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VOL. III.
STATEMENT
—OF THE CONDITION THE
Toccoa Banking Company,
Located at TOCCOA, state of Georgia, ou the 31st day of December, 1894, at the close of
business:
Notes and Bills discounted, . . $54,784 30
Over Drafts,....... Securities.....
Bonds, Stocks,or other .
Banking House.
Furniture and Fixtures 1,200 00
Other Real Estate................
Due from State Banks and Bank¬
ers 10,309 05
Due from Banks or Bankers not
in this State,.......... 20,837 19
Cash ' on hand, viz: ■.......... 12,507 90
Currency ..,. 311,701 00
Gold...... . 290 50
Silver 382, 30
Uncollected Checks....... , <>2 10
Other Cash Items, viz:
Current Expenses 027 93 <527 93
Tuxes Paid
Interest Paid
Total $108,905 91
Classification of Notes and Biffs Discounted —Other Debts Due Bank
In Suit......... ** $54,244 30
Notin Suit ....
Judgment. Obtaiueil 540 00
Total.......... $54,784 30
STATE OF GEORGIA, Habersham County—Before duly me appeared W. R. Bruce, is
cashier of the Toccoa Banking Co., who, Wing sworn, says the above statement
a true statement that since of said last bank returns as made shown to by tho the State hooks limjk on file examiner in said of ljitik, the and condition lie furth¬ of
er swears knowledge and belief, that the said hank, through its
said bank, to the best of affiant's
officers have not violated or evaded any obligation imposed by law.
\V. K. BRI CE. Cashier.
Sworn to and subscrilied before me, this 3d day of January, 1895. L. F. COOK, J. V.
Closing 0 Out Sale!
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We will sell for the next ten days
anything in our immense stock for exact
Cost and this will be far below anything
our competitors can offer you, as our stock
was bought from first hands for cash.
Come and inspect our Hats, Furniture
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and other things mentioned in our circu¬
lar. Fireworks for bo vs very cheap. Dolls
for evervone, even the old folks can have
one. Yours for low prices,
EDWARDS & DANCE,
BARGAINS! BARGAINS !
SIMMONS, BROWN & CO.,
IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR THEM!
They Carry a Full Line of
DRYGOODS
Clothing!
Shoes and Hats,
Furniture!
COTTON BUYERS!
Highest Market Price Paid for cotton.
Sage Street, TOCCOA, GA.
T. A. CAPPS j. r. McConnell
T. A. CAPPS & CO.,
—\V ill s^ll for CASH at hard time prices their entire stock of—
DRY G00D5,
Groceries, Hardware, Drugs,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Etc.
We also handle a choice line of Stoves, Glassware, Queensware,
Wood and Willowware and Furniture. It will pay you to see our
stock before buying. We buy for spot cash and therefore we will not
be undersold.
T. A. CAPPS & CO.,
Doyle Street TOCCOA, GA.
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COUNTY, GA., JANUARY 4, 1895.
Capital Stock, Paid up $50,000 00
Undivided Profits, viz:. . 11,308 77
Exchange Interest .:
..............
Premium............
Rents .............'.....
Due Banks and Bankers in the
State 1 .....................
Duo Banks 1 and Bankers with
out the State...........
Dili' Unpaid Dividends
Due Depositors,viz:
Subject Demand to Certificates............. Check.....$47,057 14 $47,857 14
Time Certificates...........
Certified Checks.................
Cashier’s Checks............ ,....
Notes and Bills Rediscounted...........
Total $108,9(i5 91
Good $54,034 30
Doubtful 150 00
Bad
Total.... $54,784 30
THE TIMES
ANNOUNCEMENT.
I hereby announce myself as candidate
for ISaliff of the 440th District G. M.,subject
to the votes of the people of said district.
J. H. KENNEY.
The First Comer.
The following beautiful poem
was handed us by a bright young
Toccoan for publication :
The snow, the snow, the creamy snow,
The show, the snow—
It snows,
It snows,
I.et it snow f
Let it snow!
Harder,
Harder,
Deeper,
Deeper,
Snowed under,
Under!
A snow poet lies buried under
And tlie next one that comes aiong
Will he made his brother, by thunder!
County Election.
The following are the names of
the candidates and number of votes
received in the election for county
officers Wednesday :
For Sheriff
A. M. Gribble 00
For Clerk of Court
J A Erwin 993
For Tax Collector
A A Acre 10 in
For Tax Receiver
J II. Halford 1012
For Treasurer >
II W. Frank In io 33
For Coroner
J A. Dixon 93 6
For Surveyor
p. Smith 1007
We congratulate the democracy
and the citizens of Habersham
county on so efficient a set of
‘
cers. They will qualify immedi
atc j
Our New City Dads
-The following named gentlemen
(will this year run tlie city govern
rfaent, make laws und put on style
befitting the magnitude and cir
cumfrence of the chief town of
north-east Georgia. They are all
good citizens and will make good
officers and will no doubt carry on
an economic administration. Mr.
W. A. Matheson is lord mayor
and has a weather eye on evil doers.
W. A. Matheson,
Mayor.
Jas. Wilson,
T. S. Davis,
J. G. Nelms,
G. W. Edwards,
W. J. Hayes.
Councilmen.
Board of Education :
T. A. Capps, W. R. Bruce.
Recorder.
W. L. Clark.
Constables Election.
On tomorrow occurs the election
for constables. Messrs. J. H.
Renney and \Y. J. Zachary are the
candidates for the two places in
this, the 440th district, G. M.
They are both good men for the
position and no doubt will be elect¬
ed. Mr. Renny has served in the
capacity of bailiff in Judge Cook’s
court with entire satisfaction to
those who have had occasion to
need an efficient officer.
Sheriff’s Advertising.
The Times lias been promised tlie whole
of the Sheriff’s printing if no other paper
was published in Toccoa.
We liave stood to the men who ran for
office here and of coarse those wl 10 got
elected will stick to those who Viected
them.
Toecoans elected Mr. Gribble and lie will
in deference to their wishes hare his print¬
ing done here. If the News starts op again
the Sheriff’s print! ing will be published in
both papers._
Major John M. Freeman, one of
Toccoa’s oldest and most honored
citizens, was a welcome visitor to
his home town during the Holidays,
after an extended business u^rip.
He is now in Blacksburg S. C. on
’business which will requre his ab¬
sence during this month.
Novel Christmas Tree.
Our Methodist friends, through
their entertainment Com. treated
their Sunday School and the public
to a genuine and delightful surprise
Christmas Eve. Instead of the
proverbial Christmas tree a repro¬
duction on a smaller scale of the
famous World’s Fair Ferris Wheel
formed the center of the evening’s
attractions. The wheel 15 ft in
diameter and cars twelve in num¬
ber, were constructed of wood,
painted red and yellow, varnished,
twined with vines, decorated with
tinsel and holley and brilliantly
lighted with wax candles. Dolls
occupied the windows of the cars,
adding to the life likeness of the
scene, while gifts tilled the interior.
On each side to set off the wheel
was a holley tree, lighted with
candles, decorated with tinsel and
strings of popcorn, and laden with
presents. BrownieX. characters,
faithful reproductions of the origi¬
nals, took the place of Santa Claus
and distributed the presents, ad¬
ding merriment to the occasion by
their grotesque and goblin like ap
pearanee, The wheel in motion
with its numerous lights, its color¬
ings of red, yellow and green, the
flashing of tinsel, its* framing of
holley trees, and the little goblin
Brownies passing hither and thith¬
er, presented a picture of dazzling
beauty and novel attractiveness
which charmed the audience and
called forth 4 profuse compliments
upon the Committee and the origi¬
nator of this idea of an entertain¬
ment. The affair would have been
worthy the product of any city
church in the U. S. The Metho¬
dists have reason to be proud of the
success of their Christmas pro
gramme. Rev.DHlard proved him
8elf a captivating and taking
for the little folks. To
pastor’s very appropriate-and
pleasing talk the children list¬
ened with closest attention, while
h"e impressed upon them the signifi¬
cance of the occasion and the les¬
son taught by the gifts and attract¬
ions before them. The especially
fine rendering by the choir of two
anthems which were much enjoyed
and appreciated by the audience
called forth many compliments.
Presbyterian Christmas Tree.
The Presbyterian Sabbath-School
had a Christmas tree in their
church on the evening preceeding
the day that usually signifies the
Saviors advent.
The church wasfilled at an early
hour with young and old and it
seemed that all were eager to hear
and see and receive something.
They were not disappointed for
very soon was heard the melody of
well trained voices, rendering the
Anthem, “Wake the Song of Jubi¬
lee.”
After a short prayer by the pas¬
tor another most appropriate
Anthem was enjoyed by all who
love sacred songs.
Thpp followed the distribution
of th< sents T-West and
Mr. Green, Phis was the jovial
part of the occasion to the small
children. It was a real pleasure to
look into their bright and happy
faces and notice their eyes sparkle
with delight as the beautiful pres¬
ents were handed to them.
^ did cost some time and labor
and money to decorate the tree so
tastefully and laden it with such a
variety of gifts, but one look a t
the smiling faces of the happy
children was worth more than all
the cash. It ought to be said that
the grown up children shared with
the small ones the delight of reciev
iqg valuable tokens of esteem from
loving hands and seemed just
much delighted as the children. It
was indeed an oasis in life that
will not b; soon forgotten.
Call Meeting of Athens Pres¬
bytery.
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The _ Presbytery’
of Athens met
at the call of the moderator in
Presbyterian church at this place
on last Friday afternoon. All .of
the items of business on the docket
were transacted. Among them
was the examination,of Rev II. C.
Fennell from the Presbytery of
South Carolina, and the placing in
his hands]a call from Toccoa church,
which he accepted.
Arrangements were made for his
installation as follows: Rev. R.
F. Telford to preach the sermon
and propound the constitutional
questions. Rev. W. O. Phillips
to deliver the charge to the pastor,
and Rev. II. F. lloyt, D. D. to de¬
liver the charge to the people.
This order was obeyed and after
the service there was a cordial hand
shaking between pastor and peo¬
ple. . i
Tugalo.
Special Correspondence to The Times,
Rev. Searcy preached his first
sermon at Providence church Sat¬
urday, December 22ml.
Lum Sma'ey’s little child is very
sick.
Christmas in Tugalo was very
dull. , „
Mrs. L. P. Smith and her two
daughters, Minnie and Anna are
visiting in Westminster.
Miss Deannie Smalley is visiting
in Pickens, S. C.
Dr. A. R. Jarrctt, who once
lived near Tugalo, but now lives
in Texas, is visiting his brother
Dcvreaux Jarrctt'.
Turner Moseley has moved to
Dalton Ga.
C. P. Jarrctt, of Athens Ga. is
visiting his mother.
Miss Ida Turnbull is attending
college at Milledgeville.
Miss Ida Parrel 1 who has been
visiting in Atlanta has returned
home.
John Walters, of this place lias
gone to Young Harris Institute to
graduate.
E. J. Smith a prominent shoe
Merchant of Athens is visiting the
home of Mrs. Lizzie Jarrctt.
Miss Emma Martin of Wcstmin
ster is visiting the home of Mr6. E.
M. Smith.
Hustle h.
Minstrelsy.
The Red Star Minstrels of West¬
minster, S. C., appeared at Mathe
son’s Hall Christinas evening, and
though tlie weather was very un¬
favorable, they were greeted by a
full house. .
Their program was interesting
and full of fun and afforded good
opportunities for laughter.
We learn that on account of
some of the young men not being
at Westminster only during lioli
days, they were unable to have a
single rehearsal. Taking tnis into
consideration, they deserve credit,
and we wouldn’t know what to ex
pect if they could have had necessa¬
ry rehearsals. However, everything
passed off very pleasantly and we
think all w hrA attended were* well
*
pleased. Several features of the
program deserve special mention.
Westminster appears to be well
up, musically, and has some good
| talent. We would be glad if the
“Will Think it Over t f
young men
and decide to come again.
Some Business Changes.
J. P. Vickery & Bro., have
! taken into partnership, J. M. Can
! non ’ ^ rorn near Ft. Madison, S.
ail ^ together they have bought
j out ^ ar 8 e merenantile establish
,nent P a y ne * "ho has
been doin g business in Toc
coa for the past eleven years, but
who now has his time and talent
so taken up in the Toccoa Tanning
Co’s, business, of which he is presi¬
dent, that he decided to get out of
the dry goods business, which he
has done by selling to Vickery,
Cannon & Co.', the new firm.
J. P. Vickery & Bio., are well
and favorably known by all Toc
coans aad an; glad to see them en¬
larging and preparing to do a big
gerb usiness.
Mrs. A. A. Safforrt, of Denorest. Is visit¬
ing her daughter. Mm. W. A- Fowler.'
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23.
The Old Year Goes Out Bravely.
The Old Year wound up its ca
reer with a snow-storm and .the
New Year not to be outdone by its
predecessor, followed suit. All
Sunday night the heavens dropped
their garnered fullness down and
on Monday the Old Year passed
away and was borne to the grave
yard of departed years wrapped in
a beautiful soft mantle of white*
Tuesday the frisky New Year.
came along, and tlie following
night and Wednesday added $
three inch layer to the covering.
Old Dame Nature was so effec
^
ted bv the scene that she burst into
a Hood of tear drops and nearly
ruined the beautiful scene by a
down pour of rain. In another
day or two Old Sol will have com
pleted the work of desecration.
The small boy utilized the snow
to the best advantage. A large
crowd formed ranks on the corners
of Doyle and Sage streets,| and
poured in a front, rear, flank, cross,
criscross. and drop fire on every
luckless pedestrian whose path
chanced to pass that way. The
boys were no respectors of persons/
mayor, councilrnen, lawyers, doc
tors, merchants, editors, thieves/
all fared alike. Even McClure’s
hat, the sight of which from it#
high throne of authority has here¬
tofore proven such a terror to evil
doers, received an ignominious
tumble from its lofty perch as are
suit of the festive snowball.
Occasionally tlie wrong mart.
was hit, and with set teeth, flash
ingeye and clenched fist would say
ugly things to the boys and
threaten them with all manner-®!
direful consequences if his dignity
were again assailed or his charac
ter whitened with a little snow*
But woe lietidc the luckless fellow
who thus protested against being
made a mark for snowballs, the
.
rebel was soon repulsed by the fu¬
rious fusilade of snowballs and
sent speeding down the street or
into a store in full retreat, with
coattails singing a snappy tune and
ears and neck filled with snow.
Discretion was the better part <*f'
valor, so thought many a one who
shot through some store or down
an alley to avoid passing the snow
king’s forces. The large crowji of
spectators hugely enjoyed the sport
and were astonished at the tre¬
mendous speed which some of our
citizens developed as pursued by a
volley of snowballs they fairly flew
down the street.
Reed Davis hud been promising
ilia favorite girl a sleigh-ride for
several winters past, and so on
Thursday lie with hi* best and next'
best girl appeared on Toccoa V
leading thoroughfares in a stylish’
turnout, consisting of a buggy on
runners and drawn by a year old
steer. The pedestrians were made
aware of the presence of the sleigh
ride party by the tin pan jingle of
a can bell suspended from the nock
ofjtbe animai in the shafts. The
creature was very backward at
times about going forward. Hf
was evidently of unusual intelli¬
gence and of a meditative mind for
would stop frequently to cogi¬
tate and wouldn’t move until he had
thought out the problem which op
pressed his mind. Perhaps he was
only proud of himself and his ap-'
pcarance, and halted just to be ad
mired. He, evidently thought the
ride to the young ladies was sweet
ness long drawn out, and hence de
cidcd to make it so by the snail like
pace at which he travelled. No
doubt the yonng ladies will look
forward with great pleasure to the
next sleighride, remembering the
delightful enjoyment and exhilira*'
ting sensations of the first.
Democrats polled more
jooo votes last Wednesday;- pope
list about 483 and prohbiitionista*
34 * . 49 *
We have the beet and 1
insurance in the wt«|e wid
and you do not need to die
it either. ““ * i