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RovnI makes the food pare, wholesome and delicious. POWDER Absolutely Pure WOYAi. BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Congressman Tate At Home. Congressman Carter Tate was called home from Washington Wednesday by the illness of his little daughter. She has been sick for several weeks, and the friends of 5Ir. Tate hope to hear of her early recovery. Before returning home he was notified by the postoffice department that his request for a daily mail service between Blairsyille and Blue Ridge had been granted. I Mr. Jim Dunlap was in the city yes terday from Atlanta. I Miss Ida Shockley of Barnesville, is [visiting the family of Mr. H. H. Brown. Dr. W. I\ Delapperiere of Iloschton, [was in the city yesterday on a business (trip. My ladies restaurant is the very [thing. Bring your girl around fora [nice meal. H. H. Brown. Mr. Ernest Palmour is at home from [Atlanta and has been on the sick list. [He is about straight again and will re turn to Atlanta in a day or two. Elegant line of Chocolates, bon bons, irainels and all fancy and stick indies. Will Summer. Col. II. W. J Ham has been at home Lince last Sunday from an extended ■nur through the North and West. He las filled a number of engagements on [he lecture platform, and was glad to [ret home for a short rest. Oysters, quail, fish and game of all [inds to tempt an epicure at Brown’s jstaurant. ; The friends of Miss Sallie Candler will glad to know that she is rapid’y covering from the severe injury she seived by falling and breaking her at Hoschton three weeks ago. ie unfortunate accident is deplored. Tandy! Candy! Candy! Nicest, larg- freshest line in the city. Will Summer. Mr. F. T. Davie was here this week Difa Flowery Branch. He is one of County Commissioners and is a [eminent and influential man, who is fy popular all over the county. lie elected for the unexpii*ed term on ie Board of County Commissioners by |eGrand Jury this week. nice meal is what you'll get at pwn's restaurant. Everything in |son served in best style. Thos. C. Candler, the well known land life insurance man, has distrib- L among his friends a neat little Krtisment of his business in the |pe of an elegant purse. It is of a amient size, and those fortunate high to receive one are anticipating fli pleasure the prosperity which will to them, Mr. Candler says, by do- business with him. Rev. J. M. White Is Better. The friends of Rev. J. M. White will be glad to know that he is gradually recovering from a recent severe illness, lie is growing stronger, and it is be lieved that he will be. able to come out again in a few weeks. His illness was of a very dangerous nature and for a time his life was despaired of. It is extremely gratifying to his friends, therefore, that he is improving. Ground Hog Day. Tuesday was ground hog day. Ac cording to tradition that astute animal emerges from his winter quarters al ways on Februady second and looks for his hole. If he sees it, back he goes to his hole, as it indicates that winter is not over but colder weather is to come. As the ground hog, or condlemas, more properly called, saw his shadow Tues day more cold weather may be expect ed. Sons of Veterans. Only a few citizens were present at the meeting held Tuesday at noon at the court house for the purpose of per fecting permanent organization of the Sons of Veterans. The weather was intensely cold, and it was decided to adjourn the meeting to a more suitable day, adjournment being taken subject to the call of the Chairman. The com mittees appointed from each militia district to solicit members for the or ganization will report at the next meeting. No Assay Office. « An effort has been made for sometime to get an assay office at Dahlonega. Senators Bacon and Clay and Congress man Tate have been working on the matter, but Monday Senator Bacon had to withdraw the amendment to the legislative appropriation bill because the members of the committee on ap propriations declared their intention of making a point of order on the amendment. An effort will be made, however, to get the appropriation be fore the present session of Congress adjourns. Troublesome Tetter Suffered for Years and Could Find No Cure Until Hood’s Sarsapa rilla was Tried —Scrofula Cured. “I suffered with tetter on one of my limbs just above the ankle. I tried a great many remedies, but nothing did me any good. The disease was very trouble some for 12 or 13 years. In the spring I began taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and after taking several bottles of this medicine, I was completely cured. Hood’s Sarsaparilla also increased my weight.” F. P. Register, Statesboro, Georgia, “ When my boy was three months old he broke cw .vkh eruptlcne. He Was treated uj -. physician and the eruptions would heal but would break out again. We resolved to give him Hood’s Sarsapa rilla, and when ho had taken two bottles he was cured. He has had no trouble with scrofula since, but is perfectly well.” John R. Smith, Shady Spring, W. Va. If you have decided to try Hood’s Sarsa parilla do not be induced to buy any other. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is the best, in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all druggists. Price |l t six for |6. Slight Snowfall. Snow fell rapidly for an hour or more Sunday morning and the ground was well covered with the •‘beautiful.” It lasted only a short time, fortunately, and soon melted away. It was the first snow that has fallen this winter. Was Buried Tuesday, The remains of Mr. Charles West were interred at Antioch church Tues day afternoon, his death haying occur red the afternoon before about three miles from the city at his home. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his death. Married. Rev. Chas. T. Brown and Miss Ida Scruggs were married at the residence of Mr. J. II. Gunnells on Bradford sti’eet Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Wynne officiating. The bride is a well known young lady of Rabun coun ty, and the groom is a promising young minister of Forsyth county. Their friends wish them mighty well. Pe $40,000 Worth of Cotton. rhaps the biggest cotton deal that been made in this section in a long was made Thursday afternoon |oschton. Mr. C. S. Webb bought r- h . 1*. DeLapperriere 1625 bales e’ton for $40,000. Mr. Webb gave a check on the Srate Banking Com- of Gainesville for 830,000, a ier healthy check for these early of 1898. The remaining $10,000 paid yesterday. Mr. Webb will [di and ship out the cotton next Hack From Florida. Mr. G. H. Fuller, auditor of the Gainesville, Jefferson & Southern railroad, and Captain Clark, conductor on the local passenger between Gaines ville and Jefferson, returned Monday from a two weeks trip to Florida. They visited Jacksonville, Tampa and other Florida cities, and their trip was a pleasant one. They found it delight ful in “the Land of Flowers” and'were not prepared to run up against such a cold wave as greeted them here on their arrival home. Farrow’s Appointment Confirmed The appointment of Colonel Henry P. Farrow to be postmaster of Gaines ville was confirmed by the Senate Wed nesday, there being no objections offered. Colonel Farrow has not yet received Ins commission but as he has forwarded his bond it is presumed that he will get it in time to take charge ot the office by February 15th. The Coming' Woman goes to the club while her hus- tends the baby as well as the [old-fashioned woman who looks [her home will both at times get flown in health. They will be lied with loss of appetite, head sleeplessness, fainting or dizzy • The most wonderful remedy 'esc women is Electric Bitters, of sufferers from lame back t eak kidneys rise up and call it It is the medicine for women la ‘ e complaints and Nervous of all kinds are soon relieved P llSe of Electric Bitters. Deli- N<uen should keep this remedy n 1 build up the system. Only bottle. For sale by M. Cl & Co. A Strong Enterprise. The Gainesville Iron Works, founders and machinists, and manufacturers of stamp mills, cane mills, saw mill shaft ing, pulleys,hangers and general repair work—such is the enterprise near the Southern depot which is of great ben efit to the city of Gainesville. .Messrs. Mealor & Son are gentlemen who will treat you right, and will supply orders on the shortest notice. Their business is increasing as their work becomes better known, and 1898 promises to be a good year for them. They also deal in wrought iron pipe, and pipe fitting in iron and brass. Boiler, engine and saw mill supplies sold reasonably. Call on them when m need of machinery. Parker was Here. Mr. T. C. Parker of Macon, was here several days this week. He is pro prietor of the Brown House and Park er's Railway News Service. He is a successful business man and is held in high esteem everywhere he is known. Mr. Parker has the reputation of being “the busiest man on earth,” his large interests requiring- all of his time. Little Laura Winburn Dead. Little Laura Winburn died Thursday afternoon of diptheria. She daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W, burn and was nearly five years old. The remains were interred in Alta Vista cemetery, no funeral services be ing held. The spread of the disease is not anticipated as the little one was earfeully nursed and*' no visitors al lowed to see her. Bargains ! Bargains For January and February! / AT THE NEW STORE J. E. MURPHY CO., 'Tlie Recognized Leaders of Fine Goods and Low Prices ! We have just opened up the largest Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and ever shown in this section. stock of Hats Our Dress Goods Department* We can show you all the very latest styles in Boucles, Novelties, Whipcords., Diagonals, Cashmeres, Henriettas, Serges, Suitings and Changeable Effects. Our Trimming Department Is full of all the latest things in Braids and Passamentries, Chiffons, Silks and Velvets. White Goods, Notions and Gent’s Furnishing Goods. % Our line of Gent’s Furnishings, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Ribbons have no competition. Just received all the late things in Embroideries and Laces. Ask to see them. We carry a big line of Calicoes, Ginghams, ‘Suitings, Sheeting, Checks and Jeans, at prices that cannot be matched. It don’t matter what you see elsewhere, come and get our prices. We will save-you money. GROCERIES. We carry everything in the line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, to see us. We will make it pay vou. Come J. E. North side Public Square, next to Rigsby & Son. Gainesville, Georgia. Let Me Paint Your Roof. Electric Dyspepsia Buttons. A new discovery that cures all forms of dyspepsia, regulates the stomach and restoros the appetite. For sale by druggists. I will furnish material, labor, paint the roof for 50c. a sq. of 100 sq. feet, and give you a written guarantee that “If the above named roof leaks or needs painting at any time within ten years from date, I was the am to do the work needed without any expense to owner of building. P " in Albany, Ga., June 5, 1897. We know Mr. Harvey English to be a citizen of Dougherty Co., Ga., a property holder therein ; that he has done a large amount of painting in Albany, Ga. We have heard of no complaints about his work. Work entrusted to his hands will be faithfully executed, and his guarantee is good.—J. T. HESTER, Tax Collector; SAM’ W. SMITH, Ordinary; S. W. GUNNISON, Tax Receiver; R. P. HALL, Clerk Superior Court; W. T. JONES, Judge County Court; W. E. WOOTEN, Solicitor-General Albany Circuit; ED. L. WIGHT, Mayor of Albany and Representative Georgia Legislature; B. F. Brimberrv John Mock, C. B. James. Agent Southern Express Company; N. F. Tift, J. C. Tabot, L. E. Welch, A. W. Muse, Y. G. Rust, 1 Postmaster • J. D. Weston, S. R. Weston. Good Work Being Done. Prof. C. J. Wallace states that good per to Browns restaurant for your Everything neat, nice and hive Brown a trial. work is being done in tie music de partment of the Seminary. The pupils are earnestly at work and nothing is being left undone to promote them. He is correct in saying that there is not a Southern institution in which the curriculum is higher than at the Sem inary: and the challenge issued by him to this effect has never been accepted, ! which is proof positive that lie has not ! made a misstatement. The progress j of the pupils under him is rapid, butj their work under all circumstances is | thorough. Prof. \\ allace will not coun tenance shoddy work, and there is nothing more detestable to him than this. His work has always been of the highest order, and it will ever be thus, j Administrator’s Sale. The five lots of the E. W. Merritt es tate were sold at administrator's sale Tuesday, the purchasers being as fol lows: Corner lot to Judge J. B. Gaston for $1,000; second and third lots to I. F. Duncan for $660 and $600 respective- i ly: fourth and fifth lots to Mrs. J. T. | Telford for $670 and $012.50. A farm on the Chattahoochee river belonging to estate of L. D. Hutchins, i deceased, was sold to Mr. Lawson Light : for $4,000. . Mr. 1 L. B. Stevens bought for Mrs. [ E. R. Chatham house and lot on Sum- j mil street belonging* to estate of John ! N. Mayes for $500. .idlpuBj ‘J sBcnonx •aasvafisMi aau Albany, Ga., Jan. 25, 1895. Mr. Harvey English has stopped a very bad leaking roof for us with his English Paint. I recommend his paint to any one who is troubled with leaky roofs. Georgia Cotton Oil Co.. Albany Mill, F. WH1RE, Supt. Albany^, Ga., July 13, 1895. Mr. Harvey English painted the tin roof on my house which leaked badly in many places. I am well satisfied with his work and the naint used by him. JOHN D.*POPE. Attorney at Law. Albany, Ga., Nov. 19. 1895. The roof painting done for me by Mr. Harvey English has been and still is one of the most satisfactory jobs of work which I ever had done. He stopped all leaks in a large tin roof, and there were a great many. His hole transaction was fair, business like and satisfactory. Respectfully,' A. W. MUSE. Albany, Ga.. Jan. 29, 1S97. Having had Mr Harvey English to paint several roofs with his incompara ble preparation for stopping leaks it affords me pleasure to bear Testimony to his honest workmanship and to the fact that “English Paint Stops the Leaks; Yes it Do.” JOSEPH S. DAVIS. Cashier First National Bank. . Albany, Ga., Jan. 28. 1897. Mr. Harvey English has covered the roof of the engine room of the Albany \\ ater IVorks with his roof paint and I am well satisfied with the work, tie has also clone some work for me per sonally, two years ago, which has proved satisfactory. C. W. TIFT Chief Engineer Albany Water Works. I have no agents, no partners. I do mt sell English Paint to painters. English Paint is a shining glossy black. English is white plain white. I don’t paint shingle roofs. * HARVEY ENGLISH, Albany Ga ENGLISH PAINT STOPS LEAKS; YES, IT DO.’