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THE MACON TELEGRAPH: SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE IS, 1896.
B. A. KEATING,
tNDERTAKKtt AND EMIIAUlKU,
Ml Hnlberrjr Bt, illaeon Ga
Telephone# I Ofllce, 467; Retldcnro, 466
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GAINESVILLE.
Commencement Is Over at the Georgia
Female Seminary.
Gainesville, June 14.—(Speclal.)-Com-
tnencement Is over. The halls and
rooms of the Georgia Female Semlnary
and Conservatory of Music are va
cant.
The diplomas and medals have been
awarded, and the young ladies have
departed. This town has been an un
usually successful one for this insti
tute, there being about two hundred
and twenty-live pupils enrolled and
thirty-four of these in the Senior class
and graduates of this year, having sat
isfactorily completed the required
course. Three of these were past grad
uates and the degree of M. A. (Master
of Arts) was confered upon them.
There were fifteen graduates in the
literary department, on whom a de
gree of B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) was
confered. And twelve were graduates
In the conservatory department and
received a degree of M. M. (Master of
Music). Four were graduates in art
and received each a medal, as this was
the first class in this departmen that
have graduated from the Seminary,
there being no notable distinction be
tween them as regards honor.
In the literary class Miss Lucy Lilly
of this city received first honor, and
Miss Daisy Brooks, also of this city,
took second honor.
In the music class Miss Beulah Hall
of Midway, Ala., secured first honor,
and her sister. Miss Marie Hall, of
the same place, got second honor.
The tutorships were awarded to
Misses Daisy Brooks and Beulah
Hall. The following young ladies suc
ceeded In capturing medals:
For best essay on metaphysics, of
fered by Mr. L. J. Pearce of Columbus,
Ga., Miss Lucy Lilly.
Best paper on composition, offered
by Professor H. J. Pearce of the fac
ulty, Miss Marlon Chambers.
Highest attainments in American his
tory, offered by Col. Howard Thomp
son of this city. Miss Lizzie Boone.
Excellence In Latin, German and
French, offered by Dr. J. W. Bailey of
this city, Miss Lucy Lilly.
Excellence in mathematics, ottered
by Mr. W. S. 'Williams, Miss Belle
Welchel.
Excellence In Bible literature, offered
by Professor Joseph E. Dickey of Em
ory College, Miss Pearl Butts.
The following medals were awarded
by the institution:
For best vocalist. Miss Fannie
Gauldlng; for greatest amount of im
provement in vocal music, Miss Anna
Howell; for best instrumental music,
and best sight reader and composer,
Miss Hattie Harvey; for greatest im
provement in instrumental music,
Miss Marian Chambers.
All of the commencement exercises
the girls as to why this is not Leap
Year instead of 3896. Girls, you may
have more time and fun in 1896.
DUBLIN DOINOS.
Municipal Politics—New Enterprises
Hvery Day.
Dublin, June 14.—(Special.)—The nun
nlclpal nomination is a thing of the
past. A meeting was held in the Ma
sonic hall yesterday afternoon for the
purpose ,.f nominating a ticket for
mayor and aldermen.
Dr. Chappell was made chairman,
and W. A. Wood secretary, and at 4
o'clock the meeting was called to order
by the chairman and the regular busi
ness entered upon.
The race tyas a spirited one .Messrs.
Haynes, Sanders and Chappell being
In the field, but on the third ballot
Col. Sanders was nominated by a nice
majority.
Col. Sanders, in a short speech,
thanked the citizens for the honor
conferred upon him. stating he had
the interests of Dublin at heart and
he would, it elected, honorably fill the
ofllrc by his undivided attention to
the duties of a' mayor. Col. Sanders
Is the right man in the right place, a
lawyer of prominence, and as an ora
tor, is always recognized as worthy
of the laurels of the city of Dublin.
A live and progressive board of
aldermen, which Is as follows, were
nomnlated: D. S. Blackshear, N. B.
Baum, J. D. Prince ,J. W. Walker, J.
E. Smith, Jr., Dublin Is still marching
to the front.
New enterprises are brought forward
every day and great Interest Is being
taken in the town by business men.
CLOSING EXERCISES
Of Culloden Institute—Other Notes of
Interest.
Cuuloden, June 13.—(Special.)—The
closing exercises of Culloden Institute
will be held next week. During these
warm days, the teachers and pupils
are doing double duty, finishing up
the term’s work In text books and
preparing a series of entertainments
for' their friends outside. Final ex
aminations are the order of the day.
The chapel hails resound with the con
tinual crash of piano music and the
voices of youthful singers; the recita
tion rooms are vocal with the sound of
poems and declamations; and the
woods In the rear are filled with the
sophomorio eloquence of our champion
debaters.
The public exercises will begin on
Thursday night, the 20th inst. The
programe of that evening- will con
sist of numerous oongs and pantomi
mes, plays and tableaux. The princi
pal features will be "The Death and
Burial of Cook Robin,” "The Shaking
Quakers,” “Angels of Buena Vista,”
and the "Rainbow Festival.”
Friday forenoon will be devoted to
recitations, declamations, instrumental
music and the debate on the question:
"Resolved, that the ancient is supe
rior to modern oratory." Friday even
ing beginning at 8 o'clock .the last pro
gramme will be rendered. Among the
features which makes this particularly
interesting will be the pantomime, "A
Search for Happiness,” and the two
very amusing plays, "Jumbo Jum,"
and the “Peak' Sisters."
The town will be full of visitors and
Culloden Is anticipating a lively week.
We were blessed with a nice rain
yesterday afternoon. It revived every
thing so much was rain was* needed.
Together with the rain we had consid
erable wind, but no damage was done
to much extent, although Dr. J. II.
Madox's house was struck by light
ning, the current running down the
chimney Into the mantle piece, tearing
it to pieces, and set the house on fire,
but the flames were soon extinguished,
and no further damage was done.
We call our friends' special attention
to attending the closing exercises of
our school. Come, for you may feel
assured of a pleasant visit to our beau
tiful little city.
Misses Jennie Cobert and Jennie Pon-
Botel Sandwich for the summer. Dr.
Stevens has spent for several years
.his summers here and Is much de
lighted with the climate. The doctor
is a very interesting and learned wan
and at times large crowds assemble
around him to hear him talk on divers
subjects.
Dr. E. A. FleweTTen, president of
the Upson County Railroad, has just
returned from u visit to his brother in
Texas. Hr- is a close observer of ail
things and reports that crops are
short in the Western states.
Misses Annie May Sandwich and
Bennie Thompson returned from the
Capital Female College, Atlanta, this
week.
SMITH VILLE.
The Dramatic Club Presented a Suc
cessful Drama.
Smlthville, May 14.-(Speclal.)—The
Smlthvlle Dramatic Club presented
“Kathleen Mavoumeen” last night
On account of the very unfavorable
weather there was a small but ap
preciative audience.
Miss Florrle Johnson, as Kathleen
O’Connor, completely captured the
hearts of the audience, displaying
versatllty and histrionic talent which
would have done credit to a profes
sional actress.
Mr. J. W. Batts, as Terrence
O'Mare, ably rendered his part
his was a superb rendition of the
typical Irish peasant.
Mr. C. W. Jennings, as Bernard
Kavanaugh, and Ms Hattie M. Caffee.
as Lady , Dorothy, dellghtfuly por
trayed the Irish people of 'quality.”
All are alike deserving of praise, but
space will not permit further notice
of each character in detail.
Taken as a whole, It was as if you
had ben transported to Ireland and
tbatyou were really selng these peo
ple in their daily life.
The play will be presented agar,,
next Monday evening, June 17th.
Mis Sebie Wooten, the manager of the
club, deserves the thanks of this little
city for untiring eenrgy and, perse
verance in the face of ail obstacles.
The friends of Mr. J. B. Richards
are grieved to learn Jhat he has been
stricken with nervous paralysis. The
ipft side above the waist is affected.
The commencement of the Smlthville
pubilo school takes place tonight and
tomorow night. Capt. D. M. Patter
son and his able assistant, Miss Seeble
Wooten, have arranged a very enter
taining programme and all who attend
will be highly entertained. The muslo
will be furnished by the pupils under
the direction of Mlzs Florrle Johnson,
who is the popular, accomplished and
competent instructor of this depart
ment of the school.
AT ALBANY.
'A Barn Blown Down by the Hurri
cane at Hardaway.
Albany, June 14.—(Special.)—News
reached the city yesterday afternoon
that the granary of Judge Putney, at
Hardaway, was blown down by a ter
rific windstorm and also his store was
unroofed.
Mr. Dennis Fleming is at home
again after a very pleasant trip to In
dian Spring.
Officers Barron and Raley arrested
a couple of negroes yesterday charged
with larceny and carrying concealed
weapons. Their names are Eugene
Mitchell and Mose Phillips.
On Wednesday evening, at their res
idence, on Jefferson street, Col. and
Mrs. E. L. Wight entertained quite a
large number of friends with a progres
sive euchre party, which game was
played until the wee sma 'hours of the
morning, when lunch and refresh
ments were Berved, and as the guests
took their departure they declared it
to be the greatest social event of the
season. The prizes were handsome
and unique.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. S. Fflrkas’
stallion came out ahead In a trotting
race against a mare driven by Robert
Terrell, and a good many bets were
I find the Royal Baking Powder superior to all the others in every
respect. It is purest and strongest.
WALTER S. HAINES, M. D.
Consulting Chemist, Chicago Board of Health.
of this grand female Institution of
learning have been highly c-njoyed by
all who attended them, and the chapel
was crowded to overflowing at every
occasion, many visitors, friends and
relatives of the young ladies being
present, and great Interest being man
ifested In the exercises. The com
mencement was an unusual success,
and It Is simply stating a fact to say
that at every exercise each number of
the programme was rendered a3 near
faultlessly as possible.
The faculty and teachers, with the
exception of Miss Mary G. Stevenson,
the vocal teacher, and Miss Montague,
one of the primary class teachers, will
remain at the Seminary for another
year. Professor Charles J. Wallace, di
rector of the conservatory, has been
engaged for next season, and we ex
pect stilt greater achievements in this
department, which will be difficult to
do, however.
ELKO ECHOES.
Now3 of the Schools and Other Mat
ters of Interest. 1
Elko, June 14.—(Special.)—Professor
Sanders is re-elected principal of the
school here for another year. He has
taught one year, and the patrons and
trustees know his method of teaching
and are pleased to have him again.,
Profesor Sanders will spend a few
days in Macon, and thence to Greens
boro to visit his parents.
The school here will be a nine months
public school Instead of five.
The rains are very light in this sec
tion. and with a number of farmers
who have not had any rain they say
their corn Is greatly damaged.
More early corn was planted here
this year than ever before, owing to
the oats being killed, and It is a total
failure. In some sections not making
The Literary Club of Elko will hold
Its next meeting at the residence of
Mrs. S. V. Smoot. Everybody enjoys
these club meetings, and the pro
grammes are highly entertaining.
CoL j. t. Jeter lectured on temper
ance at the. hall last night to an at
tentive audience. CoL Jeter is ex
ceptionally good in this line and will
devote a portion of his time to the pro
hibition cause. His audience voted out
the alcoholic family last night.
There is a question discussed among
der of Atlanta, are visiting their grand
father, Mr. W. A .Norwood.
Mrs. A. O. Bazemore of Chtpley, Ga.,
who has been spending several days
very pleasantly with Mr. B. B. Me-
Corvin .left last night for Roberta to
visit relatives.
Culloden Is noted for her expert draft
players. You can see a game most any
hour In the day. It Is the general
amusomtnt and serves as a occupation
for the "loafer” and keeps him out of
mischief.
Miss Mattie Davie .has arrived home
from Cleveland, Tenn., where eho has
been In Centenary College.
THOMASTON TOPICS.
A Week of Gayety Among the Society
People.
Thomaston, June 13.—(Special.)—
The social element'of our city it being
much revived now by the number of
visitors that are fast coming In.
Mies Blanche Miller, a charming
young lady, and graduate of the insti
tute, ie the guest of Mrs. R. E. High
tower.
Miss Carrie Sullivan, a beautiful
young lady from Tennllle, Is visiting
Mrs. J. B. Stamp.
Miss Starlight Respess, a former pu
pil of Lee Institute and a beautiful
young lady. Is with Miss Carrie At
water.
Misses Madge and Winnie Dooner
from Savannah, will be at the Hotel
Sandwich in a few days. These young
ladles were here last summer and
many were the pleasures they added
to the society of our city.
Miss Edna Allen, an accimptished
student and a popular young lady, re
turned home from her studies at
Shorter College thla week.
Miss Eva Pittman of Roanoke, Ala.,
and Miss Lizzie Crittenden of Shell-
man. Ga.. will be with Mist Ada
Jumper during the Lee Institute Com
mencement.
Mrs. W. C, Hightower returned
from Talbotton yesterday, where she
has been for several days visiting her
parents.
Vies Carrie Atwater returned from
Macon yesterday, where she spent a
few days, the guest of her sister, Mrs. >
George B. Turpin.
Dr. J. P. Stevens and hla daugh-'
ter from Leesburg. Ga., are at the’
made on both sides.
Mrs. Julia McLaren, accompanied
by Mis Aliatla Westbrook, left for
Montezuma yesterday, where she will
remain some time, visiting relatives
and friends.
NOTICE,
I want every man and woman In tho United
flutes interested In the Opium and Whltar
habits to bare one of mr books on these dis
eases. Address B. M. Woolley, AllanU, Ga
Box 363, and one will be sentyoafreo.
FOR MACON PEOPLE—PULLMAN
CARS TO BRUNSWICK.
The 8oothem railway will on and
after May 31st run Pullman sleeping
cars between Macon and Brunswick
without change, leaving Macon at 12
m. Arriving at Brunswick at 7
a. m„ will be open to re
ceive passengers at 9 p. m„ and pas
sengers returning may remain In car
unit 7:30 a. m. This is the shortest
and quickest route. See that your
tickets reads via the Southern.
WHtt'
■ mlli
for Infants and Children.
,TY year#’ ob-mtion of Caitoria with the patronage of
million* of pgwom, permit ns to apeak of it nrlthoat gnmlng.
It Is unquestionably the best remedy fog Infant* and Children
ilw world <wr toiotra. It I* hwmlow. Children like it It
girei them It will we their live#. tt Mother* hwa
something which U atwolctoly and pmtioally perfect a« a
child’* medicine.
Caatorin, destroy* Worm*.
Cmtori* alley* Fevcrlahne**.
Cutori* prevent* vomiting Soar Curd.
Cattorla cure* DUrrha* and Wind Colie.
Csitorla relieve* Teething Tronblo*.
Castor!* care* Con*tlpatlon and Flatnlenoy.
Castorla neutralise# the effect* of carbonic acid ga* or polaoncn* *lr,
Oa*lori* doe* not contain morphine, opium, or other narcotic property.
Ciitorla assimilate* the food, regulate* the *tomach and howl*,
giving healthy and natural *leep.
Castorla 1* put up in one-sise hottle* only. It I* not told in fmlic.
Don’t allow any one to *ail iron anything el*e on the plea or promlia
that it 1* “Jnst a* good” and “will amwer every purpose,"
See that yon get C*A*S*T*Q*R*I*A.
The fao-*lmll<
signature of
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorla.
STEM WINDERS!
Better Light Than Gras
At a Cost of One Cent lor Ten Hours’ Light
Saving in Oil and Chimneys Will Soon Pay
For a Lamp,
TRY - IT - AND - BJE - CONVINCED.
1 "• ' On exhibition and lor snle by
J. W. DOMINGOES,
561 MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GA.
Headquarters for Crockery, China, Glassware, ‘ Housekeeper’s
Novelties, Bolding Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezors,
, Oil Stoves, Bird Cages, Natural Stone Filters
for Drinking Water, etc. Call and
See My Stock, or Write
for Figures.
AMERICAN LINE.
New York-Southampton (London and
Paris).. Twin Screw U. 8. Mall Steam
ships. Sailing Every Wednesday at
11 a. m.
Paris June 19|New York..July 24
St. Louis..June 26|Parts July 31
New York...July 3|St. Louis....Aug. 7
Paris July 10|Berlln Aug. 14
St. Louis...July 17|New York..Aug. 21
RED STAR LINE.
New York to Antwerp. Sailing Every
Wednesday at Noon.
Waesland, June 19 Noordiand, July 17
Friesland, June 26 Waeeland, July 31
Rhynland, July 3 Friesland, Aug. 7
Westernl’d July 10 Berlin Aug. 14
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION CO
Pier 14, North River. Office, 6 Rowling
Green, N. Y. L. J. 1 Harris, Union
Ticket Office, Macon, Ga.
ELEGANT AND CHEAP TRIP TO
NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
Round-trip rate, including meals and
stateroom to New York, 138.70; Boston,
838.70, via Central Railroad, Savannah
and steamers. Finest ehlps carrying
American flag. Tables supplied from
best markets in the United States.
Berths reserved by wire. Apply to L.
J. Harris, ticket agent; W. P. Dawson,
pasengcr agent.
NOTICE, CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon,
June 28th, for the erection complete
of a court house and jail for Emanuel
county, after plans and speclflcatlons
prepared by Oolucke & Stewart, archi
tects, of Atlanta, Ga.
Each competing contractor must en
close In his bid a certified check to
the undersigned for 2100.00 (these
checks are to be returned to the differ
ent contractors after contract Is
awarded), as a guarantee that he will
enter Into contract with good and suffi
cient bond for tho amount of Ills bid
for the completion of tho building.
All bids must be scaled and ad
dressed to the undersigned and marked
bids for court houso and jail for
Emanuel county.
PianB and specifications will ho on
filo at the following places on and af
ter May 15th, 1895.
Perkins Manufacturing Company,
Augusta, Ga.
Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Com
pany. Macon. Oa.
Ordinary's office, Swainsboro, Ga.
Office of Oolucke & Stewart, archi
tects, Atlanta, Ga,
The right Is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
JUDGE O. 8. ROUNTREE,
Chairman County Commissioners,
Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Ga.
STOMACH TROUBLES.
DYSPEPSIA.
INDIGESTION.
it widely imitated. Beware of
DSCBMBCR 10, 1898.
My weight before taking Brown’s Iron
Bitters was 115 lbs., but since taking it I
have gained 49 lbs. You can see the
benefit it has done me. I recommend it
to anyone for complaints of the stomach,
dyspepsia or indigestion.
Mu. MARGARET CARTER, Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va.
SUMMER RESORTS.
IS* THERE: ANYBODY
IN THE CITY
Wlio Is suffering from Bright's dlseane.
kidney or bladder trouble, rheumatism,
dyepepeia or any other kindred disease
that all tho patent medicine* and doc
tors hixve ffilled to cure 7 To such per
sona we **y
Come to Suwanee Springs
And take a regular course of the water.
If you axe not greatly benefited or
cured In from three to four week*, you
can have your board free. Ruwunee
Springs Water cures where all others
fall. CM mate during Che summer
months delightful; cool day*, cool
night*, high, rolling country, healtibteet
place fn the world. Grand plunge and
bathing pool, accommodation*, service
and table etrictly flrst-clas*. For rate*,
circulars, and testimonial*, addroes
ANDREW irANDEY,
President and General Mtar.,
Suwanee Springe
Suwanee, Fla.
SuWanee Springs water fox sale M
drug store of Bol Hoge.
HOTEL CUMBERLAND,
Cumberland Island, Ga.
Summer Season Begins June 1st.
Favorite seaside resort on th. South
Atlantic coast. A beach. 600 feet wide
end free from undertow.
A grand orchestra engaged for the
season. Fishing is unsurpassed. A
naphtha launch and a fleet of row
boats for the use of guests.
Cars free to guests run to beach
every half hour, and a fine Hvery.
make up some of the attractions at
this noted resort.
For. further particulars address
LEE T. SHACKLEFORD,
Proprietor, Cumberland Island.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Tho Pulaski house of Savannah, Ga..
will make a special rate of 82.00 and
82.60 per day, according to location
of rooms, from May 1st to November
1st, 1895. This hotel is first-clam in
every respect and its standard will be
maintained.
Charles F. Graham, Proprietor.
THE 'MELROSE, 78 Madison avenue,
New York. Fashlnoably and centrally lo
cated near the square. Especially deelra-
ble to parties dtsjlklmt a public noun.
Rooms with or wOthout bon iM. Prices,
with board, 81.60 per day; 88 per week
and upward. Table a specialty. Send for
circular. Referenao in Macon. W. w.
Urquhart, Proprietor.
MACON & NORTHERN R. R.
Schedule in effect Wednesday, June
12, 1895. Central Standard Time.
402 |
403
“It's Brews*, Iron Bitters you need!’*
For Overworked men—debilitated women—puny children.
-OPJ
9 11
9 16
9 25
9 32
9 39
9 52
10 11
10 18
10 35
10 88
10 55
11 23
11 48
12 06
12 13
12 21
12 26
12 84
12 45
P M
12 55
A M
7 30
10 45
P M
4 63
,,..Lv Macon Ar.....
.. Ocmulgoe Street ...
M., D. & B. Junction .
Chalk Cut ......
.... Van Ruren
Morton
Grays
Bradley
Waysldo
..... Round Oak
Hillsboro
Mlnneta
Montlcello
Machen
...... Shady Date ....
Godfrey
Madison
...... Florenca
.... Farmington
Bishop
.... Watklnsvllie
....... Sidney ........
Whitehall
Athens
G. C. & N. Depot
Portsmouth
Washington
Ar New York Lv..
P M
6 45
6 41
6 35
« 28
6 23
6 03
C 68
5 49
6 41.
6 33
5 19
4 68
4 69
4 31
4 28
4 19
3 43
3 22 .
3 07
3 00
2 51
2 47
2 40
2 80
P M
2 20
P M
9 00
8 30
P M
3 20
Passenger trains will stop at Ocrnul-
gee street crossing to take on and let
off pasengers. Car on elcctrla rail
way will connect with 403 at 7:00 p. m.
from tho North at Ocmulgee street.
Connections with Georgia Southern
and Florida railroad, Southern and
Central railroads for all points In
Florida and southwest Georgia.
No. 403, leaving Macon at 8:20 a. m.,
makes close ooncctlon with tho Middle
Georgia and Atlantlo for Covington
and Eatonton.
With solid train for Washington and
Pulman parlor buffet car*, Washing
ton to New York.
H. BURNS, Ticket Agent.
A. SHAW, Traffic Manager.
Ticket and general offices. Grand
Lodge Building, 522 Mulberry street.
MACON IKE HEW YOE SHORT LIRE
Pullman Palace Bleeping Car* Be-
Urean Macon and New York via.
GEORGIA RAILROAD
and
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
Schedule in Effect May 8, 1805.
No. I Ifl New York train; No. 2 Ifl Sun
day only; No. 3 1* night expre**; No.
4 1* dally except Sunday.
|No llNo 2 No 3|No 4
Lv Macon
8
00
<
00
8
15
2
10
Lv Mllledgevllle .
10
«
5
12
10
00
3
29
Lv Sparta . . . .
10
40
5
59
11
02
1
06
A
M
Lv Camack . • • .
it
281 6
50
3
28
6
4$
p
M
P
M
A
M
•Ar Augu.ta . . .
1
00
8
30
S
15
8
30
Ar Orangeburg . .
4
51
Humter
6
05
Florence , . . .
7
15
Fayetteville . .
9
30
A
M
Petersburg . .
2
43
Richmond . . .
3
40
Washington . .
7
00
Baltimore . ..
8
20
Philadelphia .
10
45
p
M
New York . . .
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23
•Eastern time.
Train* arrive from Augusta and
point* on Main line an follows. 6:30 a.
m., 11 a. m., and 6:45 p. m. dally ex
cept Sunday.
Arrive Sunday only: 6:30 a. m., 11
, m. and 4:45 p. m.
Night express carries through sleep
er Macon to Augusta.
9:00 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. train# con
nect Union depot, Augusta. for
Charleston, Columbia, S. C., and Sa
vannah.
Thomas K. Scott. General Manager.
A. G. Jackson, G. P. A.
Joe W. White, T. P. A., Augusta. Ga.