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VOL. VI. LOCAL, NEWS Bt. Valentine’s day. Greeting to all mankind. It is the wedding day of the birds. If your Machine get3 out of order M. M. Knight at Pearson can fix it. Sir. T. Baily, our genial county su veyor is resident at Shepherd, and mail to that point will reach him. Iv lihan A Cos. are placing their stock in the shelves and are about ready to serve the public. ■1 lb. can tomatoes for 10 cts. at A. P. Husks, Pearson, Ga. The taxable property returned for Collee county last year, 1895 foots up $1,829,(>95. —Leader. T Full line of crackers, grits and meal at I) J Dillon’s, Brunswick, Ga. Henry Knight of Pearson is now pulling the bell line over the McDon ald & Douglas rail road. He is Clevel and accomodating and we' wish him permanence. Fquire’s Boston bellies at 7f ct. at A. r. Hacks, Pearson, Ga. The bond issue was a suc cess. The bids exceeded the ofler by $158,000,000. The price will average over sl.lO. Mrs James Overstreet has been very low this week but we are glad state that she was much better at last accounts. Cotton seed meal for fertilizing, also for cows, at Dillon’s, Brunswick, Ge. Call at T. J. Davis it Co’s for nice pig feet, apple butter, and we might add nice cow’s butter, too. Our young friend Dr. Jno. M. Hall, who has been practicing medicine in Tatnall county is now located at Wilcox, Ga. John is a splendid fel low, and we predict for him a bright future. Pee his card in other columns. 2000 Palcmore Oranges at Ward & Davis 25 cents per dozen. I 1-4 yds. of lied Warrior tobacco for 25 cts. at Kick!aiK. & Co’s. Kirkland,Ga. A carpenter in the suburbs of Chi cago got out of work, became dispon dont and killed his entire family, con sisting of father mother, a wife and Hirer) children, and then committed suicide. Corn, hay, oats and bran, cotton seed hulls, at D. J. Dillou’s, Brunswick A. P. IT ucks at Pearson, sells Squires lard at 9 cts. s T. J. Davis & Cos. has the host chew ing toVacco in town —the “Fine Cut.” They sell snuff regardless of the “jubilee,” M. M. Knight at Pearson will fix your watch as well as you can have it done in Waycross or Savannah. Capt. E, K. Wilcox was in town Wednesday. He says tliewater is too high even for him to travel, and he is a steamboat man. Florida oranges a specialty at J. W‘ Prince,s, Pearson. Six balls of thread for Sets, at Kirk land A Co’s., Kirkland, Ha. In other columns notice is given by the President of the Board of Educa tion for a meeting of the Board to elect a county school commissioner. /Buy your onion sets of T. J. Davis & Cos., only 20c per quart. Go there for anything else you want. Apples and bananas are constantly coming to J. W. Prince, at Pearson. Men’s balinoral shoes for 11,00 at Kirkland Sc Co’s. Kirkland Ga. Spring comes dancing merrily in, and leap year seems to make her bold; but mind thee, lusty maiden, tiiy toes are tender, and stealthy frost still lurks beneath the braids of winter’s mold. Green Coffee 20c. at Kirkland Sc Co.’s In our editorial on the Congression al situation we incidentally hypothe sized that Mr. Turner would probably retire after his next term in Congress. We had no authority to state this positively, nor did we; but we will say this much with little contingency: if he choose to run again, we shall sup pert him against the field. Kirklank it Cos. of Kirkland, Ga. have opened lip a large store at that place a id are selling goods marvel ously cheap, Bead their ad in this THE DOUGLAS BREEZE. Leliaton. Plenty of rain and measles here now. Mr. Henry Gray of Pine Bloom, was on our streets Sunday. Messrs. Geo. V. and B. B. Gray visited Brunswick this week. Mrs. Bessie DeLaugliter is at Lelia ton again. We are glad to welcome Mrs. Bessie home. Miss Kate Emory who lias been vis iting Mrs, O. Gatcliell has returned to her home in Brunswick. We wou’d be glad to have Mis i Kate come again. Mr. A. A. Bailey who has been clown with the measles for the past two weeks is up again, and says that the measles are not what they are cracked, up to be. Leliaton can boast of Two Sunday Schools now. We wish them success. Mrs. M. Kirkland of Kirkland, Ga., passed through Leliaton yesterday on her way to Tifton, where she will vis it her daughter Mrs. Live. Mr. Willie Hargraves is feeling grand over the new comer at his place. A 11 lb. girl. We think Willie ought to treat on that. Lynn. WILIrACOOCH EE. Sunday morning when the 3:25 o’clock train over the B. & W. IT. R. from Tifton to Waycross reached this place some one cursed at conductor Welsch whereupon he drew his pistol and fired into a crowd ot boys who were standing near the train, and wounded William Moore, a boy about 16 years old, —a son of Aaron Moore, very seriously in the leg, and fears are entertained the limb may have to b) amputated. The shooting was un called for, and the citizens are justly very indignant over the affair. Mr. D. E. Gaskin lias just returned from Emerson lowa with a carload of the finest horses we have ever seen iu this place, and is selling them at pri ces iower than stock was ever known to sell, and all the other sale stables here supplied with fine mules are appearantiy doing a thriving business. The officials of the B. & W. 11. R. are 'slow to begin work on the new depot, but our clever and efficient agent Mr. McOranie is still holding the fort iu a box car. X. Pearson. The entertainment to be given by The Woman’s Missionary Society on Friday evening is the only social event looked for this week. Our town is unusually dull in a business way at present. I suppose it is owing to the beautiful weather, an J everybody is busy at home preparing for the coming crop, in fact it is dull socially, croquet being the only diver sion and tha' indulged In only by a special few. Miss Haddock and mother of Fort Vallyey are vi siting Mrs. Tim Kirkland. Dr. Dedge is the “slickest” man in town witli that “dovetail” new suit on. Dr. Pugh spent Sunday in town and is growing handsome every day. Mr. Mose Griffin has bought the stock of Paulk and Griffin and will continue to serve his friends at the same old stand. Mrs. Spurlock is visiting her daugh ter Mrs. 11. A. Greer. We are glad to welcome her in our midst. Marguerite. Haslehurst. Mr. C. T. Latimer of Garrant was in town a few days last week. We are always glad to see you. We are glad to see Prof. Boone out again. His school is doing nicely. There are three schools expected in cur town. How much better it would be if the people were more united in this matter. Mr. J. A. Cro n artie will soon have his house finished, and then there will be a general moving on church street. Capt. Kuhlman the re iresentative for Savannah Grocery Cos., was in town last week. Mr. H. V Williams was in the coun try last Sunday. Several attended preaching at Gra lrauf 1 * ‘unlay. E. • c value. idi DOUGLAS, GA. COFFEE COUNTY. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11. 18915. Unto All Men and All Things G-ive Due Consideration. R. E. LaMancc. DEALER IN lari Slaliry Momens. Etc. Mantels, Grates, Tiling, Iron Fencing and line memorial ware. iJtT Write for designs and prices. R. E. LaMance, Brunswick, Ga. BKOITON. A large crowd of Broxtonites atten ded church at Oak Grove church Sun day, and after services we called at Capt. Boyd’s for dinner. Dr. Googe has moved into his new residence, so the people will know where to find him. We are glad to know that our friend Elias Gaskin is improving. Hurry up Lias and get well, we want to see you out again. Broxton was well represented at Fitzgerald last week. The people are making preparation for a large crop around Broxton this year. Broxton has the best Sunday School in the county. Schooll will start at this place next Monday week with .1. N. Hartley as principal. Parents send your children to school every day in the week and to Sunday School on Sundays. Mr. E. F. Evans married last week and is now a citizen of our town, we wel come him. He is repairing jewelry. KIKKIjAM). The farmeis around Kirkland arc hauling guano and getting ready for planting. Miss Lovie Bennett of Millwood, is visitin her sister Mrs. Jas. Herring. Miss Arabella Fussell one of our most charming young la dies is visiting Miss Amanda Lasseter this week. Tharpe Bailey County surveyor was iu town Monday. Mrs. T. S. Kirkland and niece Miss Anders were in towu Tuesday the guests of Mrs. M. Kirklaud. A party of young folks attended church at Anti och from here last Sunday. Guess who was eager to return expecting her fellow who failed to put in his ap pearance. Our friend Mr. Jno. W. Greer was in town Monday and like usual was talking up for Douglas. K. Our Neighbor. If it be against the policy of our es teemed contemporary, the Douglas Leader, to enter into controversy, we would advise that it aver the treat ment of contingent subjects, especially those of political import; for there are always differences of opinion on these matters, and dogmatic or sweep ing statements in regard to them will meet opposition and defenders when ever they are protruded. We are un der no obligations to our patrons to refrain from controversy and we shall be ever ready to enter into any health ful discussion where there is doubt to be overcome and questions to be settled. The Clio Club. On last Friday evening at the resi dence of Dr. Terrell, the social club met and completed the organization of what is to be known by the classi cal appellation of The Clio Literary Club. Mr. Jno. W. Greer was elected President, Dr. W. 'V. Terrell, vice Pres ident, Miss Maude Briggs, Secretary, Miss May Briggs and Editor Tanner, Critics, and Mr. Levi Osteen, Door Attendant. The club prom'se* to'be one of pleas ant passtime and social and literary culture. The next meeting will he I held at the retidence of Col. Briggs with Mis 3 Maud Briggs as hostess. The hoard of education of Coffee county is requeued tNjne.’t at Douglas- Ga., Feb. 16th IMG, fqkcthe purpose of examination a^'D-aiecnjiL^^Tffjuaty > XU# CrGrftrf&u, Pres. If you have chickens, butter, eggs, produce of any kind, and want the best prices for it, send it to J. R. K’fibb, Brunswick. He receives country produce of any kind on con signment. He also deals in all kind ol Northern products, and can furnish you with many useful tilings in the store furnishing line. He keeps wrapping paper, paper bags, twine, butter dishes, crackers, vinegar, etc. Write to him. See his ad elsewhere in these columns. V tfrookcr, Ga., Feb. 10th 1896. Vue Union Springs Baptist church, to the churches composing the Smyr na Association : Dear Brethren, notice is hereby given that the union meeting will convene with the Union Springs church on Friday befox-e the Ist Lord’s day in March, and we earnestly re quest all churches to send us their pastor and a good delegation to assist us in our meeting. Respectfully, J. W. Brooker, Pastor. Pearson claims the best hotel on the road from Albany to Brunswick. It is under the charge of Mr. N. C. Greer, who does all in liis power to accommodate the travelling public. Everything about the house is clean and nice, while the table is filled with well cooked eatables. The Greer house is getting to be a great favorite with the traveling men.—Valdosta Times. Every merchant in this section of country knows of Glauber & Isaac, of Brunswick. This firm is one of the staunchest houses in the south, and by their close prices and fair dealing have built up a reputation second to none in this section. They have an enormous warehouse iu Brunswick, and do an immense business through southern Georgia and Florida. Through some inadvertence the peo ple at McDonald,s Mill failed to get their Jan. 31 issue of the Breeze. As yet we have not been able to account for the mishap, and as the mails are so well handled both here and at Me Donald we take the blame on our selves and send another batch of pa pers to that place of tha* date. Attention is directed to the card of J. J. Lissuer sf Brunswick, in this is sue. Mr. Lissner does a wholesale grocery business, and lias built up quite a lucrative business since brandling into the wholesale business. Any orders entrusted to Mr. Lissner will receive prompt attention, and the lowest quotations made on them. ■ -• A Breeze representative was in ! Brunswick last week and while there j happened to step into D. J. Dillon’s, who and -es a wholesale business in hay, grain, cotton seed products for cows, '•lc. Judge Dillon has many acquain j lances in Coffee who rejoices at his prosperity. I The winter is nearly over, hut vou \ use cook stoves the year round. If j you need anything else in the hard ware line, send to the Hoyt Hardware . Cos., Brunswick, and get the same as | cheap as any house can sell it. See j their ad elsewhere. Mr. R. V. Douglas of Brunswick has an ad in this issue of the Breeze. Mr. Douglas is too well known to the people of Coffee to need any intro duction at our hands. If you need anything in his line—well, you know where to find Virgil. 1896 NEW YEAR 1896 GREETINGS! ING YEAR. WHAT DID IT? Low Prices, of Course. 0 VO °l ,cnc<l the New Year with Prices cut the oore ’ and il our aim t 0 givo our Customers more Bargains and Better Bargains than ever. We want your trade! We must have it! Wishing our Friends and Custo uicrs a Happy and Prosperous New Year, Promising to give them the MONT HOODS FOR THE LEANT MONEY mm ° r-- r- —— HAUL WHPWPV YOURS TO PLEASE WARD & DAYIS, r, ijst low phiobs Douglas, - Georgia: New Year, !§ New PRICES, m = New Firm. We have opened up a fuff 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, To bacco, Cigars, Snuff, Fresh Fish, Candies, Crackers and any thing usually found in a First || Class || Grocery. When in need of anything in our line give us a call. We will always lreat you right, and it shall always be our aim to give you the most goods for the least money. T. J. DAVIS & CO. Overman Building, nnn Douglas, €* eorgia. NUMBER 7