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AW. s. lb DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST OF SOUTHEAST ALABAMA. VOL. XXVI.

OZARK, WEDNE9D A.Y SEPTEMBER 21, 1892. NO.8. The Southern Star. There was an all day singing at Piney Lonesome church, a few miles west of town last Sunday. It was attended by JOHNW.DOWLINQ IS RECEIVING HIS Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr.

Ursus McNiel and Miss Anna Carroll at the MetVodist church on the evening of the 27th inst They are among Ozark's most popular joung people, and the Star In common with their many friends congratulate th6m in advance. Music pupils wanted. Thorough training of the voice. Gentlemen taught of evenings. Miss M.

I. Andrews. Cel. W. C.

Oates will cpeak in the court bouse at Ozark next Monday. He will spend several days in the county, FOB RENT. The store house now occupied by Dr. J.C. Holman.

Possession given Oct 1st. Apply to J. H. Adams. James Bro.

have received their new stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, and respectfully invite the public to call and examine them. 4 i quite a number from Ozark. Mr. Thomas of Henry county, brother to Mr. G.

H. Thomas of Skipperville is vltiting his brother, and also relatives in Ozark. We are glad to learn that he may soon become a citizen of Dale. Mr. J.

P. Phillips of this county, and a son of N. K. Phillips Esq. graduated at Troy last Thursday night with high honors.

Dale county is the prcud pos sessor of quite a number of young men, who will sooner or later take a high rank in the business and professional world. The Star wishes them one and all God speed in their efforts. Mrs. D. A.

Thompson has moved her millinery to the store oi White, where she would be pleased to serve her friends and customers. Her stock is large, beautiful and well selected When in need of anything in the millinery line. Give her a call. Mrs. Anderson, nee Miss Callie Garret of is visiting the family of Mr.

t. a. uiacKman. NOTICE. Having been engaged la the practice of medicine for twenty-fiye years.

I make the following diseases a specialty viz: Diseases of wemen and children, chrcnic dyspepsia, piles or hemorrhoids, fistula cancer, typhcid fever etc. W. L. Jones, M.D, Eld, W. J.

Haynes, a campbellite minister of Ala. and Eld. S. Cayce a Primitive Baptist minister of Martin, Tenn. are expected to have a debate at or near Charlton Nov.

28th. The questions to be discussed are as follows: The scriptures tench that forgive ness ox Sins is received before water baptism. Eld. S. F.

Cayce, Affirmative. Eld. W. J. Haynes, Denies.

2. The scriptures teach that baptism is In order to the remission of past or alien sins. Eld, W. J. Hatnbs, Affirmative.

Eld. S. F. Cayce, Denies. There will be about four more propositions discussed.

They are both men of ability and no doubt the discussion will be interesting. "Mr. Charley Hughes, from Ozark, arrived here last Saturday, to attend the Agricultural School at this place. Charley Hughes is a perfect model of a young man, and conducts himself in a mannei to gain the esteem and friendship of evervbody. Everybody here was glad to see him, and to know that he will be with us again.

Young men, It would be a great benefit for you, if you would only watch hire, and conduct yourselves in as gentlemanly manner as he does. You would not only have the confidence of your own people, but that of all whom Ccome In contact with." Abbeville es. The above from the Abbeville Times is quite complimentary to on friend Charley. He is a son of Capt N. Hughes and is a "chip off the old block." His numerous friends of Ozark wiU rejoice to know in what esteem he is held by the people whom he is now associated.

It is with, mucii sadness that we chronicle the death of Mr. H. T. Haynes, which sad event occurred at his home in Clopton last Friday. Mr.

Haynes was one of the best men in the county, and was much beloved by every one who knew him. He will be much missed by the people among whom he has lived for many years, and for whom his life hes besn spent The Star extends its heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken family. NJSW MILLINERY. Mrs. R.

J. Dowling desires to Inform her many friends and customers that she has received, and Is still receiving her stock of Fall Millinery and Ladles Hate. Her stock when complete will be by far the most beautiful ever brought to Ozark. Her prices on millinery have been reduced to suit the hard times, and she feels certain that she can please you In quality of goods and price. Her dress making department Is in the hands of two skillful and stylish dressmakers Mesdames F.

P. Martin and Lonle McDonald, who hav considerable experience in dress making Mrs. Dowling's Millinery Store can be found over the store of Capt John Dowling. tUBLlbilED EVERY WEDNESDAY 3 JOSEPH H. ADAMS LOCAL LACONICS.

The best Whisky In town with Schlitz TAAr nn tihfl rUIa. James Bro. is the place to buy my thing you want in the grocery line cheap. W. W.

Klrkland Esq. visited Dothan Monday on legal business, H. Blemberg of Geneva is in the city this week. Air. Early Dowling spent Sunday in Troy visiting his his his friend(?) Y.

M. White of spent Sunday in the city with relatives. Mrs. M. A.

Kirkland is visiting her son W. W. Kirkland Esq. this week. Mr.

S. M. Jones of Union Springs Is in the city visiting his son, K. T. Jones.

Trunks'" and valises, all sizes at Graves Hakcks. The best rubber belting always on hand at 6. P. Dowling Co's, Fresh groceries always on hand and a free delivery. Graves Hancks.

There was a very good crowd in town Monday attending court. Mr. J. J. Barnes is bailiff of the Grand Jury this wek.

Mr. W. A. Winslow of Greenville is attending court this week. Gus Pippin, the little son of Mr.

J. W. Pippin Is quite sick with fever. Mr. J.

S. W. Cawthon cf Elba, paid our office a pleasant call on Tuesday. Just received a lot of new shoes. War ranted to be the best.

Gbaves fc Hancks, The Planters and Merchants Bank will buy cotton from their customers and pay the highest market price on account Mrs. F. T. Cullens of Galveston Texas, is spending sometime in the city with his son F.B. Cullens.

Mr James Smith can be found at his old position with Capt. Dowling, where he would be pleased to meet his friends. Mr. Alex Faulk can he found at Dr. J.

C. Holman's this week, where he would be pleased to serve his friends. We learn that in different parts of the county there is considerable sickness, most of which is typhoid fever. Miss Willie Atkinson and Mrs, Rhodes of Georglena are in the city visiting the family of Mr. W.

Griffith. Ladies come and see out beautiful line of dress goods, can't be beat. D. T. Dowling Bbo.

Uncle Asa Allums who has been con-flneJ to his bed for the past few weeks, we are glad to say is Improving. Mary A. daughter of Elijah Wallace was bitten by a rattle snake on Monday Sept 19, 1892. James Bro. guarantees prices, quality and quantity.

When needing Groceries, try them. Ed Williams of the Dothan Sittings spent Tuesday In the city In the Interest of his paper. Our new goods have arrived. They are fresh and cheap. Graves Hancks.

Sash, doors and blinds. All grades and sizes at i G. P. Dowling Co's. CoU W.

Ansley of the Midland spent Monday in the city looking after the Interest of the road at this place. Eld. P. T. Everett of Georgia will preach at Pilgrim's Rest next Tuesday, and Brundidge Wednesday.

The Choctawhatchee Primitive Baptist Association will convene next Saturday at Beersheba pear Skipperville. M. S. Jones has meved his stock of family and fancy groceries from the east to the west side of the square. He now occupies the new store cf Mr.

J. E. Henderson. and Winter Dress Goods, Piece Goods, Furnishing' Goods For'Men, Women. Boys and Girls, Stationery, Books Notions and Novelties, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Umbrellas.

HARNESS, BRIDLES. WHIPS. Coffee, Sugar, Flour, Tobacco. Snuff, Bacon, Balk, Hams, Salt, Rope, BAGGING AND TIES, Soap, Soda, Potash, Lye, Rice, Grits, eal. Bran and the like, Pepper, Spice, Ginger" and Cooking Extracts, Well and Water Backets and Pails.

Tin and Crockery Ware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Needles, Pins Buttons and Thread. Their attention is invited to onf supeib selections of American and Imported Fabrics, and Novelties for their comfort and outfits to wit: Ginjr- hams, Delaines, DeBeiges, American Serge, French Satinee, plain and striped Alpaccas, assorted colors and figured Cachmeres, Alsace Caohimeres (new and handsome) striped, and figured? Henrietta Plaids, and assorted Pat terns, Black, Brown, Drab and other colors (only one of a color) of that law Dress Fabiio, Repelants, and Flannels, Buttons, Braids, Velvets, and SUkVto ltrhn according to desire. Capes Shawls, Je ishues, Uosecuers, itibbons, moves, Hoses, Belts, Buckles, Hair Pins and Handkerchiefs in variety. Corsetts. a specialty.

v- For Gentlemen, Ycutfis an! Bojr would aay onr Clothing Boom is1 replete with CLCTHING well made and artistically cut from Goods cloths and in modern styles. OUK CLOTHIN OS-is manufactured by Southern Clothiers and set well on the wearer, and fit better than many customed made goods and cost less money. Also Jeans Pants, piece Jeans, CaBimei, Cashmiretts, Clay Cashimeres, Casi-meie, Worsted Large line of Hats, Far and Wool. Soft ud Hard finish, Dress and Slouch Underwears in great variety, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Cravats, Scarfs, Gloves. Half Heees, Handkerchiefs.

Water Proofs and so on. Trunks, Valises and Blips FOR BOTH SEX. Shoes in Great Variety, in Class, Style and Material and for Everybody, sizes from No, 14's down. We are the only Agent in town for the justly celebrated DOUGLAS SHOE. FOBHQME USJk.

Blankets, Quilts, Ten Quarter Sheeting Cotton Damask, Linen and nam bled Table Cloths, Cotton, Damask' and Linen Toweis and Napkins. Stationery and School Books. Inks, Slates, Pencils, Creyons. Envelopes, Blank Books and Writing Pads, Alex Steven's, Peter Parley's and Swihion's Histories (good books to- read in or ont of school. DRUGS AND SUNDRIES.

Agent for Ayers' Patent Medicines, Hair Dye, Sarsaparilla, Ayer's Pills' Also Simmon's Liver Medicine, bht-enger. Dr. James Medioine, nnt We think we buy onr merchandise as cheap as the same can be Njnght, quality and quantity considered and will sell like manner. ine lowest p.iced giHxls are not every time the -cheapest, neither is all gold that shines. We bny cotton for Trade aad GMeo Hons audto us.it is as important to-collect, as it is to sell, and when credit is given, if not appreciated, it was unworthily extended, Punctuality ia all future agreemects should not "be lightly estimated by any.

It secures-confidence, and narrow the margin between it aad cash and eeeditc. '4' it. Residence Mrs. A. M.

Owen. We will receive this week a large and well selected stock of clotlting. Call early and examine our Graves Hancks. We have shoes to suit sir, Prices the same. Direct from the facries.

D. Y. Dowwsg Bbo. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Remaining in the Post office at Ozark. Ala.

Sept. 17th, 1892. S. C. Byrd, Amanda Covington, Mrs, M.

A. Hannie, Green Henett, Miss Mamie Herring D. F. Henton, C. B.

Searcy, Miss Parry Lee Ward, W. B. White, When calling for any of the above please say advertised. r. E.

W. Griffith, P. It gives us pleasure to state that Mr. Sims, the newly elected Sheriff has appointed as Jailor, Mr. John Poyner of Newton beat, and he will very soon move to Ozark.

Mr. Poyner is one of the very best men in the county and Ozark will be more than glad to w-lcome him. Monroe Snell, a negro who was charged with fighting, was tried before the Mayor Saturday and given -85 "Says on the streets. He was locked mp in the city prison Saturday night and on Sunday morning he was "aon est" He made his escape by picking a hole through the brick wall. Among the visiting attorneys present this week we note the following A.

V. Lee, A. H. Thomas, Clayton; J. D.

Gardner, Troy; Ray Rushton, Montgomery; J. W. Foster, Abbeville; T. Espy, Dothan; F. J.

Mllligan, Geneva; O. C. Doster, Newton; J. Pi Pelham, Midland City. Henderson Murphree are making big preparations for the fall and winter trade.

They have just received a large stock of goods that were bonght cheap and will be sold in the same manner. They have the most satisfactory cotton arrangements, and will keep the market up to the very highest They have a splendid corps of assistants and being natural hustlers themselves they do an immense trade, 1 Uncle Charley Pellum of Skipperville was in our office Saturday, and we enjoyed a very pleasant conversation with him. He is naw in his 72 year, and is exceedingly active for a man of his age. He has been a minister of the gospel for more than 45 years, and is now actively engaged in the ministry. Last Saturday afternoon two egroes Buff Matthews and Pete Harris, had a friendly bout with gloves, much to the delight of a large crowd of on lookers.

We are glad that the city authorities stopped such performances, as It should not be allowed to be conducted in a civilized community. ATTENTION I. O. O. F.t Your regular meetings are the second and fourtn Friday nights in each month.

Our next meeting will be. on the night of the 23rd inst, a full attendance Is 'desired as business of Importance to every one will come before us at that time. Please take notice and attead. W.S. Cox, Secretary.

The partnership heretofore existing between G. W. Carter and F. Cobb has been mutually dissolved, B. F.

Cobb assuming all liabilities, and all notes and accounts are to be paid -to him. The dissolution to take effect from Sept 1st, 1892. B. F.Cobb, G. W.

Caktxr. NOTICE. 1 have en hand a full line of best Whiskies, BrandUs, Wines fec cheap for the cash. I Invite all who mvv need anything in my line ti come and see me before buying, I will save you money. i ours very Truly, Will P.

McSwkan. White Elephant Saloon. Read what Mrs. J. Dowline has to say to the people in another column.

It wilt be to your interest When' you want to buy goods and buy them cheap, and the best quality, don't forget to go to D. Y. Dowling Bro. you will be treated right, and get your money's worth. M.

S. Jones' is the- place above all plices in town to buy your Groceries' He is now in his new store with large and fresh stock of Groceries, which he will baII cheap. When you need Groceries give hi a a pall. We learn that the gin house and contents of Mr, S. S.

Kirkland was destroyed by fire last Saturday nieht It contained several bales of cotton and was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. When vou need Fish. Onions. ADDles Potatoes. Cheese.

Crackers. Candies cr anything else in the Grocery line cheap, call on James Bro. J. 3. Matthews of this place is agent for the Southern Music House ot Ludden Bates.

If you want to buy an instrument call on him. Mr. J. C. Adams the Telegraph Operator has been sick for several days.

His place has been most ably' supplied by Mr. L. Moore of Euf aula. There will be preaching at the Primitive Baptist church in this place next Friday at 10 a. m.

A number of ministers expected to be present We call the especial attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mesdames Chaffln Yarbrough to be found else where in this issue. They are receiving their stock of fall and winter millinery which is beautiful. Rev. A.Hood the preached a most excellent sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday to a very goad con gregation. The most damaging and disastrous rain of the season fell last Tuesday, doing great damage to crops generally.

The creeks and rivers were made to overflow, and bottom lands and the crops thereon were especially damaged. From a private letter from Prof. W. S. McLeod of Quitman, we learn that he is very much pleased, and that the schoo', of which he is one of the teachers is In a most flourishing condition.

We have leceived the best selected stock we ever had. We bought them cheap and will sell them cheap. Gbwes Hancks. The best machine oil is the cheapest. Don't ruin your machinery by using inferior oils.

The best for sale by G. P. Dowling Co. Mr. N.

P. Dowling who has been cen. fined to his bed for the past few days with a sore foot, is out again, but Is not yet able to wear a shoe. Mr, H. G.

Bryant and family of Union Springs have moved to Ozark, and occupy a residence on Union Avenue. All Ozark give Mr. Bryant and his excellent family a most hearty welcome. All persons Indebted to the Star Store will please come forward and settle their accounts by Oct 1st We sold you goods cheap, and need all you owe us to discount our blUs. D.G.Mat, Star Store.

Col. E. B. Wllkerson of Troy, delivered a lecture at the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon, which was very edify, ing and entertaining. We hope that the Col.

will favor us again with one of his most Instructive lectures. Rev. A. C. Bowen who has been in Henry county for the past several weeks engaged in protracted meetings, has returned to Ozark.

He was accompanied by Mr. Hunter Bowen. Messrs. Dick Wiley have opened up in the rear of T. Kemp's store a first clasi restaurant, where they would be pleased to serve the public with the very best the market affords.

i I I I 1 it- rS Si a-t B. L. BYRD, PHYSICIAN i SURGEON DALEVIIXE ALA-.