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THE DISPATCH. 11KNDKItSON A HAN I,UN, I’HOl’IIIMMItK. M llcinlcisou, liiisiiic.ss Mnimitcr. J. W Hanlon, Kilitor. J’uhtisht'cl every Friday ami entered al the (>ei I la poshittlee as second elass mail mailer, lirst-c'ass reading and a high grade advertising medimu. f— ......._ _ ' r -- tyv - Subweipt ion Bates : One ropy, one year............. ... *1 00 One eopy, six llinnlIts.......... rdt One etniy, three months........ 25 Advertising tides on applieation. Address ail business letters to Tut: Pis- TATCtt, bdck Box S, Oeilla, Ha. Dftli tal Organ Irwin (Anility. Fiuiiay, Aftirsr is, isoo. Now is the time to begin your fall advertising. Subscribe for the Dispatch and get the news with the dew on it. Cotton is rusting and shedding badly, and the crop will lie seriously cut off. Mrs. Hall, of Orange, Texas, is v isiting her uncle, Mr. C. L. Sibley, in Oeilla. The Dispatch was a day late last week on account of—not getting oytt on time. The Dispatch now goes to Corp. I. Jtf.H. Fletcher, Co. “E,” Fifth If. S. Infantry, Sun Luis, Cuba. Mr. Win. Mini’s wife, who lives nine miles southeast of here, is quite sick with gastritis. Mrs. Alliert Sutton’s friends will be glad to learn that after being ■confined to her bed for months is improving fast and will soon be up. We are glad to say that our young friend “Boy” Roberts who has been very sick with fever for tlic last three weeks is improving. This is the season of the year when the Oeilla scavenger cart should travel like it would if it was paid hy the mile. Miss Enuna Paulk, one of Ocilla’s charming young ladies, returned from Berrien county Tuesday, de¬ lighted with her visit. Full line of Tube Paints and Ar¬ tists.’ material. Watt it Hoi.mks, tin. Fitzgerald, Ga. Mr. James McMillan, of near Enigma, attended yearly meeting at Willaeooehee Saturday and Sun¬ day. lie is one of Berrien’s best citizens and farmers. Messrs. Z. J. and I. J. Bussell are lengthening their mill dam and otherwise preparing for the ginning season. By the way, you ought to see that field of peas where they grew their biscuits this year. It is a beautiful sight and show’s how easy two good crops can be made on the same ground inside of twelve months. .Prof. II. McMillan, so w'ell and favorably known in this section of the state as an educator of youth, has accepted the principalship. of the Alapaha school and will open the same August 28th. The outlook for the school is Buttering, and we congratulate the pwople of Alapaha on having seearncd.Proi. McMillan’s services, Outr revolving dining table is a daisy and a half, and one of them should be in the dining room of every well regulated family. The table w;is made at the Oeilla Novel¬ ty Works, and is first-class. But a revolving table is not all that it takes to stake a dining room at¬ tractive. The bond of Davis, who kept a negro barbershop in Oeilla, was for¬ feited Tuesday afternoon, lie was arrested last week for selling whis¬ ky without license and for adul¬ tly, and km bond for appearance at county cart was fixed at *200. Messrs. K. D. Go wan and Big John Clements were his bondsmen. Tj;>y are making efforts to over¬ take him. There was nearly two days’ ses¬ sion of county court this week, re¬ sulting in sending three negro women and four negro men to the chaingang for periods ranging from five to ten months. Judge Clem¬ ents conducted the business of his court admirably and the good work be does tells for the couhty morally as well as financially. Some of the superior court, judges could learn v doable dots from him in the mat¬ ter of time-saving, which means money-saving. YEARLY MEETING AT WILLA- COOCHEE. Mr. Editor: Not having seen any items in your newsy columns from this part of the moral vine¬ yard, I trust you will allow space for a few lines from here concern¬ ing the “yearly meeting” at Willa- cooeheo last Sunday. Nearly every body in this and the adjoining counties were there, and the few who failed to attendNvere indeed unfortunate. Elder Sutton preached an able sermon in his usual happy way to an unusually large and appreciative congregation, after which there was an intermission of thirty minutes, during which time the great throng of sweet young ladies and hand¬ some young men ate watermelon and chatted pleasantly together— while with the old people it was a general hand-shaking and the usual “how do you do.” After the intermission the con¬ gregation repaired to the church where the solemn ordinance of feet washing and the sacrament were ad¬ ministered and then tho parting hymn was sung. This concluded the services for the day. It was indeed a solemn scene to witness those good old brothers and sisters shaking hands and shedding tears with each other, as if they knew it was really the last time they would ■ever have the privilege to attend another yearly meeting. And it is possible that some of them may not. A sad thought in¬ deed! As soon as the services were over the Hon. E. J.. Hogan began mingle through the crowd, inviting everybody, friends and strangers, to go home with him and take dinner. The writer and fifty-nine others availed themselves of this opportunity. We went, and a more hospitable home can not he found any where on this earth than the one owned by the Hon. E, J. Hogan. He surely knows how to entertain. On arrival we were, ushered into the dining hall, there to find the table just grunting under tho great load of good things to eat—chick, lamb, beef, pork, hams, all kinds of bread, cakes, pies fruits, and in fact all the delicacies of the season were there, and in abund¬ ance, too. Miss Martha, his eldest daughter, and Miss Maggie, a sister of Mr. Hogan,presided in the dining room, and they each graced the occasion to the gueen’s taste. Miss Martha saw that the wants of each one was supplied with the good tilings, and Miss Maggie kept every one in the highest glee with her wit and humor. I can prove all this hy you, can’t I, Mr. Editor? Miss Millie the next eldest daughter, intertaiued in the parlor and made every one happy. That fellow from Oeilla will e»- dorse me in this. Mr. Editor, why will a fellow, when he gets with a young, lady that he really likes at a big gathering like the one at Willaeooehee get in a buggy nearly on outskirts of the grounds, and arrange to have their faces turned away from the church and people? Is it because he wants all of her attention, and don’t want her attracted hy anybody or any thing else? If so—-why, that fellow is serious and means business. Don’t yon think so? Dan Fino. Gopher Scuffle, Ga., Aug. loth, 1899. The Most Effective Agency. A well known writer, referring to t he illimitable progress of mankind, says progress is the end of which man was destined. To this end, then, it is his duty to direct all his inquiries, all the productions of his geuius and taste—in short all the modes of his activity. To no class of people are these truths more ap¬ plicable than to the businessman. Progress is necessarily the r watch¬ word and in order to go forward they must utilize all the available and proper means at their com¬ mand. There are many agencies which make for the merchants suc- cess, but long experience has shown that a regular use of the advertis¬ ing columns of a sound and popular newspaper is tho most effective of them till. Etaonozor Items. Nows is scarce in this section. Everybody busy pulling fodder. Mrs. John li Clements 1ms been sick for several days past. J. R. and D. E. Clements made a business trip to Fitzgerald Monday. Services at Big Creek church last Saturday and Sunday by Kevs. Puller and Williamson. The Ebenezer Vocal class mot at C. Clements Sunday afternoon and rendered some excellent music. Miss Willie Rogers the accomplish¬ ed daughter of Bailiff Wm. Rogers, who is teaching school near Abba, visited “yo writer” last. Sunday. Miss Ella Thompson, of Dodge county, and Mr. Jack MoGlockliu recently wedded at the homo of the bride’s uncle, Mr. Darsoy, in this place. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Paulk, ac¬ companied by their charming sister, Miss Gussie Fletcher, of Ruby, visited at Mr. C. Clements recently. Mrs. T. T. Mauldin and daugh¬ ter, Miss . Rachel, of Abhrville, who, has been visiting relatives in Oeilla spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guests of C. Clements and family. Mr. W. S. Key, of Staunton, is visiting relatives in this neighbor¬ hood. Mr. Key is an able music teacher and will begin teaching a large vocal class in this place in the near future. Cokrespoxdhnt. From Alapha Section. Prof. Culbreth spent Saturday at Mr. John J. McMillan’s. Miss Willie Lee is visiting the Misses Sutton, near Alapaha. Miss Dora Paulk, of Oeilla, is visiting Mrs. G. A. Paulk, of Ala- palm. Mr. Emmett Ilall, of near Adel, visited his uncle, Mr. J. II. Kirby, Saturday night. Miss Ola Nobles, of Alapaha, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Blansette Chambless. Miss Lola Turner, of Alapaha, visited Misses Sarah and Eenma McMillan last week. Mr. and Airs. Eddie Perry, of Americas, are the guests of tho former’s uncle,Mr. I. G. Chambless. Revs. John S. Lindsey, Britt Hancock and John Patterson preached at the Harper school house Saturday and Sunday. Susik. Berrien County, 8-14. If your brain won’t work right and you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours, you should take Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses the system and invigorates both body and brain. Sold by Mashburn & Denmark, Fitzgerald, Ga. Ruby Rumblings. Mrs. E. Fletcher, who has been quite sickwith fever, is convalescing. Miss Gussie Fletcher visited Miss Alice Clements, six miles north of Irwjnville, last Saturday. Mr. J. V. Ellington, who has been vory sick with the malaria fever, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Young visit¬ ed the later,s mother Saturday and Sunday of hist week. Quite a number of Chulaites at¬ tended the barbecue in Tifton on Thursday of last week. Prof. A. D. Ross has taken charge of a flourishing school in this city. Much success to him. Mr. Leroy Ellington, of Monroe county, is visiting his sons, Messrs. B. H. and J. Y. Ellington, of this place. Prof. Jerngan’s school at the Fletcher School house has been suspended for some time while Mr. Jernegan is in Florida on business. Ye writer learned that Prof. Sweat and Miss Hesta Whitfield were married last Sunday morning at seven o’clock. May they live loDg and prosper. Phillis. its Morphine and Whiskey pain hab- treated without or confinement. Cure guaran¬ teed or no pay. B. H. VEAL, itarium, Man’jjr Lithia 3, Springs Austell. San¬ Ga. Box AUNT SOPRONY SAYS That the kissing bug, about which so much fuss is being made, is no thing more nor less than the old- fashioned chinch-bug. That she likes flowers moderately well, but she likes flour best. To her mind, a panful, of biscuits is worth two pansful of flowers. That she doesn’t know what to think of some of the widowers now. In fact, they are a puzzle to her. She thinks, however, that they will get into double harness sometime this fall, if they continue to splurge about, as they have been doing lately. That “Farmer Girl” is writing some mighty sound advice to young folks about staying on the farm, and they’d better take it, if they know what’s good for them. That at last accounts a certain handsome young widower, south¬ east of town,had bought a red neck¬ tie and other fixin’s, and was get¬ ting ready to repair to Mt. Paran Sunday. That it is nobody’s business how old she is, or who she is. But one thing ‘ certain, if she had a hubby, he’d know what’s what the first time he got to throwing out slurs at her eush. Tax Returns for 1899. Following is a statement of the tax returns of Irwin county, by districts, showing the loss or gain in said districts. As will be seen, Oeilla makes the finest showing of any district in the county, Fitz¬ gerald not district—432nd—Loss, excepted: River $33,- 107. Paulk district—518th—Gain, $8,- o *7 t I O . Fletcher district—600th—Loss, $119. Courthouse district—901st—Gain, $25,449. Clements district—982nd—Loss, $38,073. Minnie district—1388th—Loss, $24,042. Robert’s district—1421st—Loss, $20,720. Oeilla district—1529th—Gain, $80,081. Fitzgerald district—1537th—gain, $21,450. 1 larding district—1550th—Loss, $24,090. The total gain in white returns is $1,512. The total loss in colored returns is $7,013. The total loss in the county, in¬ cluding $18,688 unreturned land for the year 1898, is $42,415. Fortify the body to resist malarial germs by putting the system in perfect order. Prickly Bitters is a wonderful system regulator. Sold by Mashburn & Denmark, Fitz¬ gerald, Ga. Royal Arch Masons. There will he a convention of Royal Arch Mason at Wjllacoochee, this county, on the 23rd of August. The Grand High Priest of the state will be present and all Royal Arch Masons are requested to be present. Master Masons who desire further advancement can be accommodated. Before closing a special lodge will convene to confer suitable degrees upon all lady applicants. A full attendance is desired. B. B. Gkay, II. P. He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses Prickly Ash Bit¬ ters. It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order, Sold by Mashburn ifc Denmark, Fitz¬ gerald, Ga. Lefla! Blanks Free. Warrantee Heeds, Chattel Mort^ftses, Mortgages on Heal Estate, and Mortgages with Power to Sell cun he had free by apply¬ ing at the Dispatch office, or at Judge Wm. Henderson office, or at IrwtnvtUe or Fitz¬ gerald. Also at 1 all offices of Justice of the Peace. EMMETT V. BALL, M. D„ OCILLAi GEORGIA. OFFICE at dwelling on Irwin Avenue. Genaral practice solicited, I MAKE A SPECIALTY OF DROPSY. 8 -JS-ly. OCILLA BAKERY, PHILLIPS cSc. BASS, IPiRpIFIIKL’S (11. L. JIASS, Manager.) Cciila. Georgia. Li gh thread, Cakes and Pies ol ni l k inds, and every thing usu n 1 ly * found in a bakery. F ancy and Family Gro cery. Y our patronage renpecif uijy. /(V solicited. Terms right. s-lt-lf Algee In Trouble. W. K. Algee, of Fitzgerald, be¬ fore he came to Irwin county v as ft|»j)ointe<i receiver in the case ot II. C. Dunlop et al against S. \\ r . Postell et al, of Atlanta. It was found by the auditor that the re- ceiver had in his custody $1,028.53, and the auditor’s decision as to the distribution of the fund was made the judgment of the superior court . According to the petition, ‘ \\. F, Aglee, receiver, failed and refused to pay over said funds in accordance with said decree and alleges his present inability to do so.’’ An order was signed by Judge Lumpkin August 11th, calling Oil the receiver to show cause Septem¬ ber 2 wliy he should not make the payment or be attached for con¬ tempt of court. We find the above in the Atlanta Journal of last Monday. Judge Callaway was in a group of about a dozen of the leading business men of the city one day last week w hen one of the party re¬ ferred to the unsatisfactory class of men who so frequently constituted our juries, whereupon Judge Calla¬ way replied: “And, yet Ido not think there is a man before me who has not begged off from jury duty. Men who ought to serve on the jury make excuses, and then criticise the men who serve.” It was a centre shot and there was a general plea of guilty.—Augusta Chronicle. The Rev. Scipio I). Scroggins, of Screven county, has called a meet¬ ing of leaders of the negro race in that county to consider the evil of pistol toting among the blacks and to discourage the practice, lie says the ever-ready pistol is the cause of a large percentage of the crimes of violence committed hy the people of his race, and that the “pistol fashion” is even affected by a great many women, “who carry them concealed in their bosoms, or other¬ wise.” “Dan Fino” has written up the yearly meeting at Willaeooehee so accurately and well, that he has left little for us to add. lie omitted one item, however. There was a large crowd at Mr. ’Lije Hogan’s Saturday, but not enough to eat the immense quantity of excellently prepared food. Among the rest was a chicken pie of large dimen¬ sions, and Sunday morning this had soured and had to be thrown away. ’Lije was grumbling considerably about people not coming and eating after the “vittela” was ready for them. ’ But they were there Sun¬ day and Sunday night, and ’Lije was happy. The writer indorses all that “Dan Fino” says about this good family, the two fascinating young ladies who presided in the dining room, the one who enter¬ tained in the parlor, the preaching, etc , and we do wish yearly meeting could be held out there monthly. r THESE^ Ladies » m A. ■ ^ Tried WAVE the NEVER <$reaT m system regulator PRICKLY ASH BITTERS. Because they think it id nasty and bitter, disagreeable to the stomach and violenf in action. A5K THESE ■» a? ♦ >;“v f They will Tell you if is 1 ’ ’ not at alJ disagreeable. And as a cure for Indigestion.. ^Constipation, ^Disorders it Kidney is un^ j ^^excelled. Mashburn & Denmark, Fit/.* geraid,Ha., Special Agents. ^ ft 3D to X X u ^ TIB** to ^ ^ u u y The to DISPflT i m ad to he to em- to to to to - m OQ to 33 ? . 1 uis in. hey the op- Among secret minion -king tion of in his -ny the New at to ted in and ^ he i / - 4 ? % P() .i view "iS u is the » pro- v look to dis- j j oi* * ^ A . him :tions. never The to ’ favor gland, under Reed, the *tr & p- o give %.«-*> ay "On- •SSES. f Story of ial of . artil- s eon- And 3nnes, an iving spre- vertisemen mange, aent of it means < Captain *ous at- results to eading advertiser, jceed- a of ison ing the ofi CD organ of Ct> county, it people widely rea w patronag 1 ofJe; worth stri for. Call c write us prices and i place in picture. is I * • as- * i ^%0> at T» ! Come and C< t lift vi) six or seven tons of on liitncl. Come «ml sot It a si blo moment. w 5-5-tf