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THE TOST GAINES SENTINEL.
Editor and Proprietor.
YOLUME VII.
Where to Get a Suit
Or and Overcoat
Will most likely interest
you more than anything
else in the clothing line
at present. Every fabric
and style in vogue is rep
resented here. We are
now selling
STRAUSE BROS.
HIGH ART CLOTHING
And they are equal in ev
ery respect to tailor-made
clothes, except the price,
which is just about half,
Come to see us, then you
will realize how much bet
ter quality ^ and style you
g et ere than your friend
who buys elsewhere.
Prices range from
$3.50 to $16.50.
December 1, of this year is Sunday, and
the Suit of Furniture heretofore adver
tised to be given away that day will be
given away on Monday, December 2nd.
Don’t miss this chance.
fS. STERNBERG & SON ■
See our big line of. Boys Suits and Ladies Cloaks,
The largest, prettiest and cheapest in town.
COME - AND a a
Our splendid new fall stock. We could not begin to
tell you in this space of the many bargains we are oL
fering in all kinds of Dry Goods, Shoes, etc. Every
body that sees it says our stock is the prettiest we
ever had, and you will say so too when you see it, I he
attention of the ladies is especially invited to our
magnificent stock of
Df^ESS - GOODS,
Embracing every pattern and every fabric known to
the trade of this section—from ioc worsteds to th e
finest silks. Every thing is marked at
SLOWER l’RICESc
Then ever before. Be sure to see our stock before
buying.
VINSON & CULPEPPER.
TIIE WILL OF THE PEOPLE IS SUPREME LA W.
FORT GAINES, G Y., FRIDAY, OCTOBER II, 1001.
There’s a New Shoe
1 '
In Town!
Its a man’s
\ shoe. Its
an
extension -
sole, welted
7 Some are
extra heavy
soles. Sens
? ible ; com :
\ fortableand ,
stylish,
Quite the
thing this
season. If
:
If y° c are interested in
NCW Ite tj M • m. SflOGS .
TaKe a look at these new
goods. -(*-»■
WALK-OVER is the
name, $3.50 the price.
Court of County Commissioner*.
The court of county commissioners
Wft9 in session last Monday, when the
following business was transacted.
Action on list of tax dofaultcas of
Justice G. R. Sutlive was deferred to
next meeting, and it was ordered that
Mr. Sutlive and Tax Receiver Evans
bo summoned to be present.
The Chairman and Commissioners
Holley and Ray wore appointed a oom
mittee to arrange for a road at the
Speight, or Gunn, old place.
Commissioner Ray was authorized
to have the bridge across Ilog creek
extended ten feet on the east and six
teen feet on the west side, He was
also appointed to examine the New
some bridge and report any repairs
necessary.
The amount allowed Mrs. S. E.
Engrain from the pauper fund was iu
creased to §4 per quarter, and that of
Mrs. Sabrina Flowers to Jt‘5 per quar
ter. l’he name of Grant Rulkum was
stricken from the list of the paupers,
a,1(1 thflt of ilettie Leo added, she be
mg allowed S3 per quaiter.
Commissioners Ray and Jenkins
vvere appointed a committee to mvesti
gate a proposed change the Cotton Hill
road from its present route to cross on
Brown’s mill bridge, and report at the
next meeting.
The following accounts were ap
proved and ordered paid:
J- A. Askew, bridge work,....8 15.00
J. W. Boyett, bridge work,.... 3.00
Brown A Coleman, co/liin for
P au P cr ».................... 4.00
T. J. Morris, clerk superior
court..............,....... 53.25
Sentinel, printing........... 16.00
I. B. West, extra work on tax
books 23.00
Greene & Cul^M.h, lumbar,.... 31.08
Telephone Exchange 1.50
J. L. Burnett, county court
seal,....................... 2.25
Mrs. Dobbins, board of jurors, 6.50
J. A. Wash, lumber,.......... 17.72
Frank Morgan, witness fees,... 10.24
Tom Smith, bridge work....... 15.00
II. J. McFathcr, lumber,...... 1.00
F. M. Gay, bridge work,....... 2.50
An account of J. L. Burnett far work
for the board of registrars was referred
to the chairman for settlement.
An account of Wimberly A Shaw
was referred to the clerk.
It was ordered that Dr. C, P. Holmes
be paid .§25 for medical services ren¬
G. H. Ilobbs and family.
For sailed
I will sell at auction at Cotton Hill
Tuesday, October 22, all the house¬
furniture belonging to the estate
Mrs. II. R. Shivers, deceased.
cash.
L. O. Shivers.
For Kent.
McLendon residence on the hill
cheap. Apply to
Kino & Gastello w.
There is a well defined impression
the “knowing ones” about
state capitol in Atlanta that Hon.
William J. Speer, former state treas¬
urer, will be in ihe race for treasurer
Hon. It. E. Park. Mr. Speer
made no formal announcement of
candidacy, because he probably
it is too early yet, but it is said
he has confided to some of his
that he intends to make the
THE TERRORS
-OF
DYSPEPSIA
May be avoided entirely if you use
Lamar's Lemon Laxative
To regulate your bowels, tone your
liver and strengthen the system. Es¬
pecially necessary now. Purely veg¬
etable. Absolutely harmless.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
ITEMS CONCERNING I HOME AND
OF HOME INTEREST.
What (lie People Ho it ml Sny—
Little Hits or New. ami (to,,
silt fiatticredion the Wing.
Mr. R. W. Maury spoilt Sunday in
Cutlibert.
52 p*A mco line of Window Shades
just received at McKissnck’s.
Mr. T. S. Ford ham made a business
trip to Ciuhbert Wednesday.
Georgia Seed Rye for sale.
1. 11. WEST.
There arc several now ads in this
week’s paper to which we invite your
attention.
, l or Sitlc.
A thoroughbred Berkshire boar.
Apply at this ofliee.
If Hymen holds high carnival in the
Fort Sunday^you need not he surprised.
Madam Rumor predicts it.
Car load of Bagging and Ties just re¬
ceived. Get our prices.
Petek Day.
W. A. Graham j r., and Charley
Cole spent Sunday in Coleman, certain
pretty lasses being the attraction,
We havo a complete line of Table
and Pocket Cutlery that wc guarantee
a bargain.
ViNson-SiiAw Fuknituii l; Co.
At confoienee at the Baptist church
last Sunday Rev. G. R. Bisby was
called to serve that congregation as
pastor another year.
Don’t buy a buggy until you have
seen our lino. We have just what you
want at rock bottom prices.
SlMl'SON & IltJKST.
Elsewhere in tnwo j:>„. x.
O. Shivers advertises that he will sell
the household furniture belonging to
the estate of Mrs. IT. R. Shivers.
Buy the celebrated Weber wagon.
It is the best wagon for the money on
the market. For sale by
N. II. McLendon.
Mr George Shivers, of Baltimore,
is down this week looking after the
collection of farm rents. It will bo
remembered that he bought the Gunn
place at the administrator’s sale last
winter.
Just received a car load of Furniture,
and are prepared pocket. to reach Call the bottom
price of your and see
them.
Vinson Shaw Furniture Co.
Mr. Joe. W. Vinson went up to
Talbotton Sunday in response to a
telegram announceing the condition
of his brother, Mr. Henry Vinson, and
accompanied the remains to Fort Gaines
l or Sale Uncap.
Vacont lot between residences of
Col. Wilson and Mr. Best, containing
something over half an acre. Apply
to. Geo. W. Peterman.
Mr. S. D. r, oleman is giving son e
attention ^tn (ho raising of Belgian
hares. He has constructed a well ar¬
ranged yard will) numerous wire cages,
and has gone into the business like he
meant to succeed. lie is looking for¬
ward to the time when rabbit pie will
be “an every day rarity.”
Don’t fail to see our new line of
Furniture, composed of alll styles of
Suites, Sideboards, Hall Racks, Rock¬
ers all kinds, and complete line of Oak
Beds.
Vinson Shaw Furniture Co.
Missionary services were held at
the Methodist church Wednesday and
Thursday night, and will be contin¬
ued to-night. Rev. Mr. Wray, of
Cutlibert, occupied the pulpit last
night and will preach again to-night.
He is quite an able divine, and his
presence lends interests to the meet¬
SUBSCRIPTION $1 PER ANNUM
N( T MBER 10
Henry Tin.on
Wavcrly Hall, Ga.,(><t. 7.—This
community is shrouded in sadness this
morning at the sad announcement of
the death of Mr. Henry Vinson, who
breathed his last at about 11 p. ill. at
the homo of lus uncle, Mr. Charles
Watt, surrounded by a number of rela¬
tives and friends. Mr. Vinson had
been a sufferer for many months with
consumption, and had sought in many
places for the great boon of health,
without success. Gradually and yet
slowly the dread monster claimed his
young manhood, and now brings lm
promising life to a close. Mr. Vinson
was a yon** • pvtn *• r /* ■:<> o: n ■
: .
mouts, had irq,velod much, ami u.uin
bored bis friends here by Ilic score.
His remains were taken to Fort Gaines
today for interment beside his mother
and others of the family, lie leaves
one brother, Mr. Joe Vinson, or Fort
Gaines.
Mr. Vinson was born and raised in
Fort Gaiifcs, his mother having resided
boro at the time of her death, and he
lias an uncle and brother, Messrs. Joe
and Joe W. Vinson, respectively, now
living here. lie has quite a number
of friends and ncquaii^anccs in the
Fort who were made sad by the an*
uouiicemeul of his death.
II is remains came in on Monday
evenings train, and were interred in
the cemetery here on the following
morning, Rev. G, R. Bisby conduct¬
ing the service.
AilvurlidhiK a NccenMf}'.
Advertising is the outgrowth ( I' no j
esnity. A merchant buys goods, lie
prices them at narrow margins, because
he must move then) as rapidly as possi¬
ble so that ho can gut his money back
and keep it in circulation, lie adver*
Uses them because lie wants the people
UT KtuVw vvttno j,„„ n * t >’n O
m
lions tliey will prove to (he individual.
It is necessity that compels a man to be
in business. It is necessity that re¬
quires him to keep his stock up to date.
It is necessity that dictates the price
and necessity that forces the adver
ising of any article. The man who
must continue to do business sees the
necessity of dealing with the people
justly, frankly and persistently, so that
each day’s business may bo a stepping
stone to the business of next day or
week. Every business man who re¬
alizes the importance of each step in
the business routine, the nesessity of
buying, pushing and selling his goods,
will sec what a great advantage adver¬
tising will he in the different steps of
the procession, which leads to the suc¬
cessful culmination of a business sea
son. It is belter to take hold of the
business proposition with a fair under¬
standing of wilat is to be done and of
the best way to doit, and in that way
it will bo eaiser to grasp opportunities
from day to day and gain experience
which will enable the business man to
better conduct his establishment f>r
the satisfaction of his customers and
for (he ’ o ’]» of ?. :n
I’liotoRnipli Oiillory.
I have recently purchased one of the
liuest lenses that is possible for science
to make, and I can make you as fine
photo’s as you can get in the state.
J. II. Farmer.
Rattlesnakes are going about, and
possum hunters especially, and every¬
body generally, should keep a sharp
lookout. Two monster ones were on
exhibition on the streets this week,
one killed by Mr. Lindsey, on Dr.
Mandeville’s farm, and one killed by
Mr. Murphy on the Gunn place.
The largest oue, which was the one
killed by Mr. Murphy was six and a
half feet long.
To t’ure.A Cold In One l»uy.
Take Laxative Bromo Quiaine Tab¬
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to euro. E. \V. Grove’#
is on each box. 26c..