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ONE ENJOYS Botk the method aud results when Sjrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and act> gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head acher and fevers aud cures habitual constipation. Syqp of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and tic- e?pteb)e to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most ponnlar remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 60c jnd £1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. CAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N.Y. LOCAL AND BUSINESS NuriGtS Pay for your paper. McEfrvt.G WINE OF CARDU1 lor female di»e*ses Evaixjrated Apricots and Apples A7nt Pried Apples at J. M. Uavne’s. Bibles and Testaments at Wooden iiros. 23 2t. To XxOHAN3K. —Two Imifer calves Aalf Jersey, for Pigs or Shouts.—Ap ply at ties office. Cabbage, Saur Kraut, Ruta Bagas, Peas and Yankee Beans at J. .’5T. Bayne’s. J-lauip Brown, colored, killed a two year old pig last Tuesday that weigh ts! 503 pounds net. A fane line of plaques, panels, arid tecoratiye articles for oil painting at Vfootten Bro's. 4f. j Pianos, Organs, &c , for sal- by Wootten Bros. 4t. liJanketsin endless varielv. of all gsrailes, at JOSEPH'S. IT you wish to buy or sell real es tate apply to Bethune A Moore. mr 6LACK-D3 AUGHT tea cures Constipation. i few more of those handsome Bedford Cords, and Camel’s Hair it >6ef, at JOSEPH’S. To promptly and permanently cure /henmati-mi or neuralgia u-e Salva tion Oil. Skasiiik Lttkhatukk —400 or 500 rolutneo ot the latest, from 10-. lu 33e. -.-r v'tlum-at ihe Milledgeville Drug WnUXrKO. Any persou having a in; bWi'ime of iiv- <»r six rooms to rent cun find » good tenmt by applying vit t Ijis office. We have almost daily applications from parties who wish tort lit houses. Any person having a house for renr nronld do well to leave tli»■ ir names with us. Bkthi’xk & Mooiik. To Housekeepers we offer some choice Bargains in Table Linens in Towels. Napkins and Crushes. You ran make no mistake in buying these Goo is now, at A. Joseph's. |lpj“ WINE OF CaRDUl, a Tonic for Women. Like everything else in this tickle world of ours, stationery styles come And go. A certaiu --lyle gets stale and out of date. The M illedgeville Drag Company keeps a weather eye on this state of things and is contin- aully adding new and fresh stock in plain and fancy stationery. Tablets are getting more and more ill de mand. The Milledgevile Drug Com pany have just opened a large lot of fresh stationery and ask buyers to mil aud look for themselves. Any thing to be found here in the blank book line from a liruiature vest pocket memorandum to a mammoth ledger, strouge enough to open and shut itself. FOH DTSPEW1A, ImJIsTHtion, and Stcr-ich ilisoriiiTS. take BUOW.V S IRON BITTKHS. A dealen kt-cp it, LI per battle. Genuine has Umlc-mark m:d crossed red lines on wrapper. Council Proceedings. Rkgulau Meeting. Council Chamber. y Dec. 1st, 1891.1 Present.—His Hon. P. J. Cline, Mayor; Aldermen Caraker. Joseph, Conn, Newell, and Wiedenman The minutes of tlie list meeting were read and confirmed. Tile Clerk was ordered to have published in the UmoN IIkcoUDlu the Water Woiks Contract. The following accounts were passed and ordered paid: P. J. Cline, $30 00; G. W. Caraker. $58.33; A. Dunn, $50.00; E. P. Gibson $00.00; A. J. Wall, $50.00; C. E. Pros ser, $50.00; Pound & Allen, $25.00; T A. Caraker, $25.00; J. E. Pottle, $10.0(5; G. T. Whilden,$100.00; D. B. Hanford. *50.00; B. T. Bethune, $50.00; Barites. Moore & Sou, $46.50; O. M. Cone $23.50; Cox & Gardner. $13.25; J. M .Bayne. $14.57; M. Waguon, $3.39 Electric Light Co., $185 85; T. E OVliite,$20.00; J. Stuley, (2 accts.) $3.61. W. H. Armstrong, .20; J. Brookins, $~.36; A. Eastern. $1.50. On motion Council adjourned. G. W. Caraker, Clerk. ASYLUM JjEWS. Mu. Editor:—As 1 see you have no correspondent from the Asylum, if you will permit me 1 will try to giye you a few items every week. We can now hear the welcome whistle of the dummy once more, greatly to the joy of all of us berp who had to w alk to and from Mil- ledgeville. Dr. O'Daniel arrived with his bride last Monday aud was congratulated bv all. The Dr. lias made a great many friends here who wish him much joy aud happiness through life. I here was a grand hall given in his honor last evening. Your soribe whs not in attendance but hears that it was something grand. Mr. T. II. DeSaussnre and family are visiting friends and relatives in South Carolina. Ilisfriends wish him a pleasant trip and a safe return. Christinas is drawing near and foi an amusement and to pass off the da the Asylum Rille Team are going t,» have a big shooting match. We hav< alrendy secured several turkeys, geese and chickens. Among the chickens will be two fine game cocks, and tin best marksman will carry them off The shooting will commence at 10 a. in., o’clock, and last until 2 p. m Everybody are cordially invited ti attend, especially those who are fond ■>f that kind of sport. We hope to set all of the M’ville team out. Everything is quiet in this part o! the world and news very scarce. Subscriber. News From Merriwether. Mkrriwkther,Ga., Dec. 4,1891 Messrs. Editors: A Hue nun last night. Farmers bu»y preparing for grain. Mr. J. D. Minor killed the biggest hog in this section during the last cold spell. No special news. Several marriages spoken of in this city. STEVENS POTTERY DOTS. We were glad to attend a very en joynble sociable given at the residence of Mr. 1. C. West, on Tuesday night last. Mr. W. C. Stevens and family spent several days iti Macon this week. Miss Lemma Stevens one of Wes Iftyan Female College’s most, beautiful an 1 charming young ladies spent a few days with her parents at this place. Mr. Andrew Craig left here on Tues day for Milledgeville, where he will take his position in the new Milledge- ville Pottery and Terra Cotta works. Mr. ’]’. E. White traveling agent for Stevens Bros. & Co, visited this place on business, this week. We had the pleasure of attending a social gathering at the residence of M r. A. Craig, onJThursday night which was very uiucti enjoyed by all who participated. Miss Rachel Craig has returned af ; ter a pleasant visit to friends in Au gusta. Mr. ,T. S. Bone was among the visitors to the Augusta Exposition last week. Mr. B. P. West has returned to Macon after au extended >isit to his parents in Cooperville. Mr. W. It. Bivins visited Macon last weekon busiuessfor Stevens Bro’ &. Vo. Mr. George Craig left on Friday last for Atlanta where he will take a course in Moore’s Business College. We wish him much success. Mess. R. and G. Craig aud W. I). Bone yisitud the Exposition and friends in Augusta. They seem to he verv much in love botn with the city and the girls, so much so that they will he temn'ed to repeat rh**ir visit during the Carnival. Parvenu. The Fools are not all Dead. A lazy man, whose horses and cart were stuck in the mud, prayed to Ji piter for help. Jupiter answered: “Fool! get lip and put your shoulder to tlie wheel, aud do not call on me when you can help yourself ” Fooliish people liuv medicines bap liuzard, blindly trusting to promises made without a guarantee. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is gimrau teed to cure colds, coughs, all lung affections, and eveu Consumption, in its early stages. It puts to rout all stomach troubles, purifies the blood, ives healthful action to the sluggish liver, and drives blemishes from the skin. It is tin honest medicine, and au invaluable health insurance policy which should never be allowed to lapse. All druggists keep It. An Improved Cotton Planter. Mr. Joel H. Brunan has invented uid patented au improved Cotton Planter. Experienced planters, who nave tested it, pronounce it a great mprovemeut on any planter they lave ever seen. Read the udvertiso- nent in another column. Full par- iculars may be had by calling on or iddressing J. II. Brauun, Milledge- ville, Ga. What is it makes George Edmonds ■o cool and placid, and how does he o such deep thinking? It is because e never alio a s himself to be harassed vith colds. He takes Dr. Bull’s Cough syrup, lie does. Sold everywhere or 25 cents. A superb assortment Gent's Hem-! stitched Handkerchiefs from 10c up, | at JOSEPH'S. ' Supplies fer the Asylum. LUNATIC ASYLUM,) MlLLKllGKV'IDLE P. O., GA., 10th November, 1891.) QEALED PROPOSALS will be re- O ceived by I lie undersigned, up to Kirh of DECEMBER, 12o’c!ock, M., for furnishing the articles specified below. Samples must be furnished of the articles bid upon. One-third of the articles must be delivered, freight pre paid, 1st January; one third 1st Feb ruary and one third 25th February, aud cash will be paid for the same, oue-third 5th February one third 5th March, and one third 5th April. 1892. Ml articles will be re-weighed or meas ured. All car load lots to be delivered at Midway depot. All Dry Goods, Clothing, Corn, Oats, Hay, Brim and Baoonto be delivered by the 1st of January. 1892. Parties bidding on Lard will please state brand. N. B.—NO DEVIATION FROM ABOVE TERMS. LIST OF ARTICLES. 500 bush. Choice white Corn. 500 “ Sound Feed Oats. ■5 000 His. Choice Timothy Hay. ‘>0.000 lbs. Bran. 15.000 “ Bacon C. R. Sides, (aver age 50 lbs.) 4.500 “ Choice Hams, (average 14 lbs.) 6.000 “ Choice Lard (in tierces.) 375 bbls. Best Patent Flour, (in wood.) 75 “ Hndnut’s Grits, (in wood.) 950 bush. Meal, (in 0 bush, sacks.) 7.000 lbs. Rio Coffee. 9.000 “ Light Brown Sugar. 4.500 “ Granulated Sugar, (Stand ard.) 1.300 “ Tobacco, (11 Inch 5’s.) 5.000 “ Butter. 1.000 gals. Molasses, (in bbls.) 300 “ Syrup, (in bhls.) 1.500 lbs. Candles, (8’s.) 450 “ Starch. 150 lbs. Sifted Grain Black Pepper. 16,000 lbs. Rice, (in wood.) 2. u00 “ Turpentine Soap, 1 lb. bare. 5.000 lbs. Good Cheese. 200 gals. Pure Cider Vinegar. 30 cases Ball Potash. (1 lb. balls, full strength.) 5.000 lbs. No. 1 Mackerel, (in bbls.) 30 doz. Good Brooms. 50 bbls. Irish Potatoes. 3.000 yds. Standard Prints,; fast col ors.) 4 000 “ Sheeting. 6.000 “ Shirting. 3.000 “ 8 oz. Osnaburgs, 75 doz. Hose. 100 doz. Half-Hose. 3, DOO yds. Checks. 120 pr. Brogans, 6 to 11, with strings. 120 “ Brogans, 9 to 13, with strings. 240 “ P. C. Brogans, 6 to 11, with strings. 200 “ Women’s Cloth Shoes, 3 to . 7 with strings. 150 “ Women’s Foxed Shoes, 3 to 7, with strings. 200 “ Women’s Soft Leather Shoes. 5 to 8, with strings. 100 “ Women’s Cloth Slippers, 4 to 7. 100 “ Women’s Leather Slippers, 4 to 7. 200 “ Men’s Leather Slippers, 6 to 11. 100 “ Womeu's Polkas, 5to9, with strings. 150 doz. Coat’s Spool Cotton. 200 Bed Spreads. 7u0 vds. Crash. 2 G. gross Calico Dress Buttons. 0 “ gross Pants Buttons. 4 gross Pint Tin Cups. 4 doz. J Gallon Tin Pitchers. 3 Boxes Blue Mottled Soap. 0 gross Tin Table Spoons. 1 “ Coarse Combs. 4 doz. Fine Combs. 4 gross Tin Wash Pans, 7). 6 doz. Hair Brushes. (i “ Save-All Candlestic k s, (tin.) 48 Sets C. <3. Handle Teas. 2 gross Tumblers. 24 lbs. Ball Thread. "2 gross Linen Shoe Lacers. 12 “ Leather Shoe Lacers. 24 G. gross Rice Buttons, F. B. 1). 12 G. gross Rice Buttons, F. B. 39. 12 G. gross Rice Buttons, F. B. 50. 0 doz. Good White Wash Brush es. 4 “ Jim Crow Cards. 2 gross Steel Thimbles, (closed ■'lids.) Parties bidding on Slices must supply' an equal.quantity oi each number specified. The right reserved to reject any and all bids. Bids should be marked ‘ to furnish supplies,’’ and addressed to the undersigned. > LUCIUS J. LAMAR, Steward S. L. A. Consumpt on Cured. An.old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in Ids hands by an Li st India missionary the formula of a bluu le vegetable remedy lor tl a speedy and per manent cure ol Consumption, Bronchitis, G.uurih, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections, also ti positive and ru Heal cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Gi u- plainte, after having tested its wouderful curate, e flowers in thou-auds ol cases, bus fell u bis dutv to make it known to his suf fering fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve liunute suff ring, 1 will send free of charge, to all who de sire it, this redin', French or English, with full directions lor preparing and using. Sent bv mail by addressing with stump, naming this paper. W. A. Noyes, 820 Power** Bluet* Ilochester* N. i, Feb.24th, 1891. 34 ly VIUOKOIA HEALTH. Can be had by using Dr.G. Jr obs’Nerve and Brain Treatment for mental, sexual and bodily weakness of every kind. Cures guaranteed. Address, with stamp, Ja cobs’Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga. See ad vertisement elsewhere. LADIES Needing a tonic, or children who wont build lug up, should take BROWN’S IRON HITTERS. It is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion, j Biliousness, Liver oaiplaints aud Neuralgia, Public_ Schools. Milledgeville, Ga., Nov. 25ttl, 1S91. To Patrons and JVachei s Public Jcoools, Bali.win County; The public school term for the ensuing year (1899) will open uni formly during the month of January throughout tho entire county. The term will be, six scholastic months (120 days), and without Intermit stop unless otherwise ordered by the Board. Tho following list ol text books, to gether with the exchange and retail prices, have been adopted by the Board for a period of five (5) years, and are herewith enumerated for tho Information of all par ties interested: LIST OF TEXT HOOKS. PRICEL Names of Books. Lx- Re- cbauge. tail. Stickney’s First Weeks at School,$ .06 $ .12 Stlckney’s Classic Primer 10 .20 Stiekiioy’s First Reader 12 .24 Stlckney’s Second Reader 16 .32 Stickney’s Third Reader 20 .40 Stickney’s Fourth Reader 25 .5" Stickney’s Word by Word, I, (Speller) 09 .18 Stlckney’s Word by Word, II, (Speller) 11 .22 Tiirbell’s Lessons in Language, I .20 ,4u Tarbell’s Lessons in Language, II 30 .60 Maury’s Elemental vGeugraphy -33 .55 Maury’s Revised Manual Gfog- raphy 75 1.25 Maury’s Re vised Ph yslcal Geog raphy 75 1,20 Sanford's Primary Arithmetic.. .12 .20 Sanford’s Intermediate Arith metic 22 .36 Sanford’s Common School Arith metic 38 6.4 Sanford’s Higher Arithmetic 64 1.00 Lincoln's Physiology 40 .80 Webster's Primary Dictionary.. 65. Webster's Common School Dic tionary .85 Spencerian Copy Books (com mon school scries), per dozen 1-20 WBooks on salo at Mllledgeyllle. WOnly books as above enumerated will be permitted to be used in tho public schools of the county. By order of the Board or Education. Rich’d. N. Lamar, Sec. C. B. E. and Ex-Off. Supt. Pub. Schools, B. C, The above list of prices for books Is strictly cash, and the exchange price operative for six months only. Any old books of corresponding grade and subject will be taken In exchange and the row books furnished at prices marked “I'xehango,” i. e., when a pupil has an old book to exchange for a new one, upon the same subject, of corresponding grade, lie gives the denier the old book and pays the exchange price of the new book. Again, when a pupil, on account of pro motion, desires to exctia ge an old book tor a new one of the next higher grade, the dealer will make tho same alio vance for the old book as though it was ex changed for a new book of its own grade or number. The law or October, 1887, provides that “no teacher shall receive pay for any pu pil who is allowed to use other than the prescribed text books,” and further pre scribes t hut the County School Commis sioner "shall S’ e that none but the pre scribed text books are used by the pupils.” Touchers and pupils will therefore bo ex pected and required to comply strictly with the provision of the law. I am now prepared to contract with teachers who desir»to tie employed in the public schools of the countv for the en suing year. Rich’d. N. Lamar, C. S. C. B. C. Office County School Commissioner 5 Baldwin County. > Milledueville, Ga., Nov. 28, ’91.) Notire is hereby given that on and alter Tuesday, December 1st, I will bo prepared to settle in full with teachers for services rendered in the public schools during the present year. All teachers most appear in person, or furnish iu writing authority to an agent to receipt for any and all claims that may be due them. Rich’d. N. Lamar, 0. S. C.aml gx-Off. Supt., etc. Examination of Applicants For Teacher’s Licenses. An examination of Applicants for license to teach in the Public Schools, will be held at the Court House in the city of Milledgeville on Saturday, the 19th day of De cember, next. The hours for exam ination will be from 9 a. m , to 4 p. m., o’clock. All parties interested will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Richard N Lamar, O. S. 0. B. C. Milledgeville, Ga., Nov. 18, ’91. 1891. G.T. WIEDENMAN, Bond and Stock Broker, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. Office at the Bank. Feb. 24th, 1891. 34 ly. Local Stock and Bond Market. Corrected weekly by O. T. Wied- emuan. Milledgeville, Ga. June 22, 1891. Bonds. Par. Asked. Bid. Baldwin Co. 7 per cent., City of M’vi le6 per et., M’vtlle & Asi’m B R7 pet. Stocks. M'ville Gil & Ferl’z. Co., " Ice Works “ Electric Light Co... “ Ac Asyl’tn D'niy R R “ Steam Laundry, “ Uote|, Although I am not at the famous old oorner of Hancock and w,vn» t ~ • SSdKKai' 11 * ,tor *" a oi „„„'« ti. •nff’bS" 'ffi •J/r i\ILL STOCK ■LIBRARY, HALL AND STAND LAMPS DKUG AND PKKSr.RiPTliD DEPARTMENT Is full and complete, and I am prepared to (ill any prescription Him t may be presented at uid 'dispatch W * h t>uiv drugs, with neatness And in tew words I have a full stock and lln £ of "Verything usunfiy kept in a Hrst. Class Di ug Store Ut v .. me a call and be convinced that what I say is true Watch for My Xmas Advertisement. Very Respectfully. E. A. BAYNE. Milledgeville, Ga.. 8«pt 29.1891. 13 3m. SAMUEL EVAIS, COTTON FACTOR, MILuLEDGli!VILLF, GA. All business entrusted to me will receive prompt, attection. Con signments of cotton solicited and liberal cash advances made on same and cotton held as long as desired for future sale. Ship or bring me your cotton. Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 18, 1891. 12 3m. PCnWroxmT* puxr 1*11 ILAl»ELi*ll 1 A. PA. ^ l*r all Local HruigUto. VN MlIiLEBGimLLE. Parker Bros, are ready to repair Guns. Locks and Keys, Sewin' Machines, Umbrellas and Parasols. New tops or any part of Umbrellas or Parasols can bo had at PARKER BROS.’ GUN SHOP. All Kinds Sm^ll and Large Keys Made to Order. If anything wanted in gun line you will do well to call on :fla_:r,:k::e]:el Bros., Nov. 7, 19 3m. No 10, East Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Gt Aflfll/ Krrmiln Thorough, Practical Instruction Himil"lirrrnVh. r assisted to positions. ® BRYANT & STRATTON BMESS COLLEGE^IOUISVILLE, KY. •t • k.%1 1891. 51 (ini G. M. STEMBRIDGE $ CO., Announces to the public that they have opened a FIRST CLASS FAMILY GROCERY AT 36 WAYNE STREET, Where they are prepared to offer special inducements to purchasers Goods promptly delivered anywhere in city or Midway. Cull and see their stock and get their prices before purchasing elsewhere. Dou’t forget the name and number. G. M. STEMBRIDGE $ CO., - Milledgeville, Ga. 36 Wayne Street September 4, 1891. 10 3m. 1891 FALL TRADE: 1891 lflo 115 100 110 100 100 100 90 100 125 70 70 100 401 50 15 100 90 100 125 For Sale. 10 Shares Gordon A Eatontnn R. R. Stock, 10 “ Milledgeville Oil & Fertilizer “ 10 “ " loe Works “ 10 “ Baldwin County Build & Loan " Apply to Oct. 5th, 1891. G. T. WIEDENMAN, Broker. 14 tf, Tor Over Fifty TTears Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of motners tor their children while teething. If disturbed at night and broken of your rest by a sick child suffering and crying with pain of Cutting leeth send at once and get a bot tle of “Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup” fur Children Teething. It will relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon , mothers, there is no mistake about It. It cures Diarrhoea, regulates the Stomach and Bowels,cures Wind Colic, sol Lens the Gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives tone nnd energy to tho whole system. “Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup” for children teething is pleasant to the taste and is the prescription of one of the oldet t and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Price twenty-five cents a bottle. Sold by all druggists thioughout the world. Bo sure and ask for “Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup.” Jan.6th, 1891, 27 ly. -BY BUYING- Tie Best BOOTS ani SHOES, for tlie Least Money- AT FRED HAUG’S Milledgeville Boot & Shoe Store! H E «. 1 ^p 0 j omi r £2®l V , e<1 J llar ? e FaU an,] Winter stock of tlie lates' ,. B D .c8 anil be>l makes ol goods in Ms line, irom best manufsc- amUCiftlnforp ,,r °fv J an , rt otller manufacturers In rhilaclelpM* ami Haltlmore. hvery grade is kept to suit the custom. LADIES’ AND MISSES’ SHOES £“i grade and style. Fine hand work-neat aud substamlal-a specialty. * y BEST BROCANS AT LOWEST PRICES. UNREPAIR WORK, of all kinds, done at Moderate Ratos._s a '"’ Vall 5 ea > alwa > R on hand, which I will sell at a bargain. and exa ®iuc my gi ods and prices, and be satisfied that I mean business and fair i jWHATS—OK THE LATEST STYLES. AT’Extra Fine shoe Polish and Slacking, call and see for yourself. Milledgeville, Ga., Sep. 7th, 1891. 10 3m WO.UA1VM BENT FRIEND. LUXOMNI—The Gem of all female rem edies for irregularities, pains and disease peculiar to woman. Usod 50 years by an eminent physician. Never tails to cure. Address with stamp, Luxomni Co., Atlan- L a, Ga., P. O- BoxCDT. Sec advertisement elsewhere. Bncklen’s Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fevpr Sores,Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and allSkin Eruptions,and positively cures Piles or no pay reqnlred. It Is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25cents per box. For salo py Estate of John M. Clark. 27 .ly