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THE - RECORD. CHURCH SERVICES. Methodist—Services every Sunday morning and evening, Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. Sunday school at 4 :00 cordially p. m. Strangers invited visitisg the city are to attend these services. Bev. T. W. Ellis, pastor. Baptist—First Fifth Sunday, Sunday 3 K)0 p. in. and evening. morning and evening services. visiting Sunday school 10:00 a. in. Strangers the city are cordially invited to attend these serv¬ ices. Rev. B. A. Ivy, pastor. Christian—Every Sunday morning and evening services. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. cordially Straugers invited visiting Wrightsville services. Rev.T. L.Harris, to at¬ tend these pastor. SOCIAL and OTHERWISE. Miss Lelia Anthony is visiting friends on Buckeye. Mr. B. Moye paid Wrightsville a » hoi t visit last Friday, Mr. John Burns, of Harrison, is visit¬ ing Mr. J.R. Walker and family. Mr. Jape Hicks, of Dublin, is on a visit to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. II. Hicks. Prof. J.O. McWhorter has accepted a position as assistant teacher at John¬ son’s school house. Mrs. John Burns and children, of Buckeye, Willis are visiting Dent. the family of and Mrs. Miss Sallie Cason, one of most charming young ladies, is the family of J. G^U. Ponder. Dr. J. M. Mason left for Lithia days Springs last interest Thursday his to spend health. several in the of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Franklin are on a visit to relatives in South They are expected home this week. All nature seems to smile and bow in thanks for the timely and refresh¬ ing rains, that God, in His inercy, sent upon the thirsty earth. Miss Rosa Martin, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Capt. J. Martin, Haines,of is visiting her cousin, Miss JN’aunie Buckeye. We are indebted to Mrs. Richard Walker for a basket of choice flg Which we enjoyed immensely, we 1>; • ing a peculiar weakness for that ft it. The barbecue of the Confeti rate veterans takes place at Kite tomorrow —Wednesday, All friends are invited, the veterans especially being urged to be en hand. Mr. David S. Smith, who brought us the first cotton bloom, tlieu the first boll, now shows up with will the first open boll, and states that he be pieking cotton before August 1st. Mr. Vast Fort, of the firm of Fort & Yew, lias been confined to his room at the Central hotel for several days, aud Dr. Mew, his attending, physician, has pronounced his case typhoid fever. Picnics have become so numerous tbat we can’t near keep up with them. They fills all have good times, pleasant everybody (?) upon red bugs and scratches are in order for the “ext few days. Cook The genial face of happy Jim ’Roe is again seen upon the streets of Wrightsville, day visit'to lie having relatives returned in Fri¬ from a Atlanta. Jiui is lookinga little sunburned but it doe6hiv> good and we glady welcome him back. Old Cedar is doing business again at the same old stand, the recent rains having hungry started fishes the flow, and in the few lit¬ that were left the tle boles along the bed of the creek are the doubtless timely cavorting to lively music at rescue I have made a special study this year to be able to lay all competition aside this fail on vehicles of all kinds, and I am satisfied now that I am able to do so. If you need, buggies,, wagons, Qguce harness, with and if close will prices cuts any you, I sell you. J. W., A. Crawfobd. Work has begun op the new ware¬ house of Walker & Simp sop, which will be erected just in the rear of The Bkcobd B. office, C. Gibson, fronting of Dublin, on College street. has the I5th. contract, The warehouse and will finish will it by Aug. be built en¬ tirely of corrogated iron, measuring 78x137 feet, two stores being included in bolding the building proper, the warehouse about 800 bales. If you know anybody that needs a first-clase two-horse wagon they can buy Cheaper them than from J. W. A. Crawford you can - get them any¬ where, as he has just received a car¬ load of celebrated Auburn wagons, any sise. And he bought them in the dull season of the year at a very low price. Call and get prices before you buy. pleasant The Epworth entertainment Leaguers enjoyed a at the resi¬ dence of Col. A. F. Daley Thursday evening. formed Readings of and recitations part the program, four refresh¬ ments bers were added served, and new mem¬ were to the league. Rev. S. A. Hearn presided. Rev. T. W. Ellis opened with prayer, and afterwards bers. gave an This encouraging entertaining talk feature to the mem¬ will doubtless prove beneficial in maintain¬ ing and adding strength to the league. TF Married. At the residence of Mr. J. H.J.A. Thompson, three miles west of Wrightsville, by Rev. J. on Suuday morning, L. Mitchell, Mr. Tyler Bmns was united in marriage to Mies Eunice Dye. The con tracing parties are Wriflitsville, well knotvn in uid around * and they have the best wishes of their friends for a happy and prosper¬ ous life. Badly Hurt by Runaway. Mr. William Gornto aud wife wort' dangerously, hurt and probably fatally last Thursday, their physician stating ly that the chances were decided¬ against, the recovery of Mrs, Gorn to, and her husband was not yet out of danger. home They were driving near the of Mr. James Davis, who lives near Gum Log bridge, when their hurting ran away, throwing them both out, the wife internally and tear¬ ing loose several ribs of the husband, back and front. They were taken into the Davis home, where they now are, and every attention possible is given to their comfort. Enjoyable Meetings. Rev. F. W. Flanders conducted a series of meetings at Cedar Grove church which closed last we?k, that resulted in great good to the commun¬ ity. The attendance was all that could be desired, and more, the house being packed and many were unable to enter the doors. The *** conducted meetings Rev. {it Red F. Hill church, have by A. Radcliffe, also been fraught with great, good to a large attendance, and sev¬ eral admissions to the church have re¬ sulted from these meetings, Clever *** John Meeks lias returned from Wilkinson county, where he lias been attending protracted meetings at Liberty Lee church, conducted by Rev. Brautley, the interest pastor. John re¬ ports that much was taken in the meetings, and several were admit¬ ted to the church. Mr. W. E. Ivy companied loud Mr. Meeks, and'tliey in their praise or that section, of their treatment, and the condition of the crops. Has Lofton Smith Gone ? Lofton Smith, a boy about 18 of age, hired a horse and buggy in Wrightsville on Monday, July 5th, the purpose, as we are told, of going following Bartow, and was expected back has Thursday or Friday, but nut returned, nor has he been heard from, and various are the jectures and rumors concerning his whereabouts. It is reported that before leaving he tried to borrow a gun or pistol of eral of his friends, among them Smith, of the Central hotel, Lofton was boarding, and Gordon Kent, but he failed, as far as is to secure either. Young Smith lias a sister near Wrightsville,and is Mr, J. F. Jordan of Brewton, his guardian. From what we can learn they know of Ins whereabouts or intentions, and his movements appear to be shrouded in mystery, while his friends are absence. urally apprehensive information at his continued him Any his would lie thankfully received by friends here. He represented self as agent for some house, the name of which cannot learned. Lofton was at one time a student the ST. L. W. Institute, and bad friends among his classmates and quaintances, give who hope he will show up and a good account himself. Mr. Jno. P. Mixon. Jr., Turner Hill to Wrightsville in chains yesterday. Hill ized the house of Mr. Mixon nesday night, escaping with clothing, which he haa on when caught. ITi,l 1 plead guilty went to jail. He had just been released from Washington county gang, where ha served a term larceny. Fitzsimmons Wins Again, If anyone doubts that Wrightsville is a “sporty” place they have only “get on the inside” to be convinced of their error. And, up-to-date, she wears the banner for pulling off the shortest prize fight on record. It is not often that The Record gives detailed space to the prize ring, fight but as we kinder “slipped up” on this we will venture an account of it. The time was last Tuesday morning nine o’clock. Place—the Linder arena, corner College street and Fifth avenue. Referee—J. L. Kent. Stakeholder—George, Nelson, Backers—Capt. Kent and Frank Lin der. Principles, two diminutive coons of about twelve years each, one being known as “Fitzsimmons,” “Peter Jackson,” tbq for other we will dub the sake of the title, aud will let it go at that. The sluggers werq a liptte slow in to followed work, but a left hand sw.ing from Fitz, with fright on the gave “Peter” something to think and then the ball opqnpd. in “Peter” closed and Began to but no foul was claimed. and Ketit puffs make were ’im numerous. tek his ban’ my eye.” heard.fr.om “Den you quit mix-up, gougin’ my mouf,” was continued the the scrap and “Peter” The referee gave the fight to Fitz¬ and announced the time to one minute. The stakeholder turn¬ over the purse to the winner. It and Fitz was the hap¬ and biggest little negro in town, after he had invested 25c in ham, put the remaining nickel a watermelon, eat the entire lot and announced that he . was to fight anybody in town. The little house in which the tiger” was run, just beyond creek, was burned the after¬ noon of the 15th mat., by an in¬ after being robbed—com pl tely gutted—a few days before. As a law-abiding citizen we want to see the law administered with discrimination, and we rise to remark right here, that the worst of the lot was the wretch that burned that house, and wo hope to see him captured and pun¬ for the deed, be there one or connected with it. You may talk about the buggy and wagon tradif, finest and harness, but Craw¬ has the lot that lias ever come to bur county. Who Are These Men ? *t About the middle of June two men came into the neighborhood of Mr. Meadows, and secured board at/ the home of Mr. Geo. Johnson, represent¬ ing themselves as crosstie men. They gave their names as John and Sam Johnson, aud said they were from AIc Duflie county. They told all kinds of yarns about themselves, most of them shady and improbable, thereby bring¬ ing themselves under suspicion. They remained about three weeks, when two other parties, presumably claiming officers, came upon the scene, Mich that they held warrants from motid county against John Johnson for murder. But instead of waiting at the house for their mail they proceeded to search for him in the woods, with the result that he got wind of them aud escaped. His companion is also non-come-at-a- of btis. Jle of the name Sam staled before leaving that his correct name was “James,” and was a brother to the noted “Jesse.” The pursurers did not hesitate to an¬ nounce that a reward of $800 was offer¬ ed for John Johnson. Mr. S, J, Mead¬ ows, sheriff of Kichmond Harrison, telephoned the of county, and was told that he would give $80 for the arrest of John Johnson. But the birds have flown, and the reward, whatever it is, will likely remain un¬ paid for some time to come. A Day in the Rural. We spent a decidedly pleasant, day last week at the home of Hon. C. 8. Meadows. middle Arriving there about the of the forenoon, we were es¬ corted down to bis fish pond, where the neighboring families had gathered, for take that “dip was the the day surf,” the boys were did to a in and well they After enjoy the it. swimming plunging and and turning of summersaults was over, the crowd, numbering seventy-five or e'Rhty, partook of a feast of as fine watermelons as ever were grown in Georgia. Everything was free and easy; the spirit of independence show¬ ing itself upon every hand. They talked and chatted and cracked jokes and eat melon—and there was plenty of them—and everybody wa« happy. We then rode over the large cultiva¬ ted fields of Mr. Meadows, and we nev¬ er saw crops in finer ooudition, the cotton averaging over two feet high, full of well-formed fruit, while the corn showed faultless cultivation and will, in our estimation, yield fully twenty-five bushels per acre. His chufers, condition. potatoes, cane, all in prime His melons are already famous for their superiority of flavor, but the feature of his crop was the half acre of pop corn which will yield him over 6,000 pounds of forage, and which all cattle and stock prefer to any other feed, Some of this corn will mature as high as ten full ears to the stalk, and its fattening qualities are not slirpassed.or even equalled, by any other forage. Mr. Meadows is a good farmer; bis "are croppers good are farmers, all good andWtogether farmers; his boys make that pull they a team together in a way that brings the “live at home” method to them in all that the term implies. After a sumptuous and well pre¬ pared dinner under the supervision of the amiable hostess, a game of mar¬ bles was indulged in by the boys—and men boys too—then left finish the bell half tapped and. the to the days’ plow¬ ing necessary to complete “laying by” for the year. We left regretting that such days of enjoyment did not come oftener. , Notice to Bridge Builders. Bealod bids will be received until 12 o’clock Saturday, July 2tth, for the building of a bridge over Cedar creek on Savannah road, east of W rightsville. Specifications can be seen at or¬ dinary’s office. Anyone j.E. desiring to bid will dosoatonce. PAGE, Ordinary. Ordinary’s Advertisement, GEORGIA—Johnson Countv. To whom it may eoncem: Mrs. Mary J Hutchinson having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on tho estate cf William J. Hutchinson, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular the cred¬ itors and next of kin of said William J. Hutch¬ inson, to be and appear at my office within the timo al.owed by law, and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granled to Mrs. Mary J. Hutchinson on Will iam S, Hutchinson’s estate. Witness my hand and official signature this 5th day of July, 1897. J. E. PAGE, Ordinary. Sheriff’s Sale. Will be sold before the courfcfiou.se door in the town of Wrightsville, Johnson conuty, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale, on the first Tues¬ day in August next, the following property, to wit: Ono house and lot of land in the town of Wrightsville, bounded on the north of Wrights¬ ville and Tonnille railroad, on the south by the colored Methodisf church and public street, oil the west by Wrightsville and Tenniiie railroad and on the east by public street, containing % an acre more or less. Levied on as the prop¬ of John Outlaw to satisfy one justice court fl fa issued from the justice court of the 1201th dist.,G. M., of Johnson county, in favor of Dr. G. W. McWhorter vs. John Outlaw. Levy made returned to me by B. E. Jordan, constable. July 6,1897. J. W. ROWLAND, Sheriff J. C. COUNTY. Will be sold before the courthouse door in the town of Wrightsville, within tho legal hours of on the first Tuesday in August, 1897, the following property, to-wit: One bay horse mule 10 ycara.old namod James, medium size. Also one black horse mule 6 years medi um size, named Pete, ono two horse wagon, Piedmont make. Levied on as the prop¬ ot R. A t Bra$slyiw, to sajisfy one mortgage fl fa, issued from the superior Kerinody court of Johnson in favor of O. A. vs R. A. Brad¬ Property pointed out in said mortgage 11 fa, this July 6, 1897, J. W. ROWLAND, Sheriff J, C, MONEY TO LOAN % Loans negotiated on improved farm lands in Johnson and adjoining coun¬ ties. Commissions reasonable. WM. FAIRCLOTH. rwi 1 1 1. m ft Jr a *0 Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim As the swift years steal away. Beautiful, willowy forms so slim Lose fairness with every day. But she stilt is queen and hath charms to spare Who wears youth’s coronal — beautiful hair. -vvwwv. Preserve Your Hair and you preserve your yoath. “A woman is as old as she looks," say3 the world. No woman looks as old as she is if her hair has preserved its normal beauty. You can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded bair, by the use of ***-# £ Ayer’s Hair Vigor. A Handsome S. A, L. Souvenir, The Seaboard Air Line and Mer» and Miners’ 'Transportation in arranging for further de. of the personally conducted tour Providence, R. I.,and the east, Aug. lltli, have issued a handsome souvenir bidge and button. The badge repre¬ sents one ot the latest souvenir de¬ and is made of blue ribbon and white celluloid medallion, with inetal On the ireCallion appears the F. A. L. Pullman Vestibule Limited train running at full speed, and is named M. Cyclone.” M. T. On the button appears & Co., and S. A. L. flag marks in blue and red, with the words “Are you going on the Provi¬ excursion, Aug. lltli?” The badges will only be given to the of excursion tickets for occasion, but the buttons can be secured by addressingT. J. Anderson, Passenger Agent, Portsmouth, Crawford carrys a full line of some¬ thing after. that no Coffins one wants and feuLeyfiXyboiiy caskets crys all styles and prices furnished on short notice at any lime day or night. 6. Pullen, Professional 5 Dyer and Repairer of gentlemen’s clothing. Also dyes and cleans all lands of silks and fine fabrics for the ladies. All. orders left at R. H. Harris’ store, Wrights ville, Ga., will be promptly attended to. ( 62 ) B.V. ROWLAND to the front with the best line of Hats,. Clothing, Dress Goods, Goods all kinds. Also a com¬ plete line of and Groceries Ete. Thanking you for past patron¬ and inviting you to still con¬ prices to examine.my*goods before and you buy. *1 am, Yours to Serve, ROWLAND fSuccessor to Rowland Brcs.] -4* • Look ! * Look -WE WILL SELL YOU STRAW HATS -AND ALL CLASS OF SHOES & SLIPPERS -AT COST Until our stock is exhausted. This is for the purpose oi mak-' ing room for our fall stock. Also a first-classj asssortment of LACES AND RIBBONS 0 And all classes of NOTIONS for spot cash, ^cheaper than you can buy them in aeon. We are still on top with a full liiyg: of FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES At mck bottom prices. Free and prompt delivery inside city limits, HAYES BROS. & CO. The Peoples’ Store, •o [4] • • •JLA mm m . FINEST REFERENCES, fl : W CENTRAL * HOTEL, /i -—WRIGHTSVILLE, GA. D. A. SMITH, Proprietor. THE DRUMMERS' HOME. New management, new furni-v new bedding. FirsUcl&ss; Porters meet all trains.. 100 from courthouse^ DeLOACH Variable Friction Feed Saw Milla» Shingle and Mills Planers, Engines and Boilers, Corn, Feed end Flour Mills, Cane Mills, . k I Water BaliosPrcsscs, Shelters Wheels, Corn i," -j and Pea Shafting, Pulleys— REDUCED PRICES. and Mill Gearing. SAW REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. LARGE CATALOGUE FREE. DeLOACH MILL MFG. COMPANY, Atlanta, Ga., U. S. A. 163 Washington St., New York City, ill S. tltb St., St. Louis. Mo. I MAKE YOURSELF INDEPENDENT. Southern Shorthand * —AND— Business —ATANTA, GA.— BOOKKEEPING. SHORTHAND. TELEGRAPHY. PENMANSHIP. * ARITHMETIC. GRAMMAR-. SPELLING, ETC. A. C. BRISCO, President. OPE_N ALL THE YEAR- J