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.. ■— tsg~ » -J >■: ■»’ - W A w* JNF* -war— . _ r w j ri Ik < tt IT -■= * < IW /fl # w >m Jv I ■ I w • w ’ /wk I - ■ >/ II ' 1 frZ I wIB I / > r II « 1 > I w I > >aw wj I I Bk! B TT B s /-w B M B B > X▼B \Jr Bk I J 1 A J B Vol IX Net-233. SOCIAL SALAD | P£JASANTLY reported for SUNDAY’S CALL. I a glance at the immense auAhnce as. 1 bled at the Olympic Theater on Wed i Say and Thursday evenings, was elo f p ro of of the hold which Prof. Chas. | Reel's school has on the Griffin public. 4 Parquet, circle, balcony, boxes were all 5 What they saw when the curtain I nrcmotly rose at 8:80 °’ c!ock > WM acharm -1 L picture. Therein a line of white I against a verdant background of wood- scene-like a garland of white rosee B anong forest trees, were the girls of the W equating class, dressed in simple white j| tfgandie and each with an armful of roses. ■ Prof. Neel announced the various num « ben of the programme. After the prayer w by the R 67, T. W. O’Kelley, the first 4 somber was “The Bridal Chorus” from J Cowan’s “Rose Malden,’’ sung by the I Schubert Club, which, .under Miss Sher- ■ wood's excellent training, interspersed \ beautiful music throughout the entire I" programme. The other musical numbers | were delightful. The literary part of the I ’ programme was excellent, throughout I which, the spirit of patriotism was notice / able, essays and addresses haying the same II note, but not too insistently. I Dr. N. B. Drewry, with a few fitting I words in behalf ot the board of education, || delivered the diplomas. The prizes for el g ocution were received by Miss Annie Kimbrough and Mr. Bonner Gambrell. I These prizes were offered by Col. Joseph I D. Boyd, and on Friday evening were I swarded by him in bis own finished, I graceful style. | These exercises closed this term of Prot | Neel’s school. Prof. Neel has labored in. cessantly during this, hie first year in Griffin, and assuredly his efforts have been crowned with the success so well deserved » « * Ths marriage of Miss Mary Nunnally and Mr. R. L, Beaver, of Albertville, was solemnized Wednesday morning at the home of the bride’s mother. Only the rel atives and immediate friends of the bridal couple were present. The house was tastefully adorned with bamboo vines, sweet pea blossoms and bride roses. Miss Nunnally is a very attractive umtng woman, and has for some time been t orfe of the most popular teachers in the F public school. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Beaver left for Albertville, where Mr. Brown is highly esteemed in the social and business world. ’ & • • • Miss Lucia Starnes and her brother, Master Bayard Starnes, entertained quite a number their friends at a lovely lawn party at their home at Experiment Sta tion on Monday evening last. The wide lawn, with its velvety turf and many exquisitegrowing plants, was bril liantly lighted with vari-colored Japanese lanterns, and made a picture long to be re membered. Dainty refreshments were served on small tables placed on the lawn, and the evening was a genuinely happy one for those present. • ♦ • Mr. Edward Pendleton Bridges and Miss Cora Eugenia Bramblett, of Forsyth, were married in the Methodist chureh at Forsyth at 4:80 o’clock last Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Henry B. Mays, brother-in-law of the bnde, assisted by the Rev. L. D. Irwin, the pastor. The church, which was elegant in the profuse floral decorations, was crowded beyond itsca. pacity. This marriage is of special interest throughout this state and Alabama, where the participants have a large connection of prominent relatives. The groom is a young business man here, and is the son of Mr. W. J. Bridges, a wealthy and influ ential citizen of this city and county. The bride is a beautiful and very attractive young lady and is a bright acquisition to Griffin society. The wedding march was played by Prof. Fillibrown. Miss Alice Bramblett attended Miss Bramblett as maid of honor and-Mr. Dave Gray, of Chattanooga, acted as Mr. Bridges’ best man. The attendants were Mrs. Sharp, of Macon, Miss Smith of Forsyth, Miss Carroll, of Albany; Mr-Persons, of Forsyth, Mr. Louis An derson and Mr. Loren Williams, of Atlan ta -Mr. Leon Davis, Mr. Will Amos, Mr. Whiteman Bowden were the ushers. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr, and Mrs. Briges left for Griffin, their fu ture home. »•* * * On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Will Fincher tendered a beautiful recep tion to Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Bringes at their homeen Solomonstreet. This pretty home was charmingly a orned with smilax And a quantity of White pea blossoms and other white flow. At one end of the elegant drawing, 'oom there was a beautiftil floral arch and teneath this stood the groom and his bride » receive the hearty congratulations of Jhe many friends who called. Mrs. Fincher wore a beautiftil gown of ack taffeta with trimmings of pale green chiffon, which made a most becoming toilette. Mrs. Bridges was lovely in a dainty girlish gown ot white organdie and never appeared more interesting and at tractive. Mr. and Mrs. Bridges are for the present at the home of Mr. B. B. Brown. * * * One of the most delightful occasions of the week was the reception given by Mrs. Joseph M. Thomas to the Young Matrons’ Cooking Clnb at her elegant home on the corner of Eighth and Poplar streets, on Tuesday afternoon of the past week. This home is one of the loveliest in the city and the recent handsome improvements tyave made it all the more beautiftil. The parlors were prettily decorated with bowls of roses and sweet peas, and the bright, attractive hostess gave an additional charm to the already pretty scene. With merry chat of happy days, inter spersed with music, the hours passed swiftly away. Dainty refreshments were served, and it was generally conceded that this was one of the happiest meetings of a club . which has known many happy meetings. Among those present were: Mis. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. Douglas Boyd, Mrs. Key Howard, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, Mrs. Floyd Johnson, Mrs. Thomas Patterson, Mrs. William Reeves, Miss Rosa Patrick, of Montezuma. The. Dorcas Society met with Mrs. Thomas Mills Monday afternoon. Quite a large number were in attendance and a goodly sum was realized. ~• • * • Mrs. William Reeves had as her guest during the past week Miss Rosa Patrick, of Montezuma; Miss Patrick is one of the brightest, prettiest visitors Griffin has known this season, and during her stay made many friends who wish that very soon she will again give us the pleasure of her presence. ,w • * The Young Matrons’ Club-will be enter tained by Mrs. Baldwin Davis next Tues, day week. ♦ * * The engagement of Miss Ida Judkins, of Savannah, and CoL.Oliver H. P. Slaton is formally announced today. The mar riage to be solemnized at the home of the residence of the bride’s father, Capt. John H. Judkins, on Bolton street, East Savan nah, at 9 o’clock, June the 26th. It will be a lovely wedding, all the lovelier, per haps, frdm the fact that. only those who will look with tender interest, will wit ness the solemn ceremony. The only at tendants will be Miss Etta Judkins, the sister of the bride, who will be maid of honor, and Mr. Will Slaton, who will act as bis brother’s best man. The bride will wear a lovely going-away gown and will carry lilies of the valley. The maid of honor will be gowned in white chiffn over white taffetas and together the two sisters —unusually pretty, attractive girls—will make a charming picture. After the cere mony the bride and groom will leave for Griffin, arriving at 6:30 o’clock of the same day. In the evening the relatives of the young couple will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Slaton, where the young couple will reside for a month or so. Miss Judkins will be pleasantly remembered in Griffin, having spent several seasons in the city, where she won for herself a pop ularity most deserved by her pleasant, sweet manners, and her fine character.’ She is a beautiful, charming girl, and her numberless friends will be delighted to feel that she is indeed one of us. Col. Slaton is the son of the late Capt. Slaton and is a splendid young lawyer—he is city attorney and has just been admitted to practice in the supreme court. Col. Slaton is well known and highly esteemed in business and social circles and is a young man of sterling worth, with a host of friends to congratulate him upon his approaching happiness. The marriage is a most fitting one, and the future has every promise of happiness for these two young people. • • • The D. A. R.’s held a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. A. G. Martin* yesterday afternoon. « * • There was a meeting of the Social Cir cle at the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday. Busi ness of importance was transacted. Miss Jacksonia Watt entertained a num ber of her friends at the home of her grand-father, Col. Watt, on Solomon street, Wednesday afternoon. Miss Watt is a beautiful little maiden, and it is needless to say, that even though her experience in social life is so limited, she was a charm ing, dainty hostess, and the afternoon was one which will long be remembered by all the happy little ones who were present. * * * The marriage of Miss Ruth Phillips, of Columbus, and Mr. Thomas Jefferson Brooks, of Griffin, was solemnized at Co lumbus Wednesday afternoon aCs o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. H. Phillips. No cards of invitation were issued to this marriage, and the ceremony was witnessed only by the immediate rel atives and a few intimate friends. Owing te the prominence of the young touple Continued on Second Page. " '• ~ ’ ‘ ftl ~ ~ - &RIFFIN, 6KOR&IA, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 5, 1888. , A BERNER SCHEME. AN INJUSTICE DONE THE VOTERS AT EXPERIMENT The Executive Committee Refuses to Open the Polls There, as is Always Done in Primaries. The democratic executive oßmmit tee of Spalding county met in tbenf fia<- ol Col W. D. Carbart yesterday afternoon Some ot the members suggested that a voting precinct be established at Experiment, which is generally « done t«v primaries for (be convenience of parties living in that thickly settled oeigNborbood, but ths Berner faction would not agree to it The last straw to which they are clinging is the hope , that voters out of the city will remain at home, and they would not allow the polls to be opened at Experiment, as usual. . . j This action on the part of Mr Bar- ’ ner’a friends ffill prove a great disad vantage to the voters of Africi dis* triot, as they will be forced to vote at tbe precinct which is established at or near Pomona -‘si ;-* They have, virtually disfranchised tbe operatives at tbe new mills, who have paid their taxes and ARE EN TITLED TO VOTE. Buch methods may win for the time being, but they will rebound on those who perpetrate in the future. A committee consisting of A. W. Walker and D. L. Patrick was appoin ted to confer with Judge E. W. Beck and ask him to adjourn court Monday so that the jurors and witnesses could remain in their respective districts and cast their votes for governor and state bouse officers. . . The committee waited on Judge Beck at hie home and laid before him the request of the executive commit tee. Tbe judge informed them lhat it would be impossible to adjourn court Monday, as witnesses and attorneys from different sections of tbe state would be here /that day, but if any juror remained M home to vote he would not be finea by the court. Any deficiency thus occasioned would be supplied by . other jurors who would be secured from this city. Tbe committee thanked Judge Beck for the concession and assured him it would be appreciated by our entire county BRAVE AMERICANS Respond to the Call of Duty Which Lookes Like Certain Death. Washington, June 4.-—A report has just reached here which is going tbe rounds in tbe navy department that' the Spanish fleet baa been destroyed by Sampson and Schley. Up to this time there is no official corroboration of it- Friday morning Rear Admiral Sampsom decided to close the narrow channel entrance into tbe harbor at Santiago by sinking the collier Merri mac, loaded, with coal, in the harbor. Lieutenant Hobson and six men were selected out of 47 who volunteer ed to go up)n a minion whioh was al most certain death. Tbe Merrimac steamed into tbe channel under a tors rific fire from the Spanish batteries and after attaining tha desired loca tion she was anchored and Lieut Hob son touched an electric button which exploded an internal torpedo, and tbe vessel sank immediately. The brave ore w could not make their way back to their fleet, co they rode into tbe harbor and surrendered to tbe Spaniards. The Modern Beauty Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made by the California Fig Syrup Company. T. X. o,' A. Notes- Mr. T. B. Harris, superintendent of tbe Boyd Manufacturing Company, will speak to tbe young men at tbe Y. M. C. A. at 4 o’clock this afternoon. All men invited. The members of the Isdies’ commit tee are requested to meet at the build ing op Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. State op Ohio, City of Toledo, ) • Lucas County, j Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm ot F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum ot ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ftfr each and ev ery case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. > Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D„1886. A. W. GLEASON, •< seal. > • Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send tor testimo nials free. F. J. CHENEY ft 00., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists, 75c. HalPs Family Pills are the best. ‘ Rvyal make* the SmU pare. AMolutely Pure mym. mkimd rowota CO., Htw VOMC. . "" Meeting of Veterans- The "Con federate veterans of Spald ing county mat in tbe office of Mills Bros, yesteftltfy morning at 10 o’clock, with Col. W. R Hanleiter in the chair On account of the illness of tbe sec retary, J. P. SawteH, a motion was made tu elect, a secretary pro tern. The motion prevailed and T. P. Mc- Dowell was unanimously elected Messre.T. W. Thurman, A. W. Blake, and JnshuaHammond were .selected as a commitfee to make arrangements for tbe camp to attend the reunion io Itwvas resolved that tbe camp make an effort to secure tbe beautiful flag of tbe old Spalding Greys lo carry with them so Atlanta,and it is safe to say that ndtaamp at the reunion will have baosedner colors than Spalding county camp. Tbe commander, was elected dele gate to tbe f reunion and was authorized to select fqur others to represent this camp in the reunion, as it is entitled to five delegates. The melting then adjourned to meet again pn Saturday, July 16. h, at 10 O’clock. Presbyterian Church. Sabbath school 9:45 a. m. j. services with sermfn by tbe pastor pt 11 a. m; “Childrens Day” service at 5:30 p. m; no night service. W. G. Woodbridge, Pastor. HE EXCELLENCE OF SHUT OF FIOS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As - the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts bn the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. BAN FRANCISCO, Cal. LOUISVILLE. Kr. NEW TORR. N. Y. Bicycles . . .. Repaired —BY H.P.EADY&CO. WORK GUARANTEED. PROMPT DELIVERY. Cheap Excursion Bates te Eastern Cities via Savannah and. Ocean Steamship Co. Effective June let, 1898, the Central of Georgia Railway Company will place on sale excureion tickets to New York and Boston, via Savannah and Ocean ahip Company, at very cheap rates. The rates include meals and berth on steamer. A trip via this route cannot fail to be of much Interest and enjoyment to all par ties contemplating visiting the East. For rates, sailing dates, etc., apply to any Ticket Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway Company, or to J. C. Haile, Gen eral Passenger Agent, Savavannah. Ga. _ - R-F.Stricklaiid&Co. LOOK AT THESE PBIOES. ZEIGLER BROS. FINE OXFORDS, REGULAR PRICE $2, <2.50 AND |3 TO CLOSE AT ONE PRICE-|1.50. LADIES HOUSE SLIPPERS, COOL AND COMFORTABLE FOR HOT WEATHER, 50c. TO |I. 500 PAIRS OF SAMPLE SHOES, ALL STYLES, AT WHOLESALE COST. Mi T ' f fl 7 '-‘u.v -1 Mjj&X ’’Jk THE SAVOY THE DRY GOODS STORE. WHITE LAWNS RECEIVED YESTERDAY, PRICES sc. TO 10c. WHITE LAWNS “ « •• 12ic, TO 25c. PERSIAN? EAWNS “ ’ “ “ 15c. TO 25e. NEW LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. ' NEW RIBBONS, PLAIN OR DOUBLE FACE. NEW LINE OF UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS. NEW LINE OF JAPANESE R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. $35.00 (Mni: nn $50.00 $40.00 jl/J.IJU - $75.00 HARTFORD BICYCLES! CASIi OR CREDIT. . . — —■. GRIFFIN, GA. J.!. Huffs Hew Boot and tec Store Has the latest fad in Paper and Envelopes—RED, WHITE AND BLUE—2Sc box. HAMMOCKS AND CROOUET SETS ARE THE THING NOW. THE VIVE KODAK ONLY $5.00. ALL THE LATEST PERIODICALS ON HAND. J. H. HUFF’S BOOK AHD MUSIC STOKE Griffin Cycle Co. We are prepared to do bracing, en ameling, tire vulcanizing, or any Bicy cle work, and GUARANTEE OUR | WORK to be up-todate. GOOD BICYCLES FROM $lO OP TO JIOO. . - w ‘ ; «•- 4- ' i »r, . . < Ladies’ and Gent’s <Su TAJSTZDIEIMZS , TO RENT. I Attention, Farmer., • Tb. r.rmm of Ihi. nod .djoioin, - counties are requested to meet at the u*c, tbe wonder-worker, that makes weak men , - courthouse in this city Saturday, strong, au druggist*.sooorSi. Cuiwguatan- A. W. Walker, Chairman. 1 Ko-To-Bae for Fifty Coat* sf ** ■ Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, h>odd pure. 50e. St AU druggists. * “ a vU WllvD W vIIA