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liBf ^ w i ; •'SW'^ JFVesA Garden Seed ! ONION SETS AND SEED POTATOES. --AT- E. K. ANTHONY’S For Xmas. Uvs Turkey*. Oreased Turkeys, Cranberries, Cranberry Sauce, Jelly Preserves. Apple Butter, Citron, Currants, Rasins. Prunes, Nuts, Apples, Pickles. Oranges, Dried Figs, THE FINEST LINE OF FANCY AND STICK CANDY. Choice Selection of Toys, Vases, &c. if*T Will have Saturday, Oysters, Sh«d and Snappers. HOLMAN ft CO. | H. P. Bnowy, City Editcr. Griffin, tliii Jan. 11. large! AssortsesT --OF- Fire Works GRIFFIN f Candy, Fruits and JVuls, bought ocforc the advance. ./. M. Mills Cottage to rent N. in B. center Diikwhv. ot own. Apply jan41w. to For Rent. The store room on Solomon street, recently occupied by Kenney A vVer ner’a wholesale liquor house. Apply Ga. to Kenny & Werner, Atlanta, tf Good as the West t Cheap ns the cheapest! All kind jf Fruit Trees, Vines and Smnll Fruits. All the new varieties light at homo. Will exchange for a good cow. Call and examine or address S. M. Wavman, Dee.Lsu &wBm Pomona, Ga. Si>ecial Notice. Griffin, Ga., Dec. 110, 1881. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of Dec. lS87,one two horse wagon and a large yellow ox, 8 with small loose horns, and about yeuis old, were seized at Frice Parkei’s and Jim Parish’s illicit distillery near Locust Grove, in Henry county, for violations of Internal Revenue Laws Any person claiming them is requir ed to appear and make such claim within thirty days from date of this notice. J. H. Rinuki:, j3d8w Deputy Collectcr. For County Commissioner. Editor News— Please announce the name of T. J. Brooks as a c.uidi date for County Commissioinr. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of S. W Mangbam, and obligo Many Voters. 20 DPoixiicls I Buckwheat flour for $1.00 every day this week. Choice pickle tripe 10c. lb., sweet Florida oranges 25c. doz.. turnips 3c. lb., catawba grapes in 5 lb buckets, fine imported cabbage, fine proof white oil. string fish, shad and oysters daily. BLAKELY'S BREAD BAKED FRESH DAILY BLAKELY ’BOUND ABOUT. nmi.ri (onrrraiac umttifa • ral Irw< SxOMlp. WITH osa OH TWO EXLXFTtON 8 . There’# the bobtail horse and the bobtail flush, fare ! And the bobtail ear—pay your But the very worse case in the b, t lot Is the girl with tlio bobtail hair. Let’s Lava a fire alarm by all means. Mr. It. F. Strickland spent yesterday in Atlanta. Dr. It. J. Mallory arrived in the city yesterday. A. T. Copeland, of Flat Shoals,was in the city yesterday. Air. Howard Harris, of Savannah, was in the city yesterday. Hebecca Rockwell Las returned from a pleasant visit to Savannah. Major A. C. Uorroll made a business trip to Forsyth yesterday. Mrs. Lou Williamson left for a visit to Barnesvillo yesterday. Airs. ?d, I j. Btollard ba.s returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Atlan ta. It is said that u prominent Griffia grocer i# t<> be married inside of three weeks. A. O. Gay gave us a pleasant call yes terday and renewed his snbscrptiou to the News. Fayetto Cunningham and Charlotte Trippo were married last night by Rev, E. C. Clnytou. All coloied Mr. j. P. Foster will leave us again in a few days. We regret to have him go, as he is a general favorite. Assistant Engineer J. J. Gaillaril, of the lluwkmsvillo It. It., has been trans tarred from Ores well to Knoxville, Gn, Miss Ada Hutchinson, of Jonesboro, passed through the ei y yesterday en route for home, after a pleasant visit to frieuds iu Senion, Last night at the skutitig liuk was the scene of a most iutcicstiug game of “polo,” which all present enjoyed l.o. sides the other attractions. Geo. Lemon and Jim Goodmau, two negroes from Henry County,were before l. H. Commissioner Mills yesterday tor illicit distilling, but were discharged. The bcnutifnl spring weather of the jmst few days has induced the “Gentle Annie Spriug lias Come” poets to meander into our sanctum sanctorium, Mr. W. J, McOaslan had the rnusfor tune to lose his tiue and beautiful Indian pony Monday night from distemper. It was a pet and he feels its loss very deep lj. A young boy by the name of Ingram was brought to this city on n bed yester jay enronto for Atlanta to have his leg amputated. He was suffering from a cancerous sore. Miss Lena Smith, ono of the most fascinating youug Indies that has ever visited Gritlio, leaves for her home iu Hogansvillo to Jay, after a pleasant Tisit to her sister Mrs. J. P. Nichols. Mrs. AI. J. Mallory aud sou, Mr. E. Y. Mallory, of Macon, came up yester day to take charge of the place lately purchased bv them from 8 . W. Maug ham. We gladly welcome themascit* zens. We learn that ■ ur friend Mr. J. C, King will leave today fur 8 t. Louis, where he will accept a position os travel • - T . . \“!S«“o U gild to^learu that 8 he°wili „ not move hia family, but will make his headquarters in this city. Rheumatism is caused b> lie lie acid in the blood,which Hood’s Sarsaparilla neutralize* and tlins cures rheumatism. (tb I)r. J. H. White, Jr., and wife left last uight for their home in Florida after a pleasant visit to hia father in this city. Dr. White made many friend# here dor iug hia stay by hi# urbane manner, who will ultra** extend him a cordial wel come. Borne anxiety is expressed by some of Mr. llingor’is friend# in regard to hi# lengthened stay in Atlanta. It ia sup posed that he has been mistaken for a ‘•moonshiner” and locked up for illict distilling. If ho docs not return in a few days a reward will be offered for him. Covington Star: “The News says Griffin is now shipping cotton direct to Liverpool, by way of Georgia Midland railroad to McDonough thence to Bruns wick, by the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia r m.l. and by steamer from Brunswick. T ’s is a long strido in the progress of G: \i, and is one of the things t). t m ..the Star say Coving ton must ,.ave a connection with the Georgia M. Railroad at McDonough. With such a connection, and onr new prospective cotton compress, what is to hinder Covington Jtom shipping cot ton directly to Liverpool? Let us have the connection.” If some enterprising fellow would now corner the market on Dr. , Bull’s Cough Sy¬ rup he could tnakefe f irtune. Beware of frauds. “for 1 am declined into the vale of years,” she said a little sadly, but indeed I don’t much mind it since lean get Salvation Oil for fa cents; THE CITY~OF CONCOKH Elects an Able Board of Aldermen for v. *irst Time. Special Corresp... ace News, Concord, Ga-, Jan. 10. —As our town is not quite large enough yet to have a newspaper, please allow us space in your valuable columns to say that we are assuming in some de gree city ways. On last Saturday the following gentlemen were elect ed as councilman: J. R. Jenkins, N„B. Walker, T. L. McLendon, W. E, Loyd and J. A. Williams. Iu a few days a mayor and marshal will be named, when business will begin in good stylo. The farmers having gone to work, the town is dull. Jasper McLendon and family left yesterday for Texas. As this town is getting to be a place of noioiiety, your correspond ent will let you hear from it oftener. [Wo hope our correspondent will adhere to his good resolution, as our readers are always interested in Concord news.] •-----♦ • 0---— Aii Offensive Breath is most distressing, not only to the per Bon afflicted if he have any jrride, but to those with whom he comes in contact. It is a delicate matter to speak of, lovers. bus it has parted not only friends but Bad breath and catarrh are inseparable. Dr. Sago’s Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases, as thousands can testify. For Sale. A bargain can be had by a cash purchaser in the following named property: ior One ball' acre lot on Tay street near the Sam Bailey Insti tuto, seven room dwelling with large kitchen attached and a well of water that cannot be excelled in the city, a very rich warden, also a lot and nice little barn and stable, all very conveniently arranged. This is a very desirable home for any one | wishing * to be near one of the best in the State | Also 300 hundred acres of land in j Pike county in one mile of Jolly on j tlie Georgia Midland ratlrr ad. About | one third of tins laud is original tim j her, the remainder which in about high 20 state o is cultivation, of acres cf the finest branch*bottom. This is an admirable place for a stock farm and aav one wishing to engage in the business would do wcil to pur chase, which can be done on very rea sonable terms, either cash or part and remainder in J2 months. T. G. McAfee, at B. V. Blantons, corner Meriwether and 81 I 1 streets, or ad dress through the mail, P. O. box 219, Griffin, Ga. jan4d&wlm. Notice to Teachers! Hon. Jas. S. Hook, State School Commissioner, has ordered an examin ation of teachers to bo held on either or all of the following Gay s, to-wit: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 20th, 27th and 28th days of January 1888. In compliance with this new law, notice is hereby given to all per sotis who may desire to teach in any ot the common schools of Spalding County during 1888, to present them selves for examination at the Court house. Griffin, Ga., at -810 O’clock a. in. on either of the days named above. J as. 0. A. Miller, County School Commissioner. Jan. 7th, 1888.—tucs&wky3t V i a-? >Vrftc4\v 4r. • - *— ID «*if« ' o? v v Spi fcnd : c*rt rlliiTo,. always<*Tr. tun relief. UhihdrlpNlji, FarucuU-sfsctskKl) \«»v»‘P full |*t* to ^uvX we/o«F"^ PURE Its superior excellence proven iu millions of homes for more than a quarter of a eeu tury. It isuse’d by the United States Gov eminent. Endorsed by the heads of the Great Universities as the Strongest, Purest and most Healthful. l)r. Price’s the only Baking Powder that does no* contain Am- mouia, I.ime, or Alum. Bold only m Cans. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO. NEW VOBK. CHICAGO. ST LOI-1S d-lthwbthp.top col.nrm B t—wr .a. r-sauj-sa The Bank Inspector. C. J. Campbell, bank inspector, was in the city yesterday, inspect ing the allairs ol the City National Bank. The following lines were found on the cashier’s desk after closing hours last night: The inspector came down like a wolf on the fold; He counted the hank notes and conn’d over the gold, And the glance of his eje was like light that you sec At the corner of Dili street and Avenue E; At his look the bookkeeper fell fainting with fear As falls in October the leaf brown and sere And the teller was seized with a pain in his head, Grew billion?, had toothache and scooicd to bed. Each ledger and cash book, each register, too Was hauled about, mauled about, looicd thro’ and thro’; Remarks n ere made here and odd queries put there, Till the officers said no more they could hear. But the inspector found everything straight <U jjbund a string, Nor special fault with the least little / th:ng, His duties performed he shook hands, said, “good day,” Packed up his old grip sack and hastened away. DSL BOLL’S 00U0H SYRUP For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarse¬ ness, Whooping Croup, Cough, Asthma, Incipient Bronchitis, Con¬ sumption, and for the relief cf con¬ sumptive persons in advanced stages of the Disease. For Sale by ali Drug- g! stS. Pr: ce, 25 C 5*1 f S. NEW T Gordon Nmi\ Arriving daily f rom tho Loading Growers. S W. 1ANG5AM SONS. CURE F0R deaf th Peck's Patent Improved Cushioned Ear Drums PERFECTLY RESTORE THE HEARING, whether deafness is carded by colds, fever# of Injuries to the natural drums. Always in position, but invisible to otiieks and com¬ fortable to wear. Music, conversation, even whispers heard distinctly. We refer to those using them. Write to F. HISC()X,S40 Broad- way, cor. 14th St., New York, for illustrated book of proofs free. Advice to Mothers. Mils. Wixslow’s Soothixg Syrup, for children teething, is the prescription I of one of the best female nurses and I physicians lias been used iu for the United States, and i forty years with never ! failing success by millions of mothors for their children. During the process of teething its value is incalculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dvs entery and diarrhoea, griping iu the bowels, and wind colic. By giving health to the ihild. Price 25 cents a boltle. angcodA-wly CALL ON US FOB YOUR Christmas Goods Full Line Fresh Goods! Lots of TURKEYL AND CRANBERRY SAUCE And Everything That Is Good ! J. H. KEITH A co. .ugSSdly J.H. White, Jr„ 4 Co, CLOTHIERS , 31 Hill Street, : : : GRIFFIN, (ja. ■—m + — 1 ■ Griffin, Ga., Dec. 17 . ’ 87 . The crowds that were seen in the store oi J. H. WHITE, JR., & CO., Yesterday-circus day-tells who sell the Clothing h Griffin. Come one and all. Jto one can tell without I seeing the goods where the Bargains can he found and we now say from this date to Feb. 1st, 1888, we * sell goods cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere. Yet wc don’t cost propose and lire to and sell at his cost, debts tor ? who can seli goods at Yours, &c., pay J. H. WHITE. JR., & CO. IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE THE STOCK GOLD WATCHES, SOLID AND PLATED JEWELRY 'll SILVER WARE, CHINA WARE, GRANITE. TIN AND WOODEN WARE. LAMPS, &C. BOUGHT AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES BY THE NOVELTY CO., No. 57 Hill Street. PI ANOS ! ORGANS ! CASH. OR ON TIME, AT DEANE’S ART GALLERY C. F. KEWTOM t£ SON. WHOLESALE AND ItETAIL DEALFBS IX Coal Creek, Jellico, Bontevalla and Anthracite Coals! I Rough and Dressed Lumber of ail kinds, Shingles, Laths. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding? Brick, A Lime, Cement, Plaster and Builders’ Hardware. ’VJ’ Fi 2 -\. J IT J—ikJ C 0 i!a ve added Nails to our stock and can now supply our customers • in any quantity at the lowest prices. We carry also a very large stock of Ready Mixed Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Ac. We can make it to your interest to rail on ns when in reed of any thing in our line. C*. F. NEWTON & SON. xiov Gtjan 1 BIG , I’AND FRESHEST LOT OF Christmas Goods! I 1 IN TOWN, AT Mfelii, Boyles Co’s. 1. J. DEANE, PHC-TOGRAPHER. PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. I-fiT Old Pictures, Copied and Enlarged. H. W. HASsELEUS, manufacturer and dealer in Boots and Shoes, LEATHER AND FINDINGS. Ilill Stroer, - GBIFFIN, GA, -o- 1 again offer my stock cl TV inter Roots and Shoes at Lowest posible ptices. Best Home-made Farm Shoes in the State. H: W. HASSELKUS. Gr\xxisa,tCostI FOR THE HUT THIRTY DAYS. CHARLES EIFLER. AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. ^cp38dAw3®