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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. HEMS CONCERNING HOME AND OF HOME INTEREST. What the I'oople l»o and Say— Lltllr Bit* at New* and tio* alp (iatliered nn the Wing. Mr. R. 1). Williams had the misfor¬ tune to lose a fine horse this morning. The market has been liberally sup¬ plied with peaches this week, which sold readily at 81 per bushel. Luke Hurst has proved himself quite an adept in decorative art hy the im¬ provements made in his saloon. 52 p*Fresh Lightbread constantly on band at T. M. Brown’s. Mrs Dobbins has made quite an im¬ provement on the front of the Dobbins House hy having the picketing moved back on an angle with the steps. Tomorrow will be the longest day in the year, after which the sun will start hack on its journey toward the equator and the days will begin to get shorter. Mr. ,J. A. Murphy, of the Riverside dairy farm, had ripe watermelons in the market last Monday. They were an easy sale at 25 cents each, being the llrst of the season. White Wine and Apple Vinegar 25c per gallon at C. W. Lewis’. Mr. C. W. Lewis, ever jealous of the pleasure and approval of his customers, has erected a double-back-action fan over his soda fountain, a boy at one end of a cord and a weight at the other being the motive power. The knowledge of music and the pow¬ er to sing is an accomplishment to be highly prized, and it maybe more easily acquired if sought when the mind is young and vigorous and most suscepti¬ ble of learning. Put your children in Normal Musical Institute (which opens July 2) where they will be carefully trained. jggr’One Dollar cash will buy a tick¬ et good for twenty-five glasses of Soda Water at C. W. Lewis'. Owing to a run off at the depot, there was no train from here to Cuth berL last Monday until 'ate that after¬ noon. Just before leaving time the tender of (he engine jumped the track ■ on the jmjring table anT was not right¬ ed uff^fc’toeHate to ifiajke the. trip that day. A special engine was sent down, which left here at about -1 o'clock p.m. and returned at about 8. In the Normal Musical School, which opens on July 2, a special class be ar¬ ranged for the training of children, and their lessons will be presented t o them in such simple form and so thoroughly explained that they cannot fail to un¬ derstand and learn. Give your chil¬ dren this opportuu ity to acquire one of the most desirable accomplishments with which you can favor them. tyMayhaws arc ripe, and jelly tumblers are in demand. T. M. Brown sells them at reduced prices. Mr. Criddell, one of Clay county’s successful farmers, passed through Georgetown one day last week with a wagon load of home-raised hams and other things too numerous to mention. Now if ail the fanners would do like¬ wise what a fine condition our country would be in, and they will never be ivorth a cent until they do.-—George¬ town correspondence C’uthbert Liberal. t^fWliy be harassed by llics when you can , buy Sticky ... . , F ly Plates for a mere trifle at Panllin & Wimberly ’s - “r A Tragic D-ath. Rev. W. M. Howell, our efficient county school commissioner, has tin ; sympathy of his many friends in the i tragic death of his brother, Mr. .1. D. Howell, who was run over and killled hy a passenger train at Bronwood Tuesday of last week. The Dawson News gives the particulars as follows: “Mr. Howell went to Bronwood Tuesday afternoon to assist Mrs. (1. II. Dillard and her two little children, who were Dillard, going to Alabama to remained join Mr. on the train. lie in the coach until the train started, and it had gone about 70 yards when he jumped off with his face toward the £ , 3 ; but he recovered and was raising up when the stay rods struck him and threw him on the track. In an instant the rear trucks passed over his neck, completely severing the head from the body except the skin on the under side. Mr. l owell was sixty years old, a farmer and a strict member ot the Baptist church, and was highly es¬ teemed by all who knew him. lie leaves a wife, three single daughters, one mairied daughter and a sou about six years old. Once Known, Always Your Friend. Bronson, Fla. , July 20, 1894. Horae time since your Mr. Thcbont gave me Liver a bottle of Dr. Simmons torpid Hepa tine or Cure to try for liver I found it the best thing lever used,and liver can cheerfully medicine. recommend it as a tine John F. Jackson, Florida Representative Naiimburg, Kraus, Lauer A Go.. New York. For bale by Panllin & Wimberly. The report has gone forth that the picnic to be given by the Fort Gaines Guards on July 4 will he followed by a ball at night, which is objected to by many of the ladies who have promised assistance in providing dinner. The Guards request us to say that the report is unauthorized by them, and that they are making no arrangement whatever for a ball. Quite a large crowd of visitors are expected to attend the picnic, and the hoys are making due preparations. Besides a bountiful dinner, a military drill, a game of base ball and other attractions will be pro¬ vided for the amusement of the crowd. All necessary committees have been appointed and nothing will be left undone to make the occasion a delight¬ ful success. For Kcut, Citoup* Metal-roof Brick Storehouse, 24x70. Opposite post office on Hancock street, between A. W. Ilollcv’s and \ inson A (Culpepper’s. R. C. McAllister. Mr. .T. F. Peterson went to Cuth bert last Tuesday where he secured an order for ten car loads of Fort Gaines brick for the erection of the water works at that place. There are no bet¬ ter brick made than those manufactur¬ ed here, and Cutlibert was wise in her choice, which was made aft er a careful examination of samples from several other manufacturers. The yards at this place are among the best and most com¬ pletely equipped in this section and the clay used cannot be surpassed. The demand for the brick is steadily grow¬ ing, and they arc being manufactured at the rate of 100,000 per week. Illd Any Otlior Medicine Ever Have Such Home Endorsement. J acksonville, I’M a. . March 4.1894. I have nsed one bottle of Dr.Simrnons Hepatine for biliousness and sick head¬ aches. and am so well pleased with it that I have just purchased another bot tie. F. Williams, Of F. Williams. Son & Co. For sale by Panllin & Wimberly. Mr. G. It. Glenn, of Atlanta, who was expected to deliver the annual lit¬ erary address before Coleman High School, failed to get here,and while we <1**M>Pomted .. . . , m . not . hearing , him, .. we wre nevertheless highly entertained by Hon. R. L. Moye, of C’uthbert, and Rev. IV. I). McGregor, of Fort Gaines. Both of these gentlemen made splen did talks and paid our school and teach ers some merited compliments.—Cole man correspondence in Cuthbert Lib eral. Prof. Cheek, of the Normal Musical School, has made several trips to neigh boring communities recently in the iri terest of the school, and he informs us that he has met with fine success- The people seldom have such an opportuni ty tP learn vocal music, and we are glad to learn that they properly appreciate it. One of the Best Known Men His in County. WiLiiwooD, Flobioa. T used one or two bottles of Dr. Sim¬ mons’ Hepatine or Liver Cure and re¬ ceived great benefits from its nse. My wife aUo received beneficial results from the use of Dr. Simmons’ “Jewel.” T. C. Oakteb. For sale by Panllin & Wimberly IMdiSOXAI. MI-NTION. vVHO COMES AND WHO GOES, AND WHEN AND WHERE. The New* of lorl GrIiicn Soimly Itrietly Slated—<>altiered at the Home Fireside. —Messrs. Mike Cohen and Mark Sternberg spent Sunday and Monday in Columbus. —Mr. S. R. Radford, one of Bluff ton’s prosperous merchants, was here Wednesday. A Grouliy went over to Eu .....*... »• eu ’" n « - ,a - —Mrs. E. J. Hardin visited her pa rents at Outnbert this week, return ing home yesterday, __ Miss (iraham U .f t last Wed , , H . r 8tC amer Apalachee, to visit rdatlVrs iu Columbus, —Mrs. Fannie Allison, of Cutlibert, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. M. K. Burnett, returned home last Wednes¬ —We are pleased to learn of the con¬ valescence of Mrs. C. A. Hardin, mother of Mr. E. J. Hardin, who has been quite sick. —Mr. A. L. Woodward, of Tallahas¬ see, Fla., is visiting Messrs. W. R. Tennille and R. T. Foote and other relatives here. i —Mr. J. 1). Crafton, of Kansas City, Who is touring the South for his health, is stopping at the Dobbin’s House, ami will spend some time in the Fort. —Mr. Lichenstein, a popular “knight of the grip,” is stopping ove r several days in the Fori on a visit, to his wife, at the Commercial Hotel. —Mrs. F. T Tennille, of Montgom¬ ery, is expected to arrive in the Fort this afternoon and spend some time on a visit to her married children and many friends here. —The arrival of Miss Rena West¬ brook, of Montezuma this afternoon is looked forward to with pleasure by some of our young people. She will be the guest of Miss Hattie May Sut live. —A letter from Mr. Leslie Pritchett, of Blufftxm, requests that the Sknti nel be forwarded to him at Thoinas ville, where he is taking a course in Stanley’s Business College. We wish him success. —Mr. Moses Strauss came down on the Lout from Columbus Tuesday evening, and again greets his friends wit lun pleasant smile and rare bar¬ gains from behind the counters of Sternberg & Wallersteiu’s clothing store. —Dr. Frank Gunn and mother, of Fort Gaines, Miss Willie Dobbins, of Eufaula, and Miss bailie Strickland, of Blakely, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hammock last week.— Coleman correspondence in Cutlibert Leader. —Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Culpepper and their little boy and Mr. Ham Lewis were among the excursionists to Tybee last Tuesday. There were ten tickets in all sold from this place, and we learn that about the same number were sold at Coleman. —In mentioning the visit of Mrs. Graham, of Fowltown, last week we unintentionally neglected to state that she was accompanied by is her sister, Miss Clara Speight, who also a guest of Mrs. J. E. Peterson. Her visit is a source of much pleasure to her many friends here. —Master Joseph Buhler entertained a party of Iris young friends yesterday at his parents home on Tenth street, in honor of Misses Retta Bloom and Eosa Stern, of Eufaula, Estella Wal¬ len-stern and Bertha Hertz, of Fort Gaines, and Rebecca Zacliarias, of Bainbridge. Delightful Enquirer. were served.—Columbus We took a stroll down to the oil mill yesterday afternoon and found work progressing as rapidly as forty or fifty stirring hands can push it. The build mgs will be much larger than the old ones, and there will be four instead of three—a seed house, an oil mill, a gin¬ nery and a guano house. The capaci¬ ty of the new plant will be about fifty per cent greater than that of the one which was burned, and the machinery will all be of the latest improved. The buildings will all be of brick through¬ out and will be almost fire-proof. One of the many improvements which will be made will be the electric lights, which will be an additional safeguard against fire, as w'ell as a less expensive arrangement for illumination, The scene is indeed a busy one down there, and presents a hopeful sign of the re¬ turn of better times. Since our visit we have a much more exalted opinion of the public spirited promoters of ’ 11•■ms from III ■■ l lion. Miss Oln Collins, of Colomokee, is visiting relatives hero. l)r. Lyric, of C’uthbert, paid Bluff* ton n (lying visit last Wednesday. Miss Nettie Ferguson, of Bethel, is the guest of Mrs. X. L. blocker. Miss Sam Beauchamp, of Blakely, is the guest of Mrs. C. T. Humphreys. Several Bluilton people attended the commencement at Coleman last week. Several people from BlufTton attend¬ ed the closing exercises of the Onk land school, Miss Genie Joues, daughter of the editor of the Sentinel, is visiting her many friends here. Miss Dora Culbrcth, who Inis been studying art here, returned to her home at Bethel Saturday. Mrs. Drew Hum bo, who has been visiting relatives in Arlington, return¬ ed home Tuesday evening. Dr. P. II. Thompson and son. Mus¬ ter Hugh, went into Early county last week on a fishing excursion. Several Blufftonitcs attended the picnic at Bell’s mill Saturday. They a time. Mr. Chaldmus Collins went toCuth bert last Sunday for the purpose of tering Prof. Miller’s summer school. There was a party at Mrs. M. .!. Rambo’s last Friday night. It was given in honor of Miss Annie Single ton. Miss Nettie Bridges, who has been visiting Miss lone Ingram, near Wes¬ ley Chapel, returned home Monday af¬ ternoon. Miss Anna Coliin^|^Ko Mtfjj^VVwl'st lias been visiting Miss at Fort Gaines, returnedraBirf last Thursday afternoon. j j Miss Lula life Arthur, /of Dawson, formerly of Bluffton, is visiting her many friends here. We are delighted to see her back again. Mr. Leslie Pritchett, who has been clerking for Mr. W. P. Killingswortti, has gene to Thoniasvillo to take a bus¬ iness course in Stanley’s BusinessCol lege. Miss Annie Singleton, who has been teaching shorthand and typewriting here, returned to her home m But¬ ler last Saturday. She was uccom panicri by her nieces, Misses ltuby and Corine Mansfield. ffor Sale Oliean! Hay-rake. Georgia Ilaypress, Deering Mower, All in good condition. John R. Irwin. DENTIST. D. K. LYDE, of Cuthbert, Ga., will be in Fort Gaines the week following second and fourth Sunday in each month. Office over Rank. /•jVwV'AASWVAAA/Vr-AA/ ACL THE PEOPLE HEAL) IT. Business Aten: THIS RAFFJi CIRCULATES IN THE HOMES OF FEO FLE BUYING TIIE KIND OF GOODS YOU MAY A AYE TO SELL. MORAL: ® INVITE THEM TO YOUIt STORE. THE ONLY I'Al’EK PRINTED IN CLAY COUNTY. r s^s /v/'y'^AV>^y /•^vwVVWMMA/ BLUFFTON tDRUG STORE:# PATENT MEDICINES AT COST. A large lot of other Patent Medicines 'at greatly reduced price*. Prescriptions filled with aocuracy andfat popular prices. A liberal share of the people’s patronage solicited. P. II. THOMPSON. LEHNHARD IMMUkfl! [St neitert, Fruit atnl Fegetable COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Apple*, 4'ahtmtfe, Potiitoe*, •>)MELO 3STSV Prompt attention given assignments and quick We returns solicit a share'of your business. Write for stencil. Population 75,000. Outside territory we supply 75,000. i:VAN8VH.I.K, - - - INDIANA. RAILROAD SCHEDULE Fort Gaines Extension —OF THE— CENTRAL OF GEORGIA. H. M. COMER and 8. S. HAYES Receivers. Leave Fort Gaines at.... ......0:90 a m Arrive at (loir man...... .....10:30 a xu Arrive at Cutlibert...... ......11:15 a m Arrive at Macon......... ...... 4:10 p in Leavo Macon........... . . 7:05 a m Arrive at Cutlibert....... ......3:45 p ni Arrive at Coleman...... ...... 4:30 p m Arrive at Fort Gaines .. ....... 5:30 p m W. A. GRAHAM, Local Agt. W. P. DAWSON, Pitsseuger Agt. W. Macon, Gn. F. SIIELLMAN. Traffic Manager. J. C. HAILE. General Passenger Agent. Notice. GEORGIA, Olay County.— By virtue of a power to sell granted to the undersigned in and by virtue of a mortgage given dated by J. December R. Irwin 27, to Zell Guano 1 will Compa¬ sell ny, 1893, at public outcry in front of the court house door in said county on the first Tuesday in Jnl Hvided y, 1805, the following property; One half mu interest in lots of land No. 282 and 283 1.25 in the off fifth of district lot No. of Clay in the fifth Also acres 281 district of said county, containing in nil 227 1 -2 acres known us the properly lorn* erly owned by James Lee and XV vnu Sieg erst. J will also, by virtue of *ii<1 power, execute good and sufficient titles to the purchaser at said sale. June 1, 1895. HENRY S. ZELL. Sheriff Sale. GEORGIA, Clay County.— Will lie sold on the first Tuesday in July next at, the court house door of said county, between bidder the for legal cash, horn's the following of sale, to the high¬ est property, to-wit: A certain house and lot, known in tho plan of the town of Fort Gaines, Ga., as town lot No. —, bounded on tho north by sheet, on thy east by Turaipseed lands, on tlie west by property of Mrs. B. F. Light foot, on soutli by public road. Said bousu and lot is levied on as the property of Julia (». Sutlive to satisfy an execution issued from justice court in and fyr Hie 431st dis¬ trict G. M., of Clay coufity, in tavoi of F E. Sanders ngalust L. L. outlive, agent notified for, Mrs. Julia G. Hutlive. Defendant according to law. This, thu Glh day of June, 1895. J. T. McAllister. Sheriff Sale. GEORGIA, sold Clay County: Will bo on tho 1st Tuesday In Jul' r next, between tho legal hours of sale, at tho court house in said the county, to tho highest bidder for cash, following property to wit: All that, tract or parcel of land known as the Holmes plantation, consisiting of lots Nos 374, 373. 372, 343, 371, 344. 333 and 308, contained between the northern boun daiy of lots Nos. 308 and 333, and a line of 9 c bains and 4 links south of and parallel to said northern boundary, and running across both of said lots and containing 79.41 acres, more or less, and all that tract contained between the northern boundary of Jots Nos. 344. 371 and 374, and a line 11 chains and 21 links south of and parallel to said north ern bounda:y,and running from tho eastern boundary ot lot 344, to the Chattahoochee river, less, and containing Clay, 135.31 acres, of more Georgia. or in the county of state Hui<l land levied on us the property of*John W. Holmes to satisfy an execution issued from the Superior Court of Clay county agttflr in favor of Equitble Mortgage Company t said John W. Holmes. This bth daw pi June. 1895. JAS. T. McALLISTEr, Sheriff. * Sheriff Sale. GEORGIA—Olay sold Cciyity: Tuesday V\ ill be on the first in July next between the legal konj l sale county before to the the highest court house bidder doo^jB tnH«‘ 3 following property to-wit: mill lying and being in the of sail! county, said mill being know the Wash mill. Also two 7th lot s oj | of/ Nos. 351 and 3G4, in the said county. Alt being levied e property of Mrs. A. Jhl F, A guardian, underand by li ia issued by W. li. ; p lector of mid county, county taxes tor tho year lsHHfc fa levied and returned to mo right, constable of having of said said coui3!Hb; property^*! purpose ver Used and sold to satisfy said li fa. This tfth dftv of J. June, T. McAllister. 1895/ Sheriff.