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VOL. VI. CHAS. STERN & CO., iOrTLii YOU LOWER PRICES and + BE'iTER CLOTHES * THAN EVER. 7.4 *.KING big (iiofits is So road to big success. There must be satisfac iVI noa with h goods, with the prices and with the wear of the clothes This we ar* ed to offer yon this season Our stock is the largest and :,.re cooipic ii ever before. We show i,*Li; i nil mm Mm SUITS. lv< 'iin and Double Breast Sacks, Cutaways and Prince Albert Suits. Serial of the very best foreign and American manufacture, made and jppmed equal to merchant tailor work. lifts THAT Dll' mini, 111 Otir Hoys’ mid C?liil(lren'i Department, tVK surpass ail former efforts. Think of it! ALL WOOL KNEE PANTS SUITS AT $2.00 ANO UPWARDS. ■ WE are also p-enarel to serve you with a complete line of Furnishing goods. Hats, Caps, Etc. WE extend you a cordial inyitation to inspect our stock before making vour FALL AND WINTER purchase and we will save yon n oney. CHARLES STERN & CO. ATHENS, OzV. "VT 11 —ON JANUARY Ist, we will remove to u.ir New Building 1A l>• on Clayton St.., opposite Post office. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE! GEORGIA: Banks County Agreeable* to an orrta*- of the court ot ordinary of Banka county, will be sold to the hi”ln*ct bidder at the court house door of sa;3 county on the first Tuesday n* T> ■ saber next ’he ’ . • ■ f sale, the folk ' . pr.pci yt. ; Tract of land > n; r . ..d Sr'-' • 208 dist. G. M. oi • i cos j ..own ns the J. D. Gnune. j place, dec’d. Said laud dirided into lots as follows: Lot No. 1. ('i#ntaining 185 acres m,ro or less, known the home pi are sul lot harm" . je following imitrovem . ats; one iood 7 room dvrelo g, good of 'll • land splendid out buildings. •>’• err? in cul tlTation s tier in original forest • •,. ~.e lit ’<! Lji JNo *2. Containing 85 acres more or less, 1. lace whereon F. G Mize now is the follow ing ai..-..vv..ms!n 7 room dwell iug ood 'Hidings, about 3C •’> of cultivation, ret., sin r jt,. L“ 'iu " • 63 acres mere • *- •••.eg in culti vation, • u ... .ginal forest | and pine fit Lot No. 1-. "Vntaining 107 acres more or les*, about 25 acres in culti vation remainder in original forest and pine ♦’’eld .avirg one good tenant house and out 1, vs. L'." 5 L. g 10 acres more u. ;est. Lu \> . i.ig 8 acres more or 1. •’ : < treat, Terms cash. fsa. mg to J. I). Gcunels. dev >r‘ r dlstiibu tior> among lr-u- benefit of ere ' n\ desiring to see r.\ - *n calling on J. 11. Gtinnc’ T>s v. sth, 1895. ' I. air A "xnei.s A Itn’rs of i'. ' Gut::. ds, dec’d. McDannell makes the best finished Photographs at SI.OC per doz., 115 Broad St., Athens, Ga. Give him a trial and you will be well pleased with both work and prices. Banks County Gazette. GEORGIA: Ranks County.— To all whom it may < encern : T. B. Mize having applied for guardianship of the person and property of D. 15. Gunnels, orphan ‘A J. D. Gunnels, late of said county dec’d. Notice is given that said application will be heard at my office at 10 o’clock a. m. on the first Monday iti December next. This Nov. 4th 1895. T. F. HILL, Ord’y. From >1 anasxas to Appomattox. This is the title of Gen. James Longstreets book. This book is a thorough und comprehensive history of the “] a te unpleasantness” by an ex Confederate general of high rank Gen Longstrcet devoted several years t ihe" work, and the name of its publishers, Lippincott & Cos., is a sufficient guarantee that the book will be work of rrt—handsomely printed and illustrated, and superbly bound. Dr. Thus. Hayden is agent for Banks and Franklin counties and Prof. Paul Hayden is agent for Jackson. Before <ou buv a Machine call on me I will sell to suit you. W. H. STRANGE, Cornelia, Ga. Rogers Hardware and Machine Go. will have a car load of stoves next week. These will he sold chaaper than sav e quality <f gurus can be bought any w acre in Georgia. Now is you- time to get a stove. READ THIS : All these indebted to me are notified to pome forward and it ’•• settlement. Your iinmodi ate at! n to tins will save you cost and ti j ■ ,e. TOM E. ANDERSON, Pruitt, Ga. When you want fine watch repair ing done, and satisfaction guaran teed call on BATES & CARSON, Harmony Grove, Ga. HOMER, BANKS COUNTY, GEORGIA: NOVEMBER U, 1895. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES. GATHERED FROM TOWN AND COUNTY. Little Items too Short tor Head But Long: Enough to In terest the Reader. That fat ’possom doesn’t come int® the Gazette office very fast See Mr. D. J. Anderson about in surance. Mr. W. B. Mason had a big corn shucking last week. Mr. W. I>. Smith, of Young Harris, spent a iew days at home this week Have your property insured. See 1>- J. Anderson about it. A hill will be introduced in the legislature this week incorporating the town of Iloiner. Mr. Patrick O'connor and his wife from Atlanta visited relatives iu town Sunday. A auniber of young gentlemen from MaysTille attended the show Saturday night If you have a fine watch to repair. Skiff the jeweler Athens, Ga. is the mar: to do the work. We have a communication from Mr, J. B. Hill, which we will publish next week. Several of the farmers have re cently had big corn-shuckings. It begins to look like old times, There have been more old debts paid this year than in uny other year for perhaps decade. Application will be made soon for stocklaw election in Columbia dis trict. Thi9 is the only district in the county that is under fence. Richardscn Bros, captured every body Saturday. They are a clever, genteel set of fellows and are meeting well-mensed success. Corn is selling at 40c per bushel — about the same price it always brings at this season. The crop is not as large as was at first thought, The young people will liav,c a candy pulling to-night at the resi dence of Mr. W. M. Ash which prom ises to be an enjoyable affair. Next year will be a great year politically and already tlio pot lias begun to simmer. Our populi.t friends have called a meeting [or as early as Nov. 30. Prof. C. A. Meek’s school at Grave Level will open the fourth Monday in this month. He should have a full attendance. The Gazette regrets to learn of . ; death oi Mrs. Steven Chitwood, which sad event occurred near Hollingsworth last week. Messrs. Charlie and Jimmie Hill, two young men of Homer who have just become of age, left last week for Hot Springs, Ark., where they expect to try their fortunes. Geod luck to you, hoys. • Mr. D. J. Anderson, the hustling agent for the Farmers Mutual l ire Insurance Cos., has been with ns for some time. Mr. Anderson lived here many years ago and has many friends who welcome him in. A great deal of sickness lias been reported from all over the country. This is attributed by the knowing ones to the long dry sped, whioh taki ig the world over has been tbe longest in a half century. Mrs. Luticia Smith and her son, Mr. Owen Smith, of near Austin. Tex., are visiting relatives in Homer and vicinity. Mrs. is a Smith daugh ter of Col. Turk, who settled the town of Homer, and she now returns to visit the scenes of her childhood after an absence of more than thirty years. FOR SALE—A lovely turnout— One bay mare 4 years old, weight 1,000 lbs extra fast traveler. One j Rock Hill buggy “A” grade with the j latest and richest designs of painting,j Oak and Silver with spring back and cushion has run only a few short trips; 275 bu. corn, 2,000 bundles fodder, hay and shucks, syrup, hogs, etc. Terms reasonable, also all per sons indebted to me must come for ward and make immediate settlement. Geo. W. HARMON, Homer, Ga; Another Wedding:. Mr. A. V. Hill and Miss Bessie Anderson, two well known young people of Homer, were married Thursday of last week, Justice Will 11. Turk officiating. Mr. Hill is an industrious and pros perous young farmer, and his bride is the daughter of Mr. Josiab J. An derson. Mr. and Mrs. Hill will reside in Homer. The Gazette with hundreds of other friends, extends hearty con gratulations. All persons indebted to, me either bv note or account must come up and settle at once, otherwise you will find your accounts in the hands ef officers for collection. J. D. HILL Peoples Party of Hanks County. There will be a mass meeting of the Populists of this county at the court house at 10 o’clock a. m. Satur day November the 80th mst. Delegates will he elected to to the State Convention which meets in Atlanta the 18th of December 1895. Also to elect, Delegates for the 9th congressional district. We want every Populist in the county to come to this meeting. We also invite every body else who wants an honest government to come out and hear something that will do them good. There will be a,,geod speaker here for the occasion. Respectfully, J. 15. Hill, Ch’m’n. NOTICE. The applicants for membership in the Farmers Mutual Association of Georgia for Banks county Idivision are requested to moot at Homer Wednesday, Nov. 20th for organisa tion and election of officers. D. J. ANDERSON, Special Ag’L A WORD OF WARNING. Skiff, The Jeweler, Athens, Ga. buys hi . jewelry direct from the fac tory in very large quantities. This enables linn to sell cheaper than any one around him. If you need clocks, watches, chains, charms, lock- Vts or any other jewelry you will find it to yout interest to call’on him. The time for heavy hauling has come and many people are thinking of buying anew wa,on. Now, the best wagon to he found is the Stude bnker wagon for sale by A. I*. Dear ing, Athens, Ga. The tires will not. get loose or the rims decay. It will not break down under any reason able load as the material is the best to b s found. Call at this office for letter of introduction to his salesman, Mr. T. G. Hadaway, who is always ready to sell you a good wagon, huggy, harness, whip, lap robe, storm apron, farming implements or ma chinery. F.EvrAllE OF OINTMENTS FOR CATARRH TH AT CONTAIN MERCURY, an mercury will annfly destroy alie of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it, through the mucuoiu surfaces, Such ertieley should never be useh except on prescription* from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ien fold to the '/nod you. caii possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Cos., Toledo, <J„ contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and niuououH surfaces of the system, lu lu>lni; Hall’s Catarrh Cure be sure you j?et the genuine It is taken internally, and made in Toleuo, Ohio by V. J. Cheney Si Cos. lestiinonials free. EJfSoid by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle. GEORGIA: Banks Coubty. — Willson V. Presley has applied for supplement to his homestead and exemption of personality and setting apart and valuation of homestead and I will pass upon the same at 12 o’clock m. on the 2nd day of December 1895 at my office. T. F. HI LL, Ord’y GEORGIA: Banks County.— Whereas an election was ordered on the 22nd August 1895, in the 912th district G- M of said county to b held on the 12th Sept. 1895. at which election the ijuestion was submitted to the legal voters ol said district for fence or steeklaw as provided for in section 1455 ot the revised codu of 1882. due notice of said election having been published as required by law. And whereas the returns of said election ha ve been made to the ordinary of said county who after examining the same declare the following result: Stooklaw 29 for fence 23 and it appearing that a majority of the votes cast in said election was in favor of stock I aw. Now I, T. F. Hill ordinary for saiil, county, do hereby proclaim that firm and after the l#th day of if ’rch 1896. The pro is.ions of sections 1449 and 1454 inclusive of tbe code of Georgia with all the amendments thereto w.tl take effect and become operative in said district. Given under my band and official signature. Nov. 10th, 1895, T- F. HILL, Ord’y. Sheriff Sales for December. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Will be sold ou the first Tuesday in December next, at the court house in said county, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following property te-wit: The life estate of Catherine Hardy in a certain tract of laud, known a3 the Armstead Hardy place, lying in Banks ceunty, containing one hun dred and twenty-five acres more oi less, and more fully described in the 3rd stem ef the will of Armstead Hardy, recorded in the ordinary’s office on the book for record of wills, 275 page, the same being held by W. V. Pressly as a lease. Said lease levied on as the property of W V. Pressley to satisfy an. execution issued from the Superior court in favor of Catharine Hardy against W. V. Pressley. This Nov. t>th, 1895, J.'VV. SUMPTER Sheriff. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next at the court bouse in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder fer cash; the following property to-wit: One tract or parcel of land, lying in Banks county, on the waters of Grove River, adjoining lands of J. J. Ray, Grady Reynolds and others contain ing one hundred acres more or less. The place whereon defendant' now resides, said land levied on as the property of King Hudson, to satisfy an execution issued from the Superior court of said coffhty in favor of J. W. Matthews against King Hudson. This Nov. 6tii, 1895 J. W SUMPTER, Sheriff. GEORGIA : Basks Cousty.— Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next a' the court house in said countv, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash the following property to-wit: All that tract of land iu said county, known as the William Hix place Founded on the North by lands of i'\ M. Ragsdale and J. E. Sfrango on the East by lands of J. i£. Stvaege on th<> South by lands of W. J. Crow and ou the West by lauds of F. Al. Ragsdale and containing two hundred and seventy-six acres more or less, levied on and to be sold as the prop, eny of AY. D. If ir by virtue of a Ufa* issued from the superior court of Halier sham county in favor of Bates, Kingslierry & Cos., et ah vs W. D. Hix-. This Nov, nth, 1595. J. W. bUMPTER, Sheriff. ij, . ... . . * Postpone*! Sheri ft Sale. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Will be gold on tle first Tuesday in December next, at the court house in said county, within the legal hours ef sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following property to wit: One tract of land lying iu the 445!h Dist. G. M. of Banks county, containing two hundred and twenty-five acres more or less, adjoining the lands of C. B. Darker on the East, John W. Parker on the South and Wes;, and the four mile purchase line on the North wheraon defendant now re sides. Said land levied on as the property of J-C. Parker, to satisfy an execution issued from BanksSitperior court in favor of King and Sellars, against J. C. Parker. This Nov. 6th, 1895. J. W. SUMPTER, Sheriff. Postponed Sheriff Sale. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next, at the court house in said county, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to-wit : One heuse and lot known as the resi dence of J. N. Coggins, in the town of Bullion in said county and state, situated an the east side of the Rich rr.ond Sc Danville R. R. Said prop erty adjoins the property of M. Buico, and was conveyed to said Cog gins by said Buice, levied on as the property of said J. N. Coggins by virtue of a fifa. issued from the Su perior court of said county in favor ot M. C. <fc J. F. Kiser Sc Cos. vs said J. N. Coggins. Nov. Gth 1896. J. W. SUMPTER, Sheriff. \AT AUTKD:—Several trustworthy gentlemen \ V or ladhm to travel in Hcorgia for established reliable house. Halarv s7Boand expeu i. Steady position. Knclose reference and self-addressed stamped envelop. The Dominion Company, third Floor, Omaha Bldg, Chicago, 111. Take notice 1 L. J. Sharp and Bra., Harmony Grove, Ga, are still leaders in pure drugs and low prices. They carry a full iin of drugs, paints, oils, varnish, patent medicines, fancy stationery, wax dolls, photograph albinos, window panes, and very tliirig usually kept in a first class drug store. Their line <>f Holiday and Christmas goods is always com plete. Call on them and be con vinced of their bargains. Kev k Ca. must collect what is owing them this fall, they have hail to make sacrifices to wa : t on you and now put you on notice that they must celled. Anew lot of fine Clocks just re ceived at BATES & CA.RSON, Harmony Grove, Ga. When you wish tv buy the best jewelty at the lowest prices, call on I Skiff, the Jeweler, Athens, Ga. REMOVAL SALE! J. E. MURPHY’S Entire Stock to be Closed out for Cash in the next Ninety Days. On Oct. 1 stl will commence to Close Out my Stock AMOUNTING TO 30,000. Consistiag ot DRY GOODS, SHQ SS, CLOTHING, CARPETS/HATS, C OE*>ES; ETC. TVo Goods will be sold exoept for cash As I have decided to close out, my stock in Gainesville, and in Januar next will move my entire business to VO Ac 78 St., The most f my stock is goods bought in the last few months, and will he sold at extremely low prices. You will be surprised -to Bee the great reductions Inm making. I know it takes low prices t move a stock of goods lor cash, but I mean what I say -*8 J. E. MURPHY West Side Public Square. GAINESVILLE, GA- Homer High School Will open Ist day of January 1890.1and will continue for a term of eight scholastic months, except a vacation during the busy season of Spring. —■ RATES OF TUITION. From 81.00 to $2 00 per month according to grade. Vocal and instru mental those desiring to teach and will prepare students for Sophmore and Junior classes. Dr. V. D. Lockhart will lecture once per month on Physiology and Hyguue in presence of ail pupils. Board in good families can ha had at from $5.00 to $7-00 per month. For further information address, J. P. DENDY, PRINCIPAL, IIOMER, GA. You can have your eyes tested scientifically aud fitted properly iv glasses by 8. K. Lidstoue, Rf. D. at Bki/I, the Jeweler’s Athens, Ga. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Whereas Ltnsey Crano, administrator of Caroline Cram*, represents to the court in his petition duly fiied and entered on record that he has fully administered Caroline Cranes estate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned kindred and creditors to show cause if any they cau why said administrator should not be dis charged from bis administration and receive letters of dismission r>u the first Monda" in Fvbrunrv ISOl*. Nov. 12th 1895. T. F. IIILL. Ord’y. Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair# •DRLr BAKINS POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A purt Grtpe Cream of Tartar Powder.' Pies tern Ammon:*, Alum or any other adulterant, 40 YEAitS T HE STANDARD. YEARS OF INTENSE PAIN. Dr. .t. XT. Watt if, druggist and physi cian, Humboldt, Neb., who sotorod w’th heart disease for four years, tr; inr' every remedy and all treatments lcnovr (...him self and fellow-practitioners; belle 1 hot heart disease la curable. He writes: •‘I wish to tell what your vataabli u lit cine has done for me. For four year T h u heart disease of the very worst kind. "'< * - oral physicians I consulted, said It w; Rheumatism of the Hczrt. "fn.l t/’<rlV Dr. Miles' New Heirl • Core. and was surprised at tbe result* It put new life Into and made anew man of me. I have not had a symptom of trouble since and I am satisfied your medicine has cured me for 1 have now enjoyed, since taking It. Three Years of Splendid Health. 1 might add that I am a druggist and have sold and recommended your Heart Cure, for 1 know what It has done for me and only wish I could state more clearly my suffer ing then and the good health I now enjoy. Your Norvlne and other remedies also, give excellent satisfaction.’' J. H. Watts. Humboldt, Nob., May 9, '9l. Dr. Miles Heart Cure Is sold on a positive guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. Alldrugc'srssellitatil (, bottles f^r V. -r It will bo sent, prepaid, on receipt ot prlc* by the Dr. Miles Medical Cos., ElLhvrt, Ind. Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure Restores Health NO. 2G.