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W. T. JOHNSON.
Continental insurance Company,
Of .!Xew York.
MERCHANT’S INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEWARK. N. J.
Having accsptcd.tlio agency for these two lir.st-cl.tss companies, I am
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and can insure buildings for one, three or live years.
lioth companies have complied with the state law, requiring a deposit
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2S, |BSS.
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WILKES-WISE
—Mrs. W. M. Sims, returned Wed
nesday. *
—Messrs Muse & Harper will soon
open a store at Delhi.
—Mr. Fred B. Pope was here among
his old friends this week.
—Rev. IV. 11. LaPradc will attend
Fount \in camp-mooting.
—Mr.W)le Dußose went up to Vt
lauta Sunday and returned Wednes
day.
—W. M. Sims, Esq., returned from
Atlanta Saturday, improved in
health.
—Miss May Foreman who has been
spending several weeks in Rome, will
return to-day.
—Mr.M.C.Pope and sister Miss EfTte
Popo, returned from the springs in’
North Georgia on Wednesday.
—Mrs. Hutchins and Miss Beside
Rutherford of Athens, are visiting
the family of Mr W. W. Hill.
—H“V. Dr. liillyer and wile return
ed home on Tuesday after spending
some time in Rome and Decatur.
—Mrs. Noble and her daugh
ter Miss Blanche, of Athens, are vis
iting the family pf Mrs. Jane Hill.
—Fountain camp-meeting is in
progress. Quite a number of peoplo
will go down from this place on Sun
day.
—Prof. L. W. Mehrlcns returned
to Washington on Wednesday. He
always meets a warm welcome
here.
—Mrs. John W. Maxwell, of Elbe r
ton, has just returned home from a
visit to her father Mr. O.E. Booker in
this place.
—The hall of the season was given
at Floyd’s opera house last night; it
was largely attended and was a
brilliant affair.
—The colored Methodists began a
district moeting in this placj Wednes
day. Quite a number of delegates ar
rived on the train that day.
—Rev. J. D. Hammond, presiding
elder, preached at New Hope church
last Sunday, and passed through this
pluco Monday on his way to Athens.
—A few days ago, lightning struck
on Mrs. Florence place and also on Dr.
Kemme’s near by and set fences and
grass on tiro as every thing was so
drv.
—Our popular druggist Dr. Simp
son Russ lias a very handsome new
drug sign. It. would do credit to
any city, as would also his model
drug store.
—The circuses this winter can rent
of our base ball grounds and save
trouble of raising tents, and paste
their pictures on tho long stretches
of high fences.
—Misses Nannline and Lnlla Jor
dan will leave next Monday for
Staunton, Va. The former will be
come a teacher and the latter a pupil
in a college there.
—Mr. 11. P. Quin and family arc
going up near Romo in a day or two
to make a visit to his mother. Mr.
Quin will go on to the Northern
markets from there.
—There will be services at tho reg
ular hours morning and evening,
in the Baptist church next Sunday.
The Presbyterian and Methodist
churches will ho closed.
—Mrs. Colonel Wilberforce Daniel
of Atigusla, whose presence always
adds an additional charm to our socie
ty, arrived hero the first of the week
and visiting Mrs. Terry.
—Gen. Haskell, a prominent rail
road man in South Carolina, arrived
here Monday wilh his family on a
visit to Captain C. A. Alexander.
They came in the General’s private
car.
—Messrs. W. B. Norman & Son,
who has been engaged in merchan
dising at their home for several years
will soon remove their stock of goods
to Delhi, and continue business at
that point.
—Messrs J. W. Wright and I). W.
Brooks of Mallorysville, will soon re
move to Carnesvilie, in North-cast
Georgia and enter into the
mercantile business in partnership.
We wish them a great deal of suc
cess in their new home.
—Capt C. A Alexander received a
fine portable Eclipse engine on Wed
nesday. It is for George W. Burdette
one of th emost progressive and sub
stantial farmers in Wilkes. Wo are
glad to see our farms being so exten
sively supplied with good machinery.
—Mrs. T. E. Fortson, Miss
Loulie Dußosc, Miss Nora Pal
mer B. 8. Irvin, Esq., and
Prof. Heileman Wilson returned from
Ocouee, White Sulphur Springs the
lirst part of the week. There was a
stampede at the springs on account
ol scarlet fever.
—One week from Sunday night
missionary services will be hold in
the Methodist church in which the
children will participate almost en
tirely.
—Mrs. T. G. Cook received the sad
news of the death of a young brother
and sister a few days ago. They died
of diphtheria near Atlanta, their
deaths occurring on successive days.
—Miss. Jennie Charlton of Sav
annah is vifiling Miss Emma Simp
son. Miss Charlton made many
warm Blonds while on a previous
visit here, each one ot whom welcome
her back to “old Wilkes again.”
—Mr. Joiner an uncle of the Irvin
brothora in this place, is here on a
vsit. He was a school boy in this
place fifty years ago; and says that
our Male Academy building is the.
same as it was then, except that the
new paint on it now makes it look a
greatdoal better.
—A few days ago Mrs. J. W. Mad
dox of this county, found a silver
thimble in the gizzard ofa frying sized
chicken. The thimble was ns bright
as when it came from the jeweler. The
chicken seemed to suffer no incon
venience, and was as game as if it had
nothing but grit and plenty ot it in its
gizzard.
—Mr. Wm. 11. Freeman of this
comity,has lived undor tlicadiuiiiisiru
tion of every president of the United
IhtiUes, having been born during
Washington’s second term. It is re
markable that a living man should
have started life with the government
ot this country which lias now grown
to such tremendous proportions.
—The first lmlo of cotton of the now
crop was brought in Monday from
.‘near Broad river, by Mr. G. L.
Wansley. It sold for 9j£ cents. The
second bale was brought in the next
day by Mr. Jas W. Arms! rung.
It classed better and brought 9 9-1(1
cents. Both wore bought by the en
terprising house of Jus A. Benson.
—Col. J. W. Mnddox informs us
that they have not had rain enough
at Centerville at any time smeo June,
to run in plowed ground. Our Center
ville neighbors should count them
selves most happy. They have had
many fine showers since June, of
which we peoplo in Washington had
not a drop.
—Mr. John Cade lias just sold one
-ot Ilia-fine marcs to a gentleman in
Augusta, who bought her fora friend
in Charleston. She is a beautiful
animal and very fast, and will com
pare favorably with any liorses on
the Charleston drives. Mr. Cade
has a keen appreciation ot fine horses
and has somoofthc best in this part
of the country.
—Howard Callaway, Esq., of this
County, was admitted to the bar in
the superior court at Crawfordville
on Wednesday. We learn that he
stood a highly creditablo examina
tion. He will goto Waynesboro, Ga.
soon and begin the nractico of law.
We wish him much succees, but his
talents will win him far more than
our best wishes.
—We heard two gentlemen of this
place, good business men too, argu
ing that when insuranco companies
insure thov only agree to idemuify
to the amount of tho policy less the
value of the property saved from fire.
In other words, it a man
who has SIO,OOO, worth o<
goods, insures them for $5,000,
burns out and saves half of them,
then lie. gets no insuranco, because the
salvage indemnities him to tho ex
tent of his policy. Tills matter of in
surance needs Invest igallng by (he
public at large,
—Mr. E. Y. Hill gave a royal bar
becue out at bis magnificent farm
near town yesterday. We novor saw
more whole-souled hospitnlily dis
played on any occasion than Mr. Hill
lavished upon bis numerous guests.
The freedom of the place was extend
ed to all and every man was invited
to hcln himself to whatever ho want
ed whenever he wanted to. The bar
becued meals and the accompani
ments made as palatable a dinner as
was ever spread on a table, and there
was enough to feed a regiment. The
day was delightfully spent in fishing
rowing and strolling about over the
beautiful grounds.
—Rev. S. G. Ilillycr, D.D., of
Washington, Ga., preached at (lie
Second Baptist church yesterday
morning, to a very large congregation
from the following text: John 15th.
chap., 9th to 11th verses inclusive:
“As the Father hath loved me, so I
have loved you. Continue ye in my
lore. If ye keep my commandments
ye shall abide in my love, even as I
have kept my Father’s commandment
and abide in his lovo. These things I
have spoken unto you that your
jov maybe full.” Dr. Hillycr spoke
about an hour, but the interest man
ifested by the congregation did not
lag at any time. This divine stands
tn the front rank among the Baptist
ministers as a deep thinker, a logical
reasoner, a man of unquestioned pie
ty. The Doctorclothed his discourse
in Very eloquent language.—Extract
from Monday’s Constitution.
—Mrs. T. M. Green and little soli
went up to Mt. Airy, Ga., last Sat
urday.
—We learn from a card from Rev.
J. W. G. Watkins that his child who
was so ill, and whoso death has been
rumored heretofore, died on the niglit
of the 25th insb, in Lincoln cpulity.
Mrs. Spence, wife of Rev. Charles
Spence and sister of Dr. J. A. Il.llar
per of this place, spent several days
with her brother and loft last Monday
on a long journey. Her home is in
Eufiiula, Indian Territory, where her
husbßnd has charge of an Indian
school. This institution is supported
jointly by the Motliodist church and
the Cherokee Nation, is very pros
perous and is doing a groat work.
The appropriations amount to eleven
thousand dollars annually and the
limit is eighty boys; it Is a mail
institution. It is always full, as the
Indians in the peaceful Cherokee
Nation arc eager for education.
—Mr. E. M. Whitehead carried
about thirty head of cattle through
tills place last Monday on route to
Augusta. Most of them were very
tine, and all of them were in
good comlitsoii. He says ho got a
great many of the best ones around
Mallorysville, whore the fence editor
of the Elborton Gazette, said ho saw
none but starving cattle. Mr. White
head says ho did not see a cow in that
section that was not in good condition.
Ho also remarks that lie lias dealt in
ditto a number ot years, before and
since the slock law wortt inio opera
tion in Wilkos, and that thcro is a
vast improvement in cattle undor the
new sysletn.
—Mr. F. Y. Hill lias a largo siphon
running over the dam of his lower
fish pond, which is quite a large body
of water. This siphon is for the pur
pose of drawing off the pond and it
does the work most effectually, ear
ning off the water at the rate of five
hundred gallons a minute, through a
six-inch pipe. The siphon is put in
operation by stopping up (ho lower
end. taking a tap from the elbow and
filling tlm pipe by pouring in water
with a bucket. When the pipe is full
tho lap is replaced on the elbow, the
lower end of tho siphon opened, and
the water flows with terrific force.
Tho water will continue to rush as
long as there Is any in the pond; but
the flow can no stopped in an instant
by letting in air at tho elbow.
Death of Mrs. A. L. Alexander.
Mrs. Alexander, relict of the lalo
Adam L. Alexander of this place,
died in Atlanta last Sunday. Her re
mains wore brought bore on Monday
and interred in the family burying
ground.
She was grcally csloemod by our
people among whom she lived for
many years. She becamo tho wlfo of
Mr. Alexander about twenty yoars
ago, and she and her honored hus
band wore residents of Washington
up to eight years ago. Her maiden
name was Dunwoody, and she was
a sister of Rev. James Dunwoody,
now of Sonth Carolina, but formerly
pastor of the Presbyterian church in
this place. She was sixty-four yoars
of age.
Tho funeral services were held at
the residence of Captain C. A. Alex
ander, and wero attended by a very
largo number of ourcitizens. Tho re
mains were taken from tho residence
lo the family burying ground in tho
beautiful grove that stretches out for
a long dislaneo in tho rear.
Tho funeral was attended by the
following relatives from a distance:
j Gen. Haskell and wife, Major J. 11.
I Alexander and wife,Major Dunwoody
I Miss Alice Dunwoody, Mrs. Gen. A.
R. Lawlon, Mrs. Gumming, Mrs. Dr.
Boggs, Miss Lillie Dunwoody, and
nine of tho grandchildren.
Dr. T. S. Fori son from neat Mal
lorysvillo, lost his Jiplomuon the road
to Washington last Tuesday. Any
one finding it will confer a great fa
vor by leaving it with Geo. 11. Fort
son, Esq., in Washington. It
Go to the popular lively stable of
Jas. F. Jackson for first class turn
outs. Fine horses and splendid bug
gies and carriages always on hand.
Washington Male Academy.
The Washington Male Academy
will resume i\s exercises Tuesday,
Sept Ist. For three months of tho
term the public will have the benefit
of tho public fund.
Hf.ileman Wilson, Prin.
Washington Ga., Aug. fitli 1885. tf.
Go to Jackson’s stable for elegant
and satisfactory turnouts. Excellent
horses and splendid equipages always
on baud.
Professional Notice.
Dr. J. B. Firblcn has resumed gen
eral practice—he will attend prompt
ly, day or night, all calls which may
be entrusted to him. 35-4 t.
Russ has some fresh turnip seed
left.
I have machine oil for Gins. En
gines, etc. nit. Russ.
Insect Powders for F. F. V.,&c., at
Russ’
Fine River Bricks
I have at last succeeded in making
a fine brick and I can furnish them
any quantity from my yard on Little
River or at your depot. Terms easy*.
Gallon tf. L. W. Sims.
Washington Female Seminary.
Miss Ida A. Young has boon chosen
by the Board of Trustees to take
charge of the Female Seminary at
this place. A lady of many ac
complishments, a teacher of note, a
graduate of tho Normal School at
Nashville, Miss Young comes highly
endorsed by distinguished educators
in different parts of the State. Rev.
W. H. LaPmde wil! assist Miss
\oung in the organization of the
School, and will give instruction in
higher mathematics and other ad
vanced studios. Prof. E. A. Hitch
cock will liavo charge of tho Music
department.
We trust that the public will unit
with tho Trustees in their effort to
promote the interest of the Seminary.
This school will open oil the 2nd
Monday (14) Sept.
B. S. InvUf, Wm. M. Reese.
See’y Chair’n B. T.
If you want milk or butler, brought
to your house, leave yoar orders with
34-1 m L. W. Sims.
For Sale.
A lot of old tin $1.50 per sq. of ten
foot. Apply to Jas Winokikld.
M at W. T. Jdhvson’s
Hemp oil at Russ’.
L. Smith & Bno. are offering bug
gies and plantation wagons, at lower
prices than you can buy from the
factories direct or from tho neighbor
ing markets. Cali and get their
prices before buying also. Harness
and harness leather. Call and see
their hallow axle wagons, 32-tf
Machine oil at Dr. S. Rues’.
As When he was Young l .
“I have used Parker’s Hair Balsam
and like it better than any similar
preparation I know of,” writes Mrs
Ellen Perry wife of Rev. P. Perry, of
Coldbrook Springs, Mass. “My hair
was almost entirely gray, but a dollar
bottle of the Balsam has restored tho
softness, and the brown color it had
when I was young-not a singie gray
hair left. Since 1 began applying the
Balsam my hair has stoppee falling
out, and I find that it is gerfcctly
hamlossaml agreeable dressing.
Tolmcro at Wholesale.
Mr. G. Y. Lowo of tho well known
firm of Lowe & Bro., Washington
Ga., has just returned from
Rockingham county, N. C., his old
home, and begs leave to announce
to his friends and the public general
ly that ho succeeded in making ar
rangements with one of the largest
tobacco manufactories in Rcidsvillc,
to manufacture for them all (lie tobac
co they sell. This arrangement ena
bles them to offer low prices and good
tobacco to all. Call and geo them be
fore you buy. They are prepared to
sell at wholesale at a very low
figure. 25-3 m
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