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DIRECTORY.
TOWN AND COUNTY.
LUMPKIN, thc County site of
Coutiy, is situated sixteeu miles East of
the Chattahoochee river; thirty six miles
Souht of Columbus; thirty six miles West
of Americus; twenty wo miles Norh of
Cuthbcit, and twenty eight miles North
West of Etifaula. The town is built upon
an elevated plane 040 feet ttboye sea level,
and is abundantly supplied with as pure
water as this section affords; it is entirely
healthful; sfeiety refined and cultivated;
abundant church privileges, and one of the
best High Schools in Georgia with a large
number of scholars. The town hasa popu¬
lation of 1000; the citizens are quiet and
orderly, and the business men prosper un¬
der a regular and healthy trade. It
tail road connection with Americus, giving
us an outlet North, East and South.
STEWART is one of the most fertile and
prosperous counties in the Cotton Belt,
producing annually about 15,000 bales
cotton. It has a groat variety of soils, and
Is adaped to diversified crops, and could
comfortably sustain a population of half a
million. The rich bottom lands on the
Chattahoochee river and on the large creeks,
(of which there are quite a number
through it) frequently produce a hale ot
cotton to the acre. The County has a
lation of nearly 15,000, the majority
them thrifty energetic and intelligent
mers. No liquor is sold in the county,
tho prohibition ticket has obtained a
majority m two successive elections.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judue Wellborx F. Clarke,
B. F.-Hawks, Clerk Superior
Joseph B. Griffis,
W. W. Wood, County
Gloroe W. Ard, Tax
M. D. Goode, Tax
IV. J. Burks, Coroner.
County
TOWN COUNCIL.
Hon. J. II. Richardson, Mayor.
W. II. Griffis, Marshall.
Aldermen: M. L. Everett, AV. II. Hum¬
ber, A. T. Fort, A. II. Simpson, and Dr.
\V. P. CAuteb.
MAIL SERVICE.
Daily mails, except Sn days, from Ameri
cus. Columbus and Florence. Amkr
tcus mail leaves at 7:35 a - m., arrives at
6:15 p. m. ; Florence mail leavesat 6 a. il.
arrives at 6 p. .m. ; Columbus mail leaves
at 5a. >l, arrives at 7 p. m.
Miss Eunice Kenyon, I*. M.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
METHODIST CHURCH. -Rev. G. C.
Clarke, Pastor. Services on the 1st. 3rd.
and 4th. S inlays in each mo th in Lump¬
kin. Prayer mo ting every Wednesday
night. Sunday School every Sunday morn¬
ing at 9 o’aloek; A. T. Fort,
ent. Official Board meets ou every Monday
night after 1st. Sunday in each month.
Services at Providence on tho 2nd. Sun¬
day in each month.
BAPTIST CHURCH.- Rev. E. A.
Kkese, PifsToa. Services on the 2nd. and
4th. Sundays in each month.
Confer nee on 2nd. Sundays. Prayer meet¬
ing on Thursday uiglit of each week.
day School every. Sunday morning at
o'clock. M. ‘ orbett, Superintendent.
JUSTICES' AND NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Lumpkin District, E. F. Kirksev, J. P.
tt C. L. Warms, N. P.
Nineteenth “ Jno. W. DuPref., N. P.
Rich land “ Jno. It. Tomthins, J. P.
Patifiandio ‘ R. F. < oox, N.
Groen II HI “ J. T. Gordy, Jr, J.
it It 5 K*. F. Hobbs, N. P.
‘Antioch B. J\ Houghton, J.
M- D. Tatum, N.
Min. Springs “ W. It. Mathis, N.
Flore nee : J. M, Land, J.
l( r W-. C. Bryan, N.
21st. - Z. 8. Coffin, N.
LOCAL ITEMS.
—Base ball has been revived by the
school boys.
—Go and see the Edison phonograph to¬
night, your money will be well spent.
.—Dr. W. W. Biuion, of Benevolence,
was in town Monday.
—Col. F. A. Hooper, of Amaricus, spent
Sunday in town with friends.
—The phonograph which will be exhibit¬
ed here tonight cost $0,000.
—The city of Richland baa been well
represented in town this week.
—Prof. Lyon speaks of moving his pho¬
tograph gallery to Richland soon.
—Conductor MeCleskcy has been spend¬
ing several nights this week in town.
—A prudent weather prophet will make
few predictions for thc next month or two.
— Reserved scats for thc phonograph
concert to bo given here tonight on sale at
the Poet office.
~At is not the Independents desire
_
intention to undeservedly praiseor unjustly
censure anyone.
—Now is the time to make thc
tance of the candidate. 'He will be
iiigly Agreeable and pleasant. »
—Mr. E. P. Pearson is having erected
Pearson a commodious store house. Mr. A.
II. Kenyon is Kissing tlie building of it.
When you want Dry Goods, Shoes,
and Clothiug go to
—The statement of County Treasurer
Wood which appears in another column
shows Stewart to be in a better financial
condition than usual.
Cranberries, fruits, pickles, sauces and
condiments of all kinds at J. B. Rockwell’s.
—A squad Of railroad men, with teams
W " 1 im l jlements > Ram P ed •» town
day ilight. They came from Alabama and
go to woik on the S. A. M. Railway.
A choice lot of EASTERN SEED IRlSll
POTATOES at Maddox & Perkins.’
—Quite a number rtf the best citizens
from all parts of the county were in town
during the week, blit lftek of space will not
permit of personal mention of them all.
—A full supply of FRESH GARDEN
SEEDS at Maddox & Perkins.’
—Our faith in the advent oj spring has
been rudely shattered. Tho vernal "Season
may be here now to stay, but upon this
point our mind is still harassed with doubts.
A choice stock of family groceries alway
in stock. Thc best grades of flour, sugar
and coffee specialties. ,T. B. Rockwell.
—Richland is very near the edge of Stew¬
art county, but the editor who names it ns
being a Webst.er county town should look
over his map again or devote a little more
study to geography.
Come in and look through my big Assort -
ment of canned goods, raisins, nuts, plain
and fancy candies. J. B. Rockwell.
—The Baptist church will undergo some
improvements during the next week or
two, The steeple will be remodeled and
other changes'that will add to its attraot
iveiiess will be made.
—Go and sec those beautiful window
shades, in a great variety of patterns, at
the furniture store of Corbett, Maddox &
Perkins.
-—The Juvenile Missionary Society, un
der the auspices of the Woman’s Mission¬
ary Sod ty, will give a public entertain¬
ment in tho Methodist church on Sunday
evening next at 7:30 p. m. All aro cor
dially invited to attend.
—Tickets to our big prize distribution
will be sent to all subscribers who have
paid in advance. They will he ready this
week. All those who have not renewed
their subscriptions should do so at once.
w ’c are thanktnl for the largo number of
new subscribers as well as to those who
have renewed.
—500 d 'llars in gold will be distributed
"among sut scribers for the Atlanta Consti¬
tution who renew or subscribe for that
sterling newspaper during the month of
March. Tho distribution will take place
April 1st. Every subscriber lias an equal
chance. Bead $2.85 to this office, get both
papers and a chance in each distribution.
—Any person wanting fine Stationary,
such as letter and note paper, envelopes,
etc. cuii find it at the Independent print¬
ing office. We keep the commercial as
well as printers’ stock.
—The Independent job printing office
has on hand aliout two tons of fine printing
papers, including 50,000 envelopes, 100,000
note and letter heads, 20,000 bill heads,
statements, etc. -Our prices are as low.
styles as neat and material as good as can
tic obtained from any printing office in the
•Mate. Call, examine, price and sec for
yourself.
DR JORDAN
Operating Surgeon, performs all opera¬
tions in Surgery.
oetlO-Om 1137 Broad St. Columbus, Ga.,
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—A delightful entertainment was given
at .the residence of Judge J. L. Wimberly
ori Thursday night last. The assembled
.
company consisted of attractive young la
dies and appreciative young men, who
spent a most enjoyable evening. Ousie on
the piano, flute and guitar and tlie reading
of several nice selections were the principal
filatures of the occasion.
—All kinds of Legal Blanks. Waiver
Note;, lire ‘ipt Books, Bank Cheek Books,
Mortgage Notes, Commercial Stationary,
Businerss Cards, Envelopes, etc. can lie had
at the Independent Job Printing Office al
prices as low a* can be bad anywhere in the
State, neatly printed in the best styles.
Cal! and ask to look at samples of styles
and prices.
—Jlr. IT. A. Chanibloss is claiming the
championship.for the county on turkey
hunting. One day this week he brought
to this office the feet of two wild turkeys
that he killed at one shot. It would lie
hard on tho remainder of the turkeys if
every one was so good a shot as he and un¬
derstood the art of stalking them or
—We are informed that the Masons of
this place have purchased the building of
Mr. E. M. Sherain, near the store of Mad¬
dox & Perkins. They will liav#tlie house
thoroughly repaired and nicely fitted up
for a Masonic hall. The lodge here is
growing fast, new members being added
nearly every week, and the purchase of a
house shows that the order means business
and is in a good financial condition.
—A preliminary trial was given George
Washington Crowell before Judge Harrison
last Saturday. Several witnesses had tes¬
tified aguinst him, when the Bearer of an
illustrious name waived further investiga
tion. Judge Harrison hound him over in a
bond of $500 to appear at thc next term of
Superior Court. Wash couldn’t give bond
and at the Hotel de Griffis he is now quar¬
tered.
—Our big Prize Distribution for April
will be fully arranged by next week and a
list of the gifts displayed next week,
We have just ordered $200 worth of nice
and valuable things for it with more to fol
low. Tickets will be ready for subscribe*
in a few days. This witl be the biggiSlf and
dtest-of all. Now is tho time to renew your
subscriptions. Nothing shoddy or valueless
W 'H 8° ‘ tlto this distribution.
Of Interest ladjes.
—Mrs. Wiley Ammons, who lias
i n this couuty since 1833, and who-is now
80 years of age, made her first visit to
Lumpkin last Tuesday.
In today s Independent Mr. A. T.
Fort announces that ho is a candidate for
the office of Ordinary of Stewart County
for the remainder of this term. Mr. Fort
personally known to almost every citizen
too county, arid anything we mighfsay
ia coramendatiOiFof him as a good citizen
would be almost superfluous. But we feel
justified in saying this much, that Mr.
Fort is a practical man of business, and if
preferred by the people to fill this import¬
ant office, lie will make an exemplary
county officer, and perform the duties of
the office to the satisfaction of the people.
—The clerk of the weather must have
got on a jamboree last week and let the
weather get away with him. Our weather
prognostications about gentle spring, the,
balmy breezes, thc carolling birds, purling
brooks, etc., etc., all went daft in conse¬
quence of bis little irregularity. Before
we venture any other remarks on tho un¬
knowable wc will have to receive a private
telegram from "ye elerko” that he is O. K.
If the mercury does not register 95 degrees
next Tuesday, and 18 degrees the following
Thursday, wo confess that we are ignorant
of weather movements. Any other infor¬
mation?
Nature, in the operation of its mysterious
and impenetrable laws,'is a great leveler
and equalizer. It treats with silence and
contumelious contempt all the wishes, long¬
ing.; and aspirations rtf the human family.
Its actions are autoiiymous, mandatory and
nnpatroiiizing. There is nothing supercil¬
ious or sycophantic about it, but it pursues
its course and follows its will, superbly in¬
dependent to criticism, complaint or impu¬
tation of sinister or selfish motives. The
recent, blizzard, which was hurtled down
upon us from tho backbone of the conti¬
nent, carried in its wake a train of disas¬
ters which is not regretted or condoned by
inexorable Nature. It builds tip and des¬
troys with tho same equanimity of purpose
and placidity of outward demeanor. Its
fiat is swift, potential; and cannot bo erad
cyl. It is careful of the type, .but prodigal
and destructive of the individual. If a
genus is destroyed a more useful one super¬
cedes it to complete the economy of nature.
—The citizens of Lumpkin and vicinity
will have the opportunity, tonight, of wit¬
nessing one of the most wonderful exhibi¬
tions that the world has ever gotten Op in
this truly wonderful age. It is nothing less
Ilian the Edison phonograph, an electrical
machine that reproduces in life-like tones,
eudenees and inflections, all sounds that
are conveyed to it through the receiver,
from the infiuiteseimal tones of the gnat
the terrible roar of the lion. All sounds,
whether single, mixed or multitudinous,
whether inaudible to the human ear
stentorian in volume, that are revived by
it. are recorded upon a wax cylinder and
can be kept for an indefinite length of
and reproduced—say a thousand
Uence—at the pleasure of the operator.
should be seen to bo understood and ap¬
preciated; mid having been seen it will
i pleasant recollection for the reumindiroJ
life. Surely it is the e’glith and
wonder of tho world. There will be
amusing features in the inhibition, but il
is intended to be instructive,
and intellectual. Don’t miss this one
portunity of a life time. See handbills
published program for fort her information.
Reserved seats oil sale at the Post office.
AnAthor Criminal Captured*
Deputy Sheriff Holder brought into
yesterday a colored woman, upon
lap there rested a pair of twin babies about
four months old. The woman’s name
Genie Wright. In 1888 the grand jury
this place found on indictment
tho aforementioned woman on tho
of murdering one of her children, (
learning this fact she disappeared
these parts, and her whorer.boutfc'worc
covered only a few days ago. Jlr.
arrested her in Marion county, about
miles from Drauesville, where she was
fortably quartered on tlio place*, of a
named Hamilton. Genie Wright and
twins are now in jail, and all the
receive nightly serenades from the
infants.
ADiiointmcutn fur h missionary Lecturer.
Mrs. V . S. Walker, a returueil mission¬
ary from China, is now traveling over the
country fcetning on missions ami organiz¬
ing mission societies. Her appointments
for this section are as follows:
Summer Hill, Sunday, March 30 ;
Florence, Monday, March 31, at 10 a. m.
Pleasant Grove, Tuesday, ApriTl, at 10 a
in. ; llolomon, Wednesday, April 2, at 10
a. m.; Union, Thursday, April 3, at 10 a
m. ; Shady Grove, Friday, April 4, at 10
a. m. ; County Line, Saturday and Sunday,
April 6 and 6; Lumpkin, Sunday and
Monday, April G and 7; Richland Tuesday
and Wednesday, April 7 and 8; Antioch,
Wednesday 9, at 10 a. in.; BrqOksville,
Thursday, April 10, at 10 a. in.
AmuHem«nt«.
Lumpkin has been brimfull of festiviti s
this week. Tlie dancing school, under the
management of Jliss Barata, has bco.i or¬
ganized witii an attendance of about thirty
scholars, who are advancing rapidly.
Prof. L. v Kruiger magician anil prestidig
i^r, gqve two exhibitions this week, one
on Wednesday night and one otl Friday
night, in which some wonderful feats were
performed. He has practiced the necro¬
mantic art aliout sixteen years and is an
adept in his specialty. His tricks are
new, amusive ahd instructive. That
hand is quicker than tho eye was demon¬
strated in almost every feat performed by
Prof. Krciger. Seeing may be believing
but it is difficult to’believe or' disbelieve
some ofehis illusory tricks. Thc interesting
features about his performances are,
his tricks are nearly all now and strange,
;£ e draws KOO ,] audiences wherever hegocs.
Anothor interesting show will be given
to-night, that of the Edison phonograph,
one of the most wonderful inventions of tlie
most remarkable man of this
* 5 *' A l»rge audience is expected at this
A ?<lce Compliment.
The following we clip from the Atlanta
Constitution in reference to a musical enter
tainmoct given in that city last week.
Tlie voice of Miss Beall has been much ad*
mired in Lumpkin, the home of her pa
rents, and now in Atlanta her vocal efforts
are praised by musicians of note. “In the
nuhiber of the second part, however,
when Miss Charlie Beall sang thw srtla in
Kucken’s “Hie Thee, Shallop,” to the ac
companiment of the male chorus, the best
vocal effort of the evening was shown;
1 he key was held faulti -sly, and the voices
showed a flexibility and control which is
rare in amateur choruses. Such adherence
to the key in so difficult a work was proba
bly largely due to the true intonation liud
smooth rendering of the solo by Miss Beall,
Whose clear, pure soprano, under careful
... training, is destined ... , to i bo hoard , , soon in
more important work. , „
County Court.
The quarterly session of the County
Court was held in Lumpkin this week.
J. T. Harrison.presiding, opening
on Monday and lasting three days, Sever¬
al important eases were tried and disposed
of; among.tho number was what is known
as the Richland riot. case. The participa¬
tors got off with a light Tine, only $5 and
costs, amounting to something over $1G
apiece. A ease or two of larceny resulted
in final settlement. Solicitor J. B. Hudson,
of Preston, conducted the prosecutions for
the State, and acquitted himself with such
honor and satisfaction to tlw. court and
the litigants as to elicit well-deserved
praise from all Want of spaee this week
prevents us from entering into the details
of the transactions of the court.
A Jili n Trout
To-night, March 15, at 8 p. m..
citizens of this town will'havo the pleasure
of hearing the much heralded Edison Pho¬
nograph. This particular Phonograph
was patented August 38, 1889, for concert
purposes, and lias created a sensation cve
rywhere, and can bo distinctly heard in
any part of the theater. Tho following is
the programme ;
I low the sound Is fc-produoeil.
The Phonograph and Gvaphophone will
explain itself.
1. Levy’s Great Cornet Solo—Last Rose
of Shnnsier.
2. Medley Plantation Airs—Stewart
Band.
3. Xylophono Solo—Mr. Clias. P. Loll,
New York.
4. Galop—Stewart Band.
5. Dint (with banjo)—From Pockstad
er’s Minstrels. »
6. V- altz —Military Band.
7. Harmonica Solo—Mr. Alonzo Russel,
New York.
8. Cornet and Piano— Mr, Kenny and
Miss Coleman.
9. Southern Roses Waltz—5t!i Regiment
Band, New York.
10. Laughing Bong—Mr. B. Stewart.
11. Drum and Cornet—Messrs. Adam¬
son and Lily.
12. Song- billy Old Bachelor Jlr.
Sliarploss, R. 1.
13. Waltz—Atlanta Zouave Bafffl.
14. Duet (with banjo) -From Dockad
er’s Minstrels,
15. Cor net. Solo, Blue Bulls of Scotland
—Mr. II. Sams, New York.
It}. Dixie—-Cornet and Trombone—
Weems ami Adams,
17, Jubilee March— 5th'Regiment Band,
New York.
18. Home, Sweet Homo -Cornet Solo—
Mr. C. Stewart.
10. Song—Marguerite—Mr. W. • Bush
noil, Now York.
29. J\ altz— New York Military Band.
21. Song—" ay Down in the Corn Field
— Manhattan Quartette.
22. Recitation—Henry W. Grady, At¬
lanta.
23. McGhity—Mrs. B, Mozart, New
York.
- 24. Comical Remarks—Marsha' P. Wild¬
er, New York.
25, Song—Old Oaken Bucket—Manhat¬
tan
Atlanta Constitution, Nov, 22nd. says ;
“The newest anil one, of the most intercst
ing features Was the phonograph concert ,
which gave a full proof of that wonderful
instrument's almost human skill. There
was something uncannily fascinating in the
manner m which this human machine gave
forth in perfect time and intonation the
voice and instrumental music of living
people. The cornet solo from‘Trovatore,’
the song, ‘ 4 ay Down in tho Cornfield,’
and ‘Dixie’s Discovery of America’were
especially fine. Tho jsntertaiuniont was
such a success that should it again be re*
pouted, it would draw an equally large
and--enthusiastic audience.”
Major Smith (Bill Arp) says: “I was
thinking about all this last night and of
the ‘piping t ime of peace.’for we had a
goodly little company at our house, and
the evening entertainment was tho delight¬
ful music of one of Edison’s improved and
perfected phonographs. Mr. Freyer brought
his phouo with him, and a lot of New York
music that had recently been made by fine
bands and notable singers and .was caught,
on the fly and imprisoned oil the wax cyl¬
inders of the machine, and we had it repro¬
duced in all its richness of harmony and
inflection, even to the rapturous euchre
that followed tho peformance. I sang a
baby song myself in it a song that I have
raised ten children on—and when it was
reproduced I know that it was me. That
machine is a marvel of wonder and delight,
and the most enjoyable thing for an enter¬
tainment I have ever seen. No wonder that
the Pai;is Exposition gave more honor to
Edison than to anybody. Truly he.is a
wonderful man.” •
The entertainment is given on Edison’s
latest improved phonograph, using wax
cylinders, tho same machine - that attracted
: go much attention at the late Piedmont
Exposition, and was shown in Paris to
i 40,000 people daily,
. Admission, 85c.
j : CWliUi Reserved n. Beats 25c. 50c.
FBOM FLORENCE.
BY THE STEWART CO. IIOri’ER.
Mrs. Lula Mathis, an esteemed lady
the Union neighboi'hood, has removed
Jernigan, Ala.
The question has been asked, “Is Grand¬
pa's hat too big for Ben’s head, or is Bull’s
head too little for Grandpa’s hat ?” Wo
answer the latter, as Ben was born in a
mouse trap.
Winter still lingers in the lap of spring,
The mock . b | rd that sang so gwoetly l)V thu
door , has hushed his carly S0Ilg ; and the
jol . & that had tuned his liqttfd throat> peeps
silently through the brush.
»«~e-wc mean 1 .arnson, but can t
«»d ; no, we ll take it back,
01 1L ls b0mt ’. ’"' lle inoitg i. M hat
. k t,l uk that thc ,olitical
!““ “ M \ s " ls ’ l sk v
-
is a heap darker , now than it when it
was
was so Haves—ev.
Ami now it seems that the Cable end of
the bloody shirt is trying to ride to heaven
astraddle of poor old man Fornkor’s rusty
neck, with tom Reed’s rules for a saddle
blanket. The weight of misdemeanors is
heavy, and if eit her stud or rider suspects
held accountable for past misdeeds,
look out for tho “studs.”
Our neighboring village just across the
is a neat little town, named in " honor
Henry Jernigan, who fought the red
man ou Stewart-county soil. It contains
business houses) and an M.D.’s of¬
Mr. Sam Tune, a young business
man of that place, is the handsome local
of the Enquirer-Sun.
Mr. A. K. Barnett, of Eufaula, has
his artillery upon Commissioner
Kolb, of Montgomery, who is a candidate
governor. Mr. Harnett's ink bottle evi¬
dently is heavily charged. If the bomb
which he flings at Mr. Kolb contains facts,
it. will take, the Commissioner some time t,o
tho people of Alabama that
“these facts are lies.”
And now a divine of considerable note
steps to the front, with a sympathizing
heart and promulgates the doctrine, that
the law at the present day does not recog¬
nize that kind of insanity with which Dun
can and Hawes were afflicted. “But the
time,’’says he, “will come when the law
will recognize it.” On tiiis point we quite
agree with one of oar contemporaries. We
think that the occurrences that have re¬
cently transpired in Alabama, one at
Ozark and the other at Birmingham, give
a conclusive evidence that the law does
recognize that kind of insauily.
George W. Chatters, who knows how
gunpowder smells, and who misrepresented
Stewart comity in tho Georgia Constitu¬
tional Convention of 1808, resides in onr
neighboring state of “Here wo rest.,” lie
is an American citizen of African ’scent,
and is engaged at the present time in the
more peaceful avocation of farming.
George was gifted in tho art of reconstruc¬
tion. While in the reooii.Aruction business
he reconstructed his hat, through which
ball went whizzing while he was en route
to the capital.
• 4.
FRO .1 THE TWENTY-FIRST.
r,Y PACKET.
Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Disiniikc, from
Dawson, paid relatives and friends a dy¬
ing visit on the Jst. anil 2iyl.
Air. J. N. Clemente and Prof. Bayfield,
two of Rich lands’ popular young men,
spent several days in the 21st. the
week, as tho guests of Dr. Z. S. Coffin.
Now, Jlr. Editor, please allow us to
thank tho’“Hopper” for his kind reception
of us, and also fur iris poetry in one of
past issues, But we are not satisfied with
his first and are now like Oliver Twist,
“asking for more,” and hope ho will give
to us through the columns of ypur esteemed
paper.
Col. Hancock, agent fur the “Life of
Grady,” passed through this
munity several (lays since, accompanied by
Mr. A. D. Chnmbless. The latter
ed on things relating to agriculture,
the former related reminiscences of
young days anil introduced his book.
judge from the list of subscribers ho
already secured that lie has been every
cessful in his work.
Some people still argue that the fruit
crop is unhurt, and we hope they are right)
but when peach trees that always in past
years wore gorgeous with blooms in Febu
ary, now present nothing to the sight but a
lot of lifeless twigs, it appears a dismal
prospect to one who is fond of the luscious
If wo were only gifted with a poeti¬
cal genius equal to that of tho “Hopper,”
we perhaps would compose a sonnet to thc
poaehloss peach trees.
Mr. Willie Kay, on returning from a so¬
cial several nights since, discovered some
one just leaving his father's meat house,
an investigation showed that a good por¬
tion of Jlr. Ray’s best home-raised meat
had been stolen. The rogue has not Been
captured. We need our noted sheriff un¬
der one or two houses down here.. Alto¬
gether thpugh. we have a very peaceful
community. But little stealing is done
hero compared to some other places. A
lawyer was heard to remark that the peo¬
ple down here must ba very good, as he vjI
dom secured a ease from tiiis community.
However, we aro proud of the 21st. and
“tako up” jjur district and county paper.
For Orilhinry.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Ordinary of Stewart coun¬
ty, to fill the nrusxpired term of Judge VV.
P. Clarke, who has announced his determi¬
nation to resign about tho last of April.
respectfully ask the support of the good
citizens ot old Stewart, and if elected,
promise to serve them to the best of my
ability. Respectfully,
til. A. TiFort.
Ailvlee to Mottivrs, '
^ ^
ii» a button.” it is v,ay p’e.ima! m t.i» 1 *. U
fur (liiirrliicu, whether arising liurri Uiit!.:. furUiiny or
other euuses. Tuouty-Uvu ouuts II
1MEW
Spring V Goods
JUST OPENED.
We liave oil hand now a splendid assortment of
I Ginghams, Chambrays, Satines, and Cotton Dress Novelties
in endless variety.
oWliite Goods
in great variety, from cheapest to the finest ever shown here;
Embroideries and Laces.
■ Never in Lumpkin lias there been shown such a stock
before. Never have they been sold iit such low prices;
They range*!Vont the lowest iii "price to as fine as is
demand.
Clothing.
In this department we have a superb stock, embracing
choice suits for Boys, Youths and Men. Any extra size or
special style can be had to order, made by Jacob Reid’s Sons*
of Philadelphia.
Shoes.
In this line we yield to none, for knowing the wants of thd
public, we keep the latest styles of standard makes, in prices
cheap, medium and fine;
Hats.
A big stock of latest and nobbiest styles in all sizes, colord
and prices;
Domestic
and other goods belonging to the dry goods trade in quanti*
ties to suit any purchaser at lowest possible prices;
What we want is your personal inspection,
Come in and look and price.
No trouble but a pleasure to show our goods.
We cannot particularize further, but cordially invite yoii
to call and sbC its;
Mar.l-D 0 B. L. WOOD;
FERTILIZERS.
We keep the Rest brands
of HIGH GRADE stan^
dard fertilizers on hand;
such as Baldwins’ Anmo
niated Dissolved Bone,
Georgia State Grange
Fertilizer, Acid Phos%
phate, Diamond Gotton
Food, Excelsior, Our
Own, and Alliance Stan¬
dard,
We can be found at the
same old stand with a full and
complete stock of such g’oods as
are usually needed in the home
and on the farnL
MADDOX & PERKINS,
Jofferspn llaviS.
It is said that the small anil imperfectly
prepared books purporting to give a history
of Jefferson Davis are having a good sale.
This shows the iuteresMakr nin the subject
alt over the South, ami will prfq are the
for an immense circulation for the
rial Volume of Jefferson Davis,” now being
prepared by ltev. J. Wm. Jot.es (the fight
ing chaplain). Dr, Jones was for years the
secretary of the Southern Historical Socie¬
ty, and is not only a scholar and popular
preacher but a trained writer and master of
a very pleasing style. When to the qnali
fleations aro added ids long and intimate
personal acquaintance with President Davis
and bis family, arid Jii* own active
participation in the stirring scenes of the
most, important period of the life of the
President of the Confederacy it will be seen
at once that he is eminently fitted to ,, re .
pare such a volume as this. He is busily
engaged in the work now, and has the cor
dial'co-peratiqn and assistance of Mrs. Da
j vis, who places mucl^material at his tlispo
sal. It is understood that by an arratige
ment with the publishers Jtn. Davis will
share in tho profits of tho publication, and
when we add that the book is to ho brought
out by the well known southern house of B.
F. Johnson & Co., Richmond, Va., it gooe
without saying that th. book will be in all
i l ' e *f 0 °t 8 fin * aiul *» way worthy
! of the Illustrious subject. It is destined to
| have a 4rgo oirculutitm and will be worthy
1 [ of H.
In the Mpriag Months.
Nature should bo assisted when the sys
tern is changing Loin thu full habit of tho
whiter months to tho liglder diet of tho
*' ,lm ^ Kothin S *><* thisaswcllas
S H stimulates the sluggish blood
»”' 1 ,he s vs,em of lu>,lvhwss Bnd thu
-
of ll *' , * uor - If lllt!re U P oison in
thc Ww 4‘ il ^nerally shows itself m the
s P ril1 "' alld tllis !s the 8C - t,c ° nto hel P naturo
to drive it out and be otirad.
8. S. B. Beautifies the skin and makes'
the complexion rosy and healthy.
S. S. S. Gives elastricity to the step and
S.-fl. S. Makes tlie feeble and delicate •
and robufv.
S ‘ S ' S " U a to “ IC to the whole bod * an<1
mcieftSl ‘ s ' i^aiity.
S ' 8 - Isa vegetable medicine,
most delicate, yet so powsr
ful as to cleanse the system of all impun- ,
ties.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disoasos mailed’
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga;
To the voters of Stewart Cor.nly.
I respectfully announce myself a candi¬
date for tho office of Ordinary of this coun
ty for the uilexpirod time' of the present
tmiAftor the resignr.tion ot Judge W. li*
Clarke.
C. L. WarreN;
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