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Gunnp Scissoring*.
Crew ditties—boat songs.
A joint affair— rheumatism.
Something to grin abcut-the mouth
The popular tie 'em table—the alter
rail.
Minor mention—the record ol
births.
Aa auctioneer ia a man of more-
hid testee.
“Bee-wars!’' he cried, pointing to
t poGot honey.
A mad dog is a pronounced in
stance of cur-rage.
A match loses ite head when it
Oomes to the acratch.
yft all hare our birthdays, while
the aailor haa his berth nights.
The vise man telleth his love, but
the foolish mao writeth in a letter.
A printer at horse race saya a mile
daeh ia too long for a newspaper col
amn.
Storekeepers are not considered
luperaticioua men, but the? believe
in Signs.
The baker’s buiineaa should be
profitable; u good part of his stock
IS rising while he sleeps.
The average tramp declares he
Wilt never labor in the hay field un
til Time is no mower.
If members of Congress went to
Ohnrch, they could all doubtless say,
‘‘We are all miserable chiuueis."
Why is a woman with a long dress
i vagrant ? Becuuae she has no vis
Ibid means of support.
Coachmen should be success! u I
goiter .platers. They general!? hold
a ps|r,, and sometimes four of a kind.
Am- Illinois girl’s tout: “The
young man of Amerioa—their arms
•ui aupportf our arau their reward;
fall in, men ; fall iu.
Overton is guilty of the worst we
hate heard. He says his wife Polly
Arm gives him all the music he
Wants. She is, so to speak, his I’.
AdjlSL
Cheap Swell (doing the grand) —
Haw, waitah, bottle ol okajnpague.
Waiter—Yea, sir. Dry, sir ? Cheap
Swyll—What’s that to you whether
I’m “dry” or whether I aiot ? Bring
the wine.
“Cannot something be done to
prevent young ladies being insulted
on the streets at night ?’, inquires an
exchange. Why, yes. Have the
Old,lady tuck them 'safely in bed at
•un-down and fasten the door.
“If we are to live after death, why
don’t we have some certain knowledge
of it?” said a a skeptic to a clergy
man. Why don’t you have some
Knowledge of this world before you
Came iuto it?’’ was the caustic re*
ply.-
A druggist sent his Irish porter
into a darkened cellar; soon after,
hearing a noise, he went to the open
ing and called out, “Patrick, keep
Jroar eyes skinned 1” “Oeh, divil an
•ye,*’ roared Pat, “but it’s my nose
that skint entirely.
A man missed a number of eggs
front his hen-house and set a trap to
catch “them darned cats.” His wife
who wanted a sealskin sacque, now
travels around on one leg, and says
that it must be going to rain, her
corns hurts Iter so.
Nq one knows who invented the
fashion in society of turning down
the Corner of a visiting card; but
the fashion in turning down the coi
ner of a street was first thought of
by the man who owed a small bill
to a tradesman he saw coming.
“If you marry Grace,” exclaimed
an irate father to his son, “I will
cut you off without a ceut, aud you
wont have so much as a piece of
pork to boil in the pot.” “Well,” re
plied,the youug mao, ‘‘Grace betore
meat.’ And he immediately went
in search of a minister.”
Why ii a haudsome woman like a
losomotive? No—you’re wrong. It
is not because she sometimes draw's
a long train ; it is not because she
indulges in “sparks”; it is not be
cause she ha* something to do with
a switch; it is not because she trans
ports the males; it is not because
she may have a head light; it—in
fact, a handsome woman is not like a
locomotive—not even when she is a
little “fast” and blows up her hus
band.—Norristown Herald.
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Agricultural Notes.
Gin- your hogs a ruhbiug-post in
some accessible pari of their undo-
sum ; it facilitates their keeping clean
and seems to afford them much su>«
isfaction.
A Mississippi farmer dashes cold
water into (he ears of choking cattle.
This causes them to shake their
heads violently, and the muscular
action dislodges ths obstruction.
Sheep that go into quarters in a
declining state will demand extra
feed and cure during the winter, and
produoe a light clip of wool ia ill*
spring.
Proper management, feeding and
cleaning are necessary on promoting
health in horses. He who adminis
ters mediciae to his horses when in
good health, does injury instead ol
good; too much medicine is given
to our domestic amnia a urder the
false impression of benetiuing their
condition.
Compost Heaps:—If there is not
sufficient rain to keep these moist,
water should he supplied, even if it
h.«s to be hauled iinu poured on them.
Decomposition is mrested when the
heap becomes dry. \ lew barrels of
water from the well will soon start
up heat and decomposition in a dry
pile of compost.
A miller savs, in the Independent
Farmer, ihat if wheut is ground ir.
a cold day. the bread will soon be
come hard and dry, and if ground i s
hot weather the bread will go to the
other extreme. Us ssy* that Octo
her is a good month to grind in, aud
if properly done and tlu* flour kept
in u cool dry pluce, it will keep sweet
for a year. ’
Warm the bit on yonr bridle in
frosty weather before putting it in
your horses mouth. The bit full of
frost, coming in contact with the
tongue and lips, adheres toti esssoft
tissues the same as it won Id do when
red-hot, leaving the animal with u
sore mouth. If you do not believe
it, place your own tongue on a piece
of frosted iron some cold morning
und be convinced.
GEORGIA GATHKUKjNS.
Re?. Mr. Springer hat accepted a
call to the Marietta Baptist Church,
says the Journal.
A negro, Jiui Roe, made his es
cape from the Forsyth county jail, n
few days since.
The Marietta Kennesuw Mills
Company intend building a spacious
warehouse.
The Journal says, Gus Mays, in
Gobb county, last season, nude*4000
bushels of corn and 200 bales ol
cotton.
An Auraria correspondent to the
Constitution is becoming enthused
over the building of ihe Gainesville
& Duhlonega Railroad, and wants >t
immediately built on through to
Knoxville Tennessee.
BUTS YOU MICE!!
NEW STORE NEW FIRM
AJTD CHEAP COO US
E. B. HOLT,AND. J. n. HARDIN.
E B Holland g Co.,
(McAfee’s old stand.)
SUCCESSORS TO
SPEIR and GALT,
CANTON, GEORGIA,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
BOOTS, SHOES and HATS,
GROCERIES, CROCKERY
And various other articles, too numerous
to mention, 1 usually kept in \
General Merchandise
stock, whieh wo are offering at prices to
suit the times. We are paying the high
est market price for all
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Ilavine^bought out the entire stock of
goods beftnging to Speir k Galt, aud en
larged, wf feel warranted in saying we
can sell 1 food's cheaper than the cheapest.
If you^don’t see what you want ask for
i it and we will take pleasure in waiting
on you-4-no trouble to show goods.
Come-* and oee us, we are satisfied we
can pleyse you, both in quality and price.
Remember the place is at
. E. B. HOLL4ND ft Co.
Canton, Ga., Jan. 14th 1880.
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Aco-rvat cSal^A.
Ben. F. Paine. P. P. DuPhk
Payme A DaPre,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
CASTON, GEORGIA,
Will practice in the Blue Ridge Circuit,
and in Clierokee.
Oflce to the court-house, with the Or
dinary. Collection of claims a specialty
A. Bsyaslds, Jr..
DENTIST.
Office in Me Clatchy'e Building, oulh-
went corner Public Square,
MARIETTA, GA,
fry Good work at lowest prices.
Wa. A. Teasley,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
CANTOS, - - - - GEORGIA,
Will practico in the courts of the Blue
Ridge Circuit, and give special attention
to the aueing and collection of claims.
Refers to Messrs Crane Boylston A Co.
and Capt. Jas. R. Wiley, Atlanta, Ga., and
•I. J. Nortbcutt A Son. Marietta, Ga.
H. W. Newmaa.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
CANTON, GEORGIA.
WILL practice in the superior courts
of ''herokee and adjoining countiea
Prompt attention given to all business
tlaced in his hands. Office in the court
louse.
Robert B. Casoa,
DENTIST.
Anyone wishing work In the way ot
Dentistry will do well to give ine a call
at the McAfee House, where I will be
hereaftet the first week iu each mouth
My Prices are down to sui the times
II. Jill t TUI.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Tender* his thunks to the people of
Canton and Cherokee couuty lortlie very
liberal patronage conferred upon him for
the lust ten years, aud ho hopes to merit
a continuance of the mime.
Office on corner Main and Mulberry
streets, Canton, Ga.
Janes 0. Doirda,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
‘ CANTON, GA.
WILL practice in the Superior Courts
of the Blue Ridge circuit; in the Dis
trict Courts of the United States of the
Northern District of Georgia, and in the.
Supreme Court of Georgia.
Will givo special attention to the col
lection of claims und to questions aris
ing from land agencies, Ac.
CIIMEE DRUG STORE.
THE MOST POPULAR STORE
ever opened iu Canton, and furnishing
more of the necessities and essentials of
life. The most handsome store North of
Atlant'. containing every article usually
sold iu Drug Stores of large cities. I
earnestly an 1 urgentlv ask your patron
age that I may sustain a Duuo Stoke for
your convenience and comfort. Buy all
your Medicines, Drugs, Paints, Oils,
Ramps, Kerosene Oil, Perfumery and
Fancy Articles, etc., from
Cher Okie Drug lore .
Dr. W. A. Greens,
OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL
Services to the people as
CONSULTING PHYSICIAN,
And in all cases of Surgery aud treatment
of Chronic Diseases. Can be consulted
at my office in “Cherokee Drug Store” at
all times. Residence, Canton Motel.
W. A. G/?EENE, M. D.
McAfee House,
CANTON, GEORGIA.
I have leased the above first class Ho
tel aud thoroughly renovated aud refitted
it for Transient Visitors aud Regular
Boarders.
Terma:
Single Meal s .50
Board por Day, - • - $1.50
I3F”Special Rates for Longer Time.&A
M’. if. H'HiTMORE, JPro’f.
Subscribe tor the Advances.
MARIETTA
High School,
IOR HOW'S AATD GiRLS,
The Spring Term of this Institution
opened on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 2, 1880
Pupils will rcceivp careful instruction
in the usual English Branches and such
other studies as arc generally taught in
schools ft this grade, embracing Latin,
French, Book keeping, Geometry, Alge
bra, Ac.
Every effort wiU be made to merit a
continuance of the liberal patronage
heretofore extended.
Terms per scholastic month of four
weeks $1 to $5.00.
E. A. MANGE T, Principal.
C. M. KeCLURE,
CANTON, GEORGIA,
DEALER N
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES.
HARDWARE, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
And a fnll line of goods usually kept in
a General Stock.
Thankful for past favors, he earnestly
solicits his friends generally to call and
see him, at the corner of Marietta and
Gainesville streets.
C. M. McClure.
Cajiton, Ga., Jan. 14tn 1880.
Canton School
for
BOYS AND GIRLS.
THE SPRING TERM OP THIS IN-
stitutiou commenced on Monday Febru
ary 16th, 1880. No pains will be spared
to give entire satisfaction in every De
partment. Method of instruction thor
ough and practical. Morals of pupils
carefully guarded. The School is not
sectarian in the least degree, Terms $1.25
to $3.00 per month. For further partic
ulars apply to
B. E. LEDBETTER, Principal.
Feb. £5 4m.
Wilson House,
ALABAMA STREET,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
J. L. KEITH, Proprietor
MARIETTA
Livery, Sale aud Feed Stable.
(Opposite the Keanes** House.)
J. A. G. ANDERSON, Proprietor,
THE BEST OF VEHIuLES, THE
*afe*t ot driver* and the fastest ot horse*
are always read/, night and day, for hire.
No man. woman or child ever ha* given
mo a call in the past, who has been, nor
shall any ever in the future, be disaatisfl-
ed with my team* or the men in my em-
loy. Everything and everybody about
me arc A No. ONE.
I have cheapened my charges propor
tionate to the stringency of the times.
For reference* a* to the truth of whaTI
•ay, a* to the turn outs and charges, go to
m, friends, which uieaus the public gen-
Parties hiring are strictly responsible
for tliesafety of themselves, vehicles and
horses. J. a. G. ANDERSON.
Jan. 8th 1880.—lyr.
Twit ft laiili,
Plain and Ornamented
HOUSE PAINTER,
KALSOMIMEU and
CARRIAGE PAINTER.
CAN 4 ON GEORGIA.
Jan 10—6m.
rosin USAS,
North Side Public Square.
MARIETTA, GEORGIA,
Has a large stock of
Dry Goods,
Notions,
Hats, Caps,
Ciething, Etc.,
Crockery Ware, Boots and Shoes—ths
best custon made work—which he offers
cheap for GASH. Gail and see for your
self. No trouble to demonstrate to yo«
what is going on in selling goods now in
times when goods most be sold for cash,
and cash only.
Thanking all my friends for their lib
eral patronage, and asking a continuance
of the same, l am, very respectfully,
JOSEPH ELSAS.
J. W JARVIS,
JEWELER and OPTICIAN,
CANTON, SA.
I RESPECTFULLY ASK THE PAT-
ronnge of all parties needing work in my
liue to giv.e me a trial before going else
where. I guarantee my wouk and will
work extemely low. Purties living at
a distance, who will give me their work,
need have no fears of its safe delivery, I
will return any article left with me free
of charge.
I twlso have in connection with my Jew
elry Shop a well fitted up
PHOTOGRAPH GALL EH W%
•vhere I will take your FERROTYPES
and PHOTOGRAPHS cheaper than the
cheapest, and guarantee satisfaction. I
can be found on Main Street between the
stores of R. T. Jones and Dr. Greene
Give me a call and a tria
J. W. JARVIS
MARIETTA
Female College.
The Spring Term of this Institution
commenced on
MONDAY, JANUARY, 12th 1880
The course of study and the method of
instruction are thorough ; and no pains
will be spared to give to tbe pupils 4
first class Collegiate Education.
The Preparatory Department will con
tinue in charge of Mrs. H. M. Colquitt
whose culture and whose experience as
a teacher, are such as to guarantee ex
cellent advantages to those who are not
prepared te enter the College classes.
The Ornamental Department will be
in charge of Mrs. Man get whose success
*in other Institutions has been exceeding
ly satisfactory. °
Prof. Seals is instructor ot instrument
al music, his qualifications are attested
by the satisfaction of numerous patrons.
Miss A. B. Norwood will give instruc
tion in calisthenics ; her faithful labors
during the past term resulted in the rap
id improvement of her class.
Terms per scholastic month of four
weeks:
Literary Department - - $2 to $5 00
Music • $4 00
Incidental fee for fuel, etc.,
per term - > - - . .
, For further information apply to
’ Y. E. MANGE!, AwiOnk.