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Official Organ of City and Connty.
R. L. Hunter, Local Editor.
W. T. CONN & CO.,
W HOLESALE DEALERS in Sta
ple and Fancy Groceries, Tobac
cos. Cigars, Ac.
Milledgevllle. Oft., Foh.Onth, 1300. 5 Cm
The Edwards H ouse,
O FFERS tbe best accommodations
for Transient and Regular Hoard
ers. Special inducements for College
students.
WARREN EDWARDS.
Milledgeville, Ga., Jan. 1, ’8(1. 20 ly
-^ETNA-
LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
(Old Reliable.)
Assets $30,562,261.83
Surplus, $6,665,000.00
Represented in a permanent local
Agency by
ROBT. C. HUMBER,
Milledgkvillk, Ga.
March 22, 1887. 37 ly
THE CITY.
DR. R. O. COTTER,
126J Second street, Macon, Ga.
Diseases of the Eye, Ear and Throat..
(Formerly associated with Dr. A. W.
Calhoun, Atlanta.) [35 ly.
If the bridge across the river at this
point is not speedily begun and urged
to completion, Milledgeville will sure
ly lose a good deal of cotton from the
east side of the river. It is to be hoped
the official charged with this business
will give it prompt nnd earnest atten
tion.
Mr. J. W. McMillan resigned last
week the Presidency "of the Milledge
ville Iron and Machinery Company
and also his membership as a director.
Mr. Adolph Joseph was elected Pres
ident of the Company and Mr. E. T.
Ailing was elected to fill the vacancy
in the Board of Directors.
We learn that a big pic nic and bar
becue will come off at Merriwether
station on Saturday next. From our
knowledge of the kind of people who
live there and all through that sec
tion, we are led to believe that it will
be well conducted and afford much
pleasure to all good people of the
right kind who are fond of these inno
cent, social gatherings and that may
be able to attend it.
One of ouf farmers from the western
part of Baldwin told us that owing
to the recent, heavy and continuous
rains, cotton squares'are falling con
siderably; so much so as to threaten
a serious shortening of the crop.
Another good farmer from the same
section stated that the cotton on the
grey lands was suffering from the
cause above stated but on the red
lands the cotton crop was in first rate
condition,
The Culverton, Hancock, Camp-
meeting which for years past has been
largely attended and by not a few of
the citizens of Milledgeville, com
menced on Friday last. It is a matter
no donbt of regret to a number of our
people that the long continued break
in railroad communication with all
the region east of tbe Oconee, by the
wreck of the bridge spanning it just
above this city, will prevent their at
tendance.
Macon & Augusta Railroad.—
We learn from, Mr. W. W. Lumpkin,
Agent of the Ga. R. R., in this city,
that the regular schedule of the day
train, on the Macon A Augusta road
will be resumed, to-day. Passengers
will be transferred at the Oconee
river. A temporary bridge will be
ready for use in about three weeks.
A substantial iron bridge will be erect
ed as soon as possible, at an elevation
of seven or eight feet above the old
one.
Sam Jackson, a boy 19 years old, (a __
the employ of Mr. Guy McKinley, was c f fnends showed tlleir svmpatliy
drowned at the first pier of the Ocones’T their nrcsence
bridge on this side, last Saturday '
night, while trying to cross the river,
above the bridge, going home, in a
batteau. Two other negroes were in
the boat, which was mashed against
tlie pier and upset. Jackson could
not swim. His companions swam
out. as the capsized boat was only a
few feet from the bank. It was near
where the accident happened, and
nothing was seen of Jackson, after
lie got in the water. They made the
mistake of trying to cross above the
bridge, when they could have safely
crossed the stream below it.
Our friend Cap Sanford handed us
an ear of corn the other day which a
colored man named Screen got out of
his field, the crop on which had been
under water during the late flood for
three days. In appearance it did not
show much evidence of being damag
ed but on putting it to the writers
nose, it had a horribly strong and
rank smell not much unlike carrion.
With this experience, we do not won
der at the terrible stink, which per
vaded our city at times when the
wind came from the low lands that
had been cultivated in corn. It would
seem to be amply sufficient to cause
a pestilence among human beings
and enough to turn the stomach of a
hog and even of a buzzard if such a
tiling were possible. No less offen-
sive language than the above could
. do justice to the subject.
The County Commissioners
— V?
A Bill is before the Legislature to
authorize the election of a Board of I
Commissioners of Roads and Reve- j
nues for Baldwin county. We can I
safely say that a majority of the tax- j
payers of the county, who have a
greater interest in it than any other 1
class of our citizens, are opposed to i
it. We hold that the business of the |
comity which would devolve on such
a Board has been well managed un-1
der tlie present law and we believe
strongly in tlie old saying of “let well
enough alone.” We see repeated in- 1
stances of other counties which have I
had such a board, taking measures i
to have them abolished. Our neigh- j
boring county of H&ncook has been I
having no little trouble with its Board
of Commissioners.
It is to be hoped that tlie petition
of citizens of our county contrary to I
the bill, which has been presented to
the legislature, will have its proper in
fluence with that body.
In this connection we call the at
tention of our readers to a strong
communication on this subject by Mr.
Tlios. H. Morris, one of the commit
tee who presented the petitiou of our
citizens to the legislature, and who
had an opportunity to study tlie pro
visions of tlie Bill.
Death of Mr. Lewis Dowsing.
Mr. Lewis Dowsing, familiarly call
ed by his friends Louie Dowsing, was I
taken with what is called “Typlio- ■
Malarial Fever” some three weeks '
ago in Macon. After having been re
moved to the residence of liis grand
mother, Mrs. Fielding Lewis, in this
city, lie lingered on, despite good
medical attendance and careful nurs
ing till Wednesday, the 10th instant,
when death brought his young life to
a close. Louie had been raised here
from infancy and was a familiar fig
ure on our streets for years that have
past until three or four months since,
when he went to Macon and found
employment there. He remained
there till tlie relentless fever seized
him, when he was brought back to
the home where he was born and
reared to receive the tender ministra
tion of those who loved him and
cared for him during his life and who
continueil tlie same care and affec
tionate attention to him tiil lie was
beyond the reach of all earthly help
and hope.
He was only about twenty-one
years of age. Besides his mother and
G randmother, his sister, Mrs. Ida
mith of Burke county were present
with him in his last hours of life
his brother Charles only arriving in
time to attend his burial. His friends,
among the young men of Milledge
ville helped to nurse him and attend
upon him during the nightwatches of
the tedious and lingering illness un
der which he suffered.
We can do nothing for the dead.
They have passed beyond all earth
ly care and sympathy, but if we are
wise we can profit by all the Provi
dential dealing of the Divine Being
with ourselves and our friends. Will
the friends of tiie deceased, so unex
pectedly called from all earthly cares
or pleasures, profit by the lesson
taught them in this sad event? We
fear not. It is to be feared that they
will speedily forget that not only the
old, but the young and strong are
liable to receive the same irresistible
summons which has so unexpectedly
called their young companion from
among them. Should they do so
however they will make a sad and a
terrible mistake.
We sincerely sympathize witli those
who mourn over the loss of a young
and dear relative, called away from
theml in the morning of his existence.
Tbe funeral services were held at
the Episcopal church by the Rev. Mr.
Winchester of Macon and the remains
were afterwards interred in our city
cemetery. A detachment of II illedge-
ville Light mfantry, of which com-
ly the deceased had been a mem-
acted as an esoort and a number
‘ by
Convention of Editors.
tli.
On Saturday last, we received
following telegram:
Oonykrs, Ga,, Aug. 12, '37.
Union Rkcoudkr;
Can’t have convention until Jfttli.
Hope it wont disappoint you. Rail
road passes the trouble.
M. D. Irwin.
From the above it will be seen that
tlie pleasure of having our friends of
tlie Weekly Press of Georgia, is nec
essarily deferred until tlie 30th inst.,
which is just two Weeks from tlie day
first appointed. The reason given
for tlie postponement shows that it
is no fault of our representative, Mr.
Irwin, and wo must therefore possess
our souls in such patience ns we may
and anticipate ail the greater pleasure
when our friends shall at last come to
•s.
In this connection we may say
homes for the members of the con
vention had been arranged tor with
various hospitable families in the city
and it |is hoped that the arrange
ments made for that purpose for the
10th will hold good for the postpon
ed convention of the 80th inst.
Dr. Lockhart Attacked
MS#" T!
bl^gan pci's
pany
ber,
On his return to liiiWTUyic from this
city, about 9 o'clock on Thursday
night last, Dr. W. T. Lockhart had
f ot a hundred yards or so beyond
'isliing Creek bridge when two vvlii
men fas he asserts) rushed upon
and threw him down. They
to choke him nnd he appealed to them
to spare his life and stated ttiat he
was Dr. Lockhart. They then began
to cut bis ear and it would seem from
the wounds they iilade, nnd the fact
that they did not cut him elsewhere,
that they intended to maim him by
slitting his ear in two or three direc
tions. He called loudly for help and
one or two persons came running to
his relief when the assailants ran off
in the direction of the bridge. His
rescuers brought him to town and
carried him to the office of Dr. Moore,
who dressed his wounds and he was
then carried to his home. The ruf
fians in hacking at his ear, cut the
temporal artery and it bled freely but
after being properly bandaged, tlie
bleeding ceased. Dr. Moore was call
ed out to Ills house, however during
the night to re adjust tlie bandages,
the same having been pulled off and
tbe loss of blood threatening serious
results.
Dr. Moore does not seem to think
that the wounds of Dr. Lockhart are
serious and expects him soon to get
well.
The ruffians who committed the
outrage so far as we* can Ascertain,
were not recognized or identified by
any one.
It is sincerely to be hoiipqji that the
parties guilty of this cowardly and
dastardly attack, may yetTbe traced
out and subjected to tbe penalties
provided by the laws of the State for
such criminal acts. «
Reunion of the Fourth Georgia
Regiment.
In accordance with a resolution
adopted by the survivors of tlie
Fourth Georgia Regiment at their
reunion in Talbott on last year,
the reunion this year will ho held
in the city of Albany on Wednes
day, September 7th.
Survivors who will attend are
requested to notify at once the
undersigned, that transportation
may he arranged for. They will
also give notice as early as possi
ble to Capt. W. H. Gilbert, Alba
ny, Ga., in order that accommo
dations may be provided. Re
duced rates will be secured on
railroads. Let all who can possi
bly do so join us on this occasion.
Those who know tlio reputation
of the good people of Albany
need not be told of the welcome
awaits them. All papers
friendly to the cause are request
ed to publish this card.
Roland B. Hall.
Corjeecretary, Monticello, Ga.
RESURRECTED!
Thousands of Dollars Worth of Dry
Goods, Hats and Clothing!
A
Thorough Overhauling
ter Stock-Taking!
The editors of the weekly pa
pers of Georgia are to meet in
convention at Milledgeville on the
30th, and wo have no doubt that
results will justify tho meeting.
The Constitution on more than
one occasion has suggested the
formation of an organization
composed entirely of the editors
of the weekly paperB of tho state.
Their interests are identical; and
their conventions would inev
itably take a practical turn. If
the editors of tho daily papers
want an association, they can form
one. We predict success for the
newmiovement on the part of the
weekly press.—Constitution
A Case of Deafness C
T1 10 Bright Sunshine Appears Once More
After Many Days of Gloom, and
P.J. CLINE & CO.,
With their Centre Counters groaning witli the weight of Bargains,
will bring back the Smile of Happiness to Hundreds of Faces. The
Senior Member
“ Called Back ”
LIVT OF ADVBKTISKD LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office at Mil
ledgeville, Baldwin county, Ga., Aug.
13, 1887. If not called for within 30
days they will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office.
Mosses, John
Moran, Anderson
jSnead, Garland H.
Smith, Jenius
Buck, Alex
Bishop, Annie
Butts, L. M.
Cannie, Winnie
Dickson, Mary
Epps, Jeff
Fears, Ada
Howard, Bealia
Hall, Malcom J.
Hnvten, Claude
Office Hours.
Sloan, Sibbie
Smith, 1). E.
Taylor, Martha
Whittles, Rebecca
Watkins, (J us
Ward, Allen.
■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.
Death of MUs Leila Tucker.
For several months,past„the above
named young lady, the daughter of
Mr. & Mtfs. W. M. Tucker, of Mid
way, near this city has been the vic
tim of a lingering disease. With all
the aid of skillful medical treatment
and careful and tender nursing, the
disease made its slow, but steady pro
gress towards a fatal termination till
finally, on Wednesday last, deatli re
leased her from her sufferings. She
was a student of our college and but
for her sickness would doubtless ere
long have graduated from that insti
tution. It is a sad duty to have to
record the cutting oft in tlie very
morning of young womanhood, of
one who we feel assured left many
warm and loving friends to grieve
over her untimely departure from
earth, just os the joys aud pleasures
of life, with ah of its bright possibili
ties and happy anticipations were
beckoning her on to their enjoyment.
But the terrible chasm left in tbe
home circle, tlie harrowing distress
of parents, brothers and sisters; these
can never be realized or understood
by those who have not gone through
the actual experience of them. The
sympathy of every loving parent and
of members of families where proper
brotherly and sisterly affection exist,
will go out to tlie sorely afflicted
family, who have just buried their
dearly loved one out of their sight.
The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr. Chapman at the
Presbyterian church, of which the de
ceased was a member, Rev. Mr. Me
Queen, the pastor, being absent. Af
ter the services at the church were
concluded, the customary procession
proceeded with the hearse to the city
cemetery, the pallbearers being J. T.
Allen, John Conn, W. H. Carr, Ed
Hendrix, Col. Nisbet aud L. H. An
drews, and tlie remains were consign
ed to their last earthly resting place.
A friend in a private letter says: “1
had no idea that General Hill was so
elegant a speaker. I read his speech
witli supreme pleasure. You are for
tunate in having such an able man at
the head of your college.
Mr. Charles E. Haynes, the writer
of the verses below, was a bright and
popular young man and a resident of
this city for some years about tlie
E eriod when they were written. He
as relations living in this city nt
present:
For January 1st, 1841.
Though all unstrung my harp may be;
Though thought be sad, or spirit gay,
Tbe time demands a strain from me,
Or rough the note, or rude the lay.
Awake my muse, and stretch thy wing,
Soar high above this earthly sphere,
That I may from my spirit fling,
Wliate’er obstructs its high career.
I sing the late departed year,
Whose tomb was clos'd but yester
night,
I sing the smile, I sing the tear.
Which made (or inarr’d.) its visage
bright.
I sing the hearts, both young and old.
That joyed to see its op’ning day.
The hearts that now are stern and
cold,
Tlie hearts now turned to clods of
clay.
Times’ iron grasp is wondrous strong,
His whirling flight there’s none can
stay,
He summons all with trumpet tongue,
His siekle reaps tlie grave and gay.
Nor man alone, or grave or gay,
Is by his pow'r relentless broke,
Tlie nations own his giant sway,
He fells them with resistless stroke.
Since Time cuts down both great and
small,
So brief our date, so short the span.
O listen to his trumpet call!
And live tlie “highest style of man."
Improve each hour! ’tis wisdom’s
voice—
Who thus improves, shall never die;
Obey, obey, the “still small voice,”
Obey, and live beyond the sky.
C. E. Haynes.
“All Men are Liara,”
Said David of old. He was probably
prompted to make the above remark
after trying some unreliable catarrh
remedy. Had he been permitted to
live until tbe present day, and tried
Dr. Sage’s Remedy, he might have
had a better opinion of mankind. We
claim that no case of catarrh can
withstand the magic effects of this
wonderful medicine. One trial of it
will convince you Of its efficacy. By
druggists; fifty cents.
The newspapers have been trying to
define tlie word “kiss” lately. The
metal should be given to the man
that said, “the name is a noun and at
the same time a conjunction.” That
degree of accuracy comes only
after a long experience and a great
many experiments.
Our w’orthy Ordinary is busy in
making arrangements for rebuilding
the river bridge.
Office of Shaw & Baldwin's Whole-)
sale Notion House, Toledo, O., -
December 11, 1879.)
F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo. O..—
Dear Sirs: About three months ago,
noticing a letter addressed to you in
tlie Bee from Gen. Slevin, in reference
to the cure of liis son by the use of
Hail’s Catarrh Cure, we were induced
to commence tlie use of it for our
daughter Nellie now fourteen years
old, who lias been suffering from
catarrh eight years, during which
time she has been treated by one of
tlie best physicians in tlie city.
We have also tried the use of almost
all the known remedies for catarrh,
with no more success than temporary
relief. Many nights have we laid
awake to bold her mouth open to
keep her from strangling. Her hear
ing had also become affected. We
were afraid that she would never re
cover. We have now used six bot
tles of Hall's Catarrh Cure, and
we believe Nellie to be entirely cured.
In a few days after commencing tbe
use of it we noticed a decided change
for the better, and from that right
along she has improved, nntil now
she breathes as easily as any one.
She sleeps well and her hearing per
fectly good. We feel Hint tlie disease
is entirely removed. We write this
unsolicited letter, feelingtbatit is due,
and with tlie hope that others may be
benefited in like manner. We can
hardly realize that such a change
could be effected in so short a time
after battling with the disease so long.
We are still using the remedy at in
tervals as it seems to build up her
system. Y’ou are at liberty to use
this in any manner you see proper.
We are yours, truly,
MR. and MRS. S. BALDWIN.
WSoltl by all druggists, 75c. I lm.
THIS IS THE SEASON
When Whiskey comes frequently in
to requisition as medicine. Adulte
rated Whiskies are as injurious as
adulterated Drugs, and tlie effect on
tlie system is precisely tlie same—it
kills—we would state from onr own
knowledge that I. W. Harper's Nel
son County Whiskey is not adulterat
ed; and on that account we cun recom
mend it to those seeking an article
fully matured and scrupulously Pure.
Respectfully,
LAMAR, RANKIN A LAMAR,
Macon, Ga.
July 19, 1887. 2 ly
don. by Hugh Conway, from Torrid Regions of Siberia,) but
“ To His First Love”
Notice.
A LL persons indebted to tlie firm of
Kinney A Whelan, late of this
city, Clias T. Whelan, successor, will
call at tlie office of Whitfield A Allen,
and make prompt settlement, or their
accounts will be placed in suit.
Milledgeville, Ga., Aug. 15, ’87. 0 4t
A First-Class Milliner
W ANTED at Carrs Emporium of
Fashion. A good situation may
be obtained by early application to '
W. H. CARR.
Milledgeville, Ga., July 25, ’87. 3 2t
To Rent.
R ESIDENCE on Jefferson street,
formerly occupied by T. J. Barks
dale. For terms, apply to
P. J. CLINE.
Milledgeville, Ga., Aug. Otli, '87. 5 tf
Notice.
M Y HOUSE will again be open fur
Boarders, on 1st September. Par
ties wishing board, especially Stu
dents, will find it to their interst.
W. H. HODGES.
Milledgeville, Ga., Aug. 16, ’87. 6 3t
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Among the 'grand old hills of Baldwin, on tlio liill-tops of which
the morning sun ever casts its brightest rays, and tho flowers of
that bloom in her valleys aro of sweetest fragrance, and in return
for tho kind welcome ho has met with, makes liis bow to the people.
And in this his introductory to tho public, is going to offer such a
multitude of Bargains, as to cause tlie sunshine of happiness to en
ter every household!
To the Ladies,
ESPECIALLY,
This Tuesday Morning We are Ready
TO OFFER YOU
Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!
To commence with as you enter the store, you will find our entire
stock of Straw Hats for Men and Boys, that we formerlj- sold at
40c, 50c, 75c and $1.00, all for the small sum of 25c. “You pays
your money and you takes your choice.”
On Centre Counter No. 2,
You will find Thousands of yards of Remnants of all classes of
goods, and you will be astonished when you see at what prices we
are going to sell them. Every Remnant marked in plain figures.
Any Length You Want from 1 to 10 yds:
Our stock of Satines reduced from 15c to 10c.
Our stock of Batiste reduce from 12£c to 8c.
50 pieces of figured Lawns, at 3£c.
20 pieces of London Cords, at 4c.
50 pieces of Check Nainsooks, at 8c, worth 15c.
200 large Bed Spreads, at $1.00, worth $1.50.
2,500 yards of good Calico, at 3£c.—every customer to get 10
yards for 35e.
Our stock of half wool Nuns’ Veiling, at 8c, former price 15c.
A few pieces of Summer Silks to close, at 25c per yard.
Many will Want to Know!
Why we offer goods at such prices? Well, it is just this, and noth
ing more;
PETER J. CLINE & CO,
Want to make room for their Winter stock, and you can just make
up your mind that we are going to closo out our odds and ends, and
another thing is, P. J. CLINE & CO., are going to continue to do
tho business of this city and surrounding country. Wo know how
and where to buy Goods, and the people are aware of tho fact, that
we know how to sell them.
tS^We came very near forgetting to mention that we are going
to give every customer 10 yards of
Fruit of Loom for 80c,
ONLY 8c PER YARD.
So come early, as you know from experience, Bargains like these,
don’t last long. First come, first served,
P. J. CLINE & CO’S:,
Wayne St., - - Milledgeville, Ga.
Aug. 9th, 1887. 5 5t