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J'CBLISHEP EVERY SATURDAY MORN IN AT GRAY, GEORGIA, —BY T. R. PENN.— Subscription Rates— In Ad vane 8. One Year. , - 1.00 Six Months. 50 Three Month, 30 Entered at the Postoffice at CravGa its second class mail matter. Fostoffice orders, drafts, etc., should be cade payable to T. R. Pens. Rates for advertising made known on application. Communications for individual benefit, or vf a pereonai character charged for the same as advertisements. Marriage and obituary notices, not ex ceeding one square, inserted without charge —over one square will be charged for same «s advertisements. Correspondents expressed alone by them are responsible through these for opinions columns. TOWN AND COUNTY. GRAY LOCALS. March has come with many weath ers, Trees are blown about like feathers, Heigh-ho I tbe wind and rain I Now it pipes and whistles shrilly', Rashes down where lands are hilly, Sweeps across tbe level plain; Mr George McGhee is clerking for J. W, Jonee. Mr. II. A. Morgan bus completed a blacksmith shop for his use. Miss Callie Nivins roturned Thursday morning from several days visit to Mortons. Washington’s birthday was cele brated mostly among the schools bv giving the pupils holiday. Miss Annie Lou Morgan, of this place, has gone to Sun Hill, Wash ington county, to enter school, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Green, of Humph rey8villo, visited Mr. R. J. Turner Saturday and Sunday last. The citizens of Hillsboro have marie application to have their town incorporated, and will vote on the question the 29th of March. Mesdames H. S. Greaves and M. Pope, of Clinton, paid us a very pleasant call at the Headlight of fice one evening this week. A temperance paper says four drinks a day wll buy a man an over coat in three months, Yes, but the man who has four drinks a day doesn’t need an overcoat.—Ex. John L- Adams has been taken from tho Bibb county jail to his father’s home to die. He still keeps up his fast, having oaten nothing since Feb. 16th. It cant be long ere the Bank will got the $12600.00 insurance on his life. At Mr. W. G. Morgan’s death there was found in his p ■ rse a coin which was given him by a young lady before he was married—more than 65 years ago. It was made in 1787 and on one aido was written in large plain letters, “Mind your business,” while the other side bore the inscription, ‘YVe are one.” In todays issue will be seen the new advertisement of Mr: G. Bernd, Macon Ga. He keeps on hand a well selected stock of goods and sells them at reasoDablo prices. If yon me needing anything in his line, by calling on him you will be convin ced that he can save your money, He also will buy your hides, beeswax cte. Gen. Harrison left his homo in Indianapolis last Monday morning, accompanied by the immediate film ily, for Washington, D. G. At tbe Presbyterian church in Indianapolis last Sunday his pastor, Rev. Eainep, made very touching and appropriate remarks upon bis departure. Gen. Harrison is a member of the Pres byterian church and stands par ex cellence as a member. Our town only needs a diversity of small industries to make her compare favorably with other towns of Middle Georgia. But unless there are more inducements held out for men of capital to settle among ■us we need not expect to secure these. If you have a surplus of real estate put it on the market, at reasonable figures, and not until then will you see our old town boom as she should. Mrs. E.;G HARDEMAN, Local Editress CLINTON L CALS. Much needed work was put on the streets of Clintcn this week: No preaching in Clinton next Sabbath but at Pitts Chapel instead. Mrs. Gertrude Freeman of Macon Wag in Oliutou last Saturday on business. Miss Maude Hardeman returned to Athens Monday after a two days visit home. The well known warehouse of Campbell & Jones, of Macon, has discontinued, and has been leasod to Messrs, Johnson & Estos. Mrs Smith, wife of the Empire Store’s urbane “Judge” Peyton F. Smith, of Macon, is visiting her uncle, Judge Richard Johnson, on Clinton Avenue. Misses Kato Morgan and Emmie Chiles visited Miss Pearl Holmes last Monday, Miss Pearl was at prayer meeting Sunday afternoon looking as sweet as over. Mrs. Wm. Maughon was sum moned to Charleston, Tenn., last Saturday to the bedside of Miss Hattie, who was severely burned a week or two since. Wo trust she finds Miss Hattie uot so dangerous ly sick as she feared. The little baby, Annie SJocumb, who was left orphaned seven weeks ago and has since been tenderly cared for by her aunt, Mrs. Willie Barron, died in Clinton on Monday and was buried by its mother’s aide at tbe Franks burial ground. Active preparations are being made to celebrate the 100th anni versary of Washington's Inaugura tion in New York City on April 20th ’89. Gov. Gordon is already en gaged in selecting an escort and the occasion promises to be one of great magnificence. Mr. Clark Grier of Macon was married in Augusta on Feb. 20th to Miss Georgia Murray. Mr. Grior is an old Jones County boy, and many wishes will go out to him for futuro happiness. Tho He u> dight personally wishes Mr. and Mrs, Clark Grier a pleasant journey a-down lifes pathway. Major Jos. H. Stewa-t, a Texas ex Confederate sat last week in tho Fifth Avenue Hotel with Col. Jas. B. Mix, whose prisoner of war ho was in 1362, They are working together now for the Confederate Soldiers’ Homo at Austin, Texas, where tho maimed survivors of the Lost Cause can find a rotr >afc. President and Mrs. Cleveland are busy this week packing and pre paring to vacate the White House. Their term has been a decided sue - cess politically, socially and domes tically, aol they n ivo made a good record. Wo say' “they” because Mrs. Cleveland has gained almost as much honor as tho President. Calvin McCarthy, son of our faithful cook, returned to Clinton from Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, having completed a full course at tbe Meharry Medical College. Cal vin is a well behaved and intelli gent boy and will endeavor to orna ment the Medical profession, Ho expects to locate in Macon. DEATH OF REV. G. E. BONNER Tho many friends of this good man will regret to learn that he died on the night of Fob, 22ud at his homo, No. 322 North Hilliard St. in Atlanta. Mr. Bonner served the Clinton circuit in 1876—77—78 and won the hearts of the people with whom he labired. He was zealous, humble and endowed with a sweot social Christly disposition which made him welcome in every home. His lonely widow has tho sympathy of many friends in her great loss. The remains of Mr. Bonner were carried to Harlem for burial. His labors are ended but ho goes to elaim his reward and long will his memory and many good words and works remain in the heart of our people. Never be ashamed"to confess your ignorance, for the wisest man upon earth is ignorant of many things, insomuch that what he knows is mere nothing in comparison with what he dues not know. There can not be a greatr folly in the world to suppose we know everything.— Ex. FROM LOWESVILLE, BIBB CO. On Friday evening, the 22nd of F)b., tbo young people of Lowesville and tho neighboring vicinity gath ered at the hospitable abode of Mr. W. S; Lowe for tho monthly meet ing of the “Nickel Club.” Tho evening was one not soon to ho forgotten ! After listening to a most entertaining programme, the young gentlemen receivod partners and enjoyed a M a 'ie Lantern show, given by the littlo peop !e. When this was over, all were marched in to the spacious dining-hall, where Mis. Lowe, a hostess with whom few can compare, had prepared a bountiful supper. The proceeds of tho meeting are to ho used for the benefit of a church, which tho good people of Lovvosville are seeking to build. The following was tho program : Welcoming Song—Club. Recitation, “Gone with a Hand somer Man”—Maggie Small. Vocal Quartette, “Tho Lord is My Shepherd”—.Messrs. Green and Williams, Misses Humphries ani Small. Dialogue, ‘‘Sandy MacDonald’s Signal”—Gussie Lowe and Maggie Small. Iustrumnetal Trio—Messrs. James, Lee, and Septimus Humphries Recitation, “A Hindoo’s Paradise” —Mamie Small. Instrumental Duet—Messrs, Loo and James Humprhies. Recitation, ‘Little Flo’s Letter” —Bessie Small. Vocal Duet, “The Song that reach cd My Heart”—Mr. Lee Humphries and Miss Noil Lowe. Rocitntion, “Old Time Religion” —Gussie Lowe. “Lucide.” FROM ROUND OAK. Dear Hbadoigut:—O n last Sat urday the Round Oak Alliance C lub met in their hall over the store of J. VV, Turk &Go., where they talked ovor economy, diversified crops, Improving labor and no guano. Now tho question is will they prac tice what they preach, if so, it will be a great big long step toward successful farming. Since our last letter a certain freight train on a certain Saturday not a thousand years ago, brought a ton of actual “sho-nuff ’ guano to this place, the first of the season. We are sorry it came and couldn’t help but say to ourselves, lot us prey, (on the vile stuff.) On the next morning as wo pa: s«-d along the road we saw two of J ones county’s unbleached do mestics tugging away at this guano, trying to put it into a wagon. We yelled out, don't you know it is Sun day ? Yes, boss, hut dis is der cow in der ditch, Us gwino ter rain. We toid them for the sake of suffer ing humanity, let the cow remain in the ditch, that she might die dead, erect a monument to her mem ory and let tho epitaph be simply, Dead Annah Tom and I 1899. Mr. J. W. Turk has returned from atrip through the western part of Jones and the eastern part of Mon roe and Butts and reports good deal of building, clearing and plowing done. But littlo small grain plant ed and that little looking badly. Says be returned lute Sunday even ing, found Round Oak almost com pletely desertod and that his mind involuntarily drifted thusly: “I feel liko one who treads alone, Soma bachelor hall deserted.” Whose stomach growls for fish and fowls,' And bacon hams departed. Messrs. Frank Hunt and Bob Marshall with Miss Hattie Hunt, passed up the road a few days ago en route for Jasper county, to see some fellow and his girl commit matrimony. None of them seemed very communicative, consequently we failod to got names of the par ties about to Commit the aforesaid act. Murder wiil out though, and wo will get the names yet. Mr, Henry Hunt hat accepted a situation as Salesman under Mr. Ed Hunt at Sunny Hide, six miles above Griffin on the Central R. R. Henry is a good fellow and all in this vi cinity regret his leaving. Come to see us, Henry, when you can, if on ly for a short time and we will welcome you Iwk with oj en arms. George, little son of Mr. Joe Bar ron, is visitiug the family of Capt. Smith. Georg) is a bright littlo fellow and wo love to sec him around Adieu wo go to the Oak. Mrs. Sam Barron has been spend ing several days at her country homo and returned to Macon Sat urday evening. Nature crowded the season muchly last Thursday morning, came out in pure whito; about 10 o’clock how ever she begau to shed tears over the red Jones county real estate that soiled her wardrobe. We are inclined to think she will have to put on <l somo more” wardrobe be fore real spring sets in. The tow days of warm weather not long ago deceived the old critter. “J.” GORDON ITEMS. Wo are glad to see Mr. Robert Nelson out on the streets again. Mr. J. L Baker and wife went to Macon last week to see Annie Pix Jey. Mr. John Ilooks engineer on the C. K. ii. came down, and spent Sunday to see his best girl. Prof. Jones, of Iveys station snout last Sunday here,from all appear ances he will come again soon. Miss Maxio Branan of Macon af ter spending a few days with rela tives, returned home yesterday ac companied by Mrs. W. A. Jones. We can brag off of our little town, we have one of the best schools, Hotels, two carriage shops, and ten stores, of any small town in the State, Services were held at both churches last Sund ay. Rev* Beck of Eatonton delivered a splendid sermon at the Baptist church, also The Presiding Elder at the Metho dist. We regret v >ry much to hear of the death of our friend and school mate Miss Fannie Smith formerly of this place who died at Nono Ga, last week, Wo sympathize very much with the bereaved Mother and Father. “B,” BUY YOUR Trunks. Satchels- Pocket Books, and FancyLeather GOODS, FROM THE FACTORY AT FACTORY PRICES. Macon Trunk Factory, J. Van & Co. 4103rd St. Macon Ga w- iifSjPMy ■Mini iii ii sssrasssa w ®v - !»' i- I'pfrii-' j A STEM - llilBlH'} WATCH, A GOL d ToUKTAIN PEN . . AMP CASH , For ars Hour’s Work. 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The re is over London, England, j bag reached European circulation edition, published of ffO.OOO copies in week. a a * i SIFTINGS i* sold by newsdealers at 10 cents a copy, Send live cents in stamps, and we shall send you % sample terms. 'When copy of writing SIFTINGS, state where and you full saw explanation tuia krtvt. <4 l WAS SIFTINGS I a €w. ' < Formerly of BERND BROS. Successor to BERND & KENT. MANUFACTURER OF Sills, Harness, Gfc, Its. AND DEALER IN ar-® attar, Saddle^ fa® am. I WILL BUY Hides; Sheepskins, Furs, Beeswax, Wool, Etc. CALL AND SEE ME BEFORE YOU BUY. 410 CHERRY ST. viz MACON, - GEORGIA, March 2nd 1889—tf. T.W. BOND’S 3 w II 'm Igiflllf ■■ ffs Beds Free to Customers. TWS 5 T ”F **am WQW £lQAR,3 AND JOBACCO^ -AT THE BAR, FILLING JUGS AND BOTTLES A SPECIALTY. Come once and you’ll come again. Morgans Corner, Macon, Ga. —8—tf. Bingley, a veteran show amusement manager, has been traveling in South American countries for the past four years, He brought with him on his re turn to America a choice collection of wild animals. The camels and dromeda ries are said to he the lar gest and finest specimens of their kind in captivity. The show will exhibit at Hillsboro one day only o? March 4th 1889. ClarenceH. Cubbedg 672 CHERRY STRJ 5 ET, MACOH C General House Furnish*: Dealer Mil - Crockery, Glassware, Tinware, CVI/ > Excelsior i 'and^Capitola. Cook Stoves and Ranges.