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TOW N AND COUNTY.
Young graiu looking well.
hen the baby goes to sleep—after
the bawl.
Big lot of suspeuders at cost Rack
et Store.
Sweet times ahead now. Sngar on
the free list.
m
Ladies line hose less than cost.
Racket Store.
So much warm weather has caused
fears tor the fruit crop again this year.
Mr. (ireen Fargason, Flippeu’s
clever young merchant, was in the city
Wednesday.
Wool vests 20 per c*nt under cost.
Racket Store.
M rs. J. A. Rosser is visitiug her sis
ter, Mrs. J. AL .McDonald.
Air. Torn Sanders of Rex was in the
city last Sunday, the guest of his broth
er, D. J. Sanders.
Prof. Lord, the crayon artist, is in
McDonough with bis family to remain
a while.
Dr. Scott’s large horse is a brother
of a record maker of and is a
fine stepper himself.
If you want a good form plain note
call at this office. Mortgage notes also
on hand.
Men's wool undershirts 20 per cent
less than cost. Racket Store.
Miss Lula McDonald of Griffin is
visitiug the family of her uncle, Dr.
J. AL McDonald.
Mr. Charlie Beelan of Macon was
in the city this week to see his wife,
who is visiting her parents.
Reduced prices on all woolen goods
to close out. Racket Store.
A written guarantee with all silver
goods sold. John R. Smith, agent.
Get your silver ware from John R.
Smith, agent for the Royal Mf’g Go’s
guarant ‘ed goods.
It is poor enconomy to use cheap
guano. You can get “Baldwin,” one
of the finest, from Thos. D. Stewart.
Miss Flora Turner returned home
Tuesday from Macon, where she has
been on a visit since before Christmas.
Misses Laura Carter and Carrie
Bone of Dallas are visiting in the city,
guests of the former’s sister, Mrs. D.
J. Sanders.
The friends of Mrs. J. M. McDon
ald regret that she continues seriously
ill, with no indications of improvement
at this writing.
Farmers too busy preparing for the
year’s crop to spend much time in town.
The'r visits seem to be strictly business
and there is but little tarrying.
Remember that the Racket Store is
“heeled,” and will give you the best
bargains you can find anywhere this
year.
Mr. D. J. Thaxton, former editor of
the Jackson Argus, now traveling for
the Macon Telegraph, gave us a pleas
ant call Monday afternoon.
The “Baldwin Guano” is a great
cotton boll maker. If you want a fine
crop buy the Balduin from Thos. D.
Stewart.
I can sell you plated silver-ware
with a written guarantee to give per
fect satisfaction 10 years, or money
refunded. John R. Smith, agent.
1 can sell you Brazil silver goods
•with a written guarantee to hold its
color and give perfect satisfaction for
25 years, or money refunded. J. R.
Smith, agent.
Ordinary Nelson requests us to state
that he has received the acts of the last
legislature, which are now ready for
distribution, and justices are requested
to call for them.
Mr J. W. Hill, out excellent Dutch
town correspondent, is occupying the
nice home of Mr. VV. R. Rowan, a few
miles west of town, this year. He has
our thanks for a kindly invitation to
enjoy an “outing” with him at our
pleasure.
In trying to save a dollar on a ton
of guano vou may lose a hundred dol
lars on your crop. Be sure and use the
old reliable Baldwin guano, then you
know what you are doing.
Clarence Westbrook and his sister,
Mrs. Alman, came up from Sparta to
be present with their unfortunate
brother. Clarence will remain a week
or two with bis mother.
The corpse of young George Hooten,
son of Mr. John Hooten, formerly of
this couniv, and nephew of Mr. San
ford Hooten, was brought down from
Atlanta for interment in the old
burial ground last Sunday.
Scat Turner has made ariangements
to sell the New York World regularly
in .McDonough. It is an excellent pa
per, and Scat deserves much success
(which he will get if it is to be had.)
Patronize him if you want good read
ing.
It is but simple justice to the law
yers in the trial last Tuesday—Cols.
Wall and Reagan for the defense, and
Wright and Beck for the prosecution
—to say that the speeches of all were
unusully fine. Earnest, eloquent and
exhaustive, they attracted much favor
able comment.
Mr. J. W. Chaffin, one of Henry’s
solid farmers who lives at home, bonds
at the same place, and is gradually get
ting rich, has our thanks to go out and
“ ate hominy” with him. Accepted
with the ending of our engagement
■> ith tin; baby.-
Our job office has turned out a lot
of neat weekly report cards for the
county school teachers the past week
Commissioner Daniel requests us to
state tha. those who have not called on
him for them should do so without
further delay.
Miss Kate Maxwell is spending a
mouth in Atlanta, where she will thor
oughly post herself on all the latest
styles in millinery, etc., preparatory to
opening up her spring stock. It is
her purpose to carry the m st complete
assortment of millinery ever seen in
McDonough, and hence takes ample
time to inspect the markets.
Mr. J. W. Horsey, a dealer in nur
sery stock, is iu town, aud expects to
be in the county some time. He is
well posted in the practical knowledge
of fruit culture, and is conscientious
in bis business dealings. Mr. Horsey
buys his stocks from oue of ibe honest
nurserymen in the U. S. at Rome, Ga.,
a firm that has been in the nursery
business 30 years, and wherever their
fruit has been tiied in Georgia it has
proved true to uame. Mr. Horsey,
buying his stock in large quantities for
cash, can give very reasonable prices.
The motto in buying nursery stock
however should be not how cheap, but
how good. Mr. Horsey having known
Mr. Tbos. D. Stewart for several years
gives his name as reference.
Judge Stewart Dead,
Judge John D. Stewart died at his
home in Griffin, at 7:45 o’clock last
Sunday night.
It was well known that he had been
sick for a long while, aud his death
was not unexpected. Judge Stewart
was oue of Georgia’s truest and best
men, who coming from the humble
walks of life, not only won brilliant
success, but the genuine respect and
esteem of all classes of men. His
friends were numberless iu Henry coun
ty, where he was loved with true devo
tion, aud bis death is sincerely mourn
ed.
During the funeral services of Judge
Stewart, it is said that every class of
business in Griffiii, even to the huck
ster stands, were closed, and those who
daily toiled for a subsistence were as
sincere in their grief and tribute of
tears to his memory as the richest in
the land. All honored aud respected
him.
He was 61 years of age.
For the benefit of his many friends
in this section, the next issue of The
Weekly will contain a sketch of his
life.
1.1V.A11.
Everybody seem 3 to have a business
move on them in our community .
Miss Essie Laney, to the regret of
her many friends, has been ill for the
past few weeks. We wish her a speedy
recovery.
Mr R. A. Boatner, and sister, Miss
Cora, passed through our town enroute
home, last Tuesday afternoou.
Mr. Johuie Tredwell and Miss Le
na Waldrop were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Hopkins Suuday.
Mr. S. W. Whitaker and lady
visited Mrs. Whitaker last Sunday.
Mr. Jim Price and best girl went to
Philippi Sunday afternoou.
Miss Ella Sowell visited the family
of Mr. Dorton last week.
The debate at the society last Friday
evening was very entertaining. We
are glad the negative gained the sub
ject.
Little Naomi Elkius, one of our
talented elocutionists, rendered the
“Old Mail” song in quite a winsome
way at the society last Friday even
ing.
J. T. Hopkins was in Locust Grove
on business Monday.
Mr. James Kimball one of Jenkins
burg’s leading men, passed through
our town Sunday aft.
Mr. A. Farrar visited our little town
the other day.
How is it that the people have been
fooled until they are fooled if they do
not get fooled ?
Uncle Tom Craig came up to our
town last week on special business.
Brother “Plowboy,” we have your
sum almost figured out, and we wish
to give you one, as follows : What
would one pound of butter come to at
fifteen cents per pound ?
Messrs. Bufford and Sams gave us a
short pop call one day last week eu
route to Jackson.
Seems that candy pullings are in
order.
Miss Mary Woodward’s school is
still increasing, and it is very probable
that she will have an assistant if it
continues at the present rate.
Some people have a lot of ups and
downs, but most of us have more downs
than ups.
Some yonng man has been inquiring
a* to when a certain young lady was
goiDg borne. She would like to know
who he is.
Onr dear old brother Rural, where
art you ? heels over head in politics
■ and can’t pull through.
Observer.
DKPLOItABLK KILLING.
Charlie Westbrook Shot by Wulker
Carmichael in an Altercation.
.McDonough ha> b eu startled the
past week by one of t' e most unfortu
nate affairs that could befall a c >mmu
uity, aud one that could scarcely be
more generally depleted.
By the sad occurrence, his body
pierct-d by two bullets, one young man
is consigned to ati untimely grave;
while another—friends from boyhood
is burdened with the killing.
Charlie Westbrook dead.
Walker Carmichael his slayer.
ft is dilficult to realize, yet an awful
fact.
Just before night ou Thursday even
ing nflist week, these two young men
wereabout their usual places of business
over at the warehouse, Mr. Carmich
ael being engaged at the cotton seed
house, Mr. Westbrook at the ware
house. Not the remotest thought of
trouble betweeu them had been sus
pected. From some unknown cause,
however, they suddenly came together
<n an encounter.
A short scuffle ensued, when they
fell to the floor, Charlie on top, with
his baud at Walker’s throat. A gen
tleman near by attempted to separate
them, but before he could do so two
pistol shots rang out. The weapon
was in the hand of Walker, Charlie
receiving the conteuts in his body.
It was at once seen that the wounds
were serious, and a physician hurriedly
sent for. Dr. Scott responded, when
the wounded man was taken home,
where he lingered until Sunday morn
ing, aud at C o’clock breathed his
last.
Soon after the shooting Carmichael
surrendered himself to Sheriff Glass,
and Tuesday the case was called for
preliminary trial, Justices Bunn of Mc-
Donough, Sullivan of Locust Grove,
and Stewart of Sandy Ridge presid
ing.
After a thorough examination of the
witnesses to the homicide, no cause
of trouble was brought out in the evi
dence, which was substantially in ac
cordance with the facts related above,
and after a short consultation of the
presiding officers the case was dismiss
ed upon the ground of self defense.
As stated above, the occurrence is
deeply deplored by our entire commu
nity, aud further comment is unneces
sary.
It is a source of comfort to the
friends of Mr. Westbrook, that before
his death he left assurance of bis eutire
readiness to pass the great aud myste
rious ordeal. In fact, those who were
present at the death-bed scene pro
nounce it one of the most remarkable
ever witnessed, the patient calling the
family to his side one at a time and
calmly bidding them adieu iu the most
touchiug language, with assurances of
perfect peace with the Master and love
for all mankind.
Funeral setvices were conducted at
the Baptist church at half past three
o’clock Sunday afternoon, by Rev. T.
J. Bledsoe, and the remains laid to
rest in the McDonough cemetery.
“PLOW MOV.”
Jauuary gone.
Mr. James G. Kimbell of Jenkins
burg atteueuil services at Bethany last
Sunday.
Mr. Tom Sowell of Locust Grove
visited the family of his father last Sun
day. •
James Price still continues to go up
the road. What’s the matter with you
Jim ?
Mr. Luther Duke, accompanied by
his mother, visited the family of bis
brother, Mr. J. S. Duke, last Sunday.
„ Lost oue sweetheart. If you
want to know the facts, just ask Will
Woodwaid.
What’s the matter with that cat,
“Observer ?”
Prof. W. D. Tarpley’s school at
Bethany is in a flourishing condition.
He has secured the services of Miss
Lulu Farris as assistant, he having
more pupils than he could manage.
Wonder if Mr. W. P. Hopkins of
Lilah sells his fresh soda by the yard.
Mr. Alec Norman is making several
improvement on his plantation near
Bethany.
Miss Adams of near Hampton, after
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. L. A. Daniel, has returned home.
Will Hopkins has traded his mule
that tore the bosom out of the little
boy’s pants.
Willis Goodwin was hauling his best
girl last Snnday.
Jubn Rodgers, accompanied, by his
sister, Miss Nolly, attended services at
Bethany last Sunday.
The members of Union Alliance
Lodge are requested to come out the
second Saturday evening, both male
and female. Plow Boy.
The town farmer is an honorary
member of the lazy clob, and ofteD at
tends *their daily meetings, knowingly
remarks Editor Anderson, of the Cov
ington Star.
Our correspondents have crowded us
this week. Thanks.
Obituary.
In memory of Mrs. Lura M. John
son, nee Beutou, who was born Feb.
6th, 1885, aud departed this life Jan.
16th, 1894. She obeyed the gospel of
Christ at an early age, thus giving the
greater part of her stay here, to the
service of her Master. She bore her
sickness with patience, and now she
lias passed over the river, surviving her
little babe eleven days. She was too
pure to live on earth, and God has
takou her to live with augels ah >ve.
This tender aud loving sister iu every
storm of life was a true aud undoubtiug
Christian, and her pure influence aud
geutle manners weie duly felt by all
with whom she came in contact. Tru
ly cau it be said that, “None knew her
but to love her.”
It is sad to give up our dear sister ;
yet, precious oue, we would not call
thee back from peace aud joy, but we
will never cease to miss thee. Watch
fully and prayerfully did friends
minister to her wauls, but the augels
needed her “up higher,” so God’s fin
ger touched her and she slej t; the
gates were opened aud she eutered iu.”
Dear Lura is gone, but her memorv
will live as loug as oue remains who
knew her. She can never come back
to us, hut if we live a Christian life we
can go to her, where there is no more
parting, sickness and death—for “Ma
ma is where the sun shines always,”
were the words of her loving boy,
who she has watched and cared for
with a mother’s kind heart. She leaves
a husband and seven children, a mother,
sisters and brothers, to mourn their
loss of a precious one ; but their loss
is her gaiu, and they have the full
hope of ihe gospel of Christ to cheer
them in this sad bereavement. Let
them therefore be faithful through life,
and they may after awhile go to meet
her where all may be reunited iu the
heavenly home forevermore.
Sister, thou wast mild and lowlv,
Gentle as the summer’s breeze—
l’leasant as the air of evening,
When it Hoats among the trees.
Peaceful lie thy silent I lumbers,
Peaceful In the grave so low ;
Thou no more shalt join our numbers,
No more tliou our songs shalt know.
Tet again we hope to meet thee,
When the dai s of life arc fled,
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
One Who Loved Her.
McElree’B Wine of Cardui
and THEDFORD’S BUCK-DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants In
Henry County:
D. J. Sande r 8, McDonough
C. D. McDonald McDonough
Notice.
To my trends and customers : I am
now prepared to furnish you with sev
eral of the very best brands of Guano
on the market, also a very high grade
Acid. We have the very best, and
no shoddy goods.
Tbauking you for past favors, you
will find me at the Stewart Mercantile
store, auxious to serve you again this
year. A. F. Bunn.
For Malaria, Liver Trou
ble, or Indigestion, use
BROWN'S IRON BITTERS
Guano! Guano!
I am pleased to announce to the far
mers of this section that I’m in the field
again this year with Geo. W. Scott’s
popular fertilizers. These guanos are
well known to be strictly first class,
and give satisfaction wherever used. I
would be glad to have the patronage of
all good customers in my territory.
Don’t forget me if you want the
best. Respectfully,
John R. Pair.
Flippen, Ga , Jan. 1, 1994.
To the Trade.
I will continue to sell Lum
ber, Shingles, Brick, Building
ding Material of every kind,
and Guano, and will make it
to the interest of all to call on
me. W. G. COPELAND.
Flippen, Ga.
kok utsrzrsiA
Use Brown’s Iron Bitters.
Physicians recommend it.
All dealers keep it. 81.01 per bottle. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
For IHNininHion.
STATE OF GEORGIA —Henry County.
Whereas, G. W, Castellaw, Jr., adminis
trator of Benjomin Lewis, deceased, repre
sents to the court, in his petition duly filed
and entered on record, that he has fully
administered Benjamin Lewis's estate—
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned, heirs aud creditors, to show cause,
if any they can, why said administrator
should not be discharged from his adminis
tration and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday in February, 1994. This
Nov. 6, 1893.
WM. N. NELSON, Ordinary.
For DiKmiNMion.
STATE OF GEORGIA —Henry County.
Wheraas, W. M. Cleveland, executor ol
R,ce l leveiand, deceased, represents to the
court, in his petition duly filed and entered
on record, that he has fully administered
Rice Cleveland's estate —This is therefore
to cite all persons concerned, heirs and
creditors, to show cause, if any they can,
wbv said executor should not be discharged
from his administration und receive letters
of dismission on the first Monday iu Feb
ruary, 1894. This Nov. 7, 1893.
WM. N. NELSON, Ordinary.
For OiHmiswion.
GEORGIA —Henry County.
Whereas, G. W. Cook, administrator of
John B. Cook, deceased, represents to the
court, in his petition duly filed, that he has
ul ly administered John B. Cook’s estate,
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned, heirs and creditors, to show cause,
if any they can, why said administrator
should not lie discharged from his adminis
tration, and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday in May, 1894.
This January 15, 1894.
WM.N. JUSLSON, Ordinary,
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The largest Retail CLOTHIERS in the South.
( ONE PRICE TO ALL
• • MACON, . . . ATLANTA, . .
552-554 Cherry Street. 3Q-41 whitehall-33-34 S. Broad.
R. S. CRUTCHER & CO.
DEALERS IS
FURNITURE,
Shades, Mattings &Baby Carriages
EVERYTHING AT CUT PRICESI
WHOLESALE
&AND RETAIL,
87 & 89 Peachtree St.,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
CO TO
THI Jackson Carriage Factory
JACKSON, GEORGIA.
For Buggies, Phaetons, Surreys, Carts, Wagons
Harness, Robes, Whips, Etc. Etc.
FOR
OLD HICKORY and TENNESSEE WAGONS.
One car of all sizes just received and ready for delivery.
Come early and supply yourself with a Wagon.
ALSO FOR
Shoeing and repair work of all kinds, which will be quickly
and satisfactorily done.
AND REMEMBER
That the JACKSON BUGGY is the pet of the Factory
and the talk of the town, and community around, as the Best
Buggy to be found. Respectfully,
J. R CARMICHAEL.
TURNIPSEED • BROS.,
Successors to IV. \V. Turnipseed,
MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN
vi. cszr, v t,
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Carriages, Buggies, Wagons,
Harness, Whips, Lap Robes, Etc.,
HAMPTON, - GEORGIA.
Also, UNDERTAKERS.
Burial Cases, Casket:, Rrobes, Gloves, Wraps
etc,, Latest Styles and all Price.
Nothing but first class work and best material in every
thing sent out from our establishment.
Repairing in all its branches neatly and promptly done.
Give us a call when needing anything in our line, and we
guarantee fatisfaction in evesy department. Respt’ly,
TURNIPSEED BROS., Hampton, Ca.
N. B.—'We have a nice Hearse for our Undertaking business.
JF copyrighted"
l>r *n. Commercial College
of Ky. University, I.eungton, Ky., was awarded
MEDAL AND DIPLOMA
BT THE WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
ror W,.t,in Of Kmik-kn-pliv mid l.rnrr.l
llu«lne«m ■ etc. Cost to complete
Business Course about #9O. Including tuition.books
and board. Phonography, Type Writing and
Te!egraphy taught. For circulars, address,
W . H. Still ||. President, Lexlsglsa, K;,
CAUTION.—If a dealer offers W. L.
I>ouglaa shoeN at a reduced price, or says
he bus them without name ulsmped on
bottom, put him down ns a fraud.
I W. L. Douclas
CO fiunr BEST IN
OO OnvCi THE WORLD.
W. L. BOI'dLAH Shoes are stylish, easy fit
ting, ami give better satisfaction at the prices ad
vertised than any other make. Try one pair ami
be convinced. The stamping of W. L. Douglas'
name and price on the bottom, which guarantees
their value, saves thousands of dollars annually
to those who wear them. Dealers who push the
sale of W. 1.. Douglas Shoes gain customers,
which helps to increase the kulch on their full line
of goods. They can afford to sell at a less profit,
nml we believe you can save money by buying all
your footwear of the dealer advertised below.
Catalogue free upon application. Address.
W. JL. DOUG LAN, Brockton, Maas. Sold bw
T. A. SLOAN & CO.,
Racket Store.
AtlminiMtrnlrlx' Male.
By virtue of an order of the Court of Or
dinary of Henry county, (fa., will Be sold
before the court house door in McDonough,
on the first Tuesday in February licit, with
in the legal hours of sale, the following
property to-wit:
Fifty acres of laud, more or less, being
The north-east quarter of land lot No. 178,
in the a.I land district of Henry county, G».
and hounded as follows: commencing at
the G. M. AG. rai l road where the public
road from McDonough to Gridin crosses it,
running north 1245 feet to Brown’s corner,
thence west along Brown’s line 1745 feet,
thence south along Mrs. Gwaltney now Biv
ins’ line 1245 feet, thence oast along Mrs.
Gwaltney now Bivins’ line 1745 feet to be
ginning point. The same being fifty acres
more or less, sold as the property of Edwin
Gwaltney, dec'd.
M. S. GWALTNEY, Adm’i.
Dissolutions.
The (irm of Fields AJCopeland, heretofore
existing at Greenwood, (7a., is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. J. F. M. Fields
still continues the business at the original
stand, assuming all liabilities and collect
ing all debts of the firm, transacting all oth
er business connected with it.
11. .1. COPELAND,
J. F. M. FIELDS,
Greenwood. Ga., Jan. I, 181)4.
The firm heretofore doing business nt
Flippeo, under the name of Copeland & Far
gsson, lias been dissolvcdhy mutual con
sent, the latter continuing the business.
W.G. COPELAND.
O. B.FARGASON.
Flippcn, Ga., Dee. 22, 1893.
A<lmitii»lral»r*» Mule.
Agreeably to an order of the Couit of Or
dinary of Henry county, Ga., will be sold a
auction, before the court house door of said
county, on the first Tuesday in February
next, wihin the legal hours of sale, the fol
lowing property, to-wit:
One hundred acres of land, more or less,
lying in the 6th district ot said county, and
known us the home place of Robert Davis,
deceased, and bounded on the north by
lands of J. B. Price, on the east by lands
ot Mrs. Mitchell, on the south try lands of
J. R. Price, and on the west by lands of J.
M. Johnson. Sold as the property of Rob
ert Davis, lute of said county, deceased.
Terms cash. This sth day of December,
1893. JOHN H. DAVIS,
Adm’r of Robert Davis, dec’d.
I'or Stislnis.iifii,
GEORGIA—Henry County.
Whereas, John J. Thompson, administra
tor "de horn's non with the will annexed,”
, represents to the court in his petition duly
| filed and entered on record that he has fully
! administered the estate of John P. Jones,
! I bis is therefore to cite all persons con
! cerned, heirs and creditors, to show cause,
l if anv they can, whv said administrator
I should not be discharged from his adminis
tration and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday in March next. This No
vember 27th, 1893.
WM. N. NELSON, Ordinary.
l'or ItfiuiniNlration,
GEORGIA—Henry County.
To rill whom it may concern: M. B.
i Hinton havin'; in proper form applied to
me for permanent letters of administration
on the estate of William G. Hinton, late of
said county deceased—This is to cite all
and singular the creditors and next of kin
of Win. G. Hinton to he and appear at my
office within the time allowed by law, and
show cause, if any they can, why permanent
administration should not be granted to
M. B. Hinton on William G. Hinton’s
I estate.
Witness my hand and official signa-
I ture. This -bid day of Jan., 18114.
WM. X. NELSOX, Ordinary.
NOTICE.
All parties indebted to the estate of T.
i'. Thompson, dec’d, are requested to make
immediate settlement, and those bolding
cluims against said estate will present the
same dulv attested as required by law.
MRS. G. THOMfSOX, Adm’x.