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3 S** THOS. K. PENS, s t Publisher. Gray Georgia, Saturday, April 2Slh. GENERAL PRESENTMENTS OF JONES COUNTY APRIL TERM 1888. We the Grand Jurors sworr.ed arid empanelled for April Term 1888 Jones Superior Court, submit the following n General , Prc- o scrilments. Upon careful inquiry we find the Public n ... Jioadsgenerally r> , ... m good . con dition .... except . a portion .. of J .. the road , near Robert . ,, s Station ... .■ leading ti- , to Maeon and to Milledgevillo, all had places to he cross way ed; also a por tion ol the road near the Sawyers’ place on same road in Robert’s District. Wc call the attention ol the Commissioners to it at once. We receommond $25 the amount to ho paid to John Roberts in addition to the amount that was paid for the building of a Bridge across V/ulnut Creek on the road leading from Will Hudson to Win. G. Kilpatrick We also reccornmcnd that Judge Johnson have the road widened on the top of the cut going through the rocky ridge leading from Grays to Clinton. Wc recommend that our public roads he worked by the Chain Gang labor of the county and by Taxation, Wo have carefully examined and revised the Pauper list and made such changes in the appropriations as wo thought fit and proper. The committees appointed to examine the J. P. and N. 1*. honks report thorn ncuily and cor rectly kept, except James Andrews book that w as accidently destroyed by fire lust fall. Also the Ordinary and Clerk ol Superior Court hooks nuiuly kept und in perfect order. Wo find the Dockets and records ol the County Judge thorough and complete which reflocts great cred it ou the incumbent. Also the •sheriff and Tax Collectors Books and pupers are correctly and neatly kept. Wo find oil examination ol the Public Building that they are in good order with some little re pairs needed on top of the Court House to stop some leaks and some window glass to be put in the sash es in ttie upper story of the Jail. Wo find the County Treasurers hooks properly kept and vouchers showing the amount properly ejsg *<—• <■" T **“W J.tmdred orni lor.y ono dollnr. »..<! .mjo«„t», fo, «ol,,oooounlodll,o money J m u body. J Report ol school Commissioners as to lows. Balance on hand to date SI GIG.- ’ (Lets. No. „ of Public . . school 55. White 27. Colored 28. General at tendance 2500. Average 1702. Monthly cost of Tuition per pupil 1*5. Amount of tuittou paid by the slate 00. Wo find that G. \V. F. Mclvny one of the hoard of education term ex pired and having boon reappointed try the hoard of education. Wo roc commend that lie he appointed his own successor. In taking leave of his Honor, Judge Samuel Lumpkin who having presided at this term of the Court we can but express our appreciation of him us au able and efficient otticer and well qualified for tho position ho occupied. To Solicitor Robert Whitfield wo return otjr thanks lor his courtesies to this body and for his willingness to as sist us in the discharge ot our duty. And wo further recommend that these general presentments he pub lished iu the Jones County luut|T. John Bradley, Foreman. R. H. Bonner, Clerk. Jones Superior Court. April Term 1888. Let the foregoing General Pre sentments he published as requested aud entered upon the minutes. By the Court, JRobt. Whitfield Sol. tieu’l. Clerks Office Jones Superior Court April Term 1888. I certify the foregoing Presentments to be a true extract from tho minutes court. U. T Roes, Clerk.’ Jones Superior Court was brought to au adjournment quite suddenly ou Friday last pending the calling of tho Criminal docket while a large number of cases were still uucailod, some of which was for the highest crimes, scvem! being cases of murder. It appears that the fol* lowing cases bad not been called: The State re. E. P. Berry simple larceny. Tne State vs. E. P. Berry, con cealed weapons. The State vs E. P. Berry, assault and battery. The State vs Moses Blount, as sault with intent to murder. TheS ate vs Madison Blount, as sault with intent to murder, The State vs Jessie Miller, ’ btty- J d ' l > t Lu , i. c'e. lhe State 1'iank Moms, .... Eadv vs - Morns and Ida Morris, murder, The State vs B. G. Gresham, ’ rrnir* der. Tho State vs Richard Farrar and Elijah Etheridge, larceny from house. The .State vs Cyrus Bruin, sell ing crop illegally. The State vs \Y. B. Finney, as sault with intent to murder. The first of the above cases call ed was tho Slate vs Madison Blount, charged with an assault with intent to murder who was de fended by R. V. Hardeman and J. (•'.Barron. These gentlemen had tiled a plea in abatement and moved the Court to “quash the indict ment” upon the ground that ono of the Grand Jury finding the true bill was a member of the ‘ County hoard of Education” this fact being made to satisfactorily appear to the court the indictment was quashed whereupon the Solicitor General on looking into each of tho above cases ascertained that all of them were in a similar condition and the work of a week was instantly ended by quashing every indictment, how ever the Solicitor General who is »!• ways equal to every emergency im mediately presented new iudict mentsand the Grand Jury quitklv returned over against Madison Blount for some offense and he was put on trial and his case soon sub mined to a jury who returned a djet of not guilty. Other true hi 11 > were found but tho parties having disappeared the Court had no other criminal cases and instantly ordered an adjournment and thus ended our Court which was not expected to get through with this docket before Saturday night. Methodism in Jones County From 1870 to 1888 . 18 Years. ~~ . * CM “Undo Billy” Arnold bad d|>J _ , K . lll0 Clinton ci „„ it aboul . 68 or . 0 9_ |lo ,hu|» , longer, iie ,, wus ;i good , man and , truo Uo ia buriod in Clinton Ga. In 1870, BroC A Mitchell was . to the Clinton circuit. In the sum u or of tins year they hud u glorious meeting at oid Fort < die, some twenty or thirty were added to the church. Many of these still abide, “steadfast in tho faith.” and are good, consecrated men and women Bro M. was a faithful good man and the Lord blessed his labors. At this time, Bros. R. II. Bonner, Col. 1. Hardeman and F. 8. Johnson Jr. were in or near Clinton. In 1871, the Rev. J. M. Armstrong was the pastor. He was a fine scholar, and an able preacher. About this lime. the church at Tranquilla was estab ,• hatred. . , I , remember, , going one > » •Sunday . with . , Bro ,, A. up to this church. This trip with this good man, did me good. Young men, don’t shun preachers, they will not hurt you. Bro. A still lives, and while not able to do full work, he preaches with great power amt is a writer. In 1872, YV G Hanson on the circuit, and Rev D L Andor son was ou the “mission.” Bro A was a hard student, and some the older men predicted that would “make h.s inatk.” aud 1> 1 ' has. He is now a missionary in Chum and a Presiding Eider. Secret —“hard study, and constant cation.” 1873-4. YVe had Bro. J. Carr und his wife, His wife was well adapted to tho ilitieraney, and was a great help to Bro C. Some of the people thought she used to help him write his sermons. T hey were both fully consecrated aud while his delivery was not tho best, no one doubted his sincerity or earnest ness. Jan. 1874 1 lost my best friend — my mother. She was about tony years old when she died, and died iu the same house whore she born. Br<». Carr officiated at her burial. 1875 the work was supplied by old Bro. J. Knight.‘•'Uncle Jack” as lie was called by many, had been converted in Clintbu about the year 1835—10 years before. The dear old man thought the Lord might use him in reforming some of the “hard cases” in and around The church, at this t me, had elined iti spiritual power. Some of their heat members had left anti gone to Macon. Poor Bro K! labored hard, hut with little success from a human standpoint, at lea^t? Such sermons as lie did preach, and such prayers I have never heard before, or since. It docs scent that they ought to have melted and moved the hardest heart. Thank God, his labor was not all in vain, one heart was moved, one “hard case” who e as “far away from the Saviour,’’ resolved to do better, and live for a purpose. 1 shall always bless the Lord that Bro. K. came to Clinton. By the grace of God, 1 will meet him in Heaven. Ilis end was so sad. Strange Providence. 1876-7 wo had—I say we, (I then began to feel some interest in the church and preachers) YV T cliaei. His father was a missionary Baptist, and Bro Me had pretty rough sailing to he a Methodist, much less a minister in that church. But he bad a head of his own; he would study and investigate for himself. I have heard him preach sonic fine sermons. lie was ari in dustrious man—had to he to support his large family. He is st ill efficient and active, and a member of the South Ga. Conference. 1878- 9-SO we had Rev. G E Bon ner. lie was a faithful worker, and very popular, and during Ins admin istration of three .years the church moved up, and he left it in a much Letter condition than lie found it. 1881 we had Bro DJ YV veins. He was a graduate of Emery College, and a tearless, consecrated man— n ot so popnlui as some of his predc cessors. He had the courage of his convictions, and ho would oppose <*■;„ a nd Satan, and contend earnestl y for the faith, in the winter of this year, ’81, he was transferred to the Little Rock,or Arkansas Conference where he is held in high esteem araong-hia people and is a riAig nian - 1882 we had the lie v. A. W Wil tuns, lie was very studious and 'i'"’'"'" “ M * 1 ’ S “ T ,K| Ik '? 1,1 J " v I woshcon.cl tonroocl,. .1883-4 Bro Shea was on the cir cuit and succeeded in getting some more of the hard eases into tho church. BroCDavis, a dear old man was on the mission and built two new churches. 1885 . Br „ Smilh| a man 0 f good physique and fine face and pure heart, labored zealously among the people of the Clinton circuit. ile 1,ad Bom * su< coss ' 1886 they had Bro Neese, a hum ble, good man, and one who preach ed a pure gospel and a high stand ard. lie was a frail man. 1887 Bro Phillips was sent to the circuit. The year before, 1886, he did faithful Work on the mission, lie is back again this year, 1888,and may the Lord bless his labors. FYom 1870 to 1888—18 years_ many changes have (akeu place hoiuo 0,,es > some for the better. “Tune like an ever rolling stream, ’ bears all ,, its •, sons away.” „ Bros „ Arnold , ttn a Knight and many loved ones are watching and waiting for us. God help us to meet them. J. S. L. TAX BECE1V EB’S N OTicE. SECOND ROUND. I will be at . he following places to receive Tax Returns for the year 1888. J. C. Dumas store Monday April 23. Haddock Station Tuesday “ 24. V B dark store Wed. morn “ 25 Jesse Miller “ eve. “ 25. S . Stewart mill Thursday M MuHikin store F,i. morn ‘ 2 ~ j W Bradley store “ eve. “ ** * • , ioulld 0ak Monday. ., jjq Graball Hill Tuesday........May 1. T C Pippens store YVoduesday “ 2 . Dames Kerry Thursday..... “ ., Dick Gordon store Fri. morn “ 4. F'ive Points Friday evening “ James Station Monday....... “ i. L. Kinslou r store Tues, morn “ 8 Lafaytt Balkcom Tues. eve “ 8. Griswoldvillo YY'ed. morn... « <* Jackson Roberts Thursday “ 10. * F. R. . tripling Friday...... „ . , “ 11. Iu Clinton every Saturday, YV. T. MORRIS, Receiver of Tax returns of Jones co., Jones County Sheriffs Sale. JVILL be sold before the Court bouse door in Clinton. Jones county Ga., on the first Tuesday in J une next between the legal hours of sale forty seven (47) acres of land more or less situated upon the Ocmulgee River near Dames Kerry adjoining lands of Rosey Green, Thomas Adams, and 31: ry D. me and known as the late John Bird place Levied ou and will be sold to satisfy a ti lu Iron • Jones Superior Court in favor of N. S. Glover vs John C. Bird. W. W. BARRON, April 23rd 1888. Sheriff. To All Whom It May Concern. GEOKGlA I All persoi t mter ) ested are hereby Jones County. notified that if no g (,0( i cause be shown to the eon trarv an order will he granted by the undersigned on the 5 th day of may 1888 establishing a new road, as marked out by the Road Com missioners appointed for that pur pose, commencing near Round Oak in said County and running in an easterly direction through the lands R- J. Smith, Mrs. Sullie Smith, Alfred Glawsun, J. S. Stewart and Mrs. Sallie Eungerford into the pub lie road leading from Clinton to Standfordville near tho residence ou the Ilungerford place, YVitness my hand officially this 2d April 18"i\ RICHARD JOHNSON, County Judge. Notice Leave to Sell Land. GEORGIA,— Jones County. Four weeks after date I will ap ply to the Ordinary of Jones coun ty for leave to soil all tho lands be longing to Estate of YVyatt Patter son deceased of said county. YV. YV. BARRON, March 24th 18S8. Ad m’r. CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga, March 24th 1888. YVhemrs, C. B. Drew Adnr’r of lsham Ethridge dee’d applies to me ^ or Dismission. TTieseare therefore ,0 c ' te a ‘* 'persons concerned to cause at this office on or by '^ !e “st Monday in July next it any they have why Dismission shall uot he granted said Adm’r. YVitness my hand offici illy. K. T. BOSS, Ordinary. CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. March 24th 1888. Whereas, 0. G. Gibson adm’r of Estate Jackson YVood (c) dec'd, applies to me for Dismission. These arc to cite all persons con corned to slmw cause at this office on or by the first Monday in July next if any they have, why Dismis sion shall not be granted said Ad ministrator. YVitne.88 my ha'wl officially. R.T. ROSS. Ordinary. CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. March 24th 1888. Whereas, Mary E. Dame, Adm’x, with will annexed of Estate Henry G. Dame Dee’d. applies to mo for Dismission. Theso are therefore to cite all persons concerned to show cause at this office on or by the first Monday in July next if any they have why Dismission shall not be granted said AdinY’x. YVitness my hand officially, R. T. CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. March 24th 1888. It appears to the Court of Ordi nary that the Estate of Martin R. Mah no deceased, of Jones county is now unrepresented. These are therefore toeite all persons concern od to show cause if any they have, at this office by the first Monday in may next why administration on said Estate shall not bo vested in the Sheriff or some other compe tent person of said county. YVitness my lmnd officially, K. T. ROSS, Ordinary. SPECIAL. All parties indebted to this of fie ® tbeir «obt>eriptioH are ex peeled to pay us between now and the middle of May. We shall vise our books then and if you have not paid up don’t blame us if you fail to get the paper after that date. YVe must have the tuouey. /ns / <& M. R. GRAl rs GEORGIA --(!o!)- You will find rne at the place formerly occupied by • HOL®Hd. WINTERS & CO. And find it Headquarters for Low Prices a id Fair Dealings. And will save you as much as any other house at Grays, on all |>ur chases for cash and on time with approved security. WILL ORDER FOR YOU WHEN YOU WANT ANYTHING OUT OF 31Y LINE, AND TAKE PLEASURE IN LOOKING AFTER YOUR ORDERS WHEN ORDERING FROM MACON. :o. ID. Holsenbeck, Gray’s Ga. ni81 tf. Planters Read YVc have this day contracted with Messrs. JOHN MERRY.YIAN & Co to sell, at all stations on the C. & M. Railroad, their —CELEBRATED BRANDS OF GUANO— Merryman’s A, D. Bones, Merryman’s GEORGIA TEST, We can say without any' fear of contradiction that Merryman’s Fer tiliziva are to-day, as they have been for 30 years, at the very top ia excellence, and the perfeet satisfaction they give to planters. While most of the popular brands on the market in past years have changed the grade of their goods by lowering their grade, Merry man has continually improved. YVe do not make these statements at random. YY’e refer to any plainer in Jones and Jasper counti33 who have used -■ erryman's Guano, and will stake our reputation on the result. — WE AI.SO HANDLE — b3E.tj8e.is dust for composting, which is the highest grade acid on the market. YVe sell eh.’aper acid phosphates; also Kain t, and are agents for the Macon Oil & Fertilizer Company for the sale of their Cotton Seed xYIcal. YVe can give low prices on these goods, and are ready to deliver now. Our Agents will call oil the good people of Jones aud Jasper couu ties, and \vc trust will receive their orders. HOSIERS, WORSHAM & (10., 420 and 422 THIRD STREET, “NOYEM UER 16th. 1887. [Hi] MACGi^f GA YV. A. DAVIS. 31. C. BALKUOA1 avis <& Balkcom. Cotton Factors and General Grocers. All Planters supplies at lowest prices for cash, or ou time with ap pr ved paper. Agents for CHESAPEAKE GUANO. A full lot w ell broke mules always on hand. Rust proof Oats a specially Jan. 21st 1888 3m. MACON GA. &BO; T. 9 WATCHES CLOCKS JEWELRY, Plflilll w •Sjirrfartir ifiolB P’JESICI, ETC i ifllisi ■ Novelties BORDERS BY in 3IAIL Holiday WILL RECEIVE Goods 9 m ■r PROMPT 3IACON AND 320 Second RELIABLE Street, ATTENTION GEORGIA T11I1 k MCGREGOR. (SUCCESSORS TO R. S. COLLINS ) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN CARRIAGES Buggies and Wagons, BABY CARRIAGES, HARNESS WHIPS, Etc. 468 and 470 SECOND STREET Macon, Georgia. Feb. 2-3rd ls88