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[From the Atlanta Constitution.]
Bill Arp’s Letter.
Working in the field a hot, sultry -day is no
joke. I’ve tried it. There’s nothing funny
about it. Its not a hilarious or exhilerating
business. Its not productive of wit or anec
dote. Its nothing but a fact, a solemn fact.
I remember reading about some ethereal chap
who doubted everything and wasent certain
that he lived, and it occurred to me that the
best way in the world to knock the romance
out of a man and settle his faith was to put
him to hard work in the field hoeing corn or
chopping cotton. By the time night comes
he will be convinced he is somebody, and
will be willing to rest and cat and go to bed.
I believe it would prevent suicides and re
store the lunatics to their proper senses. The
trouble is, most people work too little and
think too much. The muscles arc neglected
and the brain is overtaxed. I like work,
nevertheless, fact or no fact. The rest that
follows it is a positive luxury, and the appe
tite it gives a man makes him enjoy his vit
tels and he don’t come poking along when
the dinner bell rings and look over the table
to see whether it suits him or not in quality
or variety, but he comes with a willing alac
rity and sits down and goes to work. Ilog
and hominy is as good as quail on toast. If
I had Marcellus Thornton out here I’d give
him an appetite that would run longer than
thirty days and make a useful man of him.
lie is a good feller and there’s gum in him
but his talents have never taken the riHit
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direction. He has been overworking his
brain, and farming would restore him and
develop a fine performer on the hoe and the
chop-ax.
My boys hinted around last week that they
were getting behind with the work—that there
wa9 thirty acres of corn to hoe, and the bud
worm was doing damage in the bottom, and
there was three acres of cotton to chop out,
and a patch of new ground to sprout, and the
potato slips to plant, and they needed another
field-hand mighty bad, and so on, and couldn’t
get out for love nor ftbney, and so Mrs. Arp
she looked at me, and I looked at her and
remarked, “ Where there is a will there is a
way,” and I’ll furnish you a good hand for a
week. So I volunteered for the service my
self, and shouldered my hoe like a high pri
vate. lou see I’ve been sorter bossing around
and tendin’ to the garden and wearing an of
ficer’s epaulettes, working when I felt like it
and dignifying myself with age and playing
patriarch, but when the pinch comes I can’t
stand back, and I won’t. So I’ve tried it a
week, and I’m now as stiff and sore as an old
horse. When 1 set down I don’t want to get
up, and the beauty of it is when I get to work
I don’t want to quit. There’s an inertia about
it that keeps an old man going. I didn’t
know it before, but Cobe told me that it was
so with him. lie dident want to go to work
in the morning, and it most killed him to get
at it, but when he did get fairly squared to
3t, a®d the muscles got to moving like a ma
chine be dident know how to stop ’em, and
was the last-one to quit the field. I’ve hoed
-corn and cotton now for six days steady, and
can cut out a stork without skeering a fly off
of a twin one that grew out from the same
root. There’s northing like getting the slight
of the thing. A sharp, square-edged hoe and
a good eye and a true stroke is all that’s
wanted. Then you must have good judgment
and quick judgment about what storks to
Heave and what to cut out. One cut off with
the cut worm will come out again, but the
bud worm sucks its heart out and you had
just as well cut it up and replant. When a
man gets tired hoeing corn let him chop out
cotton for a change, and when he gets tired
of that let him spend the shank of the even
ing in putting out potato slips. We put out
a thousand or so every da}’, and I’ve seen
things Id rather do, for it's a hard business
on an old man’s back. If it don’t cure him
of spinal affection it will give it to him if he
keeps it up regular, and I feel like I have a
touch of it now. It wears out the fingers to
scratch the holes in the ground and press the
dirt around the plant, and there must be left
a little cup to pour the water in, and after it
is poured in the dry dirt must be pulled over
it to keep the sun from baking it. for wc are
not having any rain in these parts now to
save us that trouble. Its no peculiar fun to
straddle a potato ridge and with your feet a
yard apart and your back at right angles to
’em waddle along to the end of it putting in
slips, and by the time you are done with the
job most any other kind of work would be an
agreeable change—digging post holes would
be gay and festive. But still I like work—
farm work ; I like its variet}’’; it's something
new every day; you change your base and
then you see the result of your labors. The
corn grows and the long rows look so straight
and clean and ornamental. The wheat fields
are now in all their glorious beauty and the
oats have caught up and are in the head. It
looks like the farmers will work a pretty fair
crop of both—rain or no rain—and there is
no sign of rust as yet. The truth is we don't
need rain except for the oats, for it is a good
sign of a good crop to have a dry May. The
corn and cotton don’t grow off as fast as we
would like it, but the roots are reaching down
for moisture and taking strong hold, and bv
and-by when the rain does come it goes off
all the faster, and if a drought comes it can
stand it better than if it grew up rapidly with
sap from early rains.
So take it all in all, everybody i3 doing
pretty well, and the country ought to be hap
py. The farmers are doing well, and Grady
says the money men are doing well, and the
mechanics are doing well, and the merchants
are doing well, and the Democrats are doing
well, and now May Is almost gone and none
of those torrible things that the prophets pre
dicted have come to pass, and everything
looks serene and lovely. Our wheat harvest
will come off in two weeks, and we are going
to reap it with a bran new machine and have
a big frolic. If yon want to sec it, come up.
Tell Howell and Harris we want a couple of
bindets to follow the reaper, for wc will be
short of hands. I’ll give ’em a dollar a day
and board. Howell used to be a good hand,
I know, for he told mo he could bind a sheaf
and throw it up and bind another before it
come down. That’s the kind of a man I want.
Harris could do it, too, I reckon, if he could
throw the first one so high it wouldn’t come
down at all. Yours, Bill Arp.
A Few Words to Girls.
In the first place, remember that you are
ladies, and therefore entitled such to little
courtesies as men have the power to bestow.
Never return thanks for any of these atten
tions. Why should you thank "entlerjaen for
giving you what is already yours by the right
of sex ?
As it is a standing article in your faith that
men are all fools, you do right in fitting your
self for their companionship.
Learn to be as like them as possible. They
seem generally to be in love with themselves,
and it naturally follows that the}'' must admire
any thing that reminds them of tho object of
their love.
Among women, whispering will serve you,
but among men talk right out. It is your
duty to be attractive, and by loud talking you
attract more attention than by any other
means. Young ladies in a rail car are some
times so attractive that not a nespaper can
be read understandingly by any one of the
men passengers.
Never read anything solid, anything re
quiring thought. Thought brings wrinkles,
and wrinkles are horrid.
There is no need of your knowing anything.
If you should become wise, you might, when
married, discover your husband to be a fool.
It is much better for him to think you one.
You will live all the happier.
Never mind the inside of your head, so that
the outside is attractive. Women and pictures
are intended for admiration. Who ever heard
of a picture poring over a musty old book ?
Woman is the weaker vessel. Never take
exercise. It might give you muscles. Men
dislike strong-bodied almost as much as they
do strong minded women. It seems to detract
from their own strongth.
When you are married }’our husband will
furnish you with the funds for dyspepsia
remedies. So you need not be anxious on
that score.
Never mind what your mother saj’s against
flirting. There is no occasion for her to in
dulge in that kind of fun.
In your clothing, always- strive to be
“toney.” Never mind your health. Better
be dead than out of style. Besides, the
doctor must have a living. If you should all
dress as sensibly as men, half of the medical
profession would starve to death, and the
other half be forced to take refuge in the
poorhouse.
Always go to church. It is a splended
place to show your bonnet. It order that
nobody shall miss seeing it, make yourself as
conspicuous as possible.
You can do this by rustling the leaves of
the hymn book, playing with your fan, jingling
your bangles, and constantly turning about
ni your pew.
While neglecting your health so far as dress
ing is concerned, be watchful in another direc
tion. Remember that sleep is nature’s sweet
restorer. Therefore lie abed till 8 o’clock in
the morning. Your mother wiil see that your
breakfast is ready for you long before you are
ready for it.
Honor your father’s pockctbook and your
mother’s cooking, that you ma}’ never want
for new dresses nor be obliged to cook for
yourself.
Wear bangs, high heels, close-fitting corsets,
and all kindred apominations.
Chew gum.
Follow these directions, and you will in
time marry some fool and be miserable over
after.— Boston Transcript.
-Professional & business Sards.
JOH.\ .). STKICUI,4^I>,
ATTORNEY-A T-L AW,
Danielsville, Ga.,
Will promptly attend to all business entrusted to
him. dec 17, ’BO.
DU. A. IC. <
NICHOLSON, GA.,
Tenders his professional services to the surround
ing country. Rheumatism, Neuralgia and the dis
eases of women a specialty.
Feb. loth, 1880. ly
Howard tiioiii'mka,
ATT ORXE Y- A T-L AW,
Gainesville, Ga.
Prompt and faithful attention given to all busi
ness placed in his hands.
WILEV 4\ HOH AKI).
Attorney a ml t 'ouiiselor at Lair,
JEFFERSON, GA.
Will attend faithfully to all business entrusted
to his care. v mch4,
SIOIAA St THONPBOX,
ATTORNEYS- AT-LAW.
Jefferson,Ga,
Will practice in Jackson and adjoining counties.
/\ Outfit furnished free, with full instruc-
VfP JL“ tions for conducting the most profitable
business that anyone can engage in. The busi
ness is so easy to learn, and our instructions are
so simple and plain, that any one can make great
profits from the very start. * No one can fail who
is willing to work. Women are as successful as
men. Boys and girls can earn largs sums. Many
have made at the business over one hundred dol
lars in a single week. Nothing like it ever known
before. All who engage are surprised at the ease
and rapidity with which they are able to make
money. You can engage in this business during
your spare time at great profit. You do not have
to invest capital in it. We take all the risk.
Those need ready money, should write to us
at once. All furnished free. Address True A
Cos.. Augusta, Maine.
Watches, Clocks,
i TEWELRY, Ac., left in .Jefferson with F. L.
Pendergrass, F. M. Bailey, or J. C. White
head. will be sent out to me, repaired and return
ed promptly. Charges moderate.
April I—3m E. M. THOMPSON.
LOOK AT THIS!
TiEmsriK: oif 1 it i
AJSTJD
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES.
JUST RECEIVED
300 ELEGANT COOK STOVES,
3000 Dozen Wash Pans,
100 Dozen Splendid Baking Pans,
100 Dozen Elegant Dish Pans,
And a large stock of goods in our line which Mill he sold
CHEAP FOlt CASH.
A. K. CHILDS k CO.
Feb. 25 Opposite Reaves, Nicholson & Cos., Athens, Ga.
MAR-BLE ! MARBLE !
A. 11. ROBERTSON,
DEALER IN ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE
%
Monuments, Tombs, Hed & Foot Stones,
LARGE and SMALL CRADLE TOMBS,
Marble and Granite Box Tombs,
AT ALL PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASERS.
A Large Lot of Finished Monuments and Tombstones on
Hand for Sale and Heady for Lettering .
My Yard is Full of Marble, and Beady to Fill Any Orders.
GIVE 3VLE CALL, -A-UXTID GET PRICES.
A. R. ROBERTSON,
Monumental Builder, Athens, Georgia.
BALDWIN & BUBJfETT,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
BOOTS AKTD SHOE3S,
No. 3 Broad Street, Athens, Georgia.
WE IIAYE just received the largest and most complete stock of Boots and Shoes ever brought
to Athens. The quality of our goods is of the highest order, and our prices within the reach
of all. Wc deal
EXCLUSIVELY
in this line, and promise the most courteous treatment and perfect satisfaction to all who
may call.
TO MERCHANTS:
Our WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT is complete, and we guarantee prices as low as
any house in the South, and will save you freight.
C3- I"V E XT S -A. C -A. LL .
BALD JFIJV <s• 11TJRNETT.
Athens, Ga., October Ist, 1880.
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LOWE &, CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IX
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
WINES, Etc., Etc.
ALSO AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED
Stone Mountain Corn Whisky.
Corner Broad and Jackson Sts., Athens, Ga.
Feb. 2J
V. W. SKIFF,
DEALER IN FINE
WATCHES S' JEWELRY,
ClocLls,
Solid Silver and Plated Ware.
The Dianna Spectacles and Eye-Glasses,
Fine watches adjusted to heat and cold, and re
paired in the best manner. Hair Jewelry, and
all other kinds, made to order and neatly re
paired.
Sign of ll*c “Red
BROAD STREET ATHENS, GA.
April Ist, 1881.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LI. persons having demands against Thomas
Dalton, late of said county, deceased, are
hereby notified and required to present them,
properly attested, to the undersigned, within the
time prescribed by law, and all persons indebted
jto said deceased are hereby required to make im
mediate payment.
may G J. L. WILLIAMSON, Adm’r.
To Debtors and Creditors.
ALL persons having demands against Micagcr
Williamson, late of said county, deceased,
are hereby notified and required to present tliem,
properly attested, to the undersigned, within the
time prescribed by law. and all persons indebted
to said deceased are hereby-required to make im
mediate payment.
may G J. L. WILLIAMSON, Adm’r.
Inducements Extraordinary!
AT TIIE MAMMOTH
China, Crockery and Glassware House
-
OF NORTH-EAST GEORGIA.
JAS. H. HUGGINS,
No. 7 Broad Street, Athens, Georgia.
HAVING just returned from the Eastern market, we arc offering the largest, most varied and
best selected stock of
CHINA, CROCKERY,
GLASS WARE, LAMPS, CILA ND, 1 LIE MS, LANTERNS,
&.C., &c., 25 per cent, lower thean ever before known in this market. A full
and complete line of
HOUSEFURNISHINC GOODS!
Such as Buckets, Brooms, Seives, Trays, Knives and Forks, Table and Teaspoons, Coffee
Mills, &c. Also, a complete stock of Table Linen. Oil Cloths,
Napkins, Doylies, Towels, Etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE!
A handsome stock of TRIPLE PLATE SILVER CASTORS, TABLE and TEASPOONS
Prices SURPRISINGLY LOW.
Kerosene Oil by the Car Load. Also, Aladin and (i Bed C
Oil.” Staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Canned Goods,
BOOTS, SHOES, IIATS, CAPS, LEATHER , Etc., Etc.,
at prices as low as any house in the State. DON’T FORGET THE PLACE.
1 J. H. HUG-GINS, No. 7 Broad Street.
PARKER & CAMP EROS.
have within the last few weeks
opened up a first-class stock of
; ■•' * & . j: t? }
FANCY and FAMILY GROCERIES,
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
STAPLE DR 1' GOODS, MATS AND SHOES,
All of wliicli we are offering at
Rods. Bottom Brices.
Our Goods Are Bought From Manufacturers For Casli,
And We Will Sell As Cheap As The Cheapest.
GIVE US A CALL,
•kv\A YW CowwvweetX. Y\\u\ \Y v Wtuw YY\\w\ AY e Btv\>
Respectfully,
PARKER & CAMP BROS.,
Lch. 25 No. 12 Broad Street, Athens, Ga.
Marble Works
AIST ID
MANUFACTORY.
iw
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA.
WE call the attention of the public to our new and the ONLY MARBLE WORKS in Northeast
Ocorgia. W e are prepared, with ample capital, large experience and skilled workmen to
fill orders on short notice for STONES beautifully and artistically finished,
Monuments, Marble Mantels, Etc.
5\ e guarantee all work m our line, and will sell as cheap as the same can be procured in any
market, North or South, and respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Office on Main SU
near the Depot.
11. T. JIIENGS, Proprietor ,
December 17th, 18S0.
Dr. J. B. FEJiDERGBJISS,
HAVING BUILT AND FURNISHED A SPLENDID
BRICK DRUG STORK.
HAS OPENED UP A FULL LINE OF FRESII AND
Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines
of ca ci y description. He is now prepared to furnish the public with anything usually found in ft
first-class drug store, such as J
PAINTS . OILS,
VARNJSII. j)ye STUFFS
PAINT BRUSHES, TOBACCO,
CIGARS, SNUFF,
STATIONERY, PENS, PENCILS.
INK , HAIR BR US li kS.
COMBS, I TOILET SOAPS,
PERFUMERY, DENTRIFICES,
MA TCHES, BLA CKING,
BLACKING BRUSHES, sc., $c-
Special Attention Given to the Compounding of Prcscii.u •
tions at all Hours.
With thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him in the past, he still offers bis pro
fessional services to the public, and will endeavor to answer calls promptly and treat diseases it n
skill, after the most approved methods. Charges as low as the lowest.