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ELLIJAY COURIER. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1876. local~TwtelTigewce. The act creating a board of commission ers of roads and revenues for this county has been replealed, and our ordinary is free to build as many bridges as are necessary. Married at the residence of Mr. Thomas Tatum on the 21st of January, 1876, by Elder N. L. Osborn, Mr. B. J. Littleton, of Murray county, to Miss A. J. Childers, of this county. Some of the peach and plum trees in and around town are in bloom, although there was a little snow yesterday. It is said that a piece of old iron tied up in the tree will protect the fruit from frosts. Mr. G. E. L. Falls, Clerk of the Superior Court, of Fannin county, and proprietor of the “Toccoa Indian Tonic Bitters,” favor us with a call last week. He looks “con sumptive”—don’t weigh but 200 pound. David Garren is weekly receiving fresh goods. He is the only Ellijay merchant that has “America;/Wash Ulue” for sale. Every family shomd give it a trial, only ten cents per package, and you get enough to wash with twelve weeks. Parties in need of dry goods, hardware, hats, salt, molasses, tobacco, snuff, and in fact anything usually keept in a dry goods and grocery store, should call on W. R. Welch. He is selling boots and shoes at prices that defy competition. See his ad vertisement. We learn that the prisoners who were tried here before a committing court for the murder of Emory, and who were re leased in Atlanta by an order from Judge Erskine, have been rearrested and are now in jail. It is more than probable that they will be brought back here for trial at the May term of our Superior Court. Mr. Cornelius Hunnicutt, who moved from this county to' Arkansas a few years ago, arrived here last Monday morning with the remains of his mother, who died on Thursday last in Arkansas. It was her re quest to be buried near her deceased rela tives at Pleasant Grove church, some three miles west of town. “Peace to her ashes.” One of the gentlemanly “informers” of the revenue department, Mr. Autry for in stance, and formerly of this county, fell in love with a colored lady in Cartersville and attempted to outrage her person. She “in formed” an officer of the law of his con duct, and Mr. Autry now has an A1 chance of going to the chain gang for several years. We hope the judge and jury will beAfl. liberal _as possible witfr Mr.Aujrv, and that he will get every minute the law allows him for such an offence. We are sorry to learn that we are going to lose our barber, William Weaver, (col.) he having received a subpoena to attend the United States District Court at Atlanta, in March, to serve as a juror. If he is the only man in Gilmer county with “integrity” and “ability” enough to act as a juror, we would like to know what kind of material that court is composed of. It may be that the United State j Deputy Marshals have demoralized the Republican party in this county to such an extent that the officials are afraid to trust but one man here, and he a colored gentleman! Railroad Meeting. Ellijay, February 12, 1876. Editor Courier : Persuant to a previous adjournment the citizens of this county met in the courthouse and organized by calling J. J. Withrow and Silas Whitaker to the chair and H. It. Foote to act as sec retary. The object of the meeting was stated by Dr. E. W. Watkins, which in the main was to devise means to forward the work of the Marietta and North Georgia railroad in this county. Suggestions were made by Elder J. B. Lee, Colonel J. Pickett, Dr. J. M. vVatkins, Mr. J. C. Allen and the secretary. After a liberal discussion, on motion of Dr. E. W. Watkins, the chair appointed to act as canvassing agents in this county to get up subscription the following gentle men, viz: Wm. Plenums, J. M. Sharpe, N. L. Osborn, E. Russel, G. W. Heath, W. Yandergriff, L. H. McArthur and W. R. Welch. On motion of J. U. Allen an amendment was offered to the original motion for the chair to appoint a committee of five to get up a company who will take charge of fifty convicts and work in this county when enough subscription is secured to insure the successful operation of the same. The chairman appointed the following committee, viz: E. W. Watkins, J. B. Lee, J.C. Allen, H. K. Foote and W. H. Jarrett. __On_motion of Dr. E. W. Watkins, it is On motion meet here on Saturday the 26th inst. On motion the meeting adjourned. J. J. Withrow, 1 . Silas Whitaker, f Ch m 11. R. Foot*, Sect’y. Fannin County Items. The town incorporation is beginning to look up a little. Last Friday one Jasper Thompson came in town, from the upper part of the county, and took on a little too much “eye water” and failed to recognize the “town authority” anymore than to banter the marshal by firing two pistol shots within the limits of the incorporation, and then riding back into the square. The marshal, who can’t take a dare “worth a cent,” invited him to lite and hear from the court, which he was com pelled by force to do. After detaining him in the court for 6ome time, and re ceiving tears by the handful, bis honor dis charged him with the kind advice “to go his way and sin no more but says the next violater must bring some greenbacks along to mix with his tears. Our town would look up much faster were it not for so much bitters, which are as bitter to society as they are to the palate. We saw our friend Mr. V. R. Butt in town some days ago on his way up to Union as agent for the Coubieb, but have not seen him returning; hope he has gone back, for we are satisfied his heart was with some of Ellijay’s beauties, for “of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh,” We wish him great succuss in all his endeavors. The weather being so very warm the plum and alder bushes are in bloom and the willows green. The Dafalonega mail .carrier says that James Guriy, of Gattistown, has raised another crop of one thousand bushels of frogs on a half acre swamp. The warm weather is much more favora ble for the Duhlonega mail cairier, as it improves his whistling aparatus. More anon, Repobteb. What to Send to the Centennial. Below we publish a communication from General John TANARUS, Wilder in regard to the selection and transportation of materials for the Centennial Exposition, at Philadel phia, which is of interest to the people of this section. General Wilder was appointed by Gov. Porter a Commissioner for the State of Tennessee at large, to take charge of all articles that may be desired to be sent to this exhibition, and he will devote his en tire time to this business. Rooms of the Centennial Commission, 1 ChATTANOOOA January 24, 1876. ) In reply to the many questions that are being asked of this Commission, I will state that all persons who have minerals of any kind, and feel an interest in this enterprise, must have them ready not later than the Ist of March, and placed at some shipping point on one of the railroads, or on the river. The articles that we desire are iron ores of all kinds and families, copper, zinc and lead ores, talc, marble of all varieties, baryta, coal, coke, and in fact everything of ’.ike character that would be interesting tc a mineralogist, or to a person seeking investment. , As the quantity is not restricted I will endeavor to handle all that is placed at my disposal. Everything of a solid nature should come in as large lumpe as possible. I ought to have some lumps of iron ores that would weigh from one to three tons. Mathles-dugitg. la hfiAKsll cleaaeil,.fujil at least one sale dressed and polished perfectly bright and clear, and the slabs well pro tected by cross braces and comer pieces. All material that is necessary to be boxed or barreled must be so secured m a very firm manner. Everything should be well and plainly marked, with the name of the shipper and the place where it came from that the locality may be designated upon the map. Persons who anticipate and desire to ship should immediately on receipt of this, no tify the Secretary of the Commission here, Mr. 8. B. Lowe, of the fact, and state what material it is they intend to ship, the point of delivery, and about the quantity, and when so delivered notify the secretary of the fact, giving the exact weight, also the location where it came from, etc. Every thing will then be taken charge of by me and forwarded to Philadelphia free of charge to the party. This matter cannot be delayed any longer, and persons who desire to have their particular localities represented at the Centennial must act at once. Should further information upon this subject be desired, it can be obtained by addressing the Secretary of the Commission here or myself. J. I’. Wilder, Commissioner of Tennessee. PRICES CURRENT. corrected weekly by and. garren. Gold buying at $1 10; selling at $1 12 Silver buying at $1 05; selling at $1 08 Wheat per bushel 7f )a l 00 Flour per hundred 3 50 Corn, new, per bushel 40 Com meal per bushel 60 " Oats per bushel 40 Irish potatoes per bushel 50 Sweet potatoes per bushel .... 40 Good yellow butter 15a20 Common butter 10al2J Chickens.*. 10al5 Eggs per dozen io Bacon sides 15a20 Bacon shoulders 12Ja15 Bacon hams 15a20 New Orleans syrup 1 10 Sorghum 40a50 Cheese 40 Candles per pound 30 Virginia salt, sack 3 00 Rice per pound 12 j Nails per pound BJalO Brooms 40a50 Cotton socks per pair 20a25 Wool socks per pair 25 Coffee per pound 38 J Sugar per pound 12|a16 Shot per pound 15 I Pow'der 40a50 Uloney 10al2i pVhite beans 1 00 white peas 1 00 Yellow peas 75 Colored peas 60a65 Ihe above are the retail prices. Cheaper rates can be had at wholesale or in job lots. WATKINS, JOHNSON 8 lATEHS, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, ELLIJAY, GEORGIA. respectfully tender their II professional services to the citizens of Gilmer and adjoining counties, and will give prompt attention to those favoring them ith their patronage. l-12ui W. R. WELCH, DEALER IN DRY GOODS, LADIES’ AND GENTS’ HATS, HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, STONEWARE, TINWARE, SUGAR AND COFFEE, SALT, FLOUR, BACON, NAILS, M ° LASSES ’ SNUFF, TOBACCO KEROSENE OIL, SADDLERY. Give me a call, and I will sell as cheap as the cheapest for Cash or* Produce. 24-Sm W. R. WELCH. W. R.GREER, (Successor to Greer & Hogan.) micN, osoaoxA, DEALER IN General Merchandise, UEF.P CONSTANTLY ON HAND A IV. full stock of dry goods, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, HATS,CAPS, BOOTS,SHOES,&c. All of which he will sell at the very lowest prices for CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE. I buy my goods for cash, at the very lowest prices, and 6ell no goods on time, which enables me to •SELL AT LOWER FIGURES than any man who sells on time. ALL I ASK IS A TRIAL. 14-3 ELLINGTON & WILSON, EUUAY, a A.. U"EEP constantly on hand a well selected IV. Stock of DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES and LEATHER, SADDLES, BRIDLES AND HARNESS, HATS, CAPS, NOTIONS, ETC. Also GROCERIES, and in fact every thing usually found in a country store. Also, COTTON YARNS. The most liberal prices paid for all kinds of barter. Give them a call, at Cobb’s old stand. l-6in mcET miiifiE WE INFORM THE CITIZENS OF Gilmer and adjoining counties, that we are now located at Ellijay, where we are prepared to manufacture BUGGIES AND WAGONS ON-THE SHORTEST NOTICE. REPAIRING Done with neatness and dispatch. Our Blacksmith Shop Is now in good order, and we can make anything in our Une. HORSE SHOEING IS MADERA SPECIALTY. All kinds of Farming Implements made to Order or Repaired. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. §3T Give us a call. .3=31 G-6m NOBLE & CO. Boarding 1 House. 1 CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE 1 public to the fact that my bouse is now fitted up for the accommodation of all who may favor me with their patron age. Transient customers accommodated upon liberal terms. The house is com fortable, the beds nice and clean, and the table is furnished with good and substan tial food. Persons from a distance wish ing to visit this section would do well to correspond with mo. I have a hack con nected with the house, and can seud any one, or a family to Cartersville, Dalton, Morganton, Dahlonega, or anywhere in this section. Terms reasonable. 10-tf J. I. JARRETT. DUNLOP & DICKSON, Job Printers, No. 11 Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. We solicit your orders and guarantee satisfaction. Rates low. niijii siiihiy rIIB INSTITUTION OF LEARNING is located at Ellijay, the County Town of Gilmer county, Georgia, a place than which there is no better for school pur poses, either for health or the necessary surroundings conducive to the good of pupils—no liquor sold in the town, or other vices tolerated. Onr school is amply fur nished with the modern appliances for imparting instruction. OUR CORPS OF INSTRUCTORS are able, and take pleasure in doing what ever conduces to the wellbeing and ad vancement of pupils. OUR COURSE OF STUDY is thorough and extensive—entirely suf ficient to prepare pupils for entering any of our colleges or universities, or for fur nishing sufficient education to meet the ordinary demands of business life. OUR CODE OF RULES for the government of the school are such as look to the best interests of pupils, without partaking of harshness or se verity, and will be strictly enforced. TUITION: Pri *j7 Department, per term $ £.OO. Inteqpediate Department, per term. 7.50 Acautmic Department, per term.. 10.00 This is cheaper than in any similar in stitution in this section of country. Board can be had at SB.OO and SIO.OO per month. In fact every inducement is here offered to parents desiring the education of their children, or to other parties desir ing education; and with all we respect fully solicit the patronage of such parties as desire to secure to themselves these advantages. 12-3 m BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DAVID GARREN, ELLIJAY, OA., DEALER IN DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, LEATHER, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS, NOTIONS, ETC. A GOOD SUPPLY OF GROCERIES il always on hand. Also DYE-STUFFS, PERFUMERIES, And an excellent line of M edicineSj Including Agencies for Jayne’s, Scovill’s, McLean’s, Radway’s, Hall’s and Ayer’s PATENT MEDICINES. Aty> constantly on hand a good supply of IROrT AND COTTON YARNS? And in fact everything that is generally found in a Dry Goods and Grocery Store, aud will be sold exceedingly cheap for cash or barter. Call on him at that old and favorable stand formerly kept by W. P. Milton. 5-6 m BEAMED OF ANDREW JOHSOIf. A FINE ENGRAVING, JUST PUB- A lished on heavy plate paper, 14x19 inches in size. It touchingly portrays the last moments of the great statesman* with family, and friends grouped sorrowfully around him. It is a beautiful gem of art, and should hang in every house and cot tage in the land. Sample copy sent by mail, mounted on a roller, and postpaid, on (receipt of 23 cents, or 3 for 60 cents. Address BURROW it CO.. Publishers, Box 94, Bristol, Tenu. US" Agents wanted everywhere to sell our new popular Pictures "of Moody and Sankev, Death-Bed of Andrew Johnson, Centennial, and one hundred other sub jects. No money required until pictures are sold. Send stamp for Catalogue and terms. Address as above. 22-4 t WITHERS’ IRON FOUNDRY, ONE AND A HALF MILES FROM Marietta, on the Roswell road, is pre pared to make all kinds of Grist Mill Ma chinery, Circular Saw Mills, Running Geer for water or horse power of any size and description as good and as cheap as can be got in Atlanta or elsewhere. Fac tory castings,pulleys, hangers,shafting Ac. Engine repairs neatly executed; plow points east of any patera. Best market price paid for old castings. (Sorghum Mills made to order aad old ones repaired. Ornamental Fencing of every descrip, tion east at foundry, good and cheap i-tf SUGAR, COFFEE AND SALT. If yen want a bargain in the above ar ticles, call on J. R. DkJOURNETT, Dry Goods and Grocery Merchant, U-3m ‘ Dalton, Ga. Dr. D. SOUTH WICK, 85 &87 WlnteSali St. ; Atlanta, 6a., CTILL CONTINUES TO CURE ALL O cases of OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE, BLOOD IMPURITIES, OBSTRUCTIONS OF MENSES, from whatever cause—every ailment or sickness which results from ' abuse or im prudence, with unparalleled success. Having had large experience in his Spe cialties, he has perfected remedies that are effectual in all these cases. Ilis pa tients are being treated by mail aad ex press everywhere. ty Call, or address with stamp, in con fidence, a* above. 19-ly ROBERT B. TRIPPE, ATTORNEY AT LA W, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA. TO THE PUBLIC. NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE FOR “THE ELEIJAY COURIER.” Issued Every Wednesday Morning £ A * ~,s AT ELLUAY, GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA, BY H. A. LUMSDE^T. 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Sample copies sent free. ADVERTISERS WILL FIND UNRIVALED INDUCEMENTS Offered by the Coutuss as a cheap and profitable advertising medium. The paper will be filled with choice leading matter, of interest to all readers, thus making it a useful, instructive and live-spirited paper, and a welcome visitor to every reader in North-Georgia, and throughout the State. Every family should have a copy. All communications should be addressed to H. A. LUMSDEIV, Ellijay, Gilmer county,Ga.