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VOL. VIJ.
LOCAL NEWS
Register.
Rail! for Douglas academy.
Read Elias Lott’s letter in this pa
per.
The democrats ol' Coliee are in the
saddle.
The recent cool nights were very
refreshing.
Mr. J. J. Dußose has removed to
Nichols Ga.
Mrs. E. E. Worth is quite sick with
typhoid fever.
Mr Robert Turner of Tiflon is in
the city this week.
Ordinary's court and Commission
er’s court next Monday.
Miss Sallie Sweat of Waycross is
visiting relatives in town.
The children are jubilant over the
near approach of vacation time.
Judge E. Willis Dart visited rel
atives in Brunswick this week.
Messrs E. A. Buck and J. W. Quin
cy went to Balloon yesterday.
Col. G. B. Mabry of Brunswick, at
tended the Douglas rail Saturday.
Miss Ira Goodyear of Waycross, is
visiting her uncle, Mr. N. F. Goodyear
Miss Fannie Moore of Willacooeliee,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daughtry.
Mrs. B. Petersou spent several days
with relatives at Kirkland, this week.
A few Douglas people will attend
the tent meeting at Williams’ Chanel
Sunday.
Mr. J. T. Belihan tells that us he is
preparing to build a residence in
Douglas.
Miss Lizzie Wiibourn is v'siting in
Douglas, the guest of Miss E, X and
Laura Douglas.
Mr. Jno. w. Greer of Waycross ac
companied Hon. W, G. Brantley to
Douglas Saturday.
A nice side walk has been made
from the editor's residence to Mr. E.A.
Buck's. Thanks, Tom.
Judge C. A. Ward aud family and
Mr. P. A. Sminh visited relatives near
Hazlelnirst this week.
Rev. Henry Dent preached a very
interesting seemon at the Baptist
church Tuesday night.
Messrs. E. A. Buck, James M. Den
ton, J. M . Ashley and R. li. Perkins
visited Savannah last wceK.
Uncle Lige made a woful brake when
he tried to get funny at the expense
of the negro speaker Saturday.
A beef market in Douglas is a very
necessary enterprise, and our people
should patronize Mr. Hammond.
Mrs. W. W. Terrel! aud little son
liuel, returned Tuesday after spending
several weeks with relatives at Alamo.
The sanitary condition of the town
should he more closely looke after, jt
is very evident that this has much to
do wi'h the sickness now among us.
Osborn L. Smith, clerk of the supe
rior court of Berrie.i county and his
father-inlaw, Mr. Reuben Futcli both
died in Nashville last Sunday morning.
There were only a few hours be
tween the death of the two men.
On account of the illness cl Miss
Maud Briggs, the closing exercises of
the Douglas school will not be as good
as was expected. However Miss Bes
sie bids fair to give satisfaction, as she
is working hard training the pupils
every day.
If the amount of goods being re
ceived by our merchants is any crite
rion Douglas is going to hr, ve a very
large trade this fall and winter. By a
liberal though judicious use of print
ers ink our merchants ought tc be
rable to keep the trade of this county
from going to other towns.
We now have on exhibition gents
clothing samples and fashion plates of
all the latest styles from Wanuamaker
<i Brown, the Leading Merchant Tay
lors of the United States, and would
be plea-ed to have your orders in this
line, we guarantee satisfaction and a
perfect tit. V\ . A. Mcßae.
THE DOUGLAS BREEZE.
THE DOUGLAS
BARBECUE.
A Grand Success From Every
Standpoint,
BRANTLEY CAPTIVAES THE CROWD.
Snclson. the Negro Orator, Gives His
Race Good Advicu—lsoo
People Present.
The Democratic rally held in Doug
las last Saturday was a grand success
from every point of view. The speech
of Hon. W. G. Brantley was simply
unanswerable The day was a beauti
ful one and attendance unusually
large. The crowd was estimated at
from 1500 to 2000. Seats were j rovi
ded for 750 and more than half the
crowd were compelled to stand.
By ten o’clock the town was alive
with the sturdy yeomanry of Coffee
county.
Mr. Brantley arrived a few minutes
past ten o’clock and proceeded to the
Peterson house where a reception was
tendered him. After which the crowd
moved on to the place prepared for
the speaking aud the dinner, across
the branch beyond Mr. David Lott’s
residence.
Col. Patrick L Smith, in a few well
chosen remarks, introduced Hon. A
G. Brantley, orator of the day.
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Mr. Brantley’s speech was the able-1
and most statesmanlike ever heard in
Douglas. Ilis explanation and detente
of the Democratic platform was well
received and heavily cheered by the
crowd. He opened with a beautiful
tribute to the fair ladies present, after
which he recounted the great benefits
the people of Georgia have received
from the Democratic party. His dis
cussion of the issues was so plain that
the unlettered went away with a pret
ty go id unde:standing of "these great
questions, lie showed plainly what
was best for us all.
When he reached his own candidacy
lie appeared at his best. False and
malicious charges have been made
against him, and his refutation of
them wag complete. lie showed that
he did not seek the.democratic nomi
nation fer Congress, and that it. was a
feeling of patriotism and a deep s nsc
of duty that prompted him to accept
the honor.
Mr. Brantley’s eocli had a good ef
fect and it is believed that he will run
ahead of the Democratic ticket in Cc f
fee county'.
At the conclusion of Mr. Brantley’s
address dinner was announced. A
sumptiuus repast of barbecued beef,
pork aud mutton together with chick
e i lighthread and sweetmeats of all
kinds was served on two tab es, one
each for the whiles and colored.
After dinner Prof. Floyd Sods >n,
a highly educated and well posted ne-
DOUGLAS, GA. COFFEE COUNTY. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 1896.
Unto Ail Men and All hings Give Due Consideration.
11. K. LaMance..
DEALER IN'
MarDlo statnary
loaneits. Etc.
Mantels, Grates, Tiling,
Iron Fencing and line
memorial ware.
gjT Write for designs and
prices. R. E. LaMance,
Brunswick, Ga.
OIT'Y MARKET,
J, F- F. HAMMOND, Drop
IF Douglas,
Keeps on hand regularly FRESH MEATS of all kinds. The orders of Regular
Customers will have my best utteutii u. 1 propose lo keep as good a market as the
patronage of Douglas will justify; as the city grows so will 1 increase ray facilities
irr serving the people. All orders from customers within the city limits will he
delivered tree of charge. Yours to serve,
F. F, HAMMOND.
gro, was in l indue and and made a good
speech to his race.
His speech was a surprise to a great
many of the white people present.
Such culture is rarely seen in a south
Georgia negro.
RALLY NOTES.
Amid the flighty politics rf tin
times Will Brantley stands as ash i
rung, example of the tiue standard of
genuine, old fashioned democracy.
Pat Smith, master of ceremonies of
the day, performed his duties well
We c.,ll.cientiously predict that the
democrats .f ' ;lfce t out ty will, at no
distant day, . • ut to him with pride.
A prominent populist of Douglas
-ays th re were 1100 to ltioO people
present at the sj caking.
The counties of Pierce, War?,
Glynn, Ben ion, Clinch Appling were
well represented at the rally.
The ladies oi Douglas displayed
their artistic taste in the decoratioi
of the speaker’s stand.
Benaiah Pete-son is a tireless work
er for democracy.
The Bkkkze claims the honor of In
ing the only news paper in the count?
that announced the fact that ther
would be a barbecue in connectin'
with the rally'.
Some of the democratic candidate
have “mint” their faces smiling ovi 1
the success of the rally.
The negroes arc beginning to real
ize that the democrats have a bette
regard for them than they have bee)
led to believe. We are not ashamci
to show our regard for the negx
openly.
Obituary,
Died at Douglas Ga , on Sept. 1-
1890 little Maggie, eldest child of M
Mrs, A. C. S vea f , aged two years an
nine meet’s All that sl.il ed medic;
aid, fond parents, and kind friend
could do, was done in behalf <
this swi e little cherub. But o-u
gracious Ilea enly Father, who do-tl
all things well, called her home to job
an angel sister who had gone on be
fore, and now with beautiful beekor -
ing band? tliev call for papa and ma
ma to meet them there, wh re s; and
partings never occur.
Maggie win not only the idol off >n<!
and loving parents, but her superior
intellect for oneef her age, caused her
like some frail creeping tendril to en
twine herself around the hearts of ad
who knew her.
Father, Moilicr, pray do not weep,
IS at rather rejoice that 1.
Aft r awkeniitg from an earthly s'eep.
Have joined my sister above the skies.
While we’v? jo-m-d the h-aveiily hand.
Ami walk tin- paths by angels trod ;
• rep .ire y.mr s mis o:i e irt ly land,
To rout ns an i oar C-'od.
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THE LOWEST BID
$5,300.00.
The Douglas Academy to be
Built for That Amount.
A. C. SCOTT SECURES THE CONTRACT.
Ik is to be Placed Under a Sufficient
Bond to Complete The Build
ing in Ninety Days,
The School board met Monday in
the office of Ward & Dart and examin
ed the bids for the Douglas academy.
There were three bids sent in. Mr.
C. t'cott of Savannah bid $5,9C0 —
being the lowest lie was awarded the
contract and notified accordingly.
Acceding to the terms of the con
-act he is to make the building of first
class material and have it complete!
within 90 days, which means tha.t
work will be commenced at once.
The building, as most of our readers
know, is to be a handsome two story
brick building. Mr. Jeff Darling, of
vVaycrosswill be employed to represent
he school board in t lie supervision of
.be work.
Mr. Scott is highly reccmnmended
>y Andrew Hanley of Savannah, and
Mr. Sanley’s responsibility is incon
estuble.
KMiiurots.
Lent m 'cling will begin at Williams’
’lmpel September 5, and will last ten
<1 iys. Try to at tend.
P,caching at Broxton Ft Sabbath
in September at 11 a. m., also 2nd
Sabbath at 11 a m. by Bro. Googe, of
Appling county'.
Preaching at Lone Hill on Ist Sab
bath at 3p. in The Sunday School
convention meets at 2 p. m. at tin
church.
Pastor.
Three pound cans of Possum Bak
ing Powder for a quarter at T. J. Da
vis & Co's,
Lari oUc. and Bacon sjjc. at T. J.
Davis & Go's.
The public will please lemenr.bei
Fat all communications of a personal
j nature will be charged fer at the rati
J of 5c i or line.
Nice hams 14c. Ib at j J Davis tc Cos.
j A nice line of nev, groceries just re
teived at T J Davis & Go's.
Gro A.ny where in
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AND YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER PLACE TO TRADE
THAN AT
WARD & DAVIS’!
Go to Africa if you like;
Go to Asia if you wish; a
Go to Japan if you please; w*'
Go to Russia if you care to ;
a,lyu ' iere you want lo I hit "'ill be impossible for you to get away
’WU-om or around the fact that right here in Douglas is where you get
the Lowest Prices.
<VmE claim the best, assortment suited to the needs of our customers,
w the very best quality, the latest style, and th'LOWEST PRICES,
evrything considered, to he found any where,our stock and prices stall times
will verify this assertion. Wo now ofler a complete line of
Dry (roods, Clothing
NOTIONS
HATS, SHOES
And Furnishing Goods, Et.
Wo respectfully invite you to investigate our claim, see for yourself if the
quality is right, fro if the assortment is right, see if the style is right, see if
the price is l ight. We know if is and the same knowledge will be yours.
Spring ami Summer goods at .Vow York cost, thug must goto
make room for oar mammoth FALL STOCK which is rrriving.
We are selling colico ® l.j, 5 and 5.1 cents per yard.
5000 yds. sheeting ami cheeks ® LI, 5, 5.1 cts. per yard.
GOO pairs shoes cheap, we can give you good value for a little money.
1 a per need.es 1 cent, 21 Envelopes 2 c s. I doz. Load pencils, J cents,
1 pair sox lets,, pair stockings 5 cts , Coffee Kef cts. lb., meat 5.1 cts. lb..
Candy 10 cts.,
Call in to see us and we will treat
you right, and sell you goods so
eheap it will make you “grin.”
With best washes we remain,
yours for trade,
WARD & DAVIS.
DIE A. DIE EL I jCST LOW PRICES
Douglas, - Ceojgia:
THE CHEAPEST GROCERY STORE IN TOWN.
T. J. DAVIS & CO.
Wn clout soli qoocJ for fun but
11 for tb o at Mon ot j I!
YOU CAN ALWAYS RHD BARGAINS WITH US.
Our line of Bacon. lUee, Sugar, Flour, Coffee, Grits, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff,
Candies, Cakes, Jellies, Gutter, Lard and all kinds of \ egtublenAre always fresh,
('nil and ask 11s prims before biujinp olsewhoro and
alwaijs ro.nnmibtir h<,sad<juarl.es lor western beef
and salt, and lies!) Fish, aI, lowest, pi'ires.
We have Shaved off clean ourselves and In
Shaving v.c cut so close
WE CUT OCR PRICES.
We are always glad to Show you our good
BECAUSE WE KNOW WE CAN SELL YOU AND SAVE YOU MONEY.
T. J. DAVIS SCO.
Douglas, Georgia.
NUMBER 35