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THE ATHENS GEORGIAN: FEBRUARY 20, 1876,
THE HAUNTED BED.
BY MARK LEMON. ■
“ Why, Betty, it' here isn’t Mr.
Ponsonby at the door, with his lug
gage, I’ll be whipped,’’ cried the
head waiter at Hotel, at Cowes,
on the evening proceeding the re
gatta.
“ Mr. Ponsonby! And don’t say
so! And I’d given him up, and just
put that weak-minded gent as come
at .ten o’clock into 24, Mr. Ponsonby’s
room, as I call it; and there is not a
bed to be had in Cowes^ for love nor
money.”
“ What’s that you say, Betty V
said the new-comer; “ not another
bed but mine, eh ?”
“ That’s it, sir,” replied Betty; “ I
kept it for yon till the last train ; and
as that has been in an hour, I gave
you tip, sir. What will you do ?”
“ Awkward,” exclaimed Ponsonby
“the old clock in the room will
break its heart; but I must sleep on
a sofa.”
“ Not one disengaged, sir,” said
the waiter.
“ No, sir,’’ added Betty, “ not one,
sir. There are four small children
put to bed in a chest of drawers now
in 24. We let everything before we
would let 24.’’
“ That’s the gent that’s got your
room,” whispered John, as he ush
ered Mr. Ponsonby into the coflee-
was exactly throe years ago, this very
day; that I and iny luggage 'found
ourselves in No. 24, the last room
(so the chamber-maid told me) unlet
in the house.”
Exactly what she told me—a
cockatrice!”
“ I was tired by my day’s journey,
and went to bed exactly as the cloctc
struck twelve. Though fatigued, I
felt not disposed to sleep; so I
placed my candle on the bed steps,
and began to rend. I bad read about
five minutes when suddenly' I re
ceived a blow on the stomach, and
the clock struck a quarter. I started
up! there was no one—nothing to
account for the phenomon. At hist
I concluded it must have been fancy.
I read for another quarter of an hour,
when I received two blows of greater
violence in gthe former one. I
jumped out of bed, resolved to se
cure my assailant. No, there was no
one! the clock chimed the half
hour.’’ t
“—nother glass of brandy and
water!”cried the mild one.
It was brought, and Ponsonby
proceeded—
“ I seized the hell-rope, but a sense
Another glass of brandy and
water !’* cried the mHd one.
“ No, no!” s lid Ponsonby; I
would advise you not; have your
chamber candle, and go to bed.”
*‘Go to bed in No. 14!” exclaim
ed the mild one; “ never.”
“ My dear fellow, matters may
have been changed since the period
I have been talking of. Go to your
room, and if anythiug occurs, it is
easy’ to ring the bell. Come, I’ll
see yon to the door; and taking their
candles, the pair proceeded to No,
24.
“ Here we are,” said Ponsonby;
“ good night.” r
The mild gentleman could only
wave bis hand in valed’ction, as he
entered the haunted chamber. In a
minute lie uttered a shrill cry, and
filed with terror.
“ What’s the matter?” said Pon
sonby.
“It’s there—in bed—last asleep—
I’ve s.-en it—the pendulum, I’d not
sleep there for a thousand pounds.”
“ Good gracious, what will you
do ?”
“ Sleep on the stairs—if I had niy
carpet hag out of that .room.”
“ I’ll fetch it for you. I don’t
Clarice Ootmty.
C LARKE SHERIFF SALE.-,Will be sold
before the Court IIonYe door in the city of
Athena, Clarke County, Ga., on the first Tucsd nv
in March next within t he legal hours of sale the
following property to-wit: all of that land
situate, lying and being in the county of Cferkef
State of Georgia, within the corporate limits o
the city of Athens, whereon James D. Pittard
now resides on Lnmpkin Street in said city,
with 'all of the apperttnnances thereto belong
ing, "bounded on tho North by iandaof John
White, on the Ntfcst by Hull street, on the East
by Lnmpkin street and on theSonth by ally
Clarice Gouzvby-
C LARKE SHERIFF’S SALE.—Will be sold
before the Court-lionse door, on the first
Tuesday in February next, within tho legal
hours of sale, the lollowmg property,.to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing one-
half acre, more or luss, in the city of Athens,
bounded west by lot of Mrs. Sledge; south, by
lot of J. S. England; east, by street running
in front of lot of J. S. England, and north, by
street running in front of lot of W. A. Talmadge.
All levied upon as the property of C. W. Beal to
satisfy a fi. fa. issued from the Justice’s Court,
218th Dist. G. M., in favoT of Talmadge,
itember term,
me. Property pointed out by plaintiff*s attor
ney January 8,1877. •
jan9-80d. J. A. Browning, Sheriff.
between W. C. Kemp and defendant, containing Hodgson & Co. Judgment at Senteml
two acres, more or leas and levied upon as the 1 1878, of said Justice’s Court; Levy made by
property of James D. Pittard and for the pur- W. A. England, L. C., and same tarnedover to
pose of making this levy, a deed was made and " —
filed in the Clerks office of Clarke Superior
Court and deed recorded from Ferdenand
Phinizy to James D. Pittard before this levy was
made. I-evy made by virtue of a fi. fi. from
Clarke Superior Court, August term 1876.
Ferdenand Phinizy vs. Pittard Mitchell & Co.,
all to satisfy the above stated fi. fa. This Fcb-
nary 3 1877. J. A. Browning, Sheriff.
Also will be sold at the sameAitne and place
the following property to-wit: three houses and
three small lots, the whole containing one acre,
more or less, bounded by the Athens Manufac
turing Company and fronting the street leading
to the Georgia Railroad Depot, within the
limits of the_ City of Athens, Clarke County,
Ga. All levied upon by virtue of a State r.nd
County Tax fi. fa. John W. Johnson Tax Col
lector of Clarke County vs. Ben Thomas. All
to satisfy tho above stated fi. fa., this February
3 1877.
fcb6-30d. J. A. BROWNING, Sheriff.
The person alluded to was a very
mild, milky-looking young ntan of
twenty one. Ilis present position
was evidently a new ©tie, for he was
constantly employed in pulling up his
shift-collar, and picking hisjteeth.
“John,” said Ponsonby, “ 1 must
have a hed.
Bring me a bone, and a glass of
brandy and water, and put them on
the table next to the young gentle
man, whilst I speak to Betty.”
What the nature of Mr. Ponson
by’s communications to Betty was,
I’ don’t mean to reveal; but site
“ laughed consuinedly,’’ and was
shortly afterwards seen entering No.
24 with a warming-pan, and then re
turned without it.
Tho bone and the brandy and
water were duly served, and Mr.
Ponsonby took his place at the table.
The mild gentleman pulled his collar
more frequently, and plied the tooth
pick with increased energy.
“ Waiter,” cried Ponsonby, “ here,
take this thing away."
“Capital hone, sir!’’ returned
John, somewhat astonished.
“ Don’t tell me—a. capital hone,”
exclaimed Ponsonby: “the ’bns driver
was complaining of the mortality
among his horses. Take it away.”
The mild gentleman looked altftaed,
and paused in the act of pulling up
his left collar.
« “ Wretched house, Ibis,” said
Ponsonby, confidentially ; never come
here, if I can help it; hut at regatta
time, glad to get any where.’’
“Yes, sir, said the mildjone.’’
“ They served me a rascally trick
once, and I shall never forget it. ]
wonder who sleeps in that room to
night—poor devil!”
“ May I inquire what the trick was,
of shame would not let mo proceed
I therefore resolved to keep watch j ,u ' llK l pendulum; lies an old
for a short time. As I sat up in the
bed, iny eyes fell upon the face of
the old clock in the corner; I could
not help thinking that it was in some
way connected with the annoyances
I had suffered. As I looked, the
minute hand gradually approached
the IX, on the dial, and the moment
it arrived there, I received three dis
tinct'and particularly sharp raps on
the crown of my head. The clock
struck three quarters. I was now
convinced that there was something
wrong. What was I to do ? If I
disturbed the house, and told this
story, I should be laughed at, arid set
down either as drunk or dreamin
Ijresolved to brave the worst. I got
out of bed, and gently opening the
clockcases, stopped the vibration" of
the pcndulein. Come, that must pre
vent the striking, thought I; and I
lay myself down, with something like
a chuckle at my brilliancy.”
“ A chuckle!” . murmured the
mild oue-
“ I had not been in hed above five
minutes,’’ resumed Ponsonby, “when
friend of mine ”
And in another minute, the mild
one was traveling down to the coffee
room, bumping his carpet-hag from
stair to stair, to the probable distur
bailee of the whole house.
“ Betty, Betty, srid Ponsonoby, in
an undertone, “ tell the porter to
bring my,luggage to^No. 24. Ha,
ha, capital, Betty, roared Pensono-
by, as he saw the cause of the mild
one’s terror. o
It was the brazen warming-pan
comfortably put to bed in No. 24,
and which the mild one, in his terror,
had taken for the pendulum.
In the morning, the mild gentle
man did not show himself He had
drunk three bottles of soda-water,
paid his hill, and gone by the first
train to London.
G EORGIA CLARKE COUNTY.—Whereas,
Wiley F. Hood, Executor of William Kittle
deceased, applies to me for leave to sell the fol
lowing real estate, belonging to the estate of said
deceased, to-wit: one house and lot, on the
South side of broad street, in Athens Ga., ad
joining Joseph Emerick and others, containing
ubont one half aero, more or less. Three lots on
the North side of broad street, in Atheqg, ad
joining each other, at'dcach containing ono half
acre, more or less, with a cabin on each. All
tbe above lots lying between Foundry street,
and the Oconee River. Therefore all persons
interested are hereby cited to show cause at my
office on or before the second Monday iu March
next, why said leave should not he granted.
Given under my hand at office this 5th Febru
ary 1877. ASA M. JACKSON, Ordinary.
feb6-30d. (Printers fee $13 00.)
A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE—Pcrsiiant to
an order ofthe Court of Ordinary of Clarko
county, will be sold before the Court-house
door of said county on the first Tuesday in Feb-
uary next, during the legal hours of sale, the
following lands belonging to the estate of
Everett Yerby, deceased, to-witt: Tho lots or
tracts of land known and distinguished in tho
plat of survey of said lands by W. J. Pitman bv
the numbers 2, 13, 23, 22 and 1, the first con
taining 85 acres, the second 108 acres the third
104 8-10 acres, tho fourth 985-10 aeres and tho
fiftWIOO aeres all lying in said county. All to
bo sold as the property of said deceased for the
benefit ot the biers and creditors of said deceas
ed.
Terms, part cash and part credit.
THOMAS F. HUDSON, Adm’r.
jati.2-30d-fec $5.00.
“ Oh, certainly,” said Ponsonby
“ though I hardly like to tell the
story, for fear you should doubt my
veracity.”
“ Oh, sir—”
“ Well, it seems absurd to talk of
haunted chambers, in the nineteenth
century;” and. Ponsonby paused.
“ Not at all,” said the mild <
encouragingly. '
“ But that there is one haunted
room in this house I am ready to
swear,’’ exclaimed Ponsonby; “
room with a large, old-fashioned clock
in it.”
V No. 24!” gasped the mild one
“ that is my room I”
“Ilush, for Heaven’s sake!” said
Ponsonby; “had I known that,
wouldn’t have said a word about it.
for the world.”
“ My dear sir, don’t say that; pray
go on, sir. I’m not superstitious
neither am I foolishly incredulous,'
and he emptied "the tumbler at one
gulp.
“ Well, as you desire it, I will nar
rate my story,” said Ponsonby. “ It
Ocoza.ee Go-uzrfey.
GEORGIA—OCONEE COUNTY/
Ordinary Sitting fob County Tax and otokr
Purposes, August 12th, 1876.
O RDERED, That one hundred and fifty (150)
per cent, be levied upon the State Tax for
the year 1876, to be divided in specific per cent,
to each particular object and purpose as herein
after specified, so as to raise for tho several ob
jects and purposes l *!ow enumerated, the fol
lowing respective sums or amounts, viz: „
build or repair Court House, or
Jail, or Bridges or Ferries or other
Public Improments, according to
contract, $1,000 00.
To pay Sheriffs, Jailors or other of
ficers fees that they may bo legally
entitled to out of tho county,
To pay the expenses of the County
for Bailiffs at Court, non-residcut
witnesses in criminal coses, fuel, ser
vant’s hire, stationery, aud the like,
To pay jurors,
To pay expenses incurred iu sup
porting the poor of tho county, aud
as otherwise prescribed bj tbe code.
To pay any other lawful charges
against the'eounty,
1,800 00.
500 00.
1,500 00.
500 00.
A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—Will be sold
before the Court Hoqse door of Clarko
County on the first Tuesday in March next,
during the legal hours of .sale, tho following
laudB lying in Oconee County, to-wit: one tract
containing 250 acres more or less, known as the
Hester land, on which are cabins and other
houses, and a fair portion of tilable land, ad-
^ injug Doctor W. Elder and others, 1 lot con-
ining 47 acres more or less, adjoining Mrs.
Mary Burnett, Joints and others; all under
fence, part in cultivation balance in original
forest,. 1 lot containing 40 acres, more or less
adjoining John S. Robinson and others, all in
woods, and 1 lot known os the Epps Mill Tract,
on which is a first rale • water power or shoal, a
rock dam and one story of mill already built.
All to be sold ns the property of Edward W.
Russell., deceased, under an order of the Court
of Ordinary of Clarko County for the benefit of
tho heirs aud creditors of said deceased. Terms
cash.
feb0-4t. . HENRY W. RUSSELL, Adm’r
C LARKE SHERIFF SALE.—Will he sold
before tho Court-house door on the first
Tuesday in February next, within tho legal
hours of sale the following property, lo-wit:
all that tract or parcel of laud containing two
hundred acres more or less, two miles from
the Georgia Ruilroad depot on the road from
Athens to Lexington, on the left hand side of
said road, being a part of the plantation known
as the Chiilky Level containing about seventy
aeres of cleared land twenty-five original forest,
balance old field, separated from Alt's. King’s
other land by tho eross-road leading from
Georgia Factory, adjoining John I. Huggins,
Mrs. Moore, James Hancock and others. All
levied upon by virtue of a fi ta. from Clarke
Superior Court, Augnsttcrm 1S76. Bonjamin B.
Williams vs. Mxs.O.W.King. All to satisfy the
above fi fa. property counted out by defendant,
this Dec. 29th. J. A. Beownino, Sheriff.
200 00.
$5,000 00.
And the balance of the one hundred and fifty
per cent, to he applied to paying the legal iri-
debteduess of the county, due or to become duo
during the year, or past due.
Given under my hand and officiul signature,
the above date.
JAMES R. LYLE, Ordinnrv.
15.tf.
heard the door of the clock-case
open slowly.” “ I felt, I confess, a
tremor—”
“ I should think so.”
“ As I saw 1 the pendulum throw a
summersault on the floor, and de
liberately hop—hop—towards the
bed. It paused for a moment, and
bonding its round, brazen face full
upon me, said—”
“Spoke!” gasped the mild one.
“Said,” continued Ponsonby, not
heeding the interruption. *“ Sir, I
am very much obliged, to you for
stopping my labors. People think I
never want any rest, but that I can
stand |seing perpetuall y wound up,
and kept on the go. With your
permission, I will get in bed; and
without waiting for an answer, into
bed it got.”
I suppose,” continued the pendu
lutn, “ you are not aware that this is
our room ?’’
“ Our room ?” said I.
“Yes; mine and the rest of the
works. The man who made us,
died and left it to us as a legacy.
You found something rather unpleas
ant, didn’t you ?”
Yes,” I answered, very unpleas
ant.
Ah, that was the striking-weight;
he always’ serves intruders in that
way, when we are going. When we
are not, and I come to bed, he is
quiet’enough. But as I am likely to
be set agoing in the morning and* it
is now nearly half-past one, I wi.l
wish you good-night.”
“ Good-night, sir,” I replied, quak
ing from head to foot.
“So, thought I, wnoever sleeps in
this bed, must either submit'to be
thumped black and blue by this
striking-weight, orl accept of this
horrible monster for a hed-f.-low.
At this moment, I suppose the pen
dulum fell asleep, for it / commenced
Olaoap School.
The exercises of the School at Winterville'
begin cn the 15th of Janoxry. The r
tuition will he as follow*:
1st. Class per month... $1.50
2d. “ “ “ 2.00
3d. “ “ “ 2.50
4th. “ “ “ 3.00
Contingent Fee per scholar a. 1.00
All pupils entitled will receive the benefit of
the public fund for the first three months. The
first term will begin on the 15th January and
close on tbe 25th July. Second term will begin
on the 6th August and close on “the 31st.
October. A11 pupils will be charged from time
of cntrance.until close of the terra. Special at
tention given to the preparation of young men
for College and tbe practical business ot life.
Board can be obtained on reasonable terms.
For farther information address,
T. A. HARRIS.
jan2-3m. Winterville, Ga.
G EORGIA-CLARKE COUNTY.—Whereas
John T. Lord applies to me for letters of
guardianship of Martha Bray, Nancy Bray and
Dora Bray, of said countv, orphans under 14
years old ot Benjamin A. Bray, deceased—
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
concerned, to show cause at my office, on or
before the first Monday in March next, why
aud letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand, at office, this 22th day
of January! 1877.
‘V Asa M. Jackson, Ordinary.
janSO-SOd.
A dministrator's sale—Pursuant m
an order of the Court of Ordinary of Clarke
Connty, will be sold before the Court House
door of Clarke County on the first Tuesday in
March next, during the legal hours-of sale, the
undivided half interest of Robert C. Lumpkin
deceased, in and to a Tract of Land containing
about 115 acres, lying in said county and partly
within the corporate limits of Athens, adjoining
Dr. JsmesS. Hamilton, Jefferson Jennings, B.
J. Parr and others. Also one bond for $1000
of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad com
pany. To bo sold as the property ot said de
ceased for tbe benefit of hisbeirs and creditors
Terms Cash.
JAMES M. LUMPKIN, Adm’r.
jan!6-4t.
AUGUSTA HOTEL.
“TTrJSsiSK “riTAOgusta, Ga.
Having leased this well-known and favorite
Hotel, the mo6t eligible in Augusta, and put it
in complete repair, I take pleasure in announc
ing that it is
NOW OFIEHST
for the reception of gnests. It is located in tho
center of business. Directly opposite the Tele
graph Office. Next block to Express Office.
Convenient to Railroad depot*. Street cars pass
tho door continually. The table wHl always be
provided with the choicest the market affords;
and the comfort of the guests will be constantly
attended to by a corps of well trained servants.
Omnibuses connected with the hotel wiU be
found at all depots on arrival of trains. The
office is open during the night, and guests will
be received or called at any hoar. Passengers
on the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, and
the South Carolina Railroads, can get off at the
corner of Washington and Broad streets, within
ten steps of the Hotel, and thereby save Omni
bus fare, CHAS. R. WIIEELOCK,
dec23-tf Proprietor.
FRESH MEAT/
J. J. Heard & W. P. Hood,
Corner Foundry and Oconee Streets.
FRESH BEEF. MUTTON, POBK.and SAU-
sage,( Fresh and Bologna Sausage). Our So
licitor is always on the street ready to supply
the wants of the citizens of Athens. Please
give .us your orders amj we will guarantee per
fect. satisfaction. The highest market prices
paid for Beavos, Sheep, Goats 2nd Hogs.
june20.l486.ly. J. J. HEAD & CO.
G eorgia, clarke couNTY.-ORmwABT’a
Orrics 22d January 1877.—Reddin T. Pit
tard lias applied for exemption of personalty
and setting apart and valuation of homestead,
and I will pass upon the same qt 11 o’clock, a.
m., on tho 19th day of February 1877 at my
office.
jan23-2t. ASA M. JACKSON, Ordinary.
S
TATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF
OCONEE—County Court Sititno for
County Purposes, Jan. 18th, 1877.—Application
haviug been mode to the County Court of said
county, to have an election precinct established
at Wall’s Store, in Buncomb District in said
connty, to be called Buncombe Precinct, and it
having been shown to the Court that the same
is necessary; it is therefore ordered that said
election precinct be and is hereby established at
the place above named. It is further ordered,
that a copy of this order bo published in tho
Athens Georgian once a week lor four weeks.
GEO. C. THOMAS,
Judge-Oconee County Court.
I hereby certify that tho above is a true copy
from the minutes of the County Court of Oconee
County. GEO. C. THOMAS,
janl6-4t. Judge Oconee County Court.
an innocent tick-tick, tick-tick, that
rendered all attempt at tiiructtuiness
on my part impossible.”
1377.
Boots
1877.
Slioes
and
TO ORDER.
ST. W. Sa-vidrup,
Artist.
Has removed bis shop to the Mcltowell Build
ing, on College Avenue. Pricealibenil and
first-class work guaranteed,
jane 16,1875—33-tf
Oconee Govm.’fcy.
0 CONEE SIlERRIFF’S SALE.—Will be sold
on the first Tuesday in March next, between
the legal hours of sale, before the Court House
door in Watkinsville, the following property to-
wit: a certain tract or parcel of land known as
the Harden tract, containing five hundred and
thirty acres, more or less; also 5 tract of laud
containing seventy five acres,, more oflless,
known us the Broughton tract; also a tract of
land known os the Epps place, containing two
hundred and filly acres, more or less; also a
tract of land known as tbe Hopkins tract, con
taining one hundred and fifty acres, more or
less; also in the town of WatkinsviUe, ono
store house and lot npon which said store house
is situated; also eighty acres of land near
Watkinsville known as the fork field; also
house and lot of seven aeres, more or less, now
occupied by William Murray; also at same time
and place two writing desks, one fore plane, one
auger, one lot gimlets, 4 candy jars, 1 tobacco
cutter 2 pair scales for counter, 2 powder cans,
2 boys hats, 1 lot of starch, 1 lot or opsom salts,
1 quart cup, 1 sugar scoop, 1 bowl, 1 lot sulphur,
1 lot alum, 1 water bucket and dipper, 1 lot
ladies switches, 1 show case; also at same time
and place one bay horse name (dick), one brown
horse (charley), one black mule, 2 co*s and
calves, 1 heifer, 1 bed, 1 wardrobe, 1 sideboard,
1 sofe, 1 stove, 1 sett chairs, 1 gin, plantation
tools. Levied upon to satisfy a fi. fo. issued at
last July Term of Oconee Superior Court in
favor ot C. H. Phinizy & Co., vs., William
Murray. Property pointed out by Join* F.
Murray, Agent ana Attorney for said Wm.
Murray.
Also at same time and place one tract of land
now in possession of James E. Murray, known
as the Conner place, containing one hundred
and fifty acres, more or less. Levied on to
satisfy two fi. fas. for tax, one issued from Clarke
and the other from Oconee County. Property
pointed out by Pope Barrow, Attorney for C. U.
Phinizy & Co.
Also at same time aud place 126 acres, more
or less. Levied on as the property of M. O.
Eider, to satisfy a fi. fa. issued from Oconee
County Court in favor of S. C. Dobbs, vs. M.
O. Elder and J. L. Elder security. Levy made
by Aaron -Crow, County Court Bailiff and turned
over to me.
feb6-30d. W. W. PRICE, Sheriff.
MESW
FA^L .i&lTF WINTEH
Millinery Goods.
Mus. T. A. Adams would most respectfully
inform the Ladies of Athens and of counties ad
jacent, that she has now received and opened n.
most choice and select assortment of Fall and
Winter Millinery Goods, comprising in part the
latest styles aud fashions of
HATS, BONNETS, RIBBONS, LACES,
... FLOWERS, GLOVES, ETC.
which she will sell at reasonable prices. Give
her a call before purchasing elsewhere. Orders
from a distance carefully filled. Store located
on Broad street, one door above Nationnl Bank.,
april 21, 1875—25-tf.
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S HERIFF SALE.—WHl be sold before tbe
Cctnrt House door in the City of Athens,
Clarke County Ga., on tbe first Tuesday in
February next within the legal hours of sale,
tho following property to-wit j one new store
house and lot whereon it i* situated fronting
Cobb Street adjoining George Fellows’ old wood
shop opposite the Closer lot. A1I sold' by
virtue of a fi. fa. from the County Court, Jnly
term 1876, John Henry McCleskey vs. James C.
Uardie. Written notice of levy served on de
fendant by James II. Towns. Levy made and
turned over to me by James H. Towns Bailiff of
County Court.
J. A. BROWNING, Sheriff.
Also at the same time and place will be sold,
the following property to-wit; a splendid plan
tation, situate, lying and being in Clarke County
8 miles below Athens on Shod Creek, contain
ing four hundred and ninety six acres, a con
siderable amount of bottom land and woodland
and pine land and tilable enough for several
bands, and good buildings; stud land lies ad
joining John W. Nicholson, Tom Mo3S (col).
Glen and Nowlen, Joseph F. Morton ana
Henry L. Brittain, the place whereon the de
fendant, Thomas G. Macon now lives. AH
levied upon by virtue of three fi. fas. from
Clarke Superior Court, one J. W. Reaves & Co.
vs. Thomas G. Macon, tiustee of Alitha J.
Macon, Feb. term 1864, one Hutcheson and
Hampton vs. Thomas G. Macon, trustee for his
wife Feb. term, 1867, oue William Muzo vs.
Thomas G. Macon, trustee t>f Alitha J. Macon
Feb. term 1867. All to satisfy the above stated
fi. fas.
’an9-30d. J. A. BROWNING, Sheriff.
E XECUTOR’S SALE.—By virtue of on order
of the Conrt of Ordinary of Oeouec county,
and in pursuance of the last will and testament
of John O. Thrasher, deceased, will be sold
before the Court-house door of said county, on
the first Tuesday in March next, during
the legal hours of sale, the following lots or
parcels of land ? Three lots containing fifty-one
acres each, one lot containing forty-nine acres,
one lot containing one hundred and thirty-threo
acres, and one lot containing ouo hundred and
twenty-eight acres—making in the aggregate
four hundred and sixty-three acres. Said fend
situate one mile from Watkinsville, and lyint:
between the Watkinsville and Madison roail
and Watkinsville and High Shoal’s road. Two
hundred and fifty acres of s-.tid land native
forest, and the remainder old fielgl pine and
tenable fend. '
Also, at the same time, before the Court
house door, in Athens, Clarke qounty, Georgia,
threo lots in the city of Athens, rormeriy owned
by John Bird, and known as tho Bird lot, and
one as tho Aaron lot, improved—the other lot
unimproved, said lots containing one acre
more or less each. Said property sold for the
purpose of paying the debts or deceased. Terms
cash.
B. R. Murray, Executor.
jan8-4t.
OCONEE SUPERIOR COURT, MAY TERM
1876.
Lula Nowlin, )
vs. }-Libel tor Divorce.
Archibald Nowlin )
It appearing to the Court that Archibald
Nowlin, Defendant does not resido in the
connty of Oconee, and it further appearing that
he resides without the limits of tuc State; It
is, therefore ordered that service be perfected
upon said defendant by publication once a
month for four months in the Athens, Geor
gian a paper published in the City of Athens,
Georgia.
J. R. LYLE, Plaintiff’s Attorney.
Granted: Geo. D. Rice, Judge S. C.
Georgia Oconee County.—Clerks office,
Superior Conrt. I hereby certify that the above
order is a true extract from the minutes ot aud
Court.
Given under my hand and official signature
this 10th day of Sept. 1876.
sept!2.m4m. J. M. A. Johnson, Clerk.
^TOTICE.—Whereas, Engene W. Brydye Ad-
muriatrator of Samuel Freeman, (colored)
deo’d. applies for leave to sell all the real estate
of said dec’d., therefore ell persons concerned
are hereby notified to show cause at my office, on
or before the first Monday in February next,
why said leave should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office this 1st day of
January 1877. 7
jan2-4w. ASA M. JACKSON, Ordinary.
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