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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 CURED BY two boxes of Ayer's Pills.” Emma Keyes, llttbbardston, Mass. “Kor.the cure of headache, Ayer's Cathartic Pills are the most efficient medieino 1 ever used."—Robert K. James, Dorchester, Mass. " For years I was subject to constipation and nervous headache, caused by derange ment of the liver. After taking various rem edies. 1 have become convinced that Ayer's Pills are the best. They never fail to relieve my bilious attacks In a short time; and I am sure my system retains its tone longer after 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. G !■■■ ■'n ■"■ ■■■■■..'— i i G 38 Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, * GEORGIA.