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CttnnQ Scissoring?). P'Hlie IrtCtU—«IihV»II£. Before the war—courting. Bees cell their own honey. A hen’s prayer—“Now I lay.” Book keeping in one lesson—nev •r lend them. The Boston Transcript thinks the Indians are not as red its they ate painted. The married editor is reminded ol • is courting duvs every time he got to pi< ss. The best poet for tin* head—Hood. The lesi writers for the stomach— Bacon and Lamb. The reason the boy “stood on the bn mi: g d* ck” was because it was too hot t«* sit. down. It whs after Luna had passed her first quarter that Bhe was refernd to as the "silver moon.” A T«xas payer desired its cotem porary to render unto scissors the things that me scissored. We have known some young la dies to take live or six years to get over being sixteen years old. Bees are the first inventors oi the Comb, and the only wonder is thn> they didn't take out u patent. In playing catds a good deal de pends on good playing and good pluying depends oil a good deal. A weary-looking up town man calls his wife one of the eternal vigilante, because she is the price of liberty. A Peoria woman sne« zed her jaw out of pluce lately, and the married tnen of the pluce have been buying •uu1T ever since. The young lady who was blunted for allowing her glove to be discov •red jn a young nwn’iS pocket, stated tli«t the bud no hand in it. Notwithstanding All the modern Improvements of husbandry, the m it- rimonial harvest is still gathered with the cradle and thrashed by hand. The'old story of Romulus and Remus being raised by a wolf is out done in Georgia every day, where men are raised by mules—sometimes fatally. “That's the first hop of th* season,') remarked a dancing master, as his young hopeful sal down on a tack. 1 hen the music started nnd the bawl began. “Digby, will you takesome of that butter ?” “Thank you ma’am, I belong to the temperance society—can’t ink- anything strong, replied Digby/ Julia asks, “will you tell me what Mrs. Hayes wore at her New Year’s reception?” Yes, vrll tell you. She wore clothes. If you had a la*t, Jn lia, that che didn't, you have lost. A little girl went into aduig store the other day and said to the propri etor in a half Shipper, “If a little girl haint got no money, now much chewing gum do you give her for nothing?” An editor in Iowa has been fined 1250 for hugging a girl in meeting. “Cheap enough,” says another of the fraternity; “we once hugged a girl in meeting, and it has cost a thou- sand dollars a years ever since.” A dandy, while being measured fora pair of boots, observed : “Make them cover the calf.” “Heavens!” exclaimed the aston ished artist, surveying his customer from head to loot,“l haven’t leather enough.” never see this in the col i in' • tl .paper di ilial r does The it at “Breadstufis.” Vb gratuitous assert' umES ol a staid without indulging giggle. Just as it ■ not know that brem trouble is to get enou times.—Ex. “My children,” began Mr. Cell- yer, as his family gathered around the breakfast table at his residence, “we should remember as we sit here surrounded by plenty that one hun dred and two years ago to-day Georg- Birthingtou was passing his wash t(ay—I meau George Wirthiugton Was washing his birthday—of course What I intend to say is, Wurge Josh ington was boshing his washday. Hang it!” exclaimed Mr. Collyer excitedly, “I want you to understand that the father of this imtnoital country, George Gosbington, was tarvii g at Valley Forge.” GEOK .IA GATHERINGS. Hog cholera in limit rmun'y. Nacooclitu Itaa struck u rich gold de- p sit. Athens Ini', indulged In n shooting and cutting affray. Mm! ison county’s wheat prospects is reported as good. Oat crop in Beriru c«uuty, it is said, will he a failure. Cows arc dying about Elbeiton with some unknown disease. ^/arietta has (tune to the front with an eight-legged kitten. Dead. Rust in mine places has destroyed the wheat and oat in Butntrr county. The Cherokee iron and railroad com pany ate building a depot ntCedartowu. Hart county farmers nre earnestly working iind preparing for a huge cot ton crop. Glynn county A« ricuituml Fair meets at Brunswick on thr 12. 18, nml 14, ol tins month. A rail'd dog was protnwcu< ti*ly cir culating around U s.nll n few dais vg-«, biting si vi rid children and stock. An axle broke on the North Fasti rn It. It. recently and did considerable dam* nge to several cars. No one hurt. Mr. L. It. Floyd, said to have bci n the oldest cit ir.-n of Floy d county, died 'nut wui k. lie was ftllyraiH old.—Advertiser. Complaints coma front some portion of Georgia that blsck birds were iuvrr so troublesome at any season betors as this. M rs. Edwards, in Forsyth couii y, a few d'lysogo, was bitten on the hand by a cat. It is thought ^doubtful whellnr or not she recovers, The Dahlonega cadets liftvechallengod t!\c Athens University boys for a chain*, piott drill, to take place in Gainesville on the first day of May. George Jackson, till, was hung at Dal- Imp, Paulding county, on ilie Sfltli nit. A largo crowd witnessed the execution. It is said to be Pauldings first, hanging. Rev. Martin Porter, living in Paulding county, was found deud at Ins mill a few days ago. He was C5 years old, and ilis supposed lie accidentally fell against a rock. On last Sabbath, the dwelling, furni ture and most of the clothing of the Rev 8. J. Bcllali and family, living in this county on the Roswell road, were con sum<’d # by fire. It was accidental.— Journal. Homy Braswell, Sheriff of Paulding county deserves much credit for the able and courteous manner in which he su perintended the hanging of George Jackson at Dallas last week.—Douglass- ville Star. Charles S. Johnson, a young man in tiie employ ol the Estey Organ Co., and who lias made this place his huso of op eration for moie than a yiar past, bus ab sconded, and his whereabouts is now a in at ter of much concern to sundry credi tor*.— Cedarloicn Advertiser. We learn that on Thursday night last, some unprincipled scoundrel slippid up to the stable of Jas. Dodson, E-quire, of Smith ville, and shot a fine mule in the head. This is one of the meanest nets that we have been called upon to chron icle, and we hope the inhuman wretch who perpetrated the deed may be caught and severely punished.—Americas Re publican. There arc a half dozen colored men in Meriwether county who owns Inrge plan tations, well stocked; one livirg mar the line of Pike, runs eight plows, makes over one hundred bales of cotton, besides provisions to support the farm. We know of some in Coweta in the same piosperous cond.tion.—Senoia F and II iliey are uo more successful than many of our sturdy anil industrious colored citizens. We have received from Messrs T. A. Barnes & Co., of Senoia, specimens of the work of the first Clement attachment put in operation in Georgia. These speci mens consist of a lmnk of the yarn, a roll of the sliver, and the seed that have been stripped ot tbeir lint. The yam smootlie and strong, *»nd the cotton teed are perfectly clean. Nothing is uecessa ry to the success of the attachment save judicious management, and we feel cog fident that, the investment of Messrs Barnes & Co., at Senoia, will be an ex ample for the whole state.— Constitution. L. (Jprtrell, tto r.pe r,iT a* f ir. ATLANTA, - - GEORGIA. Practices in the United States Circuit nnd District <'milts at Atlanta, and the Supreme and Su| erior Courts of the State. /War. 22<1 — Gin. Bkn. F. Payne. P. P. DuPhk Payne Sc DuPre, ATTORNEYS-A T-LAW, CANTON, GEORGIA, Will practice in the Blue It'dge Circuit, .ind in i nerokee. Office m the court-house, with the Or dinary. Collection of chims a specialty A. Reynolds, Jr.. DENTIST. Office in McClatchfs Building, outb urst corner Public Square, jharmett,f,.i, tAP' *ood work at lowest priccs.^ftj Wm. A. Teasley, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, CANTON, - - - - GEORGIA, Will practice in the courts of the Blue Ridge Circuit, and give special ntt« ntion Vn the sueing and collection of claims. Refers to Messrs Crane Boylston & Co. and Cnpt. Jas. R. Wiley, A>lanta. On., and J. J. Northcutt A Son. Marietta, Ga. H. W. Newman. ATTORNEY AT LAW. CANl'ON, GEORGIA. WILL practice in the superior courts ol Cherokee and adjoining counties Prompt attention given ’o all business placed iu his hands. Office in the c urt IlOUML Robert S. Cason, DENTIST. Anyone wishing work in the way of Dentistry willdo well to give me a call at the McAfee House, where I will be hereafter the first week in each month My Prices are down to sui the times II. JOB M. Till. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Tenders his thanks to the people of Canton and Cherokee county lorthe very liberal pationage conferred upon him for the lust ten years, and he hopes to merit a continuance of the same. Otficc on corner Main and Mulberry streets, Canton, Ga. James 0. Dowda, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CANTON, GA. WILL practice iu 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 give special attention to the col lection of claims and to questions aris ing from land agencies, &c. Y OVA'G JIM E Jl* Who wish a Thorough preparation for Business, will find superior ad Mintages At Moore’s Business University, At Uinta, Georgia. One of the best Practical Business Schools in the country. |3gr"Studcnts can enter at any time. {ajfT'Send ’or Catalogue to li. F. MOO It F, Prcs’t. hH (X m o £2? s* - CO IS? sr a GTQ m CD iHS O & m & *3 m « m M HI OG n g? ce CH5 P B GC I a a i C c 3 ® s p a &> n GO <D c o C. M. MeGLVRE, CANTON, GEORGIA, DEARER IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARDWARE, HATS, BOOTS and SIIOE8, And a fnll line of goods usually kept in a Gcucral Stock. Thankful for past favors, he earnestly solicit* his friends generally to call and 3ce him, at the corner of Marietta aud Gainesville streets. C. M. McClure. Canton, Ga., Jan. 14tn 1S80. Pill TE Boarding House. HAVING BOUGHT AND REPAIR cd the Old Academy building, I have opened a first class Boarding House where satisfaction is guaranteed. The house is beautifully, located in a large gr.ive‘ tverlooking the waters of the Etowah, and is easy of - access. Withal it is a very desirable place for one seek ing a quite and healthy boarding house. iVly charges are very reasonable, and lor a longer time, less than below : Day Boarders - - - - 75 cents. Single Mea’a .... 25 “ JAMES M. HUTSON, Pro, Mar. 22—2m. THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT OF JOhn M. Vance MANUFACTURER of Saddles and Harness—uses the best of material and all hand work. Repairs of all kinds a speciality. Give me a call. Canton, Ga. Feb 25tf. J. C. AVERY fl MAIN STREET, CANTON, GEORGIA. DEALERS IN DRY GOODS. BOOTS SHOES, i hats, groceries, hard- WARE, AND CROCKERY. All of which we are offering at prices that will convince the public we intend selling goods cheap. Our stock was bought in the North by J. J. Northcutt, one of the best experienced buyers in Noidli Georgia. We have a lot of Ladies Hat* we are selling low. A good stock of General Merchandise, and also keep in stock “The Boss Coffee Pot,” which for saving and purity ing coffee can’t be beat. Uivo us a call; our motto is, ‘square dealing, quick sales and short profits.” . c. Avery & Co. Mar. 19—3m. Wilson House, ALABAMA STREET, ATLANTA, GEORGIA J. L. KEITH, Proprietor Take your County Paper. ■BsarifiDBBsoar, MARIETTA, GA., IS NOW RECEIVING A BEAUIIs ful line of mill'inery goods, NOTIONS, ETC., Such as Ties, Laces, Embroideries, Per fumeries, Hosiery, Gloves, Etc, which sac is selling at reasonable prices. Thankful tor past favors she solicits ad to call and examine her stock at the North side Public Square, Marietta. __ , M p -s. £. p, Anderson, March 9th 1880.—3m. MARIETTA Livery. Salear.d F*ed Stable, (Opposite the Kennrasw House.) J. A. G. ANDERSON, Proprietor, THE BEST OF VEHICLES. THE -afe*t ot drivers and the fastest ot horses 'ii*'* always ready, night and day, f r hire,' No man, woman or child ever lias given me a call in the past, who lias been, nor ■‘hall any ever in the future, lie dissatisfi ed with my teams or the mm in my cm- loy. Everything and eveiybody about me are A No. ONE. I have cheapened mv charges propor tionate to the stringency of the times. Eor references us to the truth of whut I say, as to the turn outs and charges, go to my trii-nds, which means the public gen erally. r Pniriis hiring are strictly responsible lor tiles «fety of themselves, vehicles and horses. J. A. G. ANDERSON. Jan. 8th 1P80. —lyr. Tifout & Hardin, Plain and Ormimci.nl HOUSE PAINTER, KALSOMIMER and CARRIAGE PAINTER. CANTON, GEORGIA Jan 10—6m. JOSEPH ELSAS, North Side Public Squaie, MARIETTA, GEORGIA, Has u large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Etc., Crockery Ware, Boots and Shoes-the best, custon uade work —which lie offers cheap for CASH, i all and see for your self. No trouble to demonstrate to you what is going on iu selling goods now in times when goods must be sold for cash, and cash only. Thanking all my friends for their lib eral patronage, and asking a continuance of the same, I am, very respectfully, JOSEPH ELSAS. J. W JARVIS, JEWELER and OPTICIAN, OAHTOH, SA, I RESPECTFULLY ASK THE PAT- ronnge of all parties needing work in my line to give me a trial before going else where. I GUARANTEE MY WORK and will work KXTEMKL.Y low. Parties living at a distance, who will give me their work, need have no fears of its safe delivery, i will return any urticle left with me free of charge. I also have in connection with my Jew elry Sh -p a well fitted up PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY' a’here I will take your FERROTYPES aud PHOTOGRAPHS cheaper tliun 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 | tria J. W. JARVIS Canton School for BOYS AND GIRLS. THE SPRING TERM OF THIS IN stitutiou commenced on Monday Febru ary 10th, 1880, No pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction iu every De partment. Method of instruction thor ough and practical. Morals of pupils carefully guarded. Tlio School is not sectarian in the least degree, Terms 81.25 to $3.00 per month. For further partic ulars apply to B. E. LEDBETTER, Principal. Feb. 25 4m. MeAfee House, CANTON, GEORGIA. I have leased the above//\s£ class Ho tel and thoroughly renovated and refitted it for Transient Visitors and Regular Boarders. Terms : Single Meal n .50 Board per Day, - - - $1.50 Jtfp*Special Rales for Longer Timc.N3F$ If*. H. Il'niTAlORE, Pro't. Subscribe lor the Advance.