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W. O.T. U, Dining.
The ladies of the Woman’s Chris
tian Temperance Union were com
plimented with a dining by our
president, Mrs A. M. Street, on
Thursday last, from 3 till 5 o’clock
p. m. The occasion was a most
enjoyab'e one, rendered so by the
thoughtfulness and warm-hearted
hospitality of the hostess.
The decorations were of ever
green, hyacinths, violets and white
ribbon, arranged with artistic skill.
Suspended from the center of the
ceiling in the parlor was a minia
ture globe of evergreens encircled
by a white ribbon, emblematic of
the w<>rk of the white ribbon band.
The W C. T. U. has, through its
missionaries, visited all parts of
the world in the interest of tem
perance work.
The W. C. T. U. banner beauti
fully decorated with evergreens,
boro the motto of the society:
“For God, Home and Every Land.”
This motto is a fitting one. Sure
ly there is no movement so vitally
connected with all that concerns
the home, the general welfare of
our common country, or the inter
ests of the Divine Kingdom, as the
temperance movement.
In a very direct and practical
way, it touches and materially af
fects the happiness of thousands
of homes. It is in the home after
all that this dark curse is felt in
all its bitterness. Here the shad
ow, dark and cold as arctic mid
night, once fallen, is seldom lifted.
It is into the homes of the A
merican people, that the saloon is
turning its tides of debauchery and
death, with most disastrous effect.
Here falls the blight which turns
all the music of the homeintodis
cord, and works hellish ruin to all
domestic peace and joy; trans
forming prosperity into poverty
and want, and turning the laugh
ter of childish innocence, into a
wail of unspeakable anguish. Sure
ly men forgot this when turning
the guns of ridicule and criticism
upon the efforts of women to rid
our land of this curse.
What an easy thing, after all to
find fault, and point out “scare
crows'” Meanwhile they seem not
to see the real skeletons that lurk
in sure enough closets, or the “raw
heads and bloody bones” that
stalk about in the open daylight
under the reign of the open saloon
in our land.
But your scribe is disgressing
somewhat. In addition to the
banner inscribed with the society
motto another banner conspicu
ously placed, bore the inscription,
“In God we Trust.”
On entering the hall, “Welcome
W. C. T. U.” in green letters, greet
ed the comers. Just above this
Welcome was a picture of Miss
Francis E. Willard, president of
the World’s W. C. T. U. This was
arched over with a wreath of ever
greens.
j table was beautifully dec
orated with evergreens, violets, hy
acinths and white ribbon. The
bill of fare was in keeping with the
consumate thoughtfulness and ar
tistic tiste that characterized the
entire occasion, and was by no
means unimportant feature of the
entertainment.
The numerous beautiful speci
mens of china painting, the hand
iwork of our hostess, added much
to the dining room decorations.
Then there was the fellowship of
hearts united in a common pur
pose. Altogether it was a good
time, and not soon to be forgotten
by those who were present.
The bonds that held us to
gether were strengthened, our zeal
quickened, and our earnestness in
the prosecution of of this great
work, intensified.
We thank God and take courage.
The following guests were invi
ted : Mesdames Cleghorn, Jones,
Merritt, Rush, Barksdale, Arring
ton, Allen, and Mrs. W. B. Hollis.
Misses Ellen and Josie Pitts, Fanny
Dickson, Exa Aden; Mesdames
Leigh, McWhorter, Megginson,
Hix, Harris, Jenkins, Moyers, Mc-
Ginnis, Hunt, Pitts, Haisten, Dor
ris, Thurston, Dunn, Roan, Evans,
Espy, Pope. King, Mattox, Rich,
Henry Megginson, J. D. Taylor,
Chastain, Pitner, of Chattanooga,
Blair Echols, of Chickamauga, Mrs.
Harper, of Chelsea, Williams, Hor
ton and Lawrence, of Menlo, Mrs.
Espy, Misses Mattie Espy, Maggie
Withers; Mesdames Fallis and
Lowe, of Trion, Mrs. and Misses
Foster, of Lyerly, also Mrs. Harvey,
of Rome, State treasurer, and Mrs.
Sibley, of Augusta, state president.
We are requested to say that the bar
rooms will be closed next Friday night
so as not to interfere in any way with
the entertainment to be given for the
benefit of the Summerville school.
The proceeds of the entertainment will
be devoted to providing additional
desks for the use of the pupils. There
is not a vacant seat in the school room,
and the accomodations are not at all
what they should be. Therefore it is
hoped that all who can do so will at
tend, and thus aid in a good cause.
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A good mare, eight years old, fox
sale cheap, for cash or good note.
mrs. Ella milker.
Messrs Thos. Fallis andD. B. West
brook, of Trion, visited friends at Lin
dale last Sunday.
Messrs W. 11. Ennis and J. W.
Starling, of Rome, spent Sunday with
relatives near Lyerly.
Miss Emma Napier of LaFayette, is
taking the Kindergarten course in Mil
ledgeville Normal and Industrial col
lege.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Megginson re
turned last Friday morning from a visit
to friends in Chattanooga and at Chick
amauga.
It is a singular fact that when a lit
tle garden sass is planted a hen will
come up—to the scratch. And that
brings on lots of talk!
The blackberry buds are beginning
to swell nicely and an abundant crop
is promised. Another load of wood,
and a bushel of meal, and we are safe
for another summer.
There is something that the people
of Summerville cannot boast about, and
that is their school house. It is a sor
ry affair and is not at all creditable to
the public spirit and enterprise of a
town like Summerville.
Frank Reynolds, of the Rome Trib
une, was in Summerville last week
and stated to the News man that
northwest Georgia was the finest and
most desirable section of the state; and
Mr. Reynolds is right.
Rev. Mr. Milner, whose sad death
has already been chronicled in the
News, had 53,000 life insurance when
he died. Os this amount 8’2,000 was
in the Knights of Honor, and 81,000
in a mutual benefit association, de
signed especially for ministers.
Garrett Greer has the Courier ed
itor’s thanks for a fine wild turkey that
he presented us with on last Wednes
day morning. Such kind remembran
ces arc worth much to a hungry editor.
—Ellijay Courier.
Listen! Wild turkey! And we have
to put up with wild hog; and besides,
have to catch it ourself.
The white and colored school child
ren have been disputing the right of
way near the railroad crossing for
some time, anu Friday Jack Sturdivant
was called to taw for throwing rocks
at some white boys. The mayor in
vestigated the matter and the negro
boy was discharged. It seemed to be
a case in which the family shingle
ought to have more jurisdiction than
the Mayor.
Miss Lois Maxey of Trion, has in her
flower pit a small orange tree on which
an orange is ripening. It will not
compare in size or flavor with the rich,
luscious fruit of tropical Florida, nor
is this one little orange likely to glut
the market, but it shows what never
ending care a woman will sometimes
bestow on these little hobbies, and
how long and patiently they wait for
the unfolding of the flowers, that after
all, are so large a part of some women’s
lives.
Gladness Comes
With a better understanding of the
transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef
forts—gentle efforts —pleasant efforts —
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sitkness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene
ficial effects, to note when you pur
chase, that you have the genuine arti
cle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
Used and gives most general satisfaction.
fa CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. <3 .
kJ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
FS in time. Sold by druggists. I*l
Winter keeps lingering about spring
like an old bachelor does about a blush,
ing girl of sweet sixteen.
W. H. Rutledge, of near Foster’s
store, is one of the News subscribers
who pays as he goes. He left some
lucre with us Monday.
Seab M. Baker, one of the substan
tial and enterprising farmers of near
Menlo, left a silver souvenir with the
editor Monday. May his tribe in
crease.
Geo. W. Rose & Co. have moved
their sawmill from the Hunt place, at
; the foot of Taylor's ridge, to the spring
near E. D. Bolling's home, where they
, expect to saw a large quantity of lum
| bur for the public.
Sam M. Knox returned last week
from an extended trip through Texas.
Mr. Knox was highly pleased with
some portions of the state, and had the
pleasure, while away, of meeting with
many of his ol<i time Georgia friends
and acquaintances.
Scientists tell us that the animal
world adapts itself to the peculiar con
ditions which surrounds it, and it
seems to be true. For instance, the
editor's Jersey cow is equally at home
with a bunch of fragrant hay, or a
bundle of Congressional Records. In
fact, if it wasn’t for our exchanges,
the poor beast would likely lie down
to pleasant dreams!
In a recent issue of the News the
report was published that Mr. James
C. Hix, of Ringgold, was suffering
from mental ’ aberration. It seems
that the report was without foundation
and we correct it with great pleasure.
The following card from a friend at
Ringgold sets the matter at rest: “In
a recent issue of your paper I see an
article about James Hix, of this place.
I beg to correct it by saying that he
had a slight sick spell, but was able to
be up, and attending to his oflice in a
few days. Hoping you will correct, I
remain, etc.”
The Modern Invalid
Has tastes medicinally, in keeping
with other luxuries. A remedy
must be pleasantly acceptable in
form, purely wholesome in compo
sition, truly beneficial in effect
and entirely free from every ob
jectionable quality. If really ill
he consults a physician; if consti
pated he uses the gentle family
laxative Syrup of Figs.
To the Public.
lam now at my old stand, where
those who wish can find better Whis
kies, Wines, Brandies, etc., than ever
before. Pure corn whiskey 7 a special
ty. We have full control of the fa
mous Marble spring corn whiskey, dis
tilled by L. J. Godwin, which is noted
for its purity. Any one needing whis
key for medicinal purposes will find it
to tbeii interest to call before buying.
J. C. Fuller.
Looking For Bargains?
Having sold my store and dwel
ling house at Harrisburg, Ga., to
W L. Alexander, I will sell for
cash, at or below cost, for the next
sixty days to reduce my stock in
order to save freighting them to
some other point- This is the
chance of your lives, neighbors
and friends, and yon should not
fail to take advantage of it. All
are c»rdiaily invited to call and
see a $2,500 stock of goods cut
and slashed all to pieces.
J. C. Kelley,
Harrisburg, Ga.
High Grade Phosphate.
The following letter will be of
interest to farmers who are buying
fertilizers for the coming season :
Messrs Thompson Hiles & Co.
Summerville, Ga.
Gentlemen : —We had a lot of
Extra High Grade dissolved Bone
Phosphate made up during the
past season for mixing purposes,
with a guarantee of 16 to 18 per
cent available.
Our regular run of 13 to 15 per
cent being cheaper the trade has
run mostly on that grade and was
exhausting our stock. We are now
mixing the two grades together,
which will make an Acid goods
running from 15 to 17 per cent a
vailable. Our shipments from
now on will go to you from this
mixture, making the Highest
Grade Acid by far sold in this
trade.
We do not get over about cost
for it, but will finish the season on
it without change of price to our
regular customers. You can talk
it truthfully as being worth about
$2.00 more than average grades of
Acid goods. Very Truly Yours,
G. Ober & Son.
HARDWARE! HARDWARE!
The Largest and Most Complete
Line Ever Brought to Summerville.
J. N. RUSH'S: GO.
Have the largest and most line of Hardware
and Farm Tools of all descriptions ever
brought to this place. These goods were
BOUGHT FOR CASH and will be sold at
Rome or Chattanooga prices. There is no
need to send away for what you want; we
have got it right F z re and we will sell you on
as good terms as you can find anywhere.
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Trace Chains, perpair, - - - 25 to 50c.
Wagon and Plow Hames 25c. Others sell at 40c.
Back bands - - - - 10 to 40c
Collar Pads - - - - 25 to 35c
Horse Collars - - - 35 to $1 65
Shovels - - - - 50 to 1.25
We sell the Oliver Ames shovel at 85c, others sell for 1 00
Plow Handles per pair, - - 25 to 35c
Plow Stocks - - - - 65 to 85c
Handle Hoes _ _ _ _ 25 to 50c
Scovill Hoes - 35 to 50c
Heel Bolts - - - sc, or six for 25c
Plow Clevis - - - 5 to 10c
Garden Rakes - - - 25 to 50c
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A complete line of the best Garden Tools made, all at
low prices.
We have the sole agency for the genuine Brown Double
Shovel plow, the best tool cf the kind ever made. Also
the Brown Cultivator.
Saddles, Bridles and Harness.
We have just added to our stock a complete line of
Wagon and Buggy Harness. Can sell you a good set of
Harness for $6.50, others get $8.50. A bettor grade for
$8 50 that others sell at $12.00.
A large line of splendid Saddles from $2 75 up to $15.-
00. We sell a good Texas Saddle at SIO.OO that others
sell at $15.00.
BRIDLES!BRIDLES!
Blind Bridles _ _ _ 50c up.
Riding Bi idles - - -65 c to $1.50
Buggy Whips - - 5c to $2.00
Cannot Tell You All!
It is impcssible in a limited space to toll of all the goods
we carry. It is sufficient to say that we have a large and
complete line of all articles usually kept in a first-class
hardware store, such as Cooking Stoves, Blacksmith Tools
Anvils, Bellows, Shop Tongs, Vises, Wagon Hubs, Rims,
Spokes, Fellows, Wheels, tired and untired, Guns, Pistols,
Barbed Wire, Plain Wire, Table and Pocket Cutlery and
in fact anything you want in our line.
We are Extremely
Grateful to our friends who have given us their trade in
the past, and hope by low prices and honest itbaling to
be favored with their trade for this year. We are still
extending accommodation to the paying trade and will
make it to their interest to examine our stock before
buying elsewhere.
J. N. Rush & Co.
Horses For Sale.
Two good horses for sale for cash or
note with good security.
Summerville. W. J. Bryant.
We are paying cash for
Burt oats, Field peas and
white multiplying onions. If
you have any bring them to
us. H. H. ARRINGTON.
Summerville School.
The Spring Session of the Summer
ville High School will resume January
4th, 1898.
J° IIN K l ™' I Principals,
Mary L. Hemphill, j 1
Miss Kate Peek, of Ce dartoMn
will arrive on Saturday, and, to
the delight of her many friends,
will remain here about three weeks
as the guest of Miss Eugenia Bit
ting on Pentz street. —Dalton Cit
izen.
Judge Thomas W . Milner, and
his two sons, Watt and Tom Milner,
have opned an office for the prac
tice ot law, up stairs over the Bank
of Cartrsville. —Cartersville Cour
ant America.
Notice.
I am now located in the brick corner
south of courthouse, where I have a
complete stock of the best Whiskies,
Wines and Brandies. I make a spec
ialty of Pure Corn Whisky for medical
purposes. My former patrons and the
public generally are invited to call and
see me. " J. R- Clemmons.
Strayed or Stolen.
Strayed or stolen from me at Sublig
na on the night of Febuary 14, a gray
mule with wart on right shoulder. Any
information that will lead to its recov
ery will be greatly appreciated.
Subligna. Ga, E. B. Duncan,
Begin Early f
*
to fight the germs of disease 7
to be found everywhere—in 'i
the air we breathe, in the *
water we drink. Build up 7
the weak spots and fortify 7
yourself against sickness by
making the body germ-proof, ’
and you will be saved from ’
attacks of malaria, grip and 7
kindred complaints. ;
Johnston’s
Sarsaparilla ;
is the best remedy known for !
building up the weak spots !
and fighting disease germs !
of all kinds. It purifies the 1
blood, regulates the bowels, !
helps the liver and kidneys ’
perform their proper func- '
tions, and gives new life and ’
vigor to suffering men and !
weak, nervous women. !
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Quart Bottles.
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1 Detroit, Mich.
, Livercttes cure Liver Ills. 25c. ►
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ForSalßbflH.H. ARRINGTON.
Rich red blood is the foun
dation of good health. That is why
flood’s Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, gives HEALTH.