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MOMTICFliLO or MACHEN?
Elitors Telegbapu : In a recent
issue of your daily I see a report o f
certain resolutions as passed by the
directors of the C. M. & R. K- at
their meeting on the 8 th Inst., ami
which were unanimously ‘adopted,
to—wit:
“Whereas, This company obtained
an amendment to its onarter author
izing the construction of a branch
road from tho town of Monticello lo
the city of Griffin, etc,; and whereas,
it is not deemed expedient by this
board at the prosentjtiuie to extend
eaid branch road from the town of
Monticello, it is therefore resolved,
'p w 0 —thirds, in number of this board
concurring,|That a branch road be
constructed from a point at or near
the town of Machen, on the line of
eaid R. R. through or near the town
of Jaeksou'or some other point in tho,
CjnntyJofjButts, to a point on the
Central It" K at or near the city of
Gridin, etc.; etc.; ateo,
“Resolved, That this hoard behoves
it is to tho interest of this company
that a branch road be extended from
the town of Machen aforesaid, ro the
town of Eaton ton, m FuLnam county
etc., etc.
These resolution with one or two
othors not necceseary to insert here
are signed by A. Craig Palmer, sec
retary, and as above stated were
adopted unanimously Shall we, the
public, infer that those resolutions
received the sanction of each and
eve ry director elected tlmt day? Did
each and every director deem it in
expedient to build this extension
from Monticello to Griffin, and did
deom^it expedient to build sukl ex
tension fo>m Machen direct to Griffin
If so, why did they not give their
reasons to the public. We, the min
nority stockholders, claim to have
eonie right, and this we deem an im
portant one to us to know why it is
not deemed expedient to connect
this extension with Monticello, and
is deemed expedient to connect with
Machen. We honestly assert that wo
extension should be made at Machen;
hut wo will undertake Uf give some
plain, common sense and practical
views why said extension should be
from, or at some point near, Mouti
eelio.
1 . Monticello is tho natural point
of connection, leing, on a
direct line between Griffin and
Eatonton, the termini of the propos
ed branches, whilst Machen is nine
miles north of said line, the route
via Monticello thereby being tho
shortest possible line.
2 . The subscribers to stock of tho
Covington and Macon road m Mon
ticello and vicinity have paid in
more money to said company than
any other point on the line, and 1
might venture, with truth, to say
than every other point put togethe r
and they lu*ve paid dollar for dollar
3 . Many good cilizonsof Monticel
lo have invested their money in new
buildings, merchandise, real estate
and diversoiher things, based upon
the assurance given them by tho
authorities of this road.'that they
intended to m .ke Monticello the
most important point on the line;
that these branches would be built
from that point, and to give strength
to this assurance they caused an
amendment to be passed by the
legislature to their charter asserting
that the extension to Griffin should
be irom or near Monticello, Many of
our citizens, therefore, having
invested all of their available means
will be very seriously damaged
financially should the extension be
made at Machen.
4 . The building of the road from
Machen will necessitate the building
of an extra expensive bridge and
about nine or ten oiiles of additional
. grading, together with fourteen
miles of iron to put down. From
Monticello via Minneia to Winfred,
the point where it is proposed to
leave the grading of the Covington
and Macon, is seven miles, three of
which aie complete and the cars
runnftig over it, and four graded
■with the iron to be put on.
5 . Another common sense reason
is that the extension should) take
in the spleodid water power a
Smith's mills and the highly-ftum. J
summer resort, Indian hpring 1 h:se
places wouid be b -ilt uj> ami woul«ie
erelong furnish a large patronage
to the road. These facts are worthy
of consideration, and when calmly
impartially and dispassionately in
ves tigated I feel assured that they
will conclude that it is expedient to
build said extension from Alont i
cello.
In your issue of May 18 your local
gives what he supposes to a he a
protest from the citizens o f
Monliccllo and vicinity against the
building of this banch road to Griffin
aiv Mianeta. This line the cituens
want. It is the extension from
Mach on directly across the county
to Jackson, and which will carry off
the trado of Monticello instead of
building it up anl as your inter
viewer states, will result in a “freeze
out” game foi Monticello. Your
local lias several other errors, and
in fact has several things considera
bly mixed up which calculated to
leave erroneous impression. The
citizens of Monticello are , indignant
and justly so, and if the proposed
road is built from Machen it will
raise a “banquo” in that town and
vicinity that the Covingtou and
Macon road will never be able jto
down. We glory in the building
up the county, the whole county.
We love Col, Machen ami the Cov
ington and Macon road for what ho
has done and wili do for the devel
opment of our resourcos, and we
unhesitatingly accord to him our
heartfelt gratitude, and solemnly
protest against the unfounded and
malicious rumor that we entertain
other than tlio kindest and best
feelings for him. We do scorn and
detest any principle that would seek
to build up individual and person al
interest at the ruin of a whole
community, and viewing this whole
matter in the light of truth, justice
and common sense, wo do not
belivc that this board of directors;
who are honorable men, will issue
the order that will carry intoexecu
tiou tho resolutions above stated.
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At the Drug Store Formerly Occupied by Dr- G- E. Dozier
Monticello, Ga.,
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Canned Goods of all kinds, Oranges, Apples, Fancy Confectionaries, Can
dies, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Flour, Meal, Grits, Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Raw
and Parched Coffee, Tea, Spice, Ginger, Soda, Syrup, Molasses, Soap,
Kerosene Oil, Etc. In fact
Headquarters forevery -
tiling in the Eatingline
Have just returned from Market where I purchased for the Cash the
choicest Groceries at prices that X can afford to sell to my patrons that
will astonish them. Having been in the business for six years, am pre
pared to know the wants of the people, My intention is to keep a full
line of Fresh Family and Fancy Groceries and my motto is to save
all of my customers Money, To be convinced of this fact give me a trial
and you will come again, I will not purchase anything but the Freshest
rnd Purest Goods. Just received another Fresh line of Fancy Grocerie
and confectiotiaiies. Thanking my friends for a liberal support and a
continuance of the same, I am, Respectfully,
J. IT. S. SMITH.
fiST’All goods delivered to any part of City when sold, — 4 — 9 .
INDURATES RSRE WARE.
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m PAILS, TUBS, BASINS, PANS, KEELERS, SPITTOONS,
SLOP-JARS, WATER-COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, 4c., &C.
MmMM LARGE VARIETY CF GOODS.
■ $m GOnD-EY & HAYES, ftew York, Sole Agents.
Factories: Portland, N. Me., Cleveland, Petorboro, Ohio, N. H Winona, , Watertown, Minn. Mass.,
Oswego, tl. Y., Lcckport, Y.,
{’OR SALE BY ALL HOUSE FURNISHINO, HARDWARE, GROCERY AND CROCKERY DEALERS.
FULL PRICE-LIST AND SATALOGUE PRES ON APPLICATION.
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TO THE CITIZENS Ob’ JASPEP4 AND SUIUlOTJNDING
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Having permanently located at Monticello Ga, W6 0 ^ er
you the best and cheapest line of Dry GoodSj Ciothino
Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes, consisting of Hardware
from Jews harp to a Cross-cut saw, and full line of Crockery
from a 1 gallon jug to Ewer and Basin,
A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF
All wool Henrietta cloths.
And ail colors cf Cashimeres
The Nobbiest Line of
Prints and Ginghams
South of Mason and
: Dixon Line.
Also new and elegant line of White Goods, Embroideries and Edging
to match and all the Latest Styles of Veiling’s.
Hosiery from 5c a pair to $1,00 a pair.
Gloves in endless varieties and prices.
Towels, Table Damask and Doylies to match.
A BEAUTIFUL LINE SCRIMS AND CRETONS, WOMANS’ BEST
FRIEND WARNERS' BALLS CORSETS AND FULL
LINE OF COTTONADES, CHECKS, STANDARD
OF THE WORLD SHEETING AND SHIRTING
TICKS FROM OCEAN TO A CA.
]-HATS IN ALL STYLES.-|
Tinware. Wooden ware and Wllloware.
Trunks, Valises,and fie line of SHIRTS
We always keep 01 hand a full supp’y of meat, corn Bran, Lard, Flou
syrup and in fact everything in the Grocery Line that the Farmers need
It is a hard matter to get first class lard. We are happy to announce
to our friends that we can furnish you with an extra fancy quality—the
purest, best in the world^ It is a point in our business method that we
test, examine everything that we sell before purchase, which, in our
udgement, must be the best. A full lino of
PARA.FINE CANDLES AND ,-.PERM and the sweetest toilet soap and
the best Laundry Soap in the world.
Now, do you want something in our line? If so come
and see us. "We have the goods fur you and at prices to
suit these hard times. Since locating at this place we have
increased our stock, and now have onr store filled from cel
lar to garret with the best of goods. It is our intention to
accomodate the people and to serve them to better advan
tage in the futuie than we have ever done.
Feb. IRossas", 18 b, Harvey * & Davis.
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If You sre indebted to
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For we need the MONEY
and must have it.