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VOLUME r.
THE INDEPENDENT*
SATI'UDAY, DECEMBER T,m3.
J. C. GALLAHER, Editor and Proprietor.
Publtstk(*l Weekly at 9'4 OO pt r Annum
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Single l ojihn 5 ccnl*.
BUSINESS CARDS.
Tas.il uuxterTl
Al' TOKS E V AT LA W ,
QUITMAN,
BROOKS COUNTY , GEORGIA.
Win practice in the C'cmntien of the SoaUiera
Circuit, Echols and Clinch of the Brunswick, aud
Mitchell of the Albany. JSP*Office at the Court
House, lie juiu*2B-tf_
W. B. BEJO.ETT. 8. T. KINGBBEKRY
BENNETT & KSNGSBERRY,
at Llaw
Q UITMA N,
* Hrooiis County, - Georgia.
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EDWARD S. HARDEN I
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BROOKS COUNTY. - - GEORGIA
Late an Associate Justice Supreme Court U.
H, for Utah and Nebraska Territories; now Judg
County Court, Brooke Cotmty, Ga.
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J. S. X. SNI) w,
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Quitman, ----- Georgia,
Office Up Stairs, Finch's Corner.
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OR. E. A. JELKS,
rii vmsiNO I’livsii iAN.
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OFFICE—Brick building adjoining the store ot
Messrs. Briggs, Jclks % Cos,, Screven street.
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€. M. BROWN, of Florida,
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WEILLEK & BRO.,
BaiUauutaS *, Baltimore, Md.
~ BEDELL & CO."
I. iqu oi* I> eal e r is;
—AND
TOBACCO AG EATS,
140 BROAD STREET,
COLUMBUS, GA.
no y 20-if
JEROME B. HUDSON A CO.
A FAMILY ARTICLE.
Agents make #l2 50 per day, $75 per week.
AN ENTIRELY NEW
SEWING MACHINE
jp *r Donu-itk Iw,
ONLY FIVE DOLLARS
With the New Patent
BUTTON HOLE WORKER.
Patented June 2-7th, 1871.
AWARDED THE FIRST PREMIUM AT THE
A MERIC A N 1N BTITUTE
AND MARYLAND LNSTITC'i L FAIRS, 1871.
A moat wonderful and elegantly constructed
Sewino M a chink for Family Work. Com pit t. in
ail its Parts, L'sj the Straight, Eye Pointed free
die, Self Threading, direct. upright Positive
Motion. New Tension, Self Fetal and Cloth Gttidtr.
Operates by Wheel and on a Table. Light It tin
ning. Smooth and noiseless, like all good high
priced machines, lias Fatent Cheek to prevent
the wheel being turned the wrong way. Uses the
thread direct from the spool. Makes the Elastic
lax'K Stitch, (finest ana strongest stitch known L
firm, durable, dose and rapid. Will do all kinds
of work ,Jine and coarse, from Cambric to heavy
Cl( t'i or Leather, and uses all des< ripeions of
thread. This Machine is heavily constructed
to give it strength: all the parts of each Ma
chine being made alike by machinery \ and beau
tifully finished and ornamented. It‘is very easy
to learn. Rapid, Smooth and Silent in operation.
Reliable a. al. rime*. and a Practical, Scientific,
f hanioalP- ve:. :ton, at Greatly Re*/need Price.
Good, Cheap, Family Sewing Machine at last,
flu- first and only success in producing a valua
ble, substantial and reliable low-priced Hewing
Machine. Its extreme low price reaches all con
ditions. Its simplicity and strength adapts it to
all capacities, whale its many merits make it a
universal favorite wherever used, and creates a
rapid demand.
IT IS ALL IT IS RECOMMENDED.
I can cheerfully and confidently recommend its
-use to those who*are wanting a really good Hew
ing Machine, at a low price.
Mrs. H. B. JAMESON,
Peotone. Will comity, 111.
Price of each Machine. “Class A.” “One,”
(warranted for five years by special certificate,)
with all the fixtures and everything complete be
longing to it, including Self Threading Needle,
packed in a strong wooden box, and delivered to
any part of the country, by express, free of fur
ther charges, on recdpi of price, only Five Dol
lars. Safe delivery guaranteed. With each Ma
chine we will send, on receipt of #1 extra , the new
patent
y BUTTON HOLE WORKER,
One of the most important and useful inventions
of the age. So simple and eertaiu, that a child
can work the fioest button hole with regularity
ami ease. Strong and beautiful.
Special Terms, and Extra inducements to Male
and Female Agents, Store Keepers, Ac., who will
establish agencies through the country and keep
our New Machines on Exhibition and Sale.
County Rights given to smart agents free.
Agent’s romjJete outfit furnished without any ex
tra charge. Samples ot Hearing, descriptive cir
culars containing Terms, Testimonials, Engrav
ings, Ac., Ac., rent free. We also supply
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Latest Patents and Improvements for the Farm
ami Garden, Mow ers, Reapers, Cultivators, Fgcd
Cutters. Harrows. Farm Hulls, Planters, Harvest
ers. Threshers and all articles needed for Farm
work. Rare Hoods in large variety. All Money
sent in Post Office Money Orders, Bank Drafts, or
by Express, will be at our risk, and arc perfectly
secure. Safe delivery of all our goods guaran
teed.
“An old and responsible firm that s --1 best
goods at the lowest price, and can reli ‘ ‘ fpc nby
onr readers.”— Farmer’* Journal, Keic 1 ork.
Not Responsible for Registered Letters.
Address Orders
JEROME T>. HUDSON & CO.
£orof r Greenwich and Cortlandt Streets, N.Y.
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MIS<ELLA XEOCS A D VEHTIBEMEXTS.
I won,ii juwpectfdily call the AT
TENTION of the citizen* of Brook* umi
tlif adjoining counties, to my large and nulect
stock of
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
II V I { I>W AR E
GROCERIES, Etc., Etc.,
All of which will bo sold upon REASONABLE
TERMS and at LOWEST PRICES.
o-
I would also call the attention of Planters to my
LARGE STOCK OF
FASi IMPLEMENTS,
Such as
PI.OWS,
CLEVICES,
HEEL BOM'S,
GRAIN FANS, etc., etc.
| These goods will he sold at
MANUFACTURER’S PRICES,
With Freight Added.
t nr GIVE ME A CALL, '%*
JOHN TIELMAN.
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J). W . PRICE,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
QUITMAN, GA.,
Would inform the citizens of Quitman and sur
rounding country, that ho has just opened a
FIRST CLASS
MERCHANT m TAILORING
ESTABLISHMENT
15 QUITMAN, AND HAS ON HAND A FINE
LOT OF
CLOTHS AND CASSUtEHES,
SUITABLE FOB MAKING
DRESS AND BUSINESS SUITS.
He has also on Hand a Select Stock of
HEADY MADE CLOTHING.
CUTTING, CLEANING
—AND—
B E X* A. I XL I IV C>
BONE ON SHOET NOTICE.
J@-PRICES MODERATE, -©a
CREECH & NEWSOM,
DEALERS IX
D 11 Y G 0 0 I) S,
GROCERIES,
Liquors, Flour, Bacon, etc.,
QUITMAN, GA,
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QUITMAN, GA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27,1873.
MISCELL AEEO US ADVERTISEMENTS. !
CITY HOTEL,
QUITMAN, GEORGIA.
The Proprietor Offers ti Visitors
l NSI RPASSED INDUCEMENTS.
ROOMS LARGE, WELL FURNISHED,
—AND
THOROUGHLY VENTILATED.
TABLE SUPPLIED WITH
THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS.
Polite and Obliging Servants.
HOUSE SITUATED CONVENIENT TO THE
Depot and the Business Portion of tho Town.
I). F. McNII.VL, Proprietor.
may 17-if _ _____
T. EPSON (SOWELL.
New Carriage Manufactory.
mHE UNDERSIGNED TARES FLEASUIIE
1 in announcing to the public that ho has
| opened a
CARRIAGE, BUGGY and WAGON
MAIN UFACTORY
IN QUITMAN , GEORGIA ,
(Near the Market)
And is now prepared to do all work in that line
a8 neat as it can he done in tho South.
REPAIRING AND JOB WORK
WILL BE DO EE AT SHORT NOTICE
Painting and Trimming
(1 ANN OT BE EXCELLED IN GEOR
GIA.
j My principal woodworkman is
! |||R ' >1 VUVTWVT I.
uii ’'M < ftp, lit iK'ed workman.
Ail work will he done promptly and on reasona
ble terms, and warranted.
Please give me a call before you give your work
I to otherh.
Bcp6-4m T. EPSON HOWELL.
MA LL & GROOVER,
QllT MAN, GA.,
Dealers in
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
Tine Toilet Soap, Fancy Hair and Tooth Brushes.
Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles,
VrnMes aiul Shoulder Braces,
FU E SII GARI> E N BEE DS .
Paints, Oils, Varnishes & Dye-Stuffs.
Letter Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes,
WINDOW GLASS, of all sizes,
Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys.
Physicians Prescriptions Accurately Compounded.
Shot, Powder, Pekccsskw Caps, Tobacco,
jyl2-ly Snuff nnd Uigurs.
HENRY l JOHN PARET,
Wholesale
CLOTHING HOUSE,
376 & 378 Broadway, Corner White St.,
New York,
I Constantly Koop on Hand a Larga and Well Se
lected Stock of
MEN’S, YOUTH’S
AND
BOY’S CLOTHING .
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This Home is represented by JOHN 11.
WHITE, ol Gri/lin, Gu., who will visit
the Merchants of Georgia, Alabama nnd
! Florida.
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NEW STOCK.
T' HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCHASED
in person in the Eastern Cities, a largo and
well assorted stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
is now prepared to offer peculiar inducements to
his many customers and the public generally.
His stock embraces a complete variety of
Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Hardware, Tinware,
Crockery and Glass ware,
All kinds of Woodwaro and
A COMPLETE ABBOKTMENT OF
FAMILY GROCERIES,
all of which ho offers on the most reasonable
terms. D. R. OItEECH.
sepCbGra
311 st EL LA XEO ITS A D VEH TISE.M EX TS.
BRIGGS, JELKS &GC,
DEALERS IN
Drugs nml Medicines
Family Groceries,
Hardware,
Crockery,
1
Dry Goods Domestic and Foreign,
Millinery Goods
Roots and Shoes,
Hats,
Clothing,
Notions, etc.
WHICH WE WILL KELL
STRIGTLY FIR CASH
—AND AT
C ASII V.A LIJ E.
t ~ f
tiß, considered us CASH.
HENRY F. fl A BBOTT’
Manager.
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CURRIER, SHERWOOD & CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
BOOTS AND SHOES
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This is one of the Oldest and Largest
Boot anil Slioe Jolihing Houses
IN THE CITY.
A U their Supplies are obtained front
THE VERY BEST MANUFACTORIES,
And Sold to Customers on tho
MOST ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
476 & 478 Broome Street, New York.
A. SI. WATKINS, Traveling Agent.
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GREAT BARGAINS
FOR CASH!
rpHE UNDERSIGNED OFFEERS FOR SALE
I every description of
MEItCI IANDISE
at extremely low prices for CASH.
A large lot of choice brands of GEORGIA
FLOUR.
A splendid lot of EAGLE and PHCENIX
JEANS. All wool filling.
And would say in all earnestness to those who
are indebted to him that payments must be
mad e.
Cotton will he received at liberal prices in pay
ment of accounts.
octi If S. P, EDMONDSON.
PAINE & HALL,
Having recently received a large
and well assorted stock of
Genei-al Mercliandise,
Consisting ot
DRY GOODS, READY MADE CLOTHING,
HATS, CAPS. BOOTS, SHOES, Etc.,
ALSO
A large and well selected stock of
Family and Fancy Groceries.
Owing to the great financial pressure, we have
determined to sell goods at
TRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Extraordinary bargains can now he obtained
FOR CASIL
We will take any kind of produce in exchange
for goods, or in payment of accounts.
Wc will also take certificates of deposit on the
Savannah Banking and Trust Company.
All of our customers are earnestly requested
to come forward at once and make settlements of
their aecountr., oct2s-9ia
MFS( ’EL L. t EEO US A/) I ’ERTISEM EE TS,
SALE and LIVERY STABLE
Quilman, Ca.
rjIHE UNDERSIGNED KEEP ON HAND
SADDLE HORSES,
HARNESS HORSES,
BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
Ect., etc., etc.,
For the Accommodation if the Public.
THEY ALSO KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A GOOD SUPPLY OF
Horses and Slides for Sale.
SELECTED 11Y ONE OF TIIE FIRM,
And Always Purchased on Sucn Terras as
to Enable Them to Sell at the
Lowest S ’rices.
PERSONS DESIRING TO PURCHASE
SADDLE OR HARNESS HORSES
Can be Supplied upon Short Notice.
- If not, on band, if a description a, tho stock
.wanted ia loft at tho Stable the order will if ‘ tilled
1 in a few days.
CECIL & TIIRASIIER.
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■VII '/I NNAIIADVER TISE.MENTS.
JOHN M. COOPER i CO.,
(Savaqnah, (*a.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
EOCK3 AND STATIONERY.
Keep constantly on hand a largo assort
ment of
M ISCELEA NIS, STAND ARD
AND
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Sunday School Libraries furnished on the
most liberal terms with the latest
and best English Publications .
B I B L E S,
Pocket, Family and Pulpit,
In Groat Variety.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, SCRAP BOOKS.
Any books sent by mail on receipt of price.
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MARKET SQUARE HOUSE
VALENTINE EASIER,
(Successor to his brother Antony Busier)
THE WELL KNOWN
TEN PIN ALEEV,
At the Old Stand, 174 Bryan St.,
OPPOSITE TUE MARKET,
Continues to keep on hand the best of
Brandies, Whiskies, Wines, Ales,
AND ALL OTHER LIQUORS,
My Foreign Liquors are all of my own Impor
tation.
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M. FITZGERALD"
(ESTABLISHED 1850.1
Manufacturer anil Wholesale anj Retail
Doaler in
C A N D I E S,
CORDIALS, SYRUPS,
Fancy Confectionary, &c.
l£>SO Bryan St.,
Between Barnard and Jefferson Streets,
Savannah, Ga.
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SA 171 NNA11 AD I r ER TISEMENTS.
(WITH I-.TKHT mPOVEMESTH.)
FOR 20 YEARS THE
Standard of Excellence
THROUGHOUT T,l\ WfRLD
Over 750,000 an Use.
If yon think of buying a Sewing Machine it will
pav vou to examine the records of those now in
ust> and protit by experience. The Wheeler
S* WlGoft Stands alone a* the only Light
Ilamiiug Machine. ulng the ltotary Hook,
milking a Lock Stitch, alike on both sides of
the fabric sowed. All shuttle machines waste
power in drawing the shuttle ha<‘k after the
stitch is formed, bringing double wear and strain
nimn both machine and operator, nonce while
other machines rapidly wear out, the Wheeler
Wilson Lanin Lifetime, anu proves an
economical investment. Do not believe all that
is promised by so-called “Cheap” machines, you
should require proof that years of use have tested
their value. Money once thrown away cannot be
recovered.
Send for our circulars. Machines sold on easy
terms, or monthly payments taken. Old machines
put in order or received in exchange.
WHEELER A WILSON MF’G CO.'S OFFICES:
Savannah, Augusta, Macon and Columbus, Ga.
W. B. Clevns, Tien. Agt., Savannah, Ga.
may 31-11 m
L. DeWITT. R. MORGAN.
T. 8. SANFORD.
DeWITT, MORGAN & GO.,
130 Congress St.,
SAVANNAH, - - - GEORGIA,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGKMB DOMESTiG
DRY GOODS,
\rriLL, ON Ist OF SEPTEMBER, 0051
Y\ MENi’E opening their Full and Winter
stcirk, and will offer tin sumo for CASH on tho
most reaHonahle terms.
DRESS GOODS,
SHAWLS and CLOAKS,
QUILTS and TOWELS,
EMBROIDERIES and GLOVES,
WOOLEN GOODS, fur
GENT’S and BOYS,
Full stock of
PLANTER’S SUPPLIES.
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TO THE PUBLIC I
SALOMON COHEN
Corner Bay anil Jefferson Sts.,
SA VANN AH, GEORGIA,
OFFERS TO THE PUBLIC TIIE LARGEST
and best stock of
Two ond Four Seated Buggies,
llockawayft, Carriages,
Express and Plantation Wagons,
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
—ALSO —
ALL KINDS HARNESS AND WHIPS
Terms moderate. Enquiries promptly at
tended to.
Agent for the Stud, halier Plantation Wagon,
The same have taken the premium at the Fair at
Savannah,_(.!. oet4-3m
BRESNAN’S
EUROPEAN HOUSE,
Nos. 158, 153, 160 and 162, Bryan St.,
SAVANNAH, GA.
rpHE PROPRIETOR HAVING COMPLETED
J the neceasary additions and improvement.!,
cun now offer to Ids guoata
ALL THE COMFORTS TO BE OB
TAINED A T OTHER HOTELS
AT LESS THAN
HALF TIIE EXPENSE.
A Rostanran t on the EUROPEAN PLAN has
been added, where guests can,
yv.t /Yll Hours,
Order whatever can be obtained in the market.
Booms, with Baoril, Si 50 per day.
Determined to bo
OUT DONE BY NONE
all I can auk is a TRIAL, confident that complete
satisfaction will bn given,
octl-tf JOHN DRESXAN, Propricto
NUMBER 34.
SA VA NNAH A/) VERTISE.MENTS.
J.N. LIGHTFOGT.
COTTON FACTOR
—AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT*
IO(> Bay St., Savannah, Ga.
Agent for the aloof
UERRYMANS AMMONIA TED BOXES.
Lil>oral cash advances made on oonßlgnmcfltu
for sale in Savannah, or on shipment* to rekUblo
correspondents in Liverpool, New York or Phil**
dolphin. ocU-3m
•JAS R SHjELDON,
COTTON FACTOR
-—AND—
Gen’l Commission Merchant
No. 102 Bay Street,
Savannah, - - - - Georgia.
Liboral Advances made on Consignments.
DAG (SIX and, IRON TIKS and ROPE Fumiehed,
Correspondence and Consignments Solicited.
UROMPTRETURNS (lUARANTEED .
Bopfi-Sm
INMAN, SWANN & CO.,
COTTON" FACTORS
—AND —
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
96 Bay 3t., Savannah, Oa., r v nd Cotton Exchango,
101 Pearl St., Now York,
Will make liberal rash advances on cotton ship
meuts to either our Savannah or New York house.
Will bur and sell futures on liberal terms.
oet4-;jm INMAN, SWAN N b CO.
DR. D. COX,
LIVE STOCK, SLAUGHTERED KEATS,
AND—-
I* TJ O UCE
COMMISSION IEEGSAST
—AND—
PURCHASING AGENT,
SA VANNAII, GEORGIA.
S< O 1< L otH,
WILLIAM AND WEST BROAD STEETS.
Produce Depot
IN BASEMENT OF CITY MARKET.
CONSIGNMENTS OF
BEEF CATTLE,
MILCH COWS,
SHEEP, HOGS,
GAME.
DRESSED MEATS, &c„ Ac.,
—ALSO—
POULTRY, EGGS,
VEGETABLES,
FRUITS,
MELONS,
SUGAR,
SYRUP,
HONEY,
HIDES,
TALLOW, Ac.
RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
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GEORfIE "APPLE,
DEALER IN
CLOTH I X Gf ,
HATS, CAPS,
Gent’s Furnishing Goods,
BOY’S CLOTHING,
TRUNKS, VALISES,
lloots and Rlsoes,
i
No. 162 Bryan Street, Market Square,
UNDER lIUF.SNAN’S HOTEL,
Savannah Ga.
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MARSHALL HOUSE,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
A. li. LUCE, Proprietor,
BOARD, 3 OO Per Day.
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