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CIT^ AND COUNTY. personal Mention. j Ir j \\\ McMillan makes the besl brick in Georgia. g K K Bearden lias opened i Millinery store in Hat onion. .... ra pid writer and accountant Mr Adolph Joseph has few equals. Mr J. A. Bybee left last Friday for his Kentucky home. Col. Robt. Whitfield visited plantation in Jasper county last week. (tenoral D. H. Hill is one of the few (Utimruished Confederate (Jenerals who has kept out of politics. Mr \V. H. Scott has never tasted whiskey or tobacco, and he is sixty- niue years of age. Cant C P. Crawford is not only learned in the common law but has ew superiors among Bible scholars. Col Miller Grieve is a universal ge nius and can do more things well than, perhaps, any man in America. Col and Mrs. O. H. Rogers, of San- dersville, arrived inthec iy lastFri- "lay on a visit to the family of Capt. j, Caraker. Married, on the evening of the 15th • ‘ t .p the residence of the bride's father Mr. S. J. Stembridge and Miss baiira’Barnes, both of this county. The fame of our college lias reached the Lone Star state. Gen. Hill recei v ed a letter a few days ago from a lady in Texas, who wishes to send her son to the college here. Mr J G. Radford of Laurens coun tv was in the city last Saturday. Ho made us a pleasant call. Ho has been a, subscriber to this paper about a quarter of a century. Pravpr meeting will be held this I Tuesday) evening at the residence of Mavor Walker. Also at the residence of Mr A. I- Butts, and at the Sheriff’s office at the Court House. Rev. Mr. Branham in his sermon Sunday morning, said: “The only remedy for the growing troubles of the dav, is the embracemeut and practice of the principles taught by Christ in His sermon on the mount. We are glad to note that Miss Mat- tie Williams, of Milledgeville arrived in our village on Saturday last for the purpose of enlisting, for a while, as a resident of the place. She opened iier music school, we learn, on Monday last at the home of Judge T. N. Beall. —Irwinton Southerner. An industrious man who strives to better his own condition and at the same time be helpful to his fellow- inen. is a blessing to any community. We have a number of such men in our citv The man who uses the means the Lord has given him to furnish useful and remunerative employment to others is a faithful steward and is sure to prosper. Rev. Walter R. Branham preached an impressive sermon at the Metho dist church last Sunday morning.— 1 (wing to the very inclement weather die attendance was not large. Ho was tint pastor of this church in 1840 and 1841. lie says the old church looks now very much as it did then, but of all liis congregation at that time only six persons are left in the city. Mr. Otis Childs, who was a resident of this place for a number of years before the war, is now in this city on iiis annual winter visit. He has lived in Massachusetts for over a quarter of a century and lie informs ns that Mrs. Ringland, who was buried yesterday, was married in his home some forty years ago. It is a some what remarkable co-incidence that he should have been hero at the time of her death, to take part in her funeral services. Rev. F. C. McConnell, a student of Mercer University, preached an able sermon to the Baptist congregation at theCourt House last Sunday morn ing. The attendance was very good considering the weather. He also preached at the Methodist church on Sunday night, where he had a large congregation. Mr. Win. H. Scott usher nt the Ga. Lunatic Asylum, has made in three years, 2,115 rounds of 1 mile each, and has conducted 6,899 visitors through the buildings and grounds. August 1885— 400 visitors 73 rounds reb. 1880— 223 “ “ 52 “ “ July 1880— 404 “ “ 118 “ “ August 1886— 336 “ “ 100 “ “ <At. 1886— 387 “ “ 96 “ “ 56 439 February 14th’ 1887. MKRRfWKTHKll STATION. w ,, Feb. 16, 1887. iJH. Editor:— Health of the place good. A line school in progress, i, 'I 1 1 Mayor is off on a visit for his l , We hope lie will be improved. Among the visitors are Miss Sallie crown, Miss Bailie Myriek, Mrs. Al- r '.‘ n a,ul a little lady at Mr. J. D. My- m- S ' ^ r - Jesse Beall. f„„ S ?r Alice Wright lias returned Horn Macon. K Hon't fail to read P. J. Cline & Co's, ofi... dement, this week, they are ^ kreat inducements to cash ijuyers, together is worth more to \ Kh ? inflated values and spec- UJat *ve booms. N.i p” i 1 '! 1 * lle ,J0 °ni. let gas be uncomlned! T'Slfh!""! l ' ,lt ' ek »bd a vane meet, e gold of others with hold deceit. Tlle grumbler is the idler. ■'old' t 8teams hip Great Eastern was davs au ?tion at Liverpool a few >8 since for $130,000. uils the t f emporary th 'nks that what i ;;u nev i;,^ rmer9 is not laclt of cheap . but want of collateral to get 1, “ Is It a Boom? Cur people are doubtless much en couraged by the palpable evidences oi improvement going on in our citv. , U ' ’.""niter of dwelling houses erect ed within a short time past and others going up in various portions of Mil- • edgeville, show to the mere casual observer the steady growth of our population, and that with the number of excellent families who have already and quite recently taken up their res idence here, show plainly that we are on what is generally called a \\oom. Now if we were masters of the florid eloquence of the Constitu tion with Atlanta's interests for its subject, or of any one of the many writers who (ill the newspapers with such marvelous accounts of tire gr°'’V t H of Birmingham, Anniston, Sheffield and other less prominent towns of recent birth and notoriety, we might, with the simple facts at hand, paint such a picture of a glpri- ous future for our town as would make our boom grow to large propor tions on paper at least. Leaving that out of the question and in sober earn estness however, it is very pleasant to see in our own community symp toms of that enterprise and thrifty turning of thought and effort to new lines of labor and investment which has enabled our northern brethren to gather to themselves the wealth of the country and which is of late be h’g manifested among the people of North Alabama, Tennessee, and to some extent of North Georgia. And m this connection we suspect, that but few of our people have any cor rect idea of the large number of man ufacturing enterprises of various kinds which have sprung up in At lanta. The larger ones ure doubtless more or less known but we were sur prised recently to learn how many smaller industries of various kinds had been established and are now in successsul operation in that oity. The phenomenal growth of Atlanta, which was for mauy years a matter of sur prise to the people of Georgia from year to year, is doubtless in great measure to be attributed to the growth in number and importance of these miuor industries. Just such a system of investment and labor, if our people could be brought to engage therein, would in a few years make a new place of Milledgeville and there is probably no part of the State more favorable to the establishment and successful prosecution of such enter prises as have done much to make Atlanta what she is to-day and at the same time have brought wealth to those who established them. We are glad to be able to say that a begin ning lias been made in Milledgeville in doing something in the line of man ufacturing enterprises, to which we have alluded above and among them are a marble yard, a bed spring man ufactory and the Milledgeville Iron and Machine Works, all of which have been recently established. Of the last named we have something to say in another column. Hymeneal. In Madison, on Thursday, 17th inst., at the residence of Mrs. E. Hcyser, Mr. James R. Hines of this city, anil Miss Katie Holman, were united in marriage, Rev. S. A. Burney oilicia- ting. Mr. Hines and his fair bride arrived in this city Friday by the 4:11 r. m. train on the Georgia railroad, and proceeded to the residency of Mrs. Wright on Jefferson street, where they will board. The lovely bride is well known in this city having spent many months here visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. McMillan, and will receive a warm welcome from appreciative friends. Mr. Hines is a prosperous young merchant of the firm of M. & J. R. Hines, and is worthy of his good fortune. The Union-Recorder tenders its congratulations to the happy couple. May they live long and be prosperous und happy. The Sparta Burglary. A detective by the name of White was employed to go to Sparta and work up the recent burglaries in that town. Suspicion rested on A. C. Morrison, a stranger who had been some time in that town, but who had left there and come to this city. A warrant was issued for him, and he was arrested by Sheriff Ennis, and turned over to Marshall Jenkins, who carried him to Sparta last Wednesday. He was brought before Judge Rog ers to stand his commitment trial. His baggage was taken to Sparta for inspection, but revealed nothing of a suspicious character. There was no case made out against him, and lie was discharged, lie professes to ho a jeweller, and so far as anything to the contrary lias been shown is an in nocent man. A Sunday School Institute , For the study of the International Sunday School lossons, will be organ ize Thursday evening at half past seven o’clock at the Presbyterian church. Its especial purposo will be to in struct the teachers of the Sunday Schools using that sories, that they may be furnished to teach their re spective classes. As it will supply a convenient and systematic way for the church ami others to study the word of God, all, who may take inter est are invited to attend and partici pate. To secure permanency, promptness and efficiency, there should be a sep arate, distinctive organization. lo secure a proper appreciation of the great lessons of the Old Testament —the revealed history of God’s deal ings with men and nations—the same to-day, only not revealed—some such institution fs a necessity. Let the “workers” who are willing to get out of the ruts,” and the friends of tho Sunday School interest lock, shields in this worthy endeavor. Cleuicus. Col. I. W. Avery has been appoint ed Chief of Division of the First Au ditor’s office in the Treasury depart ment. You will find the best cigar in the city for Oc, at C. L. Cask’s. ASYLUM NOTES. Dr. (( Daniel, the third asst, pliysi j cian of the Asylum, is on a two weeks leave of absence for his health. Is ex- | pecteil back tomorrow. The authorities gave to the patients on last Monday night, the 14tli, a valentine party at which some sixty or severity were in mask and costume. A few visitors from a distance attend ed and all enjoyed it very much. The most amusing character was a tall, stalwart “country cracker at a ball” carried out to perfection in both get up and acting by the jolly Brad E. Dr. Hall is converting the court yard in the rear of tho male conva lescent building into a regular zoolog ical garden. He has had a large cage built of wire netting over a oedar tree, in which will dwell, (we hope as a happy family), his monkeys and parrots, hawks and birds, catB and white rats, guinea pigs, &c., &c., be sides other specimens of the animal kingdom that will run at large in side the court yard but outside the cage. 8yd Stembridge, of the asylum, was made a happy man on the fifteenth by his marriage to Miss Laura Barnes, daughter of Mr. Frank Barnes, living over the river” in this county. He brought liis bride to Moseleyville where t hey are heartily welcomed. The Asylum Hornet Band gave the happy couple a serenade last night and oil being invited in and refreshed with pound cake and sherry, tho band through an extempore spokesman, tendered him their hearty congratu lations and best wishes for a long life of prosperity and happiness, “and whatever else might bo necessary to make life desirable.” As the occasion made 8yd too full of happy emotions to respond he simply expressed his ap preciation by the bland smile that played like ripples of sunshine over his countenance. The writer also ex tends his heartfelt congratulations to the happy couple and hopes that they may always be as happy as they are today, not exactly as a man once ambiguously remarked, that Ihelast day of his married life was as happy us tlie lirst.” While the band was in Moseleyville they honored the fami lies of Mr. Moseley and Mr. Fowler also with serenades. It must be borne in mind that most of the members of the band are single men anil that the two families last mentioned have both grown daughters. Mr. A. 8. Tennille’s little daughter has been ill for some seven or eight weeks with a complication of measles and pneumonia, but is now, we are pleased to learn, rapidly recovering. The measles is now about over at the asylum and in the environs, and the usual weekly amusements will be re sumed. We learn that the cornet band have in rehearsal a very ainus- ing play that will be put upon the boards at the asylum in about a fort night. We are not positive but think the tittle of the play is “The Quack Doctor.” Mrs. Lavenia Russell who has been on a visit to Stevens’ Pottery has return ed to Moseleyville. Mr. Richard Over man and family of the latter place have moved their residence to Sootts- boroh Mrs. Martha Pugh from “over the river” is on a visit to friends in Moseleyville. I'his beautiful weather brings many visitors to the Asylum. All day long, almost any day, from one to'half a dozen buggies und carriages may be seen at the front gate. A carriage full of young ladies and gentlemen called to see Dr. Hall, yesterday. We cannot agree that, although they wanted to see the Doctor’s monkeys, that that was the solo object of their visit to our genial young Doctor, al though it is not leap year. W told a good joke on himself the other night. He with two others saw an advertisement in a Yankee paper to send a music box that would play two tunes for one dollar, one that would play five for two dollars and one that would play fifteen tunes for four dollars. They Bent the re quisite amount of cash and ordered one of each. When they arrived, they proved to bo these common little har monicas, one abcut an inch and a half long, the two dollar one a little longer and the four dollsr one just such a one as you may buy anywhere for fifteen cents. They pocketed the loss and said nothing, 'till it leaked out on them. That is like the way a friend of mine got sold out. His plantation was ruined with nut grass. He saw an ad in which for $5 would be sent a per fect and easy method to get rid of the nut grass. He sent his V and in re ply received: “Sell the d—d place and move away.” If you want to see him rear now—ask him how to get rid of the nut grass. “C. S.” Feb. 17th, 1887. Monte Christo. The lovers of theatrical amusements among our people will doubtless bo lelighted to learn that the proprietors of our “Opera House” have succeeded in securing the performance here for one .night, of the above celebrated drama. Monte Christo, the greatest work of the great novelist, Dumas, has been dramatised and has won the greatest admiration among theatre goers, of perhaps any play of the pro sent day. It is somewhat surprising that the “Aiden Benedict Company” could be induced to leave the large cities even for one night, to give one of their grand performances here. But on Thursday the 24th inst., we shall have them here, anil wo shall b» surprised if they do not have a good, and even a crowded house. There are many startling situations in the play and we learn that the stage machinery will present some of a very surprising character for their apparent realism. The verdict of the Coroner’s jury in the ease of the new born infant found in the river, has not yet been made public, but it is known that strong suspicions rest upon a colored girl who lives near the Augusta depot. No arrests have yet been made, and the case is still under investigation. Death of Mrs. Ringland. Several weeks ago, Mrs. Susan Ringland, while nt her home at tho res idence of Mr. Howell Rose in this county, bail tho misfortune to fall from tiie s steps of tho porch to the ground and to break one of her lower limbs. At her advanced age, the best surgical aid and attention was una vailing to restore tho broken limb to its previous condition of health and usefulness and on Friday last, after much suffering, she was released from all pain and affliction by death. This lady lias lived for many years and probably much the greater portion of her life, in this community, where she has ever had a large oirole of at tached friends and acquaintances. 8he was married about forty years ago to Mr. George M. Ringland, (who died some years since,) and left one son, Oswald E., a resident of Atlanta, and one daughter, Mrs. Howell Rose, Mrs. Ringland has for many years been a faithful member of the Presby terian church and was much attached to it and ever ready to do whatever she could to promote its interests and prosperity. She had many excellent traits of character. She was a devo ted wife and mother, a faithful friend, and while health and strength re mained, a sympathetic and useful at tendant on the sick and aifiioted. She lived to a good old age, being seventy-seven years old and had the satisfaction of suoing her son by her bedside during a portion of her last illness. On Monday last, her funeral ser vices were conducted nt the Presby terian Church by her pastor, Rev. Donald McQueen and although the weather was very inclement, quite a number of her friends, of the differ ent denominations and of our nitixens generally, were present to take part in the funeral rites, bothin the church and at the city cemetery, where her remains were interred in the family lot, by the side of her deceased hus band. Theatrical—The Elmore Troupe. On Monday und Tuesday nights of last week the Elmore Dramatic Company ap peared at our “Opera House” In the popu lar dramas of Ingotnitt and Camille. The weather was very threatening and lnch-m* ent both nights and the audiences were not large enough to inspire the performers U> that hearty anil enthusiastic identifica tion of themselves with the characters wtdcli they represented, which is generally the effect upon them of n crowded house. The performance, however, gave great sat isfaction lo those who were present (among whom was the writer) on the iirst night, and we presume it was also the case on the second night. Miss Elmore, in her acting, arid In her appearance and person al bearing Impressed us, and we suppose others also, with tho feeling that she was a refined lady. Her rendition! >f Parthenla, if we should vent ure to criticise It, was perhaps refined to a point that caused the action to drag somewhat, and to full in that dash and energy which a less refined personation would have put Into It. JJut we would, hy no means, assume the role of an infallible judge in such matters, and certainly the Impression she madoon those present, as manifested hy the enthusiastic applause, which greeted her at various points lu the progress of the play, showed no lack of the very highest appreciation of her performance. Indeed, many actresses would fmve accepted such applause as calls to come back before tho curtain, and ao- <"‘pt the congratulations of her admirers hut that she declined to do except in one or perhaps two instances, The support of the “ Tragic Queen” was very good, but want of space forbids spe cial notice of the particular actors; and we close hy suggesting to our friends, the proprietors of tne Opera Hcusq thud rous ing fires in the stoves in such weather as prevailed during the performances In ques tion, would ail I greatly to the comfort of these who venture to come out on such cold nights. Bargain in Musio. This Favorite Album of Songs ami bulbuls, containing thirty-two pieces of choice and popular music, full sheet music size, with com, plete words ami music und piuuo accompani ment Is finely printed upon heavy paper with u very attractive cover. The following are the titles of the songs und ballads contained in the Favorite Album:—As I’d Nothing Else to l)o.; The Dear old Songs of Rome.; Mother, Watch the Little feet; Oh, Vou Pretiy Blue-eyed Witch; Blue Eyes; Katy’s Letter; The Passing Boll; I Haw r.sau Klsslug Kate; Won’t You Tell Me Why, Robin; The Old Garden Gate; Down Below the Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All Among the Summer Roses; Touch the Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise; t really don’t think 1 shall Marry; Dreaming of Home; The old Cottage Clock; Across the Sea; A Year Ago; Bachelor's Rail; Ruth and I; Good Night; One Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Orchard; The Old Barn Gale; Jack’s Farewell; Polly; Whisper in the Twilight. This is a very line collection of real rucal gems, and gotten up iu very handsome style. Published iu the usual way and bought at a music store, theseh'ipio esivouldcostyoiiitl.'JJ. We bought a job lot of this music at a arent xaciiflc.e end .is the holidays ure past, wo desire to close out mu st k at once. Wifi send you the entire oollootbei we [wrapped and postpaid foronly 40 cts. Send t Hicdiately. Address, TUB EM PI RK NKWH CO.. Syracuse, N. Y. Feb. 1st, Hi8T. hi I3ls. GEORGIA RAILROAD COMPANY, Office Ges’l. Passenger Agent. AUGUSTA, GA., Feb. 1, 1887. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Tickets to Hillman, Ga. Notice Is hereby given that Tickets have been placed on sale at all regular stations on line of the Georgia, Gainesville, Jeffer son and Southern Railroad to HILLMAN, GA., a llag station on the Washington ffralich. Parties desiring to visit HILL MAN arid go to the “ELECTRIC SHAFT," can now purchase Tickets to that point direct, Instead of stopping at Rayton (Sharon,) and taking private conveyance from that point. The SHAFT is located just, half mile from Railway Landing. I ruins stop at Landing only when sig nalled, unless passengers on board desire o "top there. E. li. DORSEY, 3 lml General Passenger Agent. advice to mothers. Arc you disturbed at night ami broken of your rest hy a sick child suffering and crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so, semi at once and get a bottle of MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING 8YKCP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is Incalculable. It, will relieve the poor little suf ferer immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no mistake abodt it. It cures dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach and bow els, cures wind colic, softens the gums, reduces liillammiition, anil gives tone and energy to the whole system. • MRS. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING Is pleasant to the taste, and Is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female nurses and physicians In the United States and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price 25 conw a bottle. January 4th, 18S7. ja 17 A week’s idleness will eat up the profits on three weeks of work. Dr. 8. 8. Bailey, of Gumming, Un., is dead. Mrs. <’. J. Mitnnerlynof Bainbridge died lust Saturday after a long illness. For Sale. S ETTS of the famous Teias Blue Grass— tho best winter grass known. Blount’s Early Prolific Corn—the best for early roasting ears and for soiling of cattle—ready for the mill by 15th July—two crops a year. Seed of the Early Amber Cane—the best for svrup and for feeding to hogs and cattle—two crops a year. W. H. BASS. Milledgeville, Feb. 22, ’87. 88 tf F For Sale. EEL1NG callod to give up my bus iness and devote my entire life to tho services of the Lord, I offer my stock of goods, books, &c., together with a good run of custom, for sale. The store is one of t.luj best stands in town and is already rented for the year. Mrs. S. I). WOOTTEN. Milledgeville, Jan. 10th, ’87. 27 tf LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES. For Rent.—Three houses. Apply to Mrs. Bailie Vaughn. 32 2t. Go to C. L. CASK’S and buy your School Books. Only a few more of those cheap Stoves left. 82 lm. J. Stalky. Landretli’s Garden Seed and Irish potatoes for sale by C. L. Cask. Call and get a Boy Dixie Plow, for *1.75. at 32 Int [Jos. Stalky's. A large line of Valentines to arrive this' week. C. L. CASE Why pay $8.00 for a 5 gallon Oil Can when you can buy one “Good Enough,” for $8.00, at 32 lm. Jos. Stalky’s. An elegant line of .Handkerchief Extracts of the best make at 0. L. Cask’s. 80 tf. Bny your Steel Plows where you ean buy the cheapest, at 32 lm. Jos. Staley’s. For Sale.—Several hives of Italian Bees. Price, *1.75. 30 tf.] Mrs. G. W. Garrett. Now is tho time to buy Garden Tools, 1 have got all kinds. 83 lm. Jos. Stalky. llHt risim’a Combined Writing and Copy ing; Fluid for sale at this office OPERA HOUSE. Walter Paine «fc Co., Managers. ONE NIOTT OLNY. Thursday, February 94(A. THE YOUNGfc AMERICAN ACTOR, AIDEN BENEDICT, —Supported 13y— His Own Powerful Company, In the greatest Drama of tho age, from the most wonderful novel ever written. Alexander Dumas’ Masterpiece, MONTE CRIST0! Reserved Seats for sale at C. L. Case’s drug store. The Old Hardware Store IS STILL ALIVE! And will sell you Goods CHEAPER than Ever! All kinds of FARMING IMPLEMENTS, at very low figures. Plows of all kinds. I keep the Boy, Dixie Stonewall, Boss, Haiman, Southern and Athens Plows; in fact everything a farmer needs. And as for STOVES, you can get a Stove now from me cheaper than ever has been sold iu Milledgeville before. Cotton is King in the field, but the Iron King Stove is King in the kitchen, and don’t you forgot it. I will sell you a No. 6, Iron King for $17.00; No. 7, $20.00; No. 8, $23.00, with all tho Furniture, and the GREAT and GOOD EXCELSIOR Cook Stove, I will sell you a No. 7, with all the Furniture, for the low price of $15.00, and other Cook Stoves at $8.00 and $10.00. Call and see the Family Oil Can, GOOD ENOUGH holding 5 gallons, with pump, for $2.00. Guns! Guns! Selling out at cost for tho next 30 days. £Jj§p‘ J I keep everything in the Hardware lino as low as the lowest Call and see for yourselves. JOS. STALBY. Milledgeville, Feb. 1st, 1887. 29 ly Millinery, Notions, dc., At Greatly Reduced Prices, FOB THE JVEXT 60 DAYS! |^“Bargains Guaranteed.^j| Mis. S. D. WOOTTEN. Miledgevilld, Ga., Jan. 11th, 1887. 12 ly.