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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! Y 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 <, • 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. C? Zj • 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. . * 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.' , 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