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VOL. VII. LOCAL NEWS Pleasant weather this. Lard 5%c. and Bacon at T. J. Duvis &Co’s. Sheriff Smith made a flying visit to NVaycross Tuesday. Miss Ada Infinger left for NVaycross Wednesday to enter school. Messrs T. P. wilcox and Clem Lat imer were in town Monday. The ’Coochee district democrats will hold their rally to-morrow (Saturday.) Mr. John Cox, representing J.J.Lott of Brunswick Ga,, was in town this week. Mr. D. W. Gaskin visited Brunswick and Willacoochee and Pearson this week. Over twenty nine hundred voters have registered for the forthcoming election. When marriage brings a woman to the wash tub she has a right to call it a labor union. The prayer meeting at the Method ist church last Sunday night was bet ter than usual. J. A. Minchew is playing deputy clerk this week while D. W. Gaskins is electioneering. Mr. Briggs Carson, an enterprising young buiness man of Tifton Ga., was in town this week. We have the following question pro pounded to us every day : When is Pat coming back? Upwards of fifty bales of sea island cotton have been shipped from this place this season. It is rumored that Melvin Tanner will resign the editorship of the Leader in the near future. The Breeze advertising columns give a directory of the most enterprise ing merchants in Douglas. Fire get out in Peterson’s ginnery yesterday morning and damaged about one hundred pounds of lint cotton. The city court Monday did not hold very long. There were no cases ready for trial and the court was adjourned inetanter. The Breeze has the only first-class job outfit in Coffee county. If you want neat and tasty work give us your orders. We want a good correspondent at every post office in the county. Stamp* td envelopes and writing piaper fur nished free. When the farmers sell their cotton they should remember to pay their subscription to the Breeze. Bring it to us court week sure. Prof. Jason Scarboro, of Dawson, Ga., Dr. Gay, of Statesboro, and Mr. De- Loach’s father and brother, of Bulloch county, are here this week assisting at the bedside of >tr. Le Loach. Mr. Warren P. Ward and family are to leave to-day for their winter home in Jacksonville Fla. we wish it were so Mr. ward could live with U3 all the year round. lie is a good citizen and we dislike very much to give him up. The board of registrars are knuck ling down t) business this week. They have examined the lists of all the dis tricts except three, and have thrown out seven hundred and thirty fiye names. The registrars are B. Peterson, E. H. McLelland and Joel Gaskin. Mr. John E. Overman will resign his government position at sante Agencv, Nebraska, next month. There is so me talk of offering him the prim cipalship of the Douglas Academy next year. Mr. Overman is the best teacher Douglas has ever had at the head of her school and the Breeze would like very much to see him come back. The Breeze is called upon this week to chronicle the death of three promi nent citizens of this section. Air. H. Lee Hall, a wealthy farmer and mer chant died at his home near Nichols last -aturday night. Mr. Angus Gillis a prominent farmer of Fales, died last week. Maj ?r Spence, one of the best known citizens of Ware county died •he latter part of last week. The old land marks are gradually passing away. THE OOOCLAS BREEZE. The cholera is playing havoc among the hogs in the vicinity of Douglas. Mr. Elisha Vickers of Willacoochee, has bought the merchantile buiness of Vickers & Son at this place. Mr. Rudolph’s large ten room two story combination store and residence on ward st. will soon be completed. W. E. Arnold, a newspaper man,for merly with the St. Augustine News passed through Douglas yesterday. He is going north for his health. The anual meeting at Hebron church was largely attended Sunday. An interesting sermon was preached and every body behaved nicely. Cane grinding time will soon be here. The sweet thoughts of “lassis” candy and a yard full of gals to pull it is enough to make a married man’s mouth water. Mr. W. A. H. Davis received a tele gram Tuesday that his little sou, Mar vin, who is with his mother at Indian Springs, was worse. Mr. Davis left for the Springs Monday night. Mr. w. w. DeLoach, who has been suffering for some time with blood poisoning had both his legs amputated just below the knees Wednesday. He seems to be getting along very nicely now, and his friends have strong hopes of his recovery. When you want Cabbage, Onions, Po tatoes, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, etc., you will find it to your interest to call on me. Fresh shipments each week. W. A. Mcßae, King Building, Douglas, Ga. BRANTLEY AT BAXLEY. He is Making a Winning Race in the Eleventh. Baxley, Ga., Sept. 23.—Hon. W, G. Brantley, nominee for congress from this district, addressed the citizens of this county here to-day. The large court room was well crowded. Every one present gave him the closest attention and seemed to be impressed with his eloquence and the logic of his argu ments. Mr Brantley explained in a kind but convincing manner vagaries of popu lism, and tlie inconsisteucies of the populist party, and showed that the ony hope of relief for the people is through democracy. He is making a winning race, and will carry this district by a large majority. Not ice to Debtors. All parties indebted to re either by note or account are requested to come and make settlement at once. B. Peterson'. Ji’ITJBGEJIA.IjO’B SfEWS JSVDF.T. A Dig Ball Closes the Colony’s first and Sucessl’ul Fair. Fitzgerald, Ga., Sept. 23.—One of the most pleasant occasions of the fair was the grand leap year ball, on Mon day evening. It was an important event socially, and was largely atten ded. A special train from Abbeville brought twenty live couples, another from Tifton brought as many more, and this happy union of the best soci ety of the three cities could not fail to produce most happy resu’ts. The pro gram was managed by the ladies, and was very pleasantly carried out. Yesterday was Fitzgerald day, and many were the regrets that this most pleasant first fair was ended, as it has been of great benefit in every way. WAYNE’S TAX RECEIVER DEAD. J, C- Hatcher Nominated by the Democrats to 1111 the Vacancy. Jesup, Ga., Sept. 23—W. I). High smith, the present tax receiver of Wayne county and democratic nomi nee for re-election, died last week at his home near Waynesvillet The democratic executive commit tee of this county met here yesterday to name his successor. J. C. Hatcher was unanimously nominated. Mr Hatcher is now a member of the board of Education, and an ex-tax receiver of this county. He is a strong man and will add strength to the ticket. Gov. Atkinson speaks here next Sat urday. A grand barbecue will be given. Floyd Snelscn will address the colored people in the afternoon. DOUGLAS, GA. COFFEE COUNTY. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 1896. Unto All Men and All hings Give Due Consideration. R. E. LaMance* DEALER IN lari statuary Momeils. Etc. Mantels, Grates, Tiling, Iron Fencing and fine memorial ware. gjF Write for designs and prices. 11. E. LaMance, Brunswick, Ga. TRAIN WRECKERS AT WORK. Tiicy Try to Derail Two Trains on the Brunswick and Western Railroad. Pearson, Ga., Sept.23—lnformation is received here of a dastardly attempt to wreck the west bound passenger train last night, at a point the Bruns wick and Western railroad four miles east of here, Three ties had been completely un dermined and a couple large poles laid directly across the track. The train running at full speed, and what would otherwise have resulted in a serious and possibly fatal wreck was averted by the application of the brakes as the engine struck the obstruction. The passengers were badly shaken up and the engine damaged considerably, though neither it nor any of the cars left the track. After a short delay the train was en abled to pass. Not being satisfied with the|first attempt, the wreckers tried to derail the east bound freight, passing just a short time afterwards The last attempt was made a short distance west of the first. No damage is repor ted. Blood hounds were carried to the scene and an effort was made to chase them but without success. On the night qf the 18th, about thirty feet of the trestle oyer Red Bluff creek, eight miles below here, were burned by some miscreant. There is no clue to the guilty party. Officers are in pursuit of the train wreckers, and it is reported that one or two arrests have been mads. The names have not been learned. Mrs. L. A. Catchings, a wealthy la dy of Willingham, Ga., arrived Tues day on a peasuve and prospecting tour, with a view to locating in Doug las. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs G. L. Brack. Mr. T. L. Pickren, representing Gaudry, Crisp & Cos., cotton factors oi Savannah, was in town Wednesday and called on the Breeze. Tom has : host of friends in Douglas and Coffee county who are always glad to see him We now have on exhibition gent clothing samples and fashion plates o: all the latest styles from Wannamakei & Brown, the Leading Merchant Tay lors of the United States, and would be pleased to have your orders in this line wo guarantee satisfaction and a perfect fit. W. A. McEae. There will be no services here next Sunday on account of protracted ser vices at Oak Grove church. Quarterly conference convene ! a Oak Grove church yesterday ; Elder P S. Twitty officiating. Easy to Take asy to Operate Are features peculiar to flood’s Pills. Small in size, tasteless, efficient, thorough. As one man Hood’s laid: “ You never know you _ _ _ (lave taken a pill till it is all -.11 a over.” 25c. CI. Ilood& Cos., 111 Proprietor*, Lowell, Mass. “ ■■ ■ The only pills to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. ! 4Njjg, ' ■ Application for Charter. Georgia.—Coffee county. Notice is hereby given by the under signed, that they will apply to the Su perior court of said county, on the 2nd Monday in Oct. next, the same being theT2th day of Oct. 189 G, lor a charter for the incorporation of the town of Douglas, the proposed boundaries of such town to be as follows’ to-wit: Be ginning at the northeast corner of original lot of land No. 192 in the 6th district of said county, following origi nal line of said lot, running due south to the branch south of what is now known as the “negro quarters” ol Buck & Downing, then following said branch in a westerly direction to its head, then running a line due west till it intersects with the line forming the western boundary of said town. The northern boundary of said town shall begin at the northeast corner of said lot No. 192 following the northern line of said lot to its northwest corner continuing a due west course 800 yards from said northwest corner. The wes- boundary shall begin at the term ination of said northern boundary line and run a due south course till it in tersects the southern boundary line, as above described. Notice is also hereby given by the undersigned that on the 10th day of October, 1890, all the qualified voters residing in the proposed boundaries of such town, as above described will meet at the court house in said boun daries to vote on the question of said incorporation. This notich given in conformity to Section 775 of the Code of Georgia, of 1882, and the amendments thereto. This 10th day of September, 1896. Signed: J B almnions, N T Creel, D W Gaskin J J Lott, T J Davis, W A 11 Davis, E S Sapp, F W Dart, W A J Smith, B Peterson, Jno. Mcßae, W A Mcßae, D Morrison, G L Brack, E Woodcock, K M Callihan, W P Ward, E M Harrell, C A Ward, T S Renedy, a B Finley, C E Baker, E A Buck, T E Jorroen, G W Ventets, A C Sweat, G R Briggs, II Sapp, W W McDonald, R Vickers, W M Tanner, E E Worth, D Lott, J W Quinoey, 0 Rudolph, W W DeLoaoh, J A Daughtrfiy, Joe Simmons, W B Owens, T J Harrison, S T Thompson, N F Gooddyear, I S Bowen, W T Pat rick, F Cady, Z T Brown Sr., Z f Brown Jr., T M Brown, J M Denton, V V Comas, J T lielhan, W M McCoy, E F Hammond, J J Parker, B Carter, W F Sibbstt, T S Dcen, PH Baker, S Morgan S Pridgeon, E Roberts, !> Jones, J Moore, S Bell, G Ro.- s, II Williams, C Washington, W Sharpe, H J i'orcher, B Baiiey, P Fornic, M.! Moore, E Moore J McDonald, E Boys, Win Dosier, Da-e Cutno, C. T. Powell, Henry Davis, Jerry Roberson, Robert Williams, Jesse Farmer, R Richards, (Jlias. Cupel in, Chan. M oore. Nice hams 14c. 16 at T J Davis fc Cos. Scholarship . The Breeze holds a scholarship to Massey’s great business colleges at Columbus, Ga., Montgomery, Ala. and Jacksonville, Fla. This scholarship is valued at S4O. Will give it to any boy or girl who wiil send us forty cash subscribers to the Breeze, or for $25 cadi. Publishers. RELIGIOUS. The third quarterly conference is at Oak Grove Sept. 23rd aud 24tl>. J. S. Lewis, Pastor. Three pound cans of Possum Bak ing Powder for a quarter atT. J. Da vis & Co’s, Gro Anywhere in *1 THE UNITED STATES. [i* AND YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER PLACE TO TRADE THAN AT WARD & DAVIS’! Go to Africa if you like; Go to Asia if you wish ; Go to Japan if yon please ; Go to Russia if you care to; tfW, 0 anywaere you waut to; but it will be impossible for you to get away *rom or around the fact that right here iu Douglas is where you get the Lowest Prices. WE claim the best assortment suited to the needs of our customers, the very best quality, the latest style, and tin LOWEST PRICES, cvrything considered, to bo found any where, our stock and prices at all times will verify this assertion. We now ofler a complete line of Dry Groods, Clothing NOTIONS HATS, SHOES And Furnishing Goods, Et. • We respectfully invite yon to investigate our claim, see for yourself if the quality is right, See if the assortment is right, see if the style is right, seed the price is right. We know it is and the same knowledge will be yours. Spring and Summer good* at New York cost, they must go to make room for our mammoth FALL STOCK which is rrriving. We are soiling colico @ 4£, 5 and 5$ cents per yard. 5000 yds. sheeting and checks @ 4£, 5, 5£ cts. per yard. 000 pairs shoes cheap, we can give you good value for a little money. Paper needles 1 cent, 24 Envelopes 2 c<s. 1 do*. Lead pencils, 3 cents, 1 pair sox 4 cts,, pair stockings 5 cts., Coffee 16J cts. lb., meat 5| eta. lb., Candy 10 cts., Call in to sec us and we w ill treat you right, and sell you goods so cheap it will make you “grin.” With best wishes we remain, yours tor trade, WARD & DAVIS. LBADBB XrST TjCTW PBIOSS Douglas, • Georgia: A BUSINESS EDUCATION FREE! ANY BOY OR GIRL CAN E/T IT The Publishers of the Breeze holds a scholarship to MASSEY’S BUSINESS COLLEGE, Columbus, Georgia. Which will be given to any boy or girl that will send us THIRTY cash subscribers to the Breeze. v t ny industrious boy or girl can get a Business Course with but little effort. Sample copies and further particular* lor the aiklng. Caff on or Address SwEvr dt Svrr, Douglas, Ga, NUMBER 38