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fSSB A*mm% : S&S£&XS TUESDAY IftQffiKHM* JULY 26,18S5{. BOOM! BOOM! the cannon roars and a DAY FOR ATHENS- BIO THEY ALL COME. Tne Veterans Meet and March to the Court House Cheered by the La dles—Everybody Happy, and Athens Is at the Top. At 8 o’clock Wednesday morning the old vetcran.i commenced assembling in front of the Armory of the Clarke Ri des, and more tales had to be told by those who had arrrived the night be- Sqaihaij ahd Private fc*ul P. McLaugh- n, ot the 9th New York Regiment, ‘Bawkins Zouaves," to Private Ard ot the 2nd Georgia Regiment, when found wounded open the battle field or Sharpsburg, Maryland. The 3rd Georgia then suspended busi ness for a while, and the Troop Artil lery had a bnsiness meeting. Capt. Carlton was elected Chairman. Mr. C W. Motes stated that if they would all meet him at the court house in the evening he would take a picture of all of the old company who atteuded the reunion. This was agreed to and last evening this gallant band of heroes had their pictures taken, and each member presented with one free of charge This was a good idea, and C. W. Motes deserves credit for his generosity. Dr. Edwin D. Newton presented the fore. .\cw faces brought new tales, } company with a complete roster. r and every one seemed to be in a good humor. A little after S o’clock the band out and formed and the Third Ga., with their tattened and battered battle flag formed into line. The Troup Artillery came in behind the Third, and then came the old veterans from all parts of the .South. A Louisiana regiment wai represented in the procession. The Clarke Rifles and Elberton Light Infantry headed the proces sion, and with the command of “For- v a *d March" the cannon booming, and the Oconee band playing Dixie, tb ' rebel yell came in which made the wel kin riug. Up Broad street they march ed, and as they passed the different houses on the line of march they wer«- greeted with flowers and flag shaking by the ladies. Arriving at the court house, they were marched up stairs aud soon all the scats in the house was filled by thi old rebels. Rev John Cheney being •c died upon to pray,, he did so and inked the blessings of the Lord on thos who survived the dark days of the Con federacy. Secretary Wiley read a large number of letters from Gov. Northeu, Gen. U..rdon, Joseph E. Brown, R. W. Ruth erford and others, giving their reason^ and regrets for not being present. Judge A. L. Mitchell was selected to introduce Mayor Tuck, who in bis hap piest manner bid the old soldiers a hearty welcome to the city, and told them that they should hold it just as long as they wanted to stay. The choir sang, “W hen This Cruel War is Over." Capt. 11. H. Carlton being called, he took the stand and made one of the host speeches of his life. Capt. Carl ton was in love with his subject, and the old. veterans cheered him many times. Mr. Keating, of the Hawkins Zouaves, of New York, was introduced and made a very appropriate speech to those whom he had fought on so many occa sions in the war. Mayor Hemphill, of Atlanta, one of the cld members of the Troup Artil lery, took the stand and held the entir. a idience spell bound during his Bpeecb. lie spoke of the bravery of tne gal 3s.nd Troup Artillery, and spoke 01 l' ! ek Saye as being the bravest of the brave, that he had on one occasion had a bomb shell to fall in the ditches with the fuse burning. Dick Saye saw the danger and jumped at the shell, picked it up and threw it over the breast works, the shell bursting as soon as it struck ,the ground. The shell would have ; killed every one in the ditch if it had nut been tor the bravery of Dick Saye. He also mentioned Charlie Oliver, a ■preacher who bad rather fight than to <eat, C. W. Motes, of Atlanta, who could always be depended on when it took the most nerve to stay. Lieut. Jen nings, of Atlanta, received a good word from Mayor Hemphill about his brav ery. Capt. Carlton, be said, was known in all parts of the world an the bravest of the brave. Joe Barry and Sergeant Dillard could be depended on to stay to the last in the hours of danger. Mayor Hemphill’s speech was well re ceived, and we noticed tears trickling down the cheeks of many who had heard the bullets whistle and the shells burst. John O. Waddell was nest called on. Johuisanold Athenian, and served with honor during the war. John gave the boys a good talk, and it was ' re ceived as it deserved. Capt. John Cheney, in one of bis pleasant styles, talked for some time, and seemed to feel happy that he had knit so many of bis oomrades in arms, y The choir then sang Annie Laurie, which was well received. Capt. Carlton again took the stand and presented the Troop Artillery with a handsome Confederate battle flag that was sent to them during the war by Gen. Cobb. He turned the flag over to the Company, and then presented to the 3rd Georgia Regiment a new flag made by the ladies of Athens, and asked the 3rd Ga. to keep it and use it at all the reunions, which they prom ised to do. Mr. John W. Lindsey was next called to the stand, and if there was a good speech made Mr. Lindsey certainly made it. Next to the front marched Commodore Dexter, the only Dexter and the only Commodore now living. What shall we say, what can we say about this speech? The Commodore outdone himself. He made the speeoh of the hour. We wil stop as the Commodore will have i written off aud published In pamphlet form. Capt. Carlton introduced the follow ing resolution, which was brought ont by a recent article in the Banner, and which was copied from the Macon Tel egraph and written by Mr. Calaway: Resolved, That every ex-Confederate soldier here present today remembers with highest appxeciation and with hearts cf fraternal affection the kind ness so charitably and so patriotically lestowed by Drs. Humphries aud They adjourned, and now comes the dinner. The large crpwd, which was estimated to be over thousand, took their stand out in the* court house ground and awaited the announcement for dinner. - Here stood tour long tables, loaded down with everything that was good to eat, pans and dishes full r of -bash and barbecued meat cooked to a turn and crisp, and well seasoned. As the odor of the well cooked meat would float through the large crowd it made them a little hungry, and seasoned their ap petite for the dinner. The Third Georgia was formed and marched inside the ropes and given a table. They were followed by the Troup Artillery, and then came the old vets. Tney all got good places, aud under the shade of the wide spreading oaks the meat, hash, cakes, pies, pickles, pre serves and everything that oauld be named commenced to disappear. There was no grabbing or snatching, hut ev ery man was supplsd with a plate that was kept well filled by the fair ladies, who saw that no one should go away | hungry. After dinner they were taken in charge by the citizens and - showed every attention possible. In the evening the Troup Artillery met and jjbe following is the result: The Tmup Artillery held a •'glorious re-union in Athens, July 20 1892. It was th^crcSstanjof the re-uuion of the 3rd Ga. veterans,* and through the courtesy of this splendid regiment, the Trqdp Artillery were invited to^nteet tb them. The re-union of the Troup Artillery was organized with Capt. H. H; Carlton as president, and John O. Waddell msj JoHN ©• WA»»iix, ties. These resolutions were ordered pub- l'abed in the daily paper, and a copy be famished Col. Snead and Mrs. S. D. Mitchell. A resolution of thanks was adopted bv a rising vote to Sergeant W. A. Hemp- bill for courtesies extended the Atlanta, Macon and Covington contingent in famishing a special car for the occa sion. A letter was received from comrade John W. Edwards, which was read an > ordered printed with these minutes. Hall’s Mill, Ga., July 15th. To the survivors of the Troup Ar tillery; I send greetings to you all, in voking God’s blessings on you in all your deliberations. I regret that I am so situated that I cannot be with you today, for I feel that it would be the greatest pleasure of my life to press th« hand of my old oomrades. My official duties demand my service here. I ask to be remembered, and trust you will arr&Dge to meet annually, so I may ar range to be with you yet. Let us ever fondly cherish sacred memories of the past. While my blood is absorbed in the soil of Malvern Hil’ and Gettysburg. I have today no ap- pologies to make, onr cause was a just one We were denied the right of local state government, a privilege that every free people should enjoy. I would have the principle transmitted to posterity Twenty-five years have elapsed since we were together, but many of life’* scenes in our campaign is fresh on my mind today, and I hope yet to meet yon all and speak of'past events. It fills my heart witfi pride when I look back on the bistory of our country and find all enterprises and high plaoes of trust filled with onr soldiers. With kindest regards for yon, my comrades, I am as ever yours etc., Jno. W. Edwards. A resolution was passed looking to the .formation of a company to be com posed of tho som and daughters of the members of the Troup Artillery. As such they will be eniolled as aux iliary members of the Troup ArtUlery. Dr. Edwin D. Newton, of Athens, and Commodore Dexter, of Madison, were elected honorary members. This pleasant re-union was closed with an appropriate prayer by comrade Rev. L. M. Lyle. H. H. Carlton, Chairman. secretary. The roll was called, and the i following answered to their names: ! LIST OF MBMBKRS PRESENT. I Capt. H. H. Carlton, Athens, Ga. 1st Lieut. C. W. Motes, Atlanta, Ga. H Jennings, “ “ 1st Lieut. A F Pope, Crawford, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Crawford, Ga. Corporal. R K Pridgeon, Sergt. ABC Dorsey, Q M Sergt. •J J Jennings, Atht ns, Ga. -Jesse Williams, Jefferson, Ga. fit W Pittman, Athene Jiobert Dicken, McNutt, Oconee Co. E L Edwards, Covington. _ C Kinnebrew, Athens. •J W Hale, Wmterville. •J T Hale, “ N <G B A tkisson “ Lee M Lyle, Middleton, irporal B F Culp, Athens. IH T Bonehell, Maxeya, Ga. W.J Jennings, Bethlehem. 4Jas-J Jennings, Watkinsville. 'W £ Barrett, Ila, Madison Co, Ga. IE A iRobertton, Atlanta. D J Matthews, Bascobel, W A Heiqphill, Atlanta. R W Saye, T F Hudson, Athens. F M. Doster, Bascobel. J E Bradbarry. Athena. JW Bradberry, Wajksnsville. Jesse Gann, Athens. T S Richards Corporal J D Thomas, Rome. John Lilly, Athens. Thomas Jones, Athens. Geo W Moon, “ Isaac Yincent, “ Gbadia Vincent, M J £ Hale, J W Ledbetter, ■ C J Oliver, Atlanta. A W Reese, Macon. E W Porter, Athens. J M Barry, “ TS Richards, " ■Bob Flournoy “ D D Blackman, Atlanta. * G W Simmons, McNutt, Oconee J E Pittman, Athens. Messrs. Waddell,'Jennings, Dr. Ne> v- ton and J. F. Dillard were appointed i to perfect the roll of all who enlisted lit the company. It is proper to state that during the four yean, 568 names were on the companies roll. / The time and place for holdi3g-*the next re-onion was left to Capt. Carlton, Lieut. Motes and Sargt. J. F. Dillard, who were also elected an executive com mittee. Messrs. A. F. Pope, Carlton and the secretary were appointed a committee on by-laws. Capt. H. H. Carlton was elected permanent presi dent. C. H. Motes vice president, On motiomof J. O. Waddell, Sergeant James F. Dillard was elected perma nent secretary and treasurer. Rev. C. J. Oliver was elected obaplain, and E. F. Edwards historian. The post office address of 35. F. JEd" wards is Covington, Ga. *— t Sj. O. Waddell offered the following Secretary. Thus ended the re-union of the 3rd Georgia Regiment and Troup Artillery, and we hope that every one went away satisfied that Athens had done her beat to make their stay pleasant. The Ban nkr wishes each and every veteran a safe trip to their home, and it hopes they will all come again. resolntioi s, which were enthusiastical ly adopted: 1st. Resolved, That we hereby ten der to the citizens of Athens, especially the noble ladies, the expression of our profound thanks and appreciation for their efforts in making this one of the most enjoyable occasions of our lives. 2nd. Resolved, That we aro under many obligations to our comrades ot the 3rd Georgia Regiment for the op- 1 portunity afforded us to visit this city, and enjoy with kilJa*™™* MUSIC. A Contributor Furnishes an Interest ing Article cm the Subject. The soother of pain, the calmer of a- ger, the dissipater of gloom, the pro ducer of elasticity, the quickener of spirits—music. It renders earth a tolerable abode; it Makes Heaven more heaven; it finds track along every cord of the human heart; angels acknowledge the magic -spell. Geologists trace the hand of nature in fossils And stones; we trace the hand of nature ju melody—laud joins with water in the grand anthem of old ocean, “the stars sing together for joy,” the centrifugal and centripetal forces are but the up and down slides oi the deep voice of nature in the harmony of the spheres. The.ornithologist seeks to know what the little bird feedB on, to study his habits, to determine his uses—tell us what he warbles. The bee-hasbis tune and the moc quit can raise a hymn, discordant as it may sound to some. There is music even in the patter of the sbuigle, and, though the bad boy’s feelings may be opposed to the tonob, his feet yield to the subtle influence and are soon in motion executing parabolio curves, perpendicular heights, and con centric circles with unconscious grace and startling rapidity. The baying of the dog, the lowing of the cow, the hooting of the owl all accord with the wondrous song of nature. usio buds, fruits, ripens, mellowB— bods in the gay trilling of the young, lratts in the wooing of the strong, ri pens in the cradle lullaby and house wife song, mellows in the hosannas of okl age. We see the master smite the strings of Jus harp and every emotion is aroused— another sweep and the deeps of senti- vgsenC surge up. Back and forth the band of the musi- iiitn travels, while the air groans under i|s load of symphony. Music charges into battle; it finds uxpression in thering of the saber; it swells forth in the bass mntterings of the cannon; it keeps pace with “the muffled tramp of a column on the march.” Music slides ont uponjthe water and in the silvery stillness of the moonlight utters tbe language of tho soul. In melancholy and despair it droops— drips—iftnags like tears of sympathy up on the rotftof wretchedness; in devotion it soils as along* the solemn vaults of eternity ; an happiness it sparkles like the langlwog brook as it ripples over its pebbly bed and “runs wanton to the sea.” ^pjEg, „ A. S. Rowland, The firm of E.&F. Barry is dissolv ed, J. M. Barry assuming control of the Livery and‘Transfer Business. E. & F. Ba J.M. Barr ELBERTON. VICTORIOUS. Beautiful Came at the Park Yes terday. A large crowd witnessed the game at the park yesterday. It was well known in Athens that the Harmony Grove knew how to play ball, and lbe reputation of tbe Elbertonites came before them. Messrs. Talmadge, Beusse and Hnteherson, of Athens, strengthened the Elberton team some what. The playing on both sides was excel lent, and at the beginning ef the Ninth inning the score stood two and two. The battery work of both teams was very fine, especially that of Short and Foreman of the Elberton team. Tht two Wilson boys played good ball until the ninth inning when Fete Wilson’, bolls were batted all over the field. Tbe Elberton boys went to the bat first and scored one: then Harmony Grove came in and went out without scoring. Harmony Grove scored her first run in the fifth inning, and at this point excitement ran high. At the beginning of the sixth inning the game stood one and one. Foreman, of Elberton, batted a ball straight across the centre field and-secured a borne run, while tbe crowd went wild. The Elberton boys again went into the field, leaving the score two to one in their favor. On the seventh inning Harmony Grove gained a ran making theacore two and two. Neither side scored in the eighth in ning, and excitement was high when the Elberton boys went to the bat. Pete Wilson’s balls were batted all over the field and seven runs were scored. He seems-to have lost his grip on the ball ns in the first eight innings he was re markably successful in striking out. Harmony Grove scored two in the ninth inning. The following is tbe score by innings: 123456789 Elberton 10000100 5—7 Harmony Grove, 00001010 1—3 NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES. Notes of interest In Regard to this In stitution. The work at the State Normal College is now fully under way in every depart ment, and is progressing in a manner quite Satisfactory to those in charge The enrollment in the Peabody Insti tute up to date is 79. Several more will enter today, and in a week or two the number will doubtless reach one hun dred. So far twenty-two counties are represented. The kindergarten depart ment will be opened Monday, and will continue in operation two weeks. A course in music will be begun about August 1st, by Prof. B. C. Davis, of At lanta. Extra classes in German and higher mathematics have been formed, and many of the students are availing themselves of the benefits to be derived from them. In August Miss Mattie Wheeler will give a series of instructive lectures in Physical Culture. All the students have settled down to hard, earnest work, and they are well pleased with the school. Forty-three of the students, exclusive of the faculty, board out at the college. The faculty is work ing hard to make the oollege a success, and there is no doubt but that they will Bucceed. Indeed, it is now a great suc cess, and Georgia, and Athens in par ticular, shouldLfeel proud of the flatter ing prospects. Miss M. L. Pitts, one of Atlanta’s popular teachers, entered tne Normal College this week. Miss Pitts is an ac complished musician and thus affords much pleasure to the students. Miss Flora Holliday, a charming young lady from Wilkes county, is en rolled among the students, ■«. Mrs. Land, Miss Land, and Miss Mel- son, well known teachers of Elberton, are much interested in the normal work. Three more teachers from Burke coun ty, are expected Monday. County School Commissioner Roberts, of that county, is taking much interest in tbe Normal College and already has several of his brightest teachers here. The faculty has changed the pro gramme of daily exercises so that .they now begin at 8:45 a. m. and close at 2 o’clock p. m., making only one session daily, with a half hour recess. This gives the students more time for study and for writing np the notes taken dur ing the lectures. THE MASTER’S SUMMONS Calls, the Spirit of a Former Athenian Home. One year ago last February Mr. Miles G. Dobbins, of Cartersville, led to the hymeneal altar Miss Annie Waddell, one of the fairest and most accomplish ed young daughters of the Empire State. Thursday morning the death angel entered the happy home and sum moned away the cherished young wife* The announcement of the death of Mrs. Dobbins will bring sadness into many hearts in Athens this morning, for here she numbered many friends and relatives who will mourn her death deeply. Mrs. Dobbins was the daughter of the late Prof. William H. Waddell, of the University of Georgia, and a great- grand-daughter of Rev. Moses Wad dell, the second president of that insti tution, and the founder of the Presby terian church of this city. She was born in Athens* and for many years ived here. Mrs. Dobbins had many relatives in this city. She was the niece of Capt. J. W. Brumby, and was related to Mes srs. A. L. aud J. H. Hull, Dr. J. S. Linton, and several other prominent citizens of Athens. Of a kind and pre possessing nature and endowed with a rare beauty of form and feature, she ea sily made friends, whose friendship ends only today with tbe grave. The remains of Mrs. Dobbins will be brought to Athens and laid to rest be side the body of the father in Oco nee cemetery. They will arrive today at noon on the Northeastern train, and the services will be conduct ed by Rev. J. C. Davis at the grave. BROWN’S IRON BITTERS ALMANAC For 1803 Contains One Hundred Recipes for male- delicious Candy cheaply and quickly one. This book Is given away at drug Ins d at no: MR. N. E. RHODES. ito ^capita . — ' Dies at His Borne In Madison Aftei Lingering Illness. Wednesday morning at ten o’olock, Mr. J. N. Rhodes died at his home at Madison- Mr. Rhodes was formerly oitizen of Athens, and this will he sad news to bis many friends bare. While in Athens, Mr. Rhodes filled several responsible positions and by his sterling qualities gained tbe confi dence and esteem of onr citizens. For sometime he was connected with the firm of Talmadge Bros., but was later with Col. Dobbs. At the time of his death Mr. Rhodes was keeping books for Mr. Wesley Bearden atMadison, where he has teen for sometime. Mr. Rhodes had been ill for some* time and bis death was not unexpected. He was a member of tbe methodist church, with which ho had been-con nected for a long while. Mr. Rhodes leaves & widow and sev eral children, with numbers of friend# to mourn bis death. The funeral exercises took place Medium yesterday moaning at e’ciock, Platform of His Own. There seems to be one well to do farmer living in Morgan county who has his own platform with four corners. On one corner he has his corn crib that is never empty, and supplied from bis own production. On another corner is his smoke house well supplied with meat of his own raising. The oppo site corner from his corn crib is his well fed, good looking mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc. The last corner to mention, bnt not least, iB bis comforta ble house and happy family, well fur nished with every convenience for com fort, including & bible that never gets dusty from want of use, and where fam ily prayers are never neglected. This model and good farmer most be an old veteran of the Tfclrd Georgia Regiment. New is that Commodore Dexter? Is there such a man left in the old Third Georgia? Now for another veteian platform, not of the old Third Georgia, but of his own well managed business. In one corner you will find watches and clocks always a ticking, but never sold on tick. In another corner you will find a great variety of diamonds and jewelry of tbe best and medium quality. On the third corner is plaoed solid and the best plated silverware in a great variety of patterns of the latest designs. On the last but not least corner you will find honesty, fair dealing, prompt at tention, low prices and Skiff the Jew eler, P. S. This Morgan farmer says when he wants a barbecue he uses his own shoats, not bis neighbor’s. DAMAGE SUIT. W. H. FULLER WANTS A MONEY. PILE CANT M IN JAIL l Lawyers Cm frloyed—Don’t Know How Much Will be Sued For-The City Can't Put a Man In JalL Meeting Mr. W. H. Fuller better knoMrn as'I ip, tbe reporter enquired about the news of the city. Mr. Fuller immediately said: “I am going to sue tbe city of Athens and have employed Col.E.T Brown and will leave in a day day or two for Atlanta and employ Mr. Hoke Smith." What brought about tbis suit, inquir ed tbe reporter. “They put me in jail during the barbecne and the city can’t take up one of its citizens without a warrant. The city has a calaboose and when a police officer arrest him for vio lation of any of the city laws and he can’t give bond they have a right to put him in the calaboose, but have no right or law to put him in jail with bnrglarB, thieves and murderers. “What was the cause of the police having to arrest yon?” asked the re porter. “They say that I was a little drunk, and was disturbing the peace and qui etude of those who were attending the barbecue. I had a drink or two, but know that I did not do anything wrong, and even if I did they had no right to put me in jail, and if the city is worth the money, I will do my best to give them a trial.” The police were interviewed and they say that Mr. Fuller was a little too full, and that they had made arrangements to use the jail during the barbecue as a calaboose. It will be a rich suit, and we will keep the public informed as it proceeds. For Malaria, Liver Trou ble, or Indigestion,use BROWN'S IRON BITTERS WILL HE RUN? Mr. Ceo. R. Bright well a Probable Candidate for Representative. It was rumored yesterday that Mr. Geo. P. Brightwell would be the candi date of the People’s party for represen tative from Clarke county. When questioned by a reporter as to the truth of the report, Mr. Brightwell said: “A number of my friends have asked me to make the raoe, but I have not fully determined to do so.” So it is seen, that Col. Morton may have opposition from the People ,s par ty in the person of Mr. Brightwell. When Baby was rick, vre gave her Castorto. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Hiss, she clung to Castor!*. Whew she had Children, sue gave them Castoria Third Ga. Notes. Col. John W. Lindsey made record in Athens. He is a gentleman and scholar and also a member of tbe Third Ga. which of itself iB honor enough. Walter Wiley, the secretary of the Third Ga. was the life of the re-union. He is an old bachelor and a good ope, He paid the Bannbb a visit yesterday and gave the boys some good stories about tbe war and the doings of the Third Ga. in Virginia. There was 124 of the Third Ga. who answered to roll call. This is said to be the largest number ever before visiting a re-union. There was tribble the number of sons and daughters of the survivors of tbe Third Ga. parents at tbe re-union and they all went home well satisfied with their treatment in Athens. Mr. Benjamin S. Lidden, of Marian Florida attended the re-nnion. He is a son of or e of tbe members of the Third Ga. and felt like be would like to shake the hand of his fathers eld comrades. His father was looked upon as one of tbe braves of his regiment. He was killecP in front of Petersburg in 1864 He once lived in Athens and moved to Madison and was in tbe newpaper bust Tbe son of this noble soldier is as one of the best lawyers in Miss Eunice Williams is visiting her friend, Miss Mamie Brightwell, at Thompson’s Mills, Jackson county. Mr.Peter Culp is improving very fast and it is hoped that we will see him on tbe streets soon. Since Mayor Hemphill’s visit to Ath ens we bear him spoken of very often for Governor. Mayor Hemphill would make a good Governor. In New York they have beautifully illustrated iu wax figures the fight at Gettysburg, and the Third Ga. 1b repre sented as going further to the front than any other regimeht. On two of the monuments at Gettys burg the 3rd Ga. Regiment is mention ed. On two others the name of Wright’s Brigade is mentioned. Gen. Wright was first Colonel of the Third Ga. ness. xj / ranked a -f- -Florida. He Wore The Ghat.—Mr. A. L. Sluder, of Social Circle, attended the re union. He lost a leg in the war, and came down dressed in a full suit of Gray. He had a purse well filled with Confederate Mils, from the cents up to thedollan. Cakditate Fob Senates.—Mr. E. F Edwards, of Covingtop, candidate for State senator from fills' district, at tended the re-union. He is & veiy pleasant and social gentlemen, and has many friends. It 1b thought by many that Mr. Edwards will get the nomi nation. . Captured A Steamer.—The Third Georgia Regiment is the only infantry that ever captured a naval vessel from the U. S. Government. It was in Octo ber, 1861. It was tbe steamer Fannie in Pamlico sound, and getting a lot of tug boats they made a raid on tbe steamer and took it in. A Bia Increase.—Twenty years ago there was only one livery stable in Athens that done all the business. Ni they have increased until the nu ■otfiighfc good first class livery stabll ■ scattered over the city, each and evejy one doing a good business. This shows * that Athens is improving. MINOR ITEMS. 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DIMPLES, black-heads, red,rough,chapped,and • HU oily skin cured by Cuticura Soap. WEAK, PAINFUL BACKS, , Kidney and Uterine Pains and Weak nesses relieved ki one minuto by tho Cuticura Anti-Pain Planter, the first and only pain-killing plaster. SCHOOL BOOKS. Family Bibles. Stationer OF EVERY VARIETY. Lowest Prices! D. W. MGregor, Suocessor to Burke, BOOK STORE CORNE1 Established 60 Years. ATHENS, .... GEORGIA Ap.il 12—wtt 45 Tbe 3rd Ga. passed a resolution intro? duced by Col. Cjaiborn Snead thanking Mrs. 3. D. Mitchell and all the ladies oq the committees for the handsomely dressed table. Father Semmes, ot Wilkes county, was elected an honorary member of the 3rd Georgia Association. He went ip as a private, and waa promoted to sur geon. Walter Wiley Bays that the Bankf County Guards are known in Europe, and Captain Williams says that one of his acquaintances asked him about this notorious company in the streets of Dondon. Mr. J. O. Wood, of Phi Delta, Banks cc-unty, was in tbe Banner office Thursday. He reports the crops in his section not above tbe average, but in his district he says the Democrats are handsomely in tne majority. The Elberton Light Infantry were royally entertained by the Clarke Ri fles, and just before they left they were carried to the armory where a nice treat was served. They were marched to the train, and three volleys fired by the < ‘larke Rifles in honor of the visiting Company. The second speech of Dr. H. H. Carl ton before tbe old veterans is pronoun ced by many the most powerful effort of his life. It showed a deep religious sentiment, aud some of the prominent ministers of the city have referred to bis grand eloquence in bis picture of the old veterans’ final re-nnion in Hea ven. A good one is told of Dave Stephens, a Confederate veteran and the gentle man that bad charge of the meats at the barbecue. Dave had a goatee on his chin of which be was very prond. W bile talking to bis captain at the bat tle of Gettysburg and stroking his goa tee, a bullet eair.e along and took off part of his chin and two of his fingers. Tbe captain asked Dave what ‘was the matter. “Nothing,” remarked Dave, “only I have lost my goatee,” Ttnosand PIANOS and ORGAN! Sold to Southern Homes. N JW this is the plu’u unvarnished trot aod we will make yon a present of a Mi son A Hamlin Or. an it we cannot prove it I you We are a branch of Ludden A 8a' Son'.hern Music House, of Havannsb, - hsn Ila nothing bnt their celebrated PIANC ~ I ORGVNS, the sales of whieh bs _ AIM w awol swollen to tbe enormons flgiyea above. Wo do uot want to tell anybing else, and thing el oug t not to bay anything else. Why? 45 thousand Pianos and Organs hays made happy hones, wouldIvon be afraid to r>ak one yot sole ? We offer n are than tbis. If yo.q i no pi* ased we will exchange with yon in i months, charging yon nothing for the th] one you first select. We ship you on 16 dav’s trial and pay i tn -n fre-ght if not satisfactory. We give yo 3 1 >ng years to p y for an Organ or Piano. We g-ve you <i years guarantee Pdisreti cones we are better prepared to protect yo tb n any other honse. We have bnt ONE pric: anl that the lowest.’ , We sell nothing bnt standard makes- We se 1 them lower than any other house W e os Ty the largest stock of any honse in the South. We allow fair price for old instruments exthange. We make no misrepres :ntatif We mail yru catalogues and prices on plication We sell a splendid organ for | W j sell an elegant piano for $225.00. not afford to buy - < rom any one else, so and aod one more name eshnot affor cq..e along P onsand band. tlfonaa r~ Hsle & Conaway. June e—sun&w.tf. ATHENS. ( __ ..... ftuTS . ductJon o? 15) lbs.. bxhI I fe*l so much b $1,C00 sad be pot back where I was. 1 a for , PATIENTS TREATED BY MAIL. CONFIDENTIAL HsrmlMs, anil with no starting, inconvenience, or bad effect. For i articular* address, with 6 cents In stomps, An Accident.—The reporter who re ported the re-union at the court house accidentially left out the speech mado by Col. Claiborne Snead. This was very unfortunate, as it was Hamlet with Hamlet left out. Col. Snead made the best speech at the re-union and wits-M^*- »■ T -»»». mncKcrs mm». cm»ta. n warmly congratulated by all of the o!df veterans.Col.Snead responded to the ad dress of welcome from Mayor Tuck and -certainly eclipsed all the speeches made at the courthouse. Col. Snead ia a pol ished gentleman and brave soldier, and the reporter regrets having made sucha mistake and humbly begs bis pard9°* The Weekly Banner—t great Democratic organ of th< Eighth and Ninth District It’s worth more than a dcUi it
