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T H E Sandersville, MEKCURY. Washington Go., Ga. Timm Proptielor, Published Jly JFRNIGAN SCAllUOTiOL GIT. Subscription, $1.50 per year. Official A dvertishments. Hereafter we will publish all official advertisements emenating from the officers of our county. Go to Z. H. ltoughtou’B for your aignr and coffee, Lard, Flour, Hams nnd Arbuckle’s Roasted Coffee. Eve rything sold at bottom prices. Mrs. G. YY. Tanner, who has been visiting fi iends in our city, left for her home in Katontou Thursday last. Rev. G. C. Clark, has returned from Savannah, where ho took an active part in the great religious revival now in progress there. Jackson & Brookins, is doing n good trade in their new stand, the store Mr. McKinon formerly occupi ed. They keep a nice lot of family groceries. Buy some of that nice flour, at H D. Adam’s Store and you won regret it Pringle & Orr has Romo nico La- Two negro women at Davisboro fell out about their ' husbands and had a regular fight Vvtthjclubs Anderson Brown, 6f thc _ 95th dist. is very sick. Absolam Wood who cut his foot, severely with an axe some tune back is now slowly improv ing. W. Kennedy, of the 90th dist. is very ill with typhoid fever. FIRE. Dr. G. W. Tanner late of this citv Remember you can get at B. E. ltougbton’s Drug Store all kinds of School Books. \Vo call the attention of our rea ders to the interesting communica tion of Slip Shop. "We would like to hear from him often. Eresh Cheese and Crackers on and all the time atZ. H. Houghton’s Call at the Mercury office and get one of Boyd’s Miniature Batteries, and cure some of the ailments hit man flesh is heir to. Have your prescriptions filled E. Ronghti.n’s Drug Store. at guyre Cofleo, filbs to the dollar. Ifj who recently located in Eatonton was burned out on Monday last, hits entire Drug storo was consulted, for tunately for hitn he was partly insur ed. i si Buy your School nooks from B. E. onghton. Go to Z. H. Houghton’s for your hoice Confectioneries. A nico lot of fresh Oranges, Lem ons and Cocoanuts at Z. II. Rntgh- ton’s. Go to Z. II Religion's for the best fancy candy Sloe per lb. A fine lot of tickles and canned goods such it> riidmon, Lobster, Peaches, Pine apples, Potted Hams, Catsup, Pep per sauce, mustard, and Tomatoes. Well now really those largo 24x no Chromo.1 that M. L. Duggan n offering so cheap are tho pretties ones that have been hr, ug 1 it to town yet and the frames in winch they an encased are excellent. The only dif ficulty is to decide which one to take. ArruiNTMKNTs uoit Davisboro Circuit non Amur. a\i> M ay. Pleasant Springs 2d Hu inlay and Saturday before in April. Newhopo :3d Hu idny and Saturday before. White O ik Springs 4th Sunday and Saturday hi Guv. Bay Springs l.l Sunday in May 11 o’clock. Pinov Alt. 2ml Sunday in Mav 11 o'clock. Second Quarterly Conference 2nd Sunday and Saturday before in June at Bay Springs. \Y. J. Flanders P. C. The Agricultural Sociktv. Tins Comity Agrleiiittiral Society li«M tlietr lt*- Kitliir moUliiii in tliu i.mirt liouscim l'lie liy lint, tin- ITMiluiit (Jol. I'. ,1. Sinitli la Hu- Cluiir, Dr. 11 X. 11 olitn-.il, Secretury. Severul spi-oililuun of oat.s uUilmliif; to lie rust iiroul ivcn- i rcstdued, nil 01 wlilrli won- luully af- lecleil l)V iIIki-iih-. Tile I’ llo.vlng preiuiibic iiud re rtolulicus wi-re pH-h (I ii.kI atloiilml. Wlici-en.-i, tbc WunliliifjtoH Comity AftrlciiIturiil Sorb tv lms p- nt. ami nbi liiiff eiiiiHiU-m-e ill tlie 1’uli-<j round romimny, und in tin. olllenrs tlieri-of, ik nr I in iii til -ir streuuoiiH oll’orts in brlmll oi‘ tin* county, mnl believing ns wo do Ihut it Is mil- duty In endorse them Tlimjupnu. lie It rcso veil Hint n c inmitteu ol tln-Lii be m polnti- i to wait ui on the I’n-sldml mi I Dlri i-tors of the windilugtmi County *-'iiir (Irnund Coinj any and u.-k tlicin to niiikc a r.ingemeutii lor it lull l'air, mi I to iiHHUi’O tln-ni of the cordial mid lu-nrty co-operation of the Gouty agrimblarul So ciety. Itesoved fartlmr, that the Mayor mnl council ol thoelly, together with the l-uir (Iroiuul Company be mid lire hereby invited to he present ui tin next laeciiag (on the first I uesday in .May,) nnd t oioperuto if possilde, in the holding ut n county you want to enjoy e good cup of cof fee try some. Are you going to paint? If yon are, call at Dr A. Mathi’s Drug Store, uul try some of his mixed paint that he his selling so cheap. J. T. Laveionk.—This enterprising mechanic offers through our columns his services in the Avay of making and repairing luggies, plows, Ac., he is a good workuiun, and will do repairing on carriages, wagons Ac. tpiickly and satisfactorially. Dr. Wm. Rawlings.—This physi cian so well and favorably known in >ur county, and who has succeeded by many delicate and successful sur gical operations lately in adding to his reputation, oilers his services to t he public in Ibis issue of cur paper. Hee card in another column. E. A. Sullivan, N. P.-This efficient officer is energetic and reliable, bus iness entrusted to Lim will be promptly attended to. "Sold.”—Mr. W. L Orr has pur chased the residence of Judge Rod ger.’, and will shortly occupy it. Whet rim Mercury” rises during the warn weather as it is sure to do, lie will find his homo some distance from the store. Oi’Kuatic. - On Friday night last Prof. On tenbergerand bis class gave mi Exhibition at Bartow to a large audience. The music was fine the singing splendid, and acting superb, and just what we would expect Iron pupils of our esteemed Prof< ssor of music. The operata of the "Twin Sisters” was presented to the delight ed visitors and everything passed oil with great eclat. The Exhibition was repeated last night at Louisville, and wo are con- lideiit all present were greatly pleas ed. Jmi’rovements.—Dr. J. B. Roberts has improved his beautiful residence .vidian artistic fence and garden gate, and lion. (J. R. Pringle is ad ding on a large and handsome liny Window to his already beautiful res idenco. The ceunis t deers will soon be at work, who they tiro wo will tell yoi. is soon as wo tiud out. Tin-: Cyclone.—On Sunday last tin lower part of our ci unty was visited by a\e y severe storm of wind ac companied by bail mid rain. Trees were uprooted, buildings unroofed, ,cnees blown down and trees topped. Much damage was done but no live lost. The storm passed from the S. W. to the N. E. Now Boys; Blackberries will soon be ripe, and we are going to make you a better offer this season, than we did last. YYo use to give one half of what you picked for the other Now wo propose to give you one half you pick for the other, and fur nish you a basket to pick in YYc will never haul down our flag and surrender, as long as Blackberries, Peaches and Wutcrmellon are in sea son, when they are gone, we are going for Gallahor’sbologna sau age, the finest wo ever eat. Surrender ! No! Never! the Mercury must rise. See if it don’t before July next. The Minstrel entertainment of the Sandersville Amntenr Minstrel Club, advertised to take place April lGtl bus been postponed in cornu queue* of the club having an entire change of programme, and will n quire a few days longer to become pelfeot and enable-the young iix-nto give tin public an evening’s enjoyment rarely seen in this section, they certainly deserve credit in tlx ir work for tlx benefit of home institutions. Let all turn out and give them a full| house, their attractive programme will be turned out from this office in a few days. On the 1st inst., by Win. Duggan, J. P., Mr. Tims. Wright and Miss Martha Ilattaway, nil of Wasington county. In Arlington, Git. on the 21st, of, March, by the Rev. J. P. Hood, ill A. Lawson Brown, formerly o Washington county, but now of Cat-1 lunin county, and Miss Allio Rich ! i rdHon. Buy The Improve Weed SEW ING M AC HIN E. only $2 S; 77/1) l. A TPS T 0 UT, 117 77/ A P L \ A l'TAU JJMENTS, STY TP PIPEI OUT. POP SALE HV . \ JL nJ. iJerxaigan lair. The cliair nil) oiulcd A. A. AIOIUSON Ke<i. H.W. .iOllDA.Y 1-,mj. Dr. Al. D. C ill. SFMME!!LYN, Commit ico. The County Board of Education met on Tuesday'’ last and after transacting some business, ad journed over to • the 1st Tuesday in May. See advertisement. Rev. J. YV. Flanders Methodist preacher at Davisboro made us a pleasant call this week. The County Horticulture Society at the regular meeting elected YV. H. Parsons, President, II. N. TIol- lltield, Vice President, Ct. YV. H. YVhital cer secretary. The Trustees of the Masontc Hall have appointed a regular janiter to take charge of the building and see that it is kept in order. S. G, Jordan, Esqwill deliver tlu Memorial address on the 2Gtk inst. A Nuisance.—The ordinance com polling owners to keep their cailh up is we bt-iieve for the pr< si lit in- iperative, and this infamous pest ol cows roaming the streets and fora ring upon the faruuir’s buggies and wagons must be put up with. Tax Returns.—I. Hermann, Tax Receiver is 011 his rounds again, ma king friends wherever he goes. The Colored Politicians—On Sat urday last met in conveniion in tlx Court House. There was much speech-making and considerable noise, they elected J. II. Butler, AY ost Robison, Ephraim Brantley, and Gus Floyd as Delegates to U10 lie- publican State Convention which meets in Atlanta on the 21st, they me we understand fur Graut l'oi President. Look out for the Board of Health committee, and have your lots clear ed of everything that can in any way produce sickness. See notice and be ye, prepared to meet them. Fine YYYheat.—Mr. Wm. Duggan has sent us a specimen of his wheat, it is nearly 3 feet G inches high, well headed, and will be ready to cut in about four weeks. It is a very fine and forward variety. The rains during the past week interfered greatly with labor on the plantation. Notice Author Roberts, advertise ment, in another Column. He wants to buy Beef Cattle, Mutton and Spring Chickens. SANDERSVILLE, GA. Old Meltable 1 s? Wishing to inform the citizens of Washington and adjoining counties that having again open ed a first class BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. I am prepared to furnish my old customers and as many new ones as may come with boots and shoes of the best stock that can be bought and at prices as low as the "Butchers.” lam new receiving my Summer styles and samples, and the citizens are invited to call and examine my stock and new fixtures be fore making other arrangement for summer shoes. Eine Boots Shoes and Gaiters made on or Louis Bashinsky notice, also 1 guarantee a was sun struck the early early part fit or no sale. Repairing done of this week. i with neatness and dispatch all Death. This augel who knocks!work warranted not to cut in once at every man’B door—last week the eye, bind under the arms called several of our much esteemed ' nor pinch appund the toes, • ... friends from this world to another, Blow nil blow Ye'gtrtitle5ji"e<3’<-% il . 15 ..-> among them Mr. Wm. B. AY a'rthen in the 83d year of his age. Mrs. J. Braswell in the G8th year of her age They were both old land marks, con necting the past with the present, bat they have fulfilled their destiny and paid the debt of nature. May they rest in peace. Rev. T. J. Adams, pastor of tl Baptist church, preaches to-morrow at 11 o’clock. The Organ in the Methodist church is quite an acquisition, large and beaulilul, of splendid tone, uml ,,f great power, null the excelleni choir it makes delightful music. Z. H. Houghton is selling Confec tioneries ut panic prices. Be sure to give him a call and get something nice tor a small sum of money. Notwithstanding the cool wcath- S ft ^ts All among the leaves und/l reesst-H, &Inff ah hiug ye heavenly muses, While I mend your hoots ami sboscs. Call at North corner public square, up stairs, sign Premium Boot Shop. B. C. HOLT, Agt. apr 3—2 m § a ^ PRICES DOWN « «ffT* »«w-:4rirH . I I Vi' '"ft I. itifOTc 0 completed our Spring Stock, we now invite’the Public to call and examine, before purchasing elsewhere. m Quality Dp Having about completed our Spring Stock, we now invi ®nr Stock Consists of l 5 STAPLE AND DOMESTIC GOODS. LADIES DRESSJ GOODS \ND TRIMMINGS, NOTIONS & AVHITE GOODS, LADIES THIMED & UNTRIM ED HATS, GENTS & LADIES SHOES, CLOTHING &c &c. All of which have been bought CHEAP for CASH and we are determined to sell them as cheap as they can be sold in any narket. Call soon and secure a bargain. GILMORE MAT $ CO. SANDERSVILLE, GA., APRIL, 3rd 1880. 2 »CLOSING OUT IMMENSE BARGAINS IN GROCERIES! fl ►J Phe Store Room that I am now occupying, is to be torn down and replaced by a much larger and better one, consequently my entire stock of goods Must fe© ©l@®©t ©HI 1 . d'hose who have the CASH can call around and get what they .want at prices that will astonish them. I HAVE A LARGE LOT OF TOBACCO j'Phat I propose to sell At Cost. I All grades from 32c up. Carpenters claw Hammers at iocts, Hatchets at 25cts, and other goods just as low. Call at once before my stock is cut. All those who liuvo bought goods on “a few days time," will pl«M« leoiiio forward and seltl • at on or. April 3rd, 2 1880. M. L. DUGGAN. 0 c mimes osi asb all. Iiv; HAVE FORMED A GO PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE of MAN UFA GTVR1NG T1NWA RE. HANDLING SEWING MACHINES, AND STOVES. e Repairing, AVc give special attention to Roofing Gutterin STOVES, SEWING MACHINES, and TIN WAR! We have the exclusive control of the famous fflEUDt mi ALL UR CODE STOVES, Acknowledged to be the finest of the kind manufactured or offered for sale in this section, which we will sell at the most reasonable prices consistent with the quality of the goods. SEWING MAG NINE NEEDLES & OIL, &c., ALLWAYS ON HAND* LAVEIGNE & PACE. HtltlBEflSIlLLE ORUS STORiE, to. A. Ktn, KtofiMw, H N 9 9 -KEEPS ON HAND ALL THE TIME-— • Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, fyc., tyc. -ALSO FINE- I Cigars. Tobaccos, Lamps and Fixtures 9 Perfumery t TOILET AND WASHING SOAPS, AND EVERYTHING IN I THE DRUG LINE. m~ PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT ALL HOURS.