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SOUTHERN BANNER: MARCH 19, 1878.
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County and City Printer.
Organ far Oconee anil Madison Counties.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
AV. F. Combs, Alient,
Mr. W. F. Combs having consent
ed to act as Agent for the Southern
Banner, is hereby duly authorized to
obtain subscribers and transact such
other business for the paper as is usu
al with such agency. Commencing
with the Spring term of the Superior
Court, he will be present at the courts
of the different counties of the West
ern Circuit, and we respectfully com
mend him to the patrons of the
Southern Banner and the people
of North Georgia generally.
H. II. Carlton,
Ed. &. Prop Southern Banner.
The Hourliern Ranncr.
The Southern Banner being the
leading paper in the counties of
Clarke and Oconee, and the only
newspaper published in the two coun
lies at the lime the officers were seek
ing a medium in which to advertise, it
was awarded the public printing.
The Southern Banner being the
most popular and best conducted
paper in the city of Athens, and being
the only newspaper published, as it
were, at the time the contract whs
given, it was also made the official
organ of the city.
The Banner having occupied the
field of journalism so long and
without competition, until Mr.
O’Farrell started liis enterprise,.we
have at times failed to make our
paper as interesting as it should have
been, but since the Chronicle made its
appearance we have had a stronger
incentive to buckle down to business,
and are pleased to acknowledge him
and his paper as a rival in journalistic
honors.
Personal,
Col. M. Van Estes, of the\2 a fo c< .
mile Eagle spent several days iK 0 » r
city last week. He is fat and sryq
fattening. Weighs 2G5 pounds,
stands six feet 2 in his stockings, and
is, all things considered, quite a hand
some man. To attempt to describe
him to the people of the Ninth Con
gressional District would be worse
than mockery, for we dare say he lias
shared the hospitality of more fami
lies in the .District than any man
within its hounds. He is decided ly a
peoples’ man. He represents the
Eagle as flourishing. Col Estes was
here in the interest of his splendid
paper, (than which tlie r e is no better
in the State,) and we trust he met
with sufficient encouragement to in
duce him to repeat his visit.
We were pleased to meet in our
sanctum, on Friday last, Mr. W. C.
Howard, of Jefferson. Ga., ono of
the Lessees and Business Manager of
that sterling weekly, the Forest
Fews. Mr. II. was here in the interest
of his paper, and we trust met with
success. By the way, we learn that Mr.
Howard is dancing his fourth pratlcr
on the parental knee—this time
hoy. If it were the first born the
food parents could not be prouder, of
the litsle fellew.
Mr. C. W. Davis* 1 alter & protract
ed visit to Charlotte, N. C , at which
phlct he h:.s ojienbd a branch of his
business, reUiriMtd^tpi oar city on
Thursday last and his friends were
glad to welcome him home. Mr.
Davis having fitted up everything to
suit him in Charlotte, has given over
that branch ot the business to Mr
Thomas, who is himself a splendid
artist. Mr. D. will remain in Athens
during the summer.
I.ow Countryman-
Who is the correspondent that
signs himself “ Low Countryman ’* in
the last issue of the 'Watchman, and
who presumes to call the Banner
our neighbor? This is a privilege
only customary among brother journ
alists. Who can explain the milk in
this eoaconnt?
C'ni>t. .T. 1). ltlroli.
We learn that night before last
Capt. Jerry Hitch came into town
having in charge three prisoners
charged with illicit distilling. Tin
gallant Captain is an efficient officer
and if the better class of people of
Elbert, Franklin, Banks, Jackson and
Madison counties will sustain him in
the performance of his duties, we can
see no reason why he should not give
the government perfect satisfaction.—
Gainesville Eagle 1 bth inst.
Free Honorary 8vholu rsb ip.
We clip the following from the
Chronicle & Conit it’utionalist: At
the meeting of the Board of lSduca-
'ion on last Saturday, a series of res-
ohuVona were adopted looking to the
securing of an honorary scholarship
at the Stav*. University and at the
Lucy Cobh Institute (our two lead
ing non-sectarian colleges) to be of
fered respectively as prizes to the pa-
pil making the best average mark in
the most advanced class of, the Jioys’
High School and the GirU’ High
School of Richmond county.
A committee consisting ot Messrs.
Davidson, Stovall and Bari on were
appointed to conclude any arrange*
that might be made on the subject.
The following letter, addressed to
the Superintendent, is now in the
hands of the committee. It explains
itself:
Athens, Ga., March 9, 1878.
Dear Sir—-Your favor of the 22d
of February, to Mrs. Wright, has
been referred to the Trustees, ami
they have unanimously voted to as
sign a free scholarship in the Collegi
ate Department to that pupil in the
Girl’s High School of Richmond
county who shall make the best aver
age stand in the studies of the high-
est class ot your course tor whatever
class she may join. Thanking you
for giving us the Opportunity find
Feminine Fancies.
Mr. 15. J. Davis.
This gentleman, who travels for
the Atlanta Tribune, writes a letter
to his paper front Toccoa in reference
to politics in the Ninth District, and
concludes as follows : The names of
rusting, etc., I am yours, &<&£
Lamar Conn, Superigt *
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Aerostto./
X TMBIJT* TO KDQAR A. 1
Edgar! "'Our loved and lost.
Dire was the blow ,
Uod dealt our hearts,
Another to add to the snowy-clad host
’Round bis throne.
Amen. Thy will he done—
With shuddering hearts we speak
In anguish, grief and tears.
Loved one, there’s now another tie
Linking our hearts to Heaven,
In hope to meet thee there
At last, and he ever with thee
My Darling, victor, garlanded, crowned
Soon, perhaps. We are waiting Cod'
Our Savior hath slept in the grave.
Now we trust them—Darling, good-bye.
A LICK L.
Maysville, Ua.
ill.
Tikes Murlposin Mines.
The Mariposa Mine, near Slayton’s
some of
scv. ral distinguished honorable gen- 1S t,,,ni,, S of the finest
quicksilver oie we have yet seen fioin
off the mount: in. This mine is
i>i*.
II. 1>. AalesrlkOlrt.
We are glad to learn that the I)r.
has again taken charge ot the Frank
lin House, at Carncsville, Ga. He
has enlarged and refurnished the
rooms and in point of comfort is tie*
tvnnined that it shall he second to no
hotel in the .South. Call on the Dr. ]
win n you go to Gai nesville.
,tud<<v It unwell Partes.
A correspondent from Jackson
e.mnty suggests that in as much as
Judge Russell I’arks has been a reg
ular paving subscriber to the South*
kkn Banner, for nearly fifty years,
he should he complimented with the
paper for the remainder of his life
time. If lie, the Judge, will accept
it, we will most cordially give hint
credit cn our books for fifty years
hence.
Cotton Seed Oil Mill.
Now that a general spirit of enter,
prise and progression seems to have
taken hold on our citizens, and our
city attracting universal attention^
would it not lie well for some of our
capitalists to inquire into the matter
of establishing a Cotton Seed Oil
Mill at this place. These mills are
being established at,* nearly all com
mercial centres in the cotton belt and
are not only sources of great profit
to the managers but give lucrative
employment to many deserving la
borers. Wo shall refer tc this mat
lev again before a great while,.,
tlon . n have been mentioned in cor-
ntvl!...i with the nominating conven
tion. But it is hoped and believed
that when the Convention assembles
hut one name will be in the mouth
of every delegate and that the name
of the lion. H. II. Carlton, of Athens.
His great and friendly services in
behalf of the Northeastern Railroad,
of the Marietta & North Ga. R. K.,
and of the Elberton lload, and his
well known kind feelings for the
North Ga. Agricultural College,
altogether, have made hint univer
sally popular throughout the district,
Should he receive the nomination
and be made the standard bearer of
the organization, he will he endorsed
so positively and emphatically at the
polls that the Independent movement
will speedily die out. By all means
let it be “ nipped in the bud.” The
good of the Democratic party, the
good of the white people, the safety
of the State Government, all demand
it. The success of the Independents
will he the elevation of the negro to
political power and social equality.
I hardly know what side of the
issue the Tribune, will take in the i
Ninth District, hut having lived a j
great part of my life in it, I do not j
want my individual position to he j
mistaken.
List of Letturs.
The following list of letters are
advertised in the Athens Post-office,
April Gth, 1878. Persons calling foj-
said letters will please state they are
advertised and date l
Miss Mollie Biggers.
Andrew Bimon.
Mrs. M. H. Davis.
Mrs. Theresa Da\ is.
Win. II. Dodd. h
Mrs. Lizzie Davis.
Lousia Johnson. r .J. « ' i.
owned by Messrs. England, Heed,
and L. and Morey Stayton. They
have a tunnel in about 40 feet, and
are taking out quicksilver ore in great
quantities. Unlike most other mines
on the hill, it is entirely free from
antimony. The lode is about 12
inches wide. The owners, having
secured the privilege of using the
Comstock Co’s, retort, are now en
gaged in bottling the quicksilver.
We hope soon to hear oi good re*
ports from this quarter. The pro
prietors of the mine l are perfectly
happy over the prospects thus far,
and well they may ho, for if it he
anything near what it is represented,
and the specimens shown us seem to
justify the belief that it is, the hoys
have in the Mariposa a second New
Almaden.
—Skirts of felt, moreen and mohair
are all worn, and in various colors, but
red is preferred.
—New fans have borders oferimped
bine silk fringe, instead of the feathers
sj long worn.
—Birds’ wings, claws and heads,
either gilt or 'sliver, are the newest
ornaments for spring hats.
—A favorite material for gentlemen’s
dressing gowns is the Whitney beaver,
which is reversible.
—The fortune-telling doll is a nov
elty made up of paper slips, on which
are printed prophetic mottoes.
—Chamois skin purses, ornamented
with steel heads and fringe are much
worn by ladies carrying silver
—Flat bouquets of artificial flowers
to match the toilet take the place of
bows on ball and bridal slippers.
—Habit basques, shaped like gentle
men’s frock coats, are among the latest
importations for ladies wear.
—-Unique candle-ticks have for a
stand a turtle on which is perched a
frog, out of whose mouth the candle
comes.
—Standing collars and narrow cuffs
are haul to abolish ; they still contin
ue to lie favorites with many ladies.
—One- third of the left-hand corner
of envelopes and visiting cards that are
used for second mourning are black.
—Long, graceful loops of ribbon are
fastened at the throat iu place of the
stiff, made up hows which have been in
favor. - '
—The favorite skating petticoat is
of quilted red satin, sometimes flounc
ed and again trimmed with frills of tor
chon lace.
For evening dresses, young ladies
in mourning wear plain white muslin
with white daisies mingled with small
black grapes.
—The sporting designs so much
sought for in jewelry also enters into
silver wear. A silver ertatn ladle rep
resents a jockey cap.
—The figure of new French prints
for spring wear simulate the knotted
goods and bourette effects cf the wool
fabrics of this winter.
—The gilding or silvering of mats
is a new fashion. These mats look
well on a dinner table under a glass
dish containing flowers.
—Bangle necklaces, passing over
the head in the same way that bangle
bracelets do over the arm, are among
the novelties of the season.
—Silk ties are richly embroidered in
colors to suit the costume. For house
toilets, muslin ties wrought with tinted
flosses are preferred.
—An ebony coffin, lined with white
satin, with a lot of in Pere-la-Chaise,
was one of the gifts proffered to a pop
ular actress in Paris this month.
Grand Jury Presentments.
Madison Superior Court—March
Term 1878.
-Tiny butterflies have lately been
Tin* above was clipped from a Cal- j introduced among the leaves and flow-
ifornin paper and handed to us for ! ers of artificial wreaths, boquets and
publication. The many friends ot Mr. sprays intended for evening wear.
D. A. England, brother of \Y r . A. Eng-1
. land, Esq., of t his city, will learn with ! I£ - hugginh
: pleasure the good fortune that lias
j rewarded his many hard years of
aborin the California mines.
No. 7 Broad Street, Athens, Ga.,
We, the Grand Jurors, selected,
chosen and sworn for the March term
1878 of Madison Superior Court, beg
leave to make the following present
ments and recommendations:
We have examined the books of the
Ordinary and find that they are neatly
and so far as we could ascertain cor
rectly kept.
We find all the books and papers in
the care of the Clerk of the Superior
Court well arranged and neatly kept.
We have examined the books of the
Treasurer and find them accurately
kept, and all receipts and expenditures
accounted for.”
We have examined the books of
the Tax Receiver, and find them neatly
kept.
We find that the Tax Collector has
been very efficient in the collection of
taxes.
We have examined the public
buildings of the county and find them
in very good condition.
The accounts and vouchers of the
County School Commissioner have
been examined aud approved.
Three vacancies having occurred in
the County School board, Messrs.
Y. A. Daniel, J. F. Colbert and J.
C. Taber were elected by the Grand
Jury to fill the same.
We have examined into the condi
tion of the public roads and find that
in many portions of the countv they
are in bad condition aud we are of
opinion that a judicious system of
cross-ways drains &c. would make
them much more useful and safe for
the traveling public, and we therefore
recommend this matter to the proper
authorities for their consideration.
We racom mended that hereafter the
County Treasurer be required by
County Commissioners to keep on
hand a sufficient sum of money to pay
off all jurymen, immediately on the
expiration of each session of the Su
perior Court of this county
We reconinieud that the county
Commissioners of roads and revenues
look into the condition of the bridge
across the Danielsville town branch
aud the bridge across Fcrt creek on
the Athens and Elberton road, and if
deemed necessary have them repaired
in a substantial manner.
We recommend that the sheriff he
paid fifty dollars for extra services.
We recommend that these present
ments be published in the Athens
Banner.
We return our thanks to His Honor
William Gibson for curtesies extended
to us during the session, and also to
the Solicitor General Seaborn Reese,
the Ordinary and other officers for
valuable assistance rendered during
our investigations.
J. AV. Seymour, Foreman.
T. W. Long, J. F. Colbert.
W W Henderson, \V C Bridges.
J A Burroughs,
J G Power,
Samuel J Benton,
D G Nichols,
C G Woods,
II I) Patton,
A Gentle Hint.—In our style of
climate, with its sudden changes of
temperature—rain, wind and sunshine
often intermingled in a single day—it
is no wonder that our children, frieuds
and relatives are so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting^directly from this
cause. A bottle of Boschee’s German
Syrup kept about your home for im*
! mediate use will prevent serious sick-
j ness, a large doctor’s bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages
Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Croup or
any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its
success is simple wonderful, as your
druggist will tell you. German Syrup
is now sold in every k to\vn and village
on this continent Sample bottles for
trial, 10c.; regular size, 75. For sale
t-y
II. T. Brumby & Co.
Prices Reduced.
We, the undersigned, recognizing
the fact that the price of all commod
ities has been reduced, and believing
that a reduction in our business, on a
cash basis, would benefit us, as well
as our customers, we have, therefore,
concluded to reduce our charges in
follows, which will go into effect o
the first of February next: Single
shave 15 cents; shaving by the
ticket 10 cents, hair-cutting 25 cents
shampooing 25 cents, and all other
work in proportion.
Very Ilespecfnlly,
Sxrp & Briovk,
I\eid& Harris,
Barbers.
is now offering to the people one of the | ^ ^ Smith,
N. P. Mi*,*, 2-
N.E.McLeod.
Martha Mayfield.
Washington Morton..
Mrs. Nanney Nolma. ,
Mrs. Martha Perce.
‘ W. Pr Sandifer.
Harriet Shaw. '* ir l 01 1
Thomas M. Taylbr.
John Weslie, (colored.)
r F«> All Wliom It may Concern
A competitive examination of ap
plicants for nomination to the Naval
Academy for the 9th Congressional
District of Ga., will he held in the
city of Gainesville, on Saturday G:li
day of April, 1878. Candidates
must he permanent residents of the
9th district, over fourteen and under
eighteen years of age when exam
ined. Prof. W. II. Waddell of the
University, Prof. W. A. Curtis of
Rabun Gap High School, Prof. John
W. Glenn of the Martin Institute,
Prof. C. B. Lallatte of the Gaines
ville College, Maj. Garrard of iheN.
G. A. College, Dr. II. S. Bradley
and Henry Perry, Esq., of Gaines
ville, are appointed to conduct the
examination.
Hiram P. Bell.
most complete stock of goods ever
brought to the city. 25 bills, syrup
and molasses, one car load Hour, from |
the family to the fanciest brand.
25 bbls. sugar in stock and to ar
rive, 20 sacks coffee, meal, bacon,
lard, chouse, rice, black and green
teas a specialty, tobacco and cigars a
handsome stock.
Canned lruit of all kinds, a beauti
ful lot of spring and summer prints
and other dry goods
At cost. If you want to save money
come while you can, and buy you the
goods at cost, to make you a nice suit
of jeans or cashmere.
The above goods at wholesale and
retail—bottom prices guaranteed. Give
me a trial. J. H. Huggins. '
Thomas Allen.
E B Brown.
J P Dead wyler.
Writ. Megarity.
R F Scarborough.
W II Bulloch.
J T Smith.
Alfred Sartain.
A J Burroughs.
A true extract from the minutes ot
j Madison Superior Court, March term
1878.
German Syrup.”—No other
medicine iu the world was ever given
such a test of its curative qualities
as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three
years two million four hundred thou
sand small bottles of this medicine
were distributed free of charge by
Druggists in this country to those
afflicted with Consumption, A-thma,
Croup, severe Coughs, Pneuiti..iiia
and other diseases ot the Tliroa: an I
Lungs, giving the American p. .pe
undeniable proof that German K,;,q»
will cure them. The result has in ( n,
that Druggists in every town aud
village in the United States are re*
commending it to their customers.
Go to your Druggist, and ..ask what
they know about it. Sample Bottles
10 cents. Regular size 75 cents.
Three doses will relieve any case.
For sale by R. T. Brumby <fc Co.
Now and Then.—It is only now
and then that such men as Hon. Alex.
II. Stephens, Ex-Gov. Smith and
Ex-Gov. Brown of Ga., endorse a
medicine for the throat aud lungs, and
when they ko it is pretty good evidence
that the remedy must bo good for the
! cure of coughs, colds and luug affec
tions. They recommend the Globe
Flower Cough Syrup, and their
testimonials are to be seen round tho
ten cent sample bottles of the Globe
Flo we- Syrup, for sale by.
Dr. C. W. Long & Co..
Athens, Ga.
L J Cunningham,
modi
M,
Amusements.—Theatre goers and
all such ap keep late hours aro very
liable* to contract a severe cough or
cold. A safe aud reliable cure is Dr.
Bull’s ’ Cough Syrup. The price is
only 25 cents.
Thirty members of the Sophomore North Alabama,
Through Southern Mails.
The Richmond State claims to
have reliable information that the
postal commission, which pic-nicked
over the conutry last year, will ask
Congress to establish three fast mails
for the South, as follows :
1. The Coast line, passing through
Richmond. Weldon, Wilmington,
Charleston and Savannah, to Florida.
Ui Tho Central Air Line, passing
through Danville, Charlotte and At-
lanta to New Orleans.
"3. ■ The Kennesaw Line, passing
through Lynchburg and Knoxville to
A Very good Reason.—The tea*
j son why only one sample bottle of
j Murrell’s Hepatine for the Liver
! will be sold to the same person, for ter
j cents, by our Druggist, C. W. Long &
Co. is because ot the enormous expense of
importing the Hepatine into this coun
try ; hut as there are fifty doses in the
large size bottles, it seems two cents
per dose is cheap enough after all for a
medicine that cures dyspepsia and liv
er complaint. All who have not had
a sample bottle are entitled to one for
ten cts. at C. W. Long & Co., Drug
store. Three doses relieves any case
of dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion
or liver complaint, in the world.
Regular size bottles, fifty doses, $1.00.
C. W. Long & Co.
class of Princeton, N. J., were sus
pended and eight expelled. "This
makes fifty itt all who h ay e bjgan
either suspended or dismissed 1 fdr
their share in,tbe recent unpleasant
ness. It is not. known how
the suspended students will be kept
kiss *•«*•■*» i®* 0 "
The Coast Line through Florida
will carry the Havana mail.
‘ ^rtie Xir tape' through Danville
'and' ’XtTanta wilt' carry the' New
Orleans mtflh 5 * .
Thp ttennesaw Line through.Ktfpx-i
Vilie will carry all the mail belonging
legitimately to its territory.
° muitf icp f«> win tf*n :<
Consul General SchuyUr reports
that tliere is great mortality from
cholera among the pilgrims to Meooa.
It is feared that with the return of the
pilgrims to tlieir homes the disease
may reach Constantinople, where its
ravages would be : increased by the
present wide spread suffering.
—:—r f r.
Charles Francois Daubigny, the
greatest of French landscape paint
ers, &ecl lately m Paris. His fajn©
as an engraver was considerable, y.