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HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY HAMPTON. GA.. JUNE 13. 1>79 ~ *‘-g %“ 1 1 -■ ■ —- 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