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-qLUME XIII COL. J. H- ESTILL ftBRE. MAYOR SUSTAINED He Spent Wednesday in Forsyth | County^at Cumming:* Court. Col. JVH. Estill,’candidate *for Governor, arrived in the city at 12:45 p. m. Tuesday afternoon, en ! route to Forsyth superior court at Cumming, where he spent one day meeting the people of that section. Tuesday afternoon he*|was intro duced to many people in the city, a number of whom were here to attend Hall city court. In the evening he was called upon at the Arlington by quite a number of citizens, many of whom he bad known before, and some who . de sired to meet him. A number of prominent citizens wbonthe failed to meet on his first visit, pledged him their hearty support. Col. Estill returned to Gaines- j ville Thursday from Cumming. j He -expressed himself as very much pleased with his reception in Forsyth county, and he how has a number of the leading citi zens there at work in his interest. They have taken hold of his can didacy in earnest and will render him valuable support. All in all, In the appeal cased of Harrison Roberts and his wife, charged with selling liquor who were fined $25 and costs each, which was appealed to -the council, Mayor .Parker’s judgment was sustained, and the defendant’s had to fork over the money. “Out goes the orange-long life to the strawberry,” observes the Jacksonville Times-Union. ‘ ‘The king never dies in Florida—it is but rotation in office. ” Cured of Catarrh and La Grippe by la grippe Pertrna should be taken'every two hours during the day—adults a tablespoonful, children a teaspoon fnl, Bntit is the after-effects of la grippe which are generally the most serious unless Pernna is taken. In all cases where Pernna Is taken as above during the acute stage the recovery is prompt and complete; but where the ordinary treatment is followed the patient will complain for weeks and months of weak ness, slight headache, want of appetite, and many other symptoms of low vi tality. Such people should begin at once the use of Pernna—a tablespoonful before each meal, gradually increasing the dose to two tablespoonfuls. Mrs. Theophile Schmitt, wife of the Ex-Secretary of the German consulate, writes the following letter to Dr. Hart, man in regard to Pernna : 3417 Wabash, Ave., Chicago, Ini,., The Pernna Medicine Co.,Columbus,O.s Gentlemen—■** I suffered this winter with a severe attack of la grippe, and having repeat- — ■■■ «■■>■■■■' the value of Pe- ; r u n a in such cases, I thought ^ folly, and began y'* to feel a change for the better the second day, jgjpijgl^ course of a week „ T __ _ _ _' _ Mrs.Schmitt. jl was very much improved. After using three bottles I . not only found the la grippe had disappeared, but my general health was much better. I am satisfied that Pernna is a wonder ful family remedy,.and gladly endorse it.” Yours, Mrs. Theophile; Schmitt. Da grippe is epidemic catarrh. Peru- nacures catarrh wherever located. Send for a free copy of ^Winter Catarrh.” This book contains a lecture by Dr- Hartman on la grippe, which has^ at tracted wide attention. Address Dr, Hartman. Columbus- Ohio. G- F. TURNED COMPANY. A charter was granted by Judge Estes last Tuesday to the ‘Hx. F. Turner Company . 3 ’ This is one of Gainesville’s strongest mercantile establishments, located id Hunt’s opera house bnilding. The mem bers of the company are all ^ell known and-no doubt will meet with greatter success than ever in the conduct of their business. Governgr Taft thinks education is the key to the Filipon problem. He says the natives cannot govern themselves until educated in the English language and American mtitutions, and thinks they should be given a qualified suf frage, wi th a gradual gro *rth of pop ular government.-Albany Herald. | HENRY DISTIN, OP PHILADELPHIA. ■ Henry Distin, the inventor and maker of all the band instruments for the ■Henry Distin Manufacturing Co., at Williamsport, Pa., la probably the most active old man in Philadelphia today. He and his wife recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, at their home, on South Ninth street. Mr. bis tin. comes from one of the most famous musical families of the old world, his father and grandfather before him, as well as himself, having played at most all ■the royal courts of England and the continent. 1441 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., May 6,1899. Dr. 5. B. Hartma n : : ' Dear Sir—I write .to inform you that / had a bad attack of la grippe last De- lumber which lasted more than three months, ami which left me with catarrh, land several of my friends advised me to toy your wonderful medicine, Peruna. I began with a bottle the first week in March and it certainly did me a great \deal of good. / was so well satisfied that / purchased another bottle and fol lowed your directions, which you furnish with every bottle, and / am glad to say that it has cured me. / shall certainly recommend the Peruna to all my friends. Yours, very truly. fieoty Distin. A HEAVY SNOW. The heaviest snow that has fal len in Gainesville in three years came down Friday Afternoon and night of last week, and the ground was covered for several days. Con siderable sleet also fell, and the ground was covered to a depth of about eight inches on very strong. Many of,the most prominent citizens of the county are pledged to his support, and indication’s are that old Hall will be found in the Estill column on the day of the primary. His friends should not let k up in their work, however, so that , Estill’s majority may be overwhelming. ijjie level. I The city authorities promptly scooped the snow from the side walks with an improvised snow pK>w Saturday morning and pedes trians managed to get about with comparative- ease. The snow melted rather slowly although the sun shone bright Saturday, and the thermometer did not run down very much until Monday* During the winter of 1899 a heavy snow fell here, which measured about twelve inches, and the ther mometer went to eight degrees be low zero. Francis Joseph, of Austria, n ow 71 years old, has been on the throne 52 years, and so holds the record for length of reign. King Christian of Denmark is 82, but has been on the throne only 87 years. According to Pall Mall Gazette, the British workingman has al most abandoned his clay pipe and shag in favor of the two-penny I packet of cigarettes, with a por- | trait of a favorite actress or khaka [clad general given. In Turkestan every wedding en gagement begins with the pay ment of a substantial consid eration tothegirl’s parents. If the girls jilts her lover the engagement gift has to be returned, unless the parents have another daughter to give as a substituet. , ^ GONE TO BARNESVILLE was 87 years old and had been a a member of the Baptist church for 60 years. Her remains were interred at Yellow Creek church Monday, the funeral being con ducted by Rev. T. L. Robinspn. THEY THANK CROW, Mr. Broughton Hardy, who has been connected with The Georgia Cracker tor the past two-and-a half years, left Monday foiM Barnesvilie, where he, together with his brother, B. H. Hardy, .has purchased the controlling in terest in the Barnesvilie News-Ga zette and of which paper he will be local editor and business man ager. The News-Gazette has the best equipment of any country weekly newspaper in the state, and with the infusion of new life into its columns, should be the best paper. Mr. Hardy is a com petent newspaper man and, no doubt, he will be eminently suc cessful iu his new field. The! Cracker regretted to give him up, but we feel sure he will more | than measure up to the require-J ments iu his new field, where he I has our best wishes. In adopting a set of resolutions thanking Profs. J. L. Moore and J. L. Crow for the good work done at Concord while conducting there [a class in harmony, the pupils [have the following to say respect ing the latter gentleman: “We also tender our love and thanks to Prof. J. L. Crow for the kindness shown us and the assis tance given us by him through out the term, and commend him to any community desiring a first dass Christian gentlemen of ster ling worth, and ability as a music teacher.” HAD A BANQUET DIED SUDDENLY. Stephenson lodge no ~26., Knights of Pythias, celebrated the 38th. anniversary of the order at ‘their castle hall Wednesday even ing by giving a banquet. A ma jority of the members were pres ent, and a sumptuous repast was served. Speeches were made by several orators of the order, show ing its growth and usefulness, and the occasion was a delight ful one. Mr. T. M. Kemp was found dead in bis bed at his home near Murray ville at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning. He was 70 years of age, and it is supposed that he died of paralysis as it runs in his family, several of his brothers having died the same way. On account orthis fact Coroner Dorsey did not hold any inquest.. The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, con ducted by Rev. Newt Austin, and His remains were interred in Lumpkin county. The deceased is survived by four children, BLIND TIGERITES. The school house at Bellton *as burned last week, caused by a defective flue. The flames start ed at 11 o’clock in the morning and the people ot the town promptly responded and helped the students to try to put the flames out, all;to no avail. Five nearby residences were set on fire, aa well as two or||three barns. The loss amounts to $1000, with $>00 insurance. The calamity falls heavily upon the people of Bellton. John Stevens and W. M. Bush, both colored, were before Mayor Parker Monday afternoon each charged with running a blind tiger. Each was fined $25 and cost. Mayor Parker always sticks it to the blind-tigerites and they -may rest assured they will always get all that’s coming to them when they come before him. THE WAY TO FARM. MRS. ELLA SMITH DEAD, - Mrs. Ella Smith, wife of Mr. J. ,C. Smith, died at the "home of her husband on West Broad street at 2 o’clock Tuesday morning of consumption. She is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral services were conduct ed at the family home by Rev. A. A. Tdly at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, after which her remains; were interred at Liberty church at 2 o’clock the following afternoon. The Augusta Chronicle says: “Whenever Atlanta wants to add another story to her population she gets out a new city directory. The latest gives her 135,735; Uncle Sam’s cenesus in 1900gives hea less than 90,000. Pretty rapid growth- 45,000 in eighteen months.” WAS 87 YEARS OLD. * ^18. Elizabeth Martin died at e home of her son, Mr. John D. ar tin, near Murray ville, last today morning45f old age. She ' The Darien Gazette is making a strong flight for the election of good men to the legislature. This is a fight along the proper line.