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VOL. VII.I LOCAL NEWS Col. w. p. ward of Jacksonville is in town. Miss sallie sweat of wsycross is vis iting the city, Mr. Gaines Ellis of Garrant, called on the Breeze Monday. Beautiful White Chip hats. Misses Douglas. Master Sidney Lott is now employ ed by the Breeze at one of its cases. Bacon 8c lb at Relihan & Cos. Capt. Foster of Hawkinsvillc was in town this week with a drove of tine stock. Java Coffee 5 lbs. .f 1,00 at Relihan & Co’s. The editors and printers of the Breeze are nearly all sick this week and hence the paper is a day late. Bud Vickers discovered a man steal ing his potatoes a few nights ago, but before he got liis gun the thief ran away. New style Belle Crown hats at the Misses Douglas. " It is a crime to stab a man in the back, and just a little better to insin uate falsely against his honesty in his absence. IS lbs. sugar for ifl,oo at Relihan & Cos. B. Peterson has choice chufa seed for sale at $2. a bushel. “Crazy Joe"’ was in town Tuesday, and went away on the 2 o’clock train Mr. F. F. Hammond lias paid his license and will soon have in oppera tion a butcher shop in Douglas. Messrs Joe Daughtery, and Oscar Ru dolph, our post office clerks, are two of the most clever and accommodating men in Coffee county. 2f 2 lb bar soap for 10c at Relihan & Cos. The friends of Mrs Ezilpha Garret of Gellispe Cos. Tex. will regret ot learn of death on rcb. Ist. She is a sister of Mr. Jiles J.ott. Messrs. Gray A Gatclicl of Leliaton and B. B. Gray A Bro. of Pine Bloom have consolidated their business, and the two firms henceforth will be run under one management. I lb Rcse Leaf Baking Powders 10c at Itelihan A Cos, Messrs. C. M. Caldwell and Jim Morris of Hazlehurst called on the Breeze this week. Mr.Caldwell is high ly endorsed as a piano tuner. Lace Straw Hats, all shapes. Misses Douglas. Th3 Misses Douglas announce the time of their Spring Opening in this issue, net the ladies note that they have just received their spring goods, so that they may go in time and se lect their Easter hats before they have been picked over. When you come to Douglas, be careful lest you forget and hitch your horse to a tree or fence and be lined. There are plenty of racks behind the court house and now ones have just been built in front of it, so that this new city law may not be offended. 3lb can tomatoes 10c at Reliban A Cos. B. Peterson can save you $5. m a harrow. Dont buy until you see him. Rev. J. 8. Lewis read the rules of the church Sunday morning and his com ments were very forceful. The man who will read the Methodist church rules and apply them to himself will not miss a crown far. Eibons all styles and colors. Misses Douglas, We call attention to the ad of H M. Miller & Son of Brfhiswick. They are large furniture and harness dealers there, and are prepared to fill orders by mail. They are perfectly reliable and handle a fine class of goods. 3 lbs. Early Bird tobacco ft at Relihan’s. Mr. Knight General agent for L. & B. S. H. for this N teir'.tory appointed as local agent at Douglas M .ss Maud Briggs a young lady of rare musical accomplishments. • This charming young lady has already sold and de livered Miss Sallie Thompson a mag nificent organ. Mr. Knight is to be congratulated upon securing the ser vices of this talented young lady as agent. However he must bear in mind that she is strictly local and un der no circumstances is to be taken the aotfotAS mm. WILCOX. Miss Mattie Latimere is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. McLean. Pastor Lewis held a church conference on Saturday last. Mr. D. Knight was elected church secretary for the year 96. Six members were dropped for vio lating the church rules. Mr. McLelland and wife of Garrant spent Sunday in our neighborhood. Mr. John McLean made a business trip to Hazlehurst Friday. Mr. Williams of Hazlehurst paid our neighborhood a \ftsit this week. We had the pleasure of being in Hazlehurst one day this week. She is verily on a boom. One thing above all others is needful there, and that is a bank of fifty or seventyiive thousand dollars capital. Wake up Hazlehurst, or the “Yankees” will beat you to the “tank.” Will give you a long marriage notice little later in the spring. “Gray Eyes.” ''IVT "3B KIRKLAND. Everything is lively at Kirkland. Miss Maßell Anderson and Miss Ger trade Haddock are the guest of iViss Kate Kirkland this week. Messrs W. H. Love and W. M. Kirkland of Tifton were in town Sunday. Quarterly meeting convened at this place Saturday and Sunday and was well attended. Mr. M. Kirkland went to Savanah last week on business. Mr. A. A. Bailey of Leliaton visited Kirkland Sunday P. M. Come again Arn (you wont be noticed.) Miss Lizzie Kirkland has returned home after spending a week with her sister Mrs. Ben Summerlin at Willa coochee. Mr. Richmond Grilliu of Millwood was in town Sunday. Miss Edna Lasseter is spending few days with M 133 Arabella Fussell. Mr. Lacy Nelson and Mr. Homer Bailey were in town Sunday. There is some talk of a leap year party oeing given in Kirkland this week. Of course we girls believe in our rights. K. l 1 cat'no n, We note with pleasure the efforts of our worthy towsman Mr. J. W. Prince in behalf of our church which L very much in need of repair. The citizens of Pearson should come to his rescue and not allow him to pul! alone iu such a worthy oause. Mrs. X. C. Greer retimed home Tuesday from Brunswick where she has been visitmg her daughter Mrs. W. E. Futch, Quite a number of our citizens e.t tende quarterly meeting Sunday which was held at Kirkland. Bro Stubbs our Presiding Elder, preached a fine ser mon. The Bicylcle craze has caught our town and it is amusi ig practice for all lookers on to see Prof. Du vall Mr. Hucks and others striking the ground in high places only. Mrs. Wilkins who lias been visiting her sister Mrs. Jeff Kirkland returned 'o her homo in Dawson last Sunday. An attractive sign painter Ins vis ited our towii this week and hand somely adorned the show windows of the ever enterprising meivhts Messrs. A. P. Hucks and J. W. Prince. We regret to note the illness of Dr. J. A, Pugh who has just returned from a visit to Florid . May. Lcliatoiu Everything quiet at this place. Mr. A. A. Bailey visited Kirkland Sunday and reports everything on a boom ..t that place. Mr. foe Delaughtor has gone to St Louis on a pleasure trip. Mr: B. F. Summerlin of Wil'.acoo cliee was on our streets to-day. Mr. O. G tchel is up again. We are glad to see Lina out Mr. Charles Gray of Wayeros-, was up to see his brother Geo. W. Gray ■Sunday. Lynn. DOUGLAS, GA. COFFEE COUNTY. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28. 180>. Unto All Men and All Tilings Give Dae Gotiu.ljration. 11. E. EaMance. DEALER IN Mle Statuary Mantels, Grates, Tiling, Iron Fencing and tine memorial ware. gIP" Write for designs and prices. R. E. LaMaxce, Brunswick, Ga. i•/! mips Mill. The young people of our village meet with more encouragement as we leani that on last Sunday Mr. George Woods and Miss Lucie Whittle were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, The occasion took place at the Bride’s mother’s. t We learn with regret that Mr. John Russ, employe of Tatum & Holland, will leave us and move to wilsouvill March 1. preaching at New Hope church sec ond Sunday in March, we trust that Rev. C. w. Infinger will he with us and that a large crow willd bo present. Mr. Hatfield will soon move his mill up near the Colony, Mr. LiileyLuke, a clever gentleman from Lax, was on our streets Saturday, The girls are alwgs glad to see you, sir, not to speak of the rest of us. Farmers may subtract a tew inches from tl-e length of their faces, as oats are not killed as badly by the freeze as was expected. “It’s a boy” says Mr. Brown on •being asked what sex. Boh. RROXTOX. Prof. J. M. Hartly returned from Hazlehurst last Friday with his assis tant, Miss Ella Vining. We have sev eral reasons to think Professors school will prosper. One is because he has a nice young lady to assist him. Pof. J. M. Harly and Mr. T. J. Young visited Fitzjerald this week. They state wonderful things about the pine woods. Mr. Jule Boyd was in town Sunday for the first time in three months. We can account for this visit, so come again Jule. E. B. Moore returned from Savan nah last week with a sample case calling himself a traveling man for the firm of Messrs. Hunter, Pierce Beaty. Mr. Moore makes a lino and looking drummer. Mrs. W. It. Googe lc f t for Abbeville last week where she will spend some time visiting friends. Miss Lol l Boyd is in town this week visiting relatives and friends. Fan. Resolutions. The f Mowing resolutions were offer ed adopted, and ordered printed at the last general school meeting at the court house. Resolve, that we the citizens of Doug las do heartily commend the generous spirit and praiseworthy offer of Messrs. Pete;sou and Buck to build with their own funds a creditable school building for the while citizens of Douglas ‘o be rented by the town council or ihe aforesaid white citizens at a small per cent on the investment until the.town council or die citizens in and around Douglas may see fit to purchase tiie same at original cost. Resolve further that we pray the city council or certain free holders of the town to Hold a meeting at once and contract with Peterson and Buck for the rent of said build ing for the nominal per cent agreed upon in order that these gentlemen may have assurance that said building v.ll be rented after it is complete. Bo it further res dyed. t*'at v.e ar ■ und:r grateful obligations, to these gentlemen for this public spirit they manifest in the upbuilding of our and in she general good of us all. | it ■ iknk fry V V.S -■ (U'K .-..if tots a ffry A a 1 *'***l>r -k - - (iw The Leader by making the lowest hid captured the contract for printing the council proceed ings this week —Douglas Leader, One whole column a for dollar! That will pay for the ink. Dried Peaches Apples and Prunes at Kirkland A Cos. Kirkland Ga. Read the Relihan A Cos. Ad. They are the new firm that has recently come to Douglas, and they arc offer ing goods remarkably cheat). When you are in town call and look at their store opposite the court house. It is a marvel of neatness. Seed Irish potatoes 25c pk at Kirk land A Cos. Kirkland Ga, Parly Romo potatoes 30e. pk at RolilianV, ISoartljiif/ I fount. Charges one dollar per day or 25c is. per meal. Horses will he taken care of for 50cts per day or 2£ets a feed. We solicit a share of your potrunage. Mrs. Penelope Denton, Douglas, Ga. Proprietress. Pablishera' Nolicc, Some of the patrons of the Breeze who are behind with their accounts are laboring under the impression that said accounts arc payable to the old management. The undersigned wishes to say to all that such is - not the case—that all accounts due the Breeze arc duethe new management. Respectfully, u \kker A Greek. LIE P AUK Eli, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, NEAT WORK GUARANTEED. DOUGLAS, - - GEORGIA. Corn and hay at A. P. Ducks, Pearson, Ga. LUDDEN k BATES S M I! The oldest and moit reliable Music House IN the south.” 1 gtirviamm and Organs at lowest |*i ices and op Easiest Terms. Nothing but Best Grades Handled. Branch Hon e, WAYCRO S, - GA. J R Knight, Mngr• . ® o * e^ o American . . S'* trade kark*, po. —• DEsicm patskts. COPYRIGHTS, etc. For Information and free Handbook v. r to to ITUNH & CO.. 301 BiiOADWAT, NEW VoPJC. Oldest bureau for securing patent* Id t* merlea. Every natent taken oat by us 13 brought before the public by a notice given free oi' charge la the £.smMk Zarrewt circulation of any scientific paner fn the wof 4. splendidly illustrated. No ljjtelligcnt mar should bo without it. Weekly, ft.'f ,(>{) a year; SIJiO$ I JiO six months. Address, MUN'V & CO., VvkxusuuiS, o(ii Broadway, New York City, j 1896 NEW YEAR 1896 GREETINGS! - Our Business ™' : ,>AST YEAK "" DOUBLED THE PRECEED t'fy ING YEAR. WHAT DID 111 Low Prices, of Course. IN Up WW Opcmal (he New Year with Prices cut tho cmv ’ iuulU our ai,n 10 S ivo onr Customers more Bargains and Better Bargains than ever. We want your trad®2 We must, have ill Wishing our Friends siaid Fusto 4l,Bi’*s a Happy and Prosperous 1 ear, ek, Promising to give FOR THE jJ iEA a T MO N I i ¥ mm —— mi YOURS TO PLEASE WARD & DAVIS, LBADB (Ah XiST LOW ZELRJiaiHJS iloughis, - OVor^/a: New Year, oHe* PRICES, ti 111 mi Mew Firm. man Ve have opened up a fill l and well selected line of FAMILY GROC£2RX£S IN THE Overman Building, Con. istiag of Cuiim-d Goods, Flour, Rice, Coffee, Sugar. Grits, Lard, Butter, Pork Sausage, Cabbage. Turnips, Apples, To baeeo, Cigais, SqulT, Fresh Fish, Candies, Crackers and any thing usually found in a First |1 Class || Grocery. When ui n< 1 dof anything in our line give u- a call. We will always lr at you right, an .1 it shall always he our aim to give you the iip 1 goods for the least money. t. j. :m;wm & cc. Overman Building, Douglas, ( Georgia. NUMBERS