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TRADE ISSUE. HERALD TIMES, UNION SPKDfGS, OCTOBER 7,1885. TOO NEW NAVAL DEV1CE3. Mestt HDr IPtt dDice9 Oil. II? Ylffi EIMf CM 02 -V Cl? th) a A mm Mil Ma rn ri rJ Lv ve (j2 ri fn LV fD fn mm ea m- oq 3 ffi r) S-cw a rr OX CTQ (12 3 bx 5T 33 St rl gg hjg s-mp 01 a co -s 2- pti 2.

-2. h-- go i S.B -p. 1 CP. rip og tip-S3 go i i- Proprietors New York Cheap Cftalx THOMPSON cfc ABERCR.OMBIE, Ill I Ul Ill 111! An Ensllih Apparatiu for Steering Tor-lwdoe and a Frenoh Protective Shield IXew Tork Sun.1 Tho demonstrated fact that a huee ironclad, costing millions of dollars, can be sank by onoblow from a properly placed torpedo has caused all the leading nations to busy themselves with the double problem how to make their own torpedoos ciTeetivo and how to parry the attacks of an enemy's. Franco auj England haTe just mado two noteworthy contributions to this problem, one on'the side of attack and the otber on that of defense.

The now I nglish device, the invention of a young Australian named Brcnnan, who has already the guarantee of a fortune from it, has been tested for several months at Garrison Foint fort, Shcoraess. Without going into minute details, it may le briefly described as employing a steam enzine for driving and steering the torpedo toward its object. To the drums of the engine are fastened the ends of -coils of wire wound on reels in the torpedo machine, and tha unwinding of these coils, with their rewinding upon the drum of the engine, sets two strew propellers at work, which drive the torpedo through the with the velocity of an express train. Ey getting the greater pressure on ono screw or tbe other the torpedo is steered, lights screened from the enemy shows its position at night to those who direct it, while the very small portion above the surface of tho water greatly de- Kxactly what its capabilities of but on each of the many occasions of its trial, the torpedo machine, which looked something like the section of a boat, on emerging from the Sheerness fort, ran down a short railway to the beach at a speed of forty or fifty miles an hour, and plunged into the sea. It is obvious that the of the new device is wholly unlike that of the Whitehead or the Harvey torpedo.

In deed, one of its striking peculiarities is that since the unwinding of its tight coils proceeds most rapidly toward the' end, the speed of the torpedo will apparently be greatest toward the end of its course, or at tho time most necessary. The satisfaction of the British with this new apparatus is undisguised, 'ihe experience of its inventor in being welcomed instead of snubtel is exceptional, and as a consequence the Eritish government will have the device as its property, instead of seeing it taken in disgust to sorre other country, like the Whitehead torpedo, and then served out from a foreign factory to ail who will pay for it The French device is directed to the contrary purpose, that of diminishing the destructiveness of torpedoes, by finding a new protection against them. The substance thus chosen is a most extraordinary one, consisting of a composition made the fibre of the husk of the coeoanut. It was first used as a shield for the masonry of nays, and its extraordinary action under those circumstances caused it to be applied to the protection of vessels. In pulverised coeoanut tissue there lies an extraordinary counterpose to the damage caused by hostile shot entering at or below the water line.

In sundry experiments at Toulon a targ was composed of a felt-like mass of this cellulose, as it is called, fourteen parts I eing the ground hnsk, and one part the til er, which helps to hold the mass together, like hair in mortar. Tho target, which was about two feet thick, as repr. senting the lining that would bo given to a vessel, was perforated at short range by a nine-inch gun. In each ease no sooner had the shot passed through than the cellulose closed up so firmly that a strong man was unable to insert his arm into the hole. A tank of water was poured upon the place where the shot had entered, and only after several minutes a small amount of water began to.

trickle through; and soon the soaking of tho cellulose, by augmenting its volume and density, stopped the slight trickling altogether. The cellulose having thus been proved practically water-tight, the experiment was concluded by showing it to be also incombustible, burning charcoal placed in and around it being unable to set it on fire. Here, then, would seem to be a partial antidote for the terrible destructiveness wrought by torpedoes; for it may be added that a powerful torpedo was exploded against a case of cellulose in the Toulon experiments, with the result of greatly diminishing its useful effect, although, of course, the damage it created was far greater than that of ordinary shot and shell. Tbe hopelessness of making vessels invulnerable to modern guns, or to still more dreaded torpedoes, is likely hereafter to cause additional investigations to be made in the directions suggested by the experiments at Toulon. Weight of an Avalanche.

Item One may gain an idea of the weight of Alpine avalanches from some figures recently gathered by the Italian government and just published in The London Times. The oata is concerning three avalanches in the Alpine districts of Italy and the Tvrol. Tbe volume on the first avalanche, that slid down the slope on Jan. 18, at Dovies, is supposed to have been 360,000 cubic meters, and the weight of snow composing it was 45.0C0 tons. A greater avalanche fell the same day near Venaus, and, with a volnmne of 8,000,000 cubic meters, it bore nearly a quarter of a million tons ot snow, a tiiira avaiancne, tnat over whelmed eighteen houses, destroying seventeen persons at Alahotto, contained more than 16,000 tons weight of snow.

Getting Along Without Ice. Cineianati Commercial Gazette. IIow old-time butchers, milkmen, brewers and housekeepers got on with- out ice is now not only a question, but a wonder. Jt is not to le understood that ice was not used to some extent since civilization brought man up from the low estate of savagery to his present exalted condition; but, nevertheless, it is true that where one pound of it was used for cooling or preserving, 100, or even fifty years ago, 100,000 is now consumed, and the demand is increas ing at such a rate as to amaze those who nave long been in tne trade. A Great lo Baxori.

-iKew York Sun.) A tonsorial artist, gifted with the vol ability of his craft, remarked to a reporter that there was a great difference in razors, and the best were American razors. Then he warmed np with his subject, and continued: "Why, stuff cannot compare witn tne trne American ra-or, although the Sheffield men have a manufactory on this side. The Ameroan concave is the pride of the world. It glides easily and gracefully over all the facial angles, contortions, and bumps. Who grinds your razors;" wo asked.

"All our razors are ground in Hamburg. The Sheffield manufacturers also send all their razors there lo be crround. All the world goes to Hamburg to have a proper eago set on razors, wnyao not the grinders come to this country! Why, that is easily explained. They nave a good ousiness we re, and if tney emigrated, tney would cave none here, for Hamburg alon9 is known as the razor-grinding market. "I am only a journeyman barber, but my place and salary depend npon my sxm anu ino use 01 a smootn, velvet-edged ra or which will suit the skinned customer.

Do our bosses supply such razors? Ch, no. Every journeyman barber in good repute must have his own supply of razors, whether in Xew York, Chicago, or San Francisco, or even in intervening country towns. Besides, he must supply his own combs and brushes." Poisonous Paint Xew York Times. It is stated that since carmine has been abandoned in favor of eosine reds Eainful spots on the skin and colics avo become common among girls employed in making red artificial flowers. 2 J.

STANLEY, OF BOOTS 10 SHOES, AND DEALER IX General Merchandise OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, MIDWAY. ALA. Mr. Stanley has been a resident of Midway for a number of years; long before the Al. Uailtfay had reached that place, he commenetd the manufacture of boots and shoes there.

His strict attention to busi ness, sobriety and integrity coupled with tbe fact that he turned out nothing but honest work bore their legitimate fruit, and a good patron age followed. To his manufacturing Interest be several years added a small inerchantile establishment and from a modest beginning he has built up a good business. His stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, is full and complete, and his pries are ick Bottom." Those who know Mr. Stan ley, and "their name is legion," give him the name of being one of the best of fellows, and a perfect specimen of an honest man. J.

FRIEDMAN, GASH STORE! DEALER IN A Full Line of Staple and Fancy Dry hoods, Notions, urocenesi Hats, Shoes, Plantation Supples, Etc. MILLINERY A SPECIALTY. MIDWAY, ALA. This is one of the leading houses in Midway and does a very large trade. Tbe proprietor is a first class business man, reliable, energetic and enterprising.

He knows exactly what tha needs of the people are and he meets them. His general stock will at all times be found such as to meet any demand npon it. Mrs. Fried man, who presides over the millinery department, is acknowledged to be a lady of most excellent taste in such matters.and her handiwork bespeaks her an artiste in her profession. Tbe fickle goddess, Fashion, has made her shrine here, and her devotees and that Mrs.

Friedman can meet every demand. The motto of the honse is "Quick sales and small proa on a cash basis. DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, AND- PLANTATION SUPPLIES, MIDWAY. Hi. The subject of '-this notice coin menced his busioes career at Enon, where be soon became known as a far seeing business man, one who would be sure make his mark in the world.

A few years ago he estab lished himself at the growiug town of Mid way, where he could have more room to exercise his one business talents. Since then his interests have constantly grown until he is one of the leaders of tbe town. Every material interest of Midway finds a fos tering friend in J. M. Brown, who is ever ready to lend his arJ to any thing that will build up the place and advance the well being of its citizens.

M. GRISWOLD, FDLT0N MARKET. UNION SPRINGS ALA. Milt Griswold boasts of having been the first man to establish a regular market in Union Springs, and thftt.be has kept it up without intermission from January to January since its inception, more than twenty years ago. Born and raised almost within hearing distance of the corporate limits of the city, he is known by all.

He is enterprising, honest and industrious -trnd spares no pains to furnish the patronB of the "old reliable Fulton Market." with the best and fattest of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Kid and it l.is boast that no man with a Hne fat uniiiial for sale can fail of a in Union Springs. Of late years his business has increased to such pro- portions that be could not accommo date all his patrons at tne niton, opposite the Josephine Hotel, on South Prairie street, and it became necessarry to establish a branch np towL for the accommodation of his numerous cn-tomers in that quarter of the city. Tbe branch market is kept fully up to the high standard that the Fulton has always main tained. Milt Griswold is and up right, honest, square-dealing mail and treats his customers right, and they know that they can always get what they want from him in the way of fn sh meats and suoh other sup plies as are kept in a nrst class market. He alwavs nays highest cash prices for fat stock giving the very hiithest nrices.

Cul I on him for any thing in his line and you will not regret having done so. 1 J. II, MOM, (D W. H. DEALERS IN Staple and Fancy Fain- wy (Groceries! Confectioneries, Canned Kood, Pickles, Fruits.

uxiox spaisras, aia bama. This firm is composed of two ster ling young gentlemen, both raised in this city, and well known to our local readers. Mr. V. H.

Jones, tho senior member of the firm, lias charge of tho business. Mr. R. H. Jones, junior, intrusting its management to his brother, while he is engaged in business in Montgomery.

The management is in good hands. With eplondid business talent Mr. Jones lias in two years established a patronage that is gratifying indeed. He had been express agent here, which is an important trust, and finding that ho would have ample time and opportunity to conduct other business, this store was established, first as II. C.

Thompson Co. Upon this firm being dissolved the business has been conducted at the same stand nudcr the name ot VV. II. Jones Bro. It has been a tnccesa from the fact that there is always on hand such articles as are always needed by a of which could tint heretofore be obtained in this market.

They are sold at reasonable profits, and the store lias from the outset been a favorite place lor obtaining supplies of the kind with which it is stocked. Everything to eat which can be obtained at any store can be bought here. Don't forget this when you desire to mako purchases. Call ou Jones and they will treat you right. p.TTfloln, RETAIL DIALER IK Family and Family Groceries, Canned Goods, tJrESpecial atttention given to handling Fruits, Egga, Butter, and Country Produce.

Fresh vegetables received by express every day during the Fall and Winter. Housekeepers and hotel men Will Please Take Kotioa Aud call at Hough's. Hemovcd to east side North Prairie Streeet, UXIOX SPRINGS, ALA, Hough has moved to tha Barksdale store on the opposite side of Prairie street from his old stand, and has greatly enlarged his business. Be is a man ot strict integrity and industry an! hat by the use of these qnalites won hi way up in the business world. House-, keepers should note what he says about fresh vegetables, eggs, butter, cod those who have country produce to sell for cash should carry it to hiiu.

'J. B. POWELL. Jt. H.

CABAVI8S PoweJl St Cabaniss LAWYERS. UNION SPRINGS, ALA. WILL practice in all the courts of ths State. Prompt attention siren to the collection of claims. (eblotf This Is one of the leading legal firms of East Alabama, and they are engaged on one side or the other ot nearly every case in our circuit court Mr.

Powell, though a young man has already been honored with th office of Mayor of his native olty and is a man of strong individuality nn honest convictions. He Is espenin II noted as an effective advocate bef or the Jury, and his criminal practice I very large and lucrative. Mr. Cabaniss enjoys the reputation of be ing one of tbe best Judges of law In hi section of the State and is stil I a close and intelligent student of legal Intricacies. He is a graceful, elegn and forcible speaker, and being a master of the rules of practice, is conduct of cases before the courts excites the admiration of lawyer a much older than himself.

The fir iu does a large collecting business. store S.J.FOSTER, THE PIONEER MERCHANT! DEALER IN DRY 600SS, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, Dress Goods! Boots, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, Provisions, Plantation SUPPLIES, Syrups, Tobaccos, UNION SPRINGS, ALA. Dr. S. J.

Foster has been mer chandislng in Union Springs 'for about one third of a century, having moved here when Union Spring was a small village, long before it bad assumed any pretensions as a business center. Possessed of remarka ble financial ability he has accumu lated a competency and is enjoying the prosperity which his business sagacity has produced. Several younger merchants here owe thi ir success to the busiuess principles im bibed while employed as clerks in Dr. Foster's store in years past, Indeed be may justly be called the Nestor of Union Springs merchants A Chesterfield in manners, chival rous and polite to all, he numbers bis customers by bundrwRand con ducts a large and lucrative business, Having ample means tbe Doctor buys bis goods cheap for cash, and is prepared at all times to give big bargains in tne various Hues of mer chandise with which lus com modioas store is stocked. He has always done a large advancing business and can sell goods nt wholesale at as low prices as any house in this section of the He has iu bis employ as salesmen Messrs.

Font Dawson. Dudley Sheppard, Win Solomon and Dan clever and accommodating as any quar tette of salesmen to be found in the eager to wait upon and supply the wants ot tbe customers. Call at this store, No. 1 Foster Block. BULLOCK WAREHOUSE P.

B. COLEMAN, Prop'r. net Weight and Honent Dealings UWUUICH. Capt. Coleman is a Gentleman possessing fine business talent, and uuder bis management the Bullock warehouse has steadily grown pnblic favor.

Formerly it was owned by a stock company, but he has gradually bought np the stuck, until now he is sole proprietor with the exception of a lew snares. His ac- qnaintaacesinp is as extensive as that of any gentleman in the 'city and there are few farmers in this and adjoining counties who will need an introduction to the genial, clever and whole souled Captain. He is ever ready to serve bis customers, and his warehouse being very com veniently located to the business center of town, receives a very lib eral share of pnblic patronase. Each season he engages Mr. T.

B. Miles an intelligent and naicstakinc farm er of Perote, who has charge of the scales and attends to the-' weighing of all cotton brought ill for storage, ana it is a sell evident tact tnat ne gives satisfaction to customers iu every particular. Coleman recently took a hunting and fishing trip to the northwestern states am territories, and gathered many in terestine articles of various kinds, which he will take pleasure in ex hibiting to his friends who call at the warehouse, tarry, yonr cotton to him if yon want prompt attention and fair treatment. i is E. REEVES, Dealer in FAMILY AND FANCY Groceries, Frits, Nuts, NOHTH FRAIBIE STBEET, UNION SPRINGiLA.

Mr. Reeves is on of tbe youngest of Union Spriuga' mercnants, but with a confidence born of a conscious ability to make his way in tha world, he makes bow to tbe pub lic and solicits a snare of patronage. His straight-forward manner of dealing is well known and is sure to win 8ncccss in the business be has chosen. He was once a compositor, in this office, but feeling that he Could do better in the mercantile world he has launched forth upon the sea of business, and we ask for him a living chance. With a complete stock of everything in tbe way of family supplies, and an aptitude for ihe pursuit in which he has embark ed.

we shall not be surprised, in a few years to see him prosper, HI. W. BRITT, DEALER IN ZDHTTO-S, Medicines, (licmiriilt. Perfumery, Simps, Combs, llrusbes, Toilet anil Fancy Articles, Kerosene Oil, Lamps and liimuoys. Glass, Pulty, Paints, Oils and Varnishes.

Physicians' Prescription)! Accurately Compound-: ci at all Honrs. MIDWAY, VIA. Moses W. Britt came from Clayton to Midway nine years ago. aud does, deservedly, a business ill the drug line.

Mr. Britt is a live man who thoroughly understands his bus iness, appreciates the wants of the trade ol bis territory and is always prepared to meet any demand made upon hiiu. Mr. Britt keeps a lnrge and varied stock of the best and purest drugs, medicines and chemicals, and gives particular and per sonal attention to the compounding of prescriptions, vliile bis prices will always be found most reasonable. He makes lamps and lamp goods a sneoialtv.

and his stock of garden seeds are always in keeping with the season. ISHAM SMITH. "THE GOVERNOR." SALE STABLES. DEALER IN FINE STOCK. Kentucky Ilorsen and Mules A Specialty.

Midwaj, Ala The "Governor" has been in Mid way nearly as long as the "oldest inhabitant;" and ho has also done as much to bring about the ma terial prosperity of the place as any one man there. He is the oracle of tbe country around in all matters pertaining to stock of all hinds. He is entitled to a large amount of credit for his enterprise in improving the stock of that section by tbe importa tion of numerous thoroughbred horses. Any person who wants a first-class horse or mule is sure to call on "Governor" Smith. The liv ery department of his business is al ways supplied with the best of "turn outs" and tbe charges are very rea sonable.

He always beeps Hue horses and mules, and virtually controls the stock trade in this vicinity. W. E. JOHNSON, Grist Mill AND GINNERY, Midway, Ala. Mr.

Johnson enme to Midway a few years ago with no capital but his sterling honesty, integrity and industry. With an energy born of a determination to succeed, he has accomplished in a few years what would ordinarily take many years to do. His mill and ginnery is one of the best in the county, doing a large and lucrative cosiness, and Johnson's word is as good as his bond. His enterprise has prospered beyond his most sanguine expectations, and be has the patronage of the town and contiguous country. Mr.

Z. F. Nance, the inventor and manufacturer of the celebrated Nance Cotton Press, has an interest in connection with Mr. Johnson. The merits of this press are well and favorably known, and it deserves tbe patronage of the people, because, aside from lis being one of the best made, it is a home institution.

No man who patronizes either of the above named gentlemen will have cause to regret it. E. CARTLEDGE Dealers in -Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs, Plantation Supplies, STOCK FULLand VARIED. -Midway, Ala. This is one of the leading firms of the town.

They deal in everything Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes. Groceries, Plan tat ion Supplies, Hardware, Drugs, Medicines, They do a rushing business and have the confidence of the entire community. Mr. G. T.

Cartledfie, the junior, devotes bis entire time to tbe business, and is one of those men who are euro to made friends in all their dealings, and he is ready at any moment to supply you with anything you want, from a spool of thread to a com plot 9 outfit, and his prices are in keeping with the closeness of the times. Jbor a little money tbo firm will sell yon as many goods as any houso in the trade. They are noted "the country 'round" for their business tact and energy, and Nep one of the largest establishments in Midway. JORDAN SOUS, DEALERS IN Dry Good, Notion, HatK, Miuek, tirocerlen, Plantation Sup- Buggies and Harness. Hardware, Stoves ana iinware, MIDWAY, ALA.

Tlia nVinve firm conducts, witrfoi doubt, the largest advancing busi ness in Bullock county. It is compose! of Mr. Ira Jordni mid his sons, VV. J. and A.

nil of whom are thorough business men. A glance through their immense establishment will convince the most skeptical that they ore fully prepared to meet the wants of farmers in every particular. Everything needed on the farm is kept by them ami their met hods of dealing are strictly fair and honest. They have splendid facilities for conducting a ttrst-chtss business, and those who know them best are loudest In praise of their reliability aud integrity. The also deal in Buggies and Harness and supply vehicles that will be sure to give the purchas-erentiresatisfaction.

The individual members of this Gnu are among Bnl lock county's best c'tizens and nre well and favorably known throughout the county. They control large trade among the farmers of their section and nre doing much to make the waste place "blossom ns the rose." G. I. ALLEY, DEALER IN Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Plantation Supplies, Midway, Ala. Mr.

Alley is a thorough going merchant and keeps a splendid stock. He has the confidence of his patrons and as a consequence his trade is constantly growing. Understanding the wants of his section be studies to keep his stock so that he ui always supply the people with what they need. He is constantly receiving new goods which be buys at the lowest figures and, sells as cheap as the cheapest. His guarantee of an article is evidence of its merit, a fact which his customers' have learned and when once 'he gains a patron he keeps him.

He is enterprising sagacious and prudent in his business methods; qualities which are sure to win for him a high place in tbe commercial world. CHARLES ALLEY, DEALER IN FURNITURE AND HANUFACTUEBB OF Carriages, Buggies WA.ca-oivrs- BLACZSMITinNG IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. MIDWAY, ALABAMA. Charles Alley is one of tho most enterprising men in Midway. He manufactures a splendid line of vehicles and never fails to sell to a man who wants a good buggy that combines the excellence of home work with the elegance and finish of those mado north.

He employs tho best workmen in all the departments, and prides himself upon tbe durability ot his manufactures. His Furniture Department is always supplied with an assortment of parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen furniture, and he ca.i meet the lowest prices. The Pruitt House, Mrs. L. PRUITT, Proprietress.

Conveniently located to the Business part of the Town. Tables Supplied with the best in the market Rooms Comfortable and Convenient. Midway. Ala. The traveler usually judges a town I its hotel accommodations, and 1 hose who stop at the Pruitt House tare to form a good opinion of Midway.

Mrs; Pruitt, the proprietress, understands bow to keep a hotel, and does everything that can add to tbe comfort and convenience of her guests. Her table is always supplied with the very best in the market, prepared in a manner to make it the most palatable, while the rooms are models of neatness and comfort. Should yon go to Mid way check your baggage for the Pruitt House and enjoy its home like comforts. The house enjoys the confidence of the publ 10 and we be speak for it a liberal patronage. P.

S. DANIEL Attorney at Law, Ala. SPECIATj attention give to collections and to Real Estate business. Mr. Daniel Is a leading citizen of Midway and is always first and foremost in every enterprise looking to the advancement of the town.

As lawyer and collector he is entirely trust worthy and does a large amount of the local practice in and around Midway. Parties having legal business in that vicinity could not do better than entrust it to C. P. S. Daniel.

IERALD AND TIMES WEDNESDAY. OCT. 7. 1885. 9UBSCRIPTIOX A TfiAll IS ADVAXCK tTuTaj what ihon owest" The Herald.

TRADE ISSUE. Sketch of Midway SIidwav, a thriving town of about 600 inhabitants, situated In the Sontli eastern part of Bullock Coun ty on the Montgoniey and Eufaula K. R. is noted for the intelligence and euterprise of Its citizens and its excellent schools. Jamks, the town around and near tbe depot, has about 200 inhabitants.

The present location of Midway was originally called "Five Points." Old Midway about one and half miles north of the present location of the town was Bcttled by Mr Samuel Fer.gin, in the year 1836. His son Mnjor James Feagin one of the few surviving soldiers who fought the lndinns in this section, now resides on the place originally called Midway. Among tho earlier settlers were the McMillans, the Watsons, Daniel Calloway and H. Moseley. In a few years Padgett and Thornton, merchants, Thos Jordan, father ot Ira Jordan, senior partner of Jordan and Sons, James M.

Prnitx, whose widow, Mis. Lou Pro-itr, is still living in the place, and then Mathew Hall and Robert Hull settled in and around Midway. All of these were honored citizens and their children form a large and influential part pf tiie present population. The business part of the town was burned in February 1878, not a vestige of an original business house being left except two small shops. Midway acted well her part during the late war.

Showing her devotion to the South by organizing and sending four companies to the front. The Midway Guards, the warm hearted, genial J. W. L. Daniel, be-iug the Captian, went into camp at Ft.

Mitchell when at the of the 15th Ala. he was elected Mayor, and the Hon. I. B. Feagin was elected to nil his place.

Capt. Feasin was afterwards promoted to Lieut. Colonel of the 15th. While callantlv leading this regiment he lost his leg at Gettysburg. When the army was reorganized at Pensaoola, W.

H. Pruitt, then auite a young man, now a prouii nent citizen of Eufanla and a candi date for the office of Probate Judge of Barbour county, entered the first-Alabama regiment with another company. Major Uamel came home, raised a second company and joined Hilliard's Dr. Groves Caldwell, at present a resident and a prominent pnysi cian, raised a company in Enon and Midway entered tne 45tn which did such effectual work and won so many laulels under the fa mous Gen Pat Cleburne. Tbe citizens of JSladway are a church going people.

There are two churches, both of which have large and influential congregations, Mrs. Lon Pruitt and Col. H. Pip kin, a well known and honored citi zen and a good man, are the only surviving members of tbe nrst JUeth odist church established in Midway. Midway is deoidedly a school town, there being two large schools in the nlace.

Ail the citizens from tbe youngest to the oldest take an inter est in the school. Among the promineut teachers who taught in Midway before the war none are more wormy 01 mention than S. J.Doster, a man pnre in thoncht and in life, a finished scholar, modest and unpretending, zealous in bis work and honest in all his dealings. All honor to tbe honest old teacher. In 1865 while darkness and gloom was over the laud, Mr.

Jaines il. Pruitt employed Prof. T. A. Crav en and Miss Bettie Pruitt, now Mrs.

Gritson, to take charge of tbe Midway Acadamy. The school nourished and grew to' such an ex tent that in 1SC6 S. J. Doster was employed as teacher in the school. Under the mnnngment Doster Craven the school grew beyond the capacity of the building to bold the pupils, while at tne same time iroi.

A. F. Dix ariS wife had an excellent school in the village. Tbe gallant General Evans, of South Carolina, sncceeded Doster Craven in the school. He died shortly after mov ing to Midway.

He was a brave man aud an accomplished gentleman About 1879 tbe old Acadamy was replaced by a lunch large aud better buiding which is now coccu pied by Prof. Hall and Thompson who have a large school. Prof. Craven having been unani mously electeu by the Board of Trustees is now in charge of Mid way aud Jaines Institute, which has opened under most flattering pros pects. There an now attending tne school more than one nundred pu pils including thirty boarders.

This institution, under the superior man agement and discipline 01 the pres ent principal promises to be one ot the leading schools of South East Ala. Board is cheap, 'the place I healhty the moral tone of society excellent no better place can be found to board boys aud girls. Tho Midway Male and Female Accademy under the management of Messrs. W. U.

Thompson aud J. R. Hall, is one of the most flourish ing and best equipped schools in Alabama. The school is supplied with patent desks and otber modern appliances, the most useful of the later finely educated, and practically progressive teachers. This school is taught in a large and comfortable bnilding and is supported by some of the best people in Midway.

vMidway merchants are enterpris ing business men. Several houses are doing a heavy advancing business, and tho retail dealers are selling goods as cheap as can bo bought in any interior xuere are eighteen business houses, nine in Midway aud nine in James. One Steam mill and one ginnery in each place. There are four physicians, all fober excellent gentlemen. The town recieves about bales of cotton for which the mer chants pay liberal The future promises good for Midway, if the people are true to themselves, heir elm relies and tneir PROPRIETORS TEN Cent Store! 1 A Large Stock of Various USEFUL.

Articles, at Astouishly LOW PRICES! BANKS BUILDING. Union Springs, Ala. This Arm Is composed of Me-srs. J. L.

Roberts and B. Dozier, two popular gentlemen, both of hom are well krown tnrongnout tins sec tion. Mr. Roberts is our "big planter. cultivating more land than any far mer in we believe more than any in Alabama, witn one exception.

His genial, wbole-sonled disposition, his effervescing good hu mor, has won for him many warm friends all of whom wish hiiu abun dant success in this new enterprise, Mr. Dozier, who has personal charge of the business, is a young man who has been raised in this coinniunity.and is too well known to need any introduction at our hands. For three years past he has been employed in one of tbe leading bus iness houses of Albany, and is a wide-awake young business man. He is popular with our people aud has a large circle of friends and ac quaintances throughout this section. The ten cent store is Doe of the newest enterprises in Union Springs, and has come to stay.

It has al ready proved to be a great conven ience.as the firm sells goods at small prodls.aud tbey have on hand many articles tnat' are needed lu every household. Call at this store and note the bargains being offered. See another advertisement of the Ten Cent Store in this issue. II. GUNSMITH.

Sewing Machines Be-paired. North Prrarle Street, UNION SPRINGS, ALA. Mr. Leslie is one of the best and most skillful, gnu-smiths iu the cotiiitry.He can overhaul an old worn out gun and make it nearly as good as new. His repair shop is the only one of tho kind in the city, and be does work of this class for the people iu a large scone of ten i lory ntary to Union Springs.

His shop is always full nf guns to be repaired and his work is always turned out in first class order. Wo have seen several specimens of bis workmanship all of which were admirably we'll ex ecuted. He makes sewi-ig machine repairing a specialty, andean execute anything in his line with skill and dispatch. R. HAYES, PHYSICIAN and SUHGEOH! nil Spivs, Alain.

Dr. Hnyes is a young man but has taken a front rank In his chosen profession and is conceded to be one of the best physicians and sur geons in this part ol tne state. He is a gentleman of intelligence and keeps well posted on all authorities. Having reeievea a tnorougn education and being a close student, he knows all the new devices that come to liebt for tbe alleviation of human suffering, and never hesitates to use this knowledge to advantage when he considers it practical. Always prompt to attend to calls, lie is ready to serve the public, and will do so to the best of his abilty.

When you need tbe services of any member of the noble profe sion of which Dr. Hayes is a member, tend lor him at Hayes Bros drug store, or at his res dence next to Mrs. M. A. maoKn, wnere ue win soon reside.

raoraiRToa or "Favorite Saloon," NOBT1I Pit A III UNION SPRINGS, ALA. Sole Local Agent fur tiie celuhr.ited SASAT05A CABINET" Whisk 110 pi oof goods, pure and good. Also "Mellwood Straight Whisky." Tliis is double stamped straight goods anil came direct to me from a U. 8. bonded warehouse, aud there is no chance of its having been I am exclusive agent in the Union Springs market for the famous "APPLEWOOD WHISKY." Mot a o.irrcl nt tins tine vlnkv is shipped from tlm factory until it i Years Old and it is remarkably mellow ai.d mild.

1 have a first class barteiiTler, who can mix drinks in the most approved style. My stock of fancy and FAMILY GROCERIES, is fresh and complete and will be sold at very low figures. Mr. Rumpli, whoso name heads this advertisement is a native of this county, and lias won a name In our midst tor fair dealing and mercantile ability. The fine trade that ho commands shows that his representations concerning his goods are trne.

They speak and have beeu speakiug for themselves. His family groceries will suit the demands of the most fastidious housekeeper in town and he gives full weiglit at low prices. H. B. POWELL DEALERS IN buggies, Carriages, and Marness! Union Springs.

Alabama. fifes Offices at Couit house, and at McAn drew's Cotton Office. Store rooms at Field er's Warehouse. Messrs. Powell Co.

probably sell more vehicles than any firm east of Montgomery in this section. They buy buggies and carriages by the car load and discount their bills for cash. This enables them to more than meet competition from any source. Mr. Powell is indeed a worthy son of a worthy sire, and has probably as large a circle of warm friends in Bul lock county as any man in Union Sprln gs.

Wherever he is known bis word is as good as ins bond, and you may bank on what be tells you about a buggy or a set of harness. THE OLD RELIABLE I John G.Carmichael. AT HIS NEW STAND "The Arcade," Under Josephine Hotel Union Springs, Ala. PINE LIQUORS, BRANDIES, WINES THE CELEBRATED Whisky, The Best Straight Goods in the World, a Specialty. Call and see him.

Ho caters the best trade in the city From a small beginning Mr. Car- michoel has by his industry and in tegrity worked his business np to larco and Having proportion''. He now baa an elegant establishment, under the Jnsepliiue Hotel, conveni ent to the business portion of the city, and keeps the purest and finest of goods. He especially invites his friends from the country to trade with him, and cordially invites them to call and see the extra inducements he lias to offer them. His McBrayer whisky is a favorite with the drummers mid other good judges of pare whisky.

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