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built as soon as any first class road can be. When completed Columbus will have choice of markets, either Savannah or Brunswick, and will be a competing point. * * * A charter under the general law has been granted to Gen. Alexander, T. M. Cunningham, and others, to build a railroad from Savannah, or some point on the Central road near Savannah, to Fort Valley via Perry, thus forming an airline from Savan¬ nah to Birmingham. This kills the Savannah, Dublin & Western, if it hau any life. Reader. IN MEMORIAM. Friday morning, Dec. 2nd, a deep shadow was cast over the entire com¬ munity by the sad intelligence that our friend and neighbor, Mr. Jim Henry Moore had been instantly killed by a blow inflicted from the falling of timber at a cotton screw, while engaged in packing cotton. Several friends of Mr. Moore were present, as it were, to witness the sad accident which ended his brief life. We feel that in the death of this young man we have lost a worthy friend. The high esteem in which he was held could have best been known by viewing the large concourse of weep¬ ing ones who followed his mortal re¬ mains to their last quiet resting place in the family burying ground one mile from Blue Spring. Mr. Moore has spent the larger portion of his life near Blue Spring, and has often been heard to express his devotion to his home at that place, and what a consolation it should oe those who loved him to know that God, in his allwise providence, saw proper to lead him back to a spot so much loved to breathe his last. Mr. Moore had morals which should have proved a worthy example for his fellowmen. He united with Smyrna church about eighteen months ago at the age of 27 years, and since that time has lived an honorable, upright life. It was heard from many lips on the day of his death “he was always so kind and will be missed so much.” Rev. J.H. Callahan, who was with him at the time of his conversion, when ’twas said the love of God shone on his face as the Star of Bethlehem, was the officiating minister on Saturday at 2 o’clock when his beautiful cas¬ ket was lowered into its narrow bed. May God, who has ever been our support under all afflictions, help those who nourn the loss of a loved one to prepare to meet him, whom we believe is now at rest—in heaven. A Friend. HARGETT HAPPENINGS. Rain! Rain! slush and slosh, Muddy roads and badly washed. The hunters’ horn and the hooting owl now break the stillness of mid¬ night air in this community. The matrimonial wave still hovers over this section, and ere many weeks elapse Cupid will scofe a number of triumphs. After several weeks absence our clever little postmistress is again beaming and smiling at her post, at the delight of her many friends. The “Farmers’ Alliance” organized a club at Antioch church a few days since. I say let the good work go on, if they think they can accomplish anything. The farmers have been through gathering their crops sometime and are now busy sowing small grain,hog¬ killing and getting up a supply of wood and lightwood for the holidays. Soothing syrup, paregoric and cat¬ nip tea are in great demand at the residence of Mr. V. E.; for the stran¬ ger that came is a “cute” little boy, and I think they have named him Peter Lee Roy. Squirrels, partridges, wild geese and turkies are plentiful in this sec¬ tion, and the sportsmen are having a nice, fine, large and commodious time, Boys, come one, come all and lets join in the fun. On the evening of the 24th, inst., at the residence of Judge L. C. Har¬ gett, Dr. D. M. Wheelis and Miss Sallie Cook were united with the silken tie, the Judge officiating. May their lives be blended with prosperity and happiness. The little folks are happy for this reason, Next week will be the merry Christmas season When old Santa Claus will bring goodies and toys Which will long be remembered by the girls and bo\s. I hope the old folks will be happy and cheerful, too, Because they have nothing else to do. Why not cast all troubles, sorrows and cares away And be free and happy for a week or a day. A Crumb of Comfort. A pood unit of clothe* th«t yon know are sty li*h, that lit well and we»r W«JI fnrplnh more than a orutul* »»f comfort every time yon think of them Such olothing yon can aiwaya get of (i E Tbnm asthe clothier,Dext to the Rankin Hon«e. (Jolomhns. G». He ha» had long eiperi enoe in the hnain.ea «n.J baa .kill »->d taste as vrell as judgment. He can fit you in the bejt goods to be bad ard bi« reputation for low price* is world wide. It will pay yon to ca I on Hoi aad buy wha’ yon want, You will flod his stock full of ninny bargain* just now and West Georgia A. & M. College. College exercises will be resumed Monday, January 9th, under the mana^ agement of Jno. W. Dozier, who will spare no pains in advancing and thof* oughiy instructing pupils entrusted to his care. The Spring Session will embrace twenty-four weeks—six school months— at the following rates: Tuition Per month of Four Weeks: Primary department................ $ 2.00 Academic......... . . ............. 2.50 Collegiate........................ . 3.00 Incidental for the term.............. . I.OO Music............................ . 3.00 Board in good families from $8 to $10. r * Tuition due monthly in advance, will be charged from time the pupil en¬ ters to the close of term, and no deduction except in cases of providential sickness of three weeks or more. The incidental fee is absolute and due when the pupil enters school. School Reports. —A report giving a true exhibit of scholarship will be issued at the end of each month. Let pupils be sent in the first day—Monday, Jan. 9th—in order that classes may be organized and work begun at once. For particular send fo Catalogue. -? it J. W. DOZIER, t / Dec. 23, 1887. Hamilton, Ga. l J, (JOOLEDCE & BRO. -MANUFACTURERS OF Pure Gloss Mixed Paints 7 % Pure Linseed Oil Paints 7 ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Office: 21 Alabama St. Factory: 66 and 68 Dacatur St. V Also Dealers In VARNISHES, BROSHES WINDOW Sendf or color card and list. solicited BOOKS, THREE CENTS EACH Th* following books in published in nest pamphlet form, printed from good readable type on god pqi paper, and many of them handsomely illustrated. They are without exception the cheapest books ever fished In any land or language, and furnish to the masses In of other the series people these an opportunity great works to would secure cost the mar bel literature of the day at the most trifling offered. expense. 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