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Official Organ of City and County. R. L. Hunter, Local Editor. W. T. CONN & CO., TT J HOLES ALE DEALERS in Sta- VV pie and Fancy Groceries, Tobac cos, Cigars, &c. Milledgeviile, 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. Milledgeviile, Ga., Jan. 1, ’86. 26 ly WOOD YARD! W OOD delivered at any time. C. H. BONNER. Milledgeviile, 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 ol Kinney & Whelan, also Mr. Chas. Bonner. [12 6m THE CITY. On Wednesday, the 10th inst., Neal Cook, son of Mr. J. R. Cook, of Twiggs county, sustained an accidental inter nal injury, as he thought, while run ning up the stairs at our college.^ He was soon confined to his bed and con tinued to grow worse ’till Tuesday night last, when death resulted, as his physician stated, from uraemia, in connection with malarial fever, which disease manifested itself by unmistak able symptoms. We mention these facts more particularly, because some of his young friends, and perhaps others of our citizens, have supposed that his death was the result of the injury mentioned above. The death of this ‘young man has been the cause of great sorrow among the numerous male pupils of our col lege, of which he was a cadet. He had besides a large circle of relatives, who will mourn his death, at a time when he seemed to have an unusual bright and promising future before him, with a degree of sorrow and af fliction almost beyond the power of consolation. His personal traits of character were such that they at tracted the warm regard and friend ship of those with whom he became in any manner associated. His father was summoned by tele gram when his case threatened a seri ous result but he arrived here a few minutes too late to see him once more in life. He died at the residence of his grandmother, who, assisted by others, ministered to his wants with the most tender care and affection. His remains were conveyed to his home in Twiggs county, to be interred in the same burial lot, where others of his family had been laid away in their final resting place. He was eighteen years of age. Supplies for the Asylum.—We call attention to the advertisement in another column of Mr. L. J. Lamar inviting bids for furnishing supplies for the Asylum. Postponement.—The play of “Our Boys” which was advertised to take place on the 19th, inst., (Friday) has been unavoidably postponed till Fri day, 26th instant, owing to the sick ness of one of the performers. Tick ets that have been sold for the 19th will be good for the 26th. A check on the bank is a good thing to have at this time of the year when debts must be paid or one’s credit will suffer. We got a check the other day and hastened to the bank at a few minutes past 3 o’clock, P. M. We found the door closed, and the genial president, Judge Wiedenman, stand ing outside, who pointed us to a sign in the window showing that the bank “opens at 9 A. M. and closes at 3 P. m.” The Judge stated that, for the ac commodation of cotton buyers they had adopted the plan of keeping open during the dinner hour and closing at 3 o’clock ; and added, we do every thing exactly according to rule. Milledgeviile has made more pro gress this year than for many years past. Our citizens are satisfied that there is a prosperous future for the old town, and they are willing to in vest all the money they can make at home. Many persons from a distance desire to locate here, principally on account of the educational advantages offered by the M. G. M. & A. college. There is a demand for eligible build ing lots. The enquiry is frequently made: Why cannot some arrange ment be made whereby the old Peni tentiary property, which embraces four squares in the heart of the city, be laid off in building lots and sold. Is this vacancy to remain forever in the most desirable part of our city. True, it is the property of the State, but surely the legislature could allow the Trustees of the college to dispose of it, if the matter was brought be fore it? We have heard complaint about young men assembling in the vestibule of the Methodist church during night service, where they smoke and talk, (thoughtlessly no doubt,) to the dis turbance sometimes of the congrega tion. Disturbing public worship is a serious offense, and one which we are satisfied our young men never in tended to commit, and they will be more careful in future. As this mat ter has attracted public attention we say to our young friends: Pardon us if we suggest that hereafter you linger not in the vestibule to pass compli ments but throw out your best nickle cigar, (even if it isn’t more than half smoked up,) and go in, and keep on well up to the front, and pay strict attention and you will hear some thing that will do you good and not harm all the days of your lives, and maybe, (for the Lord is merciful,) help you, when health and strength fail, to cross over the dark river in peace and enter upon an eternity of happi ness. Death of Cadet Neal Cook. The Baldwin County Bible Society Was re-organized Sunday night, at the Methodist Church, on occasion of the +n S1 cj°^ ® ev< Hr. Myers, Agent for trui a.°f Georgia, of the American Bible Society. A union of the churches filled the house with an intelligent auditory. C. P. Crawford presided, by request, supported by Revs. Mr. Myers, McQueen, Anderson and King. Appropriate music was sweetly dis coursed by the choir. After prayer by Rev. McQueen, and the xix. Psalm read by Rev. King, addresses were delivered by Revs. Anderson and My ers, a collection of $46.00 was taken up, a membership of 43 was register ed, and the following organization for the ensuing year was effected: President—C. P. Crawford. Vice Presidents—Rev. R. W. Ander son, D. McQueen, J. R. King, A. J. Beck and T. H. Gibson. Secretary and Treasurer.—E. P. Lane. Executive Committee.—Gen. D. H. Hill, G. T. Whilden, C. W. Ennis, T. T. Windsor, W. T. Conn. S. Barrett, H. Turner, and the President and Sec retary, ex officio. Benediction by Rev. R. W. Ander son. C. P. Crawford, Pres. E. P. Lane, Sec. Sale of Perishable Property.— On the 20th and 21st of December, next, the sale of all the horses, mules, hogs, cattle, farming implements, produce, &c., on the plantation, in this county, cf the late Jere Beall, will take place. Read the advertise ment of Joseph B. Beall, Ex’r., in an other column. J. CLINE & CO, —IN THE Diry ©<D<D<il Farm for Sale.—An excellent farm of 370 acres known as the Field place in the south-eastern part of the county is offered for sale by Mr. Jas. C. Whitaker, Agt. See advertisement. LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office at Mil- ledge ville, Baldwin county, Ga., Nov. 20, 1886. If not called for within 10 days, they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Glover, Mrs. F. M. Hogan, J. B. Kutz, Virginia Prosser, Margrate Pinkston, James A. Prosser, Mrs. E. L. Office Hours.—General delivery window will be open from 9 A. M., un til 5 P. m. Money Order window will be open from 9 A. m. to 4 p. m. J. G. Fowler, P. M. COTTON MARKET. The following is the Cotton Market for Nov. 22d, 1886. Savannah—Middlings, 8 9-16. Charleston—Middlings, 8 9-16. Augusta—Middlings, 8f. Milledgeville—Middlings, 8£. Liverpool—Middlings, 5 3-16d. New York—Middlings, 9 3-16. Gold par. Announce to the public, To-Day, that they have about 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 Milledgeviile store, and they have visited all t e 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 heavy advance and our customers hall 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. Alexander, Steve Champion, Joe W. Calhoun, Sarah Davis, Rev. J. A. Davis, Ann * Glover, Fannie 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 per yard. 3.000 yards of yard wide, soft finished Bleaching, at 6§c per yafd. 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 idea of this beautiful and varied stock. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. Without the solicitation of my many friends, I announce myself as a candi date for County Treasurer at Janua ry election, and ask that my friends sustain me. Very truly, T. E. WHITE. Nov. 20th, 1886. 20 tde. FOR SHERIFF. :o: r PHROUGH the solicitatiou of many 1 friends, I announce my name as a candidate for Sheriff of Baldwin Co. Election first Wednesday in January 1887. C. I. ROBINSON. Nov. 15th, 1886. 19 tde. For Tax Receiver. T CONSENT to submit my name for I Tax Receiver, not alone from press ing and urgent solicitations of my many friends, but from the fact I wish to become the beneficiary of the emol uments of the office. If my friends see proper to elect me, I pledge them politeness, fidelity and integrity in the discharge of my official duty. ‘ Wm. WILLIFORD. Nov. 9th, 1886. 18 tde. 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 “ “ “ Handkerchiefs, 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' HOISERY! sold For Tax Collector. 7E ARE authorized to announce re-election to the office of Tax Collec tor of Baldwin county, in January next. [16 tde. For Tax Receiver, TO THE VOTERS OF BALDWIN COUNTY. T HEREBY announce my name as a 1 candidate for Tax Receiver at the election in January next. P. T. ENNIS. Oct 19th, 1886. 15 tde. FOR COUNT! 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 For Tax Receiver. ’T’HANKING my friends for kind fa- ] vors in the past, I respectfully an nounce myself as a candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Receiver. Very respectfully, HUNTER McCOMB. Milledgeviile, Oct, llth, ’86. 14 tde “FOR counWtreasdrer - We are authorized to announce the name of Arthur I. Butts for County Treasurer, at the ensuing election in January next. Ji'ly 26, 1886. 3 tde FOR TAX COLLECTOR. :0: T HEREB1 announce mvself as a 1 candidate for Tax Collector at the election next) JftnuRry, A.s X hftvo 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 100 dozen ladies Lisle thread Hose, all colors, never before 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 Cliildren’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. I * By the Thousand, 50 per cent. Lower than Anvbodv, About two months ago, when the wholesale Hat House of Rosen- field & Lilienthal, of Macon, Ga., went out of business, we bought their entire stock of Hats, at less than 50c on the dollar, and in this lot there was a large number of the celebrated J. 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 let will be sold at half what you can buy them elsewhere. Ready-Made Clothing! 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 Ca§simeres, 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—be 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. ffip-Ahove 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 gentlemanly attention, at all times, and will use every effort in our power to please you. Mifi edge ville, Ga., Sept. 21, 1886. PETER J. CUKE & CO., Milledgeviile, Macon and Griffin. 11 ly