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aiM »< -■ * * L m m ■ THOM. R. PEK!*, : : Publisher. Gray Oeoriria. Saturday. .N'»v. 17 The informal inauguration of Gov. Gordon, for his second term of of fice, took place last 'l nesday. The Madison Advertiser says ; Lumber has arrived to build the. d< - pot of the C. & M. R. R. at this place, ami the work will he pushed to com pletion without delay. Legislature was organized with Hon. Flemming DuBignon, oi Chatham, as President of the Senate, and Hon. A. II. Clay, of Cobb, Speakei of tin* House. The Messenger will be owned sole ly bv fi, ,V Adams after the 1st of Jan. Mr. Adams is well known to the readers-of this paper and ho will bo welcomed among ns again 11 o is well up in the newspaper business and will no doubt make the Mess enger better than ever.—Eaton ton M isHcnger. Judge Weavci declares or firmly believes that he was poisoned last week by picking cotton, That there was something in the cotton leaf that poisoned him on the face. It would bo well if every farmer could realize that there is more or lesss poison in the plant and quit raising it.—Eatonton Mcsssug r. Mr. Johnson, an Atlanta truck fanner and commission merchant, cumo to Madison this wet-k for the purpose of making arrangement- supply °f 1 with Col. He Wo}f tor a milk, not being able to procure enough around Atlanta for his trade. Tho excellence of Col. Do— tVoil’s Holstein’s is fust becoming known throughout the State and no doubt 1)0 will receive other oi dors. r-r-Adverti er. Bronwood Reporter : 'The art of ynesmerisin fs creating a sensation here since Prof. If uckaby’s while show Homo claim it a farce, othOiS are fully convinced that it is gen uine, Several negroes have been mesmerized, and did not flinch when a pin was driven through their arms. Others admitted all tSe crimes they had ever eommitte but emphatically denied the same thjLSWH flmblb, mills began operations in the south, one in Colntnb ia, S. V., and tho other in Dallns, Texas. To gether they have 18,000 spindle's, 200 looms and will employ nearly 400 hands. More than a dozen other mills are now in process ol erection in tho south. The past year has been one oi unusual pros perity 4or cotton mills all over the country, Mr. Parry Lee, who set his first typo in this oiliec, some four pr fiye years ago, will commence the publication of the Pike Coun ty Journal, at Zebulon, Ga. sbortly Helias purchased an outfit which will be shipped at once to Zebu* Ion. Parry, though young, has had some experience in journalism, and with tho tact ho has for apply ing himself, together with lr.s mor al sensibilities and energies, we com mend him to the people of Zebulon. Wo wish him success in the enter prise.—Jackson News. Madison is enjoying a building boom. There are seven cottages in course of construction and about completed by Mr. D. Towns, one of tho most popular contractors in this section. Two tin Mr. D. P. Few, two for Mr. A JS Hough, one each for Messrs. W. J. Qrr, J. L. Griflin and Geo. A. Bearden, The cost of the cottages, which will be occupied as soon as completed, will bo from $800 to $1,500. Let the good work goon. —Madisonian. Wo have a potatoo, which grew on Mr. J esse M. Mayfield’s place in tho northern portion of our county, which is ft real curiosity. It is the exact representation of a duck. Its body, neck and head a little inclin ed to one side, as is natural with tho duck species, The potatoo is of tho yellow yam variety, and weighs about two pounds. It was plowed up iu Mr, Mayfield’s potatoo patch on Mondayjast and brought to town by Dr. W. A. J. Anderson pn I Tuesday, who gave it to the Star for the inspection of the curi ous. 1 It is certainly a strange freak pfnature.—Covington Star. ‘Jones County Sheriff this. -»/■.* JU**i • Will be sold befoic the Court House door in Clinton during the legal hours of sale on the first Tees day in December next six hundred and seven and one half acres more or less being lots Nos. 162, 170 and 171 in the 8th Dial, of Jones county as the property ol Robt. Lundy, lev ied on under a mortgage fi iia issued from .Tones Superior Court m favor of M. S. Griswold against llobt. Lundy to satisfy said mortgage fi fa property pointed out in said fi fiiaito written notice of said levy served upon Defendant. Also at the same time and place land one hundred and fifty ac-es of more or less as the property of Robt. Lundy, said land lying situate and bo ng in Hawkins (list in Jones county and known as the Ivey buries place adjoining lands of Mrs. -■ Haini’lon, Mrs. Wimberly and others. Levied on as the property satisfy of the said Robt, Lundy to hand. said fi fa ami other li las in my Property pointed oat by iVfis Att’y and written notice served upon UTt. W. W. RARiiON, Oct 29 1888. Sheriff Jones Co. ADMINISTBATOR’S SA LE. JO.NE3 COUNTY LAKHS. By virtue of an order from the court of Ordinary of Jones county will he sold at the Court-House door in Clinton within the legal hours Bern of sale on the first Tee.-,lay in ,.i her IB‘1.8, Fifty ocivs FWuig of hum F Ik in S* North-west S. Sfe, of J< Cre land, part sold for m. county and good and said minor support education of it adjoins II. B. Ridley and the pub lie road from Hillsboro to Cornuco pia. Terms Cash.—Oct. 15th 18S8. C. L. Ridley, Guardian. ADM IN ISTllATOE’S SALE. JONES COUNTY LANDS. By virtue ol an order from the Court of Ordinary of Jones County will be sold at the Court-House door in Clinton within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in Decem ber 1888. Three hundred acres cf land more or less, belonging dec’d. to estate of Martin lb Ma'one Borne good land plenty water and timber no improvements, Situated three miles from C. & M. It. R. in North west part of Jones county. Adjoins Middlebrooks, Gordon, Crutchfield ami ail rs. John Bold I 1 Anderson, for Dib.LibiUiqi), Auhq . NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. G EORG1 A— Jones County. All persons having demands against late Jones the Estate of James G Barnes of county,' deceased, are hereby mands notified ttye undersigned to render in their de to according to law. And all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make im mediate payment. This August 21st 1888. W. 11, BUilDEN, Administrator J G Barnes deceased THE OLD RED HILLS OF JONES Have always groaned under a burden of luxuries and tho very mosphere scorns to inako the boys clever. BuSCUIT SMITH now of the famous •‘Brilliant Bar,’ ot Macon, has pleasant recollect ions of his associations in tho grand old county, and always orders the dog chained when ho hears any oi tho boys around. THE OlUSl* l'UOSTY MORNINGS will soon bo bore. Just think of Copper Distilled Rye, 16 years old, and sparkling Com with a bead oil it that would put a dew drop to shame, with olhor choico served at t-lio bar. Choice Beef Steak ami Reil Skin with every other delicacy to bo in tho Macon market, and last but not least FREE BEDS to sleep on after you liavo about tho city to your satisfaction. Call on mo at tho old Brilliant Sa loon 367 Third Street, Macon Ga. Biscuit Smith BUY YOUR Trunks- Satchels. Pocket Books- and Fancy Leather GOODS, FROM THE FACTORY AT FACTORY PRICES. Macon Trunk Factory, J. Van & Co. 4103rd St. Macon Ga fpmwn,*?* g 9i m J - • ■ M ?! 21 & t- JiSk ( «nw ll [ ll ^ ' ypvuiv.' ill i mk i M -s ■ -a ifriiro *i ' - -,•■ ■ - i ! g B . ' g l „- .^ r^^ggeagsai—- Georg* - .espe^fitUi muUd . , to +1 th The good ; of the Stale of a e Discussion <;f the Reform Tapfl,j^ow •*•*•*“*> ■*• g —• > Trade, Trust*, etc., at the EXPOSITION STC3I, Fi. S. Ihrjghout Beit Mr 414 Ii®? rat which has begun and will c ntirme the season. My position is well known to my patrons as i have leen Leading in Lc-T v,0 ° ® ll Lowest Prices buying as I do, in cheat markets for spot cash and wit .i a large bank account to my credit, flattcrpyseif I hate stiuck a ow to Trusts and Combinations and visited allleading mills and markets of the East which have given me advantages vhioh Cash alone can secuie. i FIS HS5TS1KD SKiSS For Ladies, Misses, Gents andfBoys, tie echo comes from Boston, Lynn and Rochester, that Ph. M. Derg lead; the trade. Will here state that lo date 1 have received of Shoes and lUots, alone, 250 cases ot ail grades, of which I here quote only a few priced for your "sr consideration: o w m sk m, es s m mi , sat '3PS3&CHS8 FOR SHOES. Ladies’ kid butfonslioos 65c worth Children’s kid button shoes 25c and up $1.50elsewhere. Men's heavy waxed brogans 60c “ Misses kid button shoes 57c worth Bachelors best brogans at $1.25 1.25 elsewhere. Befit veal cult brogans at L25 Ladies fine Dongola kid button Meis’ congress gaiters at 1.00 lines $1.10 worth 2.00 elsewhere. Mens'custom made congress gaiters 1.50 Ladies’ fine custom made Dongola kid button hoots $2.00 worth 3-50. CLOTHING and only purchased , the ,. , best , In Clothing I have searched the markets received for the least money that hard cash could procure. I have so far . , Men’s Suits ranging all the wayJ'rom 82 per suit to $25 for fine and ««» M«4 Prince Albert •**. the tatter cemrot be bought any where c-Le for less than HO. The mast elegant an t largest stock ol Cloth ever brought to the city, at hard "ash prices. Listen to the music, Pauls, Men’s’Working from 40c, per pair up .Good Black Corkscrew Suits, 7.00 up Suits ......$2.C0 up ' Bcackonsfield Blue Beaver “ 8.00 up Business Suits, .......... 3.50 up Fancy Corkscrew suits $10 up Nice all wool, Cassimers,... 5.00 up j Good heavy Overcoats from 1.65 up Dr. is Suits, .............. 0.50 up [ Hands-nne Childrens suits well 1,00 up I have a line line of extra Farmers and Driver’s Overcoats as as fine light Dress Overcoats, all of which I giuirauteeto be worth double the money I ask for them. An elegant Jiae of Millinery and Notions just received. Late styles. Hats at great bargains. LOGIC at our other LOW PRICES. Prints.......31 cent.-, per yard up Cotton Worsted......die. per yard up •Standard Prints...54c per yd up All wool Worsted ,..,7c per yard up Heavy Brown 4-4 Sheeting be up Ladios ! Jerseys... ........35 cents up. 7-8 Shirting Ala per yd up Corsets............. .... ...25 cents up Checks,...... .5Jc per yard up Jeans,.............. . .. 10e per yard yd up, White Handkerchiefs 25c por dqz Ail wool Jeans.... 25 cents per up 7-8 Bleaching.—4|c per yd up litd or White Flannel 12leper yd up. 4-4 Bleaching.'."....0J cents per yard up. My Stock of Mens, Ladies, M isses and Childrens’ Shoes is Full and Com plete and Guarantee the Best Shoes (or the Least Money at Prices Lower than the Lowest. call Ail bofore uoods at\uInW realMi'dii^i^inTTIT g^ ' gt'tCifijldv' l.y s'b-V -fr-n Goods. Come making your purchases elsewhere, for it is m; troulflc to ffiio .v one, Come all, and beconvineed and save your money by buying your goods at J Bs ExjiosltiM Store, a IBIE5, Prspileft?, 414 Mulberry St. Macon Ga Aug2 188S. Inorder to Advertise our large st ook d 4® v WATCHES l P a or ;, 70 zani & tc m a hi k^n boiiafl 0N PAYMENT OF «1.00 A WEEK. H*. -b. jiv'hL v i-i'W rj If .fiie These American watches Niekle are eased Full Jeweled in solid Expansion gold, havo ; Balance, Patent Regulator Brcquct Hair Spring, stem Wind and Set movements, made by Rockford Money. Watch Company. Join NOW and save The J. II. & W. W. WILLIAMS Watch Club, 35 2nd St,, Macon, Ga .VU CAMPBELL & JOWLS. For nineteen Years Past We have conducted Cotton Factorage at our Warehouse, corner of Second and Poplar Streets, Macon, Ga , and now at the opening of another season, once more offer our services to planters and shippers of cotton, pledging close personal attention to the interests of our patrons. Grateful toohl friends and desiring to make new ones, we are yours truly Oct20tf. Campbell & Jones. W. B. & O. G. SPARKS, dOtTOW F40f0RS AND Commission Merchants We have every lacility for Handling and storing cotton nt the lowest rates of commission. Prompt personal attentionpaid to parties shippin g us their cotton. Storage Free. Money loaned to planters at the lowest rates of interest.—10—11— lm. W. B. & 0. G. SPARKS, MACON, GA. ! LOOK OUT At Clinton the old town —AND— jjfij i ii see 1 ■ Having engaged in General Merchandise in Clinton, Jones Co., and with a large stock of Goods, 1 will make a lively stir m roduction of prices. A largo lot of good stock for cost and less than cost. Such as SHOES, HATS, and NOTIONS, WOOLEN and COTTON goods. And many other articles of value. Must and will bo sold at prices todc* f'y competition. You will find these prices to be in keeping with the Farmers Alliance and are exteudod to all persons. Come and sec, don’t take my word for it. Roland T. Ross. Juno 25th 1888. tf. CLINTON, GA.^ a Gray Georgia. fO IIS UHE SF THE 6. & i. U. Having recently furnished my Shop with the most im proved tools am now prepared to do carriage work in all its branches and will do better work for less money than any other shop in the county. Bring in your old buggies and wagons and for a little money I will make them look like new ones. $ew work built to order only. Satisfaction guaranteed in all my work. Give me a tria and be convinced, 25—3m. H. A. MORGAN. W. T. WOMACK. IMlll Ilf iraruKji’» 0upplies and General Merchandise, Snob as are kept in first-class houses. I am also prepared to pay tho highest market piT es for cotton as I do the work my sell and save tho usuai warehouse expenses. Cotton snipped to me will receive my person— iv attention. All cotton in store fifilly protected by insurance. umm m ties Constantly on hand at the lowest prices, and orders for same and also shipments of cotton solicited, Very Respectfully, W. T. WOIIACK, Vi 9—8 —3m—1888. EAST MACON, GA. °-T. W. BOND’S-o 8*1 w® I a r \v Beds Free to Customers, Wfi 33B3T of WJWiS WQ-VW flQARp AND JoBACGOg -AT THE BAR, FILLING JUGS AND BOTTLES A SPECIALTY, Come once and you’ll come again. 9—8—tf. Morgans Corner Macon, Ga, ®E€KT. BEELAND, f ii WATCHES CLOCKS IWMl Mwmmwmu m . %£ darfe SolK mm I PESCI LS STC * I Xovelties in Holiday Goods s§H ■i: i ^ORDERS BY MAIL WILL RECEIVE f PROMPT AND RELIABLE ATTENTION & 320 Second Street MACON - GEORGIA