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Capital of the Carden Soot of the World! . ___ « I F V I S is tb county Beat o (l«orii!i, Spalding and I o ip mtj sit UM|||h anted in tite cm ) tre of the I wet pot ! WWe vMBril tion of the gre*t l Empire Booth, State ol the where i^j^3ssssa_, [ all j its varied wonderful indue' auc —■ ■■■ ' J tries meet and are on with greatest *««>*». and is thus offer inducements to all classes seek, ime and a profitable career. These Central railroad between the capital of tbe 8t ate. forty tniiiw distant, and its principal seaport. 250 miles away; an independent line to Chattanooga and the West by way o' the Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama Midland Railroad; tne principal railroad, city on ibe hundred Georgia and Gull one miles long, built largely through its own en terprise and soon t« be extended to Atlanta and the systems oi tile Northeast direct connection with tha great East Tehnesseo. Virginia other and Oeoigia railroad-system, I* built—al- ar.l road graded and soon to bringing in trade nnd carrying out goods and mannlactnrere. an<f . Tnat this is the very cream flower ol the agricultural and lior icultural portions of tne Mute is evidenced by the the flinted fact that the State of 0eo~ pa and States unanimously chose it as the sue lot the Experiment Station, against the strong efforts of every other section. It has two crops that never tail, being cotton, tbe most important crop in the South, and grupes. which are glowing to surpass cotton in tin county. Griffin’s record during the half decade past proves it to be one of the most progressive cities in the South. It has bnilt twolarge cotton factories rep¬ resenting (250,000 sad shipping goods all aver the world. Its has put up two large iron and brass foun¬ dries^ fertiliter factory, a cotton seed oil mill,a «Ash and blind factory, apiowfactory an ice factory, bottling works, a broom factory, a mattress factory, a wire fence factory and various smaller enterprises. It haw put in an electric light plant by which the streets are brilliantly lighted D has completed an extensive system of waterworks, givinu complete protection against fin', and furnishing water every B. H. T AY LOB, M. D. J F. Stewabt, M. D. ,88. 1 Taylor Griffin, & stewart, Ga. Office and residence, corner Solomon and Eighth street.. Office hours from 8 to 10 a. in. and from 1 to 3 and from 7 to 9 p. m. TT XX. J. GARLAND. DENTIST, Office over Griffin Banting company. Griffin, Georgia. Gas administered and teeth extracted without p»bi. ESTAUSE CURE FOR loss ol Manhood, Impo teney, Bernini I aud Female Weak¬ ness, Night Emissions. Undeveloped and Inactive Organs, Self-Abuse, Vouthfui Iudiscr tions; Insanity and all disease! resulting lrom sexu¬ al excess. Price $1 UO. Sent secure¬ ly packed in plain wrapper, on re¬ ceipt of price. Full particulars for stamp. All correspondence strictly onlidentiul. Acme Medicine Co„ ATLANTA, GA. liUlIlil /Illll IIH Lf GENTLEMEN. enlarge and develop Guaranteed to any part of the body. Trice $1.00. Peitactly hnrmless. Sent by mail, sealed in plaiu wrapper, on receipt of price. Inclose stamp ior particulars. ACME MEDICIME CO., ATLANTA, GA. XXTE VV W (NT YOU TO WORK FOB $35.00 US, liras making $12.00 TO TER WEEK. Parlies pr.leire-1 who can farntah u horse anil travel through tbeconn- try; a team (bough, is not necessary. A lew vacant* a in towns nnd cities Spare hours may be need to Jt)H"SON A < 0 11th a- fl Main 8ts., Richmond, Va. Salary or Commission To agents to handle the Patent Chemical Ink Eraeiug Pencil. The moet useful and novel invention of 'be age. Erase ink thor¬ oughly m two seconds. Works like magic. 200 to 500 per cent, profit Agents makiug $50 per week. We also want a gentleman to take charge of territory, and appoint eub- jgents. A rare chance to make money. Write for term' and eamples of eraeing. Uonme Emeer Mfg. Uo., 455 LaUroese, Wis. sptfldAw It. HEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE 243 BROADWAY LECTURE! N.Y. I INTRODUCTORY and Whiskey Habit* cured at hums with¬ out palo. Book TBS. ofpar- Unit.--* sent G.A.R.NOTICE We take (hi* opportunity of info-mine our subscribers that tbe new Commissioner old of Peneionfi soldier, and has been believe appointed. soldiers He ie And nn we that their heirs will receive justice at his hands. We do not anticipate that there will be nuy radical change* in the administration of pension We affairs under the new regime. woaldadviae however, that U 8. sol¬ diers. Bailors and their heirs, take steps to oi the early filing • of then claims in case there should be any fature pension legists > tion. Snch legislation is seldom retroactive. Therefore it is of greet iniporUr.ee that ap earliest plications ire filed in the Department at the Il U. possible date. their 8 Soldiers, Sailors, or Widows, Children, or Parents desire information in re-" gard The to pension claims matters, they should write to Pres* Cl, Company, will Wsih- ngton, l>. and they prepare und seod the necessary nnd-r application, if they find them emitted the numerous laws en- iohn Wedderburn, Managing Mtorney, ' WASHINGTON, D. C. P. O. Box 38a, DB. fi.u wxst's Tbe*. liuinees, Birr, a guarantee*, Convulsions, specific Pits, fur Hysteria, Nervous ratiun, euralgia, caused Headache Nervous pros- ap >hol tobacco, by iVakefnllneee. the use of Men- WUU1 or or WIUWTO, TV w— ----- —— tal Depression, Softening n! the Brain, decay resulting and in death. insanity Premature and leading Old to misery, Btir- Loss Power in either Age, In' ’ rennees, o eex. antary Lossre Bad Spermatorhoea,caused over-exertion (A the bi ain,self-abuse or o' >ver- iuuui*rijw, treatment. (1.00 nwji i,ox box. uubuub six one boxes mouth's for a or (5.0C, sent by mail.."prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES to cure any ease. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with (5,00 will send the purchaser ear written gusr- tee to refund the money i‘ tbe treatment does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by Dr. B. R. tnthonv, Drungtat, Sole airent, 41 Hill street. Grifflu. Ga. Complete Manhood and how to attain it. At last a ro*dical work that tell* the causes, describes the effects, points valuable, the remedy. artistically This is scientifically the most the most beautiful, medical book that has ap¬ peared for years; 96 pages, every page bearing of the a half-tone illustration m tints. Some subjects treated are Nervous Varicocele, Debility. Irrvpo- The tency, Huaband, Sterilltv, Those Development, intending Marriage, etc. Every man who would know the and grand the truths, the plain facts, the old secrets, new discoveries of medical science for as applied follies to married life, who would atone past and avoid future pitfalls, should write for this wonderful Utile book. It will be sent free* under seal. Address Erie Medical the puMishera Co.. Buffalo. N. Y. lEHTHOLlNH/MER CATARRH muaessssi .wonderful from Cwl4s> boon Sore to Throat, sufferers immediai s telinf. An efficient remedy, convenient to of csrnr cola. e on first Indication recta peroumeni Cnre. cxxrm'BcatLBJPnm l MENTHOL BLAKELY & ELLIS FUNERAL /.DIRECTORS A Lt GRADES CLOTH-COVERED, ME XX t tile and Wood Coffins and Caskets Prompt and oaretul attention. Free Hear** carriage* and all detail* attended to. Em¬ balming without answered extra charge tight. io oar pat¬ ron < Call* day or At this season of the vear there a lots of harirains offered io the umns of the N*ws ANoScNevery which it will he to y iur interest look after carefully. Don’t (ail read all tlie advertisements and notices before you go out shopping. Riug’B Royal Gemietner Co., Atlanta.tia. BE SERI CALL AT ANE HUFF'S and see their FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Greater Variety and Lower Prices Than Ever Belore. ..... Something in stock to suit Everybody. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE Arrivals, Departures and Happenings of a Day in a Great City. rag cov oss. % He drnggod her under the mistletoe hough. She restated and struggled with maiden Then hissed guile. him bank with such terror that now . He’s wearing court plaster on hie smile. .1. W. Walcott spent yesterday in Barnesville. Ben Yancey, of Newnau, was in tbe city yesterday. J. F. Fields, of Henry county, was in the city yesterday. 0, W. Fields, of Hampton, spent yesterday in this city. Dr. J. L. Hooten, oi Woodbury, spent yesterday in this city. T. P. Bell, of Patillo, went up to Atlanta lust uigbt to spend a day or two, A. C. Young, representing Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, day. waa in the city' yester¬ Maj. A. Randall went down to Columbus yesterday to spend several days. States D. 8. collector, Mnse^pscial waS in deputy t,he city United yes¬ terday. R. 8. Dickins has returned home from Florida. a sojourn of several weeks in Col. Geo. I. Jones went down the G. M & G. R. R. yesterday to spend tbe week. It isn’t tbe girl with the largest stocking that makes tbe best show¬ ing on Christmas. Miss Bessie Davison, who has been visiMngProf, and Mrs. J. Henry Walker, returned home to Atlanta yesterday. Dr. J. M. Head, of Atlanta, is spending several days with hiR father Elder T. J. Head and family near tbe city. MrB. W. H. Baker went down to Williamson last night, being called there by the serious illness of her sunt Mrs. Nelson. Miss Olive Boyd returned borne last night from Adairsviife, where she has been visiting relatives for two or three weeks. Miss Mary Walker, who is attend¬ ing the public schools, Monroe, left yesterday for her home at where she will spend the boiidays- Col. Luther Moses, of Turio. was in the city yesteruay on his way to Atlanta, where be is employed in tbe V. 8. revenue department. Miss Annie Sharp, of Forsyth, who has been spending Miss Jennie the past week with her aunt McKinney, in this city, returned home yesterday. Mrs. W. W. Sasser and Mrs. J. A. McCrary, of Senoia, came down yes¬ terday and Boyd are visiting their brother Col. J. D. and family in this city. Miss Mamie Edwards, who has been spending J. Edwards, several dave with her father R. returned to her home in Atlanta yesterday. 8be‘‘ was accompanied by her father, who will spend a day or so there. Judge Hunt held court in chamber* yesterday nnd was occupied with cases from Henry county. The ap plication for a permanent receiver for John Asber was not reached, but will come up this morning. O. H. P. Slaton and J. M. Kim¬ brough, Jr., were elected first and second lieutenants, respectively, of the Spalding Greys last night. There are encouraging reports lame as to new members. Capt. Bailey down to the election. Albany Herald; ‘‘Miss Annie Ab bott, the electric woman, or‘The Little Georgia deal Magnet,’ is attracting a great of attention in the State. Thi* little woman is a won- derfal compound or a thundering wbiob?” big humbug—do yoa know Emmett King, who is plaving io “In the Bluegrass,” wants to get bis company to come to Griffin about the middle of next month. There are three of four other Georgians in the troupe. Emmett is an old Griffin boy. and bis friends here are very proud of his success and hope be may come. A. L. NeRtis and family, of Hous¬ ton, Texas, who have been spending the past week in this city, left yes¬ terday for borne. They were called bpre on account or the serious iltoess of Mrs, A. M. Nelms, the mother of the former, who is now fast recov¬ ering from her attack, and is coDsid' ered out of danger. flOTHER’S FRIEND” .* is a scientifically prepared Liniment end harmless; every ingredient is of recognized the value and in constant nso by medical profession. It short¬ ens Labor, Lessens Pain, Diminishes Danger to life of Mother and Child. Book ^To Mothers” mailed tree, con¬ taining valuable information and voluntary testimonials. Sent by express, charges prepaid, on receipt GLAD TIDINGS f Ho WUI Remain in Griffin. It is said by the worldly-mioded end the seoffer that preachers ate io in it simply for the money. It is with the keener pleasure because of thia belief that we record tbe fact of there being one preacher in Griffin whoban afforded a signal refutation of sneha slander. With touching frankness Rev. T. W. O’Keily announced in the pulpit of tbe Baptist church on Sunday night, after one of his pointed and practical sermona, that be had just come to the decision to remain in Griffin and turn a deaf ear to tbe call of the Macon church. He acknowledged that th> temptation of this third call during the seven months be has been in Griffin was very great, because it ie a vigorous and growing church with much chance for good work among the Macon students, who were particularly desirous for him to come, But the Griffin congrega- tioo bad given him each strong sup- port, and bis labors here were being so blessed that be felt it his dut v to remain, und hoped with increasing support church. to continue in building up the As ifin reward for bis decision, two more converts came forward as the Didn’t Know It Wst Loaded. Do Sunday morning Dud 8peer, the colored driver of the Atlanta Brewing and Ice Co., in this city, was seriously wounded by Jim Stewart, another negro, who is a porter at W. L.Smith’s bar. It seems that Dud bad gone over to Jim Stewart’s bouse aod while there Jim got out an old pistol, and while talking to Dud pointed the weapon at him and snapped it, not thinking it was loaded, but the usual result followed, and tbe load entered tbe thigh of Dud aod bad to be cat out. While tbe wound is serious it is uot fatal, though had it struck an inch further in it would, Id nil proba¬ bility have severed tbe femoral ar¬ tery aod have produced death. A* it is Dud will be laid up for some¬ time. A Child Baraed. Sundav morning about 6 o’clock, little Willie Maude Landman was very seriously burned out at the Ex- periment station. The child was clothing playing with matches when her caught fire and before H could be extinguished her Deck, arms and face bad received seriousinjuriee. The little girl is a daughter of Mrs. J. A.Counally, of Savannsb, who is a cousin of Mrs. R. J. Redding, and who has been at. tbe farm visiting Mrs. Redding, for the past week or so. Her mother came up yesterday and is now with her. For Over Fifty years An old and well-tried remedy.—Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has bean used (or over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children chile teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the game, allays all pain, cares wind colic, sod is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is pleas ant. to the taste. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-live Be cents a bottle It* value is ncnlcalable. sore and ask lor Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind, tunel.tues.tharssatwlr. Candy Pali ink. There will be given this afternoon and evening at the residence of Col. F. D. Dismuke a candy pulling for tbe benefit of the Baptist church. Tbe children are expected in tbe af¬ ternoon from 2 to 7 o’clock and will be served to candy at 10 cents a plate. Adults from 7 to 12 o'clock in the evening and will be charged" 12 cents a plate, or two plates for 25 cents. Oysters and Coffee will also be served at 25 cents a person. Everybody is invited to come and help in this laudable undertaking. MERCURIAL - About ten years ago A OREAT WORK. W* take pleasure in announcing be the only authorhted, authentic and accurate edition presented to the public. The original papers read at the parliament are in the poseee- sion of Dr. Barrows, by virtue of no order obtained from the board of control of tbeColumbian Exposition, of which the World’s Congress Auxib iary, under whose auspices the par- liament was held was H nart. This tie « tor <*™ rin K accuracy «nd tbe official character of (he work, it is eminently desirable that those who wish a faithful account oi the great event should take uo other than thut which bears Dr. Barrows name as editor. Tbe magnitude of the work may be realised when tbe editors are finding difficulty in patting into two volumes of eight hundred pages each, what other publishers are con- densiug from newspaper reports into one volume. To insure tbe right edition insist that it must have two volumes or eight hundred pages each, and shall be edited by the Rev. John Henry Barrows, D. D., chair- man Q f the general committee on re¬ ** ou COB S ________ r ® 8e8, • In an age pre-eminently devoted to intelligent religious investigation " ith a of prejudice never before fcnowp, we can uot conceive of a work more valuable to every thinker or * veB casual inquirer. It is the fiMt only great compendium of «» tbe religions of the world each viewed from the standpoint of an eminent believer nod speaking ex cathedra. It is a complete religious library in itself, and no library, though filled with all that bus been written on the subject of religion heretofore by is European and Ameii- can authors, complete without it. D E. Luther, 66 and 68 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Ga., is Bouihern manager for the sale of this magnifi¬ cent North work in Georgia, Alabama, Carolios, 8onth Carrdina and Florida, and wants some good ener¬ getic agents. As it is hound to command a ready sale, we should judge that it would be a very profit¬ able occupation to beebme an agent for it. all Skin Eruptions, and required. positively cures Piles, or no pay It is guaranteed to give refundW. perfect faction, or money Price 25c. per box. For sale by J.N. Har¬ ris A 8o"«._ _ health home —ORstay. Hygienic Sanitarium (Commonly Known a* Water cure.) Is located in Griffin, Ga., on tbe corner of Eighth and Cbappei streets; 150 yards nortli from the Passenger Depot. This Hygienic Home (In¬ firmary) is ready and open to receive aod treat to cure all Invalids of Acute and Chronic diseases; and to treat tbe well people to keep them well. For full particulars send after circular. J. M. Armstrong, M. D., Prop.. decl0d*w6m. Griffiu, Ga. A Choice Suburban Home For sale; well stocked with fruft of all kinds, including atmut 4 acres of fine grapes; good bouse, good water, High ground. For particulars in¬ quire Son.__ of the Editor of the News and The Abilene Country. The garden spot of tbe great Southwest, good'schools, cheap lands, good socie¬ ty, numerous churches and the moat healthful and delight¬ ful climate. The Abilene Reporter is the leading weekly newspaper of this most favored If und rapidly devel¬ oping country. you are seekiog information send 25 cents for three months subscription and receive, in addition to the three months sub¬ scription to tbe Reporter, a splendid railroad map of the State and de¬ scriptive printed matter handsomely illustrated. Addrpss. The Abilene Repobter. dawtf. Abilene, Texas. Cuke and Candy. Mis. Ida Judkins, at her residence on South Sixth street, is prepared to make all kinds of cakes and candies to order. All orders will receire prompt attention. The patronage of the public solicited. (tf.) A Beal Estate Bargain. Cate place, in West, Griffin, re¬ cently occupied by Mrs. L. B, Day, new five-room bouse and an acre of ground. Will be sold nt a reasona¬ ble price and on liberal terms. Ap¬ ple at Merchant's and Planters’ Bank. (tf) rcscnlativH Bailey introduemi lUowing re*i*lntk>n« into tbc yratwday afternoon and they were passed >«aeed unaniraonsly uoanirnonaly and and Imme- Irame- transmitted to the senate, which was expected to concur last night; Whereas, The Secretary of Agrfcul- * * * ® ttM agricultural experiment stations located in every State oI the United State* and maintained by the Feder- "» government since 1888, and has prialioa tor the sauis year; A located war, elation waa Itirgf expenditure of money by _____risen* of Spalding county, ami thi* State, in good faith, trusting to tbe act oil 888 for it* continued inaintaioanrv, uad ie now being kept up at great Irene (It to tile farmers ami the greatest industry in this aection, Resolved, By the douse of Repre¬ sentative* of Georgia, the .Senate concurring, that we believe tbe dia- continuance of the usual. appropria¬ tion would be of great detriment to tbe agricultural interest* ami a seri¬ ous toss to the whole State and an Resolved, injustice to That tbe ci tizen* call of Georgia; we tbe earn¬ est attention of our representatives in congress to tbie omission, and ask that they uee tbeir best endeav¬ ors to have this item supplied in tbs appropriation templated bill us originally for the con¬ and kept up last four years. Goal! Coal! I am selling the Glen Mary Coal, tbe finest rsd ash coal in tbe world; delivered anywhere in tbe city at ♦5.25 per ton. Will have the first shipment Saturday. Also wood de¬ livered in any quantity. Yard at jnnetionof Central and Georgia Mid¬ land railroads. Send me your or ders. (tf) C. Lowenthal. DB. N. B. DREWRT. Pro mist,. Griffin. 0» Ordinary’* Advertisement*. i ' ' Administrator’s Sale. By virtue ol an outer granted by the Court of ordinary of Spalding bidder, foi county, cash, we will sell to the higbwt at tbe late residence of D. P. Elder, deceased, in Union dietriet. 1808. of ttpa'.dlng all the p,r*oaaf (omits,on property No¬ vember 22d. of D. I*. Elder, deceased, consisting of males, cattle, terming napkment*, 'orn, I-dder, cotton, cotton seed; and various other arti¬ cles of personal property, deceased •Sale to pay debts of aod for dis¬ tribution among tbe heirs. Bate commenc¬ ing at .0 o'clock a. m , and continuing Ull •ale is comptetw. NANCY M. ELDER, W. r. ELDER, Administrator*. Notice to Oefiiere and Creditor*. Let til parties holding claims against D. P. Elder, deceased, present the same to W. F Elder, administrator, st Macon, Ga., or Nancy M. Elder, at Ciwewcll, Ga., will proper¬ ly proven, and thoa* owing deceased Administrator, Macon. Ga. 13 70 NANCY M. ELDER, Administratrix, Creswsil, Ga Notice to Debtors and Creditor*. All partis* indebted to the estate of T. G. McAfee, late of Rptidiag call County, and settle deceased, the are hereby notified til to baring dates same; and persons against said estate will present the same property proven. MBS- OORA Mc\FEE, Administratrix. Griffin. «*., Dee. 5fl>. I888.-3W. ~ISitnmmu r«c'o«vvuje*i»r _ un a* rum \ Jk.| ifsf - ! io barrels Fine Northern Apples, 5 barrels Malaga Grapes, 10 bags New Nuts, all kinds, Bananas, fresh and fir.e, Fresh Citron, Currants, Dried Figs and the biggest Flavoring Extracts and Spices in town at prii will suit your pocket book. Fresh sliced and grated Pineapple, liostiett Pears, Heath Peaches, Crab Apples, Apricots and ( Plum Pudding, all sizes. Southwell’s Preserves am New case Leggett’s Riverside Tomato Catsc King’s plain and sweet Pickles, * New lot Leggett’s Oat Flakes, Fresh Maccaroni and Cheese, Edam and Pineapple Fulton Market Corned Beet jo dozen fresh Country Egos. Elgin Creamery and Country Butter.^ ^l| Give us your orders for Fruit Cake We will b size tor you and guarantee satisfaction. Norfolk and Savannah Oysters. Breads and Cakes fiesh every day. Fresh (^alt-rising Buckwheat Flour and Maple Syru KEEP YOUR MONEY AT Hi . . PATRONIZE HOME INI Is tbe adore given by every tending newspaper, e-ery lending eit; mon sense, and new comes J/T. MANLEY J HomemhXiie S LEATHER and HARN] Por less mono/ than any ea<tern : SS^ good* Is the market. We wi ttstss^a l swsss, , s?i 3 . T. MANLEY & SON, 22 Lime, Doots, Fire Clay, Brick, Windows, Fire Clay Bri Laths, Blinds, Ceiling, Flooring, Fire Clay Pit Plasterer’s H Terra Cotta Piping, Fire Clay H< Shingles, Moulding, Coke, Portlaad and Rowndale’* Cement, Weatherboi Three Best Grades of Coal. Our price* *uit tbe time*. Order* torreeUy and prompt Polite attention await* you.| NEWTON COIL i LUMBER Cl W. H. NEWTON, Man * LUMBER. LUMBER.^ CRAYON PORTRAITS IF YOU WANT INFI AD9UESS A LSRBI OK POSTAL CABO TO THE PRESS CLAIMS COMPi* JOHN WEDDERBURN, Managing Attorney, HcaorebPjr discharged eotdlcrs^and jailors who served ninety dwjjv S w lV.HHV ! So < f such wMiereaad sailors sre entitled lifnot remarried) ( s dot to srmjr service or not, if mew dependent npom their own lsbot t dependent anon their own labor are entitled if tee soldier's death w CHILDREN are entitled (if under sixteen years) in almost all cm I Mexteaa War Midtaresad their widows alaoantiUa d Sldctaimi later laws not. completed end settlement obtained, whd ox Certificates Rejected claims of service reopened discharge and settlement secured. U and obtained for sol< have loot their original papers Send for laws sad information. No charge for advic THE PRESS CLAIMS JOHN WEDDERBURN, 1 r. 0, S*r 4«$.