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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. TEMS CONCERNING HOME AND OF HOME INTEREST. Wtint the People Bo and Say— I,Mile Hits of News and fios sip tiatlieretl on the Wing. Along the grassy fields, the plow Is going, to and fro; The plower makes an awful row, With whoa, mule, whoa ! At every turn, the mule is bent His cussedness to show; As if he did not care a cent For whoa, mule, whoa ! The robbins have arrived and the small boy with his slingshot and shotgun is happy. Free advice to our young men: Do not sit upon the stool of do-nothing aud repine, but get up and hustle. Bead the remomal notice of C. W. Lewis, a« per ad. in this issue Give him a call if you wish to be treated right. McKissack & Co., want your cash trade. Some ot the short sighted farmers sold all their cotton seed, and now they most hustle to get some other fertilizer or make no crop. Who is it that shoots tire arms on the streets at night, and what is it done for? Somebody may get hurt by reckless shooting in the dark. As an antidote for chills, quinine and whisky are now put in the same bottle. That is to insure the at seut minded man against forgetting the quinine. Bring your pocket book when yon go to McKissack k Co’s. The papers will soon begin to bud and blossom with sentimental spring poetry. That is, if the fool killer does not get in his much needed work pretty soon. Our subscription list is not near as long as we, wish it to be. Walk up. gentlemen, plank down your/lollar and take your county paper for one year. The close season will soon be here, when bird shooting will be prohibited and our hunters are making the most of the short time before the law takes el feet. Mr»KisfmckJ’& Co., don’t want your credit trade. Mr. J. C. Simpson is fitting up his corner storehouse, aud under his super¬ vision it is needless to say things will be in apple pie order when lie, is through wit h the job. We notice in several parts of towii modest looking structures springing up where none were before. The outlying, waste places are building up and our town is gradually spreading. The pile of new lumber in front of t he brick store just above us where the cot¬ ton seed crushed the floor into the cel lar, indicates that some repairs and im provements will soon be commenced in that locality. McKissack & Co., will sell you stove piping at 10 cents per joint. Tuesday night we had one of the rains that we read about but don’t have often. There was a steady pour nearly the whole night long, and the next morning the streets were soaked and full of pud¬ dles. Enough water fell to make a crop if properly distributed; About this season of the year, when farmers are busy and do not come to town until obliged to, news is scarce and our local columns are difficult to keep full. If any of our friends hear of any¬ thing of interest, we will be under many obligations if they will let us have it. If you want good goods cheap, take the cash to F. E. Sanders and you will get them. We do not wish to find fault unneces¬ sarily, but we do think there is a little too much shooting of firearms within the corporate limits by small boys, who ought not to be allowed to handle guns. Somebody is going to get hurt if this indiscriminate shooting is not stopped. We notice among other things that the fire bell is still resting on the ground and there is no cet tainty or regu larity about obtaining water from tho hy¬ drants. To those who have no wells, this water question is a serious one, and great inc mvenieuce is caused from the water being so often cut off. We are glad to see that our citizens are beginning to realize that they can have job work done at home just as promptly, neatly, and at as reasonable prices as they can by sending off their orders. They have made a move in the right direction, and we hope we scon have enough to keep our job press running regularly, which is not yet the case. lOit-tl. On last Friday afternoon, Evalyn, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bell, after a protracted illness, passed away. For weeks the little sufferer had been sick, anil though all that loving care and medical skill could suggest, was done for her, and at times she ap¬ peared to improve, nothing could stay the progress of the fever, which at length ended the young life. '•’he parents left Saturday morning with the retrains, which were interred at Woodlawn, Ala., ., the , former home , . Mr. Bell. We know from experience what the affliction is, and we offer our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their pretty, blight little girl. The Muster had need of this sweet little flower, To plant In His garden above; Where, fairer than blooms from earth’s choicest tsiwer She’ll blossom and and grow in Ills love. And when In the years that follow, He’ll call, And hid those who linger, tocouie, May father and mother, and brother and all Who loved her, then meet her'at home. We have a large stock of Stylish Clothing which we have marked down to actual cost. A rare opportunity to dress well at moderate cost.. Vinson & CuiTpevpeu. We are right on the line between Georgia and Alabama aud we want our friends who live in the latter state to call to see us when they come to the Fort. Many Alabamians do their trad¬ ing here and are interested in our town. To all such we offer a cordial welcome, and hope they will subscribe for the pa¬ per and keep in touch with us. Wo are identified with them in many ways and hope they will not forget us. Yoa know where our courthouse is aud we are just across from it. IfetV Go to J. P. H. Brown to get your Seed Irish Potatoes aud Garden Seed, as the moisture has met and the moon and Seven stars are now riglitj for planting. We made our final trip to Blnffton Tuesday, brought up our better half and family, and we, with all onr belongings, are domiciled in the Fort. As to how long our residence will continue remains to bo seen, as it depends entirely upon the support accorded the paper and the good will of the people. Thus far our prospects are bright, as we have met with nothing but encouragement aud good wishes, and we have no reason to be doubtful about the future. f&l?" Six good mules, and a good fam¬ ily buggy horse for sale cheap for cash or oh time. Apply to J. E.Paullin. When we consider the pace at which most young people go, we sometimes wonder if t hey never tire. With the vis¬ iting, parties, socials and other amuse¬ ments it seems as if they would tire out. But then, we have to look back hut a few years and we can see ourselves run¬ ning tho same schedule. Young folks will lie young in spite of everything, and it is well, for old age creejis upon them soon enough, at the best. Onr full line of Dress Goods, which is the most’elegant and complete in town, is being offered at cost. Vinson <fc Culpepper. Some of our farmers complain that if they make plenty of corn they can get but forty or fifty cents per bushel for it if they wish to sell, but what of it ? If their cribs are full, are they not inde¬ pendent of the western markets, and have they no hogs to raise or other stock to feed ? If they could not dis¬ pose of a bushel of corn, if they make what they need they are saved the ex¬ pense of buying, aud that is a big ltein On Sunday last we heard a couple of city drummers who were looking at the new Methodist church building, express tneir opinion regarding the edifice. Both said that it was the handsomest, most stylish looking church that they had seen in their travels, and that it would do credit to a much larger town. Ot c< urse we knew this before, but it is pleasant to have others thus express themselves. Ward & Simpson, at the old stand of Simpson, Ward & Chambers, have a car load of fine mules for sale. This is the closing out lot for the season, and far¬ mers in need of mules, would do well to purchase at once. Hard times and lack of money will prevent people from investing and car¬ rying out enterprises, but nothing in¬ terferes with the marriage market. War, pestilence and famine may come, but when the notion takes them, the hoys and girls will marry, let the consequen¬ ces be what they may. As the old song goes: “I must, and 1 will get married, for I’m in the notiou, now.” The hurry and push of moving is over with us, we are comfortably settled j n 0 ur new quarters and we now invite all of our friends aud all of the public that lias auy business in our line to call and see us. Onr town friends by this time know where we are located, and those from the country can easily find us. Call on us, as we are always glad to see you. FKhsO.nai/ mention. WHO COMES AND WHO GOES, AND j WHEN AND WHERE. j rh« News of Kori finlnos Noeioty Briefly Staled—linl liercd at llte Home Fireside. Miss Clifford Hightower, of Damas¬ cus. is among the most popular visitors to the Fort this week. She is the guest of hor „j 8tor Mis. G. I). Speight. On Tuesday evening last, at tho resi¬ dence of the bride’s father, Miss Annie May Crapps was married to Mr. James Hobbs, both of this county. The Sen¬ tinel tenders congiatulations life and and wishes the young couple long much happiness. We venture to say our girls, as well as all others, do not care a snap about what the papers say condemnatory of high lm's and big sleeves,- as they are now worn on all occasions and at all places. The girlH will do as they please about this and and all other things, regardless of comment, just as they do about chew¬ ing gum and lacing. What fashion and inclination dictates is sure to bo fol¬ lowed. Runaway marriages arc not as com¬ mon just now as usual, but occasionally a couple crosses over from Alabama and joins hearts aud hands. A few days since Mr. Milton and Miss Whitehead, of Henry county, Ala., had the knot tied and next day left for home. If it were not for Georgia and her liberal marriage laws, many an Alabama couple would remain in disconsolate single blessed¬ ness. Fort Gaines lias a number of bach¬ elors, young and middle aged, that we protest have been living in single bless¬ edness long enough, and we think it is high time each one of them had induced some smart, pretty girl to take care of their future wellbeing. An old bachelor is one of the most pitiful of all human beings, and we believe of them, realize it but won’t acknowledge the corn. Some that we know would make excellent hus¬ bands, or we are much mistaken. An Oyster Nup|»er. The young society men of our town gave an oyster supper Thursday night, complimentary to the visiting young ladies. The supper was at the resi¬ dence of Col. C. V. Morris, and was an elegant affair. The following couples were present; E. L. Peterson with Miss Mamie Smith; Purd Brown with Miss Loo Smith; C. W. Lewis with Miss Julia Lightfoot; J. P. Sharp with Miss Hat¬ tie Lightfoot; 1). It. Lide with Miss Estelle Tenuille; l. W. Culpepper with Miss Clyde Holland; T. J. Lightfoot with Miss Lillian Kelly; Ed Green with Miss Cliff Hightower; B. F. Gunn with Miss Pearla Sutton; Geo. C. Brown with Miss Mary Kennon; J. G. Brown with Miss Tracy Cohen; T. S. Fordham with Misses Ilatlio Foster and Annie Kennon. As cotton is the one thing that our people depend upon to any great extent, the only commodity that is considered good collateral, and upon which money or merchandise can be procured, it is strange that better care is not taken of it. For days and days it lies in ware¬ house yards in all sorts of weather, and to say the least of it, such treatment cannot benefit it in the least. It is poor economy not to keep it under shelter until shipped. Most if not all of the leading papers agree that the South is the very best part of the country just now, both for the poor man and those who wish to in¬ vest. And this section is not behind other parts of tho country in this re¬ spect. Energy and capital are all that are needed to place our town in tho front rank, and we would welcome the day when both are applied as they should be. Whatever our melon planters intend to do they are not doing much talking about it, at least not in public, A good deal of money has been made out of the industry by some, while others have not been so fortunate. When successful, it is a good thing, especially as it brings money here at a time when it is hard to get hold of otherwise, and gives employ¬ ment to mauy, otherwise idle. First quarterly meeting for the Fort Gaines charge will be held at Fort Gaines, Sunday and Monday, 27 aud 28 of January, instead of February 2 and 3, as published J. B. McGeehee, in the Wesleyan E., Advocate. kindly Dr. the P. consented to make this change to pre¬ vent conflicting with other appoint merits. W. D. McGregor. (iicluimcd fr'r siglit. The following unclaimed freight will be sold for cash, on Saturday, February 16th, for freight aud charges; 4 Bundles G. B. Ends, 4 Bundles Bails, 9 Dressers, 2 Washstauds, 1 box Glass, 3 Bureau Frames. W. E. Lightfoot, Propritor Railroad A River Warehouse. Just received the best line of Staple Shoes I ever handled. Mens’, ladies’ and children’s. F. E. Sanders. A Nocloty Kreni, Tho young people of tho Fort are famous for tlioir entertainments, but tluit given to tlve visiting young Indies by several of our society young meu at the residence of Mrs. 0. W. Morris, Monday night, was altogether the mosi elegant affair of the season, A superb supper was served and it was far into the night when the lmppy participants departed for their homes. The follow¬ ing couples were present: Dr. It. F. (bum with Miss Deo Smith. T. S. Fordhnm with Miss Mamie Smith. G. (’. Brown with Misses Hattie and Julia Lightfoot. E. A. Greene with Misses Clyde Hol¬ land and Lillian Kelly. C. W. Lewis with Miss Hattie Foster. J. G. Brown with Misses Tracy Cohen and Pearla Sutton. J. P. H. Brown, jr., with Miss Cliff Hightowner. l)r. J. P. Sharpe with Miss Mary Kennon. I. W. Culpepper with Misses Pearl and Jessie Brown. len. T. J. Lightfoot withJMiss Laura Kil Messrs. T. S. Fordhnm, Dr. J. P. Sharpe, 0. W. Lewis, T. J. Lightfoot, E. A. Greene and I. \V. Culpepper, wore the promoters and managers of the affair, and they fairly outdid them¬ selves in getting up an entertainment. tliat*lias seldom been equaled anil never been surpassed in our city. We call attention to the ad. of (’apt. W. M. Speight in thisj issue. (.’apt, Speight whoiesoulod is one of our enterprising, citizens, has been identi¬ fied with our town and its interests for many years and is reliable in every respect. Patronize him and he will treat you right. Clever Luke Hurst tells the people in his ad., what he can do for them in the liquor line Luke is one of our most popular bar men. has a bigtrrde, knows exactly what bis customer need and is certain to furnish what they want. Head what he has to say and give him a call. Some people seem to act according to tho advice given by an old man to bis son. It is as follows: ‘ Get money, Tom; honestly, if you can, but get money.” And it is really, like Toodle's coffin, “a good thing to have about the house,” but wIkui it is set up ns an idol to fall down before and worship, it becomes more of a curse than ii blessing. Speculators try to turn everything into profit for themselves just as they did about the freeze in Florida. Tt was bad enough, but they made it out a hun¬ dred fold worse than the reality, of course. W. M. SPEIGHT Is still in the old Corner Building dealing out DZErtTT GrS, AND Choice Family Groceries. The stringency and poor collections has forced him to adopt the CASH SYSTEM. Call and see him when in need of anything in his line, and rest assured that you will get the IVorth of your Money ! - 1895 I JNoui For The NeuI SJee* 7 I am still in the market with my usual splendid stock Dry Goods, Fancy Good Clothing, Etc. Will sell strictly for CASH, but at pric* 1 ' the lowest A. M ’ t In : New t Quarters -WITH A j HEW LINE OF GOODS! j | 1 have moved into the store on Wash¬ ington street, recently occupied by T. M. Porter, next door to T. L. Farmer. I especially call the atten¬ tion of the ladies to the following articles - : Sliced Pine Apple, leaded Pi nr A pple. lies Cocoa nut, Canned Ap pies. Peaches, Tomato el Tripe, Roast .Mutton Coin in f>iu River Sa lmon Grou nd Pepper, Allspice, 0 •'■■jp Gixger, Nutmeg, Cinna , mon, Mace, Cloves, Ex tracts , Warner's S a f e Yeast, Mustard, Macar rout. CornllStarch, Bak¬ ing Powder. 1 also have a lot of Currants, Dates, Unisitis, Etc., left over from the hol¬ iday trade which I will sell very cheap. ('all and see me. Very respectfully, C. W. LEWIS. Cl? ’Washington St root. If OMFJG H*- Tlie clever Fish and Oyster man, has moved, and is now located be¬ tween the postfflee and/!'. M. i Brown. He has always on hand a supply of the finest CO J -*3 CO J ers Give him your trade, for he will always treat you right. N otioe ! (■KOUllIA (lay Comity: Notico Is hereby given I hat from nncl after this date nil advertisements of the Sheriff and Ordi¬ nary of clay county will appear tu this paper, Tins Four Gainks Hkntinrl. .1 T. MoAI.MKTKK, Hheftff, It. T. FOOTE, Ordinary. January 1, 1895. ( station. UKOIWHA C'lav Countv. To all whom it may concern: Wm. J. Greene basin due form applied to Ilia undersigned for permanent letiers of administration on the estate of John s Watson, late of said county, deceased, and I will pass upon said application on the flrst Mondir" in February, 18115. Given under my hand and oftlcittl signature, this 7th day of January 1895. 4t it. T. FOOl’E, Ordinary.