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HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY Hampton,Gm.. October H 1879. MARKET REPORT. iraonncu. Cnrrrctpl '*** l :hr hu 7, T. hfUnorn. Dealer in Drtf GorxU and (fntrefUe*. Fb"» .. .... .....99 75 to*lt 50 Magnolia Homs *'W Rib Rides - g t “M"1 9 to lit Mnln*9«o ;.....• New Orleans Rvrup 40 to fiO New Orleans Sugar $ to 11 r " nw> 168£ to *>o Dorn o* M-.I .........V.".” M Ohickfwa. .• ;1« to ?n fc... V 15 Wheat Bran, .... | no R«*. • 1 50 o*‘» *SO to 65 COTTOH STATRMBt*T. Corrected weekly bit George Schmftr, Cot (cm '■*l vte&* '*■'i-er- v Patton -* •;•*.) iai • i'V Nrw York... ;.»<•** xi «?« ?! IHt..-**, Atlanta IWT'* Savannah. \w: n H»tnpl«ao, i-.-ctv. i -tu v-: .i'. .V. •. i 0 Receipts to date. 4 359 DAILY HACK LISE. McDonough- ; - ■ - .7:00 a. a Arrives at Hampton,. - *1(1:00 a. n leaves Hampton. - _ _ 3:30 p. g. Arrive? at McDonough, • - fi:00 p. Fare, 91 00. J, W. Vax well. Around Town. Cotton yesterday. Srrvicfs at the M. E. Cbnrcb nejct Sab bath. ’ RaWp 'BVtaKs wop the mole nice at thy Rockdale Fair. Jtv Blvdsor is off on a business trip to the. State af Batts. ... . I Miss Raixtvad’h school, at Berea, is in a flourishing condition. Fayette Superior, Court meets the first Monday in next month. The total value of taxable property in Henry coaoty is 91 561891. ‘ Fitch” Alexander says this weather gives him the worst set of feelings he ever carried. Your drug store accounts are now dne. Come up and settle and save costs. Oct 16th, 1879 , Pkrbi.es k Rkad. Thu editor has been absent nearly all week, ot Court; hence the shortcomings of this issue. Thu winter setsipo of. Hampton High Solmol commences Monday next, Messrs. Flam in charge. B P Tbompmuj’s distillery has been pur veyed and will be pqt in operation about tbe 3d of next month. - W. 4 : a - . I » Mrs. Or. Hari.an, of W hitfield coqnty, who has been visiting relatives in this vicin ity, left for boon Thursday. ' Thk colored people ef Spalding county will hold their second aannal fair in Griffio next month, commencing on the sth. Th* time of holding the Superior Conrt in Henry county has been changed to the third Mondays in January and July. Cot.. Jab. S. Botktok, of Griffio, was m tbe city .Wednesday. He is now in attend ance at the Supreme Court in Atlanta. W. C. Fit ld has purchased tbe Breed and Harlan farm, some three miles southeast of Hanfpton, and will take Immediate pos session. . . D abn bbs and Saddles cheap; Boots and Shoes cheap ; Boots snd Shoes made to order a specialty. Repairing done promptly. All at J, T. Bright's. Thk recent heavy and protracted rains bate periruKly injured the ungathered cotton crop. Much that is bow open ia sprouting in the boll. Victor Raotosk, of Sonny Side, will leave for Florida about November 1 at. He expect* to locate permanently in the “land of flower*.”' Tag,,mail, rotite.from Seaoia is run by lightning express A letter wai received hurt yesterday. tie 283, bear mg the SCaoih poetWark October 15th. '* Lovkbs of that delicious beverage, crab cider, can be accommodated to their satis faction at Ben Thompson's. He bat a full supply of the best quality. • Twos* Butt* county widowers that are '•flying around” in. this vicinity bad better keep a sharp eye on affairs, or they may have to “row up Salt river.” YYk learn that Joe Hardy, who aas con victed at last term of Butts Superior Court, bas been granted a new trial. It is thought that others will be implicated. Judging from report* in Atlanta papers, tbe Fair developed tbe usual quota of thieves, large and small, aod tbe police seem to have gotten in some good work. Mr. J. B. Dickson has consented to act as agent for Th* Wisely at Locust Grove, and all moneys paid bim on subscription accounts will be duly credited at this office. W* are happy to report that Mrs. Smith Gr ffin is rapidly recovering from the severe injuries recently received, aod we hope to cbiouicle hir complete recovery at aa early The election for County Commissioners will take place on the first Tuesday in next month. Tha board will be composed of five members, who are to be selected from among the people. It is gratifying to know that oar farmers are taking an interest in improved agricul tural implements. Beed diills, reapers, etc , will at no distant day be quite a feature of our section. Oua sanctum was enlivened yesterday by the genial presence of Mr Torn Natt. of Butts county. Mr. N. is one of the most enterprising and pleasant gentlemen of oar acquaintance. Tov Welch, a negro living On Mr. H. O. Manley’s place, was caught stealing cotton j one night this week He was carried to j McDonough on Wednesday last and promptly ’ jugged." We are glad to be abie to report that a substantial bridge has been put across Thompson creek, between W. T. Griffin’s and P. R Brown.'*; also across Towafiga, •oeaP Bernhard's mill ' ■’ ’•*>. ~. Capt. P. E, Brown reports that he has '(unfavorable weather to<the contrary, not withstanding) ooe of the finest crops even grown op, bis place. He is, by tbs way,* ooe of pur very best farmers. , < Tbh October number of The Acanthus, just received, contains a beautiful and touch ing tribute to the memory of the late Miss Minnie Nolly, which we would republish this week, but want of space forbids. Messrs. Beknhard have just erected a saw-mill at tfaeir grist.mill on Towaliga, which will be propelled by a ten horse power engine, and are now prepared to saw any and ail kinds of lumber per order. All parties indebted to the old firm of Turnipseed.A Guill, and to W. W Turnip seed, are requested to come forward and set tie immediately, and save trouble and ex pense. I need the money. October 3J, 1879. W. W. Turniphxkd. Wr are grati&d to learn that the patron age of the Griffin Female College, the pres ent term, is excellent. This is as it should be. There is no need of patronizing schools in other Btates while wc have such institu tions at our very doors. Loo* Out I—All parties indebted to roe, either by note or account, are hereby noti - fied that tbe same are now duo. I need the money, and must have it «t onoe. An early settlement will save cost*. October 3d, 1879. Z. T. Manaojl Wb arc requested to stote>that if the road commissioneis of LoweV uisirrei would hare the ’‘Turner hill” graded to something less than sixty-five degrees incline they would confer a lasting favor on parties compelled to travel that part of the road. '• Timklt Notic*.—Those who bought pro visions of me during tbe summer are hereby notified that tbeir notes are now due. Much trouble may be averted by making early settlement. Gsoaou Schaefer. Oct. 10th, 1879. Thr Atlanta Fair—well, tbe Constitution says : “We are going to have the fair if it takes seven tnon'hs. The sun will dOobtlere shine some time duriDg tbe year, and when it begins, tbe Fair will begin.” Tbe euo shinetb, and we presume the Fair goeth on. More next week. C. C. Johnson haa four acres of land upon which an average of 54 bolls per stalk is yet to Open The same gentleman has now hoqsed 168 bushels of corn, with more to gather, and will realise 10 bafaa of cotton— all with one mule. Who caa beat that for a one-horse farm ? Wk are not perticula'ly interested just now as to who will or will not be candidates for tbe high and honorable position of Gov ernor of tbe grent Btate of Georgia, bat are exceedingly anxious that all and singular in debted to Thu Wkkklt should “ step up to the captain’s office and settle.” To lovers of the delicious bivalve the fol lowing may not be without interest: “ Ooe of the most novel ‘ tid bits 1 of the season may be made by wrappfng an oyster ip a rasher of bacon, then patting it before the fire until tbe bacon is cooked through, when it win be foond toady foresting.” Thosb indebted to me are hereby warned that unless they come up within 15 days from date and make settlement, their ac counts will be placed in the bands of an officer for collection. Oct. 24th, 1879. Mbs. 8. W. Brown, McDonough, Ga. Wr were privileged to io*pect the Clerk’s office while in McDonough last Tuesday, and feel it our duty to say that it is the most systematica!!; snd admirably arranged office in the State. “Grimp” Speer is un questionably the right man in tbe right place, and knows tbe duties of bis office by heart. Thor* who are indebted to me, either by note or account, are hereby notified that if tbe same is not settled between Ist and 15th November, they will find their papers in p oper hands for collection. Take due notice and govern yonrselvet accordingly. B. P. Thompso*. Hampton, Ga.. Oct. 23'd, 1879. Mas. A. C. Nor.a*, of McDonough, has several hundred choice strawberry plants, which she will sell at ore doilar per hundred. mi ** ' I —lHflfl rived, and to insure a good stand plants should be set out at once. MW N. has four Varieties—' Monarch of the Wert." "Ofßsin Jack," -Cumberland Triumph" and “Edek B,anty.” J. B. McOcnvrll has, opened a eon feu tioi.ery store, opposite Schaefer's warehouse, and keeps on band a floe aasortment ol cai— dies, nuts, and everything usually to be found In s firat-class establishment of that kind. And. in addition, be baa a neat restaurant, where the wants of the inner mob pun be supplied to repletion with the best the mar ket affords Single meals 90 scuts. CftU sod see him. . , a Felix Stdroes, who killed Fos Jones not j long since in Butts county and skipped the I sett lenient,' Was arrested on Monday ntgKt last by a posse of about ten men. all his own color, and carried to McDooongh. He was turned ovpr to Sheriff Goodwin, who Indeed him is jail, where be will remain onffl Sheri®' Curry takes him under his protecting; wing. 5 Too much cannot be said io praiife fit men who secured bis sanest and sCIMyVhM fteersd him into tbe bands of the offioert, ,r ‘ Jfr ,-t, Si.r .!•; r . ■ jw i!l .1 Wi;regret to learn that Capt. Wi F. Smith, One of the cleYeres* und mprt etrtrt- 1 prising 6f our aister county of Bbtft, and,proprietor o t the Middle Georgia Argus. has been forced to make schedule and assignment for the benefit of bis Excess of the milk Of human kindness tfie ’ ’ ’ ' ‘ 'J, *!,• V ’ ‘ ’** Hp cause Honorable himseff, he judged ail mankind by his own standard. We ato serely hope that he wilt be abte to weathS the present financial storm and yet exp©:- rience many years o( happiuess and pros perity. * - • . LINES. ’ TO th* mrhort op mtnnik noi.i.et. ht DKAB KBT AND BKST FRIEND. , While the sunset glow fades out of the West, Arid the dving day sinks slowly (o rest, We watch with auguished eyes the; breath Grow faint on our darling’s lips, and feel That on fleetest wing is coming tbe angel ef Death, Boon on tbe white brow to net; bis dread seal; Nor tears, nor prayers, nor love can with hold, When tbe voice of tbe Shepherd calls a lamb to the fold. * • • * ->j|n ’Twere meet that a life so short and bright ’• Should have closed asdied the perfect day ; Better by far that the delicate feet,. Too fragile to tread 1 earth’s thorny way, Should press, instead, tbe golden stair; -h <• For her all shadows are merged into tight; Onr sweet flower blooms in a land most fair, W here the day’s golden glory ends never in night. '■ ■J l> ) Ob 1 nature as stainless os that of a dove p Oh ! heart so loyal, heart so pane ; L ’ ’ Oh! peerless so«l, all truth sird love, ' <“ Gan the crown Immortal have made thee truer? It is best; dear Father we kiss tbe rod Which, in Thy hand, bath smitten soto; We know that Thou strik’it in love, O. God; Tbo’ Tuou ebasteoetb, yet will pre praise and adore A. C. •* Greenville. S. C. • • v . ,<t t ,■ ; ’ Among the useful Toilet articles we notice a much-liked preparation for the hair, possessed of properties so remarkable that no one who cures to own a olea n and healthy scalp with beautiful hair should pass it untried Its properties are cleansing, invigorating and healing, sod. *f ter a few applications the bair ceases far fall. Dandruff and Humors disappear and tbe hair grows clean, soft and silky. It, keeps the bead cool and com forts ble, and gradually restores the hair if gray or faded to the natural and life-like color beautiful to look upon It <• Parker’s /fair Balsam that has woo such popular appreciation b; .its many excellent and healthful properties Bold in large bottles, at only 50 cts, and: sl, by all first-class druggists. Are you Going to Ike Go. State Fair! Of coarse you are. Aod doo’t forget that Ludden k Bates, the great Piano aad Organ,, men of the Booth, wib make the largest and most magnificent display ef Piano* end Organs ever yet exhibited at any Southern. Fair, aod offer purchasers inducements which they cannot resist. Twenty-five sample In struments from Ten large manufacturer*! will be show* snd dosed out at Factory Rales for Cash or on Easy Terms. Every insiru meat exhibited must be sold. It is against our principles to take any borne. All io strmneots bought or 0.-“ red at the Fair '<will be delivered ter any point freight 1 'paid. A-fine pianist wail be io attendance t? test, iuetrumeots for porgbasers. Selections can be made as well aa at our w» re rooms. Don’t mi»s Ibis chance to secure exhibition instru ments at wholesale rater. Come prepared to purchase and we will meet you with real bargains. Ludden k Bates, Bwvannab, Ga. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. , BY virture of so agreement between the widow and the heirs at law of John Bryan, late of said county, deceased,and aSo by virtore of *n order from the Court of Or> dimrry of Henry county, Ga., will be sold before tbe Court-bouae doer in the town of McDonough, said county, oo the first Tues day in November next, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: One hundred and fifty acres of land, more or less —lire commencing at tbe river bridge and rnnning along the McDonough road to the original lire between lots Nos. 46 snd 47. thence along tbe line between lots Nos. 50 and 51 nntil it sirikes the feme at a made corner, thence to tbe McDonough road at tbe bead of tbe branch, tbence along tbe branch to tbe river, tbence down the river te tbe bridge, including parts of three lota. Noa. 46,47 and 50, all in tbe Blb district of Henry county. Bold as the property of John Bryan, iate of said county, deceased, for tbe benefit of the heirs of said estate Terms cash. Bept. 23.1, 1879 New Merchant, NEW GOODS, AND ‘' i ’ 1 ' * * ’ ) * How Prices I * 4 . • i *• . i 1A M now prepared to offer rare Induce ments to consumers. My object is to sell honest goods, dividing tbe usual large profits asked with my customers. I mean what 1 say; call and 1 will prove what 1 have asserted. My stock consists principally of a« arepr- W Jot of .Groceries —graded Sugars, Cnff-as, Jlice, Cheese, Mackerel, Sardines. Oysters, , Oyster jftreckers. Lemon (>ackyra, r»qa», Suweh, Candles. Floar.Lard. Meat and Jjleal, and a splendid lot of Tobacco and Cigar*. My Dry Goods can’t fail to please, both Ip quality and price. 1 have a Urge alock of .Notions and Fancy Goods, sorb as.Lsdiet’ and M (uses’ Shawls and Kacqae*,(hrphyr apd opera.) plain and fancy Huso. Linen embroi dered and Silk Handkerchieia, Ladies* 061- lar», Collarettes and Cuffs. Kinprem Fra ire. Farisiaa Bilk, Brocaded Drew Goods, and many other articles. I have also a large and well assorted lot of ready made Clothing, Boots. Shoes abd Mats, Bhifiog nod Sheeting; also, Grnls ! and Ladies' Underwear. Mena' Drew Shirts, .from fil up. Jeaua from fifteen cents up. 1 most rerpeclttilly invite tin citib ns of Henry aud adjoithug coentiea to cal! and ex amine my stock, ... - D. W. DOBSETT. Hampton, (Ja-, August 22;6m Bt&eshmi&to FOB THE IHEt MAI! Tlnsst liquors snd Bsst / Restaurant in Town! Having recently enlarged and otherwise iiqproved my Saloon, to meet the require iiKMita.n' a constantly Increasing trade, I am now prepared to serve my patrons ia a stylr that will insure a full return of pleasure for the monoy invested, and shall make it my aim to conduce to their comfort in every conceivable way. My stock of Wines and L'qoors is not excelled in tbe State for purity, and I shall endeavor always to keep i it ap to its present slaadard. My restaurant, which is now open, will be in charge of Henry Scott, the best restaura > tear in Middle Georgia, and those desiring a good meal will always find here the verv best that* tbe market afiords. Meals at all hours ' CIGARS! CIGARS! Beer on Draughtl BILLIARDS AID POOL! Lovett’s "Private Stock" always on band. Gall and see me. B. P. THOMPSON. Hdmpton. Ga.. Sept 19;tf Urp. KberiflTs Sale fur November W ill be sold before the Court house door m the town of McDonough, Weary county, (Fa., on tbe first Tuesday in November next, between the legal hoars of sale, the following property, to-wit i Fifty acres of land, being part of lot No. *93, in tbe 12th district of said eoanty, lying in tbe southwest comer, and bounded a* fol lows : on the North by J W Henderson, on the east by Lewis Coleman, and on tbe south and west by Micajab James. Levied on as the property of Samnel B Skeltoo to satisfy one fi fa issued from Henry Superior Goort in favor of J F Albert vs 8 tmuel B 9k<Sltoq parties in possession notified. Property .painted oat by plaintiff’* attorney.’ W A BKLLAH. Dep. Bh’fl ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. BY virtue of an order from tbe Court of Ordinary of Henry county. will be sold before the Court bouse door in tbs town of McDoneagb, Henry coonrty. Ga ,«o tbs first Tuesday in October next, between tbe legslboato of sale, tbe following property, to-wit: Booth halt of lot No. 185, iq the sixth district of said county, containing 100 acres, more or less. Bold as the property of Thomas R Roberts, deceased, lor the benefit of tbe heirs tad creditors. Terms cash. September 3d 1879. MILLS H. CAMPBELL. sepsss Administrator. n. B. JONES, repairer or Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, HAMPTON, GA. I am prepared to do all work io my line in the best workmanlike manner, and upon the most reasonable term«. All watch and clock work warranted. Com, wheat, bides, and all staple articUa of country prodace taken io exchange for work; other wh-e. GRAND FALL OPENING! H .{ / ‘ • •. * L.A - "Yf THE BOTTOM KNOCKED OUT! • , ’. • 'j*"’ -ri ’ -» % UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES! HEW STQIE AID HEW GOODS! HAYING just returned from market with an entirely new stock of goods, I am bow prepared to serve my friends and customers with anything in tbs way of Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE, CUTLERY, Etc., they lnay wish, and at prices that absolutely defy competition. I keep nrr shoddy gwtds ; thev are first clam in every particular, and are guaranteed la be a* good as represented. ’ would AirZx atientinn to u>y Dress Goods Department especially, whpib the Ladies ■are Cordially invited to coll snd examine. .. „ , . .- I ebdl alun keep* (pH line of Groceries, which I can nfford t 6 sell as cheap as anyone. Remember. 1 will not bo oodersold by anybody. Give me u call, at tbe new store next to U. fc. Wire's. - A. Olaaer. ■ Hampton, Ga , heptember 25,1879. A Oari t® tit® Public I * . _ - tr- . ;> 2o the Citizens of Henry and ailjointng Counties : ... , , . ? . . Having located at Hampton sod epgaged in the mercantile buaineas, I beg leave to in form my ofd friends and the public generally that my atock of Brj goods, Clothing, Wotlons, Boots, Shoos, Ate - •> -■¥: CAPS, DRUGS. HARDWARE, GROCERIES, Etc, . .«■... .* .. * • A t la now inland I Ihink ample snongh to supply the wants of aIL From so experiencs of twenty year® in boiine** 1 have come to the c<»iiclo«ton that poo4 are the cheapest o the buyer, and I ohall endearor to keep none hat food good*, and tell them a* low aa can be afforded for the cash. Thanking you lor past patronage, 1 sol cit a continuance of the same. Call and examine my stock before pinrchavtog. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER! I have bren duly appointed ta act as agent for Wanamaker k> Brown, Philadelphia, tbs largest clothing house in the world, and am now ready to receive orders tor any kind of clothing that may be desired. Suits mnde to order, from 913 50 to 830 00 according to quulity. 'lliis is the only method of securing a good fit. and without extra cost. 1 have just received a full line of sample? for the Fall trade of 1879 together with fashion plates descriptive of styles etc., which I would be pleased to trxhibit to those who may favor mu with a call. - W. C. SLOAN. Hampton, Ga., September 26, 1879. A WXW BBT SCOBS STORE IE SBITFISI Have just opened with an entirely new and fashionable stock of Drjr Goads, Cloth ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Ktc., purclma.d direct at b<adquarters and for Cash, which eoables us to DEFY ALL UOMPETITION. DBESS GOODS, SILKS AID SWIMS, CLOAKS AMD DOLMANS, KNIT SHAWLS, SACQUES, <»KSETS, Ate. Our Clothing and Shoes were manufactured expressly for us, and we invite an examina* tion of our stock and prices. Bemember, our goods are all fresh and new, not she If* worn or packed away from one reason to another for year* past. Give ua a call. MACK BROTHERS. K p26 - No. 31 Hill street, (Flemister k Brooks’ old stand.) Furniture. s. S. Middleton, • HAMPTON, GA., lias on band a large and assorted stock ot FURNITURE, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Chairs, Secretaries Wardrobes, Cupboards, Aod is prepared to manufacture to order anything you need to furnish yonr house Upholstering and Cabinet work done in the latest style and with dispatch.? Mlk. Coffins always on band. Misery Goods. MRS. A. LOWER ha* opened a Millinerv Store at tbe old stand of Mrs. J 8 Wil liams, No. 24 Hill street, Griffin, Ga.. and baa received a New Stock of goods in that line, apd is prepared to furnish them to tbe ladies of Griffin and the surrounding country at tbe Lowest Possible Pri ces. I shall always keep a fresh supply of MMb goods as my trade demands, and 1 ask the public to exumine my slock before pur chasing 1 have just received a fine assort ment of latest style dress bats, walking bats, children’s bats, etc.; also a beautiful assort ment of pattern hats, and everything usually kept in the Millinery lire. With the assis tance ot Miss Mamie Jackson and Mias Kate Camp, I hope to be able to please all who will favor rue with their patronage. octlOtf MRS. A. LOWER. GO TO HARPER* TURNER’S ALWAYB AT THE BOTTOM In Prices i And at the Top WITH AN UNTARNISHED Reputation for Fair Dealing t Tiny may be called a fine speech by those who have never taken tbe trouble to mnke my acquaintance, or to study my medo of doing business. Still, 1 doo’t ask any body to take my word, or in fact to bo influ enced in any way by a mere advertisement, but cordially invite all to oall and inveetigate for themselves, feeling sure I can prove that I mean business and every word I say. Fair dealing helps trade better than Mr weather. Nothing bat steady, low prices, year in and year oat. will create and Main tain a trade such as 1 haw had since 1 com menced business. No Deed of argument— prices alone tell tbe elory. 1 have now io stock, and will oontiune to keep such articles aa DR i GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, CAPS, PLANTATION SUPPLIES, And a varied aod choice assortment of GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Thanking my friends arid patrons for their former liberal support, I hope, by keeping tbe best and selling as low as the lowest, to merit a continuance of tbo same. SB. T. Manson. Hampton, Ga., March 21-ly PITFOBTOOB A P