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T los. R. Penn : : Publisher (Puhliehad by request-) 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. S TOCKl IO LD lilt. jv rovn hack acwbs nothing ►aAa'X f LI * "FINEST^ THE •fHE WOODWORK. GfMUc+miife m NfW HOMt. i (WINti NVVCHtNf f» (RANGE r M^55. , - ......... -- ----------. - ~~ ---- 4 - AT.LOUISAICL FOK 5ALE' BY< OAU.AS.TEX . m fe h . V ■ X : ■ S 7m 1 t >: mimm GIG&RS OF Ul KINDS FOR SALE BY $1 A YEAR. l l ' 1:!” m «a ' W N- . T H E W E E K LY ”6?’”'* J HI I I Fm? u d...- PI‘BSS . ~ A" -“ ’ ' , ONE DQLJ‘LAB LA. YEAR Tor Large P $5.“; o. ! Choice“. Mg miter. The or Dolhr w-owu. 1m: hnhmsok nowviahin the mhdfll. lubfleotcon ,m rum pfiacjl‘. miatxgu 113““ $333513 [a man amuse n..m§'£"°£?én."’* h u {gully ml; 19m. (30.. 9 • ) GO TO 9 & J. IL S' saiioOT At the Drug Store Formerly Occupied by Dr- G- E. Dozier Monticello, Ga., ): FOE :( 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. ABSOLUTELY ONE PILCE1 SlSttl HAS m HOOPS! NEITHER PAINTED OR VARNISHED I IRKi NOT AFFEGTED BY HOT WATER 1 HAS APPEARANCE OF POLISHED MAHOGANY. 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. Wmm^ THE EXCELSIOR mwmk, rcmnsno AXD snyb C 0 H 3 ENEEBS ‘ Gnarw it 2 eotl to T*o Equal to mSatlSBIm Iiest. Picks . tl.e Snotf Clean, Gbu PIbo Fust and Slakes iIIb a. Staple. ; ; r The Circular Roll Box if j. Patented, and no other mGe nufacturer can use it. Send for Circular. No K-. - trouble to communicate with I parties chines. wanting these ma SSL? Is m f^fgRnotice Old Gins and cheap. Repaired at short ! 1 ~- SSassey Cotton Gin Works. *.. .MACON, Ga. MM T tiJkVtki rbs tf -. Up* 11 W- £ ! A ♦ Ws j-’Spi si Lmm fm a j 4 Q* . v b J ■' *, , D. D, HOLSENBECK, • GRAY GA. f • ■*«£=! '•a* =H=* i 8R30-* . rt «y . or * rSi M aacSS 1 -'■q I r HffS SSHSP e 1 f vgsfiML i.‘: IIP mi Wgmmm r &7 ... a f: i ESS, T. R. PEM GRAY. GA 0 B. li-JidER. j. d. Harvey. It- L. DAVIS E18S8IR, HARVEY! ft OAVIS. Go!) TO THE CITIZENS Ob’ JASPEP4 AND SUIUlOTJNDING - O COUNTIES <?> ! 0 |-j O | 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. 1889 —ttf If You sre indebted to fi HIT F* ! XI » ■ For we need the MONEY and must have it.