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LOCAL IIAITLMNOS.
ITEM CONCERNING HOME AND
OF ON’E I NT EftEST.
Wind the People l>o mill Sny—
little Hits of Nous Mint
Ni|> Gathered oil the Wiusj.
llend the big furniture ad of T. L. T
Farmer T , this . He i, quotes ,
on page. * some
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that .. . ought . . to catch . , the trade. ,
puces 1
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Mr. E. W. Kilbngsworth’s new warm-'
bouse is nearing completion, and will |
make an in improvement in the appear
mice that corner.
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About a half crop will be the extent of
tire cotton crop in t his section this year. ;
Prices will have to be even much better :
than now for the farmers to .. c , mu . j
out,”
Fort Games has more newspaper
critics who do less to support a paper
tlw.ii any town in (Georgia. But we have
long since learned to weigh criticism bv
what we think of the competency of tbe
critic, and not by what be thinks of it.
Pon t forgot that, tbe fall term of
school opens next Monday. The efforts
of Pixff. McKenzie in the past should be
rewarded with a line patronage next
term. A liberal and united support is
essential to the continued success of the
school.
Nearly 2fl0 bales of cotton have been
received in this market up to date. Mr.
H. 11. Gritnslcv. who lives iu four miles
of Blakely, Icarniug of the better prices
paid here, brought, in a load of the
fleecy tins morning. Good middling
brought 7 3-8 here yesterday, while7 1-4
was the highest paid iu Blakely.
Peterman <fr Walker, one of our pros¬
perous colored firms, have moved their
more to the Mc Allister building. No. 40
Hancock street, next door to Vinson A
Cnlpper. They carry a nice stock of
fancy and family groceries and respect¬
fully solicit a continuance of your trade.
They guarantee prices as low as can be
had any where. Give them a trial. j
Tom Mitchell, a negro who is wanted
iu Randolph county for some misde¬
meanor, was arrested iu this county by
Bli.,riff McAllister Wednesday and is be¬
ing held in durance vile for the sheriff of
liaudolph county. Clay county is not a
«ife place of refuge for fugitives from
other counties. Several have been nab
laid by oiu watchful sheriff recently.
'iI k; prohibitionists have been solicit¬
ing signatures, tins week, to a petition
to the Ordinary to order an election in
this ruttutv on Leal optio n. The peti
tiwii is lining numerously signed, and
the probisare confident. The antis are
equally confident and determined, how¬
ever, and the probability is that we will
soon lie plunged into another wrangle.
All that blow and bluster about
Blakely getting the Clay county cotton
crop ibis season is nothing more than
mere “blow.” Unless Blakely comes
up better on prices, she will do well to
get even her usual portion of the crop of
Early—that which Arlington doesn’t
get. A comparison of prices paid in
the , two , markets , will ... show , that , Fort
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amts las pan a 1 as an mg i i moit
for cotton than Blakely every day since
the season opened. Put up or shut up. 1
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Mr. Harper, President of the Amor
icus Guano Company, accompanied by
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bis Jus attorney, attornev Col Cot. Lane, 1 -me was wms l.er,. here yes- ve«
terday, having in custody Mr. J. II.
Everett, who bought 7. cotton seed here j
!or .. ,, 1 h,Am,n.-„-,.™,H,(om,, , ,, ,nyla^ ,
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Mr. a-WI w oh.wi.l »'thi
being short several Ii;:ud •-d dollars in '
bis account with tl.at ci.u.'.inx, n,1( } -, ,
lias been bound o.ei to supci i- *u:ii
under a bond of 8300. lie claims th it
his shortage is largely due to lossage i
in weights, and thinks lie will have no 1
trouble in proving himself innocent of j
any wrong doing.
Do you love your town? Do yon
have any concern for its future? Would
you like to see it grow, prosper and
teud its trade aitd influence? If you do
then ask yourself these questions: Do I
help to maintain and support its institu
tions? Do I encourage every movement
looking to the upbuilding of the town?
Do I speak a good word for the town
and the people at every possible oppor
tunity? Do I lend assistance to its
fliiBtries, dal patronize them? Do
fully nuderstand the duties devolving on
me as a citizen? If you cannot answer
tuese questions in the affirmative, then
yon detriment are not only a stumbling block but
a to nny community.—Ex.
—Von Blumer (earnestly): “Old man.
yon have no idea bow much it costs a
man to send his wife away for the sum
met. Biotuer: Plankington: "I suppose nbt.
von “No, sir! Since my wife
hao-heen away I ve lost j>25 a night on
tbe average.
THAT VI.\ll\UA Itl ItUF.KKH.
Thp Sli‘riff nl Worth xvois't lily.'
Him T|> Hillumi the Krwnrd.
TIr* following. which we extract from
a recent issue of the Albany Herald, will
be of interest to many of our readers:
The negro, Will Williams, who whs
arrested iu Worth county a couple ot
weeks ago by Sheriff Nelson, charged
with gambling, and who * proved to be a
murderer , wanted Henry countv, Aia
in
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tor .. whom , reward , of .. §700 , has . been
a
standing over two years, is still m jail
in Worth county,
Last Friday Sheriff Nelson brought
Williams to Albany to turn him over to
an Alabama officer w ho was here to take
h | m - J i»t the mooting of the officers
didn't pan out as was expected. Sheriff
Nolsou wanted $700 or good assurance
< hat lie would get. that amount. As ho
e uld get no satislactor;; guaranty from
the Alabama deputy, Sheriff Nelson
fused to give up the and carried
him back to Worth.
The Alabama man went back home
and told Sheriff McLendon what had
taken place. That officer appealed to
Governor Oates, who, in turn, wired
Governor Atkinson for requisition
papers. These papers were about to be
issued when Sheriff Nelson sent Govorn
or Atkinson toll particulars by telegraph
and had the requisition process nipped
iu the bud.
The whole trouble is about the pay
ment of the §700 reward, $500 of which
w as offered by Sheriff McClendon, whose
son it was the negro murdered, The
other §200 was offered by the governor.
Although the negro lias confessed, the
Alabama authorities make-believe that
there is doubt as to his identity, and
wanted him carried to the scene of his
crime for complete identification, prom
ising to take up a collection to pay Mc¬
Clendon’s part of the reward if it really
was the right man. Of course, tins
didn't suit Sheriff Nelson, and lie told
them so.
City Property (of Sale !
I will sell at a bargain any of the
following city property:
My new dwelling and 60 acres of
land, cemented throughout, at north
end of Hancock street.
Lot No 53 on Hancock and Wash¬
ington streets.
Part of lot No. 511 together with six
stores thereon.
Lot No. 22 and dwelling thereon,
fronting commerce street.
Also 51) acres land in Fori Gaines
beyond the reservoir on the hill.
.VIso lot No. 11.8 and lot north of
same.
Will sell on easy terms.
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Aug. 29, 1895. ,1. W. .Sutlive.
j A l*ii-Hsarst Trip meutlibi rl,
Through the courtesy of Superintend
ent Epperson, of the Southwestern di¬
vision of the Central railroad, the citi¬
zens of Fort Games and Coleman en¬
joyed a delightful free trip to Cutbbert
lost Tuesday, over the new steel rails
that have been put down on tbe Fort
Gaiues road.
There were about 325 from this place
and 75 from Coleman who took advun
tuge of this opportunity for a day’s out- i
ing. Everybody carried dinner, and 1
quite a feast was soread on the com pa 1
xiv , picnic . grounds *, ,, the depot, , . I
s near
which , . , was enjoyed . to the fullest , extent, . . i
The crowd was furnished with plenty I
of i(je atld t WBtec aud mad<; tho g |
cl . P ients . , oth « v kmdl,e8S .. , .... th,J hau<1 , * ,jt
hospitable citizens of Cuthbert, all ot
' vllicl1 is d(1 b' appreciated.
The improvement in the condition of
tlie road ma(l ° Ul ° tri l> I ,leatiatjt . . j
and " as 3 eUel ' a Hy “-marked. i
Superintendent Epperson is tendered !
v „, e „, auks Jur
, d j d ° Gralmu., !
the efficient agent at tins place, and j
< j u i )d n C t(,r E. A. Graham, are also re-j
membered lor tiieix* many coux’tesies
, llin>n crowd -
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C.,ty < -Minty Tcachern’ Institute.
The ULy county teachers’ institute,
under tho direction of our worthy school
commissisner, Lev. W. M. Howell, is in I
session here this week.
sc “ Prof olar ’ an VV ‘‘ * f teacher iU * ,er ; ot of mucli Am ® nCl18 experience, ’ a llue
is thecs P° rt in char « e * and the_tcuclxers
are P leaHei1 " ilil 1)is services.
Owing to the lateness of the terra and
tlje fact that “ au >’ of the teachers ol
-section have attended the institutes
of otlier coullties > til(i att eudanco
ynia *’
Those present are Mesdarnes Ii. G.
Owen aud it. A. Weston, Messrs. VV.
c McKenzie, J. W. Pipkin, E. N. Mc
xr Keltban -.i J t - H u - u ^ssious, aud i several , col ,
ored ____________ teachers.
Notwithstanding 111TZZZ: the small attendance
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have been greatly strengthened, , and are
more than pleased with the expert.
^ J - ' >n . Ligiitbixad . . .----;---- mistaixtly on
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hand at T. At. Brown .
PKHSOXAL MKM'ION.
WHO COMES AND WHO GOES AND
WHEN AND WHERE.
The Ann of 1'nrl t. in lies Sonet >
Uriel I > Mnlril -flathereil .at
the lltiiue fireside.
—Measdames «7. K. Puullin and Mol
lie Sutlive are visiting relatives mMacon
this week,
—Mr. 0. S. Harris, of Onthbert, aff.i
ble, genial Charles, was "doing" Fort
Gaines one day this week.
—The coming woman, it seems, is
coming on a bicycle; at least, that is the
way she’s always pictured.
—Miss Maud Doughtio, of Eufiiula, is
a welcome visitor to the Fort this week,
Hhe is the guest of Miss Hallie Turnip
—Mrs. E. P. Anderson, of Macon.
who has been tbe guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. .1. 1’. II. Brown, for sev¬
eral returned home
—Mr. A. M. Wallenstein has returned
from Macon and Atlanta, where he
bought an immense fall stock. Ho re¬
ports the business outlook in those cities
encouraging.
stockings —Shopper: "Is the color in these
fast?” Salesman: ••Oh, my,
| .yes! ‘ Genuine old maid's wedding.”
*oitl maid's wedding?” “Yeh’in. tl
never comes off."
i —“Now, will you spend this dime for
whisky?” a.-ked the kind old gentleman,
“J kiu. if you insist,” replied the grate¬
ful recipient; “I guess I know a place
where we git two for a dime.”
in one of the recent public school ex¬
aminations in New York, the pupils
were directed to write what they
imubuK was born m 1492. in i77fi he
That hoy will make liis way in the
world.
walking —One day Solomon and a fool were
fool together. “Solomon,” said the
“why is it you never talk?” “Foci,”
said Solomon, •'that I may listen to oth¬
er people’s wisdom.” And then after a
pause: "But why is it you always talk?”
"That other people, I suppose,” quoth
(lie fool, may listen to my wisdom.”
Whereat Solomon held bis tongue and
went home thoughtfully,
— Several couples from tbe Fort spent
the day most pleasantly out at the de¬
»J. lightful country home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. Grimsley last Sunday. A most
excellent dinner was prepared iu honor
ot their coming, and it is described us a
feast lit for the gods. They speak in
high ter ns of the hospitality oftheclever
host aud charming hostess, and say they
never spent a more delightful day. The
couples Messrs. present were, respectively,
C. \V. Lewis, John Brown, T.
S. Ford ham and Will Culpepper with
Misses Julia Liglitfoot, Mary Kenuon,
Hattie Foster and Pearl Brown
r» m ss miiK\»s \m» ccsTanKiw
IVcUivc a I'cW Fuels Upon Which
You Till}’ Rely.
You can buy goods of us as cheap or
cheape • than you can get anywhere else.
You can get ns good or better prices tor
co Mon than at any other point. We
don’t propose to boom the price above
its actual value at the opening nor any
other time of the season in order to ex
cite patronage this way, but full value
will be given at all times, in our advantage depart
ps being second to none all
merits of onr business.
To those who owe ns for accomirioda
tions . extended , tins , .
year, or amounts
carried over from last we shall expect
prompt payments from first cotton. We
hardly think we have a customer, after
the experience of the last few years, silly
enough to think we can wait the conve
nier.ee of their leisure or upon the fool
i«h idea of holding cotton for a higher
price. We would judge ir? a man that
would do such a thing the face of tbe
pressure and strain under which wo car
ried them this year, trying to beat us off
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will proceed at once, with the best moans
ttt ] aw . to collect.
The market is experiencing now, in
the advance price over last year, the of
feotoi the poor crop in prospect, and is
perhaps higher than it will be when the
receipts begin to run above the present
as indicated by the reports.
With many thanks for past favors and
for a continuation of same,
we are, very truly,
Ham mock a Kish.
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There was an old story which was told
m0 w j ien but a boy of a little girl who
wa8 fonild cry jr,g bitterly one morning,
and when asked the reason for her tears,
replied that she was.crying because she
would have to dress herself 3fJ5 times ev
trv y c , ir ;is i (JLl g as H he lived and while
8 he didn’t ranch mind dressing, the
thought ; of so much of it made her cry.
This child's trouble is found everywhere
and adds a great deal to the unhappiness
of the world. When we stop to coutctn
plate the labor in store for us, it is up
palling, but a merciful Providence gives
daily strength for daily needs and
makes the heavy -i loads light. Jf we try
- T y «- <••. -jr*. lift,,.|
one time and to crowd all its duties and
responsibilities into ordinary a single day, we
find it more than strength can
bear, but let it distribuh- itself as it will
a ud the burden reduces ifatelf .to a min
iniurn.
NEW FURNITURE STORE.
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THE LARGEST,
MOST COMPLETE
STOCK OF
! FURNITURE
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EVER SEEN
IN FORT GAINES.
I have bought an immense
ftock, thereby securing a
cut in prices enabling
me to offer you the
SPLENDID BARGAINS
You heard of. My stock be disposed # of this , win
ever must
and a visit to my store will convince you that I am
not only prepared to supply your wants, but can
make you prices that will enable you to buy.
I WILL SELL YOU
A Nice Oak Bedroom Suite for $ 14.00, : (i ood JVi ixed Mattress for if I allTarads M. of Piece
worth .+20. Chairs, Tables, Desks and
A Handsome Wardrobe for $->.00, worth ifK. Furniture at Lew Prices.
A Large safe for I- 75, worth $4. Several qualities and patterns of carpeting.
Beat Spring Mat ress if 1.70, worth Window Shades cheap.
Don’t fail to call and sec my stock before buying, pH
will savt you money.
T. L. FARMER. PROP.
s I" STANDS 10 it ICE,!
MB! 'with ii re ii
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Our Refrigerator
Is Amply Supplied
AT ALL TIMES.
Our slaughter pen is constantly filled
1he finest beeves in the country,
the butchering of which lias
our personal attention.
• You are sure to get
FiD[-Glass Meate
1 11 every respect when you buy of us.
We arc determined to lead iu
our line of business, lte
limmbcr the place—
.J* The Masonic Building. | PIWPBWiaB * r j
■ U ilNETT & MOW
Fort Gaines Academy
Will begin its Fall Term
SEPTEMBER 2, 1895,
With bright hopes and good piospoets .‘<)i
anotlior most successful year’s work.
It is our intention that this school shall
grow better more effectual and more sub¬
stantial each year.
The object sought'for -hall be to preserve
morals, build character and lead forth the
The course of only has been thoroughly
^m'^fthdt it 'w/m'the* Jrrmmu'mJSy
desired for good practical ediication, and at
lh ; I'upiL to first,
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T B HEAHON A BLE. BOAKD
CHEAP. Boarders especially desired,
W. C. McKENZIE, Principal.
Shoriir Sale
GEORGIA—Clay County:
Will he sold before the court house door
in Fort. Gainen. betw^eji the legal hour of
sab- the on highest the first bidder Tuesday b September next;
to for cash, the follow
ing property, to-wit: One grist mill and gin
"•■ry, logetli-r with all machinery apper
tabling thereto,.and four acres of land, all
I'D.’’ ot ,Ul ' 1 , 7, ,t
, Xn i : ■ ..
.jlnm ^
3 T to satisfy a ft fa issued from
the eoniitv court of saitl county In fkvor of
,, h Miller vs. Jm>. T. Jovt*. Property
minted out bv j. defendant i This August 8,
181)5 T. Me allisteb. Bberiff.
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Business ffien:
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PLE BUYINGTIIE KIND
OF GOODS YOU MAY
AAVE TO SELL.
INVITE THEM TO YOUR
STORE.
Me THE ONLY PAPER PRINTED
IN CLAY COUNTY.