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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. f \m #, "vj . , rp pj _ ' '■; vp® biljjESi§|!f|j ' ' - •ibis - >** 0 J 3 1s > • •. y . i' * •• 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. V# Vu •-v v' ' v;y Ujj -AM 3 mi ‘hF. v C j-Lrzr 7/'.: • 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 #| THE DHITED STATES, |* 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