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Official Organ
Irwin County.
VOL. IV.
FRED. J. CLARK, Furniture. Grant street, f mm, oa:
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL. ■CHKHI'IjK G. * A. R. R.
BAILY, 1IXCKIT SUNDAY.
Arrlr*.I Ocilla ...11:00 a. m. and 8:26 p. *n.
lif trt Ocilla. . . .. 11:50 a. in. and 6:40 a. ua.
MNDAT ONLY.
Iaati Ocilla...... .. U :05t a. bq.
▲j-rlTt at Ocilla .. .4:50 p. in.
Close oiiusections for north, east, south, or
mmt.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hall are visit¬
ing relatives in Hahira.
Rpad card of Mr. Mat Feltes, the
well known contractor and builder.
Those who held cotton for higher
prices have not been disappointed.
Look out for tramps. Generally
spsaffing, they are dangerous visitors.
For glass and crockery ware see
R. B, Allen & Co.
Mr. J. L. Paulk is expected home
from, Coffee county to-day, with his
better half and baby.
My. Joe Fletcher ami family have
moved to Alapaha, one of the best
little towns in wiregrass Georgia.
New goods at old prices at
R. B. Allen & Co.’s
Mr. F. S. Ponsell had two bales
of cotton sold in Savannah this week
for 17 and 18 eentB respectively.
W-Jafc gentleman, at the wedding
Wednesday tried to swap his old
hag o’ bones for a gay little filly?
Early Rose and Triumph Seed
Potatoes at R. B. Allen & Co.’s
Under Mrs. Harris’ excellent
management, H Hotel Ocilla is
japidly increa «Lg in popularity.
Cash paid for Tobacco Tags at
R. B. Ali/en & Co.’s
The case of barber's itch recently
reported in a neighboring city has
recovered aid has been discharged.
Mr. John W. Tomberlin is treat¬
ing himself and family to a commo¬
dious new dwelling. May he con¬
tinue to prosper.
Don’t forget to ask us for a few
of those 150 pound watermelon
aeed when you pay your subserp-
tion. See advertisement.
’Squire Marcus Luke informed us
til# within the past two weeks he
has sold 13,500 worth of horseflesh
in Ocilla. That's a fine showing.
Mr. Thos. McMillan, of near Tif-
ton, was is Ocilla a short time
Wednesday. He is among the best
citizens aud farmers in Wiregrass
Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Luke, near Ir-
wiuvill#, are entertaining a pretty
young lady at their home. Her
gran’pa says she is the finest-look¬
ing baby in the county.
The Dispatch is now on speaking
terms with Mystic, Drew’s Still, the
Ensign-Oskamp mills, M. and R.
L. Henderson’s and the Bank of
Ocilla.
por everything in the General
v Merchandise line go to
Powell, Bullard & Co;
Ocilla, Ga.
THE OCILLA DISPATCH.
OCILLA, IRWIN COUNTY, GA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1900.
Kissimmee Items.
Kissimmee,Ga., Feb. 6.—We hear
that Tom is now going down the
road, and we know that is against
•oraeone’s will. Hold up, Tom, and
don’t be too fast or we will call you
back to your recollections.
Mr. T. L. Purvis visited Alapaha
Saturday, returning home Sunday
afternoon.
Tonie believes that it would be
better not to use so much diveriity,
as a new writer stated last week,
but you must not compare the young
correspondents with the old Chris¬
tians.
We believe that Ratcliff will vote
for Bobby for agency,, but we don’t
know so much about Rattletrap.
Mr. Scott Mobley visited Mr.
Hard Giddens, of Berrien county,
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Oscar Purvis visited Valdosta
last week, and while there made a
pleasure trip down in Florida. We
won’t say just now who went with
him, for we don’t know exactly.
We learned Sunday where Jim
was g°’ n a loso °^ eu t ‘ owu r° a( l.
Wonder why he doesn’t ask some
one to go with him?
Prof. R. B. Purvis, of Lax, vis¬
ited his Uncle Bobby last Saturday,
returning home Sunday.
Master Virgil and Miss Avy
Burns visited many friends in this
section Sunday last.
Guess what boy and girl is ex¬
changing pictures with one another?
Well, if the writer don’t know any
of the particulars, ho will make a
short guess at Arthur Mobley.
Wright now has some new stu¬
dents in vocal music. Although he
has «ot the time every day, he fills
his appointments every Friday
night.
Tonie has handed the pen over to
Rattletrap & Ratcliff, being that it
was eo ill convenient to him.
With best wishes to you all,
Rattletrap & Ratcliff.
There are rumors and rumors of
candidates for county officers, and
most of them will be heard from
later.
The following is too good to keep.
An old widower stopped at
a hotel recently and on leaving for¬
got to settle his bill till some dis¬
tance away. Returning, he said to
the aimiable young lady in charge:
“I was about to leave without pay¬
ing my bill.” To which she replied:
“That would have been all right,
as you will return tomorrow.” “But
I might die,” said he. “Oh, well,”
she answered, “the loss would be
small anyway.” commit The o. w. suicide does not
know whether to or
go to South Africa.
At Hynren’s Altar.
Wednesday, at the residence of
the bride’s parents, four miles from
Ocilla, Rev. M. L. Lawson officiat¬
ing, Mr. L. L. Hall and Miss Mary
Jane Harper were made man and
wife.
The bride looked lovely,in a dress
of cream cashmere, trimmed in
cream satin and chifon and white
moire ribbon, with boucpiet of
white hawthorn flowers, She is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Harper
and combines, in her person those
admirable qualities which glorify
womanhood and bless those around
her. She is lovely and graceful, and
enjoys the esteem of all who know
her.
The happy groom is one of the
finest specimens of manhood in the
county, and his many good qualities
has drawn to him a host of friends
who rejoice with him in his new¬
found happiness.
After the wedding ceremony the
guests were ushered into the spacious
dining room, where a grand feast
awaited them. Don’t ask us to name
or describe the numerous dishes, or
fine culinary skill displayed in their
preparation. Ask Col. Martin, Rev.
Lawson, T. B. Puckett, Clinton
Harper, or any one of the crowd
who attended. Any of them, not too
full for utterance, will tell you
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SAVANNAH, GA,
COTTON FACTORS
Experienced and Expert handlers of both
Sea Island and
Upland Cotton •
Money loaned to Cotton Shippers on satisfactory se-
curity.
Manufacturers of High Grade Fertilizer-
8-4-6.
DOC LAW VS. SHEEP OWNER.
Valuable House Dogs vs. Sneaking
Dog Slayers.
I have read article after article
on the much discussed dog law. I
say let me pay tax on my dog and
make it an offense, w ith heavy pen-
alty, fer any one tbat kills him.
Also, if my dog kills sheep, make
me pay for it. Tit for tat.
My reasons are: Two years ago
I owned a dog that could not have
been bought of me for $100, for the
reason that he was my childrens’
companion aud the protector of my
family, whether I was at home or
not; but some sneaking, low down
cur of humanity laid poison
through the neighborho«d, and in
less than half an hour that dog was
no more. That same dog was never
know to notice sheep that were con-
stantly about my place, I have al-
ways tried to help the sheep owner
.protect his property, and in return
he took from me that which money
would not replace. Therefore I say,
let me pay tax on the night watch-
man, so that I can protect his life.
J. F. Hoffman.
! Judge J. B. Clements and Mr.
j Marcus terday after Luke left drove for of Atlanta large yes¬
I 4 very
mules-
that no finer wedding feast was ever
spread in the county.
The Dispatch joins the relatives
and friends of the handsome young
couple in wishing for them long,
happy, peaceful and prosperous
lives.
Hymen's Work.
Las Sunday, at 2 p. m., the charm¬
ing Miss Iva Bussell, daughter of
Mr. ami Mrs. Isaac Bussell, and Mr.
Lonny Spicer were married, Judge
J. 15. Clements officiating. The at¬
tendants were: Miss Bettie Luke
and Professor Ellis, Miss Sarah
Whitley and Mr. T. A. Bussell, Mis*
Ida Whitley and Mr. James Bussell,
Miss Laura Tomberlin and Mr. I
Archie Whitley.
The parlor was beautifully dec¬
orated with evergreeus and flowers.
The wedding was a quiet one,
only a few relatives and friends be¬
ing present.
The handsome and happy couple
have the best wishes of a host of
friends for their future welfare and i
happiness, and the Dispatch begs to
to be included in the list.
Ludy Whitley will soon work
himself out of a job with that culti¬
vator, unless he turns in and breaks
up land for bis neighbors,
two large mules he can break up
six acres a day, and the work done
is beyond criticism.
Sutton Gossip.
Sutton, ,’Ga., Feb. 6.—Mr Jehu
Fletcher and Misses Ella and Sarah
Fletcher visited the family of Mr.
R. II. Hutchinson last Sunday af¬
ternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Swain, of
near Tilton, visited relatives in this
community last Sunday.
Mrs. Susie Smith, of Cycloneta,
is visiting h>cr brother, Mr. H. D.
Swain.
It is raining to-day and is still
needed in this section. Some wells
are dry, while seme have plenty of
water.
Messrs. John Daniels and Seabron
Sutton visited at the postoffioe Sat¬
urday afternoon.
I wonder what has become of
Aunt Sophrony here of late? She
must have gone visiting.
“Gipsie” has come out with a new
coat on.
Mr. S. P. Pool, of North Caro-
lina, who left Georgia a year or so
ago, is visiting his brother, Mr. J.
A. Pool, on the Tift place, north of
Tifton. We gladly welcome him
back with us.
Faula.
Harley Hardware Co.
Stoves,
Tinware,
Crockery,
House
FurnisiiinQ
Goods
- Harley Hard ware Co'.
T? Feed J AND Sale
LUKE. CLEMENTS & CO,, PROP’RS,
OCILLA, GA.
HORSES
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TURPENTINE BUSINESS
Always on hand and at piiees that will ehange their owners,
Our stock are all young, well broke and ready for
Call, see them and get prices before buying elsewhere.
TIFTON & NORTHEASTERN R. R.
“SSCrLUDXEStS' COMHT S.OXJT3."
LOCAL Tnwe TABLE WO. 0.
H. H. TIFT, President. W. O. TIFT, Viee-PraiWent.
Gknkral Offices: Tifton, Geoboia.
No. 7. No. S. No. 1.
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MPi (Tj Vi 4ft f Biightoia, Ga.. is oo
00 O' X) f .Harding, Ga.. -4 11 51
MCC 00 e-' ■*t* f ..Pinetta, Ga. . 11 81
C H ® ..Mystic, Ga... 11 25
vf M CS» O f .Fletcher, Ga.. 11 14
CP O C* Fitzgerald, Ga. A. 11 M. 00
Trains Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 run daily, except Sunday.
Trains Nos. 7 and S run on Sunday only. signal.
(f) Flag Station. Trains stop only on
All trains make connection with the Plant System and Georgia Southern & Florida
at Tit ton, and the Georgia «Sc Alabama at Fitzgerald.
F. G. Boatki6UT, Traffle Manager,
ocilla Novelty Works!
L. J. TUCKER, FROP’R,
Ocilla, Georgia.
I am prepared to manufacture, on short notice, 4
Mantles,
Columns,
Gable Ornaments,
Brackets,
Newel Posts,
And all other interior and exterior finishings for residences, churches,
pric. My facilities for turning out work in above line are excellent, and
prices will be found reasonable for first-class work. Orders from Irwin
county 3bd southwest'([.Georgia 'generally, are respectfully solicited, and
satisfaction is assured. 7-7-2m.
We carry
a complete liue of
Shelf aud Heavy Hard¬
ware, Plows, Plow Gear, Harness,
etc. We call particular attention
to Chattanooga Chilled Plows aud
Planet, Jr., Cultivators.
Close prices, fair
dealing.
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Miles
Official Organ
Irwin County.
Effective
December 19,1S07
Ealusters.
Head Blocks.
Corner Blocks,
Base Blocks.
Mouldings.
Miles‘
NO. 30.
Saw Mill.
Turpentine.
Still Supplies.
wagons,
Heavy
Harness.
CSS
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MILL
No. 3. No. 4. Ns. S.