oldest
and best families of Liberty county.
When the alarm of war was sounded
Mr. Cassels, who was then liviug in
this county, went to the front with
the Thomasville guards. On the field
and olsewliero during the struggle ho
displayed those traits oi chivalry and
heroism which characterized-tiie flow
er of the southern youth. At tho
close of tho war ho returned to Thom -
asvillo and embarked in tho drug
business, and has lived here ever since.
Ho married a daughter of; tho late
S. Alexander Smith, who with several
children, nro left to mourn.the los3 of
husband rud father. Mr. . Cassels
filled a number of offices of trust in his
county and town. He served’a term
as Treasurer of the county, served a
number of years as Alderman of tho
city, aud also as Mayor. In all
these positions, and in whatever ca
pacity ho wa3 called to act ho acquitt
ed himself well.
He was liberally educated and was
a gentleman by instinct. He never
forgot, anywhere, or under any cir
cumstances, that ho was born and
bred a Southern gentleman. For a
Interesting Service.
A service of much feeling was
held in St. Thomas church on Chris-
mas day, in remembrance of the birth
ot Christ.
The church bell seeming to say:
“Peace on earth, good will to men,”
those soft whispering words must
liavo drifted from pentals above.
Rev. C. I. LaRochc, in bis usual
impressive manuer, delighted his con
gregation with nn able discourse from
tho text,“There was no room for them
in the inn.”
The church was beautifully and
elaborately decorated with evergreens,
by tho faithful members ot the con
gregation, roses and other fresh flow*
ets were artistically arranged on tho
a'.fnr.
Potted plants garnished tho front.
Over the East window was a bright
sparkling star, commemorating tho
appearance of tho Heavenly star, that
guided lneu from afar on Christmas
mart) to offer gifts, “To Him that
was born “King of the Jews.”
The music selected for the Festival
was sweetly rendered by tho choir,
under the direction of Miss Forbes.
May the Nev? Year bo to tho edi
tor a bright and prosperous one, and
sincerely hope that many now names
may be added, to the subscription
list.
COKHEHPONDENT.
Dee. 27tli, 1890.
member and a regular attendant of
tho Presbyterian church. He was a
model citizen, an exemplary church
member, a devoted husband, a loving
father, a kind neighbor and n man of
unswerving integrity. To others he
did what ho would have them do
untohim. The golden rulo was hi3
rulo. The death of but few men in
Thomasville would bo more sincerely
deplored. Words of condolence aro
sometimes empty thiDgs in the pre
sence and shadow of death, but tho
heart broken wifo and grief stricken
children are assured ot the sympathy
of all in this sad hour. May tho
great Healer tenderly bind up their
bleeding hearts. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock,
from tho residence, and the interment
in Laurel Hill cemetery immediately
after. May tho turf rest very gently
on the breast of our departed friend.
A Protest against Cruelty.
Mr. Editor.—Do you think the
young men who have parlieipated in
the “gander pulling" for the past
two days, realize^ the cruelty they
were practicing. Unfortunately we
hayc no society here for the protec
tion of dumb animals, or such a thing
would not be allowed. The cries ot
the poor creature could be heard
tnrough the wood;, as one alter anoth
er dashed by and grabbed i».
C. E. M.
' The sport, if it may be called sport,
is a most cruel one, and we hope those
who participated in it, will, when an
other holiday season comes around,
find some other amusement.—Ed.
Marred,
At the residence of the bride’s father,
six miles north of Thomasville, on
Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, Mies Lula Chas
tain and Mr. M. N. Wertz; Rev. W.
J. Williams officiating.
We tender our congratulations to
the happy couple and wish them all
possible happiness.
Funeral Notice.
The fancrul of the late Sameul J.
Cassels will take place from tho resi
dence, at 3 o’clock, this afternoon.
The friends of the family and the do-
ceased, arc invited to attend.
She Died Young.
We regret to announce the death
of Miss Nora Millsaps, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Millsaps. She
died on Friday and wa3 buried at
Laurel Hill Cemetery yesterday mor
ning. Miss Nora was a me.mbcr of
the Senior clas3, Young Female Col-
have^ graduated at
the next coinmcucofncnt. She~was in
her 17th year, and was a bright,
loveable girl. Her teachers and
school mates' were very much attached
to her, and her douth will be sincere
ly mourned by them. Just buddiug
into womnuhood, she'lias been called
away, leaving a homo desolate, and
many friends to mourn her early
death. Tho family have the sympa
thies of all in their sad bereavement.
A Glorious Time.
On Friday evening the Guards and
Hussars joined in a banquet at the
German hall, on Broad street. Though
the affair was gotten up hurriedly, it
was none the less complete. The tables
were full to overflowing with the choic
est of everything. Champagne, egg
nog, and in fact anything you might
call . for, was in abundance. During
the evening speeches were made by
Capt. Hansel), of the Guard 1 , and
Capt. McLean, of the Hussars. The
speeches were listened to auentively
by the members and loudly applauded.
Quite a number of the friends of both
companies were invited and the soldier
boys treated them royally. At a late
hour the crowd dispersed, some sing
ing, some laughing, and some talking,
but every one enlhu.iastic over the
pleasures of the evening, and regret
ting that Christmas only came once a
year. The occasion will long be re
membered by the members of both
companies and their friends, and a
repetition ot the same looked forward
to with much pleasure. The success
of the affair is attributable in no small
degree to the efforts of Messrs. R. C.
Balfour, of the Hussars, and J. E. Mc-
Cants, of the Guards, who devoted
their whole time und attention to mak
ing all enjoy themselves.
That was an exciting foot race be
tween Mr. F. P. Horn and Tom
Tucker down Madison street on Fri
day afternoon. They are both good
runners, but Tom had tho advantage
of being frightened, having just been
shot at by Sheriff Hurst. Ho only
touched the ground in high places.
Tho painting and lettering done in
tho interior of tho post office add very
much to Iho appearance ot the office.
The work was executed by Mr. John
Pollard, tho well known painter. Mr.
Pollard is a first-class workman and
gives his personal attontiou to every
job entrusted to him. Parties having
anything in his lino to do can do no
better than to engago his services.
Another one of those delightful im
promptu germans was danced at the
Gulf House Friday night. About
twelve couples participated, and all re
port a most enjoyable evening. Good
music was in attendance and the danc
ing was kept up until quite a late hour.
Messrs, rhilpot & Fields entertain
h mdsomely and the Gulf is very pop
ular among society people.
Hon. A
T. McIntyre and wife ot
Thomasville are spending the holidays
in the city with their sons, Messrs. M.
V. and D. I. McIntyre. Col. McIn
tyre is about as well known here as
though, he were a citizen ot Savannah,
tic was at one time congiessman
from this district when Thomas counlv
was in it.
Mr. H. S. Clark is advertising else
where for the return of a pair of eye
glasses lost on Christmas eve, and
will pay well for their return. The
glasses are very highly prized by him
and he is willing to pay almost any
price to get them back. See the ad.
Active preparations are going on
about the Mitchell fipr the opening
of that splendid hotel on tho -1th.
Under its present management tho
Mitchell will bo one of tho most pop
ular hotels in the South.
Messrs. J. M. Henry, Daniel Bird
and Dr. Geo, Glover represented
Yesterday, whilo snow, sleet, ice
and blizzards prevailed North and
West, warm floods of sunshine bathed
tho great pino forests ot Southern
Georgia.
Moral: Come South; spend the
winter.
Tho colored population, whilo en-
joying tho holiday season, are orderly
and peaceabio. Thomasville has as
good a colored population as can
bo found in tho South.
Editor Pruett, of tho Boston
World, came up yesterday on the fast
mail.
Miss Emma Davis, of Groovtrville,
is visiting friends in tho city.
InTlImois a man has beenfincd$i5
for kissing a woman against her will,
and an Ohio court ha3 punished
man to the tunc oi $2,000 for a simi
lar offense. Now, th s is outrageous
When these men were infants think of
the women who kissed them against
their will! And when a man grows up
shall he be fined if he attempts to re
taliate?—Boston Transcript.
The following under date of the
26th from Bartow, Fla,, appeared in
yesterday’s News:
Rev. Thomas E.Tillcr,pastor of tho
Baptist church bore, late of Thomas-
ville, Ga., died last nightof consump
tion. He was buried to-day. He
was much loved. His wifo will re
main here for tho present.
Mardi Gras comes on the 10th of
February, next year. New Orleans is,
already, making great preparations
for the event.
Ben Butler says he has quit politics.
This will be pleasant news.
Purnell is still fightiug for political
existence.
SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU
B. Thomas Jr’r 12o Broad Sired.
R. Tliomas, Jr. Voluntesr’Observer
Weather Bulletin far the 24jhours ending
at 7 o’clock p. m., Dec. 27,1890.
Tkhpxbator*. *
7 a. 40
2 p. 55
7 p. m 48
Uuximum for 24 hours - 65
Monticello in the city yesterday, j
They were at the Stuart. I Fair warmer Friday, colder Saturday.
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