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TRULY THANKFUL A SPLENDID SHOWING, C. F. W. GUNTHER. Baker and Confectioner• -2nd door below post-office. Fresh Bread and Cakes and Home- \ -;. 3- made Candies. Gainesville Citizens Have Been . They Feel Grateful J. M. White Has Had a Successful Tear in Gainesville,—Is Now at Coiifer- encie.—Services at Other Churches Sunday.' Is receiving daily an immense stock of new goods for the LARGE CALIFORNIA PEA^S ; 60 cents dozen. MALAGA GRAPES, 20c lb. CONCORD GRAPES, 101b bask- ets 25c. BANANAS, 10c and 15c dozen. The exercises at the First Methodist church, last Sunday morning were ex ceedingly interesting- to the very large congregation that attended; The. meeting was specially designed to re ceive reports of the pastyears work. We regret that we haven’t room to give a detailed statement of the various reports, yet we will say that they were, as a whole, very encouraging indeed, and showed the church add its work to be in a healthy, progressive and alto gether promising condition. The chair men of the various committees and the heads of the different organizations of the church, engaged in missions, domes tic and foreign, and other enterprises immediately connected, with and di rected by the pastor and board of stewards, though brief were read out in such a clear and distinct manner that every one in the large audience could hear them. The running comments of pastor White, as each report was concluded contributed greatly to the excellent impression made. by them on every hearer. At the summing up of ail these matters by Mr. White in his own felic itous way, the grand result was ex ceedingly gratifying to every one present and especially to the members of his congregation, save perhaps, to those who had not contributed any-, thing to this altogether cheering and eminently gratifying result. The aggregate of additions to the membership of the church during the year amounted to something over one hundred—bat losses by deaths, re movals, etc., reduced this to some extent. - — - The pastors report showed further, that the contributions from all services aggregated something over $2,500, as against about $1,700 contributed last year, which is a very good showing indeed and speaks well for the liber ality and energy of these earnest and devoted Christian workers as well as for the executive ability and effective work and consecrated energy of the preacher in charge. Mr. White has certainly proved him self to be the tight man in the right place and is tobe heartily congratulated over the splendid showing he will make at conference. In common with his numerous parishioners we sincerely hope the bishop may find it agreeable to return Mr. White to the First Meth odist church the ensuing year. Verily the Methodists of Gainesville have great reason to offer a heartfelt thanks giving to God for the signal blessings he has bestowed on them, as a church, during the past vear. At the First Baptist church, Rev. J. A.. Wynne preached at the morning and evening services, both of which were -well attended and greatly enjoyed. Rev. J. A. Young preached at the Presbyterian church to good congre gations, his sermons being attentively listened to by all present. j Archdeacon Walton preached at the Episcopal church at the evening ser vice Sunday. Bishop Becker preached and confirmed at this church Monday evening at 7 o’clock. This service was of unusual interest and was largely attended. ' Sunday was a very pretty day and church goers turned out in full force: ions from a Number of Leading 1 Citizens sponse to a Request from The. Cracker i ' . •; •• as to what They were Thankful For. Foir a perfect fit go to C. H. SAUNDERS1 Over 1st National bank. “The" Artistic Tailor-” Jl ; : . 4.0 ’ * ' i* * • : * ■ Large line to select from. Also patterns in stock. , * That will please his customers and friends at prices lower than ever. NICF ORANGES, 80c and 40c doz. CQCOANUTS,- 5cand'l0o ea6h. .CRANBERRIES, 16c qjuart.' mm Thankful That Allen Candler Will be Governor of Georgia. “Wfeat have I to be thankful for?” said Col. * Ht W. J. Ham, “that is a big question. There are - so many things look came into his mountains, “that I am thankful weare not going* to have to draft a man tc represent us in Congress next time.” And then as he smiled, we said: “Is that a joke?” # •- “That’s no joke,” he answered) “thank the Lord, patriotism is not yet dead, in the ninth district, at least. ” ‘tBut- honestly, I am thankful that Allen Candler will be elected Governor next year, that the democrats will elect the house and senate, and that three years afterwards Bryan and Van Wyck will be nominated and elected on a -tree silver platform, and we shall have* an end: to McKinley, high tariff, trust prosperity so-called, and get a little of the real article for the com mon folks.” “Will yon be in politics next year?” “Bight in the thick of it,” said the colonel, “unless I have lost the twist of the wrist with which it is done, but only for my friends. I don’t want any thing for myself.” and I am thankful that He is bigger than all the parties and politicians. I am thankful that the best people are still in the majority, that the country is safe and its future is bright.” RAIStSTS, i%J§. I a, ' ::■* 1, 2 and 3 lb cans of BOSTON BAKED BEANS, 10,15 and 20c. HEINZ’S KEG PICKLE, sour at 16c quart ; sweet ?at„ 25c quart. FULL CREAM CHEESE, -15c IK Buy your goods from me. I will s$ve you money. Wh o intend buying Christmas Goods either in large or small quantities are especially invited to examine, his stock and prices. Thankful That We Can Worship God. Un der Our Own Vine and Fig Tree. What we should be thankful for: First, that we live in the best age of the world—this, the latter pait of the nineteenth century, occupies a vantage ground far beyond any preceding age.. Second, that we live in the best coun try in the world. The United States is not only the youngest great nation, but the richest and thebest. We have the best-government in the world. Third, that we hare religious freedom —we can worship God under our own vine and fig tree. Fourth, that we may have our names written in the Lamb’s book of life, and know it. J. M. White. You can get a reasonably good meal at Moore & Co.’s Restaurant FOR 15 CENTS. Or yon oan pay 25 cents andjgeft all you can eat. ? OYSTERS SERVED ALL HOURS. Summer, Fireworks of every description. The largest Cannon Crackers, the most complete assortment of Ro man Candles, immense Rockets, fancy Balloons, and many new [novelties in fireworks never sold [here before. Small Sand Crackers very cheap by the box. Class in Book-keeping and Commercial methods taught by E. P. Mitchell - They also keep on hand Cigare, Tobacco, Candies. Potorica .Mo lasses, 20c gallon. Expert Accountant. A few more, pupils desired. Call or address- No. 2 State Bank building. Dolls of all sizes and descrip tions, from the largest to the smallest, all pretty and very cheap in price. Some of them will cry when made to do so, but most of them are nice well behaved dolls. Col. Sanders Thanks God for His Inesti mable Blessings Upon Onr Beloved Homes and Country.* Let us render unto the maker of 1 all the earth our most humble and hearty thanks for His inestimable blessings bestowed upon our beloved homes and country. Of all the countries and peo ples of this great earth, ours have been most notably blessed, the gift of our Heavenly Father. Let us love and obey Him and His smile will continue upon us. C. C. Sandebs. . Blood : ance Agent. Office No. 1 State Bank Building, Many new novelties in Toys to amuse and interest the children. Also a full line of Iron Wagons, Doll Baby Carriages, Etc. Espe cial attention is called to the Iron Wagons sold by Manahan, they being the strongest and beBt wagon on the market, and are no. higher in price than the lower grade wagons. c: . . A nice line of Vases and Albums at prices that will defy competi tion. Sell, exchange and rent all kinds of real estate. Have in hand anything you want in this line. Will make it to your interest whether you want to sell or buy. Will insure your , property against oss by fire in old reliable prompt pay- ng companies. Pure Blood is essential to good health. Thousands suffer with . impure blood. Thousands who are afflicted could be cured by taking Africana the only posi tive remedy. AFRICANA cures Rheumatism of long standing. - * AFRICANA cures Scrofula. AFRICANA cures Old Sores. AFRICANA cures Syphilis. AFRICANA Cures Constipation. AFRICANA cures Exzema. AFRICANA cures Catarrh. AFRICANA cures all Blood and Skin diseases. A trial will convince you of its merits. . 'Sjold by Drfiggists. Prof. VanHoose is Thankful for the Great and Good Seminary, You ask me to state why I am thank ful today. From a personal standpoint I am glad and thankful that the Semi nary with which I have beeu connected for twelve years is enjoying the most prosperous year in its history, that we have a harmonious, united faculty,that the girls are doing good work and that through God’s goodness and Dr. Bailey’s physic our family of nearly 150 people are well and happy. In a broader sense, I am thankfulfor the general prosperity that is blessing the country, for, notwithstanding the fact that we all talk hard times, there has never been a time .in our history when people had so much to eat, such good clothes to wear, such pleasant homes in which to live, so many and such excellent schools, and a time when the gospel of Christ reached earth’s remotest bounds to such an extent as in this year of grace 1897. For all of which I am deeply grateful. A. W. VanHoose. All Can Make a Good Idvingr Without Get ting Rich. Personally, above all things tem poral, I thank kind P^ovidence that my lot was cast in North Georgia. All the people of this land should thank God continually for the blessings of this climate, the pure air, and the un failing supply of good water, where, by industry and frugality, and the abiding blessings of Providence, all nan make a good living, without getting rich and, always have something to give to the poor. Let ns all thank God A. Rudolph. Candy! Candy! Candy! from the cheapest- bucket mixture to the finest Chocolates and Bon Bons sold. All sizes and flavors of stick candy in plaited or round shape in barrels and 26-pound boxes at very close prices. A large assortment of penny goods that will be sold cheap by the box. continually. Grateful for Civil and Religious Liberty We En]or> Many may ask for what should I be grateful? I answer that we should be grateful for life and for health, for food, for raiment and for friends. We should be grateful for the civil and religious liberty we are enjoying, and that while other nations are suffering from war and bloodshed, the United States is at peace with all the nations of the earth. : In all of these blesssings we should recognize the Divine hand, should cul tivate the spirit of humble thanksgiv ing, and should constantly endeavor to show our gratitude in word and. in action. A. Van Hoose. TvV * _ Praughon’a Practical Business People arship in most any other reputable business col lege or literary school in the U. S. can be secured by doihga little work at home for the Youths’ Advocate^ an illustrated semi-monthly, journal. It is elevating in character, moral , in tone, and especially interesting and profitable to young people, but read with interest and profit by peo ple of all ages. Stories and other interesting matter well illustrated. Sample copies sent free. Agents wanted. Address Youths’ Advocate Pub. Co., Nashville, Tcnn. [Mention this paper.] First-class Dental Work. Head quarters for best Tooth and ( Month Preparations. Georgia. Crackers in large or small lotB at factory prices. 8 X Sodas, Pearl Oyster, Ginger Snaps, Lem on Creams. Reception Wafers, Lunch Milk, and many fancy cakes guaranteed fresh good goods. Just received new crop Nuts, such as Almonds, English Wal nuts, Pecans, Filberts and Brazils. Also fresh Prunes and Dates, and all of the nice material for Fruit Cake, such as Raisins, Currants, Citron, Figs and the necessary spices. ' if ; : Gainesville. Dr. Dixon Is Thankful God has given Man the Capacity to Enjoy all That is Good and True. You request me to state briefly what l am thankful for. I am thankful God has given manthe capacity to enjoy all that is good and true, and endowed ... . . .. . .. . . Have you taken a bad Cough, Cold or LaGrippe? Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation? Have you Disordered Liver- or Heart Trouble? Have you a languid, lazy feeling, with Headache? Do you have Fever of any kind? him with an admiration for the beauti ful, and planted in him a sense of ap preciation for all the blessings that He in His merciful providence has showered, in such rich profusion, on this old world and its inhabitants. E. E. Dixon. The Seminary is Prosperous and Dr. J. W. Bailey is Thankful for This and Many Other Things.. “What am T thankful for?” said Dr. J. W. Bailey,, “many things, my boy, many things. I am tbankfiil the Lord'has smiled upon Northeast Geor gia, *aad that our farmers have had good crops, and that, notwithstanding low prices they are nearer out of debt and have more to live on than they have ever had. I am thankful -the Seminary is now more prosperous than it has ever been, that Gainesville is building up notwithstanding the hard times, that the frost has killed out the yellow fever, and that in spite' of the politicians and croakers there are bet ter times ahead. “Yes, I think we are gradually re covering from the long period of finan cial depression—not because of any thing that has been or will be done in state or national legislation, but in spite of it all and simply because the good Lord, has determined to bless us, Miss Barton Dies. Miss Mabel W. Barton of New Or leans, died at the Piedmont hotel Sun day afternoon, after an illness of two weeks of malarial fever. She came here to escape the yellow fever in New Orleans., and contracted malarial fever which ended in her death. She was twenty-four years old and her death was peculiarly sad. The funeral servi ces were held at the Piedmont hotel Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. A. Young. The remains were interred in Alta Vista cemetery by Undertaker Dorsey. A complete st< Meats, Fruits an ways on band. Prof. Pearce is Thankful for a Happy Home,True Friends and Other Blessings. ' v i v 4 '' : £ . '• ■ : I am thankful for the increased profit perity of the Sexpinary, which now numbers among its pupils* young ladies from every state from North Carolina to Texas, except Louisiana; for a happy home, a good wife and four bright, healthy children; for true friends and no enemies; for the privi lege of living in a land of liberty where God is honored and in an age of enlightenment, wherein passion, preju dice and ignorance must give place to reason and knowledge; for the hope of some time tasting those immortal joys in a land of perfect freedom, where the “wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.” H. J. Peabce. In specialties: A Ale, Velvet Mo] “Morning Joy” Cof Is the best suited to your case of any remedy you can ni the preparation has been on the market a very short tim« testify to the relief obtained by taking it. If you have i call at any drug store, or let ns know yon» address and we folly send you ONE sample bottle ?FRBX. No family with children, should be without this valuable remedy. South Bend; Xnd>, Barley Coffee, Self-raising Buckwheat, pure Ma ple Syrup, with the best foreign and domestic fruits the markets afford. Iplif • ' With good goods, low prices, Married In Atlanta. Miss Ada Woodruff, formerly of Gainesyille, was married to Mr* W. F.| •Lily in Atlanta last week, and they ; will make that city their future home. of your Christmas trade Cotton seed hulls and zn< J W. R. Cann