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VOL. 12. A $50,000 COTTON MILL the brick cotton factory building bought BY TWO PARTIES IN CORDELE. Investment Will Amount to $8o,ooo—mil Will Run About 4,500 Spindles.—About $2,000 Honthly Paid to Its Employees. Messrs. R. L. Wilson and J. T. Westbrouk have purchased the large brick factory building in the northern portion of the city, and v jll set about, to place machinery therein as early as possible, which will be about October, because there is such a demand at present for machinery. ascertained The Sentinel from Mr. R. L. Wilson all the facts about the mill and we herewith present them. The mill will run 4,500 spindles, and will consume annuallv about 8,000 bales of cotton. Only an assortment of yarns will be man ufactured. There will be one hundred operatives," and the monthly pay roll will amount to about $2,000. The amount of capital invested, all told, will be $80,000. It will be known as the Cordele Cotton Mills There are only two parties concerned or interested in the mill, and they are citizens of Cordele. Messrs. Wilson and Westbrook are conferring with parties iu the city today, relative to machinery for the mill. So soon as the machinery can be had it will be placed in the building, and put in operation. Inasmuch as the building is already here, there remains nothing to be done but put the machinery in. No one can truly estimate the good that will result in the establishment of the mill Here. Ther„ are wonderful things ahead of us, aud we should prepare to grasp them. GREAT IS CORDELE. GREAT IS THE CORDELE COTTON MILLS. GREAT 18 THE $50,000 MILL. GREAT IS R. L. WILSON. GREAT IS J. T. WESTBROOK. GREAT IS EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY CONNECTED WITH THIS GREAT ENTERPRISE! Three Bright. Girls. Misses Nettie L. Rugely, Ido lene Ray and Eppie Bradley, the former two of the seventh grade, and the latter in the sixth grade, have proved themselves three of the brightest pupils in the public school of Cordele, in specimens of original written essays. The American Book Company offered prizes for specimens of original written work from pupils of the Georgia public school system. Quite a number from the Cordele schools entered the contest, but those from these three young ladies were selected as the best, and each essay has been bound handsomely in separate volumes in Turkey morocco and gilt, ^ ith a stamp of gold on the outside, and have been sent, together with the prize essays from other Georgia public schools, to the United States Commissioner at the Paris Expo sition for exhibition in the de partment of the United States Educational Exhibit. The sub ject of each essay of these young ladies was, “The Way to be Happy.” We congratulate them upon their success, and trust they may eaph win a prize. PENIA HUME TALENT. A Coucert to be Given by Penia Tal entat Rtchwood. „ _ Several young people of Penia have formed themselves into a concert company, and will give an entertainment at Richwood Saturday night, April 14 concert is composed of good tal ent and the make-up is splendid. It consists of two farces, full of fun and laughter. The clever work of Antoney Snow and Jumbo Jim will please beyond expecta tion. It is moral and elevating. There is no rough orobsceue jokes that are usually attached to negro larces. It is a sp'endid get-up and does great credit to those in the play. The purpose of the concert will be to place the proceeds derived from the entertainment, to the improvement of the school build ing at Penia, and other things pertaining to the betterment of the school. This is not a charita ble cry to the public, but the con cert has merit and you will be well paid for going. The price of admission will be small. The Arabi string band will furnish music for the occasion. fail to attend. The Cordele Sentinel. DOTS FROM UNADILLA. There will be no material in crease in the cotton acreage here. Judge Fort’s friends are glad to know that he is positively in the race for congress in this district. We have no smallpox here yet, although it is scattered around at several different points inthe coun ty. Nearly all of our people have been vaccinated. Dr T. j. McAr thur vaccinated over 100 in one day last week. The prospects for a large peach crop in this section this year is very flattering indeed. Wednesday night of last week an interesting lecture was deliv ered in this place by Rev. W. A. Huckabee, which pleased every body. About 1 o’clock Monday the alarm of fire was sounded and it was soon discovered that the two story dwelling of Dr. J. W. Saun ders was on fire. The Unadilla “bucket brigade,” one of the best to be found anywhere, was very soon on the spot, went to work and the building was saved with only the loss of a closet and its contents, which contained a nice lot of wearing apparel. Rev. J. M- Kelley filled his reg ular appointment at the Baptist church at this place Sunday, aud as usual, he gave us an excellent sermon. _ It . the belief this . is general in part flf Dooly that after tlie e Iec tion ig over it wi]1 be> “Represent afcive Kelley » instead of “Editor » Two Probable Candidates. In all probability there will be two more candidates in the race for the legislature from this sec tion of the county. The News is informed that the many friends of Messrs- Robert S, Hatcher and J. Y. Netherton, are urging them to enter the race. They are both gentlemen of wide influence in this section, and the public will awaic with considerable interest their decision in the matter.— Dooly County News. We are well acquainted with the two gentlemen above referred to, and know them to be men who would make a strong team were they in the legislature.They are both farmers, and good onee, too. We do not know their view* on the prohibition issue or the present dog law, but believe that free railroad passes would not embarrass them. CORDELE. GA., FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1900. A PLEASANT MEETING. Entire Faculty Meets t> ith Board of Trustees,—No Commencement. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the public schools of the city in the office of Dr. H. B. Roberts last Monday night, was made more pleasant by the pres ence of all the ladies and gentle men teachers of the white school. Atter reading the miuutes of the previous meetings and transact ing some other routine business. President Roberts stated the pur pose for which he had extended an invitation to the faculty to be present to discuss the propriety of holding commencement exer cises at the close of school. The many disadvantages under which teachers and pupils have labored during the year, were fully discussed, and each teacher expressed himself or herself that it, would be a hard task to do jus tice to school and city, and thought best devote attention and time to advancing pupils in their grades. The board unani mously concurred in the matter, and by a unanimous vote conclud ed not to have a commencement this year. Prof. Saunders then called at tention to the essays of Misses Rugely, Ray and Bradley, (an account of which appears else where in this issue.) Congratu latory resolutions were passed by the board in honor of these pupils, and of Miss Annie L. Smith, their efficient teacher. At this point, just previous to adjournment, an incident turned tables on the faculty and it be came their turn to “set em up,” so Francis was called upon for ginger ale, coca cola, etc., and toasts were drank to the health of the board and to faculty. The board wishes the faculty to come again. Miss Lucy Heard Honored. We clip the following item from the Atlanta Constitution of the 2nd, in which Miss Lucy Heard, of Vienna, has special mention : “Dr. Nuunally, president of the Southern Female college, a few days ago whs made very happy upon a birthday occasion. Without a word of warning the faculty ot the college gathered about the good doctor, and with the Rev. R. H. Blalock as spokes man, presented him with a pair of gold spectacles. Putting them on the doctor finds that the fac ulty are faithful in their duties and sincere in their affections for their president. At night the doctor was most delightfully en tertained in the college parlors by the senior class, and was present ed with a handsome silk umbrel la. Miss Lucy Heard, of Vienna, one of the brightest members of the class, made the presentation speech. The day was made so bappy for the doctor he cannot help but wish for its frequent re turn, even though its the marking of the miles along the road of life.” Let Everybody Guess. The postoffice of the furthest subscriber to the Sentinel is 10,968 miles. The guess that won the pound of delicious bon boos from our clever friend, J.W.Fran cis,’ Soda Parlors, was 10.000 miles. The Sentinel, therefore, goes to the opposite side of this earth. So here is another guess to try your luck at: The person sending in the near est guess to the correct number of miles to the postoffice of the fur thest subscriber to the Sentinel residing in the United States, can smack their lips over a pound of those elegant French bon bons to be found only at the Soda Parlors of J. W. Francis. Remember, the contest closes Thursday noon, April 12th. Let out-of-towu and in-town subscribers, those who have been and those who have not bee . guessing. In fact, let everybody enter this contest, for it yon nothing to guess. Dale Fixed According to previous announce ment, the county democratic exec utive committee met at the court house in Vienna last Saturday and selected May 15th for county pri mary for county offices. This was a unanimous decision of the committee. These present, were: W. B Johnson, 1st district; H. A. Mobley, 2nd district; W. L. Williams Pinehurst ; I. S. Lasse* ter, Findlay; L. Nobles, 6th dis trict; J. 0. Hamilton, 7r.h dis trict; W. B. Watts, 9th district ; James Ray, 10th district; W. D. Dorough, 11th district; W C. Hamilton, Cordele, K. M. Patter son, 18th district; J. O. James, 14th district. The Unadilla and 3rd districts had no representa tion, because of vacancies. The primary regulations were the same as those adopted for the state primary. The following is the official re port of wo[|t of the committee: In answer to a call of t he chair man, the Democratic Executive Committee of Dooly county met this day and adopted the follow ing resolutions: 1. That the recent action of the State Executive Committee ordering a primary election on May 15th, next, is hereby rati fied. Also, that ou the same date at all the voting precincts of the county, a primary election be held for the purpose of nominating members to the legis lature and all county officers, judge and solicitor of S. W. circuit, congressman from Third congressional district, and one com tjitteeman from each militia district. Said primary to be held under the laws governing prima ries, and to be participated in by white democrats only, duly regis tered in 1900. 2. That the polls be held open in Vienna, Cordele, Unadilla and Arabi from 6 o’clock a. m. till 6 o’clock p. m., ana at all other pre cincts from 8 o’clock a. m. till 3 o’clock p. m. 8. That representatives or del egates to the state, congressional and senatorial conventions be ap pointed by the executive commit tee on May 16th. 4. That owing co the election expenses to bo entailed, that each candidate be assessed as follows: Congress, $10; judge, $5; solici tor, $5; legislative and county officers $3 each, and thacL.Nobles be authorized to collect same. Committee adjourned to meet May 16th, next. H. A. Mobley. W.C. Hamilton, Secretary. Ohairmau. Vienna, March 81,1900. NuRgcstion Adopted. The Sentinel last week sug gested that it would be a wise thing for the county executive committ o to hold the primary for county offices on the same date of the other primaries or dered—May 15. The committee met and ordered the primary on this date. We were glad to see our county committee act in unison with the state and congres sional executive committees. Now, we will have it all over at one time and relieve the suspense and worry of a long and tiresome cam paign. We congratulate the exec utive committee on their work, and appeal to the people to regis ter and return a good vote. We have saved many doctor bills since we began using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in onr home. We keep an open bottle all the time and whenever any of my family or my self begin to catch cold we begin to use the Congh Remedy, and as a re sult we never have to send away for a doctor and incur a large doctor bill, for Chamberlain’s Cough Rem edy never fails to cure. It is cer tainly a medicine of great merit and worth.—D. S. Mearkle, General meroban t ar)( j f arrn0r ; , Mattie, ’j. Bed ford countyi Pa . Fo galo 1)V B 7! D it- THE SENTINEL’S COURSE ADOPTED. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ALREADY SUB SCRIBED BY OUR CITIZENS. An Artesian Well Will be Bored at Once.—Other Interesting Notes*—An Abundant Supply of Pure Artesian Water. Last week the Sentinel called attention to the fact that, one of the saddest needs of our fair little city dining the coming summer months was good water—artesian water. So, realizing this need, we offered a suggestion that a public subscription be started among the citizens of our city, and in less than thirty six hours atter our paper had been placed in the postoffice, eight hundred dollars had been subscribed by our enterprising citizens, and one thousand dollars, the amount thought to be necessary to bore the desired well, is ac tually ready for use as soon as arrangements can be perfected to be gin work. We would take pleasure in making public the names of these public-spirited citizens who so promptly and liberally subscribed, and the amount each donated to the fund, but it is thought best to withhold this information for the present. The beauty of the pro posed plan is that the well is to be bored at, the pumping station, and it is hoped that a sufficient flow of artesian water will lie had to supply the needs of the city. The artesian water is to take the place of the water now used from the seven springs. It can be seen, therefore, that if the well is a success, every family who uses the city water will be supplied with pure artesian water without additional expense. Mr. J. B. Spencer, who has much experience iu this business, will probably be called upon to bore the well. The well will be started by using 12-inch casing in order for an abundant flow. In the present well in the city, the water rises within twenty-eight feet of the surface, and the fact that the eleva tion at the pumping station is lower by about forty feet. It is believ ed that a good flow can he had, or, at least, that the water will come so near the surface that the present pumping facilities at the spring will furnish the citizens of Cordele with an adequate supply of good, pure, cool artesian water. We trust and hope so at any rate. PENIA POINTS PENCILED. Compliments thf Sentinel.—The Play at Ricnwood. Mrs. W. H. Hatcher, who has been visiting the family of R. K. Reid, left for her home in Iron City last Saturday. B. G. Watts has been quite sick this week, but is better. Robert ReeveB has been absent from school several days, suffer ing with fever, but is up again. Prof. Rowland will lecture at the school house Saturday night, his subject to be, “The Importance of Education to the Country Youth.” Come out and hear him. C. M. Hall and sister, Miss Susie, attended the Institute in Cordele Saturday. Mr. Walker, who has held a small private school a few miles from here, in opposition to ours, has disbanded, and we have sev eral new pupils this week. Mrs. Coleman, who has been quite sick for several weeks, is improving, and we hope she will soon be out again. Quite a jolly crowd left Penia last Sunday morning and spent the day at the Rock House, a few miles southwest of here, and all report having a nice time and heard a good sermon. The Sentinel doesn’t exactly know who they are going to send to congress, or who they may elect for representatives, but they do know and have a right to know that th^y are getting out a good paper now. They have one of the most unique clubbing rates with other papers that we have ever seen. For only $3.25 you can get nine papers per week ,the whole year, and they consist of some of the best weeklies in the state. It is now an undisputed fact that we “will play in Richwood on Saturday night, April 14th. We have made some addition to lour already unequaled 4 program, and will be prepared to make even the mo 3 t reticent persons hurt Jtheir sides laughing. Furthermore!we have just succeeded in securing the services of the Arabi string band, an excellent one, too, com posed of six talented aud well drilled musicians, under the man agement of Mrs, Wilson, the tal ented violinist. Thi•< v,s hi'* it * ISO. 41 self will be a leading feature of our concern. The “Progress” seems to dis courage literary aspirations among its correspondents. In this line *t is right, for it is a cumbeison task to read the “Pro gress,” especially when it is filled up with country poetry. Let the good work go on. V Sri HEADACHE is only a symptom—not a disease. So are Backache, Nervousness, Dizziness and the Blues. They all come from an unhealthy state of the men strual organs. 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