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. Brunswick, ; Ga., Jan. 3,1^89. : Council . met, Present; Hia.Hoqor, D.” f, Dunn, HagM^ Coimcll Atkinson, Bostwfck.Madden, * ttbrrio and Orovatt. / Absent, Fultoh, Cook and Pennimaar ' ■; ’* The mlnigffcs njr the last regular and kdjonrkedff ^wtlngs wera read and confirmed. A petition was read frdfe H„Wig- gins, inking /that bif liquor license be tg*«itrre^froni hMPnttlant ace of business to *No, ll8,TJay street, eras received and referred -to a com' mittee, consliWng of ^prrle^Bost wick and Cook, (with power to act), to in vestigateand ascertain if the ordin ance had been complied with A petition from William Anderson, asking that be be granted permis sion to dig a well on.the lots where - he is erecting a paining mill, was re ceived and granted. A petition read from W. B. Bur roughs, asking permission to fill up his lot, corner H and B streets, with two feet of earth, was received and on motion the Bade was granted, the work to be done under the directtyn of a committee from council. A petition from' J. £. duBignon, asking permission to lay a side track from the main track of the Brunswick and Western railroad, on Bay street, beginning at. the south side of George street, and running from there to his wharf, was read, received and granted, , The report of the managers of the t election, held on the 8th day of De- " c '^Cmb«rl8885Tor a -mayor" and taxes from aldermen for the year 1889, declaring M. J. Colson elected mayor, and C. L. Parker, T. O’Connor, Jr., J. M. Madden and M. Ullman elected aldermen, wa9 received and adopted. The Port Physician’s report for the month of October, was received and ordered filed. The Harbor Master and Alnrshal’s reports for the month of December was received and ordered filed. The Clerk and Treasurer’s report for the month of December was re ceived and ordered published. The CWk and Treasurer spbmit- ted his annual report, which was re ceived and ordered published. Bolling Whitfield, Esq., city attor- 1*33', and O. W. Tucker, city physi cian, submitted their reports for the year 1888, which was received and ordered filed. To the Hon. Mayor and Council, CUy of Brunswick. Gentlemen: I have the honor of presenting this, my annual report of of Are department for 1888. Fire engine, W. R. K'ine, was first in order, and all apparatus pertain ing to same. Also horses in 'first class order. • One hand engine and jumper, with 400 feet of rubber hose in ordinary condition. Also Defiance Hose Reel, with 750 feet of linen hose in Hut class order, and all apparatus ^ ruining to same in good order. Also Protection Horn 1 Reel, with 550 feet of linen hvi-v, and nil appar atus pertaining to same in first class order. Also one Hook and Ladder Truck, in good order, except one ladder and one hook pole needing repairs. Also one Jumper Reel, with 000 of linen hose, in first class order. I have also, outside of the firo de partment, fire head of mules, harness, and five carts, and one or two horse wagons, in good order. Also threo horses, not in vory good condition. * rnmed. * *... * Joint C. Green, ■ ‘Cntef EAgiuger F|lrq Department. _?&«, report was .teceiv&i and or- dUd iatdUhed. W* The ^Marshal was nantfd ode •month extension, In which to- cplloot the executions now in his bands. - A oommlttoA consisting of Mad den, Berritf and Atkinson, was ap pointed,to dispose of,the old bnild- ings purchased J>y the city from Mrs. Hertek., An ordinance to prescribe in what tnannef vessels shall be moored or fast to the wharves and docks, ewithin tho limits of the city of Brunswick, and to provided penalty for the 1 violation thereof, “was read the first time, and by unanimous con sent was placed upon its second reading, and passed and adopted. Recounts proved by the finance committee were ordered paid. Bill of James Gallagher for fifty cents was ordered paid. Bill of T. G. Stacy & Son for $500 was ordered paid on delivery. Bills of Moore & Valentino for $27.50, and N. C. Greer & Son for $8 funeral expenses of Air. Fish, were ordered paid. The Health Officer was instructed io provide a fumigation station, for the purpose of fumigating goods from infected places, coming into this city. E. A. Nelson, Cl'k. of Council Board of County Commissioners. Regular meeting of the Board of Comissionore, Present: W. R. Shad- man, TenlpoKary Chairman, A. F- Fratiklin. Comfliisioner. Absent: T. >fLamb. ; .. Tne riiintttes of .the last regular meeting read, and on motion confirm ed. Communication from H. J. Read, Tax Collector, asking instructions upon the matter, of. the collection of Total number linen hose “ “ rubber 2,400 ft. 400 ft. 2,800 0. and in answer to same, the following resolution was then adopted: Be it Resolved, By the Comthission- ers of Ronds and Revenue of Glyim county, Ga., that H. J. Read, Tax Collector, be instructed to collect from the Ogjethorpe Hotel Co , the special tax levied for county court purposes, und the further special tax levied for school purposes, and the county tax, less the improvements; the said improvements to mean and consist of only the buildings owned by said company, as per resolution passed August 3, 1886. Upon motiqp the names of Lucy Jackson and Timber Gilbert were ordered placed upon the charity list for 1889. Communication from A. G. Piper tendering his resignation as Road •Commissioner for the 27th district was read, accepted, and B. L. Lewis appointed to the position. The following resolutions was then read and adopted. Resolved, That on and after this day all election managers, and clerks of elections lie paid at the rate of $3 per day each. Resolved, By the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Glynn county, Ga., that Symmes & Bennett, a law firm composed of C. Symmes and J. W. Bennett, be and are hereby employed and retained as counsel for said county for the year 1889, to do all its legal business, and that they do receive a salary of $150 for advice, both oral and written when given to this boatd, or the of ficers under its control; that for all other matters they shall receive a fair fee, and in the event they and this board cannot agree on the amount of such other fees, it shall be submitted to.arbitration. Passed and dated this the first day of January 1889. VV. R. Sh adman, A. F. Fbakhlih. We accept the above employment Jan. 1st. 1889. Symmes & Bennett. The clerk of Board was instructed to have printed a blank book of coun ty orders, that there might be some uniformity aud system in ordering goods for county use. Clerk of Board was instruced to write to J. W. Preston, of Davenport, Iowa, in relation to payment upon Judgment held by him against tho county. All hills approved were ordered paid. Tho clerk was instructed to secure bbok for tho registry hf county bonds. There being' no further business the Board then adjourned. •- J. L. Beach, Clerk. January 1, 1889. » ■*»•■** Excoftfon Dots. The Americus excursionists left this morning for home, with pleasing recollections of Brunswick and her people. Ttoe visit fo the compress yesterday was an eye-dpener, not only to them, but to Brunswickians, who were present. The great compress did its srork in fine Style, and the citizens of Americuswho have their "money in it, are thoroughly convinced that they have'put it in a safe and paying investment. ,f Thero were yesterday 5,000 bales of cotton in the warehouse, and more on the docks ready tube compressed and stowed away in the capacious holds of the steamships Roe Hamp ton and Adrinigh.lyjng at the docks. Alayor Dunn made a telling speech of welcome, which Wjls replied to by Col. Hawkcs, of Americus. Speeches were also made byjjfudge *Fort, of Americus, and Rev. McK. F. AIcCook, of Brunswick. The young folks gave a dance at the Oglethorpe lasfcevening in honor of our guests, and whilst this was in progress the Atlani on the scene and hi with some of their > Even tho dancei to “trip the ligh the band blew S t1 Brother BroBi stood on the “roof 1 , of the steamship yesterday and viewed the scenes at ie band appeared lored our guests eat selections, got for a time tastic,” when rst blast, of the Times, and then your res are a regular “salt.” oop" brother, 'kmHjpybfr EXTRA- ALL ABOUT THE Grand New Tear Special Bargain Day, —ON— Exports for the Week. St. Simons Lumber Co. cleared, on 29th ult., for Rio, the Norwegian bark Awicitia, with 309,631 feet of lumber, valued at $4,396. Cook Bros. <fc Co. cleared, on 29th ult., for Buenos Ayres, the Norwegian bark Avoline, with 506,219 feet lum her, valued at $6,583. Ililton & Dodge Lumber Co. clear ed, on 29th ult., for Rio, Norwegian bark Falka, with 494,190 feet lum her, valued at 6,424. Downing <& Co. cleared, on 29th ult., for Rotterdam, tho bark Deodo ra, with 3,085 barrels rosin, valued at $4075. Downing cleared, on 29th ult., for Hamburg, the British bark Devon, with 1135 barrels rosin, value $2,009, and 950 casks spirits turpen tine, valued at $21,900. W. E. Roberts cleared, on 29th, for Abaco, British schooner -Pajora, with general cargo valued at $208. Coles, Simkins <fc Co. cleared, on 31st ult., for Bremen, the British steamship Bedford, with 2,744 bales of cotton, valued at $120,000; also by Brunswick Stowage and Export Co. 2,899 bales, valued at $130,455. F. D. Aikin cleared, on 2d inst., for Harbor Islnnd, the British schooner Edwin Janet, with merchandise, val ued at $256. Wednesday’s Election was one of the quiotest ever soen in Brunswick. There being no opposi tion the regular nominees were elected. Only 287 votes were polled, and the personcl of the officers re mains the 'same as last year. They areas follows: Sheriff, W. H. Berrie; Treasurer, John P. Lamb; Clerk of Supreme Court, J. L. Beach; Ordi nary, E. C. P. Dart; Tax Receiver, T. B. Goodbrcad; Collector, H. J. Read; Surveyor, E. A. Penniman and Coroner, L. B. Davis. An Elegant Substitute For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bitter, nausea medicines, is the ve ry agreeable llguld fruit remedy, Syr up of Figs. Reccommendedbylesd ing Physicians. Manufactured on y by tho California Fig Syrup Com pauy, San Paancisco, Cal. Tuesday, January 1st, 1889, * *. Many will be the exclamations of surprise and astonishment that will fall fzom the lips of countless hundreds who will inspect the Emporium Hall of J. Michelson on that Great Bargain Day, Tuesday, January 1,1889. The insignificantly low prices at which everything will be placed on that day will create a sensation all round. MOUNTAINS OF DRESS GOODS Will be sacrificed at slaughter prices. If you value your inter est, do not fail, as you will miss the GREATEST BARGAINS ever known if you miss the Great Bargain'Day at J.. MICHEL- SON’S, on OGLETHORPE STABLE GRANT STREET. J. R. MINEHAN, Prop’r. (Successor toll. S. McCrary.) Gentle Horses; Homy or'Sale. gAp-All orders for DllAYING promptly at tendee! to. Open day and night. Connected with Telephone Kxchango. •Your Duty TO YOUR FAMILY IS TO SECURE FOR THEM A HOME. I am offering houses amt lots in the city and arms and land near the city for cash or time. Will sell one two-story house, six rooms, on Cochran avenue, for f 1,000. Firp, Life and AcciGent Iinranr ALSO BONDS OK. SURETYSHIP. Apply to W. B. BURROUGHS, lot Newcastle street. PUTNAM’S Livery Stable! Comer Monk and Oglothorpestreet* M Y patron, and the pnbllc can rest assured of securing from my stablo The Finest Turn-Outs AND THE BEST SERVICE. Icltcd, and satisfaction guaran A. T. PUTNAM, Wbolcsalo and Rotatl dealers in iiMte ail Bitiainoji Coal, BRICK, LATHS and SHINGLES will keep In stock of ANTHRACITE COAL, Red Ash, egg and Chestnut size, and Free*, burn.whlto Ash. Of BITIMUNOUS COAL Steam and family lump, tho latter suitable for- grates. ■ ‘. WE ARE BOLE AOENTS FOR GRIM BRICK WORKS. And able to furnish in any quantity. •' Also keep constantly oirliand 'Nos. landSSniN-, OLK8, the howto at market prices. Torma Inic- variably CASH. BAY STREET, BRUNSWICK, GA. OPENING OF THE li ' Opening. miliary, Notions, Fancy Goods, DRESS TRIMMINGS, Children’s Worsted Gods, Elegant Corsets, Zephyr andgSaxanj Yarn, Embroidery Silk, CHEMILL, Demorest ReliabloPatterns FoijLadics’ and Children's ] Great Bargains in ladies’ and children’s Be ery half the tunal prices. The ladle* are re lectfully Invited to come and aee for themselves. E. EARLfi ■ BnuMwiefcOa. SIS Hewea.De Street, ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. Dr. A.B. McCASKILL, Where can be found everything the market rve<i in sbo.t notice. No. tl Bay itn fords, F. JOS. DOERFL1NGBR. J.Y LOCATED AT ST. SIMONS MILLS, Ga. TwwMyyww practical eipiciiaM.