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.miKTuns IN COVINGTON train arrives at 11.37 a. [pfost w „ “ 5.04 p. off 11 P iwn 1111 V-r- a p od ttion train leaves at 5.40 a m tccofflia returns at 8.10 p rr. *4 J'lvc (Ccmlnfltott JStav. - viN GTON, GA„ SEPT. 9, 1885, and Sfar-Hglit IUsnm. I cholera is now reported to be de The Europe Using i« ' Lortsof Erom smallpox River, Mass. and yellow fever Fall to the front with a Young Men’s Utian Athens Association. lower house of the Legislature will The night sessions. -reufter have «•••••* debt decreased three mil The public August. ,ns during Wednesday was the anniversary of qioleon’s capture at Sedan. Atlanta merchant prophesies the An this ever know n. iggest fall trade, season, Montezuma has already received over * known 1; ■flbales of cotton—a thing never sfore in August. The bill to prohibit members of tlieleg lature from accepting free passes, was st by a vote of 24 to 75. The first steel rail has been laid on the sine and Carrollton R. R, at its junc m w jth the East Tennessee. At Hartwell, Sept. 1, Dr. A. J. Matthews is no minated to fill the unexpired term departed Senator J. F. Craft. The legislature will continue to elect idges and Solicitors. The bill to trans r that power to Jhe Governor was lost There is no political platform or poll* y at will make business good for a man lio does not advertise.—[New Orleans icayune. The commercial year for 18SG is now (cii, the first of Sept, being conceded, common consent, to he the initiative iy From all quarters of the country come ports of poisoned persons, brought on by ifnig improperly canned goods, diseased eats, and adulterated groceries. rr. J. W. Carroll will hold the helm at Mr. ,ek Lindsay’s popular steam cotton gin, Covington, the present season, Give in a call, and he will treat you right. The association of agricultural chemists etin Washington City, Sept. 1. Prof. C. White, vice-president of the asso ktion, and professoi of chemistry in (estate University, was present. Mr. Henry P. Rossignol, a son of Dr. enrv Rossignol, died in Clarkesville, last eek. lie was connected with the An¬ uta post office, and leaves a young wife id little child, in addition to a host of lends, to mourn his death. Mr. John C. Camp is now prepared to pair your cotton gins and other rnachiu fv. He is a good mechanic, and does ls woik well, He is located at Coving n depot. it. Jt Marietta, Sept. 1, Rev. Isaac N. linger died of typhoid fever, the direct 1U8e being abscess. He left Madison >out five years ago to pastor the Baptist uirch in Marietta. He was a fine exam e ofa gentleman, and well did lie adorn ie profession he advocated. Hon. Joseph E. Brown gave his views \ the railroad commission to a Consti uion reporter about this wise : He does ut I avor abolition of the commission J t opposes its omnipotency. At pres¬ et it is all powerful, dictatorial and im- 5riel - It issues a fiat and no appeal in be made thereto. Restrict its powers democratic platform then, Senator roan thinks it a good thing. So does >e Star. The Covington and Macon railroad is o'ng to be built, no matter whether the houbting Thomases” believe it or not.— Lerefore behooves the people of Cov agton, to decide for themselves whether le > "ant the depot located conveniently 0 ‘be business part of town not We 'a* or act promptly in the matter, or it 111 > too late. The want to work in company a few days, and cannot l0, 'f r - They Wi " bCgin 0 ay8,and e T ,Hliy " ave, ° unittoo f. 0 8UU l he P ^ ple ° f P° V ngton f wed d . 1 glVe the,n the nght tav ,a y i m town. Salem “ “® cam,, P meet, “8 wel1 „ ^tended , , iarlv-Yu ’ deSp ‘ te tlle Covering weather ", yin the morning. Dr. Haygood lubiJet preach S* -Snstian " view •’Soil, "A of fin,in?,-, ■’ n, '' a little over hour and right r an y did he Champion his cause. He il btiY*L *’ business d ' ^' in s its P°i»ted multifarious and Y ’ >ebad habit of indiffe rence to l0 us affairs and inattention l while at ‘ st n * ce people have fallen into , fairs*' 'V° roed , The * n business and wordly 1 2 te *t was taken from St. ," ' The meeting is progressing . 0f of -I 00 * loubt . wuch good will come ‘ t - The ministers present A are: J ' °' Ha >'good, Revs. M. rw raj, p. E., • j K. Reid, I>. Mclntosl Milt ‘ Ulg m ’ T>- J- Myrick.G. Canowav, 6r ’ W * Fobs, and J. L. Pierce,' tor. The Grant funeral bill is $14,162.75. Good preaching at the Baptist church Sunday night Sullivan “knocked the socks off' of McCraffey. Gotten is now beginning to come in ev¬ ery day, and will soon nut everything on a boom. Bill Arp don’t know but that people should belong to more than one church to keep down bigotry. Col. Baum, of artesian well fame, in trying to get off of a train, in Atlanta, the other day, was badly hurt. •MM* At Macon, September 1, Ford heat Pra¬ ter, in a walking match for $200 a side and the championship of Georgia. 1 he Atlanta public schools are crowded. It is estimated that sixty-five hundred children were present Monday morning. Our new court house win he dedicated oil Monday morning, September 21st, at 10 o’clock. Everybody, and especially the ladies, are invited. Mr. IV. A. Norton has openedanew bar in the basement of the Star building, in the room next to the barber shop. Mr. Dennard is in charge. •••••• —The family of Mr. Ilenke, the departed baseballist, realized $700 from the game played for their benefit in Atlanta on last Thursday. The Stone Mountain Baptist Associa¬ tion will meet with the Baptist church in Covington, next Friday morning. A large number of delegates are expected to be present. The U. S. military p:>st has been located on the Silvey place, about three miles south of Atlanta. The enhancement of property in that, neighborhood is quite rapid. Mi. E. S. Shoemaker, the agent of the Singer sewing machine company, left Cov¬ ington, last Saturday, for Atlanta, and will be assigned to another territory, lie de¬ clined to inform the Star why he left so sud djiilv. Henry Grady has said many good things in his brilliant wav, but he lias never said anything more unique or truer, than when he said, the other day, that ‘‘Macon is the one city in Georgia that possesses entire forests of gubernatorial timber.” The scaffolding was torn down from around the new court house, last week, and now that magnificent structure stands up in its ‘‘beauty unadorned" by .the un¬ sightly pine poles and rough plank gang¬ ways. See 7 Mrs. Permelia Harwell, wife of Mr. Jackson Harwell, of this county, died at her home on last Thursday night, aged about 118 years. She was a member of the Methodist church, and was a pure, no¬ ble Christian woman, and has gone to en¬ joy the reward af her. noble life. Messrs. Taylor and Cochran have opened a first class restaurant in the Star building, in connection with their bar, and are now prepared to furnish meals to all who call on them. They have everything new and nice,and hoi>e to be able to accommodate all who give them a cal'. Fish and oys¬ ters served at short notice. We are authorized to state that a buggy whip was stolen at Salem camp ground, on last Sunday, and that the party taking it is known to the party losing it. If the whip is left at the Star office, with the money to pay for it and this noitce, no questions will be asked. Otherwise the matter will be presented to the grand jury. The corner stone of the new state Capi¬ tol was laid on last Wednesday, the 2d inst., with imposing and appropriate cer¬ emonies. A large number of people were present, and theoccasion was oneofmuclt interest. Gen. A. R. Lawton of Savan nah, delivered the oration, and M. W. John S. Davidson, of Augusta, conducted the impressive masonic ceremonies of lay¬ ing the corner stone. It was an interest¬ ing event in the history of our state,anu will long be remembered by all present. Dedication of our New Court House. Our superior court meets on next Mon day week, the 21st of September. The hour of meeting is 10 o’clock in the morn ing. The court will he held in our new court house, and the county comissioners have arranged that the dedication of the new building take place at that hour.— Capt J- M. Pace, of our local bar, will deliver the dedicatory address, after which speeches will be made by other members Pace ^lufchosen omtor wilf receive & -ew building from the hands of the com missioners, and will formally deliver it to the people of the county. considers The occasion will he one of ble interest to our people, and all are cor di-dlv invited to be present and P ar J,!'‘‘ the interesting ceremonies. The ! [adies are especially invited oclock to be present. Mon Remember the tiuie-10 Sep(ember. on dsy moruing. * ll< ( - lst Letter List. The following is a list of letters remain¬ ing in the post office at Covington, Ga.,on Monday, Sept. 7, 1S85 : Miss Mary Anderson, Jofus Briscoe, M rs. Lone Backus, Miss Anna Sailte Broadnax, Mrs. Manda Colmon, Miss Crowell, Mrs. Davis Mrs Eliza Davis, Mrs. Mary Ewing, Miss Fannie Hard, Mrs M. A- ' Hardman, Mr- Webb Ingom, Mr. F.& John Johnson, Mr. J. F. Jones, son Mr D. \V. A. l ewis, Mr. Fletcher Nelson, Miss Clara Bullen, ThomasBren SiSSrinSwiU.™. Mr. James Parks, Flane F ; Bffi JAMES M. LEVY. P- M. Geo. T. Wells, Assistant P, Personal Mention. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes is 76 old. years “NeHieHy,” of the Pittsburg Dispatch, is Miss Pink Cochran. Rev. Samuel Jones is preaching day W arm Springs every at camp meeting. Anderson » s « » visit to relatives at i Marshalville. Mr. Tom McDonald, son of Dr. McDonald, of Conyers, was in town last week. At Midway, spending a while with her brother in-law, Miss Della Bryans, of Conyers. Miss Rose Cleveland is a probable candidate for the presidency of Vassar College. Mrs. Tom Thumb finds it difficult to “lord it” over her “wee sma’ ” Italian consort. It is probable that Dr. John S. Carroll, of Co.orado, will return to Covington, this fall. “Rev. Heavenward Beecher” will penegyrize Grant, in Boston, at an early day. Mr. Harry Phinizy shuffles out the Athens Chronicle ina lively “get-up and-git” style. There is talk of Judge John D. Stewart lgmng his seat the bench res on at an early date— to go to Congress. Mr. Livy Quigg, son of Dr. Quigg, of Con yers, has returned to that [place from Porter Springs. E. P. Roe, that noted novelist, was bom in 1838, on the Hudson, in the town if Windsor New York. Dr. Hawthorn’s lectures, at Richmond, Va.. drew immense crowds. Dr. II. is a giant Bap¬ tist minister of Atlanta. Prank James, of yore a noted hell cat, is dying of consumption. He is now residing on a farm near Independence, Mo. Miss Daisy Whitehead, of Social Circle, is telegraph operator at Covington depot. The Star extends a cordial welcome. Mr. Marcus D. Irwin, of the Solid South, is regaling the readers of his paper with a good se¬ nes of letters descriptive of his late trip to Ni¬ agara Falls. Mr. S. P. Thompson, of Covington, was married to Miss Claude Turner, of Jonesboro, by Rev. VV. F. Robison, on Wednesday, the zd inst. J he Star extends congratulations. Miss Lula Peek, daugh ter of Col \Y. L. Peek, of Rockdale, ana Miss Leila Park of Henry coun¬ ty, left Monday morning for Lucy Cobb Insti¬ tute, Athens. The Star recommends them to the Classic City. Col. Thomas P. Stovall, Commissioner from Georgia for the American Exhibition in London, in x886, thinks Georgia will and must make a fine display. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the democratic nominee for governor of Virginia, purposes to speak once a day, sometimes twice, from now till the day of election. Mr. J. C. Newman has returned from a pleas¬ ant tour to Niagara falls Toronto, Canada, etc. I Ie reports quite a jolly time, and a highly instruc¬ tive and entertaining trip. Important Railroad Meeting. Covington, Ga., Sep'. 3, 1885. The charter members of the Covington arid North.Ga. R. It Comuuny met pursuance of a call by the president of said company, the following members being present: J. T. Corley, President. S. II. Brodnax, Secretary. Thomas Camp by Proxy, W, C. Clark. T. J. Shepherd. J. W. Anderson. T. D. Guinn. J. P. Rockmoie. L. A. Starr. W. II. Braswell. E. M. Rockmore. The object of the meeting was explain* ed by the president, which was to con¬ sider the matter of transfering the char¬ ter of the Covington and North Georgia Railroad Company to the Covington and Macon Railroad Company. On motion of J. W. Anderson, a com¬ mittee of five was appointed by the chair, to prepare stipulations of transfer. Said committee was composed of the following gentlemen : Thomas Camp by W. C. Clark, J. TV ■ Anderson, S. H. Brodnax, J. P. Rock more, and W. H. Braswell. The committee made the following re port: Covington and North To the Corporators of the Georgia Railroad Company : Your committee recommend the transfer, upon the following conditions, of the charter of the said company to the Covington and Macon Rail¬ road company. Resolved, ist. That the work of construe tion of the line of the Covington and North Georgia Railroad company be liegun, to progress continuously, by the 1st day of January, 1886, and that the road be fully completed, and equip¬ ped with sufficient rolling stock for its necessary operation, by January 1st, 1887- 2d. The line of the road to run through Walnut Grove and Logansville, in Walton county. 3_d That on all freights to Covington, com . over roa d, the Covington and Macon Kai i roa( j Company assure, permanently, termin ^ ^ competitive rates, such as those charged at Atlanta ’ Augusta> Athens and other competitive ^ ^ That the freight and passenger depot for (• ; n g ton be at a point distant not greater than ; ov public ^ hundred yards from the center of the of Covington, or a point, if preferred y J the Covington Yrailroad, am i Macon Rad ^ i om P any ; c rL and upon Jerform default j ^ ^atoaditions, tra ^ e to keep and the aforesaid the said transfer to be void con ' and of no effect. and Resolved furt her, That said transfer be, h ebv ,R to take effect upon written ac • ™ ma « „ | cept with the condi tions annexed, , oy theCovingt ' Railroad Company, , „,(* <»( = Covington W ' C ' j. w. Anderson. S. If. Brodnax. J. P. Rockmore. W. F. Brasw ell. Committee. motion of E. M. Rockmore the report of On adopted. the committee was unanimously Moved by T. V. Guinn that the secretary no fify the secretary of the Covington and Macon Railroad Company of the action of tins meeting. Adopted. J. P- Rockmore, the . meeting f . On motion of -djoumed, subject to the call of the pres. was dent- CORLEV, President. J. T. S, H. BRODNAX, Secretary. Senator Colquitt will travel in the west now till the opening of Cougress. Mr. C. H. White was married to Miss Stephenson, in Atlanta, on the 2d inst., by Rev w. F Robison. They left the same evening New V ork, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S. 1* Thompson. The Star bespeaks for couples a long life of purest wedded felicity. --— " ■-»--- WHAT THE PAPERS SAY. Mr. Henry J. Wallis, of Rockdale conn ty has purchased an interest in theCoving ton Sta r. He comes highly recommend ea, ana is said to be a young gentleman of worth, honor and brilliant education. May he meet with success in the newspa¬ per ton world, Enterprise. is our earnest wish.—[Coving¬ ” Henry J. Wallis has purchased an in¬ terest in the Covington Star, and will he henreeforth connected with the editorial and business management of that paper. We tender him our best wisl ico. [W cck ly Madisonian. Uncle Jim Anderson, of the Covington Star, has associated with him Mr. Henry J. Wallis, a young man of brain, who, judging from his salutatory, prefers to act rather than make gaudy promises. With Uncle Jimmie’s cool judgment, and Mr. allis s active mind, the Star promises to shine brighter than ever—and that is say¬ ing a good deal.—[Greenesboro Herald. Mr. II. J. Wallis lias become associated with J. W. Anderson in the publication of the Covington Star, one of the bright¬ est and newsiest papers in the state. Mr. allis is a native of Clayton county, and has many warm friends in this section who wish him an abundant success in his journalistic career. Mr. W. is a young gentleman of fine ability, enterprising and energetic, and we extend to him the “right hand of fellowship.”.—[East Point Plow Boy. Prof. Henry J. Wallis formerly of this county, has purchased a half interest in the Covington Star and will henceforth devote his time and talents to Journal¬ ism. Prof. Wallis is a young man of in¬ telligence and has the ability to make for himself a name in the noble profession which he has chosen. We cordially ex¬ tend to him the right hand of friendship, and will, at all times, cheerfully do any¬ thing in our power to make his path a smooth and easy one.—[Conyers Weekly. Mr. Henry J. Wallis, well and favor bly known to many of our readers, has bought an interest in the Covington Star, and will assist in its publication. Mr. Wallis goes to a strange place and among strangers hut his affable manners and gen¬ tlemanly conduct will win for him at the outset the positive respect of all. His ed¬ ucation is polished. While we deeply’ re¬ gret to lose him we have profound con¬ fidence in his ability to make a success of any undertaking. He has nerve, energy and brain, coupled with an old and expe¬ rienced journalist, he is bound to succeed. Yes, Mr. Wallis, we w elcome you to the fraternity, hut rest assured, dear friend, that journalism is not entirely free from trials and disappointments.- [Conyers Solid South. We appreciate the above compliment, coming, as it does, from the county paper of the county we have just left and in which wo have labored dur ing the past two yens. -I Stone Mountain Baptist Association. The Stone Mountain Baptist Association will meet with the Covington Baptist church on Friday next, at 11 o’clock, a. m. Rev. V. C. Noreross, of Atlanta, is ap pointed to preach the introductory sermon at that hour. Rev. J. B. Hawthorne, D. D., of Atlanta, will preach the Missiona¬ ry sermon, on Sabbath next, at 11 o’clock a. m. No other appointments were made at the last session. The citizens of Covington and vicinity, are most cordially invited to attend the meetings of this body of Christian work e rs. Our sessions " ill fill lie open to the public, business ns well as religious. Ser¬ mons of great power, and addresses of great interest, may be anticipated by our people, for some of our most profound divines and distinguished orators are booked for the occasion. Let Covington put on her best, and ex¬ hibit to her visitors tfie many places of interest in our growing those and who progressive city. Let us capture come to be our guests, and cause them speedily to return into our midst, seeking to become citizens of a city characterized by such energy, public spirit and hospitality. Let us, one and all, strive task to acquit ourselves receiving well, in the pleasant of and entertaining our delegates and visit ors, during the meeting of the association in our midst. Sincerely, J. M. BRITTAIN. Sept 7, 1885. The Flowers Hotel has grown very popular. The fare is good and everything is kept in first class order. Read the notice of Mr. F. P. Knox, of fering the Brick Store place, in the east ern part of this county, for sale. It is a fine place. Mr. Joel Guinn has opened a harness shop at his old stand, on the east side of the park. Joel is a clever young man, and will no doubt receive a liberal share of the public patronage ^ * base bal , njne , d ^ w th the Mutuals, of AUanta, last week. The first resulted in a score 7 to 1 in iavorof the Mutuals, and the second resulted in a score of 18 to 2 in favor 1 of the Covington nine. — Mr. J. ..Camp, uidw - |y -• is well I ! pared with all the necessary g,n ribs and hair for repairing gin brushes andean furnish any other mate; ial at short notice. The «ofk WDtain is a go**! and hi. -Ibfcrtortlj for.ll. <11,. him a call. He is located at the Georgia rail road depot. it. These are Solid Facts The best blood purifier and system regulator ^ wlthm the rea ch of suffering hu ^ Inactivity . ^ truly is Electric Bitters. o * ’ 1U | lou?ness , Jaundice, Constipation, ^ Qr disease 0 f the urinary or J I mild'stimulant, ^ wh er requires » appetizer, tonic will always find Electric , J certa in cure known. They t > bottle guaranteed . ever y y refunded. give entire at.sfac’ion or money Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Brooks & Ivy. t %■ m M ! P I a « a Absolutely Pure, This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than theorilinary kinds and cannot he sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 100 Wall street, New York. An Important Discovery. The most important Discovery is that which brings the most good to the greater number.— Dr. King’s New Discovery jfor Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health and save life, and is a priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure Consumption, but Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarse¬ ness, and all directions of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once to its wonderful cura¬ tive powers. If you doubt this, get a Trial Bottle Free, at Brooks & Ivy’s drug store. How He (lot a Position. I applied for a position in c hanking house in Wall street six months ago, and although I proved my competency, they would not take me. I had been down on my luck and looked old and shabby. An idea struck me, I got up a new growth of hair with Parker’s Hair Balsam, raised a decent suit of cl itlies, applied again, and they took me ina minute. So writes a clerk with $2,00(1 salary. The moral is plain. Parker’s II air Balsam gives a j>er son a new face. 1 m. CITY TAX. tion My hooks are now open for the collec¬ of City’ Taxes of Covington, for the year 1885. L. P. DUKE, 2t Tax Collector City of Covington LAND FOlt SALE. I offer for sale 130 acres of land, more or less, comprising a part of what is known as the Brick Store place, in New¬ ton county. I will sell at private sale, but if not sold before, will sell at public out- 1 ry on the first Tuesday in November next. The place will he sold subject to a mortgage for $500 00, in favor of \V\ Scott, mortgage due in 1889. Terms-Half cash, balance from two to four years, at 8 percent- interest. 1*. P. KNOX. Sept. 8, 1885. GEORGIA RAILROAD CO. AND Gainesville, Jefferson & South’n Railroad Company, Office General Freight Agent, Augusta, Ga., September 1, 1885. Notice to Shippers and Consignees : The Insurance Policies issued to the Georgia ami 1 lie Gainesville, Jefferson & Southern Railroad Companies, this sea¬ son, cover COTTON to the extent tti.it the Railroad Companies are liable as com inon carriers, only. After the Cotton is discharged from cars, the liability of these companies, as common carriers, ceases. Agents will notify all parties interested and distribute these circulars to all ship pers and consignees at their stations. E. R. DORSEY, 9sept4t General Freight Agent. UINN 7; imm IraiwEm® Voice from the Lone Star State. Dallas, Texas, 1885. Guinn’s Pioneer Blood Renewer has cured one of my children of one of the worst cases of Scrofula I ever saw. Her skin is as clear as mine, and the doctors say it is a permanent cure, in their opin¬ ion. I am thankful for haying tried the Remedy. WM. L. PARKS. Read the following, ye Rheumatic and Catarrh Sufferers: Flat Shoals, Ga. Guinn’s Pioneer Blood Renewer cured me of Rheumatism, and also the worst kind of a case of Catarrh. JAMES PHILLIPS. For full information, our free pamphlet on Blood and Skin diseases will be furn¬ ished on application to the MACON MEDICINE COMPANY, Macon, Georgia. Sold in iiowdered form, easy to prepare at home, with or w itliout spirits. Small size, 25 cents; large size, $1.00, mailed to any address on receipt of price. Liquid I | f«.», For : sale ................... by all Druggists. sopU An Eml to Bone Scraping. EJwatd Shepherd, of Harrisburg, Ill., says : ] Having received so much benefit from Electric Bitters, I feel it my duty to let suffering human ity know it. Have had a running sore on my leg j for eight years ; my doctors told me I would have j to have the bone scraped or leg amputated. I "«=d, instead, three bottles of Electric Buters j and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica halve, and my leg is now sound and well." Electric Hitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve at 25c. per 1h»x by | Brooks & lvv f The Only House in Atlanta WHERE STOU CAN BUY FURNITURE AND CARPETS TOGETHER, Ain] Save Ten Per Cent. ANDREW J. MILLER. 44 FEACHTRKK STREET, ATLANTA, GA. THE GEORGIA METHODIST FEMALE COLLEGE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA. The Fall Term beg-ins September 28, and closes December 31. CHARGES FOR THE FALL TERM: College classes, $16.50. Academic, $11.00 Primary, $ 6.00 Pupils who enter after the Term begins, but continue with their classes, will be charged tuition for the full Term. Other pupils will be charged from the time of entrance to close of Term. No deduction except for protracted sickness. This is the Pub¬ lic Term. We have a full Faculty, well qualified to do thorough work. The Primary department will be in charge of a normal graduate, who has specially prepared herself to te^clj little children, and has had marked success. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. HOMER WRIGHT, A. M., President. This space belongs to JNO. E. ROSSER, The Live Covington Merchant, who will soon have it filled with his Fall Announcement. Newton Legal Advertisements. Citation. /1KORGTA, NEWTON COUNTY. To (ill wh mi v* it ir.siy concern : Samyel Murphcy, adminis¬ trator of Wm. M. Murphey. deeeaxed, hit* in due form applied to the undersigned for leave to Neil the lands belonging to the estate of said deceased, and said application will he heard on the tirst Monday in October. 1885. August 5, 1885. K. 1*\ EDWARDS. Ordinary. Citation. GEORGIA. ** NEWTON COUNTY. To nil whom it may concern : John B Davi* , HdminiNtrHtor of John Llmlsev. deceased, has in due form ap¬ plied to the undersigned for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of said deceased, and said application will be heard on the lirst Monday in October, 1885. Aug. 14. 1885 E. F. EDWARDS, Ordinary. Letters of Dismission GEORGIA, Newton County. Wiif.rkas, F. M. Hays, Administrator upon the estate of Robert 1 . llays. deceased, represents to the court, in his petition duly filed and entered on record, that he has fullv cite administered said estate. This is. therefore, to all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can. why said administrator should not be dis¬ charged from his administration, and receive let¬ ters of dismission on the first Mondavin October, 1885. E. E. EDWARDS, Ordinary. June 8. 1885. MUCH STRENGTHENED. The Lar^e Seed and Farm Implement House of Mark W. Johnson it Go., of Atlanta, Have a Valuable Acquisition. The old reliable, well established Mark W. Johnson seed and farm implement house prepared is now this fully fall eqtiip|>ed do and heavier bet¬ ter to a business than ever before. Mr. Jos. II. Johnson, so favorably known through out the State as a sagacious, clear headed j j business man and financier, has become associated with the house of Mark W. 1 Johnson A Co. Mr. Mark W. Johnson, his brother, will personally superintend the seed depart meut, w hile Joseph H. Johnson will at¬ tend to the office work, correspondence and finances. This is a good coinbina lion. The former has as many friends, perhaps, as any man in Georgia while the among the farmers and planters, latter is not only a level-headed business man, but was formerly connected with the house and lias considerable knowledge of the business. They tremendous have ample business, meins, ! and expect to do a j They have in stock quantities of seed rye, oats, wheat, barley, and grasses machinery, of all kinds, farm implements in these lines that and have everything Their salesrooms a farmer can want. are at 27 Marietta street, and are crowded al¬ ready with buyers who wan reliable goods from men who know what they are sell ing. Im. Money to Loan. IV. Scott will negotiate loans on farming lands in suing of $200 or less for one, two or three years, and on $.100 and above from three to five years. Don't Look Lik a Wreck. When a man is going down hill every* body is ready to give him a kick, Yes, that is so. It is sad, hut natural. Why, many a man and worn in, seeking employ¬ ment, would have got it if their hair hadn't been so thin and gray, One bot tie of Parker's Hair Balsam is then the best investment. It stops filling hair, promotes new growth and restores color. Clean, highly perfumed, not a dye. A great improvement over any similar pre¬ paration, and sold at the low price of 50c. lm. Rncklcii’s Arnica Sale. The Best Salve, in (ho world fi>r Huts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi¬ tively cures Piles, or no p-ty required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per box. For sale by Brooks & Ivy iy. Covington Male Institute. Fall Term-1385. Exercises commence Wednesday after the second Sunday in September, and continue Thirteen \Veeks. Rates of Tuition : $1.50, $2.00, $8,00 and $t.DD per month of four weeks. Ten cents per uiontn Incidental fee. Public School Term. Send all your boys. J. M. BRITTAIN, Principal. Covington, Ga., Aug. 5, 1885. Wanted to Borrow [ $ 1 , 500 . For One, Two or Three rears, at good interest, first class collaterals given as se. curity. For W. further SCOTT, particulars Covington, call on Ga. Turnip Seed. A fresh lot of Buist’s Ruta Baga, Flat Dutch, Seven top, and other varieties of Turnip Seed, just received, and cheaper than ever before.— We buy only the best seed in the market, and sell none but fresh seed. BROOKS & IVY. £ *;p T Hsysgsniii afSTlg l tlllt WHEII All USE FAILS. P3 ir BwtCouirli Use In time. Syrup. Sold by Tastw druggists. good. |gl |&1 a Cu Jt i D p