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THE POST GAINES SENTINEL.
JOSHUA JOlltS, Editor and Publisher.
VOLUME IV.
CUITOKIALE’I TKS,
A. Camilla firm advertises for 1,500
barrel* of *yrup.
*ure to see R. C. McAllister
before buying Dry Goods. He will
save you money.
Feur Mormon elders have been
preaching mormonism in Merriweather
county for some time past.
A new lot of Capes and Jackets
jus^ arrived from one to ten dollars at
Enptse Store, -Blakely.
A Lowndes county, Georgia, fanner
has saved enough hay this year frem
twenty acres to bring $800 in cash.
Have you seen those handsome
Ready-Made Suits for ladies at Mrs. E.
C. McAllister’s. They are pretty and
cheap.
President McKinley In congratula¬
ting the country that labor has been
better rewarded this year evidently
overlooks 4c cotton.
t^Now is the time to bake your fruit
cakes for Christmas. All the necces-
sary ingredients can be had at T. M.
Brown’s.
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The Brandon bill, withholding pen¬
sions from all but actually indigent
veterans and their wives, has passed
the lower house of the legislature.
tyff. M. Speight & Son have just
received a fresh line of Fancy Crack¬
ers, Candies, Fruits, Nuts, etc., for
Christmas. Be sure to get their prices
before buying. -A
And no# the prohibit idfelsU want to
do away with the dispensary in Terrell
county and open the way foe blind ti¬
gers. The ball has been put in mo¬
tion and a lively fight is on.
To settle the Stomach and Overcome
the Nausea of Prospective Mothers,
take Simmons Squaw Vine Wiue or
Tablets. \
The Washington Post thinks the
country needs a new party, aud Editor
Watterson is of the opinion that both
the eld parties, as now lined up, are
new enough to suit any one.
If you feel Dull, Languid, Broken-
Down, Debilitated, have Weak Stom¬
ach or Indigestion, use Dr. M. A. Sim¬
mons Liver Medicine.
In the begining of the prohibition
fight in Bibb county, the Macon pa¬
pers, out of respect for friends on both
sides, were neutral. Sain Jones and
Sam Small laid on them a few rounds
of impudent and presumptious abuse
and made antis of them. They may
conquor cowards by such methods, but
will beget oaly the contempt of men.
Cotton at 4 cents is low and so is
Waynmanville 4-4 Sheeting, 25 yards
for One Dollar at Empire Store,
Blakely. _
The prohibition election in Bibb
eounty December 1 resulted in a vic¬
tory of our 1,000 majority for the an¬
tis. It was a hotly contested fight in
which much feeling was engendered
Brooks, Thomas, Whitfield and Cal¬
houn counties the prohibitionists were
more successful,having carried all those
counties within the past week.
j^p*Go to W. M. Speiuht & Son for
all kinds staple and fancy groceries for
Christmas. The beet flour in town,
and all kinds stuff for cakes and other
Christmas cookies.
Congress convened Monday. The
president’s address, it is said by those
who havo read it, is a droll document,
being a lengthly and tedious rehash of
matters of recent history with which
the public was already familiar. The
Philippines and the question of terri¬
torial expansion if gingerly handled,
being bht briefly referred to, as if the
president was already treading deep
water m that respect, and hesitates to
venture farther.
The price of cotton is low, but R. C.
McAllister’s customers are still happy.
They buy goods from him at prices
correspondingly low.
THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE IS THE SUPREME LA W.
FORT GAINES, GA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1898.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
ITEMS CONCERNING HOME AND
OF. HOME INTEREST.
What the People Do and Say—
I.ittte Uits of Newt and Dos-
aio (lathered on the Wins.
Now is the time to plant a big crop
of oats. Don’t neglect it.
Smyrna Rugs from $1 to $2.50
each, at Empire Store, Blakely.
Solicitor-General J. R. Irwin is at
Terrell court this week.
to R. C. McAllister for best
Prints and all kinds of Domestics at
lowest prices.
Miss Annie Jennie Kennon, of
Tampa, is again the guest of relatives
in the Fort.
IjF’Call on Joe at the City Drug
Store for Wiley’s up-to-date can¬
dies.
Mrs. J. S. Mandeville, of Vidalia,
Ga., is in the city, the guest of the
family of Dr. J. T. Mandeville.
The Empire Store, Blakely, Shoes is the
jjfiace to buy Dry Goods, and
Owing to the unfavorable weather
Rev. H. L. Crumbley, of the Fort
Games Baptist church, and Rev. Mr.
Carpenter, of Dawson, did not make
the exchange of pulpits announced for
last Sunday. There was a large con¬
gregation out to hear Mr. Crumbley,
and his discourse was unusually inter¬
esting.
Big bargains in Ladies’ and Chil¬
dren’s Shoes and Slippers at Mrs. E.
C. McAllister’s.
Fort Gaines’ cotton receipts this
season will fall far short of last Beason,
notwithstanding the fact that, on ac¬
count of a stiff market, throughout the
season, the territory has been consid¬
erably enlarged. The truth is the
crop in this section is woefully short.
Recent receipts point to a rapid ex¬
haustion of the supply.
A nice line of Toilet Articles,
Combs, Hair Brushes, etc., for Christ¬
mas at W. M. Speight & Son.
We have had considerable dealing
with ihe Empire Store at Blakely, and
have always been pleased with the re¬
sult. It is one of the biggest dry
goods concerns in Southwest Georgia,
and is famous for low prices. Charley
Robison, the clever young manager, is
sure to treat you right when you go
there to trade. Read their advertise¬
ments scattered over this page.
([Jp^Wbat would be nicer for a
Christmas present than a bottle of fine
Perfume. Be sure to go to Speight’s
for the best.
The Masonic banquet on the 27th
inst. promises to be quite an enjoyable
affair. At a recent meeting of the
lodge Mrs. Lucy Adams was requested
to select a committee of ladies to aid
in the necessary arrangements, and to
act as chairman of the same. S. C.
Boatright, J. T. Jackson and John
Quattlebaum were appointed a com¬
mittee to provide tables and otherwise
arrange the hall. A committee to as¬
sist the ladies in providing a bill of
fare is composed of T. M. Brown, J.
E. Graham and M. E. Peterson. W.
B. Graham was made a committee of
one on iuvations.
Will Exchange for Farm Lands.
I have a residence and one-acre lot
in Fort Gaines that I will exchange
for farm lands. Desirably located and
convenient to business. Call early
and secure a good trade.
N. II. McLendon.
For Kale.
Fine Peach Trees and Plum Trees,
ihe choicest varieties. Donated to the
M. E. Church Bazar. See G. D.
Speight or W. B. Graham.
Christmas.
BIG PREPARATION MADE BY
FORDHAM & McALLITTER.
Times are hard, they say, but Santa
Claus will have to do about just the
same. In order that he may feel the
pressure of the times as little as possi¬
ble and make bis accustomed visit to
the little folks, whose innocent minds
are incapable of realising the situation,
Fordham & McAllister have cut prices
to a figure that is sure to win the grat¬
itude and patronage of Santa and cause
every little tot in the land lo sing their
praises Christmas morning.
They are receiving a world of all
sorts of pretty Christmas goods, con¬
sisting of cheap toys for the .-hildreo,
as well as something a little more ex¬
pensive, useful and durable for older
persons. They will have the biggest
stock in town, which also comprises all
kiuds of fruits and confections.
Tlieir line of fancy groceries is also
large and varied, and is fresh and pure.
Don’t think of completing your list of
eatables until you have seen what they
have in the way of goods not usually
in this market.
For those more economically inclin¬
ed, they have a handsome, stylish and
new stock of Dry Goods, Notions,
Shoes, Hats and Gents Furnishing
Goods. Be sure to inspect their stock
in the selection pf sensible, economi¬
cal presents. '
It is an actual fact that on all the
above goods prices have been marked
down so low that anybody can afford
a present of some kind. A visit to
their store will convince you that goods
were never before sold so cheap in
Fort Gaines.
Phoney to Ivoan.
We can obtain loans on improved
farm lands in Clay county, Ga., at
lowest rate of interest, where the title
is clear and the amount wanted is not
too much in proportion to the value of
the land. We can get these loans
placed promptly when the above con¬
ditions are complied with.
Shorter & Shoktkb, Eufaula.
Or J. W. Sctlive, Fort Gaiues.
A Mud Death.
The death of little Lokey Womack,at
the home of his parents, a few miles
south of town last Sunday, was au es¬
pecially sad occurrence.
It will be remembered that some
months ago he was stricken with par¬
alysis, and since been quite a sufferer.
Notwithstanding his tender years be
has borne his affliction with patience
and fortitude that is often lacking in
much older persons.
Owing to such suffering the ten-
drills of of sympathetic parent¬
al affection was more closely en¬
twined about him, and his death is
thus made doubly sad to them. They
have the sincere sympathy of the Sen¬
tinel and many other friends in their
sorrow. May He who doeth all things
well help them to trustingly say “Thy
will be done.”
The remains were intered in the
cemetery in this city Monday morning,
Rev. J. H. Corley conducting the bur¬
ial service.
The sooner a cough or cold is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hack¬
ing cough is distressing. One Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures it. Why
suffer when such a cough cure is with¬
in reach? It is pleasant to the taste.
—T. W. Sutton, Moye; S. P. C. Hatch¬
ett, Fort Gaines; Lee & Son, Bluffton-
The Cubans have been favorably im¬
pressed with extracts from McKinley,s
message, being convinced that the
scheme for the independence of the is¬
land will be carried out. Enthusiastic
reception will be accorded the Ameri¬
can troops and a banquet is being pre¬
pared for the officers.
BLUFFTON FIRE SWEPT.
FOUR STORES GO UP IN SMOKE
FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Work of Incendiaries —The
l.os* Falls Heavily Upon
Several.
Last Friday night our thriving little
neighbor, Bluffton, received what
would prove a “knock out” blow to a
people less enterprising.
The entire busiuess portion of one
side of the main street of the town
was destroyed by fire.
The lire started almost simultane¬
ously in the stores of Mr. Ward and
F. E. & C. It. Sanders, and was evi¬
dently the work of incendiaries, whoso
purpose, presumably, was revenge.
W hen first seen Mr. Wards’ store was
ou fire at the northeast corner, while
Sanders’ store was burning at the
southwest coiner.
Before the alarm had summoned an
effective working crowd, the fire had
gained such headway as to place it be¬
yond control, and besides the two
stores mentioned Miss Howard’s mil¬
linery store aud llaisteu’s family gro¬
cery store were destroyed.
F. E. & C. It. Sanders carried au
$8,000 stock, on which there vas $4,-
000 iusnrauce.
The others mentioned carried small
stocks, but had no insurance.
If the parties who did the dastard¬
ly deed can be apprehended, the sever¬
est penality prescribed by law woukl
not be sufficient punishment.
Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and
Diarrheo Remedy can always be de¬
pended upon and is pleasant and safe
to take. Sold by all Druggist.
€ommiN«toiicr’« Court.
The regular monthly session of the
court of county commissioners was in
session last Monday.
Aside from the auditing of the oc-
counts named below, there was but lit¬
tle business before the body.
It appearing that the taxes of R.
P. McKemie had been paid twice
—once by himself and once by his
agent—it was ordered that he be re¬
imbursed the amount overpaid.
Osmos Allen was allowed $50 reduc¬
tion on the value of his taxable prop¬
ity.
The chairman was authorized to pur¬
chase a heater for the jail.
The name of Mrs. McCorklc was
stricken from the pauper’s list.
Accounts aggregating $358.38 were
ordered paid.
Tax Notice.
Notice is hereby given that my books
will close December 20, after which
date executions will be issued against
all parlies who have not paid their tax¬
es. This is a duty especially urged
upon me this year, and I trust you will
come forward promptly and relieve me
of the unpleasant necessity of put¬
ting you to extra expense. Resides
the dates of my regular trips I will be
in Fort Gaines Monday aud Tuesday,
December 10 and 20.
W. H. IIariuson,
Tax Collector Clay Co.
The amount of the appropriation for
public schools in the state will be
$800,000 for each of the years 1890
and 1000. That sutn was decided upon
by the committee of the whole house
Wednesday after one of the warmest
debates ever occurring at the capitol.
The house would not agree to the cut
of $400,000 in the fund recommended
by the committee on appropriations.
The $1,000,000 proposition and all the
others were defeated, except the one
for $800,000, submitted by Mr. Adams,
of Putnam.
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Cure. Stomach Troubles, Cold Feet
and Hands, Excessive Menstrual Flow,
with Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tablets.
SUBSCRIPTION $1 PER ANNUM.
NUMBER 49
It is being pointed out to the people
that tho poor Cubans, whom we have
rescued from Spain’s rule, are without
employment, homes, clothing, animals,
tools, and pretty much everything else
that makes life worth liviug, and that
this government having gone into the
Cuban business from humanitarian
motives, it becomes our duty to build
great railroads in Cuba and otherwise
provide employment for the natives.
What a great pity it is that this spirit
of humauitnrianlsm was not ss ram¬
pant in federal official circles tomo
thirty-odd years ago, when the South¬
ern section of the United States was
worse devastated thnu Cuba has been!
No railroads or other public works
were instituted in tho South after tho
civil war in ordtfr to afford the people
the means of making a living. Tho
ex-Confederatcs weio forced to grub
their living out of the grouud, or got
it the best way they could, with, tho
alternative of starving.
Atlanta P«ace Jubilee,
Account of Peace Jubilee celebra¬
tion at Atlanta, (la., December I4th
to lfith, 1898, the Centril of Georgia
Railway will sell round trip tickets at
very low rates from all of its agent
stations. Please apply to the nearest
ticket agent for full information as to
rates, selling dates, limits of tiekets,
and schedules of trains, or to J. C.
Haile, General Passenger Agent, 8a-
vannah, Ga. Round trip rates from
Fort Gaines, $5.
Sirdar Kitchener’s care for drunk-
encss is much more severe than that
of provost Marshal Russell Harrison of
the Savannah corps, Khltchcner orders
tho culprit logged out in full marching
equipment, which is a matter of some
sixty pounds. Then the unfortunate
is given a tity-pound bag shot in each
hand, and he is told to walk. A ser¬
geant and guard are put over him to
see that he does not stop walking
or diop the shot. Sometimes, if
the victim shows a disposition to kick,
he is kept at this “shot drill” for six
hours. Marshal Harrison’s treatment,
tho coldwater euro, lasts only a few
minutes and is refreshing instead of
extremely fatigucing.
A cough is not like a fever. It docs
not have to run a certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it’s
good. T. W. Sutton, Moye; 8. P. G.
Hatchett, Fort Gaine; Lee & Son, Bluff-
ton.
Coffee county has no representative
in the Georgia legislature, and no one
even claims the seal. It will be re¬
membered that just after the election
and before the vote was consolidated,
the court house was destroyed by fire
abd with it the returns, but the list of
members-elect, issued just prior to tho
convening of the legislature contains
the name of John Vickers as Coffee’s
representative. Mr, Vickers has not
claimed the seat, and neither he nor
any one else seems to want it. How¬
ever, at last accounts Coffee was doing
well and not complaining.
The Empire Store, Blakely.
HHOCS t SHOES t
Call and see our Dollar Shoes for
men and women. We have a three
thousend dollar stock of shoes to of¬
fer the trade.
Expansionist statesmen and editors
are having, literally, a deuced time of
explaining away the Declaration of In¬
dependence and tho Constitution of
the United States, for the purpose of
defending their proposed despotic gov¬
ernment of Porto Rico and the Philip¬
pines.—Chattanooga Times.
Soothing, healing, cleansing, DeWitt’s
Witch Hazel Halve is the implacable
enemy fails of sores, burns Piles. and wou^d*. You It
never to cure may
rely upon it. T. W. Sutton, Moye;
S. P. C. Hatchett, Fort Gaiues; Lee &
Son, Bluffton.