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Mrs. f. A. ADAMS
PARR. BROTHERS,,
Djwra'ers and D&ahrs in Wall Panar
Athens, Georgia.
Telapbon* 17-2 No. • CU) ten SX
XTHENh GEORGIA, MONDAY MORNING MAY 29, 1888
_ AN AWFUL CHARGE.
^ALLEGED CLEW TO ELROD’S MYSTE.
RIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Hoggets of Hews From Resident Corres
pondents at Various Point* Near Our City.
Criminal Intimacy With bis Little Tlitr-
teen-Year-Old Daughter Bald to Hare
Been the Reason for his Decamping—The
(lUld Dead From Consequent lajurlei
A Committee of Geutleroen larestiga.
ting tie Horrible Story—Indignation
Stunning High Against Elrod.
The newspapers for the patt two
weeks have had notices of the disap
pearai.c • of Harrison Elrod from Jack-
son county. This disappearance was
mysterious that it excited considerable
suspicion.
The Banner-Watchman has been try
ing to ferret out the cause of his unac
countable absence from his family.
Since he left home his daughter, who
•' was mentioned as being very sick at the
time of his leaving, has died, and we are
reliably informed that the father was
the direct cause of her death. We learn
from a member of the committee ap
pointed to investigate the affair that
Harrison Elrod had been for sometime
criminally intimate with the girl, who
was only thirteen years old.
On her death bed the child is said to
have informed the attending physician
of her father’s crime.
The committee which has been ap
t printed to investigate the matter ar
working hard on the case, and if th<
horr.ble charge shall prove true, will do
its utmost to bring Elrod to justice.
Our informant says there is strong
foundation for the rumor. The phyai
ciun who attended the girl, and who e:
amined her body after death, is alleged
to have stated that her injuries were of
a nature as serious ns rt-vi Itiog.
The Banner-Watchman yesbrhy
did its utmost to substantiate this hurt
ble charge against Harrison Elrod, hut
Could do little, from the lact that the
phy.-ician in question lives at consider*
bio distance, and beyond the reach of
cither the t ailroad or the telegraph.
Uur informant slate* that the fe
pe*sons to whom ihe above facts ate
Known are terribly indignant, and will
spare neither time rur money to get El
rod into their clutches, and if thejyiuc-
ceed in capturing him, it is not improb
able that summary justice will be meted
out to him. ^
A.i we have already announced, Mr.
Deadwyler saw Elrod on the cars, the
same day that he left h : s aou.near the
Reck College, in ibis c.ty, aud that
Elrod informed him he was going to
liaineovilb to visit bit mother. We learn,
howev- r, ttmt the lady ref. r.*ed to, does
not liv ni Gainesville, b it at Dalton, to
that it un<y be surmised Eltod s inten
tion wi‘K eridcnily to deceive, a’id.
throw p -s.Mldo pursuers off the scent
Several biters have been sent to Dalton,
hut tip io yesterday morning none of
tlnoe had been auawered.
The sympathy of the entire n'-ighbor-
hood goes out to Elrod's family, all of
whom bear an enviable reputation, and
are highly and justly respected in the
community in which they live.
HARMONY GROVE. A. "
jEFFEnsoN, Ga., May 28.—Jackson
county hat made a move in the right
direction. Our county fanning clubs
have formed a county organization.
They had a meeting at Dry Ponds, on
Friday last, and by their action showed
the county that all thoy expected to do
was to better the farmers condition, and
in doing this of couise they aid all pro
fessions. Jackson county has also re
solved to make an exhibit at the Augus
ta Exposition that will be a pride to the
county, and will also redown to its
glory.
Our excellent fellow citizen, James
L. Williamson, is the county commiss
ioner, who will call to his aid Prof Glenn,
Principal of the Martin Institute and late
Professor of Agriculture of the Univer
sity of Tennessee, and Mr. J. N. Twitty,
one of our best citizens.
The game of ball on Saturday between
the Harmony Grove club and the Jef
ferson club terminated in a manner that
gave satisfaction to neither party. The
Jefferson club was playing a fine gi
about nine to one, and Harmony Gi
proposed to put in a new move. The
Jefferson club then refused to play, so
the game waa given to Harmony Grove.
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Harmony Grove, May 28.—Rev. Mr.
Rond’s son, from Dawson, Ga., spent a
few days hero last week with “the old
folks at home.”
Miss Lizzie Ilarberis slowly but sure
ly improving. We hope to be able to
chronicle her entire recovery soon.
Mr. W. T. Duncan, a prominent
young merchant of Franklin county, was
in the Grove to-day.
Mr. Duncan has recently purchased a
fine safe for his store, and is now secure
against Burglars and fires.
Col. George N T . Lester, the candidate
for Congress fioin the ninth district, ia
billed to speak hero Wednesday week.
A large crow.l will.doubtless turn out to
hear him.
There will be a big ice cream festival
here to-inorrow night for the benefit of
the Harmony Grovo brass band.
The weather ia very sultry to-day and
summer clothing is in demand.
Mrs. C. M. Smith is visiting relatives
n Banks county this week.
The street force are doing splendid
work upon our thoroughfares this week
under the supervision of Marshall Robert
Hawks. >•
Rev. Dr. Hardeman preached taro ex
cellent sermons at the Baptist church
here yesterday morning and evening to
largo and appreciative congregations.
Squire W. W. Jordan has returns J
home from a very pleasant visit to
friends in Millodgeville, Ga.
Messrs. J. D. Barnett, U.O. Williford,
R L. Hardman and C. J. Hood, practice
bicycle riding every day, and all of
them are fast becoming expert riders
the wheel. , *
—.‘THE BEST;—
OPTICAL GOODS
BRAZILIAN
CRYSTAL. :■
' CHARLES SCUDDER.
NACOOCHEE BOUQUET COLOGNE
Is a most refreshing article for the bath Piepared by
WADE <& SLEDGE,
a lull atock of
FLY PAPER, INSECT POWDER, INSECT GUNS,
At reasonable pricea
The best Prescription Department in the State.
“ Counter D is strewn with
ladies' and childrens’ hos
iery at half price, Mul-
lanc Co.
Sir. P. llt-nson.
The Atlanta Capitol baa the follow
ing to say of a prominent citizen of
Athens in ita issue of Saturday:
"Mr. P. Benson, one of the moat en
ergetic and highly respected business
men of the Classic City, baa bought the
valuable Pilgrim lot, 2(58 Jones street,
and will make our city hia future home.
We welcome all such good citizens to
Atlanta, and only wish thousands more
would come.
“Mr. Benson is a native of Greenville,
S. G., but on the breaking out of the
war, enlisted in Hampton’s Legion, with
which he remained, performing all the
duties of a gallant soldier till the sur
render, when he went to Richmond and
for several years followed his business
of wagon ana carriage making. After
this, in 1872, he moved to Athens and
opened a large and success
ful business in his avocation, and
by reason of energy and honest
dealing he amassed considerable money,
Mr. Benson is proverbial for hia strict in
tegrity in matters of business, is an ex
emplary member of the Presbyterian
chnrch, and no citizen of Athens stands
higher, either in business or social cir
cles.”
v By tbs removal of Mr. Benson, Athena
will lose a good citizen, for whom this
\ community has nothing bat tbs greatest
ispecL
• / On bargain counter E.
z^ you will find Shear India
lawn at 5c a yard worth 15.
IK
haw ford, Ga„ May 28.—Hon. H. H.
Carlton has had a post-office established
at John W. Jarrells in Grove district. It
called Frederick.
Mr. Joe Bray who lives on Macon
Johnson’s place, and Ike Sims one of his
h»nls, had a difficulty SaturJay, when
Ike made an assault on Bray with shoe.
Sheriff Maxwell went out yesterday and
arrested Ike and carried him to jail.
Mrs. Cary Little, of Goose Pond, is vis
itin; relatives here.
Ed L. Johnson and wife have been
spending several days in town.
The Misses Wilson, of Athens, at
tend ad church here yesterday.
Tom and Dan Lumpkin, with Mr.
Dorough, were here yesterday from
Athens.
JUO TAVERN,
Juo Tavern, May 28.—The sad death
of Mbs Estelle DeLsperriere has cast a
gloom over our entire community. She
waa a devoted member of the M. E.
Church, and beloved by all who knew
her. Her remains were interred in the
cemetery yesterday afternoon in the
presence of a large concourse of relatives
and friends.
Mr. James Wright ia much better.
Little Blanche, daughter of Mr. Z. T.
Stanton, is still in a very critical condi
tion.
lullane Co.
A Hoantl Lrcal Opinion.
K . Rtinbridgo Munday Esq, County
Atty.. Clay Co.. Tea. aaya: "Have used
Electric Hitters with most happy res
ults. My brother alaur was Tory low
with Malarial Fever anj Jaundice, but
waa cured by timely use of this medi
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitter* saved
hia life,”
Mr. D. I. Wilcoxaon, of Ilorsc Cave,
Ky., adds a tike testimony, saying: lie
positively bolieves he would havo died,
bad it not bean for Electric Bitters.
This gr*at remedy will ward off, at
well aa cur* ail Malarial Disuses, and
for all Ktdnay, and Livar aud Stomach
Disorders stands uneqnaied. Pries 60s.
end (L at Jno. Crawford ft Co,
A thousand things, too
numerous to mention, on
the bargain counters, all
this week. MullaneCo.
If you art tirsd taking tbs large old-
f» shioned griping pilla, try Cart'r’a Little
L.ver Pills and taka some comfort, A
matt can't aUnd everything. On* pill a
t ea*. Trr Sham.
ESS
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Fresh summer cheese at Pittman's.
Baby Jumpers atHaselton & Dozier’s,
d-lw
Capt. Henry Wells is in the city for a
few days.
Swimming by mooonlight is the latest
diversion.
Lace curtains $1.00 a pair at the
racket store.
Ladies shoes fifty cents a pair at the
racket store. d2t
Go to Lyndon’s planing mills for lum
ber, sasD, doors, lathes &c.
It is claimed that nothing will make
hens lay so well as seeds scratched from
out a neighbor’s garden.
Window shades, spring rollers,
cents and up at the racket store.
Mr. Ed Burke was dolayed in Macon,
and will not arrive until to-day.
If some of oar market gardeners would
go into the business of raising garden-
seed for sale to the large seed-houses
North, they might make it very profita
ble.
Sash, door, blinds, laths, lumber «fcc
All of the bi-St quality, audio west prices
at Lyndon's planing mills.
d&w-tf.
The blackberry vendors are starting
out on their rounds and the poor house
will havo no more accessions r for the
next few months. # %
Imported Green Olives.
1 mported Sardines.
Boss Milk Lunch Biscuits at
lwd. McDowell & Sob’s.
We are sorry that Mr. Tom Williams,
the well known foreman of tbo Banner-
Watchman is quite sick, and may be
away from hia post for several days.
Will positively cure sick headache and
prevent its return. Carter’s Little Liver
Pills. This is not talk, but truth. One
Dill a dose. Bee advertisement. Small
Pill. Small dose. Small price.
Mr. Will Barrett, of Augusta, ore of
the Board of Examiners ia expected to
day. He will be the guest of Prof.
White.
If you are troubled with General De
bility, feel all out of sorta, and good for
nothing, trr C'hipman’s Tonic, and you
will find it just the thing you need.
Sold by John Crawford.
Mr. Geo. M. Napier, the efficient ste
nographer of the northern circuit, is in
the city.
Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and
too hearty eating, is relieved at once by
Uking one of Carter’s Little Liver Pilla
immediately after dinner. Don't forget
this.
The Kappa Alpha Fraternity hade
club picture taken yesterday afternoon
in front of tbt chapel.
Mr. P. Benson says that ha has in
vested many thousands in printer's ink,
and every cent baa brought him largo
returns. Of the money thus expended
in Titz Banner-Watchman, Mr. Benson
says that the above is specialty true.
Mr. Homer Nicholson is enthniiactio
over the refrigerator of H. I, Kimball.
He says that it only requires a small
pipe from Athena to Atlanta to freexe
he horns off a billy goat This ia a
new invention, and will do away with
the me of ice.
Its Delicacy of Flavor*
And the efficacy of its action have ren
dered the famous liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figa, immensely, popular. It
cleanses and tones up the clogged and
feverish system, dispels headache, colds,
and'flyers, cures Habitual Constipation,
Dyspepsia, and the many ills dspending
on a weak or Inactive condition of the
Kidneys, Liver, atjd Bowels. Msnufsct-
0*4 only by tbs California X2g Syrup
Company, Ssn Francisco, CaJ.
For sale by Wade A Sledge
Whcletale & Retail Druggists Ath
ens, Ga. _____
Advlea to’-Tothera,
Riggers’ Huckleberry Cdtdfcl
Dr.
•enry n
should 11 says be used for children
log. U soothes the child, softens the
gums. aRaysall pain, cures wind colic,
Try it.
I rentedy for the bowels.
Ladies muslin underwear
awfully cheap on counter
M, Mullane Co.. _
The Mew York Life Insurance Co., From
1845—1887,
Received from policy holders
in 43 years - - 177,812,772,16.
Paid the policy holders
and heirs - - 106,249,867.16.
Assets held as security for
policy holders - - 83,079,845.85
Total amount paid and held
as security - • 189,329,713.01
Amount paid and held
exceeds amount received 11,516,930.37
Received from interest,
rents, etc., in 43 years 44,017,032.72
Death losses paid in 43
years - - - 40,695,74L50
Interest and rents exceed
death lasses - - 3,421,291.22
Dividends paid in the 43
years. - - - 32,618,785,19
Amount saved policy hold
ers from table rates 44,465,578.25
condition jan. 1,1888.
Cash assets - - 83,079,845.85
Burplua by new standard
(4 per cent) - * 11.846,793,06
Total income in 1887 - 22,052,787.12
TobtlpMd to policy hold
ers Iff 1887 - - 9,536,210,Tfr
New insurance written in
1887 - - - 106,749,295.00
FACTS,
1. The first company and for thirty'
five years tho only company to omit
from its policies the clause making them
void in case of suicide.
' 2. The first company to recognize the
policy-holders’ right topeid up insurance
in case of lapse, which saves to policy
holders over five million dollars per year
on present business.
3. The first company and still nearly the
only company to attach to policy a copy
of the application, upon which the con
tract is based.
4 It issues a greater variety of policies
than any other company. It has lately
perfected a mortuary dividend system
under which its policies are issued with
guaranteed return of all premiums paid
in addition to the face of the policy, in
cate of death during a specified period.
5. The returns on Tontine policies, in
this company, that have matured have
been larger than those inany other com
pany running and maturing at ths same
time.
6. Its policios are free from restriction.
The wisest and best men insure their
lives. Mr. Wanamaker, who carries
more insurance than any other man in
the United States, said in a letter to
egents:
“I feel that what you did in fixing my
attention to life insurance was a positive
service to roe and I thank you for it most
sincerely.”
Delays are dangerous. Monsy saved
by insuring at once.
J. A. Laino, Special Agent
Gsiffith & Mell,
lGs.
SUCCESSORS’ro BALDWIN* FLEMING.
WHOLESALE ID RETAIL
DEALERS IN ,
BOOTSahdSHOES,
Athens, Georgia
For Buggies and Wagons,
FLEMING’S,
Agents, Athens, (
Notice to Ou Consumers.
Owing to enlargements of tbo piping
system, consumers of gaa mar be
troubled for a few evenings by air in tb*
pipe—a moment or two or wasting may
bo. necessary and then a match will rem
edy tba trouble. The ultimate result
will b* a moro satisfactory supply np
town. 0. D. Flaxmix, Ag’t.
Athena Oaa Light Co.
2t d
Blowing tip Bell Goto
has been a laborious and costly work
but the tad justifies tho effort. Obstruc
tion in any important channel mean* dis
aster. Obstructions in the organa of ths
human body bring inevitable disease.
They moat be chared away, or physical
wreck will follow. Keep the liver in or
der, and th* pure blood courses through
the body, conveying health, strength
end life; let it become disordered and the
channel* are clogged with imparities,
which result in disease and death. No
other mtdicinqequals Dr. Pierce’s “Gold
en Medical Discovery” for acting upon
th* liver and purifying th* blood.
Ernest Veal has just re
ceived V large lot of dog
muzzles of various sizes.
Mail 6r send orders to him,
care of this office; state
size of collar.
ATHENS, GEOBOIA.
WE ARE IN FOR THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN,
Pears Soap 15c., old price 25c.. Colgate* Handkerchief Extracts 40c
oz, old price 50c. Be sure to read our list in the Graphic and Chronicle
Special attention given to g
PRESCRIPTION WORK.
Three first data prercriptionists all having License*from the State Board
of Pharmaceutical Examiners; No boys employed. Pure goods, low
prices and courteous attention given to ell. Come and see us, opposite
post-office.
CO.'
JOHN
CRAWFORD &
- Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGISTS AND SEEDSMEN, ATHENS GEORGIA.
ELEGANT SELECTIONS IN
Chantilly & Spanish Lace,
• . a
Valenciennes and Oriental Lace
FLOU N^b INGS,
THE HANDSOMEST LINE OF
-iWHITE GOODS:-
AND
EMBROIDERIES
Io the Ciy. Just Received another Let of
Black and Croloed Silks.