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VOLUME XIII OLD CITIZEN DEAD keeled over with a slight “quack,” The owner looked around and saw his fine chicken lying apparently dead, and wondered and wondered what was the matter. But after wondering awhile he drew out the chicken and threw it into the street. The boy at once picked up the towl and ran home with it, waked it up; and now has the champion fighting cock in the city. These just give an idea of the pe culiar characteristics which mark this lad as an original boy. SATURDAY'S GAME Uuder the shade of the mag nificent trees on the lawn in front of Hall’s courthouse almost every afternoon can be seen congregated a great nnmber of go-carts anc baby-carriages, attended by nurses, and the little tots running to anc fro in their childish glee. The nurses sit about in groups. Each group is accompanied by several “gem’men uv color, ” who enter- The game of ball played Satur- dav between Gainesville anu Hoschton was well played on both sides and exciting from beginning; to end. The home boys played great ball and were too much for the visiting team. The game re sulted in a score of 7 to 4 in fayo’ of Gainesville. This victory wa.- quite a surprise as the boys hav<- been having it put all over ’em lately by any old team. We art glad to see the team coming out. resident of Gainesville, but for years past one of Clarke county’s most respected citizens, died at his home near Athens last Saturday in the same house in which he was married moref Jtprrk ‘fifty-sJren- years ago. ft If | Jj Deceased was a brother of the late L. J. Xampkin and an u||ole of Mr. Cobb Lampkin and Rev. W. W. Lampkin of Athens. He is survived by his wife, nee Miss Susan Moon, with whom he cele brated his golden anniversary other—and other butterflies-^ abput the lawn, or rolling about in the grass in mock combat. The little ones:heep up a lively chatter, and it is an e» joy able sight to see so many gathered about—perhaps never haying seen each other be fore and entire strangers—in their innocence, enjoying each other’s company in fun,and frolic. * * * The city ot Gainesville has one of the most unique characters it has ever been our opportunity to run acrbss, in the way of a boy ‘’ i" 1 •**] some twelve years of age; This HAD A GOOD TIME. Professor A. E. Williams, of Gainesville, has been elected prin cipal of the Alpharetta high school for next year. He comes highly recomended, and promises to put his whole soul in to the work of building up and maintaining a good scfcddl in our town, His wife is also a teacher, and they are both musicians of a very high otder. ; Let us welcome them to our town and give them hehrty and liberal support.—Alpharetta Free Press. The Good Templar’s picnic at Bethlehem was a success. Ther^ was excellent speaking and lots of good • things to eat. After th** speaking there was an interesting ball game between the team from Prof. Sewell’s school at New Beth any and the team from Prof. Gu« Bell’s school at Center. The gam^ stood 14 to 16 in favor of Bell’s school team, but both sides played well. A large crowd was present. The new three-cent piece author ized by congress is to be of nickel* the size of the old bronze cent, only thicker, and in the center i* to be a hole one-fourth of an inch in diameter. The new coin is so designed that it may be readily recognized by sight or touch. ; A hole m ah American coin is a new device that for a time will seem just a liStle odd. I Ohio Is better known than the Rev. ames Poindexter. For many years he las been the successful pastor of the lecond Baptist Church of that city. Svery day his venerable figure and tindly face may be seen on the streets s the city where he has labored for sd |any years. What a history of beneV* aence and self-sacrifice might be writ* ;es when it became net n 1" i trip ■ i ; - . i . originality strikes the observer at bhce. This little fellow as T like most boys, great for fun, and^al-j most > all) bis «fuii ia derived from practical jokes, the victims of which, were they to find the “young rascal,” would perhaps Misses Dunlap gave an informal at home Tuesday evening. A num ber of guests were present and greatly enjoyed the occasion. Read The Georgia Cracker. An efficient Simulate the circulation, improve the [gestion, and increase the tone and [gor of his whole system, Was needed, he only remedy capable of meeting all lese indications; was found to be Pe* Some months ago a negro named Jim Goodwin purchased a bicycle from Alexander & Thomas of this paid parj£o^ the pur- chase^iiionby and' gave a mortgage on the wheel for. the remainder. then bounded astride his “bike” and went to show “dem kentry niggers” a few things. “My attention was called some time ;o to your medicine for rheumatic oubles by Mr. Cook, an old reliable iruggist of this city, and take pleasure l saying that I have tried them and mnd them good. It is my opinion that pe remedy, Peruna, is justly entitled tc >?e fame which it has throughout the ’nited States.” Addmfs _ The Co* olambti4 OL&r book. with it. Suddenly he saw a small dog turn a corner and come trot ting down the sidewalk. The boy placed the bottle, unstopped, di rectly m the dog’s path and re- Some time passed and Jim got tired of pushing a wheel over these country roads and traded it to a in the lower part of the county for a shotgun, mi nwnr-i ijijf nyi nk nlinen u.h i n fjr^d .tp watch results. On came the doglet, trotting proudly along, and spied the bottle. A dog— having almost a woman’s curios ity—is great at investigations. So tfie said dog heretofore spoken’ of proceeded to hold up as he neared the bottle, and, approaching rather And a little money will go a long ways. You can also make a lit- tie money go a long way at our store. We will continue our ander & Thomas to be The federation of women’s iul)8 in Georgia, answering pheal^l^LE. C| Branson, pres-; ietit of th# state normal school, as decided to maintain a model 3hool in oneof t^cfealrthern coun ts of Georg jk ^^iJcoun ty .off er- pg the best location, the best he got it. He explained his trade with the negro and was informed of the mortgage. He then saic the; negro was in town and went to look for him. But the negro hac smelled a rat and “loped out.” The invincible bailiff, W. E. Smith;, was notified, however, and if ' t I 4 I. L 13 Ukf • 3~| : /'ll. ’• sniff was sufficient for this mem ber of the canine family, and, upon receiving so sudden a shock to^is olfactory nerves, he tucked his tail between his legs and ran as fast as his somewhat cut-off locomotors would carry him, yelping at every jump. This amused the perpe trator, and lasted some time, but life soon became tiresome for wan of something exciting. One day, while the youngster was roaming about the square, he saw a moun tain wagon load of chickens and went over to look at them. The owner was there, talking to pros pective customers,, and the boy, he overtook the fleeing negro nine miles out of the city. He was brought back, and when he found what a fix ho was ihjhef scraped up the “dough ” and set tled the account with costs. He was released. ‘ nee men t will' get the second shool, and so on un til every cbjun- rin the state has at least pnq lodel school.; The school cannot e opened until January, but ^ponses aiid returns must bo sent 1 at once, in order that arrange rs can be made for teachers supplies, M/s. J. Lindsay Johnson, presi- jnfc of the Georgia federation women’s clubs, office of fcHe ] ANDIWILL MAKE CLOTHING * We have a stylish stock of Clothing, a large assortment out of which you can secure a suit to please you. Plenty of goods to suit the season. A beautiful fit, an excellent quality of goods, and at a cost to suit a flabby purse. Come early, Saturday, and take your choice. Clay worsteds, skeleton back serges* bl4ck granite cloth, etc. wishing he had “that’en. He’d show these boys some rooster fights.” The owner said he wanted 75 cents for the cock, and that was woods and a large party of men and boys, armed with guns and pistols, started in pursuit. The dangerous brute was killed Wed nesday. education concerning this im- ^rfcant matter, and we commend N subject to the consideration of a ^ 8 board, m the hope that our °autv may, be enthused on the f 1 ject and induced to enter the pWpetitiop for first prize. Ad- ^ n ced education is now a matter paramount importance amc ng ea chers, and this county, with u ch a glorious future before it j dpstrially, commercially, and I about 75 cents more than the boy had. So he began to shift about : ’or some means of obtaining this particular chicken. He at last hit upon a scheme, and procured a settle of chloroform. Coming back to the wagon—and when the man from the country’s head was turned—he placed a handkerchief saturated with . the anaesthetic ( - about the chicken’s head. The Special Summer Suits (HYNDS CO’S OLD STAND.) Culturally should not lag in letter pf education.