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EXTRACTS FROM
FOIt
GEORGIA
STATE FAIR
COMMENCING
October 27 th, 1873!
—AT—
CENTRAL ffl PARK,
MACON GEORGIA.
For be*t mere of clover hay $ SO
For beat aero lucerne hay 50
For beat acre of native trrass 50
For beat acre pea vine hay 50
•For boat acre of corn forage 50
'For largestyield of Southern cane, one acre..
For beat and largest display garden vegetables.
"For largest yield upland cotton, one acre 2C0
'Ftir bast crop lot upland short staple cotton, not
less than live bales 500
. For best one bale upland short staple cotton.. 100
(and 25 ccnta per pound for the bale)
• For best bale upland long staple cotton IjO
- * (and 25 cents per pound paid for the bale)
For the best oil painting, by a Georgia lady 100
• For the best display of paintings, drawings, etc.
by the pupils of one school or college...... 100
For the beat made silk dress, done by a-ltuly of
Georgia, not a dress maker, CO
For the best made home-spun dress, done by a
lady of Georgia not a dress-maker 50
For best piece of tapestry in worsted aud iloss,
by a lady of Georgia 50
MUSIC
New, Fresh and Spark ling!
THE CLUSTER.
* a
* *
A NEW MUSIC BtfOK FOR TIIE Uf*E OF
Conventions,
Singing Classes,
Church Choirs,
AND TIIE
Home Circle.
THE CLUSTER
(S.WESI.EY MAHTIPf,
J. M. STILI.51 AN,
AN1)
T. MARTIN TOWNE.
Prise, $13.50 per Doz. Single Copies sent
post-paid, SI.SO.
Address,
J. L. PETERS, 599Broartway, X. Y.
FOE SCHOOLS.
For best lurnished baby basket and complete
a, oy
set of infant clothes, by a Jady of Georgia....
* For ih6 handsomest set of Mouchoircuse, glove
box and pin-cushion, made by a lady of Geor-
• gia 50
For best half dozen pairs cotton socks, knit by.
a lady over fifty years of age, (in gold) * 25
For best half dozen pairs cotton socks, knit by
1 agif) nnder ten years of age, (in gold) 25
For the finest and largest display of female hand
icraft, embracing needlework, embroidery,
knitting* crocheting, raised work, etc., by one
lady '. 100
For the best combination horse 100
For the best saddle horse 100
For the best style harness home 100
For the finest and best matched double team.. 100
For the best stallion, with ten of liis colts by
his 'side 250
For the best gelding 250
For the best six mule team 250
For the best single mule 100
For the best milch cow 100
For the best bull 100
For best ox team 100
For the best sow with pigs 50
For the best bushel of peas - 25
For the best bushel of w heat 25
For the best bushel oteweet potatoes 50
Bor the best bushel of Irish potatoes 25
For the best fifty sta.ks ot sugar cane ' 50
For the best result on one acre in any forage
crop 250
For the largest yield of corn on one aero 100
For the largest yield of wheat on one aero 50
For the largest yield of oats on one aero 50
For the largest yield of rye on one aero 50
For the best result on one acre, in any cereal
crop 200
For the best display made on the grounds, by
any dry goods merchant 100
For the largest and best display of green-house
plants, by «*ne person or firm 100
For the best brass band, not less than ten per
formers
(and $60 extra per day for their music.)
For the best Georgia plow stock
For the best Georgia made wagon (two horse)
For the best Georgia made cart
For best stallion, four years old or more
For best preserved horse over 20 years old
For best Alderney bull
For best Devon bull
For best collection of tablo apples, grown in
North Georgia
For best collection of tablo apples grown in
Middle Georgia
FAIRY VOICES
A NEW SINGIN& CLASS-BOOK.
COMPILED AND AKSAXGED
BY WILLIAM DRESSLER.
Price, §6 per Doz. Single Copies sent, post
paid, for 60 cents.
Address,
J, L. PETERS, 599 Broadway, New YorK.
“Absolutely the Best Protection
Against Fire.”
Over 12,000 Fires Actually Put
Out With It!
MORE THAN $10,000,000 00
WORTH PROPERTY
SSrSAVED FROM TIIE FLAMES.
The Babcock
TIIE SONG ECHO
Tile Popi/lar Singing School-Hook.
BY II. S. EEItKINS.
Price, 97.50 per Doz. Single Copies sent,
post-paid, for 75c.
ddress,
J. L. PETERS, 599 Broadway, New York.
250
REGATTA.
Race one mile down stream on Oemulgce River, un
der the rules of the Regatta Association of Macon.
Fur the fastest four-oared shell boat, race open
to the world $150
For the fastest double-scull shell boat, race open
to the world 50
For the fastest single-scull shell boat, race open
to the world 50
For the fastest four-oared canoe boat, race open
to the world 50
(By canoe is meant a boat hewn from a log,
without wash-boards or other additions.)
Tho usual entry fee of ten per cent, will be charged
for the Regatta premiums.
MILITARY COMPANY.
For the best drilled volunteer military company
of not less than forty members, rank aud file,
open to the world
At least five entries required.
RACES.
PURSE ONE—$300.
For Trotting Horses- Georgia Raised ; Mile
Heats, Best Two in Three.
1st horse to receive $200
2d horse to receive 75
3d hursc to receive 25
purse two—$450.
For Trotting Horses that have never beaten
2:40 ; mile heats, best two in three.
1st horse to receive $300
2d horse to receive 100
3d horse to receive 50
ruRsn three—$650.
For Trotting Horses—open to the world;
mile heats, best three in live.
1st horse to receive $500
2d horse to receive 100
3d horse to receive 50
purse four—$350.
For Running horses—open to the wo d
two mile heats, best two in three.
1st horse to receive $250
2d horse to receive 100
purse five—$300
For Running Horses—open to the world
two mile hints, best two in three.
1st horse to receive $300;
purse srs—$500.
For Running Horst's—open to tho world;
three mile heats, best two in three.
1st horse to receive $5 0
The above premiums will bo contested for
under the rules of the turf. The usual en
try fee of ten per cent, on the amount of the
tlxe purse will be charged.
OX’S NEVER FAILING CUREF0R
CHILLS.
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify
that we have tried Cox's Never Failing Cure
for Chills and Fever and find it what it
claims to be—a never failing acre fur chills ami
fever ;
W. 0. Donalson, W. E. Rutherford, Hiram
Brockett, Jacob Born, Henry Dean, J 11.
Griffin, T. B. Ilunucwell.
Put up and sold by
MORGAN & IIAKRELL,
Druggists, Bainbridge, Ga.
June 5,1873-ly
DR. M. L. BATTLE,
RESIDENT
DENTIST,
Bainbridge, - - Georgia.
Office over Rockwell & West, where he can
he found every day except the fourth Satur
day in oacli month. When absent at .other
itmes previous notice will be given through
the Democrat. [jy20 tf
F. W. FARWELL, Secretary,
78 Market St., Chicago; 407 road
way, New York-
In daily use by the Fire Departments of
the principal cities of the Union. The Gov
ernment has adopted it. The leading Rail
ways use it. [mch20 ly
Send for “Its Record.”
BEN. E. RUSSELL, Ag’t. Bainbridge Ga.
WHISENANT’S
THE ALBANY HOUSE,
Merrick Barnes, Proprietor,
ALBANY, GEORGIA.
THIS house is well furnished and every
way prepared for the accommodation of the
traveling public ; entire satisfaction guaran
teed.—The table is supplied with the best
the country affords, and the servants arc un
surpassed in politeness and attention to the
wants of guests. Omniliusses convey pas
sengers to and from the different railroads
promptly. Charges to suit the times.
E. J. Padrick,
PRACTICAL
BUILDER & HOUSE CARPENTER,
Solicits work of all kinds in his line. Jobs ta
ken within 20 miles of this place. A11 shop
work promptly attended to.
Coffins made at all Hours, day or
night,
as neat as can be done elsewhere. Shop at
he old stand, in rear of Sanborn Buildings.
mehl3-ly
“TIIE KEXXESAW ROUTE.'’
WESTERN &
ROAD AND
ATLANTIC RAIL-
CONNECTIONS.
SCHEDULE IX EFFECT March lit, 1S73
Northward.
EXPRESS. MAIL.
8.30 am. 8.10 pm
Leave Atlanta
Arrive at Cartersrille
,, Kingston -
„ Dalton
•■Chattanooga -
11.06 a m.
11.45 a m.
2.01 pm.
4.2S pm.
10.47 pm
11.19pm
1.30 am
3.44 a m
Southward.
COUNTY EXHIBITIONS.
1. To the county which (through its So
ciety or Clubs( shall furnish the lar
gest and finest display, in merit and
variety, of stock, products and re
sults of home industries, ail raised,
produced or manufactured in the
county a iniv,
2. Second best do • • • v
3. Third best do !. !. !" -j,
'fourth beat do .>00
at 1116 A W c “
e » t " b » , cd to tho Count V F.xhi-
****** r*™-
urniu. the Premium List; t,, r instance
r tii,> or
then a kn-Jn-l of Bread Com, he can
tUu entent, mdividually. premiumHUer
Leave Chattanooga
Arrive at Dalton
“ Kingston -
•* Carters ville
“ Atlanta
EXPRES*. MAIL.
5.45 am. 5.25 pm
7.58 am. 742pm
10.12 a m. 9.56 p m
10.51am. 1032pru
1.45 p iu. 1.00 am
Pulman Palace Cars on Trains Nos
1 & 2 to Lynchburg and New Or
leans ! also to Atlanta and
Chattanooga!
NO CHANGE
New Orleans to Lynchburg—via Montgomery
Atlanta and Dalton.
ONECHANGE
Atlanta to St. Louis—via Chattanooga.
MANY MILKS SIJOKTER '. MANY HOURS QUICKER.’
TO ^FAY YORK
Than any Other Route from Atlanta.
Parties Contemplating Traveling should .Send
for Map, Schedule Etc.
QUICK TIME and CLOSE CONNECTION
is <J%r Jfotto.
Ask for Tickets via '"The Kennesaw
Route.
P>. V. 1\ RENX, General Passenger and Tick
et Agent. Atlanta, Ga.
Caterpillar
Destroyer!
One Hand can Destroy Cater
pillars on Four or Five
Acres per Day!
Cost of Compound is very Little. Its
Success is Guaranteed !
Having purchased the right for Decatur
county, we take pleasure in offering it to
farmers within its boi'ders on liberal terms.
The compound can he applied upon four or
five acres per day by one hand. Its success
in destroying the caterpillar and preserving
the plant in vigorous growth has been fully
tested and is beyond question. To success
fully guard against the depredations of the
caterpillar, planters should use no delay in
investigating its claims and effecting the
proper arrangements to obtain the benefits
to be derived by its use. Its full and perfect
success guaranteed.
H. J. SWEARINGEN & CO.,
meli20-6m Bainbridge, Ga.
COq, WEST & BROUGHTON STREETS, BAINBRIDGE, GA.
DRYGOODS <te GROCERIES.
TIIE LARGEST STOCK I7V
TIIE CITY.
CLOTHING AND HATS.
A Large and Fashionable selection at A. T. REID & CO.’S
BobTS AND SHOES.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children’s at A. T. REID & CO.’S
Dress Goods aiul Prints.
T.B.HUNNEWELUC0I
grocery ' u
AND
DRY - GOODS EMPORIA *
EAST OF COURT HOUSE, BROAD STREET,
Bainriri dge, ....
A complete and handsome stock at
A. T. REID & C0.S
Bacon, Bacon.
Sides, Hams, Shoulders and Bulk Meats at
Flour, Flour.
One hundred bb!s., different grades,
A. T. REID & CO.’S
A. T. REID & CO.’S
Sugar and Coffee.
Fifty bbls. and sacks Sugar and Coffee at A. T. REID & CO.’S
Northern
One hundred bales Morthern Hay at
Hay.
A. T. REID & CO.’S
GURLEY, RUSSELL & BROWN,
ATTORNEYS
And Counselors at Law,
JOHN W. McGILL,
Attorney at Law
BAINBRIDGE, GA.
Will give prompt attention to all business
entrusted to his care. Office: north-west
room in court house. febl3-ly
SHARON
HOUSE SHAVING
LOON!
SA
MANSE WASHINGTON, Pb.opiu£toh.
Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampoon-
ing. Dyeing, Hair Dressing, executed
in the most approved style of tne tonsorial
art. By strict attention to business, and
a scrupulous regard for the wants of the pub
lic, in my line, I expect to retain the gener
ous patronage extended to me. I refer to
my customers. Prices moderate.
Saloon in SHARON HOUSE, next door to
the Harness Store.
Manse Washixgtos.
June 5,-tf.
Oats, Oats.
Five hundred bushels Black and Yeliow Oats at A. T. REID & CO.’S
Checks, Stripes and Yarns,
From Columbus, a choice selection at A. T. REID & CO.’S
Butter, Cheese and Fish.
A!! fresh and arriving weekly at A. T. REID & CO.’S
Fm|iii ,# e
For any goods you may want at
A. T. REID & CO.’S
Cotton, Corn, Hides, Wool, and any country produce bought by
A. T. REID & COMPANY
CORN! CORN!
U t ™0USAND BUSHELS CORN and other grain, at the very Lowm
Market Prices, can be found at the store of 1 west
T. B. Hunnewell Sc Co.
FLOUR! FLOUR!
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY BBLS. FLOUR,(best brands, just recirt
and for sale by 1
T. B. Hunnewell Sc Co.
BACON! BACON!
TWENTY THOUSAND LBS. BACON just in and for sale at the Lowest
Market Prices by
T. B. Hunnewell & Co.
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE-
Decatur Superior Court, Mav Term,
1873. -
James S. Whiddon, vs Sarah A. Wliiddon
It appearing to the court that the Defen
dant is not to be found in the State, on mo
tion of Hammond & Davis, attorneys for
Libellant, it is ordered that service be per
fected by publication and that this ease stand
for trial at the next term of this Court.
m Pbtf.r J. Strozieh. .
Judge S. C, A. C,
A true extract from the minutes of the
Superior Court. May Term, 1873.
T.' F. HAMPTON, Clerk.
June 2d, 1873.
Too Cream and
Confections.
The coolest and nicest
found in the city is at
place to be
I. COHEN’S
t Saloon,
On Broad street, whe.e he is open for the
SUMMER SEASON, and where ladies and
gentlemen can sit and take their ICE CREAM
and other refreshments with comfort and de
light.
Fruits, Confections, Candies &c.
Parties and Weddings supplied with
Ice Cream, Cakes, &c., at lowest
rater.
Ice for talc at 3 pounds for 10 cents.
May 15,’73.
TII E
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
WITH GREAT 8-1’AGE SUNDAY EDITION.
Every Family should have The Constitu
tion—it is full of carefully selected general
reading—Poetry, Literature, Stories News.
Every Farmer should have it; it makes a
specialty of crop and farm news.
Every Lawyer should have it; the Supreme
Court Decisions are exclusively reported for
it, immediately when rendered.
Every Merchant should take it; its cele
brated weekly cotton editorials contain facts
and figures to be bad nowhere else.
Every Lady wants it; its famous Fashion
Eelt'crs hre eagerly .sought.'
Everybody should take The Constitution—
It is a newspaper looking after the interests
of all classes.
Its Correspondence Department is not ex
celled in. the United States,embracing “Round
the World,” European, and letters from
Georgia, and the American States.
Largest Editorial Staff in the South—I. W.
Avery, "Political Department; J.T. Lumpkin,
News: W. G. Wliidby, CSiy; N. P.T. Finch,
Howell C. Jackson,-Associates; E. Y. Clarke,
Managing Editor.
Hon. A. H. Stephens, Corresponding Edi
tor.
Capt. ITcnry Jackson, Supreme Court. Re
porter, furnishes daily proceedings of the
Court, and the Decisions.
Splendid New Features are soon to
be added.-vg#
Terms—Daily, 510.00 per annum: S5.00
for six mos.: $2.50 for three mos.; SI.00 for
one month. Weekly $2,00 per annum; 51,00
for six mos. $=»%*.***
CLUBS! CLUBS!
For the Mammoth Weekly—containing the
cream of the Daily—SI5,00 for ten annual
subscribers, and a paper to the getter-up of
the club.
On editorial matters, address “Editors
Constitution,” on business matters, address
W. A. HEMPHILL & CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
From a Georgia Extirinje.
The Atlanta Sun has merged intoThe Atlan
ta Constitution. with H»n. A. H- Stephen,
Covresponditi Editor. The Constitution, al
ready one of the best journals in the United
States, will doubtless, with this accession,
become the leading journal in the South.
Rust Proof Oats.
6G0 Bushels
GENUINE RED RUST PROOF
OATS
For sale at my plantation, near Dry Lake
1 have planted these Oats three years and
they have proved to be perfectly free from
rust, smut, or blight. Price $1.50 per bush
el. DANIEL HORN,
sep4-l m]
Boston, Ga.
I )r, J. Ac.. Butts,
pgy- Office in Peabody’s Drug Store. Res
idence on Broughton street. [mcli20-ly
DRS. MORGAN &' HARRELL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PUBEBBUGS
MEDICINES. &C.
Sharon’s'New Building,’ Water St.,
inch20-ip] Bainbridge, Ga.
YOUR ATTENTION IS CALLED
TO OUK
Larjje Stock
COFFINS!
Metalic and Wood, of all kinds, at
ED. J. HENDERSON'S
Kiii-iiitiire
Store.
DOORS !
Sashes,
BLIYDS,
Moulding’s,
Blind Trimmings, Sash
Weights and Cord, Head
and
Side Lights, Glass, etc.,
Which we are selling as low as the lowest.
All communications will receive prompt
attention. Address »
BLAIR & BICKFORD,
171 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga
mchO-ly
SUGAR SYRUP,
SALT, COFFEE, to be found in large or small quantities by calling at
the store of
T. B. Hunnewell & Co
COTTON YARNS.
TWO HUNDRED BUNCHES COTTON YARNS just received and o
T. B. Hunnewell &
Shirtings and Sheeting**^
Six Thousand Yards of Shirtings and Sheetings just^rece^ ^ ^
sale by - I. B. HI