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u Official Organ of City and County. jl L. Hunter, Local Editor. W. T. CONN & CO., tttHOLESALE DEALERS in Sta- \J\ pie and Fancy Groceries, Tobac cos, Cigars, &c. Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 20th, 1869. 5 6m The Edwards House, O FFERS the best accommodations for Transient and Regular Board ers. Special inducements for College students. WARREN EDWARDS. Milledgeville, Ga., Jan. 1, ’86. 26 ly WOOD YARD! W OOD delivered at any time. C. H. BONNER. Milledgeville, August 3rd, 1886. [4 tf MRS. TEELING’S BAKERY. Fresh Bread and Cake Daily. Also liquid yeast and yeast-cakes can be found at her residence, also at the store of Kinney A Whelan, also Mr. Chas. Bonner. [12 6m To the Citizens of Baldwin County: I will deliver an address on Politi cal Topics, on Saturday, the 9th day of October next, at Milledgeville, Ga. Respectfully Yours, JAMES H. BLOUNT. Macon, Ga., Sept. 18th, 1886. DIED On Wednesday last in this city at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. G. T. Wiedenman, after a protracted ill ness, Mrs. Minerva C. Thomas, about 76 or 78 years of age. She was the mother of Mrs. Wiedenman, Mrs. Dr. Smith and Mrs. L. H. Thomas, all of this city. She spent the greater part if not the whole of her life in this county, where she enjoyed the respect of all who knew her and the esteem of many friends. She was a lady of a most benevolent character, being noted for her untiring attention to the sick, and died with probably not an en emy in the world. She had for many years been a cori- sistant memberof the Baptist Church, and that denomination having no church building of their own here, her funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Beck. After thier conclu sion a number of her friends accom panied her remains to our city ceme tery, where they were consigned to their final resting place. Fresh bread, cakes, candy, etc., al ways on hand at Scheidemann's new Bakery. Notice. -:o:- THE! CITY • A freight train has been put on the Eatonton & Gordon railroad. Call at Scheidemann's if you want good bread, cakes or candy. There are now 1,275 patients in the Lunatic Asylum in this place. Give the new' candy factory and bakery a liberal patronage. The new and attractive advertise ment of Mr. W. H. Carr will be read with interest by the ladies. The total registration of Baldwin county is 1505 ; of this number, 783 are negroes and 722 whites. The State Holiness convention will meet in this citv on Monday next, 11th inst. Our good people are preparing to give them a cordial reception. The old and reliable Grocers, Messrs. C. H. Wright & Son, have some ad vertisements in this paper to which we invite the attention of our readers. We learn that our college opened ^ its fall session with a larger number of ' pupils than it ever had at the same period of the year. Mr. S. Barrett's new store is now filled with fresh and desirable goods, and he is ready to receive calls from his friends and the public. Wagons loaded with home-made hav are a common sight on our streets. It is a good sign. It means that stock will be well fed next winter. Frank Schidemann will have a sales man on the road as soon as he gets in full running order. He expects to do a large wholesale trade in candy and bread. To render glue waterproof, soak it in "water until it is soft, then melt it in linseed, assisted with a gentle heat. This glue is not acted upon by water or damp. Masonic Notice.—The members of | Benevolent Lodge are requested to attend the regular meeting to-raor- row night, Wednesday, Oct. 6th. The F. C. Degree will be conferred. By order of W. W. Lumpkin, W. M. Soheidemann is the man to suit you in the matter of bread, cakes, candy, etc. A Desirable Farm for Sale.— The Patsey Smith plantation at Mer- riwether station, in this county, is of fered for sale. It is an excellent farm with good improvements, and con tains 405 acres. See advertisement in another column. Some of our ladies are proposing to get up an enterainment of some kind at Amusement Hall to raise mon ey for the Charleston sufferers. They mav not make much, but it is proba- ble that others elsewhere are engag ed in similar efforts and many littles put together will make a sum that will do much good to our afflicted Charleston friends. Died, on Mcndav 28th of Septem ber last, at the residence of her son, in the Scottsboro district in this coun ty, Mrs. Higgins, after a long illness. She bore the character of being an industrious and kiudhearted lady and had reached a good old age. Don’t forget to call on Scheidemann if you want first class bread, cakes, candy, etc. Died, at Tooinbsboro, on the 23d of last month, Mrs. G. W. Wright, formerly Mrs. Bryant, who was well known several years since as an atj tendant at the Lunatic Asylum. She leaves many friends and relatives in this county who will grieve at this intelligence. Encourage home industries by get ting bread, cakes, candy, etc., at Scheidemann’s new establishment. The firm of White & Treanor has been dissolved by mutual consent.— The business will be continued by T. E. White & Co. Mr. White has expe rience in the business, is active and energetic and looks after the interest of his customers. The house enjoys a large and increasing trade. The County Court, Judge E. C. Ramsay presiding, was busy last week with quite a large ‘number of cases sent down from the Superior Court. Sol. Gen’l. Whitfield appeared for the State. Many of the causes were tried before juries and convictions resulted in nearly every cases. We publish the advertisement of Mrs. Wootten. This lady’s large ex perience and excellent judgment should, and doubtles does, give her a, great advantage in the selection of ’ her goods. We would advise our readers who want goods in her line to accept her invitation to call and see her “before buying.” For Sale.—Horse, Wagon and Harness, cheap. Warren Edwards. B Y mutual consent the copartnership of Bybee & Hodgkin has been dis solved. This is no notify the public that all of the aocounts and notes in the hands of this firm, have been transferred to the undersigned, and an immediate settlement of the same is required. J. A. BYBEE. October 1st, 1886. 13 4t. For Sale. S EVENTY (70) acres of good farm ing land, said land situated within city limits and well enclosed. Also one pair of splendid mules, well matched and broken, and a two-horse wagon and harness. Apply to F. C. POSEY. Milledgeville, Oct. 5th, "84. 13 4t To The Public. A LL parties due Col. Thos. Johnson, for mules and horses are hereby notified that their accounts are due, and an immediate settlement is re quired. Apply to the undersigned who will transact all bu iness for him. E. K. CHAMPION, Ag’t. Oct. 5, 1886. 13 tf Valuable Farm for Sale. 16th next, will be offered for easy terms, the tract of land known as the Patsy Smith place, now the property of Jesse A. Roberts, situated at Merriwether Station, on the Ea tonton railroad eight miles from Mil ledgeville. Said farm contains 405 acres, more or less, in good state of cultivation, with convenient and de sirable dwelling house and other im provements. Will sell privately if desired. For information, terms, &c., apply to owner, at Merriwether, or Rufus W. Roberts, Milledgeville, Ga. Oct. 5, 1886. 13 tds r\N TUESDAY^ 16th of November, vJ next, will be offered for sale, on M. HARRIS, TAILOR. :o: H AS removed up stairs in TreanoUs building ou Hancock street. I have on hand the nicest stock of goods for Fali and Winter wear, and at the lowest prices ever brought to Mil ledgeville. Fall and Winter Pants from $6.00 to $7.oo. Suits from $18.00 to $30.00. Overcoats from $18.00 to $25.00. Perfect fit3 guaranteed. 1 1 want to leave the first of January and must sell my stock, Call on me, and see goods and prices, M. HARRIS. Milledgeville Ga., October 6th, 1886. 13 3m. A CHEAP HOUSE. -:o:- I WILL sell my house and lot on Wayne Street for TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. This place was sold by a minister fonr years ago for TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, and 6ince that time has had FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS spent in improvements. Now let somebody buy, or stop talking about property enhancing iu value in Milledgeville. MARK JOHNSTON. j6®“One year ago $1,3')0, cash, was oifered for this place The party offering is still alive and well, but lias bought. M. J. Sept. 25th, 1886. 12 2t. Tax Notice. M Y BOOKS are now opened for the collection of Taxes for the year 1886. I am compelled under a new law to close my books on the 20th of December. Please come up and pay promptly. Office at Post Office. Office hours from 9 to 4 o'clock on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. T. W. TURK, Tax Collector B. C. Sept. 28, 1886. 12 3m FOR COUNTY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce the name of Arthur I. Butts for County Treasurer, at the ensuing election in January next. July 26,1886. 3 tde FOR TAX COLLECTOR, T HEREBY announce myself as a 1 candidate for Tax Collector at the election next January. As I have nothing to fall back upon but my friends I think it best to let them know it in time J. W. BUTTS. Aug. 6th, 1886. [5 tde FOR COUNTY*TREASURER. We are authorized to announce the name of John M. Edwards for Coun ty Treasurer. Election in January next. Aug. 4th, 1886. ^ 4 tde To theVoters of Baldwin County. A T the solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the Legislature. T. H. KENAN. July 27th, 1886. 3 tde. P. J. CLINE & CO •» —IN THE- LDipy Announce to the public, To-Day, that they have dbout completed marking and arranging their Fall stock, and a e n w ready for Business. We have had four Buyers in New York, this season, Mr Lyons, Mr. Cline and Mr. Bann n from the Macon store, and Mr. H. Good man, from the Milledgeville store, and they have visited all tlie Northern and Eastern Fac tories, and have made contracts for the Delivery of most of our goods Direct from the Manufac turers, which every business man knows gives us a decided advantage. Our entire stock of Do mestic goods was contracted for between the first and fifth of August, before the heavv advance and our customers snail have the benefit of it. and we will give you some of our prices, (as we have promised to keep you posted n the Dry Goods market,) to show you how cheap you can buy goods from us this Fall. We mean business, and before any Dry Goods house in Georgia can offer you More Inducements or Lower Prices than we can, they will have to build up factories of their own. DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. 10,000 yards heavy yard wide, unbleached Shirting, at 5c per yard. 5.000 yards of yard wide Sea Islands, at 5c per yard. 500 pieces standard Calico, warranted fast colors, at 5c per yard. 500 pieces of Calico, at 3|c jier yard. 3.000 yards of yard wide, soft finished Bleaching, at 6§c per yard. And all Georgia made Domestics, at FACTORY PRICES. Dress Goods! Dress Goods! The largest and finest assortment we have ever carried before, and in all the different styles, consisting of Embroidered Suits of French Serges and Cashmeres, English Poplins in solid colors and striped, for combination suits, and a beautiful lot of Pin stripes and checks of the latest designs, Diagonal and Ottoman Serges, in all colors and shades, from 12£c to 35c per yard, with buttons and velvet to match. Only by looking can you get an idea of this beautiful and varied stock. SPECIALTIES. Thompson’s celebrated Glove-Fitting Corset, for $1.00. Our new Matchless Corset for 50c, worth 75c everywhere. Misses’ and children’s Corsets at 50c, 60c and 75c. Ladies’ Corsets in various makes from 35c up. A full line of Ladies’ Collars and Cuffs, in plain, white, striped and black. 50 dozen colored bordered Handkerchiefs, at 5c, worth 10c. 50 doz. Ladies’ linen hem-stitched Handkerchiefs for 10c, worth 15c. 30 “ “ “ “ “ “ 12£c, “ 20c. 25 “ “ “ “ “ “ 15c, “ 25c. 50 “ “ “ Handkerohiefs, in all the" new patterns, scal- lopped, tucked, blocked, stitched and embroidered, from 20 to. 60c. A beautiful line of Ladies’ Cashmere and Merino Scarfs, in all colors, fringed and embroidered, from $1.00 to $5.00. 25 dozen fancy Sailor Collars for children, at 5c. LADIES’ HOSIERY! 100 dozen ladies Lisle thread Hose, all colors, never before sold for less than 60c, thrown on our bargain counter, at 25c. A full line of fancy striped, regular made Hosiery, 20, 25, 30, 35, 50 and 60 cents—very cheap. An elegant line of ladies’ Jersey and Cashmere Gloves, lined and unlined, from 10c to $1.00 a pair. Foster’s celebrated Kid Gloves, one of the best made, always in stock. Large assortment of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Undervests. A very handsome line of Ladies’ Shopping Bags, new styles, with Purses attached. Ladies’ hand Satchels from 25c to $3.50. Ladies’, Misses and Children’s Wraps. Our buyers have paid special attention to this department, and we have styles, colors^and prices to suit all, from four years, up to the largest ladies’ size, consisting of Russian Circulars, New Markets and Short Cloaks. "We have them trimmed in all the new and late styles, and invite you specially to inspect this stock before purchasing. Blankets, Shawls and Comforts. Our stock in this line is very large and complete, and if LOW PRICES will do it, everybody will be kept warm and comfortable this winter. We have shawls from 10c a piece up to $10.00. White Blankets from $1.25 to $12.00 a pair and heavy colored Blanktes as low as 90c. By the Thousand, 50 per cent. Lower than Anybody. About two months ago, when the wholesale Hat House of Rosen- field & Lilienthal, of Macon, Ga., went out of business, we bought their entii’e stock of Hats, at less than 50c on the dollar, and in this lot there was a large number of the celebrated J.3 B. Stetson Hats. Everybody knows what this Hat is, and we are going to sell them at $2.50 a piece. All other Hats in this lot will be sold at half what you can buy them elsewhere. Ready-Made Clothing I Our stock in this line is immense, consisting of Gents’, Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s Overcoats, and Suits, from the Cheapest to the Finest garment made. We will sell you an all wool suit for $6.50 that will surprise you, and our $8.50, all wool suit is a perfect beauty. Fathers! Mothers! Come and look at our Boys’ Knee Suits, at only $2.00: they are. really cheaper than buying the cloth. Gold and Silver Shirts. We are the sole Agents here of these celebrated makes of Shirts: Gold at $1.00 and Silver for 75c; Collars and Cuffs to match: and they are the best, cheapest, and most perfect fitting shirt ever of fered in this mrrket. We also sell as good Linen Bosom Shirts at 50c as you usually buy for 75c. Cloths and Cassimeres, AT HALF PRICE. Only a few weeks ago, the well known Merchant Tailor, N. R. Winship, of Macon, failed, and our Mr. Cline, who is always on hand, when there are bargains to be had, bought a large portion of this stock at 50c on the dollar. They are all handsome goods, and you can buy them from us for nearly one-half'what you will have to pay for them elsewhere. N. R. Winship’s card is printed on every piece, which is itself a guarantee that they are first-class goods. We were never before able to sell Carpets as cheap as this season^ Our stock of Three Ply, Super Two Ply, and Mediums, are very handsome. We also have the celebrated Chelsea Mills, Chinese Carpet, which is a very pretty Carpet, for only 25c, and beautiful Napier Mattings and a large assortment of Crumb Cloths, Velvet and Turkish Rugs and Rubber Door Mats. We also keep in this department a splendid assortment of Linen Window Shades and. Cornices—he sure and ask to see them. To Our Country Merchants* We ask this one favor of you—give us a look, and get our whole sale prices, and we will convince you that we will sell you goods as cheap as Macon, Augusta or Savannah, and in some lines a great deal cheaper. We will save you your freight every time; we have all the facilities for doing it, and if we fail, it will be our fault and not yours. j^“Above we have tried to give you a general idea of our stock and prices. Of course we sell for cash and the cash we must have. We could not afford to sell them at the prices we do, if we did not get the cash. We have four more new salesmen besides our regular force and we promise you polite, respectful and gentlenaanly attention, at all times, and will use everv effort in our power to please you. PETER J. CLIHE & C0. r Milledgeville, Macon and Griffin. Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 21, 1886. 11