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EIGHT PAGES. VOL. 23. .COCHRAN CHRONICLINGS. Some News About the Wreckers. Later Developments in This Now Famous Case. Cociiran, Ga., March 24,1S96.— Marshal John Rodgers and Mr. R. L. Lyles now have in custody here Warren Criswell and two negro brothers, Frank and Dan Glover, charged with the offense of wreck¬ ing the Southern passenger train at Stone creek a few weeks ago. It will be remembered that Cris¬ well was tried in Jeffersonville several days ago for the same crime and was released for the lack of proper evidence. Messrs. Rodgers and Lyles claim that they now have sufficient evidence to convict the three un¬ der arrest, and probably other par¬ ties. They have worked diligently on the case since the Jeffersonville trial, and other game may be cap¬ tured at any time. Upon the same subject the Coch¬ ran correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution writes that “Criswell says that Tom Shaw and his father forced him, at the point of double barrel shotguns, to assist in re¬ moving the rail which caused the wreck. He says that Shaw and his father induced him to go hunting with them on the fateful evening, and that he knew nothing of the affair until after dark, when, up¬ on returning home, they took his gun away, and under threats of being shot, forced him to accom¬ pany them to Stone creek and pull two spikes, while young Shaw pulled the other two, after which they left and were in two miles of the wreck when it occurred.” LATER. March 30.— Marshal Rogers and Mr. R. L. Lyles, of Cochran, have at last succeeded in capturing the noted Stone creek wreckers, and now have them safely locked in jail. They are Warren Criswell, Tom Shaw and his father, Dick Shaw. Criswell confessed here Tuesday saying that Shaw and his father had induced him to go hunting with them and knew nothing of their intentions until dark, when, upon returning home, they got hold of his gun, and under threats of being shot was forced to go with them to the trestle and pull two spikes, while young Shaw pulled the others. They were tried before Justice George Bull, of Twiggs county, last week and were indicted. Mrs. Virgil Perry, one of Coch¬ ran's oldest citizens, died Tburs day last, after a short illness. She was buried the following after¬ noon. Close at Six. Now that summer is upon us again and the days are rapidly becoming longer, would it not be a good idea for our merchants to adopt the rule of last year and ■close each afternoon at 6 o'clock? By apopting this rule, much better service can be gotten out of the clerks. It gives them much needed recreation and much bet¬ ter fits them for the duties of the morrow. What about it, merchants? Reorganized The silver quartette, composed of Messrs. L- A. King, John Lee, Henry Bohannon and m i /< i A .< j ♦ JL ;<■ J J % a Eastman Times Established iSSl> 1S73 j Dodge County iouknal, | Herrman, which rendered such nice music last summer, lias been reorganized with Mr. King as leader. As these are four of the princi¬ pal members of tlie Eastman Cor¬ net Band, we have strong hopes that this means that that splendid band will also be in operation again this summer. THE LITTLE GEORGIA MAGNET. Appeared Before a Large Audience at the Opera House Last Friday Night. Mrs. Annie Baylor, nee Mrs. Ab¬ bott, the little woman of mystery, was in town Friday evening last, and gave an exhibition at the opera house. A large audience greeted her, and for more than an hour she held them spell-bound by her wonderful feats. It is useless to name or enumer¬ ate the many strange feats this lit¬ tle woman performs, for her fame is world-wide. During her tour of the old world she exhibited in ail of the principal cities, and be¬ fore the crowned heads of every nation in Europe. Professors of science the civilized world over proclaim her a mystery, while she has baffled the skill of the most learned physicians of the two hem¬ ispheres to detect the secret of her strength. While all this is true, it remains for some wise-acres in Eastman to pronounee her “a fake, a humbug,” etc. Their opinion, however, doesn’t change the facts in the matter. High Throwing. Mr. Abe Giddens, of our town, can doubtless throw a small stone higher than any one you ever heard of. He says he can throw a stone over the top of the tallest tree in this section—the tree to be standing. In doing this he puts one foot against the trunk of the tree and throws straight up and over it—often times more than fifty feet higher. Will be in the Race Mr. W. A. Butler, we are in¬ formed, will be in the race for coroner. Mr. Butler is one of our very best citizens, and should he run will make it very warm for his opponents. Look our for Ins announcement in the Times-Journvl later on. Mrs- Pyrnelle Back. Mrs. Clarke-Pyrnelle returned Wednesday from Selma, Ala., where she was in attendance udon the last sad rites ot her mother. She has resumed charge of her literary school, which is in a very flourishing condition. Important Notice. 1 will be at Cedar Creek on next Tuesday for the purpose of re¬ ceiving bids for the cutting down of the hill at that place as recom¬ mended by the grand jury will please be at hand. A. G. Williamson. Ordinary D, C. NOTICE I will be at all the precints with Tax Receiver Griffin on his first round, for the purpose of allowing all to register. registration I will also have a book open in the office of the clerk the 8U p er j or court, at the court house. J- R- Giddens, T. C.D. C, EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 3. 1896. MARRIED LAST EVENING, Mr. Neal Bohannon and Miss Minnie Livingston— At Baptist Church in This City. Last evening at 8:30 o'clock in the Baptist church of this city. Rev. J. C. Brewton officiating, Mr. Neal Bohannon and Miss Minnie Livingston wore united in mar¬ riage. The attendants were : Miss Eliza Taylor, with Air. Gus Livingston; and Messrs. Calphrey Clark, How¬ ard Whiddon, John Harrell, and John Hargrove. Mr. Bohannon is a prosperous farmer of near llawkinsville. He is an exemplary young gen¬ tleman and has many warm friends in and around Eastman. Miss Livingston is a daughter of Mr. John Livingston of near Eastman. She is a sweet, lovable young lady and Mr. Bohannon is to be congratulated upon his rare good fortune. We extend oup y.ery best wishes to the happy young couple. Protracted Services. Protracted services are still in progress at the Methodist church, and much interest is being mani¬ fested therein. Presiding Elder McGhee is now assisting in the meeting and is preaching some very elective ser mons. Services are being held three times a day—morning, afternoon and evening. A New Merchant. Mr. Newman has moved into his new store, and Mr, J. D. Page is now moving into the house va¬ cated by Mr. Newman. Mr. Perry Hargrove commences to day opening up a general line of merchandise in the store vacated by Mr. Page. Thus Eastman secures a new merchant and we wish him sue cess. A Peculiar Sight. Mr. J. D. Dunn sent to town Wednesday a young pig (dead) which had thirty-one well devel¬ oped toes and informs us that there was another pig which had a head exactly like a puppy and that the eyes were closed. Many of our people saw the above described phenomenon. Taken Off. The extra passenger trains which fortlie past several months has been going south each night at 9:18 north each morning at 6:31, has discontinued. This will naturally cause the midnight vestibule passengers to stop at Eastman. NOTICE. Parties interested in the re¬ moval of Central Point school to Anthony Church, are hereby noti tied that a petition looking to sa jq rem0 v a l will be acted on by the board of education at their next regular meeting, the 1st Wednesday in May. Objections must be filed on or before that date. J. Bishop, Sr - , Seq’y. L. M. Peacock, Pres’t. Apr. 3d 1896. United at Last Frazier and Empire have at last united on a public school, and ev¬ is now working nicely Consolidated under the management of 0. I) Pierce, with a scholarship one hundred. The teachers are: C. C. principal; Miss Bettie Lou lirst assistant; Miss Belle second assistant, and Miss Wood, music teacher. We wish the school much cess. APPOINTMENTS OF COL. BURCH For The Months of April and May in Eleventh Congressional District Eastman, Ga., March 28, ’96. Mr. Editor:—Please for me in your paper that 1 will address the citizens of the enth Congressional District, at tollovving times and places the months of April and May: Traders Hill, Tuesday, 7th April. Irwinville, Thursday, 9th “ Homerville, Mond’y 13th “ Way cross, “ 20th “ McRae, ’ Wednes’y 22d “ Mt. A Vernon, r Mo try 27th ,, Quitman, “ 4th May Blackshear, Wedn’v Gth “ Jesup, Monday 11th “ St. Mary s Saturd’ylGlh “ mill “ Statenville, Sat’y, 23d “ Douglass, Tuesday, 26th “ Dublin, Saturday, 30th “ All these addresses will be made about high noon. Appointments for other places will be later, as I expect to make a thorough canvas of the district in the interest of Free .Silver. These appointments are exclu sively my own, and will not be disturbed bv a division of time with any person who is not a can¬ didate for congress in the Eleventh district. Oblige, Yours, etc., i jlIRCI1 * For Legislative Honors. Hon. C. J. Jones requests us to state that he will be in the race for re-election as representative of Dodge county in the next gen¬ eral assembly. Mr. Jones has twice represented us in the legislature, and to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He is quite popular with the masses and will perhaps again go to the polls with a suc¬ cessful following. Mixing Pleasure and Politics Our clever fellow-townsman, W. F. Harrell, excurted out to the Oemulgee liver Monday last on a fishing frolic, and reports tine sue cess. Mr. Harrell is a candidate for legislative honors, and informs us that the land lies level and ev erything is lovely for a successful race with his competitors, in the river districts. Making Improvements Mr. George Elbert is having some neat improvements made in his store, in the way of counters, shelving, etc. He is preparing to carry a nice line of family grocer¬ ies, and will let the public know all about it through these columns later on. George i3 a hustler. Miss Browne, who is giving sons in dress cutting, opposite Mrs. Arthur's—dress-maker--will cut patterns to your measure at 25 cts., and with 100 patterns will three of Perry’, charts. You your money’s worth in your pat¬ tern and then will get a $5.00 chart as a present, 'lhe chart and en velope will be left at the printing office, to be given away when 100 orders are in for patterns. Come and try free lessons—three days— Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and test merits of charter. FORTY NO 14. A WIDE-AWAKE CONCERN Is Herrman’s Pharmacy.—Believes In Extensive and Continuous Advertising. ‘•Speaking of hard 1111169,” said Mr. Howard Whiddon, the polite, clever head clerk of Herrman’s Pharmacy, yesterday,” “the month of March has shown up the best trade for our establishment of ;Uiy month in yea rs past. We are now shipping drugs to all sur¬ rounding towns and have just shipped nice hills to both Dublin and Milledgeville. We are tie people and know of no opposi¬ tion. “ VVe attribute our success great ‘- v to our extensive and constant advertising in the Times-Journal which wide-awake journal we well know circulates extensively throughout uiregrass Gecigia.” Herrman’s Pharmacy is the pride -, not . only , ol Eastman, ,, . but ot .... conm , Very T few Y cities boast of neater little drug establishments and none of them of more efficient and poiite sales Howard W.hiddoa and Harry Hirsh. Dr. Jeff Herrman is not only one of the principal physi¬ cians of this entire section, but is one of Eastman’s most enterpris¬ ing, wide-awake citizens. Jn the words of the senatorial and legis¬ lative correspondent, he is un doubtedly “ihe friend of the workingman and the farmer.” Long live and prosper llerr rnan’s Pharmacy, is the earnest, sincere wish of the Times Journal. Be Careful, Boys. Mr. Bob Gignilliat informs us that it is a positive mistake about his being scared on the night of the wreck, and says that lie is getting awfully worn out ^vitli the boys who are teasing him. As Bob is a powerful man, phy¬ sically, as well as a fearless man, we would advise the boys to be careful. A Peculiar Well It is reported that there is a well upon the place of Mr. Coot Butler, in which the water seems to be in acotinuous boil as it in a pot upon a red hot stove" Hundreds of people are flocking to witness the wonderful phenorn enon which no one seems able to understand, Telegraph Office Removed. The office of the Western Union Telegraph Company, in this city, has been removed from the store of Mr. B. L. Harrell to the second floor of the C. H. Beacock build¬ ing, w here more commodious quar¬ ters have been secured. A Success The balloon ascensiun here last Friday afternoon was a complete success. The balloon went up sev eral hundred feet (it is estimated) when the aeronaut safely descend ed in his parachute. The exhibi jq on wa8 witnessed by hundreds of , our __ Commenced Operations. The ice factory in this place operations on Monday last, and the proprietor informs ua ^ by next Monday - f , , he wi e l at ready to make shipments in any quantities.