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BREVITIES. Watermelons ami peaches! railroads arc progressing ! [yGct your turnip land in oriler! ItPTlic rains came in a good time! OTBook agents are getting numerous! 17TU is about time for the big meetings! rent is on the rise in this town ! S cTOur city bad a deserted look last Sat urday. riT Fleas are unusually troublesome this summer. IITMrs. Bacon wants her son, A. T. Bacon, liberated. wheat threshers are finishing up this week. I'tTOats arc worth from fifty to sixty cents per bushel. of our citizens arc celebrating the green corn dance. nrSomo of the farmers in Cunningham’s District arc still in the grass. farmers arc traveling al)out now, having “laid by" their crops. location of a depot on our railroad would make glad several hearts. CefThcrc will be some more new brick bousos in our town in a few months. Trustees of the Martin Institute will meet during the first week of Court. ItTOur "city dads” could spend a few days on the streets now with great profit. 11/Somebody can get a job to make two hundred thousand brick for Jim Randolph. demand for jugs has increased since our town took on the temperance idea. learn that there was a heavy storm between here and Flowery Branch this week. town has been laid off and the depot located at llosch’s Store, on the Jug Tavern railroad. i on the 6th instant, by Rev. R. A. Scale, Mr. W. I*. Daniel and Miss Emma J. T. Carter. I'{/"The ice supply run short last week, but the lemonade makers are still in the field with anew supply. [JF Parties who desire to still fruit can see a notice at the Post Ollicc that will bo of in terest to them. arc informed that the majority of crops in the county are just as good as the ground can produce. cannot do better than to sow your rust proof oats in August and September. The sooner the better. the sun must be getting ucarer the earth is evidenced by tho increased heat for the last two weeks. Gaincsvillo & Jefferson Railroad Company is suing its stockholders who have refused to pay in their assessments. municipal government waked up from its lethargy long enough last Thursday to incarcerate an impecunious female. iyi( that comet’s tail i9 so broad and long, we wish it would get in between us and the syn, provided it can make a shade. arc told that they are suffering for rain in some parts of Harrisburg District, especially at Mr. Jim Burns’ and Bill Potts’. Williamson reports six cases on the equity docket and fifteen on the common law docket returnable to this term of the Su perior Court. of the teachers who intend to teach public schools were in town last Satur day for tho purpose of making contracts with the County Board of Education. [SPA company of gentlemen are talking of erecting a bank on the old Webb lot, in order that the capitalists of our town may not have to go to other tow ns to deposit their inone}\ have been extremely modest in ex clamations in regard to the weather, but most of the Job in us has been exhausted, and we shall certainly rail out if the present spell last3 much longer. voting on the stock law has had an unhappy result upon some of those who were tenants and voted for fence. We have heard of several landlords who have been kindly furnishing their tenants with pasturage, but since the election have turned their cows out side, remarking that it was the tenant's wish as expressed at the polls. We have heard of more than one instance of this kind, and many land owners say that after this year they will furnish no more pasturage for tenants. CF*During the storm Tuesday, a double barrel shotgun, belonging to Mr. Win. Grif feth, was discharged in an unusual manner. The gun wa9 loaded and hanging in a rack over the door, and during a heavy Hash of lightning both barrels went olf of their own accord. It is supposed that the electricity had something to do with it, and should this be the ease, it will be well enough for those who carry concealed weapons to make a note of it, or they may some day find themselves shot with their own weapons. To the Stockholders % Of flic GainesTille, Jefferson & Strata'll R. r, Cos, Secretary's Office, > Jefferson, Ga., July 6th, 1881. You are hereby notified that there will be an extra meeting of the Stockholders of this Company, in the Court House at Jefferson, on Saturday, the 6th day of August, 1881, at 1 o'clock 1\ M. Py order of the Board. W. C. Howard, Secretary. Minnie Palmer, the actress, is under $5,000 bonds to her mauagor not to marry for five years. Personal Mention. Dick Gholston is sick. Joe Webb still lingers with us. Miss Emma Winburn is visiting in Gaines ville. Tom Brooks, of Gainesville, was in town ’ast Saturday. Miss Mary Caritbers went home with Miss Ada Carithers. Miss Myrtle McCarty is spending vacation in Oglethorpe county. Rich Johnson showed his face for a little while in our town last week. I)r. Pendergrass is in Monroe this week. Joe Webb went with him —just for company, you know. Frank Glenn left last week for Logansvillo, In Gwinnett county, where he will take charge of a school. Death of Mr. B. R. McCoy. This venerable and worthy citizen died Sunday evening last, at the residence of his son, Mr. J. C. McCoy, in this village, from general debility and physical exhaustion, lie was one of tiic oldest citizens of the coun ty, having moved here from Morgan county many years ago. Mr. McCoy was, we un derstand, about eighty three years old ; was ever a peaceable and honorable citizen, and consistent and quiet member of the Baptist church for years. lie has been gathered home to his fathers at a ripe old age, leaving behind him the example of a noble, honest, Christian life for the emulation of his sorrow ing relatives and many friends. Peaeo to Ins ashes. Rev. A. J. Kelly preached an appropriate sermon before the burial Monday evening, and the Masonic fraternity conducted the ceremonies at the grave with fit and becom ing solemn it}'. Harmony Grove. BY OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. —Needing rain. —Thermometer stands at 100. —Mr. David Moon and family spent last Saturday in our village. —Our people were supplied with plenty of good beef last Saturday. —The early planted corn is beginning to feel the effects of the sun. —Died, on the 9th inst., an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Appleby. —An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williamson has been quite sick. —Mr. J. E. Massey has some Ptymouth Rock chickens that are very fine. —The adjourned term of our superior Court will be held on Friday, the 22d instant. —Good rains have been passing about, but at this writing (Tuesday) we are unfortunate. —Mr. R. A. Echols is finishing up a couplo of neat buggies for a couple of popular young men. —We have noticed our popular Sheriff riding through our village several times this week. —Miss Mamie Mason has returned to Stone Mountain, and leaves a young man with a sad heart. —Mr. Tim Pittman has commenced a school at Mount Bethel church, in Banks county. —Banks county boys fight over beef some times. Or at least this was the case last Saturday. —Miss Mary Caritlicrs will have a fine music class next term. Will commence about Ist of August. —We learn that Mr. W. C. Gober cut some tall capers when he learned that his wife had killed the big turkey. —Died, on the lOtli inst., near Harmony Grove,Mrs. J. W. McGinnis. Mrs. McGinnis leaves a husband and several small children. —Mr. L. W. Williamson, who I reported quite sick last week, is getting better, we learn. Mr. R. L. Hardman is also recovering slowly. —lt is said by parties who know the route, that a railroad can be built from this place to Paoli, in Madison county, with very little grading. —Our clever bailiff is the best hand to keep a court and jury with good water we ever saw. He is also noted for getting up tricks to tickle the boys. —Last Monday was Superior Court day for Harmony Grove District. It took all day and a good portion of the night to get through with two cases. —Cols. W. I. Pike and P. G. Thompson, of the Jefferson bar, and Col. J. W. Hill, of the llorncr bar, were with us last Monday, and put in good time. —Col. W. I. Pike has decided to go out West and join the Arkansaw traveler. lie has found a “ violcen" that he thinks will do to carry along with him. —Croquet has died out since Mr. G. W. D. Harbor has been out of town. It might have lasted longer if Mr. W. B. Power had not have been traveling with his separator. —“ I should smile,"’ and so will you, when you buy some of Bill Goss’ fresh turnip seed, and see what fine turnips yon can grow. At the Post Office at Harmony Grove, Ga. —We hear of several applications for board here by parties who wish to spend the sum mer with us, to get the benefit of our cool breeze and mineral spring. Why don't some person that is able put up a large hotel and accommodate summer visitors. —We are reliably informed that Col. P. G.T. has commenced the practice of medicine in an earnest way, but learn further that he sometimes gets upset in quick-sand and has to call on his neighbors for relief. It would be a good plan for the Col. to get him an extra broad bottom pair of shoes or boots when be expects to go where there is quick sand. Jug Tavern Items. Jug Tavern is still hopeful of her railroad. Capt. John C. Sage has been at work }*ester day and to-day laj ing olf streets, also busi ness and building lots. Mr. W. 11. Bush will sell his lots at public out-cry on the 20th of this month. Any one wishing to purchase one or more lots will do well to attend the sale. Capt. 11. Naumann has left Jug Tavern, and is now employed to teach at the Christian Chapel, near Mr. G. W. Smith’s. We are informed that the bridge contrac tors who were building the bridge across the Mulberry, near Mr. Ljdc’s, have quit the job on account of the span being too long for the braces to hold it up. W. 11. Bush caught a German carp in his fish pond the other day thirteen inches long, it being one }’car old. The carp certainly arc the fish for ponds in this country. Our crops are suffering badly for rain, and if it don’t rain soon crops on upland will soon bo spent. Some of our young people have returned from the commencement at Jefferson, and report quite a pleasant time. The threshing season Is over, and we arc enjoying fresh biscuit. Mr. Jack Chandler, of Ben Smith’s Dis trict, buried his wife last Saturday. She died with consumption. Come over, Mr. Editor, and bring some ice, and we will drink lemonade with you. Jvj Tavern , Ga., July Bth, 1881. Letter from Elbert County. Elberton, Ga., July lltli, 1881. Editor Herald— Dear Sir ln all pro fessions of life we find a great contrast in the management of household affairs and cook ing. In nothing though is there so great a contrast and so very many varieties as a bis cuit. In common with the larger portion of mankind, I am particularly fond of what the old darkey calls “biscuit bread,” and have specially noticed this year the different kinds while seeing how many I could devour. Now, in regard to size, we have two extremes—one large enough for a hungry boy at camp-meet ing and the other too small for a inouthfull. Between these two extremes wo have all grades of sizes, but none so objectionable as the extremes. Then we find biscuits rough and biscuits tough, biscuits with no lard and some with enough. We find biscuits that have soda and biscuits that have none, biscuits that arc raw, but the majority half done. No wonder we are dyspeptics, for it would take a millstone to digest the most of the biscuits cooked in Georgia. As in other professions, there is much to be learned about cookin^. D If I could have the honor, and were capable of doing so, I would advise the women to give more attention to the biscuit question. Never run over a week before giving clean towels—as a matter of economy in soap. Never use dish rag 9 less time than several months, as rags are a scarce article. And be sure to use oil-cloth for table in preference to any other cloths, as they are so* nice to lay warm bread on. If the}' do crack open, and don’t look exactly nice and neat, it is econo my, on account of durability. I have seen some of them that, judging from their looks, had been in use for several years, and still held the fort. I would not give this advice to an}’ of the ladj' readers of the Herald, as it would not be applicable. W ell, the people of Elbert county are re joiced over their crop prospect, which is bet ter than for several years. The prospect is, indeed, more flattering here than any where I have been. As every where, though, they have entirely too much cotton planted. Elberton is a growing town, and is doing a large business. Among the live merchants here are Mr. Dave Smith and brother, of Jack son. They are doing a strictly cash business, and have a large trade, which they deserve. There are three live young men, who went to school at Jefferson for several years, located in this county, who arc leading in their dif ferent professions ; Long as a physician, Da vis as a lawyer—both at Elberton ; and Dcad wyler as a farmer. “Pea” has a fine planta tion, and is a practical farmer. In addition to his own farm, he is running his father’s fine plantation in Madison county, which is to be sold next winter. Elbert is a splendid county, but will not compare with Jackson. L. G. A. Harmony Grove. Mu. Editor :—I had the pleasure recently of visiting Harmony Grove and vicinity. This village is on the Northeastern railroad. I should think it contained about seven hundred inhabitants, and ten business houses. It has two churches and one high school. Three of the largest tax payers in Jackson county live here, almost in sight of each other : C. W. Hood, 8. M. Shankle and Dr. W. B. J. Hardman. The two first named are merchants, while l)r. Hardman has retired from a lucrative practice, and is preaching for the Baptists in the Grove and some other churches in the country. Dr. Charles Harden, who once lived in Oconee county, is located here. He is succeeding well; has a large and in creasing practice. Ilis mother lives not far from the Grove on a farm. I called to see 11. A. Eekles, who has.a large carriage and wagon establiahment. He puts up the best home-made buggy known to me. Any one wanting anything in his line will do well to call and see him. Sara Hunter (col.) formerly an employee of the firm of Langford & Cos., is painter in this shop. SanT was the only man I knew in the place. No whisky is sold here, and yet it prospers, and the people are quiet and orderly, disproving what we often hear that a place can't prosper and grow unless this stuff is sold in it.... I discoursed to a large congregation at Bold Springs on Sunday ; had a fino crowd, and a fine rain during the sermon, Of course, the rain did more good than the sermon. They don’t mix very well in dry weather. My home was with Mrs. Fannie Henry, and I could not wish a better one. The people treated me kindly. Many seemed interested in the theme which called me among them. Igo back agaiu the last week in July.... I will write again from Jackson county next week. —T. M. F., in Watkiusville Advance. Harmony Grove and Broad River R. R. Editor Yeoman: That railroad boom having struck the Fork, I thought proper to communicate with the other portion of the county through your valuable journal. Ido hope it is contagceus. I want to see old Madison moved from center to circumference. With the proper effort on the part of the people we can have a railroad running the full length of the county. Every man in this section, witli one exception, will go his full length. This man argues that it will enhance the value of his land, and consequently double his taxes. But, Mr. Editor, I setout in thiscommunicu tion to give you a synopsis of the proceedings of a very enthusiastic meeting held at the Fork church on last fourth Saturday evening. After the usual business of the Grange had been gone through with, the Colquitt Agricul tural Society was ealled to order by the Secretary. On motion, J. B. Eberhart was made chair man. After various agricultural questions was discussed, the projected railroad from Harmony Grove to Davenport and Andrews Mill was discussed, and participated in by nearly every one present. A blind man could have discovered that there was a perfect enthusiasm pervading the whole body. The following resolutions were unanimously carried and the Yeoman re quested to publish. Resolved, That at the next regular meeting ot this Agricultural Society (4th Saturday) this railroad question be more fully discussed. That Dr. Hardman, lion. Thomas Crimes, I*. W. Davis and other distinguished gentlemen, be invited to address us. And that a railroad mass meeting of the citizens of Madison county be called to meet at Danielsville on the first Tuesday in August next, to take such steps as the interest of the community may dictate. I tell you, Mr. Editor, these people are in earnest, and if the other portion of the county will meet them on half way ground the road is a certainty. Let every district in the county meet and take some action and send up a strong delegation on the first Tuesday in August. “ Agricola.” GEORGIA Miss Mollic Whitaker, one of the recent graduates at LaGrange, was married the day after commencement, in the chapel of the college, by the Principal, to a gentleman named Matthews, of Alabama. Rome Tribune: “We regret to learn of several cases of typhoid fever in the city, which reminds us to state that daring the heated term cleanliness is all important. All foul odors should be abated, lime should be plentifully sprinkled, and standing water should not be drank. With absolute cleanli nessof person anil premises, frequent bathing, the usc of acid fruits, a glass of lemonade be fore breakfast, with a sparing indulgence of meats, coffee and other stimulants, together with sleeping in clean and well ventilated apartments, much of the fever which usually prevails at this season of the year might be avoided.” We learn that a little son of Mr. Ilarvey Graham was found hanging by the neck dead about dusk, Saturday evening last, near the residence of his father, over on Broad river, in this county. We gather the following particulars from Mr. M. J. McElhannon, who was in that vicinty on Sunday last. The little boy’s father had sent him to bring some sheaf oats from a field near the house. In bringiug the oats he used a plow-line. lie brought one turn to the house or barn and then went back to the bars, tho usual place of entering the field, and, it is supposed that he had let down all the bars except the top one when he brought the first turn of oats. He was found dead by members of the family with one end of the rope in a loop around his neck and the other tied to the topmost bar. It is supposed that lie was playing on top of the bar and fell off. The fall stunned him, and at the same time tightened the rope around his neck so that he could not recover his breath, and death ensued.— Madison Yeoman. Some days ago Mr. Lilly’, of this city, while passing through the woods near the fair ground came across a small box which, on examina tion, aroused his suspicions of foul play. Without moving it lie notified Coroner Jennings, and the police and they went to see to it. They found the box contained the remains of a very young infant, in an advanced stage of decomposition. So great was the decay, indeed, that it was impossible to tell whether it was a white or colored child. There was no clue whatever as to how it came there, and as there was no evidence on which to base an investigation, Coroner Jennings decided to hold no inquest, but ordered the remains buried. It is a mystery as to who placed the box there. The fact that it was not buried, but merely lying on top the ground gave reason to believe there was either foul play, or it vras thus hurriedly disposed of by someone who had other reasons for hiding it. If anything should come to light that might lead to a clearing up of the affair it will be followed up. —Athens Banner. The Dalton Citizen reports that a terrible accident happened on Mr. Ilambright’s farm, seven miles south of Ringgold, ou Tuesday. A man named Rufus Henderson was cut almost to pieces by acircular saw, which was running at full speed. His head was split in twain, each half falling on either side of the saw, and his left side below the ribs cut open, leaving his heart exposed. Both hands were cut off. It is supposed he stepped on one of the little rollers that is attached to the carriage, and this threw him on the saw, which quiekly ac complished its terrible work. He leaves a wife and three children. The same paper states also that Mrs. Ambrose Bartley was drowned in Holly creek, near Cohutta springs, a few days ago. She had gone on the mountain in search of pink root and gensing, in company with a little girl, and, when returning home in the evening, she slipped from a precipice and fell to the stream below. Her little companion was powerless to render her assistance, and the unfortunate woman quickly drowned. All night the little girl remained, desolate and alone, by the side of the corpse, which was floating among some drift wood a few' feet off. When morning dawned, the girl returned , home, a distance of five miles, telling, on her i arrival, the sad storv. THE EES T GINNED COTTON SELLS for the MOST DVCOISTE'S'I What Farmer is there who does nob WANT THE BEST ? 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Speeches may be expected from other prominent gen tlemen. Delegates will please bring names of speaker, essayist, songs, and statistics of their respective schools. It is earnestly desired that all the Sabbath Schools in the county attend the celebration. Comc.onc, come all. W. B. Johnson, President. Joiin 11. Chaig, Secretary. A NEW KIND OF WATCH CASE. New because it is only within the last few years that it has been improved and brought within the reach of every one; old in principle because the first invention was made and the first patent taken out nearly twenty years ago, and cases made at that time and worn ever since, arc nearly as good as new. Read the following which is only one of many hundreds, your jewelers can tell of similar ones: Mansfield, Pa., May 28,1878. I have a customer who has carried one of Boss’ Patent cases fifteen years and I knew it two years before he got it, and it now appears good for ten years longer. R. E.. OLNEY. Remember that Jas. 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