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BAN KSCOUN Ttf JOU RN A L Bui*) County WALLACE L. HARDEN. Editor aud rußLtsriEu. Kate, of SHtm'-rlptlon On* y,,r I*o coot* cash or SI.OO nntiui, tlx mnnOis 25 nti esh or 60 cent* on time Entered at the Postofflce at Horner Ga. <M second class matter. Contributions trt solicited, but Correspon dent# should remember that hundreds of people ftrMZpsotsdto rend their writings, therefore they should bo short ond to the point. The editor of this paper does not hold hi mself eepontible for the views or expressions of con riba tors. The Joprjtal is published every Thursday naernlng nndjall copies shonld be in this office not i*ter than Saturday morning to insure publiea %fo Address all communications to Wallace Jj Arden. Editor. '1 IURSDAY, SEPT 2 ,1897. V, c desire to offer our apologies for sending out the Journal a little late for sevaral weak* past- We take great pleasure in announcing that we are now in shape to send jour Jon ; rnal on time in the future, unless sick ness prevents our doing so. All good business men advertise their respective lines of business, but to one outside of this county, or to a man up a tree, and to one reading the colums of this paper; it would st em very much like we have no good and pushing business men, with hut a few exceptions. Now friends! this is a state of affairs that ought not to exist. The very best advertisements are always found in the newspapers; the very best business mcr. place them in the little County organs, knowing as they do, that there is THE place to do their most successful advertiseing business. To reach the consumers of all kinds of goods; yon should adver Use in THE RANKS COUNTY J O UR N A L. it will pay you. This paper was started at a time in the early spring when we could not, neither did we expect or even solicit this kind of newspaper business. But, now as the time is growing very busy with all lines of business, we shall now solicit this class of our work, and we are very hopeful that you will not hear our first request and paj- no attention to it. We can do this kind of work for as little cash as any paper in Georgia; if you do not believe that, write for our prices, now. The Editor made a flying trip down to Atlanta on business and pleasure and enrouto be ha 1 the pleasure of meeting ami becoming partially acqu ainted with Hon Carter Tate, at pres ent our representative in Congress. He also met Col H. Thompson of Gainesville who in a candidate for tlie office now nold by Mr Tate. Thev are both high toned gentlemen, and both say they will try to be in our lit tie town during otir Court week. Everybody who ie any body, takes the BANK3 COUNTY JOURNAL w h -y.i? _ Because it is tho best cheapest and Newsiest Ti 1 ’ ’> Weekly in Georgia and don’t YOU forget it. TwO FOB ONE. special ariangement we offc HOME and FARM In combination wi.h our paper for 75 cents, SI.OO being the price of both That is, for all new or old subscribers renewing and paying in advance, we send The Home and Farm one year for 25 cents Home and Farm has for many years been the leading agricul tural Journal of the south and south west, made by fanners for farmers Its Home Department conducted by Aunt Jane, its Children’s Department and its Dairy Department are bright r and better than ever. Renew now nd get this groat Journal for the ome aad the farm for 25 cents. It Saves tlie Croupy Children. PiSeaview, Va.—We have a splendid sale on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and our customers coming fr >m far atad near, speak of it in the highest terms. Many have said that their children would have died of croup il Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy had not been given. —Kei.i.am A ouiiken- The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by R. T‘ Thompson, Homer, Ga. The discovery of McElfree’s Wine of Cardut has brought about a revolu sion in the treatment of the common complaints, from which all women sometimes suffer, culled “Female Diseases.’’ The belief that these troubles could only bo treated after examination by physicians, and freqnetiy only cured by the surgeon s knife, was once widespread. Ihe dread of such treatment, and expos ure kept thousauds of modest w omen eilent about their suffering. They preferred the pains snd tarture to yoiug co a physician about such HARVEST TIME hi:All AT HAND Crops H-..\v Rapidly Advancing TcWitds Maturity. Fail plans for the fabughs l.miilx In Clikiil C’omHllm to I’i'CO v Oruv, Clover, U)', M lieut, Oat* f Lie.—Sivlnjf tliti i oriiataik —' om nUiiouttr of cultiuo N***bltl’rt Vtonth y Letter to li<- Ivrit ot : hit >oil 1 11 OmirjUt Depahtmknt op AauicULTrnra, Ati.akta, Sept. ), 181)7. THE IMPOIITANCK 011X1X0 IN P.11.L CHOPS KAKI.Y. Duriuj? the ea!\v p irt of August the Weather, "as a rule, was most fitvorabiU! ami the bountiful crops reported from almost every seet-cu of the south are now rupiiby advancing towards ma turity. These favorable seasons also put (ho lands in line condition for the prepara tory work of plowing, -harrowing, etc., in order to bo ready for the sowing of fall crops of grass, ciover, rye, wheat, oats, etc. The furrows will turn easily end be just at the most favorable angle for pro: er harrowing, and the seed bed, when harrowed and made line, will bo in just the proper condition to promote the rapid germination and favorabio growth of the little plants. In ex ceptional cases farmers have already laid the foundation for successful fail crops by a deep and thorough plowing of the land, ami with them, at least, it now oniy remains to ge t the surface in tine, smooth condition ami thou put in tho seed. The sooner this is done in the present month the better —the ten der plants will thus have a chance to get a firm roothold before the early frosts come to chock their growth. Of course if this work bus not already been done it may siiil bo undertaken, but each day’s delay diminishes tho chances of success. In previous numbers wo have dealt very fully with tne questions of preparation, fertilization, seeding, etc. SAVING THIS COHN CHOP. Wo cannot believe that farmers will persist in wasting su ’ll a large part of their com crop, as lias been the univer sal practice in the past, when or.co they are convinced that the alleged Value of cornstalks is no “fake” or fan ciful picture of impractical “book farm ers,” bat a simple, clear fact, which has been abundantly proven. “Seeing is believing,” however, and each man can prove for himself whether it be true or false. Even at the far south, where tlio climate would seem a serious drawback, the plan of cutting down and curing the whole stalk 1 as been tried most suc cessfully. Eat each mail at the south but experiment in tins matter with a few rows of bis corn crop and the dreaded and laborious job of “fodder pulling” will be forever banished frotu our fields, Chemical analysis has dem onstrated that even in the bare corn stalks, usually left standing in our fields, is contained a verv large part of the nutritive and fertilizing values of the crop. Does it not seem a straugo agricultural paradox, that wo deliber ately throw away that which it lias cost ns so much to produce, ami which is known to be highly valuable for stock food? A few additional hints on the process of cutting and curing the whom stalk may nor be amiss, for although much has been said and written on this subject, the direct :■ ms, as a rue, apply to our northern and western neighbors, rather tiuiu to our own locality, where peculiarities of climate and sea son render certain variations and precautions in the usual process imperative. When the corn in the ear is well glair'd it is an infallible sign that the stalk has finished its work and has taken up from the soil ail the nutri ment which ic is capable of doing. When this stage is reached, the corn tops will wither and the crop is said to be fully ripe. It is at this stage that the stalks should be cut off quite close to the ground. A man with a sharp hoe can soon learn to Cut lour or five acres iu the morning. The stalks should not be allowed to lie on the ground over night, as the heavy dews usual at this season will prove injurious. What is cut in the morning should be gathered up ami shocked in the afternoon. If the stalks are very large and heavy, fewer should be put in a shock than where the growth is smaller. About ILO to £OO, or even 1100 stalks, according to size, may he safely put ill each shook. The shocks should be allowed to stand in the field until perfectly cured—any where from three to six weeks. As soon as thoroughly cured they should be hauled to tlio barn and stored for future use, leaving the ear on if desired. Or, if preferred, the shredder may be called into service at once, and as the crop is hnu!“d from the field it may by this machine be converted into a finely shruided and valuable forage. The ma chine will shuck and throw the ears to one side and the remainder of t he plant, stalk, leaves, shucks and tp ig uii zed, without, the loss of a single part. If the crop is to be stored without shredding Caro should be taken to place each stalk in an upright position; if laid flat one on tlio other, there is danger of injury. If the shredder is not available a rood feed cutter, which will pay for itself iu a short while, as they are not costly, will cut tip the cured stalks as they are needed into half inch lengths, and if this is sprinkled with alitcie salt or salt water it mattes a splendid stock food. Analysis has shown it to be far superior to cotton seed hulls in feeding value. A southern farmer, who has had much experience in shocking and saving his corn crop, says it will facili tate the work if the following plan is adopted: Take a piece of scantling Ix 6 inches and (1 feet long. Sharpen at one end so that it cau be driven into the ground. About 4 feet from the ground nail on two pieces about 2 feet long. These should be nailed on at right an gles to the upright and to each other. In making the shocks lay a dozen or so cornstalks at a time iu the alternate crotches formed by the nailed on boards, and when the shock is sufficiently targe pull out the stake and tie the tops firmly together with a piece of strong twine. By this p:au the shocking is much easier to manage and the curing more certain SAVING OP SEED COHN. Another feature of saying onr corn Crop, about which we are proverbially careless, is the saving of seed corn. The best time to attend to this is while the Corn is still standing in the fields. Siu gle cut the finest ears, on the best de veloped and most, productive stalks. Mark these and when they have come to full maturity store away in a well ventillated place, where they will be safe from rats and damp and ready for bm whan needed. If this plan was generally followed not only would the yield of our corn crop gradually and materially increase, but the quality also wouid be much improved. COTTON PICKING. It is the earliest pi kings that are us uallv the cleanest, and which bring the best price. It ie a mistake to wait until .oi. n.uriii ui an exreneh-C per--In nr wet weather may work incalculable in jury. file point to be aimed ut is to : get our cotton to tho markets in the best possible condition. The classifica tion is becoming more strict each year, and our careless methods of handling and baling this, our main dependence as a money crop, have given rise to a heavy tare, which mu-t come out of tho pookots of the farmers. PICA SEED. Atovery favorable opportunity gather pens for seed. The high price this year, owing to iast year’s short crop, shows the importance of sowing enough at least for your own use. Every fanner, who has tried this crop, knows its value to his land and to his stock, and while the gathering of the seed comes at an inconvenient time, as it often conflicts with other important work, no elf rt si orld be spared to house plenty of seed and to do this : work as soou aftor tiioy are ripe as pos- I eiblo. I IOCS. Tho crops of potatoes, ground poas, Eorglinm, peas, etc, now coming in, are l of great ass.stance in puslna the hogs ito a more satis notary and rapid as |as well as less costly maturity. Those i intended for pork alumni he ready for i the first cold sne i m N wember or Da | cemiior. Each day after that is much j adned expense without any compensat ing profit. The effects of the steady rains during tho last of August prove what has been 60 often as er ted before, that any pre dictions at this season us to the final yield of tile cotton crop are exceeding:/ uncertain and may be misleading. While the beginning of August found tho general prospect most promising theclose of tho m mth witnos-Hti a fall ing nil oyer the entire The heavy anti long continual rains have not only caused rust, but Ikivd product*.i a sjipny growth of the cotton plant , and ash tc sp 11 o: dry hot weather, by cau-ing the fruit to shed, would now reduce the :iver i-re still lower. It. T. Nesbitt, Commissioner. T!iZ CONDITION OF CROPS. cm TON. ! The outlook for an extraordinary cot ton crop in this state was m ist excellent ! up to the middle of Augu-.t, the p ants ns a rule growing well and fruiting I finely. Since that date there lira been a decided change for the worse, con tinued raiii3 aud cloudy weather caus iug serious injury. In South Georgia, where there was much open cotton, it I has been splashed with dirt and stained, j and where the open cotton has been j beaten to the ground by the rain the seed have sprouted to the great injury of the lint. In addition, rust has devel oped on much of tho gray land, aud the plant has c -ased to growjtnd fruit. In *t-p#ro r-.7n rrrrrrTi- (*£7l M'd from these sources has not been so great, but the continued v. e: weather , hag caused excessive growth, and in | consequence the plants have shed a i great many forms and young bolls. A I careful examination will convince every farmer of tiiis fact. Punting is going on iu s'utheru and Middle Georgia, but has been much retarded umii the last few days by frequent showers. The crop is quite two weens late, as com pared with last year, but unless we have eaily frosts tide Whl not materi ally affect the final yield. There are some reports of caterpillars, but as yet not in sufficient numbers to threaten any serious injury. If tile farmers would destroy the first caterpillars that appear, by using Paris green, there would be no second or third crops to de vour the cotton, Uat uiif rtuuateiy they are usually unnoticed until vast num bers are hatched out, and of i>nrse they are then more difficult to deal with. On the wno!e the cotton crop of the state promises to he only a fair one. COHN. I have traveled over mnoh of the state in the past mouth, and from observa tion and reports my impression is that this crop is as good at the land can itmko in North Georgia, first-rate i:i Middle Georgia and good iu the south ern portion of the state. Iu the latter section the crop beiug more advanced, suffered to a considerable extent from the dry w ither in June, but still a sufficiency lias been made there. The present crop will be far iu excess of that of last year, and if not wasted will be ample to supply the wants of the state. Fodder pit.hug is about finished in lower Georgia, and will very soon be completed all over the state. SOKUIIUM, SCUAKCANH (HtOUNDPEAS AND POTATOES. These minor, though very valuable orops. are all doing well throughout t,lv> state, the rains of July and August h tv iug brought them out wonderfully. Peas it is i are growing finely, and prom ise a good yield. Pastures are excellent FRUIT. Apples, some grapes and a few quinces are all the fruits yet. ungathered, and these have ail been injured by the late wet weather. The crops of booh peaches and watermelons have been smuii this year, but the growers have realized some money from them aud i : ,peir to be well satisfied with the resuits. The damage from various insect pet s ’las become so great and so general that eveiy farmer who raises fruit, if oniy for family use, slinu and interest himself in getting the legislature to appoint a ptate entomologist, through whose ef forts the loss from this source may be stopped or at least diminished. If some step in this direction is not taken, and that very soon, ihe fruit industry iu this state must rapidry decline. STOCK. With the exception of a few reports of cholera among hogs, aud some red water among cattle, the condition of stock is good throughout the state. ELECTRIC BITTEKB. Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but perhapse mere gene arally needed when thelangnid, exhaus ted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alterative is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has oftos averted longand perliapse fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will act more surely in con nteraoting and freeing the system from from the malarial poison. Headache Indigestion, constipation, cizzines s yealeald to Electric Bitters. 50 cert and SI.OO per bottle at 1.. .1. Sharp slid Bi o’s Harmony Grove. And all, G. Hardman & Bro’s Harmony Grove and Maysville. Breezes ’Mong the Flowers. Far in the gladsome meadows white The glory of the springtime comes. The dewdrops from the eyes of night Orb iili the whirling worlds and suns. Far in the purple meadows glad I feel the subtle breath of showers Blow here and there in snow robes clad— The breezes playing ’mong the flowers. From out the deeper spaces, spread With magic paintings of the skies, From out the orbit’s spinning thread The sphere strains through the purpling flics. But ’ncath these trees the swallows fly From o’er tlio whitening meadow Lowora, And sweet the music’s passing by Of breeze playing ’mong the flowers’. —H. P. N. in Louisville Courier-Journal. The Sociable. At the splendid country r.sidonce of Mr. ). Groff Burns about four miles HoiiiJiwest of tliis ] lace, on last Fri day night the _l7t.li ult was well atti n de<l, and greatly enjoyed* by every one present. Everything passed off as nicely and ns enjoyabley as any one could ex pect. ’The evening was quite warm, but in the large and roomy apartments of this lovely home they could only fee' thankful that they were in a place more comfortably situated than if al many other places, not so bountiful 1 ;’ “uppiied with beautiful shade trees to temper the sun’s rays, duiing those hot August days. Those who wire present and who enjoyed the kind hospitality of this splenedid Southern Gentle man were all high in their praise of this beairiful and i om fort able h.-tne, and those tern porarily domiciled there during that long to be-remernbei e I evening. Tho sociable was one of the most pleasent we have ever had the pleasure of attending, and ofccurte it, will re main fresh in the minds of all who were So fortunate as to participate in the same. The Ladies who’s sweet voices and charming eonnt<-nanres graced this lovely home on this occasion were as follows: Aliases Giro Burns; Eulu Hums; Genie l ittle; Anna Richey; Pear! Richey; Laura Richey- Pearl Bush; Ella Ash; Etta Mize; Chimb- Telford; Fbm-e Brewer; and Ruby B* ewer. One of tlm above is said, by a pu ll) good judge, to be the un t>f beautiful young lady in Hanks County. The young men who were presen l to lend their varied countenances to this already beautiful scene and al most matchless occasion, were as follows: Messers Morgan Chandler; Newton Chandler; Henrv Chandler; Luther McDonald; Cijiin M- Donald- Hob Ash: ivobt Hill- Jimmie Hill; Chat-by Hill; Turner Thompson’ Hub rt-Telford: Robert Forb.es; Wilj Rucker; John L Perkins; Wallace L. Harden; Augustus E. Turnbull and Fritz Lucas; the lest two from Tugalo, Habersham county. The evening was spent in playing some of the most pleasant and instruct live games we have yet b,.d the pica sure of taking part in, one of them Ini i g railed “'What” the other “Talk s ’. S mu' good music and singing was indulged in, atid was greatly enjoyed but as the hour for departing came creeping upon these young people they all were somewhat surprised to liml the eve ning hours had flown so rapidly they ho>-dly knew that it was almost Aug *2St 1: before their pleasures had .aided, But it was with deep re gret that tlm-v and their pleasures on ibis occasion b id lo be ended. buckle ;rs a rnica sa i.vf. The Best Salve in the world to Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and fill Skin Eruptions, mid positively cures Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed oo g-ve perfect satisfaction or monsy r-funded. Price 25 cents per box For sale bv L. J. Sharp & Bro., Har mony Grove, and L. G. Hardman & Bro., Harmony Grove and Maysville. *jpetinessee I entenhia! VIA dggrtt At Nashville, Terni. May fst to Oct. 38st. The Buildings of the Tennessee Cocter.niai, in number* tnd architectural beauty, sur pass Atiaff a’s anti nearly equal Chicago’s. The exhibits ere oii ready, und are inter esting and instructive. Ti;o live stock display excels any exhibition of the kind ever made. The Midway is great. The Western & Atlantic Railroad, and the Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway run solid vestibule trains with Pullman’?: finest sleeping cars, from Atlanta to Nashville. for Sleeping Car Berths, or any Information about rates, Hotel or Boarding (louse accommodations in Nashville, call upon or write to C. E. HARMAN, be nerd Pass. Agent, ATLANTA, 6A. Cnnrial Nntirr** Tfc * Trip, Opvvlul IWU!A% t Nashville are cheaper then staying et home. NUBIAN TFA cures Dyspepsia, and Indigestion. (be iiiver. Prio?. ffc- The Honier Ami Journal Surprise Pavty. A most, pleasant and en joyable sur prise party, visited Homer on last Friday morning, all bent on having a giod time if possiable. Thev all came in a big two lv-rso spring wagon, and all appeared to be as froth from the fountain of “Beauty, as if it itself was along too. It seems that this fountain is quite a large and a very powerful one, as it had repre sent uves from several sections cf this county. It was represented to a greater or less extent hv the following persons: Misses Genie Littl ■; Etta M ze; Ch-o Burns; Floyce BrcWein Rubie Brewer; Eula Bums; Willie Cox and Mr. and Mrs. G- C. Forbes. But the best and most amusing part of this surprise party’s visit was in ilieir making a call upon the Jo nial, and bv so doing nearly setting the editor wild with genuine Joy, and at ihe same time somewhat exeiteing hiiHj we must admit that he appeared a little excited on this tiip, but under the then existing circumstances, when such a fine body of young wonu n de sire to have quite a lot of pleasure at the expense of one little sick fellow; it would he almost impossible lo find e-ne any more w illing to share Ins part of ibis very welcome and highly app reciatod task, tint! the Journal’s editor w ill ever be found, even if he is a little disfigured and sick. YYe regret that some of this very fir crowd of r:s.tors would not give as good lintd.-shaking as wo would have liked to hove been greeted with. But defore concluding allow us to say that this was the most enjoyable visit the Journal has ever received, and it- will cherish a hope that it Will again soon have opporlunitiss to pass tbrugb this very pleasant experiences. Ladies- your visits are always more than welcome. Call again soon, often. HER LIFE .TRULY SAVED. Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure Does It. Mrs. Chas. La Point, a well-known resident 01 Denver, praises this wonderful remedy. Her testimony should convince ail as to the worth of the New Heart Cure andltestora tive Nervine. Her letter dated Sept. 11th, 1864. roads as follows: fem 9r V Mrs. La Point, 2137 Humboldt St. ’'Typhoid fever left me with heart trouble of the most serious nature. Nothing the doctors gave had any effect. I had severe pains in the heart, and was unable to lie on my loft, side for more than three minutes at a time. My heart seemed to iniss boats, and I had smothering spells, in which it seemed every breath would be my last. We acci dently saw an advertisement of Dr. Miles’ New Heart Cure and Re,st or at.* • Nervine, and purchased a botue of each. After taking the remedies a week, I could be lifted in a chair and sit up u hour, and in a short time I was able to do light housework. I shall bo ever grateful to you for your wonderful medicines. Truly they saved my life. _ MRS. CHAS. LA POINT. Hr. Miles Heart Cure is sold on a positive Guarantee that the first bottle will Deneat. All druggists sell it at 81. 6 bottles for 85 or It will be sent , prepaid on receipt of price by the Lr. Miles f.tcdical 00., Elkhart- Ind. Dr. Miles’ Hwt Cure “ff/uSth. 500 DOLLARS REWARD, For any case of Rheumatism which can not he cared with Dr, Drummond’s l ightning Remedies. Internal and ex ternal ; relieves at once; cure guaran teed. Restores stiff joiuts, drawn cords and hardeneb muscles. If your drug gist has not got it, do not taka any thing else. Send description of your case, take the agenly asd secure your own treatment Free. DRUMMOND MEDICINE CO., 34 Nassou St. New York. Tbs Bsst !a. 1IN r l.^i* 2 la OIL Are found at HARDMAN BROS DRUGSTORE Harmony Grove. You can paint up your old buggy cheap by getting your Paint from them- It hi* now been demonstrated lliat nine cases out of ten of women s disorders, painful and troublesome ar they are, do i ot require the attention of a physician at all. “Local tacat ment” 'or “private exa.minotions’ have been shown to be entirely un necessary. The simple, pure wine of Cardui, taken in the privacy of thf home insures quiek relief. It is entirely unnecessary for any woman to suffer from these almost universal complaints. She can get a bottle of McElree’s Wine oi Cardu. at the nearest drug store for $1,0,, and quickly put an end to thu un pleasant pains and derangements. Thousands of women are well to-day because they did that. FOR WILL BE A and FOR'IT AT 50 CENTS PER YEAR, CASH IX sept loiumi', A. R.ROBERTSON MONUMENTS AND TOMBSTONE WORKS Athens, ua. • . I have always on hand and for sale a large stock of Monuments and Tomb Stones at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Monuments Tomb, Head and Foot Stones and Cradle Tombs. •> You should always go and see Robertson’s and get his Prices. Remember Robertson Pays all the freight to I your nearest depot. A. H. Robertson, 115 Thomas St., Athens, Ga. NORTHEAST EKN R. R. OF GEORGIA BETWEEN ATHENS AND LULA TIME TABLE No. 4To Take Effect May 18, 1897. SOUTHBOUND . NORTHBOUND , i —l. i Vi —r- : 14 ; 10 ; ljl * I n ,V„ i a,, (,n • :BuOn : D'ly : D’ly EiLlEx Bul P'r: N K STATIONS. : IVr :Ex Su : fcxSu I • r~ [ ; ■; ] . • v m AM' Lt Ar :A M PM : PM 9: U Glllaville : 9 40: BSO : OSS 130 4O. 12 30: Lula • *26 . 6*5 . ISO AM PM AM Ar * Lt :A M PM . R. K. REAVES, STATE A SENT. .. *•