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HAZLEHURST.
jPiucki Kneryy mul Piety Her
( 7i a vo etc risti vs .
It was the pleasure of th'* Isr cw- editor
to mix with the good people of Ha/, churst
one day last -week. AN e 'dten hefoie
passed through the place on the .Southern
train, hut it is not fair to judge any place
or people by simply a look from a car win
dow. The South has heen greatly inirucp*
resented tins way. To gw into people’s
homes and business houses and shake their
hands and near them talk is decidedly a
better way to form a true opinion of any
community. This way our opportunity
over there and we are obliged to acknowl
edge a courteous,generous people with en
ergetic characteristics. Jlazlehurst now
claims about 800 inhabitants and we pre
sume the claim is just; for there is plenty
of evidence to uflinn a .greater estimate.
There arc two elegant churches in the place
tin; Methodist and Presbyterian and the
Baptist have one quite as nice in course
of construction. Hazlohurst like most of
our South Georgia towns is without, a
good school. The town is divided in
school affairs, and. in saying this, we tell
the truth of very many towns of our sec
tion that are large; enough and able to sup
port a school second to none in the state.
All that is needed i unity and that nnjty
is to be secured only through a public
school system. Levy a small tax on town
property, put the school management in
the hands of a hoard of education and pay
the teachers a salary out oi the fund and
you have the problem solved. Put peo
ples money in a pot and they will huddle
around it. Without this inducement it is
folly to try to hold people together in
school matters.
The Bewick mill itt ilazlchurst is one of
its largest Institutions, and the Bewick
tram extends far into the interior and will
connect with the Wycross Air Line when
that is completed.
One of the best and busiest stores vve
ontered was that "f J. (i. Puce A Pro.
Their stock was full and the people crowd
ed the doori. Dr. Latfiiuer and Son have
one of flu* neatest drug stoics in this .sec
tion. Mr. Henry ( . (Jirtinau is a typical
Georgian which means that lie is clever
and brainy. He i a man that reads and
keeps up with progress. li<- says he likes
to feed his mind as we ll as his stomach.
Wl were entertained dVer night at the
hospitable home of Mr. .1. T. Smith, Hr.,
live miles from iln/.hdnirHt. His farm is
is one of the best, we saw on the route.
Mr. T. .!. Wilcox gave us dinner and
asked us back again and we put him on
record; for wo shall return at our first op
portunity to partake of those* elegant coun
try dinners.
The lands between Douglas and Ha/.le
liurst arc the finest we oyer raw and \ve
challenge the whole state (and wo have
seen a great part of it) to show Us richer
soil or liner limber, (’ollee County is
bounteously with every natural
resource that man needs, and a little ener
gy extended solve the problem that bullies
the world —and a little work on the
road* will make u* a happy peop’e.
A Ma n M iss in <j.
On AN eilnestlny Sheriff Turner
brought to Douglas in custody Miles
Lott, Dan Thomas and Elmira Lott,
all colored. Harriet Brown had
sworn on 4 warrants and had those
persona arrested for the murder of her
tTOftWrrf. tMfou, a negi •o who, u ll
to December lShi'L'-'iyas employed on
Face’s turpentine farm, about seven
miles from Douglas. Harriet Haims
that on the morning of the date) men
tioned her brother went to his! work
in the woods as usual and to this day
she lias not seen or honrJof him She
says that a few days ago she heard
that Dan Thomas told some parties
that Miles Lott had shot and killed
her brother, J. Watson, and forthwith
she had Miles arrested for the crime,
and Elmini Lott. Miles’ wife, and Dan
Thomas for accessory to the same.
This is all that could he learned
from any of the parties that accompa
nied them here, except, perhaps,
there tvs a woman at the bottom of
the trouble. Tito whole thing is
shrouded in mystery and will be watch
ed with some interest. Miles Lott
was locked up and a hearing
has been set for February tith.
Mutiny ('losed.
lie vs. Strozier and Williams closed
their series ot meetings at Douglas
last Sunday night. From here they
go to Stanton in Berrien eounty.
where they expect to protract a meet
ing two weeks. These two Godly men
have worked in oar midst for two
weeks, and the people of Douglas and
surrounding country have Hocked to
hear them preach. Although the
weather has been inclement part of
the while, they have not preached to
a poor congregation at any time. The
earnestness of these men has heen the
remark of everybody, and their doc
trine o f purity ha- impressed itself
deeply in the minds of the people. As
many as fifty have professed conver
sion or holiness, and we are inclined
to believe with them that the meeting
was a glorious one. and that its re
sults will last into eternity. \\ e com
mend them to the Berrien sounty peo
ple as earnest, faithful, Godkanug
men.
Call at T. J. Davis A Cos s for nice
pig feet, apple butter, and we might
add nice cow a butter, too.
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I roin Braxton.
The town is as quiet as usual; with
anew cas of measles occasionally to
relieve the monotony.
Several of us took in the tent meet
ing at Douglas Saturday and Sunday.
Messrs Frey and Son from Fitzger
ald cime down and spent a day or
! two with their old frieed here, Mr.
j.f X. Hartley.
Mrs. Fannie Lott of Shepherd is
spending a few days with her sons
here. She is an eclat lady—old in
| years but strong in faith, and abun
dant in labors for the Master.
Mrs. L. Newborn is home again af
ter a stay of several weeks.
Mr. Jake Young is quite sick with
measles.
Married.—Mr. L. M. Passmore to
Miss Lou llursey on Sunday January
20th. —ltev. Finley officiating.
Silas.
From Fhiilijis Mill,
Gopher get in your hole when you
sec a tarheel coming.
We think that the courting charac
ters of this community have struck for
better wages; it is leap year and there
fore hard on the boys.
Misses Lilia Jowcrs and Willie
Brown, two attractive young ladies
were on our streets to-day.
If you would know why Tatum and
Holland arc laying in so many goods,
arm yoursef with a fat purse and call
ou them.
Phillips mill has added to its many
conveniences a lirst class repair shop.
If you break down here wo can help
you get away.
J he coming of the Breeze was once
a dread, but now a joy. It is meeting
a hearty welcome in all our homes, as
it has just reached the place that all
papers mu it to interest the people.
llou.
From I‘ear no n.
Our town has been lively this week
traveling men. We hope they will
continue to come as it a good sign
that business is improving.
Mrs. Johnson will soon begin the
erection of her new home which will
lie quite an improvement to the lot in
front of Mr. Kirkland’s.
Our friend Henry Knight has accept
ed a position as baggage master on the
li. <fc W. R. B. We wish him much
aucress.
Mrs. John Blow of Blackshear spent
Friday in our town with her parents.
Misses Maude Greer, Ula and Lilt
K irkluud returned home with her.
“ The marriage of Miss Aldridge of
Appling County to Mr. James Wright
of our town took place at the bride’s
home Sunday. The boys gave him a
ride on the wheel-barrow. We wish
the young couple a lumpy jouruey
through life. may.
A Reception.
On last Friday night at their ele
gant residence. Gulf, Ga., Mr. and
Mrs. J. 11. Thompson tendered the
young pople of Ha/.lehurst a grand
reception. Gulf is about 12 miles
from lla/.lchurst on the Berwick tram,
and the managers of the road scut
out a special train for tho occasion.
The party m rived at Gulf about 9
o’clock, when the enjoyment began,
and lasted till the morning hour,
Dancing was indulged in, and at 12
a repast was served of which none but
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson could have
been the originators. It was said to be
tln> finest supper ever given in the
county.
Airs. Thompson is a pleasant hos
tess, and her home is a model of ele
gance. The young people of Hazle-
Uurst will look forward with eager an
ticipation to the opening of her doors
again.
Street Music,
On last Friday afternoon Mr. T. K. La
nier gave the citizens of Dougins an enter
tainment, which was enjoyed by all who
attended. Mr, Lanier had accompanying
him Miss Mayday Deakcl, who captured
the audience with her excellent perform
ance on (he piano. She was assisted by
Miss Berta Wiggins, whoso voice is rarely
excelled, even on the stage.
The instruments used wore an organ and
piano of flic Kimball make, Mr. l.auierhav
ing the exclusive agency for them in this
section. The instruments proved to be of
a high grade, and everybody co red the
j sentiment mat the music and the instru
j men is wen 1 ifne. Mr. Lanier is pushing
Ins business throughout the land, and we
j predict for him a largo business in Coffee
| "‘unty. The firm of T. li. l.anicr. Son A
’".is an old established one, and the
Breeze bespeaks lor them the success they
deserve.
“lAge” Faulk Jr, Dead.
On Sunday morning at three
o’clock Elijah Paulk a well known
and highly esteemed ycung citizen
of Coffee county died at his home in
Will tcoochee, Oa.
Mr. Paulk was about twenty eight
years old, and had heen married only
about three months to Miss Laura
Corbett of this county.
Although he was young in years he,
by correct business methods and
close applica ion, had accumulated a
nice property, arid his home in Willa
coochee was one of the best in the
county. He was generally known as
a young man of safe mind and sound
character and his future was fraught
with brilliant promise. He was
prominently spoken of as the demo
cratic nominee for the next house,
and no doubt he would have been
Coffee’s next representative had he
lived. His death was a blow to the
county as well as his immediate con
nection, and the sympathy for his
people is general, especially for his
heartbroken young wife. He was an
only son of Mr. Dennis Paulk
McDonald Released.
Wednesday, Judge Ward returned
from Waj cross where he had been to
present the bond of T. J. McDonald
to Judge Sweat for acceptance.
When he walked into the jail with
a smile on his face McDonald divined
its meaning and the old man grasped
his hand with a silence that meant
more than words could tell. He
seemed very grateful to Judge Ward
for his liberty, and well lie may ; for it
is doubtful if there is another man in
Coffee outside of Judge Ward who
could have secured his release. The
Judge has a tender heart and could
not bear to see the old man langu sh
ing in a cold jail while his wife and
daughters were living in want. The
bondsmen are J, J. Jowers, Henry C.
Giltman, and Allen Carver. The
bond is $7,000.
C. C. THOMAS,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW,
Waycross, - - Georgia.
Special attention given to practice in
the City and Superior Courts of
Coffee County.
J J LO tt,
Wholesale || GROCER.
TOBACCO, CIGARS, AND LIQUORS.
Also Flour, Meal, Grits, Grain, Hay and Bran.
212 & 214 BAY STREET.
BRTJTTSWIOK, Gr-A_.
A P HUCKS
GROCERIES.
SQUIRE’S MEATS AND LARD.
Other Grocers say I am selling too cheap, but I can’t hold my Goods
when people bring the cash. The staples like Bacon, Flour, Lard, Grist
and meal are always on hand, i! nd fresh Vegetables and Fruit come daily
Seed and Feed Oats, Corn and Hay. Orator and Leader brand
Flour—Full Patent $4,110 per barrel.
PEARSON, GEORGIA.
Prices To Suit the times.
AT
The General Merchandise stORE
JEFF KIRKLAND.
PearsOiiy Ga,
Notice.
All parties wishing legal advertise
ments published either in the Breeze
or the Leader will leave the money
for same with the Ordinary or the
sheriff, or pay the editor of these pa
pers before the said advertisements
are inserted, otherwise they will not
be published. Signed,
Editor Breeze,
Editor Leader,
Messrs. J. H. Hillhouse, Col. Will
P. Spence, Mr. J. H. Spence and oth
ers, pass, and through Douglas Tuesday
morning en route to Fitzgerald. Col.
Will Spence is moving to Fitzgerald.
Mr. Hillhouse goes to sell some prop
erty there and the others are prospect
ing. Mr. Hillhouse is the head mem
ber of the Waresboro Trading Cos., and
is one of Waresboro’s best citizens.
He bought a lot while in Douglas and
will at once erect a residence thereon.
He contemplates making Douglas His
home, as does also Mr. J. H. Spence.
They wanted to keep up with the
town and ordered the Breeze sent
them.
Our junior editor on last Friday
morning donned his Sunday clothes
(the senior hasn’t got but one suit),
and in company with Judge Ward,
hied himself away to Ilazlehurst, a
dist ince of thirty miles. He returned
Sunday night and to’d us many tales
about his trip, one of which was a
party where nine turkeys and a drake
were killed for the occasion, and other
similar stories, but he failed to tell us
that while he was looking around at
the sights the Judge came off and
left him and in consequence he had
to walk back. But we found it out
though.
Through Freight to Douglas.—
It has been arranged between the B.
& W. and McDonald’s Mill and Doug
las railroads to transfer freight to the
latter with through bills of lading, and
hereafter freight can come through to
Douglas without having to stop over
at McDonald’s mill for freight charges.
This is a step forward .n our progress
that will be hailed with delight, and
we are under obligations to the mana
gers for the accommodation. Now
give us a better coach and we shall
rejoice again.
PEARSONS Merchant
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HIS STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, Hats
Boots, shoes, notions.
And Ready Made Pants, is always full, but Groceries, Shoes
and Ladies’ Hats are his Specialties.
The Public are invited to call on
J W PRINCE
PEARSON, - . ... . GEORGIA. 41
New Year,
• 8 r
% New Firrr|.
’Ve have opened up a full and well selected line of
FAMILY GROCERIES
IN THE
Overman Building,
Consistiag of Canned Goods, Flour, Rice, Coffee, Sugar, Grits,
Lard, Butter, Pork Sausage, Cabbage, Turnips, Apples, V°'
baeeo, Cigars, Snuff, Fresh Fish, Candies, Crackers and aifj* j
thing usually found in a j
First 0 Class % Grocery-
When in need of anything in our line give us a call. Vi e will
always lreat you right, and it shall always be our aim to gi v e
you the most goods for the least money.
T. J. DAVIS & CO.
Overman Building, #
Douglas, Georgia.