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Ashhuril Advance,
o', It. HORNE, Editor and Manager.
lOTDJtr,DECEMBER 301899.
Words of Encouragement,
1 he following, from tho
her Cultivator, is so encouraging
and so fully meets our views that
we legnrd its reproductioi
promising of good :
“It is well nigh imposihlo (<ir
ns to look hack twelve months
and recall the actual gloom that
then settled upon us. It was
raining almost every day. Lot¬
to n was sprouting and rotting in
the field. It was wortli from 3 <o
4.1 cents when picked. Koine of
it was so damaged that it sold for
only 11 cents. But little grain
had been sown. The ground
too wet for any sort of plowing.
There was nothing to relieve the
situation or to brighten the out¬
look for the coming year.
“Everybody was abusing the
farmer for growing too much cot¬
ton and causing financial distress
in all business. Very much of
the corn was rotten or badly dam¬
aged. Not even bay had escaped.
This was muddy. The fanners
were inclined to join the general
hue and cry and blame himself
or providence for the low prices
of everything except money and
COWS.
“How many of ns were to make
another crop wo could not see.
The farmer was in the mud and
everyone standing on top of him
trying to sink him deeper. There
was no ray of light across the sky;
all was dark, dark. Such is a
verv faint and imperfect picture
of November, 1898.
“If we could have seen any¬
thing else to do we would have
gladly quit fanning. Discour¬
agement sat. upon every brow.
“Today we see everything
changed. The rain ceased to fall;
the burning sun brought heat and
drought, the soil being poorly pre¬
pared and the seed injured poor
stands were obtained. Starting
late and being well nigh out of
heart very poor cultivation fol¬
lowed. Through all sorts of diffi¬
culties and discouraging surround¬
ings a short crop, somewhere
about (1,27)0,000 bales of cotton,
have been produced. Providence
has done for us what wo were loth
to do for ourselves. The price
has gone up. The short crop of
1800 will bring nearly $HH>,000,-
000 more than t he full crop of 1808.
A fair yield of food crops of all
kinds has been saved in good con-
dit ion.
“Dope, encouragement, cheer,
push, energy one sees upon every
face. Now enterprises are being
inaugurated. Hid away millions
are crawling out, Capital is no
longer frightened. Energy is
able to lind backing. A general
advance along all linos 1ms put
new life into every kind of enter¬
prise and every avenue of busi¬
ness.
“The farmer is getting his share
of credit for this change. I!e is
emphatically in front. He is no
longer in the mud. No one wishes
to stamp him in deeper. On the
contrary, everyone is ready to ex¬
tend to him words of cheer and
t In* hand of help.
“Agricultural fairs have been
• unvssfnlly held in various
ami communities, and the agri
cultural teatiirt's have been well
to the front. . 1 hev have not
overshadow ed by the amusement
features, as lias so often* been the
ease. Farming is becoming lion
orable and desirable.
\\ 6 (10 not- UU'ilU to say that
OVei’V ianilOr .i.o lifts (lollbit* lrvk.Ki tlH‘ 4 i .
0)\ but .... be lias double j *1 it the oppor-
t 6 unity. .. I. Have the and i
. we name
the brains to hold our vantage
ground J Are we not indimserof
letting the improved price of cot-
ton delude us into planting too
much cotton next year t
“The less,.,, for the present is a
verv clear and important one.
We reduced the acreage of
crop in cotton: we turned much
of our attention to other lines
funning. W<* sowed more grain,
planted fnore < orn and pear,
mowed more bay, incrtM-ed oar
<■ iitle and pigs. Providence
to our help. Now we are looking
np. The lesson is this: We have
the situation in our
Build creameries, raise cattle,
grow grass, sow grain, plant corn
an( j trut h. Live at home and he
independent, Thus let us hold
to w j ia , we | iave .
“Hold your cotton if you arc
aide. Hold determination l.i he
independent. Hold your start in
that direction, Hold the lesson
you have been taught by such a
bitter and humiliating
dice. Keep out of <leht.
Frofessionai.
C. W . OHNSTON, M. 1).,
WORTH, GA.
Disease Genito Prinary Organs
and Gynaecology a
Specialty.
Or. J. E. Gardner*
Physician and Surgeon.
AMiuicns, .’. UnoBon.
W. T. WILLIAMS,
Attorney at Law.
Land and Collections.
Bigamous, Gkoroia.
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A. J. DAVIS,
Attorney at Law,
AsHnuntt, -:- Gkoroia.
Real Estate and Collections,
Prompt attention to ad business placed
in our hands.
J. A. CO-ME%
Attorney at Law,
AsnnrnN, Georgia.
Will practice in all tlie Courts, State
and Federal.
Telephone connection with Cor
dele, Vienna and intermediate
points, No. 37.
DR. T. E. THRASHER,
Physician and Surgeon,
Ashborm, Gkoroia.
Oenoral Practice Solicited. Oflic*
m the Christian Building.
C. E. WALKER,
Physician and Surgoon,
Sycamore, Gkoroia.
GEO. W. COOPER,
DENTIST,
Ashbdrx, Gkoroia.
Office, Room No. 4, Bett% Building.
City Barber Shop,
R. D. LAW, Proprietor.
For iv first-class Shampoo, Shave,
Hair-cut. and anv work in
the tonsorial line,
call on mo.
SATISFACTION - GUARANTEED.
Evans Building. Ashburn, Ga.
DR. W. .(.TURNER.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
ASIUUUN, - - • GEORGIA
1 Phono, Residence No. 4; Of¬
fice No. U.
T. W. TISON,
Phvsiean ,‘-| and Druggist.
Tlv , |ts m) 11 j ( . Diseases, Terms
Rca-unable. Patronage Solicited.
Klectrtolty brought into requisition
Office , in the O. ... K.
uig . ou .
WANTED— Agents for now Farmer*’
Manual. It contains Cot ton so IcrsTa-
bios nmt run from v to uv. it tururt*
tht Mtha aud iSQths. VJ«o for th« Bible
Looking Ilia**. It toadies the Biblaby
illusiraUotil. latest war Books, outfit
fm v . AgvnitssvH 7 out v ooUa: iwni
in walker ih>. a hour*
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s „ KUJn > SALS .
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Are You
ALIVE
To your interests?
If so, we invite yon to visit our
'stoves and see our immense ar-
ray o r new and Stylish Trv
y
Goods, Clothing , onoes, C T ^ rlard- T T 7
ware, Groceries, and full line of
'Plantation Supplies.
Fancy Dress Goods
The best that can lie bought in the Northern markets, consist¬
ing of Figured Worsteds, Serges, Extra fine Henriettas, Brocades,
Ooutings, etc. etc. Trimmings, at small cost. This line is com¬
plete and embraces the latest stvles. We will be pleased to
the ladies call and inspect tlie.se goods.
Clothing Announcement.
We are in the cldbing business to please our customers. We
are never satisfied with your trade unless we please you with goods
and prices. We have a splended line of clothing, Shirts, Under¬
wear, Collars, Cud's, Ties, Hose, Handkerchiefs etc., which the
gentlemen of this section should see.
Do You. Eat?
If so, wo beg to cull vour attention to our stock of Fancy Gro¬
ceries, which can be bought at tlie lowest market- prices. These
goods are all fresh. We also supply our customers with everything
in fresh meats, such as Beef and Pork Steak, Sausage etc, Phone
us for edibles of all kinds; your order will be appreciated, and giv¬
en prompt attention.
.New Furniture.
We wish to call the attention of the public to the beautiful
line of furniture .we are receiving. We have oak suits at prices
that will please you. Extentsion tables, Sideboards and China closets
in variety. Wardrobes, Lounges, Couches and Fancy Chairs “to
beat the band.’’
Stoves—a.11 Kinds-
A nice line of Stoves we have, and intend selling them
right. All of you young people who intend going to house-keep¬
ing in the near future would do yourself an injustice not to ex¬
amine our line of Stoves, Cooking utensils etc.
Slvoes, Slroes.
Yes, we have Khoes; Good Shoes; cheap Shoes; Large Shoes;
Small Sjioes, and intact we have the largest line of Shoes in Ash-
burn. Our stock of fall and Winter Ladies, Misses and Children’s
Button and Lace Shoes have arrived and it will be a pleasure to
show them to you. Gentleman, we have Shoes and Hats to suit
you. The prices we make on these goods will sell them.
Otir Stores are Crowded
With good values ill every department. We cant mention
u ]) < i )U j visit our stores and inspect. We can not sell goods at
blit ...... bv buying large quantities .. and for _ cash . enabled . . , to
J ® in 1 we are
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offer many bargains.
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Yours Truiy.
J. S. Betts & Co
A^iIdUKN, 4 /-• g 1 « rrv» y * = ?= ss = - ("t CYkOfi I A
Local Schedule.
Trains arrive and leave here as
follows: (Day Passenger)
No. 1, South 2:80 p. in.
No. 2, North 1:80 p. m.
(Night Passenger.)
No. 8, South 2:30 a. m.
No. 4, North 1 :S5 a. in.
(Shoot! v.)
No. 5, Soutli 8:41 p. in.
No. 5, North 7 :15 a. m.
We do DU Job Printing.
Jewelry?
If that’s what is wanted, you’l find
it at Whidbv’s Jewelry Store, for
he has a beautiful lot of Watches,
Kings, Chains, Cuff-buttons, Fobs,
Clocks, Musical Instruments etc.
A Present?
If that’s what you want, just look
at my
Holiday Goods.
ir. m. mabtobv.
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A. B. HcDONALD. J. D. WEST.
ilcDonald & West,
Brokers, Jobbers and Commission Merchants,
Flour, Grain, Hay, Produce. We pay highest
Cash prices for Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Peas,
Beans, Potatoes and Georgia Syrup; Hides,
Beeswax and Tallow.
Investment Columbus, : : Georgia.
Building,
(Georgia <f)outt]err| & Florida Fy
SUWJYTLJSE; TiX'VEjFL ROUTE.
1 *S3&{?
Local Time Table, Effective Deem. 1,1899.
Subject to change without notice.
SHOO _ -ex QUICK DIXIE SHOO
FLY- r STATIONS. STEP. FLYER. FLY
5 CO pm SSIgsagSJSSfeSSd&SJSSggiassSSSSg! pm 11 20 am Lv. Macon ,Ar rft ^otaioa-d^^ccoocotooH 8 am
7) 30 pm ain LL 41 an) ... Sotkeo . . . TO am SdSLSUfeSg urn
G 52 pm am 12 49 pm . . . Unr.dill i.. l-'m 7U1 am am
7 18.pm am 112 pm >* . . Vienna - .. am am
7 37 pm am §L 30 pm am am
7 55 pm 1 am u r e A am atr
j 8 05 pm ».■« am u m ... Wenona .. pm o; am n
! 8 35 pm tz> am Or. m . .. W or di . . . aiu
! 8 41 pm lcio am s. m ... Ashburn .. am am
; 9 30 pm a m *»*■ m ai\ Tifton Lv. 1—1 GOQOCCCOC'-'-K-t^W am £
' 9 30 pm co am pm Lv Tifton Ar. t—*£! rH b”. in
i 10 12 pm w am pm ... Sparks . • • a tn •—t am fe *11
j 111 10 25 20 pm w - am pm . . . Valdosta Hi artpino. Lv k-4 am r—< am g am
pm 4 am pm Ar. 8- 1 am —i fe
4 *. am pm LvValdo-taAr •— am ’—1
m am pm . . . L ike Park 1—* am *—1
m pm Ly, Jasper Ar am ^-1
a am pm . . . WhimSp’g> am —I 1
~i am pm Ar Lake Ciiy Lv OCiCOCOI^'O -=
am >m M am u
co am CTj . Sampson Citv I-
00 am 00 . . Hampton . . . u am
*£ am . . . Graodin . .. o am
cc am T Ar. Palatka Lv u am
JACKSONVILLE LINE.
4 7)0 pm Lv Valdosta Ar 11 00 pm
8 7)0 pm Ar Jatk’y lle Lv 7 00 am
§ Meal Station.
Trains No. 3 nnd 4. (he‘Dixie Flyer,’’ have thread) deeper between
SI. Louis, and Jacksonville, yia Tifton and through Coach and Sleeper
between Macon and Jacksonville via Valdosta, open lor the reception of pas¬
sengers in Union Depot, Macon, at 9:30 p. m., and remains in Macon Depot
on return until 7.30 a. tn,, and can be occupied until that time- F
Harry Barns, D. G. Hall, General Agent,
F. P. A., Jacksonville, Fla. 8 Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga.
Wm. Checkley Shaw, Vice Pres., C. B. Rhodes, Genl. Pass. Agt.,
Macon, Georgia.
Tifton & North Eastern R’y. ^
“SOLDIFRS COLONY R.OUTT'.”
Local Time Table JIo. 6.
If. H. TIFT, President. W.O. TIFT, Vice-President.
General Offices : Tifton, Georgia.
No 7. No 3. No 1. Miles. Effective Dec. 19,’97. Miles. No2. Xo4 No8
" P. M. A.M LEAVE ARRIVE
p. M. P. M. p.. jr
ic w 10 8 g 0 ........Tifton........ 2b U2 15 6 25 CIO
cc ic so 4* 4 -. u W i: 4* w 32 8 8 JSSfegS 20 % 25 8 O- l f f f ....., .....Brighton...... .....Fitzgerald...... .....-Mystic....... .....Fletcher....... .....Pinetta....... Harding...... 20 17 11 & 0 12 11 11 11 1125 1100 00 51 14 31 6 0 5 5 5 5 01 10 23 10 35 41 5 5 5 5 5 5 48 50 23 00 29 U
ARRIVE LEAVE A. M.
Trains Xos 1, 2, 3 and 4 run daily, except Sunday. Trains \o 7 h.ji 4 a run
on make Sundays ouly (f) Flag Station Trains stop only on G mal \!I trains
connection with the Plant System and the Georgia Southern an. 1 Ft
f' 8 “l Tifton, aud die Georgia & Alabama at Fitz;eratd
F. G. BOATRIGHT. Traffic M anager,
FRANK PARK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Potilan, Ga.
B. B. WHITE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Betts Building, Aslibnrn, Ga.
Mercantile and Beal E-tate Litigation
Receive Special
and Vigorous Attent ion
In all Courts, otate and Federal.