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THOM. B. PENS, ; i Publisher. Gray fleorpla, Saturday, June 9th Address or Col. H. W. Newman or Canton, February 14th 1888. [Continued from last week.] An old cracker once told me he had thought much about dying, as to wbat time he would prefer to make bleexit from this mundane sphere, and after giving the sub ject much serioua and prayerful consideration, he would rather die any other time of tbe year than about hog killing time, If a man happens to lose a few hogs by straying off in the mountains or woods, be has foreverjnors what is known as a “wild hog claim,” and men have been known to sell their wild bog claim for a valuable con sideratlon, and the purchaser thinks he has an absolute right to kill all the hogs that eojno on his cireuit, The country U good for grazing purposes, cattle and sheep are rais ed in numbers; in some ions grass remains grt>en all winter and the stock is only fed when snow Is on the ground, They are driven to market and is the means by which they get money to pay taxes and the few necessities of life. Milk and butter they have in grrat abundance, and 1 want to say one thing to the assembled farmers of Georgia, that the man who will invent some means by which men will tell the truth about the quantity and quality of milk their cows will give, will be a bene factor of mankind and should rank with Galileo, Whitney, Fulton and others. I do not make the charge that farmers wont tell the truth about their cows, but I heard an old north Georgia farmer say ho was sjxty-flve years old and never heard a nan tell the truth the quality and quantity of milk his cow would ‘ wondored /UotiflpRras over In the cow bus- mess. In hia enthusiasm be said: “Show me the man who will tell the truth about the milk his cow will give, and I will show you an angel." There was a large crowd of us together, and we did not see ♦nary angel.’ I will also state, before I forget it, that it is a very prolific country for children, both kinds, gals and hoys. They havo their nmusemonts as well as othor peoplo. The young havo thoir candy stretching, social plays and dances, and whon they danco it is the old-fashioned break down and Virginia reel to the tuno of “Black-eyed Susan,” “Jennie in the Low Ground," and “Old Rosin the Bow." They have never had to resort to the neceaity of having to introduce the “German” and round dances to get bugged. When a gal wants hugging the boys are usually gallant enough to do it, and when it is done it is in the old fashioned way. Flesh and blood are enraptured by it, and there is nothing in the way of fu enjoy ment, Now these fashionably dressed people can’t do that, for an other has said ho would as BOOU put bis hand on a muskrat as some things these fashionable women wear now. They play “How far is it from here to Jliley Bright?” •'Old Sister Phebe, how loving were we when wo sat under the sycamore tree,” “Come tako a sweet kiss, it will do you no harm,” which is generally done. Log roll ing for the men, quilting for the women, and frolics at night for the young, when they “dance all night and go home with tbe gals in the morning." Railroads having penetrated some sections of this country, the people are fast becoming more and more like city folks, The girls are be ginning to want six and seven yards of calioo for a dress, and are buying cheap jewelry, and a few actually wear bustles. An o)d crack er told me a short time since that his daughter went to the Piedmout lair and bought a bustle. When she returned home she told him about it. and ho told her to put it on, (as bis curiosity was excited,) which she did; and when he saw it he said to her: “Now, Fallie, if you had happened to have been born with one of them things on you would have cried yourself to death.’’ Upon the whole, no people on the earth aro *10010 independent than these hardy mountaineers of North Georgia, and in the near future, with all her mineral resources, con sisting of gold, iron, mica, marble and garnet, she will come forth like a giant and will not be surpass ed by any section in prosperity and wealth, and if the peopto of Georgia will not cripple her enterprise and grant her railroad charters, which will cost the State nothing, but upon the other hand materially in crease her wealth, you will find her decked in her lobes of beauty all dazzling with gold, iron, copper, garnet and marble, the proud jieer of any section of God’s green earth. She is.now robing herself for the victory, and sends her greetings to you. All who desiro health and happiness, come ! We invito you like tho call made by the Macedo nians to the Christian world: “Como over and us.” “There she is; it is no idle boast to say that she is peerless in her climate as she is imperial in her products. Her precious stones and her Btill more precious metals deck her bridal array." It is a grand country with a glorious future and a true people. I can also assure you of one (act; if you will come, thero shall not bo a private, liou tenant or captain among you; you shall all bo colonels, for there _ are more colonels up there now in four or five counties than there was in tho Confederate army during the war. Now, for fearsome ono will accuse mo of plagiarism, I put quotation marks around this entire speech and will give ten 0 dol jars to any saue man big enough fool to claim any portion ot it—trot out your “deadly paraded columns.” In conclusion, allow me, Mr. President and J rm.ofvbe Btate Agricultural WUturiuinedi-. ants sum* «rn my profound . live -long and prosper.’’ I hope my address will aid you in farming. I am sure I have not infringed on your rule. I have neither dealt in politics nor religion. There is a moral in it provided you can seo it. I confess I can’t.” Jones County, Ga., June 4th 1888. Mr. Editor ; — The spirit of en terprise and progress seems to bo dormant or dead “iu our good old of Jones,” with good rail road facilities, climate, pure water, a good county papor, a kind generous and hospit able people, Jones should take rank with tho best counties in the state in everything that goes to raako a county prosperous and a people happy but wo as a people seem not so realize our true inter ost. President Northern of tho Stato Agricultural Society, with energy and persevornnee that is commend ablo is traveling over the state in the interest of the state fair and I am confident will succeed in getting togothcr the grandest displays of tho resources of the slate at the next fair, and has ever been seen at any previous fair. What say tho farmers of Jones, will we eonio to tho help of our worthy Piosident will we stand aloof and say by so that we are entirely indiffer- ent to the success or failure of tho enterprise. This is a grand oppor tunity for Jones county, so adver tize herself and Jet the world know what can be done in the way of pro duoingeverything needed for the comfort and happiness of our peo ple. What lay you farmers? An other thought, politics are now en gaging tho attention of tho people and what platform a man occupies is a quostion now before tho public. 1 would like tor ibo candidates for tho legislature, if any in our county, to anuounce themselves, and their principles, not about tariff reform, free trade or protection, but how they stand on the question of build ing up and sustaining the school of Technology and giving more effica cy to the department of agriculture by establishing experimental @ta- tions in different parts of the state and Low they stand on tbe question of moving the county site from Clinton to Gray and naming it “New Clinton.” These are the questions gentlemen that we would like to hear from you on. “Jones.” BOUND OAK, By advertising, places aro kept in nolo, So I will say something about the Round Oak. Alas! for it, of its foliago it is now bereft, Nothing but the trunk and a few limbs left. I suppose tho steam was too severe, As the engine runs very near. It could not have been too dry, As the water tank is close by. We are looking forward for the day, When much trade will come this way. Three new roadB have lately been cut out, That farmers may havo a nearer route. I suppose the people all around, Knows wo have a nice church and two good stores, And I guess they havo found out by now. There is a steam mill here owned by Mr. IIowo, Tho house has lately been painted white, Which makes it look nice and bright. Mr. Wilburn attends to tho mill, And your sacks with good meal ho will fill. A wood and black-smith shop is not vory far, They belong to Mr. John Barr, You will always find him on hand, And ho will do your work the best ho can. The two mercantile firms aro Hunt and Brother, R. J. Smith owns the other, Mr. Barfield ho handies the yard stick, If you call, he will wait on you quick. Business men they all seem to be, If you don’t beliovo it, corao and sec, - — Something that is good and nice, Oar society is vory good, A pleasant and healthy neighbor hood, \\ e have somo enterprising farmers too, Who have their home supplies in view, Ono near, has his lots nicely fenced in, sevon or eight, They say each ono has a good gate, Now ho at night can soundly sleep, Ho feels his stock and grain will in safety keep. I hope our friends will help us out, By buying lots at tho Oak or round about: Thcn we can build a house and have a school, And call it for Mrs. Gould, As we Georgians now find, For our interest Col. M. and her are inclined. Certainly the Railroad is a great acoomodation, And should meet with our appro bation. Col. Machen lays the foundation Mrs. Gould assist in transporta tion. I have tried to advertise the place, In tho next issue some ono fill the space. A. O. Jones County Sheriff’s Sale. Will bo sold before the Court House door in Clinton said county on the First Tuesday in July next during the legal hours of sale, 6ix hundred and thirty-four acres of land moro or less belonging to Sam’ L. Chiles, said land lying and being about two miles west of Clinton and bounded as follows. North and east by lands of B. F. Mason, south and west by lands of F M Stewart and west by lauds of Wm M Green and north by land of Seth Tcwe.s. Said land levied on under and by of a fi fa from Jones Superior Court in favor of S B Glawson vs Sam’l L Chiles principal aud H S Greaves security, Wm Ingram, tenant in possession served with wrirten no tieo. W W BARRON This May 31st 1838. Sheriff, CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga, March 24th 1888. Whereas, C. E. Drew Adm’r of Lsham Ethridge dec’d applies to me for Dismission. These aro therefore to cite all persons concerned to show cause at this office on or by the FIRST MONDAY IN jury next if any they have why Dismission shall not be granted said Adm’r. Witness my hand officially. K. T. llOSS, Ordinary. CITATION. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. March 24th 1888. Whereas, O. C. Gibson adm’r of Estate Jackson Wood (c) dec'd, applies to me for Dismission. These aro to cite all persons con cerned to show 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. Witness my hand officially'. R. T. ROSS, Ordinary. BRIDGE NOTICE. GEORGIA— Jones County— On the first Tuesday in July next at 11 a. m. before the court house door in Clinton, thero will be let at public outcry to the lowest bidder a contract to build a public bridge across Shoal Creek at Stewarts Mill, said bridge to be 100 feet long, 14 feet wide, and of first class material throughout. Bond with approved security to keep said bridge in good order for seven years from delivery will be required. Cash will bo paid on completion of tho contract which must not bo later than Sept, follow ing. For further information apply to the undersigned. Tho right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Witness my hand officially this the 22nd of May 1888. Richard Johnson, J. J. 0 C. Notice Leave to Sell Laud. May festeu Whereas, C. L. Ridley guardian for his minor children has applied to me for an order to sell all their undivided interest in favo hundred acres of land in Jones county Ga., adjoining II. B. Ridley. Dr, S. M. Anderson and others, and such or der will be granted on first Monday in July next unless some legal cause be shown to the contrary. Witness my hand 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 Dec’d, applies to me for Dismission. These 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 Adm’r’x. Witness my band officially, R. T. ROSS, Ordinary. TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE. THIRD and LAST ROUND. 1 will be at the following places to receive Tax Returns for the year 1888. J. C. Dumas store Monday May 14. Haddock Station Tuesday “ 15. V B Clark store Wed. morn “ 16. Jesse Miller “ eve. “ 16. J. S. Stewart mill Thursday « 17. « 18. Round Oak Monday.. “ 21 . Graball Hill Tuesday May 22. Glovers Mill Wednesday “ 23, Caney Creek Thursday “ 24 Popes Ferry Friday “ 25. Five Points Monday morn “ 28. Gordon’s mill Monday eve “ 28. G W F McKay store Tuesday “ 29. Jackson Roberts Wednesday “ 30. Roberts Station Thursday « 31. Thonias Sloc ‘ umb Friday Juno 1. dames Station Monday 4. Mx>rton Tuesday “ 5. Haddocks “ Thursday “ 7. Grays In “ Friday S. Clinton every Saturday. 1 will close m 7 books b Y the 20il» of June. W. T. MORRIS, Receiver oi Tax returns of Jones eo., jg$. t. Men;, Jr., DIA^O^DS, WAfCljES, Jewelry, siiVe^w^^e, SPECTACLES AflD EyE ({LASSES. Watch Repairing a Specialty. 308 SECOND STREET. MACON; GA 4 21 3m. G. ff. IlMie & Co., (Successors to Henry liauh and W. J. Brake.) AND LIQUOR DEALERS. 416 POPLAR STREET, MACON, GA., 4 21 tf. TI NUT. 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. ROUT. V. HARDEMAN, tf & tags €31 CLINTON, GEORGIA. Practices in Ocmulgee Circuit Office in Court House. ,roc ENGINES, WATER WHEELS. GIGST, SaW t and CANE KETTLES and EVAPORATORS Cotton Presses (Hand and Horse Power.) E. UROCKETT, Macon, 6a. Loans Negotiated On Farms & Town IN BIBB AND ADJOINING COUNTIES. ELLIOTT ESTES, 563 Cherry St. - * Macon Ga TO THE Traveling Public —YOU CAN— SAVE HONEY BY STOPPING AT J II It i;v.vek § MACON GEORGIA. OPPOSITE HOTEL LANIER. GEO. T. BEELAND, I Sjffclaclf § S 0 I 8 ms n w£ LS os* m || Novelties in Holiday Hoods „ an 8 ^ORDERS BY MAIL WILL RECEIVE M PROMPT AND RELIABLE ATTENTION £ 320 Second Street, MACON GEORGIA R.aiuvo^d TijiE T^bu, COVINGTON & MACON R R SCHEDULE NO. 13. May 4th 1888. GOING NORTH—MAIL TRAIN. Lv Macon..... 7 00 am Massey’s Mill 7 10 am Roberts. 7 22 a m Morton. 7 35 a ra Grays.... 7 42 a ra Franks.. 7 48 a m Barrons. 7 54 am Wayside Round 7 57 a ra Oak.. 8 05 a ra Hillsboro ... 8 19 a ra Adgato...... 8 27 a ra Minneta...... 8 42 a ra Monticello... 8 48 a ra Machen....... 9 15 a m Little River , 9 27 a m Godfrey...... 9 33 a m Ar Madison •10 20 a m GOING SOUTH—MAIL TRAIN. Lv Madison... .11 30 am Godfrey......... River... •12 17 a m Little .12 23 a m Machen......... .12 35 am Lv Monticello • 1 25 p ra Minneta........ • 1 33 p in Adgate......... • 1 49 p m Hillsboro...... 1 58 p m Round Oak.... .. 2 12 p ra Wayside....... .. 2 19 p m Barrons........ .. 2 22 pm Franks.......... . 2 28 p ra Grays......... .. 2 34 n ra Merten......... . 2 41 p m Roberts........ . • 2 54 p ra Massey’s Mill .. 3 06 p ra A* Macon..... 316 p ra GOING HORTH—FREIGHT TRAIN. Lv. Macon...... 3 30 p m Lv. Grays....... 4 30 p m Ar. Monticello. 6 21 p ra GOING SOUTH—FREIGHT TRAIN. Lv. Monticello. 8 23 a ra Lv. Grays...... 10 20 a ra Ar. Macon.. .. 11 35 a ra B. W. FROBEL. Gen. Mgr. A J McEvoy, (A Craig Palmer, Sap’t, I Gen’ 1. Tats.Agm Dr JONES RESIDENT DENTIST. MONTICELLO GEORGIA. Office up stairs over Dr. Dozier’s drug store. Central Railroad ojf © ;noiiG-lA. to travelling public. The best and cheapest passenger route to New York and Boston ia 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 a tedious all-rail ride. Rates include meats 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. WE OFFER THE Jones coUn;y tyE^oLiqljT AND THE -MAC0N Weekly Telegraph FOR $1.75 PER ANNUM.