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THE MONITOR. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. & A TOWN OF MORGAN. Mayor—L. G. J. Cartledge. Beck, T. W. Tinsley, Wardens—J. Ij. G. Cartledge and G. W. Colley. Clerk—T. W. Tinsley. Treasurer—S. T. Clayton. Marshal—J.S. Riley. Our Clubbing Rates. The Monitor and the Weekly Consti¬ tution one year for $1.50. The Monitor and the Southern Cul¬ tivator one year for $1.50. CHURCHES. Baptist Church—Rev. Z.T. Weaver, pastor. Preaching every third Sunday and Saturday before. Sunday-school J. M. every Sunday at 10 o’clock a. m. Newton, Superintendent. M. E. Church—Rev. F. McCullough, Sunday Pastor. Preaching every 1st at 11 o’clock a m. Sunday-school G Cartledge, every Su- Sabbath at 3 p m. perintendent, MASONIC. Reuben Jones Lodge No. 388, F. & A. M.. meets every first and third Saturdays In each month at 2.30 p. m. J. T. Stewart, _ W. M. Sidney Paul, Secretary. THESMILEOFA LITTLE CHILD, There is nothing more pure In Heaven And nothing on earth more mild, More full of the light that is divine Than the smije of a little child. The sinless Ups, half parted With breath as sweet as the air, And the light that seems so glad to shine In the gold of the sunny hair. Oh, little one, smile and bless me, For somehow—I know not why— I feel In my soul when children smile That angels are passing by. I feel that the gates of Heaven Are nearer than I knew; That the light of the hope of that sweeter world, Like the dawn is breaking through. —Anonymous. See Thornton & Co’s advertisement in (his issue. Mr. G. W. Mills, of Washington conn- ty, Ga. , visited his brother, F. M. Mills, of this county, this week. The lumber for Paul Dozier’s new house is being placed upon the ground, and Paul is wearing overalls. Go it, old man, everything is fair in love aud war. —.——-- If anyone wishes to see a good repre- Dentation of Sol Smith Russell in his great “ P play “Our ‘ Poor Relations,” get ' Lucius . Knight . to relate his potato story, Sheriff W. C. Bynum, of Randolph, spent Tuesday night with Sheriff Davis. Look out,' boys; when these fellows hold close communion something is up. Professor Short and Mrs. Dozier don’t say much, but they have something good “behind the scenes” for the patrons and friends of our high school. You will get aa “invite” about the last of May. J. P. Knighton, a good citizen of Randolph, was in town day before yes¬ terday, and told us that he liked our lit¬ tle paper. It will be a weekly visitor to his home hereafter. Prof. C. F. McLendon and sister, of Hodnett’s Station, were in town this week, the guests of our accomplished music teacher, Miss Claude Sandlin. Prof. McLendon is one of Georgia’s ris- Mjg instructors. Judge A. I. Monroe has ordered a large quantity of “masog,” and you can bet his friends will eat fish, as they will just fairly jump into the boat. The Monitor recommends this excellent bait to all fishermen. George Colley, Sheriff Davis, L. D. Monroe and Rube Smith yanked 25 fine trout out of the Joiner pond Tuesday. “Just say that we say them, they will know the rest; just say that we love them as we did long, long ago.” O, pshaw. We met Uncle Moses Timmons Satur¬ day and renewed our acquaintance of the early 70’s. It gives ns much pleas¬ ure to meet such good, old-time friends, after our wanderings, and hear them speak of the times that will never come again. To Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Ragan, of the Edison district, the Monitor extends sympathy in the loss of their little dar¬ ling. Herman, their 15-months-old son, died last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, and was buried in the family cemetery at 11 a. m. Monday. Our correspondents are continually placing before our eyes paragraphs re¬ ferring to some good dinner, supper or something else just as tempting. Why is this tbusness? What have we done to merit such inhuman punishment? As quick as our eyes scan such notices we are almost convinced that we are a ven¬ triloquist. Anyway, our stomach giveB vent to its sensibilities in heart rending groans. Rut such is the irony of fate. A Monitor man stepped into Clayton’s store Tuesday and was completely dazed by tho magnificent display of crockery and glassware. It is beautiful, ladies ; we can’t describe it, but would advise everybody to go and see it—it will sell itself. The object of our visit was to y eggs. Mr. Clayton said be could not get eggs enough to supply bis cub- turners, and would buy all he could get. It is more trouble for this firm to keep goods than it is to sell them. •‘Squiblets.” I told the girl I loved her, But of money 1 hadn’t a “git,” And when I asked her to marry me She calmly answered “nit!” —Selma Davis in Despair. ’Skeeter bite you, hun? Wednesday’s weather was fine for kites. Spring turnips are rolling in, to the de¬ light of a select few. It seems as it “Wick” just can’t lose his nickle with a hole in it. Messrs. Tom and Frank Dunn were in town one day this week. Mr. John Rossee, of Americus, visited the family of Mr. J. N. Daniell this week. Mrs, J. J. Beck and daughter, Mrs. J. N. Rogers, and children, are visiting in Dawson. Ed Thigpen, of Arlington, spot last Sunday here very pleasantly. Come over again, Eddie. Miss Pet Cartledge is again at homo, much to the delight of her many friends and admirers. Messrs. J. O. Peavy and James Nash, of Randolph, visited relativesand friends here last week. Dr. Briscoe has been suffering for the past lew days from a terrible “stone bruise” on one of his knoos. Our town has been for the past ten days as dry as our “chief.” Beautiful weather, and everybody at work. A certain venerable M. D. paid in ad¬ vance for two copies of this paper for 12 months. Such men are as “scace” as hen teeth. If the paper gave a full report of all the dances, socials and frolics of all sorts in and around Morgan we would have to get out an extra every week. Our devil says he can milk a cow. He will have a trial shortly as Dr. George has given us the cow. A cow and a devil!—ain’t we getting there? Mr. Jim Monroe lias returned home, after spending some time with relatives and friends in our town. “Como again, Jim; we are always glad to seeyou.” Jeff Newton has a patent on driving a balky horse, He fills his buggy with small rocks and pelts his horse when he stops. The plan Is novel but very ef¬ fective. Mr. Charlie Weaver, a prosperous farm¬ er, a handsome young man and a leading citizen of the Cordiay mill neighborhood, shook hands with his many” friends in Morgan Tuesday, Just before going to press we were in- formed by a person of undoubted ve¬ racity that Mr. Jim Plowden, of Dickey, would attend to business (?) here either Saturday or Sunday. Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yonr Lifo Away. It forever^ you want to quit tobacco using easily and be made well, stoong^magnrtic, wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. Many gain ten pounds No-To-Bac in ten of days. Over 400,000 cured. Buy your druggist, under guarantee to cure, 50c or $1.00. Booklet and sample Chicago mailed New free. York. Ad. sterling Remedy Co., or Sequelto ‘‘A Fowl Story.” If we were to relate everything that happens or repoat all that is said in and around the Court. House the Mosul ou would be sued for damages(?) every week. Our friend, Lucius Knight, was In town Saturday afternoon, and while a crowd of tax payers were seated on tho Court verandah engaged in pleasant con¬ friend Lucius walked up and he wished to express his opinion the way Bob Colson and Green had him in the chicken transaction. was given a hearing, and things began get hot for Colson and Green under the severe reprimand of friend Lucius. Ho if Colson was the author of the state¬ that he did not make fair returns those chickens he was liable to libel, and that he was advised by a “pro¬ gentleman” that he had a good against tho Monitor for damages. A certain gentleman, sitting hard by, who had kept quiet, said: “Now, gentlemen, this misunderstand¬ ing can be settled without a difficulty, so please drop it ” Lucius Knight can’t see but he can hear, and in reply to the above he said: “Say, George, a nice hog jole will settle everything.” Mr, Colson smiled, the Monitor grin¬ ned, and everybody laughed; tho peaco maker’s feathers fell, and all were soon In a good humor. The jole called for somethiug else—in the shape of peas—(with no selvage). Our poor, blind friend got tho pras, and, no doubt, the pork; and now Lucius says he is at peaco with all mankind, but will raise no more chickens on shares. A Sore Thin? for Von. A transaction inwhiehyoucannottoseisa sure red thing. Biliousness, sick headache, fur¬ ills tongue, caused fever, by piles and a thousand other liver. are Cascarets Candy constipation Cathartic, and sluggish derful liver the won¬ tonic new by stimulant and intesiina) are ail druggists guaranteed to cure or money refunded. C. C. C. are a sere thing. and Try a box to-day, 10c., 25c.. 50a Sample booklet freo. Bee our big ad. There seems to be a desire on the part of some of our correspondents to give some firm in their respective towns local notices through their columns—as for instance: “Mr. So-and-so lias just received a pretty stock of goods. Those desiring bargains will do well to call on him.” As we understand it, such a no¬ tice is nothing more or less than an ad¬ vertisement for any business man whose name is so used, and as such we cannot publish like mention gratis. Supposing our correspondents intend such para- graphs as news without being awaro'tlmt they are giving free advertisements, we respectfully request them to omit, here¬ after, any local relating to a firm’s nice line of goods unless paid for. One Minute ______ is all the time necessary to fl ?, w P® r ^" al experience that One implies. S. T. Clayton, .Morgan; P. K Boyd, Leary; Henry Turner, Edison. Millford in Line Newsy Items Keporred by “lone.” Miss Mamie Adams and Mr. Ctar.de Shermau visited Hoggard mill Saturday. Mrs. J>r. Pnllon visited her mother, Mrs. Barbre, of Pine Grove, last week. Little Lynn Askew is qnite sick at this time. I trust that he may soon be re¬ stored to health and brighten home with his smiles and winsome ways. Mr. D. W. Jones paid Albany a busi¬ ness trip Friday. Capt. Benj. Russell and his lovely niece, Miss Ethel, were in our burg on a shopping expedition one day last week. Too much cannot be said in praise of our young Doctor Pullen and Mr. G. \V. Tillman for their efforts in trying to diain the large ponds near us. Success to y on, gentlemen, and many,very many thanks. .Miss £ annie Hand is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. II. Askew. Our Sabbath school with its ranch loved superintendents, Messrs. R. T. Shermon and George Pullen, crossed the creek on the “McKinley” and went over to Patmos to preaching, where we heard a good sermon by Rev. Mr. Wiley. All enjoyed it very much. Judge Cartledge, Colonel Dozier and clever Joe Denied, of Morgan, were here Saturday. There are two men living near here, who were born and reared in Baker, who never shot at a deer or squirrel. One of them keeps a breech loader to shoot dogs with, and to loan to his neighbors. That justice court sat on the same logs, under the same trees, last Saturday. When the logs are moved wonder if they will sit on the fence? Sometime in the distant future we may have a bridge, and, oh, how impa¬ tiently we are waiting for it. We can but feel a little ashamed when we hear of our sister counties with their bridges all replaoed and none across our beauti¬ ful stream, the Itchaway-Notchaway. What can he the matter? Mrs. Claude Barbie aud little Pauliue of Ashbuvn arc visiting the family of Dr. T. M. Pullen this week. Do yon know just how the Joiner pond—the brag fish pond near Mor¬ gan—got its name? Well, here is the story: About forty or forty-five years ago, a number of gentlemen visited this pond for a fishing frolic. The legend goes that after they wearied of fishing they decided to bathe. While in swim¬ ming some of the most lively would swim out a good distance and then “pull for the shore” yelling “’gator! ’gator!” A Mr. J oincr was one of the number, aud while on one, of these frolicking swims a huge alligator seized him by the calf of the leg sure enough. Joiner fought to keep his head above water and yelled ’gator! ’gator!! in earnest, but the boys thought he was joking until they saw him sink. With a rush several went to the rescue, got hold of Joiner and pulled him and the reptile both from the water, the ’gator holding on to his victim like grim death. The alligator was killed, but Joiner suffered the loss of the entire muscle of his leg between the knee and ankle. Thus it is called the Joiner pond. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won¬ derful medical discovery of the age, pleas¬ ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively ou kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing headache, the entire fever, system, habitual dispel constipation colds, cure and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of G. C. C. to-day; 10,25, r,0 cents. Bold aud guaranteed to cure by all druggists. The writer, in company with County School Commissioner J. J. Beck, visited New Light and Rest for the Pilgrim schools last Tuesday. The Commission¬ er is required to visit each school (about thirty-five in all) in tho county once during tho scholastic year, and twice if necessary. He reports the schools visit¬ ed in fairly good condition. On our re¬ turn trip we visited Mr. Tom Cordray, proprietor of the Cordray mill. Hero the writer saw for the first time one of the best pieces of mil! property in Geor¬ gia. We spent a short time very pleas¬ antly with Mr. and Mrs. Cordray, and thon the Judge, Frank aud tho Monitor started back to Morgan, the site of one of the best counties in the State. Drs. Eagan and George performed an operation one day last week that reflects credit upon their surgical skill. Alex Cooper, a colored laborer on Col. T. J. Dunn’s plantation, is a hard working man, but suffers some of the misfortunes human nature is heir to. Hii wife has suffered for some time with cancer of tho breast, and in order to prolong her life the left Vireast was removed. She un¬ derwent tiie operation splendidly, aud is fast recovering from the effects of tho terrible ordeal. To give an idea as to how swift the current was in Notchaway creek during tne recent frosliot, the following fact is related: Just below Millford was situ¬ ated Barnett’s mill. The mill house, dam and everything was carried away, and the mill rocks (wi ighing 2,500 pounds) were washed four or five hun¬ dred yards down stream and landed upon the banks of the creek. Mr, Tom Elder was called to Baker county Sunday to attend the bedside of his father-in-law, Mr. J. E. Bridges, who is gradually sinking with consumption. Mrs. Elder will visit her father the latter part of this week, aud will stay with lum until the end comes. Don’t allow the lungs to bo impaired by the continuous irritation of a cough. It is eas'er to prevent consumption than to cure it. One Minute Cough Cure taken early will ward off any fatal lung trouble. Mrs. S. T. Clayton, Morgau; I’. E. Boyd, Leary; Henry Turner, Edi¬ son. Mr. Green Wiseman, so the Monitor learns, is again postmaster at Arlington. CLAYTON / 4 come. Lawns, Insertions, Laces Na i f ». . ; bi V A MISTAKE To thiuk that you cannot save money by trading with us. '■ - YVE WANT YOU To look at the best assorted stock of goods to be found outside of the larger cities. We Cannot Enumerate our line, but will say to our friends and cus¬ tomers that all our goods are new and first-class. IF IN NEED OF B-A-IRG^YIIsrS ITT Bents' Furnishings, - Dross Goods, - Fresh tales or Farm Supplies' Don’t fail to see us before going elsewhere, as we will save you money. Silks, Organdies CKambrys. Goods in list- £ 0 . .T. CLAYTON J MANAGER, i S. T. LIVERY, SALE anti FEED STABLES.iT Nice Turnouts—Day or Night—at Reasonable Prices. WHEN X3ST TOWN Take your stock to my Stables to be cared for. J. S. RILEY, MANAGER. B.O I Ifg o imif e a ® ® rmm. g g ? .. '3 ’-p E! H $ § 5. ® H » j*- si CD P-» ;« 5 ; S O CD hi 3 “ L o.® * I “ o’o a g- s W sl=05gS|1 1 o tj| 9 s <J S® cet,9 SlH*3 r c 1 5£§Y1b’» r H li fs «■« vs elfBl-r 5 7T £ W I a. S.N.McGuirt. 51 ii // & y C OVERLOADED Money is hard to got, therefore I shail keep nothing in stock but necessities. For cash I will overload you with bargains in Sugar, Flour, Coffee, Rice, Lard, Meat, Corn Meal, cottonseed Meal and Hulls, Tobacco, Snuff, Potash, Plowstocks, D. II. Scoviil Hoes, Club Axes, Osnaburgs, Sheeting, Prints, Checks and Shoes. Now remember I pay no clerk hire, house tent, whisky bills, or railroad bills. I can soli close, and will do it. 1 think it hotter to give you my prices when you cull on me, so come one, eome all. Yours, wanting trade, S. N. McGUfRT. NEW STORE A N I) NEW GOODS EVERY DAY IS BARGAIN DAY We will soil goods so low you wi!! be astonished. m ran B31SS? jp) 9-m Wo realize the fact that to build up a trade, wo must give bargains. GIVE US A CHANCE. WE HAVE ALL YOU WANT. DRY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, CLOTHING GROCERIES, HARD¬ WARE, & Etc. COME AND i»RI< E0UR GOODS NIXON & CO. ARL1NGTON, Ga. SHOE SHOP. SHOES. Harness, &c. repaired In neat and workman-like mariner. charges reasonable. Shop North-weat corner pub¬ I lic square. Shoes made to order. 1 also repair all kind of tin ware. S. M. LASH. nr j 9 / 1*1 3 Mimtims cn QJ O CD & Uh I am just from T. J. TINSLEY & CO.’S STORE where they priced mo their goods so cheap for APRIL until I am obliged to rusli back and secure the biggest bargains of my life, They aro selling their entire lino of General Merchandise 10 to 2o per cent, below their competitors, Nj- tice their strictly cash prices for April: DRY GOODS. Men’s Fine Shoes t)5e to $4,50. Men’s Brogan Shoes (full stock) $1.00 to $1.25. Ladies Fine Dongola Button Shoes 6oc to $3.00. Best Prints 5c a yard (others ask 6 aud 7) Good Prints 4e a yard. Fine Lawns 4 to 20c a yard. 20 pieces Shire Waist 1’ureal 6 to 12e a Men’s yard. Shirts (fine) 45c to ,$1.25. Dress Shirts 75o to $1.50. Fine suit of clothes (or $0.75. Good Suit for $4.00. Good Pants 45c to $4.00 a pair. Good Corsets 25c to $1.25. Ladies Undorvests 5e ouch. Silk Umbrellas 75o to $2.50. A DRIVE IN ' GROCERIES. Best Apple Vinegar 2oc a gallon. Wo solicit the trade of all and guarantee prices and quality of all goous. our B ■ ■mo B 9 -DEALER IN-- Brass Goods, Iron, StfiH, Etc. A full lino of Casting*} always on liiind for general repair work on engines. Rebuilding engines and boilers a specialty. A complete line of Hancock Inspirators, for both Locomotive and Stationary need of service, with repairs for same, always in stock. When in work, especial a quick and perfect job when your engine breaks down, send for or write EUGENE P. PARKINS, Calhoun County. DICKEY, GA. 9 v ■ ■ 1 SHELLMAN, GEORGIA. DEALERS in HARDWARE, PAINTS, GOODS, STOVES, SASK, DOORS BLINDS AND BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES. Our stock is entirely new. Wo don’t keep goods in our line, but sell them. Wo CAN and WILL sell as cheap as any house in the State, and dosit-t. to build up our trade to the highest point. If you wiil come we will do tho rest. e-t ■i® A STRONG PULL —AT THE- Ehornton House, MORGAN, GEORGIA. New house, new furniture, every¬ thing for comfort, meals at all hours of the day. (Second to none. Rates, $2.00 per day; reasonable rates by the month. 1 also will sell ice cream on Saturdays through the ice sea¬ son. MRS..! A. THORTON. i rvi v ‘i i l NO TIME TO LOSE Best Pickles 8 l-3c a bottle. Evaporated Apples, 12c a pound. Granulated Sugar 20 lbs. for $1.00. Arbuckles Coffer, t(i 2-Sc a pound. Green Coffee 8 lbs. for $1.00. 50 lbs, of Pearl Grits for $1.00. Sardines 4e a box. Oysters 8c a can. Salmon 10c a box. Tomatoos 6c a can. East Powders 4e a box. Largo Size 7c a box. Giant Potash 7o a box. Good Tobacco 20c a pound. Rose Leaf (smoking) 3c a package. DRUGS. Simmons Liver Regulator 15c a package. Dickey’s Mothers’ Eye Water 12 l-2c a bottle. Friend 95c a bottle, Ilradlleld’s Female Regulator 9oo abottle. Hood's Sarsaparilla 70c a bottlo. Wine of Cordial 7uo a bottlo. SALE STABLES. If you want to buy a good, gentle horse or mule, I can accomodate you. 1 have a nice drove of stock for you to select from. If you want to hire a team you will find at my LIVERY STABLE gentle, trusty horses and first-class ve¬ hicles. When you hire a team from me you get one that can ho relied on. When you come to town and want your stock cared for, bring thorn to my FEED STABLES where they will.be well-fed and eared for. J solicit youY'T’atronage and gudrauteo satisfaction. 31. G. STATHAM, Dawson, Ga. 10-tf. T. BltlSCOE, Sineus ass smm- MORGAN, GA. I '"“° u CD o o JQ