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%\\t §\\m lijsta LOCAL DEPARTMENT. FRIDAY lVf<>UN(Nn, OCl'O'ftlClt Mil, IK7t|. Tho Funeral Sermon of Hampton Slovens Sr., deceased, will bo preach ed iii iiitpna Vista, the sth Sunday in October by Rev. W. W. Htmvnn, of Tolbotton." All are invited to at tetidi Eiiiiata. In Mr. 0. W. C. M.’s Card, publish ed lost week, appeal* two typograph ical errors; for offeefc read affect; for oftuslons read offensive. Rev. M. Hair has moved from Ids old stand to tie store formerly occu - pied by Harvey & Story. —Not any ico-water, I thank you —this sort of weather. -—We call special attention to the Very interesting essay of Dr. H. C. Spinks, on the subject of oats, which we)publllh on our first page. It takes Up the entire page, but its import ance makes every line of it valuable. We are glad] that Dr. Spink elabo rated tm the subject. There is noth ing thin In it, the “explanation” to the contrary notwithstanding. Read it and heed its sugguestions. —We were pleased to moot in our sanctum, this week our former town man, Rev. A. J. Harvey. Jlr. Har vey is a young man of talent, and Wo wish him success whcievei lie may go. —Oar friends will please remem ber lliat wc arc compelled to run ihe Argus on cask principles, and they will confer a great favor upon us by payingjtheir subsbriptions promptly- We hate to talk money so often, but our necessities compel its to do so against our inclination. Wo are forced to pay m advance for paper, bud meet promptly otir monthly ob ligations, we therefore must have money. When you attend Court next week bring us that two dollars. —One school boy cut another with a pocket-knife on Wednesday last, in Buena Vista. This is the first step to the ga'lows . boys, stop before you take another in that frightful direc tion. —Mr. Easoti still has Control ot that excellent hotel, the Trench House. If any body knows how to run a hotel, Mr. Eason does. When you go to Ann ribus do not forget to stop at the French Iloasc. Fare good, rates moderate, bid room ac commodations excellent. —We are very g’ad to learn that our young friend and former county man has connected himself with the great grocery house of A. Hirsch, in Anicricus, where he will be pleased to serve his old friends and custo mers. He is an energetic young man and deserves success. A law will probably be passed by the next Legislature, abolishing coun ty towus, stove pipe hats, cigars and store bought clothes. The many friends of Mr. Wiley Jones will be glad to know that he lias connected himself with Mr. Louis Cohen’s Dry Goods House. Mr. Jones has many friends in this county who will patronize him. —-It will be seen by reference to our eolumn of announcements that Mr, W. M, Williams lias been biougbt forward by hie friends for the position of Tax Collector of Marion Connty. —r-We have been told by a welhin ioimed gentleman, that there are three white Radicals in the eastern portion Marion county. We hope he is mis taken. He has given us the names and ■we will see bow they vote in tbe appro aching election. —Mr. Mitson Melton lias stopped taking the Argus. Sorry for it—but as lit can’t be helped, Alf. Colquitt an£ Howell Hollis must stir around aiyi get us one new subscriber each to stake up the deficiency. Can’t think we'll lose anything in money or principle by sticking to the Demo cratic party and Democratic nomi nees. =—A fellow signing himself, “Vo ( ■ers ad infinitum.’’ some uneasy sore. jj t <ad, has written ns a bucket letter. •\y c haven’t the inclination this week, y JU (. sy ill dissect his rotton carcass lhorm igW.y in'our next, if the spirit inovefr pfobably will,. TOO JlmOicls off ilm iVluric ms 85 Al i e*. On Monday last, Mr. David .fames showed us thirty-five acres of upland, (some of it very old) planted in corn this year, from whifeh he gathered a few days ago,- seven hundred bushels. This is what some of Marion’s poor pine land can do* when it triesi Tliis field was thinly manured. nATßinomiL, Married on the evening of the sth inst., by Mr. James M. Gill, Notary Public and Ex-officio J. I*., Mr. W. It. Upton to Miss Missouia Mayo, all of this county. Ikiiiiil ifoiiic, Dr. W. P. Burt, of Amcricus, the popular dentist, will be in Buena Vista next week, soliciting new work in his profession, and fur the pur pose of collecting What is due him for work already done. A long ex perience has made him proficient in his calling, and all Work given him will be saiisfactorily executed. Superior Court Next Week The Full Term of Marion Superior Court convenes in Buena Vista next week, “and don’t you forget it.’’ Court officers, lawyers, jurors, liti gants, &c., Ac., should be on hand, as well as (he nimble and variegated newspaper drummer, whose paper is the only one worth taking, within the whole circumference cf newspaper dom. And thou delinquent subscri ber, be thou here prepared to settle for past dues and pay Up for a year in advance; and tbe editor and bis imp will call tiiee blessed. . McMschnct aini Stevesis. It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, that Messrs. McMichael and Stevens have remov ed from their old stand to tho store house formerly occupied by Rev. M. Hair. This firm is an active, go-a head institution, ever on the alert in the interest ol their customers, and never CaUglit napping with old or high priced goods. Trade with them and you won’t regret it. Died. If throat disease, on the sth inst, little Hugh Tlecsc Park,_ aged three years, son ofDi*. J. A. Park. Transplanted to the gardens of God. Messrs. Granbcrry ami Barlow. This enterprising, liberal Americus firm extents a cordial invitation to our readers to trade at their exten sive dry-goods house, in the form of an attractive advertisement. They offer cheap for cash a splendid stock of goods. They are honest, open, straight-forward men, having but one price for their goods and selling ns low as any house. We recommend them because we know them, —lion, Henry It. Harris, the Dem ocratic nominee for Congress, speaks in Buena Vista outlie 19th inst,Thurs day next. Let every Democrat and Republican, every white man and colored man in the county come out to hear him. He bears the noble st andard of Democracy and has stood by our people like a true patriot, in the halls of Congress. He will never desert bis people or his party. —Messrs. N. G. and J. K. Prince, the livo stable men, of Americus, still at their old stand, running their first-class stables successfully mkTsat isfactorily to all parties. They are as thoroughly cquiped for the bus iness, as any establishment of the kind in Southern Georgia. Wo were pleased to meet Mr. J. K. Prince, who has moved from Dawson. Retrenchment is a green persimmon which the merchants of a certain city, are chewing industriously to contract their stomachs to the dimensions of their provisions. It would be much moro pleasant and healthy to stir around livelier and get more provis ions. WITTEN FOR THE HIT IN A VISTA AUGUR. AN “INDEPENDENT” ODE fly CI, AUDI US CESTUS. Tho reeking scrim of all tho fulfil, Aro marshalled iu n throng; Tho ghastly pale, the black, tho tan, The gaunt, and lean, and long. They shout the name of '.‘Hilliard, wise! Our leader bold!” and laugh, Republican's their banner’s guise, Ami -Milliard bears tlie staff'. Democracy's tho oloalc lie wears, Hut underneath, alas! He’s known to he, by liis long ears, Ail Independent and. Uchce Hill, Oct. 12, 1870. KK.HO V A l. Col. B. F. Brown has removed his Boot, Shoe and Hat Slorc to Lu nar Street, Americus, Ga., and notifies the patrons of the Argus, of flic fact in a neat card. Patronize him. He. is every inch a gentleman, and his goods are exactly what he claims for them. Every customer he gets, be keeps. Fonrfli Roiiml-Cnliiiiiliie; Dl -ti'ict. Broad Street and Pierce Chapel Oct. 27 28 29. Talbot and TalbOttON, Nov. 3 4 6 6. Ours etta —Thursday, 9th, 7 pm. Shiloh —same circuit —1 Oth 11 am. Harmony—2 mg—llth &12 th. New Bethany 12th 7 p m. Carsonvillb 17'h 11 am. Butler 17th 7 p m. Reynolds—2mg. 18th & 19th. Glen Alta " 22d 7 p in. Philadelphia 23rd 11 a m. Buena Vista 24th Cerif. 2 p m. New Bethel —2mg. 25th 2Gih. Hamilton & Girard, December 1 2 3 4. St. Paul and St. Luke 8 9 10. Pastor will please published. If we would be ready we must work. Energy is more eloquent than blood. J. B. McGebce, P. E. When a merchant tells a farmer that the advertising merchant charges more for his goods so as to pay for the advertise fient,he teils an untruth, Appointments ol Hess. Henry K. Hari'is- Hon. Rehry It. Harris, Democrat ic candidate for Congress, will address the people of tnc Fourth Congression al District, at the following dates and places: West Point, Tuesday, Oct. 0. Wliitesville, Wednesday, Oct. 11. Hamilton, Thursday, Oct. 12. Columbus, Saturday, Oct. 14. Cusscttii, Tuesday, Oct. 17. Buena Vista, Thursday, Get. 19. Geneva, Friday, Oct. 20. Talbottoii, Saturday, Oct. 21. Valley Grove, Monday, Get. 23. Hon. Henry V/. Hilliard Will address the people on the po litical issues of the day at the follow ing places: Buena Yista: Tuesday Oct. 17. Hon. Henry R. Harris is invited to take part in the When a merchant takes you into a dark corner, and whispers that he is selling to you cheaper than to any one else, lcs3 than cost, at an im mense sacrifice, &c., just because it is you, he tells you a lie and takes you to foe a soft-headed fool. Ten-to one he charges you double. Don’t trade with him. The “negro” yellow fever cues reported in Savannah where all mixed-blood. Ho pure-blooded ne gro lias taken the fever. They are not subject to it.- George Alfred Townsend, the author is dead. —Hon. Henry W. Hilliard address es the citizens of B uena Vista on Tuesday next the 17 th inst. He has the reputation of being one ot the mast brilliant orators in the South An Atlanta correspondent of the New York Bulletin states that the average cotton cron of Georgia is 525,000 bales; and he estimates the crop of this year at 575,,000 bales. —ln the absence of Mr. It. M. Williams, orders lclt at the Argus office for coffins will be promptly at tended to. | A3NOUNOBMENXa. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. At the solicitation of friends, W. M. Wil liams has ftoiisenloil to become a candidate for tho a (hot of Tr* Collector of Mart -n coun ty and respectfully submits his claims to til citizens of the county. I’OR OK I>f A AIIV. We have been authorized to an nounce tbe name of William B. Ilia ton, as a candidate for the office ol Ordinary of Marion County, at the ensuing elßptjfin in January. tf FOR TAX OOL LEG TOR 1 announce myself a candidate for tho offi cer of Tax Colt dor, at the ensuring election in January next. W. H. Moons. aug 20 tli— tf. FOR ORDINARY. At tho solicit .(ion of marly friends, I have consented to allow them the use of my name as a candidate for the office of Judge of Or dinary of Marion count, at the election n January next M HAIR ORDINARY’S NO TICE. ORDINARY'S OFFICE, Feb 8, 1876. Hereafter nil persona having advertising done ii. the Argus, through my office, are required to pay the Printer’s fee iu advance The fee is due when first insertion is made and I am not able to advance the money, JAS. M. LOWE, Feb 4,1876 Ordinary ~ ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. Will be sold before the Court House door in ISneu-A Vista, Marion county Ga on the Ist Tuesday in November next, the following lots of Lands.' No. 27 and 28 in the 25th District and half of no. 5 thirty-first District. .Said land being a part of Lands belonging to Estate of W. 11. Merritt deceased, an sold under order of Court of Ordinary for benefit of Hdra and creditors' Terms of sale, half cash, the balance 12 months aftersale. Ti tle perfected when last payment is made. Can he so’d iu small parcels if to the interest o.'hte Fs ate. T. M. Merritt. Administrate) GEORGIA —marios County. N H Tnllis has applied for exemption of personality and setting apart and valuation of homestead and f will pass upon the same at ray office, on Thursday 14th inst., at 10 o’clock a. m. Jab M 1 town, oct 2 7G Ordinary APPLICATION FOR DISMISSION GEORGIA— Marion County. Whereas Henry L. Aliiosn Executor of 11. L. Allison deceased lias applied fur dismis sion from said administration. All persons interested are hereby requir ed to file their objection, if any, wituin the time required 1))' law. Witness my hand this August 23, 187fi Jas. M. ;Lowe, aug 25—Sms Ordinary. New Advertisements- ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. GEORGIA— Marion County. Tlios. B. Lumpkin, Administer of Galvin Johnson, deceased, applied lor an order al lowing him to sell the iv;ii estate of said deceased. This is to give notice of the above application—Witness my band, Oct. 0, 1870 Jas. M. Lowe, Oi'dimiry APPLICATION FOR DIiMISsION. GEO KOI A— Marion County. Whereas James C4reen, Administrator of Rebdcoa Green, has applied for dismission — 'll persons interested aro hereby notified of the above app'icalion and reoui-ed to file their objections within the time specified hv law. Witness my hand. ‘ Oct.'9, 1876. Jat .M. Lows Ordinary. TOMY IFIELIEIsTIDS. I have engaged my serr.eesjjto Mr. Loui s Cohen in the Dry (roods bus 1 ness, on Public Square, Americus, Ga . waere I would be pleased to :;ee you all, and I guarantee to deal setra eand iiiir with you, whenever you give me a trial. We have a very large select ed stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots & Sh&eft. Notions, &c. I will convince you that what I sav is SO. I will make il to Your Adw&iuagc to Con.c ia To See Me when You Come to Town. And if you don’t buy, I will take great pleas ure in posting you in reference to prices. Very Respectfully, Wiley Jones, Oct 13-tf Formerly Proprietor Barlow Jlouse To the Citizens of Marion county. HAVING closed out my grocery bneines 8 north of public square, and being now with the wei! known Grocery House of Mr. A. Hirsch, Americus, Gra., i take n-reat pleasure in invitiag them to call • me Fumy nr* quarters, and examine our large and well selected stock of groceries, shoes, icons, ic, We guarantee to please both m goods and prices. With many thanks for past favors lam Very Respectfully, T. Oscar Battle, Oct. 13-tt AMERICUS, 6fl iIM HITES. Everybody should read the There are lively times aueacl! To enable ev ery voter in this sctcion to take a paper and keep fully posted on State and National Politics, wo will send the Mirror postage paid from now until the loth of November for only $1,25, Send along your names and money. 73t \V. T. CHRISTOPHER, a-.'p Fort Valley, Ga. Dll. E. T. IVIATHiS, Buena Vista, Ga Calls loft at my office or residence promptly attended, 1>0c24-1 y (j RAN BERRY & BARLOW, . lias just opened at their One Price Cash Store A Splendid Stock of—*- Bvj} Goads, Garpctiogs, ©iatbiag, Hots, Shoes, Umbrellas, Soda. Notions, Tobacco, Starch, Potash. Blacking, '•RAZOR STKKIj" HCISSOItS, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Ac, Ao e 8 IX7 K have but ONE PRICE- thinking it best and more sn'Et'ant -ray (.> gi\<> VV our friends iim Lowest Cash Prk.o at Onco. widie -.• do not, pro pose to sell a !• ■“ i,i ih.l ni ! - Own east, for rjfu l, we pledge ourselves to sell one youal Prices that wiil Average its Low as any House in Georgia. J J (ifcANCKKBY W W iiASLOW Get (till, tBIIR-Cw Bo F. BROWN’S Boot, Shoe and Hat Store, Will hereafter be on LAMAR ST„ next door above Felder k SON, AMERICUS, GA. KEEPS con.f.anllv on hand a brere stock of Bjots, Shoes and Hats of All kind*, and will -1) =■ tsm ALL PROFITS. _ _ _ la-im NEW FIRE tmfWffimm Corner Cotton Avenue and Jeffeerson Street AMERICUS - - - - G-ECX W T Toole. Same McGarrah TO THE FARMERS OP JXA.RXOV AND SIRROI.TDISG COUNTIES. We would respectfully inform yon, that we have opened a Ware-llouso for the storage and sale of cotton at the the above stand, and wiil be pleased to serve you to the best of our ability, Iu addition to our Ware House business we propose to do a general C’om mission business. Advances made ou cotton in store when desired. National Dissolved Bene in store for sale. Coma and see us —all wa ask is a trial. Respectfully, Tooxje & McGaiuia.ii sep 15—nov 3. S.T. COLEMAN. If, H- RUIIDEN. S.T. Coleman & —WHOLESALE— I)P,Y GOO DS & SHOE HO USE MACOIT, GEORGIA. We do a wholesale business exclusively-—having no Retail Store at homo or in the country, letting the Retailer enjoy ait profit that belonGS to him. SSH. sa n BBS h HOOTS, sms & hits, mi DESIR-S TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR STOCK OX? jg © o r JT $, S lions A M*® HATS FOIiTHE FALL AND WINTER TRADE, Will OH IIAS BEEN CAREFULLY SELECTED WITH A VIEW TO THE WANTS ,OF THIS SECTION. And request thatjy.m call and examine tlrem before making your purchases. We have bought goods cheaper than heretofore, and pfoposo to give our customers the benefit of the decline Wf> Have Always Endeavored t o Give TO THOSE WHO HAVE SO GENEROUSLY PATRONIZED US, AND CAN ONLY PROMISE THAT NO EFFORT WILL BE SPARED ON WILL?BE b OP GOOD QUAIAhWINB NO ONE CAS SELL pcgilmately |AT LESS PRICE FOR g WIJX A Ml Before Bay tuiahoui.ah block, macojv, ua. Bept22-3m e KiirnANO ALBEIT MIX ___ Mix & Kirtland, Wholesale and Retail Dealers In shot;? and Shoes, Leather, Findings, &c No. 3 Cotton Avenue and 68 Third Street, MAICG’N. GEORGIA ftsix AMD KIRTLAND 'ts and Shoes to examine their Stock, and they are confident Would invito all Dealers in R(K , m and „ o ods at the lowest cash prices either at No- 3 Cot- Ihat they can please those who wx ‘ street we have a tine assortment of Boots, Shoes on Avenue, or 66 Third St. At 6$ ‘7. Lining skin, Gaiter Uppers, Ac. Sorts of dif and Hats. Also, a largo assortment o. , to , 7 pi c h WtJ invito all in want to call and sec us, ferent Goods and Shoe Findings all .t. September 22,1876-3 ms,