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WEEKLY/" 1 TIMMS. by foucmm << i JOMpndjf. J. A, COtCHK, Kditor. petered at the postoffice at McDonough a*., as aecond-class mail matter, McDonough. Ga., July 17, 1891. In view of the expected visit this week, of Rev. fl. P. Myers, District Superintendent of the American Bible Society for Georgia, we would state, for the information of our readers, that this is a work iu which not only Chris tians but every good citizen should be deeply interested. What ever men's individual views about the Bible may be, there is no question of its impor- j tant bearing on moral progress and civilization. The object of the Bible Society is the circulation of the scrip ture, without note or comment, among all classes of men. It is the one work in which all denominations cau unite. It is the agency by which those classes in our country who are inaccessible to the influence of the organized churches are most effectually reached. It is the source of supply from which the Amer ican churches draw, free of cost, the Bible for their foreign work. Thous ands of families in Georgia have been supplied by its colpoltues. It is the broadest, most far reaching and most purely benevolent work in which the churches are engaged. We trust that the representative of this great inter est, who is soon to Ire among us, will have the ear of our people as he tells us of the work, iu Georgia and else where, of this great institution and of its plans for the future. KKIMON. The members of Company K. Con federate Veterans, J. T. Allen captain, Twenty-second Ga., Regiment, are here by notified that there will be a reun ion the of survivors of the company at Union church, iu Rockdale county, on Wednesday, the 28th day of July. All surviving members of the old company especially, and all old veterans and their friends are cordially invited to join us. Prominent speakers will be on hand, and a program for the day will be annouced ou the grounds. A general basket dinner will be given, and everybody ate earnestly requested to come with liountiful supplies and help make the occasion a thoroughly enjoyable one. L. H. Ti*omi*Bon, H. F. Grkkn, N. J. Cahkoi.i., Committee of arrangements. DeKalh, Newton and Rockdale pa j«ers please copy. The District Meeting. From Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock to Monday morning at 9 o’clock, we bad the “Methodists” with us. They came from all points of the South Atlanta District. There were about one hundred of them—preachers and delegates. Each one seemed to think he had the best house, and each home, that he had the best delegates. It is said to be a notable event where two clever men meet and know each other; what is it then when a whole District Conference liecome ac ipiainted with an entire Christian com munity ?—a beuedition. No man arnot g us remembered a District Meeting more pleasant, many said this one was “the best they ever saw.” The services from beginning to end, were full of iuterest and profit. We will never forget the sweet songs, fervent prayers and heait-search ing talks, in the church, on the street, on the highway, in the home—every where. The brethren who preached, did their very best. Many were the kiud commendations of both preachers and sermons. The reports from the different “charges,” were all encouraging and full of interest. Was ever account of stewardship rendered by more hope ful and joyous Christian workers ? Our beloved Presiding Elder meet the highest expectations of conference and people. He managed the crowd with a tact and skill born of love alone. There was no “fussing,” but just enough diffiereuce of opinion to make even the business sessions attractive. Every member of the conference had a clear hi ad of his own and a warm heart which was not his own —but Christs. We are glad they came. The homes they blessed with their presence and prayers will miss them to-day, but their names, their faces and aud their words will be a sweet memo ry for years to come. Nli-caglli unil llcnlili. If you are not feeling strong ami healthy, try Electric Bitters. If "La urippe ’ has left you weak ami wearv, use Electric Bit ters. This remedv acts directly on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform their functions. If you are afflicted with sick hendache, you will find speedy and pciinanent relief l»y taking Electric hitters. One trial will convince you lhat this is the remedy you need. Large bottles only 50 cents, at Dr. McDona drug store. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. thk inratM 55*51 Softly through ilie evening twilight Comes the tinkle ut many hell*. And the music ot the Bagpipe Ol the shepherd on the hiil. Gently o’er my heart thus steals Thoughts so sad and deep, Of the music of the Bagpipe With its notes soft, low and sweet. Slowly down the mountain side, The shepherd winds his way, And his thoughts, too, must have wandered, For his music seems far away. Suddenly then he pauses, And his voice rose clear and long And his sheep, too, stopped their Wandering to listen to his song. lint when his song was ended, He gazed far away, But the sweet notes seems still A ringing in the twilight soft and gray. N’ow far faintlv in the distance, 1 still hear the tinkling of the bell. As the silvery .avs of Inna Pierce the shadows through the dell. Then the sounds grew faint and faintly Then I was left here all alone, But never will I forget the music Of the Bagpipe or the shepherd's song. Stockbridge, Ga. U. E. PINK GROVK. After a long combat with “Gen. Green,’’ be has relinquished bis bold, and most of our neighbrrs are about done “laying by.” J. G. Andrews lias completely dis guised himself in personal appearance by shaving Mr that his better half scarcely recognizes him. Miss. GracrfFoster, of Oak Grove, was the guests of Mrs. Sallic Raven this week. Prof. Joe Tarpley and Mat Stone, latve returned from Thomaston to take vacation. Mrs. Alice Barham is sojourning a while with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A I). Martin. Joe L. Crittenden, oi Fayette county visted relatives iu this comunity this week. J. T. Wilkins and lady bad the pleasure of attending Divine service at Corinth church Fayette couty last Lord's day. Delivered by Rev. Culpepper, of Jonesborro. He is expected to Ire with us at Liberty Hill church at our annual meeting which will commence Friday before the 4th, Sunday iu this neon th. Miss Vera Westmoreland, of Cress well, visited her uncle T J. Westmore land not long since. Ye scribe and better half, took a tour among our Fayette county friends last Friday, and ate water melons, drank cider and lemonade to our satis faction. John Jr. ISLAM) SHOALS. We are greatly in need of rain, at this writing, and if we are not blessed with a good season very soon, the corn crop, will be completely cut off. Mr. W. B. Fields, of Atlanta, lias bought the Island Shoals Mills, and assumed charge. “Uncle Sam,” visited the annual celebration, ut Oak Hill, on third of July. A large crowd was present which did full justice to the excellent dinner, consisting of ripe chicken, cakes etc. We bad some very good speak iug aud singing. Many were disap pointed in not bearing Col. Livingston speak. W. li. liivers found somebody at' tractive, and came very near being carried away. Rob says that was the shortest day, lie ever exjierieuced: he heard only one speech, and from the expression of his face and the many broad smiles that illumnated bis “phiz," as be mended his way, home ward, we think the speech mus, have been a very interesting one, and he says lie never iutends to miss an op portunity. of bearing it again. I. N. Smith is doing a good busi ness at this place place. His motto is ; “Quick sales and small profits. We learn that a uegro was killed, at a negro church, iu Newton county, near the home of Mr. W. L. Davis' Cause, whiskey. J. K. Mess, has takeu another new boarder at his bouse. Moss says be is an Independent boy, as he arrived on the 4th of July. Mr. J. 11. Speer will resume his school at Rock Springs’ the thirtei nth of July. Mr. —. Thompson will open a school also, on the other side of the river, about two hundred yards from the Island Shoals Rridgc. J. K. Sauuers has a farm of one hundred acres of good laud, that he wishes to sell. This piece of property can be bought for seven hundred dol- I lars though worth nine hundred. Uncle Sam. What It Docs. Hood's Sarsaparilla 1. Purifies the blood. 2. Creates an appetite. 3. Strengthens the nerves. 4. Makes the weak strong. 5. Overcomes that tired feeling. C ■ Cures scrofula, salt rhturn, etc. 7 : Invigorates the kidneys and liver. 8. Relieves headache, indigestion, dyspepsia. flipprn, Socially, our little village lias been alive fo: a week or so past. Pretty homes with hospitable inmates mu' e Flippei. a very attractive resort. Mr. Robt. Barfield, one of Griffin’s prosperous merchants, visited bis sis ter, Mrs. Patterson last week. Mr. J. C. Harris, who has been at tending school at Gordou Institute, Paruesville, Ga., has retnnit d home tor a short vacation. Miss Maggie Stallings, one of Grif fin’s fairest daughters, was the guest of Miss Tulmage Johnson last week. Miss Kuphenia Sloan, a brilliant (uight)star of McDonough, with Miss Myia Dailey, of Atlanta, spent sever al days in our village last week, the guests of Miss Mary Rowan. Quite a number of our citizens at tended District Conference at McDon ough last week. They all speak in the highest terms of the hospitality of her citizens. Miss Iluen and Miss Burch, of lu raan, are visiting Mr. A. G. Harris’ family this week Mr. Gray, a citizen of Barnesville, arrived in our city last night, the guest of J. C. Harris. Mr. A. G. Harris is busy shipping grapes to all ports. He has a fine crop this year, and will doubtless find tliat grapes are more profitable than cotton. He has aliout twenty-five acres planted. Rev. J E. Rosser will begin pro traded services next Saturday at Flip pen. Mr. J. (j. Crockett, a prominent young business man of Atlanta, spent last Sabbath with friends at this place Our farmers have about “laid by” their crops. Phonograph, stockbridge:. We are still on the road of life hut can’t tell how long it will last, for this road will end at the grave, but anything around here seem like that place, and harmony still runs. Mr. C. M. Lee lias been in bad health for some time, and has started on a trip up in North Georgia in the mouutaius where lie can get the pure mountain air. He lias been advised by I)r. Calhoun, of Atlanta, to travel for lii« health. It is hoped by his numer ous friends here that he may soon gain his health hack again, for he is a good citizen, of the town, and a leading mem ber of the church and our prayers will go with him. We are needing rain very had here, crops are looking line considering the dry weather. Protracted meetings will soon start here and then we will have aliout three weeks or more, or a strait one, week at each church iu that time frying chickens will get scarce, Mrs. Green Hightower has taken up her school at this place again, with a full attendance, she is worthy of a good school. Quarterly meeting at the M P. church Saturday and Sunday. Miss Branan, of Atlanta, is visiting Miss Jessie Branan, of Stockbridge. Mr. Chas. Fisher, of Atlanta, was buried here Sunday. Funeral preached by the Rev. Mr. Smith, of Atlanta. C. W. B. MONT ST. .1 KAN. We are greatly iu need of rain. In a recent trip to Griffin, we saw the county convicts at work on the public roads. Why not old Henry adopt the same plan, and work her cou victs on the roads, instead of hiring them out for a trifie ? One guard seemed to have control of the entire k'»i:g. Mr. J. T. Fields and family, visited us last week. Jim gave us au invita tion to attend a bee robbing at bis home last Thursday. Of course we availed ourselves of the opportunity, and iu company with our “better half,” we ar rived at the hospitable home of Mr. Fields in the afternoon. We assisted in the robbing of the gums, aud suc ceeded in securing a large quantity of honey. We return thanks to Mr Fields for a bucket full of the nice hon ey. We also enjoyed the good music Miss Ethel gave us on her new piano. Clever Lum Fields, of Griffin, made us a visit last Sunday. Corny again Lum, we are always glad to see you. It was our pleasure to attend the District Conference in your city, sev eral days last week. We enjoyed Dr. Lee’s sermon veiy much. Mr. Ab Moore and lady, visited rel atives in this community last week. Or.i* Guard. Four murderers were executed iu Sing Sing prison, New York, 'Tuesday, by means of electricity. The death work was quickly and successfullv done, and the attending physicians pro nounced this mode much better than the old hemp route. It is too earlv in the experiment to tell whether the new “style” of seuding criminals to eternity will become common or not. 1 OR THE HUMID, Weakness, Malaria. Indigestion ant Biliousness, take BROWN’S IRON BITTERS. It cures quickly. For sale by all dealers to medicine, llet the genuine. IN MEMORY, A little howl lies broken at the fountain ; a little link iu the silver chain of Life is missing. Over a household, once so happy, is now I ang iug the haulier of a black and hitter grief. The gold of its sunshine is gone and sorrow sits at its hearthstone iu sackcloth and ashes. Above the gloom there glistens only a heading of tears, and the moaning of a mother’s heart is the melody that echoes the lullabies of maternal love. Death lias again planted his dark pennon in our midst, and his sable pall heralds a va cant chair in a circle where a father’s pride was centered aud a mother’s tender care nestled around her children who were the joys of her love and the jewels of her life. Sim Blalock Brown was born in McDonough, Ga., ou the 31st of May, 1884, and on the 23d of Juue, 1891, the augels swept the drifts of Life aside, unbarred the shining gates of gold, and bade his sainted spirit a wel come to the skies. From bis baby hood lie won his way to the hearts of those arouud him, aud wheu, at two years of age, his family removed to Xewuau, Ga., lie left behind him many friends iu McDonough, who had built up for the bright little boy a future suggestive of success. As time began to count off the rosary of his years he developed into a littie fellow, which drew towards him the attention and admiration of every one with whom he came in contact. Modest iu demeanor, aud with a character matur ed far beyond his brief years, he was regarded as a model child. His devo tion to his mother was thoughtful and affectionate to a degree that was uu usual. His assistance, in his little way to his fond father was the remark of many a witness. Ilis faithful obser vance of bis little duties won fur him the cheerful commendation of all. Ou his last birth-day lie was stricken with that dread disease, pneumonia, aud after lingering for throe weeks, lolded his little hands and gently fell asleep ou the golden heart of God. While warm hearts and willing hands hovered about the bedside, dispensing those little of fers of kindness that fall around the ouches of fever like descending dew upon the withering (lower, he gave no sign of impatience or murmuring. But human hearts and human hands availed not, and God called His owi.. As I gazed upon his casket, crowned with its belting of blossoms, twined there by the many who loved him, I saw through the cloud,rtf sorrow that sliropried tilt scene, not the lifeless clay, hut. a child ish character crystallized to perfectness and surrounded by a spotless draper) of Life. Good-bye, lilaloek ! We do not hid you faiewell, for iu that other clime we trust to meet you, matured in your white-robed innocence to the blossom iugs of a full blown beauty, by tliai same diviue power that on earth lias mantled the lilies of the valley iu snow and kissed to crimson the red lips ol the rose. When the way grows dark and our feet grow weary, may your lit tie spirit like a guardian antjel hover over and aliout us, to guide our falter ing steps “through the valley and the shadow,” and may you ever be “a light iu the window” of your heavenly home for the loved ones left behind. A Friknd. LOCUST OKOVE. Mr. Hubert Spier left for Atlanta yesterday. Misses Elfie aud May Woodard, ol Jenkinsburg, are visiting Miss l'earl Drown. Prof. E. F. Weems and Mr. W. 11. Merritt spent Sunday at Indian Springs. Mr. Henry Guili, of Atlanta, is spending some time with bis father here. Miss Leola Drowu, after au exten ded visit to friends in Bartlesville, lias returned home. Mr. E T. Peek has returned from the farm slightly disfigured but still in the ring. Miss lone and Ethel Price’s, of Flip i pen, visited at Mr. Alex Price last week. Mrs. Ophelia Abbott, of Atlanta, visited Mrs. Hiram Colvin last Satur day. Mrs. Jerreld, of Barnesville, is visit- Mrs. Dr. Peek. Prof. Homer Bush, of Barnesville, is teaching a summer school at this place. Success to him. Mr. Claud Beunett, of the Atlanta Journal, was in town last week and did some good work for his excellent paper. He promised us a big writeup, aud with one accord we said : ‘’Lay on McDuff.” The trustees of Locust Grove High School met last Saturday and elected Prof. J. R. Williams principal, and Miss Sallie Biasing ame assistant, for the fall term. These excellent educators taught a successful school here last year, and the r re-electio’i is highly sat isfactory to the majority of the patrons. Several of our young people attended services iu McDonough last Suudav- Last Tuesday we had the pleasure of attending a “fish fry’’ at Comb’s i mill. Tim lailip* caitl<*.l iho loaves etc , and In a shoit while the seiners began to catch ami the ladies to fry. TuU was kept up till all hands were forced to cease from slieer exhaustion then, the feast began. We will not trv to de scribe this part solely lor want of words suffice it to say, there was several dishes of fragments leftover after Steve Ham. mock and ‘‘Bud” Sullivan had satisfied their hunger. If Bro. Carswells figures are correct as to the dawn of the millennium what, oh what, will become of the chronic kickeis in a“one horse town ?” Ma x. 1 WILICIBT MI S N<;g. As I sit alone at the close of day The pines sigh soitly over my head, The sun set-glow hag faded away And all around the graves of the dead. All is silent, darkness and gloom, Bui I love the peaceful evening shade, And Iho’ clouds have hid the summer moon I sit and dream and am not afraid. For I love the dead—in silence they speak 01 the goodness and glory of Him W ho said, they should wake From their sleep \t hen the stars in Heaven grow cold and dim. And 1 love these grand old pines—they seem to weep Fo those who have, crossed the silent river; Like sentinals (he stand and watch thuil sleep Sighing, moaning, weeping, ever. 0 silent city of the dead ! ’ii -■ here— Away irom the world and Ms luisy scenes, Away Irom its sorrows and u.s care t tain would * lie down to peaceful dreams.” V\ . O. b. Locust lirove. Files! I‘ilew ! Ilehiag Files. Symptoms —Moisture ; intense itching and stinging; most at night; worse by scratching. If allowed to continue tumors form, which often bleed and ulcerate, be coming very sore. Swayne’s Ointment stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcer ation, and in most cases removes the tu mor At diuggists, or by mail for.it) cents. l)r. Swayne A: Son, Philadelphia. liueklen’s Arnica Salve. 'llie Best Salve in the world lor cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt llheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 2~> cents per box. For Sale l!y C. I). .McDonald. FOR IllSl'j.l’su I'm* Brown’* Iron Bittcru. Physicians recommend it. All dealers keep it. SI.OO per Pottle. Genuine has trade-murk and crossed red lines on w -tipper. { The Importance of purifying the blood can not be overestimated, for without pure blood you cannot enjoy good health. At this season nearly every one needs a good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich the blood, and we ask you to try Hood's p pr .. |„ Sarsaparilla. It strengthens rebuild! an( j i) U iid s up the system, creates an appetite, and tones the digestion, while it eradicates disease. The peculiar combination, proportion, and preparation of the vegetable remedies used give to Hood's Sarsaparilla pecul- u. .ir iar curative powers. No ■ O lISGIT other medicine has such a record of wonderful cures. If you have made up your mind to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be Induced to take any other Instead. It is a Peculiar Medicine, and is worthy your confidence. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar I'wr Admiiifctrsition. Georgin—Henry County. To all whom it may concern: Harrison T. Avery h .s in due form applied to the ap plied to the undersigned for permanent let ters of administration on the estate of Mat thew Avarv, late of said county deceased, and 1 will pass upon said application the first Monday in August, 1891. Given under my hand and official signa ture, this June 29, 1891. Printer's fe< s.'( \\ M. N. NELSON. Ordinary H. 0. l’«r lear's fiupparl. To all whom it may concern: Whereas, appraisers have been . ppointed for the pur pose of setting aside a year’s support for Nancy L. McMullen, widow of Thus H. Mc- Mullen, deceased, and her seven minor chil dren, out of the estate of said deceased, and said appraisers having made a return to me of the amount set aside, notice is herein given to all persons concerned that the ap plication will lie heard on the first Monday in August, and if no valid objections are made in the premises, the return will he made the judgment of this court. Given under mv hand and ofiic'al si'-nu tlire this July I . 1891. P, inter's fee sli M. N. N KLSON. Ordinary H.O*. Leuve lo Well. Georgia—Henry County. To all whom it may concern: N. M. South and Seth Carroll, executors of the will ot John South, deceased, has in due form ap plied to the undersigned for leave to sell all of the re»l estate belonging to the estate of said deceased, and said application will he heard on the first Monday in August next. This Ist day of July, 1891. Printer's fie $9 M M. N. NELSON, Ordinary H. C. Is ! ere by given that the next General As- 1 sembly of the State of Georgia, to meet on the 2d Wednesday in July next, will he asked to pass a hill, of which the following i 9 the title: An Act to authorize the Grand Jury of the county of Henry to fix annually the sal ary for criminal business of the County Judge of said county, and to confirm and make valid the action of said Grand Jury at its spring term. 1891. in living said sal’ ary, and for other purposes connected there with. This sth day of June, 1891, READ THIS ONE! The Stewart Mercantile (!oni]mi:V, SUCCESSOR TO THOS. D. STEWART & CO. Is now receiving the largest stock ot Flour, -A- Syrup, * JVteat, l Com Oats, farnprig * Inipleii|ci|tß, Tobacco, Etc., Esto., EVER SEEN in Henry county, and what we want to say is that »*• We Propose to Beat Atlanta Prices I V\/e can easily do this, as THE STEWART MERCANTILE CO. is composed of young men (Thos. D. Stewart, Leroy H. Fargason and J. B. Dickson) and we have no house rent to pay, and propose to do our own work. We buy directly from manufacturers, pay cash and can just s ; mply distance all competition. Our stock of CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS & DRY GOODS will be larger than was ever carried by Thos. D. Stewart & Co,, and will be the HANDSOM EST and LOWEST-PRICED ever seen. WE ARE PREPARED TO DO A TIME BUSINESS. Can furnish you anything and as much of it as you want, from a paper of tacks to a mule. We are the people you want to trade with, will treat you perfectly square and give you Good Goods. We have a car load of New Orleans Syrup. Can give you a Choice New Orleans Syrup AT 22 1 -2c. We have 1000 bushels red rust proof Oats now in stock. We are the CHEAP EST PEOPLE in the State on COOK STOVES BUGGIES AND WAGONS. Come to see us. Always glad to have the citizens of Henry ano adjoining counties to make their home witn us. Your friends, The Stewart Mercantile Co. Thos, D. Stewart, Pres t &. Gen l Manager, L. H. Fargason, Vice Pres’t & As’t Sec’y. J. B. Dickson, Secretary & Treasurer-