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JOHN H. HODGES, Proprietor.
DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE.
$1-50 A YEAR EVADVANCE.
VOL. XXVII
PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1898.
NO. 46.
CALDER B. WILLINGHAM
Cotton Factor,
l^acon. <3-s-
fhip
me your Cotton and get the best
returns. I give my business close per
sonal attention, and my reference is my
record in the Cotton trade at Macon for
twenty-seven years.
Money to loan at 8 per cent per annum.
C. B. WILLINGHAM,
Macon, Ga.
Arm A WATTS,
COTTON FACTORS,
AND D SALEHS IN
GRRCERIES AND PLANTERS 9 SUPPLIES
"We take pleasure in informing our many friends and the
public that we have removed to our Warehouse at
517, 519, 521 POPLAR STREET,
(B. H. Ray’s old stand), where we are prepared to handle
their cotton.
"We shall always keep on hand a full stock of Groceries
and Planters’ Supplies, and we will sell goods to planters
at merchants’ prices. We make a specialty of Bagging
and Ties. Please give us a call.
MAYER & WATTS, Macon, G-a.
Bank, Office and Store Fixtures,
MACON, GEORGIA.
Safes, Elevators, Desks, Typewriters, SIiow Cases, Comptometers, Scales. Etc.
One of Our Leaders.
No matter which way you turn, you
can’t turn $>15.00 into an Overcoat
to the same advantage you can here.
No, we are not smarter than anybody
else, only in this instance: more wide
awake. There is no coat in the city
that can equal it. In style and shape
it is as perfect as a Coat can be.
We can give them to you in any color
or length. We likewise set the pace
in certain articles of Clothes, certain
Hats and certain Furnishings.
Prompt Attention Given to Mail Orders.
THE DIXIE SHOE AND CLOTHING CO'S
OTJR
SHOES
are the beat that
can be had for
the money. Re
member that ev
ery SHOE that
leaves our house
is guaranteed to
give satisfaction,
or money refund
ed.
FALL m WINTER
ATTRACTIONS
Will interest prudent and
economical bnyers.
Qiir $S.OO 5 $8.00 Saits
Still lead them all.
Boys’ and Children’s Cloth
ing at about half what you
will have to pay elsewhere.!
MILLI
NERY
Every lady vis
iting Macon
should see onr
Millinery De
partment. Eve
rything new,styl
ish and cheap—
in fact not more
than half that
others charge.
Hats trimmed to or
der while you wait.
Dry Goods of Every Description.
Dress Goods, White Goods, Domestics, Oottonades, Etc.
There’s no honse in Georgia that
will attempt to .match onr prices.
THE DIXIE SHOE AND CLOTHMS CO,,
■ ft. <g. JftftBftTT, PROPHETOR,
Cor. Cherry & Third Sts., - - MACON, GA.
“THE TESTED HELD,”
or,
Reminiscences of the Late War”
From 1S61 to 1S65.
Written by an er-Confederate Soldier.
CHAPTER XXXII.
Again on the 13th (Jane) the
two armies measured strengih, with
the result that each held its posi
tion without striking a decisive
bio sv, either way. Lee was too weak
to expel Grant from the field, and
Grant coaid not force Lee back
ward, bat he coaid swing his
mighty hosts aroand him and com
pel him to stretch his line of de
fence, and to that extent weaken
his effective force. Thus ended a
series of battles between Lee and
Grant, beginning at the Wilder
ness on the sixth of May, then at
Spottsylvania, C. H., then at North
Anna, and lastly at Gold Harbor,
as we have mentioned. The mas
terly skill with which Lee handled
his forees, greatly inferior in num
bers to Grant, as that general con
tinued to pass his right and swing
aroand him and force him to his
fortifications near Richmond, will
ever place Lee in high rank as a
military chieftain—worthy of a
place in the annals of military his
tory by the side of any o£ the Ho
man, or Carthagenian generals, or
any others, as to that matter. Thus
baffled, at his failure to defeat Lee
or prevent him from reaching his
fortifications near Richmond, and
from which he could not expel or
dislodge him. Grant did, as Mc
Clellan had done two years before,
established his bead qnarters at
City Point, bat nnlike McClellan,
he now laid close siege to Rich
mond and Petersburg, especially
the latter—a siege that continued
for more than six months, and
which, for endnrance, heroic dar
ing, and the making and repelling
assaults, stands without parallel,
perhaps, in the annals of civilized
warfare. By this time Lee, with
his depleted ranks, was forced to
man a line of defence twenty-five
miles in length, and it was soon
stretched, as we shall see, to thirty-
five miles. In the mean time Bean-
regard had reorganized his com
mand and onr brigade was assign
ed to a division commanded by
Maj. Gen. Robert P. Hoke, a North
Carolinian, and most excellent
young man, and was the youngest
major general in the Confederate
army, being only twenty three
years of age at the time of his pro
motion to that rank. For heroic
dariDg, unsurpassed military ca
pacity and judgment he was pro
moted from private to captain, from
captain to colonel, and from colo
nel to major general, having never
held any of the immediate offices.
Grant began on the 25th to arrange
for beseiging Petersburg by send
ing Bntler back across the James
river at Bermuda Hundreds to in
vest the city, and if possible cap
ture it. But the wily Beauregard
intercepted his movements and fol
lowed Butler. We recrossed the
James on the 26th, on the same
pontoon we had crossed on only a
Gw weeks before and reached Pe
tersburg about three o clock in the
morning and foand Butler in pos
session of the fortifications which
had been erected for the defence
of that city, and learned that at
about dark a squad of Ms cavalry
had paraded the streets of that city.
Had the federals known just what
it seems they did not know Peters
burg would have falleu that even
ing, and the fall of Richmond
would have soon followed.
Beauregard took position as best
he could between Butler and the
eity, but soon found his position
untenable, and on the night of the
27th, fell back to a better position,
and threw out a strong line ofskir
mishers. At daybreak the feder
als followed us in line of battle,
led by a strong skirmish line. In
stantly a furious combat between
the skirmishers ensued, wMch con
tinued throughout the day, in the
coarse of which, many of the skir
mishers became infuriated and
would step out in full view of their
antagonists and fight a duel in the
open, and in this way many were
seemingly killed, or wounded un
necessarily.
(To be continued.)
Late to bed and early to rise,
prepares a man for his home in
the skies- But early to bed and a
Little Early Riser, the pill that
makes life longer and better and
wiser. Cooper’s Drugstore.
Expensive Work.
Atlanta Journal.
The foreign missionary work of j
oar churches involve the expendi- j
tare of vast sums of money.
The Baptist Missionary Maga- j
zine gives some very interesting
facts as to the money cost of con
verting the heathen aad sa/a that
its figures are based oa the official
reports of the missionary societies
of the various churches referred to.
It appears from these reports
that daring the last eigtit years
Methodist converts in general cost
§42 08 a piece, and this sum is di
vided between the Methodist Epis
copal church, whose converts cost
§24, and the M&thodist Episcopal
Church, South, converts to which
body co3t §88.06, while the South
ern Baptists paid §146 32.
These figures seem large, but
the Baptist Missionary Magazine
assures us that the average ex
pense for- each heathen converted
was not many years ago §4,540 for
the Southern Baptists, §176 for
the Congregationalism, §232 for
the Presbyterians—the Northern
Presbyteriaas paying §297, the
Southern §280, the “United” Pres
byterians only §76, the Camber-
lands paid §445.
Of coarse the evangelical church
es do not count the money cost of
converting the heathea, bat it is
hard to understand why there is
such a wide difference in the aver
age expenses per convert in the
several churches. This would
seem to indicate that the churches
which are at the smaller expense
either understand the missionary
art better or offer a kind of relig
ion which appeals more readily to
the heathen.
A Tax Reform Law Needed.
Sermon by Telephone.
The telephone connection with
Mr. Johnnie Thompson on Law
rence street with the Presbyterian
church, gave him the opportunity
Sundayjnornias ta Few » sermon
by telephone, delivered by Rev. J.
H. Patton, pastor of the Presbyte
rian church. Mr. Thompson has
been confined to his bed nine years
with rheumatism, and the sermon,
songs and prayers that came to
him Sunday was like sunshine
breaking through dark clouds. It
was truly a benediction. The Ma
rietta Telepone Company placed
the ’phone in, the Christian En
deavor Society having this kindly
act done at their expense.—Mari
etta Journal.
Dalton Argus.
There is no getting aroand one
thing. Taxes in Georgia will nev
er be less than they are now unless
the millions of dollars’ worth of
property now paying no taxes is
forced to come oat and be returned,
and made to bear its share of the
burden of the government. In
this oonnecfcion, Gov. Candler said,
in his inaugural address:
“To devise means by which the
hand of the tax gatherer may reach
the hidden wealth of the dodger,
who enjoys the protection of the
government bat is unwilling to
share its burthens, is a delicate
and difficult duty which now de
volves apon as; bat it can be per
formed with benefit to the state
and infinite relief to all honest tax
payers, and we should meet this,
as well as the duty of more careful
ly guarding the ballot box, fearless
ly and conscientiously, looking on
ly to the bast interests of the com
monwealth and the people, and re
gardless of the clamor of those
who, by fraudulently withholding
the tribute they owe to the state,
impose heavier burthens upon
their more conscientious neigh
bors.”
That shows that Gov. Candler
realizes the pressing need of Gaor.
gia, and encourages the legislature
to do its duty in this regard. It
seems that there are members of
the assembly who are earnestly at
work in the interest of some ade
quate measure for tax reform, and
it is to be hoped that the present
body will rise equal to the occa
sion and force the dodgers out in
the open, increasing the taxable
property, and thereby lightening
the burdens of the smaller proper
ty holders and the poorer people.
Let us have a sweeping law to
remedy the universally admitted
evil of tax dodging in Georgia.
Discovered by a Woman.
Another great discovery has been
made and that too, by a lady in
this country. “Disease fastened
its clutches upon her and for sev
en years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were un
dermined and death seemed immi
nent. For three months she cough
ed incessantly and could not sleep.
She finally discovered a way to re
covery by purchasing of ns a bot
tle of Dr. King’s New Discovery
for Consumption, and was so much
relieved on taking the ftrstdose, that
she slept all night and with two
battles has been absolutely cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.’
Thus writes W. C. Hamnick& Co.,
of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free
at Holtzclaw & Gilbert’s Drug
Store.
Regular size 50c and §1.00; eyery
bottle guaranteed.
At present our dollars are rather
high to become popular, thinks
th« Texas Farm and Ranch. “If
a farmer wants one of these coins
he mast pay for it 22 pounds of cot
ton, 2 bushels of wheat, 2J bushels
of corn, or3 bushels of oats. This is
about, twice as much, all aroand, as
a dollar cost a few years ago, while
the labor of producing the prod
ucts mentioned is about the same.”
The Best Plaster.
A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
and bound on to the affected parts
is superior to any plaster. When
troubled with a pain in the chest
or side, or a lame back, give it a
trial. Ton are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt re
lief which it affords. Pain Balm is
also a certain core for rheumatism,
For sale by Holtzclaw & Gilbert,
Perry, and L. W.Utewart, Myrtle.
The richest states in proportion
to population are- those "of the far
West, while the poorest are those
of die Mr South. In other words r
the average citizen of the far West
is best off, while he of the South is
1 most impoverished.
There were eight ministers in
the last legislature and tnere are
three in this. There are also few
er lawyers, and more merchants
and farmers. Last time there was
oue negro—Law, of Liberty—and
now there are none. Last time
there was a minority of 44; now the
minority, including independent
democrats, is II. There was oue
ex governor in the last legislature,
and there are three ex congressmen
in this one. Two thirds of both
houses are absolutely new to legis
lative service.—Henry County
Weekly.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo )
_ Lucas Couxty. j
Frank J. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the
firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and
that the said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Hall’s Catarrh Cube.
Frank J. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed in my presence, this 6th
day of December, A. D. 1886.
c ) A W. Gleason,
( 3EAJ> ) Notary Public.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mncous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
SSS“Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best-
In a case which recently came
up for hearing in Scotland a cer
tain witness was called. On the
mention of his name a man rose up
and said: “He’s gone.” “Where
is he gone?” said the judge; “it is
his duty to be here.” “My lord,”
was the solemn reply, “I wadna
care to commit myself as to wbaur
he’s gone; but he’s deid.”
Many a household is saddened
by death because of the failure to
keep on hand a safe and absolutely
certain cure for croup such as One
Minute Cough Cure. See that your
little ones are protected against
emergency. Cooper’s Drugstoae.
In the orange fields of New Zea
land the crop has been known to
net as high as $1,000 an acre-
Strong Shoe Co.,
368 2nd Street, MACON, GA.
For Men:
All the latest styles in Black or Tan Yici, Willow Calf, Box
Calf, Enamel, Patent Calf, and Cordovan; either canvas or
cali lined. We have the most complete line for §3 50 ever
shown south.
For Ladies:
Our stock is complete. AH of the very latest toes sud tips-
Either welt or turned, in both lace and button. We have
had very recent arrivals that are unusually attractive.
Evorything for the Boys, Misses and Children. Brices as
low as lowest, quality considered.
STTJAET fWighJESOIfcT,
Bidder for yonr trade by offering lowest prices.
JOSEPHSON'S ENTERPRISE,
553 Cherry St., : : : MACON, GA.
Great Special Slaughter Sale,
wm ©g©iniif$,
Of FINE SILKS, FINE WOOL DRESS GOODS, LADIES'
CAPES, JACKETS AND READY-MADE SEPARATE SKIRTS.
We bought too many goods, and have decided to make a great cut-
price sale throughout onr mammoth establishment, prices just a little
above half.
5.000 Capes and Jackets ranging in price from 49 cents to §19.98.
§25,000 worth of Silks and Wool Dress Goods to be slaughtered
at prices never before heard of in Georgia.
2.000 separate Wool Skirts from 75 cents to §11.98.
Blankets, Comforts, Clothing and everything else goes at a great
sacrifice. If yon valne yonr dollar attend this great sale.
If You Want Anything
in
BEDROOM SUITES, PARLOR SUITES,
nxxrxxto 03j.a2x.Tra, sttip/ro a Rnfi
Chairs of any kind, Tables of all sorts,
BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, SPRINGS, WINDOW SHADES
AND POLES, BABY CARRIAGES, ETC.,
You can save money at
Paul’s Furniture Store.
A complete line of COFFIN'S and CASKETS always
on hand. -
GEORGE PAUL, Perry, G-a.
Ask Anybody About
THE PARK HOTEL,
Gr-£u_
RATES $2.00 JA TY ant
The Best Hotel
in the “South.”
Free Bus, Baths and Sample-
Rooms.
L- HEADRICKS,
PEOPBIETOE.
fta Olcl Un.
Every day strengthens the belief of emi
nent physicians that impure blood is
cause of the majority of onr diseases.
Twenty-five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns' Iron
Bitten. The many remarkablecnres effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns’ Iron Bitters is sold by all dp»1gr»l
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BRICE WAREHOUSE OPEN.
X take this method of announcing to my many
friends and customers that my "Warehouse will
be open at the beginning of the cotton season.
I will use my best efforts in every respect to
give satisfaction to all who bring me their cot
ton. All cotton brought to my "Warehouse will
he handled and insured thirty days for 50 cents
per hale. Liberal terms made for storage after
the first thirty days. 1 want your business.
Respectfully,
W, D, DAY, - - PERRY. GA.
P. S. HARDEMAN ^ CO.
COTTON FACTORS,
AND DEALERS IN
Groceries and Planters’ Supplies,
409. 413 and 415 Poplar St, MACON, GA.
Commission on Cotton 50c. per bale. Liberal advances
on cotton in store. Consignments solicited.
We also carry a foil stock of Bagging and Ties.