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Published by T. V. Fagan.
FORT VALLEY,
In Mkmston county, twelve miles
from Perry, the county seat, is one
of the most beautifully situated
towns in the south, with a popula¬
tion of about 2,000 souls—1,500
white and 500 colored—is situated
on the highest point on the South¬
western division of the Central
Railroad of Georgia, and through
its medium has four outlets by
rail. North to Macon 29 miles,
south to Amei-ictis 42 miles, east
to Perry 12 miles, and west to Co¬
lumbus 71 miles. It is the termi¬
nus at present of the Atlanta and
Florida Rail way, which is in active
and successful operation from At¬
lanta to Fort Valley, a distance of
108 miles. The above topographical
line from north to south shews the
altitude of the city in comparison
withother points on the line of road,
and a similar survey from east to
west would show even a greater
altitude over points in those direc-
tions which places the town on a
cone, high above all surrounding
points north, east, south and west.
We occupy a position on a level
plateau some 25 miles in extent
from east to west, and gradually
inclining from north to south
about the same distance between
rivers. The land surrounding the
town is known far and near as the
Fruit Nursery of tlie South, the
home of the peach, pear, pmmand
all other varieties of fruits.! Grape
culture and is strawberries, mo*successfully raspberries parried
on, culti¬
and melons of all kinds are
vated in the highest and most suc¬
cessful degree. Corn, wheat, rye,
oats and other cerials, peanuts,
chufas, potatoes and all kinds and
varieties of vegetables grow in tlie
greatest abundance. Cotton is the
principal crop, and the lands are
particularly susceptible to the very
highest state of the cultivation of
the plant. Tobacco is fast becoming
one oj our most popular crops, and
grear interest is felt in its devel¬
opment. In fact everything that
grows anywhere in the south can
tivated be successfully here. a^d profitably cul¬
We have the best and most high¬
ly cultured society in the South.
Our people are generous, hospita¬
ble, enterprising, industrious,
friendly and sociable. Strangers
always find the latch string on
the outside, and a hearty welcome
to our town.
The^Sare three churches with
full memberships in a flourishing
condition. The finest schools in
the state with a full corps of able
and efficient teachers, which is a
great factor toward the prosperity
of the town. Two guano factories,
a foundry and machine shops, the
Georgia Agricultural Works,
where the famous Centennial Cot¬
ton Gins and attachments are
manufactured, two banks with
ample means, whose stock is not
for sale, four cotton warehouses,
the-handsomest and most, conven¬
ient hotel in the state outside the
large cities, an Investment and
Improvement Company composed
of liberal-minded, enterprising
and progressive citizens, whose
chief aim is the prosperity
of the town. The town has
voted $25,000 in bonds for the
construction of a system of water
works which will furnish
an abundant supply of the
purest spring water, with which
will come electric lights, steam
laundry, cotton seed oil mill, fur¬
niture factory, planing mills and
numerous other improvements.
The health of the town is one
of its chief points of desirability
as a place of residence. Its alti¬
tude insures the purest air and
immunity from all malaria. City
and suburban property can be pur¬
chased at a very reasonable figure
now, and any one desiring a
home which combines all that lo-
cation can givey, cannot fail to be
impressed with tjm manifold ad-
vantages beautiful ahd tuJ^fetming bf^Mts offered little by
this
-city of 2,000
FORT VA LLEY, GEORGIA, JANUARY 8, 1891.
k VALUABLE ACQUISITION.
Another Enterprise Scored For Fort
Valley.
Fort Valley is blest with some of
the most enterprising and progressive
business men in the State who see
with the eye of faith the rich reward,
which the future holds in out stretch¬
ed hands invitingly to energgtic
zealous and resolute workers. The
Leader is glad to chronicle the
advent of a new and valuable enter¬
prise which will be of substantial
benefit to our city and surrounding
country.
Mr. S. F. Dasher has commenced
the erection of an establishment for
the manufacture of all kinds of house
building material and proposes to
conduct a general lumber and con¬
tracting business in conection with
it. «
His plant will be located on his
vacant lot near The Iron Foundry
and will cover the whole of the space
between Miller and Macon streets
and front on the Railroad. Mr.
Dasher will put in such machinery as
will be required to do all the work
he proposes to carry on, in the best
and most approved style. He will
manufacture. Mantels, Mouldings,
Brackets, Ornaments Pickets, of'all styles Railing for ay building l \V,ood
and decorative purposes;
He will take contracts for the
erection and completion of buildings
of all kinds and will be prepared to
furnish builders with all supplies
they need at prices that defey com¬
petition.
His foreman in contract work,
Mr. Sam Houser, is well known in
this section as a thorough-going,
practical reliable man, and work
under his supervision and care will
be done in the very best manner and
style commensurate with the price.
Those who know Mr. Dasher are
fully satified that he will make a
grand success of the business and the
investment of ten thousand dollars
in cash by a man of his known busi¬
ness qualfications at this time is
alone one of the biggest advertise¬
ments that our town has ever had.
It means for Fort Valley an ad¬
ditional cash circulation by monthly
payroll of over five hundred dollars,
and over fifty increase in population.
The Leader wishes for him
abundant success and feels certain
that the citizens of the town will sup¬
port and maintain the new enter¬
prise in every way in their power.
Cold Water Members.
Messrs. Joe Griffin, Gus Slappey
and Henry Hiley, captain, mate
and pilot of the good boat "Driving
Belle,” formed a portion of a duck¬
ing fleet on the turbulent waters of
the roaring Flint during the holidays,
and after an exciting engagement
with the willow roots and eddies,
while rounding a bend, the gallant
boat, true to her name, made a dive
feetforemost, and the crew, oh!
where were they. The Deacon
saved two guns, but lost his over¬
coat. Gus got out alive, but dis¬
gustingly humid, while the cheering
words of Henry will be set to music
and used as a call for wild chicks on
future excursions. They all re¬
ceived a good ducking without get¬
ting many ducks. The loss of one
overcoat one gun and the boat was
the extent of the damages. A brisk
walk, some dry clothing and a baked
duck put the boys in good humor
again, and made them thankful that
things^were no worse.
MASONIC BANQUET.
Fori Valley Masons Charmingly Enter¬
tained in Perry.
By invitation of Houston Lodge,
F. A. M., of Perry, quite a delega¬
tion from Fort Valley Lodge enjoy¬
ed their hospitality on New Years
night.
The echoes of the triple blast of
the Rams Horn had scarcely died
away when the craftsmen began
assembling at the Temple. W. M.
Edge, of Houston Lodge, courteously
tendered the gavel to YV. M. Miller,
of Fort Valley Lodge, who proceed-
ed to fill the offices with the visiting
brethren and opened a Masters
Lodge |in due Land ancient form
after transacting the regular business
of the Lodge it was duly closed, and
a number of beautiful, interesting
and instructive Side degrees were
conferred on willing candidates in
search of light and knowledge. The
greatest harmony prevailed and
pleasant memories of the evening
will live long in the recollections of
the members who were so fortunate
as to be present on this
occasion.
At a seasonable hour the Craft
was invited to the Hotel, where a
splendid feast was sprqad, and it was
thoroughly enjoyed as only Masons
know how to enjoy such comforts.
The feast of reason and flow of soul,
was not the least enjoyable feature
of this delightful evening. The
assembled company were charming¬
ly entertained by the brilliant wit¬
ticisms and pungent sallies of the
oratorically inclined brethren until
a late hour.
Brother Tuttle had charge of the
Craft during refreshment, and right
royally did he perform his pleasant
duties.
The Fort Valley delegation re¬
turned on the early morning train
delighted with their visit, charmed
with the courteous hospitality of their
hosts, and with unanimous voice
tender the brethren of Houston
Lodge, their warmest thanks for
contributing so greatly to their
pleasure and happiness. They hope,
ere long to have tlie pleasures of
meeting them in their Temple and
testifying in a more
manner than appreciation.
Opening of School Postponed.
Owing to the severe illness of
Mrs. Robinson, the wife of the Prin
cipal, as well as the alarming preva¬
lence of throat diseases in the city
at present, the opening of Grady
Institute for the spring term has
been postponed for one week. A
great many parents would not con¬
sent for their children to commence
school when there is the faintest
shadow of danger from contagious
diseases, and the School Commis¬
sioners have very properly an¬
nounced a .postponement of the
opening exercises. The prospect
for a large attendance is very flat¬
tering, and we hope the roll may
reach over two hundred the first
week.
* Burglars at Work.
On Christmas day some one en¬
tered the residence of Mr. Wallace
Hiley, who lives several miles from
town, and helped theriiselves to sun¬
dry articles of wearing apparel, a
good breech-loading shot gun and
whatever else they could convenient¬
ly carry off. Mi. Hiley regrets the
loss of his gun particularly, and will
pay a reward for .Us recovery.
THE YOIIAIU MEM’S PAUTY
One of tlic Moitt Brilliant Ever
Wilneated in Fort Valley.
The young ladies of Fort Valley
were complimented with a party by
the young men at the residence of
Mr. J. C. Slappey’s on Tuesday
night, December 29th.
The departing year seemed to
lament its departure, as the weather
was very inclement, which made the
contrast between the atmosphere
without and the bright and cheerful
festivity within, indeed great,
The praise of the unrivaled enter¬
tainment is due to the Misses Slap-
pey. The arrangements were com-
plete, and every one expressed their
delight and satisfaction, for it was
indeed a social triumph. The large
and splendidly furnished rooms at
Mr,, Slappey’s, the bright and happy
faces, yhe joyous greetings of tlie
assembling visitors, the hearty social
intercourse of so many friends,
combined the’ciost in the formation of one
of successful and brilliant
entertainments ever witnessed in
Fort Valley,
At half past ten o’clock supper
was announced, and it was one of
the veijy k est - All efforts at de-
fail to do iusHrp to
the supper and the arrangements,
All present will long remember
this event and will look back upon
it as one of the most happy occa-
sions they ever attended. J. L. B.
OSIBTUARY.
Little Louise Anderson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson,
died Monday morning, December
28th, 1892, at the residence of her
grandfather, Gen. C. D. Anderson,
in the ainth year of her age.
Each moment of her brief, but
critical illness was one of anxiety to
the loving mother and sympathizing
relatives and friends. Ever and
anon, as some favorable symptom
developed, joy glistened the watch¬
ing eyes around her bed, and glad¬
dened the hearts that longed for her
recovery.
Not many hours before her death
the fond father at his distant Texas
home,was rejoiced by the telegraph¬
ic announcement that Louise was
better, but before another day had
dawned,: the bright spirit of little
Louise had joined the angelic throng
around the throne of God in
Heaven.
Louise was a model of sweetness
of temper and disposition, she was
always bright, cheerful and full of
happy anticipations of future joys.
Her cheerful and willing obedience
and compliance with whatever moth¬
er said, was beautiful to contem¬
plate. No token of disappointment
clouded her bright face when cir¬
cumstances deprived her of an antic¬
ipated pleasure. Loving and affec¬
tionate, gentle and trusting, her
sweet spiritwas chorused a joyous
welcome by the angel band when she
joined their ranks in the city of our
God.
The bright and beautiful flower is
cut down, but the perfume of its pure,
sweet life still lingers. The light cf
the household has gone out, but the
memory of its brightness remains.
The eye of faith alone can see the
smiling face of our Father who doeth
all things well, and who has said in
his blessed word “Come unto me all
ye who labor and are heavy laden
and I will give you rest.”
Farewell little sister. There is
one more link in the chain that
binds us to Heaven. One more
flower planted in. the celestial gar¬
dens above. May God help the
bereaved ones to bear their loss pa¬
tiently, and give them faith to say,
“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath
taken away, blessed be His holy
name.”
Bring yonr Job Work to tais office
for neatness and despatch.
A PLEASANT AFFAIR
The Young Ladies (live a Leap Year
Party.
The hospitable home of Mr. H.
C. Harris, on Beauty Square, was
thrown open to the young ladies Leap
Year party and their invited guests
on Friday evening the 1st inst, and
no occasion has proven to be
more pleasant and enjoyable to the
social circles of Fort Valley.
The spacious parlors were filled
with vivacious and charming young
ladies, and gentlemen who were as
gallant as the knights of ye olden
time.
Leap Year Parties are thought by
some to be rather tiresome things,
but any intimation of such an idea
at present would receive the con¬
demnation of at least twenty couple
who were in attendance upon the
one in question.
The “Fortune Net,” proved to be
quite ax attractive feature of the
evening’s pleasures, and from the
number of quotations from Shakes-
pear, Byron, t, Pope and other noted . ,
authors—used in preparing this
special feature—we judge that the
young ladie’s labors were arduous,
Some of the little cords, to which
was attached (he cards' (eiiiog
destiny J of the finder, reached as far
up as the attic, while others led out
into the cold, cruel world, which
presented a-deplorable condition of
affairs as compared to the beauty
and grandeur of the scenes within.
There were quite a number of
visitors present, who were loud in
their praise of the young ladies and
the entertainment given for the
pleasure of ffieir gentlemen friends.
About 11:30 o’clock the guests
were invited into the dinning hall,
whf-e sweetmeats of the most
delicious variety were served in an
elegant manner.
The hostess, Miss Gertrude Har¬
ris, chaperoned by Mrs. Judge John
P. Ross and assisted by the young
ladies, received their guests in a
charming manner, and those present
will long remember the occasion as
one of the happiest and most pleas¬
ant of their lives.
It was in “the wee sma’ hours”
when the guests began to leave, the
gentlemen taking with them pleasant
recollections of the charming belles
of the evening, who had, perhaps,
whispered tender words of love and
kindness into their ears, while their
complexions tcok on a hue some¬
what resembling the color of the
roses, and looking as white and
wild as the beautiful daises.
Married.
On Sunday January 3rd, at Provi-
denc Church, Mr. Wm. Boswell of
Peufield Green Co., Georgia, and
Miss Sallie Williams of Crawford
county. Rev. Moncrief officiating.
They left on the afternoon train for
their future home in Peufield. The
Leader joins many friends in wish¬
ing the happy couple a bright and
prosperous future.
Masonic-Work in the Masters Decree.
Fort Valley Lodge has invited
Houston Lodge of Perry and
Hunter Lodge of Marshallville to
attend their next regular communica¬
tion on Wednesday evening January
13th, when the Masters Degree will
be conferred. They anticipate a
very pleasant time, and are making
preparations to entertain a lage dele¬
gation from each of the invited
Lodges.
VOL II—NO. 31
DIRECTORY,
MUNICIPAL.
Mayor, J. A. Houser.
Marshal, A. Cooper.
Clerk, F. S. Murray.
Couneilmen—A. S. Martin, E. A. Moot 1
W. F. Wynne, Z. Harper.
BOARD SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS:
J. M. Gray, President.
F. O. Miller, Secretary and Ti e .surer.
J. F. Sykes, H. A. Mathews, F. C. Housa I
S. F. Dasher.
WATER COMMISSIONERS. H
Ii. C. Harris, President. M
F. O. Miller, A. B. Greene, C. G. Gr
J. A. Iiouser. ^
INVESTMENT AND®PROVEMENT C(J
A. B. Greene, President.
W. A. Skellie, Secretary. ■
CHURCHES. M
Methodist, J. O. A. Cook, Pastor,
Baptist, \V. H. Norton, Pastor.
Congregational, S. E. Bassett, Pastor.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Grady Institute, W. M. Robinson, A. M.,
President.
M, SONIC
Fort Valley Lodge, No. iio, F. A. M., F. O.
Miller, \V. M., meets 2nd and 4th Wednes¬
day nights. No. 18.R. M.,J. B. James,
Austin Chapter A.
II. P., meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights.
*rUBI.IC LIBRARY.
Dow Law Bank building, [^ open ‘ every Wis, after
noon from 2 t0 6 0 - c w w „
President, S II Brown, Jr, Secretary anil
Treasurer
COUNTY
Ordinary, J Ii Perry, Ga
treasurer. 1 - M Ho-ler, pjo ! erry, On
Clerk .Sffp.rior Court! Ai A Edwarcfi, 1 ’crry
^ her i{ f ’
Tax Collector, R E Story, Feheconnce, r Oa ,
Tax Receiver, C D Anderson, Fort Valley
Surveyor, L Carr, Perry, Ga
Schilling, l Ga _
Coroner, B erry,
COMMISSIONERS
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I F Murph, J D Martin, I' M Houser, O M
Houser, J H Grace
Professional Cards.
3vE_ STEWA5T
DENTIST
OFFICF. OVER DOW LAW BANK,
POET VALLEY. ;G-EQBGIA.
:o:
A SPECJAIxTV.
“The Extraction of Teeth without
Pain.”
I will extract teeth without pain by the
use of Vitalized Air, or Nitrous Oxide Gas,
(laughing gas.)
—TERMS CASH—
H. A. MATTHEWS,
Attorney-at-Law,
Fort Valley. Ga.,
Practices in all Courts.
w. II. HARRIS,
Attorney-at-Law,
Fort Valley, Georgia.
Professional business respectfully solicited
anil prompt attention given to same. Office
in Dow I,aw Bank Buildinp, rooms 2 and 5.
0. G. SINGLETON,
Physician and Surgeon,
Fort Valley, Georgia.
Office at Wright’s drug store. Any onff
di si ring his services during the night can Lnd
lrm at the residence of Mr. Judson Hyatts.
Calls answered at all hours.
QR. WM. \V. BLACK,
Physician and Surgeon,
Fort Valley, Ga.
Hejs a physician of 20 years experience,
a tenders his services to the people of Fort
Valiey and surrounding country. Special
attention given to diseases of women. Resi¬
dence College street, near Methodist church:;
ffice Slappey’s drug store. f7 15-9 *-
DR. B. L, ROSS.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office
■ at Slappey’s drug store, F'ort Valley, Ga.
8®" Calls promptly answered.
DR. M. S. BROWN.
PHYSICIAN ■ Slappey’s Drug / ND Store, SURGEON. Fort Valley, Office Ga.
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