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AW ENTIBE BUSINESS BLOCK
THREATENED.
Flemkter & Bridges’ Stock of Ooods
IwS the Flames Above.
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About 11 o’clock Tuesday night tbe
city was fairly well aroused over an
alarm of fire, which proved to be io
the upper story of the building occu
pied by Flemiateif & Bridges.
Tbe fire originated in a closet, about
the center of the upper floor, used as
a coal and plunder room to the apart*
meat occupied by Col. W. E. H. Sear
cy, Jr., as a law office, and its origin is
unknown.
In tbe forenoon Col. Searcy bad
some coal put in tbe closet, but had
not opened the door afterwards. Late
in tbe afternoon he came up from thd*
court house and going to his room for
bis overcoat, saw his fire was low in
the grate, locked his office and went
The fire being thus completely pro*
tected by inner walls from the fierce
fight made by the firemen, rendered it
a difficult task indeed to get control of
the flames. The entire upper story
was one dense body of smoke, while no
blase could be seen to locate the flames
until they were forced through lha’tin
roof, and no direct stream could be
thrown until the partition walls to the
closet were burned away.
The firemen had fully a dozen
streams of waler pouring into the up
per rooms from the two steamers and
various fire plugs, yet for nearly an
hour their labors appeared worthless.
When tbe partition walls began to
fall tbe gallant fireboys rushed in and
soon whipped the fight.
Everything in the upper story was
burned or deluged with water and
that oorlion of the building was a to
tal wreck.
The floor where the fire originated
was burned through and fire was thus
transmitted to the dry goods below,
but was soon extinguished and kept
under control by the presence of a
fireman with a well directed nozzle.
store room of Flemister &
ad to be a perfect wreck.
Their long shelving, counters,
showcases, etc , wereUUflded
ter' singed and blackened with smoke
or broken and buried from water, fire,
or falling plaster. Tbe quantity of wa
ter consumed in whipping this fire was
enormous, and nearly ail of it passed
through this room and over the goods,
Flemister & Bridges have been in
business but a few years/ hence .their
slock was all new, and ail agree that
their stock was elegant and fine in
many points: and its destruction will
be regretted by all who trb.de in Grif
fin.
A few .hundred dollars’ worth of
goods were rescued from .the building
before tbe deluge of water came But
the savings will be as a/uoit to the
heavy loss. *• *
Tbe inventory to the stock of Flem
ister & Bridges shows $9,000 worth of
goods, and they had $6,500 worth of
insurance, as follows: -
With J H. Smith $2,000, C. H.
Johnson s£ooo, R H. Drake & Co.,
$3,500. /
The building belongs to Messrs,
Kincaid & Granlland, and was insured
in the Southern Mutual for $3,000. It
wili be repaired at once and be. occu
pied, w}>en ready for use, by Flemister
& Bridges
Flemister <fc Bridges have moved
their goods across tbe street to the
store formerly occupied by Haseelkus
A Blake.
Col. SearCy had an insurance of
$125 on hia office furniture and library,
which will ent b.a actual Iqm down to
probably SIOO
Mist M E Cuntx-r, who occupied
the front room upstairs with millinery,
lost everything. Her stock and fix
tures were valued at S4OO, yet without
insurance.
Miss Conner has the sympathy of
our entire community over her loss.
It surely falls heavily.
Griffin is regarded aa die most for
tunate city in Georgia in tbe scarcity
of fires, and her firemen are prepared
to show records with any in the State
as to ability to extinguish one when it
occurs
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THE BURGLARS CAUGHT*
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: IF THE POLICE CAN BE CERTAIN
THAT THEY HAVE THE CLUE
t They Maae Several Arrests That Seem
-■ to Tally With the Views of the
People, and Everything Seems
to Work That Way,
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I .Griffin for years has never been
i startled by a burglary that equalled
■ that which occurred on New . Year’s
morning, when Henry C Burr’s house
’ was robbed and the home of Ed C.
' Smith was gone through by thieves.
It was a robbery without a parallel
in the history of the city, and there
were but few that fell safe even in
their teds.
To Officers Phelps and Gordin Chief
Ison placed the matter in charge, and
the result is that Guy Owens, Oscar
’ McMahon and Fred Etheridge are in
jail, while Britt, who is from
Barnesville, is under arrest.
It is rumored that the stolen proper
ty has been hidden by the thieves and
that one of them has given the hiding
place away. Today will develop every
detail in tbe matter. <
We Must Trade at Home-
Among the woman’s clubs in Geors
gia the Current Topics club, of Macon,
is doing a great, work in creating a
sentiment among tbe wealthiest class
of ladies in favo# of doing all their
buying in their home towns. As a
meeting of the c : ub last week anota
ble paper was read by Mis. E. J. Wil
lingham on patronizing home indus
tries and merchants. She declares
that it is not silver, npr tariff question
that is withholding prosperity from the
south and southern towns,'but it is
because we do not buy everything ve
need at our homes. Educated women
of tbe south have tbe means, time, in
fluence and breadth of mind to deal
with these questions without selfish
ness or sentimentality. In the course 1
of her able and interesting paper Mrs.
Willingham aaya;
“I would urge upon our club women
today to bring all the influence their
position gives them to bear upon the
question of so mpch importance at this
time. Let theufsee and urge the ne
cessity for the tputh to live at home.
It is in their to create such a
public sentiment in favor of home in
dustries, raising borne supplies, of pat- :
ronizing our own factories, our own ■
merchants, our own colleges, that it
would give an impetus and new force '
along all lines. We would have belter
churches, better schools, more libra
ries, more factories, and the charge i
that our people are not progressive and '
public spirited would not be made. We ‘
can be wonderfully broad-minded and :
liberal when we have the money to ]
back up our views. Give the .south
the-patronage she deserves, thereby '
keeping the money at bonle, and you J
will see tbe most prosperous, most 1
contented, progressive and liberal peo* j
pie on tbe face of the globe. ,
“The doctrinenf home industries and
home patronage is one of the main
stays of development, and without its
practice no.progress can be expected, i
As long as our southern women send c
to the north and east the money their J
husbands make in the south, just so r
long will they retard she development •
of the south and antagonize its bust- *
nees interest."
Deafnsw Cannot be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is I
only one way to cure deafness, and that is t
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is 1
caused by an inflamed condition of the 8
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets Inflamed you have a f
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and 1
when it Is entirely closed deafness is the a
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its i
normal condition, hearing will be destroy-. (
ed forever; nine cases out often are caused J
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in- i
flamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh c
Cure. Send for circulars, free. ,
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. ,
Sold by Druggists, 75c. ‘
Hall’s Family Pills are the best. .
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To Cure Conatlpstlon Foriver. f
T Candy Cathartic. 10a or Sc. 1
It C. O. C. fail to cure, druggists refund
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
. The anneal meeting of tbe stock- g
holders of the City National Bank will a
be held al the bank on Tuesday, Jan. 1
11th, 1898, al noon. A full attendance j
is requested. ' J G. RHEA,
Cashier.
Educe to Your iSowelaWltb Casearets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constinailon fomoAr *
«te, 2Sc. If aC. C. tail,
GRIFFIN, GEORSIA, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY «, 1898.
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The bishop of Salisbury will leave Eng
land in January as a delegate of tho arcb
bishop of Canterbury to be present at the
cdnsocration of the Collegiate Church at
St. George, Jerusalem. Hitherto, savs the
London Standard, tho Roman ’ and the
Gmek churches have been generally more
in evidence than the Anglican. The mis
sions from Russia or France, perhaps even
from other countries, have rather over
shadowed those from England. Its head
quarters have been in the southwestern, i
which is one of the most ancient and not
tho leasg interesting parts of tho city.
It is near tho so called castle of David,
and in all probability not far from the
northern limit of the anoient city of Zion.
Controversies on the sites of Jerusalem
are, we know, more abundant than the
caper plants on its walls. But whether
this be or bo not the city of David, wheth
er he did or did not build the predecessor
of the castle in which the masonry of the
Herodian ago may still be readily distin
guished, -whether he was or was not burled
where a mosque now rises outside the
southern -walls, a fresh departure is being
taken, and tho new College of St. George
has been erected beyond the northern, or
Damascus, gate, near tho road which leads
to Nablus and above half a inile from Je
rusalem. The site is a good one and should
be more healthy than those within the
walls. In size and architecture the college
will be worthy of our nation and church,
and it has already received several impor
tant gifts, among them being a marble
fount, with a canopy of English oak, pre
sented by her majesty the queen.
But so far as topographical and histor
ical discussions go, the new site will find
them as ready to hand as in the old. One
of the group perhaps may now be regarded
as settled—namely, that of the northern
limits of the ’Herodian city. The point
was hotly enough contested less than half
a century ago. The wall which Herod
Agrippa built to inclose Bezetha, or the
new city, was formerly supposed to lie
very considerably to the north of the pres
ent wall of ciroumvallation and to pass not
far away from the site of the college. It is
now, however, generally admitted that
the existing north wall marks the position
and incorporates portions of Herod's wall.
But in this district are several tombs and
caverns of great interest.
Chief of the former are the so called
Tombs of the Kings. They are very fine
examples of the more elaborate type of
rock cut sepulcher, with loculi, or recep
tacles for a single body, running length
wise Into the rock. In one or two cases
another method of construction is adopted.
Tho body was laid in a teoess hollowed out
of the wall, much as. we see a recumbent
figure beneath an arch in the wails of ouf I
own andent churches. The name Tombs
of the Kings has only traditional authority.
The architectural features prove them to
be later than the days of the kings of
Judaea and much nearer to the Herodian
age. Indeed it is generally thought pos
sible that this was the burial place of
Queen Helena of Adiabene and her family,
as mentioned by Josephus. Nearer to Je
rusalem—in fact, running from the wall
near the Damascus gate beneath the city
—are extensive caverns, the largest called
the Cotton grotto.
They are clearly artificial, and much of
the stone used in the chief buildings of
Jerusalem is supposed to have been quar
ried here. But a low hill, which rises in
advance of one of these grottos, to which
the name of Jeremiah has been popularly
assigned—rather to the east of the Damas
cus—has been claimed of late years as ths
true site of tho crucifixion. Among other
arguments in its favor Is tho fact that the
limestone rock in one part presents a tra
ditional resemblance to a human skull,
which, say its advocates, explains the
name of Golgotha. The disputations about
all the localities connected with the cruci
fixion and place of the entombment are
even more complex and thorny than those
to which we have already referred.
This, however, is certain, that the tradi
tional site, that now marked by the Church
of the Holy Sepulcher, was accepted aS
such in the days of Constantine, but more
than that it would not be safe to say. Per
haps future residents at the College of 8<
George may be able to discover something
Which may help in settling the dispute.
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. Eat Plenty of Ltmone.
An experienced and highly respected
physician gave a valuable hint the other
day, which all may find valuable. “I am
convinced,” said he, “not only from prac
tical pergonal experience, but on the theo
retically steieftfillc grounds also, that a
safeguard against much prevalent summer
illness lies in the tree use of lemon juice,’’
—Athens Banner-
_ MCZLEY'3 LENON ILIXIE.'
A PLEASANT LEMON DRINK.
Cures indigestion, headache, malaria,
kidney disease, fever, chills, loss of appe
tite, debility, nervous prostration and
heart failure, by regulating the Liver,
Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
Lemon Elixir is prepared from the
fresh juice of lemons, combined with other
vegetable liver tonics,carthartica, aromatic
stimulants and blood purifiers.
W. A. James, Bell Station, Ala., writes:
I have suffered greatly from indigestion or
dyspepsia. rOne bottle of Lemon Elixir
done me more good than all the medicine
I ever taken.
A CARD.
For nervous and sick headaches, indi
gestion, biliousness and constipation (from
which I have been a great sufferer),! have
never found a medicine that would give
Bu SK a Pleasant, prompt and permanent
relief as Dr, H. Mozley’s Lemon Elixir. I
have used it in my family for years—it
has never failed in a single case.
J. P. Sawtsll, Griffin, Gx .
MOZLBTB LENON HCTDIOPB. .
Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage and
all throat and lung diseases ElejSt, re
liable. X '■
Twenty-five cents at druggists. Pre
pared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.
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Baty of Self-Respecting Veterans.
Just at tbe present moment tbe
whole country seams to ba aroused
over the abuses that have so sadly
' diverted tbe pension system from its
original purpose. This arousement
may be only spasmodic, and it may be
tbe beginning of tbe movement which
must come woouer or later for a revis
ion and purging of the pension roti.
Whether it be the one or tbe other,
there is one thing certain : The poli*
' ticians of either party can never be
depended upon to bring about reform
so long as politics and pensions retain
their present intimate relationship.
Reform can only be brought about by
■ the honorable, self respecting, patriotic
soldiers and sailors of the war.—Boston
[ Transcript.
In Olden Tints
People overlooked the importance of per
manently beneficial effects and were satis
fied with transient action; but now that it
Is generally known that Syru p of Figs win
permanently overcome habitual constipa
tion, well-informed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for; a time, bnt
finally injure the system.
Educate Tour Howels With Caaeareta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c, Hie. It C.C.C. tali, druggists refund money.
FORREMT. -
Ab-room residence on Poplar street.
The house contains 5 rooms, a cook room
and servants' room. A good well of water
and garden. Adjoins Dr. McDonald’s
home. Apply to J. D. BOYD,
Still Leading.
A. K. Hawkes received the gold medai
highest award from the great Exposition,
superior lens-grinding and excellency
.n the manufacture of spectacles and eye
glasses. This award was justly earned by
Mr. Hawkes as the superiority of his
glasses over all others has made them
.amousall over the country. They are
now being sold in over eight thousand
cities and towns in the U. 8. Prices are
never reduced, same to all.
J. N. Harris & Son have> foil assort
ment of all the latest styles
M.O.BOWDOIN
Renting Agent, !
No. 81 Hill street, - - Griffin, Ga.
Wil. E. H. SEARCY, JR„
Counsellor, at Law,
GRIFFIN, IGA.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
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MUNN &6o. 36 New York
Branch Shoe. SB T St, WaahtngtoZ, D. C.
BISSOLUTIOM NOTICE.
of Brewer & Hanlei ter is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. W. H.
Breww wumea all debts due by Brewer
« and all debts due to Brewer A
Hanleiter to be paid to Brewer.
Griffin, Ga., Pe£'l% .
I will continue the wholesale grocery
of Brewer & Hanleiter, I hope to merit
and continue to receive the same patron
wefor myself. My ambition u to make
as cheap as any market in the state or
elsewhere. - W. H. BREWER.
I You can buy any OVERCOAT, SUIT at WOOLEN UNDERWEAR in our
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buy. But at these prices, ONE FOURTH OFF, any body can buy:
$ 4.00 SUITS OR OVERCOATB.JOR | 3.00.
5.00 “ “ “ “ 3.75.
6.M M “k « 4.88.
7.50 u ** « « 563<
8.50 “ “ » 637.
10-00 “ u “ “ 750
12.50 “ “ » 9.36
15.00 “ “ “ “ 11.25.
18 00 “ “ 13.50.
THESE PRICES ARE ABSOLUTELY FOR THE CASH. '
ANY ONE HAVING AN ACCOUNT WITH US CAN HAVE
GOODS CHARGED AT REGULAR MARKET PRICES.
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R.F. Strickland X Co.
Useful and Ornamental
Christmas Presents.
GENTLEMENS TAN AND RUSSIA HOUSE SUPPERS.
BLACK AND TAN ROMEO ELASTIC SIDES.
GENTLEMENS FINE PATENT LEATHER SHOES.
BROWN WILLOW CALF SHOES.
LADIES FELT LINED HOUSE SLIPPBK.
“ FUR TOP ROMEO. '
FINE SHOES AND OXFORDS.
“ EMBROIDERED AND HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS
“ FINE HOSIERY AND GLOVES.'
INFANTS SOFT 80LE SHOES IN COLORS.
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R. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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edwards & Power.
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OWING TO THB LOW PRICE OP OUR CVSTOMH® PRODUCT
COTTON-WE HAVE DETERMINED TO LOWER THE PRICE OF GOODS,
WHICH MEANS LESS PROFIT. NOW WB WILL SELL CHEAPER THAN
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