Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

®>- ‘ s ■* Tough Clothes for Boys TO WEAR TO SCHOOL THIS SPRING TO STAND THE WEAR AND TEAR OF BABE BALL AND OUT OF DOOR SPORTS- CLOTHES WITH THE BRANS WELL SEWED AND THE BUTTONS TIGHTLY FASTENED QN. WE HAVE JUST SUCH THINGS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS. BESIDES BEING FULL OF WEAR, THEY ARE NEAT AND SHAPELY. Our Boys Clothes Have double knees and seats. WE ONLY WAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF BALLS AND BATS, AND WILL GIVE ONE SET WITH EVERY SUIT BOUGHT OF US BETWEEN THIS AND EASTER. THOS.J.WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. ..•’ " 1 \ New Garden Seeds. All fresh from the best growers. Genuine Eastern Irish Potatoes. Prescriptions carefully compounded. J: N. HARRIS & SON GRIFFIN CYCLE CO. A FIRST CLASS BICYCLE SHOP FILLS A LONG FELT WANT IN GRIFFIN. WE CAN DO ANY BICYCLE WORK. AGENTS FOR . STERLING, $ RAMBLER, Jxgi'B’W ECLIPSE, CRAWFORD BICYCLES. ~ This is the finest line of wheels ever handled in Griffin. ALL KINDS BICYCLE SUNDRIES? Griffin Bicycle Co. For the present in Kincaid Building, on Solomon street wbbbbbh 1 SPRIKG Our Spring Opening has commenced and will continue the balance of the season. We have some extra low pncra today: Good Rio Coffee 12i lbs for sl. 60 Ibe Gnta |l. Parched Coffee 10c lb. 8 lbs Bode 25c. 40 bare Soap for |l. 20 lbs Sugar for |l. California Evaporated Peaches oc lb. Apound can best Table Peaches 12*c can. Blackberries 10c. can, 3 cans for 26c Beet cleaned Currants 8c lb. From thU date will have Fresh Vegetables every day. Just in, Ice Cured Bellies, Bacon Bellies. We have the goods you need and we want you to give us a chance at your purchases. Two express wagons can deliver goods quickly. G. W. CLARK & SON. . Wholesale and Retail Grocers. New goods in Cut Glass and Sterling - Silver for Wedding or Anniversary gifts. MANGHAM BROS. Morning Cail. GRIFFIN. GA. APRIL 15. 1808. sbssaswusaewwswawwewaewasassnawawewwssaewsawee— U fllee over Davis' Hardware Store TKLEPHONB NO. ». ______________________ PERSONAL AND LOCAL DOTS- Ju. Thornton, of Patillo, was in the city yesterday. Sheriff Morris made a business trip to Macon yesterday. Douglas Boyd made a business trip » to Atlanta yesterday. J. M. Barfield, of Sunny Side, was in the dty yesterday. Win. Bootl, of Hollon ville, spent yesterday in the city. BASE BALL IND BAT FREE WITH EVERY SUIT W. 8. Wise, ol Orchard Hill, spent yesterday in this city, Mr and Mrs George Sykes, of Hope, were in the city yesterday. J E Drewery left yesterday to spend a few days at Zetelia. Dr. J. M F. Barrow, of Liberty Hill, spent yesterday in this city. Mr and Mrs H N. Starnes visited friends in Atlanta yesterday. El Aycock, of Cordele, is spending a few days with bis many friends in this city. Misses EJia and Jewel Duke, of Lib* erty Hill, spent yesterday with friends in this city. Mrs J. L Maddox and daughter, Miss Pearl, of Liberty Hill, were in the city yesterday. Mrs. W. P Maynard and daughter, Mise Bell, of Drewry vi'le, spent yester day in this city. The Current Topics Clnh will meet at the residence of Mrs. Thos. Nall this afternoon at 3 o’clock. J. H. Grnbbs and daughter, Miao Clifford, of Orchard Hill, spent yester day with friends in this city. Mrs. M. E Howelloo, of Barnesville, is spending a few days in this city as the guest of Mrs. W. H. Baker. Mrs. W. H. Reepesa, of Barnesville, is spending a few days in this city with the family of Dr. Jno. L. Moore. r - Col- and Mrs. F H. Quillion.ot At lanta, Spent yesterday at Experiment with the family of Col. R J Redding The weather turned considerably cooler yesterday and U was quite chilly last night but it was not thought tv bo cold enough for froat Mra. Geo. L. Cope, Sr, returned to her homo io Savannah yesterday slier spending some time in thio with the family of Coi Tboe. R Mills. lira. Jackson G. Smith, of Barnes ville, arrived in the city yesterday and for several days will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J W Gresham. < C A. Cooper, of near Orchard Hill, j was in the city yesterday, and states t that a new poetoffice baa been eatab- , liabed in bis neighborhood and will be ( known as Semper. I Capt. Chas. Wheeler went np to At- 1 lent a yesterday to attend the boht man rmoker given at the Kimball House by the Atlanta chamber of I commerce Hat night. Fob Sauk, Chkaf,—One second-hand Flick 18 horse-power boiler on skids; al- : so, one six-horse-power boiler and engine on iron wheel', suitable for a traveling thresh. H. C. CUMMEKG. Officer Phelps went to Atlanta yea* terday after Walter Fiah, colored, f whois wanted by the Griffin police for t gambling. He was convicted some $ time aioee, when he paid most of hie fine und was given a few Jaya to pay the balance. Instead of remaining in Griffin and mtling ibis account, be * went to Atlanta and wi»a aeon sent to ’ the stockade for some of bis r.«calify in that city. His lime expired yes terday and the Atlanta officials turned blm over t > Officer Phelps, who brought him down last night. ] Y. M. C-A-Notes J Members ol the ladiea’ committee ( are requested to meet at the Y. M. C. A. building at 2:30 cn Friday after no<>n Flowers and other table fur niabinga will be needed, and it is de sired that each one who has promised refreshments send same to the build ing. or notify the chairman of the 1 committee cr the general secretary, who will eend for contributions. Tickets are being sold rapidly and a large crowd is expected. CASTORIA For -Infants and Children. naha- . /) . Batto * NtfMASfB ( rfl9f9ff if j .. .. Bate for Veterans to the Reunion- The Southeastern Passenger Asso ciation has fixed a rate of one cent a mile each way for the annual meeting of the Confederate Veterans’ Reunion, meets in Atjaata in July. The rate will be based on the shortest mile age of competing lines. Chairman Richardson has issued circulars an nouuciog the rate that baa been fixed. To Caro Constipation Forever. Take Cases rets Cand.v Cathartic. 10c or 255. If C. C. C. fail to cure, drvxgists refund money. m HIMI I aM^^K <r »0»00 J a Last Performance of the Season! Monday, April 18th. The Sweet Singing Comedian, EDWIN A. DAVIS And His Big Company. 20-Funmakers- 20 PRICES AS USUAL. SEATS os SALE at WHITE’S STORE. -r~ ) ■ t- ' FOOD FOR STARVING CUBANS should be sent by Uncle Sam with a mu*- ( ket to every basketful. Every basket of ( groceries we eend to your order is sent on a guarantee of parity and high grade ex- ( cellence. Oar groceries and meats are worthy of your special attention this week , J. R< SHEDD. * ' X. . - ■ . ; .. - : SPRING REMEDIES For “that tired feeling,’’ spring fever and the general lassitude that comes with warm days, when the system hasn’t been cleansed from tbe impurities that winter has harvested in the blood, you will find . in our Spring Tonic and Stomach Bitters. For purifying the blood and giving tone to the body they are unexcelled! N. B. DREWRY * SON,, 28 Hill Street. ] ANNOUNCEMENTS. ’ For County Surveyor, I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Surveyor, of Spalding county, f subject to the democratic primary of June 23rd. A. B. KELL. ft —«I—OMa * For County Commixsioner, I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner of Bpaiding county, subject jp the Democratic primary of June 23d. W. W. CHAMPION. To tbe Voters of Spalding County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for reflection to the office of County Commis sioner of Spalding county, subject to the democratic primary to be held on Jnne 23, 1898. My record in the past is my pledge for future faithfulness. D. L. PATRICK. For Representative. Editor Call: Please announce my name as a candidate for Representative from Spalding county, subject to the action of the democratic party. I shall be pleased to receive the support of all the voters,and if elected will endeavor to represent the interests of the whole county. J. B. Bkll. For Tax Collector. I respectfully announce to the citizens of Spalding county that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Collec tor of this county, subject to the choice of the democratic primary, and shall be grateful for all votes given me. T. R. NUTT. ’ % For County Treasurer. To the Voters of Spalding County: I announce myself a candidate for re-elec tion for the office of County Treasurer, subject to democratic primary, and if elect ed promise to be as faithful in the per formance of my duties in tbe future as I have been in the past J. C. BROOKS. For Tax Receiver. I respectfully announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of Spalding county .subject to the action of primary, if one is held. B. M. M’COWELL. For Sheriff. I respectfully inform my friends—the people of Spalding county—that I am a candidate for the office of She.iff, subject to the verdict of a primary, if one is held Your support will be thankfully received and duly appieciated. ‘ M J. PATRICK. For Sheriff. I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for Sheriff, and earnestly ask the support of all my friends and the pub lic. If nominated and elected, it shall be my endeavor to fulfill the duties of the of fice as faithfully as in the past. M. F. MORRIS. " I tW A FRIENDLY CHAT About Furniture and Home Furnishings of all kinds for summer cottages and for' city homes,’reveals the fact that our fine stock of Bedroom, Parlor, Library, Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture is the popu lar favorites with people of artistic tastes who want the latest designs and exquisite upholstering in Furniture. An inspection of our stock will be sure to result in a ju dicious choice. CHILDS&CODDARD. To Cara CaaaUpatioa Forever. TakeCMearete CeedyCathartic. 10c orSft. If C c. C. t»U W cure, draggim refund mone». Fleinister& Bridges. | Flemister & Bridges. FLIMIBTER a BRIDGES ARE NOW NEWLY’ FITTED UP STORE, NO. 22 HILL BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF NEW DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC., EVER SHOWN 1N our Opening the past week was quite a success, and we FEEL GRATEFUL FdR THE MANY KIND EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE FROM EVERY ONE THAT CALLED. Will offer special inducements this week on our Black and Colored Silk Grenadines, Bilk and Wool Dress Goods. Bring your samples from New York or Atlanta and we will duplicate them at less cost All the newest trimmings and linings to match each piece. Wash Goods! Wash Goods!! 1 In Wash Drees Goods we show everything desirable from a 3c. Lawn to 40c. Organdie. _ , n Our 12ic. and 15c. Madras for shirt waist and 30c. French Organdies can’t be duplicated in this city. Our Ready to Wear Department. Hava secured the upper floor oi otfr store loom for our ladies Muslin, Underwear, Skirts etc. Can sell you Corset Covers, White Skirts, Night Robes, Drawers and Chemise at about cost of the material. New Line received Friday, Ladies Black, Navy and Colored Top Skirts from SI.OO to $1.50 each. Portier Curtains from $1.75 pair to $7.50. Lace Curtains from 50c. to $7.00 pair. HOSIERY. In Hosiery we keep right up to date, with plentitude and the range of 8616ctions« Men’s Derby Ribbed fast black Seamless Hose, 10c. Mitera IXI Ribbed fast black Seamless Hose 2 past for 25c. Infants Hermsdorf Hose, regular made 150., 20c. and 25c. pair. Ladies Fast Black Hose 10c. ’ Ladies Seamless Hose, fast black, 2 pairs for 25c r Ladies regular made Lisle Hose, Onyx black, special 25c. Ladies Black Silk Hose 49c. worth 75c. All sues. «. Gents Half Hose, regular made, with or without white feet, black or tan 2 pair 25c. Shirts, Negligee, with or without collar SI.OO. Latest shades. Fowlers 1900 linen 4-ply Collars 10c. 4-ply Cuffs 15c. v s Gents Balbriggan silk finished Shirts and Drawers 25 and 50c. No Rub Unlaundered White Shirts, Men and Boys 50c. worth 75c. Gents laundered Colored Negligee Shirts 50 and 75c. each. Gents Night Shirts fancy and plain 50 and 75c. each. Just received a large shipment of the Latest Novelties from one of the Ladies Black Silk Steel rod Umbrellas SI.OO. Better grades $1.25 to $4.00. Plain and plaid Colored silk Parasols. Mourning Parasols and Umbrellas. Little Girls Parasols 25, 50, 75, SI.OO and $1.50. Ladies new style Collars. Belts and Kid Gloves. More of the 50c. slightly damaged Kid Gloves worth double the price. This is to be a ribbon season. Can supply you with all the plain and fancy ribbons of best grades at lowest prices. Corsets. “0. 8.,” and “R. & G.” corsets in short, medium and extra long waists, plain and summer styles 50c. 75c. SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Misses slightly soiled Corsets 25c., were 50 and 75c. Ladies soiled corsets that were SI.OO to $1.75 each. Now 25 and 50c. Ladies mourning Corsets 25 and 50c , soiled that were SI.OO. Japanese lane in latest styles from sc. Io 75c. each. Laces and Embroideries. Pointed-de-Paris Vai-Net and all the other laces by the yard, or dozen. Bargain prices. Our Embroideries are the town talk. More of the short length Nainsook and Swiss Embriderira. New Trunks and Bags all priced White and colored Pique Organdies. White and all colon Ducks. Check Muslin, Dimities, etc., in endless variety. FLEMISTER A BRIDGES. YOU WILL FIND AT BASS BROS’. Grand opportunities every day this week, and especially tomorrow, to buy unusual bargains in black and colored DRESS O--O GOODS! TAFFETA SILKS, JN ALL THE STYLISH COLORS. GRINADINES THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL IN DESIGN AND COLORS. SHIRT WAIST SILKS WITH TRIMMINGS TO MATCH EVERY SHADE OF BILK. - - \ OUR OFFERING THIS WEEK IN LAWNS, DIMITIES, ORGANDIES, PERCALES, EMBROIDERIES LACES AND RIBBONS WILL BE GREAT. , THE ATTRACTIONS ARE PARTICULARLY STRONG, AND NO STORE IN THIS COUNTRY SHOWS BETTER QUALITIES, NEWER EFFECTS OR GREATER VARIETIES. THIS IS DOUBLY INTERESTING FROM THE FACT THAT OUR PRICES RANGE FROM 20 TO 30 PER CENT UNDER RATES USUALLY CURRENT. MILLINERY . . . MILLINERY. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, WITH MISS MYNSON AT THE HEID AND MISS KATE MILLIGAN AS HER ASSISTANT, IS A SUCCESS. NO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT IN AMERICA HAS A BETTER TRIMMER OR DESIGNER THAN MISS MYNSON. EVERY LADY SHOULD CALL WHO IS INTERESTED IN PRETTY HATS. IF YOU WANT AN OLD HAT RETRIMMED, BRING IT WITH YOU AND YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED WHEN YOU FAIL TO RECOGNIZE IT AS THE OLD ONE PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Shoes ATReduced price . BARGAINS IN SHOES, OXFORDS AND SLIPPERS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE NEW STYLES IN ALL COLORS AND SHAPES JUST RECEIVED FROM DREW SELBY * CO. MATTING AND CARPETS VERY PRETTY. CLOTHING, CLOTHING. CLOTHING FROM SCHLOSS BROS. & CO. HAVE ARRIVED AND ALL ARE INVITED TO SEE THEM. EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO COME TO BASS BROS. FOB BARGAINS.