About Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1886)
It, L. Hunter, Local Editor. W. T. CONN & CO., W HOLESALE DEALERS in Sta ple and Fancy Groceries, Tobac cos, Cigars, &c. Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 20th, 18G0. 5 6m The Edwards House, 0 ] |FFERS the best accommodations for Transient and Regular Board ers. Special inducements for College students. WARREN EDWARDS. Milledgeville, Ga., Jan. 1, ’86. 26 ly MRS. TEELING’S BAKERY. Fresli Bread and Cake Daily. Also liquid yeast and yeast-cakes can be found at her residence, also at the store or Kinney & Whelan, also Mr. Chas. Bonner. [12 6m THE CITY. or- Next Saturday is Christmas day. We wish our readers a merry Christ mas. The tin horn brigade will soon ganize and the agony will begin. Our college is the impetus to the growing prosperity of our city. Go to see “The Two Johns” at A- musement Hall to-morrow night, 22d. If you would enjoy the Holidays, keep within the bounds of Modera tion. ^The legislature has appropriated $3,000 to improve the water supply at the Asylum. The biggest thing of the season is the “Two John’s” at Amusement Hall to-morrow night. Doll Carriages, Wagons, Chair Horses, &e., cheap at 23 2t] W. & J. Caraker’s. Forget the evils of the past and press forward in the road of useful ness and duty that lies before you. Just received 1,000 lbs. of pure French Candy, which is offered at 25c per pound—former price 35c. 20 tf.] S. Barrett. The “Two John’s” are greeted eve rywhere with full houses. Don't fail to secure seats, for to-morrow night. In order that our employers may enjoy their Christmas, our store will be closed next Saturday, Christmas day P. J. Cline & Co. Capt. Waiter Paine won the fine toilet and jewelry case raffled at Case’s drug store, last Saturday night. It was a beauty and valued at fifty dollars. The campaign for county officers is being conducted, so far as we have seen or heard, in a quiet, orderly and decent manner, which is creditable to the candidates. To-night (Tuesday) the entertain ment for the benefit of St. Stephen’s church, comes off at Amusement Hall. It will be an evening of rare enjoy ment to all who attend. Mr. Sol Barrett has purchased the interest of Mr. Fred Hanft in the Oconee House in this city—the same being one-half—for which he paid five thousand dollars. Mr. Barrett and Mr. O'H. Fox are now the joint own ers of this valuable property. Our next issue will be only half the usual size. Our printers are entitled to two or three days of rest and re creation at the close of a year of un remitting toil. The publisher, how ever, will remain at his post and ex tend a hearty welcome to all who call to settle their accounts. Will Close Christmas. My store will be closed to observe Christmas day, and my customers will please send me their orders before that time. S. Barrett. Why not Celebrate Christmas? Everybody spends their money be fore Christmas day', and trade is usu ally dull on that day. Then why should not our merchants, especially the dry goods houses, close up and give their clerk’s a day of recreation? What say our merchants to the sug- tion? Masonic. M By a motion passed at the last reg ular meeting of Benevolent Lodge, No. 3, a supper will be served at the Lodge room, to the Brethren, on Tuesday night, the 28th inst. All the members of the Lodge are cordially invited to come and participate. H. Goodman, Sec. Mr. E. J. Cheek, who has returned home after his sojourn here of some days, requests his friends and the public generally to forward their or ders to the Pioneer Music House of J. W. Burke &Co., at Macon, for Pia nos, Organs and all other articles in their line. They may feel assured that they r will get the very best goods for the lowest prices. The house which Mr. Cheek represents is so well known here that it needs no commen dation, and he himself is well calcu lated to gain the good will of those who have any intercourse with him. A Christmas entertainment will be given at the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon (2Gthj at 3 o’clock. The public are invited to attend. A collect on for the poor of the city will be taken. See programme in another column. P. J. Cline &: Co., are selling off a great many of their goods at half their real value, but they will not be open Christmas day. You will certainly save money' by calling on them. Mrs. Anna Brooks has opened a boarding house in this city for col lege students. We wish her success. See her card in another column. P. J. Cline & Co., are prepared to do a heavy trade this week, and will offer all kinds of bargains until Fri day night. Their store will be closed Saturday, Christmas day. All of their employees will take Chrismas. Many persons who have no capaci ty for earning money have enlarged desires and abundant time for spend ing it. The time has past when young men may expect to have a good time at the expense of “the old man.” The Quart License. AT— P. J. CLINE & CO’S. Water! Water! e have again been subjected to another FLOOD OF WATER in our store. We have used every effort, night and day, to keep things erv. We have not been able to display our handsome stock of DRESS GOODS for over a week, having to stack them up in the rear of the store, on account of the water, and as the month of December is the time to sell these goods, they must be sold at SOME PRICE, and for the M e will sell our EISTIRE STOCK of Ladies’ Box Combination Suits with Trimmings to match every dress, At Exactly 50 cents on the Dollar, one-half of our Regular Price! W e mean exactly what we say, and pledge our word to sell them at that price, as we are compelled to have money. Of course you will be subjected to some inconvenience, but you can stand that for a little while to get these goods at EXACTLY HALE their value, and we cannot, and will not sell them except for the CASH. d our entire stock of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Cloaks, including all the new styles, both lo: Y COST US. YS e cannot afford to carry them over, and from past experience, we can’t tell what — Many of you have priced these goods before, We will sell our WHAT THEY ruined. We invite you especially to come, and COME AT ONCE, yourself whether what we say is true or not. long and short, at EXACTLY minute they may all be vou and will know Arrested.—On Saturday last, our vigilant Sheriff, Capt. C. W. Ennis, arrested Anderson Hadley, (colored) who was keeping a restaurant in a cellar, on Hancock Street. About tw T o years ago he robbed and burned a house in Jasper county, and had since successfully eluded the officers of the law. He was lodged in jail, and the Sheriff of Jasper county no tified. On Thursday night the wholesale house of W. T. Conn & Co.’came very near being destroyed by fire. Several gross of matches took fire from some cause, but fortunately failed to set fire to anything else. Many fires are doubtless caused by matches, and merchants should he careful to store them with an eye to their surround ings, and in our homes they should be placed where they could do no damage if struck by rats or otherwise ignited. Our Fire Company “The Vigilant,” turned out on Friday evening and af ter marching around a little and showing off their red shirt uniforms to the best advantage, exhibited the power and readiness for work of their engine by throwing water from the street cisterns. It gave the small boys a good show which they seemed bv their shouts to enjoy very much, and also gave owners of property in hous es cause to feel that they were pro tected by a useful and reliable fire or ganization. At a regular communication of Be nevolent Lodge No. 3, held ontheeve- ening of the 15th inst., the following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year. W. W. Lumpkin, W. C. W. Ennis, S. W. Mark H. O’Daniel, J J. Staley, Treas. H. Goodman, Sec. E. T. Ailing. S. D. A. H. Russell, J. D. M. C. Butts, Tyler. Died.—The death of Miller Ed wards, the bright, sweet little daugh ter of Mrs. Finnie Reid, last Friday night, was a sad blow to a loving mother’s heart. The funeral took Messrs. Kinney & Whelan take this method of informing the public, that under the recent decision of Judge Lawson they v.'ill continue to sell liquor on their license up to the first of January, 1887. 22 4t We are Going Through all Classes of Goods, And we are determined to sell at SOME PRICE. While it may not be very pleasant for you, if it should be raining, we will t pledge selves to make it up in PRICES. Bring the cash and don’t delay. our- M. W. Secure reserved seats at the “Two John's” for to-morrow night, at Amusement Hall. New arm chairs have been placed in the parquette. This is the most popular play now on the road, and there will be a big rush. P. J. Cline & Co., have a great many handsome Christmas goods. Call and see them before Christmas day, as they will take holiday on that day. Those merchants who propose to close their doors on Christmas day for the purpose of giving their clerks a a chance to enjoy themselves, will set a good example which, it is to be hoped will followed by others. Bananas, red and yellow, cocoa nuts, apples, oranges and nuts of all kinds at F. Schiedemann’s. 22 2t All who want good liquor would do well to call on Messrs. Kinney & Whelan, who will certainly close that branch of their business on Friday, 31st instant. L24 2t. Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 14, 1880. DYSPEPSIA Is a dar.Rorous as well ao distressing complaint. If neglected, it tends, by impairing nutrition, and de pressing the tono of the system, to prepare the way for Rapid Decline. Millpdgeville, Macon and Griffin. " 11 ly Nine divorces were granted by the courts in Atlanta Thursday. The $1 silver certificates have made their appearance. The $2 certificates will soon follow. Several shares of Central railroad stock sold at Buena Vista by the sheriff last week, brought only $55 a share. A lot of strong-minded, lightly bus tled, spectacled old maids, are hang ing around Washington urging wo man’s rights before Congress.—They ought to go out West and rock a cradle. A man, James Howard, was taken from jail by a masked 1110b at Texar kana, Texas, and hanged for branrl- ing his wife with a redthot iron,^on the 16tli inst. The lynching caused great excitement. John Kelly, a white man living in Johnson county, had his hand cut off at the wrist and his'arm badly torn to the elbow by a gin last Thurs day. He nearly bled to death before a physician could reach him. A colored w'oman, Hannah Carter, living near Ruckersville, draws $12 permonth for the services of her de ceased husband in the late w ar. The iron steamship Lord Derby is loading with cotton at the Brunswick v'harf for Liverpool direct. She will take 4,000 bales. Susanna Warren w r as born in Pen- place from the Catholic church at 24? sacola, Florida, a slave in 1750, and --THE BEST TONIC Quickly and completely Cares Dyspepsia in all its forms. Heartburn, Belching, Tastinv the Food, etc. It enriches and puriflesthe blood.BUmu- Utes the appetite, and aids the assimilation of food. Ext. J. t. RossrrxB, the honored pastor of ths First Reformed Oh arch, Baltimore, Md., Bays: Having nsed Brown’s Iron Bitters for Dyspepsia and Indigestion I take great pleasure in recom mending it highly. Also consider it a splendid toaia and inrigorator, and very strengthening." Hok. Joseph O. Suit, Judge of Cnrcuit Court. Clinton Go., Ind., says: “ I bear most chserial testi mony to the efficacy of Brown's Iron Bitten tot Dyspepsia, and as a tonic." Genuine has above Tirade Mark and crossed red H«eq April 6 1886] 39 cw. iy COTTON MARKET. The following is the Cotton Market 1 for Dec. 20, 1886. Savannah—Middlings, 9. Charleston—Middlings, 9£ Augusta—Middlings, 8f. Milledgeville—Middlings, 8]-. Liverpool—Middlings, 5jd. New York—Middlings, 9 7-16. Gold nar. Men’s Shirts! UNDERWEAR! HOSIERY! Handkerchiefs, Collars and Cnffs, at greatly Reduced Prices for The next 20 Days. The best Unlaundried Shirts in the world, at $1.00, for 20 days we will sell these shirts at 90c cash. Our stock must he reduced. Gent’s Hats, Shoes, Boots, &c., Will all ner. be reduced in like man- It is needless to tell you that we carry the largest line of Millinery in the citv. Call and see us. H. CARR. Boarding House. M RS. ANNA BROOKS has opened a Boarding House at Mrs. Casey’s residence on Wayne Street, and will be prepared to take pupils at the opening of the college in January. Terms reasonable. Milledgeville, Dec. 20th, ’86. 24 tf FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Sheriff. F. W. BUTTS. Dee. 21, ’86. 24 tde. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. ■:0: i FOR C0UHTY TREASURER. Without the solicitation of my many friends, I announce inyself 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^ T HROUGH the solicitation of many friends, I announce my name as a candidate for Sheriff of 13aldwin Co. Election first Wednesdav in January 1887. C. I. ROBINSON.^ Nov. 15th, 1886. 19 tdeT 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. ]f 6th, 1886. [5 tde FOR SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce the name of C. W. Ennis as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff. He has made a faithful and efficient officer and consents to serve another term if the wish of a majority of voters is thus expressed at the bal lot box. Many Voters. For Tax Collector. w*. W. TURK as a candidate for 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. Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 7, ’86. 11 3m o’clock p. M. Saturday. The day was cold, w r et, dreary, and it seemed sad to consign the precious remains of the child to the grave ; but when time shall soften sorrow, the fact that she reached in safety “the happy, golden shore,” w r ill be an ever-present precious memory to the now broken hearted mother. becoming a slave of the Seminole In dians, was carried west with them to the Indian Territory, w’bere she died a few days since, aged 136. Felt hats and fancy feathers at cost —for the cash. Miss S. E. Bearden. Harrison’s Combined Writing and Copy ing Fluid for sale at this office. LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office at Mil ledgeville, Baldwin county, Ga., Dee. 18, 1886. If not called for within 30 days, they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Harper, Mrs. M. A. Jennings, Molly Landren, Luther McCay, A. C. Ray, Spurgin Rivers, Shade Turner, Mrs. Lizzie West, Ida C. Atkins, Mandy Butts, Ella Butts, Emanuel Bell, Bertha E. Cooper, V. B. Davis, Salina Green, W. M. Gilley, Mary Harris, Mrs. M. E. 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. Don’t forget Scheidemann when you get your sweetmeats for the Holidays. He makes his own bread, cakes and candies. 22 2t The Waco Enterprise says: “After | sitting by a fire more than a week try- ! ing to keep warm, we received a poem i ou ‘Beautiful Snow.’ Now, if we could find out who wrote it we would be tempted to hunt him down and kick him with our shoe that is load ed.” According to the South Georgia Clarion a haw T k seized a pointer puppy two months old and deliberately set tled upon the yard fence and was eating it when the owner of the pup came up. Advertisement in the Waco Enter prise: “The girl between sixteen and twenty that thinks she can support a husband can get one by addressing ‘C. H.,’ care of the Waco Enterprise.’ A young negro man was attacked by a cat Friday afternoon, on one of the streets of the city, and so badly bitten and scratched that a physi cian’s services were necessary. A son of Mr. Cuyler Nevils, of Bul loch county, was instantly killed a few days ago by the falling of a limb of a tree under w'hich he stood. I {s on file ill Philadelphia i at the Newspaper Adver- . . «. ' Using Agency of Messrs. N« Wt AYER A SON, our authorized agents. NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. T WILL be at mv office every day af- 1 ter the 5th of 'December until the 20th, where I shall close according to the law. T. W.TURK, T C. Nov. 30th, 1886. 21 dt For County Surveyor. THEREBY announce myself a can- I didate for re-election to the office of County Surveyor, and trust I shall have the support of uiy friends and voters of the count} in. ^enonil. me orers or R L HUNTER. For Tax Rece /er. T CONSENT to submit my name for I Tax Receiver, not alone from press ing and urgent solicitations of my manv friends, but from the fact I wish hpfome the beneficiary of the emol uments of the office. If my friends see proper to elect me, 1 pledge them politeness, fidelity and integrity in the rii«phar^e of my official duty, u 0 Wm. WILLIFORD. Nov. 9th, 1886. 18 tde. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce the name of John M. Edw r ards 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. Verv respectfully, HUNTER McCOMB. Milledgeville, Oct. 11th, ’80. 14 tde 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 Coroner. W E are authorized to announce the Sawed Wood. L EAVE your orders at Sol. Barrett’s. JAS. L. SIBLEY. Dec. 14, 1886. 23 3t date for Coroner, at the approaching election. Many Voters. Nov. 30, 1886.21 It. Wanted. A SITUATION as Book-Keeper, /l can keep double or single entry. Good reference given if deffired. Ad; dress _ P. O., BOX 41, Milledgeville, Ga. Nov. 30th, 1886. [21 3^
