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Ii A.lamson selected as and Sharpo, secreta. ry. Line-) was acbievt. as stable and on al which the Lors Navy Bean at Bob tried Judge health, considerable' was -disposed of. In ad- 16 the local bar wcs noticed an- the Longs.

Mill in great variety 4rt ASKKW, John T. Jones reels rich. Nainsooks, of styles and JJUAWJ5Y A CO. He says whether ever toVork again er no1. The caus ion In friendJoi.es- no- its of industry 5s ofoay solution.

It is an pound 3Jv order of the commissioners of ihe linel.etween the District 0 were made i his week A.Merrell paid a visit ton-lends ek and in Hogausvllle this week and ibroueh b.ick a handsome guitar, Cigarettes and Smoking and Chewing Tobacco at Lon's. We sell an -excellent, scarf for from to $3. ASK KW, B. Co. Several new scholars have entered the iPublic school week.

The Georgia state Sunday school will bold il AinericuB-nn April 27,28 and 29,1887. No a ilarge -delegation will £0 from Carroll county. Our voung friend, A. Uamrick spits -cotton just now. This.

However ol measles. fails. Co. ever st'hi Mrs. il.

T. Bard en, who has been hick, we are glad to Jcarn is convalescing. itch, 1'rairie kind cured in 30 minutes Wooiford's Sanitary Lotion. Use mo -other. This never Sold thy llallum, llaumck Druggists, Carrollton, For Flour, all to Meadows Benson.

They keep some bargains. Jsew stock of received by Meadows A Benson. For white goods, muslins and straw hats go to Meadows A IJen- Thornton, penman, advertises that he will furnish of jmmianchip to those deMnngthem. card. A.

IJujrgius wants to buy a igood milk -cow right now. Wont want a four gallon cow. ib Horace- Stewarts and seo his'beautiful stock of Clothing and H. Browster, Juige Buchanan, -Ncwnan, Sid Holderness of J.W. Jones, Bowdon, A.

J. Camp and G. Hodnctt of Rica, in attendance, Oa Wednesday the, juries discharged and tlie Court ounced an adjournment until 1st Monday in July, The entire attendance on court as well the us the Bar were painfully impressed with the Judge's uhvsical inability to conduct the Court, and "gladly and readily excused him. We hope by July -the Judge will be restored to health. The entertainment of Miss Ida Leigh Kchols school at New Hope took place on last Wednesday night and those who were present speak in Ihe highest terms of it.

The school acquitted itself in handsome style. Wo regret our inability to be present as promised on account of indisposition. We are requested to stale that the failure of the Carrollton Brass Band to be present was on account of the absence of the leader. We have pleasure in calling attention to the attractive advertisement of Messrs Coleman and Benson, dealers in watches and jewelry. These gentleman have nn attractive stock and are enabled to sell cheap.

If you want a good watch there Is no use for you to go farther than Carrollton to, get it. Mr. Coleman is also prepared to make and repair watches and jewelry. Patronize home. Have you been Horace his beautiful Dress Coughs, Croup, and in fact all; diseases: No can use itnrUhinit jiui- niediate.

relfef. doses will care any case, and 'we consider it the duty of all Druggists to recommend it to the poor, dying consumptive, at least to try one bottle, us 80,000 dozen bottles were sold last year, and no one case whereat failed was reported. cineasthe German Such a medi- 83 rap cannot be too widely known. Ask your druggist about it. Sample bottle totrv.sold at 10 cents.

Regular size 75 cents. Sold Jjy all Druggists and Dealers, in 'the and Canada. United States of the Fr cicin. Hcportcd br.Io« Miss Ida Shannon. who has her ATTENTION! Clothing! Ctothiuffl H.

0. Hoop is now receiving a mammoth assortment of Mens, Youth's and Children rtady Clothing. Genuine worsted suits, to $16,00. Be sure and give him a call, as you certainly can be pleased in selecting from his very large and we.1 assorted stock. of choice and popular muster Only preserve the bes of order, mmnletc and il any sensauon or ex- art's to Gooda? see You ought to go, lias such a nice Prints figured he stock, such as, Lawns, White Bargains in Music.

This Favorite Album of Songs and Ballad-, containing thirty-two pieces full sheet music size, with complete words and music and piano accompaniment is finely printed upon heavy paper with a very attractive cover. The following are the titles of the pongs and ballads contained in the Favorite I'd Nothing Else to Do; The Dear Old Song of Home; Mother Watch the Little feet; Oh, You Pretty Blue-eyed Witch; Blue Eyes; The Passing Bell; I Saw Esau Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why, Robin; The Old Garden Gale; Duwn Below the Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All Among the Summer Roses; Touch the Harp Gently, My pretty Louise; 1 really don't think I shal' Marry; Dreaming of Home; The spent, several days visiting friends here, left on the noon train to-day, Monday, for where she will stop a few days on her way home to Doughisville: Miss Shannon has a. number of friends in the community who very much regret seeing her go, and who would bo glad if she would make her visits more frequent in the future. We learn that Uncle Joe Sticher is, quite poorly. Also Mr.

Thos. Gilly's little son. As far can ascertain, the peaches are about killed. One of Mr. U.

W. T. Holloway's ittle boys got his arm badly broken Sunday two weeks ago. Dr.Gauld- ng came down and set it. Our informant did not know exactly how the accident occurred.

Miss Etta R. Coleman, of Carroil- ton, is spending some time community, the guest of Jones. We are tola that some of our young men are carrying on a debating society about a mile and a half distant. Success to you boys. theQW Caw.

With thirty "Billow Dude," of said "let us all attend," was not there. Wehavftgot "no fence" the fire got out the other day and burned up about fifty panels for us. We have examined the fruit crop and think there will be enough peaches to make several pies. We think there will be a good crop of apples. B.

F. Brown was not at church last Sunday guess he was at home with his boy. News of interest U-scarce so we will close with a good wish for the FKEE PRESS. week Rilftt Stmson. Dr.

and ited Mableton lant Alfred Turner tlemen of Crtrrollton, were Monday and bought- a lot of beef cattle fron: M. K. Hughy. Judge Adamson his store, room about completed and stocked! church! with new goods. Judge A.

the H. citement in your dont let it be anything worse than the out-come of much sober thought and honest investigation. Ounea- soning faculties were given us for use, and we ran find any amount of useful work for the mind all the while. If the young men arc faithful to the true aim of debutes, they will become accustomed to investigate what ever may concern them in a proper way; and in a short time, grow capable offilling larger fields of usefulness. About 3 o'clock last Tuesday morning, we were all summoned to the death bed of our much loved sister, Mrs.

B. F. Wheeler. She had been an invalid for almost twelve months past; but seemed to buggy for cheap. Apply to Felix N.

Cobb. Salo. A young Georgia horse for on time. Apply to A. A.

or 15. Mattie Brown is opening out to-day a beautiful and elegant lot of new Spring Hats Just received from Baltimore. Hallum A- Jlamrick are agents for the celebrated Hirrichberg's Diamond ICon-changcablc Spectacles. Every pair warranted never to change. Call and -examine them.

Another beauty in buying dress widsfrom Af-kew, Bradley A Co. asa-hat ihey all the latest, and ailcest trimmings, such as plain and A-cl vet, striped and chocked Blush, Bilk, cotton and linen laces nnumer- Ginghams, Chain- bry, Thibet's oil colors, Cashmeres- all colors, Fancy Goods and Lyle and silk Gloves. Don't fail to call and you will be pleased. The election in Kansas District on the fence question on Saturday last resulted in one majority "For Fence." The stock-law men claim that there were three i legal votes cast, and that stock law has two majority. The election, in consequence, will be contested, and next Wednesday week the day set to hear the contest.

On last Saturday Albert, the little three year old child of Mr. A. A. Simonton, foil off the walk leading into his mill, some tight feet on to solid rock below. He was knocked breathless by the fall but fortunate- ly no bones were broken and was not otherwise seriously injur- ed.

There will be a public debate this evening at Bowdon College. The question will be, "which are we influenced most by the excellencies or defeats of others. Me.sj-r,-'. W. Bohanan and Pdckett.

affirmative; Negative, Sppnce, Bjhanan, Levins. A negro girl some 12 or old, daughter of Sam sonic two Farewell; Polly; Whispered in the Twilight. This is a very fine collection of real vocal gems, and gotten up in very handsome style. Published in the usual way and bought at a music store, these 32 pieces would cost you $11.20. We bought a job lot of this music at a great sacrifice and as the holidays are past, we to close out our stock at once.

Will send you the entire collection well wrapped and postpaid for only 40 cts. Send immediately. TIIK EMi'iKK NKW.S Co. Syracuse, N. Y.

In men's Sunday sho2tj Meadows Benson downs the The best suit of clothes for the money MeadowfABcnson's We feel that Askew Bradley and can suit the most fastidious, wuh their stock of la dies' dress Their assort ment muslins, white ami colored lawns, suekt-rs, albatross, worsted seer suit years Grifleth, Hv- or Hiree miles east of Bowdon, was burned to death Monday, of last week. She was in a the. fun-st even seen CarrolHon. Another Art Craze. Tin- latest art work among, ladies is known as the "French for decorating china, glassware, etc.

It is something NEW, change and gradually grew until Wednesday morning Marcfc at 7 o'clock and 15 minute? ler ransomed spirit took its ever asting tlight into the long, eterna rest which awaited her, and for which she had lived. She said she had no fears of no afraid to go; yet so extremely ear nest her little children and settled in life, that she wouh often say in a calm whisper; '(. Lord help me to choose between heaven and earth." But when sh was entering the valley of death she kissed her two darling chil dren an affectionate fare well, am calmly passed into rest. A devoir Christian has fallen, a dear siste is gone; but relying on the promises of almighty God, we look tor- ward to some period of future when a brighter day shall dawn, ami weep not as those without "Dearest thou hast left Here thy loss we deeply feel: But Us God. that hath bereft us: He can all our sorrows Vet again we hope to meet tbee.

When Die Jay of life is lied, Then in heaven with joy to greet tlite, Where no farewell tear is shed." Kast lind. Iteported, by A. II. Farmers are about through put- ing in corn and an; ready to plant heir cotton seed if the weather permit. Mr.

J. M. Lenderman has the est patch of wheat I have seen. Mr. E.L.

Hugginswas up on a isit Sunday. He informs us that here is an interesting Sunday ehool on Mr. W. B. ILuggins place, 35 or upwards.

It was needed in that Community. Miss Lizzie Acree has the collard plants set out that I has the grit you know. Our town has been saddened by the intelligence of the death of Mrs. John Shelnutt of Oxanna, late of this place. Noble woman, she will long be remembered here, where her many virtues were observed and her patient Christian life impressed itself upon the people, who knew her only.tolove her.

R. M. Lovvorn, a week or two since, bought the interest of een. Mrs. A.

L. is wearing a ace at the present time. first have long The 1 Absolutely 1 This powder never varies. A maw? of purity, strength' and wholesomeneisv More economical than the ordinary and cannot be sold in voinpetltlan wlto- it short geese have eaten her collard ip and the hounds have been suck- eggs for her. You may bet she hot with me; for she lays all the jlame on me as I voted for "stock aw" and she did not like that.

She MIS tried some dogs found them guilty and is going to poison them. She also tried the geese and they 'ome clear. Mr. W. E.

Drake has corn up. Your correspondent will plant -even acres of cotton this week. IMcasant Grove. Reported by W. II.

A. The farmers are progressing flne- lv with their work. Uncle Sonny Beck, OUR of Car- oldest citizens will be S3 roll's 18th of April, has years old the been living at the same place 6t years; has never worn a pair of boots, nor rode a mule, nor toted a watch. Who can beat that. Married on the evening of the 27th at the residence of Rev.

J. D. II. Kobinson's and by the same, Mr. G.

F. Knight to Miss Mattie Yate.s. Mrs. Emma Shinn, who has been quite sick for some time we arc "lad to know is convalescing. The singing at Pleasant Grove lust Sunday was quite a grand affair.

There was a good crowd out and everything passed off pleasantly. Services were opened with prayer by Brother W. J. Wiggins. Bro.

(5. D. Bridges was elected president, W. II. Brook secretary.

J. A. Brooks, George l-Vrrell and John Stewart were appointed a committee of arrangement. Messrs. W.

Brook and W. D. Miles have up a race on one of corn. They propose to give a $2.50 reward to the one who bcsits. fear that neither will get the Wm.Twecule in the drug dusiness of Tweedle A Lovvorn "Uncle- Billie retiring to the quietude ot hist farm.

T. jeweller, is at work tit his business at Tallnpoosa. Wliiteslmrg. Ke ported by J. T.

V. Mr. John T. LewKT. vv InRram, M.

W. Merk and R. H. Springer had the misfortune to get a lot of their fencing burned last week. Rev.

R. S. Golden presided at the district conference of the congregational M. E. church held at Lewis chapel west of town last week.

Mr. V. L. Brantly and wife came down from and brought their sick babe. They will remain with Mrs.

B's father until the child better. W. II. Neal went down to Greenville last Monday. There are several little children sick in town us well as ad tilts, but trust not seriously.

Mr. E. Roberts sent down from Edwin last Monday for Dr. W. T.

Brown and his mother to go to see his sick babe. Does the law forbid bar keepers selling whi.sky minors? Did some minors from Whitt-sburg get ionic at Banning a few nights ago? Does Bannmg Tea make minors pile lumber, and other rubbish across -md the streets? ant' put wagons and buggies on the walk by a lawyersoltk-e door? and does it make them get down under the mud sills of the bakery and turn it over Mr. F. J. Gilbert made a short vis it to Bremen last week.

W. V. Crawford will do for farm ers to pattern after. Don't think he ever buys anything in the way tho multitude ot low test, alum or phosphate powders, in cans. UAKIJfG Y.

Sold POWDttft PROTECT YOUR msr We inon- Tapioco raoiVs CToebe and Mr. HIRSCHBERG well known Optician of 107 N. Fourth tr. (under Planter's House) St. Louis, as appointed Drs.

Hullum Hamriuk or as Agent for tils celebrated Diamond Spectacles and Eyeglasses, ami Uo for his Diamond and Eyeglasses. These Olnsv are the greatest invention ever made By a proper construction of he I-eus a person purchasing a pair of hcse-Non-ClroiiKeable Glasses uever had change these Glasses from tho nd every pair purchased "re guaranteed that if they ever leave the eves (no nutter how rusted or scratched the tones nrf) they will furnish tho party with new pairot Glasses free of charge. rs. Hullum Hamriek have a full nt- ortmcnt. and Invite nil who wish tosnt- sfy themselves ot the great superiority or hese Glasses over uny and alt others now a use, to call and examine the same at Hallum Hamriek's Drug Every pair guaranteed.

N'o peddler in cans, a ion Sets. tact Family Oysters eveey patroaag? Soutb new ground burning brush and her an() bol profitable and fascina- tress caught fire. ating. It is very popular' in New and other 1 lungs almost able. Dove hams and breakfast bacon at Bob Canned Salmon, Mackerel, Shrimps, 'Oysters at Bob Long's.

imirs of Gent's Iialf hose, and Ladies a-nd Misses' tiose. ASKEW, BKAWLKY Co. AsTteiv, Bradley 4 fiayetheir and immense slock of spring goods an, -and can sell'you -the iest and prettiest goods an (ordinary jstauces -cannot afford to siefc; wheimjhcavy lull from a doctor is the result, can.lxj If you lhavc a. cough cold, byuhe finely TOetrfCousseus' Tar, which has in tne Court aft 1. -i A good many of our subscribers who were in arrears came forward the past week and paid up.

Let all others who arc behind come forward and do likewise and we ivill be happy. The seveial Sunday schools of this place, elected delegates on last Sunday to the Convention to be held at WhitesburgApril22nd. See programme in another column. A large number of our.friends and patrons'arc attending- Court this week, many of whom have paid their respects to FKEE PKESS. II.

W. Long and wife, of Cordova, Ala. were over visiting friends and relatives the first of the week. They returned to Alabama Wednesday. The regular monthly exercises the Public school will occur at the Academy on Friday Parents and friends Invited.

Best and latest styles of Ifur and Straw Hats for men and boys. girls Hats at Horace Stewart's. Oil Tuesday last W. B. Smith, Jr.

was admitted to the practice of law in the courts of this state by Judge Harris Judge W. C. Adamsou and Esqi, are in Atlanta atteud- York. Boston and other Eastern To ladies desiring to learn the Art, we will send an elegant Chapel. Reported by Wall.

Mis-s Kate Taylor, of Whitesburg, is visiting her brother M. C. Taylor. Mr. Jordan Chambers has had the misfortune of losing two milk china 18 inches,) cows recently.

sccliw together with box of material, 100 colored designs assorted in flowers, soldiers, landscapes, complete, with full instructions, upon- receipt of only $1.00. The placque alone is worth more than Ihe amount charged. To every lady ordering this outfit who encloses the address of five other ladies interested in Art matters, to whom we can mail our new c.ata logue of Art Goods, we-will eu- closo'extra, and without chirge, a beautiful 30 inch, gold-tinted placque. Address, TIIE EMVI HE EWS Co. Syracuse, X.

Y- Dont forget that Bob Long is headquarters for everything that is in the'fancy grocery line. certainly gone. The death of poor old fence which has been looked for by some for several years happened 1 on the evening of the 2'Jth. She had been for many long, long, years and at times was very low, but by the assistance of her friends vould hold up for awhile; but as years rolled on she would again grow low and weak. The was present in her last hours and as the end of time was drawing near and her frientls who had to keep up her old and tottering frame for many years seemed to almost sink at the thought of parting with an old friend in Israel.

It hoped that her death will be our eteinal gain. After those who were in her death room had announced that the end had come she was peacefully laid away in the Ordinary's paradise, to await the resurrection which will be on the 15th day of November next. After which she will be gone to her long eternal rest. Wonder what has become of our Villa Htt-si. Kcported by York Mr.

Harry McPhearson has commenced the erection of a large dwelling on Carrollton street near Lon Ayers neat cottage, which has ju-it been completed and neatly painted. Mr. Joe Wise is building a dwelling house on Sweet Water street near the academy. Mr. O.

L. is rapidly completing his house, which he commenced sometime since, and which the wind blew before he had pillars placed under it. W. M. and B.

H. Legg have had twenty feet added to their commodious store room. All our- merchants have large stock of goods and a splendid trade. Miss Killa Velvin, who has been visit to Atlanta and Dallas on a for a couple of weeks, returned home Sunday. a Its conceded to i )e lor cold p.

plain i presiding elder, occu- Methodist Buffalo Bill. Have not heard him Jay Gould can afford the luxury of a strikers themselves can stand the want of employment business world can recuperate from the losses in-1 A Messenger published at but once this spring, received a copy of the cident to suspension of trade, bu no one who suffers with cough, cold, or disease of throat and lungs can afford to be without Coussens' It is a necessity to jOkolona Clark Co. by our friend. Thomason. It is a neat and well'edited paper.

Mr. J. is an old school and play mate 'of ours. "Wish you well Jimmie." Soiitliwestward. IJeported by Horton.

Farmers are planting corn and is being planted But may gun no. 'Bottom com year common The, thecoriistarted ahead of of Al'AVJSimOn- Mr. Morgan our Baptist minister was with us Sunday and preached a good permon to a large congregation. Mrs. N.

II. D. Cook and Roling Cook nre all very sick at present. We hope them a speedy recovery. Several of our people are turning their attention to fine stock.

Ahaz Bagwell and A. Davis have dought a fine Jersey bull. He is a beauty. Bowdon Bats. Reported by Brick.

Men frequently fall into a habit of complaining where nothing much is the matter, and your is by no means an exception to the rule, but all this grunting I've let for the last two weens Is in earnest. Such-acoldl am sure I never had before. I've blowed my nose and blowed it and Wowed it, but it wont stay blowed, and when 1 strain myself a kimbo drawing back it wont "stay thar." Cof the pronoun! it. in but on the contrary.he wa in town hut week selling home rais ed meat and he aUo has plenty corn to sell. Mr.

Gran! has jiuit re turned from a two weeks visit in Campbell county. HP past fou score years old and still he step quick as ivyuung man uK.vru has come to several homes sine we wrote two weeks ago. The li tie babe of S. E. L'opeland wh is stopping with Mr.

T. J. Strickland passi-d quietly away one night week while bed with it.s mother. Mrs. K.

A. can fornit-rly K. A. B-esu and wife of F. Bart Duncan died lust week after much suffering and pain Ml.

M. G. House agrd-30 years who only dnys ago was in town looking as welt as usual died and was hurried hore on last Wednesday, Hev. W. W.

Kelly performing the- burial and then lastly came the to the house of our dear sister Mrs. A. C. WheeU-r, of Douglas county, and carried her across the Jordan. She was the oldest one of the family, and assisted our mother in caring for us when we were babes, but all tender now still in death.

How sad is death and the funeral procession. Itev. G. C. Andrews performed the burial service and her remains were deposited by the side of her mother in Flint Hilt church graveyard.

And now the veil drops again between us and the future and wo can but ask who will be next. Will it be some (COW.) CHtCAOO.AFMt31>Mffl8, Thitlt to certify, thai the llliium Tmsl Savings Bank lus this day received Ttoin Union Cigar Company ofChicaso, to lie hold as a Special DcpoMt. U. Coupon Bonds, as follows: Ko. MOW D.

10V- 4IIOS 100. "JsuuT I (S.) 7as. S. Cilb. Cash.

We offer the above a FORFEIT, if our "FAM'K OUOfEll" docs not prove to be a genuine Havana-filler MarfcctV.ilue of which $1012. nMllwt THBORl HAHTEff front tlmt IMitaow. coated. Sola: SH01 Our t.t EOStt 10c. Cisar is strictly made.

Elegant quality. Sold by all Grocers. UNlOtrCtGMl 73 Clinton CHICJUfti Ask for one of our own dear ones? or will it be some of our neighbors? If a man tlie shall he live again "Tes we all live to God Father, thy chastening rod So help us, thine afflicted to bear. That in the spirit land, Meeting at thy right bund, 'Twill be our heaven to II ml she Is there Jno. M.Roberts of Campbell wits over last Monday on a visit.

Miss. Ida Shannon of Douglasvillle is visiting friends in town. MY. Frank Durrett of County Line entered school here last Monday. In design and finish Prof.

J. L. Almon's new residence a beauty M.C. Crawley did the woifc anil Rev. G.

the- painting. We areglad to see that Mr. W. E.Dixon is able to be out again. Mrs.

A. T. Bond and! Henry Roberts went to Atlanta Monday. Look out for new milfiuery goods. Qeo.

A. Gray'h was over visit las'l Monday. my i to.

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