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■ 1 IBffiN GOTO . -vrp* • WSW ifCBSOBIPTiev §1.00 A TOisn i*VAKOI. Fubllwliect W«« V *■ f. ‘ M. IjtxlFPUiilMilttUliBN Emrou and Phopkiktob. J. Z, J ACK.NON % !Amociati.;. > Bill* of non-residents for adverti**- w inti at* rine after first insertion n» -fuss otherwise provided. Entered at the Sycamore, Os., Boat fHe<»KM e,>o'iind-cfft«A tmtil matter. .. . ...... 1 — " gOth (jjf»>RH»TAxn. VV B akk not BUSPONSinf.K F « THK VtKWS OF ANY bF ■v >HK yORRK-PONDENTS. FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1897. TFT A NT ED, a at each PoPtbffice’in the county, who will write os about two pages ‘of note paper weekly, ffljvirig the news "of their sections condensed‘Tn abort, paragraphs. I “A. new addition to our ■change ljsjt is The Jrwin Icy N t ews, a paper published at pycaihore, Ga„ Qliftord Grubbs |?ditor anti proprietor, J. 2. Jackson associate editor. Mr. Backson is one of the younger ions of$fr. g, A. Jackson who Eiovea from this place to Syca¬ more a few Social years Circle since— Sentry. —Lit-U-o-**-—— k SEjlR OFF FOR SYCAMORE, jp ? Fifty V Dollars • -—o- Weil Spent. ■ ’We beg to call the attention M the readers of the N ews to Ihe facf that the citizens of Syc- |.more, (who never do anything py’ halves,) have expended fif¬ ty terprise dollars that this week deem in is an en¬ we money well invested, to-wit: Through jlie psjieT Sourthern in Nashville J migrant, Tenrq, pub- Syc- iraore and irwin county will be /•V [riven a genera) “write up” and ‘lublishea I in this advertising purnal in an edition to contain b addition to its al ’eady enor¬ mous circulation, 5 0,000 addi¬ tional, and circulated in the ,/drfch-Dast I and West among teople who have means at com- pdhd, and are in quest of homes pact farming lands' that are dew iabie, and away from the cold actions of the country, where 3* . -•* hot and .r J winters ummers are so 5 long and cold. 'Right here in irwin county au be found as good lands, all lings considered, in point oi esirability, second to none in le entire country ' We should all be interested 1 speaking a good word for ur delectable climate, choice thds, valuable forests of tim¬ ers and all things necessary >’ attain to success in farming, 'lit-growing and stock farm- igftd those who may chance | borne among ui having these ids in view. Do not, when you have an iplicant to come to you to it-chase your surplus land rye liim away by your crab- >3l language, sour looks and gh prices. Take them to your homes, .gw ' them your possessions, ^ seli 'them what lands you are, and by so doing, to thrif- hard' working people, you \\ enhance the value of what ^sessions you retain almost, not quite, ten fold, fi&p in this onward move- wit,' and do not be drones. roo much goods op band at Jef- fe* Roobins, Ashburn, Ga. Must ^ jem. ■ ’■ The Empire btoril Dress Goofls, Boots. Sltoes HM DeirsfiiniisliIaiSoitjs. B&RG&im in EVERY ILimiE o P^ITZGERALD Blook, FITZGERALD, GK-A- uUTY OUR WATCH WORD Do not say \vg are boasting, its the purpose of these lines is not our motive. But a few weeks past, however,.you will ^ W(J ll,^ t O the IRWIN' GoUHIy nEwS. What was it tlient What is it now? What will it attain to in the near future? Answering the first query, we will W not attempt. | i • V Answering i 'if the second we simply ask you to behold it not a four page, written on eight, folio, but ten pages full what? Choice reading mat- tea-type written at home. Answering the third, we ask that you kindly come jo our aid by pleasant greetings, heartfelt interest and for the cause we are humbly attempt¬ ing to represent and advocate by substantial pecuiarly. Havvkin’sviu.E Ga, April 29tb. 97. The Ocmulgee Chautauqua which begins at Hawkinsville on tho"29fh ibst, Continuing to May i8th., will without doubt be the greatest entertainment ever held in 'Georgia. spared President N. E. Ware has neither labor nor money in his en deavor to make the Cnautauqua a success. He expresses himself as satisfied beyond expectation at hi.- program, and says that tor the en¬ tire period he has as able a cqteiie of lecturers and readers as were ever placed before the America.’ public at apy Chautauqua gath • eriog. Tfie’buildings will all be in perfect shape for the opening day, and therefore there will be no drawback on that account. Du¬ ring the session of the Chautauqua the County Commissimers and boards of Education of the Coun • ties in the State will assemble here. That event Will' take place on May 3rd, and it is not saying too.much to state that every County Commissioner and mem • ber of a board of Education should be here. The exercises during the . •whole period will be especially in¬ structive to teijchers, as trie teach- erjs Institute will Convene May 3rd and continue to May 8th. It will be addressed by such eminent edu - cators as Slate school Commis¬ sioner Glenn. S. D. Bradwell, I. S. Hopkins, Otis Ashmore, G G. Bond, jpk C. BrapgoD, M. B. Den¬ nis, J. S. Stewart) Col. Napier, U. W. Altney and other , whi e Gov, Atkinson will also be here. For visitors other than teachers there are no want of attraction; , besides the deliberations of the boards of Education, and the teacher’s Insti. ute, there will be on hand the inimitable Sam Jones who will lecture Saturday, May 1st at 8. p. inland preach Sunday at ll.a. m. The exercises on Sun¬ day will be free to all. On Thursday, May fitb, Gen. John B. Gordon will lecture at 3. p. m. Gen. Got don is too widely and favorably known to require more than mere mention of his name to gather a great throng to listen to his famous lecture. &> you must come that day to be in the swim. Other attractions will be Mrs. Leavitte, said to be the greatest banjoist now before the public. It will be a treat to hear her. It has cost the management a great deal to secure her. Miss. Drummond,the taniu peanist will join Mrs, Leavitte in banjo and piano accompaniment. Miss. Rachel Bauman, dramatic reader, will oe here, and having ourselves heard htr we may state that she •*l! that she in advertised to be, a » non inplRhed render, Dr. A. W. •Lnnu r. me of the great! et o! ii'h* SouthV Bnptiet divjries f will be in attendance, and hayjpg been j here before, he will receiye an en- th ei«t»tic reception. Co'. Geo. W. Bain, the eloquent Kentuckian, will delight »1! who hear him. lie will .e here several daye. Prof. Ware says that he ip the It is ecpial Said of Gordon an a lec'urer. of him that newspaper reporter* sometimes faild to take down his words for listening at his eloquent passages. Mr. Moore will please all with his fund of Indian knowl¬ edge. Mr. Lawton B. Evans and ’‘Dt.AV. L. Davidson need no words of commendation here, their repu¬ tation for chaste and eloquent lan. vuage i>"widely (tqiowjs and sppr<- eiated, MYSTIC DOGS. Editor News. According to promise I will write you a short jettej; from t-his section again. We are having some fine weather, and the farmers are moving along nicely with their work. A light rain would do much good just now. We have a flourishing Sabbath school at this place, Mr. Editor, and the school here, together with the Bethel Sabbath school two miles distant, will meet here on the first Sunday in June to org p- ize into a Sabbath school A nice ponveh- tion, or Association. pro¬ gram is being gotten up for the da>, slid we hope to have a ge pd timb. Our sister town Ocilla is puttirg on city airs just now, she already has a large saw mill, and will soon have a railroad, thie ol course is enough to make her feel proud. Mr. B,. VV. C aeuts went to At- * e -f , lahta yesterdey. , Col. Ed. Burch made a flying visit to Irwinvilie yesterday. Dame rutnor say3 there i3 one more wedding to take place yet. Three of Mr. Benjamin Drew's hands gave him the skip last Sat¬ urday night, and as yet he has heard nothing from them. We will have mail over the Tif— ton and North Eastern railroad beginning with next Monday. o|f M .Jt. P Mauldin is on a business trip to Fitzgerald today, vVill say something more about our town later. fcWe were glad to see you over jjast Saturday Mr. Editor, we are always g.ad to welcome vonr honor in our mid3t, and invite you to coma ag&ib;—More anon. Thos. A- Bussell. Accuracy and Purity, SMITH’S Drug ■ Store > (Opposite Hotel Sadie,) TIFTON, GEORGIA. Drugs, Chemicals. Patent Medicines , Stationery, Fir e Toilet goods, Jewelry, Cigars, Tobaccos, Soda Water, Sundries, Etc. • Physicians’ prescriptions carefully com¬ pounded at all hours, day or night. Oidevs answered with care and dispatch Our prices will compare favorably with any, and are founded on 20 years expeiiencein the drug.business. Y'our prescriptions will be perfectly safe it entrusted to us. Mail orders given prompt attention 24 yards of Sea Island. yard wid* for $1.00 at Jeffrey & Roobin’s, Ashburn, Ga, Springs Opening, OF Harrison 3 5i*otliei*ss» Ouf Spring Goods have arrived. They are exquisite. The Latest Styles and cheaper than the cheapest. Every department is complete and ready for your inspec- tiou. Wo handle Dry Goods, Notions, Gents Furnishing Goods of all kinds; Clothing for Boys, Youths and Men; Shoes, Hats, Trunks and Valices, etc. Come and examine; no trouble to show goods; samples freely given. burned Having been among the unfortunate, we were out, yon remember, on Pine Av. and Grant St., Dec. 26, 1396, but were not discouraged, and have come among you again bet¬ ter equipped than ever, and most earnestly ask a share of your kind patronage, and will earnestly endeavor to please and guarantee perfect satisfaction. Yours anxious to please, HARRISON BROTHERS, (Central Av., Nrxtlo lloyrt Hardware Cr.) FITZGERALD GEORGIA,, cm ^ W. E. CODT, AT J !I U*=3 era Keeps a nice tgpMSsassp" SELECTION of Tenneseee Saudie and Harness Horses. Farm , l.og aruif I v.rpen tine Mules , ALL THE YEAR ’ROUND. I also carry a complete line of Bupgies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles, etc. If y< u i>ve in need of i.nything in the above line, it will be money to you To see me before you buy. If it is not fo you can come to Cordele, write me and I will call on Jofl. Every Horse, Mule, Buggy and Wagon sold by me is giiaf.iii- Teed, I handle among others, tbe celebrated Jackson G. Smith, Bar- Ncsville Buggies, Tennessee and Owensboro Wagons. W. E.CODY, CORDELE, GA. jE u As WIIBBI % ASHBURN GA. % DEALER IN WATCHES AND JEWELRY CrTmimxiteecL a** ■W €3 WATCHES, Oloeli^ WD J E W E I {R Y REPAIRED personal—T he gentleman wlie J Annoyed i) < < i ? n f. util n leu Pm day by continually coughii-g will find instant, r»)jef by using Ore Minute Cncgh Cure, a speedy and harmless remedy for throat and lung i roubles. W R Smith & Co. ^Paying [Positions! -o-o- GUARANTEED in WRITING, Students complete the course in one- luilf the time, at oiie-half t lie expeos of other Colleges. NOTES ACCEPTED lor scholarship. OAK F ARE PAID. Board and Lodging, $8. per month. FREE TUITION to one boy and girl n eacj) county. Students can enter any week day in the year. Anual enroll ment, l()D. VVrite at once to GEORGIA BUSINESS COLLEGE Mat on Georgia 12 in inly. & h- ■ ii Air»h mm L as i V , >Cavcats, and Trade-Marks obtained end all Pat- [ent businc49Jconducted for Moderate Fees. , Our Qrncdls OprsetTi; U. less 8. pAtENTOrnce time than those , and»we cankcrure patent m i ] remote Send frofu model, Washington. drawing photo,, Tilth descri i ] ! tion. charge. # A Pamphlet, We Our advise, fee Act'd How jf tie patentable to or till Obtain patent or Patents,” is not, secured. free with i i cost oi same same in the U. S. and foreign countries | sent C.A.SNOW&CO. (req, Address, S EM/wav Opp. f Patent Office, Washington, D. C. Not only schIn mi g troubles. hicn prjqy prove fatal in a few days, but old chronic coughs and throat troubles may receive imme¬ diate relief ^.nd be permanently cured by One Minute Cough Cure ■ VV. R Smith & Co • kkkkk kkkkkkkkk k | i ► > ► *■ . QCICKLT BECVRED. Trade-marks ddd Copyright, ► ^ wgistered and patent buiinoas of evory description ► promptly Inventions and'skillfully introduced, companies conducted formedi at .lowest and rates. FAT- ► J 2 B * rrs B0LD 0N COMMISSION. 2fi year§* experience. ► Highen r<?ftu^uc®e. Send us model, ekotch or Photo, »> ^■of invention, tyith explanatinu, and we tjyiH report ► ^ whether patentable toF not. free of t charge. charge. '* ■ dTJR oi FEE ^ PAYABLE WHEN PATENT IS ALLOWED. ALLOWED, * When ► -4 Patent iK-secured «we ii-ill conduct its its sale sale forlyouwith- fortyou J out extra charge. tad’ 32-PAOE HAND-BOOK ND-BOOK inventors and and list of * 200-inventions wan mailed fei tors free free upon - request.- This is the roost complete liUle patent book -A publi§h*4 and eyny invetrtof §bon’.d W*ITE POR ONE. ^1 H. B. W 1 LLSON &CO , Patent Solicitors, ^ Z m UDroit Bldg: WASHINGTON, D. C. When the spring time comes’ “gentle Annie, i- like alt other sen sible persons, will cleanse the liver and renovaie the system with De Wm’s Little Early Risers, famous little pills for the liver and atom ach all the year round. W - R SmRjj Co. THE IEH TDK fill 1 hricpa-weefy Edition. 1$ Pages a \Veck. 15^, Pap^sys a Year. l A paper as useful to you 8§ ''a great $6 daily for one dollar a year. Better than ever. ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE WORLD ALL THE TIME. body. Accurate and fair to every Democratic and for the peo¬ ple, Against trusts and all roonop* olieS. Brilliant illustrations, gtos ries by great authors ip every num- ber. Splendid reading for wotpen >nd unusual other special departments of interest. It stands first among “weekly’ papers in size, frequency of puri¬ fication and freshness, variety and reliability of contents. It is prac¬ tically a daily at the low price of a weekly; and its vast li^t of sub* 8cribers, extending to every state and territory or the IJnion and for¬ eign countries, will vouch for tie accuracy and fairness of its newB columns. We ofler this unequaled newspa¬ per and Irwin County News to¬ gether one year for only $1.50. The regular subscription price of the papers is $2.00. ~Norfci ~ —o— All members of the City Council av® t0 mnet in conncil on the first Monday in May, . at 7 30 o’clock p. m. W. T. Williams, Mayor. PRICES. Clocks,’large, cleaned, . $1,25 j, small, 5 > 05 Watches tine American cleaned, 1,25 „ Imt. <55 „ Swiss i'Q Best Americaiijliands, per pair, 55 ,, Swiss 3 3 33 25 Glasses, 10, 15, and 25c. I give special attention to old jewelry. It makes no difference how bad your gold Bpeotqqles ar.ia broken, I can repair them as good as Dew. Work sent me by mail or express will bo returned when done expressage free. My shop is first class in every respect, and no work passes me until it has had my best attention. When in Valdosta don’t tail to 1 >ok me up. Trusting that I may have a’liberal share of your work, I am, ;.Very respectlully, ». o. LEWIS, VALDOSTA, GA' PRICES Hair springs, best American, $1,75 „ I nit. ,, Jewels, line center, common, 05 Gold rings jointed, 65 ,, filled rings jointed, 35 Plated broach pins, 15 Gold J $ 65