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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. $5.00 PER ANNUM DoYonMePiit? I t is a positive fact L evy is selling m m . , ■■ v ery low. Y ou should call. & Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies Wrapt, Carpets, Shoes, Satchels, Trunks, tee. CLOTHINff c COST. GENTLEMEN’S m FURNISHING S Hats—Umbrellas m ■M o ur immense Stock before buying