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J, C- HEARTSELL, Managing Ed.
C. L. HENRY. Business Mgr.
A BATCH OF
HOT WAFFLES.
Happenings of the Week Broiled down to
a Delicious Taste.
Isaac Davis is now carrying the Hassler
Mill mall,
Riid Hall paid us an appreciated call
Tuesday.
W. D. Gregory paid «s a pleasant call
last Tuesday.
Dan Parsons lost a fine horse by death a
few days ago.
J. R. Harris prid us an appreciated call
last Tuesday.
Rev. G. M Rakes was among his friends
here last Tuesd .y.
G. L. Moore and lady went shopping to
Daiton last Friday.
Mr. Bailey is visiting his son and daugh¬
ter at this place.
Thomas P. Ramsey came up on his bi¬
cycle last Tuesday.
Seth R/*Harper was a welcome visitor at
mir office last Tuesday.
_ , _ **“ „
„ Sam ... B. Carter „ , and , family . spent . _ Tues
day shopping in Dalton.
Jim Elrod and wife were in the city vis¬
iting the first of this week.
Rev. S. H. Ilenry was with his friends
at this place ^Wednesday.
Mrs. E. A Leonard was shopping & in
.he city Friday of last week
Rev. M. D. Smith’s daughter came over
ffom Dalton last Sunday.
John P. Gregory paid us nn appreciated
visited while in town ’Tuesday.
Capt Knox Ramsey was a welcome vis
itorat our offiice last Tuesday.
‘Squire C. D. Gilbert of Wells, paid us
a very pleasant call Wednesday.
George W. Hill and sOn, Willie, were in
the city on business last Tuesday.
Handsome Joe Anders* n came down to
the city on business last Tuesday,
Young Russell Bond, of Fashion, is re
covering from a severious illness.
Clever C. C. K«„, o, Du»n, p.i.l ,
very pleasant call last Luesday.
R. S. Vining and wife made a shopping
expedition to Dalton Wednesday.
’Squire J. M, Poag prid us a welcome
call while in the city last Tuesday.
,, Mrs, M. A. Kernter made , a shopping , .
expedition to Dalton last Monday.
■
Mercliant Duke ~ . - Leonard ... paid us a very
pleasant call last 1 uesday mormg.
Jim Loughridge, of Holly, spent Sun
day with relatives Mill Creek. ,
up on
Lawyer Bates made a business trip to
ujiper Murray the last of I he week. . |
from John Sumach Steed George Barksdale came down]
on their bikes Tuesday. j [
Capt. Bill Morgan, of Holly,was among
iiis many admires here last Saturday.
Morgan Peeples, of Fort Mountain, was !
in city on bussiness last Wednesday.
Judge John Edmondson and Tom
Wright visited in Dalton last Sunday.
Carter Edmondson came over from Dal¬
ton and spent Sunday with his pa rents.
Prof. J. M. Parker,of Fllntburg, Tenn ,
was in our city on business last Saturday.
M. W. Whittemore, of Cohutta Springs,
was among friends at this place Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff Brady Bond was among
his constituency at this place last Tuesday.
Treasurer Ben Gregory spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in town, on official busi¬
ness.
M. W, Pritchett, of lower Murray, was
a conspicuous figure on our boulevards
Tuesday.
O. Lewis Terry, a worthy 1013th district
farmer, was among his town friends Tues¬
day.
The revenue made a raid up in Alacul
sy distillery. Saturday and cut down a large illicit
Col. L. F. Peepls and wife left here Sun
day to attend the Spring Festival, at Chat
tanooga.
Wylie Glass was over fiom Dalton
several days of this week with his Murray
friends.
John A. Berry, of Coosaw'attee, was a
prominent figure on our streets last Tues¬
day.
Charles Fork and Messrs. Newkirk, of
Loughridge, paid us a pleasant rail Tues¬
day. Newkirk Bros, will be here next
week with an up-to-date piiolograph
gallery.
SWWBIMffi
TELL THE TRUTH. ” ■*Ji
SPRING PLACE, MURRAY COUNTY, GEORGIA, MAY 6, 1898.
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Pleasant H. It. Beamer was handshak
ing with his numerous friends at this place
Wednesday -
W. L, Henry, chairman of the Board of
Pom McGhee, one of our very best Su
inacli friends, was among his town friends
Tuseday.
J. C. Heartsell attended the
ionai Committee meeting in Koine last
Wednesday.
Seth and John Gregory, of Hassler Mil),
were circulating among their friends here
last luesday.
Capt. Jap Peeples was handshaking
‘ ,0
John Johnson, Wliitfiold’s handsome
and efficient sheriff, was here on official
«*»•
Charlie Brown, of Whitfield county,
S p en t R night of the past week at tbeTern
pie House.
We were glad to see our friend Will Me
Eutire able to be out again Tuesday after
a painful illness.
La bora and James Parsons have been
in Cit!Vt ' l '' lml ** ,P st week a howe
swopping expedition.
Prof. A, R. Howard was in the city last
Tuesday on business with the board of
Education.
Marriage license were issue ! a few days
ago for Loon Langford and Miss Ida Mid
dletou, of the Eighth district,
A mnnber.of our teachers were here
Tuesday to recivc their quarterly stipend
from the Board of Education.
‘Squire E. W. Bond was in the city
Wednesday, and while here subscribed for
the weekly Constitution.
John H. Loughridge, of Pleasant Val
ley, was smiling on his numerous friends
at this place one day this week,
^SSS^O^SV! several days
Stafford .of the past week.
There will be communion services at the
Presbyterian church the first Sunday in
next month . Everybody is invited out.
Merchant Will A. Fincher and Mr.
Ridley, of Atlanta, were with their Mur
ra y county relatives several days this week
Commodore Jim Langston has now de
cided to quit liaulting between two evils
andget married at once. A wise decision we
think.
Clever Bud Hall called in to see us while
in the city last Tuesday. Bud will soon
erect a handsome uew residence on his
premises.
The Bord of Education met here Satur
day. They met again Tuesday and made
the first quarterly payment to the teachers,
giving °ul
Notice tiie nice new. advertisements *of
Dalton merchants iu this issue of
Jimp ani govern yourselves accordingly
when there.
We expect to try and give our readers
the war news from now on. So if you
want to keep up with the war subscribe
for The Jimp.
Sandford Davis and Miss Nettie Pirce,
James Ramsey and Cora Pierce, made a
pleasant little party, who visited atCohut
ta Springs last Sunday.
Marion Elrod paid us a very pleas,int
call last Tuesday. Marion has bought a
new Aultman & Taylor thresher and will
be ready to serve his friends in that way
in the future.
Rev. M. D. Smith filled his regular ap¬
pointment at tlie Presbyterian church last
Sunday niouing anil evening. He, as is
usual with him, preached two exceptional¬
ly good sermons.
Gre.at Bargans in Every¬
thing. Now is the time to buy
Arbuckles Coffee lOclb. Chil
howee roasted Coffee 9clb.
4180yds. Spanish Oigandia
at only 2 Ysc the yd. 6185 yds.
Shirting prints at only 3c the
yd. Heavy Cottonades for
Men’s and boy’s pants at on¬
ly 8}{c the yd. New York
Mills Double and twist. Cot
tonade Reduced from 25c the
yd. to 15c. theyd. Follow the
crowds to Tapp’s, Dalton, Ga.
Actual Circulation 12oo Copies.
SPANISH FLEET
IS WRE6KED
BY D6WGY.
ghip at Manila Barred and Wreck
©d v
(Hid 8IlUk.*"DeW(*S MdiHliil
\
and Lands in the CUy--9.papish Popu
*•
lace Indignant. No tffore Resist
tlUCC (IX JT ill'll p|[ll II08,
rpi t ne nisi . . uattle . ot . the , a Spanish—
^ oay menc at *“ Manila, war was the fought capitol last of Sun- the
Philippine islands aud was a decided
American . victory. According to
'iap.lohe. tl.al cm, through Lon.
-' ladl j'l lile " hole Spanish
tieet down there is it ndered wholly
-l» «Hl tho American Beet node,
Commodore Dewey escaped without
• • •
any serious injuries..
Comn, « 1 ®™ is *•« 'P°»ee
.
81011 of Manila liny and can easily
destroy the city of Manila. It was
very important that this base of sup
plies be captured so that our Asiatic
could have some place to use as
a base of
I MADRID, May 2.—A dispatch to
day to The Liberal from Manila says
, Admiral Montejo, the Spanish com
mainier. acknowledges that the. Span
ish fleet has been completely des
| troyed.
Lven the cabinet ministers admit
:
that the naval battle of Cavite ended
in the utter routing of the Spanish
fleet.
The engagement began Sunday
snot T™"* waa j ined «f at *** U*o0 ‘“f o clock. U ‘» It
generally admitted in Madrid that
not a ship of the Spanish fleet at the
Phiippines is now in service.
It is semi-officuily stated that the
lieina Maria Chisriana and the Cas
tiiia were totally burned and one
vessel was purposely sunk and the
rest of the fleet badly damaged.
The Spanish populace is wild with
indignation and an outbrexk is mo
mentarily expected. Officials are
giving it out, in order to pacify the
public, that the “American fleet is
believed to be inueii damaged,*' it is
known, however, that there is noth.
ing to substantiate this statement
There is not a tangible Etateriient
from Manila today that leads the
Spaniards to hope that the Ameri
cans are in any way hurt.
Further advices from Manila to
The Liberal this afternoon say the
United States fleet has taken up
position iu front of Manila and has
enlablished a blockade of tue port.
The population of Manila, it is of
hcialiy „ . „ audmitted, fleeing . the ,
is Horn
city.
The newspapers today are sore
and bitter, but express a determina¬
tion to avenge the defeat of the
Spanish fleet.
The conduct of the Spanish admir
al in sinking the remnant of bis tieet
in order to prevent its capture is
highly extolled by the press.
The Impareial advises the govern¬
ment to arm all the available ship
ping and convert the vessels into an
auxiiiary fleet for the purpose of cap
turing and dest.oyingAmerican mer
chant vessels.
A hurried cabinet meeting was
held this morning. •I I
At the termination of the cabinet]
council just held the minister of ma .
rine, Admiral Bermejo, declined to
furnish any further information for
publication, . He said, that
however,
the first accounts given out by the
governor-general of the Philippine
islands was completely borne out by
later dispatches, adding that the last
shot was tired at 11:550.
The authorities here have adopted
the nlost extreme military precau¬
tions to check the increasing pub¬
lic indignation.
Martial law will be proclaimed it
the government is provoked over
hostile demonstrations-in the streets.
The feeling of discontent prevails
everywhere. The military feel equal¬
ly with the civil elements the effects
of tbs disaster, in which, according
to the announcement, “our inferior
war craft, although they fought
quickly, perilled through lack of fore
sigh* in responsible quaiters.”
ft yyeu stated semiofficially that
Cominodor Dewey, of the American
fleet, landed in Manila after the en¬
gagement and had a conference with
the British consul, E. P. Hawson
Walker.
Sensational debates are expected
in the Spanish senate, anil chamber
today and tomorrow.
Admiral Sampson came over to Key
West with some ot his best ships and
took on a full supply of coal and sailed
under sealed orders on last Tuesday.
It is supposed he is ordered to go to
Porto Rico and intercept the Spanish
fleet and force them to battle.
Dr. W.E. Wood, of Dalton, has been
appointed regimental surgeon. This
position commands the same salary as
First Lieutenant, which is $125 per
month.
Generals Fitzhugli Lee and Joseph
Wheeler havebetpi commissioned Major
Generals. General Lee has been offered
the place of governor general, iu tbe
Philippines, but lie prefers to take his
chances in Cuba.
The 2800 Georgia troops will be mob¬
ilized at Griffin. It lias not been stated
when they wilt be sent to the front.
Tlte Spanish prisoners of war now
held at Key West will be sent to Fort
McPherson, near Atlanta, for safe keep¬
ing.
It has been inti mate I by a prominent
Senator that Porto Rico will next be ta
ken by the Americans .
The latest advices state that Dewey is
now * n possession of Manila and is uon
ducting the government of the town.
Manila’s population is about 300,000.
On account of the war, May wheat
sold in the Chicago stock exchange yes¬
terday at $1 50 a bushel.
New York Mil s Cor Ion
ade-double and twist worth
25c. the yd, at only 15c. the
yd. Arbuckles Coffee 10c.
the pack. Heavy yard wide
Sheeting 4c. the yard. Men’s
large Malaga Hats—the 25c.
kind at only 9c. each, Boy’s
s Undershirts at on
Iy 15c. each. Ladies Louder
vests 5C each. Ladies saiior
Hats—untrimmed 5c. each.
Ladies trimmed Hats at 25c.
39c. 49c. 75c. 98c. and up
to ally price you want. Foi
low the crowds to TAPP’S,
Dalton, to a.
here’s something
WORTH READING.
Prepared Especially for the Jimplecute's
Appreciated* Friends.
Jeff Welch is real sick again.
Head Di'.ifou Grocery On. arid on this
page.
John A. Patterson an wife spent yes
le.-day in the city.
r*, r «i .......
u.y eii route to Dalton yesterday.
Major It. E. Wilson, of Dalton spent
a day or two of tins week in this county.
business trip
compfidby companitu u) Mrs. Mra‘Bdtea’ Hales. ^ *" iWi ‘
Great bargains in Slippers and Shoes
and oiy Goodb. Dalton Gio. Dry Goods
Company .
this place uext Monday n.ght with their
sleight ol hand perfouiance. Everybody
wntod m «M, Admission o anJ 10
ua>
Joe McEntire and Carl Black, of Dal
afternoon ton passed through our city yesterday
from the lower end of the
county, where they had been on a ash¬
ing expedition.
Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, German
Millet Seed, Tobacco—Everything going
quick—cut price sales. Dalton £rro, aud
Dry Goods Co,
Miss Jennie Sampler and her brother,
moved here from Fairmouut the
last of the week. They and Prof. Sampler
will occupy the house where Barnmu Bag
well lives, We extend them a hearty wei
come to the city.
Dr. Thomas Leacit spent last Wednes¬
day at the Temple House, and while in the
city paid us a pleasant call. The Dr. is
one highly of Murray’s citizens oldest, best aud most
respected and Is always a
welcome visitor at this office.
Lost: A small cow, mostly white
witn a lew Black spots on her. .She lias
largo neck and short horns. Supposed
to have young calf, Will pay finder a
reasonable fee iorbis trouble.
Respectfully, Job Evett.
DALTON GROG ERY CO.
Always Leads
in Low Prices.
You always get more Dress Goods, Groceries, Hard¬
ware, Stoves, Tinware, Tobacco, Flour, Dry Goods, Cloth¬
ing a,nd Hats.
Ihese are goods that the people wear, are buying th em
everyday. Buying them where they can save the most
money on them. Buying them from us.
Our trade has a steady growth since the 1st, of the
year, and now we propose to keep on giving just such, and
even greater bargains.
12 Bars Soap 25c. 7 Boxes Axle Greese 25c 5 plugs
good Tobacco for 25c. 2 Pkg. 5c, Pearliue for 5c. 60c
worth of matches for 25c. Many other just such wonder¬
fully great bargains.
Now in Hardware the amount you can save in trading
trading with us will astonish you. This old time wav of do
ing business in Hardware, paying 100 per cent freight i s
simply grinding the trade. 10 per cent freight will suit us
and you can just bet the trade is coming cur way. Wire
nails 2 and 2 ^ 0 . pound, Why pay 3c. Schooter plows 6
and 7c. % Why pay 10. Curj combs, Bolts, Laplinks Locks
Hatchets, Hammers, Hinges, Blacksmith outfits.— Can save
you about one-half your money. Stoves, Harness, Tin
ware . Our prices are much lower than anybodys.
stock. Clothing Men’s and Straw Hats, Hats only for a 10 shrot while to close "out this
and 25c. worth just twice
the money.
Greatest Bargains in Dry Goods, Lace, Summer Dress
Hoods, Ducks, PercaUs, Remnent bundles, Towels, and'<?oods_ Suspen
ders, Ho::e, Belts. You should see our prices
Guarantee to save^ou monery.
Best stock of Shoes and Slippers in Dalton. The pret¬
tiest and latest stales and the best part of all is that we sell
them so low. Children s 20c. up, Ladies fine Shoes 59c up
Men’s .Aioes 89c up, work Shoes 75c. Wherecan you match
these prices? Come without delay and get some of these
great bargains.
J. VV. CAV ENDAR, Recover,
Dal ton Grocery and Dry Goods Co,
ESTABLISHED IN 1879.-’S6
FIFTY CENTS Per Annum.
I-OST.—Bet ween SpringPlace and Hass*
lor Mill, on Monday last, a hollow gi’ound
black handle razor, in case* Finder will
pleaso return to Char.es C. Turner and re*
^ compensation for same,
Notice the announcement in this issue
teliigent officer for the past two years'and
1%? wifi beKfe U,e pe0 .P‘ *££?"* e «“.» »> ** re-elect ""
The populists of Murray county are
5 J w o J clock, ,l ? y J: a,,ed p. m., tJ lueetin Saturday, district May at
on 7th,
fom, idie^lfthcVirfnot oUS"
to elect chairman and at least five com
mittocmiii. Also to elect delegates to
ing delegates to the State convention
lliat to transact meets in Atlanta on May 18th and
any other business which
may come before the meeting.
V ' A ‘ SrUAKT > Chua *
w T " TE C
’ » ■*
April Spring Place School month ending
29,.1893.
'Those peferfect in attendance were:
Winston Anderson,
Katie Keister.
Those perfec in deportment were:
Winston Anderson,
Minnie Carter,
Ooiquett Cole,
Ethel Cule,
George Huggins,
Katie Keister,
Sam Kelly,
Jennie Lou bridge,
Mary Loughridge,
Frank Harris,
Charlie Parsons,
Annie Parsons,
Myra Peeples,
Johnnie Pierce,
Henry Smith,
John Wofford,
Emma Welch.
Respectfully, W. W. Sampleb.