Banner-watchman. (Athens, Ga.) 1887-1889, April 10, 1888, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextKot4t up, baft Work PropMilns Finely. Work on the Athena & Macon is in no wise affected by the report that the Rich mond & Danville contemplates scooping inn. The ro»d is complete to Madison with the exception of a 700 foot trestle, which is being rapidly placed, and the two cRiee will be connected by iron with in a nw days. Grading is going on rap idly this side of Madison. Some five to seven hundred hands are at work. About flve miles haa been graded just this side of Madison, .and track laying will no doubt begin within ten days. Powell & Davenport moved to Dotsboro yester day with onejhandred h*na«, where they have a contract for grading several miles. Jackscn & Bon, with 40 hands, are grading near the Appalachee river, and will meet Powell & Davenport Price Bros., v ith" 40 bands, are at work just two and a half miles thfs side of the Appalachee river. Reese & Co., contractors on the Georgia Midland and other lines, have just reached Farmington with 100 hands and 30 teams and will fill a contract of several miles between Farmington and Watkinsville. Porter & Martin, with 160 hands, are grading noar the Oconee river, working both ways. Hsmpton A Rradeen expected to start at Allenville yesterday, jrilli 100 hands. In all some nine miles of grading has been finished between Athens and Mad ison; .and as the distance only C8 milts, tbe five hundred men now at work wiUsoon throw up the embankments, and hollow out the cats, to tbe track of the iron preparatory horse. ATHENAEUM TEA* Given to the Active Member* of theciubd According te invitations the active numbers of the Athenieum met at the club houso hat evening to a tea. Thir ty seats were filled and an elegant repast, consisting of the most tempting delica cies, served in beautiful style, was spread, and the was, in its way, peifect. After tb ^ tables had been cleared toasls were pro posed and in the happiest terms respond ed to by Solicitor General Blown, Messrs. * Branson, Strhan, Row land, Upson and other members, members then repaired to.the ball room and were called to order by Presides Linton in bufiness session. MniUrso great interest to the club were proposed, ably discuss, d, and judiciously acted upon. The nuetii'g throughout was grand .success, and was bu* a coniiuui ti- n of the fact that Aihenieuin is an o> tsblished ft ature in the socii and iiftclkcttial life of Athens. It is of colirse ur.dei stood that the tertainuient of Inst evening was closed doors, as it was strictly a busi meeting, the social feature of a tea being introduced simply to cultivate the Jritadly relations among the members. Am to cuts are making for a dance and a rary entertainment to tbe membership at larpe nod tbe lady friends of the club at no dis ant time. Announcement there of will be made in due season. Majo Major TulnuMliie’* Farm, r John 'falmadge s farm residence he eutskuts of the city one of the most beautiful places in country, and just vow is looking addi tionally picturesque, by reason of its undulating hills and the trees thereon as- Huuiin; their spring robe of emerald green. Major Taltnadge is a lover of fine stock, in common with all wen ol cultivated taste. His herd of Jersey! cm fu.ve no superior. The cows ar. splendid creatures, and are worth £oing far to tee, for there is nothing in tha an imal creation much more beautiful than a thoiough-bred Jarsey caw. The Major is a great fancier of poultry, ilia Pekin ducks are great beautus, as are also his families of chickens, each occupying separate quarters—Partridge Cochins, Wyandottes, and Plymouth Rocks. The fish ponds in the rear of the residence make the place additionally interesting, and add much to the charms of the sur rounding landscape. Died la Wuhlngtoa. On Saturday Mr. J. W. Bandeft, ■ universally popular and highly respected citizen of Washington, Ua., died at his residence in that place. Mr. Sanders was a member of the Irwin Artillery, and no better soldier ever bore arma. Since the war he haa engaged in merchandise and planting. He was s member of Jthe Methodist church, and in every sphere ■of life acted well hia part aa a conscien tious high-toned gentleman. Few more popular men ever lived in Wilkes county. Warm hearted and true, uuaelfian and noble, he bound hia frienda to him with the strongest ties. With a at rick en wife an»l an extenaive circle of friends, we grieve at his death, in the meridian of life. U.». Internal Revenue Tuxes. T. L. Gantt, Internal Revenue Tax Collector, will Ue in Athens, April 30lh and May 12th, 14th and loth. Parties desiring tobacco licences will please meet him. Week’* Service*. Protracted service began at Oconee St church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock conducted by the Pastor. Service will continue through this week, beginning promptly at 9 a. m. and 7:40 p. in. by city lime. Mr. Owens will be ablv as sisted by Rot. C. A. Conoway of Wat- kinsvilfe, and Rev. Mr. Kcholaof Livonia, Ga. Large results are expected from the meeting. The public ia invited to at tend. All watches and jewelry not called for by Tuesday the 27th rill be sold at charges. J. J- Mwstee. Dr. Bob Willingham is in the city. Mr. Royal McMahan, of Crawford, is in the city. Mt. Julius Cohen has bought a fine carriage horse. Mr. Billups Phinizy has purchased a fine horse. E. K. Lumpkin, Esq., went up to At lanta yesterday. All kinds of gas fixtures may be had at J. H. Hull’s. The law class in the University had a final in pleading yesterday. Mrs. Jas. Carithers < is on a visit to friends in Maysville. Bath tubs and sanitary goods of all kinds at J. H. Hull’s. Go to Lyndon's planing mills for lum bor, sash, doors, lathes &c. Three milch cows with young Calves for sale. J. T. Come*. Old gas fixtures done over and made to look new at J. H. Hull's. To rent, a 6 room house. Apply to Mra/T. A. Adams. * Mr. John Pittard, of Winterville, came up on the fast mail yesterday. You can find the best and cheajfest hose in the city at J. H. Hull’s. The Junior speakers are busily engag ed preparing their speeches for com mencement. Only tbe most expert plumbers em ployed by J.H. Hull. Prompt, reliable and reasonable. Miss Daisy Willcox will entertain a partr of frienda at a dance at her borne on Thursday evening. Mr. Newt Lawrence, has entirely re covered, and is at his post in Atlanta, but ia homesick far Athens. Mr. Win. 0. Wadley, of Bolingbroke, returned yesterday, after a visit to his daughter at the Institute. Messrs. Booth & Bros, butchered two beeves the other day, and in the paunch of gach was found a silver dime. Sash, door, blinds, laths, lumber Ac, All of the best quality, and lo west prices at Lyndon’s planing mills. dAw-tf. Mrs. Barker left for Atlanta yesterday, after a pleasant visit to her daughter, Misa Maud Barker, at the Institute. Messrs Carter A Thomas, of Klberton, were in the city yesterday, and pur chased three fine horses from Holman A Deadwyler, Mrs. Dr. Campbell is resting quietly with little or no fever, and her speedy recovery is confidently expected. Wanted one thousand bands at $1.25 per day to work on the M, A C. railroad Powem. A Davenport. »r3tf The new billiard tables for the club rooms have arrived, and will bo put up s. The tables are very fine. John T. Anderson has a desk in his real estate office that was owned by his great-grandfather. The desk is still a good state of preservation. The city is receiving a large shipment sewer pipe*, which the road forces are fast putting down in the upper part of the city. Mr. J. I). Ashton is visiting his sister rs. Jas. White. Mr Ashton was ir of class ’85 and is now practicing law Dothom, Ala. Mrs. Burns and her charming daugh- r, Miss Moxie, who have been visiting Mrs Hugh Taylor for some weeks, left yesterday for Atlanta. Mr. Cobb Lampkin has resigned the position of City Assessor on account of sickness. Tbe Council will meet and elect one to fill his place. See here partner: “Why is it that you dent take Cbipinan’s Tonic for your dyspepsia? It never tails to effect a cure, even in the most stubborn case.” Sold by John Crawford. Miss l’owcll.of the Institute, haa taken charge of the Presbyterian church choir. This will insure the congregation very fine music. Mrs. Joe Weatherly, who has been very sick with threatened congestion of the brain, is much better, and it is hoped will soon be well. ^ Mrs. Morehead, of Charlotte, N. C.,k« Lou Brandy, is visiting Mrs. Lipscomb, on Milledge avenue. She sustains well her reputation of one of the most attrac tive women of the three itates. Athens is one of the healthiest town* in the Bute. This is particularly true ust now. There have been only three interments of white persons this year Mr. J. H. .Hull will have the finest plumber that haa ever done work in the citr, here this week. Give him a call before letting your contract Judge Uerington has just received a letter from Judge Hutchins, in which he states that be is doing 4 r.icely, and will soon entirely recover from his recent in- uriea. The special attention of our business en ia hereby drawn to an editarial, in this issue, entitled, “Give Athens Chance." Let us see wbat can be done to improve the opportunity presented therein. Cspt. and Mrs. Harry Jackson and their beautiful little children returned to Atlanta yesterday, after several day's visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hull. They were delighted with the entertainment at the L. C. 1. Mr. W. L. Brittain, who has been suffering with severe cold and threaten ed pneumonia, ia convalescent, and will soon be well, it is hoped. Mr. Brittain ia one of our oldeat citizens, and highly respected. Mr. Herman Cohen, who haa been a tat sufferer from an ulcerated leg, is [proving rapidly, and baa been discharg ed by Dr Benedict, who perf rmed tbe last operation necessary on Sunday. Mr. Cohen will be out in a few days. tf Lyndon's Drag Store. Jtucklen's anlea eatve. 'The beat Salve In the Word for Orta, Bruisees. Sore*,Ulcere, Salt Rheum Fe ver Borei, Tetter. Chapped Hands, ChiL blains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions* and positively caret Pile#, or no pay re quired. U ie guaranteed to wive perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. . For _ ‘ ‘ * ' peai mpx Bishop Beckwith arrived in New York on Saturday, and is expected in At lanta, Wednesday. Rev Mr. Davis baa written, requesting him to visit Athens to fill his pulpit, at bis earliest conven ience. , The old eastern of “cutting recitations*’ in college is no more. 1 he latest way of doing it is to faint in the recitation room, and be carried out by the Professor and fellow, students. There are several Sopb- who have the fainting, etc. *M«wn A granddaughter of Charlea Dickens is now a typewriter and copies manu script for n living. * Emmn Abbott believes firmly that she will dio in a carriage accidentally. She says that the ouietest horses become un manageable when drawing her carriage, and she haa frequently been thrown out, but has bo far never been seriously in jured. Mrs. Hall, the wife of Professor Asaph Hall, of the naval observatory of Wash ington, teaches her boys Greek and Latin, keeps pace witli her husband’s wander ings among the stars, is an expert house keeper, a fine historical scholar, and is said to write delightful poetry. Christina, the young queen regent of Spain, is very fond of music, but does not care to go to public places of enter tainment, so she has a large speaking telephone, connecting her palace with the Madrid opera house, and listens to all tlie great biligere without leaving her room. Susan King in said to be the most suc cessful woman engaged in the real estate speculation in New York, if she is not the only one engaged in that line. Like many a successful man, she came to the metropolis with little or no money in her pocket, but by strict attention to business and some lucky fuvestments she accumu lated a fortune. Mrs. Phillips, a white lady, somo 80 years old, made last year thirty odd bales of cotton and plenty of corn, pens and jiotatoes on Capt. G. O. Riley's place, in Great Cypress township, Barnwell county. S. C. She plowed with an ox, and did all the work of repairing, plant ing, cultivating and gathering. This year she has bought a mule and is all ready to plant. Miss Dora Wheeler Is making a portrait gallery of American men of letters, all of her own painting. She has Mr. Lowell, Mr. C. D. Warner, T. B. Aldrich and Frank R. Stockton completed, and John Burroughs and Walt whitman In the early stages. For tho Whitman she has only had one short sitting, but she has mado a very strong sketch of tbe poet’s patriarchal head. Tho romance of the London season, social and financial, is the story o* Miss Cornwell, “the gold queen of Australia,” or “Princess Midas,” as they familiarly call her in the city. She is a mining ex pert; she brought over tho prospectus of her mine, which she called Midas, situ ated nt Ballarat, and sold it in London, stocking it for £100,000, and the capital whs subscribed twice “ nugget lumps of gold were taken out of this mine. They say in Australia that Miss Coruwell has a second sight In the matter of gold discovery. Miss Cornwell is a wotnanly, gentle, colonial Ituiy of 85, dresses very plainly, has no social ambi tion. but is as charming in society as she is powerful among tho great money men <)f Dm don. Mrs. Francos Hodgson Burnett is showing herself a koen controversialist in her cast* against the pin.to Seobohm, who cribbed her mult charming story for third rnto play. “In describing to mo, she says, “the enormous succens of his piny, and tho universal rapture with which it was received, Mr. Seebolun write*, 'The greatest fault found by captious critics is that I have rendered your conceptions too literally.’ Natur ally I felt regret on realizing that it was my conceptions alone which had spoiled Mr. Hoebohm’s play: but tho ono thing I had not taken into consideration in writ ing ‘FauntJeroy ’ was that I must znako my work worthy of being rnnked with Mr. Beebohm when he thought proper to use it! * * * As for my own play, it will bo presented as soon as possible. Who knows but that the public, which haa already been kind to me, may like it a litilo better than Mr. Seebohm'st That * Amplify matters.” -:KERAMIC ART GOODS:- CHARLES SCUDDER. * j- JEWELER. DIRECTORS' MEETING. PRIDGEON PREACHES HI* Funeral Oration, But Weakness Pre vent* Him from Bovlovrlng Ills Life'* Work-Crowds Flock to Hear 111m. Fifteen hundred people from Athens and the adjoining country for miles aiound gathered to bear Rev. Dr. Pridg- eon perforin the unuaual ceremony of preaching bis own funeral on Sunday. The day had scarcely dawned when ve hicles ol all deacriptions were heard rumbling along the highways leading to wards the scene of the service, just six miles from Athens on tbe Menroe road. The sermon was delivered in open air, a rustic bench being used as hia pulpit, with a few seats of logs. Immediately in front of the speaker lay bis coffin on top of the coffin box. This was used desk by the numerous renorters. The service began with a hymn by the choir and was followed by prayer by Dr. Pridgeon. Ho then read his text “Oh Lord I beseech tbee, send Thy mom If Jh»d hidtwaa'iy more clarka. cun, ' 1 “ deU «•»>«*>»! Tho famous lhe y would hav. .11 boon full, ooou.dod. ZriTdSLS* tZ Lady Brassy” and other great | n spits of tho threatening weather, the 1 ‘I’*“ « ‘ „dwlh ■ " !«H«'Z‘ n lZZ:Z<"’’.Tt “«TJ««£ his new and ebgHn- ’ ‘ ; not being audible beyond a few feet from of course goes ^without saying, to be- • ^ £ tl|> 3 * coine pi'sses.m.rs t»f ' *«!*,!!» v* ( After the nenrion the crowd repaired Several ladus of our acquaintance spoke j t(J the „ bftdK and part0oko fa basket he hi^ it* or p j t lunch—the reporters and some fifteen A Cake Old Enough to Voto. A little over twenty-one years ago Albert Watson’s grandmother, down east, mixed into a yellow spotted moss flour and sugar and milk and citron and currants and raisins and eggs and apices, and liaked the mass in a hot oven and placed it outside tho window to ccoL The cake was laid away quietly then. Three months Later it was laid away with great ostentation, os the birthday cake of AUs rt Watson, who was bora that day. Last week a piece of that name cake, moist and appetizing, unnibbled by tho snaggle tooth of time, was received by Albert Watson’s aunt, in this town. The cake was cut up at the celebration of Albert’s 21st birthday in Boston, and it stands aa a monument to tho ability of the New England women to cook a good, solid, palatable, scrumptious, old fash ioned cake that will be nice to eat and pleasant to look at when the new fangled compositions of tho French chef have crumbled and decayed and passed away from the memory of man. The cake is twenty-one yean* old, Albert haa a beard, and the good old housewife who prepared hardy sweet ia long since dead.— Chicago Times. , Autograph* of Omt Msu. Letters written by Napoleon and by various king* of Franco, and outographs of almost every great man in French literature are to bo sold in Paris. There a interesting letter by Sir Walter Scott, written in 1814, and one from the Duke of Wellington (1817) about an in- nito journey through the north of Franco which the king of Prussia was then about to undertake.—Now York Sun. A Trrrlsr'* Tntrl'tgone*. A bliick and tan terrier with a broken log forced itself on tho attention cf the homo surgeon in the infirmary at Bolton, England, recently, mid made him at last understand what was the- matter. Whilo thy surgeon was setting the 1* g the dog licked ins hand and afterward would not leave, end b ia-ttaiiod as one of tiio in patients.—New York Sun. Yesterday afternoon the directors of the Blue Ridge & Alleghany railroad, Dr. Hamilton, CaptG. H. Yancey, Capt. Jas. White, Messrs. Asbury Hodgson and Will Fleming, held a meeting to discuap the extension and equipment of the road. President W. B* Thomas is now in New Yerk making- arrangements to float the bonds of tht road, and it is probable that work on the extension will begin sometime ia M*y or June. One thing is certain, and is, the road is now in better condition than it has ever been, and it is confidently expected that it wdl be pushed on to Knoxrille within a reasonable time. We congratulate the Directory and the President on tbe en terprise.shown in the effort to complete this moat valuable connection fbr Athens. Its building will give an impetus to tho manufacturing and business interests of our city never felt since the building of blasting curse against the offspring of the Northeastern. ! iniguity.” I He proceeded then to give his reason Consumption incurable YfESS for preaching his now funeral, which was Held the following: Mr.C. H. Mor- thM.u.h »service had .mhority In the ris, Newark, Arlt., sayi. »Wu down | ' V “ rd . <)f ®« d - H * «P»ti»t*d on the with Abscess in Lungs, »nd friends »nd i °™' th * ! 'P ru , n K fr0 ™ he«theni8iu physicians pronounced me an Incurable *nd become a part of our worship—among Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King’s I lhe m the practice of delivering funeral Not Discovery for Consumption, am ! ° I ? 1 tlon ?- , .. ... . now on my third bottle, «nd thlo to over- | eUbonttod this point by qnoution, see the work on my f»rm. It U tho 11- , fr °n> Scripture, asserting that there is no nest medicine ever in.de,” each word wfnn.r.1 in the Uibl.-th.t Jesse Middle wart, Dectnr.Ohlo, says: 11 « derived from a L.lin word me* ting “Ilad it not been for Dr. King'a New '? "' lk 1 » »oh» '*>' J in K lln K on braaa ket- Disco-cry for Consumption I would ll0 ". thin being a method of calling to- handled of Lung Trouble*. Was given gether the worabipera of idola m ancient up by doctora. Am now in beat of d «>a. Jh* Doctor f.lled to reach tbe health." For late by John Crawford & 1 P llh °[ «•» discourse from want of bolessle and Retail Druggists. j strenglh. It w.s Ins intention toi close | with a running sketch of his life, but as A Magnificent Display. I the foiepart of his discussion had con- Julius Cohen died in at omr I “fwS gnmd" oponing ! •* — * A,L SUCCESSORS TO BALDWIN * FLEMING. DEALERS IN office yesterday evening, of conversution acid his r™™ “!»■"■■» read m.ny sinking quotations, and tho had been a success beyond all antic.p - ', n , llldel f aever.laoi.ga by Athens,Georgia' For Buggies and Wagons, Cohen’s display. They say . . \ guests sharing u very nico spread by Mr. —P? r or f * ■ Pridgeon of Atln ns, son of the Doctor. I* 0 .*!? ” U Qtr.ro v st» r lnv should i Ho announced that ho would preach rend, the Tans S ore yeaterlay ahou d I on h „ , Sunil in M ‘ st tho endeavor te so do to-day. We can add our ® J testimony to its attractions, and can fully j •* endorse all the gratifying remarks that have becu made in its favor. It is cer tainly a magnificent display. Electric Hitters. This remedy is bocotnming so wel known and no popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.—A purer medicine docs not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver a: d Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affcct'ons caused by impure blood.—Will drive Malaria from tho sys tem and prevent as well ascoro Malarial vers.'—For cure of Headache, Con niption and Indigestion try Electric Bitters—-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. — Price 50 cts. and $100 per bottle. For sale Wholesale nd Retail by John Crawford Jfc oo Druggist. “JMeff’s Will® Episode” Miss Berts Abbott, one of tbe most beautiful and attractive young ladies at the Lucy Cobb Institute, made her debut •s a writer in “Meg’s Little Episode,” quite a creditable st ry, which appeared in Saturday's Constitution. Miss Abbott has quite a talent for writing, and we hope tho admiration which has greeted her first publication will inspire her to greater efforln and grander achieve ments. Syrup ol Figs Is Nature’s own true laxative. It is the most easily taken and most effec tive remedy k no wo to Clesnes the System when Billions or Costive; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fevers, to Cure Habitual Constipation, Indi gestion, Files, etc. Manufactured only >y tha California Fig Syrup Company; San Francisco, Cal, For sale by Wade & Sledge, Wholesale and lietail Druggist, Athens,* G a. Georgia will meet in Athens, May the 2ml. The white citizens of Athens have iways been generous and kind in aiding gatherings and objects of this kind It is hoped that this meeting will haTe a large amount of patronage and encour agement from them. This is a worthy cause, and those who will be here will compose the very best element of our people. It is this class, this get of peo ple, that we beg you to aid us in enter taining. Respectfully, A. L. Tucker. Advice to Motncrs. Mrs. Winslow’s Sootwno 8rnur It b estimated that the eeaaon'a have left $6,000,000 in Florida. An international conference of Quaker women b spoken of. Base ball baa become tbe favorite gums, allays all pain, cures xind colic and is the best remedy for diarrbma. weuty-tive cents s bottle. Am 01*1 KuWriLcr Mr. B. H. War*, of Danieleville, was in thn city yesterday. He bse been a regular subscriber to this paper since be wss fourteen years old, and says be can’t get along without it. He must no n be th. boy., end r*i*« «- ,/y .«(*»«! «4 « “I Don’t Want ltcllef, lint Cure, is the exclamation of thousands suffering 1 rom catarrh. To all such we say: Cat arrh esn bo cured by Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy. It has been done in thousands of cases; why notin yours? Your dan ger is in delay. Enclose a stamp to World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y , for pamphlet onthis dis ease. The Dellshtful Liquid Laxative Syrup of tigs is a most agreeable and valuable family remedy, as it is easily taken by old ad young, and is prompt and cfTectiv in curing Habitual Constipation and the many Us depending on a weak or inac- ivc conditon of the Kidneys, Liver, and Bowel. It acts gently, strengthens the organs on which it acts, ind awakens them to a healthy activity. For sale by Wade A Sledge Wholesale & retail druggists Ath ens, Ga. Iaiuraoes Arbitration* I)r. Jss. P. Phillips, cf Clsrksville, had bis house burned on the 21stof Jsn- uary. It wss insured in the l'hcunix of Hartford, Conn., and there was some trouble about the amount claimed. It has been arbitrated by Messrs. G. H. Yancey, and McGinty of Athena, and Longley of Atlanta. The arbitrators gave Dr. Phillips $2,667.30. Mr. Longley, who wss chosen by the insurance com pany, refused to sign the award. Woman and llcrjilseases is tho title of a large illustrated treatise, by I)r. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., sont to any address for ten cents in stamps. It trachea successful self-treatment. An Excellent Likeness. Dr. Pridgeon says that the cut of him in Sunday’s Banner-Watchman, was an excellent likeness, “only,” added the reverend gentleman, “I ventured to believe that I was a Uttle better look ing. Still, I suppose I’m not.” A Cordial luvtfatfon. Our spring styles are now in, and a cordial invitation is ex:ended to all to come early and see them. C. W. Baldwin Jk Co. Thrown from a bicycle. Mr. Upson, while going out to the funeral Hun ay on hia bicycle, aud making a rhort turn to pass a wagon, was thrown and badly hurt He was brought back to the citj. “Consumption Car*” would be a truthful name to give to Dr* PierceV Golden Medical Discovery,’* the moat efficacious medicine yet diacov should always be used for children teeth- ered for arresting the early development It soothe# the child, softens the of pulmonary disease. _But “consump- FLEMING’S, ATHENS, GEORGIA. Letter from Hon. llarnes Compton, M. C.from Md. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, D. C., January 17th, 1888. Messrs. Joir.v Chawfuro & Co., Athena, Ga.: Gknti.kmkn: — I desire, unsolicited, (u hear unqualified testimony t > the great virtue of your Eczema Wash. For three years I suffered .with a most distressing attack of this most painful and annoying trouble. I sought relief tepeatedly from the most skillful Physicians, end indeed tried every thing X could bear of as having virtue a, a remedy lor my trouble, but without permanent relief. J was induced by the Hon. H. H. Carlton, ol Ga. to try your Waah. Before I had used the content! "of one bottle I was relieved; I am now occasionally using the contents of a second bottle, but consider myself entirely cured. I do this ot mj own motion, because I deem it only just to you aud your compound and my wish that all suflering with this most painful disease £ouid be informed of the relief at band, by the use of your Wash. Very Respectfully Yours, barses compton. WADE & SLEDGE, We have added to our stock a full lino of Stationery, coi.sistingof Paper, Envelopes, Pencils, Pens, Inks, Mucilage, Memorandum Books, Writing Pads and Fancy Box Paper, which we Will stU lower ■ IfelSMSI than ever before sold in Athena, WADE ^ DRUGGISTS:,and PHARMACISTS. 72 CLAYTON STREET. 72 PRI N G 8TEEN 8TY-8 Our Stock This Season Is COMPLETE. consump tion cure” would not sufficiently indicate the scope of if a influence end usefulness. < In ail the many disease* which spring from a derangement of the liver an l blood the 1 Di*ceverr”if a safe and sure specific. ’Of all druggists. Adsiitisn Making efcerler. W hat word ia that to which if you add a syllable it will make it shorter?Short.~ Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy of sweet Gum and Mullein will shorten your cold sop HANDSOME DRESS GOODS, SILKS AND TRUBflffUS An Especially Fins Lin* of ' WHITE HOODS LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. Our or sort went of Gingham*, Zephyr Cloth*, sAour good* for Children’* dresses and Boy'e waist abould be seen. V 600 BEAUTIFUL SHADES IN OUR CARPET STORE Al-o New Carpets, Ram, Minings, Curtains, P*ln, Portiana, Table and Mental Scarfs, fa ftet all tha novelties of tha uason. OUR 'SHOE STOCK la well ■ortby of inspection. W* are pr*?*r» I to matt competition in any Baa

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Banner-watchman. (Athens, Ga.) 1887-1889, April 10, 1888, Image 1