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SOUTHERN BANNER: FEBRUARY 25, 1879.
{or Cconee and Madison Counties.
LOCAL
j^r AJv«rti»eroent» mutt altoayt bo handed
Ml UWf » °’«>o k on) ^aturdaj, ifgto
t.picJ to aw*" on Tuesday.
Read notice of Clarke County Ag
ricultural and Stock Association.
Ah ! the spring time approacheth,
Gentle Annie.
Gardening is now the order'of the
.lay, amongst the house-*wives.
All the old bachelors in town meet
at the hotel at night and have a game
oltalk.
United Htotes Postal T alo »
Letters prepaid by stamps 8P e “fo.
per ltalf ounce, or'fraction ther^*—
Drop or local letters at Pott oP«h
having letter carriers, two cent! P» r
half ounce; at offices not bavins’**'
ter curriers one cent per half o« !0 *
Registration Fee, on all kinc'\ 01
postal matter (letters or merchant 1
to any part otthe Unit'd Stair* 01
Canada, ten cents lor each pack#
in addition to postage. 1 v
, Merchandise, Photographs, Lkh'
graphs, Ac, one cent for each
I or fraction thereof, not'<«xo^f
four pounds in weight. Money of
dtH cau be obtaiued, at most of
large towns and cities, at the folio’
ing rates of commission:
For $15.00, or less, ten cents.
For $15 00 to 980.00, fifteen cents.
“ $30.00 to 40.00, twenty cents.
“ 40.00 to 60 00, twenty-five cents.
Fastest Time on Itooord.
D. C. HURLEY,
Northern Cafriage Smith and Steel Worker!
#1 have fitted up a shop on the corner of Clayton Sreet, and College ftf*.
Avenue opposite Talmadgb, Hodgson & Co’s., where I will do all
kinds of Blacksmithing. Will make and repair Carriages Buggies
d Wagons. Horse shoeing by the
BEST SHOE SMITH’S IN TiiE STATE.
and all kinds of Plantation Tools made and
Doc Dorsey says lie is not a Reve
nue officer, but the people of Ra-
burn county thought he was.
Thc conberi of the Lucy Cobb In
stitute has been postponed for two
weeks.
Hill Randolph, who was indicted
for murder iu Jackson Superior court,
ami whose trial came on the latter
part of last week, was acquitted.
See to it that your child meets with
no neglect; when sick, use for the
diseasesof Babyhood Dr. Bull’s Baby
Syrup;—it never disappoints. 25 cts.
The schools of Athens are all in a
flourishing condition. This speaks
well for our city, nod is and should
be a matter of pride with all our
people. /
The concert given by the Ilaydn
Musical Society, at Lucy Cobb In
stitute, last night, was a most bril
liant entertainment and a grand suc
cess.
Rev. Mb. Munday and his Lady
returned to Athens last week, on a
visit to his wife’s relatives. We
wish them a most pleasant and agrees
able stay in Athens.
An enthusiastic member of the Banks
County Guards, in obedience to the
ordt r of the day, is now bringing his
favorite company to the front. See
our next issue.
4 mile,
1 “
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2 “
2 “
3 “
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running.
Oletipa, time, .47$
Mr. J. N. Twitty, mail contractor,
on the line from Gainesville to Jeffer.
son, has reduced the passenger fare to
one dollar and fifty cents between
these two points.
The store house of Mr. McWhorter
it Woodville, on the Athens
hran.-h of the Georgia Railroad, was
consumed by fire one night last week.
Cause not known.
Ten Broeck,
Tom Bowling, “ 2.34}.
Ten Broeck, “ 3.274.
Aristides, “ 4.274.
First King, “ 6.24.
Ten Broeck, 71f |.
TROTTING. :
1 mile, Rarus, time, 2.13}.
2 miles, Flora Temple, time, 4.504'
3 “ Huntress, - “ 7.21},
pacing.
1 mile, Billy Boyce, time, 2.14}.
JUMPING.
Running, broad jump, 29 feet
inches. . *
Standing, broad jump, 13 feet, 10
inches.
BAIL ROADS,
10 ffiiles in 8 minutes.
14 “ “ 11 “
18 “ “ 15 “
81 “ “82
111 “ “ 109
BILUADS.
Jacob Schafer, champion of the
world.
John McDevitt rau 1483 four bull
games.
G. F. Slossen ran 464 three bull
games.
TYPE SETTING.
George Armstrong set 2064 ems
solid minion, 28 ems to the line, : ~
one hour.
BRICK LAYING.
702 bricks, in 12 minutes, by W.
D. Coggens, Philadelphia.
BOBSE SnoE NAILS.
221 made in one hour by J. B.
Morris, Hickory Pa.
The population of the earth is
1439.145.300, divided among he
continents as follows:
Europe, 312.398.480.
Asia, 831.000.000.
Africa, 205.219.500.
Australia and Polynesia, 4411.300.
America, 86.116.000.
Mill Picks, Plows
repaired. Nearly
U TWENTY TEARS
In the Best Shops North and South, and for the last few years
of Hodgson. Bro’s. Smith. Shop,
te me confident that I will please all that favor me with their
linage. I have the most expert workmen, use the best material
l charge the LOWEST PRICES , . • #
ALL WORK WALSTTEHO.
Opposite Talaiadoe, Hodgson- & Co's., Athens, Georgia.
hb.25 5m. ‘ *
We were not burned out, but our Stock was damaged
an Immense Stock of
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HIGH-GRADE
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Georgia s T ^ N £> A
1866. FERTILIZERS.
YEARS
1870.
At\01d Prices oi Last Year!
itton Option 15 Cts.
DLE Y’S PATENT,
ley’s Ammoniated Dissolved Bone,
lilatli® ML
$20,000
Dry Goods Slightly Damaged!
We will Close Out Every Dollars Worth at an Immense
Sacrifice Is v >
SLAUGHTER PRICES I
No use trying to obtain full prices for damaged goods,
use trying to obtain even cost.
No
We accept the situation,
and in proof, give truly startling
figures
For Standard Goods,
13
Col Dobba -notifies tiro farming
public that he baa reduoed the price of
liia celebrated fertilizers, _WMle the
standard rematiStllb .amptej. He wilt
The most excellent conduct, at the
Anniversary celebrations of the Dem-
otthenian and Phi Kappa Societies,
on theJ9tb and 22nd insts., is receiv
ing universal commendation. This is
matter of espeoial commendatory
receive
this red
Mr. John •
is one or our moat successful turkey
hunters. One morning hut week be
bagged three fne gobblers It' one
shot. • One of them weighed twenty-
four and a half ponnds.. .
n " . * and congratulatory remark, by rear
on of the jjft'ct, f ’
years, the couduct op these public
occasions has not been such as should
naturally be expected a State Uni-
veraity. This refp*‘ ,n speaks much
in praise of the management and dis
cipline of Chsnot-lor Mell, and for
the general good behavior and manly
deportment of the students now in at-
Athens hag a musical club, a danc
ing club, a dime dub, a reading dub,
a Dickens’ club, a cooking clnb, and
several other dubs. Now, can’t a
gardening dub, |>o organized umon^
tendance upon die University, j _
:ho young houSe-Kcepetu of our city 1
Mr. E<1. I. Smith, for so long a
time, clerk with ML Q. A J. Coh.Qn,
has been appointed to . a position in.
the Atiiens National Bank. This is*
first-class appointment, and we oou-
gratnlate our young'fneifd upon re
ceiving ao fine a position.
The Jews o( our city have pnrehas-
eda lot, and have alrcidy raised a
goodly purse for the erection of a
synagogue. We team that the mirk,
of building the. synagogue will at
once be commenced, and that al
ready a Rabbi Had been called to
serve that denomination in oar city.
There are no locals to write n]
town, no body has a fight, no
thrown in bells, , no body commits
suicide; in feci, things look blue, but
it won’t last long, for soon the festive
cur will perambulate the streets with
a tin can to his tail; and, if we can’t
do any bitter, will get up a dime
novel, proceeds to go to the yonng
mens’' bachelor oluK
The Sevent?-«ighth Annive: .
the Demoathenian Society was
hr;»ted on last Monday, Mr. Carlton • Combining every Modern Ii
B?Chapmm*beingthe orator. Hie}^
effort was applauded by all, and
from the fine «tyle * n which he deliv
ered hia speech, the able manuer in
which he handled bis subject, and
the unmistakable promise which he
manifested oi> this occasion, no doubt
bright and useful future awaits this
young scholar and orator. His sub
net, “ Don’t give up the ship," was
as original as Ins style was chaste and
beautiful, and his thoughts elegant
In our nextvjssuc we
ech in full. / v "
will give his i
Waiver Notes.'
In accordance with’ the right of
waiver, as provided in the recent
“Homestead Law’’ of Georgia, we
hav%prepar ed suitable Waiver Note
which we keep Qonttajttlr ® n h tt>d
at the Benner Office, . and which
can be furnished at the lowest cash
prices. ■ *
We are pained to chronicle the
ontinued illness of Mr. Henry L.
Brittain, of onr city. He has been,
for a long while, confined to. the
bouse, ana a greet portion of the
time to his ben. It is the heartfelt
desire of his many friends and admi
rers that lie may soon be fully re
stored • to health.
The Roll of Honor.—The progress
of many a bright and promising schol-
ar is often attested 4 and discourage
ment brought on by absence from
school caused in so many cases by a
cough, cold or sore throat. Give Dr.
Bull,s Cough Syrup'and let your
children answer “present” when the
roll is -called.
Messrs. J, M. Gray A Co. are again
to the front in their bold apd attract’
ive style iff present 1bg their hnuiness.
The troth of the business is, they
know whait they are about; tell the
people what they are going to do, and
then do H. They are offering their
mammoth stock of goods et
“rock bottom’’ prices, and
those who fail to jgivo them
call, will simply be failing to consult
tbeir Iroe interest. Read their pro-
iiimci.imento, to be found in snother
column.
On Saturday, the 22nd inst. the
Anniversary ot the Pbi ,T~
Society took place at
College Chappel. Mr. T. Clmrl
ton DuPont was. the orator
on the' occasion, and acquitted him
oelfin fine style. His subject, “Love
of country," was most appropriately
chosen, os the Anniversary of’this
Society foils on the birlh-day of tlio
ather of onr country. All unite in
•^cording much praise to the young
<>alor of the occasion, and oongratu
lab him upon bis success, and the
So^ty upon having made so fine
friction, . «.
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The aiW® celebrated Brands of Fertilizers arc again offered to
the Planti c f this and adjoining counties. The Analyses of this
year shows W (2) two per cent,
|Available Matter,”
Higher thanly er before, and the Million Dollars which the Bradley
Fertilizer Ctrl 1311 }’ ^ avc invested in their business, is a sufficient
guarantee that >ts present high Standard will be maintained. For
' J. R. CRANE, Agent.
Office aiIDampton & Dearings Store, Refugee Block.
feb.25.2m.
THE OLD RELIABLE CHRISTOPHER GRAY
Is already in the market, and even now forwarding
SPRING GOODS
39 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.,
The Meriien Britannia Company,
"Union Square* New York.
fAro Manufacturing -and kx?e on Exhibition a Choice Selection^ of Desirable Articles in
To Replace our Damaged Stock.
TO MAKE ROOM EVERYTHING MUST GO
Linens, Table Damask, Towels; ; and Housekeeping Goods at one half cost.
Shirtings, Sheetings, Pillow Casing and White Goods generally about 45c
on the dollar.
Great Bargains in Black Silks 50c. on the Dollar.
James M. Gray & Co.
The Regulators of Low Prices for North-east Ga.,
No. 4 Granite Row, Broad Street, Athens, Georgia.
IhJFmi© Silver-Plated Ware,
_ ., . .inveioent in Plating and Elegance of Design, with Steriin/. Quality,
offer to the Trade the mot Extensive and Attractive Assortment ever presented in this
eonntry. Also, a Large VariAjof Ornamental Ankles, suitable for Presents. Onr Assortment
consists in part of Spoons, lo*>, Table Cotie nr, Dinnnr, Tea and Dessert Sets, Entre Dishes,
■ tergnes, Cukors, Cske Hastes, lee-Water Sets, Tea and Coffee Urns, Salvers, Communion
Centennial Medals am Diplomas were Awarded to this Company
for “ Superior” Silver-Plated Ware.
„ Extrsct from Centennial JndgA'Report.—'“ Tbeir largo variety of Silver-Pi .ted White Metal
Hollow Ware is of exoeUent qoalk. »nd finish, and of tasteful designs.” “Their 6ilver-Plsted
Forks, Spoons and Knives are of hperior quality and excellent finish. Their XII Plating, or
extra plating or exposed parte, deqe-ree commendation.”
Extract from American Instifee Benort.— 1 “Their Porcelain-Lined. Double-Walled Ice
Pitchers are A1, and possess all th muSifim iho company claim.”
*’3 th *® om pahy tob. b, far thebertm^ein thu country,
and wc believe in the world.”
THE POKCELA1N-UNED I
tainipc the Parity end Coolness c
ha broken or cracked by rongh
“There an many apparent w
the absence of any injnrioaa l
first considcntioa in selecting a'
State Asaayer ot Massachusetts.
We take much pleasure in ref.
manufacturing Spoons and Forks
Particular attention ia invi tad to.
which the parts moat
To Pkkvxnt aW Cube Ootrorn
and Colds—A rttWbto' ramody' ia
necessary in every household. It rads
ically cures Coughs, Cold*, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis and even Con«
sumption if used in time, by iU pow-
1 specific action on the Stomach,
Kidneys, oSkin, Liver and tnnoous
aorfooes <n the Throat and Lungk, It
accomplishes the cure iu a wonderful
ly short time, and removes all pain
and soreness of the lungs. It is also
a most Ealoable stomachic remedy, ef
fectually removing Dyspepda, Iliad-
ache, Liver Disorders, Costi
Nervousness, Low Spirits^ Wak-iul-
ness, Heartburn, Cramps, Palpit jion
of the Heart, Sour Stomach, eUuu3
{rives a cheering comfort and freedom
rom pain that surprises every one.
Boy a $1 00 bottle from your drug-*
gist, R. T. Brumby A Co., or ai
pie bottle at 15 cts., and test us
merits.
Hurley’s Emporium —Oi
corner ofOIayton street and (
Avenue, will be fonhd Hurlcy’sB^-
poriuro for Blacksmitfiln'gT buggy,
carriage and wagon repairing, ai.d,
in lact, for doing every kind of work
pertaining to a first-class pin! fnin2
establishment. Mr. Hurley lia« bad
great experience in his line of busi
ness, has been in charge of 1 lie Muck
smithing department of E,iR. Ilodg-
eon A Co.* carriage god buigy repos
itory for sevarai years, and] as a real
skilled mechanic,’cannot be excelled
Mr. Hatley keeps thoroui'hly posted
In all the latest improvements in his
branch of mechanical science, and all
work given him to do, will be done
in the latest and most improved style.
We commend this establishment. to ■
the people of'Athens : and of all the
surrounding country.'- Elsewhere
read Mr. Hurley’s advertisement;
and then give him a call, and our
word for it, you will never have
reason to regret it. ' > -
S OB WORK OF ALL DESCRD
tfon nefi#7 done Et (his office.
■TTOHERS,—ANOTHER SPECIALTY.—Valued forre-
I as well lain ia Erameled on H>rd Metal and cannot
ings, besides those already mentioned, bat
tb» construction of this inner chamber should be the
lbr daily use.”—S. DANA HAYES, M. D.,
epatation wa have for many yean maintained for
Trade Mark, »1847, Rogers Bros.”
id Process of Electro-Plating Spoons and Forks, by
of silver. This texture renders these
goods more economical and durable than those of anv othcr manufacture, while the increased
coat ia relatively small. This metbod«dsrivwa apidyto the 4, 8 and 12 o*. plate, as required
First Promiom. AwariM at all fJHSX, iSSsJtod, from the World P . Fir.^Stt-to
American Institute Fain, ISIS, 1874 and l
lubition, 187*.
Manutactorics, West Meriden, Conn.
875, inclusive, sod at the Philadelphia Centennial Ex-
S.H.'SilS SouSiern Salesroom, Dnkm NeW YoA ’
Prices the same as at the New York boise.
feb.4.4m. Stf Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Gs.
REDUCTION
IN" PRICE OF
nvAMOf
We are Authorised to Reduce our Guanos to Rock
Bottom.
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SSX ITS BBFOX® YOTT BUTT. *
OKR A HUNTER,
feb.ll.5t.
ftb.4.1y.
ISON SHERIFFS SALE.—Will be sold
bn iha Chart Hoaae door in tbs town of
.jvillein add ooonty,-between the legal
_ of sale on the fint Tuesday In March next
tract of laud on which G. IL Bird now re
in said conntv containing two hundred
Av acres, more or less, adioiiiiug lands of
G.C Sanders, T. J: Scott, J. M.JIall and
■ ontoeatiafta taxi. Cufaeue#
1EOBGIA
Sfu 00 ' ^ furd _ (co[ 0 red) Executor
? rr **i' olorad ) deceas'd, applies to me
lor leuve U. «11 reel estate <u suid de-
CLARKE COUNTY.—^Whereas,
ford (colored) Executor of
ceased to wn: ot etrBCt0l ] and i
CZtSub* i
incse arc tuerew —,jf v ,.i
09 Berea, moro
*. “ auu uwesW.
-kvn- t? notify all concerned to
ebow vnuiK. ijt my office ©u t»r NftTO liio fln»t
IU March next- -whv Halil leuvo should
Tr- J • I hat, Why said leave should
’ A8AU.-} acks0N) Ordinary.
Our Buyer
Jaconet and Lawn Edgings
AND INSERTING.
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The most beautiful styles offered for several seasons.
In the most Popular Brands at
LOWER PRICES
Than Ever. ■
Sole Agents in N. E. Georgia,
FOR
CONCORD MILLS
Cassimeres and Jeans,
These Goods arc Guaranteed to be the Best and Most Service
able for Men’s, Boys and Children’s wear in the market.
The public are invited to call and examine them.
They arc Cheap and First Class in every Particular.
PARIS S T O IE?, IE ,
noi&sdexjpree block.
JOIN RYAN’S
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88? HOODS,
§niiif,
loes, PH'OS
FOREST CITY
Foundry And Machine Works.
170 Fenwick Street, opposite Water Tower,
Augusta, Georgia,
GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO., Proprietors,
Manufacture Portable nnd Stationery Steam Engines, and Boilers,
Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Shafting Pulleys, Gearing, Hangers, etc., Iron
and Brass Castings,’Plantation rnd Mill Work of any kind, Cane Mills
und Kettles, Horse Powers, Graham’s Improved Solid Rim end other
styles of Gin Gear. Special attention given to Reputing and Over
hauling Machinery. Promptness and good work guaranteed. Send
for Catalogue of Mill Gearing. Agents for the -Celebrated Elipee
Donhle Tnrbin Water Wheel, the Jndson Governor, the Niagara
Steam PLmp and Nordike, Marmon <& Co’s Plantation Mills.
Send fer Circular.
may.2l.ly.1878. GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO., Proprietors.
Halt -gjtore,
ATLANTA, GE0R8IA.
The Largest in the Southern States. Big bargains offered every
day to make room for the immense stock he will purchase this spring.
No such bargains ever before offered. 5000 yds. Knickerbocker
Suiting at 6 1-2 cts. worth 10 cts. 7090 yds. solid colored Mohair
at 12 1-2 and 15 cts. reduced from 2d and 25 cts. 6780 yds. Mat-
taBse Dress Goods at 20 cts., former price 30 ots. •
The balance of 5000 lbs. Zephyr, Worsted will be sold at 8 cts.
an ounce to make room for the Bpring importation. /"
Black on<| Colored Silks cheaper tnn ever. Black Alpacas and
Cassimeres at half their real value.
Think ot it, a nice Ingrain Carpet for 25 cts. per yard; Elegant
Tapestry Brussels at 65, 75, 80 and $1.00, all wool; Extra Sup'r
Carpets from 50 to 90 cents.
John Ryan is determined to make his Carpet department surpass
any in the state for style, quantity, good quality and price; Hemp
Striped Carpets from 15 cts. up. These goods are now made in better
quality than foi years-past.
His Notion Department is overflowing with all the novelties of the
season; 130 pieces of Black and Colored Worsted Fringes at 5 cts.
per yd, regular price 25 cts., just in frfpi the Auction"Room.
. His stock of Boots and Shoes extern! through the entire back of
his Immense Store and makes it as large as any three ordinary shoe
stores. You will Dot find any Shoddy Shoes in this stock as they
are manufactured expressly for JOHN RYAN, and no trash is allowed
to be made up in them. 7 ’ . ; .1 !
From the great failure of Lee, Muxey & Co., 73 cases of Men and
Youth’s Hats at prices that astonish all who see them. Hats for 40,
60, 75 and $1.00, former price 75 to $2.00j * Hats he sells retail
at wholesale prices; buying alibis Hats by the case he is enabled to
offer them at the same price other merchants pay for them.
Do not miss visiting bis immense store when in ^tlanta, even if
you do not want to purchase, it will show you how goods can be sold
when bought for the cash. .
JOHN RYAN Is Agent for BUTTElUCKS V
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Happy
NewYear
to our
Oust o-
mers.
Broad Street, Over Mandeville’s Jewelry Store.
Five A.rtists—N o Wai'ting!
BRIDYE
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MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN
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Wi.li ample capita expfrleuc.od workmen .ftffd the use of the beat'1.-
terial, I a(^ prepared to give costumer* belter bargains than can be secured ,
elsewhere- „ I: defy competition in work and prices. Give me a call. .
Repairing a specialty. ;:i t v‘ dec 3.3m-
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