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HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY Hampton, ga.. sf.pt. 12. 0-79 MARKET REPORT. PRODUCE. t'orrected weekly by Z. T. Manwn, Dealer in Dry Good * anil Groce lies. Flour $5 SO to 0 SO Magnolia Hams \2 l 6 f'lear Rib Sides 6 V La rd 9 Molasses 3ft New Orleans Syrup 40 to 00 New Orleans Sugar 0 to 11 Pnffee if,®' to ?ft Porn.. PS Meal ; PS Phiekens ~ 10 to 20 Eggs Ift Rutter to IS Wheat Bran 1 00 Ray 1 SO Oats. .50 to 6S DAILY HACK LINE. T.pave® McDonough - - 7:00 a. m Arrives at Wampton, - - 10:00 a. m leaves H amnion. - - - 3:30 p. m Arrives at McDonough, • - fi-00 p. m Fare. ?1 00. J. W. Maxwell. Around Town. Pat for your paper ! Cotton is worth 10J£. Cotton is opening fast. Beautiful weather for cotton-picking. Cotton is pouring in from every quarter. A fink lot of Ladies’ Shawls at the New York Storß. Butts Superior Court is In session this week. Lovktt’s "Private Stock” at Ben Thompson’s. Our merchants are receiving their Fall goods. Fink Dress Goods a specialty at the New York Stork. Co to Z T. Mangon’s for your bagging and ties. If you want good goods at low prices, go to B. K Tuckkr’s. Trtu bridge near the printing office is out ol repair. Sef notice of J. B. McDaniel & Co. in another column. Cora pest Boots and Shoes In town at the New Yore Stork. Flon. S. K Cook, of Barnesville, was in town this week. Large lot of the celebrated Mississippi Jeans on hand at B. K. Tuckkr’s. Hampton has received more new cotton, bo far, than Atlanta. •‘Frank Crookstiank.s”—the boss 5 cent cigar of the age—at the Star Sai.oon. Miss Lii.v Moor is teaching a school at Iluppville, near Atlanta. Friends don’t forget us when you come to town and sell your cotton. Rev. A. E. Ci.oud is conducting a meet ing at Fayetteville this week. A. Gi.askr will move into his new store, in Griffin’s block, next Mondiy. Dikd.—On the 9th inst., after a brief ill ness, Willis Callaway. Aged 27. Col. Alexander, of the Griffin New*, paid onr city a visit last Wednesday. Go to B. K. Tucker’s variety store and get anything you want cheap for cash. Wk had the pleasure of meeting on onr streets this week Prof. W. F. Sladen, of Atlanta. I.aborst stock of Clothing ever brought to Hampton, at the Nkw York Stork. Gkhms of the matrimonial fever, sown at the summer pic-nic, are just begiouing to crop out. Col. Gko. M. Nolan delivered a Sunday school address at Sharpsburg, Coweta county, yesterday. B K Tucker has just received a large stock of 6hoes, Hats, Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, ttc. Prof. W. J. Irwin has given up his school at Stark, and is now traveling for a Nashville publishing house. Griffin may be the best cotton market between Macon and Atlanta, but her re ceipts this week don’t show it. Hon. W. T. Dickin returned from Butts Superior Court yesterday, where be has been engaged as counsel in several important cases. Charlie McDaniel, a little son of Mr. J. B. McDaniel, picked 108 pounds of cot ton yesterday. For all year old boy, this is good. We regret to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. B. F. McCollum, who has been con fined for several days with a severe attack of fever. The Southern Planter and Farmer, South ern farmers' Monthly, Southern Cultivator and the American Agriculturist, for Septem ber, have been received. The sermon of Dr. Henderson at tbe M. P. Church last Sunday night was much enjoyed by those who attended. It was a masterly eflort. The annual singing at Tirzah began yes terday, apd will continue four days. I’roL, Pound, ’Squire Ogletree, Young Patterson, and other vocal celebrities will be in attend ance. Mr. Geo. C. Carpenter is erecting a neat little cottage on the vacant lot adjoin ing Mr D. B Bivins r residence. After this date mv transient rates for feeding stock will be 35 cents per single feed—three feeds for SI. Georoe W. Wolfe. Sept. 12, 1879—31. One of the most successful revival meet ings of the season closed at Mt. Carmel M. P. Church last Friday night. There were twenty-four accessions, nnd many con versions. A youthful couple in the neighborhood of Mt. Carmel tried to elope last week, but were overtaken by the irate sire of the fair damsel nnd carried back to their respective mammas. The New York Store has undergone a complete change since the work of repairing commenced. It is about finished now, and will be rapidly filled up with new goods as they arrive. Mr. JonN S Crockett has removed with his family to Jonesboro, where he will reside in future. Henry county had no better cit'zen than Mr. Crockett, nnd our sisbr city has been extremely fortunate in securing him as a resident. Mr. L. A. Guill hns bought the Sim merlv place, on Flint river, and will move out with his family about the first of Jan uary. We regret to lose so good a citizen, and feel sure he will bp warmly welcomed in the Pan-handle district. Griffin has received nearly fifty bales of new cotton. The season is backward. — News. Hampton received 97 bales yesterday. Total receipts for the week, 223. Our sister village does not seam to be appreciated as a cotton market. Married. —On the 4th inst., Jno John son. F>q , t fficiating, Mr. James B Brown to Miss Lodo-ka T. Foster—all of Henry county. On the 11th inst.. Rev S. n Grffin offi ciating, Mr. W. E Alexander to Miss Etta Tarplev—all of Henry county. The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement of Messrs. Henderson & Mitchell, dealers in confectioneries, fancy groceries, fruits, etc., who have just opened in the new store next to Z T. Mnnsor.’s. These gentlemen are energetic and thor oughly reliable, and we bespeak for them a liberal patronage. The many friends of Mr John A. Flor ence will regret to learn of his serious illness. He was taken down about a week ago, and there being no perceptible change for the better yesterday morning, we learn that Dr. Caldwell, of Griffin, was sent for. We hope our old friend will speedily recover, and that his genial presence may grace our streets for many years to come. Willie M aston, whose foot was crushed a few days since in attempting to board the cars, grew so much worse on Saturday last that it was decided to amputate the wounded member. Dr. Willis Westmoreland was accordingly summoned from Atlanta, and, with *hc assistance of Dr. Turnipseed, per formed the operation moat satisfactorily The little lellow bore tip under it manfully, and has been steadily improving ever since. From a gentleman who was in town this week we learn that on Monday night last the gin-house of Mr. S»m Barber, at Stark, Butts county, was destroyed by fire, together with a new gin and pres®. It was evidently the work of an incendiary, and sospieion is directed toward a certain party in the neigh borhood as being the culprit, and it is hoped that he may get a hearing before Judge Speer, who is presiding this week in the Superior Court of that county. We shall have a word or two to say in relation to the extension of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad in our next. The ad vantages arising from an extension of this great highway throngh Henry coanty can not now be properly appreciated. It will open up a region of country hitherto desti lute of railroad facilities, and will tbu® serve to enrich the people along its line We feel sure that a large raijority of our people heartily indorse the action of the Legislature in passing the bill. A Lodge of Knights of Honor was organ ized here on Wednesday night last, with twenty-one charter members. Tbe following officers were elected for the ensuing term : B. K. Tucker, Dictator. A. J. Henderson, Vice Dictator. D. B. Bivins, Assistant Vice Dictator. R. T. Harper, Chaplain. L C. Whittle. Guide. J. A. Morris, Reporter. Z T. Manson, Financial Reporter. R A. Henderson, Treasurer. E. R. James, Guardian. E. O. Curry, Sentinel. W. P. Adair, Past Dictator. A negro named Sara Adams, residing on Mr. George Combs’ place, near Locust Grove, came to bis death in a most horrible manner last Saturday. He had been engaged to do some blasting in a well or, the premises, and about l o’clock on the day mentioned started down wiih the intention of com mencing work. When within fifteen or twenty feet jtmlfc ~ current of foul air, and immediately cried | out for help. A rope was lowered in a few seconds, hot before it reached him he was overcome by the noxious vapor, Rnd fell to the bottom Fully half an hour elapsed before his body was recovered, which was finally accomplished by means of a grapnel, attached to n rope. When brought to the surface life was found to be extinct, and the supposition is that he died almost instantly. In order to test the matter thoroughly a chicken was lowered into the well shortly afterwards, and it died ir. less than a minute. Hampton. As the busy season approaches, our mer chants and business men generally ore hnsily engaged in preparing for it. This is evident to the most casual observer, if be will but glance at what has been done, nod is now doing, in our little city. Firstly. Hampton is far ahead ol any town on the Macon and Western Rnilroad in the way of improvements. These are seen on every hand, nnd they are of sneh a char acter as will result in solid benefit not only to the immediate citizens of the place, but to those who bring their prodnee and trade here. It gi ves an air of solidity nnd per manency, in a business view, which of itself is an evidence that our town is steadily growing in commercial importance. Secondly. The 11.460 bales of cotton received here last year speak more in onr favor as a market than all that might be written in these columns. Farmers soon find out which is the best market, and there they will go, even though it may be a little out of the way. Hampton has conclusively demonstrated that she can handle any amount of the staple, and pay ns much (or more.) ns any other town in Middle Georgia. These two propositions are of themselves sufficient to commend Hampton to the trad ing public; but there are other claims, which need only he alluded to. Her mer chants are clever and accommodating, and have gained a reputation for reliability and honesty that will win for them the confidence and respect of the people everywhere. All we ask is a trial. Come to our town and bring what you have to sell, and we are sure prices will be satisfactory. This much we say—and it is far front enough—in favor of onr growing and enter prising little city. McDonough Locals. T. C. NOLAN, EDITOR. Mrs. J. Q. Nolan is enjoying Griffin so ciety for a few days. Mr. J. B. Turner, of Leary, paid us a flying visit last Suuday, on important busi ness. The usual services were held at the Bap tist Church on last Sunday, under the direc tion of Rev. John Kimball. Miss Lizzie Cagle has entered the Ma sonic Female College at Covington, for the purpose of finishing up her education. Col. Jim Wall, of Hampton, is the gnmpst man on record in search of an instanter warrant, and “don’t you forget it.” Mr Willis Calloway, a very clever citizen, living some four miles northwest of this place, died suddenly on last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Atwood, nee Miss Annie Calloway, daughter of Capt. Ike Calloway, deceased, was in town last week with her husband, visiting the family of Mr. David Knott. Butts Superior Court is in se«sion this week, with a fine attendance of the bar present. Judge Speer is presiding, and is dispatching business with his usual facility. Mrs. Polly Rowan, the lady who was so seriously injured npar the camp-ground a few days ago, we learn is recovering from her wound®, to the great satisfaction of her friends. Mr. William Ckookshanks and family, ot Greenville, S. C.. spent a few days in town last week with their relatives and friends, who for “auld acquaintance sake” endeavored to make their stay as pleasant as possible. A gfntlf.man, while sitting in Mr. Darby’s house a few days ago, accidently discharged a gun, which he was carelessly handling, and came very near killing a young man standing by, and completely demolished a large vase of flowers. Johnnie Burke, the blind musician, passed through our town one day last week, and upon tbe special request of dKne of bis friends repaired to the residence of Dr. L. M. Tye, where for an hour or so he regaled them with some choice selections of music. Hon. W. T. Dickin, of the House, was in town on Wednesday last attending to some legal business. Atlanta atmosphere seem® to improve bis look®. He is not as sanguine in rpgard to the Railroad lease as our Senator, Col. Bryan. He remained with us but a few boors and then returned to the Capitol. Mk®srr. Dailey and Noi.an have com pleted their arrangements and are now engaged in ginning lor the public They ask of tbe people a liberal share of their patron age, and in return promise to put upon the market as fine a sample of cotton as can be ginned. They have a splendid “Eclipse” engine, and run a eixty-siw W.nsbip gin. Being in full operation, they are now ready to do good work for tbe public at reasonable rates, and call upon their friends to bring 1C IftA A -.-A L-. THE NEW YORK STORE! LEADERS IN LOW PRICES! HAYING JUST RECEIVED THE LARGEST, REST ASSORTED AND ONLY COMPLETE STOCK OF •Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots,, Shoes, Hats, &c., In Hampton, Now offi r their entire stock, comprising everything kept ir. a Grst class Dry Goods house, at pricess less than was ever hoard of before in this market. DRY GOODS! BOOTS AND SHOES. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT In this Department may always be found In these Goods they wish to impress upon They have the largest and beat selected h full line of ” tho mind** of the people that they have no Btook ever brought to Hampton, anu pro- DRFSS GOODS I AIDES’GOODS opposition Having bought them for cash, poHe to tell thun at prices that doty CHILDREN’S GOODS, ’ betore the.advance iti prices, they nro Successful Competition. TRIMMING SILKS pared, in this hoe os well hs all olbir.* l , to HAMBURG EDGING & INSERTING, give the udvautages of low prices. SHAWLS, SKIRTS. CORSETS, and every article in the Notion line 1 In lists, fops, Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises, Table Linen, Oil Cloths, &0., YOU WILL FIND THEIR STOCK COMPLETE. “A PENNY SAVED IS TWO PENCE MADE.” So he sure to give the New York Store a call when you come to Hampton. PRICE REDUCED I Oullet’s Improved Light-draught Gin, Feeder and Condenser! 1 nm agent for the above Gin, universally conceded to be the be°t in use. Testimoni als from the best farmers of the country pro nouncc it superior to any machine of the kind ever manufactured. The Bigelow Engine! Horizontal Engine with Vertical Boiler, mounted on four wheels. For ginning, threshing, nnd running all kinds of planta tion machinery. Farqiiliar’s Engines and Sepa rators! I nm agent for all machinery of A. B. Farqnhar’s manufacture, the reputation of which is too well known to require recom merdation Irom me. A large lot of Studehaker Wagons, Bug gies, etc , always on hand. A. J. HENDERSON. Hampton, Ga., July ll;2m Bottom F rices REACHED AT LAST! To the Tamers ofKenry And Adjoining Counties ! n A VINO just opened a large stock of Dry Honda and Groceries in Hampton, I desire to say to the people ol 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 wants at as low prices as can be had anywhere. My stock is large, ample and well-selected, and consists of everything usually kept in a strictly first-class Dry Goods and Grocery Store. Recognizing the demands of the times, I have marked my goods down to the lovre®t living figure, and shall have but one price for everybody. An experience of several years has enabled me to understand tbe wants of tho people, and I shall be prepured at all times to meet them with sneh articles as DR Y GOODS, GROCERIES. BOOTS. SHOES, HATS AND CAPS. FARMING IMPLEMENTS, und Plantation Supplies of ail kinds. «Give me a call. Gr, E. Wise. Hampton, Ga., Feb. 28;ly ADMINISTRAT'DR'S SALE. BY virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Henry county. Ga., will be sold before the Court house door in the town of McDonough, Henry county, Ga ,on the first Tuesday in October next, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: Month half of lot No. 185, in the sixth district of said county, containing 1(M) acres, more or less. Bold as the property of Thomas K Roberts, deceased, lor the benefit of the beirs and creditors. Terms cash. September 3d, 1879. MILES H. CAMPBELL, sepsss Administrator. So HSURIUK lor Tjtf Headquarters FOR SO OR RAM AIMS! The Very Best Goods At ttie Lowest Prices! » ♦ *» PLEASE give me your attention while T throw out some strong, broad rernurks, full ol interest, if economy forms any part ol the new leaf yon have pledged yourself to turnover at the beginning ol the year. I will b'-gin by telling you (though it is hardly necessary,) that the country hns resumed specie payments, and that it will materially change the monied values of ull articles of merchandise. It is hound to bring every thing down to what is called SOLID HOCK 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 and Grocery Store, anil if you are a lover of N'CC Goods and Low Price®, yon can’t fail to appreciate my efforts to please the public in every way. Because resumption placed gold at par, you must not get it into your head that I am too proud to take it. On the contrary, gold, silver or greenbacks are alike to me. I take any legal money that is offered, and agree to give in exchange the best equiva lent that can be had in this market Give me a call. H. P. Mclntosh. Himpton. Git., March 21; 1 y City Livery AND SALE STABLES. Having recently leased the large and ele gant brick stable on James street. I am pre pared to serve my patrons and friends to the best of my ability, and shall always keep on hand tbe best horses pud mo3t stylish turnouts to be found this side of Atlanta My livery rales will be reasonable at all times. 1 have also a commodious wagon yard in which are a number of extra stalls, where my friends from tbe country can have their 9tock cared for ui very small cost. On tbe prem ises is a comfortable bouse for the accommo dation of those who may wish to spend tbe night, wheie they can stay without extra charge. Give me a cal! when you come to town. G. W® WOLFE. Hampton, Ga., Nov. B;tf .l<»ii YVoj-U ijoikitjedLsyu? ALWAYS m AT TIE BOTTOM In Prioes! And at the Top WITH AN UNTARNISHED Reputation for Fair Dealing! THIS may bp called r fine speech by those who have never token the trouble to rn ike my acquaintance, or to study my moda of dointr business. Still, 1 don’t ask any body to tuke my word, or in (act to be influ enced in any way by a mere advertisement, but cordially invite all toculland investigate tor themselves, feeling sure I can prove that I mean business imd every word I say. Fair dealing helps trade better than fair weather. Nothing hut steady, low prices, rear in and yeur nut will create and main tain a trarle such as I have had since J com menced business. No need ol argument prices alone tell the story. I have now in stock, and will continue to keep such articles as DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, ROOTS. SHOES, HATS, CAPS, PLANTA'JION SUPPLIES, And a varied and choice assortment of UENER AI, MERCHANDISE, Thanking my friends and patrons for their former litierol support, I hope, by keeping the treat and selling as low as the lowest, to merit a continuance of the same. Z. T. Manson. Hampton, Ga., March 21-ly TTT , I A LIMITED NU VI - ill f! TIT nH * r uc, ' ve ’ energetic ll fllllliHll canvaaß<rs to ( ’ nifa ß' J a II vvllUUtlpleas int and profitable bus iness. Good men will find this a rare chance TO MAKE MONEY. Such will please answer this advertisement' by letter, inclosing stamp for reply, stuting what business they have been engaged in,. None but those who mean business need ap- Address Finley, Harvey & Co., je27 Atlanta, Ga.. GEORG l A— Henry County : ' John R. and Joseph B Price, ad ministrators of Eli Price, deceased, petition tor letters of dismission. Tbese 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'let ters should not be gianted said petitioners. Given under my hand and official signa ture this July Ist, 1879. A A. LEMON. j0!4?5 Ordinary. Georgia —Henry county : James M. Upchurch and John Mc- Garity petition for letters of administration on the estate of Wilson McGarity, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to be and appear ut my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause why said letters shoald not be granted said petitioners. Given under my hand and official signature this 28ih day of August, 1879. .. a. a.