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K■rvt major general* of volao
iworn in let tbe war again*!
>• Snnlb baa also givan the
lean officer to fail, the gab
■ Bagley. who came from
ul capital of North Caroli
fraae.
I tbe Wilmington,
loos at Cardenar,
te firrt attempt to
Kpcditioo in Finer
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to take force to dia
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held in eocb high
m he ia in the weeU
United States Onr
ao proud of Leiter
tning their babies
he other aide of the
trotyead ia scarce and an
iocreaae in the price of wheat means
■offering and starvation, the name of
Leiter is execrated aa being that of the
man who baa bad moat to do with tbe
<V? --'ftfouble* v . ■*»
Until tbe North Atlantic squadron
under Admiral Sampson ia destroyed
kL Ibero een be no rafety for the enemy
io these walers Bat it aeetna that he
eon take eome part of our naval forcer
at a disadvantage.. For tbe oppor
tunity of taking us at a disadvantage
we aboold not forget, and are not like
ly to forget, Spain will be indebted to
tbe benevolent neutrality of the
French authorities at Martinique
New York
Ao incident of the plucky little
Winslow's fight at Cardenas tbe other
day which will prove of especial inter
est to naval people is lbs fact that the
port torpedo was struck by a shell
which peered entirely through tbe goo
cotton charge The charge did not
explode, notwithstanding Ibe torpedo
was ruined beyond repair. This would
seem to indicate that gun cotton ia a
much more safe explosive than it is
generally credited with being.
Tbe auxiliary cruiser Harvard lacks
a lot of being Spanish game yet, even
L iif she bln tbe French port of St.
Fierro. She with twelve 5-
inch broecbloading rifles and some
smaller guns These will enable her
to take care of coo or more torpedo
boats. The larger Spanish ships will
be kept too busy by Admiral Sampson
for them to give a great deal of atten
tion to the Harvard, notwithstanding
she would be to them a most valuable
Priie ’ VBSBBB-SSS=-
TjvS Tfa gttwwit to Nevinses
Do not get excited. Go on with
you/ regular woik. Tbe war with
& Spain will not be fought on American
gpil. None of our ports will be block
aded. There will be no interruption
in the arrival and departure oi rail*,
road trains The mails will be deliv
ered ae usual in all parii of this eoun»
try. The operations on the farms will
I not be disturbed and in the towns and
cities sensible people will go about
their accustomed borines* without
fsar or excitement. We have the en
tire borne market to draw on for our
supplies, and in tbe commerce between
the states there need not should
|j| not be, the least interruption. It is
tbe part of wisdom and prudence and
safety for tbe people—«ll tbe people—
to go on with their buying and sailing,
I tbeir planting and harvesting, their
I merchandising and manufactoriog,
tbeir building and banking, ae if noth
ing had happened There is no reason
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» *o»re w erery ruioo wny we • ooum
| all go on with our regular business in
the usual way.—Charleston News and
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took cis of be'« wm irsrf bravery that
•ra ever more praiseworthy, and to
neglect to give to tbooe who most
our appreciation of brave deeds. Buch
with Spain aaya the Colombo I
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White all the world is singing the I
praise, and jowly *». of Dewey and bis
brave men, Am-rleans mart not over
look the deeds of daring that worn
done in the hay of Cienfuegoe cn last
Wednesday, when suitors from tbe
Marblehead. Nashville and Windomjto
little steam colter*, twelve men in
eneb, made tbeir way to wi'hin a hun
dred feel of th? Bpanioh guns, end for
<Hie bandied and fl f ty minutes worked
away at the three cable tinea that cen
tor at Cionluegue. Without any means
of protect too, without arms to reply to
tbe inceeunt fire from the rifle pits on
abora, these thirty six men grappled
the table*. drew th-m to the turface,
cut them and then retired to their
veeaeb, with tvfo killed, two fatally
and two t-adly wounded Even tbe
courage and bravery of the lamented
Bagley and bis dead comrades at Car
denas pales before this •
Mtt to Owners «f Rwi Estate.
The City Ammsnrs having completed
the asMssmento for the present year and
turned tbs books over to thi« office, parties
are hereby notified to examine the same
and file application for reduction if they
so desire. THOS. NALL,
April29,lßoß. Clerk and Treas.
Registration Notice.
The county registration books are now
open at my office in Hamelkus’ Shoe Store
and all qualified to do so should call and
They will does twenty days before each
election. T.k NUTT.T.U.
Bicycles . .
. . Repaired
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C cmiiselior at Law,
GRIFFIN. GA.
QENEBJLL PRACTICE.
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SPRING REMEDIES
For “that tired feeling,” spring fever and’
the general lassitude that comes with
wans days, when the system hasn't been
cleansed from the Impurities that winter
nas harvested in the blood, you will find
in our Spring Tonic and Stomach Bitters.
For purifying the blood and giving tone
to tbe body they are unexcelled!
N. B. DBEWRT * SON,
28 ffill Street.
A FEAST IN CUBA
the Jackal has enjoyed fat tbe put three
years, but the eagle will drive >im trom
his prey. Webaveafimet in store tor
tbooe who will prepare it in our choice
■tots and country produce. We keep .a
test bottled and canned up continually
in our Mgh grade stock of canned goods,
choice teas andeuffeen and the price* wffl
wrver drive you away.
J. R. SHEDD.
CANDY
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CONSTIPATION
uh all
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The Best Company is the Company
that does the Most Good.
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MIM in HSUMHCt co.
OF HEW YORK.
LS THE OLDEST IN THE UNITED STATES AND
THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD- -
Since organisation to the present tim* it P£ d “ d now ’
policies not yet due tha enormous sum of pilo.Ow.UW. -«rid t
Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company in * he J orld -
It pi otectsfyour 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 Ae source of life of all the old line companies, (
what hbe st for the company should be best for theinsured. And for beet 1
results take a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. , ,
Fathers see to it that the daughter, the pnde of your, heart, when. as- (
sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the crael hand of fate, sfojU ,
be provided with a guaranteed income lor life., TheMUrUAL LIFE, th
strongest financial institution known on the globe —twice as large as me
Bank of England—writes that iuirantee.
And to the patriotic soldiet who feels called upon to avenge the wrong?
to his country, we say don’t forget the loved ones at home—the Mutual Life u
prepared to take care of aIL Apd 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;
“I wi*h you to assure every policy-holder in this Company
rh,t bis rights will be fully protected under all circumstances
and tba 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.
A W. HILL,
Suecial -Aejent.
mi if sEOßcrmiw co.
Schedule in Effect Jan. 9, 1898.
TibTT No. U Wo. i *T No-1 I
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n 4onm Ar.... —.... ....Ibomaston...... ....Lv+3oo pm 47 00am
10 Is Dm BSipm 10 Uam Ar Fwsyth Lv 014 pm 852 am {ham
U»am 810 pm 1208 pm Ar Gvrdon Lv »Wpm 7Main SWam
100 am illpwAr TenniUe •.to Wjb
SUam SSsymAr MiDen...... LvUMam
OSsS ssg ar.:..... SawSaS Lv 846 a m;
•Daily, taxcevc Sunday.
Train for Newnan and Carrollton teaveaOriSln at Bss am, and Iso pw daDy exemt
. Sunday. Betarnltur, arrives In Grifflu 520 p m and 12 40 pm. dally except Sunday. For
fnnherinfonnatton apply to
CL 8. WHTTX. Ticket Ageat. Grlffln. Qa
fHEO. D, KUNE, Gen’l SupU. Savannah. G*.
J. C. HAILK. Gen. Paaaenrer Arent. Sawinsh. Ga
K. H. HINTON. Traffle Manager- Savannah. Ga.
Tybee's FcrtifiextxcE*-
Our country’s defenders 'an nor at
Tybee, Georgia’s greatest Seaside resort.
One heavy battery in charge of the
immense coast defense guns. One light
battery; 55 trained hones. Fortifications f
rapidly nearing completion. i
Get ready to visit Tybee, to enjoy all
the pleasures of th is delightful resort, and
nee the new fortifications.
Excursion tickets at low retes will be
on sals daring the summer. Announce
ment so to rates, etc., will be made later.
J. C. Hails, G. P. A, Savannah, Ga.
GARDEN HOSE,
Plumbing aid Tinwork,
Awnings of All Kinds.
A. S. CAMPBELL,
16 Hill Street.
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KEEP YOUR EYE
OR THE PICTURE
of the Maine and look pleasant, Uncle
Sam says to Spain, while he takes a map
shot! Keep your eye on the bargains we
are offering in light summer Furniture for
the cify home or country cottage, in en
ameled and decorated bedroom suite, odd
bureaus, brsas beds and dainty designs in
odd chairs, reed and rattan rockers, etc.
and they cannot help pleasing yon.
CHILDS 4CODDABD.
Tax Receivers Notice for 1898.
I will be at the different Precincts for
the purpose of receiving your State and
County Tax returns on the following
r dates: April April May.
F Line Creek 4 18 23
Mt. Zion 5 19 24
Union 6 20 25
Africa 7 21 26
Cabin 8 22 27
Urr’s 9 23 28
Akin 11 25 30
Griffin on Orr’s days.
You will find me at my office in Griffin
at EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE
all the time from April Ist to July Ist
except dater named above.
Remember office at Edward Bros. Rack
et Store, Brooks’ old stand. Books close
July Ist. S. M. M’COWELL,
T. It S. Co. Ga,
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.
This is to notify the citizens of Griffin
that Mr. W. B. Hudson has been appoint
ed Sanitary Inspector of the city.
Beginning on Monday the 4th inst, be
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. Brooks, Ch’mn.,
N. B. Drbwry,
J. F. Stkwabt.
50 YEARS*
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Designs
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Anyone aaaSlar a sketch and tartMoa nay
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Where**, J. P- NkAols snd J. H. Huff.
Executorsofltot will of Mrm Mary M-
Todd, repreaente to the Court, in tbeir pe
tition, duly filed and entered on record,
tha they have folly “dministCTed Mra. |
Mary M Todd’s estate. Thwu tijwfore
to cite all persons concerned, kindred and
creditors, to show cause, if any they can, .
why said Executors should not be duk ,
charged ftom their administration, and I <
receive letters of dismission on the first I,
Monday in Ordinary. I
May 2,1888.
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STATE OF GEORGIA,
Spaldixg Covhty.
To all whom it may concern: Whereas,
John D. Holman, Administrator of Moea
8. Holman, deceased, has In due form of
law. applied to me for leave to sell ten (10)
shares of tbe capital stock of the _ South-I
western Railroad for the purpose of pay tog
debfo and division among the heirs of said
deceased. This is to cite aU persons inter
rated to show cause, if any they have, why
said order should not be granted before
me on first Monday to June mart by 10
o’clock a. m., at which time said applies-1
tion will be heard and pang upon.
J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary.
May 2,1898.
STATE OF GEORGIA,
Spaldisg Coubtt.
Whereas, J. Chestoey Smith, Adminis
trator ot Gloss Simons, reprwntitotbel
Court in his petition, duly filed *nd eater-1
ed on record, that he has fuHy administer-1
edGloa Simons estate. Tto*ia there
fore to cite all persons concerned, ktoired
and creditors, to show cause, if any they
can, why said administrator should not
be discharged from his administration,
and receive letters of dismission on the
first Monday to July, 1898.
J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary.
April 4th, 1898.
STATE OF GEORGIA,
SPALDnra County.
Whereas, B. R. Blakely, administrator
of D. H. Johnson, represents to the court
to his petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered D.
H. Johnson’s estate.
This ia, 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 receive letters of dis
mission on the first Monday to June.lß9B.
J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary.
March 7th, 1898.
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STATE OF GEORGIA,
SFALDIXe COUXTY.
Whereas, R6U.T. Daniel, administrator
ofE. L Hammett, represents to the court
in his petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has folly administered E.
L. Hammett’s estate.
This ia, therefore, to cite all persons
ermramed, kindred and creditors, to show
cause, if any they can, why said adminis
trator should not be discharged from his
ad ministration and receive letters of dis
mission on the first Monday in June, 1898.
J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary.
March 7th, 1898.
Griffin Telephone Exchange
BBAXCH OF THX BOUTHXBN BELL TELE
FHONX AND TELBOBAPH CO.
JNO. D. EASTERLIN, Supt-I
W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Supt.'
Atlanta, Ga.
16 Anthony, Dr. E. R, residence, 2 rings I .
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.
r 41 Bowden Bros, Livery Stable.
j 31 Boyd, J. D., warehouse, 2 rings.
, Boyd, J. D, residence, 3 rings.
37/Boyd Manufacturing Co. ,
43 Brewer & Ranleiter, wholesale grocers
4 Burr’s Sons, H. C., Hardware, 2 calls.
4 Burr, EL 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.
a 35 Eamhart, W. C., residence.
? 44 lire department.
t 9 Grantland, Seaton, residence.
46 Georgia Experiment station.
10 Gray, Dr J T, office.
59 Gray, Dr J T, Sunny Side, 3 rings.
B 28 Griffin Ice Works.
6 Griffin, Mfg. Co.
19 Griffiu Mfg. Co.
: 14 Gri®n Banking Co.
54 Griffin Compress.
50 Griffin Saving Bank.
' 25 Griffin Light and Water Works.
3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable.
e 36 Howard, W. K., residence.
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‘ 8 Jones, Geo. I, residence.
j 18 Kelley & Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings
■- 18 .Melly, Dr. J. M., residence, 3 rings.
f 27 Kincaid, W- J., residence.
8 7 Kincaid Mfg. Co. (nulls.)
21 L-’sch & Co., J. M., grocers.
32 Maogham, J W, residence, 2 rings.
32 Mangham, J J, residence, 3 rings
> 2 Mill a. T. R., office, 2 rings.
2 Mills, T. R, residence, 3 rings.
47 Moore, Dr. J. L., residence.
22 Mobning Call office, 2 rings,
34 Newton &Ca, W. H., coal andlumb’r
•5 New ton Coal and Lumber Co.
29 Osborn & Wolcott, office.
20 Oxford. D. A. market and restaurant.
22 Sawtell, J. P.,residencr, 3 rings.
26 Searcy, WEB, Jr, residence.
18 Sears, J. grocer.
33 Shedd, J. R, market
24 Southern Railroad.
13 Southern Express Company.
23 Spalding County Farm.
12 Stewart, Dr. J. F„ residency
11 Strickland, RF. A Co.
42 Western Union Telegraph Co.
MISS VVE WORTHINGTON,
- Manager.*"
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DIFFERENTIAL PAB3ENGEB EAT2I |
To Norfolk and Portsmouth, |ls |
To Richmond, 15 S ■
To Washington, S
To Baltimore via Washington, 16 2? ■
rSISi'S,",TSS s “’'' “J I
To New York via Richmond and 80 1
Washington, a aa ■
To New York via Norfolk, Yx, and W H
Cape Charles Route, ,22 on ■
To New York via Norfolk, Va, and W ft
Washington, 22 Oft
To New York via Norfolk, Va, Bay W |
Line Steamer and Baltimore, 23 (n S
To New York via Norfolk and Old ■
Dominion 8. 8. Co., meals and f
stateroom included, 22 On ■
To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer, H
meals and stateroom included, ‘>3 25 «
Also on Sale EVERY WEDNESDAY Smj B
Trip Tickets Atlanta to Norfolk, S
Ccean View, Virginia Beach and M
Old Point Comfort, Vx, for HK
sls. *75. »
These tickets will be good for retwm ®
passage within ten days from date of sale, fti
and will enable merchants, buyers and the ■
public to mate an exceedingly cheap trip K
to the east, as cheap round trip tickets csa ’ 1®
be procured from either of above points to ■
WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE PHff. |
ADELPHIA AND NEW YORK. 1
The Seaboard Air-lane’s passenger ter- i
vice between Atlanta and the east is excel- > W
lent. Double daily through trains Atlant* H
to Washington and Norfolk, with Pull. t
man’s finest drawing room sleepers, ■
Pullman reservation can be made at any ft
time. For further information call on or ft
address B. A. NEWLAND, ft
- Gen. Agent Pass Dept. ■
WM. BISHOP I
T. P. A., No. fi Kimball House, Atlanta. ■
T. J. ANDERSON, ft
GrP. A., Portsmouth, Va ft
HLOOD POISON I
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I :nje f orsiSie price under same guarao- ■
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noetaqre.ifwefantoei».ltyo«ih»yeukeiiiner. ■
out, His this Secondagy BLOOD POISON M
wsgrmrsnteotocure. We solicit tbe most obsti- ■
nate cases and challenge the world for a ■
case we cannot cure. This di-esse has always ■
baffled the stoUof tiro snort emiMatphysi. 1
Clans. capital behM our ancoaft ■
| tioßal guarantv.
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Something New! J
Every housekeeper needs Spoons and I
Forks for daily use. A cheap plated arti- I
I cle is poor economy when you can buy a I
first class article, of bright solid metal that 1
will always look bright, as there is do
plating to wear off, at 50 cents per pack- |
I age. Splendid article for the kitchen 1
I picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap
and always look well.
A. LOWER.
No. 18 Hill Street.
Southern Railway.
ELortert and ontekest rout* with donbl»
daily aervlo* between Columbus and AUanta.
eonnectinf tn the Union Passenger ttation.
Atlanta, with Vartibuled Limited train* ;.*>»
United State* Fart MaU train* to and from
Waahington, New York and all Kartern potata
Also promptly connecting for and from Chat
tanooga, CSnriunati and th* Northwest.
Schedule in effect May 1,186 ft. Central
standard time except at plant* tart of Atlanta.
Nerthhonnd. DnUy] MIT
Lv. Columba* 6 85 am J*™
- Waverly Ha 11......
“ Oak Mountain 7» am •» P“
“ W’arm Springs 805 am F"
- WoodburylL »B am Jg pn
■ Concord 853 am
“ Williamson- »» am P“
- McDonough. 10IS am 8«P“
Ar- Atlanta..... U W am P”
Lv. Atlanta. 1300 n’n. U » P »
Ar. Washington. 643 am #»am
“ NvwYork .1343 pm Olto am
Lv.
Ar. Chattanooga Ssopm 415 an
Ar.Louisvilln, 750 am 750 pm
Ar. Cincinnati.. TSO am 7to P a
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Lv.Cincinnati. 880 am Stopta J
Lv. Louisville 7 40 am pm
“ Chattanooga 10 00 pm 030 am
Air. Atlanta. sQJamU4oam
Lv. New York. 11515 n’n. 4»pm
“ Washington 1115 am 1048 pm
Ar. Atlanta. .. 510 nm 385 pm
Lv.Atlanta 530 am 430 pm
" McDonough. 015 am »»P»
- Griffin..7:7... 660**1 060 pm
- Willtamnon.....; TOO am Offlpm
■ Concord. 730 am Oto p»
- Woodbury 740 a» TWpi*
- WarmSpringa SOO am I*P“
“ O*kMountain SSt am J*P“
“ Wavm-IyHaU 0« am SIT P“
Ar.Criumbw*................ Oto amlOCOpm
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Dully. Ne. 37. N*. W
Lv. Columbna, Bouth‘nßy 636 am 536 pm
Ar. Woodbury,South’nljy. 825 am TOT P®
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Lv. LaGrange, MA A TIP am...
Lv.M*con M. A bTr ” Z 4» P“
Ar. Woodbury, IL A B.BJL Art am 7W P™
Ar. Columbua. Seutk’nßy <3O am 060 pjg
FRANK B GANNON, J. M. CULP.
Third V-P. A Gen. Mgr„ Traf. Manager.
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W A. TURK, 8. M. HARDWICK.
G«. Paa. Agent. A. Gem Pas. Agent.
Waahingten.fi. Q Atlanta, Q*-
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