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Official County and HfTrinfc
Organ for Oconee and Madison Counties,
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Itelltflous Revival
The revival at Oconee Street Meth
odist Church continues to increase in
interest. There have been many
conversions and quite a number of
additions to the church. Rev. Mr.
Hammond the pastor was assisted
last week by Rev. J. T. Curtiss, of
Toccoa City.
Now la Your Chance
We have in hand tor publication
the Premium List for the Oconee
Pair Association. A large number
of these pamphlets will be distributed
throughout the country, they will be
seen and read by thousands and of [
Harmony
Mr. M. St
Jefferson For
prospectus of>
above iiilp *
he prop.#
June.
newspaper mart—tlt.a,
mOny Grove are alii*.
tance of hoij|e .devyAfj*
doubt not the paper will lie a success.
Missouri C?l<lcr.
We are under obligations to R. H.
Latnpkin for a sample of splendid,
fresh Missouri cider which he keeps
on draught all the time. Mr. L. lias
one of the finest bars in the State and
keeps it stacked with the finest liquprs
manufactured. Mr. O. C Harbin,
chief clerk, is a pleasant gentleman
and always polite to customers
Returned.
Mrs. Smith, mother of Mrs. Jesse
pip tired, B'lferMve and Weak Siyht -> _
StreastljrBPdai.d Permanent Ijr Restored.
>u can
onada.
nr* -
jilts are nearly
.. v forward this
now get ice in your
course it will be an excellent medium
in which to advertise. Parties desir
ing advertising space will cal! on II.
L Cranford or W. F. Combs Banner
cflieo.
Tlie Passover. —
A - t -
This day was strictly observed, last
Thursday, by affttic Israelites Itving
in this ; com jtunilyt The festive sea
son lasts eight days, but only the first
and eighth d|ys were celebrated
here. In cohimemomtioi. of the in
cidents connected with the ’obs>iv-
ance of this religions holiday, un
leavened bread only is eaten during
the festive season.
Daniel, after a visit of some eighteen
DR. ALEX. FOX,
a
Our
Concert-
citizens have always been
delighted with the concerts given by i (jariton^niadk
Burns’ Silver Cornet Band, bnt the 1 ^ *
one to be given to-night, 23d inst.,
will undoubtedly surpass any yet
given, from the fact that in addition
to the splendid instrumental music
an addition has been made to tlie list
of vocalists, and the best talent in
the city, yea in the Slate will con
tribute to the enjoyment of the oc
casion. We hope to see Denpree
Ha l crowded, and know that none
will regret attending.
moDths to her son, Mr. Abe Smith,
of Texas, returned home last week.
She gives a rather llattering account
of the crop prospects in Texas, but
says as for herself' she greatly prefers
Georgia, as the miasmatic crop, which
l»ever fails with her, destroys the value
of the many agricultural advantages
of that country. e arojsorcy to
learn that l&rfr Smith is suffering
with chills since her return. Hope
soon to learn of her recovery.
M M1»tnlc4l.
It was currently reported in Athens
during the past week that Dr. Carl
ton, the editor of the Banner
made a political speech in Claiksville
daring Lis visit rJ ifcpo> the court at
that place. This is a mistake. Dr.
no speech whatever,
and the statement to that effect is
untrue and was made out of “ whcle
cloth.’’
Postponed.
Owing|to the prevalence of measles,
I the Childrens’ Jubiloe will be post
poned until further notice.
Street Parade.
On Monday, the 15th inst., the
Athens Guards were out on parade,
with all the officers and members of
the company present, and presented
a fine appearance. Of the commis
sioned officers we will say by way of
criticism that Capt. Rucker looks, in
uniform, as though “ he was born to
command.” Lieut. Hull presents a
kind of Jeff Davis appearance when
on parade. Lieut. Potter has a
MnGrudcr voice when giving com
mands, and Lieut. Vincent is a Ma
jor Pelham in his deportment.
Memorial Orator.
Our young friend, Philip W. Davis,
has been chosen orator by tlie
Ladies Memorial Association tor tlie
Anniversary celebration on the 26th
inst. Mr. Grady having declined,
Mr. Davis, as alternate, will of course,
not have much time in which to pre
pare his address, but his native talent
and rare oratorical powers warrant
us in saying th.it those who attend
will enjoy a literary treat.
RreaklnK Dirt.
We have before alluded to the fact
that Dr. Iluonicut intended building
a block of store rooms between Wil
kins’ Stove House and Dr. Smith’s
Drug Store* On Monday, the 15th,
Mr. McGinty, the contractor, put a
large force to work and after removing
the little wooden structures which had
stood there so long he began excava
ting preparatory to laying the founda
tion for the magnificent structure al
luded to. Let the good work go on.
Personal.
Rev. J T. Curtiss, of the North
Georgia Conference, who is now sta
tioned at Tocoa City, gave us a pleas-
aut. call on Wednesday last. Ho also
preached an excellent sermon in Oco
nee street Methodist church oil
Wednesdayjuight. Mr. Curtiss, be
sides being an intelligent and educated
gentleman has traveled a great deal,
(having, at one time been Missionary
to Montana Territory,) and is, of
course, very interesting in conversa
tion.
A Real Optician.
«... TheAtlanm^.,Constitution. t gays:
Dr. Alexander Fox, who is now so
well known to our people as a skillful
optician, is still at the Markham house,
where he daily receives calls from
those suffering with defective eye
sight. He has thoroughly identified
himself with our people, and during
his residence here has sold thousands
of glasses made from his tinted crys
tal, which in every case have given
porfect satisfaction. He intends to
make Atlanta his home, though lie
will travel through the State, visiting
tne principal cities, from whence he
already receives numerous letters of
inquiry as to his glasses. His letters
published elsewhere show the char
acter of tlie endorsements he receives,
and lie has hitherto published many
from equally high authority. When
you need glasses, let quacks alone,
and go to see Dr. Fox.
—Gen. D. M. DuBose, of Wash
ington, was in thr city la9t week.
—Bums’ Band.- proposal t^ $ut do
all past efforts Tuesday night.
—Dr. Holland appears in the Con
cert Tuesday night.
—Plenty of fine singing at Deupre
Hall Tuesday night.
I
—Nine of Prof. W ilcox’s boarders j
have the measles.
—Improvements of all kinds are
going on in every portion of the city.
—Fire screens are now in order
where grates are not used.
— Secure your seats at T. A.
Burke’s Book Store for the Concert.
—Mr. M. Stafford \va3 in the city
last week.
—The finest programme ever put
before the public of Alliens—at the
Concert Tuesday night. v
—“ Is there a man with “ sole” so
dead that never unto himself has
said ” I’ll buy my shoes at Spend’s ?
—Hungry cows have free access
to the College grounds. This should
not be.
—Ed. • Bancroft began selling
strawberries as early as the 15th. They
are very fine.
—Ed. Jones and Hugh Taylor have
formed a partnership in the fine art
business.
—Recollect the Burns’ Silver
Cornet Band have never given a bad
Concert yet.
—When in the course of human
events it becomes necessary for your
household to be shod, go to Snead's.
—C*l. It. H. Lampkin has returned
from Florida and will spend most of
the summer in Athens.
—Do you wish to enjoy a pleasant
evening ? if so go to the Concert
Tuesday night.
omul**, » R OM Tns OFITOAL IKSimiTB OF ET.
PKTERSBURO, RUSSIA,
. . --jne
Defective Sight- his Ftnoteatd Tinted, Ficus
Zensev. Wherever Fox’s Improved Spectacles
have been introduced, they ore spoken .of in
the highest pause, from their merits alone
by practical experience of wearers. In proof of
the advantages derived from the use of these
Spectacles, they sre used exclusively at all
Jty« Infirmaries, Hospitals, Medical Colleges and
Universities, wherever they have been intro
duced. Sold only by himself. He supplies no
Peddlers.
Read the Certificates that Atlanta’s Flrt Citizens
Contribute to HD Skill.
Auoc.,.
I have it
redeem, my 1
subtile though
r.]
I
to
the
.a its electric
current from brain to finger I know
not. I have seen many a poor fellow
rise to make a speech with the im
press of conscious power and satisfied
ambition on If a face, and yet, a
few dry, harsh swallows were the
only sounds uttered, so in my varied
experience. I have followed, for
awhile, many a scribbler like myself,
whose word power and thought
power were sadly at variance.
WtlV PEOPLE COMPLAIN OF THEIR SPECTACLES NuT nnt Ilk p..,...,,,
scrrr.s’o them, tiring, aching, and paining 1 noughts do not rise like lsomgua s
ghost, unbidden. Indeed, a little
HOW THEY SELECT AND HOW THEY BUV THEM. .itlcidcilt Will illllStnitC a difficult)'
t. . , .. ... , which may not be entirely new to
yonrself. A stage struck genius,
It iw not generally understood by those de.
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pending on artificial assistance to enjoy good
vision, that it requires as much skill aud scien
tific knowledge, to properly adapt a pair of
spectacles, as it docs to prescribe proper medi
cine," and that there is ostrich injury done to
the eye from the use of improper spectacles, as
there js to the system from the use of improper
medicines. A pair of spectacles should never
be purchased from any person who is not thor
oughly acquainted with the anatomy, physiolo
gy ana disease of the human eye, laws" oi Jiylit,
and the sciei ee of optice. \et it is strictly
trne, that a lull knowledge of the above, com
bined with skill and experience, is absolutely
necessary to correctly adjust to tlie eye a pair
of Spectacles. The principal causes o’l' optical
defect of vision generally arije from decrease or
excess of refractory power in one, or wore, or
all, of the tmispurcnt parts ol the eye. In the
presbyopic (or aged) eye, a magnifying lens ’■
required. The myopic (6r i-.Jr sighted) eyt,
minifying lens. Now the gr.uit science of ’'tl
limtyiug
;uH»t or optima is thorou
gr.jt science of' the
iijfitly to understand
with most tragic air, said: “ I can
call spirits from the vasty deep.’’
His auditor replied, “ so can I, or
so can any other man; but the
trouble is, will they come." So with
thought. The session of the Grand
Lodge of Knights of Honor has
closed. You will see in the daily papers
most accurate accounts of its action.
But, of the almost boundless hospi
talities of the city, nothing has been
said. A very commendable modesty
know how Bibbs got I
Well, nww, that’} gooif^haw ! haw !
He bought on t'nk aud sold for cash,
— ‘‘ took the bankrupt law.”
tlie amount of refractive power tlie eye has lost, ! boa deterred even ilia renm-t era (Vnm
or has in excess, so as to be able to select a UtlelleU eVeU 1,10 repoiters trom
pair of ions at once, at the first trial, that when
tried by the patient shall prove to his satisfac
tion lliat, they posses.- that amount of power
titej'ye requires, no more, no less.
Below are a few certificates given to him by
some of our most prominent citizens, which
speak for themselves:
testimonial or tux governor or oeohgia.
Executive Dep’t., Atlanta, Dee. It.
I have been using the spectacles of Dr. Al
exander Fox for the last week, and hava tested
them by long sustaiued reading and writing,
and I find them easy to the eye, comfortable,
and easy to use. I take pleasure in recom
mending them os a goad glass. There is a
slight difference in the vision of my eyes which
the Doctor discovered without being informed,
and suited his glasses to them.
| Siguedj A. II. CoLQi rn*.
TESTIMONIAL OF U. S. SENATOR OF GEORGIA.
Doctor Alexander Fox, Atlanta, Ga.—Dear
Sir : Some weeks ago you supplied me with a
pair ofglasses which have proved such a com
fort to .my eyes that I wish to oiler you my ap
preciation. 1 bare suffered somewhat from
reading by gas light, but since 1 have worn your
glasses 1 experience uo inconvenience from long
—djltg at night- Treeoiiunend your glasses to
■ friends. Very respSctlully,
I. B. Gordon.
rea
Tuy
Memorial Day.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Burns’ Silver Cornet Band; tlie
Athens Guards; Univeisity Battal
ion ; Hope JTire company; Pioneer
Hook & Ladder company; Masonic
Fraternity; Odd Feilows; Good
Templars. The sabbath schools of
the different churches; Mayor and
members of Council; Police Force;
Principals of Lucy Cobb Institute
and pupils; Principals of Home
School and pupils ; Members of the
Press ; Members of the Bar; Clergy ;
citizens in carriages, buggies <&c.,
citizens on foot. Every body is
earnestly requested to meet at tlie
Monument at 3 1-2 o’clock, sharp, in
order that the procession may be
formed. March from there to the
Chapel where an address will be made
and from there to the Cemetery.
This is a sacred day with us, and
it is to be hoped that all basin'*' jv "’
bo suspended at 12 o’cloc
order that all may join in tb
and solemn memorial of t*
were dear to ns all. j
By order of Mrs. '
ford, President.
C. G. Talmadgf.
II. Cobb Davis, } v
W. D. O’Farrell, )
—War in Turkey ended-
still sells shoes cheap. »
Then
—Athens will have a large delega
tion in Augusta during the May Con
vention.
—Picnics, parties and promenades
are particularly popular at the present
period.
-—Grass and foiage of all kinds was
never known tn> grow faster than
during the past week.
—Let the Silver Cornet Baud see
how much Pro f . Wurm is appreciated
in Athens by their presence Tuesday
night.
—Is it wise to attempt to plod
through the summer without first
being shod at Snead’s shoo empo
rititn.
—Flowers for decorating the sol
dier’s grave will be more abundant
this year than for several years past.
—Uncle Reuben Acton, of the At
lanta Constitution, was in the city
last Wednesday.
—The prize drill of the Athens
Guards came off at Dupree Hall last
night. Particulars -will be given next
week.
—Rev. Mr. Hammond, lias been
ably assisted in bis revival meeting
by Revs. Connoway and Christian, of
Winterville, and Rev. E. D. Stone,
of this city.
—The silver bill has become as
popular in American finances as
Snead’s fashionable spring ties for
gentlemen.
—Mr. R. L. Bloomfield lias just
received and put in operation a new
°»inning machine in the Athens
Tt-TIMONtAL OF THE POSTUAfftlR AT ATLANTIA.
1 take pleasure in stating that I have used
Dr. Fox’s tinted spectacles, *uud have never
found any glasses that gave in: so much satis
faction. I cun confidently recommend him to
my friends and the public, who need glasses,
as 1 think they are a great improvement on the
ordinary glasses worn.
Benj. Conley P. M.
TESTIMONIAL OF O. P. FITZSIMMONS.
United States Marshal’s Oifioe,
Northern District of Georgia,
Atlanta, Ga., 1878.
Dr. Alexander Fox, Atlanta—Dear sir: I
take plasuve in adding my testimonial to those
of distin^ushed gentlemen, nnd from experi
ence and acquaintance with many who have
used your glasses cheerfully recommend them.
Yours respectfully, O. P. Fitzsimmons.
testimonial of the mayor of Atlanta.
Mayor's Office, Atlanta, Ga.. Jan. 2.
From one of my eyes being more convex than
the other 1 have been unable to precure spec
tacles plea-ant nnd suited to the vision or sight
of both eyes. Tills defect I)r. Alexander Fox
discovered ond adjusted the lenses to suit the
condition of each eye, and 1 am highly pleased
with his glasses. N. L". Anoieil
TESTIMONIAL of DR. J. 8. LAWTON.
Atlanta, Ga. January 1, 1878.
This is to certify that 1 have been using Dr.
Ales. Fox’s tinted glasses for several weeks
and take great pleasure in stating that they have
proven to te the most pleasant 1 have ever used
for my eyes. I most cordially recommend his
spectacles to all who are compelled to use
them. James S. Lawton.
TESTIMONIAL OF COL. B. J. WILSON,
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 2. 1878.
I have been wearing Dr. Fox’s tinted specta
cles for about four weeks, and am very much
impressed with tha great difierenco between
them and the glasses I have heretofore used,
the “ Pebble.” There is ;:o tiring of the eyes.
Every thing looks at seems natural, and I feel
like the relief will be permineut. B. J. W ilsok.
testimonial of col. o. b. toward.
This is to certify that Dr. A. Eox examined
my eyes aud discovered, which I hove long
known, a remarkable difference in my eyes,
and he hat- fitted a pair ol glasses which equal
izes them perfectly. I tuko great pleasure in
saying to my friends, aud others, that I believe
the doctor is master of his profession.
C. B. Howard.
TESTIMONIAL OF DON. R. A. ALSTON.
Dr. Ale;:. Fox.—Sir: For two or three weeks
1 have constantly nsed the pair oftinted glasses
which you fitted to my eyes, and I take pleasure
in assuring you that they enable me to read the
fluestprint and for any reasonable length of
time without fatigue. Until I got these glosses
I hod been obliged to desist from reading at
night, which I can now do with ease and com
fort. Very respectfully, K. A. Alston.
Certificate, of he AiUowlag pinions are In the
hands of Dr. Fox :
is being circulated tor
<* riie tax jfayers
tax all species
stocks
.a
Chas. Shepard,M. D. SBHubbel,
G K. Johnson, M D L Eudeiulller.
A Platt, M D T J Palchen,
Win H LeCamp,M D LA Bishop,
John Brady, M D H W Roberts,
Cbas. L Henderson. M DE F Dodge, M D
Wm. Wood, M D S S Bowers. M D
Rector Snnruel Fjwp J H McNeil, M D
Rev." 8 Graves. G M Dixon, M D
Rev. J Morgan Smith " * -
A H BoUford, M D
A R Botsfonl, M D
IJ Whitfield, M D
J D Craig, M D
H A Whitfield, M D
C W Prindle, M D
\ , « Marks, M D
‘ ■*.!* 'Vcteott, M D
tt, M D
~*VM D
Rex. Arthur Little
Rector Wm. Dafter,
Rev. IV W Case
Bav. V C Kirkwood IP
Rev. J J Hcnshall. M
E C Crane, M D
G Allen Lamb, Ml
B C Brett, M D.
P Marc.haad, M
A F Olmsted '
parading their beneficence before the
world. It has been niy lot on vari-
occasions to meet with similar assem
blies, and yet I cannot recall the first
instance in which, I as a member,
received any special attention. While
here, every thought seemed antici
pated. Your own fraternity furnished
their papers, gratuitiously, and even
complimented one of your citizens,
a delegate, until his usual modesty
oppressed him with blushes. Daily,
by the thoughtful coursety of Pen
dleton and Sheppard Lodges, a lunch
was spread in a room adjoining the
Hall. Indeed your correspondent
has been endeavoring, camel-like, to
lay in a supply of these good tilings
to suffice him for a while, well
knowing that it will be sometime ere
he “ sees tlie like again.’’ An address
by the Rev. Mr. Strickland is merely
mentioned by t he reporters. I learn
it is to be published. I desire now
to pay my tribute to bis genius, to
quietly take off my bard earned
laurels, lay them sadly at his feet and
seek for laurels, in some other chan
nel where I snail meet no such com
petitors. For brilliancy of thought,
pungency of wit, power of language,
I have never heard him excelled
As an elocutionist he is the equal of
Bishop Beckwith, and besides, has
that admirable charm which deep
earnestness gives to language—a
charm that holds you spell bound,
each word is itself almost
glittering jewel of thought. After
this address, the Grand Lodge,
escorted by Pendleton and Shepard
Lodges, proceeded to the Planters
Hotel. There, with about three bun
dred otheis your correspondent en
joyed the hospitalities of the Lodge
above named. The table was sup
plied by mine host Brown with every
thing tlmt could tempt the appetite,
It would never have occurred to you
after the onslaught! of these viands
that many of these men had already
shown ample appreciations of three
square meals and a lunch. One
good' friend leaned back in his. chair
as if about to surrender. I tried with
cheering words to encourage him,
but his look of utter despair was
amusing as he said he had already
shaken himself up like a meal sack,
but he could hold no more. Let it be
remembered that no wine dis—graced
the tables. The graceful words of
the scholarly Pace, the solid ingots of
golden brain by Post G. Dictator
Rogers, tta»~'hn.but telling language
of Rone’ "Vug eloquence and
the in-* * \ eloquent
David § Viranlant.
At- 1< " lent left
s might
Holy Wcelc..
Last week was denominated-, by
various Christian denominations as
“ holy week,” because of its com
memoration of tlie death of Christ
and the redemption of mankind.
We copy the following ju. reference
to this season from the Albany* Iftws:
“ In early Christian ages people
were accustomed to fast ton one meal
of bread, meat and water, while raany
abstained from any food during the
entire week. The Lutheran, Cath
olic, Protestant Episcopal churches
and the Church of Eitglabd solemize
Holy week, and have special services
every da/. *• . i
In some of the above churchos the
office of Tenebrea (darkness,-from
the darkening of the churches) is
chanted. The services are very in
teresting, and typical of events-irv the
last days of Christ, Ilis .death and
resurrection. 4
Sunday the 14th, was Palm Sunday,
the last but one in Lent. It is de
signed, by the blessing and -distribu
tion of palms, to represent the cir
cumstance of Christ’s triumphal en
trance into Jerusalem.
On Good Friday and Holy Satur
day various forms and solemnities arc
engaged in by some churches. On
the former the altar is-denuded, to
simplify the desolation of the church;
and what is called the • adoration of
the Cross is performed.. No conse
cration takes place on Good.Friday.
On the latter they have- the blessing
of the “ new fire” obtained .from flint
and steel, because vital light and life
came from Christ, the Rock;.services
emblematic of Christ arisen-; the
chanting of all the prophetic passages
of the Old Testament pointing to
Christ’s resurrection.”
The Easter services at Emanuel
Church last Sunday morning were
very interesting. The., music, by the
choir was splendid and the house of
worship was beautifully ducorated in
commemoration of the resurrection of
Jesus Christ. The symbolio offerings
made by the different classes of tlie
Sunday School in the afternoon were
as follows: Rosebuds,. $IL 98; Sol
diers of the Cross, Sf> ;, Dr. Moore’s
Memorial Class, $5;. Band of Hope,
S6; Good Shepherds, $2. 50; Holy
(jomforters, $5 15Children of the
Covenant, $4 80 ; Holy Communiop,
810 25.
Uncle DIojs Sautter.
If you want to get sweet mash,
country corn whiskey, also the fa
mous Lemp’s- beer, call at the Ex
change Saloon and- Uncle Dick
Saulter will-make you feel easy, and
Jessie Allen, who is a first class bar
tender, will wait on you with pleas
ure. The best of wines and whiskies
always on band.
ns to his
-»ne of the
ts ever
. »f men.
.ugusta
great
their
Sees
J. IX. HUGGINS
No. T Broad Street, Athens, Ga.,
still continues to sell Crockery, Glass
Ware and Lamps, cheap for cash.
Wests No. 1. Oil, 20 cts. retail ar.d
as low at wholesale as it can he laid
down from Baltimore in five barrel
lots. Sewing Machine Oil a special
ty. Lubricating and Tanner’s Oil.
A good stoek of Wood and Tin
Ware, Lime and Cement. I would
call special attention to a new inven
tion—the celebrated long Wool Dus
ter, Lamp Mats and Chimney Clean
ers. They are useful as well as or
namental. I. am agent for the sale of
Briggs & Bro’s. celebrated Garden
and Flower Seed. Also a large lot
Bunkum Cabbage Seed. I sell every
description of cutlery, Table and
Teaspoons. My stock of Bridles,
Saddles and harness is complete.
Dime Party.
There will be a dime party for
young people oF 17 years and under
at the residenoe of Dr. Hall on Sat
urday afternoon next at 4 1-2. All
are invited.
As our reporter came along Water
Street last night, shivering with the
chill night air, and drawing his
overcoat tightly about him, he
thought, “ now is the time fbr eolds
and coughs,” but if poor mortals only
knew what a certain cure Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup is, how few would long
suffer, and then it costs only twenty-
five cents.—Sanduaky (Ohio) Reg*
ister.