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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. mT 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 ijp'. >■*?* foff 1 l -V % si 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.