The Brunswick daily news. (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, October 04, 1903, Image 1

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THE BRUNSWICK DAILY NE W IS. VOLUME 3, NUMBER 11. WILL BE OPPOSITION ; 1,0 PLAN OF HOLDING ' A WHITE PRIMARY 10 HOLD MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT For Purpose of Discussing a Primary for Next Flection MANY CITIZENS ARE OPPOSED TO MOVE Petition Was Circulated Yesterday Calling for a Meeting Which Is to be Held at the City Hall by Friends of the Move. A petition* was (being circulated yesterday calling upon the white tax payers to mqfet at the city hall on Thursdtay might next "for he purpose *pf considering the nominal ion of all elective offices on the white primary system.” Mr. It. R. Hopkins was active n the circulation of the petition and qiiitp a (iniKuber of slignitu4;s were secured. Front ttie personnel of those sign ing the cull it is more apparent that the movement is one launched on the political atmosphere of Uruitsw. adherents of the political fa Qon now dominating local politic.. a£f|jhfs. There seems to he some de termined opposition to the plan of a ‘white prjmarv. It is pointed out thiait Brunswick ). not with any move'on tlu part at the republicans, or in otln wordsf* the negroes against whom jKhis move scorns to be directed in have peen decided upon, i fmpit (immunities, whiere white prl , u<Smus that some danger (Shorn. (republican sources, r Attention has further been dirtoted Rtu th,e fact there never has been any Kiistiuction in our municipal contest. Ras between democrat and republican fD. T. Dunn, it will be nemembered, a strong out and out republican, was 5, unanimously elected by this demo cratic community for muyor, and in more than dozens of occasions pro nounced republicans have been eic , ed to council, and the present repuo 1 culileotor of customs. Col. H. 1 Imun, was, for several yearn, t. county school commissioner. A ,am it is outlined that Brun wick's colored puipuiation, unlike that of m ly other southern communities, is ai mutually good or,|“. These an the negroes who register ai. v a taxipayers who do not ask tor officp or politio.il preferment, but are willing to allow the democrats to make them and they generally sel ect their choice in the matter of voi iug. Tlfye petition in question causeo considerable comment in political cir cles yesterday. Partisans of the pres ent administration favored it and w,ere outspoken in its behalf. Those net in sympathy with the administra theto on the Whole Seemed opposed to it and after all its seemed to ihave resolved itself, into the old mooted question of faction against faction.’ As stated above the meeting 's called for Thursday night, hut it is safe to predict that whatever action this meeting may take there will be a. strong sentiment against the dis franchisement of IJhe colored man in Brunswick at this time. The petition was mot binding on its signers however aiul the meeting seems to hiave h)een called tor the purpose of looking into the advisl bility o£ the white primary system. FUNERAL OCCURS TODAY. Miss Arabella Tison to be Laid tc at Coleridge. The funeral of Miss Arabella Tison will occur this morning at 9,30 iron) the residence of Mr. and Mrs. , imes S. Wright. The remains will he taken by special train to Coleridge where they, will be interred in the family burial ground. The pall bearers will be Judge S. R. Atkinson, Dr. D. D. Atkin.soa, Hon. Alfred J. Crovaitt, Mess. J. E. dußignoa, W. E. Kay and P. W. Fleming, A TRIBUTE. A Friend Says a Few Words of the Life of Miss Arabella Tison. With the passing away from these earthly surroundings of the one who will be 60 tenderly laid to rest to day ail that is mortal of one who lived to love and cherish those dear est to her will he given back to the One who awaits its soul coming. In the death of Miss Arabella Tison thf-re are many who have suffered a severe loss and who > will mourn her tas lone who was e\jer a loving, faiiUi(ru|l fi^md 1 and helper. Of the circle wherein her presence and beautiful Christian character was most ielt the sorrow ovisr her: loss is tempered by the remembrance" of the many loving kindnesses and thoughtful acts that have forever endeared h)er to those who have been the recipients of her tender, i. llsli devotion. Through the -ears that have pas.fd no trial has been too severe for her to undertake tor those shy- loved, no (act neglected for those who needed aid and sympathy and no one to pass from her presence with out. having felt the kindly sympa thetic aid of her generous heaaf and hand. To everyone thje same kftkdly con sideration was given that makes those wlia receive it happier iaind brighter and to those nearest and dearest to her tlie loving, thoughtful devotion of the days and weeks and years will ever nemam in memory as tho sweetest treasures of a life time. Tile aiiliueucie on all that is noble and gentle in womanhood was her and gentle in womanhood was hers out to love and appreciate the pure womramiiess of her nature. Bay by day as nlmjess kept her from amongst friends the countless inquiies and tho nuinlheriess prayers for her recovery attested the love and esteem with which she was held by .the people of this community; .As the days lengthened into, weeks and no changes tor the .better was noted the expressions of sorrow and sympathy univercumy expressed wen lliom of the meet sincere and heart felt nature and dually when th.e spirit of her who had been so goon and pure ini heart and mind, and so unset dsn iu bed) was taken to its Xleaveulv home, the (.ears of lovea ones both in the home, and in tb. honyjs of friends and relatives wore silent tokens of the grief felt Bit the loss of one who had lived to do good for others. That the world has been made bet Her for the life; that this noble wo man had liv|ed in it, alt deeply, feel while in. her passing away to her I heavenly home the sorrows of the present can tout be tempered with the realization the Unseen One has but called another of his faithful fol lowers homo to that eternal rest that await3 thosie who love and cherish Hina - •> A Friend. GEORGIA VETERANS’ REUNION. Augusta Preparing to Royally Enter tain the Old Soldiers. The Confederate veterams of Glynn county have been invited to attend the great Georgia reunion which is to be held in Augusta on November 10, 11 and 12. Dr. -W. B. Burroughs received a letter from the committee in charge of the arramgments and every old veteran to this county is urged to be present. A meeting of the veterams is called for next Saturday night at 8 o’clock at the office of Dr. Burroughs. At this meeting the matter will be dis cused and delegates- named. j FINE FURNITURE STOCK. C. McGarvey is Receiving all Kinds of New Goods Every Day. C. McGarvey, the oldest furniture dealer in 'the city j jhas practically three floors packed with furniture and house furnishing goods and he is getting more in every day. Mr. McGarvey believes in keeping a large stock on hand and this sear son it is even larger than usual. When you meed anything in hie lime give him a call because by _so doing you will save money. In a Good Position. Prof. J. W. Griffith hag entered upon his duties as principal In the Chatham academy, Savannah. His many friends regret that he has left Brunswick but wish him sufceos in his new hold. , * k WILL RESUME • • THEIR MEETINGS ■—♦ — Board of Trade to Hold a Session on Next Thursday i ( AFTER SUMMER VACATION. Much Good Work is Expected to be Done by the Board During the Winter and They Will Have ' i Meetings Each Week. The Brunswick board of trade is about to get into harness again and eettle down to a hard winter's work. ®\>r the past Jhree months the members of this organization have been enjoying a needled rest and dur ing that period no meetings of tire board has been. held. However the summer season has ended and President Aiken announ ces that this first meeting of the or ganization will be held at the room in the city hall on Thursday morn ing next. At this meeting thfe members of this important commercial body will take up aatd tdispose of importan matters touching, upon the material interests of the citv. There is no more important ad junct to a community than is this accredited commercial body and it is a source of pleasure to know that it will start actively to work again. It is to be hoped that a full at tendance of the mtemibers will be at the meeting Thursday. TWO GOOD PERFORMANCES. Jack Campbell Made a Great Hit in This City. Jack Campihiell in "A Stranger in New York.” and “A Trip to China tolwn” was at the Grand yesterday in two performances, matinee and evening. Both productions were attended by unuasually large crowds and both were decidedly pleased. Thp company has some splendid vocalists and the singing was really splendid. Mr. Campbell is a comedian of rare ability, is unique in, his work Bud has a (personality that seems to get next to the audience from the very jump. Miss Sylva Starr is a bright woman is handsome. has a good voice, and makes a strong assistant to Mr. Campbell. On the whole the (attractions were thoroughly good ones. • tar’rt.* # Meet Tomorrow Night. The regular monthly business meet ing of the New Town Society will take place tomorrow night. All members are urged to be present. There will be no special program, at this meeting and it will be of a strict ly business nature. j Off for Camden Court. Camden superior court will be in session at St. Mary’s Tuesday morning and a number of the members of the Brunswick bar will leave in tlie morn ing to attend same, Those who will go are J udge C. Symms, Col. W, I). Krauss, Judge J. D. Sparks, Steno grapher A. IX Gale and others. A Series of Bible Readings. Rev. Morton W. Spencer, of Gar field, N. J., a very noted divine will deliver a series of bible readings at the city hall, Monday and Tuesday evenings next. There will be no ad mission charge and the general public is invited to attend. LEVY’S- FINE FALL STOCK Everything of the Very Latest in this Up to date Store. Never before has any Brunswick Btore brought a better or more weil selected stock of goodds to this city as ly-vy has done for the present sea' son. The man who desires to dress in the latest fashoion and at a very reasonable cost should by ail means purchase his fall outfit at this store He can rest assurred that he will al ways get the best there. Good Show Coming. One o f the novel things the stage offers this season to be seen hero will be the introduction of Shakes peare as a character in the play “The Favor of the Queen” in which Mias 4'ercy Haswell is he be starred under i ftht direction of George Fawcett. BRUNSWICK, GA., SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 1903. WILL DEDICATE IE NEpiRCH Second Adventists are Ar ranging an Interest ing Program. WILL LAY THE CORNERSTONE Prominent Citizens Will be Invited to Speak.—Church is Now About Completed But Date of the not Known yet The handsome new church of the Second Adventists, on 11 street, is n>w nearing^completion and will soon be ready for use. The congregation of the church are arranging to have appropriate exer cises shortly when the cornerstone of the church will be laid. Avery in teresting program is now being arrang ed, which will inclnde addresses by several prominent citizens, etc. The exact date of the exercises is not yet known. Rev. C. P. Thornton and the mem bers oif his congregation deserve to i>e congratulated on the fact that this very handsomje edifice is soon to be placed into the magnificient commis sion for which it is intended. This little band of Christians have encountered many obstacles in this work hut thty halve persevered and at an early date the church will toe dedicated. At this service it has been pro posed to have a very imposing cer emony and among othjar features the laying of the rorneintone promises to be the most interesting. The pastor will, of course, make the address of thie occasion but other prominent citizens will participate in the program. Tho Nows congratulate* Mr. Thorn ton and those who have aided him on the sueo.-ss at the great under taking. IT’S A MISTAKE. To Attribute Coffke Ills to Poor Grades of Coffee. Many people lay all the blame for the diseases caused by coffee upon the poorer grades of coffee but t his is an error as tlie following proves: “I have used every kind of the best, grades of tea and coffee that can be got, from a first class grocer but never found one that would not upset my nervous system and it, was not, until I began to drink Postum Food Coffee iu the place of coffee and tea that I had relief from tlie terrific attacks of nervous Sick headache from which I hid suffered for 30 years. “I had tried all kinds of medicines but none helped me. “Soon after 1 stopped drinking cof fee and began to drink Postum the headache grew less and it was not long until I was entirely cured of this distressing trouble for nowadays I never drink coffee but stick to Pos tum. “As soon as my wife saw what Pos tum had done for me she gave up coffee which she had drank all her life. Ti'liis was six weeks ago and she is a changed woman for tier nervous ness had all disappeared, her face has become smooth and her ciieeks have a good rosy red color. She sleeps well too, something she could never do while she drank coffee. We consider Postum a household necessity in my house and have’induced many friends to try this wounderful food drink in place of coffee.” Name given by Pos tum Cos., Battle Creek, Mich. Look in each package for a copy of the famous little hook, “The Bond To Wellville.” A PRETTY SHOW WINDOW. A. Kaiser & Bro., Displaying Trade Stamp Goods. The show window of A. Kaiser 4 Bro., in which is displayed a number of the articles to be given away un der the Hading stamp system, s one of the prettiest ever seen in this city.. The trading stamp systlem will no inaugurated tomorrow morning when A Kaiser & Bra,. will give to every custofher free, SI.OO worth of the sufmpd- 1 hie particulars connected with the system can be ascertained by reading the large ad. of the mer chants who are to giv| the stamps in this issue of the News. All of the merchants who are to give trading stamps are well known and the Brunswick buying public is delighted that the stamps are to used here ini fuure. When you travel traded SSO with the trading stamp merchants you can aJse the book to Kaiser'a asd get $2.50 in trade. DATES NAMED FOR RIFLEMEN'S FAIR ♦ It Will be Held the ’Lat ter Part of Next Month. ITS SUCCESS NOW ASSURED Mealing Will be Held Shortly and Preliminary Arrangments Made. The Funds Are to be Used For New Uniforms. - The most brilliant oif the early social season this winter will be tho Riflemen’* fair to be given the last week in November. The fair will be in charge of a number of Brunswick’s popular and most prominent people and a meet tog will be called at an early date to perfect arrangments and other dde . tails. | The Brunswick Riflemen have a worm plaice in the heart of the pacrple of this city. Being a survival of the original com pany which gallantly marched forth to the fight for the southland In the dark days of the 60's, it ha* a spec ial claim upon the love and sentiment of Brunswick. Aside from thsi sen timent however, the company is a sturdy, splendidly discipline! body of militia which merits thje respect of our community. There are now fifty members of the company and the organization is one of which Brunswick has a right to be proud. Tho most brilliant anil successful telr ever held here was that given by tfve Riflemen , : sevarail year* ujgo under ithe ’capable management ',of Mrs. L. C. Bodet assisted by all tho prominent ladles of the city. The coming fair promises to he the most successful ever held by the company and every effort will he ma*e to make it a grand social as well as financial success. The purpose oif the fair will be to raise money for new uniforms and other needs of the company. The people of Brunswick should fuel a patriotic pride and interest in our military and should lend a gen erous support to the entertainment. FREE EXCURSION TO THE SEA Visitor* Will be Royally Entertained During Their Stay. Among the many attractions that are being arranged for die visitors who are coming down tomorrow week on the B. & B. excursion wili be a free boat ride to the sea. Tlie committee in charge lias chart ered a boat for the occasion, and t his trip promises to be one of the most entertaining features of tlie pregram. The committee is now hard at work and are arranging all preliminary detailsf. Some inteesting bicycles races are also being arranged, and those who desire to enter should see Capt. Tot* Newman, who is in charge. Advertising men were sent on tlie road yesterday and will do some good canvassing this week, and it is expected that an unusually large crowd will come down. A VERY HANDSOME STORE. A. Rothschild's Establishment one of Prettiest in the State. A. Rothschild, the well known Newcastle street jeweler lots a very attractive half page ad in this issue this morning. Mr. Rothschild has been signally successful in the jewelery business in this city and his store is one of the handsomest in this section of the state, having recently been supplied with anew set of fixtures, made by Messrs. Bowen & Thomas of this city, which for beauty and general attracti veness ate gems. He has recently added a line of tine pianos to his stock and is in position to offer some real bargains in I hem. Mr. Rothschild is the official in spector of watches for the Southern and B. & B. railways, and makes a specilaty of carrying an unusually handsome line of watches. A Large Crockery Stock. A. Zelmonovit/., the new town grocer has an ad in the News tins morning. Mr. Zelmonovit/., has only just returned from the markets of the east, where he purchased one of the largest assortments of crockery, china, glass and agateware ever displayed in this city. He also car ries a full line of fancy and family groceries and handles hay, grain and feed stuffs lu large quantities. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CITY AND COUNTY WILL OPEN TOMORROW TO REMOVE TO ATLANTA. Mr. F. E. Twitty is to Leave Bruns wick Shortly. F. ~E. Twitty, well known at torney, announced yesterday that af ter tlie first of January lie would claim Atlanta instead el' Brunswick as bis borne. This rumor litis been current for several days, but was not confirmed until last night, when Mr. Twitty was seen by a News representative. When questioned on tlie subject lie said it was t rue that after tlie date named above he would become a resident of tlie Capital City, lie explained, how ever, that he would still have inter ests here and that lie would probably visit the city very often to look after tlie same. Mr. Twitty lias been closely identi fied witli the political circles of this county, He is at present chairman of the democratic executive commit tee of Glynn county, is city at torney and is local attorney for a number of concerns, among them being the Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Company. He has a large circle of friends here who will regret tlie fact, that he has found it necessary to change his residence and who will wish him success in his new field. BEFORE JUDGE PARKER. Brunswick Herald Litigation Heard in Baxley Yesterday. Judge Belling Whitfield and Judge Max Isaac returned from Baxley .yes terday where they went, to argue a hill of injunction and received in the case of K. B. Belcher vs. the Brunswick Herald and .1. G. Carter. Several weeks ago, on the motion of Mr. Isaac, representing Belcher, Judge Parker granted a temporary receivership for the Brunswwick Herald, a colored paper publishehere and appointed B. Coffee, as the tem porary receiver. At the hearing yes terday Judge Parke?* dissolved this receivership, ordered Carter to make an inventory of the assets of the eon orn, give tlie necessary band for tlie protection of any claim Belcher may have in the property and give tlie custody and management of the busi ness hack to Carter until such time as the case may be heard on ils merits. NO AUDITOR APPOINTED. Likely that C. A. Pruder, of Tennes see Will Get the Place. Up to last night General Manager Berry of the B. & B. had not appoint ed any one to succeed Auditor Chand ler, whose resignation is now in the hands of t he management. It is understood, however I hat C: A. Pruder, of Morristown, Tenn, will probably he named for the position some time during t he present, week. Mr. l’nider comes to t he city high ly endorsed and it is safe to say that he will make a capital official in the event he receives tlie appointment. Mr. Chandler will leave for his new field as soon as his successor is named. A NEW PLUMBING FIRM. Gilmore & Wood Open a Place on A Street. Gilmore & Wood is the name of a new plumbing firm which has com menced business in the city. The firm is compos-id of J. 11. Gilmore and TANARUS, J. Wood, and they have both had many years experience in the plumb ing business. The linn at present is located at 120 A street, opposite the Oglethorpe, but as soon as possible will secure a larger store. They have already ordered a full line of everything usual ly carried by a first ela-s plumbing establishment and will do general re pair work, gas and steam tilting, etc. Both the alwve named gentlemen are well known here, having been con nected with a plumbing establish ment, for some time, and the News wishes them success in the business. THIS WILL BE A BUSY WEEK. Children off to School Will Make it Lively. The fall and winter season prai ti cally begins t minnow, when I lie schools aii over I lie city will open. An unusually busy week is expected by the Brunswick merchants, The booksellers will have al.out all they can do while the clothing stores will be busy furnishing Hie Itttle ones with school clothes, etc. It is a well known fact that the winter season is the most prosperous in this sect ion of the country, and t lie people of Brunswick are looking tor ward to an unusually busy season t bis year, PRICE—FIVE CENTS. BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR THE TERM Expected That the Schools Will All lie Well Crowded : • | HIE NIW 10VVN SCHOOL WILL OPEN WEDNI SIMY But All Children are Requested to Report to the Mansfield Street Building Tomorrow to be As signed to Their Grades. The public schools of Brunswick will open tomorrow for another years work and tlie iiMlira! in no are that it will the most successful in their history. More than two hundred new (pupils Waive apjifliied U’or orlmjssiioTi. These will all be provided for a.i the now school building iu Now Town has re lieved tjio crowded condition otf the Glyniti academy. The first grade will he the most crowded . The new school will noil lie open for use until Wednesday hut the pu pils will assemble alt tlv Manefield street school for organization and to receive lists of their hooks. The work this year will embrace many new features. Great enthusia sm is mainifecteil by the teachers who discussed Hi"; plans tor the year at tlie teachers meeting yesterdiay*moirn- Ing. The enrollment tiffs year exceeds that of last by 100. Altogether the schools will open under flattering auspices mind Bruns wick is toi he congratulated upon h ■ splendid system of schools. Private Schools. The private schools will open to morrow with onto excerption. Miss Josie Smith’s school opened last Monday with a good attendance and prospects for a good year's work. Misses Gale’s seminary opened on Wednesday with a largse number of pupils. These will lie augmented by a number of otiiers tomorrow and the outlook for this popular school is most propitious. Miss Boyle's scohol will Begin an other year tomorrow with a good at tendance.This school iR one if tlie popular scholastic* 1 -*fUuliom-' here ami is well patronized. Miss Mamie Symons will open her select school for small children in a week or two. This school com bines kindergarten training witli reg ul-ar class work and is •'■specially ad apted to little children. St. Joseph's academy begun this year with the usual large on roll me it and every prospect for /a succre fill term. The sister,a in charge are competent and experienced and give careful instruction ot their pupils. NEW CASHIER FOR THE B. & B. Paul E. Twitty, Formerly of this city, Gets the Place. Paul K. Twitty lias been appointed local cashier of the Brunswick & Bir mingham Railroad Company, to suc ceed II- G. Reel-soil, who has resigned. Mr. Twitty resided in this city some time ago, and he lias many friends here, who will be glad to learn that he is to return to the city. He lias been in Indiana for the past several months. lie arrived lieie yesterday and will at once assume the duties of bis new office. Four seamen, who have been on the cruiser Nashville, passed through the city yesterday en route to their re spective homes. The crew ol the Nashville was muslcaed out at Pensa cola a few days ago. The four seamen were aii ceiver fellows and enjoyed their short slay in the city. Grand Opening. Miss Slater is getting in a beautiful line of fashionable millinery. The hats this season will lie the prettiest and most stylish ever brought to Brunswick. The ladies should watch for the announcement of the grand opening to tie held shortly at her par j lot's on Gloucester street.