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Little Ben’s Philoso
pl*y.
The old year is pope with nil itn
joys and pleasures, topethei w ith all
its regrets aDd sorrows, never to re
turn, aud another year is fist fleet--
ing by.
This reminds us that we should
be up and doing. We have hud
fair spriDg so far, for ti>e farmer and
Iseetieyaie making upe of it. I
hope they will direct their energies
in the right channel.
Already we are being warned by
r the knowing ones of the danger of a
big cottOD crop. It don’t make much
diff-rence about the cotton if we will
be sure to make plenty of home sup
plies and to spare. We want to fix
ourselves so as to live at heme and
board at the same place- Do like 1
do, if you can't raise corn, ra se ha';
if you cau’t talk, make signs. Don t
sit about and do nothing and at the
end (f the year complain of bard
times. The times are hard, we all
know that, but that is the more rea
son why we shoul I be up and doing.
Now as I have told yon, I m no
farmer, but i’m learning right fast.
I’ve get so now I can travel along the
road and tell who is a good farmei,
and when 1 go to decide the matter,
my eye instinctively turns to his corn
crib. If I see big ears of corn
through the ciacksall the way up to
the rafters, and then h ok out across
his field aDd see great piles of rich,
black home made manure, I set. him
down as agnod farmer, but if I see
the corn crib empty and a few sacks
of guano just, inside tin* door I say,
“good bye John." Ivo comluded
that it takes about a lifetime to learn
how to turui anyway, and when a
man g<ts old he ain’t Alien to farm
no bow. It takes a live, active man
to farm right, und besides, it takes
brains.
Just as well be sitting down play
ing mumble peg as farming in a slip
shod manner. I’ve found that out.’
If you want an easy, soft place, don',
go on the farm to tied it. It uiu t
there. Souislirues I wish I was
young again. I’d wake some of them
up as little as you think of it.
Do you know when it is that an
old man leah/.es ti at he is getting
old. Well I’ll tell you. I*, is about
Christmas times, when be iH expect
ing so many nice preseuts from lov
ing, thoughilul friends in the shape
of all kinds of nuts to crack. It is
when ho sees so many uico red ap
ples, aud oh, how his appetite craves
one, but on triul ho fiuds they are
just a little two hard for him. It is
then that he realizes that he can’t
bite now like he use to. It is theu
that he runs his hand Jeep down in
to his pocket to see if he has mouey
enough to spare to have a uew set of
teeth put in, und 10, 1.0 finds his
money gone glimericg to do other
duty. It is theu that an old man
realizes that he is getting old. but.
1 was lucky, when all the bundles < f
nice Christmas presents were brought
in aud opened. There was to my
share, a nice pottfolio with ink stand
and writing material all compl t,
and a box of good cigars, and now
you ought to see me, sitting buck in
my big rocking chair, with my port
folio across my lap, und a good cigar
protrudiug from my mouth, writing
and looking as happy us a town dude.
“He is a man ot sense who does
not grieve for what he has not, but
rejoices in what he has.'’
Little Ben.
Evening W ith Cae
sar.
Monday eveniug a number <T
friends eujaytd a must delightful
“Evening with Caesar" at tbe homo
of Mr and Mrs. J. M. Cochrane. In
the first place few people know bet
ter hew to make an occasion like this
successful and Lappy tl.au tins host
and hostess.
\\ heu the guests had assembled,
Mrs. Cos cliruue bad tbe well arranged
program to begin, uud to the closing
minute, tbe occasion was intensely
enjoyed and proved to be time pro
fitably spent. Mrs. !8. L Tayloi
read a most interesting paper on the
life of Caesar, which was thorough
ly appreciated. Prof. J. M. Pound
delivered a lecture on Caesar, in
which be showed bis know ldge ot
every detail of the great man's pri
vate and public life. It was full if
information and was much enjoyed.
Music udded pleasure to tbe eveu
ing, which was made by Mr. nud
Mrs. J. M. Cochrane, Misses lone
Murphey, lvate battle and Nannie
Howard. A senes of questiens were
asked and euaily answered, showing
the familiarity of all present with
Caesar's life.
Refreshments call and forth praise
by every oue who partook of them.
It was a delightful and a profitable
time. Mis. Cochrane is doing murk
tor this community in her euthudas
tic social, musical and 1 tarary work
and it is being fully appreciated by
ibe people.
Inose present Monday evenin,
were: Mistes Lily Turner, Jca .
None But Royal
Baking Powder is absolutely pure. No other equals
it, or approaches it in leavening- strength, purity, or
wholesomeness. (See U. S. Gov’t Reports.) No other
is made from cream of tartar specially refined for it and
chemically pure. No other makes such light, sweet,
finely-flavored, and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used, or will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh so long, or
that can be eaten hot with impunity, even by dyspeptics.
No other is so economical.
The Baking Powders now being offered in this
vicinity, with the statement that they are “as good as
Royal,” have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health.
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada, State analysts, municipal boards of health, and
physicians indorse the great qualities of the Royal
Baking Powder.
Mitchell,Willi** Reynol lp,.Tosie Clark,
Greer Steed,Kate Buttle, Dollie Rog
ers, lone Murphey, Nannie Howard,
Mary Singleton, Blanch Sliehee, Mrs.
s. L. Taylor, Prof, und Mrs. J. M.
Pound, Mrs. L. IC. Rogers, Mrs Ed
ward El ler, Mr. and Mrs. T. W.
Cochran, Col. S. N. Woodward, Mrs*.
A. J - Blalock, Prof. H. M. Fletcher,
Mr. J. A. Blalock.
Memorial Day.
The Ladies Memorial Association
huve decided to respond to the order
of Gen. J B. Gordon in defering
Memorial Diy from April 26th t<>
May Ist
On the latter date they will have
the usual exercises, at Gordon Insti
tute chap 1. Mr. Tims. R. R. Cobb
of Athiuta Georgia, has accepted the
invitation as orator. He is a, young
man of tine address, who will enter
tain all.
In postponing the day, tlio ladies
are tt' xiou? tc arouse the interest of
Ihe veterans in the desire of the Unit
id Confederate Veterans to collect
the fund for the establishment of the
Memorial Hall.
The ladies of the association are
arranging a program for concert en
tertainment on the evening of May
Ist desiring the visitors to remain
und be with them.
The l lilies of the tiwn who feel an
interest in the work of lh* associa
tion uro r< quested to meet at Mrs. A.
<). Blalock s home Monday evening
Kith inst, 7 o'clock.
Mrs. J. L. Kennedy,
Secretary.
THE BATTLE ABBEY
The purpose of the entertainmeut
is to raise funds to aid iu the estab
lishment of the Hongs Battle Abbey,
Mr Boons of New York having prom
ised SIOO,OOO for the purpose ou
condition that SIOO,OOO more be
raised. The abbey will be a hall for
the collection and preservation of his
tory and n lics of the ci nfed-rucy. It
is a noble effort and should receive
warm support. We will give more
detailed information later.
The entenainmtn' promises to be
one of great enjoyment, representing
ptvbtbly >he old time southern
schorl. Ihe older people will ap
pear on Ihe stage in the speeches and
r c a urns and music which they
gave thirty and fort) veins ago. It
i< ivrtaiii lo b g>ad mid will be
great fun. he r> juice that u will be
presented. Full particulars will be
given just as voon as p issible.
Mill
Children should be happy
and plump. A child of seven
should not be thin and pale,
with the aged look of twenty.
No aches; no whines; no
house-plant. Running, jump
ing, laughing. Children
should grow in weight and
strength; eat heartily and
show plump cheeks.
Scott’s Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Ffypophos
phites fills out the sunken
cheeks and gives color to the
lips. It furnishes material
for the growth of bone, and
food for the brain and nerves.
It lays a strong foundation
for future growth and develop
ment.
SCOTT'S EMULSION bmt brm m.torsrj brtbo
meJu ml profession for twenty remrs. (Ask rear Pot
ior.} This is kaaw it is miners pnlntobh — miners
uniform — miu'mrt eontmins the purest C\orw£tmn
Cod-Uxor Oil omd
7*.( up a. co ttni omd SI.OO lifts. T*c null if*
mot h enough to euro your tough or Mpjrour PuPf.
! Council Proceedings.
i
Council Chamber,
j Barneivii.le, Ga , Mch .2, 189 G j
Council called to order and all pre
sent.
Minutes read and approved.
Trial Police eases : The case of
council vs. C. H. Morris tiied Feb.,
24th, and appealed to council was
tried and verdict rendered, not guilty 1
Finance committee recommended
following amounts be paid :
Water Works GOc ; Galloway Coal
Cos., $23.00; Standard Oil Cos., $9.21;
Capitation Tax $22.25 ; J. T. Hunt
$25 00 ; W. B. Smith & to, sl2 50;
j Streets and Public Property $27.58.
Officers salaries $245 GG; A & N. M.
B 1 ck sll2 45; G. N. Carpenter $3.-
40. Total S4BO G 9.
Following pe ition w s read.
To Honorable Mayor & Council
—I hereby petition your honorable
body to allow me temporarily to close
the 8 foot alley in rear my stab Ls.
1 have grain sown on the lot and I
am fearful I may be worried some
w ith cows and bogs. This could in
no way ioterfeare with any one else,as
I control the entire line.
I would want to put wire fence
across ic.
Trusting you may see your way
clear to allow this.
I am Respectfully
Rcbt. Mitchell.
We the committee on petitions re
commend same be granted under sup
ervision of chairman of committee, to
June Ist 181) (5.
V. O. Marsjiburn.
Li. L. Swatts.
J. It Jenkins, Chrtn.
To Hon. Mayor & Council :— I
beg to submit this my report for
Feb , Cases made as follows :
Feb , 24: C. H. Morris, 10 days
or $5.00, appenled|to council. (24)
J. L. Kennedy, oistnibseci. Otis
Dewberry, uot tried; Geo. Bounce
ville, 10 days or $2.50 ; Oscar Sims,
10 days or $2.50; E. H. Harrel, 5
days or $2,00; A, C. Irvin, 10 days
or $5.00; B, A. Thrower, dismissed,
liesptly submitted,
W. H- Willis,
Chief Police.
Mayor Huguley made some state
ments in reference to conespondeuce
with architects for plans of Gordon
Institute addition.
Alderman Smith moved that May
or be authorized and instructed to
confer with Mr. J. B. Hollis, Electii
can, for plan aud specifications for
ii cuiii lights, *ud for said plans aud
spiciticauons not to exceed titty dol
lars.
Alderman Smith moved that May
or notify architects of desire of coun
cil for plaus uud specifications ot
Gordon Institute addition, and uot
to pay more than one hundred dol
lars for the plaus accepted and no
pay for plans uot accepted.
Alderman Murphey moved that
i the chairman of street committee be
empowered to employ another driv
er tor wagon No. 2 at a salary of
$15.00 per mouth, aud s.tid amount
io go ou regular monthly pay ro.l.
Minutes read and approved.
Couucil adjourned.
G. E. Hugui.ey,
T. W. Ccchran, Mu) or.
Clerk & Treas.
MARRIED IN TEXAS.
Miss flattie D. Willis cf Waco,
Ti\iS, "ell known and nn ehesieem
td in Barnesvilie, was married to
Mr. 8.-rry Kelleit ot the same city,
Monday morning. The marriage
was a very quiet one and was rattier
unexpected, it being understood that
it would occur a month or two 1 iter.
Toe many friends of the bade in
Barnesvtlle extend w aruieet c ongratu-
Ulions. The wedding took place at
Fort Worth, Texas.
The Flower Show.
"The flowers of th earth are God's
smiles to mankind.”
Oo account of inclement weather
there was u* t kb large attendance at
the flower meeting as was expected.
Those present weie enthusiastic and
were dtcid dly in favor of having a
cLrysant.r emum show in U e fall. It
can easily be done, and will be u per
fect success if ll will luke part in it.
The ladies have arranged with a
prominent fl *rit to furnish plants
at a very reasonable price. He is
thoroughly reliable, and will aGtct
for tLcm such Varieties as are most
desirable, and will come into bloom
at the same tune. This is a very im
portant item and will only be under
stood by an experienced florist.
In consideration of the ladies put
chasing their chrysanthemum plants
from him, this fl list has off-red two
prizes at ihe show. A small >idmi;-
siun fee (10 cls) will be charged, and
this will enable the ladies to oiler
oi Lier pnzes.
W'e hope all the ladies in the town
will take part in tin* enterprise. All
are needed to make me show a grand
success. Birnesville never fails in
anything bhe uudeitakes, and will
not fail in this. Every lady who loves
fliwtrs will respond.
Another meeting will beheld Fri
day afternoon. Mob., 13th at 3o’clock
at the residence of Mrs. Cha.-. lyler
All the ladies in town are cordially
invited to be present.
The Gazette is never happier than
when supporting an enterprise fos
ered by the ladiea and this is espec
ally true of tnis Lw.'i' bhow.
RELIGIOUS NOTES. WEST
MONROE CIRCUIT.
Rev. T. H. Timmons preached to
a good congregation at Tabernacle
church, in Monrce county, last Sut
tlay. A good miss-ionary collection
was taken up and altogether the
services weie satisfactory und pleas
ant.
Rev. Howard Ciumbleyof the De
catur orphau’s home preachad on
Saturday to the Tabernacle congre
gation and a nice sum was raised for
the home.
At Marvin church next Saturday
and Sunday, Rev. T. H. Timmons,
will fi'l his regular appointment.
The second quarterly meeting wtil be
hild at that church on the first Sun
day in April, and Saturday before.
MR. CRAIG COFIELD.
Mr. Craig C< field was in Barnes
ville this week, representing the
Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Asso
ciation of Atlanta, Ga. He came
specially to pay the insurance on the
life of Mr. C. C. H' lmes, recently
deceased. The full amount paid was
$2024, for which Mr. Cc field carried
home with him receipt given by Mr.
James G. Holme yhe administration
Ttiis company is a Georgia enterprise
and is thoroughly reliable. It always
pays insurance before it is due, or
j i-t us scon a- pro if < f dat'd) is fur
| uisUtid. The company is now repre
[ beuted here Uv Air. hiewiit Cr*ik, a
geuileuian wliv Ins made mauy
frienGs since his stay in Bonesville
and he will tike pleasure iu confer
iug with any one about the company.
From Infancy
My daughter was troubled with scrof*
ula. A swelling formed in one of her
earsaa( t broke
"hole side of
came affected.
f I ' r ° U^le
.. *** lost the hear
a car. After an
V \ Ji- f TiT /' .tWV\ attack of ty
phoid fever she was left very weak. She
coughed and raised a great deal. We
resorted to Hood's Sarsaparilla and
after taking six bottles she was great
ly improved. Now the sores are perfectly
healed and she has good hearing in that
ear.” Mrs. M. Wilkinson, Parham, Tenn.
Mood’s Sarsaparilla
Is the Only True Blood Purifier promi
nently in the public eye. II; six for (5.
Prepared only by C. I. Hood A Cos.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Maas., U. 8. A.
Hood's Pills i
lam now ready with my New Spring Goods to
save the people money. I have just received anew
line of Calicos, Ginghams, Dress Goods, Notions and
Table Linen at prices to suit the times.
CLOTHING. CLOTHING.
My big lot of Clothing has just arrived. 160 New
.Imported Suits worth from $25 to $35 per suit, sizes
from 33 to 50, will sell quick from $8 to sl2. This
may sound unreasonable, but I mean exactly what I
say. Be sure to see them before buying.
Some merchants advertice goods at cheap prices
and when you go to buy they “are just out” or haven’t
got the sizes, but I came to Barnesville to make
friends and not cheat the people. My competitors
will tell you I haven’t got anything but pawn-brokers’
goods, but when you come you will find my
Entire Stock New Goods
except a few coats. I thank the people for patronizing
me in the last two years. I have done three times as
much business the last year as the year before. I hope
to receive a share of your trade this Spring as I have
bought a better line of goods than I have carried be-,
fore, and will sell for little money, as I have bought for
ash. Watch this space next week.
Morris Jacobs,
BARGAIN STORE, BARNESVILLE. GA.
THE GLEANERS SADDENED.
Whereas one of our dear little
members ha-, in the Providence ol
God, been taken from among up.
and bus been transplanted >n the
Kingdom above, we, bis little friends
ana playmatc-e, wilt try to pay our
last tribute of love, Morrell was al
ways with us when he could be, and
was always ready to bring his little
offerings’ But. on Thursday, Feb.
27tb., he was called borne by bis
Heavenly bather, lo bloom on that
eternal shore. Therefore be it resolv
ed.
First. That by his death, we have
lost a faithful little member, and by
this dispensation of God's supreme
power, even to cut the lives of the
young, we should all strive to make
our lives better;
Second, that a copy of these Res
olutions be sent to tile bereaved fam
iß;
Third. That a copy be sent to the
Secretary to oe placed in the Society
book, and that a copy be sent to the
Gazette for publication.
The Gleaners.
NOT TO BE TRIFLED WITH.
(From Cincinnati Gazette.)
Will people never learn that a cold
is an accident to be dreaded, and
that when it occurs treatment should
be promptly applied ? There is do
knowing where the trouble will end;
and while complete recovery is the
ruD, the exceptions are terribly fre
qneut, and thousands upon thous
ands of fata! illnesses occur every
year ushered in by a little injudicious
exposeure and seemingly trifling
pvmptoius. Beyoud this, there are
to-day countless invalids who cin
tiace their coruplunts to “colds,
which at t he time of occurrence gave
n 3 concern, and were therefore neg
lected.— When troubled wi;h a cold
use Chamberlain s Cough Remedy.lt
is prompt aud ifleetual. 25 and 50
cent bottl :s for tale ‘->y Juo.Ll.Bl ck
burn, Druggist.
INI ESTATE DRILL AND RIFLE
CONTEST; SAVANNAH, GA.
On account of the Interstate Drill
and Rifle contest, at Savannah, Ga,
May—16,1896, there is authorized a
rate of oue limited First Glass fare
for t’ue round trip to Savannah, Ga
for civilians; tickets to be sold May
9th to 14th, limited returning May
lStb, 1896; (iron-clad signature
forms to be used from competitive
points), and for Military companies,
j Rifle Teams, and military bauds truv
! cling together in uniform in parties
of tc-u or more on sclid tickets, a
rate of one cent per mile round-trip,
tickets to be sold May 9th to lltb,
limited returning May 18cb.
The military luterstatesAssociaiicn
of Savannah has been organized by
prominent Citizens of Savannah, and
the Association propose to make the
occasion very attractive. The said
Association will oiler handsome pri
zes fdr various military and band
contests.
appuintedsurgeon.
Dr. M. A. Clark has received his
appointmen as surgeon cf the Cen
tral of Geo ga railway company at
Bainesville. He was called to Sav
annah Saturday to confer with the
chief surgeon regarding the duties
of the office, and after a delightful
visit to tne Forest city, returned to
Barnesville Tuesday morning. He
has been warmly congratulated by
the people?, and none doubt that he
will give emiueut satisfaction in hie
new position. He is every way qual
ified for the position, aDd was very
highly recommended to the chief sur
geon. While ne is located at Barnes
ville, bis services may be required
anywhere on the line of ths road.
The Gazette heartily congratu
lates Dr. Clukon the appointment.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
I have three horses and one mule
for rent or sale. Terms reasonable.
All good gentle plow stock.
E. J. Murphey.
TO AUGUSTA.
Col. Orville A. Park of Macon lec
tured to the Y. M. C. A. of Gordon
Institute last Sunday afternoon.
Quite a good crowd was present and
the lecture was much enjoved. Col.
Park is Chairman of the Committee
oa College work and he interested
the association here iu the state con
vention which meets in Augusta to
morrow.
The G irdon Institute Y. M. C A.
has elected the following representa
tives, an ! they Lave this morning for
Augusta to attend the three days ses
sion of the convention :
Messrs. Jno. T. Dennis Jr., J. M.
.■'harp, Eugene Brittain and
joined at Macon by quite a number
of others and, doubtless, their Visit
to Augusta will be a very pleasant
aud beneficial one.
SEOOUNG AFFRAY.
Tuesday at about 12 o’clock, Mes
-rs Claude aDd Tom Wright, broth
ers, engaged in a difficulty at their
home two and-i-balf miles southwest
of the city, in which the latter was
badly wouuded in the side by a pis
tal ball from the fowner's revolver.
Five shots were exchanged, three
from the pistol of Claude, and two
from Tom’s winchester.
Both are young men and tbe oc-
currence is to be deplored. Tom
Wright was brought to the city and
his wound was given attention by
Dr. J. P. Thurman.
He will probably recover, though
pretty seriously hurt. Claude has
not yet b.en ams.ed.
A REWARD.
I offer a reward of §lO for the ar
rest of aDy person, with proof to con
vict, cutting my telephone wires.
J. J. Rogers.
Barnesvilie Ga. tf.