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the ASHBURN ADVANCt Entered at die Ashburn posinfflec as second-class m ail matter. Official Organ of Worth County. Ashburn, Ga., Dec. 17, 1897. Subscription fq a yea r in tidviincc Bo.v at Rev. R. P. Fain’s. School closed Friday evening. Jack Sly s wife, col. died Satur¬ day night. Many will be the tax executions issued this year. R. A. Whidbv has a violin that was made in 175(5. Mrs. R. T. Davis will spend Christmas at Leary. Those who scatter no sunshine heed never expect to gather roses- The ten commandments arc not as heavy as a dollar with some folks. Christmas will he hereon sched¬ ule time, regardless of bad col¬ lections. The temperature went down to 81 degrees yesterday and gave us a good frost. This town needs a few citizens who will love their nerglibors as themselves. Prof, and Mrs. Passmore are off to Reme and Garden Valley for a vacation. Several turkeys have come to town to spend Christinas; others are on the way. Miss Alice Haynes of Valdosta came yesterday to spend Christ¬ mas with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Gannon. The grand jury had noble thoughts last week when it said put the county convicts on the public roads. There was a scarcity of amen shouters at the Methodis church Sunday night. Both corners were entirely vacant. You don’t have to tell the town folks and yellow jackets when a cane mill starts up: they all smell it and strike a B line. AVe will send the Advance till Jan. 1899 for 50 cents. The three in mths for 10cents offer closes on the first day of January. Bro. Flanders announced Sun¬ day night that night services would begin henceforth at (5:80. That’s whal’.s l>een needed all the time. Time and tax collectors wait for no man. The opportunity closed AVednesday night, and by tomorrow night executions will be as plentiful as Junebugs in June. Our Maj. Butler lias returned and will take his old place as lo¬ cal reporter on the Advance. He will look after the business now and let us take a week off duri ng the holidays. Mr. Enoch Collins, of Ellaville, visited Ashburn. His sister, Mrs. AV. II. Dupriest. went home with him to attend the marriage of their brother, AV. H. Collins, to Miss Pearl Tison. Col J. A. Comer returned yes terpay from a wild goose chase through a dozen western states where he has been sowing (wild) oats. He says he will remain here through Christmas at least. The town election Monday was not at all exciting, hut resulted in the election of the old officers with votes as follows: Mayor, J. S. Betts, 75. Councilmen, J. B. Bozeman, 7(5; J. C. Hickman, 75; J. S. Shingler, 74; J. Lawrenc, 62. The barroom that was heading for Sycamore is about to be har- red out. The council called a meeting the other evening and performed such duties as did not guarantee a safe landing for the thing and it failed to arrive Oil time. Sycamore is contented at being grown rather tb i stimu¬ late her boys with a thing that will put damnation in the next generation, We would like to present that council with a beau¬ tiful chromo. One Minute Cough Cure want! cures uuicklv. 1 That’s what vou ’ J. S. Betts A Co. ~ NOTICE ' otherwise , engaged , \s we arc creditors, andean not see our we have placed our accounts in the hands of Col. Powell for collection, He will call on you in a few days. Please be ready for him/ ( Jar»s*R & Tbraphik. CONDOLENCE. -- 0-- Baby Flanders. Editor Advance :—Please me space in your columns to expression of appreciation to good people of Ashburn for extended sympathy and love the hours of deepest sorrow that have ever come upon us. Many have appreciated our great tions, and by their presence and sweet words of cheer and consola¬ tion have comforted us. To then) we extend the hand of personal appreciation and the gratitude of our hearts; hut to Mrs. T. A. Judge, Mrs. J.AV. Evans and I)r. Gardner we especially owe a debt of lasting gratitude for their presence, thoughtful kindness and continuous efforts to relieve the sufferings of our precious baby until the Angel of Mercy wafted him to his home in heaven. May God abundantly bless the good people of Ashburn. To them we are grateful for Christian sym¬ pathy *id love shown us. Yours in the faith, J. C. Ft.ANDERS. Geo. 2, McCook. In that villa among tho hills Whore th« Streams of Death ever flow, Midst tho murmering of the breezes Comes the cry of deepest woe. Death was striding through the valleys; Death was striding througn the ail; Death was striding through old Kmroy: Death was very busy there. The subject of this sketch was a man of sterling qualities; one whose name will ever live on the bright tablets of my memory, and will ever he the most brilliant link in the golden chain that hinds the future to the past. That bright young man of some twenty-seven summers, who, with his sunny smiles and ready advice—with such sweet disposition, ever ready to do good—so patient and self- sacrificing, has passed away. His was indeed the true type of a no¬ ble Christian life. When quite young he gave his heart to God; and ever after with the exception of a short poriod of time, (of which lie spoke to the writer with much regret,) lived a consistent Christian life. His first consideration, was, to promote the spiritual welfare and happiness of others—being ever ready to scatter seeds of love and kindness, and to perform deads of self-denials. If for a good rea¬ son an anticipation was given up, it was cheerfully done. If disap- pointments of a most trying orde- al ever confronted him, he accep- ted the situation without mur- mer or complaint. His life, as a davoted Christian—a consecrated child of God—is worthy of the emulation of all men. He has in- deed left a heritage to his friends and associates which is far uioie valuable than the gold of the west or the diamonds of the east. It is but human, bower, for us to grieve, but we mourn not with- out hope, not for one that is lost, Ah, no! he has been called from these scenes of sadness and dis- appointments to better, brighter, and more perfect realms. Then let us look up with a steadfast hope-having our wills lost entirely in Him, the giver of all that is good, true and pure— even following the lights which he left burning so brightly along the shore—lights that will ever send a gleam across the wave; and some sweet day we shall strike hands with him as our feet step upon the golden streets of that ce- lestial city. ‘‘Oh. those beautiful, beautiful hands! I shall clasp them again once more, As my feet touch tho banks of the heavenly lan(1 we shall meet on that beautiful shore." h. B. Vi A7.KRH. There is no getting around it: Christmas is nearly here, The persimmons have wrinkled up in the wind and candy is running out of them. Hogs are squeeling as they trot, possums are fat and niggers have dug their ’tatoes and laid ’em out in the sun to sweeten up. Hens are laying higher eggs and small buys are blowing in their money for tin horns and then blowing in the horns. Old soaks are ordering jugs of little songs to feel up for the ground. The tax collector has been his last round and the-bailiff put to work. Yes, Christmas it nearly here. " e ^ ,>rr ^ cus8 ’ nor lmt when Christmas comes we are going to borrow , a dog , and * t e „ a i tin can to his tail. That will he recreation for us and the dog. t. R. Smith ha# been appointed T ,™>intpd j I postmaster at Sycamore. AL OTHERS SEE-IT, The newspaper controversy be¬ tween Revs. H. Stubbs and J, J. Williams dropped at a point that was not satisfactory to the public. Rev. Stubbs said Rev. Williams left the Methodist church under charges and would have been han¬ dled if he staid in. Rev. Wil¬ liams said it was not so as the fol¬ lowing certilicate would show. Then he produced a writ in I lit* Holiness Advocate from the Methodist church at Ty Tv to the effect that brother Williams was a member in good standing and in full fellowship with the church. Such a certificate was in exis- tance, hut the preacher in charge laid himself liable to the church laAs when he issued it. He said he issued it because he thought that was the easiest way to get rid of Bro. Williams. The proof that Rev. Williams did leave the Methodist church under charges remains on the minutes and can he proven by every official mem¬ ber of the Ty Ty church. Rev. Stubbs produced these facts and sent them to the Holiness Advo¬ cate for publication to prove his veracity. The editor of the lloli- ness Advocate turned the article down because it would reflect oil Bro. Williams, contending that Bro. Williams was as true to God as the needle was to the north pole. Stubbs allowed the matter to drop, depending on Providence to bring out the fact. It weighed so heavy on Rev. Williams’ mind that he seated himself and drop¬ ped Rev. Stubbs the following few lines: Tv Tv, Ga., Nov., 10, 1897. Rev. H. Stubbs, 1*. E., Ochloclmee. Dear Brother:—The Lord bless you is my prayer, 1 am ashamed, and heartily sorry for the. way 1 have treated you by back-biting you. and publishing that little ar¬ ticle in the Holiness Advocate against you, and in reply to you. It was unkind, unholy and un- Olirist-like. The Lord has forgiv¬ en me, and I ask you, please, in Jesus’ name, to forgive me, and pray God that I may never fall into that sin again, I know I am not worthy of your Christian love and confidence, and shan’t think hard if you don’t forgive me; for 1 know I don’t deserve it. But 1 do want to live right with God and all mankind, and gain heaven at last. Yours unworthily, J. J. AVTu.iams. Kev. Stubbs accepted the apol- ogy and commended Rev. Wil- Hams for his manly confession, ' H.ir several weeks Rev. Wil- Hams has been in a state of mind unexplainable by his brethren, and Have made several public confession touching a shotage in His aecoount with the Recording Angel. He is president of the holiness association, and they are ^(iking to him for better things. Since his confession of imholiness, others who have been loud m their shouts of sanctification from the housetop have expressed a dissatisfaction of their experience, It cannot be said that the Holl¬ ness church of this community w in a very flourishing condition, it is having troubles of its own and its prospects are not as bright as the morning star. They have drawn about all they can from the other churches—proselyted, it you please-and are now on their <>"» resources. The racket of so much holiness hereabouts is over, One can easily observe that those professing the faith are simmer- in*r down from the highway shouts <)i it t() tllO actual lilt? of it gee jf. You cull no\V go down . red , flannel , , without . . town in a having the d list pawed iij) around V0I1 over w } )a t you wear, and you can pass several blocks without being asked if you have ever been converted. There has been enough of pre¬ varication in Ashburn about re¬ ligion to make ten tons of soap if it was converted into potash. Some thought they had it when it was liver complaint. Some felt called upon to preaeli and could not say a word until they got a sinner where he had to submit to the emharrasment of being ex¬ horted or prayed over on the high¬ way or tel! a fib about being a Christian. Sinners learned long ago that the quickest way out of the argument was to tell them that they had been converted and were on the road to high heaven, healed and kept by the faith, glo¬ ry halleluiah, when there was not a word of it true. We are not fighting holines, I but we do oppose some of i 1 mettuKls. A_black,, horse, saddled _and bridled, running loose, was found on the streets Iasi (Friday) night. Owner should call at this office. A slight change will he made in the schedule of trains next Sunday. The new schedule will he as follows: DAY TRAINS, No. 2, North, I 50, p. lit. No, 1, South, ‘J 1(1, |>. m. NKillT TRAINS. No. I, Nol l ll, 1 88, a. III. No.!{, South, 2 15, a. m. SROO-KliY. No. (5, North, 7 22, a. m. N . 5, Soulh, Nil, i>. m. Mrs. M. R. Ford, Bnddell's 111., suffered for eight years from dys¬ pepsia and chronic constipation and was finally cured by using DeWitt’s Little Karly Risers, tin- famous little* pills for all stomach and liver troubles. J. *S. Betts A Co. Gospel is plainer when prac¬ ticed than when preached. MissAllieHughes, Norfolk, Ya was frightfully burned on the face and neck. Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the injury without leaving a scar. It is llu- famous pile remedy. J. S. Betts A Co. CALENDF*R FUFF.. THE ATLAN A JOURNAL. DAILY AND WEEKLY. DAILY $ 5 a Year - Weekly 50- Geuts aY'eur. The weekly Journal is a large pa¬ per containing ten pages ol seven colunis each. It is filed with LATEST NEWS of the day, both domestic and for¬ eign. Owning its own leased tele¬ graphic wires, which are used for no other purpose but, to bring the news to its edst.orial rooms. The Journal is prepared To get all the news up to the last moment. In addition to the news, it con¬ tains more special features than any other southern weekly. Among other things it lias a week ly letter or sermon from Rev.Sam Jones, a contribution from lion. John Temple Graves, letters of travel, biographies of distinguish ed men,and roanv other attractive features. The weekly Journal is a hevufi- fully illustrated by its own artist. In fact neither energy nor money is spared to make it. the CHEAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY. Calendar Free. And the price is on ly FIFTY CENTS A YEAR. To every suh- scrioe'* sending fifty cents for a year.s subscription and a two- cents postage stamp extra to pay postage) a beautiful lithographed calendar for 1898 will lie sent free. Address THE JOURNAL; Atlanta, Ga. Don't be Iroubled with that annoy¬ ing cough and cold when you can get Bioiuo ()uiriia, llint will cure a cold iu one day, si Gardner & Thrash¬ er’s You can’t cure consumption, bui you ran avoid it and < lire every other form of'hroa! "r lung trouble Gy Ihe u e of One Minnie <'ougti Cure. .1 S Belts & Co. Hello! Where did y u get. Dial pair of Ivellam & Moore’- erysta’ loose eye-glas-i'sf Ai Gardner tV Thrasher’s drug store. Afrioanna—The wonderful blood purifier, cores chronic sores, scrofula, eezoiift, l Onsrip itiotl. (l id all di-eases arsing Irom impure bond. 8 del by Gardner «N Thrasher. If you want to be please 1 and get value reaeivd/or t our money,a!ways call on Gardner Thriisber. LIVERY FEED AND SALE STABLS. ) IM \ i Teams are swift, and always i:i good condition. Now top buggies and drivers who are not, afraid to go. Ready any hour. Hpecia provisions for traveling in bad weather. Story Bros. A Co, «/ ASHBURN, - GEORGIA, J- DEALERS IN • GENERAL * fflERGHAME ® Ashburn, Gti. \VK arc the leaders in all lines of General Merchandise, and can fill your orders promptly, and at prices suitable to the low price of cotton. No use in going to other towns when you can get the same goods from us at the same prices and save cost of travel. We carry ti line of all goods needed by our customers. Be sure to cull at the BIG BRICK STORK/ of .). S. BETTS *Y CO. and inspect the largo stock of goods always kept on hand. We take pleasure in showing custom ers through our stock. Call on us. 'D'si'X mms as/ 'mra. Clothing, Dress Fabrics, Shoos and Hats. ♦tS- v * FURNITURI < i •A Solid Oak Bedsteads, Bureaus, Stands, Chai Palor and bedoom Sets 3 . SBBfTS s s@. m 4, ■mm Mm mh % t ■ • teoi.Ws, 7 •»»- m y J Bl'ie Lcate-st 11 1 I If if. DRESS GOODS AND0 TRI TvT TA I MGS FULL SUPPLY ON HAND. I have just rqturned from Nashville, Toim., with the largest lot of Millinery and Ladies Dress Goods ever brought to Sycamore. I have Ihe latest designs in HATS FEATHERS, TRIMMI NGN, and all things necessary to dress ladies oiil in Fall and Winter Style. Don’t fail to see my goods Mrs. Joseph Silberman, Sycamore. When ioii w' of a goi'l I IiIom'I <»I<1 fi pr < r * 1 1 ii* * 1 w h y *< pi! on Ho k!uu() by- 1 1 nhmr & Tit ran cr. I l-io TUi < *( ■ M<‘if ; iU is 'J'r M-l ( A T-lt,S. A Fid SlzbfofoU'd, A W-. m n •%; m '*43 ! / ■ Ik* 1 U/!\ r2K 111 r 3 >*• sr / \N(*w Sl.vK-v. NKW (iooi)S < Util ciFiil Roe \ li-4 ’ 1 A 1 )] Jill' ‘ jCJ * ( )Y| ) | i * Ashburn, Ga. < ► > < A LEM. PERCHERON-MMAN -i I: a large r ljaf>f>le Gray horse, 18 hands WClghs dlwit oo pounds, and is fi n ’ his good qmlilie. ■. Whs ' raise inferior stock mhen the sc:\nc-r: of a first-class animal l»i tHd t Ci VI CCv j (tf / if & ( C » / t, ft , *me 'ih'ice? 1 invite an ex- arrunatiQn ef Horse. A. J. SUMNER. Residence 2 miles North-east of Aslibuin. ......, Physician and Surgeon. ( ails Answered Promptly DAY AND SIGHT. Special attention given to disease* ! .>f women ami children, j ltesidonoe at t.lio Hicks place. j ASHBURN, GEORGIA. DK. J. F. GREGORY A CO., sPEc.iAr.rgTS. Rupture, Catarrh, Rectal Diseases, Hemorrhoids (Filer.), Fistulas Cored; MO KNIFE, NO PAIN. Room No. 1, Heard Building; Cordole, Ga. 1C.7 Cotton Avc., Macon, Ga. WARREN L. STORY, Physician and Surgeon, KYl'AllOKK, GA. Diseases of Nose and Throat. DU. W. J. TURNER, i Physician and Surgeon, ASHBURN, OA. Special Attention Given to Diseases of Women and Children. Office in Room No. 2, Botta Build- lug. Resilience: W. A. Shinglet’s. (’nils Answered Day or Night, Telephone No. 18 . DU. T. H. THRASHER, Physician ami Burgemi, Ashuuhv, Osomn.i. General Fractico Solicited, Office ru tho Christian Building. (!. E. WALKER, Physician and Burgeon, SVOAUOltK, (ll.oBCUA. GEO. W. COOPER, DENTIST, Ahjiih.jin, Gkojiuja. Office, Rue hi No. i, Betts Building. W. B. CONE, D. D 0, 1 Mute n Specialty of Crown, Bridges and Replantations. Teeth Extracted Without Puin. Ashbukn, . Gicouof a. W. T. AVI Lid AMS, Attorney at Lu.iv. r.Hiul mill Collections. Svcamohe, -: Gbokoia. A. J. DAVIS, Attorney at Law, AsniiuKN, Grohoia. Real Estate and Collections. Prompt attention to all business placed in our hands. R. B. WHITE, Attorney and Counsellor at Eaw, Akhuijun, Guokoia. Will practico iu all Hie Courts, State and Federal. J. G. POL HILL, Attorney at Law, Syoviomti-ii, - Gkoiwia. Practice in all thu Courts. Patronage Solicited. W. A. II \WKINB, Attorney at fiii'.v, e Building, Rooms t and 5. C'oudkiiK, Gkohoia. Prompt attention given to all business intrusted to my rare. J.OIM K. Povmi.r,. J. W. I'oWBIX, , Vleiuia. Oil. Aaldmtn, 0a. J NO. F. 1*0 WELL A SON, A'milts'IIYM AT JiAW. We praotieo in ail (lie courts. Im¬ mediate aud careful attention given to business placed in our bauds. Em¬ ploying one secures services of both. Business solicited and inquiries promptly answered. FRANK PARK,. Attorney - at - JUiw„ Pom, an, GsoiotiA. it. W. ADK1KH, Attorney at Law, Collections a Specialty, Pol l.AN, Grohoia, i • • • DEALERS IN... fellow Pie Lunar ; Ashburn, Ga. c ^ ajis>;iassrssaCNj 11 Orders lor ¥ f Laths , Shingles, Staves, Car Sills, Bridge Stuff, Flooring, Moulding, Braeh* ets, Ceiling, Etc., Wi.l R"c;:v! Prupt MtMtto.