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GEORGIA HOME JOURNAL. W. ADDISON KNOWLES, Prop’r. VOLUME XIV-NUMBER 47 AUTUMN HOLIDAY. THANKSGIVING- DAY EVENTS IN GREENESBORO. TUE GREENE RIFLES’ BAND BENEFIT A GREAT SUCCESS AND AN EPOCH OF VARIED ENJ OHHENTS. Greenesboro gave a royal recognition to the 25th ult. It was down in the cal endar as Thanksgiving day. but it was observed more generally as a day of feast ing and enjoyment. The morning came drenched bv show ers, and the day was sharpened by cold and fitful winds. But the sun was mas. ter, and where the gusts had no hold the sunlight was warm and grateful. Services were held at the Episcopal church iu the forenoon, but after dinner the military captured the town and held it. A procession led by a troop of caval ry under Marshal John S. Hall and Captain A. J. S. Jackson, and followed by tlie newly uniformed band of the Greene Rifles, then in turn by the Rifles themselves, and closed by a detach ment of the Clinch Rifles of Augusta, consisting of Quartermaster Sergeant 11. S. Shaw, Sergeant Krim, and Privates W. M. Brodie, L. F. Milligan and E. D. Nave, paraded the principal thoroughfares and presented a very soldierly and animated procession. The especial feature of the day was its beneficiary aspect, the ceremonies being designed to fill out the uniform fund of the Greene Rifles Baud. This body is quite respectable both in number and talents. Some fourteen members parad ed with instruments, and in their gaudy and appropriate toggery made a most creditable display. Mr. VV. E. Reynolds is president of the band, or, more proper ly. its drum major. The Greene Rifles, under its efficient commander, Capt. John C. Hart, have been frequently noticed in these columns for their excellent appearance, exempla ry discipline and proficient drill, and it is not needful to say more than that tlioy have already grown into extraordinary popularity all over the county, while be ing a prime favorite in Greenesboro. The cavalry contingent was peculiarly marked for fine horsemanship and well kept and showy animals. The detachment of the ( linch Rifles evinced a patriotic interest in the occa sion by their presence, and bad a veteran appearance. Their dark green uniforms with bullion trimining made a pleasant contrast with the prevalent regalia of the line. The Clinch Rifles deserve more than a passing commendation for the consistent interest they have shown in the progress of the Greene Rifles. This patiiotic and fraternal action entitles the Clinch Rifles to a warm and enduring place in the hearts of the local organiza tion, and we doubt not that their hand some zeal is thoroughly appreciated in Greenesboro. After an hour's parade the military re paired to the court house, which was al ready well filled, whither they escorted Capt. W. H. Branch, a veteran of the old Greene Rifles, and the orator of the pres ent occasion. Captain Branch in an en tertaining and reminiscent address of for ty minutes held the earnest interest of the densely crowded court room. His delivery was unconstrained and unassum ing, but was clear, terse, patriotic and often touching. He reviewed the war history of the Greene Rifles as the senior body was known in the fatal days of strife. His address was largely biograph ' icat, and its details gave a fund of infor mation to a large number who in the con flict of peace have failed to gather the historical gems of the American civil war. At the conclusion of the oration the " Rifles performed some field evolutions, f including the skirmish drill, after which, with accelerated appetites, they fell hero ically upon the sumptuous supper which, hot and impatient, was spread at the Commercial Hotel at (5 o’clock. Here anew tactics—at least, a tactics not taught to the bayonet—was perform ed with the knife and fork. Although eomc missteps and balks had been re corded in the outdoor manaiuvres, it is .safe to say that not a member of the | (Greene Rifles fell short at the banquet * (drill. For men who ftad so recently been | grouped into a military corps their skill : with the utensils and implements of the table was striking tn the extreme. The rvoirdupois of the company was increas ed incredibly in the short hour of their festal exercises, and hut for the dance at flight it is doubted if any considerable number of them could have buttoned their coats on Friday. A novel and attractive exercise of the evening was a “fan drill” at tlie Court bouse. This was participated in by some dozen young ladies from Union Point. This was a treat to the large audience who witnessed it, and it was a very ac ceptable addendum fco the pleasure* of the day. The ladies participating were, according to a well understood rule which obtains at Union Point, strikingly pleas ing and beautiful. We have encounter ed susceptible young gentlemen from abroad in this county who declare that they were present, but that they “did not see any fans.” The festivities of the day were conclud ed by a bop at Zimmerman's Hall. It was largely attended by ladies and gen tlemen from every part of Greene and Morgan counties. pecuniarily, we learn that the results were gratifying In tlie extreme. The handsome outfits of the hand have been amply provided for by these entertain ments, and the musical clement is thus solidly set upon its feet for a career of success. v Tlie day, though given mainly to pleas ure, was not marred by accident, mis behavior or intoxication, It was mark ed by decorum and personal deference, and the anniversary went out in tlie small hours perhaps without a regret of any kind by a single individual of tlie unusually large number who availed themselves of its |ova ami festivities. llliiut Tom Blind Tom’s MOtlier, according to the Augusta Chronicle, gives the music ill prod. )uy'i age us >l7. Wc hnsnlril for sia years with a New York widow whose age was in when we first met her. W lieu we left she was sliil ill. Timm Thumb remained at the age of x for ntawy years, lie wae •aid to lie a little *We ml two years ha* hue hU death, Imt Its was 44 when he died. This same Blind Tom, to be 47, (Duel have lues bortt in l*4P if tlie Memory of the writer Is not awry, we •Id/ sddai. Thank*. At a meeting of tlie Greene Rifles a committee was appointed to draft resoultions expressive of the thanks of the company for the handsome entertain ment tendered them by the military' and citizens of Atlanta upon the occasion of the inaugaration of Governor John. B. Gordon. That committee reported as follows: Whereas, I T pon tlie 18th of November the Greene Rifles in visiting Atlanta were the recipients of a most lavish hos pitality, of kindest entertainment, and of numerous favors as members and as a as a body, and therefore be it Resoved. That the Greene Rifles are indebted to Captain John Milledge and tlie officers ami members of tlie Govern or’s Horse Guard for the sumptuous and elegant banquet tendered them during the afternoon, for the invitations to tlie military ball at night. Resolved, further, That our thanks are due to the officers and members of the Gate City Guards, the Atlanta Rifles and Atlanta Artillery for their attention to us as strangers in the city; their royal enter tainment of our members, and their un ceasing efforts lo make our visit one of unbroken pleasure. Be it further resolved, That our thanks are tendered the Capitol City club for their handsome entertainment of our corps; that we shall ever bear in pleasant remembrance the delightful occasion and the many courtesies of which we were the recipients, and further, that these reso lutions be spread upon our minutes and copies he mailed the Governor’s Horse Guard, the Gate City Guard, the Atlanta Rifles, and the Atlanta Artillery. New Augusta Advertisers. Messrs. Smith & Crane, large and well known dealers in staple and fancy gro ceries, present their olaims in our columns this week. This is one of the best and most reliable houses in Augusta. T. C. Bligh, importer and jobber in glass, china and earthenware, lamps and house furnishing goods, shows up with an attractive holiday display. This is the place for Christmas and New A'ear’s wares of every description. See Mr. Bligh’s card elsewhere. J. M. Richards & Cos., the old time favorites, are abreast of the holiday sea son. Their sales of fancy stationery, al liums, toys, holiday goods, inks, pens, plaques, pictures, pocketbooks, etc., are enormous at this time of the year, and their inexhaustible stock gratifies every whim of taste. T. Harry Oates & Cos. hardly need to be named to those who have any ac quaintance with musical matters in Au gusta. Pianos at $l5O and organs at S2O ought to be quite enough to attract tlie attention of purchasers of instruihents, sheet music and the like to their head quarters at 831 Broad Street. Special Premium. American Farmer free to all of the Home .Journal subscribers! All our subscribers wlio will pay tlieir subscrip tion aeoouuts to this paper in full to date, and one year in advance, will.be present ed with one year’s subscription to the “American Farmer,” a sixteen-page ag ricultural magazine, and which is rapidly taking rank as- one of the leading agricul tural publications of the South. It is devoted exclusively to the interests of the farmer, stock breeder, dairyman, gardener, and their household, and every species of industry connected with that great portion of our people, the fanners. The subscription price is one dollar per year. Remember we send it free to all subscribers who will pay tlieir accounts to the Journal iu full to date, and one year in advance. Call at our office and get a sample copy. Arbor Hay. The recommendation of Governor Gor don that tlio 24th of November be ob served by the people of Georgia as “Ar bor day' 1 has been heartily endorsed by the press and the people, and although it was announced at a rather late day for general observance the present year, yet thousands of fruit and shade trees have been and will be transplanted all all over the State in response to the of ficial call this year, whilst the number will be greatly multiplied. In this good work the ladies of Florida, we notice are heartily at work, and we look for the development of similar interest from the noble women of Georgia. Let all labor to (redder more pleasant and attractive sunny laud! An Industrious Colored Man. Frank Barnett, who has recently pur chased the property of Mr. S. Bernstein, at Powell’s Mills, was a slave' of Dr. Poullain before the war, and was freed by the result of that struggle. Having kept clear of politics and attended to lifmself and lijs business, with singular industry and good management ho ac culated some SB,OOO In cash and real es tate. He is an honorable example to the great mass of his race, and tneir at tention is charitably directed to his pros perity, his honesty and to his popu larity among the white people of the neighborhood. JO. A, Veasey, We need scarcely invite attention to the handsome column announcement of E. A. Vcazey, the progressive and popu lar goneral merchandiser at Veazey, this county. The business of this establish ment has grown apace with tlie seasons, and the fame of tlie Veazey store is known all over Greene. New and fresh goods in variety for 'all wants and prices to suit every purse—this is tlie secret of Mr. Veazey's remarkable success: and ju dicious advertising is the thing that cou th ins and increases suecess. Mr. Veazey knows tins and practices it. t'lurke County Treasurer. Mr. I*. W. Skiff, the well known ami popular jeweler of Athens, announces himself us a cumltdsUi for Treasurer of f.'lsrks county. Mr. Skiff has a host of friends both in slid out of business, slid if |(w Is elected to (lie exalted position he seeks Ids count) will secure uti honest, indefatigable and efficient official, - e-e • - executor s Male. On Tlmi'Aitay, lir*t’ml*t w, iNNti, nil) I* null) 111 i*i I*l* |H U)**y lirtMMl* I Ol||| ti f iii# i*i t jjM'i ii ut j, v . mm) it nr, 4#^ I'miM ri#ulitlli}# <*l uiiiii •, )m*ui ilimim ititi, nautili*, |i)*i*Ut|i4l U*vU Com, lu4 I flMi tilHi’ll. #|#j DEVOTED TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. GREENESBORO. GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3.188 G.-EIGHT PAGES. Don't Be Deceived. [Athens Banner-Watchman.] We are obliged to regard the movement which is seeking to take the control of the Georgia Central Railroad from its managers and present owners as a threat ened calamity. We can see in it only a speculative movement on the one hand or the advance of a mammoth monopoly on the other. What possible interest can a Kansas City or a Boston or a New York syndicate have in tho Central Railroad of Georgia save to extort large dividends from the stock or to consolidate some large system with its roadway ? In eith er event the control of this great home enterprise—the only railroad in the South which is owned and operated for its own people—will pass from present hands and revert to tlie Standard Oil Company, or some financial octopus which would have as mucli interest iu the natural develop ment of the State as Sherman’s army had in its march to tlie sea. In the absorption of Southern railroads and the wreck of Southern ■ systems, one line alone has remained intact, true to the people who have built it and devoted to the interest of the farmers and merchants of the State. Thanks to the wisdom of Mr. Wadley, this Georgia system was riveted together stronger than the Acha ian league, and lias up to this time resist ed every inroad of consolidating power and every overture of speculative interest. We trust, the people of Georgia, so far as they have it in their power, will hold their stock in their own possession and vote for the present management of the Central Railroad in January. Parties in Athens have been offered fabulous prices for their Central stock. Others have been offered twelve hundred and fifteen hundred dollars for the right to vote their shares. Let these people hold the stock themselves. It is good security. It is worth one hundred and more. Let them revoke their proxy grant and vote the stoek in their own interest. They are working against their best advantage who are led away by such gilded overtures. We believe tlie interests of Georgia de mand the retention of Capt. Raoul and the rejection of Gen. Alexander for tlie Presidency of the Central Railroad. The one would be the head of his home party and would coutinue his raiload as a Southern and a Georgia interest. Tlie other would be the mere creature of a foreign corporation and could not follow his own policy of working the road of which he would he the nominal head. If it is not too late we trust the Athens and the Georgia stockholders will hold fast to their stock and defeat the Alex ander movement. When price* run high, even capital loses its head and judgment sinks in the financial swim. The recent deal in the Richmond & Danville looks as if the same influences prevailed there which are now operating for the Central. Can Augusta and Athens afford to see the Standard Oil Company get control of their competing Bysteni ? There are several hundred share Central Rail road stock in Athens. We trust it will remain here, How It Stands Now. The following dispatch, which was re ceived in Augusta, seems to settle the question as to the control of the ventral Railroad: New York, November 30. Col. IF. N, Mereier, Augusta, Ga.: One hundred and twenty is bid for Georgia Central stock today. Tlie Alex ander party has control of a majority of stock, and proxies are w'ortli nothing. Latham, Alexander & Cos. A semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent, was declared on the earnings of the Cen tral Railroad on Wednesday at Savannah. This looks like business. Later.—Central stock rose to 123. Tlie Annual Meeting: Of the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is now in session in Augusta. A large number of clerical and lay delegates are in attendance and most hospitably enter tained by the good people of Augusta. Of course, it is an occasion of great inter est and much anxiety to the ministers and people of this large and influential denomination, as many changes are usually made in the various pastorates. In regard to the esteemed ministers who have for the last two years labored in the Methodist churches in this county, w r e hope they will be still permitted to re main, if agreeable to them. They will have our best wishes wherever they are Sent. RUTH. Beautiful weather for saving pork. Most of our farmers are through sowing grain. Politics is again coming to life, it being tlie topic of conversation through out this section. ... .Mr. A. P. Rainwater (Uncle Peter) of the Veazey neighborhood, spent last Sunday with friends in our vicinity. Come again, Uncle Peter, you are always welcome. ....Representative Adams came home from Atlanta on Saturday and returned to duty on Monday. The Doctor is mak ing fine progress in tlie representative halls, and we are glad to hear that he is one of the most prominent men of the whole Assembly. ~, .We were glad to see Messrs. J. A. and W. E. Veazey, of Veazey, in attend ance on the Young Men’s Christian Asso ciation last Sunday evening. Visitors are always welcome in the association, which was organized exusessly for tlie benefit of the young men throughout this entire community. ... .We arc sorry to learn that Mr. J. D. Cooelan ami family will shortly move to Edge wood, Ql., where he goes for tlie puroose of educating his children in tlie High School at that point. Mr. Cope lail's removal will lie sadly felt through out tiiis entire county, especially in this immediate vicinity. We nope, however, that they will return to their old home in a short while, not to remove again. ... Our neighbor and fellow-rltiaen, Mr. Alex. Monfort, U a candidate for tlie office of Tax Collector of Greene county. | We commend Mr. Moufort to the voters of Urtetie county as being an upright and ;law abiding eitiseu, and If elected will till the office to the best of Ills ability, lei every voter alio can support Mr. Moufort strain every naive for his elec tion aud we will vouch for saliefacliou. Km. "I <• nip II II ' werw Tliw Mutlieuii Miring llwixl. The Bearden Ih of here' siring band die* •unused the esiellciit strains to ahlch (fie cadeuues of the Thanksgiving hop j Is owe of Ih* hast In 0 stogie. CORRESPONDENCE. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NOTES WE PUT IN PICKLE. THIS DONE SO THAT IF BET ASIDE FOB A FUTURE RELISH THEY CAN BE RELIED ON TO “ KEEP.” UNION POINT. Only three weeks until Christmas. ....Mrs. C. T. Newton visited Nor wood this week. Madame Rumor says marriage bells will ring in a short time. The Methodist preachers passed Union Point last Tuesday en route for the Conference. The “Green Line Sleeper” was very popular about the time of the Greene Rifle’s supper. ....Rev. J. F. Edens preached able ser mons at the Baptist church last Sunday morning and night. .. .Mrs. K. J. Bunkley and mother., have, returned after a long visit to rela tions iu Austel, Ga. ... .Tho new Methodist church is near ly completed. It will be a handsome building when finished. Mr. M. L. Watson is erecting a store house just opposite the depot. It will be for rent when completed, Some of our young men are looking very melancholy over the early departure of three of Union Point’s fairest girls. George Tunnell entertains the girls by feeding them on apples and chewing gum. He says it’s tlie way to he popular. ... .Mrs. Isora Bell Hardwick is now a resident of Union Point. Mr. Hardwick walks the street with a smiling counte nance. ... While cotton has not been coming ill very briskly for the past two weeks, the receipts arc larger than at this time last season. Mr. B. F. McCay, of Atlanta, visit ed his old friends here last Sunday. Mr. McCay is always a welcome visitor at Union Point. ....Mr. John Henry Carlton, who is always giving pleasure to the girls, will chaperon a party of horseback riders next Saturday. Mr. Ed. Veazey makes a good many mysteiious visits down the railroad. Some of the girls are asking if it indicates orange blossoms. .... We were glad fo see Mr. C. T. Wat son among his friends last Sunday. Clar ence is a favorite with the girls, an 1 they are always glad to see him. The ladies and gentlemen who at tended the hot supper in Greenesboro last week report a gOofl time. We un derstaud the supper was a financial suc cess. ....Mr. A maxi all Daniel, one of Ogle thorpe’s most prosperous farmers, made a short visit to our village Inst week. He was the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Carlton. ... The Dixie Cadets are improving under the management of Captain 8. 11. Dillard. They expect to challenge the Greene Rifles for a prize drill about Christmas. The pupils of Union Point High School had quite an interesting debate on last Friday afternoon. Tlie question was: “Is the mind of man superior to that of woman ?” The subject was ably discussed on both sides, especially by the girls, proving clearly that tlie mind of the girls was equal if not superior to that of the boys. Col. H, TANARUS, Lewis, of Greenesboro, presided. While many thought the affirmative would gain it, Col. Lewis stated that by tlieir splendid essays tlie girls too clearly proved tlie mind of woman to be equal to that of man. The decision was given iu favor of tbe negative. V Tattler. WOODVILLE. Small grain which was sown before the rain is up and looking well. ....Begin the New Year by renewing vour subscription to the Journal. Call on W. J. Durham and buy the best slieroots sold. Five for ten cents. Don’t forget that Davison Bros. have fresh fish every Friday and Saturday (.’apt. R. B. Smith’s school closed last Friday with an enjoyable pound par ty afight. Mr. \V. P. McWhorter is having an addition put to his store house. Thus our village improves. A delightful sociable was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mc- Whorter’s last Monday night. Mr. .J. L. Durham took in the mili tary parade last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Ho reports quite a nice entertain ment. Rev. John F. Cheney, pastor of Bairds chuich, spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Durham last Sunday night. Mr. J. T. Edmondson received a lot of about Go or 70 very fine pork hogs, which ho is selling at <ss cents gross per pound. ....Mr. W, P. McWhorter is selling the Sweet Violet Cigars, which are given up to be the best five cents cigar in America. —W. J. Durham has sold an unusu ally large number of coffins this year. He keeps a full line of all sizes and at vari ous prices. Misses Allie Durham and Fannie Tuggle paid a visit to friends in the Pub lic Square neighborhood last Saturday and Sunday. ....Contractor F. L. Nunn has finished a neat residence for Mr. It. A. Guill at Woodvlile, w hich adds much to the beau ty of the place. ....Mr. R. M. Thompson, of Groenea boro, visited our vicinity last Sunday night, lloli’s a clever young uihu and his friends are always glad to weleoine him. ~. Rev. J. K. Edens preached three in- I teresting sermons ut Ids church at Wood* I vllle last Siunisy slid Kuturday before. I Though the weather was gloomy the church was filled to its utmost capacity | with attentive hearers. ~..Misses Einnia and Kauiiie Arm* ! strong, of Gieshsniville, made a visit to this vicinity, which isn our laiys ueaily i crazy, Don't be broken hearted, young men, they'll cotue again soon. ~, Par lie* In lids vicinity who are in am mis lor the Ilona Jut siu. for suh aciiption will ffiul Ihelt amounts In the hands of James |. Durham, whu will WAM II A M A Georgia Short Notes. —Robert Hackney is in jail at Craw fordville to await a hearing at tlie Febru ary term of Superior Court, charged with assault and attempt to murder L. R. Gunn, of Taliaferro county. Tlie difficul ty occurred near Sharou. In a settlement between tlie parties named, Hackney claimed that Gunn had not paid him some money that was due him, aud Mr. Gunn said that he had paid it. Then Hackney called Mr. Gunn a liar with an oath, which Mr. Gunn resented, and Hackney drew his knife and tried to cut him to pieces. Mr. Gunn had his clothes cut in several places, but received no wounds on his person. —lnformation has juSt reached Bruns wick of the marrinje of a former Bruns wick lady in Key West, Fla. Mrs. Mary Harris, mother of W. W. Watkins, lately deceased, is the bride. She is just eighty years old, and was married on Nov. 17 to ( apt. John Lowe, of that city, aged eigh ty-two years. He has been blind for ten or twelve years, but is possessed of means sufficient to take care of his new wife in line shape. The mischievous young people of Key West presented the newly married couple with a tinf little toilet set. ■—Chief of Police Palmer, of Columbus, has received a telegram from an officer at Tuskegee, Ala., informing him of the ar rest at that place of Allen Hood, alias George Brooks, the colored hoodoo doc tor who escaped from jail at Columbus a little more than two weeks ago. He is the negro who murdered James Mills, a white man, on upper Oglethorpe street a few months ago. There is hardly room to doubt that the light man lias been ar rested, as Tuskegee is his old stainpfng ground. The legislative committee appointed to inspect tlie university buildings ar rived at Athens Friday, and thoroughly performed tlieir duty. At night they held a meeting at the Commercial Hotel and unanimously agreed to recommend the passage of the bill now pending iu tho Legislature appropriating $5,000 for the repair of the university buildings. An informal reception was given tlie committee by Chancellor Mell at his resi dence on the college campus. —As the north-bound train from Ath ens was nearing Harmony Grove Friday one of the train hands discovered the body of an old negro woman lying in a ditch near the railroad. Upon investiga tion it was found to be the cook of Major Hudson, who had been living at the house of Mr. Hudson for the last ten years. She was about a half mile from her home, and only had on her night clothes. Up to this time there is no light as to how she came there, or at what time. —H. E. Barnes, in the oyster business at Brunswick, lias in actual employ twenty-two hands—fifteen boatmen anii seven shuckers, or openers. His payroll runs from S7OO to SBOO per month. Mr. Barnes has a novel way of keeping the accounts of all these nystermen. For every bushel of oysters brought or gallon opened lie lias little brass checks, which are given to tho hands. These are pre sented every Saturday night, and the cash they call for paid. —Etter & Cos., ore men of Polk, have a large run of orders now, and will he able to ship, they say, 100 tons of ore per day in a little while. In connection with the Long bed, they have also a lease on the McGhee bed contiguous, making the lar gest body of brown hematite ore in the county, if not in the State. They have secured also an option on the Cochran farm, whioh contains 500,000 tons of ore. —Curtis ( apehart, of Rockdale coun ty, about 18 years of age, was seriously hurt Thursday morning by a falling tree. He and Ben Whatley were passing along the road wnen the wind blew a tree across the wagon they were in, striking Mr. Capehart and injuring his spine. The w ound, though dangerous, is not consid ered fatal. The hind w heels of the wagon were demolished. —William Reagan, a young man living a few miles below Gumming, bad a nar row escape from death a short time since. He was out hunting, having his gun cocked. While running down a hill after a rabbit he fell, the hammer of his gun hitting against a log, causing the weapon to go off. The shot tore the crown of his hat. —Eight of Tussahaw’s crack farmers prrt up $1 each as a premium for the best aero of upland corn, and the man wlio raised the most corn on an acre was to have the money. Only one of the contes tants has been heard from yet, John U. Williams, who had measured fifty-eight and a half bushels from his acre. —ln Fulton Superior Court Friday Kliett & O’Brien and J. Carroll Payne filed a creditors’ bill against A. C. Black, a dry goods dealer on Marietta street. R. 11. Knapp was appointed receiver, and bis case will be finally heard next week. Mr. Black’s assets are 82,000. His liabil ities arc unknown. —The Rome foundry and machine works have just manufactured a water wheel which is probably the largest ever made in the South. It is a fifty-six inch wheel of one hundred and fifteen horse power, under an eight-foot head. It was manufactured for a cotton factory at Salisbury, N. C. —The gin house of F. W. Barnett, six miles east of Washington, was burned Thursday. Mr. Barnett’s loss was one bale of cotton and 30 bubcls of rye, gin and a large amount of seed. lie had just finished ginning eighteen bales. Fire caught in the lint room. —Henry Elliott, the Central Railraod switch hand who was injured by the boiler explosion in Atlanta Thursday night, lost his leg Friday. The limb was so badly injured that Dr. Wes tin ore land found it necessary to amputato it. —Lee Shackleford, of Lexington, for merly a part owner of the Echo, is mak ing arraiigsments to establish a paper at Watkinsville, in Oconee county, under the uaine of “The Oconee Enterprise. ’’ A lleimt I Ini Outplay. It will repay a trip to Athens to see the display of holiday goods at M. Myers A Co's, Philip Nteru, who lias a reputa tion for Ids artistic taste, lias taken par ticular puius in selecting and arranging these goods, and may well feel proud of Ids success. The display consists of ma jolica, glass and elduawaru of iare pat terns and different prices. From it it the place pi select a handsome < In isluias prvseut for a mao, woman or child. ->-">■ • • • "■ ms Jo !•’ I'mlgelt. We inclose with our regular ediltou lids week an stum live supplement set ting forth in part the business faclliliet ami lod e omcnls of |,. V I'adgcU, 11 Ml Mill! ||§ Si lllMMii ulirpl, A UU>Jb(O If|. , %% ||ay The Cuval ry. There was an old Baying something like this: “Artillery for sound, infantry for service, hut cavalry for show.” There is as inseparable charm to the dragoon branch of the military service that is catching and often grand. In Europe ev ery nation has an especial cavalry troop for a favorite. In fact the mounted arm is the favorite in all countries, save per haps our own. The appearance of a troop of horse men in the parade here on Thanksgiving day, many of whose members were Con federate cavalry veterans, awakened at once a strong impulse for permanent or ganization. Captain A. J. S. Jackson, who commanded a squadron on that occasion has been pressed < with sug gestions fo organize an efficient troop of cavalry for the county. He and others are seriously considering the matter. No one seems to doubt the entire suc cess of the project, and for our part we deem it of the utmost feasibility and de siiability. Let us have an excellent cav alry organization for Greene county. Fifty men can be obtained without great pains, and the company could lie uni formed aud equipped at very little ex pense comparatively. Bead! Read! In order to prepare for business anoth er year, I have decided to sell goods for cash during December, and I hope no one in arrears will ask me to charge goods during that month. To those who have paid up, I am willing to charge goods with the distinct understanding that they be paid for not later than January 10, ’B7. I believe the above plan will be best for me and also for my customers. In conse quence of the scarcity of money, 1 will sell many lines of goods at a great reduc tion in prices until January 1, 1887. I hereby urge all who are indebted to ino to come forward at once and make settlement, as lam obliged to have tlie money. Respectfully, R. Tappan. White Plains, Ga., Nov. 20, 1880. Tlie John King: Place. Special attention is called to the fact that one of tlie best little farms in Greene county is to be sold before the Court house in this city next Tuesday, Decem ber 7. It is known as the John King place, at the junction of the Greenesboro, White Plains and Sparta roads, adjoining the lands of Miles W. Lewis, 3r. Win. Pnrks and Henry Moore. The place con tains 200 acres, more or less. Fuller Acad emy is located on this place, and the farm lias long been considered one of the most desirable in this county. The property is to be sold under an order of the court to change the investment for the benefit of the heirs. Dou’t miss a bargain. At the Methodist Church. Rev. 11. P. Myers, representing the American Bible Society, delivered an in teresting discourse last Sabbath from the 19th Psalm, at the morning service. At night he again addressed the congre gation on the subject of Bible publica tion and Bible work, presenting some striking statistics. At the close of the address an effort was made to institute a Bible Society in Greenesboro. The assemblage was too meagre for effective work in this direction. Accordingly a temporary chairman and secretary were elected with power to perfect the estab lishment of tlie society. These officials were Rev. Joshua Knowles and Mr. Bis muth Miller. TliaiiKKgiving Hay. The Episcopal church in this city was tlie only one open on Thanksgiving day. Considering tlie weather, there was a fail attendance of worshipers present in that church. Rev. Mr. Knowles, the Rector, preached an appropriate discourse from the text, “Rejoice evermore; pray with out ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Tlics. 5:16, 17, 18. The preacher in impressive wards, iu view of the startling events that are constantly transpiring in the moral and physical world, especially urged upon his hearers to heed 'he admonition of the text aud “pray without ceasing.” Come And See. We are making tremendous reductions in various lines; in fact indiscriminately slaughtering prices and selling goods at figures unheard of before in the history of mercantile business. Below we name a few of the reductions this week in Clothing, which after reading we trust you will come and see. 2 Cardigan Jackets $ .50 worth #I.OO 4 “ “ .75 “ 1.25 4 “ “ 1.00 “ 1.50 3 “ “ 1.50 “ 2.50 3 “ “ 2.(X> “ 4.00 1 Cloth Coat 2.50 “ 7.50 3 “ 3.50 “ 10.00 5 “ 5.00 “ 12.50 0 “ 0.00 “ 15.00 2 “ 7.50 “ 20.00 2P. A. Diag’al Coats 5.00 ■* 15.00 1 “ “ 4.00 “ 10.00 1 P. A. coat and vest 4.50 “ 12.50 1 “ brown Tricot 7.50 “ 22.00 1 Cassimere Coat 2.50 “ 5.00 4 “ “ 2.50 “ 4.1X1 4 “ “ 3.50 “ 0.00 4 “ “ 4.00 “ 7.50 3 “ “ 7.00 “ 10.00 1 “ “ 0.00 “ 0.00 1 “ 7.50 “ 11.50 1 “ “ 8.00 “ 11.00 1 “ “ 8.00 “ 12.50 1 Cork Screw Coat and Vest 15.00 “ 20.50 1 Pair Panto 1.50 “ 2.50 4 “ 1.00 “ 1.75 (I “ 4.00 “ 8.00 1 “ 3.00 “ 4.50 5 “ 4,50 “ 8.50 7 “ 5.1X1 “ 8.00 2 “ ff.lX) “ 8.(10 i 5 Vesto .75 *• 1.00 1 “ .I*l “ 1,26 I 21 “ 1,00 •• 1.2* 14 M 1.25 “ 1.75 2 “ 1.50 “ *.(W 5 •• 1.76 “ 2.50 8 “ g.OO •* a. 50 [To lie fullliuucd.) Comm,am, Skai.s A Aunh. ♦ ' Nivw Whlilliim Cub*. One pound of sugar, one pound of dour, tincc lout tlis pound uf liultsi, twelve eggs, three pounds rsisins, three pound# cun auto, uue pound, citron, half pound silver and ferny w ate for wedding pies’ i got# ill shin the hwe tor'a, TLUMS :-~s2 OO per Annum, In Advance. WHOLE NUMBER G 97 ALL IN A NUTSHELL LOCAL LIGHTNING DARTS IN DAZZLING FLASHES. HOME HAPPENINGS CAUGHT, HELD AND CATALOGUED IN A TRICE AND TREATED IN A COLUMN. —Elegant hand-painted China at Noss man & Gardner’s. —Arc you bilious ? If so, try H. H. P. It will surely relieve you. —B. B. ft, H. 11. P. aud P. P. P. for sale by Copelan, Seals & Armor. —An elegant assortment of Crockery and Glassware at Rossman & Gardner’s. —A fine line of Lamps, Glass Dishes, Crockery, etc., at Rossman <St Gardner’s. —Senator Miles W. Lewis made a bt-ief visit to tiiis place from Atlanta last Wed nesday. —Mr. R. L. Palmer, who has beenquite ill at the Mapp House, lias recoveredand out again. —Handsome Dinner Sets, 153 pieces, complete; China Sets: Oat Meal Sets, etc., at Rossman & Gardner’s. —Madison sent down a delightful del egation of ladies and gentlemen to the Thanksgiving hop iu this city. —Some of the young church people had a pleasant singing service at the Meth odist church on Tuesday night. —Buy your Crockery, Lamps and fancy articles from Rossman & Gardner. They have their prices astonishingly low. —The uniform of the Greene Rifles Band is very appropriate and striking. The band is entitled to credit for its suc cess. —Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Mulford, of Mad ison, spent several days last week in our city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown. —Revs. W. T. Caldwell and C. A. Con away are in Augusta in’ attendance on the North Georgia Methodist Conference in that city. jg —Mr. J. M. -Kingelsmith, the well known agent for saw mills, windmills, machinery, etc., was iu Greenesboro on Wednesday. —Another shipment of hand and swing ing Lamps just opened. The cheapest mid‘"prettiest stock ever exhibited.— Rossman & Gardner. —Mr. I’aimcr. secretary and treasurer of the Macon and Covington Railroad, spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Y. Warner. —One of the Clinch Rifles made an es pecial impression in Greenesboro. We cannot divulge. Let the young men put their names in a hat and draw. The first name drawn is of him who was the favor ite. —Mr. Kuhns, the photographer, will positively leave here tomorrow (Satur day) week. He is an artist, and we com mend his work. Get your pictures at once. —Rumored—that an energetic and tal ented young gentleman of the Penfield neighborhood will shortly unite his propitious destinies with those of a fair and beautiful daughter of Hancock coun ty. Bon voyage. —Mr. J. C. Black, of New York, has purchased, through Mr. J. Conklin Brown the real estate agent, the Teal farm near Greenesboro. He will conduct a dairy farm. Mr. Black will he cordially welcomed by our people. —Thompson's Restaurant in Atlanta, after having been closed for improve ments for some weeks, is reopened and is a very handsome and attractive place. Parties visitng the Capital City should not fail to call upon Thompson. —Mr. A. J. S. Jackson, a veteran of the Confederate army, commanded the cavalry line in the military parade of Thanksgiving day. His soldierly bearing and ensemble clearly evinced his martial training. He looked every nch a soldier. —Fenfield will be the scene of an unu sually interesting social event on next Tuesday evening. Tlie occasion will be tlie marriage of one of Waynesboro’s promising young men to an accomplish ed and popular young lady of that viL lage. —Little Mattie Storey presented the Home Jouknai, with a well developed winter pear last week. This fruit is rather a novelty in November, and the donor has disclosed her knowledge of its rarity by placing it where it would attract at tention. —Lieut. Edward Young of the Greene Rifles has risen into instant and honest fame as a tactician. We design it as no mere compliment to his tactical skill to say that he would shine in any military sphere both as a drill master and as a disciplinarian. —Tlie admirable military spirit and enthusiasm of the Clinch Rifles of Au gusta was again evinced by the arrival of a delegation from that time honored and thoughtful body, who took active part in the military parade and the attend ant festivities of Thanksgiving day. —We understand that Mr. A. J. Eley, of White Plains, was united in marriage on yesterday to Miss Libbie Wadwell, of Eatonton. Mr. Eley is one of the moefc energetic and popular young men of White Plains and lias won a lady well worthy to ho his wife. The Home Joch nai. extends congratulations. —The Poullain jury were locked up on Thursday, and ate their Thanksgiving turkey in the jury' room. This enabled them to enjoy their feast without in terruption. The “fan drill” at night was given especially for their delecta tion. They enjoyed a fine view of tho exercise through the keyhole. —The soldierly and decorous young gentlemen who represented Augusta’s patriotic Clinch ltitles in the Thanks giving pageant in Greeneslioro confirm ed the tine impression which had been previously made upou our citisene, and left a large ulrele of friends and well wisher* behind them when they departed* —We learn from die Morristown (Teun.) Gazette of December 1, that, at ■ lat • meeting of the Medical and Dental deparlnicnto of the University of Tennea* see, at Nashville, our young friend and late townsman, Mr. Hubert Montgomery, wa among the uumber put in nomina tion hy the medical eludeuto as their val* edicuiriau. The election will take place ; December 4, -■ Them is a great difference In the lia bility of the teeth lit differant indi viduals lo decay, Even tu (he earns mouth some teeth are more euecwpUbhi to de> st then the lest, owing to roust! tutionsi enudtiioue at the time uf tloii formation, Beyond -pivsitcn, however the chief wnuw of- arte* is the f(omenta Him and •!•-> oiupoaion of pm into* of fowl Ulwcrn the lulli To pi• vent this fist (mutation and and. > oinpoeitioM use D* ihe tala*v. Jut sal# b; all di o H uia,*