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Has the largest weekly circula tion in Dooly. VOL. 6. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSED. Commencement Exercises Were Enter taining.—Large Crowds Attended. The closing exercises of the Oordele Public Schools com menced in the chautauqua build ing last Snnday at eleven o’clock, -the commencement J. sermon M- being preached by Rev. Kelly. Services opened with song by school. The Lord’s prayer was then repeated, being led by Prof. Prentiss. A prayer was then offered by Rev. Siam Culpepper, alter which Rev. J. W. read a chapter from the Bible. Rev. J. M. Kelly’s sermon fol lowed. This, the eleven o’clock sermon, was very interesting and tive, On Monday night Dr. C. E. Dowman, president of College, delivered an address. A large crowd of patrons and friends of the school attended with the expectation of hearing a rare from such an educator and not one was disappointed. Dr. Dow man talked for an hour or more and the attentive listeners could have heard him for another hour without growing weary. Following is the program that was rendered on Monday night: Presentation Song-rooms 4 and 5. Miss of Class Mattie Colors, Belle Samples. Introduction of speaker, Mr. Perry Coney. Address—Christian Education, Dr. Chas. E. Dowman. Closing Song—rooms 5 and 6. Tuesday night’s entertainment drew a large crowd. The children acquitted themselves admirably. But for lack of space, we would give each boy and girl a compli ment they deserve. Following is the program rendered Tuesday night: The Speech of Welcome—J, W. Bivine, Jr. Billville School—room 4. The Fan Faries — Primary Depurtment. A Visit from Mother Goose, Primary Department. Wreath Drill, - Primary Department. Queen Flora’s Day Dream, Girls of room 3. Cane Drill, Festival - Boys of Cantata, room 3. The School — Boom 4. If we ventured to say an improve ment on the Tuesday night’s enter tainment was possible, we would say Wednesday night was the best of all. Each and every pupil that ap peared on the rostrum, showed con clusively that he or slie had received proper training. The stage decora tion on Wednesday night was quite pretty. WEDNKSDAY NIGHT PROGRAM. Greeting Chorus, by school. The Natural Spell. Recitation — “Music on the Rappa hannock” — Misses Culver and Wheeler. Burlesque Pantomine— Band. Thro’ the Rye.” “Coming the Song Recitation—The Sinner and Miss Pound. Beauty of Piety—Ten young ladies. Recitation—“Mammy’s Lit’ Babv Boy” Miss Zellner. Operetta, Eulalia. Valedictory—Mr. James Lowe. Fare well—Closing Chorus—School. Miss Rosalie Marshall and Mrs. R. J. Prentiss have the thanks of the audiences and of the school for valua ble assistance they rendered during the school entertainments Spreads Iiike Wildfire. You can’t keep a good thing down. News of it travels fast. When things are “the best” they become “the best selling.” Abra ham Hare, a leading druggist, of BellevilJe, 0., writes: “Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters I have eyer handled in my 20 years experience.” You know why ? Most diseases begin in dis orders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the stomach, reg ulates liver, kidneys and bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of maladies. It builds up the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Only 50 cents. Sold by City Drug Store, and is guaranteed. 3 Veterans to Meet. The annual meeting of the veterans of Dooly will be held at Arabi this year. Already prepar ations are being made for this re union and there will be a good time in Arabi when they meet. You assume no risk when you buy Chamberlain's Colic, Colera anti Diarrhoea Remedy. J. B. Ryals – Co., Druggists, will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy in use for bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. It is pleasant, safe and reliable, til nov. The Cordele Sentinel. Beautiful Home WeildiuK* Promptly at eleven o’clock Wednes day morning at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. N. D. Brooks on 14th avenue, Miss Corde Brooks was joined in marriage to Mr. A. M. Stead, Rev. J. W. Weston perform^ ing the ceremony. Owing to the recent illness of Miss Brooks, only a few relatives and friends were present and the weds ding while quiet was beautifully im pressive. The bride never looked more beauti ful than upon this happy occasion, and the groom was all smiles. Im mediately after the ceremony was performed every one present extend ed congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stead. Many handsome presents from relatives and friends in Ameri cus, Cordele and other places where the bride and groom are known, at tested the popularity of this couple,. Some valuable presents from firms with which Mr. Stead does business ware received. This happy couple is well known in Cordele, the bride being among Cordele’s most popular young ladies, and the groom the popular proprie tor of the Cash Drug Store. The best wishes of The Sentinel and the many friends of this young couple are extended, and may their life be a long and happy one. Eatonton, Ga., ) Messrs. January 30, 1899. \ H. J. Lamar – Sons, Macon, Ga., Gentlemen—We herewith enclose you order for one gross “L. L. L.” Lamar’s Lemon Laxative. Our sales on this preparation are rapidly in creasing. I have used it in my fam ily with entire satisfaction, and take great pleasure in recommending it to my customers,and consider it the best liquid preparation for the liver on the market. _________ Very truly, Chas. F. Tatum, Druggist. For sale by all Druggists. Property Changes Hands. The beautiful home of Mr. .W W. Shipp on the corner of 5th street and 18th avenue, has been purchased by Mr. R. L. Wilson, president of the People’s Bank, who will move his family into it as soon as Mr. Shipp can give possession. Mr. Shipp’s family will go to Grainsville for three or four months and it is not known whether they will return after wards. Mr. Shipp will remain clerk and treasurer of the city. The property brought a good round price and is one of the best resident lots in Cordele. “What’s in a name?’ The “bit ters” does not always indicate something harsh and disagreeable. Prickly Ash Bitters is proof of this. It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the system thorough ly, yet it is so pleasant the most delicate stomach will not object to it. Sold by Cash Drugstore. m i i ! 1 J 3 b tftfi A\ v |\W. COL. J. T. HILL, Sec’y. Cordele Chautauqua Association. Good Eating-^> Is a Joy in Life. W It is not possible for the cook to prepare something good to eat un less the cook first has something good to prepare. F. SHEPPARD – BRO • » Sell Staple and fancy Groceries—the kind you want—at prices to ^uit reasonable customers. jggTWe sell Tinware, canned goods; in fact you can find anything at our store that is usually kept in a first-class grocery store. We treat our customers right; “FAIR AND SQUARE.” B. F. SHEPPARD – BRO., TIIE HONEST GROCERS, O’Neal – Baker Bld’g. Cordele, Georgia. CORDELE. GA., FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899. LOCAL-PERSONAL POINTS. People Going and Coming—Local Items of Interest to Our Subscribers. Judge Z.A. Littlejohn was up in Macon county this week. Mr. J. C. Hines, of McRae, was in Cordele this week. When the political pot boils the people are in hot water. Read change in advertisement of Sheflield-Huntington Co. Mrs. N. D. Brooks left Wednes day on a visit to Americus. Rev. J. M. Kelly returned to to Vienna last Sunday afternoon. The people of Vienna picnicked at Beech Haven on Wednesday of this week. Miss Addie Peacock left Tues day morning to visit relatives near Gordon, Ga. Mrs. Homer Whitsett, with her children, have been in Vienna this week, visiting relatives. An advertisement in this issue calls for applicants to teach in the Cordele Public Schools. Read it. Mr. R. L.Bass, of Dakota, was in town Monday on business for Messrs. Greer Bros. Bowen’s Mill, about half way betweeu Fitzgerald and Abbe ville, is a popular point for pic nics. The marriage of Miss Mamie Leonard, of Vienna, to Mr. M. P. Hall, of Jackson, is announced for June 14th. Mrs. J. W. Folsom, of Valdosta, the sister of Mr. A. M. Stead, at tended the marriage of the latter Wednesday. Mr. 0. C. Greer, of Damascus, was mingling with his many friends in Cordele the first part of this week. J Mr. H, Nichols, the photogra pher, is making the very best pho tos to be had. See him in the First National Bank building. Prof. G. W. Smith, principal of a very flourishing school at Una dilla, was in Cordele Tuesday night, the guest of Mr. T. H. Johnson at the Suwanee House. We acknowledge receipt of an invitation to attend a basket pic nic that was given at Smith’s Mill yesterday, and regret that business obligations kept us from attending 1 Attention is directed to B. F. Sheppard – Bro’s. advertisement in this issue. These young men have grown to be among the largest and most accommodating grocery men in Cordele. Miss Fannie Davis, of Albany, came over to the Brooks-Stead marriage Wednesday, and will re main in the city for several days, of and while here she is the guest Miss Essie Harris. Conductor Crawford, who has for three months been on the run from Cordele to Albany, has re signed his position. Mr. L. E. Hines is now conductor over that line. Mr. W. A. Henson and Mrs. R. F. Bowman came up Saturday from Hawthorn, Fla., and are guests of Mr. S. T. Riles and family. They go from here to Carthage, Mo., where they will in future reside (Other Local News on pages 5 – 8.) Revival Services, We print below, a note from Rev. Mr. Weston, pastor of the Methodist church. The note speaks for itself: Cordele, May 17, ’99. Editor Sentinel : Please announce in this week’s issue that I will, D. V., begin a series of meetings next Sundaymorn ing, 21st inst., looking to a revival of religion. To these services I ex tend a warm hearted invitation to all the people of our community, to old and young; to saint and sinner. I desire that all Christians of every name and order shall unite with us in prayer and effort for a gracious outpouring from above. A great re vival of religion would do more to promote the best interests of our town right now than desire' any other thing. I also specially that sinners of all grades, back-slidden professors of religion and luke-warm members of the church will attend these services. For all of these I wish nothing but good, and I intend to spend and be spent in their behalf. Let every man, woman and child who has any inclination to attend these services, remember that a cor dial welcome and a hearty “God bless-you” awaits eaoh and every one. Respectfully, J. W. Weston. The ancients believed that rheu matism was the worK of a demon within a man. Any one who has had an attack of sicatic or inflam matory rheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough to warrant the belief. It has never been claimed that Chamberlain’s Pain Balm would cast out demons, but it will cure rheumatism, and hundreds bear testimony to truth of this statement. One application relieves the pain, and this quick re lief which it affords is alone worth many timos its cost. For sale by J. B.^tyals – Co., Druggists. A few flashes of silence occa sionally would greatly improve soma people’s conversation. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The; Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Fever Sores, Tetter Chapped Hands,-Chillblains, Corn and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles no pay required. It is guaran teed to give perfect satisfacton or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale at The City Drug Store. To the People of Cordele Ana Surrounding Country. We desire to call your attention to the fact that now since the “shoo-fly” train has been put on between Abbeville and Americus we shall endeavor to make it to your interest to come to Americas to do your trading. schedule The exceptionally leaving fine Cordele now in operation, 9 a. m., arriving at Americus opportunity at 10 a. m., gives Americus you an nominal to come to at a cost and spend practically the en tire diy, as the train leaves here at 5 p. m., giving you plenty of time to attend to a full day’s busi ness. Without any boasting whatever we are unquestionably recognized retail as the largest w holesale and Dry Goods, Clothing and Carpet house in Southern Georgia. In trading with us you can do so with that feeling of confidence that you always get the latest styles the of everything, the best quality, largest stock to select from and the lowest prices consistent with good, desirable merchandise. Our methods of doing business are conducted on straight-forward honest principles and all goods bought of us are always guaran teed as represented. operation of the old Under the schedule we had a very large pat ronage from this and all the ad joining counties. We hope now to soon have the pleasure of renew ing all these old acquaintances and also to make a great many new ones, and we cordially invite the people at large to come to Ameri cus, see what we have to offer, and you will surely go home convinced that there is no better place any where in Georgia to trade and that we are the recognized head quarters for Dry Goods, Furnishings Clothing, Carpets and Gents’ in Southern Georgia. As an extra inducement for you to come here to do your trading with us for the month of April we will pay your railroad fare one way on all bills of Twenty Dollars and upwards, except wholesale bills. Express prepaid on all orders of Five Dollars and up wards. Very respectfully, Wheatley – A.yslev. THE COMING CHAUTAUQUA. An Unusually Interesting Program. Many Visitors Will Gome' It is a delightful building un der which Cordele holds her chautauquas. who’have For the benefit of those not seen, but who will claim that the time of holding the chautauqua this year, June 18—24, will be too hot, we present you with a view, photo graphed by our clever photograph er, Mr. Nichols. The very first glance at this is conclusive that it is a cool plac^, even on the hot test day. Cool drinks will be served, of course, and one can spend the whole day without knowing that it is hot weather. This being true, attention is di rected to the coming chautauqua. the board. To those who know the Board .***. * m* '/A ' •srsaw?**? .....' t-, V IHl V HI 8B »./ "iif! IP’ '• 1(111 tmwW HEi_ Cordele’s Chautauqua Building. of Directors of the Cordele Chau tauqua Association, no attention need be called to the fact that the third annual session of the Cor dele Chautauqua, to be held from Juno 18th to 24th, inclusive, will be the best ever held. President Jno. E. Howell is the right man in the right place and a thorougn believer in all good things of a public nature. Yice president W. B. Seymour has always taken a live interest, but this year he is exerting himself more than usual. Treasurer T. N. Baker as much if not more than any other man in all our chautauquas has added to the success of the occasions, and he is doing all in his power for the success of this one. To Col. J. T. Hill, the sec retary of the Board, we are in debted for as much of the pro gram as has already been arrang ed. Secretary Hill has filled his position as such untiringly, and the program to-date as given be low is official, but at the same time is not complete,but sufficient ly so to guarantee a success of the enterprise. The other three members of the Board, J. S. Pate, J. C. Tracy aud R. L. Wilson are scotching for the offioers above named, and as said, those who know the Board also know that their connection with this session means success. CORDELE ACCESSIBLE. Cordele is the most accessible town in south-west Georgia to the general public. With railroads leading in five directions, always guarantees a crowd on any public occasion and es pecially is this true with reference to our chautauquas. The Board is aware of this fact also, and propose to give you that enter tainment better than any other town can afford, preparations. sparing no ex pense in making WISDOM OF BOARD. The wisdom of the Board has not been shown more than in the fact that the time ef holding the chautauqua has been set for a later date than before. The County School Commissioner, and all the teachers of the differ ent schools are delighted that the chautauqua will in no way inter fere with the schools, as every school will closed by June the eighteenth. teachers coming. Many teaches from adjoining . counties are coming, , and the outlook is bright for the teachers of three or four counties to at tend in a body. Bpard at reason able rates can be had with the Official Organ of Dooly County and City of Cordele. NO. 47. best families by writing secretary Hill in advance. COMMENTS ON PROGRAM. Now the very first day, Sunday June 18th, is going to be the big gest Sunday in this section during the year 1899. Although the Rev. Sam Jones has been to Cor dele more than once before, that makes no difference. Although he will call you a “flop-eared hound,” that makes no difference. Sam Jones is coming and the biggest crowd in Cordele this year is coming to hear him on June 18th, Sunday morning and night. Your eyes are watering, your heart is aching right now for that Sunday to come. “From the Atlantic to the Pacific;” “from the frozen barriers of the great northern bay to the southern flowery borders of the great gulf,” there are none like Sam Jones and it takes no begging to get people to hear him. On Sunday and every day of the chautauqua superb music will he furnished. The ‘‘Macon Ladies’ Trio” will be on hand. This trio is composed of Mrs. Mrs, Aurora Brooks Stallings, Hope VanHoose Polhill and Miss Ketner, and will be a drawing card to the chautauqua. Wurms’ orchestra of Atlanta, which is composed of ten pieces and which is already well known as the very best, will charm the music-loving people. morning the Teach On Monday ers Institute will begin in the Public School building and will be conducted during the week by such well known educators as Prof. Eula B. Smith, and Prof. Bradly of Oxford. At eleven o’clock Monday morning Prof. Bradly will deliver his lecture, “Solomon’s Teachers.” Prof. Bradly is professor of science and literature at Emory college of Oxford, and this will be one of the best lectures to be heard dur ing the chautauqua. Monday evening Prof. Eula B. Smith, professor of English in the State Normal school at Athens, will deliver his lecture < t Trifles.” Prof. Smith needs no introduction as a famous educator and lecturer. Tuesday is Governor’s Day. and at eleven o’clock Gov. Allen D. Oandler will speak, followed by State School Commissioner, Hon. G. R. Glenn, at night. eleven Wednesday morning at o’clock Hon. F. G. deBiguon, of Savannah, will entertain a large audience. Hon. F. G. deBignon is one of Georgia’s most eloquent speakers. His subject has been left with him, but will probably be on “expansion” or such other live subject as will prove most interesting, On Wednesday night Prof. Bradly will deliver his lecture “Marriage Customs of Plants or Germ Life.” On Thursday morning at eleven o’clock Prof. E. B. Smith, on 4 ( How do You Do,” and those who have heard him deliver this lecture pronounce it one of the best on the platform. On Thurs day night many will hear from the lips of Dr. L. G. Broughton, of Atlanta, a magnificent flow of language and logic on “The Christian as a citizen.” Dr. Broughton is among the most noted of Georgia Baptist minis ters and although in Georgia from Virginia about two years, he is well known to Georgians and the curiosity of the people in this section to hear him will be grati fied, and your appetite for the best lecture will “Children’s be appeased. Day” Friday will be expect and the board confidently Continued on 5th page.