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J. P. JONES, THE REGULATOR OF PRICES,
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The Feople’s Friend and Regulator of Prices.
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THE COURANT-AMERICAN.
TIirSHSRAY, OCTOBER 11, 1888.
E. CHRISTIAN, D.B FREEMAN,
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Terse communications on matters of public in
terest solicited.
Chief Justice Fuller took the oath of
office and assumed the active duties of
his position last Monday.
An abbreviated se. sion of the legisla
ture may be looked for. The peanut
crop is cut short by dry weather.
Decatur, Ala., is reported to be in a
sad plight It is cut off from everywhere
by strict quarantine, and there is said to
be actual suffering for bread.
The splendid letter of Mr. Hinton
Helper, which we published last week,
was copied from the Baltimore Manu
facturer's Record, which is doing a grand
work for the South.
Mr. Morton, like his leader on the
ticket, in his letter, merely points to the
party platform, and like the fellow that
posted the Lord's prayer up in view, re
marks: “Them's my sentiments.”
What higher honor is there than being
elected Governor of the glorious old
State of Georgia without opposition?
Gordon certainly has a warm place in
the great heart of the Empire State.
The indomitable W. A. Huff and other
live citizens of Macon have rolled up their
sleeves and gone to work with the deter
mination to make the State Fair a big
success, and they will do it. Let Bartow
county look after her grand mineral dis
play at ouce.
The speculators and gamblers are still
running the price of wheat up and it is
likely that poor folks will soon have to
fall back on grits,.hominy and mush. It
seems to us that a little pure statesman
ship might devise a remedy against this
outrageous “trust" business.
While agile politicians rack their
brains over weather-beaten problems tin
live go-ahead business man, by planting
judicious announcements in important
papers ami pursuing other like credita
ble means, greets general prosperity. He
can leave fogies to their dry rot, and
never deprecate the alleged distemper of
business consequent upon a political
year.
At Spring City, Tenn., Saturday,
Adam Watson, a Republican, but a
worthless character, stabbed and killed
George Henderson, a quiet inoffensive
negro for no other cause than that he
had at the last election voted the Demo
cratic ticket. This is a happening over
which the Northern Republican papers
will fail to raise the regulation howl. It
matters much whose ox is gored.
The deadly parallel column is doing
its work. The Rock mart Slate rings it
on the brilliant John Temple Graves who
allowed several editorials from the Hart
ford Courant and New York Herald to
get into his editorial columns; the Iven
nesaw Gazette goes for the Marietta
Journal with it. Gentlemen remember,
aU are welcome to the Courant-Ameki
can a effusions, and can appropriate
11 ‘ "ithout fear and trembling.
Atlanta is still tryingto~harmonize*’
t bar room business and the church
people, lhe only way to harmonize is
for the bar room crowd to close the
saloons, or for the temperance people to
cease to oppose them. It seems hard for
some people to grasp the idea that the
abolition of the liquor traffic is obliged
to come—not only in Georgia, but all
over the country. The question will be
“agitated” just as long as a bar room is
open to deal out the liquid fire of dam
nation.
The Tallapoosa Journal, one of the
handsomest weeklies in Georgia, has
been enlarged to an eight-column paper.
It is ably edited, and is a credit to a
live pushing young city in which it is
published.
The average reader, from a recent
dispatch, will be more than pleased to
learn, doubtless, that “the Rajah of
Sikkim, India, has surrendered and the
British have occupied Turnloong, the
capital of Sikkim. The Chinese Envoy
at Lhassa has sent a letter to General
Graham, announcing that he is en route
to Gnatong to arrange peace,” provided
he escapes the certain shock attendant
upon the'double-jointed pronunciation—
or, the lockjaw.
The conservative people of Atlanta
have gotten out a municipal ticket, as
follows: For mayor, John T. Glenn;
for alderman, W. M. Middlebrook; for
council men, first ward, Joseph H. Irish;
second ward, J. J. Meador; third ward,
A L Robbins; fourth ward, H S McLendon;
fifth ward, A L Kontz; sixth ward, Hugh
T Inman. Walter R Brown also persists
in running for mayor, and he will proba
bly be backed by a full straight whiskey
ticket. The Republicans also talk of put
ting a ticket in the field.
[Communicated.]
Important to Those Who Put Money in
Pianos.
Without meaning to worry the public
with a controversy, which may not be
very interesting to them, we find that
owing to a recent published card from
the agents of the D. H. Baldwin piano,
in which our name is mentioned, we can
not in justice to ourselves allow their
statements to go unanswered. They
have endeavored to detract from the
merits of the celebrated Kranioh & Bach
piano, of which we are agents, and but
for the fact that they are in error, we
would pass their statements unnoticed.
However, as public servants, we feel that
something is necessary again from us—
not to repel an attack, but to expose
the methods of these agents of the D.
H. Baldwin piano.
Aside from the fact that Kranich &
Bach are rated by Bradstreetat SI,OOO-,
000, they have won their high position
in the piano trade by manufacturing a
first-class instrument, on which they
naturally place their name. Now, what
we want the public to understand is this:
We will lay a wager that these sewing
machine agents, who have suddenly
turned piano dealers, will not give the
public the manufacturer's name of the
Baldwin piano. The rating of Baldwin
personally at $300,000 to $500,000 has
nothing to do with the case. A million
aire could be a swindler. We know, and
so does every music house and every
musical publication in America, that
stenciled pianos, are not made by the
best manufacturers. They are made by
people who know they are cheap, and
who will place anybody's name on them
for the consideration of a sale. Reputa
ble piano makers make no pianos for
others and have the pride and the hon
esty to p>ace only their own names on
them. If Baldwin will give the name of
his manufacturers and establish it we
will gladly withdraw the charge we make
of its being an inferior and a stencil
instrument. But this Baldwin will not
do, nor will his agents, who are bluster
ing about “buying” Kranich & Bach
and all their agents.
The people of North Georgia do not
want to be led into buying an inferior
grade piano. That the Baldwin is a
stenciled instrument is proven even by
their own agents, for they openly say
that “it is made for Baldwin.” But by
whom? This is what we want to know.
The public has a right to demand this,
and we openly challenge them on the
subject. The public must understand
that no man can handle a piano with
his name on it that is not a stenciled in
strument, unless he be a manufacturer';
as all authorities and sensible people
who k now anything at all, understand
4 stem iled instruments are interior.
TlTl IKV Ch f aP IXI an ufaeturers, there
s but one conclusion, and that is that
the Baldwin piano cannot and will not
-tand the test or wear with a Kranich &
Bach instrument or any other well known
house that sells and makes under its
own name. The fact that the Baldwin
piano has his name “east” on the plate,
counts for nothing whatever. He could
have his name “cast,” stenciled or pain
ted all over his pianos, then it would not
mean anything. It is the manufactur
er’s name that is worth everything to
the public, and not the guarantee of an
agent selling a stenciled instrument.
These agents of Baldwin suggest that
we are worried about their “coming inlo
their garden.” If square com petit if n
comes up in our garden we would say
nothing, but when “weeds" spring up,
we must chop them down.
We are able to present 300 names in
Georgia who have bought the Kranich
& Bach pianos, and every one of them
are satisfied. Then we are agents for
other pianos, among them, Weber,
Wheelock, Gobler, Linderinan, Peek &
Son, Yose & Son, Newby & Evans, Ster
ling, Stuyvesant & Briggs.
A word personal to ourselves: The
claim made by the Baldwin agents that
they are 50 times able to buy Kranich
& Bach out, is very wide of the mark.
Bradstreet quotes Kranich & Bach at
$500,000 to $1,000,000, and we are put
down at $35,000 to $50,000, Brad
street. quotes Baldwin at $300,000 to
$500,000, and Omohundro & Cos. at
SIO,OOO, to $20,000. Accepting the
last figures in each case, it will be seen
that we (Kranich & Bach and ourselves)
are quoted over twice as high as Baldwin
and his agents. Comment is unneces
sary, as the figures speak for themselves.
We understand that Baldwin, of Cin
cinnati, sends his pianos "on consign
ment” to his agents, and as we pay spot
cash for all instruments the public can
I easily see who can sell the cheapest, or it
there be some who don't see let them
buy anything, from a house and lot to a
sewing machine “on time” then offer to
pay cash “right down” and they will
then see certain. We know that we save
from . $15.00 to $30.00 on a piano by
paying for it when we get it, rather than
after we sell it.
As to the guarantee of the Baldwin
agents, we have nothing to say, except
that when they assert that any dissatis
fied buyer could levy on theirpianos over
North Georgia, they place the buyer in
an awkward position as to rights, as
nearly all pianos are consigned to
agents, and are not their property, Nor
do we see any reason for Mr. Smith to
go over and seize Mr. Jones piano sim
ply because Jones bought from the same
agent he did, and the agent did not ful
fill his contract with Smith, we rather
guess Jones would kick mightily. As to
our individual responsibilities we will
only say that Mr. Freyer alone owns
personally and unencumbered, 10 acres
of lots in Gartersville, besides a hotel,
farm and stores in Marietta, house's m
Atlanta and West End, with not a dol
lar’s encumbrance on anything, nor has
he ever had a judgment hanging over
him in any shape whatever.
These agents propose to exchange
their pianos with dissatisfied patrons,
for the Estey and Decker Bros, instru
ments. This they cannot do, as they
cannot obtain the Estey or Decker
pianos in Borne, Gartersville or that
vicinity.
In conclusion let us add these proposi
tions.
1. The Baldwin is unquestionably a
stenciled piano.
2. The Baldwin agents will not give
their manufacturer’s name.
3. All stenciled pianos are made by
inferior manufacturers.
4. We have been long enough before
the Georgia public to establish our re
sponsibility.
5. While we don’t sell Stein way, Knabe
or Decker Bros, pianos, we cheerfully rec
ommend them as grand instruments —
first-class all around, but we could not
say the same thing about any stenciled
instrument.
This is all we want to say. The buyer
cannot feel safe in getting a stenciled
piano, and this fact will remain apparent
to any one who will stop long enough to
consider common sense truths.
As those sewing machine agents don t
seem to know anything whatever about
a piano—can neither tune, repair or reg
ulate them —not even knowing who is the
manufacturer of the B & Cos, —but perhaps
having some suspicion, or reason to be
li *ve that it is made by J P Hale—and
cannot cost more than half what tliev sell
It at—they think to shield themselves in
t teir guilt of robbing people and selling
stencil goods by bringing these very
charges against ourselves, as well as K &
B. Poor child, that does not know its
own father!—that father ashamed to ac
knowledge it. It makes us “feel badly ; ’
and for those innocent purchasers who
find their money wasted on this badly
raised child, oh! we ‘ feel so badly.”
Respectfully,
Freyer & Bradley.
P. S. Let it be understood that we
did not start the charges about the
Baldwiu piano being a stenciled instill
ment. The., were made by the Musical
Courier and the American Art Journal,
of New York City, in answer to numer
ous letters of inquiry from different parts
of the country regarding the standing of
Baldwin and other stenciled pianos. We
are svilling to say, however, that the
charges have been pretty well sustained.
F. A B.
Get your old stoves repaired at the
foundry. All old parts made new.
It T. H. Withers & Cos.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CANDIDATES.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
To the voters of the 822d district, G. M, Hav
ing served as a constable of this district for
about four years, and ha ve never been accused of
stealing anything, I find it doesn’t suit my
talent, and by the solicitation of some of my
friends, and Esquire Smith having declined run
ning. and various other reasons too tedious to
mention, I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for justice of the peace and earnestly ask
the support of the good voters of this district,
l promise, if elected, to do my whole duty.
Your humble servant, F. C, Watkins.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
Thanking thd people of Bartow county for
their support and help in the past, I respectfully
ask them to give me their support once more in
n.y candidacy for the office of Tax Collector.
This is a class of work that I can do, notwith
standing my physical condition, and I need the
office. My experience in this line of work justi
fies me in promising efficiency if elected.
W. W. GINN.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
I hereby announce myself as candidate for
Tax Collector of Bartow county at the ensuing
January election, and respectfully ask my friends
for the same, as 1 need the office, promising to do
my whole duty if elected. JOSEPH SHAW.
FOR ORDINARY.
We are authorized to announce the name of J.
A. HOWARD as a candidate for re-election as
Ordinary for Bartow county. Election first
Wednesday In January, l&S!).
FOII ORDINARY.
To the people of Bartow county : I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for Ordinary of Bar
tow county, and respectfully a k your support
and influence. Election first Wednesday in Janua!
ry next. This August 27th, 1888.
G YV. HENDRICKS.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for Tax Receiver of Bartow county at the ensu
ing- January election, and ask the support of my
fellow-citizens, with a promise to do my full duty
if elected. Albkkt Smith.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
The name of Thomas P. Wofford is hereby
presented by many friends as a cand date for the
office of Tax Receiver o Bartow county at the
ensuing January election. The support of his
fellow-citizens is respectfully solicited, with the
assurance of faithful and efficient service in this
capacity selected.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
1 hereby announce myself as candidate for Tax
Receiver at the coming election in January 1889,
and ask the support of the voters of Bartow
county for the same. B. L. Durham.
FOR SHERIFF.
To the voters of Bartow county: At the solici
tation of many of my f> iends I have consented
to make the race for Sheriff of this county at the
election in January next. Mr. John W. Coughlin
will run as my deputy. If elected I pledge to the
people of Bartow county an honest, humane,
faithful and impartial discharge of the duties of
the office. Very truly,
John T. Layton.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce the name of
Mr. H. W. Cobb as a candidate for re election as
Treasurer of Bartow county. Election to take
place on the first Wednesday in January.
FOR CLERK.
We are authorized to announce the name of
F. M. Durham as a candidate for re-election as
Clerk of the Superior court for Bartow county.
Election first Wednesday in January 1889.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the voters of Bartow connty : I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for Sheriff' of said
county, with A. M. Franklin and James H. Wil
liams as Deputies. 1 respectfully solicit your
votes, and if elected I promise a faithful and im
partial discharge of the duties of the office. This
lltli July, 1888. J. W. Williams.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce the name
of Mr. Wesley W. Roberts as a candidate for
Sheriff - of Bartow county, with Mr. H. R. (“Rob”)
Maxwell, of Pine Log district, as his deputy, at
the ensuing January election.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
I herebv announce myself as a candidate for
Tax Collector of Bartow county at the ensuing
election, anil respectfully ask my friends and the
people generally to give me their support, as I
need the office and can and will faithfully fill iti
elected. F. M. Dellxnger.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce the name of J,
L. MILHOLLIN as a candidate for Tax Collec
tor of Bartow county. The election to occur on
the first Wednesday in January next.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR,
We are authorized to announce the name of ,T.
F. LINN as a candidate for re-election to the
office of T ix Collector of Bartow County, Ga.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
We are authorized to announce the name of
NAT DUNNAHOQ as a candidate for re-election
to the oitiie of Receiver of Tax Returns for Bar
tow County, Ga.
THE HOWARD BANK.
CARTERSVILLE, GA.
Does a General Banking Business.
Deposits Received, Subject to Check.
Exchange Bought and Sold.
Collections Made in all parts U. S.
Discounts Desirable paper.
All Accommodations Consistent with Safety
EXTENDED TO ITS CUSTOMERS.
That Question is Settled.
Rob’t F. Bradford & Cos.
AFIE
North Georgia Headquarters for
Farm and Family Supplies.
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The goods in stock, as well as heavy Invoices on tne road have all been bought at spot cash prices
and we are able to defy competition!. All country Produce bought at the highest market prices. A
careful inspection of our stock is cordially invited.
ROB’T F. BRADFORD & CO.
Dumber! lumber!
Parties in want of Lumber of anj kind will find it to their interest to see us be
fore buying, as we keep the only regular
LUMBER' X XXRI)
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in the city. We carry in stock a large assortment of Framing of all sizes and
lengths, Dry Flooring and ceiling, Weatherboarding and Mouldings, of any patera.
We have just received cars of all heart Fencing and will carry a supply of it in stock
in future. Lumber Yard and Plaining Mills, cor. Leake and Skinner Sts.
GALLOWAY & FREEMAN.
West End Institute.
r ibe fall session will open on
Monday, August 6th ,1888.
Associate Principals,
Mrs. J. W. Harris, Sr. Prcf. L. B. Robeson.
L. B. ROBESON, A. M.
Professor of Latin, Greek, Higher Mathematics a> and B ook-Keeping.
MRS. J. W. H A RRIS, SR.
Teacher of Academic and Preparatory Department.
MISS MARY SOFGE.
Instrumental and Vocal Music, German and Calisthenics.
MISS MARION C. D.aRST—Art Department.
Intermediate preparator - v ’ per mo ,? th * *J *0 Board, (including fuel, lights and washing)
intermediate, - 200 per month, - 12 30
Collegiate and high school, “ “- - - 300 Music, per month 400
Incidental fee, * * ■ 15 Use of piano, for practice ner month - 1W
I rench and German, each, “ “ - 150 Art—<bi p e ’ 1 Yi, jno
1 ™ /VIT —on painting or crayon, per month, - 4mu
GERALD GRIFFIN,
Fire Insurance -:- Agency.
Represents Lending 1 Companies.
Office over Postoffice, Cartersville, Ga.
I BARTOW Xe AKEr
Firs, Lite and Went tamp!
Dwellings, mercantile buildings: ami| £ a * •Jjjjlflj®**’ '-pm and flour mills insured at re nonable
rates. G in houses and contents ~ and ors West”of the olil county. Best of companies repre
f ented. Office West Mam street, o doois esc oi tlie old N. Gilrearh 1 orner. 7-2tWim
