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About The gazette. (Elberton, Ga.) 1872-1881 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1877)
AGRICULTURAL . GARNERED EOR THE GAZETTE. By D. A. M. . Chufas. — I have a good many articles from planters in the public papers, and also in the Southern Culti vator, in relation to the chufa—some wishing to know whether it was the grass nut or the nut grass; whether it was difficult to get rid of—whether useful or a humbug. I will give your readers the benefit of my experience, and what I know of the Chufa. It is not the nut grass, though it may be a grass nut, and a very valuable one too. There is no trouble to get rid of it— being easily killed, and pigs will root out every vestige of it in a short while, when they have access to the patch. It is a most wonderful producer, and makes more on poor land than anything else you can plant. It will make when peas will fail to make. On good land the chufa will yield correspondingly a more abundant crop than anything else you can plant. Ground peas are a great exhauster of land—chufas are not, and will make with less work than anything you plant. They will make a very fair crop planted between hills of corn, with out work, save the last ploughing of corn. As food for hogs, they far excel the ground-pea, and make ten times as much—the hog preferring them to the goober or ground paa. I think they fatten faster and make harder flesh and lard than the ground pea, almost equaling corn in fattening and solid qualities. They possess too this ad vantage: they give a most excellent flavor to the flesh of t hogs fattened on them, such as neither the ground-pea or corn give. Crows do not infest the chufa patch,as they do the ground pea. Chickens, turkeys and pigs as well as the human family are very fond of them. They are more tedious to gather, but you need not gather more than you wish to plant, and the rest will be gathered by your hogs and chickens, which will get on them, saving all trouble. They impart to the flesh of poultry their peculiar flavor—like celery—a flavor which every one who eats chickens like. The tops are eaten by mules or cows with apparent relish. On a very small area you can raise enough to plant hundreds of acres, and by planting the poor places in your corn fields that will make nothing else, and if you wish be tween your corn, the problem of raising your own bacon is solved. I cannot say what would be their yield per acre on ordinary land, but from my obser vation, think it would be immense. Very few persons would take the trouble to gather an acre, although it takes but few to plant an acre. I have raised them for two years, and am so much pleased that I shall plant more largely another year. I have saved sever al bushels for planting, and no doubt could gather several hundred. L, H. Bolingbroke, Monroe co., Ga. Frozen Bits for Horses’ Mouths.— Let any one who has the care of a horse these cold, frosty mornings deliberately gi’asp in his hand a piece of iron ; indeed, let him touch to it the tip of his tongue, and then let him thrust the bit into the mouth of his horse, if he has the heart to do it. The horse is an animal of ner vous organization. His mouth is formed of delicate glands and tissues. The temperature of the blood is the same as in the warmest part of the body. Im agine, we repeat, the irritation that would be caused the human, and consider that, if not to the same degree, still the suf fering to the animal is very,great. And it is not a momentary pain. Food is eaten with difficulty, and irritation re peated day after day causes loss of ap petite and loss of strength. Many a horse has become worthless from no other cause than this. Before India rubber bits were to be had I myself used a bit covered with leather, and on no ac count would have dispensed with it in freezing weather.—[Boston Herald — • ———— DIDN’T COME OFF. A few days ago a Detroit widower, who was engaged to a Detroit widow, both being well off, determined to test her love for him and at the same time discover if she was actuated by any mercenary motives, as some of his friends had asserted. He called upon her at tho usual evening hour, and af ter a while remarked : “My dear, you know I have two children, and to-day I had my life in surance policy for $25,000 changed to their sole benefit in case of my death.” “Ton did quite right, my darling," she promptly replied. “I have three children, as you are aware. As soon as we were engaged I had every dol lar’s worth of my property so secured that they alone can have the benefit of it.” He looked. She looked. The marriage didn’t come off at the time |set Jlast week, and it may never occur. COULD NOT DO IT. Anew prison chaplain was“recently appointed in a certain town. He was a man who greatly magnified his office, and, entering one of the cells on his first round of inspection, he with much pom posity thus addressed the prisoner who occupied it: “Well, sir, do you know who I am?” “No; nor I dinna care,” was the “nonchalant reply. “Well, I’m your new chaplain.” “Oh, ye are? Weel, I bae heard o’ye" before.” “And what did you hear ?” returned the chap lain, his curiosity getting the better of his dignity. “Well, I heard that the last twa kirks ye were in ye preached them baith empty ; but I’ll bo hanged if ye find it such an easy maiter to do the same wi’ this ane !” “Excuse this bit of sarcasm,” said Smith to Jones, “but I must say that you are an|infamous liar and scoundrel.” “Pardon this bit of irony,” said Jones to Smith, as he knocked him over with the poker. THE BOTjTjOM PRICES REACHED Ctfv OA.XBD ffBB & ARNOLD PILL SELL THEIR NEW STOCK OF isii i wmwm mem At prices not before reached in tbis'market for cash or to such customers'only as know how to be prompt. The stock has been selected with the greatest care for this market and MUST’BE SOLD. HIGHEST RATES In Cash or on account I FOR COTTON 1 THOMPSON & HEINDEL, ' MANUFACTURERS OF MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, NEWELS, MANTELS, BALUSTERS, VERANDAHS,|ETO. Dealers in Dressed and Undressed Lumber A LiRCE STOCfc. ALW4YS OUT HAND. Send for Price List and Circular. AUGUSTA, GA. ~~ DRY GOODS! AT JAMES A. GRAV" & CO.’S AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. WE ARE NOW OFFERING THE FINEST AND BEST SELECTED mu abb wiitei iioei or dm mm. Ever shown in"the South. Our stock of Silks, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Notions, Calicoes, Gen tlemen’s Goods, Blankets and Domestics, cannot be matched in Georgia. We hare the’ largest and best assortment of Cloaks, Suits, Shawls and underware ever ottered in this market.' Every depeartment is replete with the CHEAPEST AND MOST DESIRABLE GOODS, And we invite the people of ELBERT AND OF GEORGIA IN GENERAL, Whether they want to buy or not, call and examine them and pronounce their ewn judgment. It has never been our custom to try to impose on the pnblie by Quoting ILow Prices on TTseless Goods. We offer them honest value for their money, and when quotations are made on standared or useful articles, we are always ready to match and beat them. We can do it and we will. James A. Gray & Cos. Dec o 3m] 194 aei<l SttO Ila-oad Street, Augusta, Georgia. A. K. CHILDS. It. NICKERSON. Y. H. WYNN. CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO., No. 15 Franklin House Building, Athens, Ga., Wholesale and Retail DIALERS IN HARDWARE IRON, STEEL, NAILS, HORSE & MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS, A.GrHICURiTTJU-Alj IMPNEMiENTS Leads, Oils, Glass and Varnish. Harness Leather, ' MILBURN WAGONS, COTTON, MANILLA AND JIJTE BORE Carriage and Saddlery Hardware, Fellows, Hubs, Spokes, Buggy Wheels, Axles, Springs ‘etc., Rubber and Leather Belting, Mill Saws, Mill Findings, Anvils, Bellows, Vises, Hollow Ware, etc. Manufacturers’ agents for the sale of FAIRBANKS’ STANDARD SOA&ES. Cider Mills, Syrup Mills and Evaporators, Watt Plows, Farmers Friend Plow', Pumps, Circular Saw. \YINSHIP and SAWYER’S CELEBRATED COTTON GINS Any article in our line not in stock, will be ordered when desired, with the least possible delay Cull and Examine our Stock and Prices. BQEOBE GOOD HEWS, w MM MEW GOOD! J. H. HUGGINS, Has just receive a large and well sellected stbek of New Goods of all kinds, and is now prepared for the Fali Trade. He desires to call special attention to his stock of FINE ANE CHEAP BUGGY HARNESS, And his new and well selected stock of Saddles and Bridles which were'.bought at low' prices and can be sold cheaper than ever. As usual his stock of CROCKERY ANI3 GLASSWARE, Lamps and Lamp Fixtures is full and complete. His stock comprises Family and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Leather, Kerosene and Machine Oil, Lime and Cement. And owing to the fact that he is now SELLING ONLY FOR THE CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE, his prices are greatly reduced. Remember the place.— No. 7, Broad Street, Athens, Georgia, Great Bargains in Y/atches, Clocks and Jewelry Are now being offered by F. P. TALMADGE, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND ENGRAVER And dealer in Solid Silver Ware, Plated Ware, Musical Merchandise, Breech Load ing Shot Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Cartridges, Caps, Fancy Articles, &c. Watches and Clocks repaired and adjusted accurately, and wan anted. Jewelry and intricate repairing promptly done., Letter Engraving a specialty. No. 8 Broad. Street, Athens, Ga, !R. T. BEUMBY & CO., DRUGGISTS AND PHARMACISTS, COLLEGE AVJESfUE, ATHENS, GA. JUST RECEIVED. Strictly Pure Lead, $12.50 per 100 lbs Brumby’s Tooth Towder, 25c vial Paint Oil, 85c, per gallon King’s Toilet Powder, 25c box Copal Varnish, best $2.00 Cream Liniment, 25 vial “ “ No. 2, $1.50 Starch (Satin Gloss) 10c lb Turpentine, Spirits 75c Glue, Fine 25c lb Toilet Soap, 75c per doz. Horse Powders, $1.50 dozen Fine Perfumery, Musk, &c., 50c per vial Nerve and Bone Liniment, $1.75 dozen Pond’s Extract, 50c vial Baking Powder, 25c box Vegetine, $1.25 vial We buy Beeswax Baby Boxes, $2.50 each Keithe’s Remedies a specialty. FINEST STOCK OF PERFUMERY AND CHRISTMAS GOOD3 Ever brought to Athens on the way to us. Call and examine Samples free. iß4ir OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE. 1876.: W. A. TALMADGE, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER, dealers in Watches, ©locks and Jewelry. Silver and Plated Ware, Musical Instruments, Cutlery, Canes, Guns, Pistols, Etc., Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Guns and Pistols repaired in the best manner end warranted. Sole Agent for J. MOSES’ ELECTRO GALVANIC SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for E ITOWaRD & CO.’S) FINE REGULATORS, MARBLE and all other kindsjof CLOCKS, best that is made. Also Agent for VAIE LOCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Oposite Post Office. College Avenue, ATHENS, GA. THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA At A. K. CHILDS & CO.’S, Athens, Georgia. JKA'SI G-JNT OF THE RED FLAG.jfgj C ARP ETS, FALL TRADE, 18 7 6. New and handsome styles of CARPETS, WINDOW SHADES, FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, WALL PAPERS AND BORDERS, LACE CURTAINS, AND CORNICES, RUGS, MATS AND DRUGGETS, Opened this week for Fall Trade, at Prices to Suit the Times. At JAS. G. BAILIE &;BRO'S. 1,000 yards Carpets 18c. to 35c. per yard Nov 22—3 m Globe Hotel AUGUSTA, GA. Thoroughly Renovated, Kemodeled and New - Located in the centre of business, In convenient distance of the R. Rs. Near Telegraph and Express Offices And under the present management will be Surpassed by None in the South. JOHN W. CAMERON, Proprietor. THOS. M. BTNFORD, Clip*’Clerk. [sp2o,Gm CENTRAL - HOTEL MRS. W. M THOMAS PROPRIETRESS, AUGUSTA GA R. P. EBERHART. J. G. EBERHART. W. P. VAUXEV i.f.ij yimi, Manufacturers of Lcatner AND BOOTS & SHOES, / Athens, Georgia. Constantly on hand and for sale a large stock of BROGANS, MEN & WOMEN’S BALMORALS, Boys’ and Misses Shoes of same styles. Their stock is of the best material, workman ship superior, and prices to suit the times. They otter their manufactures both Wholesale and Retail. Give them a trtal. LOOK AND TAKE WARNING. Thanking our customers for former favors and desiring a continuance of the same, we respectfully announce to the public that on the first day of January last we established a strictly cash sys tem, and all those who will persist in asking credit will obtain nothing but a refusal. Having decided on this course we will not vary from it a nickle’s worth. To those who are indebted to ua we will say : we are needing money, and if you think you are good for your con tracts we would like very much for you to prove it by coming up and handing it over within a short time. We fear we will have to resort to vio- J. H. DUNCAN & 880. D A HP obtained for mechan _L lx. L L/1N X kO ical devices, medical or other compounds, ornamental designs, trade marks, and labels. Caveats, Assignments, In terfereneesdetc., promply attended to. INVEN TIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REJECTED by the Patent Office may still, in most cases be secured by us. Being opposite the Patent Office, we can make closer searches, and secure Patents more promptly and with broader claims than those who are remote from Washington. INVENTORS or sketch of your device; we make examination free of charge, and|advise as to patentability. All correspond ence strictly confidential. Prices low. We refer’to officials in the Patent Office, and to inventors in every State in the Union. Address, LOUIS BAGGER k CO., Opposite Patent Office , Washington, D C. Nov 22—tf. ~~ pIAHNES 5 POWERMACHIN circular AND SCROL AND DESIGNS. I A Different machines suited j U to the wants of mechanics .and amateurs. Men, Boys and Ladies are making $3 to $lO per day using them!! Old styles thrown.aside when these machines are known ! ! Lumber from J to 3J inches thick, hard oi soft wood, can be ripped by man power at the rate of from 125 to 600 feet per hour, line measure!!! These machines are all practical and thoroughly tested. Thousands of them are now in use. The Velocipede Scroll Saw', for miscellaneous w’oik, is admitted by all to be the Jolliest little ma chine in the business. Say where you read this, and send for 48 pnge catalogue. W. F. & JOHN BARNEb, July26-tf..] Rockford, 111. BOOTS SSI SHOE Si PETER KEEN AX, OiF AUGUSTA, Or AY 'IT? OULD IMPRESS UPON HIS FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS IN ELBERT and ADJOINING YV counties, the importance of buying Reliable BOOTS AND SHOES for their families. 110 has purchased of the best makeis in {he country, about 350 CASES of choice work, and guaran tees to sell thenVfor CASH 25 and 30 per cent, lower than last year’s prices. THE OSE PRICE SYSTEM STRICTLY FAIR REALHC Still the rule of the House, All shoes bought will be exchanged inside of three months, or tho money refunded. Come one, come all, and see what splendid bargains are "here. PETER KEENAN, Central ESotet Ellock. Atigaslii, C*a. IjMl M. S. KEAH7” fjTf S||| 11 Wholesale and Retail ( i | Fall and Winter Dry Goods 271 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. My stock is now complete in every department, and goods coming in by every steamer. allowed to grow old or fade on my shelves. 1 buy to sell and they must go at the lowest prices. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. I have secured the services of MR. W. 1?.. TAIL, who will be pleased to serve his friends of Elbert and adjoining counties. Samples sent when requested and Express freight prepaid on C. 0.1) bills amounting to $lO. ammmm — ——————am-irr zan vrtn mason wimbiib •• • iusmw wancas******* r*._*aeri amne ’ubpi MsiMiirme* rnm—m j V ® THE undersigned have this day formed a t oparmersmp.rrs"" ror il " " m '°“ ° r “ ,, ‘ l “ cu " s COTTON ANI) COMMISSION BUSINESS At the old stand of Franklin & Whitney, under the firm name of FRANKLIN 8 11 OTHERS. Liberal Cash advances made on Cotton in Store, and prompt attention given to all business entrusted to their care. HENRY FRAMiIf, SAI’L Formerly ot FRANKLIN .y WHITNES. Under the terms of Dissolution of the him of Franklin & Whitney, either partner W'll sign in liquidation. Having full access to the old books, notes and accounts, will be pleased and ready at all times to settle with the former customers. In retiring from said firm, begs to extend his thanks to the many frinds for the patronage so liberally extendertjto his forme.' house, and solicits a continuance of the same to the new firm of FRANKLIN k BROS. September 13 -tf S. TER 41VK1,1 IV. II A R €3' M 1 If i§ xn FURNITURE! at DeGK A AF’S 47 and t 43 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA. in all its branches; Sunday and night calls 102 Greene st. Boooks! Pianos! Organs. i ______ ATHENS, GA. T. A. BURKE, AGENT FOB STEIN WAY’S MATCHLESS PIANO, and MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGAN, Books and Stationery, Sold Pens And everything usually kept in a first-class Book Store. I will sell ORGANS find iIA NOS as low as they can be bought in the State. In addition to the STEINWAi PIANO, I sell the HAINES BROTHERS, SOUHERN GEM, MATHUSEK and PARLOR FAVORITE, all warranted to be as good instruments as can be bought for the money. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION. BELL & CO. Hardware Merchants Deupree Block, Broad Street, Athens, Ga. Factory Agents for SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS, STEAM ENGINES, THRESHERS, SOlfeO MACHINERY, &C. E S TAB H3. DART & REYNOLDS, (.4. A. DART) BUILDERS OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. Manufacture work expressly for the SOTjTIIERN MARKET, and from long experience are thoroughly conversant with the reqnirments of tho country. The work itself used in every Southern State is its own recommendation, and renders a detailed description unnecessary. We also manufacture the CELEBRATED DEXTER WAGON! now on exhibiton at the Centennial. Tho best, easiest and most durable vchiclo in existence. For circulars &c. apply as above.
