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:yi,e JubUSIIED V ■* gtttfeli$M f EVERY SATURDAY MORNING at GRAY, GEORGIA, _BY T. R. PENN.— 'Subscription Katcs-In Advance. One Year. fl.00 Months. ----- 50 g:x Month, SO Three “ Entered at the Postofoce at Gray Oa.. as'iecond class orders, njail drafts, matter. etc., should be Postoffice ; T. It. Puss. niaii payable to “ advertising made known on Kates for application. Communicationsior individual benefit, or { a personal character charged for the , a me as advertisements. " and obituary notices, not ex celling Marriage inserted without charge <me square, _ over one square will be charged for same as advertisements. responsible Correspondents alone arc for opinions expressed by them through these coimuns.______ town and county. Mvs.E. <1. HARDEMAN, Local Editress. When will that ‘marriage take place? Last Sunday was children’s day* atFortvillo. Miss llda Lester was at home last week. Mr. T. J. Fowler is recovering from his recent sickness. The weather is quite warm for this season of the year. Mr. W. 11. Harper was up to see old friends last week. Pleasant Grove Sunday School will picnic to day. The shower that fell Tuesday evening was gladly received. Misses Mamie Green and Leola Hart, of Macon, spent several days last week with Miss Mattie Lou Turner. Miss Thompson, of Jasper county came home with Miss llda Lester, and made many friends during her stay in Jones county. On account of space wo are not ablo to give the speech of Col. II. W. Newman in full. Will give our readers the benefit of the remain der next week. We are placed under many obliga tions to “The old Reliable” 0. R. E. for favors lecently shown, and take this occasion to say to those who contemplate a visit North this sum mer, that it will be to their interest to correspond with their agent be fore purchasing tickets.. (See their ad in another column. DEATH OFMrTgREER. Hon. E. C. Greer of Macon, Sec., of tho Stale Agricultural Society’, died tho 30th ult, aftor an illness ol several weeks, in the 66th year of his age. Thus “one by’ one” our noble aud useful men are passing away. In him not only Macon but the entire state, loses one of their honored and most patriotic gentlemen. WANTED—-From some of our subscribers a copy’ of The Head light dated January 7th 1888. FOR SALE. five thousand acres of land in Jones County in lots to suit pur chasers, for cash or on time. Apply to, Richard Johnson, May 26th 1S88 tf. Clinton Ga. Subscribe for the Butterick De lineator. A monthly Magazine, il Every lustrating lady metropolitian fashions should have the Delinea tor m her house. It contains all the latest designs in fashions and is t'orth twice the subscription. Only 0ue dollar per annum. Address, Butterick Publishing Co., 7, 9 aud 11 Broadway N. Y, ROUT. V. HARDEMAN, ffitttmjuil im t CLINTON, GEORGIA. 1 ractices in Ocmulgee Circuit. Office in Court House. Loans Negotiated ^ Farms & Town Property I!i E»5B AND ADJOINING counties. ELLIOTT ESTES, Cherry St. - Macon Ga (.’LISTON LOCALS. Crops are growing finely. News scarce and the village dull. What about tho “Lawn Tennis Club” boys? Lets have one. Mrs. Holsenbeek had roasting oars lor dinner on the 27th. Call at L. S. Hills for good Pho tographic work when visiting Ma con. Miss Anna Wileoxston of this county is visiting Mrs. Willio Bar ron. Mrs. Ed Morton and daughter Stiss Addie Ivate were in town Tuesday. ■ A nice little rain fell Tuesday night making the gardens, look fresh, and helping corn and cotton, Mrs. Dr. Sam Pursely was quite sick for several days last week, but we are glad to know she is abio to he up. Frank M. Stewart with Miss Lois Johnson, James and Katie Morgan attended church at Fort ville Sunday. The “Gray’s Picnic” was read with pleasure by all. and Penholder has our thanks for the well written description. Wo are still happy! Mr. J. B. Pound, , formerly „ , of the Macon Evening News, will leave for Chattanooga next week to begin the publication of un evening paper in d l )i,lce - Charles B. Herring formerly con nectea with \\ illio Julian of Macon died in Baltimore this week. He has been iu declining health lor tho past year. And now Editor Folsom “we would rise to enquire” what has be come of the Standard? We havc’nt received a copy’since the one eon tabling your enquiry? Our folks Lad blackberry pie last week. Now is tho time when the country editor and likewise the darkey enjoys 1 lie. No danger of a famine when the blackberry crop is so promising, The Picnic of the Fortviite Sab bath School was hold on Friday last. Clinton Sabbath School was invited aed the “whole” would have boon glad to have been there, but the necessary’ conveyance were lacking. We have boon requested to pub lish in full the speech of Col. New man, before the Agricultural Socie ty’s spring meeting, held at Way cross Feb., 14th 1888. it is rich rare and racy. Read it. The Headlight extends host wishes to the pleasant and accomo dating young Conductor, Capt. Burnett and the congratulations of his many’Jones county friends go out to him and his charming wife. May their voyage through lifos Railway be conducted by pleasant route. From Merriwethcr Station, BY SEN EX. Mr. Editor.— A short Jctter from here, will perhaps amuse if not in terest a few of your readers. Mer riwetber is a pleasant little station on the branch of the C. R. R. be tween Eatonton and Mi Hedge ville, people refined, well educated as a class, and many well to do farmers. We have an excellent Methodist church, large membership aud fine Sunday’ School, and taken all to gether ’Lis one of the best commu nities we have ever lived in—our school is progressing finely’, a good ly number of bright pupils. The young people have organized a read iog and social elub which has prov en a success, both socially and in tellectually. We welcome the Headlight as an old friend, love to read it especially the letters. By the by, why don’t your often, scribe from Blouctsville write like to read the dots from there having spent a very pleasant time there last winter with the good people of Blountsville, will never Uncle forget Edmund their kindness especially Dumas, both and Aunt Sallie ever kind to me, many a pleasant which even ing have I spent with them, brought to mind tho happy (lays of boyhood while with rny parents, long may they live to bless the rise ing generation. Nor will I forget my friend Jessee Miller, who was ever kind and courteous while with him, and others too numerous to mention. Our county, Baldwin, went “dry” in late election to the delight of a good many people. Will close by wishing the Headlight much success, as we feel an interest in it, (aside from other tions) being the first paper we ever tried to write for* FROM 11 DlJOtTiS. 'J no Fortv Je Sunday School pic nic was tho synonym of pretty young ladies, handsome matrons and fine looking men, together with all that is embraced m tables, loaded with such “edibles” as lias made Jones county, and especially this section, noted for many’ y’ears. Supplementing the above with a lovely May-day—air and weather propituous, the absentees can readi ly’ see that nothing was wanting to make Friday, the 25th, an occasion fi-ought with ali that the heart, mind and body could possibly de aire . Some three hundred persons found they could lay asidq for the nonce dull care to join in the pleas ures of the day; and right plainly d*d it appear that their whole bent was not only to te happy, but to make others more so. Of course there must bo direction f*some source, and as it fell to the lot of Messrs Henry Bonnor,Jno Anchors and Jas. Finney’ to look to welfare of all, it goes without ^ymg that there was a generous welcome accorded each and every reeling ^^"7 “guawish,” one it is came safe to there von turo that ho (Jidll > t „ 0 lhe B ‘ , When Mr Bonner marshalled tho g S scholars, tho large number ex cited some remark, but a simple inquiry elicited the fact that some were “moss-backs” and would His appear in a few hours, no more to be seen m these parts until a Christ mas tree was proposed, or the re turn ofpic-nieday. Well, it is not the childs fault, and tho parent assumes a fearful responsibility, It was quite gratifying to see so many’ladies and gontlemcn from abroad. Judge David E. Blount, like young Norvall, “was on his native heath' and from Houston came Mr. Ed Miller, In olden times, it was said that fair women came from tho oast, but in this infitance the four car(1 ‘ mii points supplied equal shares— ^^8^o--foria Miss Belie White, the the old person idea, of pre vailed, “Lovely’ as a dream.” There WUs many grootii^js warm and true for Miss llda Lester %vho came from Jasper on a short visit. Miss Hat Maugham, who graduates shortly from Wesleyan, was accompanied by Miss Annie Bradford, a queen of grace and beauty. Miss Annie Clark, of Blounlsvillo, with charm ing manner and winning face. Jud ging from the numerous friends and admirers who greeted Miss Maude Hardeman of Clinton, it could be easily' guessed that she was in tho midst of loving hearts. To sum it up, handsome women were as “thick as autumnal loaves that Btrcw tho brooks iu Vallam bresa.” Fresii. MdW.urt i«»cinMiwwn T! BRILLIANT. Biscuit Smith is now the presid ing genius of THE BRILLIANT SALOON, tho finest in Macon. Ho gives his customers tho best to eat, best to drink, and furnishes --FREE BEDS- doing more for his patrons than any man in Macon. G. f, EfeMp & C9 ■ i - o -- (Successors to Henry Rauh and W. J. Brake.) ■WX2.‘03LilI!Ssi^Xj33 LIQUOR DEALERS. 416 POPLAR STREET, MACON, GA., 4 21 tf. |o?. l ten?,)[., oiAftfoitas, WAjcffes r Jewelry, SpECJAGLES AJjD q LASSES. Watch Repairing a Specialty, 308 SECOND STREET. MACON, GA 421 3m. A CAT saved the life of Gorman, of i’ennsyivani;. tho other nigb*. by frantically tearing at Us blankets at ;! awaking him when tho house was on iire, and when he barely had time to escape l'y way of a window. WE OFFER TEE Jokes cgl'njy | AFD THE •m ACON Weekly Telegraph FOR $1.75 PIS ANNUM. R^jfL^ch\n Tipe T.\ble. COVINGTON & MACON R. 1?. SCHEDULE NO. 13. May 4th 1888. GOING NORTH—MAIL TRAIN. Lv Macon..... 00 a tn Massey’s Mill 1(1 a m Roberts........ 22 a m Morton. ....... 35 a m Grays........... 42 a m Pranks......... 48 a m Barrtms........ 54 a m Wayside...... Hound 57 a m Oak..., 05 a tn Hillsboro .... 19 a tn Ad gate........ cc 27 a m Mi nn eta........ co 42 a in MonticoJio..... oo 48 a m Maclien........ 15 a in Little River.. a 27 a m Godfrey........ 'Ci 33 a m Ar Madison... o 20 a in GOING SOUTH—MAIL TRAIN. Lv Madison...... .........11 30 a in Godfrey............ Little River....... ........12 17 am .........12 23 a m Maclien............ ........12 35 a m Lv Monticello.... ......... 1 25 p in Minneta........... ......... 1 33 p m Adgate............ ......... 1 49 p m Hillsboro......... ........ 1 58 p m Round Oak....... ..... 2 12 p m W ay side.......... ......... 2 19 p m Banous........... .......... a 22 p ill Pranks_____...... . ....... 2 28 p m Grays............. . ........ 2 31 p m Me rton.,.......... ......... 2 41 p m Roberts........... ......... 2 54 p m Massey’s Macon....,..., Mill.... ........ 3 06 p in Ar ...... 3 16 p m GOING NORTH—FREIGHT TRAIN. Lv. Macon...... 3 30 p TU Lv. Grays...... 4 30 p m Ar., Monticello. 6 21 p m GOING SOUTH—FREIGHT TRAIN. Lv. Monticello. 8 23 a m Lv. Grays...... 10 20 a in Ar. Macon..... 11 35 a m H. W. FRO 11 EL. Gen. Mgr. A J McEvov, j A Craig Palmkr, Sap’t. I Gen’lc P ass. A gen Central Railroad OP GEORGIA. notice to travelling HUB Lie. The best and cheapest passenger route to New York aud Boston is via Savannah, and elegant steamers thence. Passengers before purcha sing tickets via other routes would do well to inquire first of the merits of the route via Savannah, by which they will avoid dust and it tedious all-rail ride. Hates include meals and stateroom on steamer. Round trip tickets will be placed on sale June 1st, good to return until Oct. 31st. New York steamer sails tri weekly. Boston steamer weekly from Savannah. For further infor mation apply to any agent of this Co. or to E. T Charlton, G. P. A. Sa vannah Ga, C. G Anderson, Ag’t Steamers Savannah Ga. OoSders Days. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. This admirable weekly for the youth of this great land is now well established, and has an increasingly large and well-deserved patronage. It is well worthy the examination of parents who wish to provide their children with a large amount of care fully-prepared entertaining, miscellany, at once instructive and clean . It is edited with ability, and shows a quick sympathy with the pleasures of the young people, and. a clear out look for their weltare. Address JAMES EL VERSON, Jan 19th 1888. Philadelphia, Pa - if "| -% §Tj 1 H %J « CL QjO jf m Sk^ \j m A JJ m —WE HAVE NOW TI1E LARGEST AND MOST— arise' teek of SHOES IN THE CITY OF MACON, all at Hodt Hollow [nitts Our stock is selected with great care, with a view to wearing well. We don’t koop ajshoddy shoo at all, but ■Wo Xlatre O-OOU SOL1B SIXOE3 at prices you ordinarily pay for worthless shoddy shoes.. Give us a trial aud bo convinced. | HI#* are mado by tho leading manufacturers of Philadelphia and Boston, and in this department you will find nothing hut tho latest fashions and of the best quality. A large stock of CHILDREN’S SHOES. BSZS a? EVBEUSWV 107 (Old No. 3,) Cotton Avenu MKACOXV GcIL (Successors to Mix & Kirkland, established 1840.) lit 3 ..•r. R. Cjfiaut’^E IL" . OKAY’S QEOaaiA ---(!o!)-- You will find me at the place formerly occupied by -I 10 I 11 M. WINTERS & 00 . And find it Headquarters for Low Prices and Fair Dealings. And will save you as much as any other house at Grays, on all pur chases for cash and on time with approved security. WILL ORDER FOR YOU WHEN tfOU WANT ANYTHING OUT OF MY LINE, AND TAKE PLEASURE IN LOOKING AFTER YOUR ORDERS WHEN ORDERING FROM MACON. 23* 20- Holsenbeok, Gray’s Ga. m31 if. T. B. Artope, a !pF SE lT Ep l & * O & ARTQFB *>¥ A V W* ® <K —AND DEALER IN— ^ MACONT V iB&lGBt (SUCCESSORS TO It. S. COLLINS.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN CARRIAGES Buggies and Wagons, BABY CARRIAGES, HARNESS WHIPS, Etc. 634 and 470 SEC01TD STREET Macon V! Georgia. Fob. 23rd lb88