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. Mr. Q-. R. Bickers Dead.
Mr. G. R. Bickers died last Friday
night at six o’clock, after an illness of
.some length. His health has been
very bad for several years, but it was
not until recently that he began to
grow so much, worse. He was very
sick Friday morning but his death was
not expected so soon. Mr. Bickers
came to Georgia from Virginia and was
sixty-six years old. He has lived in
Gainesyille for a number of years and
was well knojvn in this section. He
leaves a wife and four children to
survive him,' D. G., S. P., and Joe
Bickers; and one daughter. The
funeral services were held at the First
Methodist church Sunday morning at
10 o’clock, Rev. J. M. White preaching
The remains were in-
COURT ADJOURNS.
Superior court adjourned Wednesday
until the first Monday in May, when an
adjourned, term will be held. Many
cases were tried apd the dockets were
cleared of much business.
The jury in the case of Thomas, Chap
man, charged with being accessory to
the burning of QuQlian and Meadows’
barn Febuary 8, 1898, declared a mis
trial Monday morning at 9 o’clock after
being out from Saturday night. The
case of Chapman has been set for trial
again the first Monday in May, which
will be the third trial he has had, two
juries having declared mistrials, r
- From Monday morning until the ad
journment of court many misdemeanor
cases were tried. -
To the charge of selling liquor John
Eberhart pleaded guilty and was sen
tenced to Serve twelve months in the
chaingang or pay a fine Of $75.
Miles Gordon, pleaded guilty to dis
turbing public worship and; was given
a sgptenee of $10 or six months m the
chaingang.
* Jim Jones, colored, pleaded guilty to
larceny from the house, this being the
second offense, and was sentenced to
serve three years in the penitentiary.
He will have six years to serve in all.
• Bill Duncan, colored, was convicted
of carrying concealed weapons and was
fined $50.
„ Lucius Payne, colored, pleaded guilty
to two charges of burglarizing houses,
and was sentenced to serve six years in
the penitentiary,
Oscar Smith, another negro who sold
whisky, was convicted and fined $50.
, The Cracker was in error last week as
to the date of Cassius Law’s ’execution.
It is March 15th., instead' of March
. H. D. Jaquisti 1b President of the
Association. Organized for Mutual
Benefit of Owners and Pro
motors of Mines. Meets
Again in Atlanta First
Saturday in March. •
Having purchased the entire Retail Department of the J. Gr. Hynds
*• * . * * - . * \ •’ ; f ' L *~:’ •
Mfg. Co., come before the public with
The Southern Gold Miners’ Associa
tion was organized here Saturday after
noon with great enthusiasm. It is
composed of the miners of the southern
I states and it is expected that it will
have a very large membership which
will grow from time to time.
Messrs. Hi D. Jaquish, Otto C. Scupin
and F. V. Taylor are the chief promo
ters of the association, having sent out
invitations a few weeks ago to miners
throughout the southern states. The
responses were hearty and many, and
when the meeting was called to order
the parlors of the Arlington were well
filled.
Temporary prganizatien was per
fected by the election of Mr. George E.
Collins chairman and Mr. F. V. Tayldr
secretary, Addresses of welcome were
made by Mr. C. S. Webb, mayor pro
tern of the city, and Colonel H. H.
Perry. Prayer was offered by Rev. R.
H. Smith. ‘
Permanent organization was per
fected by the election of Mr. H. D.
Jaquish, of the Chestatee Steam Dredge
Company, as president* Mr. John
Martin, of the White county mines,
vice president; Mr. Walter P. Andrews,
of the Southern railway, secretary: Mr.
Otto C. Scupin,. of the Betz mine,
treasurer.
An executive
the funeral,
terred with Masonic honors at Alta
Vista cemetery.
Shoes, Hats, 'Clothing, Dress Goods, Notions and a fall line of Gro-
* eeries, such as Flour, Hay, Bran, Hams, Meal, Com, Oats.
Redwine-Holland.
The marriage of Mr. John E. Red-
wine, Jr., and Miss Elizabeth Hollanc.
occurred Tuesday night at 8.30 o’clock
at New Holland Springs. The cere
mony was impressively performed by
Rev. C. P. Williamson of Atlanta, in the
presence of a few intimate friends and
the families of the contracting parties.
The marriage is of interest not only in
Gainesville but over the state, the
young couple being well' known and
having many friends. They were the
recipients of many nice presents and
other tokens of esteem. The groom is
one of the most prominent young busi
ness men in the community, and the
bride is a young lady of many accom
plishments. Mr. and Mrs. Red wine
are at home to their friends bn Broad
street. ‘
The Ravages of Grip.
That modern scourge, the Grip, pois
ons the air wjth its fatal germs, so that
no home is safe from its ravages, but
multitudes have found a sure protec
tion’ against this dangerous malady in
Dr. King’s New Discovery.* When you
■In Short-
Everything kept in a ^first-class general store* .
ie exclusive sale of | the “Hynds Celebrated Home-made
Shoes.”
Doors,. Sash,. Blinds and Furniture. Prices low. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Come to see us.
GAINESVILLE, GA
committee was ap
pointed consisting of Messrs. George
W. Sciple, of Atlanta; George E. Collins,
of Nacoochee, and George W. Sheppard,
of Tallapoosa, with the president and
secretary as ex-officio members.
About fifty charter members were
enrolled and many letters wgre re
ceived from those who were absent
signifying their intention to join.
The 'following resolution was intro
duced by Hon. A. R. Smith, representa
tive in the legislature from Hall county,
and was unanimously adopted;
‘Whereas, An effort was made
during the last session of the general
assembly of Georgia to abolish the
geological survey by cutting off the
appropriation formerly made for its
support; and,
“Whereas, Said department is ’ now
undergoing investigation by a commit
tee of said general assembly; therefore,
be it
by the Southern Gold
Tried to Snatch Purse.
A negro named Fletcher Whelchel at
tempted to snatch a purse from, the
hands of Miss Maud Worley last Satur
day afternoon on Broad street as she
was going to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kim
brough’s, where she is boarding. She
had some bills rolled up in her
hands and when the negro saw the
money he attempted to snatch it
away. Seeing some one appproaching
he ran, and made his way down another
street. She . at once reported the
negro’s impertinence to her, relatives,
and a search was made for Whelchel’
who was found and arrested by Chief of
Police Smithi He was locked in jail
where he was kept until Tuesday when
he was sent to Fulton county jja.il for,
safe keeping to await trial.
FOUNDERS AND MACHIN1STS
Gainesville. Ga.
Wandered Off.
Mr. Nat Maiming, who wandered off
from home last Saturday and was not
heard of for' several days, was fpund
this week at the home of Mr. J. R.
Logan several miles from town. It
was feared for awhile that something
had befallen him, it being believed
that his mind was unbalanced because
of much mental and physical pain he
has suffered lately. Much sympathy'
is expressed for him in his troubles,
and*his friends hope his health will'
soon be restored. ,
About Catarrh.
It is caused by a cold or succession
of colds, combined with impure blood.
Its symptoms are pain ip the head, dis
charge; from the nose, ringing noises
in the ears. It is cured by Hood’S
Sarsaparilla which purifies and enriches
the blood, soothes and rebuilds the
tissues and relieves all t ~e disagreeable
Wrought Iron Pipe, '
Pipe Fittings and Brass Goods;.
Machinery and Saw Mill Supplies,;
General. Repairs.
Saw- Mills,
Cane Mills,
Mining Machinery,
Mill Gearing,
Discovered New Vein. The Concert Tuesday Night.
.Messrs Rogers, Pyatt and Turner, The concert given Tuesday n^ght by
whfo have the Currahee mines near the Louise Brehany Ballad and Opera.
White Sulphur Springs, have recently, Concert Company was of a very high
discovered a new ahd rich yielding order. The members of the company
vein, and have gone to- work on the are all artists and render their parts,
property with renewed interest. They with a naturalness and. ease that' is.
have had their machinery at .the mine refreshing. The appearance of. each
repaired, and will begin working the called for an encore and the whole pro-
new discovery in a few days It is be- gram was replete with musical treats,
lieved that the property will have a organization is a splendid one.,
Episcopal Services.
Through mistake a notice was in
serted last week that services would be
held at the Episcopal church last 'Sun
day. The following notice explains the
order of services for tomorrow: Sunday
Clarance S*.
“Resolved.
'Miners’ Association, That they regard
the destruction of the geological sur
vey of Georgia as inimical to the de
velopment of the various mineral and
other undeveloped natural resources of
Georgia. - ■
“Resolved further, That the authori
ties having the matter in charge be
requested to continue the present Ap
propriation and perpetuate the depart
ment, and if possible increase its use
fulness.
v “Resolved further, That the govern-
•or of Georgia and the other officers
having the department in charge be
furnished with copies of this resolu
tion.”
Another resolution was unanimously
passed as follows:
“Resolved, That the Southern ’Gold
Miners’ Association heartily encourages
any movement looking to the introduc
tion of any 'process of reduction that
will cheapen and advance the separa
tion of gold from the ore.” 'n ’ *
The meeting adjourned to meet in
Atlanta at TO o’clock a, in. on the first
Saturday in March at a place in the
city to be designated later.
morning the Reverend
Wood will preach at the Episcopal
church.
taking > for his subject the
Southern church during the Confed
eracy. A special musical program has
been prepared for-the occasion and no
doubt a large congregation will he pres
ent. Services commence at 11.30' a. m.
Seats free. Strangers cordially invited.
The most wonderful healing com
pound of the nineteenth century, Dr.
.Tiehenor’s Antiseptic preserves the
fiesh, prevents inflammation or sup
puration and heals like magic. Cures
colic, too, in m^n or beast. Pleasant
as perfume and stainless. Everybody’s
favorite, remedy wherever known.
Don’t forget that druggists like to
sell it.
You miSsed something , good if. you
did not gej a sample of Dr. Tiehenor’s
Antiseptic. It is the biggest thing out
for cuts, burns and jother injuries.
Write to Sherrouse Medicine Co., New
Orleans, La., for sample.
Don’t cut your finger just to try Dr.
Tiehenor’s Antiseptic, but when you
get hurt it is the very thing you want,
and don’t you forget it. Only 50c. a
bottle. By all “up to date” drug
gists. *
The work'of remodeling* the store of
the John F. Little Drug 06., is now
going on. A neat Consultation room is
oeirig fitted up on the second floor
which will be tendered the use of
physicians, and other improvements
are being made.
Mr. H, C. Burr of Griffin, was in the
Monday. He is one of the most promi
nent Masons in the state.
The city street force has made some
much needed improvements in the alley
rear of McConnell’s and Canning’s
stores. It has been filled in \yith rock
and the drainage improved to carry off
the water.
all liver ills.
Hood & Co.,
Mr. George W. Sheppard of Talla
poosa, who is interested in various
mining projects, was here a day or
two, recently.
No use losing sleep and walking the
floor with Baby at night because it has
colic. A dose of Dr. Tiehenor’s Anti
septic (diluted and sweeetned) will re
lieve it in a few minutes, /ery pleasant
taste and odor, free from opiates and
perfectly harmless. Ask - druggists
for it.
Mr. Walter P, Andrews, a promi
nent young- attorney of Atlanta, was in
the city last Saturday. • .,
Mr. T. B. Lewis, a well known com
mercial mail, was in the city this week.
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