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NEAT, STTLISH ANO DURABLE
AKE THE LINES OF
Clothing and Cents’ Furnishings
We are showing thia season. Wo are fully alive to the wants of the trade
and urge you to give us a call and let us show you through.
WILEY L. SMITH,
23 HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA-
IF YOU NEED A TRUSS
BE SURE AND GET
The American Silver Truss.
AMERICAN
I SILVER I
/. TRUSS. \ BESTFLTTJNG
/ ’\ ’’ AND
| "' "T.l most comfortable
I cool.
Easy to Wear.
Retains \ /No pressure on THAT \OJ (AN Bl A. E\ ER\ ONK IS
I Seve.r.t V Hip. or Back. gUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFAU I'ION.
I Hernia I ZMo understrap.
I with Comfort. I Never move,.
We also carry a full line of Suspensories,
Supporters, Elastic Stockings, Etc.
CARLISLE & WARD.
NEW GARDEN SEED
JUST RECEVED. ALL FRESHIAND GENUINE.;
ONION SETS—EASTERN IRISH POTAAOES.
DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, LAMPS, LAMP CHIMNEYS, GLASS
AND PUTTY. FINE LOT OF PERF'MERY \N’D TOILET
ARTICLES. PRESCRIPTIONS \ SPECIALTY.
J. N. HARRIS & SON.
Some New Goods!
Florida Cabbage, Turnips, Irish Potatoes, Asparagus, Lettuce,
Spring Strawberries, Yellow Bananas, Cake Bread. Quick
Delivery, Good Goods. We want your trade.
Come to see us.
G, W. CLARK & SON.
t'll EA PEST GROCERS IN TOM N.
«•
Sec My New
Bath Cabinets.
They are the Latest with Improved
Attachments.
I SELL THEM UNDER A
GUARANTEE.
If you are not more than pleased
your money will be refunded.
J. M. SEARS.
The Grocer.
I lie Evening Call.
GRIFFIN, GA., APRIL lb, 1599.
i) lie. .. ver IhoiM Hardware Store
TELEPHONE NO. 23.
PERSONAL AND LOCAL DOTS
PHYSICIAN AND S'.’llo’EON.
Office: No. V.'., 1 Hill street, stairway
next to IL I*. McWilliams A Sen. Ti ic
phone 27, 2 rings.
Chas Smith, of Coticotd, was hete
today.
Bud Berry went up to Atiiiuta this
morning
E. B Oxford made a business '.rip
to Sunny Side today
Mrs W. J. Kincaid was entertained
by friends in Atlanta today.
Mrs. It H I’ayh r is spending a few
day<• with friend* in M . ,
Henry Mooney returned tins morn,
ing from a pleasant visit to Atlanta,
Eoi; Sail —bushels unknown
Pea*. Lewis D ('lnk. 20 Hill -tire'.
About u I <>t.e gt is up m tin streets
these days is, * Is there any urns from
Hose?"
Mr* J. M. ilioma* and little baby
left tiir'ay Io «| end mme • ime in At
lanta
Mr. and Mr* \ G Porter were
atnutig th>>*>‘ wlr> «j ■nt the day in
A tin nt a
Mrs J. W Mangham was among
the Gritfinile- who attended the con
cert in Atlanta today.
K‘V \\ G TV 'ndbridge, who has
I .-on attending Piei-bytery nt Decatur,
returned home this mortnng
Mik. J. W Gresham went d-wn to
Barnetvide this morninc t > visit her
pvi’nu Mr. nmi Mt * .1 G Smith.
Mie It E Strn km d .mil Min Hat
lx 11 - i.l went t As I ata tlusm >rn:ng
t.> u't. t d the matinee this a'trrrioor.
Dr. M E (’ a: 1 II w < h t do w n i o Ms
ii >n tin* mot' >t >’ ( • h ’t• d the nn el
in: .fl. Stale M edlca! A-* -cis’ lon
!\ ■ iim-..m P,w P> no Mei f. i fer
til /mg r> p t p si.'- grapi VII •
lawns, etc. Em sale bt J O Si. iir-
1 11 . Mi.-- d■ i j in Have* \\ . it t
re l umd to hr r home i n A t an' a this
m■: i> i n .aft i r spr r.d: :• g several days
in this city
fbe iipiipmerits for the Gritlin
Rilles arrived tins im ttiing, ami will
t i • :: ■ n,, . t! -e m
pany ti x’ Eriday evvmng
li v \V G. \V dbt !g" iris ret timed
umu tie. 1 reshy ti ry . n-.d » ’ r. inhict
‘■ i- prayer mei t.ing at the Presby ie
' »h < .lurch tonight «t . I.i
Mrs J. \\ . Hntilon was among the
many Gritfiuit> s who want up to At
lanta t xiay t. attend toe musical con
cert at the Grand tins uftei t>oi>n.
Gip Smith, id Ciiiciun.a i, who has
been spending a few days with Gridin
fiiftid*. left tins m ‘riling '-r an ,-x
--tended btisim-* ti p through the
I S uth n S>a 1 : *
Mrs. C I’ Smith and son, Charles
Richter, of Concord, were in the city
? MONEY?? LOAN
ON
Real Estate, i
Easy and Limited Number off
Payments, to he paid in Monthly
Installments.
No delay for want of Funds when
Security is satisfactory.
' For full particulars, call at the
Office of
W, H, NEWTON & CO.,
Griffin, Ga. ;
this morning enroute to Bunny Side,
where they will spend some time with >
Prof and Mr* C. W. Richter
J, M. Brisendine left this morning
for Atlanta, where be has accepted a
, position with the Woodward Lumber
Co., of that city, Jim’s many Griffin
friends wish him much success in his
new home.
Dr. ami Mrs. T. E. Drewry and cldl
dren left thia morning fur Macon,
where Dr. Drewry will attend the
meeting of the State Medical Associk
tion. Mrs. Drewry, accompanied by
the children, will leave for Bronwood,
where they will spend some time with
relatives
For the benefit of our leaders we
state that the United States governs
ment will sell at, auction,commencing
the 20ih inst. at 10 o’clock, 500 mules
95 horses, 61 wagons and 140 set of
harness, property the government has
no use for since the close of the late
farce. This .ale will take place in
Mac hi where thv pr<>pi rty now i«.
Freeh Strawberries, Bananas, Fancy
Dried Peaches ami Apples, Raisins,
Navy and Lima Beans, Irish and
Sweet Potatoes, Rutabaga Turnips.
Lewis 1) Clark, 20 Hill St.
Mr- Croker as a Witness.
A great many people, even in the
city of New York, knew little about
the personality of the mat) who is the
recognized leader of the Tammany
Democracy until he gave testimony
before the Mazet investigating com
mitt' e Even tile readers in the p iper
in New York City, most antagonistic
t ) him have learned in the past few
days that Mr It; ch ard Groks ris a
quick-witted man, and one who knows
bow lu take care of himself as well as
of the interests of the powerful politi
cal ' ogan ■z it ion of which he is the
otli.'ia! lead W, quote from the
report of the < x irnination rh Mr.
Croker, as it appeared in the paper iu
New York most hostile to him. The
attorney, Mr Moss fuked Witmss
Cmker :
•‘Then you beliefs in L, king otit
for your own pocket ?”
1 ‘'Every day in the week, just the
same as yoti do,” replied Mr Crokt r.
' ‘'And to the boss, then, belongs the
1 lion’s share of the plunder?” asked Mr,
M oss.
‘There i< no plunder,” said the wit*
■ ne.-s quick ns a flash ; “you may call it
plunder bi’caiifc men who are loyal to
, u- get | aid for a- y work they do By
, and by you will semi in your bill for
the w rk v hi are doing here, to the
x legislature, and i m might as well call
that plundt r ”
To sh w the temper of the audience,
the report says the statements of Mr,
Croker were greeted with uproarious
app'att-e ami cheers, ami so much
noise w as made that ti c-chairman had
1 to threat!'!, to c.’i ar the room i* the
1 dermmstrati ti was rrp'a'ed The
same paper qimtt s a >tr»i rr machine
■ republican ami i former 1 idgo as say
'■ tog, just after Mr. Co ker had been
i xi'u-i d ! rotn t lie stand :
“11 i inni't t o rb me,! that Croker
w>s m r bin ima eh f,r Moss. He
s'i w d htm l t •bea ch ver wit ntgg,
j and the v > hi' • his testim tiy for the
, | purpose n r which this it,vssngation is
I enndiic ’ t-d i- v, r . all it'. Id■ > not k now
| ilt ti. an ]i:->ma.' j,a mi I never sa w i
>’ so mmili <>l bun in >i v hie .» 1 have
t I this morning. 1 am - irp' -‘d ! ■ find
' him fn clever.”
In an interview in the ' nr. • jniger,
: Mr Croker •aid
‘lt seems to me :r >m w m I I avo i
i seen and heard of this investigation
that :■ ■■ ir,v st ’ gai: ~ i i: -■ 1 ■ - wi.it:
to prchii.it my -ns i.j m.y- If from j
going in' > Imsine -. llu ■, d n’t l ven :
wart tigi ve ns >< c, p; ,0 tut,it v to i
hve.”
\n a' ■tn p - • , yb- ,: g tmi to
■ | pereecute Mr. Croker and lie is amart i
enough to present tins leaure of the ’
i matter th nugh the c ilunini of a paper
h stile t him, s i that evt ii his ene- i
niies will begin t > umieretand that he I
is a persecuted man. The whole affair i
‘ has been managed admit y by ,Mr.|
■ Croker an. I both Tammany Hall imj :
in pow; rfui leader will come out of the
investigation ationger be' , the n se- t
1 es of the voters than ever —Columbus !
| Enquirer Sun.
McKIBBEN LOCALS.
Mi K i ntiEN, Apt 11 Ls —Tim community
i eti joys a pt f) od Sabbath fchoo] at Union
i now.
i Our farmers wen- busy putting seed in
| when the rain came.
Forest and Qnilian 'l' \ ' <r -pent yestcr
| dav in Jackson
t J. M. Collin'-', L itt county’s surveyor,
| went over to Br <-y yesterday.
There is a goml 1 of wheat in and
Im ar “S<> la, Town, i.. : it i looking well
i It is encouraging to think we fliall not be
obliged to buy flour with 1 cent cotton.
Albert Futral,of <lriflln, was in our vi
cinity Sunday.
A. Forest. Taylor and C. J. Dunn were
in Atlanta Saturday, and, after taking in
Joseph Jefferson’s play, returned home
j Sunday.
Walker Slaton,of Griffin, was happy
wtth us Sunday evening.
i Miss Mamie Wells will leave for .Atlan
ta Saturday to visit relatives,
Pinkney Wadkins, of High Falls, is now
raising Mr, Colbert's mill dam, which will
soon give us a good flour mill.
Mr. Butler, of Weaver, is here this week
selling his furniture renovator.
We have had a few peach blossoms, but
no peaches.
Misses Susie Willis anti Willie Mae Col
lins spent Friday night at the home of
Misses Heflin, in order to be ready early
Saturday morning for the big fishing that
followed.
Miss Anna Thoniiuon pent yesterday
in Jackson with friends.
The singing at the residence of Judge
Pat rick last week was highly enjoyed
In the “big fish” Saturday, one of the
girls was fishing with a named hook, and
caught him—a terrapin.
How's This ?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West A Tri ax, AVholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Wai.ding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole-
Side I fruggists, Toledo, O.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and muc
ous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best,
REIIOBOTII.
Rehobotii, April 19.—Hon. J. B. Bell
passed here last Wednesday enroute to
Zebulon.
Dept. Sheriff, Foster, of Butts county,
was here Thursday on business.
Key. W. Z. Gardner made a business
trip to Griffin Friday.
-Misses Emma and Floella Swint spent
Friday with Miss Clifford Grubbs. •
W. Z. Gardner and daughter, Mrs Slade,
spent Monday in Griffin shoping.
Mr. and Sirs. Zeke Taylor visited the
hitters parents here Sunday.
T. J, Bibs made a business trip to Grif
fin Monday.
Misses Lucile Maddox and Nonie Kin
ard, of this place, are visiting relatives
near Griffin this week.
Wilbur Maddox’s mule ran away Sun
day, throwing him and a young lady out
of the buggy. Fortunately neither of
them were hurt.
When Traveling.
Whether on pleasure bent or business
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of
Fi/-, :e it nets:most pleasantly and effec
tually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels,
preventing fever, headaches, ami other
forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cents,
bottles by all leading druggists. Manu
factured by the Calif'irt m. FigSytupCo,
■>nly.
SI NR ISE DOTS.
St muse, April I!'.-Mr.- Jetias Boyd is
in Barnesville with her'laughter, Mrs. Do
zier, who is very ill.
There is a good deal < ! sickness about
here, something I'ke la grippe.
Little Douzlas Boyd has beta quite sick ;
for a few days ; also, Miss Mary Stone, but |
we are glad to state sbe is better.
The woods are pretty- with dog-wood i
and crabapple bl. osoms, an I it truly seems '
that spring has eome.
Frank Oliver ia about .one putting in;
guano, and will plant cotton soon.
J. M. Dingier has a c >od many cows,
now. He may be a dairyman soon.
John Boyd went tn Griffin Saturday.
■ Long live the IMiddle Gi iri-ia Farm :
e:r and Evening Call. They will evert
be welcome visitors here.
For Backache use Stu- (
art's Gin and Buchu.
| B earst >„, ' ''■ ■ ''■) ha»eA'Wa.s iI ■:
I Signmire
of
NEW LAUNDRY
1
CUT IN PRICES.
j Shirts, 10c. Collar, 1 s '.’
Cuff’s, per pair, 3c. Undershirts, 5.’.
I Drawers, se. Socks, per pair, 2e.
| Handkerchiefs, le. Towels, 2c.
Neckties, 3c.
Parties are earnestly requested to notice ,
' the place (under old p'ostofflce i where they ’
' will always get good w< rk, at the prices I
: named above.
L. C. CHUNG, at New Laundry.
J f Carminative ?
Saved My Baby's Use."
| Johnson Station, Ga., September 16, 1898.
* LAMAR & RANKIN DRUG CO., Atlanta, Ga
I AtrnnS?,, 1 ? r 01 . r^ ommen d your Pitts’ Carminative too *
y t 0 She had Ch ° ler » Inhntum X
1 when five months old, and 1 could get no relief until 1 began using Pitt’s 1
? Carminative. Ihe fever left her when I had given her but two bottlea, ?
V and she had fattened so she did not look like the same child. I advise all V
5 mothers who have sickly or delicate children to give this remedy atrial *
Respectfully, MRS. LIZZIE MURRAY. ?
i ft Saved Her Baby WiH Save Yeura, \
? ... .TRY 1T.... C
EDWARDS BR0&
You do not often have the opportib
nity of buying a desirable line of
seasonable goods at
NEW YORK ICOST!
You may save many dollars by
attending the cost sale of Mr. W. P.
Horne’s stock at the
SCHEUERMAN STORE
This sale continues until May 1.
Why not save a few dollars here?
EDWARDS BROS.
j Eabe Brand
Condensed Milk >
» Has No Equal as an Infant Food. t
C “INFANT HEALTH SENT FREE. *•’> S
Scores of Customers
Wanted!
THOUSANDS OF
BARGAINS TO OFFER,
Nl'lVEll AS MANY NEW SPRING (SOODS IN ONE HOUSE IN THIS
TOWN AS IN OURS NOW. SOME OF OUR PRU ES ARE POSITIVELY
MARVELOUS. IN FACT, YOU'LL THINK THE CLOTH .MAKER GOT His
WOOL AND SILK FREE AND THAT COTTON HAD GONE DOWN TO
NOTHING.
43 Silk Shirt Waist Patterm* at $1.06, worth $2
36 “ “ ” “ 1.50, you would.call'em cheap at $2.75
28 *' “ “ ” 2 85, some merchants wouldciiarge $5.
To buy Silke cheap is to trade at Bass Bros. Black and colored Crepon?
in short lengths for skirts, newest effects 25 pel cent cheaper than the same
goods sell elsewhere.
We have about 100 .“bort lengths in black and fancy woolens in Worst
ed Serges ami Henriettas, just enough for a skirt; we are going to close out
very cheap.'
Lace Cartains and White Quilts at your price.
' WASHABLES.
Piques at 12ic, 15c, 20 ami 25c, all colors, worth much more anywhere.
Organdies in pink, blue, red, green, heliotrope and lemon at 10c a yard.
: i eal value 17 ic.
White Organdy, 34 inches wide, at 10c.
" ' “ “ “ 15c.
2 yards width at 38c.
1,000 yards colored Jackonots, 40 inches wide, as long as they last Bjc yd
Yard wide Percal at 41c.
Spring style Fereals at 5c
EADIE’S FIXINGS.
A big subject, but our stock is big enough ami varied enough to meet
its multiform and multiplex requirements.
285 sample Corsets Nos. IS to 30, at just half price.
200 pans ot Silk (naves, your choice tor 25c. Some of them worth 75c.
Kid Gloves at 56c, domaged a little. Fans, Parasols, Umbrellas, Belts, ladies
Ties in newest styles, Collars, Cyrona Chains, Collar Buckles, Belt Buckles.
M’aist Sets, Sash Tins, Beauty Pins and Tie Pins.
Undervests at sc, 10c, 15c and 25c.
Ladies Hats in any style or color wanted.
100 new Sailor Hats just receive ! for this weekht sale.
BASS BROS.