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rHE FIRST GRANDCHILD.
••GrandmotherI" called the farmer, and there
came
Out from the vine wreathed porch a blushing
dama
Surprised and ea^er at the strange new name.
The clock within rang forth the chime for eight,
“A message' Head it—quick—how can you wait?"
Her husband, smiling, leaned upon the gate
At ami's length holding In his trembling hand
The crisp white sheet, while he the writing
scan ned,
Then read once more, with voice almost un
manned
“ Thy granddaughter salutes thee. Baby Bell,
Mother and child, thank Hod, are doing well,’’ ”
A moment’s silence on the proud twain fell
She broke it soon ‘Grandfather, l congrat”
“What, me?" the good man cried, lifting his hat—
“ ‘Grandfather’—me? i hadn’t thought of that."
-Annie A l’reston.
LOVE VS. .DISCIPLINE.
-
It was evening in the gloomy old fash
ioned kitchen of larnier Grey. The
green paper curtains, covered with piet
ures ol impossible scenery ami strung©
grotesque figures, were lowered, shutting
out the white moonlight as it lay i.._on
the snow covered fields like glittering
crystals.
Great logs of oak and cedar filled the
wide fireplace, easting a ruddy, cheerful
glow around the room; an Angora cat
lay basking in the bright firelight, while
upon the opposite side of the hearth,
stretched at full length, lay a great New
foundland dog; the yellow painted iloor
was clean as hands could make it, and
altogether the room presented a scene of
rural comfort not to be despised.
The farmer sat in his easy chair, deep
in meditation, with his eyes fastened
upon the fire, while the busy housewife,
with deft fingers, plied the knitting
needles, and glanced occasionally at the
couple seated at the table busy with
their books. It was their daughter and
the district school teacher.
Faitli Grey was an only child, and
from the time when she first began to
talk had ruled her loving sub jects in the
little kingdom of homo with absolute
sway. She was now 17 years of age,
with laughing brown eyes and waving
auburn hair, that rippled and .shone
with a touch of gold in its soft meshes
when she faced the sun. Her com
plexion was fair and pure as an apple
blossom. Her dress was a simple brown
merino, with a plain white collar fas
tened at the throat by a blue ribbon,
while streamers of the same azure line
confined the meshes of waving hair.
She was tall and slender, with a supple,
willowy grace perceptible in even move
meat of her graceful form.
Her companion was apparently 23
years of age, with a broad white brow
and dark hair, which clustered in little
ringlets about his forehead; his eyes
were black and penetrating; the grave,
firm mouth betokened indomitable will
and strength of character; his lace was
smooth, and his large, well made form
was arrayed in a suit of plain black. He
was college educated, and while waiting
for a situation had learned that lie could
have the winter school in this district to
touch, and being poor, had accepted it
rather than remain idle until a more
eligible one presented itself. He was far
from despising small beginnings.
He well knew that the school boro no
enviable reputation, for by report it was
known far and near. Only the winter
before the scholars had chosen to give
the teacher a seat in a snowdrift, and
and then entering the school room had
held high carnival, laughing and jeering
at him as he tried in vain to enter, and
in despair he had turned his back upon
the school and the town. He well knew
that it was no light task which ho had
undertaken, but only a tighter closing of
the firm lips was visible as lie accepted
the trust, and silently vowed to conquer
or die. It was a school of fifty scholars,
ranging from four to twenty years of
age. A mixed assembly, some good,
some had, and some neither the one nor
the other, hut ready to join thy strongest
party.
, He was obliged to board a round, and
as lie was exceedingly particular tuul fas
tidious in all his personal affairs, some
encounters which he was obliged to make
were laughable in the extreme. He chose
the place farthest from his school for his
first boarding place, and as he took his
scat at the supper table be glanced ap
palled at the view which tho board {(re
sumed. The dishes were cracked and
grimy, disli and the supper was composed of
a of potatoes, familiarly known
among the country people as tlie ”long
'Johns." Gigantic in size, they lay black
ami heavy upon the dirty pinto, flanked
by a deep yellow dish, two-thirds full of
pork fat, while slices of the pork, fried
to a cinder, floated upon the top. A
plate of bread, with a leaden strip at tin*
bottom of each slice, and a small piece of
butter composed of alternate stripes of
white and yellow, completed the viands,
i He crushed down the rising feeling of
disgust and made no sign, even when
the young son, a boy of 10 years of age.
seized one of the potatoes i:> his dirty,
unwashed hands, and. squeezing it. ex
claimed ’Matrm, this Are later ain't
done." and laying it down coolly repeat*
eel the operation with tho rest.
This was a sample of the meals which
he was compelled to partake of whilo he
stayed at Ids first hoarding place, but ho
was more f ortunate in his next selection.
It was at Farmer Grey’s, and Mrs. Grey
was a noted housewife. Faith was one
of his hardest pupils to manage. Never
doing any mischief which ho could trace
directly to her, yet, by some unaccount
able influence, ho was suro that 6ho in
duced tho rest to act in direct defiance of
iiis authority, and when detectedjier
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AMERICUS GEORGIA.
Ac ig our services to the planters of Southwestern Geer'ia we
ink ii ■ lh ‘ir very liberal p ur m *.ge heretofore au-.l assure them that no
- pare ! to facilitate the prompt handling of Cotton arid to secure
ery cmi »ion.v i-*'piae<ng it on the market to best advantage,
We ha? •• mum. red our warehouse so as to have a front both on Cotton
*nu< * and Hampton street, whereby planters can unload at either place, as liest
ts their eoivemeiiee.
We :> .v also secur’d control of the A. P. – L. WAREHOUSE, which will
under V mauagi ment of the veteran warehouseman,
C. W. FELDER,
ere w ■ mi -l >re all oar consignments by Railroad.
A 11 ■oil " ill lx sold iron our boards at ofiice on Cotton Avenue.
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Attention a Farmers.
1 have rented for the ensuing year, the
G-eo: fCVIUlLGo A^areixonse’
it is RH'TR, commodious, safe and convenient.
My treatment of you lust year as a warehouse-mail, is
he best earne st of what I will do again with more expo
fence, with an honest desire to succeed, and for your
irosperity, I solicit your trade.
l GU AHANTEB THAT THE UR* >UG l A WAltKIlOUSK WILL .MAKE VOflt KN BENSKS
AS LIGHT AS ANV OTlIKIt. WE <, DAltAXTHE Vlil' AS GOOD 1*111 CKS AS Y«)U CAN
OBTAIN AN VWHBRIi.
CAPT. H. R, DEAN
of Bottsford, will act as Scalcsman. You know him to ht*
the right man in the right place, 'fry us this year and you
^*jU * ii never regret it. Yours very truly,
Americas Ga. ? Oct. It. l. g. council.
Leafo ten
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O’ oI-u-XO-Td-u-S
| NSURE OUR GJ-INS.
We are prepared to furnish reliable insur
ance on Gin Houses and contents at equitable
ates, as we have done for many years. A1
needed information promptly given.
D. F. Willcox – Son,
1140 Broad Ft .......CoMjMBt'8, Georgia.
FAi c 'S ALLIANCE STORE.
COOPER – TT OWARD.
—Dealers la
id E A V Y GROCERIES
Also Keen On Hand
UOTTON TIiiS, COTTON – J DTE BAGGING,
Texas Bust Proof oats,
Georgia Rye And Baiit.ev.
Our Motto: Short ProlKts, And Good AVeights.
1101 Broad Street - - - - Coi.umi.u 8 Ga.
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Under New Management.
The Central Hotel, at Columbus Ga., is
fast becoming a great resort for
the traveling public.
This hotel bus been thoroughly renovated
inside and out and put in tirst-ciass order, and
the fare, as well ns the accommodations, is ali
that eouid be desired. This hotel is centrally
located, large rooms, well ventilated and fur
nished in modern style. Polite and attentive
servants. 'I hc table supplied with all the del
icacies of the season, making it a most popu
lar resort for drummers and the traveling'
public generally.
$ L.£;utmt] |f|u % osfj
It is a good rule to patron'zu those who solicit your patronage through your local paper p
is reasonable to presume that they will (Jett! more liberally with you than a business hou-e
that does not consider your patronage worth soliciting.
SfHLEY COES ’ r -I •
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When you v sit Columbus, drop in to see me, just like every body else, its ha
tural and easy. I sell the best grades of Flour, Tobacco, Fish, and all piaiuatio;
supplies !
I Sell the purest and mellowest grades of liquors in the world. Drop in, shake
nd get acquainted.—Your bills will be filled at
Bottom Prices.
Ginners will find it largely to their interest, to see my cotton cleaner:
Takes all the dirt, sand, and nearly all the trash from me
cotton, after it is ginned, adding from 1 to 2 cents per
pound to the value of the cottton. Guaranteed to please
and pay.
ROLLIN JEFFRSON,
6 jan. 1 90. 1041 Broad Street, Columbus, 6a.
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WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries and Proxrisioiis.
Under Rankin House; Corner Broad and Tenth Streets.
Columbus, Ga., in. O I si. 188!
To the People of Schley and Adjoining Counties.
I keep constantly on hand a well assorted stock of
groceries, plantation and family supplies, of every de
scription.
I have near the depots, a large brick warehouse, with
side-track facilities, where my heavy goods are stored,
and the economy and convenience of receiving and for
warding, enables me to give as low, if not lower prices
than any one.
I will always have in season a good st< ck of Iron ties,
twine, Cotton and jute bagging, enough to supply the
wants of all.
An experience of twenty two years in the grocery trade
helps me to anticipate the wants of the trading publk,
especially the farmers.
Special attention paid to filling orders by mail.
Your patronage solicited.
6 Jan. 1 W. J. Watt.
Blanchard Humber –Co.
A L A I! 111A \\ 111EIIIIIS E.
Warehouse and Commission Merchants,
Columbus, Georgia.
Wr solicit consignments of cotton, and will sell and make Prompt returns.
j li 1 ! Alliances i i Jim.
We sell tlie Daniel Pratt Gin; and are now offering both cotton and jute bag
ging, Ties etc., at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Blanchard, Humber – Co., Columbus,---Ga.
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CAXULTTCUl. – BBADLEV.
CUM Fil S! K’ id AND 1 \ iFSILE Hill’ illS
Ft intaine Warehouse, C< ilmnbus, Gcr< >gia.
Mr. Clns. H. Allen, will again represent us on the streets as buyer, and "ill
sustain bis ol’l reputation for
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and • 'emhijics.’'
Special a'lnithm given to the Storage and Salk of cotton, and Liberal aU
vances made on all consignments,
A Share <*f vour buisihess solicited. Faithfully Yours,
Garter – Bradley.