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isdit i>L'SLrsxjEr y.YEK V SATURDAY" MOSSING Xi' GKAV, GEORGIA, __j[Y T. u. PENN.— S ub*riidio u Rates— la Advance. s One J ear. s Months. s Tliree Month, Entered at the PostofHcc at Or ay <Ga second class mail matter. 95 postotfiee orders, drafts, etc., should be piaile payabie to T. II. 1 ’exn. ltates for advertising made known on application. t’omn allocations for individual benefit, or per 5 onal character, charged for the of a .advertisements. ‘amt- as Marriagc and obituary notices, not ex feeding one squaws, inserted u ul.out charge _over one sciuare will he charged for same w advertisements. correspondents alone are responsible through these lor opinions expressed by them columns. TOWN AND COUNTY. Mrs .E. G. HARDEMAN, Local Editress. The weather is yet quite warm. Farmers are rejoicing over the recent rain. Our boys reported a lino timo in Mouticello. Our farmers about Gray can boast of some fine watermelons. Our town has been quite dull the past week. Most every body oft recreating._ Capt. R. Bonner, of Macon, is vis iting his son. Mr. Henry Bonner; near Gray. Mrs. Rowe Price, of Macon, is now (ho guest, of her brother Henry Bonner, near town. Mrs. Morris and daughter, Miss Rosa, of Macon, spent this week with the family of R. J. Turner, near town. Several days past, Daugh Pitts, a colored boy near town, cut his foot with a piece of glass. At first it was not thought very serious, bat it has since pained him so that it gave him the lockjaw and he is not expected to live. Col. Harry P. Brown, who has for some time conducted in a most successful mannor, the Griffin Sun, left Griffin Tuesday to accept a po sition on the Macon Evening News. There is not a better news-ga t hei’or in Georgia than Harry Brown. We are informed that at a meet ing of the C. & M. authorities yes terday at Athens, J. G. Key,Esq., Mouticello, was elected vice-presi dent of the Covington and Macon road, vice Col. Frobel deceased.— Macon Evening News. We clip tho following from the Jasper Gout ty News; Wo congratulate the C. & M. R. R. and tho people of Jasper county up on the election of Major J. C. Key to tho Mice Presidency of this road Major Key has been with this en terprise from its inception, and has been its friend at all times, at all places, and under all cicnrastances. lie has tho confidence of our people and of those who have put their money in this enterprise, and while he is a quiet and meek man, ho has the moral courage to stand to his convictions of duty and right against all opposition. While in the Central City if you are hungry or thirsty and want a good nu al, and your thirst quenched drop in at tho “Brilliant” and Bis cuit Smith will see that you are treated all right. Try him. Cham pm an and Jones, Macon Ga., have just received a car load of well broke horses which they Parties arc offering for sale very low. in want of good horses or mutes will find it to their interest to call at Hotel De Horse and give the boys a showing. Col. Jesse M. Hunt sent the Tele giaph a sample of sweet potatoes grown by him on his farm in Jones county. They are large, fine fel |°ws, and yesterday all he brought m were sold readily at 83 per bushel. ( ol Hunt says it beats cotton, and bo expects to pay tho entire expense °I bis cotton crop out of tho pro eeds of his potato patch and he will do it.—Macon Telegraph. tXISTOi LOCALS. Miss Mullakin, of Franks, is vis iting Miss Ophelia Christian of this place.. Mrs. R. B. Barron, ot Clinton, is visiting Mrs, J. IL Kelly, ofMou ticello. Master Frank A Ilervey is spend ing a part of his vacation with Mas ter Gordon Ilardcman. Misses Lois Johnson and Salllo Barron are spending the week with Miss Ina Kelley of Monticollo. Mrs, Hardeman and children are still absent in Talbotton, and we re gret to learn are detained by the ill ness of her baby Ruth. They were expected homo on Tuesday. Wo hope to hear of the speedy recovery of the Baby and safe return of her self and children. Messrs. F. M. Stewart and F. S. Hardeman spent last Sabbath in Mouticello, returning Monday, and from a conversation wo over-heard were about returning to look after Mr. Jim Stexvart the same day, “so they said’,” but we have an opinion that it was some other attraction. Lookout, Clinton girls, these young men are not riding up and down the C. & M. load without some interest ing object in view. Many ol the farmers hereabouts are making ready for “fodder pull ing” this is one of the old fogy no tions handed down from sire to sou and like cotton will eoutmue to be gathered double its cost, causing them lo grow poorer and oooror each year when one half the labur time and expense would gather a hay crop of doublo the advantage and much more nutritious. The primary election for Repre sentative ou yesterday brought out a full vote. The contest was be tween J udge Richard Johnson and Ex-Representative G, W- Comer. From all the information wo could gain from the different precincts late last night Judge Johnson has carried the county by a handsome majority. The Dem. Ex. Committee meets this morning to consolidate the returns and to declare the result. If Judge Johnson is nominated and so declared by the committee this morning as all information indicates Jones county will bo ably represent ed in the next General Assembly Now give us a good Senator from Twiggs and wo will be happy. We will publish full returns from the different precincts in our next issue. The drouth that has prevailed in and about Clinton lor a month end ed freshing last Sunday by a timely and have re season, and many taken advantage of its coming, to put in a good turnip crop. Nothing along about hog killing timo fills the bill so completely as “hog-jowl and turnips,” besides the turnips furnish such a tino feed for milch cows and it pays so well in highly flavored, golden butter. Try it, and don’t forget that this is a good plat time of to commenco preparing a seeding ground near the lot for down an early rye or barley the patch cold for your milk cows during March, months of February and with enougli to give your mules and horses a cutting occasionally and you have no idea how much earlier they will rid themselves in the spring and take on a fine slick coat of hair. The following are tbo names of the newly elected Democratic Ex, Committee of Jones county. Barrons Dist. John Bradley Sr. Burdens “ James Baker. Clinton “ 11. B. Barron, Davidson 2 G.C. Smith, Etheridge = James Hurti Finney 2 Joe Chiles, Hammock “ Thos. Pippins, Hawkins “ A. II. S. McKay. Lesters U Ollio T. White, Roberts “ I. L. Harris, Fopes £ D. E. Norris Sanders Jno F Anderson Towles “ Jno W Harkins, Tranquilla “ Sam Bai’ron, Whitos «' Geo B. White, Wallace “ Dr. John Hardeman County at Largo, R. V. Hardeman. The Dem. Ex. Committee are notified to meet in Clinton to day Saturday Aug. 4th at 10 o’clock A. M. for the purpose of consolidating returns for representation and to take into consideration the time and manner of nominating county officers. A full comraittte whose names appear above are requested to he present. R. V Hardeman, Chm. Jno, F, Anderson Sety. Letter from the Editress. Talbotton, July 31st 1888. This is one of Georgia’s old towns, but its many handsome and well kept residences with their pretty vino-covered verandas and bright flower yards, clean streets, and elegant brick business houses gives to the town a modern air. The business square has been burned out twice since tho war, but since our last visit just ten years ago, whon wo left nothing but bricks and ashes, those have sprung up. Phoenix like, ono of tho most sub stantial blocks in middle Georgia. On tho corner Capt S. W. Thornton has an elegant store containing a general assortment ol Millinery, dry goods and groceries, In tho second story is his well managed hotels. There are besides the Dry goods stores of Heath, Weeks, Per sons, Kinibough Bros, and Spain, ‘ The Alliance Store” managed by Mr. Thos. N. Beall. The grocery establishments of Ragland, Spiveys, Estes, and Johnson and C. W.Kim bough also occupy desirable stands, while tho drug stores of Bard well, Leo and Thornton, despite the usual healthiness of the Talbot climate, have patronage. Tho flourishing livery stablo of L. A. Baldwin also has a popular stand. We are surprised to seo so many private nobby “turn outs." Almost over) family has one, and every morning and evening bright eyed and roby cheeked lasses aro seen cantering by on sleek steeds. Talbot county has always been noted for its pretty girls. Wc think they aro not excelled in the South. We have been royally entertain ed at the elegant house of our kinsman, L. A. Baldwin, who is one of tho energetic young men of this generation. Ills herd of twenty or more glossy Jerseys and Holsteins, with their soft eyes, bring visions of rich cream and golden butter. Our ride behind tho equine beauty, “Charlie,” who was awarded the 2nd prize at tho last State Fair and for whom he has refused $1000.00, was one to ho remembered. Mr. Baldwin has, with credit to himself and honor to tho county, held for past two years tho trust worthy position of County Treasurer and will be unanimously re-clccted this Fall. He is not only a favourite in his own “home town” but all over tbe whole county,-—wncro ever his genial smile is seen, a host of friends welcome him. Writing ofour rela tive “L A” reminds us that from his aneestval tree, there branches only 75 dccendants. Of this re markable family we have, during our visit shaken tho hand of forty nine! Of course whore there are so many members, there are babies, so whon wearioil with their infantile “racket” we wend our way to tho delightful home of Col. J. J. Bull, where wo find no baby at all, but a host aDd hostess that havo no equal on this broad earth. Col Bull is too well kno -vn in the State for any words of ours as an introduction. Col. Bull and wife having no parent al responsibilities, devote much of their timo to tho enjoyment of tho young people, and whilo witness ing their charming ministrations last Friday evening we ceased to wonder why they were so popular , On that evening they tendered a complimentary Reception to “our Maude.” There were ton couples iu attendance and a delightful eve ning spent in sociable converse, with a welcome addenda of salads, creams, and cakes. Our visit ends on Tuesday, and at five o’clock Wednesday wo take tho train here for Bastrick where wc connect with the Macon bound train. We leave in Talbot our only living relatives on tho Smith side, Maj E. B. Smith and Mrs. Samuel Baldwin. Tho former was 82 years old the day we reached Talbotton. E. G. II. Tom Woolfolkhas taken the pau per oath so his case can go to tho supreme court without the payment of costs. _ The readers of the Headlight will not fail to seo the new adver tisement of Pb. M. Berg, Macon Ga. He carries a well selected slock of dry goods and sells them at rock bottom prices. When visiting the city call on hirn and be convinced that he will give you a bargain. Mrs. II. S; Gould, of Machen, Ga., is among the guests of the Hotel Lanier, in Macon for a few days. Capt. J. H. Winters, ono of the Policemen of Macon, accompanied by his wife, came up last Saturday and wiii spend several davs with relatives and friends in and around Franks and Grays. Athens Banner; Col. E. C. Machcn’s many friends were glad to see him in town last night. They regret his brief stay in Athens. Who knows Col. Machen has learn ed to love him, Tho motion for a new trial in the ease of The State vs. Thos. G. Wool follc has been overruled by Judge Gustin. Tho ease now goes to the Supremo Court, but will probably not La passed upon by that tribu nal before November or Docember, G EO’RGIA TE JilN CLOG 1C Ah SCHOOL Tho exorcises of this school will open the first oi October under an able faculty the head of which is Dr. Hopkins. And in this con nection we call attention to tho advertisement of Mr. A. II. S. McKay, County School Commissioner, to bo found in this issue. Those desiring to enter this school from Jones county must ap ply to Mr. McKay to to examined ou Saturday, the first day ot Sep tember next. We find the following iu tbe Ath ens Ban nor-Watch m'iu; Monday evening a reporter of tho Banner-Watchman saw a party of gentleman steering towards the cit^ clerk’s office, and shouldering his pencil this same reporter start ed to sec why tbe said gentlemen were there. Ho found Col. E. C. Machcu there, accompanied by Maj. John C. Key, of Monticollo; A. C. Palmer, of Macon ; 11. M. Herman, of Now York ; and Col. N. E. Harris, of Maeon. These gentlemen came over on a pleasure trip, as well as to make ac quaintances. These gentlemen visited the road near the cemetery, and were well pleased with tho work being done. J\tr. Harris is a grad u a to ef the State University, and mot many of the friends he know when in college there, Tho party will leave this morning tor Macon. Col. E. C. Machen, Hon N. E. Harris, attorney, and one or other representatives of the Coving ton & Macon road, wero in Athens yesterday and went beforo tho city council and asked that body for the right of way through tho streets. One or two members of tho board were opposed to immediate action and asked for a postponement to some future day. Mr. Harris, at torney for tho road, said that he could see no reason ior a postpone ment, and thought tho city should bear a portion of thodamago should any exist after tho road was com pleted. Mayor Hodgson followed Mr. Harris in a few remarks and coin cided with him in his views by say ing that the business brought to Athens by tho building of tlio road would greatly offset suits for dam ages. Council then went into secret session, and when tlio body recon vened an ordinauce was passed giv ing tho Covington & Macon the right of way through tho streots.^ Macon Evening Nows. Tiventy-First Senatorial District. Pursuant to call the executive committoe of the Twenty-first Sen atorial district mot at Gordon, on last Tuesday. J. R. VanBuren, of Jones, called the mooting to order and N. B. Baum was clectod secre tary. Tho following members wore found to be present; Jones county—J. R, VanBuren, J. M. Middlebrooks. Twiggs county—fl. F. Griffin, L. C. Sketoe, T. H. Jones. Wilkinson county—Joel A. Smith* N. B. Baum. Tho following resolution, offered by Mr. Baum, was adopted; Be it resolved by tho executive committee oi the Twenty-first Sen atorial district, That a convention beheld at Gordon. Ga., on the first day of Sep tern her next, for (he pur pose of nominating a candidate lor siiid district, and the counties com posing said district shall order an election through their executive committees in suoh man ner and at such timo as they shall seo proper for delegates to compose such conventions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. N. B. Baum, Secretary. NOTICE. I will be in Clinton on the 1st. Saturday in Sept, for the purpose of holding a “Competative Examina tion” of Applicants for places in the Georgia School of Technology. The examinations will tie in writing. For further information see “act to es tablish a Technological School 1887.” A. II, S. McKAY, C. S. C. The following is the section re ferred to; “That there shall be one beneficiary for each Representative in the General Assembly from every county in this State, solec ted by the Board of Education in each County, on competivc ex aminatiaton, and who shall bo first entitled to the benefits of school; that the tuition in said school shall be free to all students who arc residents of the State of Georgia. The rates of tuition to others than residents of the State shall not exceed one hundred and fifty dollars peranum. FOR SALE. Five thousand acres of land in Jones County in bts to suit pur chasers, ior cash or on time. Apply to, Ricujuid Johnson, May 26th 1883 tf. Clinton Ga B 1 am through taking stock and finding my business this year far ex ceeds any previous year in amount of sales as well as profits, and as I am now getting ready for my extensive trip North, where 1 will visit all the leading factories from whom I make all purchases direct. Buying from first hands and saving jobbers profits enables me to sell a Better Class of Goods for Less Money than any other house in the city. To do this, you well know it takes Hard Cash. For Hard Cash will Tell the Tale. In view of these facts, and from the fact that a generous public has heretofore very liberally patronized me, I have concluded to show my ap preciation by offering them for the next thirty days Goods at a diseount of U5 to 35 per cent, less than New York cost. During this, my cleanng out sales, I offer an additional inducement that will give gratis to each purchaser of $5 worth of Dry Goods purchas ed One Good Calico Dress, and to each purchaser of $o worth of Clothing a fine pair of Suspenders, and for @10 worth of Clothing one of tjic finest Monarch Shirts, the best shirt in the world. At PI. I Beri’s, 414 Mater? Street, Near Fair Store. I am agent for manufactories making Men, Boys, Ladies, Misses and Children’s STRAW HATS of which I keep u full line on hand and offer now at half price. CLOTHING, CLOTHING. The most elegant and largest stock of Clothing ever brought to the city of Macon, at hard cash prices. Just listen to the music of low prices: Men’s Working Suits $2.00 up Business Suits, .... 3.50 up Nice all wool, Cassimers,... 5,00 up HANDSOME CHILDREN’S SUITS @1.00. The greatest bargains in Flouncings and Allovers, in Laces and Embroid* erics oflatost styles and handsome designs at from 30c per yard upward, well worth double the money. New Embroidery Edgings 2e- per yd. up. Laces 10c per yd. up. LOOK at our other LOW PRICES. Lawns,......3| cento per yard up Standard Prints...44c per yd up Heavy Brown 4-4 Sheeting (5c up 7-8 Cheeks,...........5}c Shirting......4jc per yard yd up per doz up White Handkerchiefs 25c per 7-8 ...34c yd up 4-4 Bleaching... .64 cents per yard up. My Stock of Mens, Ladies, Misses and Childrens’ Shoes is Full and Com plete and Guarantee the Best Shoes for the Least Money at Prices Lower than the Lowest. TUB MONARCH SHIRT! All Goods at ruinous reductions to suit the hard times. Be Sure and call before making your purchases elsewhere, font is no trouble to show Goods. Come goods one, Coine ail, and be convinced and save your money by buying your at Tie Exposition Store, PI. M. BERG, Proprietor, 414 Mulberry St. Macon Ga. OTIS COMER will be pleased to wait on you.—Aug2 1888. MIDDLE GEORGI A julilftlir jtjd) A^lctiLTlUtpt College M1LLE DG EVILLE, GEORGIA. Gen’l. D. II. HILL, President. Twelve Teachers in the Faculty. Four hundred and fifty ono Students, TUITION FREE. Board very reasonable, Course of Instruction is full, including Clas sical, Scientific, Commercial, Musi cal. In thoroughness of Scholar ship and Discipline, this College lias no superior. Next Term opens September Sib, 1S88. For Catalo gues &c., apply to J. N, Moore, Sec'y. Trustees, MONEY FOR FARMERS. I am prepavod to negotiate loans for farmers at a total commission of percent, with interest at oight per cent, payable once a yoar,to-wit on Dee. 1st. J. C. Barron, Atty Law, June 9th 3m. Clinton Ga Loans Negotiated On Farms & Town Property IN IifBK ANl) ADJOINING COUNTIES. ELLSSTT ESTES, 563 Cherry St. Macon Ga Dress Suits, $(5.50 up Good Block Corkscrew Suits, 8.00 up Slate & Blue Flannel, best, 8,00 up Cotton Worsted, 3Jc. per yard up. All wool Worsted 7 c per yard up Ladies’ Jerseys ■ ••••••*»• .....35 cents up.. Corsets .. • • •• •«••••••••••• ...25 conts up, Jeans,..... .. 10c per yard up, Nansooks .5 cents per yd up London Cord 3i cents per yd up.