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WEEKLY *»■> TIMES.
McDonough, Ga., Dkc. 2, 1892.
Homo Affairs.
Democratic Primary.
The snuggle is over.
On yesterday, according to call of
Democratic Executive Committee, a
primary was held for the purpose of
nominating county officers.
Wm. N. Nelson, for Ordiuary,
Luther Pair, for C'erk, and N A.
Glass, for Sheriff, had no opposition,
but there were contestants for the other
offices and they battled manfully for
ballots.
There wasn't a man in the race, so
far as This Weekly knows, but what
was worthy and deserving of office,
aud it was, therefore, a rather difficult
job for the suffragist to choose one in
preference to the others. The Week
ly wishes there was an office for each
of these worthy fellows ; but there is
not. Well, they are made of the ma
terial to stand defeat, aud maybe the
die will bo cast in their favor later.
At this writing it has not been learn
ed who the successful candidates are,
no returns haviug come in before goiug
to press.
At McDonough precinct about 400
votes have been polled. A large
vote, showing the strength of the par
ty, is expected all over the county.
The Weekly will give a full report
next week.
An Eye Shot Out.
Mr. Robert Sowell was, on last Mon
day morning, the victim of a very
painful accident, and one by which he
probably lost the sight of au eye. The
accident was a very peculiar oue, and
happened in this way :
Mr. Sowell and his son, Joe, were
out rabbit hunting, and were about one
hundred feet apart when a rabbit was
“jumped,” at which Joe immediately
fired. The rabbit was at least sixty
feet from Mr. Sowell, but it is sup
posed that some of the shot struck a
rock aud glanced. Only one shot
struck Mr. Sowell, and that penetrated
the eye just below the sight.
Mr. Sowell immediately left for At
jauta, aud placed himself for treatment
under that eminent specialist, Dr. Cal
houn. We learn that he is of the
opinion that the eye ball may be saved,
but that the sight will never be recov
ered.
He has the sympathy of his numer
ous friends.
Delightful Sociable.
One of the most delightful social
gatherings of the season was enjoyed
by the young people, at the residence
of Col. G. VV. bryau last Friday night.
Quite a large attendance was pres
ent, and until a late hour the happy
participants whiled the time away in
fasciuating features of merriment, in
terspersed with refreshments, sparkling
wit, bright repartee, and various other
social interchanges that enter into the
lives of the young and render them
charming.
Altogether, it was just such an oc
casion that all enjoy without restraint,
“leaving with reluctance and wishing
oft for its repetition.”
Gone to Conference.
There was no preaching at the Meth
odist church last Sunday morning, Rev.
J. E. Rosser, the pastor, being called
upon to conduct the funeral services
over the remains of Mrs. David Cope
land. At night he preached an inter
esting sermon on “Christian unity” to
a large and appreciative audience.
On. Tuesday Brother Rosser left for
Madison to attend the annual confer
ence now in session at that place. Mrs.
Rosser accompanied him as far as Cov I
ington, where she is now visiting her
mother.
Our people generally, regardless of |
denomination, express a desire that Mr.
Rosser be returned to this charge.
Committed Suicide.
We are informed that a white farmer
by the name of Warner Camp, living
in Shakerag district, ended his life last
Tuesday by the use of some opiate.
No cause is assigned for the rash
act, but it is thought to be accreditablo
to temporary insanity.
Coroner Coker went up Wednesday
to hold an inquest.
Married.
On last Sunday morning, at the
home of the bride’s father. Dr. J. A.
C. Wynn, at Wynn’s Mill, Mr. G. G
LeGuinn to Miss Magnolia Wynu;
Rev. D. C. Brown officiating.
For Rent.
To parties able to supply themselves,
one one-horse farm; a part of the Hark
ness old place, and one three-horse
farm known as the Sutton place, about
one and one-half miles from McDon
ough. Rent due and payable Oct. 15,
1893. Address the undersigned
Pall Turner,
Macon, Ga.
You must pay your guano notes im
mediately if you do not want it sued.
I mean business, as my accounts are
compelled to be closed up. A. A.
Lemon.
Best Glove fitting Corset in the
south for SI.OO. Kcket Store.
Tlie agony ended.
Ordinary’s court Monday.
The boys voted early aud late.
Everybody making plans for anoth
er year.
Miss Birdie Dauitl spent Sunday in
the city.
Plenty of nice Christmas goods at
Maxwell’s.
Mrs. Annie Nolan spent last Satur
day in Ailauta.
Miss Claude McDonald went up to
Atlanta yesterday.
Vacation is near at hand, and the
children are happy.
Last month of the year. Are you
teady for Christmas?
Housewives already saving eggs.
Ileus on double duty.
Mayor John T. Oglesby took in the
Gate City Wednesday.
After to morrow’s election, then
peace for a few weeks more.
Mrs. Thos. D. Stewart is visiting
relatives in Atlanta this week.
A certain sign that winter is upon us:
Everybody leaves the door ajar.
The new schedule has failed to be
put on the East Tennessee so far.
Biela’s comet has gone henceward,
and the stars still continue at the old
stand.
Mr. Q. A. Dickson has moved his
family to their new home on Atlanta
street.
Messrp. Green Copeland and M. D.
Rountree, of Flippen. were in town
Tuesday.
Tuesday was au ideal day for hunt
ing, and many yielded to its seductive
influence.
The Democracy of Henry county
have nominated a good corps of comi
ty officers.
Prof. Parker, a former principal of
McDonough fustitute, spent yesterday
in the city.
We learn that Mr. W. W. Hightow
er will move his family to McDonough
again next year.
Ilev. E. Culpepper will fill his regu
lar appointment at the Baptist church
Saturday and Sunday.
’Squire Allen Stewart, of Atlanta,
is visiting among his numerous friends
and relatives in this vicinity.
Crockery, fancy Chinaware, deco
rated lamps, etc., and other nice goods
ready for Christmas at Maxwell’s.
Mrs. W. H. Meyer, of Atlanta,
days in the city last
week, the gpest of Mrs. Henry Meyer.
Judge V T » A. Brown spent a day
or two in lYtlauta this week. Court
business, of course. She was at home.
The merchants of McDonough are
hereby reminded that now is the time
to plant their Christmas advertise
ments.
Little John Turnipseed has gone to
McDonough where he accepts a posi
tiou iu the telegraph office.—Hampton
Hustler.
Go to Maxwell’s for all your Christ
mas goods. Fancy Chiuaware, deco
rated lamps, crockery, confectioneries,
fruits, etc., etc.
A great deal of land is advertieed
to be sold at sheriff’s sale next Tues
day. A large crowd will, no doubt, be
iu attendance.
Another little boy has come to. the
home of our good frieud, Mr. J. J.
Bunn, hence the beaming smile that
o’erspreads his countenance.
The tax collector will be in McDon
ough next Tuesday and Wednesday for
the last time. Remember this if you
would save trouble and expense.
The “old reliable” Stewart Mercan
tile Co. have something interesting to
say to the public this week. Read new
advertisement and call on them.
Col. J. F. Wall, of McDonough,
the talented solicitor general of the
county court of Henry county, spent
yesterday in this city.—Griffin News.
Misses Jennie Stapleton and Nannie
Dodson, two charming young ladies of
Americus, have been visiting in Mc-
Donough this week, the guests of
Misses Bledsoe.
Mr. Jeff Bryans, of the Birmingham
police force, has been spending the
week with his relatives and old Henry
county friends. The Iron City seems
to agree with him, and he is looking
exceedingly well and healthy.
The “little folks” were given a nice
fruit party at the residence of Sheriff
Glass last Saturday afternoon, and to
say they enjoyed it is but feeble eapres
sion. As all of them were unable to
attend, only about seventy-five were
present.
Mr. J. W. Alaxander, one of the
directors of the Georgia Midland went
down to ColumbHS Tuesday to attend a
meeting of the board. He informed
The Weekly that the old board of di
rectors were all re-elected, and that a
new loan has been procured by the
road which reduces interest on the
bonds from 6to 4 per cents. This was
an excellent piece of work by the au
! thorities making a considerable reduc
■ tion of current expenses, and of course
j brightning the outlook accordingly.
Just recived, nice line hats, ladies
fascinators, knit jackets, breakfast
(shawls. Racket St re.
ETe new advertisement of the Car
michael Co., and when in Jackson don’t
fail to call at their store and see what
bargains they are now offering.
Oue of our local sportsmen succeed
ed in bringing dowu ten squtrels one
eveuing recently—and the evening
was not propitious for that sport either.
We learn that Mr. Charles Jordan,
of Molena, will move to the farm of
his father iu-law, Mr. Wm. Kitnbell,
at Greenwood, and cultivate it next
year.
Capt. J. W. Moore, McDonough’s
efficient chief of police, has attracted
attention this week by his more than
usual dignified demeanor. Cause, he is
now a grand father.
Mr. Zach Manson, an old Henry
county boy, is a candidate for the* office
of Ordinary in Clayton couuty. He is
a worthy gentleman, aud has the well
wishes of his numerous friends in this
county.
Borrow money through Merrel C.
Low, from the Manhattan 2 per Cent
Loan Co. Insure your gins, barnes
and mules, life and dwelling, thus
saving the distress that is sure to fol
low fire and death.
Will be sold at auction in McDon
ough on the first Tuesday in December
a fine lot of fuit trees, trom the Jack
son County Nursery, Marcus, Ga. An
excellent opportunity to get a due se
lection of fruit at a bargain—don’t miss
it.
What’s the matter ? No weddings
occuriug; none on tapis. Has sly old
Cupid retired from business ? Boys,
some of you hurry up, get married aud
give us an invitation. The taste of
wedding cake with us is only a dim
memory of the past.
Judge John I. Hall, of Spalding, has
introduced a bill before the Legislature
which, if passed, will change the time
of holding Henry Superior Court from
the present time —third Monday iu
April and October—to the second Mon
days in April aud November.
Among the bills passed by the legis
lature this week we notice this from
Col. Reagan : To amend an act to de
line the rights of landlords, etc., and to
make it penal to sell crops in certain
cases, approved November 5, 1889, by
striking out the words, “with iuteut to
defraud his cropper.”
Committees were appointed from
each of the city Sabbath schools last
Sunday to ai range for the Christmas
festivities of the children, which will
comprise a union entertainment. The
efficiency of the committees is a guar
antee that it will be excellent affair,
aud full particulars will be given as
soon arrangements are completed.
We clip the following local item
from the Clinton (S. C.) Gazette. Miss
Copeland is a niece of Mr. J. P. Cope
land, of this place, and is well known
to a number of our readers, having on
several occasions visited her uncle:
“Among the prize winners at the State
Fair, we note the following of this
place: Miss Lizzie Copeland, best
patchwork quilt in silk. * * *
Vacation.
The fall term of McDonough Insti
tute comes to a close to day, and the
children will enjoy a vacation until af
ter the Christmas holidays.
Under the guidance of Prof. Du Bose
aud his popular assistant, Miss Tippora
Harrell, McDonough Institute has
done much for the intellectual advance
ment of the children of this commu
nity during the past year.
Prof. Dußose aud Miss Harrell have
Dot only added new laurels to their al
ready enviable reputation as instruct
ors, but have succeeded in winning the
hearts of the children and friendship
of parents.
Miss Annie Mooney, who has been
in charge of the music department, has
also given very general satisfaction,
aud has thoroughly demonstrated her
ability as a successful teacher of both
vocal aud instrumental music. She
also has succeeded in drawing a large
host of friends about her by her maDy
charms ol miud and person.
Aud now let every body go to work
and try aud do something for the up
builuiug of the school another year.
Work in this direction cannot be com
menced too early. There is no reason
why McDonough Institute should not
rank with the best educational institu
tions in the land, and if our people
will lend their aid they cau make it
fulfill their most sanguine expectations.
Good churches and schools go far to
wards making prosperous towns, more
perhaps than many think.
Then let’s all help what we can from
now on to make McDonough Institute
what it cau aud justly ought to be—an
honor to Henry county aud her people.
525.000 worth of goods to be sold
iu the uext 30 day at COST! COST!
Smith-Etheribge Co.,
Jackson, Ga.
For the very best wheat for this sec
tion, in any quantity to suit purchasers,
call on Gus Brown, at the McDonough
j Ginnery.
Mother anil Daughter Die.
Mrs. Jaue Johnson aud daughter, of
Clayton couuty, died suddenly List
week, under peculiar and distressing
circumstances.
Mrs. Johnson was the niece of the
late Capt. Adam Sloan who witnessed
his horrible killing. She was well
known in McDonough, where she had
many frieuds who regret to hear of her
sad death. We clip the following from
the Johnesboro Enterprise :
“Two deaths iu oue family just
twenty-four hours apart. That is an
unusual occurrence, iu our county or in
any county, but it happened just four
miles below Jonesboro this week, in one
of the best families iu this section.
Miss Carrie Johnson, daughter of Mrs.
Jordan Johnson grew very sick sudden
ly. A physician was summoned at an
early hour on Wednesday morning, and
shortly after he arrived the young lady
was cold in death. Immediate proper
ation was begun for the funeral which
was to occur on Thursday morning.
The mother of the young lady, Mrs.
Jordon Johnson, was almost prostrated
with grief aud took her bed. The fain
ilv and friends who were present soon
discovered that the good old mother
was not only suffering from griaf, but
that she too was a victim to the ill that
had just taken the life of the young
lady. The physician was again hastily
summoned this time for the mother,
and when he arrived the aged lady was
unconcious and her suffering was ter
rible. He immediately requested that
the other physicians be called in for
consultation, which was complied with,
but the combined medical skill of four
physicians failed to bring relief and the
aged mother was soon a corpse with the
daughter. Mr. Adam Johnson, a son
and brother of the dead, was threatened
with an attack of the pernicious fever,
but at last accounts he was improving.
“The funeral and interment will oc
cur at Noah’s Ark church to day at
1 o’clock. AVe sympathize deeply with
the sorrowing ones.”
Says the Augusta Herald: An Au
gusta broker states that securities of all
kinds, except Central railway, are ad
vancing, and this is a sign of restored
confidence all around. Money is leav
ing its hiding places and seeking in
vestment. We hope much of it will
be placed in other things besides stocks
and bonds.
Mr. Wm. Kitnbell, who happened to
the very painful accident of having hie
hip broken by falling from a wagon,
about two weeks ago at Greenwood,
is still suffering from his injuries,
though somewhat better. Mr. Kim
bell is one of Henry’s oldest and best
citizens, and iu bis misfortune lias the
sincere sympathy of many friends.
Prof. O. E. Ham informs The
Weekly that he will build a school
house in McDonough, as a permanent
location, and teach here in future.
Work will be commenced on the new
building at once, in order to be ready
for the opening of next term. Miss
Tippora Harrell has leased McDon
ough Institute from the board of direc
tors for next year. Consequently our
city will now have *wo good schools.
Mr. Jim Green left Monday night
for Whaneta, Fla , to join the Henry
county party who recently went there,
but he will not reside permuiien'ly.
Messrs. 11. F. Elliott and Wayman Whit
aker, who left with the others, rt turn
ed this week, on account of their fam
dies, who were taken sick immediately
upon arrival in Florida, Verily, there
is no place like old Henry.
Several persons who have been trav
eling over the county rather extensive
ly of late express surprise at the acre
age planted in wheat the past fall.
Another encouraging sign is the num
ber of fat hogs to be seen at almost
every farm house. Truly, the time
seems not far distant when home raised
“hog and hominy” will once more be
found in every larder. Then the sun
shine of prosperity will radiate its
bright beams over our fair section with
the same effulgent glory that surround
ed our people before the-bloody intes
tine struggle of the sixties.
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN'S IRON BITTERS
A Million i'rkail*.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and
not less than one million people have found
just such a friend in Dr. King's N'ew Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
If you have never used this Great Cough
Medicine, one trial will convince you that
it has wonderful curative powers in all dis
eases of Thooat, Chest and Lungs. Each
bottle is guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed, or money will be refunded. Trial bot
tles tree at any drug store. Large bottles
50c. and sl.
Best Corset ever offered for 50cts
made espec'ally for the Racket Store.
The present cotton crop is estimated
at not over 6,000,000 bales.
Henry county raised seed rye at
$1.50 per bushel at the residence of
C. M. Speer.
Think of the great bargains to be
given at the New York Stork in Jack
sou in the next SO days.
Headache
Usually results from a deranged stomach or
a sluggish liver. In either ease, an aperient
Is needed. Ayer's Pills, the mildest and
most reliable eathartic In use, correct all
Irregularities of the stomach, liver, and
bowels, and, In a brief time, relieve the
most distressing headache. These pills are
highly recommended by the profession, and
the demand for them is universal.
“ I have been afflicted, for years, with
headache and Indigestion, and though I
spent nearly a fortune In medicines, 1 never
found any relief until I began to take Ayer’s
Pills, six bottles of these Pills completely
cured me.” Benjamin Harper, Plymouth,
Montserrat, \V. I.
"A long sufferer from headache, I was
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llttbbardston, Mass.
“Kor.the cure of headache, Ayer's Cathartic
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" For years I was subject to constipation
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ment of the liver. After taking various rem
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my bilious attacks In a short time; and I am
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the use of these Pills, than has been the case
with any other medicine I have tried.”
11. S. Sledge, Weimar, Texas.
Ayer’s Pills
VUKrAUBD BY
Dr. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Every Dose Effective.
Cur«»H Consumption, Couch*, Croup, Sore
Throat. Sold by all Druggists on a Guarantee.
For a Lame Side, Hack or Chest Shiloh’s Porous
Plaster will give great satisfaction.—»s cents.
SHIL©H’S~VfTALIZER.
Mrs. T. ft. Hawkins,Chattanooga,Tenn.,says:
“ Shiloh'* Vttalizcr'SAVlin MY LIFE.' I
consider it the best remedy fm- adtbiMaltdsmtem
I ever need.” For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney
troublo it excels. Price 75 cts.
QHILOH’S/JCATARRH
oR E M E D Y.
Have you Catarrh? Try tills Konusiy. It, will
relieve and Cure you. Price 50 eta. This In
jector for its successful treatment is furnished
free. Shiloh’s Remedies are sold by us on a
guarantee to give satisfaction.
Now!
We have the largest
line of notions ever
seen in McDonough,
embracing a beautiful
line of Ladies Belts,
Corsets, fine Handker
chiefs, Scarfs, Hosiery
men’s fine Negligee
Shirts, Suspenders and
Underwear. These are
samples bought of a
large Wholesale No
tion House, at GREAT
DISCOUNT, and we
are prepared to sell
them at Wholesale
Prices. Come early
and get your choice for
Christmas presents.
We have also large
line of JEANS and
Home Made Shoes,
which we are selling
VERY LOW. Also 40
or 50 roll good Heavy
Jute, Bsgggsg at 6 Cents.
Remember there is
an absolute guarantee
on everything you buy
of us. We do not deal
in trash. Our motto is
“Good Goods, fair and
Honest Dealsng, and
Low Prices.”
We will be prepared
to furnish everybody
on time next year.
Your friends,
TM Stewart Mercantile Co.
PUREST,
CHEAPEST,.
BEST, aj
When ;ou ward to buy Groecmp,
Canned G»od* of any kmd, Candle?,
Confeutioiieric'f, Tobacco, etc*., and
w 2l tit goodd that arc nice, fresh and of
the best qualitv. at i rices as low us
they can possibly be gold, you find
t,o place superior fo the store of
AJ. V/. MAXWELLA
He gives customers polite, clever,
honest treatment, and vour child can
buy from him as well as yourself. He
strives to merit vour patronage, and
will appreciate it. Call und see him
when you want goods in his liue and
he gna-antees to please you.
.11. PUREST,
□^CHEAPEST,
: : BEST.
Pianos i Correspondence solicited.
Organs) Dean & Iluff, Griffin, Ga.
M.HAVERTY,
The Live
Furniture Man,
of the South,
Is offering to the people the cheapest bargains in ALL
KINDS OF FURNITURE, consisting of Parlor. Bed Room,
Kitchen and Dining Room Sets, Fancy Chairs, Lounges, Pil
lows, Spring Mattresses, etc., etc., at the Lowest Prices
in the State. Don’t buy until you first see HAVERTY
and get his prices, as he will sell you lower than any other
dealer in Atlanta.
. STOVES AND TINWARE a Specialty.
Don’t’ibrget the place—
M. HAVERTY,
Cheapest Furniture Man South,
77 Whitehall, 64 S. Broad Street,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
THE
CARMICHAEL CO’S
Clearing
Our Sale
Begins To-Day, Dec. Ist
l)ig Btodk of l)t c y GoodG
Clotl)ii|g, Hats,
Goods, Etc.,
Dte., Ktc. (
We have this day purchased the
SMITH-ETHERIDGE CO’S, stock
of goods, to take charge Jan’y Ist,
’93, and will on that date move
our stock to their place of business
—NEW YORK STORE.
We don't care to move these
Goods. Come and secure a BIG
BARGAIN while they are going.-®
GOOD STRAIGHT FLOUR, every
sack Guaranteed,
$3.50 fW Bbl.’
THE CARMICHAEL .CO.,
JACKSON, GEORGIA.
GEORGE MUSE CLOTHING CO.
“THE LEADERS”
till Hu ■ i>/'rftir of
L ~ L
— (J
'-p 1 lAirgeut, the I test, the Cheapest r j 1
H H
I I'a rnishi mjs, etc., in Atlanta, J
N —— N
for fall aml te inter wear.
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38 Whitehall Street,
ATLANTA, * GEORGIA.