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BARNESVILLE. GA.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898.
My Fir*t Sermon.
(Written foi the Gazette.)
‘Twas the clioicest congregation
That a preacher ever faced,
Jest one maiden, she the fairest
Ever meetin’ plane had graced.
’Twasn’t in a musty church house,
Jest the skies o’ l>loe above,
And there wasn’t a text appropriate,
‘C’ept that powerful text on love.
'.Veil, the sermon, it was ardent.
An’ it come right trom the heart,
It was earnest, it was honest,
Right from finish back to start.
Why there wasn’t any mourners
When the talk come to a stand,
But one b ushiu’ little maiden
Walked right up—give me her hand:
Then there was some bitr rejoicin,
Preacher's happiness increased—
An’ the meetin’ it was turned into
A regular love-feast.
I). (}. Hick Kits.
COTTON COMING TO BIRNESVILLE.
Cotton is coming to Barnesville in
great quantities. Those in position
to know say that the Barnesville
market is about 1-4 cent per pound
higher than any adjoining market
and consequently cotton planters are
bringing the cotton here. All last
week cotton came here from teritory
belonging to other cotton markets
and the good price is being talked by
the farms all around. The cotton
men say that Barnesville will contin
ue to pay from 1 Bto 1-4 cent per
pound more for cotton than any sur
rounding market.
The price of the product is very
low everywhere and it is to the in
terest of the farmer to carry every
bale where he can get the most for it.
This is why cotton is coming to
Barnesville from all the surrounding
territory.
Capt. E. P. Howell, the well
known citizen of Atlantr, has been
appointed by President McKinley as
one of thej committee to investigate
the charges brought against the war
department. He has accepted and
promises to go to the bottom of the
whole business. He will make a
good man for the place.
Wholesale Department.
Country merchants can buy in wholesale
lots as cheap from us as any jebber in Macon or
Atlanta. Let us quote you on Dry Goods, Shoes
etc.
The End and tun Beginning.
If a fair beginning were enough ro save us. this world
would have a very different face and the lives of most men
would tell a very different story. Almost every man who
enters the Dry Goods trade, means at the outset, after a cer
tain way, to do well —at least to fare well —yet most careers
have a thread ot disappointment running through them; while
many who started with bright hopes come to a disastrous end.
One great cause of the contrast between the beginning and
the end lies in the human will; and he who resolves upon
some commendable enterprise often gives it up from sheer
weariness, the motive force being spent.
Measured by the vital elements of activity that exists
here; the influence of ability and enthusiasm that shape events,
the true purpose and specific work employer and employees,
this business is in the early bloom of youth. Our leadership
is as fixed as fate.
Dress Goods.
First of all we have sufficient resources for a colossal and
monumental stock. Sufficient capital, sufficient space, suffi
ced capacity to collect, and sufficient outlet. Dress Goods
are the vertebra of this business. They are our passion.
Fabrics for substantial use are here. Fabrics that merely
satisfy the delicate and dreamy striving for exquisite orna
ment are here. And every in-between sort here, or coming.
The newness of the weave, pattern and coloring gives Dress
Goods its charm and value. Those we now show have crossed
the ocean within a month. Their mellow tones bring har
mony out of chromatic discord. The rough and roughish
weaves captivate your fancy at first sight. We are the dress
goods people, and admit nothing to our store but what has
the smell of fashion at every turn.
Gargets and Regs.
Many new things in Rugs, tresh from the weaver’s hand.
Rugs at 50c, Rugs at 51.00, Rugs at 52.00 and up to 55.00
each. Carpets—ingrains, Brussels, etc. Mattings—new
weaves and colorings fresh from china land. All kinds of
house furnishings—cornice poles, window shades, swiss cur
tains, lace curtains and shades.
Remember we are prepared to do more business than any store in Barnesville, and we oifer great and real values in everv nart of our store
Bring your cotton to Barnesville; it is the best market in Middle Georgia. J F
JXC. COLLIER COMPANY, “The Big Store,” Barnesville, Ga.
OtfiGiaJ DemoGratiG Tickfit-
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Governor,
Allen I). Candler.
Secretary of State,
Philip Cook.
Comptroller-General,
William A. Wright.
State Treasurer,
William J. Speer.
Attorney General,
Joseph M. Terrell.
Commissioner of Agriculture,
O. B. Stevens.
State School Commissioner,
G. K. Glenn.
Prison Commissioner,
Joseph S. Turner.
Chief Justice of Supreme Court,
Thomas J. Simmons.
Associate Justice of Supreme Court
for Full Term of Six Years,
William H. Fish.
Associate Justice of Supreme Court
for Unexpired Term of Two Years,
Henry T. Lewis.
Senator for the 22d Senatorial Dis
trict,
John F. Redding.
Representative in the House of
Representatives,
J. C. Beauchamp.
For Ratification of the amendment
of Paragraph 2 of Section 3, Article 6
of the Constitution, (for election
of Judges of Superior Courts by the
people).
Against the Ratification of amend
ment of Paragraph 2 of Section 3,
Artie e 6 of the Constitution, (against
election of Judges of Superioi Courts
by the people).
For Ratification of amendment of
Paragraph 3 of Section 3, of Article 6
of the Constitution, (for election of
Judges of Superior Courts by the
people).
Against Ratification of the amend
ment of Paragraph 3 of Section 3, of
Article 6 of the Constitution, (against
election of Judges Superior Courts by
the people).
For Ratification of amendment of
Paragraph lof Section 11 of Article
6 of the Constitution, (for election of
Solicitors-General by the people).
Against Ratification of amendment
of Paragraph lof Section 11 of Ar
tide 6 of the Constitution, (against
election of Solicitors General by the
people).
Clerk of Superior Court,
J. B. Mathews.
Sheriff,
J. H. Milner.
Receiver of 'l ax Returns,
Did You Take
Scott’s
Emulsion
through the winter? If so, we
are sure it quieted your cough,
healed the rawness in your
throat, increased your weight,
gave you more color, and made
you feel better in every way.
But perhaps your cough has
come back again, or you are get
ting a little thin and pale.
Then, why not continue the
same helpful remedy right
through the summer? It will do
you as much good as when the
weather is cold.
Its persistent use will certainly
give you a better appetite and a
stronger digestion. .A
It will cure your jMSET
weak throat and heal Itju/jp
your inflamed lungs, u jYZJp*
It will cure every case flj jf
of consumption, when A jl
a cure is possible. JAJJ*
Don’t be persuaded
to take something they say is just
as good.
All Druggists, 50c. and |i.
SCOTT & Bowne, Chemists, N. Y.
Charles Matthews.
Tax Collector,
S. A. Howell.
County Treasurer,
Wilbur F. Jones.
County Surveyor,
R. D. Adams.
Coroner,
J. L. Hamil.
CENTRAL’S EARNINGS.
The earnings of the Central of
Georgia railroad during the first week
in September were $74,346 against
$106,367 during the corresponding
week last year. This was the first
week during the year that the earn
ings showed a decrease as compared
with last year. The reason for the
falling oft of business is accounted
for by the fact that the road was
flooded during the first week of Sep
tember, and it was impossible to
move freights. The total earnings
of the road from January 1 to the
end of the first week in September
were $3,392,598 against $3,228,310
during the corresponding period last
year.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salv*
Cure Pil-,1 Scalds, burns.
J. G. COLLIER 60..
Barnesville s Leading and Only Great
partment Store, 18 people to serve you
at this store, which is more than any two
stores in Barnesville combined.
Furniture.
We buy in car-load lots at prices that barely admit of
the makers getting his share of this world’s goods. The
newest style Rockers, Dining Chairs, Children’s Chairs, Par
lor Chairs, Fancy Divans, etc., are ready for inspection on
our second floor. Bed-room suits in Oak, Cherry, Walnut
and Mahogony. Hat Racks, Book Cases, Chiffoniers, Side
Boards, Springs, Lounges, Couches all bv the square acre.
This stock is a good one, and the price within reach of every
purse.
Shoes.
Revelations in our shoe store for you to inspect. Ladies,
see our line of Cincinnati fine Shoes, made by Knippendorf,
Dittman & Cos. The Knippendorf shoe is sold in every city
of note in America, and worn by New York's leading Fifth
Avenue bells- We guarantee every pair of ladies fine shoes
we sell.
Dm Goods Bargains.
100 yards best standard Colico. at Bc.
2000 yards heavy Ticking at 5 cents.
1000 yard best feather Ticking at 10 cents.
2000 yards heavy yard wide Sheeting at 4 cents.
50 pieces best table Oil Cloth at 15 cents per yard.
10 pieces heavy turkey red Table Cloth at 20 cents per yd.
1000 yards heavy Canton Flannel at 4 cents yard.
500 Mens heavy Undershirts at 15 cents each.
500 Ladies heavy 25c Undervests at 15 cents each-
Bargains in every part of this great, gigantic and colossal store.
Do not think of shopping at any other town except Barnesville
and COLLIER S BIG-LIVE-STORE.
VOTE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
In this issue the official democratic
ticket is printed in full, from the high
est state to the smallest county officer.
This is the ticket for every democrat
to vote and it is the ticket for every
other citizen also. The election of
the democratic ticket will continue
in authority the only party in this
state with experience in governmental
affairs, and its success will therefore
mean more peace and prosperity for
! the citizenship of the state than can
! even be promised by any other party.
The democratic ticket, in its en
tirty, will be triumphantly elected as
it should be. Vote it.
FREE PILLS.
Send your address to H. E. Buck
len & Cos., Chicago, and get a free
sample box of Dr. King's New Life
Pills. A trial will convince you of
their merits. These pills are easy in
action and are particularly effective
in the cure of Constipation and Sick
Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system.
Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by
W. A. Wright, Druggist.
Miss Winnie Davis, “the daughter
of the confederacy, - ’ died Sunday in
Rhode Island. She was g r eatly
loved by the southern people.
Sam Jones preached to 15000 peo
pie at Cartersville last Sunday at the
close of an eight day’s service. It is
said the meeting was one of splendid
results.
According to the present law
Sampson will get SIOO,OOO prize
money, Dewey, S9OOO, and Schley
only SSOOO, for the parts they took
in the war between Spain and the
United States. This is all wrong.
It begins to appear that L T ncle
Sam might have a scrap with Ger
many. The Oregon and lowa have
been sent to Dewey at Manila and
these two battleships may help to
teach the Germans something.
WANTED SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER
soils ill this state to manage our business in
tlieir own and nearby counties. It is ...ainlv of
fice work conducted rt home. Salary straight
soon a year and expenses—definite, bonaflde, no
more, no less salary. Monthly STo. References.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope, Her
bert E. Hess, Brest., Dept. M. Chicago.
THE FLINT JUDGESHIP.
It is said to be probable that
Judge Marcus W. Beck will resign
the Flint judgeship soon, being Major
of the Third Georgia regiment.
Sunday's Griffin News contained this
reference to the matter:
•‘The expected vacancy in the Su
perior court judgeship of this circu.t
is causing the candidates to stir
around. The candidates so far men
tioned are Col. E. J. Reagan, of Mc-
Donough, and Col. J. Y. Allen, of
Thomaston. Judge Loyd Cleveland
of this city, has been strongly urged
by his friends here and all over the
State to make the race, but he stated
in an interview yesterday that in no
event would he be a candidate for
the position. Both candidates men
tioned have many friends here, but so
far the only endorsements that have
been given were to Col. Reagan.
Col. Jim Wall and Col. E. M. Smith
were here yesterday in the interest
of Col Reagan's candidacy.
H Jlflu
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the California Fig Syrup
Cos. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Cos.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
imitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Cos. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
BAX FRANCISCO, Cal.
Li UIBVILLE, Ky. NEW YOKE, N. T
Underwear.
We own the entire stock of the Oxford Knitting Mills,
and will sell our entire make of underwear to our customers
at the same price we get for it by the case in New York. Buy
Underwear made in Barnesville, made of thread spun by a
Barnesville Mill, and grown by Pike county farmers.
Dress Sis.
The new Silks are a-tlaunt with color. Every piece has
the impress of beauty and strength. They rustle and spring
and crack as the hand lifts them. There’s an iridescent gla
mour in every fold. Those already on display are merely the
forerunners of coming silken splendor. This brilliant multi
tude will vanish before the first sharp white frost. It’s a
jocund time for buyers. The thrift of every practical wo
man will impel her to come here. This is a period of fruition.
A full and good stock is outspread. You look and marvel—
it is so full and good—so attractive with color, and shimmer,
and grace, and novelty and' economy. See the Bayadere,
Pekin ana Faconne Stipes—some are broad and single, others
are clusters, formed of many tine lines. The Brocaded Taf
fetas, Faille and Satin Duchesse and Illuminated Printed
Warps and incomparable—winged flowers and pretty blooms
in moonbeam and starbeam tints. The solid Taffetas and Sa
tin Duchesse are fresh and cheery. Full of sunlighty con
trasts. This great stock of stock of silks will do credit to
any city store. Nothing ever in Barnesville to half equal
what we are showing in Silks this season.
Glutting
Piles and stacks of new, nobby, correct clothing. The
latest cuts, perfect fitting—made by the best clothing-makers
of New York and Baltimore—complete line of boys and chil
dren’s suits.
Ladies, don’t say you can’t buy your boy a suit in Bar
nesville. We have them, new and pretty styles, try us before
sending away.
Miinneru.
All of New York’s gay creations are here with us. All
picked up by our expert buyer—a buyer that was born for
the business. Gav colorings in feathers, tips, wings, birds,
ribbons, flowers, etc. The new soldier sailor hats for ladies
in the latest army blues.
Chambers Drug Store Bought.
Mr. W. H. Chambers has sold
the Chambers drug store to Mr.
R. Burton Milner of this city.
The sale took effect Saturday Sept.
17th. Mr. Milner the new proprie
tor is an excellent young man, a son
of Mr. B. C. Milner of Barnesville.
He i a graduate of the Atlanta Col
lege of Pharmacy, and was for sev
eral months in charge of the Dis
pensary of this college where he ac
quired considerable valuable ex
perience in the filling of prescriptions.
Mr. Milner was appointed to this
position again for the next term with
additional duties as assistant the Pro
fessor of Materia Medica, in the col
lege. Owing to his purchase of
Cnambers drug store he has declined
this position. Mr. Milner also served
as prescribtion clerk in the store of
the Cleveland Drug Cos., Elberton, Ga.
We predict for Mr. Milner a success
ful career in the drug business. Dr.
Thos. J. Watts who has been for
several years connected with this
store will remain and conduct the
business with Mr. Milner. With the
business in tne hands of these two
gentlemen, the people of Barnesville
and vicinity may safely feel that work
entrusted to them will be properly
done. They deserve a liberal pat
ronage and will receive it.
Mr. Chambers has not determined
yet what he will do, but will in the
course of month or two. We hope to
see him soon conducting another
large business in Barnesville.
To the Public.
I take this metod of informing the
public that I have sold out my en
tire stock of drugs and chemicals,
toilet articles, paints, oils, stationary
&c, to Mr. R. Burton Milner, or this
city. Mr. Milner will continne the
drug business at the same stand and
I bespeak for him a large share of
your patronage which I am continent
he will merit at your hands.
I will thank all persons indebted
to me to make prompt settlement to
me for same at an early a date as
possible and thus enable me to wind
up my affairs. Very Respectfully.
W. H. Chambers.
NOTICE.
The trustees of Gordon Institute
have taken charge of the musical de
partment.
Tuition will be in advance, month
ly, same as formerly.
Certificates issued by
J. W. Stafford,
sep 1 4t Secy and Treas.