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iGEORGIA ■©ME JOURMAL. W. ADDISON KNOWLES, I’rop'r. TQHPE XIV-NUMBER 50 A TALE IN JINGLES ■>YAL FEAST AT THE IT ROY MANOR. • 08 PREFIXED GOT BADLY ID A BIRTHDAY GROUP DBENCHED BY SOUP. L THE “BOY’* AS Ills MOTHER SAW HIM. The joy, fans alloy, of the coy Helen Roy (not the Helen of Troy) was her toy Of a boy, whom she thought would do naught if in aught it was fraught with wrong; and her song the day long would contain, in the main, but a single re frain, for his praise was the “craze” of her lays all the days. BOK.V ON CHRISTMAS. lie hirth upon earth of this lad •and, in a word, occurred on a Jgiversary of Christmas! And , with their tears and their Jjprrears and their cares, were |jfe SEEN BY OTHERS. f w as in truth a most uncauny i his ma thought, forsooth, that !fe to tooth, there was none v birthday party. saw at a glance a good chance t by a dance or a dinner the Kaame wee beginner of sin to settle the matter resolved I-, AN INVITATION. K regard to the bard reached Bcouched in polite recondite 1 of apology for inditing de lating inviting one with whom famiiy had then the calamity itance. CEPTEI), WITH THANICB. kte (after eight) when our fate gate to the estate of the great J ,(Master Hoy) where our plate ; at a fete to celebrate with or iment the eveutof the birth of for the neat and discreet little Bo line of retreat; and we went j on an evening well spent, r meet and then greet, take a aen—eat! IHHTIIDAY GIFTS. ■ypKl presents, the essence of joy to were in v>i;uo for this rogue, hut ■wWt]r or use was no truce to abuse ■y Dus gen* whose long pent devil-ment (Bad got vent, and had sent —had con signed to the wind every gift of a kind that the mind had combined with good nature to find, save the toys that a hoy so jgljoys and employs for a noise. And of fncß*, tf you please, there were three. 818 MOST CHEBISHKD TOYS. Ijtrhe first (and the worst if it burst) fHs aKim;. and his “fun” was to stun ’*ly ewe who might run within range of 'IBs strange and dire desire to lire! The |Kond is easily reckoned—a lioni! And moj m (nay, at dawn, when the morn w* just born), down the lawn, through t (pirn, came the toot of his horn to jWewirn that this “thorn” was unshorn pl li3| hobby, that Robby, the nobby ■iiß) boy of Dame Roy, was alioy with al.rible toy to annoy! But the third, word, is preferred wherever un- bedlam is heard—’twas a drum! the sum of humdrum had quite come /their the ; mm-a-tum-tum of a drum Jgiruramed upon by this plum struck us dumb!—for a drum in his care was a fharf ul affair thus to blare out despair on p-libt OCEBTS AND THE TOILETS. And each gent when he went, went a guest in white vest, and was dressed in the lest that his chest had possessed; while the opposite sex came in flecks, i specks and checks and decked out from their necks in such complex effects as might vex even Fashion, whose passion ( inspired Jeremiah Maguire and his -wMe • Maria, from whom (it transpired) had hirpd their admired attire. THE FEAST. Now the dame had some fame among epicures, .connoisseurs, commodores, stevedores, and other bores, for her part ' in the art of repast, and this last must be classedas the best in both splendor and Best (and the rest). Why, the votaries tmd notaries of gastronomy, economy and hog ani hominy declared it com ■ ■ pared at the least wiili the feast of a priest @f the Fast, and excelled by long odds all r| the feasts of the gods (which are frauds; ■ for the meats and the sweets are but cheats, and the tables are fables). iAH ’ Tin.!, OF FARE. - of the wide dishes. Ml were high "m , th ® * dishes, fried a Jr has dried dishes, p.featutVJies, odd fide cusne , Wishes, cod tis. Mr.V and ,e8 ' f. b'ilcd owl. Ihi, n’ iriSled fowl,’ b’iled owl, W a . r? U f vitTof nickr.iu ks at there back?. , „ l wondrous outlay and 1 < I,is fateful feast day was for Kobby, the , iiobby babe boy of Dame Ko>. I ( BIONAU I mg aSSS;> 1 proceeded ( ** tle boom and lhe !>Ust turn of the drum had i ~* -ut what amaze met f' r , ***• r , *| U as the innty tiled in- 1 MB * l * < gL i\ at tlm n ai' m l'"' * 1 ( tbehoyof lame U-y , Mfc-eSffi* l " disunsl he bad thrust - ■Ms AnMfltt puff must of the duinpbu - i IV l! li. 11.1 the was ua'ora I , 1 fS^TSSfsSi' KKRltb hall* an*' '•"K" .'. mt-mWUUm of,* I** 1 ** . to wane. <n j a t.is eMMgH' .* .. v ilium to U. ETi !•• i* WkftW***" ,„ t u. all some <*• , ■■§§(•* . , ltmWi mid ••••! j Mi#t l# ftbUi i** HP*Ta* A a ss*m, •**• K Georgia Short Notes. —Miss Emma Cooner, of Fort Valley,- was seriously hurt Tuesday. She was riding horseback and her horse stumbled; in the effort to regain his footing she was thrown backward, spraining her back and it is feared injuring her inter nally. Dr. Ross was called, and she has had the best attention, but fears are entertained for her-life. —At Fort Gaines the woman Shepherd, who was committed by the Coroner’s jury for the murder of Ab Ceverson, was on Wednesday brought before a commit ting court aud the charge investigated. The court, after hearing all of the evi dence, discharged her, the evidence show ing conclusively that it was a case of suicide. —lt is rumored that Americus is to have another bank, and Mr. M Speer will be its president. In 1882 the Bank of Americus stock sold as low as $92 50 per share. Under his management it has paid semi-annual dividends of 5 per cent. The stoek lias sold for $125 per share. —About forty street tax defaulters, were summoned to appear at Police Court at Rome Saturday. About fifteen appeared and were ordered to work fif teen days on the street and those who did not answer were requested to give twenty days of their service to the city. —Postmaster John W. Newton, of Valdosta, died in Jiis room at Prescott’s Hotel on last Monday night. Ho was taken sick on Thursday morning prior and never rallied. His trouble was pa ralysis of the heart. His remains were shipped to Bruuswick for interment. —lt has been announced that the pub lisher of the Bluffton Springs has rented the Fort Gaines Advertiser and will take charge January 1. The announcement is a mistake, however. It is true such a step was considered, but no trade has or will be made. —A correspondent writes that the losses by the Brunswick fire and the in surance were as follows; Earner Bios., loss on building $750, insurance $000; J P Silverstcin, loss on stock SI,OOO, in surance S4OO Mr. Silverstein had also S2OO on furniture. —Peterson A Cos., of Fort Gaines, have been extremely fortunate in the cotton business this year. They bought largely when the market was low,and held it until it went up to 9sc., realizing one cent per pound on about five hundred bales. —An estimate made after investiga tion, discloses the fact thag the steam ship Ashdell left at Brunswick from $2,500 to $3,000 paid out for labor, ship stores and other uescessary expenses, —Rev. W. T. Norman, of Elberton. had the misfortune to lose one of his eyes a short time since. There was no pain, and it lost its usefulness without apparent reason. _ —T. M. Swift, of Elberton, is in Cin cinnati for the purpose ol buying machin ery suitable for the erection next spring of an oil mill, refinery and soap factory. —A colored woman, Hannah Carter, living near Ruckersville, draws twelve dollars per month for the services of her deceased husband in the late war. —M. J. Thornton, of Elberton, has a book printed 108 years ago. It is well preserved and with the exception of the s’s and f’s looking alike is quite readable —Already 5,000 bales of cotton have been engaged for the steamship Lord Derby, now loading at Brunswick for Liverpool. —Hundreds of partridges are being brought to the Elberton market in coops. They sell for five cents retail. —Thomas W. Grimes, an old Georgian, died recently neai Troy, in Pike county, Ala., at the age of 109 years. —Contrary to expectation the adjourn ed term of the Fayette Superior Court will not be held next week. —Twenty-nine car loads of brick have been received for the new court house at Americus. —J.S. Barnett announces that he is not a candidate for Sheriff of Lowndes county. t''—' There are 178 students in the State University, 106 of whom are from Georgia. firm in Blunton has bought ov6r 1,000 bales of cotton this season. —The new hotel on St. Simon’s is" to cost from $25,000 to $30,000. Greene County. The Augusta Chronicle of last Monday contained a mass of valuable information relating to that city as a business centre, and including useful statistical facts in connection with the cities, towns and counties within a radial scale of about 150 miles. Of Greene county the Chroni cle says: “Greene county lies west of Taliaferro and is one of the most important counties on the Georgia railroad. The junction of tlie Atheus branch of the Georgia railroad with the main line is at Union Point in the northeast-section of the county, and c*-ven miles further west and south is I ■ Ol* UIIIVO lUI UIVI lionu ouu owuui in rreeneslft?“a ro ' tlm county seat. This is a thriving lit %tle town of 2,000 inhabitants, doing a goJii ,( * business, and offering a fair I field"for ci.V'tipetition to our niercliants. The populairfion of the county in 1880 was it ",47 Tint 1 county raises in the neigh borhood of i 15,000 bales of cotton per . annum, ami, has an aggregate property of t over two mi hons of dollars in value. A I wide belt of ted clay lands pass through ‘ tTn i on poin fi, Oreenesboro and thence t southward. I Westward from this belt to I the Oconee rliver, and northward for sev eral miles ari> gray sandy lands interspers ed with smalll areas of red lands. In the 1 extreme northern part of the county are "..MSo there were 1,875 farms in i Greene county valued at $1.0611,082, the iiroducts of vJKich were valued at *805,207. Vtmv nrodu> <d 188,1X10 bushels of corn: ■n ■■OPlmth* l1 ’ uf "*U: 44.001 bushels of wheat; 436 bits of hay; 12,448 bales of cotton; 7,280 busbots of Irish potatoes; I iUI.OTI bushels d-sweet imtsUm* and 1.U40 11,omuls of tobacco 1 lie total number of I L r es of laud In he count* acordiug to llie digest of 1880 r e 240,761; valued at > of llvstnrk is $206,110, and s t(lB aggregate valtmf the whole property * of the I'ounty I* 1472,88. In IMMltliere wt*<4o maimfs- tuiiiig es ■ islilishmenU m ‘'hue with vapttal of I iltti.gMJl lb# ¥•• of Whim |*r#tlu?Uj was $641,242." 1 • A^-. i IIUK * iM'llWdUl*. \ A rhanga I* l*** B*nat of iralos of' the Htskmeffi i h*tlle retimed *st Into ff* I Sunday 4mb*l 18, at 12 01 j DEVOTED TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. GREENESBORO. GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 24. 1886.-EIGHT PAGES 11 p. m., Charlotte 12.45 a. m., arriving at Atlanta 11.40 a. m., Raleigh 0.50 a. m., Goldsboro 11.20 a. m. The Southern Express will leave Wash ington at 11 p. in., Charlotte 3am., Lynchburg 5.15 a. m., Richmond 2.30 a. ra., Danville 7.30 a. in., Greensboro 9.48 a. m., Salisbbry 11.23 a. m., Charlotte 1 p. m., arriving at Atlanta 10.40 p. m., Columbia 5.12 p. in., Augusta 9.20 p. m., Raleigh 1.50 p. m., Goldsboro 4.40 p. ni. The Louisville Express will leave Washington at 5.30 p. m., arriving at Charlottesville 10.5 p. m., Louisville 7.10 p. m., Cincinnati 6 p. m. The Washington Fast Mail will leave Atlanta at 8.40 a. m., Augusta 9.20 a. m., Columbia 1.35 p. m., Charlotte 0.45 p. m., Goldsboro 5 p. m., Raleigh 11.45 p. in, Salisbury 8.06 p. m., Greeneboro 9.55 p. m., Danville 11.40 p. gi., Lynchburg 2.05 a. m., arriving at Richmond 0.40 a. m., Charlottes vile 4.15 am., Alexandria 8.06 a. in., Washington 8.30 a. in. The Northern Express will leave Atlan ta 7 p. m., Charlotte 5.15 a. m., Salisbury 0.40a. in., Goldsboro 11.50 a. m., lialeigh 4.35 p. m., Greensboro 8.32 a. m., Dan ville 10.30 a. m., Lynchburg 1.10 p. m., arriving at Charlottesville 3.50 p. nu, Al exandria 8 p. m., Washington 8.25 p. m. Good connections are made at Wash ington to and from the North and North west. Pullman sleeping-ears between New York and Atlanta will he run on the New Orleans Fast Mail and Northern Ex press. Pullman sleeping-eiis will be run between Washington and Montgomery, aud Washington and Aikeu on the South ern Express and the Washington Fast Mail, and also between Greensboro and Richmond and Greensboro and Raleigh on the same trains. Pullman sleeping car between Washington and Louisville on Louisville Express. Hon. Kolrert Housoii Jucksoii. The Atlanta Capital of last Saturday, among other biographical sketches of the of the State Legislature, had the following relative to one of Greene’s distinguished sons, Senator Robert H. Jackson, now representing Troup, Heard and Carroll counties: “On entering the Senate chamber one is attracted by the tall and commanding form and handsome, striking countenance of the above mentioned gentleman. He is the representative from the counties of Troup, Heard and Carroll. He was born at White Plains, Greene county, October 12, 1829. His early days were passed there, and after that time he resided in Heard county. His education was obtaiued at White Plains and at Dawson Institute. When twenty-three years old he entered the ministerial ranks and began preaching the Word of God. At these pursuits he has passed the re mainder of his life since then. He bad been a member of the Legislature from Heard from 1881 to 18tki. In politics he is a Democrat.” Senator Jackson’s mother was also a native of Greene oounty. The subject of this brief sketch spent a short time with his relatives in Greenesboro, Mr. V. S. Hall and family, and would have preach ed at the Baptist church on Sunday, but was unavoidably delayed until it was too late. Mrs. Frank Leslie’s Prints. Our readers should not overlook the advertisement of Mrs. Frank Leslie, which appears in this paper. The pro prietor of the well known and enter prising publishing house oftors a splendid statuette of Bartholdi’s “Liberty" free of charge, to every subscriber to the Il lustrated Newspaper or the Popular Monthly, or for two subscriptions to the Sunday Magizine. Each of these publi cations have hosts of old readers and friends in all parts of the country, who do not need to be told that they are among the very best issued. The stat uette is the exact fac-simile of the co lossal figure in New York harbor, of the same material, and is an excellent parlor or mantel ornament—“not for a day but for all time.” Mrs. Leslie, with dier usual enterprise, has secured abso lute control for premium purposes of the statuette, and it will be offered by no other publisher. The Frank Leslie Publications are of a high order of ex cellence, and enjoy well-deserved pop ularity. Mr. John Park. Many of our readers have an unpleas ant recollection of the sad accident which occurred to Mr. John Park, son of Judge J. B. Park, by which, in falling from a tree of considerble height by the breaking of a limb, his back was so severely in jured as to deprive him of the use of his limbs and coniine him to the house, with little prospect of early recovery. On a visit to him the other day the writer was shown a very handsome miniature chest and wardrobe, and various tools and use ful articles which he has manufactured during his confinement, which show a wonderful mechanical skill and untiring perseverance under great and painful embarrassments. Our friend may rest assured that he has the prayers aud besj wishes of the whole community for his speedy recovery. Distinguished Visitor. Ex-Governor Henry D. McDaniel and Mrs. McDaniel made a pleasant visit to Ureeuesboro andvirinitv on last Monday. They arrived at 11:40 a. m. from Walton county, and, having dined at the Mapp House, proceeded to the home uf his es teemed and venerable aunt at Penflcld, Mrs. Cynthia Sanders, where they remain ed sevoral days. Governor McDaniel’s father was once a merchant at Penflcld, and the Governor himself graduated from Mercer University at that place. < Hecne county appreciates this sojourn of a distinguished Georgian who from the currlruluui of her proud and pet col lege of a few years ago rose to ths high est eminence to wlilidi the people of Geor gia can exalt ope of her toil*. Hut Slipper. The Woman's Missionary fiooiety of Fork Chapel will give a hot supper at (ha j lealdeuoe of Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, near I Gresham villa, Wednesday night, tree. ; 'AKIt. gf#irt*Mjf IliviUwi to #4ioi# iim| I get n goodi auppsr for 25 cente The luuuu will 1 atomc ham, tm •*, r.jtefcee, : sausage, cliWVsu sslmt, craotony sauce, ilulit fjtamil M fati till i nHtig DttUMil |si Intend •poflf'r ****** *****•* esliad ALL IN A NUTSHELL LOCAL LIGHTNING DARTS IN DAZZLING FLASHES. HUME HAPPENINGS CAUGHT, HELD AND CATALOGUED IN A TBICE AND TREATED IN A COLUMN. —Are you bilious ? If so, try H. H. P It will surely relieve you. —Capt J. B. Y. Warner and mother visited Atlanta this week. —The Misses Sibley, of Union Point, were in the city on Tuesday. —Miss Lula Wray, of Geshamville, was in the city on Tuesday last. —An elegant assortment of Crockery and Glassware at Rossman A Gardner’s. —Miss Fannie Corry is in town, and will spend the holidays with her parents. —Charlie Johnson of the Constitution beamed upon his friends on last Tuesday. —Rev. Mr. Stevens occupied the pul pit of the Presbyterian church last Sun day. —You must re-read this paper next week, for it is all you will get this year, Ta-Ta. —Miss Ferguson, of Lynchburg, Va., is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. T. A. Branch. —Our subscribers in arrears will see the need of settling up with us as early as they can. Mr. J. P. Tuggle, of Atlanta, drop ped down on his Greenesboro friends on Tuesday last. —Col. S. D. Linton left for Athens Tuesday to visit his brother, who, we understand is very ill. —The election for county officers will take place on the first \\ ednesday in January, the sth day. —Y. S. &G. A. Hall’s store is head quarters for Christmas and New Year’s presents. Call and see them. —Handsome Dinner Sets, 153 pieces, coftiplete; China Sets; Oat Meal Sets, etc., at Rossman & Gardner’s. —The person owning and having lost a plate of false teeth can recover them by application Dr. J. E. Walker. —Remember Hickey's canaries and cages for holiday presents Write at once to him at Augusta tor songsters. —When you want reliable boots and shoes, call at Y- S. &G. A. Hall’s. They can suit you in quality and price. —Buy your Crockery, Lamps and fancy articles from Rossman A Gardner. They have their prices astonishingly low. —Mr. Henry F. Jarrell and sister were Childs d&aitiUfe wi l b —Mr. Ab Gresham was married to Miss Mamie Gaston, of Atlanta on last Monday night. Our congratulations will follow them. —See elsewhere card of George D. Moore, at White Rlains, who is anew and deserving aspirant for pnblic pat ronage. —The arrival of “that boy” at the of home of Mr. John Bufford, of this county was hailed with surprise and pleasure. —Y. S. AG. A. Hall have several lines of goods that they are selling at actual New- York cost. Call early and exam ine them. —Miss Cora Lou Armor, who has been attending the Home School of Athens, has returned home to spend the holidays with her family. —Rev. Mr. Hamilton and family are on a visit to Mis. O. T. Irby this week. Mr. Hamilton, preached on this circuit several years ago. —Editor L, Shackelford will begin the publication of the Oconee Enterprise at VVatkinsville on the first week in Janua ry. Success to it. —Rev. Mr. Hamilton preached a fine sermon last Sunday at the Methodist church. Those who were present speak of it in glowing terms. —Dr. W. A. Montgomery will preach at Siloam next Sunday morning. At night he will preach liis farewell sermon at the Baptist church iu Greenesboro. —At Messrs. W. A. Kimbrough & Co’s Mr. B F. Bickers will be pleased to wel come his friends. He is engaged at this establishment during the holiday press ure. —The legislature on Tuesday passeoN the bill authorizing Greenesboro to pro vide for the establishment of public, schools within her limits by issuing bonds. r —The Greenesboro Band have ordered new instruments. They arc offering the ones they have been using very cheap. Parties interested should write to them at once. —Mr. Toon Powell and lady were in the city last Tuesday. We understand that he has earned his hands to Morgan county to commence grading the M. & A. R. K. —Rumor has it that one of our prom inent young merchants and a popular and accomplished young lady of our city will be united in marriage on the 4th of January. —A fine line of Lamps, Glass Dishes, Crockery, etc., at Rossman A Gardner’s. Harness. We make a specialty of this line and can save you money. V. 8. & G. A. Hall. —When you visit Greenesboro call on V. 8. & G. A. Hall for drv goods, boots, shoes, hats, notions, etc. Also a varied line of groceries, tobacco and cigars al ways on hand. —V. S. AG. A. Hall greet their friends and petrous with a large and varied stock all of which they guarantee to be wliat they represent. Many goods suitable for holiday presents. —Read this) For 25c you can buy a beautiful box containing I quire of note paper, I pack of envelopes, a bottle of Ink and a pen staff, at ths Trade Palace of Mrs. Mrs. J. K. Terbert. —Messrs. V. 8. A G. A Hall have coti scripted M (MMiri A' M. J ||. Ad* Drbulcl, <l, li Hull mid John H Hull lor lb# holiday war, Th*# gentleman will A#rv# liitdr It land# with |i#Mtlf#* —Hr, J. li. to lot l* ti, of tbl# aoiiii ly, left for Kdg#woou oil Ini Tt!##d*y. ll# I# on# of oill* laoftt *m#fif#ti*3 ami itivo'M fiil fftrniDra, #nd lb# go*<l wiiltM of ttmiif 1 1 inn)* follow him to I# yo#w bow#. tty# Mild m trowl**## tg? ijtiiad i Ilf dcfOl lOOtll M**d ytilQll MOMft#. lsi j 4 amilaf a#v# m# Wuli in)ii< t# JhMlggt#!#* S itable blood hound guarded the rear.— Madisonian. —Mr. B. McWhoiter has withdrawn from the race for Suerifif of Greene coun tv. -—I hare decided to withdraw from the race for Tax Collector, and I herewith return my thanks to many friends who promised me their support. Dec. 15, 1886. R. L. Burokss. —Rossman & Gardner have added Miss Annie Wood and Messrs. J. A. Wright and John T. Burke to their clerkship lists, who will be delighted to wait upon their many friends at the above establish ment. —I have on hand one hundred bushels of the celebrated Peterkin cotten seed. Will exchange them for other varieties of cotton eed or sell them reasonably for cash.—Address Ligon McWhorter, Penfield, Ga. —Burglars broke into m car of meat at the depot on Wednesday night, and succeeded in getting away some of the contents, amount not ascertained. The meat was the property of Messrs. Cope lan, Seals A Armor. —At Mrs. Janie E Torbert’s such has been the rusn of business that she has been obliged to reinforce the ranks of her assistants Messrs R. W. Branch, H. T. Evans, Bob Ingram and J. A. Cor ry will receive their friends there during the week. —Frozen parts of Engines, Pumps, In spirators, Pipes, Injectors will be prompt ly repaired or duplicated if sent to Geo. R. Lombard & Cos. Foundry Ma chine and Boiler Works, also Mill, En gine and Gin Supply house, Aurgusta, Ga. See card in this paper. —Our citizens have been very natural ly aroused by the reported prevalence of burglars, tramps and other predatory parties all over the State, and we predict with some confidence that ere the holi day season has passed from memory there will be some good “gunning” done in this latitude. —Fair'Warning! All those whe miss seeing and purchasing tlicir Xmas and New Year’s cards at the Trade Palace will miss a treat in beauty and bargain in price. There is nothing more appro priate for a young man to give his sweet heart. I have some novelties in this line. —Mrs. J. E. Torbsrt. —Handsome invitations have been re ceived by us and also by the members of the Greene Rifles to attend a fancy dress party at the “Terraces,” Union Poiut, on Tuesday next, December 28. They con vey the compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Janies F. Hart. That is enough to as sure a most delightful evening. —Rev. H. M. Strogier, who joined the Nortli Georgia Methodist Conference a few weeks ago, and was assigned to Por ters’s Springs has entered upon his duties at that place. Mr. Strozier is a nattve of Greene, where he is held in high es teem. His many friends bespeak for taint much mnw tn tain uow tlnld. On December 15, at Athens, Mr. C. Douglas Flanigan wa& married to Miss Mamie Nevitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nevitt. After a very brilliant cere mony at the home of the young lady’s parents the bridal party proceeded on a nupital tour, bearing with them the congratulations and good wishes of a host of friends and adnsirers >^e' —I,OOO pounds Pure Stick Candy, 500 pounds Fancy Candy; 15 boxes Florida Oranges; 10 barrels Northern Apples; 500 Cocoanuts, 300 pounds Nuts; 60 pounds dried Figs; 24 boxes London layer Raisins: 10 barrels Crackers, sweet and plain, just received for the Christmas trade, and prices are way down to very rock bottom.—Mrs. J. E. Torbert. —There will be no other paper from this office until January 7. Meanwhile we commit the Christmas interval with all its joys, those only, perhaps, in antic ipation as well as those which are sure of realization, to our friends, patrons and readers, of whom there are quite enough to make up a numerous and successful holiday concourse. With our next we will catch up with the procession. —The J. * C, Fischer upright pianos are the best, and they are unquestion ably the only upright pianos that have received the unsolicited and unanimous endorsement, not only of the musical profession, but what is still better, the public itself, The universal success of these superior instruments is due solely to their standard worth and sterling qual ities, and as such they are offered by the Manufacturers. Phillips & Crew, Atlanta, Ga., General Southern Agents. —After a rather protracted session the legislature adjourned on Wednesday last last, to meet again on the first Wednes day in July next. Quite a large number of bills were reported and referred to committees, but few of general interest passed. Oil the whole the present legis lature will compare quite favorably with its “illustrious predecessors;” most of them have proven expensive luxuries to the people. The sooner we return to an nual sessions the better. ODDS AND ENDS, —Where can the prettiest assortment of Christmas presents be found ? At Copelan, Seals A Armor’s. —Where can I find the choicest selec t:on of Auto and Photograph Albums and Photo Frames ? At Copelan, Seals A Armor’s. —I want a nice Tin Water Set for a Christmas gift to a friend, where can 1 get it? Copelan, Seals A Armor have the larg est and loveliest line we ever saw—go right there. —1 want a real pretty, but not expen sive, 1 kina Tea Set for a Christmas gift, where can 1 get it ? You can Ibid airy price you wish from $6.00 to $50.00 at Copelan, Seals A Ar mor’s, —Where cau 1 find the nicest stock of Scrap ltooka, ths latest things in box paper, fancy ink stands, etc. f Copelan, Seals A Armor have a large assortment of these goods bought special ly for the Christmas trade. —Where would vou advise me to go for a nice Library Lamp f liy alt menus go to Copelan, Heals A Armor’s, They Tiavs the largest stock and the very Itnsst assortment ws ever saw, at the moat rsasoaable prices. —Where can I find soma nice llooks suitable for Cltristinss presents f At Copelan, Neals A Aimor’a. They have a beautiful aaaortiuaut of Picture and Story Hooka for sklldren and alee a fine collection of gilt edged Poems and standard Novels in bandaouta lon,ling at yffl I tit# ii| licMR -Whwe can I Had the bast aaaarinwai of Majolica Wat* and all binds of fancy tkjna then a, y pkn * • knew A Happy New Year! In order that the coming New Year maybe such, it will be seen that the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union earnestly appeals to their sisters to with hold, in their reception of New Year’s guests, the tempting intoxicatiug drinks. We trust this timely appeal will be heeded: In view of the fact that there is a gen eral effort being made throughout the State to redeem our people from the evils of drunkenuess, through which comes so much sin, and wrong, and suffering, and ruin and crime, resulting from the custom of indulging in intoxicating beverages, the Woman's Christian Temperance Un ion makes an earnest appeal to the women of Georgia to withhold this temp tation from our men, especially ou the coming New Year’s day. Many of them who have felt its danger ous influence and are aware of the harm it is doing them, would be glad to re nounce the habit with the beginning of another year. And many, who have not as yet become a slave to it may perhaps take the fatal glass on that day, which may tempt them over the line on the downward course, from which there will he no returning. Mothers, sisters, friends, will you he the ones to give it ? Let the terrible tragedy which has so recently sent a thrill of horror through the State be a warning to every woman in Georgia. Every glass that was offered them and every drink taken helped them a step nearer to the fearful crime! Will you lend your hands to such a deed as that ? We trust not. Do you call us fanatical ? Then tell us whether it is better to stand between such a curse and its victims, or to aid it iu its fearful course ? Which will you do ? Trusting that for your own sakes as well as for the easily tempted, you will withhold that which may lead to wrong, we are, respectfully, The W. C. T. U. of Georgia. Mbs. W. C. Sibi.ky, President. N. B.—State papers please copy. Holidays at Home. As is customary no less in this com munity than elsewhere at this festive season, Greenesboro will be regaled by numerous and diversified Christmastide entertainments at the homes of our citi zens and at the churches of the various denominations. We give below the gen eral programmes of the church festivities for i hristmas week: The Baptist church will give a denomi national entertainment on Monday night, 27th, to which all the teachers and schol ars of the Sabbath school are cordially invited. They will have a supper. The Methodist Sabbath school will hold a festival on Thursdy night, December 30, at the church. They will have a sup per. The Episcopal Sabbath school Will Imre , an entertainment at the residence of Mrs. O. E. Carmichael on Wednesday evening, December 29. This celebration will also include as elegant supper, beginning at 5 o’clock p. in. For the success of these varied feasts and rejoioings the indefatigable ladies of the different denominations are labor ing with enthusiasm. The results may be therefore confidently foreshadowed, l’be entertainments will no doubt excel the very best of other years iu many re spects. “Many Marriages.’* Under this heading last week our haste and crowded columns led us into “many mistakes,” which might havo been more properly made the caption of the short article. However, the subject matter was such that wo are sure the blissful couples named were in no mood for grief at our blunders, howevermuch we doubtless de served blame. The corrected list is as lollowß, and we renew our congratula tions to them severally and collectively: Mr. J. B. Barnes and Miss Lula Winter, of Siloam. Mr. Lonnie Taylor and Miss Mattis Andrews. Mr. Joseph Grant and Mi-8. Mary Murden, of Union Point. Mr. •lames McGaughey and Miss Corinne Hutchinson. Mr. Charlie Slack and Miss Jessie Aiken. Mr. Frank Rhodes and Miss Josie Dolvin. Metrical Telegraphy. Tbe Macon Telegraph of Manday con tained the following Telegram from At lanta: Atlanta December 19—Pat McCol lock was locked up late last night charged with being drunk and disorderly. Mr. YV. G. Day, who lives at 118 Decatur street swore out a warrant against the ■nan, charging him with the larceny of a half gallon of whisky. The liquor was in Mr. Daw’s trunk. McCollock Took a hammer, .Broke open the trunk, Appropriated the whisky And thou got druuk. For C’liriatiiias. Useful as wall as ornamental: Children’s imported Cashmere and Wool Mittens. Children’s Silk, Plush and Velvet Caps, Children’s Wool Bootees, Children’s handmade Wool Shirts, Caps and Leg gings with a choice line of Millinery and many other novelties too nnmerous to mention are to be found at A. J. TWEEDY’S, 739 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Special attention given to ordsrs. Santii Claus. Tbe Sunday school of the Church of the Redeemer will this year give thsir children a supper at the residence of Mrs. O. E. Carmichael ou Wednesday 29th. The acholars and teachers are requested to assemble at 5 o’clock, p. in., when Santa Claus will appear in their midst and make the evening one of fun aud frolic. ■■■■ii ... Iteniuval*. The following removals will occur du ring tbe present week: Mr. J. W. Wright j to the dwelling uwued by Mr. V, A. Da ' via, Jr; Mix. It. W. tjrifliu to her recently I improved jtouae oa Main street; Dr. /. ! It. Itoblae"will occupy Mte Dsnil reel-1 deuoe; Mrs Al.. M, i tan tel returns to Her j fathers, mb' lowa. if Firm. IwUTtk,. Ike nirlfimui 1 TERMS :~52,00 per Annum, In Advauce. WHOLE NUMBER 700 CORRESPONDENCE. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NOTES WB PUT IN PICKLE. THIS DONE 80 THAT IF SET ASIDE FOR A FUTURE RELISH THEY CAN BE BELIED ON TO “ KEEP." WOODVILLE. —Are you bilious ? If so, try H. H. P. It will surely relieve you. A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all our readers. Dr. and Mrs. John L. Durham gave the young people quite a nice entertain ment last week. .... The bad woatlier has delayed many of our farmers in gathering the remain der of their cotton. Mr. W. P. McWhorter is having an extension put to the back of his store house, which will add much to its looks and convenience. .... Rev. J. F. Edens preached one of the most startling sermons last Sunday night on the second coming of Christ that we ever listened to. At 7 o’clock on last Tuesday night week, Mr. W. E. Callahan and Miss Belle Moody, both of this place, were married at the residence of the bride’s father, E. B. Moody. Mr. E. J. Langford, the accom plished painter of this place, has finished painting the cosy cottage for Mr. B. P. Guill at this place which is a model of beauty and finish. ....Parties in Woodville and Bairds town vicinities who are in arrsars with the Home Journal will find their ac counts iu the hands of James L. Durham, who will take pleasure in giving receipts when the money is paid. Wan-Ha-Ma. RUTH. ....1887 nearly here. Don’t forget the Journal while your Christmas money is going. .... Master Gailurd Adams went up to the Gate City last Monday to spend a few days with his father at the Capital. .... At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. . A. S. Lundy on last Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock, Miss Mattie L. Barnwell was married to Mr. J. Barnie Cawthon, bath of this cemmunity. We extend to the haupy couple our best wishes. Mr. W. C. Copelan, one of ear promising young men, left on Monday last for Orange county, Florida, where he will make it his future home. Will ia w chrvmr ymtng mm u aud we winti for him much success in the “Land of Flowers.” ... .Mr. J. B. Williams, traveling sales man for Messrs. Bain A Kirkpatrick, wholesale hardware, Atlanta, accompa nied by his wife aie spending several days with friends and relatives in our midst. Hope their sojourn among us will be pleasant. BUCKHEAD. that there is no hope of .its convalescing. Miss Lena Youngblood, of Park’* Mill, is visiting the family of Mr. E. J. Barnes. ....There was a sociable at the resi dence sf Mrs. Hugh McWhorter on last Tuesday night. All report an excellent time. ....Mrs. John Gorham, of Douglas county, is visiting friends and relatives at this place and Greshamville. We hope her stay will be a pleasant one. ....An entertainment is booked for Greshamville on Friday night, December 24, at the academy. All who are present will have a delightful time, for the peo ple of the Fork know no such word a* fail. The sociable given by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Watson was immensely enjoyed by all. There was quite a crowd and all went away wishing that it would not be long before they could meet together again. ....Messrs. P, H. McWhorter & Bro. bought the entire crop of hay raised by Mr. H. F. Jarrell ou his plantation. It is the best lot of Bermuda hay we have ever seen. J. W. M. - ■■ . ■ Head Tills. I hereby return thanks to my custom ers for their liberal patronage. Te those who have settled in full or who will do so by January 1, 1887,1 desire to say that I would be pleased to have them confer with me before they make arrangements for another year. To those who havo not paid by January 1, 1887, I desire te say that they need not apply for credit until accounts have been paid or adjusted satisfactorily. During December I will sell all lines of goods at very low prices for cash. Respectfully, R. Tapp aw. White Plains, Dec. 7,1886. Stephens High School. We commend the attention of our read ers and the friends of education to the card of this admirable school in another column. Of the faculty it is neadlesa to speak, while the high standard and advantages of its methods of instruction are well knowu. Mr. V. T. Sanford, the es teemed and capable principal, is a native of Greene, and is himself, as well as his high qualities, appreciated all over the oouuty and State. Ureonenhoro Avndeiuy. First Term will commence January 10, 1887. Tuition will be uniformly $2.00 per month per scholar, payable at tbe end of each month promptly, unless otherwise arranged with tits teacher. An inciden tal fee of 20 cents for tbe winter menlbs aud 10 ceute for summer monlbs, per mouth per scholar will be required, in4t vauce. J, H. Homihs, Prii’L^ t lmrt it at tti ttaituamMg|P Tbe ladies of litis ckerch ere dschreta iim ths interior with tbsir struted *r J • * (bust tuts muriUae at jIW **** • * w Vt’X % ’ • uA .. - .v-. J 4 s - " -