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v——^ 4* « >• 4 a / / S / iPAPT^jg v Mjggfem avt RTito i IP f ©Sr 12 « ■Ma s n m a ACM m\%E wSm «(/#•■ y *r [ \ y| i m iSS^ v' , ■* ' V x - -=■* * %ms&£ I/SS5 Ml ^♦~ k^SRp! :> lMh, V a .■A: K5 ^jiBnKU: kw j„ GN ,%H A \ nU SBSMn inti vj Aj is mI m sre^J-k i' l 4 K Mm ill saV" ", i' |\V A tm , . l\ l!i!!i rv Ig Mi@SI 71 ^sjLajy^JSili If |*Q/ f N U j4^aa A| g. 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 a 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. at Calls promptly attended to day or night. THE NEW YORK WEEZIxV wcmiwti, ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. Contains the best features of of any Weekly printed. M. Quail, late the Detroit Free Press, writes a page of matter every week. Send for sample copy. THE WEEKLY WORLD,New York City.