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WAYCROSS HEADLIGHT.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 1886.
TtwXarKMt Town l'I rotation.
The Urgent County C'lrentilion.
The Urgeit General Clreatetlea.
The MKADUOIIT .kit. non Horn,
end Haul fcy mm r—pi. than an
Official Organ of Ware.
Official Organ of Charlton.
LANIER * YOCMANS,
THE METHODIST REVIVAL.
( Judge McCay. a prominent ju-
For a week or two past a revival. rfgt of At i anta is dead. He was
Subscribe lor the Headlight in the
beginning of the campaign and keep op
with the fun.
All the old State-house officers
have been renominated. This goes
to show that Georgians reward the
tried and the true.
Brunswick has a street called
Albany street. Thus you may
walk through Albany and Bruns
wick at the same time. Brunswick
is hard to beat, anyhow.
The Breeze thinks that the Ma
con Telegraph is mad about some
thing. Not a bit of it; the editor
is sad because his slander-cudgel
failed to cripple Gordon.
Dr. Felton, it is said, will not
attempt to “beat Gordon out of his
boots” in the coming election.—
The old doctor is learning that in-
dependentism is bad medicine.
An editor is the cause of all this
threatened trouble with Mexico.*—
Editors arc sometimes bad citizens
—this one is worse than usual,
for he has three divorced wives
A Savannah lady last week, left
her bed, while asleep, and walking
to the wharf of the S., F. <fc W. It.
It. and jumped into the w ater. A
watchman on a ship rescued her.
Mr. John Murphy, of this town
has a turkey gobler that took pos
session of a guinea’s nest, set and
hatched five little guineas, and is
now strutting around with them,
giving them a hen’s attention.
One day last week Mr. John
Adams, of this place, received a
check for $50, for 2 weeks’ sickness
some time since. This is the sec
ond benefit Mr. Adams has receiv
ed from the Iron Hall this year.
Editor Woods, of the Ilawkins-
ville dispatch, is in New York.—
Inasmuch as the Dispatch claims
that Gen. Gordon is late of that
city it may he that its editor is
looking around for some of the
General’s cast-away clothing.
There is more than an ordinary
amount of typliid fever at the
North this season. There was
more than an ordinary number of
tramps in the South this year,
and their language was foreign—
The North and South are exchang
ing pests.
When the country was excited
last week over a probable war with
Mexico the condition of the army
and navy was looked into, and it
was found that war with that
country means defeat for the Uni
ted States at the commencement
of hostilities. What a shame for
a great people!
A vast amount of our space is
being taken up by correspondents
on the Senatorial question now,—
The people have a right to edit
some, we reckon, and there is no
subject the people can edit letter
than polities. It will be over after
awhile and then all parties will
settle down to business.
Prof. IiCon, a celebrated rope,
walker, recently Walked a rope
stretched across Tululah falls. The
rope was nine hundred feet from
the water and the time required in
making the perilous voyage was
nearly thirty minutes, and the
daring Proffessor received $1,000
as his pay.
There is a man in the upper
part of the State who docs the
cooking for the family when his
wife is oway from home, and it is
said he dons the lady’s “mother
Hubbard” while cooking, in order
that the children may relish the
victuals. His parental affection
is over-balanced by the dress; he
should be lynehed.
The head-editor of the Macon
Telegraph wants to bet $100 that
Col. Wilson Norris, of New York
or some other country can't jump
from the Brooklyn bridge and re-
racetinghas been in progress at the
Methodis church in this city. At
first the local minister. Rev. Mr.
Williams, conducted the services
alone, but good help soon came to
him in the persons of Rev. Mr.
Lloyd, the presiding elder for this
district, and Rev. Mr. Crumplcr,of
Bainhridge.
This trio of preachers went into
the work at hand with that zeal
and enthusiasm so characteristic
of our Methodist clergy. Three
meetings have been held daily; in
the morning, afternoon and eve
ning. The night services, especial
ly, were well attended.
Mr. Crumplcr has preached from
two to three times each day, and
has commanded tlie closest atten
tion of his audiences
Mr. Crumpler returned home
last Thursday, and left the meet
ing in the charge of presiding elder
Lloyd, Revs. Culpepper, McGee
and Williams. Unusual interest
seems to be taken in these services.
Up to last Thursday twenty-three
professed conversion and united
with the church. The ministers in
charge are much gratified at the re
sult of their efforts and they have
stretched out their forces with re
newed zeal and determination.
It is thought ‘.he meeting will
last some ten days or two weeks
longer.—Valdosta Times.
MA1MKD CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS.
Our friend, L. A.' Wilson, oalis
once Supreme court Judge, Supe
rior court Judge «*nd at the time of
his death was Judge of the United
States conrt in that place. His
death is universally lamented.
A farmer in Terrel county has j ‘V
twenty acres planted in sweet po
tatoes this year. Should they
produce as well there as in this
county he will make four or five
thousand bushels. What will he
do with the tubers ?
The following is the Democratic
State ticket recently nominated at
Atlanta. For Governor—John B.
Gordon; Secretary of State—Na
thaniel B. Barnett; Treasurer—
Robert U. Hardeman; Wm.
Wright, Comptroller General.
A Bridgeport girl has steady
company in the person of a youn;
man who is forever a-kissing her
She likes a share of this sort of
sweetmeats, but quite frequently
it palls on her taste. He invited
her to ride the other moonlight
night and she accepted, fully real
izing that she would be made the
target of no end of osculatory prac
tice. Out ou the road, in the moon
attention to the fact that the Inst
Legislature passed several Acts to
amend several provisions of the
Constitution, and the same will
have to be ratified by the people at
the fall elections. One of the pro
vissions of the Constitution when
ratified will read as follows: “To
supply the soldiers who lost a limb
limbs in the Military service of
the Confederate States with suita
ble artificial limbs during life, and
to make suitable pro vissions for
such Confederate soldiers as may
have been permanently injured in
such service.” This, when ratified^
will be a * wise provission in our
Constitution, as it is the duty of
our State to provide for Confederate
soldiers who were injured in her
service.
light, the young man gave her the
reius, placed his arm about her
waist and then drew nearer to her.
She said nothing. Handing back
the "lines, from somewhere beneath
her wraps, she drew out a base ball
catcher’s mask, strapped it to her
face and reached out for the lines,
turn * in safety. That $100 will
go a long way in paying the ed
itor’s debts, no doubt. Betting ed
itors are always in debt
. The.. chargo. that Maj.. Bacon
brought against the people of
Georgia that their candidate,.Gen.
Gordon, was playing for a $2,000,-
000, grab had a bad effect. His it,
minority dwindled from about sev
enty-two to ten.
The people of Texas are arming
in anticipation of trouble with Mex
ico. Texas has applied to the Fed
eral government for protection, but
if refused will protect herself.
At a fair out West a premium
will be given to the editor that can
tell the biggest lie. What a pity
that the place is too remote and
some of the Georgia boys cannot
compete.
Six ladies and a *voung man
were drowned in a storm off San
dy Hook, N. J. last Saturday.
They were a party of excursionists,
and the strong wind over-turned
the yacht.
Several parties have been tried
for violation of prohibition laws in
Atlanta, and the society for pre
vention for cruelty to animals are
also getting in some work. An in
fringement on either law is a se
rious offense and deserves prompt
punishment.
A certain man who has been
tiamping over Worth county rep
resenting himself as being a repair
er of clocks, sewing machines, etc,
is described by one of our promi
nent farmers as being the missing
link between a tramp and a ped
dlcr.—Sumner Free Trader.
During the past week men have
been stationed by the Pennsylvania
and the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroads at the Union depot, Eliz
abeth, to count the trains that pass
ed. The total number for the week
was 4,251, and the number on
single day of 2*1 hours was 400.
After the J6th of September
the Ordinaries of each county m
Georgia will be forwarded the
necessary funds with a list of
maimed soldiers who areentited
receive money from the
State.
Already the}’ arc learning and
procticiug lirohibition tricks in
Atlanta. They s«.ll watermelons
therefor a dollar, and when
the fruit is opened a bottle of
something strougor than water
melon juice is found inside.
Dr. Felton has been reported as
saying he would not oppose Gen.
Gordon, still, we see it published
that Mrs. Felton, the boss of the
ranchee, has hinted that the “dear
doctor would be in the race.” Miss
Gordon met and was introduced
to Mrs. Felton at a soci.il entertain
ment in Atlanta, and gossip says
the meeting was very cold.
There is great excitement in
Marion county, Tennessee over a
most hideous and sickning crime.
Two men named Hicks and
Hayes, became involved in a diffi
culty. Hicks drew a large' prun
ing hook and hacked liis antago
nist’s body to pieces; be severed
Hayes’ head and one leg and cut
his ribs in twain, and then tore out
the heart, which was cut in four
pieces.
Prominent Mexicans
in the event of war with the Uni-
ied States, the “smouldering fires
of a defunct Confederacy that was
defeated twenty years ago will he
aroused.” In addition to this that
country expects aid from > foreign
powers. Delusive hope! If the
Confederacy of twenty years ago is
aroused it will he in defense of the
Maj. Bacon always bore up
bravely under defeat until the Iasi
one. In the last days of the cam
paign before the nomination he
showed his animosity toward the
people of Georgia when he charged
the entire friends of Gen.- Gordon
with having beeu parties to puttin;
in office a man whose intentions
were villainous. In his defeat he
carries to the retirement of private
life our best wishes for his future
In years to come, when the noise
and confusion of this political cam
paign has died away he will have
time to reflect, and it may then oc
cur to him that slander, by him
self, his minions, or his organs will
not deter the people of Georgi
from doing their duty.' Before
many years have flown, liowev
we may expect to read his an
nouncement as candidate for Gov
ernor of this State.
The editor of the Lewiston Newi
of last week, inveighs against the
practice of candidates electioneer
ing for office. The practice of the
“office seeking the man” has long
since fallen into “inocuous disuo-
tude.” As long as this is true we
consider if far better for the can
didate to make a fair, honorable
and open canvass for the position
which “he seeks than to work so
cretely like the old Harry, buy all
the votes and influence he can and
then, after he has received the
nomination, to solemnly declare
that he never sought the office and
that he is very grateful for the un
expected favor. In short we be
lieve that more honesty and less
wire pulling in politics would
bring about a healthier condition
of things. We cannot see wherein
it is any more dishonorable to
make a fair and . honest ef
fort to secure an official position
than it is to seek a position as
clerk, book-keeper or servant of a
private individual or corporation.
Every man has a perfect right to
be an applicant for any public po
sition and the people have the
right to say whether he shall have
the position which he seeks. If
bad men get into office the peopli
are to blame for it. Let the an
nouncements be made public, let
the candidates visit and talk with
the voters, and then let them de
termine at the convention and at
the polls who is the fittest man for
the place.—Exchange.
A white man named Richard
Reed, who says that he is sailor
and was tramping from Galves
ton to Savannah, was waking no
the trestleo.Mf r^the Ochlockenee:
on the Chattahoochee division,
when a tram appeared suddenly
and unexpectedly and seeing no
way of escape he jumped to the
ground. He was unable to
move and lay where he fell till
Sunday afterueen when Section
Master Robinson, passing along
to see if the heavy rain had
caused any washes co me upon
him lying on the ground nearly
drowded and brought him to the
edge of town on his pole car
Sheriff Hurst heard of him and
brought him to W. D. Davis
boarding i house on Jackson
street. Dr. McIntosh examined
his injuries and reported that no
bones were brokeu but the man
was unable to walk. A col
lection was started to keep him
till he recovers sufficiently to be
sent on bis way. Sheriff Hurst
will receive conrtibutious of any
who feel inclined to aid in the
matt er.-Thomasvill Enterprise.
AUGUST I9TH AND
20TH.
\
The Waycross Silver Comet Baad
Will Furnish the Wmtl-woffkljf
The sea-nymphs sport an’ ther billers run,
We’ll all go doun an’ have sum fun;
The boys will plunge in the water an’ splurt,
An’ ther gurls’ll put on hairs an’ Hurt.
-SAKAH A. HIGGINS.
Brunswick, Cumberland or St. Si
mon’s Islands.
“A Vigorous Culat Rates.”
During the Summer Months a special
rate of $1 50 per day is the inducement
offered to its patrons by the IIAUNETT
HOUSE of Savannah* which seems to
receive a more liberal patronage than
all thd other hotels of the city combin
ed.
L that
Union, and as for aid from foreign
powers, there’s none that will tack
on her own soil.
We have been quietly watching
procession go by and give it j
did opiniccaftVat F. B. Sirmar
the
ssiqn go b
jiniarnftv
through this Senatorial i
biggest kind of a majority.
D. A. Bradford, wholesale papei
dealers ofChttanooga,Tenn., writ-
that he was seriously afflicted
with a several cold that settled on
his lungs: had tried many remedies
without benefit. Being inducccd
to try Dr. King’s New Discovery for
Consumption, did so and was en
tirely cured by use ofa few bottles
Since which time he has use it in
the famly for all Coughs and cold
with best results. This is the expe
rience of thousands whoso lives
haved been saved by this Wonerful
Discovery. Trial Bottles at Folks &
Morgan Drug Store.
GEORGIA—Charlton Countv.
Application will he raaae to the
Court of Ordinary of Charlton county,
at the first regular term, after expiration
of thirty days from this notice, for leave
to sell lots of land Nos. 13 and 14,
1st district of said couiltv, belonging to
the estate of James B. Baker, late of
said countv, deceased.
M. N. BAKER,
Admr Estate J. B. Baker.
August 2nd, 18S6.
To All W’liom It May C<
GEORGIA—Ware County.
John Fleming has in duo form applied
to the undersigned for permanent let
ters of administration on the estate of
Adeline Washington, late of said
ty deceased, and I will pass upon said
application on the first Monday in
September, 1886. Given under my
hand and official signature, this August
2,1886. WAR REN LOTT,
4t pd Ordinary.
GO FOR IT.
Wade after that corn in the low
place of your field. Go quick be
fore it is ruined. Cut off the stalks,
or break them at the ground, take
them to higher ground and stack
up, stand up the stalks, a hundred
or two in a mass, as close together
as you can get them and tie them
at the top to keep standing. If the
fodder is ripe the corn will cure as
it stands in stack, and will lose but
littei in weight,
you if
Travelers can smile
they like for taking a swim after
your corn, but you will need bread
next year. There it is in the pond,
already made; so our advice is to
‘•go for it.”—Lake City Guide,
The Governor has pardoned
George Brown, a convict at the
Dade coal mines, who rendered
valuable assistance in putting
down Hie recent mutiny.
The Headlight has made arrangements
with the Brunswick and Western Railroad
managers whereby every body who may feel
disposed to take a day of pleasure may do
so at a small sacrifice. The Headlight is
not for business alone, but having just passed
through an unusual amount of hard w ork, and
having had the support of our friends, we feel
grateful and desire to have a pleasant day in
unity and sport, with them.
In order that we may not be called selfish or
sectional we have provided rates (thanks to
the efficient management of the B. & W. R.
R.) which gives our friends along the entire
line an opportunity to join the excursionist.
By going on this trip you have the chance
of seeing the islands w here the soldiers of the
lost cause stood guard, with cannon ready, to
defend Brunswick’s ports against invasion by
the fleets of the Federal navy.
Tickets good on either of the passenger
trains on the days mentioned, still, parties
living above Way cross MUST take the early
morning train. The following low rates are
arranged for the occasion:
Notice.
Agreeable to an order o! the court of
Ordinary of "Ware county, will be sold
at auction at the court house door of
said county, on the first Tuesday in
September next, between the legal
hours of sale, the following property to
wit: One Store House and lot, 'on the
comer of Gaif and Race tracK Streets
in the town of Waycross, Ware County.
Georgia, known as the Waldron & Ivy
store. Sold as the property of E. D.
Waldron, late of said county deceased,
to bo sold for the benefit of the creditors
and heirs of said estate. Termscash.
This the 3rd day of August 1886.
Br
Railroad.
New Departure!
SUNDAY RATES,
Commencing Snnday, July 25th, 1886.
Round trip tickets will be on sale at all
Ticket offices to all Stations at greatly
Reduced Rates. Tickets good only
upon Sunday Purchased. So Round
trip fare less than twenty-five cents.
Passengers taking train without Tickets
will he charged Regular Train Kate of
four cents per mile. Mo fare less than
i Cents
Wnvnesville to Brunswick and return $ 1.00
Lulaton
Nalmnta
Hoboken
Schlatterville
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Waycross to Brunswick and return
Waresboro to “ *•
Pearson " “ “
Willacooehee “ “
Alapaha
$ 1.00
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
Tickets good for two days, 19th and 20th.
Boats will be in readiness to take passengers
to Cumberland or St. Simon’s islands at very
low excursion rates
The W ay cross Silver Cornet Band will add
much to the enjoyment of the occasion, as be
fore, by furnishing choice selections.
Rates to Cumberland from Brunswick and
return one dollar in addition to the above
rates. Parties going to the islands must
take the early morning train.
Rates for St. Simon’s island will be low,
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and a good time is in store.
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