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1st ATHENS Kb to the Busy Hum of Industry PART OF ATHENS THAT IS THRIVING AS DID THE ROSE. jgple Fully Alive to the Future of liens Gni Working for its ReaU- — Manufactories and Mills. iiiivlies THENS and a Good Refinement. Order of SHOULD SUSTAIN HER SUBURB. railroad was built to Athens, and the depot was erected on the southern side of Last Athens. This gave an impetus to that portion of the ci&y v and cottages began to go up there also. Stores liued the road from the depot to the lower bridge, and tbiB became an active part of the city. Those were the days when East Athens had the only railroad in onr city 1 , and Athens proper was with out one, as the passengers and freight w a§Jh»mJed by vehicles from there to the central part of the city. EAST ATHENS OF TODAY. Thus it was that the growth of East Athens went on from time to time, gathering new impetus and -vigor from year to year, until today it stands out in bold relier of Athens pro|«*r, the manufacturing center of the city, and of the whole of Northeast Georgia. Thij industries of East Athens arc numerous, and the people are energet ically striving to bring their part of tne city to tlje‘froht in every respect. They have mills and factories, shops, ami small industries, and are surround ed with an atmosphere of progress that is fast ^developing their section of the ' Classic Ci y. THE ATHENS FACTORY. That pari of our city known as East for many years been neg fln l in i lie newspapers of Athen* and ,it'received its share of the praise i has l'ecu accorded our city in Us 4,1 ami substantial growth:* m; Banner has all the while reeog- :! dm great scope of industry and ri'vhc.of Athens that is confined to ;>miis i.f East Athens, but. for some has never been so fully awake to- ic importance of this portion of Athens (.unity's growth as now. I The reporter whose pleasant duty it ss yesterday to make a tour of this Svi-ilm of our city, was perfectly mazed to observe on every side from uf ibe lofty elevations of that little » die wonderful prosperity that is curing over it, and the advancement bt is constantly going on in every inner of industry and enterprise, flie busy bum of industry rises lip Bin thousands of spindles frerr the onee valley, and the noisy din of the iblers hammer rings out from every iii-p. The very atmosphere is filled ith a business like air, and the little irg is moving on with measured tread the music of factory spindles and jmifaetofies of endless variety. East then* is surely abreast of the times in r*rv respect. To stand upon the elevated portions lorn city and east a bird's eye glance ter upon the dotted bills of East ill,ins. one has a scene of undisturbed letluluess—a villa that seems to have ■II*d itself into a quiet, peaceful sleep you ivs sunny hillsides; The picture ir eomjilete representation Of a poets’ ir.eiful drcam|of suburban life; just far sough away to look dreamy and in- Ttlng. But this fancied picture vanishes upon clo-or sight. The fantasies of the dis- nt'imv are stripped and instead of It quiet villa that was pictured from Fast Athens is quickly transformed Itoa busy scene of life arid activity. A BIT OF HISTORY. The earliest settlement of East [ttu-i.s dates hack to 1S55 .when r. W. 1). Harbor moved here from rih Carolina aud settled upon the *»1 the highest liiH in East Athens, tii’ii is opposite the upper bridge. At <>? time l lie whole scope of territory iw covered by East Athens was a a>t of pine and cedar growth which s ns dense as can be found in any t'iue of the Rockies or the fertile val- if the Mississippi. It was a great Wiv for game, and a prominent citizen |the place informed us that he has • e 'iu days gone by seen flocks of wild ■rkeys come from the thickets to get M*r in the river below. He stated 1st lie lias had much sport hunting on ^grounds that are now dotted with J! l .v cottages of varnished colors, and Ini h have come to be known as East flicti>. Mr. Barber was not long in «ring away the thick growth of his fulfil nil! top ami erected a nice cot- " bore he resided for many years ! <*r. Soon after he had settled there, ,r -James Carlton, father of our con- ^mian, Hon. II. II. Carlton, moved house and lot which he purchase*! [mi Mr. Jacob Phinizv and which lies “they ond that upon which' Mr. Bar- * r settled. These two houses are about '? oiliest in East Athens and are fast r n .S to decay under time’s telling 'i’hese old places are shaded by j:** stalwart oaks which give the ruses an oldtime Southern appear- l" 5 that takes one back to antebellum •\V The houses are now occupied f* r - Charlie Reynolds and Mr. A. 'Jtcklaud respectively. Mr. Reynolds _avuig some thorough repairs made J/' 1 his premises and says he wants to , U P the oldest house in East Athens oiigas possible so that in future a w tton the city has stretched out nanks and surrounds East Athens in grasp bringing it out in every pos- j,.) ‘ Iev o lo pment, he con point to it t k., a * tbe days when it was the ou- i h?- U i e on the and was surround- Vi, aense thickets of primeval forests, growth of East Athens has been tee u subst antial until a fewyears ago (, r *J sprang forth with a newness of L ri , ^Pt Pace with Athens across Hit!- frL n >ts ownwaid march to pros- • the first settlements were made Bn./this was an unattractive part hii* . < ,t Tland as alconsequence!Athens Who. u w wnu, Icon “*® factories were built on the *wn th ? forest b egan to he cut lo n » *, n( ' houses grew up ifjfi * he hillsides with great ihcn' J K an< ^ then it was that East I » gf 10 to assume the appearance «Ub«roan village. The Georgia This is the principal factory in East Athens, and was established in 1835. At tuf - time, however, it was only a small affair, and had a capacity for do ing but little business. It is situated upon the Oconee river, and has a good water-fall and power. At present, it is run by the Athens Marfhfaetti ring Com pany, with Mr. Frank Cheney in charge of the business affairs. The manage ment have had many improvements made, and are continuing to fit it up each year for a large anil more thor ough capacity of work. The spindles of the Athens Factory spin the thread for the Check Factory'which is situated at the middle bridge, and which weaves with ii8 scores of looms the cloth that is shipped by the Athens Manufacturing Company. THE CHECK FACTORY. The Check Factory numbers about one hundred and fifty operatives, and has a capacity of turning out as good doth as can be founu in anjcJBouthern mill. The checks, cottonades’and plaids that are produced by the looms here find.a ready sale, and are shipped to all parts of the United States. The Ban ner reporter noticed iu the shipping rooms a number of bales of goods to be sent to Detroit, Chicago, ami Nashville, We learned from tne manager ef the Check Mills that they frequently sent goods to these places, and that the lar gest firms in the country bought their goods. The earliest history of the Check Factory shows that it was built for an armory in the late civil war, aud was much on the order of an old fort in those days with the castle crowned roof that still is to be seen. The land upon which tha faetorv was built was the property of Mr. E. It. Hodgson, deceased, who gave it to the confederacy for the purpose just named. The soldiers made it a hoarding house in war times. Afterwards it become a grist Will and then a factory. THE JIIIU.S, The Athens Manufacturing Company has an excellent flouring and grist mill on the river, which is a great enter prise is East Athens, and which does a driving business both on that side and this It was established several years ago for their own purposes chiefly, but are now doing a good business in city* and in other towns around us. THE STORES. There arc now about a dozen stores doing business in East Athens, and which are all paying their proprietors handsomely. ’JLheysre scattered mer the town in an irregular manner ami center around the bridges and princi pal industries as a general rule. Mr.T.C. Fowler runs,a store of gener al merchandise at the Middle bridge, and is doing a good business, having two salesmen in his establishment and they are kept busy continually. He car- riesafiill line of,‘groceries,drygoods,nov elties etc., and has just received a fine l* t of fancy groceries for holiday sales. He is a clever gentleman and is meeting deserved success. Mr. C. W. Reynolds has lately moved to East Athens, and is ninuihg a nice store at the Upper bridge. He also deals in general merchandiu, and lias even for the short time be has been there, built up a driving trade in his line. He is our former manager of the Y. M. C. A., and is well known to every citizen of Athens. To him The Banner reporter is indebted for much assistance which he kindly rendered in procuring data for this article. Mr. Reynolds has recently cast lots with the East Athe nians and is proving a valuable citizen. He is an enterprising gentleman and is doing much for the upbuilding of our common city Mr. Henry Barber has a store of gen eral merchandise that ranks among the most prosperous of Athens, aud which has built up a good business. Mr. Carithers runs one of the best and most complete stercs iu East Athens, and is doing a good business, C. F. Hardeman has for some time been proprietor of a store, carrying a full line of merchandise. He'has a good patronage. Mr. W. C. Weather ford is among the proserous storekeepers, and has a full line of merchandise. His store is well patronized by the citizens of East Athens. Mr. J. P. Davis is a merchant that has built up a splendid business over the river and is making money. . B^ Bailey does a .large business in general merchandise. Thos. Aaron Is among the most suc cessful merchants and lias a good store. Mr. J. H. Massey, who has lately been doing business at bis store near the old depot has lately sold out, and the business is now cariied on by Mr. M. Fowler, who has moved to East Athens from Asheville, N. C. PRETTY HOMES, There are a number of pretty cottages being built in East Athens every day, and the people over the river Lave rea son to congratulate themselves on the success thej* are meeting in beautifying I their side of the Oconees banks. *M r. \ John Nesbitt has a prettv house that | can vie with many of our handsome ones on this side, ami Messrs. Strick land and Reynolds are soon to har ; two of the neatest homes to be fouud iu that part of theelly. Mr. John Herring has recently had built a very charming house, which surrounded as it is by a circle of ever green pines, shows off most prci.ilv from this side of the river. It is a nice cottage in every respect. THE PEOPLE OF EAST ATHENS. Never was there a more beautiful little villa inhabited bv a more enter prising, proud and loyal people than is East Athens. There are about twelve hundred inhabitants of the place and they pride themselves on their enter prise and push and loyalty to their city. They are united for the welfare of their own division of the city, but are never behind when a question of importance to the whole city appeals to them. They are apace with our cit izens over here in the inarch to pros perity, and will help us out whenever the occasion makes it necessary, 'l'he progress of East Athens is sufficient to tell the tale of enterprise, and energy of action that characterizes its people, in point of society and lefineiucnt the people of the river would surprise many of the Atlie ians who are. unfa miliar with their manners and customs They have an order of society that is separate and distinct from ours, but it is a good one, an 1 un tes the East Athenians. ;n souia'i ies of refinement and morality. The people are great church-goers and there are six churches on that side of the river that are filled with as honest a Chr.stion people as ever walked in the fear of God. Tlieir churches are nicely built, and kept in neat repair,and while they are not cost ly and elaborate structures,they are such as the East Athenians can attord, and no temple to the living Jehovah vrj.s ever more devoutly loved than one of these churches. The Presbyterians are represented at Hoyt’s Chapel, the Methodist have one or two buildings, and the Baptists have one. They Till have large congregations and are well attended and well served by able, pas tors. __ THE NEEDS OF EAST ATHENS. The condition of East Athens today has been made prosperous by the East Athenians’ own efforts. But little help nave they received from the citr prop erty. The territory, vrhile it is' in the corporate limits of the city,has not been developed by the city’s work or money. Almost all of the credit of the upbuild ing of that side of the river is due to the East Athenians. Athens has not treat ed the people of this beautiful and pro gressive little suburb with just fairness. The light questi n is the one which is most complained of bv the citizens of East Athens. No gas is carried over the river, at; J all of their lights are com mon, smoky, little oil lamps, which are not lighted more than onee every fort- night(bardly oftener) ami if the liioi n is not put tile people are left totally in the darkness on thur hillsides. There is a great cry for electric lights over the river, and they should have them, too. The taxes that come in from that por tion of the city would warrant them. There should at lenst be a light at each bridge and on each hill top of East Ath ens. Our city should not delay putting them there a moment longer. * It is un just to leave East Athens out in the light question. The people there pay their taxes, and should have benefits iu pro portion. The streets, too, of East Athens de mand the city’s attention. The council has neglected these streets too long,and they are the principal entrance streets to our city. The trade of Oglethorpe and Jackson counties pass through these avenues to our city, and it is disgrace ful to the city to have such poor roads running into our city. Immediate at tention should be given this matter and a. more united reconciliation would re sult with the citizens of East and West .tbens. it is the duty of our city to stand by this portion of its territory more than any other, for it is here that the backbone of Athens’ enterprise is to be found. ITS futuhe. % If East Athens receives its just recog nition from the city there is no reason why it will not in a few years become a great trading center, as well as manu facturing center, of the town. The G., G. & N* will enter our city in East Ath ens and, will most likely build their ma chine shops on that side of the river. The road will span the Oconee just above the gas works and will pass out towards Rock College, thus touching chiefly that part of the city over the river.’ East Athens is sure to become a great centre of Athens. The indomitable perseverance that char acterizes and the invincible enter- prize are sufficient to foretell unbound ed prosperity. , All welcome to our suburban growing city, and inay it cotninue to flourish and grow along with our western Ath ens ’till they are both one vast city with crowded streets, mammoth stores, busy factories and made up of a happy and thriving people. Crawford. Interesting Lectures.—During the past week the members of the Home School have had the privilege of listen ing to some most intesting lcetures on Geology by Dr. Spencer. It would be difficult to express the interest which his listeners took in the important dis courses, and one may with confidence say that the lecturer stands among the most gifted in the ranks of the class of his professional scientists. Dr. Spen cer’s closing lecture on Vesuvius gave an insight in the working of nature by an all wise Providence, so impressively grand and powerful. Every member of that interesting class of young ladies, with their teachers, will remember with pleasure the hours whilst listening to that earnest student of-nature. The cotton men say Athens’ receipts will go above one hundred thousand bales. ■ - A BIJKIED MYSTERY. Mrs. Taylor Armont’s Death Left Unac counted For. A strange story of the mysterious death of Mrs. Taylor Armour, of Banks eounty, comes to. ns. Last week Mrs. Armour died sud denly at her home in Banks and the supposition that prevailed among her relatives was that a dose of quinine had caused her death. On her death bed she said she bad been poisoned, and this caused quite a ripple of excitement in the whole vicinity. After taking the drug which was supposed to be a dose of quinine, she went into spasms as though from the effects of strychnine, and died. Her remains were taken to Carolina for burial where one of her sons resides. The son stopped the burial after the grave bad been dug and declared an inquest must be held. For this purpose he sent the corpse back to Georgia and an inquest was held and a verdict ren dered that Mrs. Armour had died from heart trouble and not from poison. The son was : still not satisfied and be and his brother demanded a post mor tem examination be held to discover if their dead mother had been poisoned. The idiysicians that had attended agreed to make the post mortem examination ami have an analysis made by Prof. White, the State chemist, but the cost of such was more than the sons could bear, and the mother’s remains werein- tered without further delay. Whether Mrs. Armour’s death was caused by an accidental close of poison or whether it was heart disease, it has caused no little excitement in Banks county, so we learn, and is still looked upon as a mystery. The doctors who attended her are prominent physiciahs of the State whose reputations are spotless and whose efficiency was never questioned. ANOTHER RUNAWAY. Chief Oliver Cornea. Near Brins Ban Over by a Wagon, It lias grown to be an every-day oc- currauce to witness runaways in Ath ens. There has not been a day to pass without having at least one runaway team on the public streets, which en dangers the lives aud property of the citizens. Yesterday while the team belonging to JMr. N. H. Hutchins, of Jackson county, was standing in front of Mr. J. S. King & Co’s store a student riding a bicycle passed and frightened the horses causing them to break into a frightful run down the steep hill to the Georgia railroad depot, scattering citizens and turnouts to both sides of the street. As the wagon passed Capt. Cran Oliver he reached for the lines to stop th m, but as he did so the wagon came near catching him under the wheels. He narrowly escaped receiving dangerous injuries. It does seem to us that there should be a stop put. to these runaways that occur every* day in our city. One life has a.reitHy been lost within the past two weeks, and is not this a sufficient warning? Does the city council need further pi oof of the danger of having frantic teams left unguarded on the streets? When the lives of our citi zens are in jeopardy cau no step be taken to escape the danger? It is a serious question Messrs. Coun- eilmen, no matter how you view it,and some ordinance should be passed at once preventing teams from being left unminded on our public streets. SHOT BY MISTAKE- Sheriff Hitmans, of .Morgan, Wounds Mr. Mark Head. The Madison Advertiser says: Tuesday morning the neighborhood in the direction of the jail was startled by the unusual report of a gun at about two o’clock, and the Advertiser report er made all haste iu that direction to ascertain the cause. Arriving upon the scene a few minutes later, our eyes be gan to penetrate the crowd that had gathered in search of an explanation to this exciting scene. However, \^» were not left in this state of uncertainty long, for iust a shoit distance from ns was stretched out, at full length, the famil iar form of Mark Head; who had been shot down by our worthy sheriff, Mr. J. A. Hilsman. The cause of the shooting seems to be as follows: There had been several arrests made, and the jail was quite full of criminals. There had been some reports that par ties were going to attempt to liberate them, aud Mr. Hilsman was at his post of duty standing guard, when he saw some one advancing from the rear of the jail, whereupon he hailed him six different times, telling him to stop or else he would be compelled to shoot. Receiving no response, he pulled the trigger, with above results, the load taking effect in the calf of the leg. and while it is painful, it is not considered by the physicians as dangerous. While it is generally regretted by the commu nity, no blame is attached to Mr. Hils man, and no one more deeply regrets the unfortunate occurrance than him self. As we go to press, wo understand the pa tient is resting comfortably. A New Railroad. From the following which appeared in the Atlanta Journal ye a terday it seems the new road from Eatonton to Atlanta is a reasonable certainty. This road would be of incalculable value to the city of Atlanta as to the people along the route: “Mr. Frank Everett, of Atlanta,is in Atlanta to-day, and is speaking confi dently of the early completion ’ of a road, almost an air-line, from Eatonton to Atlanta. From Eatonton to Macben is sixteen miles, and a road between these two places is being]rapidly built, three miles being graded and a good force of hands are at work. From Mach- en to Atlanta is only fifty-five miles, and is hoped that the road will,he com pleted by October 1st, 1890. The road is of incalculable value to the city of Atlanta as well as to the people along the route.” THE CITY WINS* THE CASE OF THE INJUNCTION AGAINST ATHENS SETTLE. The Kicker* Against the Pavements arc Li ft. The fVark of Paving Ath- ily On. The matter lias been settled and the city will have paved sidewalks. The little trouble that arose sometime ago over the pavement ordinance iu Athens has been quieted dowu by the application of a better law, aud Mr. An drew J. Cobb was just the man to do the work. It will be remembered that as soon as the bill was passed providing a paving ordinance for Athens, several citizens began to kick against the enterprise be cause the citizens were individually called upon to ray a part of the expen ses. These citizens claimed that the expense of the pavements should be paid from the general taxes, and that extra general taxes should be raised by the city for the purpose of paving the side walks, if such the city must have. The city paid but littie attention to these remonstrances, however, and pro ceeded with the work of putting down the pavements. Street Commissioner Barnett has been busily engaged putting down pavements along the principal streets ever since the ordinance passed, and has by this time paved many sidewalks in the city. An injunction was brought against the City by several citizens, who claim ed that the ordinance was unconstitu tional. The arguments for and against the in junction were made before Judge Hutch ins, in Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, and was settled adversely to the insti gators of the Injunction. The argument consumed about two hours’ time, Mr. v. J. Cobb representing the city and Messrs. T. W. Rucker. and Alexander M. Speer lepresenting the instigators of the injunction. After the arguments were finished Judge Hutchins issued the following or der: Lawrenceville , Ga., Dec. IS, ’89. Upon the coming in of the answer and upon the argument by both sides it is ordered by the court that the injunction be refused aud the temporary injunction heretofore granted be dissolved unless a bill of exceptions is filed within five days. N. L. Hutchins, J udge. Judge Hutchins said the constitu tionality of the ordinance was unques tionable, and the claim that was made that the ordinance had been irregularly passed seemed unfounded. He stated that the constitutionality of the bill would have guided him in liis decision, even if he had been iu doubt about the irregular passage of the bill, The Banner hopes that this will be the end of the trouble. It has always seemed strange to us how the constitu tionality o: the paving ordinance has been questioned when as many as the following cities have had the same laws given them by the General Assembly of Georgia: Cordcle, Tallapoosa, Jes sup, Augusta, Conyers, Barnesvilie, West End, LaFayette, Dalton, Atlanta, Americus, Montezuma, Columbus, Sa- vaunah and Gainesville. All of these cities have had their paving done by in dividual and not general taxation. It is to be hoped thatjtbe ease will end here, for any further legal action would only prove a waste of time. Meanwhile the work of putting down the pavements goes bravely on. THE ATHENS POST-OFFICE. Everything Points to the Appointment of a White Post-master. It is becoming more and more certain each day that Athens will have a white republican post-master. Letters are be ing received each day by prominent cit izens, ever and anon, which come frgm headquarters, and all of which serve to predict that no negro post-master will be inflicted upon Athens. President Harrison says he has no inclination of appointing a negro to the office, and says if a white republican can be found for the office, he will appoint him. Every effort will be made to secure a white post-master, and the last resort only will induce the President to appoint a negro to the of fice. Our citizens are delighted at this idea, and much prefer a decent white republican than a negro. Madison Davis’ friends are working for him in Washington, so we learn, but liis chances have long since been cancelled with the decisive letters “n. g.” It is now believed that a white re publican will be sent here from another city, and that our post-office will not again have a black face peering from the delivery window. Athens doesn’t want the negro post masters, and Mr. Harrison has perhaps profitted by the little lesson that At lanta has taught him about Civil Ser vice reform, and will not give us one. The Banner is glad to learn of this sit uation in the post-office affairs, and hopes that a white man will continue to preside over so important a public trust as is our post-office. The com plaint that is now being made about irregular mails and careless mail agents, on many of our Southern roads, is enough to convince us of the evils of negroes being appointed to manage the mails, and we want none of it in ours. Thb Methodists’ Appointments.— The new presiding elder, Rev. H. H. Parks, of the Athens’ District has made theJf»Ilowing schedule of appointments. Athens circuit, Boggs chapel,Decem ber, 21, 22. First church, Athens, Dec. 21, 22. Factory mission, Dec. 28, 29. Oconee street church, Dec. 29, 30. Greensboro circuit, Jan. 4, 5. Winterville circuit, Jan, 11,12. Washington station, Jan. 18,19. He asks the district stewards to meet t First church in Athens, Wednesday, aquary 15, at 9 o’clock. BANK’S BIG BOODLE. A WORTHY GRANDSON RE CEIVES A FORTUNE SUD DENLY. T.ie Third Grucrntlon of Jcatto Ballon Ret* Sixteen Thonmml Dollars Fr,iu a Texas Speculation. It was many years ago that Jesse Ballon, a citizen of Bunks county, turned Ins eyes Westward and cast bis lots in the Lone Star State of the far 'v est. • t was in the days when Texas was undergoing its earliest settlement and when frequent warfares were being tought between the Texans and the greasers below the Rio Grande river. ili -86 days when the West was voung and all young and all young men of the East went out to grow with the coun try. Jesse Ballon was not a rich man, but on the contrary was one who had toiled all his young life on a Banks county farm for a living, and had almost given, up in hopeless despair when he decided to cross the broad valley of the Missis sippi for more , fertile fields and better lorttmes. He went to Texas. Upon his arrival In the Lone Star State he invested all his money in real estate which owing to its cheapness was easily obtained in large quantitiea with even his small purse. He iaid it oft in lots and began farming, but didn’t prosper as abundantly as he had antici pated. He soon gave up the attempt and made up his mind to return to the old red hills of Georgia, to his folks and former friends. t >, Alas! he never came. No sooner h»d he made his decision to return than he was taken sick, and after a long illness, died in the new land of .the West. His bereaved and sorrowing family return ed without money and without friends. 1 hey have since that time toiled a whole life time in Banks eounty—the family consisting of Mrs. Kilgore and Mrs- Chastain, both of whom were daughters of the unfortunate Jesse Bal lon. They have not grown richer, for they seem to have met adversity on every side till they too crossed the riv er. Mrs. Chastain left a son named James, who has grown up to be a man of middle age now. He received the adverse fate of his family ? s . \ heritage it seems, for lie has been growing poorer and poorer each year since until utter poverty ha* almost claimed him his own. But by the blessings of Providence the scenes before his gloomy life have changed. FORTUNE SMILES ON HIM. The richest fortune is his, and James Chastain, the man whq day before yes terday was almost a pauper, to-day can sign a check for thousands. It came about in this way: The land in Texas which had been bought by Jesse Ballon in iexits,and which through tile dowii— warded rift of generations had been lost sight of away out in Texas has been re- deemed, to tlie ffi len fftouiy, Tex&s l&w* 1 yers have for many years been looking up the documents and titles ol the lands have at !ast recovered them. The lands were sold for sixteen thousand do lars and as James Chrastian is the only heir of the property living he got the boo dle after the lawyers fees were snb- stractod* It was a sudden benediction, of fortune for Mr. Chastian, and he was as happy yesterday as he told his tale in hearing of a Banner reporter as man can be in this prosaic world. IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS. Act of Legislature-in Regard to Soiling' Meat and Flour, The last Legislature passed an act making it a crime in any manufacturer or dealer m flour or meal to sell these arcicles without printing on each sack the number of pounds contained therein As many of our merchants engage in this business and would probably not have the matter called to their attention and thus become unconsciously and unintentionally guilty of a crime we have thought it proper to publish the Act ir. full and therefore give it below Section I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that after the passage of this Act, it shall be the duty of each and every miller or manufacturer of flour or of corn meal (and every merchant or dealer), sacking said articles, to stamn or have printed on each sack in which either of said articles are packed in plain hgures not less than one and one- half inches in length the exact num ber of pounds of flour or corn meal as the case may be, contained therein: Provided, The provisions of this Act shall not apply to grist ground for toll. Any person or persons violating the provisions of this Act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, uiion conviction thereof, shall be punishedas P J^> ibet LL n Section 4310 of the Code of 1882. Provided, This Act shall not apply to merchants or dealers selling flour or meal in quantities less than a fiTlI sack. Section II. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby re pealed. Approved November 11, 1889. lliancB Warehouse Meeting. - j e shareholders of the Alliai ” arehouse in City of Athens will cc together in this city at Courthouse W ednesday, January 8th, next, which time the charter will be receii and regular organization perfected, is earnestly desired that all sharehc ers will be present or represented proxy. Geo. T. Murrell Chairmi Oglethorpe, Madison, Oconee a Jackson county papers please copy. dwl