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HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY
HAMPTON. GA.. JUNE 13. 1>79
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MARKET REPORT.
PRODUCE.
Corrected weekly by Z T. Manscm, Dealer
m Dry Good* and Groce tie*.
Flour 95 50 to 7 26
Magnolia Hums 12
f’lenr Rib Sides . 6
t,srd g
Molaasp*.... .* 30
New Orleans Syrup 4ft to 6ft
New Orleans Sugar 9 to 11
Ooflfee to 2ft
Horn 85
Veal 8.5
Chicken? , 15 to 2ft
Fee? Ift
Fatter to 15
Wheat Bran, scarce 1 25
tlay 1 sft
Oatg 50 to 65
DAILY HACK LINE.
leaves VcOnnoutrh .- - 7:oft a. m
A rrives at Hampton, - - lft:ftft a. m.
leaves Hampton. - - - 3:3ft r. m.
Arrive? at MrDonongh, - - 6:00 p. w.
Pare. 81 Oft. ,T. W. Maxwell.
Around Town.
Cotton is worth 11
Fink showers this week.
Crops are growing finely.
Blackberries will soon he ripe.
Services at the Baptist Church next
Sabbath.
Skr notice of J. G. Hughes, boot and
sho* maker. He proposes to do work now
2ft per cent, cheaper than ever.
Wk are under many obligations to Mr.
W. 8. Shell for a quantity of fine peaches,
sent last Wednesday. They were of the
4 Early Beatrice” variety, and the first of
the season
Wk understand there will be an all-day
singing at New Salem Church, Spalding
county, on the fifth Sunday in this month.
We hope to be present on the occasion, aod
anticipate a pleasant time.
Wheat Wanted — 1 will pay one dollar
per bushel, until the 20th instant, for all
good dry wheat delivered to me in merchant,
able order. Price subject to change after
that date. A. J. Henderson.
The farmer scythes as he rakes his field
From morning until night,
The tater-bug chews the bndding corn,
H*e ! such a harrowing sight!
The plow stands by and does its share—
Weed rather say no more—
But such a thrashing the reaper got
Was never seen before !
Ire Hampton Base Ball Club has chal
lenged the Fairborn Club to play a match
game at this place on the 26'h inst., and we
understand that the challenge has been ac
cepted. The Fairburn boys must brine some
good material along with them, or they will
lose their laurels.
The brooklet slowly wanders
Through the daisy-dappled mead,
While the fancy of the farmer
Lightly turns to thoughts of seed ;
And the golden-hearted flower
Bends beneath the starlit dews,
While George Augustus Jimmy
Pack? away his overshoes
And heavy undergarments.
Pike Grove Lodge No 177. F. A. M )
Hampton, Ga.. May 27th. 1879. |
Members are hereby notified to appear at
their Lodge room at the regular communi
cation. fourth Saturday in July, at 2 o’clock
p. m. Business ol importance. Members
heretofore specially notified will take par
ticular notice. Veibum sat sapienti. Take
notice and gorero yourselves accordingly
By order of Lodge.
G. W. Henderson, Sec’y.
Several of our citizens went down to
Griffin last Tuesday to witness the prize
drill, the contest being between the different
companies composing the Fifth Georgia
Battalion. Tho prize—a beautifol silk ban-
Der —was wan by the "Barnesville Blues.”
after a ilose contest, and they are justly
proud of it. The presentation address was
made by Miss Rosa Beck, (the beantifnl and
accomplished daughter of Col. E W. Beck,)
and in such a pleasing, happy manner as to
win praise from every one on the ground.
It was a most pleasant affair, from begin
ning to end
A POT.M r Pl.AOf'S.
• N< w.’’ in a Chiii ‘one she •'aid,
“I will be F r -' k ; ’ti= ttae,
Althenph you Arab brilliant catch,
I do not Cuffre you !”
"O lady. Dane to hear my suit.
This heart is Scot by thee ”
“Nay. «ir, 1 cannot heed your words,
For you Arnaut to me !
Tie Welsh,” she added, freezirgly,
‘‘Since Siam pressed so far.
To Hindoo y< u no longer here,
And so, good sir. Tartar !"
‘•What Ottoman like me to do t”
Bewuiled the stricken man ;
“I’ll Finnish up my mad career
And wed the Galliean I”
The June number of the Southern Planter
and Farmer is upon onr table. This maga
zine deserves and receives a very liberal sap
port. It is one of the best periodicals of tbe
kind with which we are acquainted. While
it makes a specialty of agriculture in all its
branches, giving tbe results of successlul ex
periments rather than tbe impractical sug
gestions of tbe dreaming theorist, there is
much in it that capoot fail to interest tbe
*-.... .
thoughtful reader, no mutter what occupa
tion he .follows. The farmers know their
mterest, and once having treated themselves
to the repast spread for them in the pages of
the Planter and Farmer, they will be eager
to avail themselves of each recurring feast.
Published in Richmond, Va., At $2 a year.
The comnencement exercises of Griffin
Female College will begin on Sunday, the
22d inst., Rev J. E. Evans, D. D., deliver
ing the sermon On the evening of tbe 23d
will occur the anniversary of the Literary
Societies. On the evening of the 24th the
graduating class will read essays On the
25*b. at 10 a. m., Col. N. E. Harris, of
Macon, will deliver tbe annual Commence
ment Address, and at 3 p. m., Hon. Gastavus
J. Orr, of Atlanta, will deliver ao address
on the “Public School System.” This will
be followed by a dramatic entertainment at
night by the college pupils Tbe programme
is unusually attractive this year, and will be
much enjoyed, we know, by all who may
attend. We return thanks to the President,
Prof. A. B. Niles, for an invitation to
attend.
Gus Cobb, the Brooks Station arsonist,
has been arrested at last, and the prospects
are that be will lend his valuable services to
the State for a term of years. We copy
from tbe Atlanta Dispatch, of Monday, as
follows: “Sometime ago quits a confla
gration took place at Brooks Station, in
this State, and a number of structures were
burned. Capt. Ed Murphy,of Atlanta, was
employed to work up tbe case. After dili
gent and unceasing inquiry he came to the
conclusion that a man named Cobb did the
deed. Cobb, in tbe meantime, bad fled to
Alabama. Tbe detective followed him, and
finally found him at Talladega, Ala., and
arming himself with a requisition, Capt.
Murphy went oft, secured the prisoner and
turned him over to the proper authorities
The guilt of tbe prisoner is well fixed. He
will have an examination to- morrow for tbe
offense of arson.”
Godet’s Lady’s Book for July is upon
onr table. This old and valuable magazine
has now entered upon its 49th volume—hav
ing beeo a welcome visitor in thousand? of
American homes for nearly a half century
It contains a handsome 4’h of July sketch
by Darley, engraved on steel; a mammoth
colored fashion plate, and a large number ol
illustrated fashions. “A Gentle Belle” and
“A Rosebud Garden of Girls,” two novels
by first-class writers, are contiuuejl. and ibe
mLcellaneous literary matter is of a high
order. There are two pages of recipes spec
ially arranged for pic-nic parties, wbicb wili
be highly appreciated by tbe ladies. We
notice another new feature in Godey, which
is the opening chapters of “Biographies of
Representative Women of oor Own* and
Other Lands.” These papers will donb'less
prove very instructive and entertaining.
Subscription, $2 per year, or 91 lor 6
months.
Tbe Pic-Nic at Bennett’s Mill.
Armed with an invitation, a pocket lull
of cigars, two or three bunches of fishing
tackle, a box of worms and a lunch ba-ket,
we sturted out last Saturday morning, in
company with a small party of H irapton’s
most agreeable belles and beaux, to attend a
pic Die at Bennett’s mill, some fifteen mile?
distant. The morning was as cool and pleas
ant as could have been desired, and, though
the clouds bad rather a threatening appear
ance, we enjoyed the drive immensely.
At Fayetteville our party was augmented
by tbe addition of sevetal young ladies and
gentlemen, all of whom, like ourselves, were
on pleasure bent, and bound for the same
destination. At Bennett’s mill, where wc
arrived about half-past nine, we were met by
a similar party from Fairborn, and after a
mutual interchange of civilities and neigh
borly greetings, each and every one disposed
himself to tbe best advantage und prepared
for a day of enjoyment. And indeed every
thing seemed propitious to the occasioo.
The clouds, which looked so threatening
early in the morning, still obscured tbe sky.
but out of consideration for our pleasure
they not only withheld their tears, bot really
added to our enjoyment by shielding ns from
tbe burning rays of tbe sun. Tbe simple
beauty of tbe scenery around us was enough
to fill our hearts with gladoess, alone, for a
more enchanting spot could not have been
selected. Nature bas lavished her graces
upon the place with a prodigal hand; and
tbe soul must be utterly dead to poetic sen
sibilities that conld look upon tbe scene
without a thrill of admiration. No such
souls were there, though, because every one
seemed happy aDd delighted. As lor onrself,
we made up our mind at tbe outset to have
some fun, aod we were determined not to be
disappointed. With this idea uppermost in
our mind we procured a fishing-rod, rigged
up a tack b and went in quest of some of tbe
finny tribe, which we were told abounded in
tbe waters near by. But tbe fish wouldn’t
bite. In vain did we try to lure them with
tbe most tempting of baits, and resorted to
every artifice known to tbe scieooe, but it
was no go. Others could catch them, but
they seemed to regard our hook with utter
disdain. Finally our patience was exhausted,
aod breathing ao imprecation upon tbe spirit
of old isaak Walton aod tbe piscatorial art
generally, we threw down our line in disgust
and withdrew to tbe shade of a wide-spread
tog tree wbicb Hood invitingly Dear, aod
sought solace in tbe curling smoke of a five
cent Havana.
In a little while others tired of the sport,
and began looking abont for such amnse
ment as their inclination suggested—and
with such apparent success that the boor
for dinner arrived almost before we knew it.
This featore of the day’s entertainment
afforded more solid enjoyment, perhaps, than
uny other. It was a feast fit for the gods,
and was spread in such plentiful profusion
that, though all partook liberally, there was
enough left for as many more. It was thor
oughly enjoyed by every one present!
About three o’clock the entire party ad
journed to the residence of Mr. L. F. Bla
lock, at Fayetteville, where we were regaled
with music and refreshments by his charm
ing family until onr very senses were in an
ecstacy of delight. No people weft ever
entertained more delightfully, we know, and
not until tbe fast sinking sun warned us of
the approach of night conld we get our con
sent to leave. Tbe hour of adjournment
finally arrivtd, though, and reluctantly bid
ding adieu to tbe friends with whom we bad
spent tbe too fleet boars of this pleasant day,
we turned our face homeward, mentally re
solving that we would attend every pic
nic that we could hear of in the neighbor
hood of Bennett’s mill for tbe Dext ten years
to come.
It was an exceedingly enjoyable affair, and<
will be long remembered by those whose
privilege it was to attend.
McDonough Locals.
T. C. NOLAN, EDITOR.
Gam Crook?hanrs boasts of tbe finest
cotton patch around to wo.
Bruky Burkes is in Fuyette county, on
the war-path with the Curtice Washer.
Mrs. Geo. W. Henderson is in town
this week, on a visit to the family of Dr.
L. M. Tye.
Miss Julia StilWeli. returned home last
Sunday, uftei a pleasant sojourn of a few
days in town.
Charlie SrKER is decorating his office
with some handsome chromos. He believes
in being ornamental as well as useful.
Dave Fargason, id returning Irom South
west Georgia, brought with him a few old
fashioned chills, which be desires to dispose
of at ten per cent, below cost.
Rev. Wbslky Smith, of Hampton, deliv
ered some forcible and effective sermons here
this week while assisting in ibe revival.
They made quite an impression on some of
his hearers.
We have heen ble*a«d with some showers
of rain in the last few days, which were quite
invigorating to our parched fields, and sent
a thrill of happiness and rejoicing to the
hearts of our farmers.
Mr. J. B. Brown has returned home from
Atlanta, where be has been connected with
the popular house ol T. M. Horsey, for the
purpose of u few weeks’ recreation before he
enters the fall campaign.
Moses Mosely, a colored man from the
upi>er part of the county, was incarcerated
in jail here on Monday last. Being deranged
and becoming dangerous, his family thought
it best to confine him for a few days.
There is a revival in progress at the
Methodist Church this week. There is a
good attend mce at tbe night services, and
tbe pastor isinergetic in the discharge of
bis duties in trying to advance tbe cause of
Christianity.
Bob Warren, Esq , is said to be the most
tasteful farmer in Henry county. Some of
bis crop looks so clean and pretty that the
boys avow be has been using a broom. He
is said to hove the finest prospect before him
of any of our farmers.
Little Lonnie Stewart, son of Judge
W. A. Stewart, had tbe good luck a few
days ago to run up on a wild tnrkey hen
with her drove of young ones. He succeed
ed in capturing five out of the number, and
is now trying the experiment of raising
them. The little fellow is very proud of their
possession.
A Grbat Literary Wore —A work that
every lover of good literature wants at con
stant commsod. because, while it is super
latively attractive and interesting in itself,
it is also a key and index to all other good
English literatnre, enabling one to see and
judge for himself what authors and books
are most desirable for him to read—snob is
the new Acme edition of Chambers’s Cyclo
paedia of English Literature In its nearly
3,500 pages it gives biographies of all noted
British and American authors from earliest
times to tbe preseot, with choice and char
acteristic selections from their writings, thus
being a concentration of the best produc
tions of modern ioteliect. It is published in
eight bandy and beautiful 16mo volumes, at
prices so low as to seem really astonishing
to most book buyers, viz : In paper, com
plete, $2 ; doth, 93; half morocco, $4 75 ;
half morocco, the four volume edition, *3
75. From these low rates a discount of 10
cer cent is allowed to those ordering before
June Land a further discount of 10 per
cent, when ordered in clubs of five or more.
It is not sold by dealers or agents, bat otdy
to buyers direct, by tbe publishers, tbe
American Book Exchange, 55 Beckman
street, New York, wbo will send specimen
pages, etc, free, ou request.
“The Paris Exposition
Has beeo a source of wonder to many, and of
profit to some,” among tbe latter beiDg tbe
manufacturers of Boss’ Patent Stiffened
Gold Watch Cases, who received a medal
These Cases are made of two plates of
solid gold overlaying a plate of composition
metal in such a manner as to present only a
gold surface. They retain all the beauty,
strength and solidity of the genuine article,
and while costing but half the money, are
guaranteed by special certificate to wear 20
years. When visiting your jeweler ask to
see them. It won’t cost anything, and yon
will be surprised at the handsome designs
and eLgance of finish. Should he sav he
does not keep them, tell him he is behind the
age. and to send for an illustrated Catalogue
to Hagstnz & Thorpe, Sole Manufacturers,
Sixth and Chestnut sts, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 I C
Why Everybody Goes to
D. B. BIVINS’
To Get
Biy Basis, Bioceries,
BOOTS MD SHOES. HATS
And Caps, Notions,
Clothing,
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
Plantation Supplies, Furni
ture, Etc., Etc.
It is because they can get better bargains
at his store. A word to the wise is suffi
cient. sept2o-6m
Bottom Prices
REACHED AT LAST!
To the Farmers of Henry
And Adjoining Counties !
HAVING just Opened a large stock of
Dry Goods and Grocerie- in Hampton,
I desire to say to the people of Henry, Butts,
Clayton, Fayette and Spalding counties, who
visit this city, and desire to examine or pur
chase goods, that I am prepared to supply
all their warns at as low prices as can be
had anywhere. My stock is large, ample
and well-selected, and consists of everything
usually kept iu a strictly first-class
Dry Hoods and Grocery Store.
Recognizing the demands of the times, I
have marked my goods down to the lowest
living figure, end shall have bat one price
for everybody. An experience of several
years has enabled me to understand the
wants of the people, and I shall be prepared
at all times to meet them with each articles
as DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOLS,
SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, FARMING
IMPLEMENTS, and Plantation Supplies
of all kinds. Give tnc a call.
G-, JE3. Wise.
Hampton, Ga., Feb. 28; ly
“G-lenooe.”
Tuts celebrated stallion will stand for tbe
season as follows : At Hightower’s stables,
Jonesboro, from March I9ih to April Ist.
At Mitchell & Hightower’s stables, Hump
ton. from April Ist to 15th. At Jonesboro
from April 15th to May Ist. At Hampton
from May Ist to May 15lb. At Jonesboro
from May 15th to June Ist. At Hampton
from June Ist to 15th. mch2l;3m
GEORGIA— Henry County:
Whereas, J W Alexander, executor of
Aden Cleveland, deceased, has applied to me
for letters of dismission.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned to be and appear at my
office within the time prescribed by law and
show cause, if any they have, why said letters
should not be granted said petitioner.
Given under my hand and official sign*
lure this April 25th, 1879
A A LEMON,
apr2sss Oidinary
For Sale.
PURSUANT to tbe will of Q. R. Nolan,
deceased, and for the purpose of a distri
bution of the estate, I off r at private sale a
valuable plantation lying on Flint river, in
Fayette county, Ga. It is situate one fourth
of a mile from North’s grist mills, four miles
from Fayetteville and seven miles from
Hampton, on tbe Macon and Western Rail
road. It has 100 acres in woodland and
about 100 acres of good bottom, well ditched
aod in cultivation. Tbe entire tract consists
of 432 acres. A neat four-raora dwelling,
plastered inside, bas been erected upon tbe
premises withio the last 12 months. There
are four good tenement bouses, with rock
chinmeysoo the place. The well water is as
good as any in Middle Georgia. If pur
chased by 15th of February arrangements
cm be made to deliver possession in time tor
planting a crop ; if after that time, the place
will be turned over next fall. Any persoo
desiring to purchase such a place oo reason
able and accommodating terms will commu
nicate with me at McDonough, Ga.
T. 0. NOLAN, Ex r.
PROVISIONS ON TIME
For Gilt-Edge Paper!
ABOUT the loth df February I win open a GROCERY AYU FROVISIONf
STO(tE f und shall keep * choice stack of choice Staple Groceries, consisting it*
part of
corn, BACotf, Lard,
FLOUR, MEAL, MOLASSES,
SYRUP, SUGAR, COFFEE,
AND TOBACCO!
Which I propose to sell at the lowest time figures lor GOOD PAPER !
J. M. Williams will have charge of the business) and would be pleased to have all
bis old customers call on him, and many new ones.
GEO. SCHAFER.
Hampton. Ga., January 31;6m
The White Sewing Me chine
J. D. & T. F. SMITH, GENERAL AGENTS*
69 South Broad Street, ATLANTA, G
A. V. MeVicker, Agent for Henry county. ongl3;ly
Headquarters
TOR 8008 BAM AIMS I
The Very Best Goods
At the Lowest Prices I
PLEASE give me yoor Attention while I
throw out -ome strong, broad remarks,
full ol interest, if economy forms any part of
the new leaf you have pledged yourself to
turnover at the beginning of 1
will begin by telling you (though it is hardly
necessary,) that the country has resumed
specie payments, and that it will materially
change the monied values of all articles of
merchandise. It is bound to bring every
thing down to what is called SOLID ROCK
BOTTOM. I will add in this connection
that I have in store and shall he constantly
receiving, at intervals to suit the seasons, a
superior line of goods, comprising all articles
usually kept in a Dry Goods und Grocery
Store, and if you are a lover of Nice Goods
and Low Prices, you can’t fail to appreciate
qiy efforts to please the public in every way.
Because resumption placed gold ut par.
yon roust not get it into your beud that I am
too prond to take it. Oo tire contrary,
gold, silver or greenbacks are alike tome.
I take any legal money that is offered, and
agree to give in exchange tbe best equtva
lent that can be bud in this market. Give
me a call.
H. P. Mclntosh.
Himpton, Ga., March 2I;Iy
Furniture.
S- 8. Middleton, .
HAMPTON, GA.,
Has on hand a large and assorted stock ol
FURNITURE,
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Chairs, Secretaries,
Wardrobes, Cupboards,
And is prepared to manufacture to order
anything you need to furnish your house
Upholstering and Cabinet work done in
the latest style and with dispatch.
I®, Coffins alwavg on hand.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
BY virtue of an order from tbe Ordina
ry’s Court of Henry county, will be
sold before the Court-house door io the town
of McDonough, f/enry county, Ga . on the
flrst Tuesday in June next, between tbe legal
hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
Three-fourths interest in a certain mill prop
erty, to-wit : L-e’s mills, sitnate. lying and
being in the original 12th district of said
county, and also ihree-foui ths interest in 3
acres of land, more or less, connected with
said mill, ('be same being a portion of tbe
lot of land in said district upoo which oow
resides ooe James Gilbert. Sold as the
property of Samuel Lee, deceased, for tbe
benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms
cash. April 291 h, 1879.
WM 0. BETTS,
Adm’r de boots 000 of Sam’l Lee, deed,
may2ss
Subscribe for Tub W ruble—9l 50 per
aDoum.
Ip the latest out and the best, the ieventore
having obtained the three first patents in 1874
and the three last in 1877, tbe dates of which
are stamped on the throat plate. Examine
the different makes of machines for yourselves,
and don’t take any one’s word as to wbicb are
new inventions
Tbe inventors sre free to admit that many
of the old patent sewing machines have tbeif
particular good points, and after m careful ex
amination of them all they have selected tha
best principles from them and embodied thesr
with their own new patents, thus producing a
machine that excels tbe old patents ia muuy
respects.
Buy the White and save peddling agents’
commissions, as we do not peddle them. W«
give tinyers the benefit of the peddling agents’
commission, which is from 910 to 920 oc sae h
machine.
ALWAYS
IT TIE BOTTOM
In Price* 1
And at the Top
WITH AN UNTARNISHED
Reputation for Fair Dealing I
THIS may be ealleil a fine speech by thopa
who have never taken the trouble to
nrtke my acquaintance, or to s'mly mv mo<Ja
of doing; hunimw. Still, 1 don’t ask any
body to take my word, or in lact to be influ»
encert in any way by a mere advertisement,
but cordially invite all to cull and investigate
lor themselves, feeling; sure I can prove that
I mean business nod evpry word I say.
Pair dealing helps trade belter than fair
weather. Nothing but steady, low* prices,
year in and vear out. will create and main
lain a trade such as I have had since 1 com
menced business. No need of argument—
prices alone tell the story.
I have now in stock, and will continue to
keep such articles as
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS. SHOES, HA TS, CAPS,
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
And a varied and choice assortment ef
GKNPKAL MKRCIIANDISK,
Thanking my friends snd patrons for their
former liberal support, I hope, by keeping
the best and selling as low as the lowest, te
merit a continuance of the same.
Z. TP. Manson.
Hampton, Ua.. March 21-ly
City Livery
AHD
SALE STABLES..
Ha Vi so recently leased the large andafe*
gant brick stable oo James street. Lam prw.
pared to serve my patrons and rrieods to the
best of my ability, and shall uiwuya knap
on band the best horses and most stylish
turnouts to be found this side of Atlanta.
My livery rales will be reasonable at aH
times.
1 have also a commodious wagon yard, in
which are a number of extra stalls, where my
It iends from the country can have tbeir stack
cared for at very small cost. On the prem
ises is a comfortable bouse for the accommo
dation of those who may wish to spend tbs
night, where they can stay witbo t extra
charge.
Give me a call wbeu you come to town.
G. W. WOLFE.
Humyton, Gu ,\Nov. B,if