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/ w 3 I|| 1 K 1 ■ n 11 ■ ■ 11 URteeavN- B»vl»’ hardware Store TWJMOMIHO.M ■■■ ; Jl w r j* wb * * TL *Lw~L . Nab w*to v>n Jv SSSatafiMdlonufor STentinfmction ° f Adverriring ratte ftirnithed on applica- Official Pajw of the Ortlnary of Spalding county and the City of Griffin. Bom« one aoggMte that women should not marry before Obey reach their twenty fifth year That atrikee as at being sound adrtce. At that age a woman -ought to be able to support a hueband, if the ever will be.—Ocilla Diaoatoh. No doubt the hero of tbe war, from the Spanish standpoint, will be Ad* mlral Camara, who has not lost a ship or a man throughout tbe wan Bia groat strategic move of through the Sues canal and then coming baek without a single casualty is tbe most brilliant exploit in the naval aunala of Bpdn - Moscow Cathedral, next 1» St. I’®- ler’e, al Rome, is the costliest cathedral io tbe world* Oo the exterior of tbe building alone 900 pound sol goto ware used. Os ill thirteen bells tbedargeat weighs half aa much again as "Great Paul,” io London. The doors of the cathedral, of which the largest weighs thirteen tone, cost 1310,000 A boring bos just been made al Ry* biots, iu SUeein, in which the earth s crust baa beau penetrated to tbe of 2210 yards. This is tbe greatest depth thus far attained. The boring was made lor scientific purposes. No unusual features, presented themselves, except that lb eter indicated at that depth the pretty high temperature of 150 degrees, Fah renheit. Il ie bard to say what will be the immediate outcome of the overtures for peace which the Spanish govern* men! has made. It is practically cer tain, howrever, that the president will not bo victimised by the hypocricy nailed “diplomacy’' which Spain exer Bleed no artfully just before diplomatic negotiatioos were broken off. Her || proposition for peace must be honest and unequivocal.—Augusta Herald. A good story is told on Wheeler to the effect that in tbo fierce fighting al Santiago, when be thought hie men about to weaver before tbe deadly fire of tbe Spaniards, be yelled out: "Steady, boys; give it to 'em now. The d—d Yankees are about to run 1" The yell of laughter that greeted his mistake, sounding above tbe roar of mueketry, called bis attention to tbe mistake, and bo said that of course he meant the Spaniards were about to ™ n - _ Wgg==gg... .. Tbe London National Review claims to speak by authority when it says that when our trouble with Spain be gan France proposed that Europe in terfere and compel us to leave tbo Cu ban question alone, and was backed by Austria. When approached, Germany suggested that the oo operation of England was necessary, but Mr. Bal four, in tbe absence of Lord Salisbury, refused, and intimated that Great Britain might bo considered our ally. Tt><€ codf’J the mstter. Il io proposed to mark the opening year of tbo twentieth century by an inlernatx>Bal exhibition to be held at •tapw, Scotland The guarantee fund for this purpose now amounts to $2,000,000, and efforts are being made to increase it to $2,500,000 At the came time tbe Britfoh Association win visit Glasgow for its annual meeting, and tbe local scientific societies are now engaged in preparing elaborate hand-books dealing with tbe various wefontific and technical features of tw city and vicinity. J*nt*l Sm,< I-rU&iuy. TO east eusn easUr forever fee mar FW i. faUef Ue. Bsrre *■< «te*r. take Xo-TW toes smUmk week ssea strong. Ail <trwtto.HMrE. Cwrerwaroa- Steeling ASM Co. Ckkncesr New Toto | . »* I ■Mil;, r'rmmtn who flwfft to nillo Herself ridicWfousby ffMng to Madrid to interview the Queen Regent, In the I interest of peace, has been forced out of Spain. She will sot get much sympathy in* this country. It i« to be I hoped that her eeteemed Uncle Win field, who command* the tw-ewdj sqgadron vl Arasricao whips in Cuban waters, VrBI write Ker a letter express ing American oentimeni with respect to her mission. He could probably do tbo subject justice —Savannah News. Tbo ftavanwah New, this bit of history; “Thirty six years ago General Joseph Wheeler bad the pleasure of capturing the officer he ie now serving under nbube Io Mart'll, i 1862, William R Shafter was a major iu the Nlueleenth Michigan. He was with a foraging expedition one day q,hea a bodjr of Whw lmla cavalry aur rounded and captured the whole out fit. Shafter was sent to Richtuoud, and spent six weeks io Libby prison. Nobody io the country has a higher opinion of ‘ldtlle Joe’ as a strategist and fighter than General Shafter.” JmBMSiHIMIMSMaWSmiMMMSMMWWMMUHItMMtoS ' MOTHERS, I READ THIS! De Tow Want to smow the Best Remedy for Flatulent Colic, Dysentery, Nausea, Coughs, Cholera Infantum, Teething Children, !* Cholera Morbus, 1 Fains, Griping, And 111 Diseases of the Stomach aod Bowels? ’ It carries Children over the critical 5 period of TJtMTHING, and la highly = recommended by tbe beet physicians. = It is pleasant to the taste and never B fails to give satisfaction. Fu - I ! SOLD BV ALL ORUOGISTS. US ANO SO CCNTU. J KICNKYS AND = BLADDER. It is Good for Max, Womkx axn Childssx. $ •y- = - - I ■ ONE CAR LOAD OF WHISKEY BARRELS 8 For Salo Cheap, by J. R. SHEDD. Li’ ■?' w ■' • Lessors in Singing- It may interest tbe people of Ibis locality to learn that they have an op portunity to study singing with a voice master of experience. Mr. John H. Garner, who has studied voice culture under tbe beet masterain Paris and io Italy, and who is an experienced mu sician and singer, has located perma nently in Atlanta, and will be pleased to hear from all wbo desire to have their voices cultivated. Papils pre pared for parlor, church, concert and onera. Studio 600 and 601 Lowndes Building, Atlanta, Ga. *^*————*^*4<———m——— Um Directors of tbe Farmers ware boos* mat today and endorsed Measra. lodge Drewry and Shat Mitebell to run tbe Brick and Cole warehouses. A. W. Waucer, Chairman. Griffin, Ga., Joly 30,1898. OA.MVOXB.XAB.. Wus tto r" 1 "—"iwwwammj-jjjjjp---* r’A MDY fl K-AinAKIIU. I iQc all 25c 50c DRUGGISTS 14 Trarr-- 1 ' * ‘ aU _____ > The Best Company is the Company that does the Most Good. ''■A; ■ —HTTATK INI LIFE INSUBMCE CO. OF NEW YORK. IS THE OLDEST IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Since organisation to the present time, it has paid and now holds on policies not yet due the enormous sum of $716,000,000. „ . Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company in the world. It piotects your dividends ln 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 best for the company should be best for the insured. And for best results take a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. Fathers see to it that the daughter, the pride of your heart, when as sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the cruel hand of fate, 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 all. And for the benefit of those who have a policy in Gris grand old company we give the following extract from a letter of the president, Richard A. McCurdy: "I wish you to assure 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. Jk. "W. HILL, Snecial GEHTRAL OF GEORGIA RIILWIf CO. Schedule iu Effect Jan. 9, 1898. s., u a,’ Sa, 1 . W VjCpm 406 pm 750 am Lv Atlanta Ar T3Spm 1180 am T«'an> 881p«n 447 pm BSB am Lv...Jonesboro.....Ar; «sXpm 1033 am JjJ*™ 816 pm 630 pm OlXamLv Griffin Ar ft 13 956 am b • 4Spu> <ospm 946 am Ar. Barnecvllle lit MSpui 922 am 647ajj t? 40 pm tlS>spm Ar.... ThomastonLv t3OO pm +7 00 am , »l?pm <Bl pm 1016 am ArFonythLv 614 pm 853 am 6Ham 1110 pm 730 pm 1110 am ArMacon...Lv 416 pm 8 90am J®*** 1319 am BK>pm 1208 pm ArGordonLv Bb4pm 710 am tSSOpmtlUpm Ar Milledgeville...Lv tß3oam 190 am llTpaeAr Tannine -•-... .Lv 166 pm SlSam 385 pm Ar Millen...Lv 1184 am 1158 pm • 35 am fi 3s pm ArAugustaLv 8 20 am ?f2 pm <ooam 000 pm Sr Savannah <Lv| 845 am; 900 pm •Daily, texcept Sunday. Train for Newnan and Carrollton leaves Griffin at 9» am, and 1 s 0 pw daily except Sunday. Returning, arrives In Griffin 690 p m and 12 40 p m daily except Sunday. For further information apply to C. 8. WHITB, Ticket Agent, Griffin, Ga , I"H EO. D, KLINK, Gen l Supt., Savannah. Ga. J. C. HAILK Gen. Paasenper Axent, SavuinaKGa K H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah, Ga. OPEN AIR LIVING IN SUMMER is both healthful and enjoyable when your piazza and lawn is fitted up with ham mocks, easy rockers, settees, lawn tables and lawn chairs. We have a fine stock of hammocks, piazza rockers and piazza and lawn furniture of all kinds that is hand some and low priced. CHILDS &GODDARD. - Hi OUR PRESCRiPTIONZHLES show tbe esteem in whick we are held by phyxadaas and tbe pnblic in general. Our praoeriptfon department is conducted on the moat carefid plan, and preecriptions are compounded treat only the purest and foshcat &nga, and no mistakes arepossi btebere. N. B. DREWRY * SON, ffitHHlfitawt- Tybeo's Fortifications. Our country’s defenders are now at Tybee, Georgia’s greatest Seaside resort. One heavy battery in charge of the immense coast defense guns. One light battery; 55 trained horses. Fortifications rapidly nearing completion. Get ready to visit Tybee, to enjoy all the pleasures of this delightful resort, and see the new fortifications. Excursion tickets at low retes will be on sale during the summer. Announce ment as to rates, etc., will be made later. J. C. Haile, G. P. A., Savannah, Ga. - 50 YEARS* ■ y j J » N ™ / 4 m ■ 1 11 q1 ■ rto 1 .'VmHW bL- • 1 ■ i 1 ;. .. Trade Marks Designs F Copyrights Ac. Anytm* ranffing aakateh and description may quietly aacenain our optatoa free whether an invention le probably patentable. Oommuntaa tiona Krictly oonOdentlaL Handbook on Patenta sent free. OMeet agency for wearing patents. Patent® taken through Munn A Co. receive meetai netom, without charge. In th* Scientific Hmerican. A handeomeiy fltnstrated weekly. Lanrest ctr calation of any adenuSc journal. Terma. 83 a year; four montha, 81 ScM by all newedantaru. MBlfe’StUewJyfc J mtW-M-Feeke. who r dßb JL We haveheerd ofcawa ,T ®C » year*’ ataadiog Curcfc S* ct hto nheplnt* etna, free to nay anffferora who may mod their F. O. and Bxpreaa addreaa. Coafe*«r*to Vgteroni Bnndaa. Account of above occasion the Southern Railway will aril tickets from Griffin to Atlanta and return for 83 cats for the roundtrip. Tickets on gate July 19th, and 20th, good returning until July 28th. Rates open to all. For farther informa tion apply to R. J. Williams. Ticket Agent. C. S. Wmt, T. P. A., Macon, GaT Ordinary’* Mvertisenenta. STAT? OFGEOKG LA Spalding County. Whereas, J. P. Nichols end J. H. Huff, Executon of last will of Mrs. Mxiy M- Todd, represents to the Court, in their pe tition, duly filed and entered on record, that they have fully administered Mrs. Mary M. Todd’s estate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they ten, why said Executors should not be dis charged from their administration, and receive letters of dismission on t rst Monday in August, 1898. . J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. May 8,1898. STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. . In tbe Superior Court of Said County—B. F. Harkness vs. Sallie McKinney.-Ap plication for Removal of Disabilities, Divorce, Etc. The defendant, Salite McKinney, is hereby required personally or by attorney to be and appear at the next Superior Court to be held in and for said county, on the first Monday in August next, then snd there to answer the plaintiff in an action of complaint, as aforesaid, as in default of such appearance, said Court will proceed thereon as to justice may appertain. Wit ness the Honorable Marcus W. Beck, Judge of Baid Court, this 80th day of May, 1898. WM. M. THOMAS, Clerk. ORDINARY’S OFFICE, Spalding County, Ga. July Term, 1898.—Commissioners ap pointed to set apart twelve months’ sup port to Mrs. L. H. Bowdoin and her two minor children having performed their duty and filed their report in this office, let all persons concerned show cause be fore the Court of Ordinary at Ordinary’s office in Griffin, Ga, by 10 o’clock a. m., on first Monday in August, 1898, why such report should not be made the judg ment of the court. J. A. DREWRY, July 4th, 1898. Ordinary- . ORDINARY’S OFFICE, Spalding County, Ga. July Term, 1898.—Commissioners ap pointed to set apart twelve months’ sup port to Mrs. Elizabeth Dourough having performed their duty and filed their report ’n this office, let all persons concerned show cause before the Court of Ordinary at Ordinary’s office in Griffin, Ga, by 10 o’clock am, on first Monday in August, 1898, why such report should not be made the judgment of die court. J. A. DREWRY, July 4th, 1898. Ordinary. Griffin Telephone Exchange BRANCH OF THB BOUTHKRN BBLL TKI.K PHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO, JNO. D. EASTERLIN, Supt. W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Supt Atlanta, Ga. Ifi Anthony, Dr. E. R-, residence, 2 rings 40 Anthony Drug Co. 1 Bailey, D. J„ Jr., residence. K 17 Baker, WH, Groceries. ♦ 49 Bishop, J. W., Market. 30 Blakely, B. R., Grocer. 41 Bowden Bros, Livery Stable. 31 Boyd, J. D., warehouse, 2 rings. 31 Boyd, J. D n 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. 0., 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. 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 Gri©n Banking Co. 54 Griffin Compress. 50 Griffin Saving Bank. 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 36 Howard, W. K., residence. 8 Jones, Geo. 1., residence. 18 Kelley & Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings 18 Melly, Dr. J. M., residence, 3 rings. 27 Kincaid, W. X, 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, 34 Newton & Co., W. H-, coal and lumb’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, WE H, Jr, residence. r 48 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. A Co. 43 Western Union Telegraph Co. MISS WE WORTHINGTON, Manager. wood yard” I want to sell you your Wood, cut and split, ready for use. Wood yard a) No. 1 Hill street Telephone No. 10. W, B- CRIFFIN- WN. E H. SEARCY, JR., Counsellor at JLaw, GRIFFEN, GA. QEHXRAX. JPBACTIOE. 8. A. L. GRIFFIHtowzEAST VIA SERBDARD AIRLINE. DIFFERENTIAL PASBEN3EB BATES. To Norfolk and Portsmouth, |ls 50 To Richmond, 15 50 To Washington, 15 59 To Baltimore via Washington, 16 70 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bay Line Steamer, ’ >vv 16 70 To Philadelphia ria Washington, 19 50 To Philadelphia ria Norfolk, 19 50 To Mew York via Richmond and Washington, ~ 22 00 To New York ria Norfolk, Va, and v.,»a 28 0 ’ Washington, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk, Ya, Bay Line Steamer and Baltimore, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk and Old Dominion 8. 8. Co., meals and stateroom included, 22 00 To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer, meals and stateroom included, 28 25 Abo oaSale EVER# WEDNESDAY Bound Trip Tickets Atlanta to Norfolk, Ocean View, Virginia Beach and Old Point Comfort, Va., for $15.*75. These tickets will be good for return passage within ten days from date of sale, and will enable merchants, buyers and the public to make an exceedingly cheap trip to the east,-as cheap round trip tickets can be procured from either of above points to WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE PHIL. , ADELPHIA AND NEW YORK. The Seaboard Air-Line’s passenger ser vice between Atlanta and the east is excel lent. Double daily through trains Atlanta to Washington and Norfolk, with Pull man's finest drawing room sleepers. Pullman reservation can be made at any time. For further information call on or address B. A. NEWLAND, Gen. Agent Pass Dept. WM. BISHOP CLEMENTS, T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Atlanta. T. J. ANDERSON, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va ' K>A CntrrH Al TY ■Xdcnred in 16 to 35 days. You can be treated at EL.lotos for sama price under same £uaraa t .v. If you prefer tooome here we wtileoo tract to BOoham.lt we faH to cute. If you have taken xner caay.jodide and still have oa any part of the Body, Hair or Eyebrowe rolling out. It to thia Secondary BLOOD POISON ve guarantee to cure. WeeoUcitthemoM obette nate cases and challenge the world for a caae we cannot cure. O%U dtoeaM baa ahray* baffled the skill of the most eminent physi cians. SSO4M»OO capital behind oar ncoMb Something New ! Every housekeeper needs Spoons and Forks for daily use. A cheap plated arti cle is poor economy when you can buy a first class article, of bright solid metal that will always look bright, as there is no plating to wear off, at 50 cents per pack age. Splendid article for the kitchen picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look well. g A. LOWER. No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. Shortaet aad goickast routs with dotxbls •ally serviea between Columbus aad Atlanta, sonnacting in ths Union Passenger station. Atlanta, with Vestibuled Limited trains; also United States Fast Mail trains to and from Washington, New York and all Eastern potato with through Pullman bleeping Car to Ashe-' ville and ths Land of tha Sky. Also promptly connecting for and from Chattanooga. Mem phis, Louisville. Cincinnati and the Northwest. Schedule in effect June S, IM. Central standard time escept at pointe east of Atlanta Northbound. Daily. Hally. fir. Coiumb«s. 100 am J2® P “ - Waverly Hal! <W am •“>*■ - Oak Mountain 961 am •»»«■ " Warm Springs 739 am ®*JP m " WoodburyTTl T«am V* P“ - ConcoYd 813 am ’«P“ “ Williamson 883 am Tte pm « Griffin. 862 am «W P™ “ McDonough... 942 am 846 pm Ar. Atlant*.. 1040 am PR Ar. Asheville . ~ *** * R srwaait'ttata±::.T.:. am vgys - New Y0rk.... 1248pm B*e am Lv. Atlanta. 4 00 p m 1908 p m Ar. Chattanooga 880 pm 418 >R Ar. Memphis tld am 7io pm Ar. Louisville'...., 7foam V 3O pm Ar- Snriftßaff • . Ito am 709 pm ■oathbouaA It “" *’ South bound. Da(ly . Daily. Lv.anelnnatt. 830 am 000 P™ Lv. IxmisviUe 740 am 7ffi pm Lv. Memphis-918 am Oto pm Lv. Chattanooga fofo pm 000 am Ar. Atlanta.;.... 600 am 1144 am Lv. New York. . 1216 n’n. 480 p m Lv. Atlanta.... .'... SIB tn 4Xopm " McDonough. 0U am 020 pm Griffin. 8 »a.nt 009 pm “ Wilhamstta. 704 am 090 pm : «:3 :S?E : SKJS&S:::::::::: KiSISSS Ar. Columbus am 900 pm TO MACON. Daily. No. X 7.1 Na. M 800 am 098 pm Ar-L4ffiroage.M.AKß.B-l 7~l 890 pm No. » Na. X« Lv. Ladlrange. M. •B. RR fig am Lv Me»ejn.M.>B.R. ~ «9B»m p- J?? o *’**?’K * B 827 am 7«pm Wag VraaMMotok>QL TUM. A H. HABDVHQK.