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VOLUME X. GAINESVILLE, GA„ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 1898 NUMBER 21 SEMINARY OPENS. 1 MR. WEBB IS CHAIRMAN. 123 Boarders Present the First Day> __£ ttendance Increasing-. Opening Exerci*«» were Quite Interesting —Appropriate Talks by Rev. J. M. White and Prof. A. W. Van Hoose —^Classes are Or ganized and Work Now Ooing On. Executive Committee Perfects Per manent Organization. What was Done at the Meeting.—Resolu tions Adopted.—Good Attendance, and Interest Taken in the Work. J. G. Hvi ids Mfg. Co.’s Midsummer Clearance Sale of Organdies, Lawns, White Goods, Etc. Our buyer leaves for Eastern markets within stoeks in order to make room for new Fall Goods. INTO HALF. Large line printed Organdies and Laws, 7c, 8c and 10c quality, cut 5c yard. Large line printed Organdies, 10c, 12^c and 15c quality, cut to 7£c yard. Large lot Checked Nainsook 7c, 8c and 10c quality, cut to 5c yard. Large lot Checked Nainsook, better quality, 12|c aud 15c grade, cut to 7^c yard. One case White Goods, Checks and Plaids, striped, have been 10c, cut to 5c yard. One case White Goods, finer quality, 12£c grade, cut to 7£c yard. Every buyer should examine this stock without delay; every article mentioned will prove a GENUINE BARGAIN the next few [days and we must reduce cur heavy To clean them out we have decided to CUT PRICES One case fine 86-inch Percales, Mernmacs and Majestic brands, always sold for 10c and 12Jc, cut to 7-^-c yard. Ladies’Shirt Waists,75c quality,cut to 88c each Ladies’ Shirt Wais'ts $1 quality, cut to 58c. Lot Men’s Shirts. “Silver” brand, bosom with cuffs detached. $1 the world over, cut to 40c. Crown brand, equal to above and better line of colors, detached cuffs, formerly $1, cut to 50c. Soft bosom Negligees, standard quality, low est ever sold before $1, cut to 50c. J. G. Hynds Manufacturing Co., I Retail Department, corner building, Main and Broad Streets, Gainesville, : : : Georgia. Carter-Hester. At Episcopal Church. The Archdeacon of Georgia will The Georgia Female Seminary had a big opening- Wednesday. 123 boarders were present at the opening at 10 o'clock. Others have been coming in on eyery train since, swelling the number by a dozen or more. The exercises at the auditorium Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock were very interesting and were fairly well attended by the citizens. Rev. J. M. White and Prof. A- W. Van Hoose xuade interesting talks in welcoming the students. Appropriate vocal and ■ instrumental music w*as rendered. The boarding department of the Seminary is about full, showing the attendance to be unusually good. The f organization cf the classess has been going on since Wednesday and is about complete. Many new girls are here having come from the various Southern states from Arkansas to Florida. Miss Evans did not reach the city Wednes day being quarantined in Mississippi with a number of students. All the teachers were in their places Wednesday and have been assisting each other in the organization of the classes and gettingeverything in shape for good solid earnest work. Profs. Van Hoose and Pearce met the girls Tuesday as they came in and cordially welcomed them to the Seminary. Indications are that the term just opened will be one of the most success ful in the history of the school. The faculty is composed of able teachers who give their best efforts to the ad vancement of the students, hence the good work always accomplished at the institution. New students continue to arrive and the attendance increases. The Knotts Place. The Knotts property on North Brad ford street will be sold at public outcry the first Tuesday in October. It con tains four acres on which is situated a large two-story dwelling and out buildings. The terms are either all cash, or one-half cash, and balance in twelve months at 8 per cent. Messrs. Dean & Hobbs will give prospective purchasers all information desired. Consult with them and get a nice piece of property. 3156 Registered Voters. The registration books closed Wed nesday. 3,156 voters registered. It is expected that a full vote will be polled at the October election. Those who are not registered cannot vote. A Surprise. It is reported that a marriage will occur in Gainesville within the next “»'eek which will be quite a surprise to the friends of the contracting parties. Young Matron’s Club. The Young Matrons Club was de lightfully entertained Thursday af ternoon by Mrs. Fletcher M. Johnson at her home on Green street. Died in Florida. Mr. Haley Fortson, the father of Mr. -4. F. Fortson of Gainesville, died at Finatilla, Fla., Augut 30th. at the age °G~ years. Best Of All In cleanse the system in a gentle and tru y beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and Perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle. The Democratic executive committee of Hall county met in the Superior court room at 8 o’clock p. m. last Sat urday and was called to order by Col. H. H. ,Dean temporary chairman, and Air. W. B. Smith was requested to act as temporary secretary The roll of districts in the county was called for the purpose of ascertain- | ing the members present and showed j up as follows, to-wit: Wilson’s—A. J. Mundy, proxy; Flowery Branch—not represented by any member of the committee but Mr. M.-J. Charles being present was requested to act for that district; Roberts—not represented; Friendship—not represented; Clinchem —not represented; Morgan's—T. A. Haynes; Candler—not represented, Tadmore—A. E. Fuller, T. A. Jackson, proxy; G:' F ville—not represented; Glade—not represented by any mem ber of the committee but Mr. W. B. Buffington being present was requested to act for that district; Narramore— not represented; Polksville—B. F. A. Whitmire; Quillians—J. N. Rogers, J. H. Pittman and D. T. Quillian; Big Hickory—A. J. Mundy, proxy; Bark camp—John Stephens; Fork—William E. Bolding; Whelchel:s—W. D. Whel- chel, Jr; Gainesville—C. S. Webb, C. S. Merck, A. R. Smith, W. B. Smith H.H. Dean, R. R Eidson, L. D. Puckett, Madison Roper and Irby Boyd. Upon the completion of the roll call it being shown that a majority of the districts were represented in the meeting it was moved and carried that the same constitute a quorum. Mr. W. F. Findley, a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, being present was requested to make a few remarks. He spoke of the impor tance of securing full registration and urged the necessity of haying* a good working committee and also for the purpose of raising funds for the State Executive Committee. On motion Col. W. F. Findley by vir tue of his membership in the State Ex ecutive Committee was seated as a member of the County Executive Com mittee. It was moved and seconded that per manent organization be deferred until Saturday, September 17, 1898, on ac count of thd slim attendance of the committee but the motion was lost by a vote of 18 to 20. A motion prevailed to the effect that the election of officers be made by bal lot and each district be entitled to its full representative yote. The names ot Messrs. C. S. Webb and H. H. Dean were placed in nomination for chairman and upon counting the ballots C. S. Webb received 23 and H. H. Dean received 19 votes Mr. C. S. Webb having received the majority of votes cast was declared elected perma nent chairman. The name of Mr. Lester D. Puckett was placed in nomination for the office of secretary and there being no other nominations, on motion he was elected by acclamation. It was moved and carried that a Vice-chairman be elected whereupon Mr. H. H. Dean was unanimously elec ted as Vice-chairman. On motion a finance Committee con sisting of one member from each militia district in the county and three from Gainesville be appointed by the Cliaii- man. The question was put and ear- riee unanimously. The committee will be named in a few days by the chair man and notified by the secretary. On motion the following named gen tlemen were appointed as a committee to look into the advisability of holding a grand rally at Gainesville sometime between now and the state election, to-wit: Messrs. W. B. Smith, A. R. Smith and R. R. Eidson. On motion the chairman, Mr. C. S. Webb, was made a member of the committee. The following resolution was intro duced and carried unanimously, to- wit: Resolved, that no candidate on the democratic ticket haye any indiyidual ticket printed or used but that a uni form democratic ticket be used exclu sively at the October election by each and every candidate. It was a unanimous request of the committee that the Young Men’s Dem ocratic League, of Gainesville take an active part in the present compaign. A meeting was called for the Com mittee to meet in Gainesville on Satur day, September, 17th, 189S, at 2 o'clock p. m. and a motion prevailed to the ef fect that the members of the Commit tee in each district resolve itself into a campaign committee with the right of adding such number to the committee as it deems proper. On motion the committee adjourned to meet as above. Chas. S. Webb, chairman. Lester D. Puckett, secretary. At Thomasville. Mr. James E. Bailey of Gainesville, and Mr. Warren II. Williams, former proprietor of the Arlington, have leased the Masury hotel at Thomasville and will open it to the public on the first of October. The hotel is one of the finest in Thomasville and no doubt Messrs. Bailey and Williams will successfully manage it. They have leased it for five years. Mr. Bailey will move from Gainesville to Thomasville in a wqek or two. Mr. Frank Carter and Miss Emma Hester of Westminster. S. C., were married at the residence of the bride’s parents Wednesday. They arrived in the city Thursday and were tendered a reception at the residence of Mr. John Carter Thursday evening. A number of friends of the family were invited and the occasion was a delightful one. The groom is well known and esteem ed in Gainesville, and his numerous friends extend warmest congratula tions and best wishes. Mr. Waterman Here. Mr. U. R. Waterman, of the firm of Waterman, Burnett & Co., arrived in the city Tuesday from New York where he has been for several weeks pur chasing a new stock of goods for his firm which will open up business in the Hogue building about October 1st. A welcome is extended the new firm by the people of Gainesville. The car penters have been at work on the store room and haye gotten it in nice shape. Mr. Burnett will arrive in a few days. Public Speaking. Mr. J. R. Hogan, populist candidate for Governor, will address the pop ulists of Hall county on the issues of the day at the court house in Gaines ville Thursday September 22d. Every body invited to be px’esent. Don’s Complete Pile Cuye The great, quick and sure cure for piles, without cutting cr pain. Guar anteed the best on the market. For sale by all druggists. officiate at the Episcopal church tomor row at 8 p. m. All are cordially invited. The usual lay service at 11 o’clock a. in. An Alphabet Candidate. The Savannah News says: ‘ Georgia has an alphabet candidate, A. B. C. Dorsey. He is not running for school commissioner, but for coroner, in Hall county.” And, as usual, he will win, the News should have added. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts bruises, tetter, chapped hands, chil blains, corns, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, and all skin erupt ions, and positively cures piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give per fect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by M. C. Brown & Co. An Old lady Dies. Mrs. James Wooten died near Poplar Springs last Sunday morning. She was seventy-two years old and was well known in the community in which she lived. I^he funeral was held at Poplar Springs Baptist church Monday, where the interment occurred. The deceased was a widow of the late Dr. Wooten. Diseases of Women Quickly Cured And Perfect Health Fainlesslj' Restored to Suf fering womanhood by Improved Scientific M ethods. Marvelous results have been obtain ed and many suffering women have been saved from the knife. First treatment sent free for 10c to pay postage. Address Mrs. Dr. Mary A. Brannon, Specialist, 102 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, Ga.