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. 4 THE MERCURY. Entered as second-class matter, at the Sandersville post-office, April 27, 1880. Sandersville, Washington Co., (la. TUESDAY MAY 18, 1880. i l ISKNIOAH, Proprietor Published lly JERNIOAN d- SCARBOROUGH. Subscription, $1.50 per year. Several communications and other interesting matter unavoid ably crowded out this week. Trespassers on laud are caution ed by A/r. Newman and Glenn in another column of our paper. See notice of lion. Robert L. Rodgers in another column, who has household and kitchen furni ture for sale. Jfrs. 0. C. Scarborough will dye your coats, pants, dresses, &c., as will be seen by reference to adver- tisement in^to-day’s paper. Mr. T. C. Glen is still taking those fine Photographs and fero- types. GlVdhipia call and have your pictures taken. Mrs. Mary Coston has a little white duck which has not a sign of legs or wings, is perfectly heal thy and is doing well. Washington Rifles.—This vet eran corp$, the oldest in this sec tion of our state, held a meeting Inst week and will, we understand shortly re-organize. Dr. .1. A. P. Robson has fired his first kiln, and from appear ances thftj brick will be very good, and well adapled for buil ding purposes. Don’t you forget that Jackson &. Brookins have just secured n fresh lot of first class goshen but ter. Sui.uvan stii e et.—Our effi cient Post. J/ftster, E. A. Sullivan, Esq., is one of our most liberal hearted and public spirited eiti* zens, he has opened and giveti'to the city the new street which bears his naipe. This., stro^t was a ne cessity* and has been long needed. Why will you still buy high priced sewing machines, when Jernigan will sell you a first class one that stands as high as any, set very low for cash? a dollar saved is a'dollar made, ta kc care of the cents, and the dollars will take care of themselves. Personals. j Died from paralysis outlie 11th. Gbbenshoro Home Journvl :-M&rs M. lion. Green Warthen, Esq , a mst;Mr. j. C. jaekson aged 7(j! J*‘ix*ell, has growing at her country prominent citizen from North Ga./ ears, living near Irwin’s N i ro8 ! <u,nco a very fine orange tree. , . & 3 -' which beius annually tho'choiccsl was in our county last week visi-jRoack. |fmib Mrs. li. W. Jernigan presentt ilfr. David Pound near l j0n „.' s K'd Mrs. Dr. Moure with one of the „ . ... „ . .... ” ; oranges a lew days since, of which it nidge died on Sunday Jth mst. was our pitamuo to share a part, and Diedifay 7th of Typhoid dyse n- ting liis friends and relatives Robt. W.. Exuni of Warthen has just returned from the Western part of the State, he reports that section healthy and prospects for a fine crop most excellent. Mr. Morris Colin left for Alba ny' last week to attend the fair. Mr. Bivens of Hanosvillo, Houston county, is visiting rela tives in the city. ■MissMinnie Cassideyof Guyton, Effingham county', is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Charles Durloo has return ed to our city after spending a Week or two in Portland Maine on a visit to his mother. Mrs. Jano Butcher, well known all over the county, is teaching small children on the west side of the. pub lic square. "We understand her pat rons are well pleased with the pro gress their children are making un der her instruction. It is my desire that all the members of my several churches shall subscribe for the Mercury a8 well as the Herald, as my ap pointments will be advertised through its columns also. J. M. Ammons. Census Enumerators. The appointments of parties to take the census returns for tins county are anxiously looked for, but as yet they have not been re ceived, who the lucky ones*are we do not know, but until the appoint ments aro made there will be many upon the anxious seat. Fishing.—-A party of gentle man with four boats several Tents and all the essentials appertaining thereto, left Tennille on Monday by the Central for a weeks fishing at the lake. They will be joined there by several young gentle man fro in our city, and we have no doubt they will enjoy a season of unaloyed pleasure, they have our best wishes. We are indebted to Mrs. .T. T. Youngblood for a large basket of tin# vegetables, the squashes,beets, and cabbage.were tlic first and on ly vegetables of the kind we have seen this season; they vverc fine indeed- \Ve would like/ to see the garden that produced them, it must be beautiful. Mr. W. F._ Yates who lives in the northern qfort of our county, tells us that thefe was a rattlesnake killed near his house late (Saturday evening which had eleven rattles. He says there Has been five rattle snakes killed within three hun dred'yards'of his dwelling, this spring. Judge R. L, Rodgers who has for several years so ably, impar tially and satisfactorily discharged the duties of Judge of our County Court, is making arrangements to relinquish his large practice at our Bar and move to Atlanta where lie has recently purchased a hand sonVe property. lie will be great ly missed. :• 'Trr- _ ■ Rev. J. J. Hyman agent for the introduction of Appletons Readers Cornells Geographies and tho mod el copy books into our Public Schools, has deposited them with B. E. Roughton Esq. where they may be had at introductory rates. These books have been adopted by the County Board of Education, which meets to-morrow for the ex amination of teachers. The Press Convention.—Our associate Hon. 8. B. Jones, was absent last week attending the meeting of the Press convention at Cuthbert, the occasion was a pleasant one. J. H. Estill of the Savannah News presided with his usual dignity and despatched bus iness quickly and satisfactorily; he is deservedly popular with the fourth estate. len Death. Miss Lulah Hodges,daughter of Dr. H. C. Hodges of Hebron, died suddenly on Saturday last. Healthy, young, beautiful and full °f life, with a bright prospect be fore her, shewas suddenly without any premonition called away. She was ajady of refinement, ac.com plishedj and lovely, and her death lea ^Avoid ip many hearts. May she'ryt’in'peace. Truly may we Ba y the ways of Providence are m ysterious and incomprehensible, und all must bow to the will of our Divine Master. We sincerely sympathise with the bereaved family. tcry, Charlie, infant son of Asa Si Rebecca Jordan. Died in Sun Jacinto county, Texas, Mr. R. J. Snclling, sr., for merly a resident of this county. Death of Mrs J. B Wilson We regret to announce the death of this most estimable lady the wife of J. B. Wilson, Esq. of Sun Hill. (She was on a pleasure trip to Atlanta where her relatives reside, when she was suddenly at tacked and in a little while passed from earth. Her afilictod husband and her motherless boy have the warmest sympathies of our entire community. so we can testify whereof we speak. Have your Prescriptions filled at A. Mathis’ store. For Sale. Household and Kitchen furni ture, viz: Chairs, Tables, Bod- steads, Washstands, Bureau, Win (low Shades, stove and utensils, &c., &e. Apply to ROBT. L. RODGERS, may 18—2t Shooting and Cutting Af fray.—On the plantation of .S J. Smith about four miles north of town Saturday night last oo- cured another serious conflict between two darkies, in which Peter Curry Shot twice at Willis Wiley, Willis then drew his knife and inflicted two or three flesh wounds upon Peter, one in each arm, commencing near the shoulder and ranging downward Sunday morning Dr. A. Mathis was sent for to sew up and dress the wounds, he pronounced two of the cuts as severe but not dangerous, we have not yet learn- d the cause of the difficulty. These cutting scrapes are becom ing very frequent among the colored citizens and will have to be checked by a rigedenforce ment of the law. Throat Cutting.-a Doctor cuts a Preacher’s throat which resulted fatally in a few days. The facts are about as follows: nr. ,r. B. Roberts while cnroute from his office home to dinner on Saturday last was abruptly stopped by Rev. J. C. Pace who had walk- d out on his porch with his head thrown back at an angle of about 4b degrees and accused the Doctor oT allowing him to suffer unueci sSTrily, whereupon the i>r. drew from a pocket ease one of his instruments and cut a gash on the throat about an inch which was a fatal blow to a large and painful abeess. The matter has been adjusted, and our no- bD young Preacher will soon be able to preach again, and the nr. who never fails to conquer all such enemies, s ;j mls loTth his challenge with the 1 ; assuranoi that liis instruments are always ready for mortal combat. Tqtice to Trespassers. All persons are hereby forbid den under penalty of tho law, from hunting and fishing or tres passing in any manner on Mrs. SusniVI. Glen’s lartd| or on the land kjiown' tvs the Pate lands. O. B. GLENN, Ag’t. M. NEWMAN, Ag’t for Pate Brothers, mav 18—2m DYING! tho benefit of inquirers those wishing to have Dresses, Coats, Pants vests, See., dyed; below will be found a sched F OR and ule ot prices. Thankful Tor past favors I solicit a continuance ol the same: Coats, $1.00 to $1.50 I’ants 75 “ LOO Vests, Ladies* Dresses.... 50 “ 75 1.50 “ 2.00 Childrens’ “ .... 75 “ 1.00 Shawls, silk...... 1.00 “ 1.50 “ wool 50 “ 75 Cloaks, waterproof. 1.50 “ 2.00 Saoques 25 “ 50 Mittens 10 “ 15 Feathers. 10 “ 25 Silk Ties 10 Kid Gloves, black. 25 Stockings, 8 pairs. 25 Ribbon per yd. ... 10 Handkerchiefs, sill 10 Buy your Mathis’ drug Scnool store. books from Don’t forget to buy your drugs at A. Mathis’ drug store, you can get them any time of the day or night. Crops The corn is looking finely and growing fast. Cotton is doing well, oats and wheat are improv ing rapidly and will give a better yield than was anticipated, alto gether our prospects at this time are really promising—and our planters are to be congratulated, they are working hard, are eco nomical and deserve success. Returned.—Dr. G. W. II. Whitaker late President of the State Dental Society has returned from attendance upon the annual meeting which was well attended by members of the Dental Profes sion from all parts of the State, tho session was a very harmonious one and productive of great gen eral good. Dr. Thornton of Cal houn was elected President and Dr. Ford of Atlanta, Vice Presi dent, the next annual meeting will be held in Savannah. Get your Segars and Tobacco, from A. Mathis. DON'T YER FORGIT. Having purchased the entire stock and fixtures of the it '!•'> ■vrtl P firocery Store P RELIGIOUS NOTICE.. The churches of Christ com posing the Washington District, will irieet at Pop lar Springs church on Saturday at 10 a. m., before the 4th Sunday in May, (this inst.) PROGRAMME. 1st—Elect Moderator. 2— Moderator take his seat and call the meeting to order. 3- Explain the object of'the meet ing. subjects for discussion, ist—The needful help in thi- District—J. B. Joyner. 2— The duty of giving for the support of the Gospel—J. W. Sheppard. 3— Our distinctive plea—S. G. Jordan. 4— The Eldership—Virgil Joy ner. 5— The Deacon ihip—F. M. Frances. 0—Lord’s day meetings—Dr. J. B. Roberts. 7—Sunday Schools—Elisha Jordan. Other subjects and speakers will be introduced as the time permits, There will be a basket dinner each day, both Saturday and Sunday, and two sessions per day. Lord’s day will be de voted to preaching and the oi- dination of elders. Deal*;brethren let there be no partial interest taken in this meeting', but let all come prepar ed to take a hearty and earnest part in the excercises. The public generally invited. J. M. AMMONS, Jr. District Evangelist, MRS. C. C. SCARBOROUGH, may 18, 1880. RED HOT! Come and see us one find all, Give our house an early call; We take great, pride in selling low Ynd have our patrons tell us so. We lead low prices for the cash, And take good eure to key]) no trash; We guarantee you won't got bit,' Such arc tacts and ‘don’t yer forgit,’ iUST ARRIVED, Choice Goshen Butter, New Cream Clieeso, Fancy Flour, A No. 1 Coffee, New Rice, Pearl Grits, Choice Lard, New Mackerel, Tennessee Hams, , D. S. Sides, Shoulders, &e., See. Call early and get prices on tho above. Cash buying and selling E. W. MeCARTY & CO. may 18, 1880—tf A New Paper for fiojs and Girls, Golden Days Pure Interesting & Instuctive! The vicious literature of the day U runlng the children of our country. As there Is no Ic^ul means of cheeking the flow of tide polsououa foun tain, every Parent, Educator and Guardian is comp'lied to ask himself the question, “What Is tlm neat means of checking the evil?” The best antidote fur bud rending Is good rending CH1DREN WILL READ And’the duty of those having them In charge Is to furnish them with Wholesome, entertaining aud instructin' rending, spell us will be given in every number of "(joi.itKN Dayh.’, “GOLDEN DAYS” Understands childhood. U will delight Its young friends with sketches of adventure, Incidents of travel, wonders of knowledge, humorous articles puzzles,nil I everything that boys and g.rls like. It will imt tench children to b come runaways thieves, highwaymen, burglars, and outlaws. The first number of “GOLDEN DAYS” Contains the beginning tf two splendid - stories. The first is by J4AKRY CA3TLEMON. And is called, “Two Ways of Recoining a Hunter:’ and the other Is by KuwAllliH. Kl.MH. nnd Is enti tled, "Tikii, Know Axu wATKii; ok. Lifts in this Lone Cash).” “GOLDEN DAYS” will be carefully edited, anil wilLdo Ita utmost to assist a 1 who have the interests of our y outh at heart; we Invite all to examine each number with unsjmiriiig criticism. Number One js furnished gratuitously to all. lor sale by all News Agouta. Trice Six Cents. I AMES ELVEB80A', Publisher, Philadelphia, T If RMS : Subscriptions to “Golden Days” f.T.OOper annum, $1.00 per six months, $1.00 per four months, ail payable in advance. If you, wish'to get up a club for “Golden Days,” send uh your name, and we will forward you, free of charge, a number of specimen copies of tb- pu« per, so that, with them, you can give your neighbor hood u good canvassing. OUR CL UR RATES. I or $10 we will send four copies for one ycHr to one address, or each copy to a separate address. For $20 we will send eight copies to one address, Or each'dopy to separuto addresses. The party who sends us $20 for a club of eight copies (all sent at one time} wlR be entitled to u copy free. Getters-up of clubs of eight copies can afterward add single copies at $2.00 each. Money should be semi to us vigthcr by Post Office Order or Keglbtered Letter, bo as to provide us fur asfpossiblc against its loss by mail. wc take this method of informing our friends and everybody else of the fact, and cordially invite them to give us a call. We of course intend to sell cheap and can well afford to do so, for the simple reason that we can buy as cheap as anybody, and content ourselves with a small profit, We don’t owe ANY BODY but buy exclusively for tjie CASH and we intend to do a Strictly Cash Business* We don’t intend to give anything away, neither will we sell Below Cost or At Cost f but will guarantee to sell all goods as cheap if not Cheaper than they can be purchased in any retail store in the country. The store has but recently been enlarged and affords ample room for a complete and attractive stock, which we intend to keep. We have now on hand and arriving, a complete stock] of Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Tinware, Wooden Ware, Willow Ware, &c., &c. Everything as represented and Full' H'eight Guaranteed. Messrs W. F. Schaufcle, W, B. Morgan and K. W. McCarty will always be found at the store ready and willing to serve each and every individual who sees fit to call. Hoping by strict integrity and square dealing to obtain a liberal share of public patronage. We are very respectfully, E. W. McCarty & Co. may n, 1880-6111 The Low Price Clothing House. I WOULD respectfully inform my patrons nrjd the Public that I have taken theagency for one of the largest Clothing Houses in America, and am prepared to take orders for suits for the Spring and Summer. (Jail at my store and examine samples, the handsomest styles and patterns ever Seen in. the,city. Ail cloth ing, made to order, and fits guranteed or no sale*; before purchas ing elsewhere call at tlic Low Price clothing House, and examine my stock of Dry goods, Boots and Hats, I can give you bottom figures, and my motto is ‘ Not to be undersold,” call and examine at the Popular Drv Goods and Clothing House. J. GREENWOOD, Agent, apr. 20, 1880—4t mmwrmwBh RTirVJM —KEEPS ON I-IANI) ALL THE TIME Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, $c., £fc. -A LSO FINE- Cigars, Tobaccos, Lamps and Fixtures, Perfumery, TOILET AND WASHING SOAPS, AND EVERYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE. PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT ALL HOURS. Parties in Want Of a good Sewing Machine, or WATcH, Call on me and I will buy it for you, for a small commis sion. A. J. Jernigan.