The Mercury. (Sandersville, Ga.) 1880-1???, November 09, 1880, Image 3

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g- Hills H JPjjjg_Pgjiacea a certain and pleasant Liver Medicine 50c. Sold by B. E. Houghton. — mm mm CM miiv tui found im T/’-.s. ».j <■ ' ' "" "" '—' 1 * ' 1 . —- ** mtSB tnav oo found file - at UEo i . _ _ __ UOWEU. £ < O H . Advertising Bureau <10 flprueo mmum next ? The election for county officers ■j January the 1st 1881. The Temperance boom is growing. Court commences the 4th mon- day in this month. Sea notico of valuable property for Read the notice of the county treasure r, and hand m yoiyr script. Bead the now county advertise- oeuts. _ The circus will be at tho Fait grounds on the 24th inst. It came very near at this elec tion, of being a solid north. Clocks, Watches and Jewelry fui sale at Jcruiguu’s. Knights of Honor. + Wo regret to say that Newman Lodge K. of H. is not in the condi tion it should be, a few me compelL- ed to attend the meetings, transact the business, aud keep up the institu tion. This is not right, all should do their part, the burdens should be equally shared by every one, and un less a change occurs soon and the members who are in default do their duty the Lodge will be compelled to “die.” Coat's spool cotton 55c per dozen le3s iwo per cent to merchants, (live us your orders. Wsr. A. MoCahty & Co. Cane PresentnUp# On 1< ridiiy last the Board of Di rectors and Stock holders of the Sunders villa and Ttnnillc Rail lload met in the council chamber and through Col. 13. D. Evans pre sented to the Hot). C. U. Pringle, tho nhlo and efficient President ot the company a splendid gold head ed cane as a testimonial of their nigh regard for him as a man and •jtlnir appreciation of his services as au officer ot the Hoad, it was compliment well deserved for upon . the ellorts of Mr. Pringle depended to a very groat extent the success of the enterprise which has don hie’pdlotatveVlow iigurj” much for «* l ir “P“ il ) r “four ii" • city ant Churches wanting Minutes prints K ill do well to call at the Meicur; Job Office- Col. Bacou has beeu olectod Speak erof the House of Representatives. Prof. Guttenborgcr, will sell his for the cash. Thanksgiveil day conus on next Thu^dny til! 25tl nil our county. The presentation speech of Col, Evans was eh quont, chaste and up- Wo wou.i/ijt'l 110 l n * ll ^ c > t’vply of Air object to a nice turkey. \ wns 0,10 wl,iu ^ credit , ■ m §«- - «to hi»s head and heart. Speeches Garfield tlm republican eumIitL-'> ym “ also tir.ulo by Maj. Newman, ^itc was elected President of tin United States .Nov. 2<1. Tho next thing on tho carpet is the county elections, candidates au m thick us blackberries iu the t u ti mer time. We are to buve u Cristinas Tr. i during tho Christinas In.) Inlays 1 i the hcuolit of tho Me.h dmi cant.-: . Let ull prepaft far it. Wo cull utn ini m to iLu ..nin r: i.. - UiHitot Mi'S. S. Fannie J . i<.:; she ie getting iu a nice lot id v. nr. mas goods, which she will s- n ro w doAU. Col. Ip L. Win then, Rev. T. M. I hinds and Rev. Geo. C. Clarke, which >yeic well received and were greeted wiij/ applause. The cane lie a magnificent and costly one of ebony, with a solid gold head about eight inches in length hearing the monogram of (J. R. P. on tho end a locomotive pm}* train of cars in motion on mn si to and iii • presort - ;atiiii iiiier'piiou on tip; other, lie alfiir w.is a vir . pleasant one. Temperance Meeting at New Hope. At a meeting of the citizens of Wahiugton county held at New Hopeful church on Saturday the Gth inst., A.j^jH J. Holmes was uuanimously elected President and Wm. M. Harris, Sec’ty ^ By request of the chairman, T. M Ilurris stated the object of the meet ing. Rev. G, C. Clarke then delivered a forcible, nit quent and rousing ad dress iu favor of the abolition of tho Liquor traffic iu Washington county The question was then submitted to thj congregation and without a single exception every person present voted to have the traffic abolished in tho couuty, Tho following committee were then elected to canvasB for sig natures to the petitition: L. B. Kendrick, Tiios. ,T. Alims, Jno. T. Gross, Levin AV. Taylor, Wm. B. Francis. A. J. HOLMES, Ch’m. Wm. M. Hakuis, Sac. SANTA CLAUSE Temperance Meeting at Dji vlsboro- Sunday, Nov. 7th, 1880. After an address by T. M. Harris on the subject of abolishing the L'quor traffic in Washington couuty the question was submitted to tho con- gr.gutiou and with two exceptions every person present voted to have it abolished. Petitions were then distributed for signatures. Temi-euance Meeting at Pink IIiu.. L’. M. Harm was invited by the Pus- lor Rev. — Brown to explum to the congregation the object of this pros- eiit^novemeut. After a fair and can did statement of the obj.-ct of the people in this matter tho question wi.s submitted to tho vote of the con- ,rogation and without a single ex ception every person present votou to have it abolished in tho county. Mr. N. Jordan, Air. Prince aud oth ers remained to attend to tho sign- ng of thepetition. Temperance AIketinq at Jouuan’s AIii.es,—According to previous ap- pointii'ient a large number of the ci!- zens lA Washington couuty assem bled at, Jordan’s Alills to cousidei h • su ject of the L q nr tr.dll i in WiiLiiugrou county, i’. AI Hirris ileiiveruil an addn-ss setting forth the |iu pose of the people engaged ie SANTA CLAUS. ^fANTA CLAUS knowing Mrs. JERNIGAN is very fond of chil dren made up his mind to stop at her store this Christmas, therefore Bave .your coppers aud nickels and give her a call. Dolls from one cent to two dollars. WAGONS, CARRIAGES, CUFS, VASES, CATS. PISTOLS, from one cent to lifteen. Will also keepoir hand Zephyrs, Hosiery, Machine Oil, Needles, and Parts, and a nice lot of CANDY. Give her a call. nov 9, 1880. Desirable Property for Sale. 710 Acres more or less of land with good buildings, well watered, 8 1-2 miles from .S'andersville. For par ticulai-H apply at this office, nov 9, 1880—2m New OkiiEns Picayune. Ql We have but to leave the all but solid north alone with its vic tory, and wait until it shall have become discontented with its con sequences. It is not likely that the conservative and stalwart wings of the republican party will long continue to co-operate har moniously, and when the division has become defined and irrecon cilable the south will hold the balance of power. These things arc in reserve; for us to labor and to wait. 6c pr yd Elegant caligoen, AIcCarty's. 6o pr yd 3-4 heavy shirting, The Au- Wiishiiigtoii County Grange. Members of this order are requested to meet in Saudersville ou Thursday at 10 o'clock a. m. to attend to business of im portance connected witli the oriler- W. J. HENDERSON, Alaster. Nov 4 1880. TEMPERANCE MEETINGS Will bo hold at Camp Springs Wednesday 11 o’clock A. M. November 10th. Bay Springs, Thursday 11 o’clock A. in. November 11th. Saudersville, Saturday 11 o’clock a. in. November l<kh. T. M, Harris, J. J. Hyman, Geo. C. Clarke, W. J. Flanders. From Burke. ii’HuiAh to tub Evbnino News.] Waynesboro, Nov. 3. The official returns of this county give Garfield 2,114, Ilun cock 983, Collins 2,105, Bluck 1,011. Prohibition was defeated. and the stock-holders in thus Imn-Uja movement. After the address nring this able President also lipu- the question of truffle or no traffic was Me cull alien mm to Inc cii hr. J. 13. Roberts in this .{>«;»., l... County Treasurer. Ho 1ms serve-', ouce before iu U14I office, unci ii cici.- I^d wil| wake a good one. Those whi got disappointed in the Presidential election can go to! the circus Wednesday the 24th of this month. oicd themselves, foy Mr. Pringle is! ib.uiti,ul ti the congregation ana a citizen eiitcrprijing and public]with two exceptions evury person 1 spirited, and always ready to givc!l ,ruiil 11 1 voted to ub.ilish tho traffic iu his fjii;o nud spend liis money for]" ashiugton couuty. the public good. j A:,d tllUS tRe bull rolls ou. Oat 0! — — jlive largo ami intelligent cmigivgu lions iu different, parts of Washing- Roasted coffee. Soups, caudles, Aluteli- •s, Starch at If. C. Houghton's cheap ftore. sept 28, 1880. lou county, only four of our fellow citizens have been found who are in PERSONA L. j favor of continuing the traffic iu Dr. Jamas 1!. Duggan, f Macon i^ph’Uuou* Lquors in tho county ■ i- iting Lis re laadtrsirllc. d l'iitmds iii Hr. Minin. Tho Rev. Dr. Al ma o tho AI E| Tuc inliini child of Air. and Airs, church, Presiding Elder ot fuD n - •! I 1 '. Af. Francis died on tho 3Ulh ull. frict prti'.eh d an aolo sermon in tin Methodist chmch on Hpinday night, jyf L'heso g' ntiemeu are houorable, higl. toned and consricutious and oppusi uovemuit of the people upon prin ciple. I know, yot when tho wish of the people has hot-11 f ir expressed, ,f >>hooping c 11 jh, at tho residence| ;hey wiU gl , ict . ;u ly lloct . pt t he logic ff Elder T. AI Harris. |of the inevitable. DRV. "Tige ; " our old rouble/: will lmv to be|J(j}v for 4 years ly.U^e/ - jot f'.uo hi Mr. Leslie Weodon iH |n the city vlbitii/j /relatives and friends. *4U come out and croa for a |)ein'.- cruti/s president, nud from pr. St nt indjcatiyuH, hib ciranees wi.i b,e a.m. then. Mr. 01.:/.lie Ring left for Atlanta .ast v.n )c. Wo glad to set? Mr, J011. J. Pul- mcr is v/cji auoiigh to ho out. Wgcull tire aitcuti nofoiii r-. r ,, ,, Nto the card of tho voters ol j Mms Bello bm.th, wlip has hoc. Washington comity announcing'nfouvos apd friends in , r ' VV. R. Thigpen, for Tax Coi-'.Suvanimli, lias returned home, lector, and the card of friends olj - R H. Rogers, announcing him for! Fro-h Chc« sc just received at /. freatju. er. Ruth of t c 8 • < r c -JR 1/'UlonV; uon’t forget that lm n 1 1 f July 13 At tho residence of Air. F. C. Raw- iings, 011 Wednesday, 3d inst., by ivov. Wm. Park, Air. Bradford E R.i.rghton ami .Miss L.ivini.O, Raw- tlemen will make good officers if (elected. Masonic. Hamilton Lodge No. 68 F- A. AI holds its regular mooting on Wed- hesdaynight next at 71-2 o’clock; "oik iu tho p, C. Degree. Punctual httendi/nce on the part of the cruft ip toques tod. keeps Dried Jjeef, Hmv Watches are Made. It will lie apparent to any ’ W Me pall attention to the card ot • h A- M. Mayo who is i/iinoun- J 1 ® 8 ® candidate for Clerk of the Mpeiioi Court. Mr. Mayo if olea- ^ will make u good officer. Board of Education. *e county Boa! 4 of Education ee «ou Thursday next to a»dit thp gc J! US ° f Tuachers of Public* ■ h m th s county and for the taction -any other bu-iness. c, aim their attention. » ^candidmes riinniug for WonlbG l l< ‘ Vor > good men ami wo J“J‘l like to vote for all oftlien, Mel,! , “V VUntui tf u ® co but ^0 M"ui ^ "’e wisli tl/at there ,n c Jor every man runoing. °Vw'andT ti ° 11 l0r piC8ic!pwt iH MdlU \V(». nmof .. .1 i ,1 we one, who examine a Solid Gold Watch, that ..side from tho neaessnry thickness for ^engraving and polishing a large propor- 1 ion of the precious metal used, is nee ded only lo siilfeu and hold tho engrav ed portions in place, aud supply the necessary soiidiiv and strength, llie surplus gold is actually needless so far as ut|ljty and haauly arc eotieerned. In .James Russ’ l'A/i ni' Goi.d W aicii Casks, this waste of precious metal is oym-ome, and the same solidity and slreqglh prodi|eud at Iron) oiio-lliird to one-half of llie usual cost of solid eases. This process is of the most simple na ture, us follows: A plate of mckle < opposition metal, espeniiilly adapted Wem ,r uiat w< nou,'" a! ’r i,,lwl »“•* *11 bad, bullloae C " ,0Crat80 ‘ th " ,So "‘ :l, ; the <J Wf ^Jp North. ■ ma jority 0 of l J Ut t(U ' ty ~ tlKHmnd York I, democrats in New .S?6? w\. V0 ! ci fe ‘- Tilden i„ •did,', ut 18 the reason they “ '(“t vote I'or Hancock. At the rosi.l'juce of G. J. .Moyc on Tnursday 4 h inst., by ltov. W. J Fian lers, Air. Samuel Hitt of Ali gn .ta, and Atis. AI iry Aiuyo of Wash mgloh county. Are wo in Atlanta, Savannah or Paris, thoughts that arise ou cuier- mg McCarty s newly enlarged Diy Goods cstabiisiimenL at Saudersville. A TRIBUTE of res pelt. At a meeting of Harris Council American L gion of Honor, it was ordered that a suitable memorial of JJm. Joel 13. Joyner he prepared by a special cominitto ; wheieupon tlju following report was adopted: Whereas, by au inscrutable dis pensation of diviue Providence our beloved brother Joel B, Joyner has been removed from our midst, Therefore ho it Resolved 1st, That wo how with the profoundest humility and subr mission to this decree. While wo weep over tho grave of our dead, wo are comforted with the memory of Jus virtuous life and cheered with the hope ot his blissful immortality. ,I imj/I V)n/1 'I’litit. wa rpiniPM Otlii JUiVlllV'i) '—I j * 1*1 o lliD purpose, has two plates of solid gold soldered on nidi side, llie lliree arc lli.ca passed between polished steelj Jf e8 ujved 2nd, That we rejoice rollers, and die result is a strip ot u!i ^D; n ^0 fact that J3ro. Joyner was au plated composition, from wliidi | u |[ 10ne8 t man, a good citizen a faith- cases, hacks, centres, bezels Ac., am, fjDud, an affectionate father and shaped by suitable denial o.- ■ husband. He was u.ers TI.0 gold... 1 lliCue in ail the relations ot life. In ebSm oiD'i avliig 1 and enameling ; thojhis death the county lias lost one cimravcd cases have been carried until j 0 f ltpi best citizens and this coun- wor, ncrfocllv smooth by time aud use c iJ y „c ot its hiightostjewels, llie ' 1 ..I.) church of which he was an honor-, 1900 Prs Hosiery of a good quail 1 ty at 6c. lueUb, womens, cnaUrcus, u AIcGautv’s Augusta Btohk. Washington Post. It Is to be hoped that the dem ocratic party has coquetted with the New j York harlot for the last time. $6,0l,0 J per month Tho Augusta a.o.e an . Alec arty still restless, come ou. You will find the best nickel Cigars in town ut H. V. Houghton's. Noufolk Landmark. For our part, however, we he-, liove that tho day of disaster is the day for re-organization, and we call on all patriotic men who followed the Ilucock colors to stfind their ground and hold to other. GOO Cases merchandise over the S A T. R. R. for the Augusta Store, and btiil they oome.y Onions atZ. H. Rough ton’s. Wholesale prices iu qauutitics of n penny's worth and upwards at Tins Augusta Store. Ground Peas $1.05 per bushpl at Z. H. Houghton's, cheaper than ever La fure bold. gastii Store. 6 8-4c pr yd 4-4 lienvy sheeting, AIc- Carty’s. 3c each linen Embroidered collars, The Augusta Store. 1800 Neck Ties every k«c, McCarty’s. 1900 prs Hosiery good 6c., The Augus ta Store. 2o each 10,000 papers Pins, MoCiuty’b lo per pack 10,000 Packs H Pins, The Augusta Store. 600 Yds guod spool Thread for 6e., AlcCartys. 10,000 Yds Embroidered Friugs 2c t 1.60, The Augusta Store. Good cloaks $2,50 at McCarty’s Immense, 2700 yds ribbons,' The Au gusta Store lo each Neck Ruffles at Mo Out vs. 2 carloads boots aud shoes, Thu Au gusta Store. 1500 Ladies’ Trimmed Hats Fashion- ./ T Tapper Blacksmith, Machinis and WOODWORKER Wishes to inform the public that he is still on hand doing noth ing but first class work in the above branches of mechanism. Also agent for Liddell’s Patent Portable Engines, Saw Mills, Corn and irheatl Mills able 87c to 6.00, McCarty's rt , kl K 8 , large size 4c 10,000 Hom’d Han eaoli, The Augusta Store 10 Bales Plaid Homespuns 80 per yd, Mcoarty’s. Shoes of the host grade) solid loather, every pair warranted and fc money refun ded for those that break. Everytliing at aud people protected against High prices l>y Mc’cauty’h Augusta Stork. oot 19, 1880—8m Mini ARE NOW OPENING A A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, Carefully selected by our Junior, in New York. Our Stock of JEWELRY, WATCHES, GOLD & SILVER Plated fare, consisting of a great variety of novelties, never before seen in this market, is exceedingly handsome. We make no display of sensation al advertisements, but will con vince our friends when they hon or us with their patronage, that our goods are good solid goods, and our prices as reasonable as the most exacting can expect.. NEWMAN & SON sept 14, 1880—tf STORE ROOM FOR SALE. JJ'ill lie sold on the first Tuesday’in December next, A good Store house 21 |feet wide, and 8G feet in length, with a lot back of it 2G feet in width and 49 fe :t long. Also a vacant lot ad joining said house on tho west, 24 feet wido aud 87 feet length. The vacant lot will do to build a good store house on, situated 011 the north side of tho Public Iquare. 130UGHTON & SMITH, oot 26,1880-tds Ancl MACHINERYjfor Plantation, Custom or Merchant Milla Call and ee me on north end of Harris street, Sandersville, Ga. apr 20-t.f J. T. Lav eigne, NEXT DOOR TO ADAM’S LIVERY STABLE I am prepared to do all kinds of Carriage Blacksmith & Plw ?WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES. ALSO DEALER IN CASKETS April, 10th 1880 tf At Prices t> nit tU* Vines E. I. O Jit St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The great political strain is over and the country will now assume its normal condition. Persons of a highly excitable temperament can concentrate their minds on the walking-match now progress ing in England, and thus let them selves down easy. A flue line of fresh orickers at H. Houghton’s, call and examine them. without removing the gold. This is the only case made with two plates of Solid Gold a|ul warranted by special certificate. For sale by all Jewelers. Ask lusirated Catalogue, aud to see warrant. July 13, MO— j Candies received every day at Z, H. Rough ton’s 20 to 35 cts per lb- Elected and wiiTstand forever, McCarty’s low prices tit tlm Augt Detroit Free Press, Dem. The most significant and dan gerotts feature of the result is that it is a triumph of rqoney power. Wcdo not mean merely that cor ruption has been rife, thut votes have bought, or that money has been lavishly used iu every possi ble way to influence the election; though of all these facts there is abundant evidence. We do mean that the wealth and capital of the country have arrayed themselves definitely on the side of the re publican party and declared its cause their cause. The existence of such an allience is a standing If you want to savo j’ourself the trouble of going around pricing goods to see where you can get the cheapest go to Z. H. Rough tin’s nt once for he sells Confectioneries and Family Groceries cheaper than any house in town. Ho says the public The most beautiful collection oi Ladies’ C o .ks, Shawls, Dress Good- and Fancy goods ever exhibited be tween Savannah and Macon at McCarty's Augusta Stork. The finest lot of Tobacco and Se- gars at Z. II. Roughton’s. Cash Buying and Seling. Low Prices, Q,uick Sales, and .Verdict of _ the| people, McCarty Leads. If you want the host roasted Coffee in town go to H. C.Roughton’s. Yon can get fish by the 1-2 bavrel, 1 4 barrel or Kits at Z. H. Roughton’s Wrecked and Lostjlligh Prices iu Saudersville, McCarty the smasher Go to Z. Ii. Roughtou’s if you want the best Grits iu the market. McCarty the rattler, has hustled high prices from our midst STATIONERY ! STATIONERY I Writing Paper, Violet Inks, Pens, Pencils, tine Box Stationery for sale at H. C. Houghton’s. McCarty of The Augusta Store, says he will beat the prices of the makers in ready made clothing.^ ed member mourn their great loss'raenance to a government of comforted only with the assurance the people by the people for the Don’t forget you can get the test Cheeso at Z. H. Houghton’s. 'that it is his eternal gain. or Resolved 3rd, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Lodge, and that a copy of the same be also sent to the family of our beloved brother, and one furnished to the Sanders- ville papers for publication, Siore. The best cream Roughtou’s. C’hoeso at H ( C J. 13. Roberts, ) 11. N. Hollilield, > S, M Nortbigton. ) Committee, people. Factory Sheetings and Shirtings on consignment at McCarty’s, we will sell at maker’s prices aud would be pleased to supply the merchante throughout the county, We quote same figures to consumers by the piece. The Augusta Stobe. Yoq oau get the best Vinegars and Syrups at Z- H. Roughton’s. LEMONS, at Z. H. Roughton’s. Wanted some one to build a turn p.ko road from Sandersville to Teu- nille, McCarty will contribute his empty Dry Goods boxes to make it. When you want fresh Flour go to Z. H. Roughton’s aud call for Cream of the South. SMALL PROFITS T HE Augusta GroceryStore. G. W. Tanner & Co. May i i, i88o-6m Apples at Z. H. Roughton’s. Cocoanuts at Z. H. Roughton’s. Go to H. O. Rjughlou’s to t corned beef aud fresh mackerel at your As proof we lead will match prices jrom any quarter and give one inch more to the yard. 37 inches to the yard at McCarty’s Augusta Stobe. McCarty’s empty Dry Goods boxes would pave the road from Sanders ville to Tennille. OrangeB, Oranges, Oranges at Z. H. Roughton’s. If you wish any Desiccated Cocoa- nut seud to Z. H- Roughton’s. McCarty adds fifty feet tohiB,st m and requires still more. Immense, McCarty’s stock for Fall. The Augusta Store Irish Potatoes at Z. H. Rough ion’s. Don’t forget that Z. H. Houghton has moved to one of Evm ’ WTH Stores next — §i;