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ib wi ft Tfl _,. ; • I kZzßjf*. ALBSiL ■■ ■Cw * CJ I if If j« wait to toy Ike best I’lotM.g possible for tbe moey, yoi cai Mt afiri to pass ay stock by. Ym will lai mcM step von ClotMig oa ay cowters-bat mw goose, this smsm's prodnciioas. Neat checks, stripes aid plaids, or plala aid alied colors. My $7.50 Suit ■. • • Is the best Hie of goods at this price ever showi io Grifia. Absolitely all wool and sewed with pare dye silk. la fact, I challeage aay body to show yoa a liae at $lO of more iatriasic valoe. Up to $20.00. Thea ay finer lines are perfect ia fit and work aaaship, eqnal to Tailor made goods. THOS.J.WHITE ■■■ * ■ Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. GERMAN MILLET SEED. New erep, extra fine Melon Seed. Fine Cigars and Tobacco. Fine Perfaaery, Soaps, Coabs and Brashes. AU kinds Patent Medicines, Chemicals and Powders. Paints, Oils and Glass. Paper, Ink and Pencils—nice butter color. WILL APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. - PRESCRHTIONB CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. J. N. HARRIS & SON- GRIFFIN CYCLE CO. BSBiSS —» — S BE- ZvA. 7(f\ v if It VT J 11 X- 11 V*2inimE3BC 11 11 y< V J/ BICYCLES TO RENT. BICYCLES REPAIRED. ■H|i' BICYCLES SOLD. We Are the People I GRIFFIN CYCLE CQ-, Kincaid Block. ( ZPICKZUES! We have the finest stock of Pickles ev er in Griffin; every kind yon may want and tbe cheap or as costly as you want. G, W CLARK & SON. Wholesale and Retail Grocers. ———————■————» IT COST TO CLOSE OUT. We have left a few Order Books, Day Book*; Ledgers, Bleak Boeks, etc., which we wW ooU at COST, ia order to Eh close o*L HINGHAM BROS. Morning Cail. GRIFFIN. MAY 14, 1808. , iHßceover Davie* Hardware Store TKLKPHONXNO. SA «■— i - ■— PERSONAL AND LOCAL DOTS- Dr. Joe. M. Thoma* epenl the day io Atlanta yesterday. , CoL J W English, ol Atlanta, was in the eity yesterday. Bev F. M. Blalock, of Jonesooro, was io the eity yesterday. Mias Lizzie Nolan, of McDonough, ia visiting friend* io this city for a few - Randall Clifton. T P. Aol the , Southern railroad, was in lhe city yes terday. W. H Bjylea returned yesterday from a bueioeaa trip through South Georgia. F M. Caatan.of Atlanta, iaapending a few daya in thia city representing the Mutual Reeerve Fund L’te Aaso* eiatioD. Misa Beeaie Johnson, of Atlanta, arrived in the city yeaterday and for , several daya will be tbe guest of Mrs. W.C Beeka Rev. T W. O’Kelley returned yester day from Norfolk, Va., where he spent several days attending the Southern Baptist convention. Mr. and Mra. E. E. Wolcott and Mias Lois Hudson, of Griffin, returned to '.heir homes Monday after a stay of several days here with friends and relatives —Concord Enterprise. Royal Daniel, city editor of the At lanta Constitution, is spending a few days in thia city in tbs interest of bis paper. Royal is an old Griffin boy and bio many friends here are watch ing with pleasure the success be is attaining in journalism. A targe crowd from this city attend ed tbs Sunday school picnic at Cold Springs yesterday and all report hav- W J 1 Tkl A | > 1 Located at GrMfa Ga. oa thoslh day as May, 1898. Note, .mi mil. £SSS*~~.j imuu ai < agtej stort OWg g I *’*** * Lab*? 4 Pw *£ “* *"** Makiat« DueßmSa^ifteke’i*iatid»£te _1, '’587 Due frow Aisha and Baahars Ua Due Cnpald Dividend*. ........ M • W cSS&tei.". IMM M-MMM W MmKlmo cSS- - •"-’Jfi* mS« omuiw CtamMcMton of Wo*m and Mto Dtooountwl and Other Debts. UISI STATE OF GEORGIA-Cowly of Spalding, h. I, J. a Brooka, Carttar of the abow named MaMo atatemenl h true to tbe beet of my knowledge and betel J U BROOKS, Cashier. Sntmcribed and ororn to before me this ISth day of May, HUNTON p iug bad a delightful time Nothing happened to mat the pleasure of any one, aud all voted Cold Sprioge an ideal place for picoieing. Mra. Bam Hunter, nee Mita Kiltie Searcy, of Macon, whose romantic merriage waa announce 1 last Thura day :o tbeCaix arrived ia 'the city yesterday to remain with b*r huaband, Capt. Bam Hunter, of the Macon Vol unleers, until he is eent to Cuba al tbs head of hit company. Mra. Governor Aikiwin, Idra Lonlie M. Gordon, Mice Ella Powell, Mice Lucile Atkinson, Mr Burton Smith and a number of other distinguished Atlantiaoa came down yesterday morn ing and spent tbe day al Camp North ern Daring tbe day they were tbe guests of Mr. Hugh Gordon. Wotice. Tbe Ladies Aid Society will serve csffee and sandwiches, price 10 cents, also icecream and cake; price 15 o:nts, in the vacant store room next to Huff's book store, Saturday May 14ih, from 5 p m. to 10 p. m. Mbs. A. C. Sorkel, ~ President. When Hatnro Needs assistance it may be best to render in promptly, but one should remember to use even the moet perfect remedies only when needed. The best and moat simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company. REPORT OF THE CONDITION —or—l>' THE CITY NIW OINK, (No. 2075.) At Griffin, in the State of Georgia, at the close of business. May «, MBS. BESOUBCES. Leons and discounts.s BMU 76 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 7.753 86 United States bonds to secure c*reu- lation. 14.0G0 06 Stocks, Securities, judgments, etc .. 12,336 00 Banking houee, furniture and fix- tures. 6.700 00 Other real estate andxnortgages IW 2L Due from Other National Bankslo.oo6 17 Due from State Banks and bankers.. 4.517 76 Due from approved reserve agents.. 10,264 72 Checks and outer cash items. SO 60 Notes of other National Banks 1.500 06 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 84 66 Lairful Money Beserve In Bank, via: speciesl3,647 45 Legal tender notes 1,000 00—14,647 45 hedemption fund with U S. Treasur-, er (s per cent of circulation)..... 630 00 Due from tT, 8. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent, redemption fund .. .. 92 15 T0ta16167,606 23 XJABHJTIEB. Capital stock paid in . 56.000 00 Surplus fund.7 21,000 00 Undivided profits, lees expenses and taxes paid L 278 11 National Bank notes outstanding.... 12,600 00 Due to other National Banks Due to State Banks and Bankers,.... Dividends unpaid. 566 00 Individual deposits subject tocheck. 60,747,86 Demand certificates of deposit 15,444 26 Notesand bills re-discounted........ Bills payable TotalAM7.6o6 23 STATE OF GEOBG LA—County of Spalding, sa. I, J. O. Rhea, Cashier of tbe above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above stated meat ia true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. G. BBEA. ambler. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of May, IM. E.C, Smits, N.P. OonjtnCT—Attest: BOSWELL H. DRAKE,) BOBT. T DANIEL, > Directors. W. J. KINCAID, f “Old IdM” Xafonnoe At Kaimum Oort. The Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of M. T. Xta 90-Ttar BhmvbH* Tom Policies are written as low as is consistent with absolute safety and are especially adapted to those desiring Insurance far Protection without Investment It is re newable without Medical Re-examination. Its Whois Lift Policiss with liberal Surrender Cash- Paid-Up or Extended Insurance. Five Year Dividend Period. Liberal loan to the Insared beginning the first year. Its Wrr Idsdtrt Payment Polioitt contain everything desirable in this form of Insurance. A policy with Guar- 1 an teed Curt Value Additions. Anexceed- ' ugly liberal loan will be allowed to tbe 1 Ina»red,ifdMiradJbegfahdng the first year. ' The Guaranteed Additions to this policy liquidates the loan, beginning tbe Third ' Year. NUTTING BRO&, State Managers, Atlanta. 1 W. T. SMITH, Special Agent < —Z? fa A. rails / ri pamyp viinilT Notice to Owmts of Real Estate. The City Assessors having completed the ssfaessments for the present year and turned the books over to this office, parties are hereby notified to examine the same and file application for reduction if they so desire. THPS.NALL, April 29,1898. Clerk and Tress. rkstk:- _ epatt.-./ /r - T© Cure CooMtipatlori Forewer. Take Csscarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or Sa. If C. C. CL fail to cure, druggists refund money. •tall* xTy * * W waNtt FOR SALE. 420 acres of land, lying in a body adja. cent to the village of Orchard Sill, Ga. and fronting Central Railroad of Georgia over one mile. About one-half in a high state of cultivation, with tenant and out houses; balance in origin al forests. The place contains a fine young peach and ap ple orchard, and is nearly enclosed with wire fences. It is well watered by branches and a large creek. It lies well, and is 4 mites from Griffin. Would sell very low for cash or on time, or would exchange for Atlanta real estate. Apply to or address, . EL C. Cumming. Griffin, Ga. NOZUTSUIKON ELXXXB. A PLEASANT LEMON TONIC. biliousness, constipation and appen <„For indigestion, sick and nervous head ache. For sleeplessness, nervousness and heart failure. For fever, chills, debility and kidney diseases, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough organ ic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Moxley’s Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of lemons, combined with other vegetable liver tonics, and will not fail you in any of the above named diseases. 50c. ana SI.OO bottles at drug- Prepared onlyby Dr. H. Mozley, At lanta. Ga. AT THE CAPITOL. lamin my seventy third year, and for fifty years I have been a great sufferer from indigestion, constipation and bil iousness. I have tried all the remedies advertised for these diseases, anl got no permanent relief About one year ago the disease assuming a more severe and dangerous fonn, I became very weak, and lost flesh rapidly, I commenced using Dr. EL Moxley’s Lemon Kixir, J gained twelve pounds in three months. My strength and health, my appetite and my digestion were perfectly restored, and now I led as young and vigorous as I ever did in my life. L. J. Alldbkd, Door-keeper Ga. State Senate, State Capitol, Atlanta,Ga., Aug. 6,1896. MOZLEY’S LEMON ELIXIR Is the very best medicine I ever used for the diseases you recommend it for, and I have used many kinds for woman’s troub les. Mbs. 8. A. Gresham, Hughes & Hodge Factory, Salem, N. C. WORKS OF ART. Belford, Middlebiook & Co., of Chicago, are publishing weekly a series of beautiful portfolios, devoted to the AMERICAN NAVY AND CUBA. The illustrations are reproductions of photographs, with introduction and descriptive texts, show ing all the vessels of our navy, the MAINE, as she majestically rode the waves before her destruction, and all of her officers. CUBA, THE QUEEN OF THE AN TILLES, is illustrated in all its phases, from the captain general’s palace to the hovels of its starving wretches—shown as it ia today, not as it will appear after Sampson's fleet has bombarded it, that will come later. We have made exclusive arrangements with the publishers whereby we will fur nish our subscribers with these beautiful portfolios, containing 16 reproductions in each number, at 10 cents for each series. The regular subscription price is 50 cents, and those wishing them, who are not sub scribers to our paper, can secure them at thatpnee. And they are weU worth 50 cents. We have samples of these beautiftil worksofart and history in our office whirt we would be glad to show you and take your suhacriptiou for the entire series eras many parts m you wish. 5_ _ . -w 1 « 1 A AhiMnrt ii yPaa/itijy ivificniTies V KzXJ VV Illg) XTAvfov To be Given Away. ] ITS FULLY EXPLAINED BELOW. READ ABOUT IT. WE ARE DETERMINED TO MOVE OUT MORE GOODS DURING DAYS THAN WE HAVE IN THIS LENGTH OF TIME IN THE PAST Hl B I TORY OP THIS BUSINESS. OUR PRICES SHALL TEN TIMES OVER j EMPHARTZE THIS RESOLVE. * | MILLINERY . . As busy as beea? Yes, and busier. Mias Mynaon haa chimed the . people, and the people, almost M one, are coming to her for their fine bonnets £S P hats. Are receiving new material daily. Ooms> and aee the new arri- I vale. We have now a great assortment of new shapes, Panama Straws, Saitors, Chips, etc., and as for Ribbons and Laces we inVito you to see our recent incomparable purchases. They are just too lovely. New veihngs, I new flowers, new aigrettes, all the new things belonging to the millinery family, may be found on our second floor. Three cases of assorted hats just bought at not over half values. -W’wA.SZET A TTUES- In colors and design harmony is sounded in every chime in spring and summer textiles. French Organdy, real value, 50c, at 25c. * j Irish Dimities, the 25c grade, reduced to 15c. Dimities as low as sc. 20c. Organdies bought at half and selling at 10c. I Fine 404nch White Lawn, worth double, our price 10c. I As tn tha Sewing Machines. . I We are going to give fifty away during the next 80 daya—possibly dur. ing next week—to our customers. Buy twenty dollars worth of goods from us and pay for them and one of the machines will be given to you, provided fifty other customers have not done so before you. Buy the goods, pay for them or have them charged—it’s all the same, that is, you must be one of the first fifty to either pay down twenty dollars to the goods or, having them charged on the books, pay the account. Ab soon as you shall have paid us S2O for goods bought on or after this date you 11 get a machine if fifty others are not ahead of you. . When you make purchases tickets or coupons will be delivered to von from which you may evince your claim. These machines are not worth fifty dollars each, neither are they worth twenty dollars. But they will cost you nothing upon purchases of $20.00, and we’ll ropplyvour wants to less than they can be secured anywhere else in this town. We sell the best and our prices are-always the lowest. LADIES’ FIXINGS. Ladies fixings—a big subject. But our stock is big enough and varied enough to meet its multiform and multiplex requirements welK nearly— but only a hint can be given here. Toilet articles—big stock. Fine selec tion of purses. Leather belts, black, tan, green and white, many of them as low as 25c. Fans, the latett and prettiest When your mind or your purse suggests a saving, why, just make your purchase with us. GENT’S FIXINGS. We've made this department a leading one in our store, Going to make it more popular; going to do it with the right things at the light prices. As in everything else we’ll save you money on these goods. The nicest makes known to gent’s furnishings. Bows and scarfs and ties —mixtures and mud ley's in men’s neckwear. See them and you’ll like them. Collars, linen, 10c. Cufife, 1900-linen, 15c. Shirts, pure linen bosom, reinfOTced back and front, continuous facing, patent gussets, felled seams, worth SI.OO at 5Cc. Negligee Shirta, select assortment, lower than others. Guess you don’t object to a saving, do you ? Our’s the neatest stock in Middle Georgia. Sp>eoia-ls_ 60 silk waist patterns—new creations and just too lovely, - - $1.59 Great purchase of New Shirt Waists,the value of each is one dollar the price Silk Grenadines, you’d say one dollar, at - - - * - - • ■ 50c Silks, brocaded Gros Grains and Taffetas only a few pieces to go at the price -75 c. linen Crash, extra wide, plain and fency, a good quality at * * 25c 60 fine Novelty Suits at prices to - - - s - - - - - - - Sell Etamine, latest in woolens recommended for separate skirts * -35 c 44-inch French Serge, very special - -- -- -- -- -45 c SOpieces Dress Duck, the 15cent grade at------- 9c 2,000 Ladies Handkerchiefs at 5 cents worth everywhere else -10 c 60 pieces Dimity, worth 10 cents, at 5c Good brass pins, per paper > . » . ' 1c Hair pins, per package'. lc School Handkerchiefs, each 1° 600 yards good quality Dimity .. . 5c BASS BROS. The Best Company is the Company that does the Most Good. limn loSsu to. OF NEW YORK. IS THE OLDEST IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. organiration to the present time, it has paid and now holds on po.icies not yet d ue the enormous sum of $716,000,000. Y Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company in the world. It protects your dividends in case of death and provides for your old age. See that your policy has this clause inserted in it. As compound results are the source of life of all the old line companies, what is beat for the company should be best to the insured. And for best results take a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. r athera see to it that the daughter, the pride of your heart, when as sailed by the vicissitudes of life ana touched oy the cruel band of fateyj shall be provided with a guaranteed income for life. The MUTUAL LIFE, the strongest financial institution known on the globe—twice as large as the Bank of England—writes that guarantee. And to the patriotic soldier who feels called upon to avenge the wrongs to his country, we say don’t forget the loved ones at home —the Mutual Life is prepared to take care of aIL And for the benefit of those who have a policy m this grand old company we give the following extract from a letter of the president, Richard A. McCurdy: vx I? you aaßUr « every policy-holder in this Company that his rights will be fully protected under all circumstances and tha no one need hesitate to respond to the call of patriot* ism or duty through fear of the forfeiture of his policy. RICHARD A. McCURDY, President.’' For best plans of insurance please consult me. Special A.firent. 1