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LOC AL AFFAIRS. Up In Our Friend Wli© Orlml* at Oar Mill. We address this especially to those with whom we have traded anytehere. W ehave ground at the mills of many of you a tong time, and we ure gratified that some ot our friends arc showing their appreciation of us, and at the same time enhancing their own interests by advertising in lUK SUN. Our terras for the Spring and Summer, especially, will he low. If you want a continuance of trade in N. E. Georgia, say so through The Sun. You cannot find it j„ these parts’' a better advertising me dium. Its circulation, already large, is rapidly increasing. if vou want our trade, let your card be in The Si x to remind us of your wishes. We do not ask you to give us a big adver tisement if you don’t want to, but must have one of some size. Now don’t forget us. if you want to be remembered when we order goods. We send copies of this paper to many of our friends, but more particularly to those from whom we expect an advertisement. Do not consider us beggars, but believe that what we ask you to do will be to your interest. Court Week. Quite a large number of people arc i.i attendance, and up to this time the best of order prevails. The “swopping ground ” presents the same attractions, and the “ Georgia Scenes ” still remain true to na ture. The Supreme Court assembled Monday, His Honor, Judge Pottle, presiding, and Sol. Gen. Reese at his post. This last named officer is anew appointee, but is an able and dignified Solicitor, and the State is as as well represented as she could be by any lawyer of our acquaint ance. Criminals will take due notice there of and govern themselves accordingly. The visiting bar is about the same as usual, we note in attendance: Messrs. Robt. Hester, E. P. Edwards, John P. Shannon, John T. Osborne, J. N. M or ley and S. N. Carpenter, of Elberton; J. D. Mathews and Samuel Lumpkin, of Lexing ton ; B. F. Camp, of Carnesville. W. G, W. White, Foreman -Grand Jury, and M. F. Adams, ltaliff. On Monday there were several cases con tinued and but one tried, the case of Mrs. F,. 11. Carter vs. M. Johnson, action for words, in which the jury returned a ver dict of S2OO damages. Tuesday morning the Court was engaged in the trial of J. M. Bradley, Executor, vs. James Allen, et. al.—verdict for the defendant. The afternoon was consumed in trying the case of Ilenry David vs. Ihos. T. Adams—verdict for defendant for S7.Go. Several eertioraris were disposed of. Tuesday morning, Messrs. Lee Linder and Hiram A. David applied for admission to the bar. Their examination was entire ly satisfactory and indeed creditable, and they were complimented by the Judge. Among the prominent visitors in attend ance upon Court, we notice Col. Rich, of the Georgian , Capt. McCarty, of the El berton Gazette , Gen. John D. James, ol Elberton ; Dr. J. L. Turner, and our young friends Joe Turner and Willie Saddler. Nnnke. On Saturday morning, Mr. Thomas \ . Skelton was cleaning up the storeroom in order that he might have room lor a large lot of shoes, harness and leather which ar rived that evening. In lifting a trunk that was on the bottom shelf, he discovered a “ pilot ” snake, coiled for a Strike. Skel ton has never been particularly noted as a jumper, but on this interesting occasion he jumped with greater rapidity and higher than any man has ever done in this town, without weights. Thomas went out and hired “ Boss,’’ who had on a high pressure of steam, and consequently snake proof, to kill the snake and move every barrel, box and everything else, while he stood on the beam of the scales with a four pound weight in each hand, valiantly determined to “ hold the fort ” or perish in the attempt. He has been trying to comb his hair down ever since. That fright has knocked the curl out of it for all time to come. Just here we would call attention to the adver tisement of J. W. Ayers & Cos., who will barter boots, shoes and leather for hides. They do not wish any snake skins, however. Dr. Willie Ayers, the junior of this thriv ing firm was in our office yesterday, and we would state for the benefit of the ladies that his health is excellent. Messrs. Childs, Nickerson * Cos., [Of Athens, keep anything you need in the (hardware line. They have always sold fcheap and now are selling at “ hard-pan prices. So if you want good goods at the lowest figures give them a call. They are liberal gentlemen, and will always treat you right. This is our experience, and we have tried them a long time. ltrelll>N. The news the The Sun don't tell you, “ain’t w*rth knowing,” t, Our subscription list has increased with great rapidity this week. A Sunday School was organized at Can ons Church last Sunday, with 24 scholars. You grind our * axe and we’ll sharpen yours. Subscribe for Tiik Sun and keep posted. If time, attention, money and brains, can make this “little paper” a success, it will be done. Spring chickens are once more upon the market, and the price opened lower than usual. They bring only 10 cents a dozen —in the shell. A nice lot of lawyers attending Court. The clever ones who haven't already done so will insert their cards in The Sun, so their names will be familiar with us all by the time they come again. Dr. Skelton, although anew- hand at the business, has proven his ability to run a first-class Irotel. His hotel is very liberally patronized, and fare excellent—everything the market affords. That's right, Doctor, fix up their teeth, and then give them something to masticate. The popular Bobo House is being exten sively patronized this week. The bill of fare is excellent— fresh shad, turkey, roast pig, in fact everything the inner man feels desirous of encompassing. His guests are of the kind that require much brain food— hence the unusual demand for fish. W. E. John won. of Richmond County, says “ Old 8,,” was never out of his place day or night during the session of the Legislature, and always voted right. He has been preaching for 10 years, without pay; married and buried more people than anybody ; only weighs 98 pounds ; nearly as hard looking a case as “ Old B.” All things are possible with God—he could make a better man than Johnson, but up to this date never did. Death*. An infant girl of Robert and Sarah Gaines died suddenly Saturday last. Robert Berryman died at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Berryman, Madison County, near Franklin Springs, on the 17til inst., with typhoid pneumonia. He was an exemplary young man and gave evidence to his sorrowing mother of his transition to the land of the blest. W. Jnniiiff A- Cos. We call attention to the advertisement of W. Jennings & Cos.. 38 Decatur street, Atlanta, Ga., dealers in sash, doors, blinds, mantels, builders’ hardware, paints and window glass. This is a good house, and sells at remarkably low figures. Those who are in need of anything in their line cannot do better than to order from them. We have sold their goods, and they have, always given perfect satisfaction. Judge I'ottle. The re-appointment of E. 11. Pottle to the Judgeship on the Northern Circuit was hailed with pleasure by all lovers of liberty and honest administration of law. Judge Pottle appears on his second term in his usual health and vigor. He is an able Judge, has a keen perception in law, mild in his expression and affable in man ner. yet with becoming dignity—his charge to the Grand Jury was clear, able and im pressive. Ktitllv Kitten. Walter, a little son of Mr. George Bai ley, of this County, while playing with a savage yard dog, on Sunday last, was seized by the treacherous brute and thrown to the ground. The fangs of the dog tore about four or five inches of the scalp oil’of the boys’ forehead and crown, inflicting a ghastly and painful wound, besides other severe bites and bruises, before the poor little fellow could be rescued. The dog actually devoured the child's scalp. Not withstanding all this, the child is not dan gerously wounded, and under the skillful treatment of Dr. Eberhart is doing finely. The biter " bit the dust.” Pcrsmial. We had a pleasant call from Dr. D. 0. Osborne, of Franklin County, this week. It will be seen that he has been announced as a candidate for the Constitutional Con vention through our columns. The Doctor is well informed, an honest citizen, and if elected, would do everything in his power to advance the interests of his country. Mons. C. Cbedel. jeweller, of Elberton, can be found in Dr. Mathews’ office, and will mend your watch, fix your clock and repair your jewelry in the best manner. Wm. Laughlin, representing Ives, Mur phy & Bouar, dealers in hats, eaps, and straw goods, New York, was in Hartwell last week. He is a “ foine young Irish gintlemati — yis, one of the rale ould stock.” I CHEAPEST AM) BEST STOVES & TIN WARE BF THE SOI TIL AT A. K. CHILDS A CD'S, ATHENS, GEORGIA. Ningulnr Fire. One day last week, Mr. Freeman, who was hauling a load of goods from Athens, met with a strange accident. He had camped as usual, but says he left no fire burning when he retired. He was aroused by the crackling of flames and found his wagon enveloped with fire. He says that it was the act of an incendiary, and that lie saw him run off, when he jumped out of bed. His wagon was considerably burnt, but the heaviest loss was sustained by E. B, Benson <fc Cos„ for whom Freeman was hauling, they having had about $l5O worth of shirting and checks consumed. Wag oners should be extremely careful about fire when camping, especially when the weather is so windy as it is this season of the year, one little spark could destroy hundreds of dollars’ worth of goods. In this case, fortunately, the fire was arrested in time to save a portion of the goods. Public Atltlre**. Hon. Thos. Crymes addressed the citi zens of Hart County in Courthouse yester day, urging reasons why the people should vote for a Convention. Ilis speech was a good one. Points well taken and clearly defended, lie held that State aid to railroads and indiscriminate issuing of bonds should be prohibited by constitu tional law; that fraudulent outstanding bonds should be put to rest; the old jury system in magistrates courts should be re stores! ; the free school system should be remodelled—as it is, neither economy nor justice in its practical workings; that the homestead should lie judiciously modified; and geological boards, bug-ological boards and Doctor-ological boards should be pro hibited by constitutional law. Mr. Crymes acquitted himself well. A Firal-C'IHMM House. In this issue will be found the advertise ment of Messrs. A. K. Childs & Cos.. Athens, Ga., W. 11. Jones, Superintend ent. This is a first-class house, composed of gentlemen of the first water. They deal largely in stoves, and can supply you with the best tinware in the State. Having sold Jones’ tinware since IV. 11. Jones Came to Athens, we know of a truth that what we say is correct, as all who have used it w’ll testify. It gives us pleasure to recommend them to otir people, and we know they will be liberally patronized. “The Times” cook stove never fails to please, and it is indeed the stove for the people and the times. I.an Card*. See card of F. B. Hodges. Esq., among our new advertisements. Mr. Hodges is so well and favorably known that it is needless for us to add comments. He stands among the best of his profession. Asa collecting Attorney there is none bet ter. Also, card of J. P. Shannon, Esq., of Elberton. Although young in years, he has an old head on his shoulders filled with brains of excellent quality, and is one of the most astute lawyers on this circuit. Ever prompt and energetic, no client need fear that his interests will suffer at his hands. The Minstrels. The minstrels gave one of their mirth provoking entertainments in the High School building last night, to a large and appreciative audience. Lod. A small Book, with black back one fourth inch thick, with short-hand printed matter inside. The finder will be suitably rewarded by delivering it at this office. Good Adviee. Now is the time of year for Pneumonia. Lung Fever, Ac. Every family should have a bottle of Boschee's German Sy rup. Don’t allow for one moment that cough to take hold of your child, your fam ily or yourself. Consumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Croup, Hemorrhages and other fatal diseases may set in. it is true German Syrup is curing thousands of these dreaded diseases, yet it is much better to have it at hand when three doses will cure you. One Bot le will last your whole family a winter and keep you safe from danger. If you are consumptive, do ' not rest until you have tried this remedy. . Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular sire 75 cents. Sold by your Druggist, E. B. Ben son & Cos. Common ore VHiiilerbllt. Handsomely endowed a University in the South ; but Dr. James L. Gilder left n richer legacy to his people by giving them his celebrated Liver ril's. The people j living in the Southern portion of the united States are naturally auoject to liver dieases, and these pills will always Prevent , Re lieve, or Cure. Sold by all druggists and country merchants. Hartwell Market. Hartwell* Ga., March 21, 1877. The following market reports are cor rected weekly by E. B. Benson Ik Cos : Cotton— Receipts to date, 1.500 Bales. Stained and Tinged (5 Ordinary fo 8^ Good Ordinary 9(i 0A Low Middling fa 10 Middling... 10RJ0J Good Middling f.lo| Bacon 111et124 Hams l.w 18 t’offee 'ififli JJ Sugar 1246 10 B utter 1 > Eggs —(/(Hi Chickens ....12J16'2<) Lard 10(8 18 Oats 00( 75 Molasses 506 SI.OO C0m........ *1.006*1.10 Meal 85<*1.00 Potatoes, Irish —(3} Mackerel *1.25(3 *2.25 Fodder —6*1.50 Flour 7.r>0(3'*10.00 TO THE PUBLIC. I RESPECTFULLY call your attention to my continued reduction in prices, and large receipt of new Goods arriving by every Steamer from my Factory. Business has now reached large proportions (having increased materially during the last year.) I have been compelled to enlarge my Warerooms, which are located on Broad STreet, facing Monument Street, (known as the Eagle & Phoenix Hotel.) The dimensions of the building are seventy feet front by one hundred and twentv-flve deep, three stories high. They are said to be the largest and finest Warerooms in the Southern States. My Stock will compare with Northern and Western markets for price and selection. Thanking you for past favors, and awaiting further and esteemed patronage, I remain Yours respectfully, G. V. IbGRAAF, Successor to E. G. ROGERS, Wholesale and Retail Furniture Di aler and Undertaker. 147,1471 & 149 BROAD STREET, AU6USTA, 6A. UNDERTAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Sunday and Night calls 102 Greene Street. „ TO CONTRACTORS. Bids for Building a Jail for Hart County, Georgia. Sealed proposals for building ft Jail in Hartwell. Hart County, Georgia, will be received by the undersigned, until 12 o'clock M. Saturday, April 7, 1877. Each bid to be endorsed : " Bid for Jail for Hart County, Ga.,” and with the name of bidder. Bids must embrace the whole work, and the bidder to furnish all materials to com plete the work : Ist. The brick, stone and plastering work, including the digging of the founda tion. 2d. The Carpenter’s and shop work, in cluding furnishing all necessary lumber and shingles. 3d. The necessary iron work. The jail is of brick and plank 32x20 feet, plank laid fiat, and edgeways fastened with 20 penny nails. All doors of oak and iron. The Committee reserve the right to re ceive any or reject all bids. The work is to be started immediately upon signing the contract, and to be com pleted by September loth, 1877. Plan and Specifications are to be seen at the Ordinary's office, in Hartwell, Georgia. F. C. STEPHENSON, Ordinary Hart County. March Ist, 1877, 28-31 W. If. BATTKUFIEU). W. A. HOLI.AXD. “ REDTOP^ALOON. FINE WINES , WHISKIES , BRANDIES , CIGARS, and TOBACCOS. VERYTHTNG done up in the little brown jug. 3 SATTERFIELD <fc HOLLAND. BURKE’S BOOKSTORE, A 1111 NS. GEORGIA. anythinjj you want in the way of booms, sr.i tioxery, Fieri he fr lues, GOLD VERS, BIBJ.ES, I‘RAYER AXD U YUS BOOMS, riIOTOGKAriI A LBV US, (>r iin\thins; usually kept in ft lhnt-cU'-* Hookfttorr, to the olil reliable bookstore at Athena. A Hue lot of CHRISTMAS GOODS, Such aa GIFT ROOKS. TOII.KT SETS, VA.NKf, WRITING DESKS. WORK BOXES. CIIILDHKN 8 TOPS, Ac., now iu stock, and will be aold at low pricoM. • t I am Agent for MTEIXWAVN PIANO*, ASK MAHON A If AMI.IN'N ORGAKN, Both of which look the Meet premium over all com jM'tltora at the Centennial. I will acll them to* low ax they call lie bought In New York nr elaewhere. Other milked of l’iauoa aold, ttiul wurnuited at low at the;/ can be bnurjlit anywhere. Give me a trial. I guarantee mt Infliction. Til OH. A. ItI'KKF. 17 Athene, Oa (GEORGIA HART COUNTY. a R Whereaa, Sarah A. Rice applied to me for let tern of administration (with the will annexed) on the the relate of Robert Steele, late of eaiil County, de et-uaed ; Tln-HC are therefore to cite and admonUh all con cerned. to mliow ciiuhc. if any they have, at my other, on or before the ltd Monday in April next, wny Haiti letters should not lie granted, (iiven under my hand at oilier, this sth day of March, 1577. 3H :tl F. C. STKPHKNHON, Ordinary I *l\ 11 1 \ * by every agent every V \ lylll month in the business wc furnish, hut if? tho* l ' willing woi-i, <-an ~||jn H do*. tJ t/ t/ **ii dollars a (lay right in theirown lo culi tii ■ v Have no rouni to explain here. Business pleasant nml honorable. Women, and boy* and girls do as well ax men. We nil! furnish yon's complete out lit tree. The business pays better than anything else. We '.v ill hear expense of starting you. Particulars free. Write and see. Farmers and ni chanieH, their sons and daughters, and all classes in need of paying work at home, should write to us and learn nil shout the work at once. Now is the time. Don t delay. Address Tit IF. ii Cos., Augusta. Maine. HR. A. J. MATIIEWS, SCR(J EON ANJ) PHYSICIAN , FIRST FLOOR MASONIC HALL, 1 HARTWELL, GA. J Jit. GEORGE EBERIIART~ PR A (TICINO PHYSICIAN, OFFICE, Next J>ooi< to J. W. Wim.jamb. 3 HARTWELL, GA. r\E. w. H. McCURRY, Dentist, 1/ HARTWELL, GA. Will do all work in the Dental line. He uses the very beat material and guarantees satisfaction. He can he, fouud at the Drug Store of A. G, MeCurry St, Cos., when not profcatuaually absent. HO QUARLES W. SEIDEL, A TTOR N E Y AT LAW\ HARTWELL, HART COUNTY, 1 03 GEORGIA. ; rpiIOMAS W. TEASLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HARTWELL, GEORGIA, Will practice in the Counties of Hart. Elbert. Ogle thorpe. Madison. and Franklin. Prompt attention given to the collection of all claims entrusted to bin care. ft Miss ANNIE JORDAN 'VITILL resume her Music Class on the 29th day of W January. Having procured new text-books, she ensures the best method of teaching the nttH ment* of this beautiful science. Rate* per month reduced to 94.