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m wm wmmm * <V o IIM ill I MM _^—£) %^niy VOLUME IX. GAINESVILLE. GA.. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19. 1898 NUMBER 43 Wholesalers and t s invite the trading public to inspect our enormous stock of Spring Merchandise, which has just arrived. We are able to show some special bargains. 9000 v;:rds white Dimity Rem its. 1 t<» 10yds lengths. Vali e |{c, 15c and J8c. At ioc yd. [1,000 vds white Lace Stripe Dim- \ al tie 25c. Special sale 15c yd. Our line of Laces and Embroideries are said to t>e tlie Newest, Handsomest and Cheapest ever shown in tliis city. if you are not a customer of ours already you should be. We offer bargains daily, bought through our wholesale department, which are obtainable by any Retail merchant in North Georgia. s Co's Wholesale and 6a. IBSONAL AND SOCIAL. l:V MISS MAUI AN CHAMBERS. 1st Tuesday evening- the ladies of Altrurian Circle gave a dining to •husbands at the stately home of [Howard Thompson. To say that Thompson was hostess is only fetr way of affirming that the en- linment to the minute detail was tct. She is a popular member of Circle, and her “at homes” are Is anticipated with much pleasure ie honored bidden, foi, far and is her hospitality known. This Ing-an elegant dinner was served, fhe husbands of the fair club en ters are content that they should duded so often if such a repast is for them occasionally. * * * Mamye Ashford entertained her of the T. T. Club most delight- uesday evening. About twenty were present, and the hours |m games and merriment seemed 'quickly flown when the bell for }ght rung. Miss Ashford is a lady of many lovely traits of ter, and her ease and refinement I her an admirable hostess. * » * Sadie Willis, who is the guest sister, Mrs. J. M. Hynds, is one [attractive among our visiting Her clear-cut features, her soft hair and her perfect complex- rm a face very fair to see. And md beyond these charms hers is [ing, lovable personality, and she tantly adding new names to her pay of admirers. * * * ursday afternoon at a meeting trurian's Mrs. Fletcher M.John- ananimouslv chosen a member Dstoeratie little band of young Airs. Johnson is a young °f striking individuality min- th a delightful spice of origi ns she will add much of bright- animation to the circle. * * * Mrs. C. S. Webb, in their ely appointed home on Aspen ce Saturday have been enter- a house party composed of a score of fascinating young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Webb never attempt an en terprise that is not a success, and this week of happiness to their guests is only another instance of their mag nificent hospitality. Among the mem bers are: Miss Sheperd, Social Circle; Misses Wheeler, Lynch, Collins, San ders and Sims. * * * A pleasant event of the week was the missionary tea at Mrs. Shevvmake’s home on Monday afternoon when the ladies of the Methodist church gath ered to drink coffee and eat sandwiches and bring their contribution for the “special fund.” It is well for church members to meet and become acquaint ed, and with Mrs. Shewmake and Miss Shewmake as hostesses it is indeed a pleasure to spend an afternoon as passed Monday. * * * . t The North Side Circle will meet with the Misses Dunlap next Tuesday. The gatherings of this club are themselves small receptions, and a merry evening is waiting for the club in this home where guests are so charmingly wel comed. * * * Miss Mamye Simmons, a bonny, bright member of the senior class at the Georgia Female Seminary, was at home to her classmates last Saturday evening. A glimpse of “town life” is ever a welcome bit of variety to the busy students, and such a delightful view as was theirs on this occasion is indeed a happy event. Miss Mamye is a little hostess whose every thought is for her guest’s, pleasure, and how charmingly she can minister to their several wants was attested by the gen uine pleasure her entertainment afford ed. Miss Merritt, than whom there can be none more lovable and loved, was the chaperone for the college maidens. * merry happy faces and the frequent social functions given there are tru ly enjoyed by those invited. Among those present were Miss Trotter, N. C.; Miss Lillie McConnell, Miss Martha Campbell, Miss Julia Palmour, Miss Irene Carter. Messrs. Gus Bell, James Ashford, Fred Estes, Gus Canning, Les ter Bell and Harris. POLK MILLER A Fin© Entertainment At Audito rium Monday Night. CANDLER CLUB MEETS. Membership Is Growing- To Speak. Candler The Candler club met at the court house last Saturday night and an en thusiastic crowd of Candler men were present. Judge J. B. Estes, president of the club, made a strong speech de fending Colonel Candler’s letter, and he was enthusiastically cheered. More new members were enrolled and the club’s enthusiasm spreads as it grows older. Dr. J. W. Oslin was in Atlanta Wed nesday and called on Colonel Candler. He states that Colonel Candler will meet with the club at an early date and will perhaps open his campaign here. It may be that he will speak at Rome first, where the famous letter was first given publicity, but as yet this is still a question. At any rate Colonel Candler will meet with the club in a very short time and will make a speech at a rous ing rally to be held in his honor. Miss Lizette McConnell was the hostess at an informal entertainment Thursday evening. Miss McConnell is one of the most popular members of the T. T. Club and the guests who were so favored on this evening declare her a thoroughly charming hostess. The McConnell home is always filled with Visited County Schools. County School Commissioner T. H Robertson returned yesterday from a tour of the schools of the county. He states that he found them in excellent condition and much further advanced than at this time last year. The schools are well attended and the teachers are doing good work all over the county. Mr. Robertson is an effi cient commissioner. Getting Their Money, Ordinary Rudolph received this week checks for sixty-four widows of Confed erate veterans. A number have come and have been paid their money, each. This sum is of great benefit to the widows, many of whom need money. in A long search would have to be made to find three more competent entertain ers in their line than Polk Miller, Oscar Sisson and Ester Wallace. When you go to the performance at the audi torium Monday night go prepared to laugh from start to finish. The pro gram is in three acts and every act is a whole show in itself. Mr. Sisson and Miss Wallace start the fun by giving a musical-comedy sketch which has the double attractiveness of Miss Wallace’s charming voice and jolly Oscar Sisson’s wholesome comedy work. Then comes Polk Miller in his regular line of story telling, banjo “pickin’’ and song sing ing and everybody knows what that means. You laugh one minute and scream the next, and then drop a tear; but before said tear strikes the floor another laugh is due. The third act is taken up by a character sketch, billed as “Old Times Down South,” and here is where Mr. Miller makes a decidedly new departure, and really gives us a true character study of the old time plantation negro, color, dialect and all. There will be songs galore and dialogue full of wit and wisdom, a la old time negro, and Oscar Sisson and Ester Wal lace have parts to play that will fit like a glove. It is safe to say this clever combination is alone in the field. A BIG HAUL Revenue Officers Capture Under ground Still and Whisky. Still Under Guard. H. Hedley Bush was turned over to Sheriff Mundy Tuesday afternoon by Bailiff Rowland McDonald, but the Sheriff allowed the prisoner to remain under guard at the Hunt House until his bond could be made which is said to be en route from London. It is very probable that some disposition will be made of the case in a few days. The money necessary to reimburse Messrs Parker and Epperson, of Macon, has never been received yet, and it is the intention of the prosecution to push the case to trial at the August term of court. Bush is satisfied he will come out all right. Deputy Collector E. L. Bergstrom,. Raiding Deputy John Martin and Dep uty Marshal B. B. Landers made a great raid in Jackson county last Saturday. The owner of the ninety gallon copper still, Joe Allen was captured as was also 400 gallons of beer. The still was under ground and the top of it was I sodded over so it was next to impos sible for it to be discovered. The light from the fire was seen through the weeds and the officers went where ijt appeared to be. They could not fin# any entrance for a long time, however, but finally discovered a hole through which a ladder was run to let the op erators down into the cave. The offi cers entered the cave where the still was running in full blast. They got everything they could lay hands <S» and Allen was afterwards brought %o Gainesville and bound over by Commis sioner Gaston. As the officers were returning to the city they captured George Byers, .-a White county man, with thirty gallons of corn whisky en route to Jefferson to court. He was brought to Gainesville and bound over, and his pair of mules and wagon were confiscated. Dorsey Sues For $5,000. Mr. John T. Dorsey of Gainesville, who is a student at the University of Georgia, filed suit Tuesday in the Supe rior court of Fulton county against the Atlanta Railway Company for $5,000 damages claimed to haye been sustained in the head-end collision of two street cars on Cooper street m Atlanta imnie- diately after the football game October 30, 1897. The Saunders Oase. The case of Lueious L. Saunders wilk be disposed of at Mouroe Monday. It. is believed that he will get off with very light punishment. His eyesight, is very bad, and an oculist has been at work on them. Mr. C. M. Saunders of • Gainesville, has been with hi®, brother- a great deal during his eengfifc&nent.. « 1,000 yards white Lace Stripe 2,500 yds figured Organdie, more 2,000 yds Shirting Prints, sec 3,000 yds 36-inch Merrimack Lawn. Value 15c. than 100 different patterns, ele onds, remnants. Percales, perfect goods and beau At jloc yd. gant line colors, value 124c to 15c. At 7l I-2C. tiful patterns, over fifty style®. At ioc* Sold everywhere for 12|-c and 15*. 1.000 yds figured Lawn, latest' We are having large sales daily At iot* st3 T les and full line patterns, 10c 2,000 yds Percale Remnants, 2 of our 4—4 Bleaching Remnants, quality. to 10 yds; the 10c grade. best goods made. 10-4 Sheeting worth 15c. At 7 i-2c. At 5c. At 6 i-2C. £ At idc*