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THE MACON TELEGRAPH: WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 1504.
The One
Resolution for 1905
is to know and choose the best—then, when it cornea
to the choice of confections, you will not hesitate a
moment in selecting
NABISCO
SUGAR
WAFERS
A BATCH OF NEWS
FROM EUFAULA, ALA.
Upon them correct form has set the crown of ap-.
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ceptance for banquet, luncheon, tea—for any occasion
where exquisite dessert confections are desired. \
NABISCO Sugar Wafers are made in tire following
flavors—vanilla, chocolate, lemon, orange and mint.
FESTI NO -Anothe r confection to please the eye and charm the
palate—an airy texture of shell shaped like an almond
and concealing a kernel of delicately flavored cream.
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NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
EUFAULA, Ala., Doc. 27.—Ike Daniel
was shot and killed yesterday at 1
o'clock by Josh Davis near George
town. They were in a "skin game"
and a dispute arose over a small
amount, which resulted in the shoot
ing and killing of Davis.
To Play With Macon.
Lee Hamilton. Eufaula’s crock base
ball pitcher, has accepted a contract
to play with Macon the coming season.
McLendon Appointed Deputy.
Clerk B. C. Cox of the circuit court
has appointed A. M. McLendon his
deputy. Mr. McLendon will have his
office In Kufaula at the court house.
He has served In this capacity before
and his appointment meets with the
approval of all.
Sykes* Beasley.
Mr. J. T. Sykes, a railroad man, was
married yesterday at 10 o'clock to Miss
Mamie Beasley at her home In Pratt
station. The ceremony was performed
by Rev, Mr. Gillls In the presence of a
few invited friends and the relatives
of the contracting parties. They are
both popular young people and have
the best wishes of their numerous
frtendi.
Personals.
Mrs. Sidney R. Green Is spending the
holidays In Zebulon with her parents.
Judge and Mrs. J. W. Means.
Mnlcomb and Richard Thomaa are
here from Dawson spending the holi
days.
Salvation Army Meetings.
Several members of the Salvation
Army are here from Atlanta. They are
holding services daily.
Settled His Case.
Sol Long, colored, who had a case
docketed against him in Judge Clay
ton’s court for using ohscene lan
guage In the presence of ladles, settled
the case by paying costs.
TAKING STOCK
IF YOU NEED
anything in Clothing or
Furnishing Goods NOW is
your time to invest.
We are willing to swap dollars! Are you?
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The Dannenberg Co. |
NEWS IN CUTHBERT
AND RANDOLPH COUNTY
A Quiet Christmas—Baptist Church to
Support Missionary— Masonic Chap-
tor Elects Officers.
OAKWOOD TRAGEDY.
Jess Wofford Dead and Chief of Police
In Dangerous Condition.
GAINESVILLE, Ga., Dec. 27.—In an
effort to arrest Jess Wofford, Charley
Holland, Fred Westmoreland apd a
young man named Patterson at Oak-
wood late last night. Bob Puckett,
chief of police of that town, was shot
through the bowels, and as he fell he
shot Jess Wofford through the stom
ach. The latter this afternoon died,
while Puckett Is in a dagorous condi
tion. The men were drinking and
rowdy, and when Puckett endeavored
to quiet them a light followed with the
above result. Patterson, Holland and
Westmoreland were lodged in Jail at
Galnesvlllo at noon todny. The little
town six miles south of Gnlnesvllle Is
terribly wrought up over the tragedy.
Redeemed Stato Bonds.
ATLANTA, Oa.. Dec. 27.—State
Treasurer Park today redeemed three
bonds of the value of $1,000 each that
whin Issued were made payable In
1896. The bonds were held by David
J. Tate of New York. The check for
the bonds with the Interest amounted
to $R,S10. These bonds have been car
ried from year to year by the treasurer
in his annual statements, and
were put down as missing.
The payment of the three bonds
wipes out of existence all outstanding
debts of the state that are overdue.
SHOT WITH WAD.
Peculiar and Possibly Fatal Accident
to New York Salesman.
ATLANTA, Ga.. Dec. 27.—Max Sil
verman, traveling salesman for a New
York house, Is In the Grady hospital
here In a- serious condition, with the
paper wadding from a blank pistol
cartridge in his right lung, as a re
sult of having been accidentally shot
by Sol Groodzlnsky. The accident Is
one of the moBt peculiar the hospltnl
authorities have had to deal with for
some time. - The pistol was tired at
close range, and so great was the force
of the shot that the wadding from the
shell went entirely through Silver-
man's thick clothing, tore through the
body and penetrated the right lung.
Physicians are not yet able to tell
whether the wound will prove fatal.
COLLIER RELEASED.
Coronor’s Jury Frees Terrell County
Man Charged With Killing Nogro.
DAWSON, Ga., Dec. 27.—News was
received In Dawson today that Mr. R.
W. Collier, who was arrested for the
killing of a negro In Dougherty county
Saturday, was by a coroner's jury dis
charged today. Mr. Collier belongs to
one of Terrell county's most prominent
families, and the news of his release
will be received with pleasure by his
many friends here.
8enator Hudson Has 8mallpox.
AMERICU8. Oa.. Dec. 27 —State Sena
tor Thomaa O. Hudson is confined at his
plantation borne near Americus with
what la reported as smallpox, recently
developed. Happily, the attack ta of mild
form and Senator Hudson hopes his Iso
lation will be of short durutlon. The
malady was probe My contracted by con
tact with some negro laborer who had the
disease. This Is the only case of smallpox
developed «ln this vicinity.
A Costly Mistake.
Blunders are sometimes very ex
pensive. Occasionally life itself In the
price of a mistake, but you'll never be
wrong If you take Dr. King's New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Head
ache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. 25c. at all
drug stores.
Charged With Assault.
GAINESVILLE, Ga., Dec. 27.—Geo.
Coffee, agent for the Southern railway
at Bellton, thirteen miles north
Gainesville, was lodged In Jail her© to
day on a warrant charging him with
criminal assault upon Mrs. Isabella
Ravage, daughter of M. J. Coley of
Polkville district, this county. The
crime wss alleged to have occurred
Sunday afternoon between Bellton and
the woman’s father'!. The woman’s
character la alleged not to be good,
and Coffee’s friends allege thftt the
warrant was sworn out to extort
money from him.
Georgia-North Carolina Debate.
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 27.—The ques
tion for debate between the represen
tatives of the University of Georgia
and the University of North Carolina
In their annual intercollegiate debate
which will be held next April, has
been chosen. It Is, Resolved, That the
best Interests of the United Htates
are opposed to the permanent acqui
sition of Eastern colonies, except coal
ing stations." Georgia has the affirm
ative or Democratic side of the ques
tion. The men who are to represent
Georgia In this debate will be chtfsen
soon and will at once begin to prepare
themselves for the contest with their
Carolina competitors. x
BOILER EXPL03I0N.
One Man Killed and Building and Ma
chinery Wrecked at Covington.
COV1NOTON, Oa.. Dfc, 27.—The
boilers at the electric light plant ex
ploded early this morning killing the
fireman, Mr. J. L. McCollough, and
completely wrecking the building and
all machinery. Debris Is scattered for
more than 100 yards In every direction.
It Is a great wonder that other poople
and bufldlngs In tho vicinity were out
Injured.'
One boiler was blown 100 yards. Mc
Collough'* body was badly mangled by
falling brick and horribly burned by
escaping steam. He leaves a wife and
three children.
Negro Razor’s Work
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 27.—Last night
In a negro house on Hull street a ne
gro named Jim Swinger was cut by
another negro whose name is un
known. The wounded negro was slash
ed across the throat with a razor, the
Securing Funds for Road.
ATHENS, Ga.. Deo; 27.—Tb®
Chamber of Commerce committee In
charge of the work of getting up the
fund for the new railroad from Athens
to Jefferson has In hand now nearly
sixteen of the necessary twenty thou*
and dollars. The cormhtttae Is confl
dent that the remaining sum will be
raised at once and that the roud will
be under construction within the next
60 duys. It is expected that the new
road will be completed and In opera
tion by January, 1906.
CUTHBERT, Ga., Dsc. 27.—Christ
mas passed off In Cuthbert without uny
fights, fires and fatalities. In fact It
wan one of the most enjoyable seasons
spent In many years. In addition to
this, the merchant* did the best pusl-
nes* enjoyed In many yearo. .
To Support Missionary.
The Cuthbert Baptist church took
good step forward when she undertook
the entire support of a missionary In
the foreign Held at Its conference Run-
day. The missionary to whose sup
port she will contribute Is the Rev. R.
Stephens, a Georgian, who is now
stntloned In China. This new work
will call for $500 to $800 extra contri
butions from the membership, but the
readiness In which the subscriptions
were deceived showed a commendable
sen! and Jlbor/tJUy. The pastor of the
church, Rev. I. A. White, who was
deeply Interested In this undertaking,
deserve* much credit for this step of
his church.
Masons Eleot Officors.
Cuthbert chapter, Royal Arch Ma
sons. bus elected the following offlc
for the noxt MuHonlc year: C. O. Math
ews, H. P.; J. W. Stanford, Jr., K.; E.
W. Childs, 8; I* R. Chustaln, C. H.
F. Moody, I*. 8.; O. E. Knighton, II
A. C\; T. A. nass, treasurer: W. R
Stanford, secretary; I*. W. Ellis, G
Y. Moore and J. T. Peak. M. V.; II
It. Brown, 8. These officers were In
stalled tonight, after which an oyster
supper was served.
A Good Year.
The year ending has been one of the
best Cuthbert linn ever enjoyed. New
citizens, new buildings, new enter
prises and Improvements, generally,
have been many. Enough indications
are ahead to show that this will be
kept up oven better, during the next
yenr, which promises many good things
Including many citizens, new buildings
and new enterprises.
$250 Reward Offered,
ATLANTA. Ga., Dec. 27.—Governor
Terrell today Issued an order au
thorlzlng the secretary of state to offer
a reward of $250 for the arrest and d<
livery to the sheriff of Jones county
of the unknown person or persons who
wound being fully six Inches long, and J on the night of Dec. 18, 1904, set fire
his head was almost severed. Luckily to and caused to be destroyed the gin
the large artery was missed, his neck | house on the plantation of R. 8. Run
being quite fleshy and for that reaaon sell. In Jones county. Along with the
he escaped with his life. He refuses I machinery a large quantity of cotton
to say who it wss cut him. and cotton seed was destroysd.
LA GRIPPE-PNEUMONIA
So many people who have apparently recovered from an attack of La Grippe are stricken
with Pneumonia. This is due to the fact that the Bronchial Tubes and Lungs are left weakened
and unable to resist disease.
Foleys Honey-Tar
not only cures La Grippe Coughs, and prevents Pneumonia, but strengthens the Lungs so they
will not be susceptible to the development of serious lung troubles. Do riot take chances with
some unknown preparation that may contain some harmful drug when FOLEY’S HONEY AND
TAR costs you no more and is safe and sure. Contains no opiates.
EXQUISITE GIFTS
For New Year, Birthday or Wedding
A thing of beauty 1* a Joy forever, and making selection la an
matter when you have seen the wealth of magnlflcent goods display*;
by Miss Henrietta Davis.
SHE IS SHOWING
Handsome Combs for the hair—
Jewelled and plain—tortoise shell
and amber—Jet and cut steel.
Evening Ornamorits, suitable for
high and low coiffures—In colors
becoming to blondes and bru
nettes.
Hammered Brass—the rage In Swolldom.
Massive Jardiniere, Umbrella Stands and Candlestick*.
Besides carrying this elegant stock. Miss Davis 1m thornughlv
equipped with all modern appliances Tor trentlng the hair, skin and
nails, and her holiday offer of
13 Treatments for.....
13 Eleotrioal Treatments for.
.$8.00
fs particularly attractive.
A word to the wise Is sufficient, and the Christmas shopper will
find It well worth while to take tho .elovutor at tho Commercial Bank,
and drop In for a visit to
Hiss Henrietta Davis,
Fourth Floor - Phone 2562
Children's Haircutting and Manicuring for Gontlemer. a Specialty.
HOLMES JOHNSON CO.
311 Ocmulgcc Street. Telephone 73
COAL
Jellico, Blue Gem and other Coals.
Exclusive Agents for Brilliant, Eureka and Etna
Accidentally Killed.
OCI1LA, Oa., Dec. 27.~Mr. Reason
Dormlny, a highly esteemed planter
living a few miles from this place, was
accidentally killed this morning whll
on hls return from bird hunting.
Dormlny and a relative of hls had been
shooting birds during tho morning, and
while they were nearing the home of
the deceased Mr. Dormlny started to
walk across come chips where wood
choppers had been at work when he
slipped and fell, hls shot gun falling
from hls hand end discharging, the en
tire discharge entering hls right Aide
and passing through the body, causing
Instant death. Mr. Dormlny leaves a
wife and five children to mourn hls un
timely demise. .
8hot Himself In Foot.
ATHKN8, Oa., Dec. 27.—Yesterday
morning Mr. John Davis, a well-
known citizen of Athena, thought he
henrd some one trying to rob hls
ehlcken houee. He got up and taking
hls shot gun went out Into the yard to
catch the thief. As he stepped into the
yard In some way hls finger prex**d
the trigger of the gun and the load
of shot went into hls foot. Part of hls
foot was blown off by the load of
shot and he was very painfully
wounded.
Send Your Orders
FOR
Whiskies, Wines, Etc. Etc.
-TO-
SAM WEICHSEL6AUM & MACK f
451 Cherry St.—Phone 568—Macon, Ga. t
I bad z bad case of La Grippe about ten years ago which left my Lungs
so weak that I have been troubled more or less every winter since until I used
FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR, which cured me completely and my Lungs
no longer trouble me.—J. H. BROWNING, D.D.S., Orrick, Mo.
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G. VACHER, 157 Osgood St., Chicago, says: “My wife had a very
severe case of La Grippe, and it left her with s very bad cough. She tried
a bottle of FOLF.Y’S HONEY AND TAR and it gave immediate relief.”
Negro Cuts Another.
WASHINGTON, Oa.. Dec. 27.—In a
drunken frolic Charley Gaines, colored,
cut the throat of another negro, who
ns a result is not ezpected to live.
Gaines was already under bond for $50
for having shot and seriously wounded
a man about a month ago.
YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.
Meteorological data furnished by the
loot! office of the United State* depart
ment of agriculture, weether bureau, for
the rwen»-.four hour* ending at 4 p. nt,
central time.
thermograph Reading*.
The oldest and most reliable Wholesale Whls- \
ky Establishment in Georgia. They will re- ;
ccive prompt attention. Satisfaction guaran-
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J Complete stock of everything.
Once A Year
tentlon because the bouse la < most
hermetically sealed, and s-w-:
has an opportunity to do Its deadly
work. Your health depen u on tho
condition of your plumbing. ;.nd nr,
one can put it In ord**r better than tho
CENTRAL GA. PLUMBING AND
HEATING CO.
’Phone 2036. No. 159 Cotton Ave.
II. J. LAMAR & CO., Di'Uggists, near Exckaugo Rank*
6 pm ..76111 pm..«4| ft am..*1111 sm..*T
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9 pm...44 8 am .41! 9 *m..«*l * pm..f>7
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River Report.
The Ocmulgre river at Macon st 7 a.
m, read 2.0 fr*t. a rim of 0.$ of a foot
during the past twenty-four hours, t
S.o feet Above low watigr mark of 19
The Orotie* river st MHUNSgevW# reed
I l.l feet, no change during the past twen-
I ty-fotir hour*.
I The Otsoee river at DuMtt) read 4.ft
I of a foot, a rise of e.I of a foot during ti>«
I twtxit/'fou/ LvuJ*,
Bn «f
to 0.
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Christmas
Savings Accounts!
10 fortun- Money nt six
Inter* compounded seml-
>111 double Iteeif sn .1 utile
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& Loan Compan
fico. A Smith, Pr«*Ht. __
370 Second Street, Ga,