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GEO. A. HALL.
(Successor to Jno. D. Hall,)
Xnu j&Uisen.
WAYNENBORO. ()A.. DEO. 19, 1KK4.
Entered (it the /*. (±\\'w/ncsboro as l ld clans matter
—Mackenzie & Nei ly have con
stantly on hand a large assortment
of Comns, Caskets, &c. Mr. Ous
Catos can be found at our It. Jt.
warehouse at any hour day or
night. augSbin
602 Inroad st.,
A iio- us ta, Ga.
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Headquarters for
AYAYNESB O R
—Red Hardwick Is clerking for Mr. Charlie
Scherer.
—For nice hot drinks this cold weather,
call on Grrrlck.
—Send foryour hot Uread at 12o’clock every
day at Scherer’s. octl7tf
—Desirable dwelling on Whlttakor street to
rent. See notice.
- Mrs. E. M. Harp Is visiting friends and
relatives In Augusta.
—Prof. J. II. Roberts left, for Macon Friday
evening to spend the holidays
-Fresh Fish and Oysters received dally at
the Hot Dread and Cake store. oetl/tf
—Mrs. S. Knott nnd Miss Kntlo Crockott
are the gueuts of Mrs. Lee Dixon.
-Red Beauty and selected King Apples,
llauanus.und Coeoanuts ntthe French Store.
—As an appetizer|for breakfast, call on Gar
rick and tasto one of his magnificent cock
tails.
-Mrs. Laura Palmer returned Monday,
after an absence In Greenesboru slueo last
summer.
—Fresh bread and cakes daily at
the French store. septl9tf
—Mrs. George Cornwall., of Augusta, spent
Sunday In the city with her parents, Mr. and
'■ 's. Harp.
-Ayer’s Sarsaparilla will make tho blood
pure, rich, warm, und vitalising. Sold by all
druggists.
-Election tickets will bo printed at this
ofllec at city prlcos. Tho cash must accom
pany the order.
•ogi
Clarke and J. Polk Brinson, both of Lawton-
vllle, are very sick.
—Genuine imported French sar
dines at the French store. sptl9tf
-We are Informed there will bo a dance nt
Godbce’s hall next Tuesday evening. A good
band will be In attendance.
—Mr. Charlie McCullcrs, of Davlsboro, died
on the 7th Inst., of dropsy, aged about 40
years. Ho leaves a wlfo and several children.
—Col. D. Evans Nlsbet Is again In our city.
This time with that clever dry goods house,
C. L. Green. The colonel is always welcome.
—When visiting Augusta buy
boots and shoes of N. W. Murphey
& Son, 584 Broad street. oetlO
—Mrs. P. R. Beale will accept our thanks
for a nice treat of sparerlbs and backbone.
Home raised ribs and backbone Is a treat
at any time.
-Our marshal takes peculiar pleasure In
attending to the tramps. lie caressed only
three on Monday, ills supply Is growing
rapidly less.
Mr. J. II. Clemmons was married on tho
18th Inst., at the home of the bride, to Mrs.
Mary Winn, Judge B. F. Brown, otllclatlng.
All of this county. No cards.
—Mr. Theodore A. Lanier, of Milieu, has
come to the city and taken charge of Mr. E,
C. Lanier’s business. Mr. E. C. fainter Is still
very sick at his home at Oliver, Ga.
—A young Indy of our city has dcclarod her
Intention to purchase a “Jlnt" snake for a
Christinas present. Remember mother Eve,
young lady, and be careful how you dully
with "sarpeuts.’’
Election tickets will bo printed nt this of
fice. in good style, nt city prices, but the cash
must accompany the order, as experience
has taught us that a beaton candidate pays
slowly nnd reluctantly.
—Capt. Randolph Itldgloy announces Ills
name to-day as n candidate for treasurer.—
Capt lltdgloy Is a gentleman of Intelligence
and Integrity, nnd If elected will make llurke
county a faithful officer
—An army of worms, gnawing, gnawing
night and day, eating the vitals away, Is fre
quently tho cause of convulsion und tits.
Shrlner’s Indian Vermifuge Is tho remedy.
For sulo by W. F. Holleyman.
—Mnrshul Blount has made a great Im
provement on Myrlclc street, and Is now en
gaged with his force garnishing Liberty
1,Ike the fellow's coon dog he seems to huve
discovered “what lie Is good for.”
-Prof. Holland gave another of Ids pleas
ant soirees Friday night. They are becoming
quite the events of the season, and tho Profes
sor deserves the ribbon. We are glad to loam
hu Is making his school a success,
—Mr. J M. Harp has a Christmas adver
tisement In to-dav. Mr. Harp recognizing
the fact that tho little folks must have some
enjoyments, have made arrangements with
Santa Claus & Co. to supply all demands.
Theu go to Harp’s forull Santa Claus goods.
—There are more bachelor candidates for
office In this campaign than perhaps wore
ever In a race In Burke county before. Cols.
E. L. Brinson nndT. D. Oliver, for Ordinary;
Col. George Warnock,clerk, and Mr. T A.
Wallace sheriff. This mukes It a bachelor’s
ruco.
—Capt. W. F. Walton, superintendent of
tho Mt. Zion Sunday school oll'crod a gold
watch to the pupil who was most punctual In
attendance at Sunday school during the past
year. The award will bo made next Sunday
by Dr. Powell. It Is a worthy prize from a
worthy Christian gentleman.
—In another column will be found tho ad
vertisement of Mr. G. A Hall, of Augusta—
It cun hardly escape observation. Wo are
acquainted with Mr. llall, and know him to
bo an honest man, and that all customers
will get. Just what ho represents Ills goods to
be, When you go to Augusta give him a call.
—Tho report that Mr. B.J. Hankinson had
retired from tho race for tax rocolvor liavlnt
been put Into circulation, wo aro authorize!
by Mr. II. to say that it Is entirely unfounded,
lie says ho has not “come down,” nnd will
make tho race “If ho gels loft.” ills friends
may make a note of this, and contradict the
report ilntly.
—Col. W T. Houston, with V. Richards &
Co., Augusta, paid our city another of those
very mysterious and Hying visits, which has
become so frequent with him of late. While
the colonel Is ever welcome, wo would ad
monish him that tho Waynesboro boys are
dangerous competitors, ami ho will go out
'on the fiy” If he Is not very careful how ho
makes the “run."
—Messrs. John nnd Ed. Polhlll. brothers of
Dr. J. A. I’olhill, arrived horu Friday even
ing, from Macon, to spend the holidays.
Wo are pleased to acknowledge a visit from
Mr. John Polhlll this (Snturdny) morning.
These young gentlemen arc well known in
our city, and their numerous friends will
undoubtedly bo glad to lmvo them with us
during this season of pleasure.
—At tho election of officers, Wednesday
night, for tho ensuing year, tho following
gentlemen were elected: P. U. Hall, com
mander; J. P. Thomas, vloe-commander;
Louis Cohen, secretary; J. A. Polhlll, treas
urer; C. IS. Scherer, collector; It. C. Neely,
uardlan; J. E. Prescott, warden; J. II.
toberts, chaplain; J. H. Blimnt, sentinel,
and Dr. A. G. Whitehead grand representa
tive.
Toys for little Cliildr
the Youn
Toys, Vases, Lamps, Crockery
Ou hand a large assortment of
sene Oil at 20c. per gallon, the
repairing of Stoves, Tinware and
make it to your advantage to
T. HAEP,
dccio’stbt WAYNESBOR
All persons having repair work In my shop,
are hereby nottted to call and get the same at
once, as I will sell all that Is left in my shop
on the 24th lust. Call and see me at once.
deelUebt John Haenel. Gunsmith.
A Cutting Scrape.
On Wednesday evening the little son of Mr.
S. Wetherhnhn. some 14 years old, became
enangered with tho colored boy who waits
upon Dr. Whitehead, and cut 1dm Just over
tho right kidney, Inflicting a very serious
wound Wc are Informed that tho little
negro was In no wise to blame.
False ns Usual.
I am Informed by reliable authority, that It
has been reported that I have "come down,”
and am no longer a candidate for magistrate.
This is a Burke county trick, and I now say
that I have had no Idea of retiring, and will bo
a candidate until tho votes are counted.
W. D. Sullivan
Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting of tho Burke County
Agricultural Association will be held on Jan
uary tlth, 1885, at the office of the president, at
10 o’clock, at which time the olfleers for the
ensuing term will be elected and other busi
ness of importance transacted. Each stock
holder Is earnestly requested to bo present.
By order of W. A. Wilkins, Pros.
J. A. Polhill, Roc.
Kail Accident.
Ben .Tones, col., living nenr Munnorlyii.went
coon hunting Wednesday night, accompanied
by his 12-yuar old son Thu dog treed, and
sending his son back home for his gun, Ben
proceeded to cut the tree down. When tho
tree fell, tho boy, who was Just returning, was
aught under a limb, and instantly crushed to
death. The gun was broken and tho barrels
bent around tho boy’s neck.
Christmas Goods.
O ri A STORE.
Just Received.
And for sale at tho lowest prlcos, Imported
Ale, Porter, tho very llnost Port Wine and
Wllwnukeo Lager Beer at Louis Cohen’s.
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M1DY1LLK Ml'SIXOS.
Speclnl Correspondonco Citizen.
Mrs. McCroan, of Waynesboro, Is visiting
friends near hero in Emanuel.
Mr Elijah Woalea's burial whloh took
placo Dec. 12th was attended with masonic
honors.
Mr. Allen W. Jones,of tho large mercantile
firm of Murphreo & Jones, left to-day for
Gainesville.
I,o! the cane grinding time has passed, and
sugar-boilings aro over. Soon tho pustoral
poet will begin,
Tho sweotest. t^no In all tho year Is gono.
A negro man shot nnother here last .Satur
day, whlleengnge.l In a game of cards. Gam
bling seems to bo a mania with tho colored
folks around hero.
Mr. John I). Ashton, Jr., passed through
this placo to-day, (15th Inst.,) cn route tor
Athens, where ho expects to study law. I
hope John will rnako a latter Bloc.kstono.
James E. Wuav.
HO 1 FOR X-MA8.
To bo Hail at Dixon’s.
Oranges, best picked 40c. per dozen; Cab-
ge; Peanuts; Apples, choice Plpen, 50c. per
peck; Golden Dates, 1 pound boxes, 25c.: Gro
ceries of all kinds; Fireworks at Augusta pri
ces; best Goshen butter at 85c.; Fine assort
ment French candies, mixed 85c. per pound;
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, ana numerous
other Goods for the Holidays. Don’t fall to
call at Dixon’s for your Christmas Goods.
No Paper Next Week.
Next wook being Christmas week, thero
will be no paper, except an advertising sheet,
Issued from this office On the 2d day of Jan
uary, 1885, The Citizen will again begin Its
regular visits to Us friends and patrons. No
generous mind will begrudge us this short
rest time niter six months hard and Incessant
labor. With n wish for a merry Christmas,
and a successful and happy new year, we bid
our readers good-bye until tho first Friday In
January.
An Editor’s Tribute.
Thoron P. Keator, editor of Ft. Wayne, Ind.,
‘Gazette,” writes: "For the oust five years
have always used Dr. King's New Discovery,
for coughs of most severe character, as well
ns for those of a milder type. It never falls
to effect a speedy cure. Sly friends to whom
I have recommended it speak of It In samo
high terms. Having been cured by It of every
cough I have had for live years, 1 consider It
the only reliable and sure euro for coughs,
colds, etc." Call at Lewis R. Ford .fc Co., drug
store and get a free trial bottle. Largo slzo $1.
New Catechism.
Q.—Who was tho first man?
A —Adam.
U-Who was tho first woman?
A.—Evo.
Q,.—Who was tlielr first son?
A.—Cain.
IB—Who was tholr second son?
A.—Abel.
Q.—What became of Abet?
A —He was killed by his brother Cain.
Cb—Who held the Inquest over him?
A.—Capt. l’ioquott, coroner of Richmond
county.
dory;
Rig Trip to Mlllen.
Your reporter made a flying trip on Wed
nesday to Mlllen to tako In a supper and
dance. Ho reports a nice time, and gives tho
names of the following fair representatives
who lent their preseneo to graco the occasion:
Misses Moore, Scarhoro; Tyree, Sharp, Whit
field. Mlllen; Fannie Perkins. Edna Perkins,
l’erklnsvllle; Kate Hawes, Dink McCoy, Mrs.
Lamar Perkins' Junction. Misses E.lenfield,
King, Hill, Lester, Mlllen: Attaway, Lnwton-
vllie. The following gentlemen, who aro fre
quent vlritors to our city were present: Mes
srs Tyree, Lester and Will. Connally. Your
reporter begs to make special mention of Miss
Leoca Tyler, who Is an exquisite performer on
tho violin The danco occurred at tho beauti
ful mansion of Mr. D Newman, and was most
enjoyable,
Married.
On Thursday evening, tho 18th Inst., at tho
residence of the bride, Mr. Joe. 11 Hmlth, and
Mrs. Lizzie Gordon,Iboth of this city, by Rev
Mr. Carton. Wc acknowledge a generous al
lowance of wedding cake, and make our
most humble bow lo the happy couple and (
the opportunity to return our thanks for tills
almost im|lod net of liberality. May the mat
rimonial chase which now lock the form of
our brother typo Justify nil his preconceived
Impressions. In whatever $ of the country he
may roam, whether ended upon to face the
—lug waves of adverse fortune, or stand be
fore the -H- and R of enemies, may his life be
such that when tho of death bo laid on
him, nnd the . of existence draws to a close he
may produce a clean proof, and claim a clear
title to an honorable V In the history, nil
well as to an everlasting Inheritance beyond
tho ***.
Assault with Intout to Kill.
Tho wlfo of Ilookor Blair, col., at Storey's
mill was shot by u hov mvniod Joe Walker,
col., on Saturday night last, and a painful
wound Inflicted. The circumstances ns de
tailed to us are as follows: The hoy evidently
entertained a grudge against tho woman on
account of Ills brother being ordered off tho
place a short timo since On (Saturday night
lie went to the woman’s house and began a
quarrel with her about Ids brother and struck
her with a light stick which lie had In his
hand She struck hack, when lie drew a pls-
tol and threatened to shoot her If she hit him
again Hho loft him, and went to the fire
ace—he followed hor and struck her again,
and she returned the Holt, whereupon he fired,
the ball taking effect In tlie muscle of the up
per arm, making an ugly and painful wound
The bull was extracted and tho wound dressed
by Dr F. E Tarver, who was called In Sunday
evening. Walker has not boon arrested
Obituary.
Died on tho 21st of November, 1884, In Way
nesboro, Ga., Mr. Robert Loo Bell, agod 18
yours.
Seldom do wo have to record the death of
one more beloved than our dear, departed
frloiid It was notour privilege to bo will.
1dm during Ills sickness, or In bis last mo
ments; and It Is bard for us to reallzo that
our bright-eyed, merry-hearted Bobble Is no
more. But a few short weeks have passed
slueu wo saw him among us, the happiest of
our party, and now to think that his loved
form lies cold and dead, his spirit flown to
Unit Innumerable hand of angels around the
throne of God above, which Is forever singing
“Holy! Holy! Is tile Lord God of hosts "
Much do we sympathize with tho bereaved
family Thu vacant ohnlr Is always there to
remind them that their loved one Is no more,
hut wo know that ho will ever live In the
hearts of fund parents, devoted sister and lov
ing brothers But grieve not, dear friends;
think of your loved one sweetly resting on a
loving Saviour’s bosom, away from tlio busy
turmoils of this life—away from the trials of
this world where there are no more sorrows
Oh 1 we hope Unit our much loved 1'rlcud has
reaped the reward of the lust
“And now ho rests In calm roposo
Whoro blossoms sweetly bloom,
Don’t come n-wooing,” (song,)
A FEW HINTS
FOR THR USB OF
Dose. — To move (As bow
eh gently, 2 to 4 Pillci
thoroughly, 4 to 0 Pilll,
Experience mill decide the
proper dote to each eats.
For Constipation, or Costlvenoss, no
remody is so effective as Ayhr’o Pills.
Thoy insure regular dally action, and re
store the bowels to a healthy condition.
For Indigestion, or Dyspepsia, Avon's
Pills are Invaluable, and a sure cure.
Heart-burn, Loss of Appetite, Foul
Stomach, Flatulency, DIsilness, Head
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and oured by Aybr’s Pills. '
In Liver Complaint, Bilious Disorders,
and Jaundloc, Ayer's Pills should be
glvon In dosos largo enough to excite the
liver and howols, and remove constipation.
As a cleansing medicine In the Spring, these
Pills are nnoqualled.
Worms, caused by a morbid condition of
tho bowels, are expelled by theao Pills.
Eruptions, Skin Diseases, and Piles,
tho roBnlt of Iiullgostlon off Constipation, are
curod by the nse of Ayer’s Pills.
For Colds, take Ayer’s Pills to open
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and allay the (over.
For Diarrhoea and Dysentery, caused by
sudden colds, indigestible food, etc., AYin'e
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Bhouiuatlsni, Goat, Neuralgia, and
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Tomora, Dropsy, Kidney Complaints,
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Suppression, and Painful Menstr'ia-
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AYER’S PILLS.
Fall directions, In various languages, a*
oompany each paekage.
PREPARED BT
Dr. J.O.Ayer&Co.,Lowell,Mim.
Bold by bU Druggists,
m mmmmmmm
en and Presents for
g People.
ware, Tinware, at your own price.
Stoves at Augusta prices. Kero-
best. Guttering, Rooting, and
anything in my line, I can
visit my store, Respectfully,
Piopxietor,
0 TIN STORE.
II
Look Out lor Your Christmas Goods st Hsll’i
The following goods will be sold
at the prices below mentioned:
Best French dates.... $ 10 per lb.
Best prunes 10 “
Best (Hgs lOJj,' “
Best currents 8% “
Best Muscatelle stem-
less raisins 20“
Armore’s mince meat 12|£ “
Quince aiuVstrawbery
jelly 12% "
London Layer raisins
per >4 box 1 35
A full assortment of choice fruits.
Nuts of all kinds, as pecialty. Fan
cy French candies. Best Tennes
see butter 28 cents per pound. The
best Georgia syrup and fancy groce
ries. Fresh fish and oysters receiv
ed daily. Best Georgia hand-pick
ed peanuts, parched fresh every
day.
The public are invited to call and
examine for themselves. Don’t for
get the place, at
P. B. HALL’S,
Directly opposite S. A, Gray’s
RICHMOND COUNTY 1TKMS.
Speclnl Correspondonco Citlzon.
Messrs. Walton A Barwlck, snw mill 1110a
In the upper portion of Burke county, not far
from the Richmond county line, had the mis
fortune to lose two kilns of lumber by fire on
Tuesday night. Doss, about *350. No Insur
ance.
The spacious parlor of Mr. A. W. Rhodes
was filled to overflowing by tho elite of Heph-
zlbnh In attendance at the muslcul festival
given bylMiss Maggie M. Rhode's musical
pupils. The following was tho programme:
“Black Hawk Waltz, by Miss Rosa While-
bead. "Book of Gold Waltz,” by Miss Ousslo
Baxley; “Linden Waltz,” by Miss Effie Vcr-
Mlss Rosa Whitehead; "Wandering Sprite,"
Miss Anna Carswell; “Helen’s Dream,” Miss
Elfio Verdery; “Eltees Waltz,” Miss Rosa
Whitehead; “Katie KUlalre,” song, Miss
Baxley and Mr Will Camming. “Chop
Waltz,”duett, MisaRhodes and Miss Gusslo
Baxley; “Music Among the l’lnos," Miss El
la Carswell; "Christmas Bells March,” Miss
Rebecca Baxley; “Spanish Fandango,” guitar
duett. Miss Rhodes and Mr. Will Cummlng;
No One to Dove Yar," Miss Rebecca Baxley;
The Cows are in the Corn,” song, Miss An
na Carswell; “Sultan’s Polka,” duett, Miss
Rhodes and Miss Baxley; “Storm at Sea,”
descriptive funtnsio, Miss Ella Carswell;
“Bonny Elolse," song, Mr. Cummlng and
Misses Carswell, Verdery nnd Baxley. The
performance gave entire satisfaction und the
patrons gave evidence of approval at ad
vancement made by tlielr children. MIns
Rhodes was congratulated on all sides. At
the close of the exorcises, Miss Rhodes hud
tho pupils march In front of the nudlcnce
when she presented to each one a pretty sou
venir, as a token of regard and ostoom. This
part of the ceremony wns quite a surprise to
all. Not one knowing anything about It, i
til the articles wero handed out.
—Suppression of the Menses muy bo reliev
ed hv utilise of Ayer’s Pills, which produce
the desired .effect through sympathetic ac
tion.
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