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Christmas 1884. Christmas 1884-
W. T. JOHSSOS,
Miart, Stows, Mery,
Glassware, Sewing Machines, Paints A Oils.
AS THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE I WOULD CALL YOU ATTEN
TION TO MY STOCK OF
Silverware & Fancy Goods
WHICH I AM SELLING LOWER THAN Yt)U CAN BUY THEM
ELSEWHERE. YOU MU sr INSPECT MY STOCK
TO APPRECIATE IT.
W. T. JOHNSON,
WASHINGTON. GA,
Tie Holiday Trade
HASJUST OPENED AT
Our Flag still waves over the FI
NEST SECTION cf MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE ever exhibited in
the Sonth.
Onr PIANOS and ORGANS are
SELECTED from TWELVE ot the
BEST MANUFACTURERS in
America, with special reference to
DURABILITY. TONE,TOUCH and
EASE of ACTION.
Our Long Experience of Over For
ty Years enables as to place in every
Nome the Finest Musical Instru
ment in the World.
We deliver our Pianes and Organs
Freight Paid, from the Potomac to
Central Texas, with a Music Book,
Stool, Instruction Book, and with ev
ery Piano a Good Cover.
We guarantee satisfaction and our
Prices to tie the Lowest.
Orders for Latest Musical Instru
ments filled on dav of receipt.
G. 0. ROBINSON & CO.
8.11 BROAD STREET. Augusta.
Th Atlanta Constitution.
We publish this week a prospectus
of the Atlanta Constitution. How
ever widely men may differ on other
points, they all agree that the Con
stitution is a paper that can not be
improved on till the world grows
wiser than it it now. and they all bc
iiare that the Constitution will grow
wiser just as rapidly as the world in
oreases in wisdom. The Constitution
is a good paper and everybody knows
it, and what it the need of advertising
it ? reasoning from the standpoint of
tome business men who never move
taster than a ship that is becalmed.
But the managers of that great daily
are too good business men to lose van
tage-ground by failing to keep a good
thing before the eyes of tho public,
and they improve every opportunity of
jogging your memory with the re
minder that they are still in the same
business at the old sland.
Winter clothing at cost at Irvin,
Callan k Co’s. l-2t
Washington Female Seminary.
The spring term of this school will
begin Monday, Jan. 19th, and will
close July 3rd.
It is greatly to the interest of patrons
to enter pnpils at the beginning, and
to require them to attend regularly
during the session.
The inslruction, in every depart
ment will be thorough; and a record
of the standing of each pupil will be
sent out weekly.
One half of the tuition, for the
spring term of six scholastic months,
Is due Apr. Ist, and the remainder
June 15tb.
For further information address
Mbs. J. I. Inghram. Prin.
Miss Ntnnaline Jordan, Assistant,
Prof. Hitchcock, Teacher of Mu
sic,
Miss Rosa Cooper,Teacher of Draw
ing.
You can get. shawls and all kinds
woolen good at Irvin, C it! 11 k Ce’s
Notice
I respectfully anounce that I am
not a candidate for re-election to the
office of Commissioner for the town
of Waohmgton. B. Maguibi
Jan. Blh, 1885.
WASHINGTON GAZETTE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1), 1885.
$2.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE,
For Sale
Slock of millinary and fancy goods.
Terms cash. Reason for selling, other
duties. Store for rent if desired. For
further particulars, call on or address
Mns. M.'J. Stkwaht.
WILKES-WISE.
Mrs C. A. Alexander returned
Saturday from a visit to Savannah.
Mr. Jas. F. Jackson has ijioved
into his residoncoopposite the Mason
ic hail.
—Mi*. Meriwether Hill is having
his residence fitted up preparatory to
moving into it.
Mrs W. M. Hill and her sister.
Mis* Sarah Stokes, loft this week
for Louisville, Ga.
—Dr. It. C. Biniis and Mr. Hal
Arnold Icare this morning for a trip
to the exposition at New Orleans.
—Another waiting room is needed
at the depot, as ladies sometimes find
it very unpleasant to have negroes
crowd in around the same fire.
—The colored 1 r<>*[>. were out in
full force at the election Tuesday,
every rnaa of them witli a cigar in his
month—the bar-rooms being closed.
—Dr. .1. A. 11. Harper lias rented
the stand recently occupied by the
bank and will open up ab; a'no-a there
of which the public will bo duly noti
fied.
—An entertainment was given at
Capt C. A. Alexander’s on Tuesday
evening, in honor of Miss Kale Cal
houn. She left next day for her home
tu South Carolina.
—Tills is a week of prayer, appoin
ted by tho Evangelical Alliance, and
pravey-meetings are held each day,
alternating between the Baptist, Pres
byterian and Methodist churches.
—Two dusky damsels had a wool
pulling in this place on Wednesday.
In their struggles they got down into
the mud and both got as muddy as
hogs. They were fined three dollars
each for disturbing the peace.
—A very large granite mon
ument for the grave of the late
Col. L. M. Hill, was cariiod out to
(he family burying ground in the
country, on Wednesday. It is a very
hindsomc shaft, and came from Bal
timore.
—A negro man who'live near Mr.
J. 11. Smith s, three miles frstn town,
burst a blood vessel while conghing,
and died in a few minutes, one day
last week. lie had beep troubled for
some time with elongation of the
palate, which causod violent spells of
coughing.
—Yesterday was the sevntieth
anniversary of the battle of Nsw
Orleans. The battle was fought af
ter 'lie treaty of peace between the
United States and England had been
signed; but it was before tho days of
telegraphy, and the armies at that
point knew nothing of the peace.
—Hr. Rush of Aiken county, S. C.,
has bought the stock of drugs in the
store recently occupied by Dr. J. A.
H. Harper, and will continue the
drug business at the same stand.
The doctor was hero the first of the
week, but has gone after his family.
He is a good druggist and a genial
gentleman, and will meet with a har
ty welcome in Washington.
—Mose Shepherd, a young negro
porter at the store of T. M. Green,
helped himself to a pair of shoes from
the store last Tuesday, and before
night was sentenced in the county
ronrt to twelve months in the chain
gang. He had secured the shoes and
hidden them safely outside, when
another negro boy discovered them
and was taking them up “to show
them to the white folks.” Mose itst
the other boy with the shoes and be
gan fighting for them, and but for
this his tlictt would not have been
discovered.
—While Mr. W. E. Shelvei ton. who
now lives in Brunswick, was work
ing with some steel not long since,
some small particles flew into one of
his eyes, and injured it very severely
So much so hat lie could hardly distin
guish darkness from daylight with
that eve. The other eye also became
ipfiamed throi gh sympathy. Ho
went to AtlaiPa to have them treated.
His many friends here wi 1 re
gret to learn of Ills mishap, and sin
cer-ely hope he will recoi er from it en
lively. An engineer for thirty years,
nothing as serious as this cvei befell
him before .while he was subjected to
the daily risks of such a life,
—Mrs. Gabriel Toombs has Inen
quite sick, but we are glad to learn
slie was bottor yesterday.
—The election for town commis
sioners will be held next Monday.
It is very important that some uclion
bo taken in the matter by onr citizens.
One member of Hie old board lias
resigned, ami another declines rc-clec
lion in a card elsewhere in this paper.
—We have just learned that a theif
broke in a car at tho depot last night
and stoic sonic meat. It is thought
the meat was carried oil' in a wagon.
—Wo regret to learn of the death
of Mrs.LaPradc's relative, whom she
went to visit in Brunswick.
Death of Judge James Harris.
Judge James Harris died suddenly
at his home in this county early last
Tuesday morning. He was in his
usual health, and walked out belore
breakfast to feed some hogs, when lie
sank down dead. The hrittlo thread
of life was snapped in an instant and
perchance lie felt not a paugof death.
Judge Harris was about seventy
four years of age, and was one of the
most honored and respocted
citizens of the county. He lived an
exemplary Christian life and proved
a useful citizen fo the end of his days.
Though not robust in his latter years,
his strength was well preserved for a
man of his age. He felt kindly toward
all men. His character was clearly
discernible in the lineaments of Iris
face and no man ever met him and
felt like he was meeting a stranger.
It was Judge Harris’ custom to
come to Washington every Friday on
loss the weather was such ns would
not pcrjpil, although lie lived a long
distance from town janddiiringsum
mer few Fridays passed when his
pleasant taco was not seen ou our
stoets. Peace to his ashes.
llouun & (Join are selling out at
cost and ofieriiig the public a rare
opportunity of supplying themselves
with first-class goods at surpris
ingly low figures. You seldom sec
such an excellent stock as their’s put
on file market at cost. Now is your
ciianeo to make a good investment in
goods.
Art Craio pleases tho gentlemen
and charms flic ladies. Call at the
Studio and see samples.
Wood & Jackson have moro first
class horses and the biggest pile of
home-raised corn sf any livery stable
in Georgia.
YOUR ATTENTION,
PLEASE.
All who are indebt
ed to us are respect
fully requested to call
in and settle their ac
count.
HOGUE & QUIN.
For the next sixty
days, we will offer
our entire stock of
General Merchandise
at COST for CASH.
Now is the time to get
first class Bargains at
strictly New York
Cost.
HOGUE & QUIN.
Th County Election.
The county election passed off very
quietly on Wednesday ail hough a
large vote was polled. Ordinary
should have been elected, but there
was no opposition and no tickets
with tho ordinary’s name on them.
However, the present incumbent can
legally hold over till the next election.
The following is the vote in full, by
precincts:
a 2 9 2 goo
ms
rffl*!?: |i 5
1 • ■ • g‘ I B~ i
w SiSSS-aSSS
Panburg
Defat.......... g 3 g
MrilorysTtU.. ..g S g~gg gSgg
qsutsrvlU. SSctS
Tyrone £ £ ££§ s££
x -* o^ I tSSSfe-giSSS
Pierce's Chapel mm mm mm,_
——. | , Q> Q MOk MwCl Ji
Totis *l“ss-,“sS5
Art 6raio—Go to Dr. Kenirno’s
late office, where Prof Jones is teach
ing. and see the number and variety
of samples on exhibition. Ladies es
pecially invited to call.
* A Oorrrction.
Will Mr. Chrpman piqase correct
tho statement made in last week's
paper, that Miss Baffbrd arrived hero
on Sunday. She came on Saturday
on the 3 o’clock train. lam sure she
would be sorry for the impression to
bo made that sho would travel on the
Sabbath unless in case of urgent no
cessity. A Friend.
Atlanta Constitution please copy.
Prof Jones—-‘the Art Craio man”—
comes weil .recommended. Hero is
whit our neighbor the Greenesboro
Homo Journal has to say of him and
his work :
Married.
Wc take tho following account of
the marriage of Mr. Thot. Fitzpatrick
formerly of our town, from tho Lan
caster (S. O^tLodgcr: At tho residence
of the brides’ mother in Spartanburg,
8. C., on tiie 18tli inat., by ttie Rev.
Father Monnaliain, Mr. T. M. Jitz
pafHok, o 'Lancaster to Miss Helena
Deale, of the former place. Mr. T. M.
Fihr.pntrlck is one of our most popu
lar young men and leading merchants
aid the best w.’a'iea of tills entire
community will follow him and his
beautiful young wife. They spent
the Christmas holidays with the
bridegrooms relatives in Washington
A Card.
I herewith express my gratitude to
the people of Wilkes for their subsan
tial support on Tuesday last.
As heretofore I shall endeavor to
servo the interests of tho county to
iltfi best of my ability. Towards those
who saw proper to vote othorwisc, I
cherish nothing blit tho kindliest
feelings. Jtcsp't,
Boro* Ficki.en.
School Notice.
Mrs. Nceson, assisted by her daugh
ter, will open her school for children
on Monday, the 19th Inst.
“Prof. Jones, of Tenn., who has
been in our city for some time, giving
lessons in Art Craio, left on to-day’s
(rain for Washington, Ga. Personally,
ihe Professor made a favorable im
pression upon our people, and his
mode of teaching the “Art Beautiful’’
gave entire satisfaction, so far as we
are advised. We commend Prof.
Jones and his work to our friends in
Washington.
Ladies’ cloaks at cost at Irvin Cal
lan & Co’s. i-2t
The Centre of the World'. Observation.
The eyes of the world are upon the
Industrial Exposition in the full tide
of success in the Crescent City. It
was inaugurated on Dec. I6lh, with
an Extraodinary Grand Drawing of
the iainous Louisiana State Lottery,
which by its strict integrity in its
management, (on behalf of the noble
Charity Hospital (here) is not the least
attraction to visitors. M. A. Dauph
in, New Orleans, La., will give any
inlormatiou about the 17th Monthly
Drawing, on Tuesday, January, 13th,
85. Be advised in time, therefore.
■ -a .
Had the dynamiters succeeded in
blowing np London Bridge the other
day, it would have seriously inconven
ienced a number of people. One hun
dred thousand persons cross it every
day. The bridge is 900 feat long and
54 feet wide, and the lamp posts were
made from cannon captured in the
Peninsular war. It was built in 1824,
and cost over $5,000,000.
David H. Dougherty
The only Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods
House in the State that Sells strictly for
SPOT C ASH !
Wo were in tho Northern Markets this season just in time to attend
tho Big AUCTION SALES of
Blankets, Flannels, Knit Underwear,
SHOES, Etc., Etc.
On the above Goods, as well as on‘many other lines we defy even Now Yors to
make as close figures. Everything in the finest to the commonest golds kept
by a Dry Goods house can be found at ours. Our motto is
Yonr GbilfliCan Buy as Clean as Yourself.
And our Golden Rule “SPOT CASH' 1 enables us to guarantee a saving of ten per
cent, to those who buy of us. Seed us your order or call iu person,
and we will satisfy you that high prices are out of lash
ion and that fair dealing keeps business
more than fair weather. 39-3 m
CLOAKS A. SPECIALTY.
39 & 41 Peachtree St., ATLANTA, GA.
NAVASSA GUANO.
The Most Reliable Fertilizer
OUST T2HEE IVEAARICET.
Made from Navassa Rack, which is Thirty to Forty per cent. Higher Grads
than that Obtained at either Charleston or Beaufort. It lias given
entire satisfaction the past season where all others failed.
Jffi-READ WHAT THE GEORGIA FARMER’S SAY.@f
Navabsa Guano Company:
Dear Sirs—l havo been using your Guano,
Cotton Fertilizers ami Acid since 1878. Have made
frequent experiments with them and various other
brands, and am froo to express my opinion in favor
of your brands. I have adopted their use exolu*
(lively whim I can get them.
J. M. GRESHAM,
Social Circle, Ga.
—i—
Stella villk, Ga., Octobor 28th, 1884.
Jordan & Pope, General Agents Navassa Guano Cos.
Dear Sirs—l havo used all of tho standard Gu
anos and am as well pleased with the Navassa as
any I have ever usod. I put it down by the aide of
other fertilizers and could easily tell the differ
ence, Navassa being three to four Inches taller
and of better growth. It matures well.
JOSHUA A. SMITH,
WRITE FOR TERMS TO
JORDAN Sc POPE.
Gcu. Agents for Georgia and South Carolina. AUGUSTA, GA.
JOHN W. CARR,
COTTON BUYER. Tf
(Rcpsenting Geo. H. McFsdden k Bro.)
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Will always psy the highest ch price
for Cotton, and asks the patronage of every
planter in Wilkes and adjoining counties.
MARBLE: "
A. R. ROBERTSON, Athens, Georgia.
MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF
Granite and Marble Monuments & Tombstones
A large lot of finished work on on hand ready for lettering. I will pay
half freight on Monuments and Tomb Stones delivered in Washington, Ga.
*l-ly A. K. ROBERTSON, Athens. Ga.
1884. COITON BUSINESS SEASON.
W. IT. MERCIER,
9 *
COTTON FACTOR.
AUGUSTA,* GEORGIA.
Citation for Letters Administration,
GEORGIA, WILKES COUNTY.
NOTICE is hereby given to all person*
concerned, that Geo. W. Terry, nomi
nated and qualiSed executor upon the last
wlil ef Sam’l W. Wynn, late or aaid county,
deceased, having departed this lifo, leaving
A considerable portion of the assets of said
Sam’l W. Wynn’s estate unadministered,
and that no person has made application lor
administration on said Ham’i W. Wynn’s
estate, that administration on Maid estate
with said will annexed will be vested in the
clerk of the superior court, or some other fit
person tob iby me selected after the publica
tion of this citation, unless valid objections
are made to his appointment. Giv to under
ro y hand and official signature, this3oth De-
I ce mber, 1884. GlO. DYSON,
* Wt Ordinary.
Sharon, Ga., October 18th, 1884.
Missus. K. Cjroakk 8c Co.—We hereby certify
that the Navassa Guano we bought is firsttclaaa
and as good as any we have used in fifteen years,
and recommend it to our friends and the gonoral
public. JOHN 11. KENDRICK,
T. M. BROWN, Sharon, da*ii
Norwood, Ga.
Contbrs, Ga., October 17th, 1884.
Messrs. Jordan k Pope, General Agonts;
Dear Sirs—ln reply to yours, I will state tha
in selling the Navassa Guano Cotton Fertilizer and
Acid, that I sold only to substantial farmers; men
who were competent to test your goods, and with
out a single exception they pronounce the good#
ns good, and in many cases the best fertilizer that
they useu for 1884. as inclosed testimonials will
show. I used some of your goods snd do not hast
ate to say that it i* the b ist I evor used’
Tho demand here uoxt season will be great.
Yours, J. P. TILLEY.
Valdosta Ga., June 28,1883.
Dit. J. Bradvif.i.d : Dear Sir— l hav*
as you know, been selling your Fe
male Regulator for years, and I have
had a steadily increasing demand for
it, and it gives the very beat satisfac
tion. I frequently sell it to physicians
who use it in their practice with
satisfactory results. Yours truly,
R. THOMAS, M. D., and Druggist.
Treatise on tho Health and Ilappi—
ness of Woman mailed free. •
Bhadfield Regulator Cos.,
Box 28, Atlanta, Ga