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orfi — GRIFFIN, GA-, MAY 1, IWB- Oftreovrr Davta’hardware Store TELEPHONE NO. 22. J. P. a a. B. BAWTELL, fjCperaA «E ftaWfot *ix mo»tn*,or lOoratap* week. Delivered by curriers rtsay po<*t iaMtariW- M«« Guomia Fabmhb will •** he h*** adverttetag medium* for this entire section •rtheSkate. _. Advertising «*» <tiru!*ted on sppßc*- Official Paper of tie omißaa iWKicMlnitt’W of Griffin. in no other start in the Union is the organised militia to be disorganised anddisrupted a* ia to be done in Geer I . gin In every other Mate the integrity of the regular organisations is to be preesrwd ♦ ' ■ i„L... .'.J" In calculating the chances for the battleship Oregon and her tittle con» port, the Marietta, u> e«ma up from the Booth American coast without serious damage from an attacking Spanish squadron, it is just as well to bear io mind that the United Slates have a dynamite erotoer somewhere along the South American coast. The Nietberoy, recently purchased from Brasil, may be hold off the Amason to join tba Oregon and the Marietta These three vessels would constitute a fleet which could pul up a fight to satooisb the enemy. J Among the offers received by the President from patriotic cipiseos all over the oouulry for aid to the govern* moot was a letter from Mica Helen Gould, o< Mow York, offering the gilt ol one hundred thousand dollars to the United Blates In her Isiter to the President Mias Gould says she is will ing at any time to double the amount it the government desires it. The . generous offer of Miss Gould has been acknowledged by the President, as have been also a number of letters con to|qtog c df»«e to make pjmostihto LJ ■* f "’* r ,1, The orders closing various ports of ibis country between sunset and sun rise virtually establishes a pacific par tial blockade of our own barbjra. A few boors* delay to the big and fast ooeetwies eteamshipe means a conside rable lorn ol money, in these liaei of high ■ pressure and quick Servian Ocean passenger travel is cut down, freights are falling off, and insurance ia high. Several lines haye’been sus pended fur an indefinite length of time. The ports of the Gulf are pretty nearly closed, owing to the fear of capture in the Caribbean which ia felt by shipmasters and crews. The war* therefore, is a serious blow to American commerce, even al this early stage of the gams—Savannah Mews. »I i ‘ ’• • * n A "The Nashville Banner directs atten- *hg fact that war with Spate naa at once Remonstrated the ueceesi ty nPa canal through the Isthmus of Panama why way ol the Nicaragua take This is a most important matter, which our government baa too long neglected. In the present emergency a water way connection between the two oceans would be of immense advantage. Our battleship Oregon, lor instance, with a canal communication, would have Icng since been able to join the squadron al Key Wee<„ instead of losing so much time making its way around the South American continual. Should bpaja send on* of her strong squad ran* ?o** »he Pacifle w* f4M feel the need ot a Panama or Nicer* gna canal in away that might be u- FO* SALE. 428 acre* of Mad, lying ia a body adj*, cent to tbe village of Orchard Hilf, Gl, and fronting Onetnl Raflroed of Georgia over one mile. About twe hi Yin a high state of cuitivntkm, with tenant and out law*; batance in original fosaata. The place contains a fine young peach and ap ple orchard, and ia aetlf Shdaaed ww* wire fences. lite well waters if by branch re and a large creek. It Km well, and b 4 mites from flHtow Would sell very low fcgcmhmea team, or would exchange & CCVMMora, Griffin, Ga. 1 -. ■ " • . , ... | A WIT Ifi 1011.1 OT MAML- EnrroM Moxxntc Call: Your val nable columns ot April Mth,contained a lengthy card host Col. W. E H Searcy Isbalkd "Cui. Searcy replies ” Replies uT whats A careful, ays * peiMiakiog reading (site io show any* thing in his ariic’e that could possibly be csostrued into a reply to any elate meat of win* made io a Card published in itoe Griffin News and Bun o* the IB 1 nf April in referent* to Monroe’s part played io defeating Col. BoynUa for Governor in 1883 About the only thing to be found in hie article is an attempt at facetiutianeaa which can only rank a* a most pitiful failure A Wit is boro not made The Cutonel’s test card, excepting its personality, is simply a rehash ol bi' first one. B« elso make* a point of leaving out that part which refers to Mmroe’e action io 1883 when Judge Bjy u toU waa Candidate |or Governor, and be seems to have forgotten that when »nr 1»U» lamented friend, Judge John D Stewart, was a candidate for Congress the first time, and lacked only one half (|) of one »»'« to insure bis nomination, and our neighborly neighbor, M<mr<*, wav legged and pleaded with to ’ give her neighbor, Spalding, the benefit of her Muppcrl, ebe rtfweed and gave it i’ nne of the Counties of the Congressional dislti&t moat remote from Moptoe, and Judge Stewart waa thereby defeated. Now Colonel be fall and just iu &ak ing jour claims for Monroe Wear* wUliog lor lit rto have all the credit she i« entitled to, but it is not true that she baa always s-ood shoulder to shoulder with Bpaiding and helped her in every fight, fur rhe hasn’t. When it has suited her convenience audit,terest to ignore her smaller neigh bor abe has done so, and never made any apologies for it either Two impor tant Instances have been pointed out. Do yon want more! With apologies the writer will say, that be ba* neither time or inclination to jngsge tea newspaper controversy, especially when it descends to a per sonal plane He has no fun to poke, nor any person*! comment to make save those that are necessary to estab lish political history In closing this controversy be will slate for th* bene fit ot Col. Searcy especially that the above and the former letter was written in the interest ol truth and justice, wit bout.a oy desire to prejudice any one against Col. Berner or Monroe county, or to air any one's personal abort comings Respectfully, ~ N B- Dwmwwy ■ - ! . - ' " f- ...... I T_ U .yy-~ y ■. ■ -—'—J 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 the Impurities that winter hw barvmtei in the Good, you will find in our Spring Tonic and Stomach Bitters. For purifying the blood and giving tone to the body they are unexcelled I |. B. DREWRY fi SON, SB Hill Street. A FEAST IN CUBA the Jackal has enjoyed for the past three yearn, but the eagle will drive him trom hb prey. We have a feast in store for those who will prepare it in our choice meets and country produce. We keep a feast bottled and canned up continually in our high grade stock of canned goods, choice tea* and caffes* and the prices will nevev drive you away. J. R. SHEDD. wood yard. I want to sell yon yon'Wood, cut and spfit, ready Sar nee. Wtfud yard i X No. 1 HHlstreet. Telephone No. 10. W. B- GRIFFIN- ...._■ ■■ ' - “ ' ~ ' ——————— candy > V CATHARTIC 4 M ffi Z* IW *L 1£ AIM AZ J* A CURE CONSTIPATION Me all 256 DRUGQSTS | ‘ w, —.' —— l CEirat DF GEORGIA RIILWIT CO. i ♦♦♦♦♦ } Schedule In Effect Jan. 9, 1898. _ 'p i .IjPeMls. < 1 u saSiioSS jSS « tminn «<T|en smsss uv. •_ «üboi, *<**id *J*aw < ««j-«gs »n« *9o££il»J£aJ .M 2S h :"".”.:.W."..1*v warn . tsttSS smS*i2«s£ at:::::::::::."..g!SU i l»am ”ITTp«Ar. TenoUle ’" U nM« ' JU,a St s p«aAr LtSSuo SSSpm laE s SI _>j»g < (Mr-Oilton tsavs* Srifen at » 55 am, and 1 ! BantS? fnGritin 4SO » m and 12 ti p m tatty except Bunday. For ] fa-cbCT information appty to . *” CL a. WHIT*. Ticket Agent, Griffin. Oa < PH«O. D. KLINE, Genl JC. HAU.K Gen. 1 t. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah. Ga. I - ‘ I Tax Receivers Bailee for 1898. I will be at the different Precincts for the purpose of receiving your State and County Tax returns on the following dates: April April May. Line Creek 4 18 23 Mt. Zion 5 19 24 Union 6 20 25 Africa 7 21 26 Cabin 8 22 27 Orr’s 9 23 28 Akin 11 25 30 Griffin on Orr’s day*. You will find me at my office in Griffin at EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE all the time from April Ist to July Ist except date named above. Remember office at Edward Bros. Rack-1 et Store, Brooks’ old stand. Books close July Ist. 8. M. M’COWELL, T. R. 8. Co. Ga. NOTICE TO PUBLIC. This is to notify the citizens of Griffin that Mr. W. B. Hudson has been ed Sanitary Inspector of the city. Beginning on Monday the 4th inst, be i will make a thorough inspection of all premises and localities and advise what is needed to place the locality or premises in ' a sanitary condition. He has full author ity under the Board of Health of the city to institute whatever sanitary measures he should deem necessary. J. C. Bsooks, N. B. Dkkwky , J. F. Stzwakt. WOK A * Shm JMMm PZ-f-zw Eh.’-.’JSva Adi IV? ssssate ’ ■ ■ ed more cases than any living Physician; his £ ’s 1 k ■ success is asterntehing. JL R bli / Wo have beard of cases nC so years' standing Curcis bot tle of hb abeohtte care, free to any sufferers who may send their P. O. and Express address. We advise any one wishing a cure to addrrsa BM.W. &nxo, V. JUacairtan WewTort Scuthtra Baptist Conran tier, Korfclk, Va., May 5-12,1898, Account of the above occasion the Cen tral of Georria Railway Co. will sell round trip tickets May 2 to 6 inclusive, limit 15 days from date of sa’e, at one fare. C. S. White, J. C. Haile, T. A, Griffin. G. P. A., Savannah. otice. The county registration books are now open at my office in Hasselkus' Shoe Store and all qualified to do so should call and Thev will close twenty days before each election. * T. R. NUTT, T. C. Low Bate* to Norfolk,V*M Accsnnt South ern Baptist Oocvantlon. “Account of the Bantist conventions at Norlolk, Va., May 5-12, the Southern Railway will sell round trip Vcketa May 2 to 6, inclusive, limit 15 days from date of sale, at half rates—one fare for round trip (115.50 from Griffin). Rates open to every one. Best service. Excellent schedules via Southern Railway. For full particulars eddress. 8. 11. Hakdwick, A. G. P. A., Atlanta. Randall Cluttom, T. P. A., Macon. C. S. White, T. A., Griffin. Tybta's Fcrtxficaticnx- Our country’s defenders are now at Tyhee, Georgia's greatest Seaside resort. One heavy battery in charge of the immense coast defense guns. One light battery; 55 trained bones. Fortificaticma rapidly nearing completion. Get ready to visit Tybee. to enjoy all the pleasures of this delightful resort, and see tbe new fortifications. Excnnion tickets at low retes win be on sate during the rammer. Announce ment a* to rate*, will be made later. J. Q Haile, G. P, Savannah, Ga. Qaadnsteal Garni Cafemc* X. B- Ctanfe, South, BalSam, MxyMß. Account of the above oceatiae the Cen tral of Georgia Railway Co. will aril round triptickete May A 3 and 4, with final lim rt May Si, 1888, at one tare. C. S- Wnm, J. CL Haus, T. A.,Griffin. G. P. A,Snv*uah. Griffin Telephone Exchange BRANCH OF THB SOUTHERN BELL TXLN PHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. JNO. D. EASTERLIN, Supt W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Suptl Atlanta, Ga. 16 Anthony, Dr. E. R., residence, 2 rings 40 Anthony Drug Co. 1 Bailey, D. J, Jr, residence. 17 Baker, W H, Groceries. 49 Bishop, J. W, Market. 30 Blakely, B. R, Grocer. 41 Bowden Bros, Livery Stable. 31 Boyd, J. D, warehouse, 2 rings. I 31 Boyd, J. D, residence, 3 rings. 37 Boyd Manufacturing Co. 43 Brewer A Hanleiter, wholesale grocers 4 Burr’s Sons, H. C, Hardware, 2 calls. 4 Burr, H. C, res. 3 calls. 38 Carlisle & Ward, druggists. 45 Central R. R. depot. 39 Clak & Son, G. W, grocers. 16 Collier, T. J, residence. 15 Drake, R. H, grocries. 35 Earnhart, W. C., residence. 44 Fire department 9 Grantland, Seaton, residence. 46 Georgia Experiment station. 10 Gray, Dr J T, office. 59 Gray, Dr J T, Sunny Side, 3 rings. 28 Griffin Ice Works. 6 Griffin, Mfg. Co. 19 Griffin Mfg Co. 14 Grigp Banking Co. 54 Griffin Compress. 50 Griffin Saving Bank. 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 36 Howard, W. K., resideace. 8 Jones, Geo. L, residence. 13 Kelley & Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings 18 Melly, Dr. J. M, residence, 3 rings. 27 Kincaid, W. J, residence. 7 Kincaid Mfg. Co. (mills.) 21 Leach & Co., J. M., grocers. 32 Mangham, J W, residence, 2 rings. 32 Mangham, J J, residence, 3 rings 2 Mills. T. R., office, 2 rings. 2 Mills, T. R., residence, 3 rings. 47 Moore, Dr. J. L., residence. 22 Morning Call office, 2 rings, 31 Newton A Co., W. H.,eoal andlnmb’r 5 Newton Coal and Lumber Co. 29 Osborn & Wolcott, office. 20 Oxford. D. A. market and restaurant 22 Sawtell, J. P.,residencr, 3 rings. 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. 18 Sears, J. M., grocer. 33 Shedd, J. R-, market. 24 Southern Railroad. 13 Southern Express Company. 23 Spalding County Fann. 12 Stewart, Dr. J. F., residence, 11 Strickland, R. F. & Co. 43 Western Union Telegraph Co. MISS VVE WORTHINGTON, Manager. An Ordinance. An Ordinance to Amend Section Two Hundred and Fifty-Two of the Code of the City of Griffin, and to Prescribe the Character of Walls and tbe Thickness Thereof Within the Fire Limits of tbe City of Griffin: Be it ordained by tbe Mayor and Coun cil of the city of Griffin, That trom and af ter tbe passage of this ordinance, that Sec tion two hundred and fifty-two of the code of tbe city of Griffin be amended by adding after the words “rock or brick” tbe words “having walls of a thieknes* of not less than thirteen inches,” so that tbe said •ectiou, when so amended, shall read is fallows: Tbe fire limits of the City of Griffin rhall be bounded on the north by Broadway street, eart by Sixth street, south by Taylor street, west by Eighth street. No building shall be erected with in said limits not built at rock or brick and having walla of a thick new of nnt Vwi than thfrteeu inches, covered with slate, tin or metal roof And be it further ordained by authority of aforesaid. That ordinances and parts of oritearo in conflict with thta ordinance be, and the tune me hereby repeated. Dtipfi Hom Far Sale ar Beat My bouse sad lot oo Poplar street. Apply to myself, Mrs E. W. Dugan, Williamson, Ga., or H. P. Eady, Gris- < . .. .. ■ iwi 1 . .... Ortiwry. AdwrtiMMOta. .. . f ~ Q TATE OF GEORGIA, 1 Spalding County. To All Whom It May Concern: E. W. Hammond having in proper form applied tc ms for permanent letters of ad njitirtra'jon on the estate of M. O. Bow <toiu, late of said county, this Ist I and singular, the creditors and next of kin ot M. O. Bowdoin, to be and appear at my office in Griffin, Ga ,on the firet Monday , in May, 1898, by 10 o’clock a. bl, od to 4 show cause, it any they can, why ' to RW™ Hammond on M. O. Bowdoinla < estate. Witness my hand and official signature, i this tih dqy Ordinary. 1 STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County, j Whereas, J. Cbestney Smith, Adminis trator ol Gloss Simons, represent* to the ( Court in his petition, duly filed and enter ed on record, that he has fully administer ed Gloea Simons estate. This fe fore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if aey they can, why said administrator should not be discharged from his administration, and receive letters of dismfeeion on the April 4th, STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. Whereas, B. R. Blakely, administrator of D. H. Johnson, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered D. EL Johnson’* estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said aimfafo trator should not be discharged from hi* administration and receive letters of dis mission on the first Monday in June.lß9B. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. March 7lh, 1898. ' STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. Whereas, RobkT. Daniel, administrator of E. L. Hammett, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed an J entered on record, that be has fully administered E. L. Hammett’s estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said adminis trator should not be discharged from his administration and rective letters of dis mission on the first Monday in June, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. March 7th, 1898. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGlA—Spalding County. All persons having claims and demands against the estate of Mrs. Susan M. Bailey, deceased, will present tbe same to me in terms of the law. All persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment SEATON GRANTLAND, Administrator Mrs. Susan M. Bailey. STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. To all whom it may concern: Whereas Mrs, Nancy M. and W. F. Elder, Admin istrators of David-P. Elder, represents to the court in their petition, duly filed and entered on record, that they have fully administered David P. Elder's estate. This is therefore to dte all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrators should not be discharged from tfitir ad ministration and receive letters of dismis sion on the first Monday in May, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. Feb. 7,1898. STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. Whereas, 8. MTWayman, executor of last will and testament of 8. F. Gray, rep resents to the court, in his petition, duly filed an 1 entered on r. cord, that be has fully administered 8 F. Gray’s estate. This is, therefore, to dte all persons con cerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said executor should not be discharged from his admin istration and receive letters of dismission, by 10 o’clock a. m, on the first Monday in May, 1898. ~ J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. February 7th, 1898. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGlA—Spalding County. All persons having claims' and demands against the estate of Melvina Couch, de ceased, will present tbe same to me in terms of the law. All persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment. B. R. BLAKELY, Administrator Melvina Couch. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGlA—Spalding County All persons having claims and demands against the estate ot D. H. Johnson, de ceased, will present the same to me in terms of tbe law. All persons indebted to tbe said deceased are hereby required to male immediate payment B. R. BLAKELY, Administrator D. H. Johnson. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA- Spalding County. A’;l persons having claims sgainst the estate of E L. Hammett win present the same to mein terms of the law. All per sons indebted to said deceased are hereby required to make immediate sHttemewt * ROBT. T. DANIEL, ' Administrator E. L. Hammett Still Loaoiiig. A. K. Hawkes received the gold medal highest swam from the great Exposition, superior lens-grinding and excritanry ji tbe manufacture of spectacles and eye riassea. This award was justly earned by Mr. Hawkes as the superiority of hi* glasses over aR others has made them .amousall over the country. They are now being sold in over eight thousand cities and towns in tbe U. S. Prices are never reduced, same to ah. J. N. &nia A Son have a ftilFaeeort tnentofall the latest styles r WM. E. H. SEARCY, JR„ Counsellor at Law, GRIFFIN, GA. GENERAL PRACTICE. L. GRIFFIN to the east SEIBDRRDIIRLINE DQTIBEITtU. PASSMGZa Tb Norfolk and Portsmouth, fcK M T 6 Richmond, j? J To Washington, IgWETj? To'n'cw Norfolk, V., aOl To <^“S^sStoi,Vk, uJ a! » To New York via Norfolk and Old • Dominfan 8. 8. Co., meals and stateroom included, To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer W meals and atateroom included, ’n g Also cm Sal* EVES * Trip Ticket* Atlanta . Ocean Vlevr, Virginia 'Jeach aa< oHMatoanfcrt,Va.,fer | $15.75. Tbeae tickets will be good for passage within ten days from date of and will enable merchants, buyers andtJ public to make an exceedingly chean to the east, as cheap round trip ticket,, m be procured from either of above poiOb WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE Pnn adelPhia and new York The Seaboard Air-Line’s psssennr » vice between Atlanta and the lent. Double daily through trains A tt^ n J to Washington and Norfolk, with Pun. man’* finest drawing room Bleepers. Pullman reservation can be made at ui time. For farther information call on i address B. A. NEWLAND, Gen. Agent Pass 1W WM. BISHOP CLEMENTS 1 T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Athra T. J. ANDERSON, Q. P. A, Portsmouth, Vi HIODD POISON ■I • red in 16 t 035 days. You can be trea>ea. for st me price under samermir»? • o • If you prefer to come here w“w;ila£ met to pay railroad fareaixl bottibin«2 noeirarw. Ifya fan toraiClf you have takeniS eury. lodide potash, and atill have aeheTZ paina, M tteous r»t<*«e ia mpoth. Sore ThtJ oat, K to thi* Soronitary BLOOD Ptiß ra guarantee to cure. WeaoUctttheaoM aS cate easea and euall—ga the world fott Uonal raaranty. Absolute proofs sent sealed » application. Addresa COOR REMEDY CO. bhUHaaotote CaanpCab WlCAfita lUU Something Nev! Every housekeeper need* Spoons Folks for daily use. A cheap plated tti cte i* poor economy when you can bur i first class article, of bright solid metal till will always look bright, a* there is » plating to wear off, at 50 cents per pad age. Splendid article for the kitchen picnicera, to send out meals, eta. Cbei| and always look wtiL /A. LOWER. No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. Shortest and quicken! rout* aitt.Cfe daily acrv.ee between Col ambus and Alqg United States Vast Matt trains to aadta Waahincton. New Yarit and all fcatera part Schedule in effect April U. !■*. atandard time except at points east es N*. *7 Na,"« Norttohrand. n.uy, tv. Oalumbuß ~ •** • m T; “ Waverly Hall " Oak Mountain..... 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