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THE MOST GOODS for the leaSt mohet E. R. ANTHONY’S DRUG STORE, HEADQUARTERS FOR '• DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, oil.*, VAUNISIIESi ETC. Dee-etulb Fanov Tsllet 8o»p», Fancy H»lf mid Tooth Bru»bes, Perfume* and Toilet \r ' .Ink, Ink, Hn: Envelope*, ‘ OIms, “ “ Putty, * Lsinpg iind “ Chimney*. " »p*r, Pea*, accurately co:r.poudea, (ley night, nu" Priwerfptlon* • or > Don’t Buy Until You Find out the New IMPROVE¬ A. r , MENTS. middleman’s PROFITS. .*'.•/•,• HoTSENDFOR CATALOGUE. .v Tir. J. P. Stevens & Bro., 47 Whitehall St., ATLANTA, GA. T --- We have a large stock of Toys which we propose to sell cheaper than anybody, Come to see us when you get ready to buy. ,« ■■ ■ ■ . x T , Clark & Son. / IIIeJNbhs mem 111 fragrantl Lotting! TfcsLsoMo* Fric*»Cto. •I Drucrtit*. lAXADOB Carat Lloer Complaint, Coat/utnata. tllloaa ^ > etltm , Olddlnott l drugglttl- 26 a. DT BULL’S COUGH SYRUP CUHfS COUGHS a COLDS FOR25C Salvation Oil NIP frlet palp 26 Ctt. Sold by all irugglttt. Will relieve Rheumatism, Reuralgia, Swellings,iBruises,Lumbago,Sprains, Toothache, Sores, Burns, Headache, Be. Cute, Scalds, Backache, Wounds, tiHtm Miietai LAHUtS HUGS, Tha Great Tobacco An¬ tldoto.’—frlco 10 Cte. At all drugglttt- The member* of th§ O. O dub are ear neatly requested to atteud a buainoaa inert¬ ing at tha Nairn* Honae tonight at C:l>0 o'alock A full attendance it desired ua teveral important subject* will ba tli»en»»eil. An io*tanca of speedy Spalding jnatlce oc¬ curred yeaterday Warran Mitchell, a ne¬ gro, *tola a pur*e from KmineH Milner, a young white boy, in Orr’« dlatrict, on Tues¬ day night. By ten o'clock yesterday morn¬ ing he had been tried and,convicted ana ten lanced in tha county court, celling n U-e'.va mouth* santruce W. J. Bridge*’ gin hoase at Crewel! burn¬ ed down aboat four o’clock yesterday after noon, with two gins The Arc caught in the lint room from the gin*. The insurance fully oovar* the lots, we understand, being $1,000. The gin house w»s iu the centre of town, and people were kept buay with buck et* #t>r a while to save the city of Ci eawell Spalding County ie in splendid financial condition. It is out of debt and tha present able body of oommisaioners lmve u*v»r been obliged to borrow a cent to pay any *xpeu set. Taxes are earning injat the rata of about live hundred dollars a day, and on Tuesday the treasnry was further enriched by 0 i third the purchase money of the old poor faria_ Tic douloureux or neurabga eau be permautly cared by the ns# of Salvation Oil. Price 25 seats. Auction Sales every day at Gun uinghatn’s of New Stock just as rived at half what you can buy any¬ where else. “The President’s VHte I* as far ahead of uuy other Dour in the market ae Mrs Cleveland herself is above all competition in rank and beauty. Its popularity is shown by the fact that its sale is not confined to a few, but it is sold by every Goal iu Griffin. Re sure and order “The President’s Wife.’* *epl. l »d.‘tm Wher* Happines* is Fauitd, : Where is bsppinass found? of Dr. Bigger.-' In the j dictionary, sod in the use Huckleberry Cordial, which saves ao much pain and anxiety in relievmg the little ones from teethsag sud eholer* in foatnm. Saturday , Dee. tst. Dressed Turkeys- Imported Jams All the Cenned Meats and Cranberries. Fine Celery. Mince Meat. OM Sevemment Java Mobile Plants. Norfolk and Savannah Oysters English Breakfast lea, Edam Imorted Swiss and Cream Cheese Seiff II*Mine Bwokwheat Fleur. Maple and N. 0 Syrup. heavy Red *Frenoh Prunes Thurber’r fine Fruits, in svrup and all kinds Fish. Fine Confectionary. Nuts Raisens. aiNuBwiir”Sr* DvveUed Meats Grab SOI ec4 White Breed* IS00 Imparted Cijr*r* ju*t i ’ROUND ABOUT. n.llvr, ( o.c«rml.|r IP.oiilF and U.n erwl l.wi U*ul|i. fXOWHRt ANB WKKDS Hnvs you he*rd what th# fairiee say, Little girl, little boy? Oh, hear heed ! For each smile you wear on your face day, for each There’a a flower growa: a w*ed Bo to make ttiia world like a bright. keep Little girl, little boy, away, loving lips that to Oh, the can ray "We have scattered flower* o’sr earth to-day 1 ” II was all a ioke A. J. .fohnson, of Milner, visited the - yesterday Mrs, J , 1,. Driver, of Zetmton, visited city yestsrday. W. S. McCord, of Zebulon, paid the , ity visit yesterday. \V. O. Simmons, of Savannah, i* lb* a off. G. Manley. TV. W. Gardner, of Locust Grove, was the city yesterday, JuduaJ. S. Boynton rsturned from a it to Atlanta yesterday. David Carmichael and wife, of were in th# elty yesterday HitsTri lioi.erta returned fioi_^^' Atlanta friejub. yesterday W T. Fincher afiTNwTfe, shopping In the < ity yesterday. Archie Brown, a prominent i iti/.en of rust Grove, visited the city yesterday. Miss Bailie Mnply, a popular young of Zeimion, spent yesterday In the city. Misa Mary White, a charming,young of High Fulls, spent yestsrday In the city Aiise Mattie Watkins, a charming lady of Towaliga, spent yesterday r, city. Missss Susia Btewurt and Mamie left yesterday on a several day* visit to lanta. Mias Lena Slade, onehif ZeUnion's ful and fascinating youutr ladies, was in city yestsrday shopping.* Judge C. II. Johnson left as a delegate the aunuul conference of the M. E. Booth, at Milledgevilte, yesterday . Got. C. M. Speer, of McDonough, was the city yesterday, but did not vote quit voting after the presidential election. Misses Bailie and Dora Caldwell,two beau llful and accomplished young ladies of War nervills, wei* shopping in Hie city raster day. w 1>. Randal), a former Griffin newspaper man,will take a position on the Macon Tele graph tie w ill be found fully for his duties. There will be no more election* until ary and the cilwens thought* can begin turn towards Christmas Now is th. to put in holidsy advertisements Deputy Collector J H. Ringer left ye» terday afternoon for Concord, where want to attend the marriage of his C. G. Kenny, to Mis* Virginia Gregg, that pises Miss ‘ I’et Smith returned from a days visit to Columbus friends yesterday Iler many friend* here will be gout to hear of her rtstarn, as she ha* been badly during ber absence Charlie Johnson's many friends will glad to learn that he has so far f -Oin hi* recent spell of Mines* a* to be out on out street* again receiving the eongr.itu intern* of sympathising friends Atlanta, G* . has a paper house No brick, Iron or other material is sbeut building It is a neat little store, painted sky bins, and w a* erected by a who l* agent for tht paper of which it is •unstruotsd The rafters, the iug.the rixif eud.the flooring* are all made thick, coinpresaed pajier board . impervious to water and durable «f wood. h>u*e cannot catch on the a* easily wooden building, beosusc the surf*. « of paper is rmooth aud bard david and goliath. INTERESTING ELECTION IN GRIFFIN S HISTORY A New Regime to Succeed the Old Ring -A Young Man Beats An Old Politician. ' The lute i iser yesterday morning was diutu: Led i>y » subdued uproar with * fatv olieere *ud *>iu* indifl. r airily podr music. j It waAlt;eiwunb-ipilelenlion eopen < iny roir, nrul ail d*' long until s«t I of him ui« DjuIh i tg% 1 with uiot* oi ■ lews* violence, u« fresh crowds of vot ! •it formed and ft w«d m t • h [ d fto !be polls, while ‘4 liiyil!’’ or j ii "A StHwurt!” was the cry. The tiiBt incident was the strata gem of tli* Bojil and Powell forcea in buying tha colored hand away from Stewart afteg it had already engaged to them. '1 his legitimate piece of political tineas# caused tome atotiu of word* and feeling, which somewhat appeased when the white band, all indent supporters of Staw art, turned out for him. From the start Stewart showed grant strength und it wasthe general impression during most of the day that ha was ahead. The novelty ot the contest drew m<«st of the inter est away ftotu the uldenuaaic race, and old candidates paused in the fray to speculate on the fight between the chiefs. Boyd worked well, bo.t said that b e would rather run against four old men than one boy. The tactics of the former he could understand and offset and their objections ho coaid j argue against; but when young men got tlinir heads set it wits hard to j J Lead theta off. It was something like young David going out with his i little sling lo meet the heavy armed Goliath. The unexpectedness of tha j m muer of attack was in itself para i lyzing—not to mention the indai’i* i of the proceeding. The polls ware provided with the . customary bandboxes (if anything a little more dilapidated specimen* than usual) for depositing the ballots, which could have been knocked off the | table ami the contents scattered by a single blow. Among other improve j aunts Griffin may someday have a ! regular locked ballot box, well made of wood and having some it- The method of voting, however, li. * » ni sator vwn* somewhat better tha* usual, benches bejug so arranged that only a single voter could approach at a time, instead of being obliged to push through a crowd. At threo o’clock ouly -425 had vot ed. but they came iu a little faster at Ur that, as business slackened up iu the stores and th* factories closed down for the day, and at six o’clock 548 votes bnd been deposited. By uine o’clock all the votes were counted, and the result was sunouBc ed as follower FOB MAYOR. ,J. A. Stewart........ J. 1). Boyd......... FIRST WARP I J. L, Moore...... ! \V. 15. Hudson ...... ■ fkcono w.u;r>. M. F. Mori is*. . BOG i ! J D. George .227 ! ......... | THIRD tVAliU. i S. II. Daan#......... ..->41 FOtKTlI wum J. H. Powell 282 | R. II lRakt .......... 258 Foil TtiKASCtiKH. Tho* Nall ....... 542 j For Chief of Police. I Editor Nk.vs—T he name of Frank Mann i* unggeated for Chid of ! lie# under tho new aduiinistt..tioD. He made a brav# officer in tL# Con j federal# army end u reatless sheriff l j of this couuty « number of years { ago. If sleeted we btlieyu he will j serve slid keep order and law m Hi# : city The name of M. J. Batrick has si su been discussed and b* too would make » gootl chief- # sr# not com milted to any man. but want a chsngs ru!(l vva’it i*i i ffics * * hie. of police who will do his luty These j nftn iea are ttitnplj submitted a* men ! l>eill Tll imo petent to fill w> . j the offios Masv Ciiizf.sk. What is home witb.ml s mother ' | Why it about ss comfo.tless as a man tlepieoe in winter time without s b.ntlc of Dr. Bull's (’ .ugh Syrup. Wedding Bells. Married, lsst night »t the rcsiden ce of the bride’s lather.1. F. Coker, on Fopisr street. Bryant Gstliog to Mies Mary Coker. R#v. F. M. Dsn iel offieisting. Aftsr the ceremony bed Lmen perfortuad an slegwnt supper was served te the invited guests. The Newseiteuds cucgrsiu lations to ibs happy soople *Dd wishes them contiorted beppioes* Every Day! Leave your orders with us—they will he tilled hy Mrs. Ida Judkins. Best Line of Cigars in the city. Call aud we will save you money, J. H. Keith A Co GKO E. PRICE J. P FOSTER. Price & Foster, ---DEALERS IN- Boots, Shoes, Upper and Sole Leather, French and American Calf Skins, Shoe Findings, Sc. jas, Means’ and W. L. Douglas’$3 Shoes a Specialty. Ml Marietta Street, ATLANTA, DA. 3F* Bpecial attention given to visitor* or orders from Griffin ami vioinity by Mr. Foster. octlDdAw3m THEY ASK THE QESTION WHY IS IT «ND HOW IS IT THAT J. H. White, Ji., i Cl. SOLD SO MANY GOODS THE PAST MONTH ? •J. H. , White & Answer by saying its because they keep the BEST STOCK OF CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, ETC., IN THE CITY, AND SELT, THEM For A Smaller Profit THAN THE SAME GOODS CAN BE BOUGHT ELSEWHERE. iheir entire stock was bought from first hands and why should they not sell CHEAP ? Respectfully, J. H. WHITE, JR.,& CO. L'IDDSK BATES’ Southern Music House, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. MR. S. R. CHILDB, representing the above house is in Griffin for a day* and can be found U BRAWNER, DEANE & CO.’S Book and Music Store, Those wishing to buy a first-class Piano or Orsanon easy terms and at low figures, will orde,Rfor , wv.jl to vontsr tnnlngor with repairing this gcntleu will an receive of long experience and known musical ability. A few prompt attention, -------------------—----------------- 1 ----- f The \ Finest Ra v in Gr iffin Is undoubtedly that of Sclierer A Brauss. They are elegantly fittad up, and are prepared to serve their customers with the best of everything in their line, such as fine Whiskies, Wines, Beer, Cigars, Ac. The be»T Country Corn Whisky at the lowest possible prices, v-e*" Cali upon them if you want THE BEST LIQUOR IN TOWN. <1« < <V Jill III P. FAILLE, SR. he Watchmaker and Jeweler, 52 Hill Street. Dealer in Watches, Diamonds & Jewelry. J Call and See all the Latest Novelties in Watches, Clocks A Jewelry. The Representative Election 1'In- ajnn.io..r» of the special (Ice ti'.-fi for representative, held on Tries Cay, inc-t ; cs'trday ; t the Oink 1 * of flee and CMnsobdatmi the rcnn.s, which shov the election i i Jo!:.. Jf. Mitchtil by 354 voles, with no oppo union. The following is the vote by districts: Africa 23. Akins 0, Osbine t>G, Griffin 220, I in# Creek 14, H . Zion 7, Orr.F 0, I’nion 15 The vole »“» caused by she of there being no opposition. many people not even knowing ti e ‘btj of the election, Shadracli Mitchell, th# negro who was reported to tie running, been a resident of Pike for a past. Whom to Patronize. The following i* lroai a level head cd country editor-—no city dude couid wriiosucb a staring fuel. Read over what is said and see if il con eerns von: **L iok is your paper for the advertisement of your merchant, doctor, lawyer, dentist, photograph er. If he does not advertise, change off; patronize one that doe*, for you may be ear# that he ts more enter prising than he who d )#s not .-elver rise in the paper you lead, beesnse he know- you will see bis business proposition. The fact that Ln^does not patronize the paper you read, is the very best evidence that he does not want vour patrons^#. If h* did trade,sou.un't , , , , he ask , want yotir von for it in the cheapest easiest and most direct way ?“ M»*r« person#die every veer from to etWmUou to proper sanitary preeaaboa than per tail* is hattie. Aa so tali bii lose D*dws«, Lesador ia excwl'etii.aad • o*Mv V> seel*. ■•'it you want a cow to do her best give lier just as good quarters and as good care as Pennsylvania you do your favorite horse, ad¬ vises a farmer. B. Irby, of Mississippi, says: Our the ex¬ perience flow of is ilk that cotton nuich. seed and increases where Other iii xi-rv feed stuffs. I -- cone .: rated, butter. are given, If makes a very uiif quality <•[ l< d alone the animals will not thrive on it any more than lla i will on other con¬ centrated teed stuli led alolie Cork dusts iii " Itieb Malaga grajies ara shipped to dealer:; all mei the country, and which can often be hud from local merchants f-u the asking, i- suggested by Orchard and (larden us excellent ma¬ terial in which the Inline consiiniei may keep grajw's flOYAi W f ROYALMWfll^ ^ W|H C POWDER Absolutely Pure. This Powder never varie*. A msrve! o purity, strength and wholesonjnee*. More economical than the ordinary kind*, and can BO t be sold m oompeuion with v.* mattitu ’* of low tent, *bort weight, oaim or phosphate I Powder* Sold on! n oant Rota-, BaKiii* Powoie Co., 1B6 Well Stre»t, New York (itoFJhaiT-toii rrdnre'i 1*1 or *<-I r Mere oeiUK^ THERE fresh A Tl i * * fi For All Thnigs. v:$ 1 s m Scheuerman & W . : m DECLARES THIS TO BE THE PROPER TIME BUY HEAVY WINTER GOODS. '-m GOLD WEATHER HAS BEEN til TA -1 In putting- in its appearance, but Sche man & White have not been tardy in an ing prices on all woolen stuffs. Overcoats Must Co Too many on hand and we need the money mas is nearly hesr, and if low prides will do it Will not have an Overcoat on hand hy January Is -1 Id’s, Boys’ ail cans Si Will suffer too. Nothing in our clothing depa will he spared. Competition will say this is all sense, but come, see for yourself. PRICES Wi TALK. Woolen Dress Goods Will meet the same fate. This line of our bi is complete in every particular, we have been uni ally successful with our Dress Goods this season would have no trouble in selling our whole stock present prices, but we delight in LOW PRICES. WF DELIGHT IN PLEASING OUR CUSTOMERS and our cut prices lor the balance of tM season, can not fail to please every one. -tot— JACRETS, NEWMARKETS, MOJESKAS The largest stock of IVraps, both long and si in Middle Georgia. Our prices speak for themsen It is only necessari to show our wraps themselves. and give ' “cut nriees” on them and they sell -tet— FLANNELS, BLANKETS, LAP ROBE) All reduced, to klose out by end of season. •tot- Carpets and Rugs Extra Body Brussels, Supers. Ingrains. Tapestry All Brussels, made and Three-Ply&| Putdof free of cost to the customer. We guarantee guarantee^ fit, we guarantee our prices, we world. quality lo be equal to any in the ★ "STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT.” * It you are wise you will not longer deUy, ill u L F V1IT1 r nil I*f*hftVMi at once. Sciieuerman