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4-V- • ATHENS, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY, 6,1887. THE SEASON. THE SUNNY SIDE i LIFE. Vhat Sort of Amusements People Ought to Hove—What Diversions Have Harked the Tear In Athens -Are we Getting all the Sweetness Ostsl Life? We notice that one of the learned pro fessors of the faculty has given his class the task of writing upon the most desi rable form of public amusements. This is an important subject It might be well for people sometimes to set about hunting up the most desirable species of amusement American people think too little of these things. They are work- •sra—‘ ‘bustlers.” They bestow too little thought uyon diversions of any kind, being simply content to drop into or be taken in by the first amusement that •comes by. This is illogical and un wholesome. People who work without Tecreation are apt to sport without sys tem. One reason our doctors, lawyers, atudenta and merchants br**k down and go to piecea in (fee midst of their work is that they pay too little attention to the resting of the mind, as well as to the laws of health. Relaxation without amusement it worse than no relaxation at all.. The male population in Athens are hard workers. The character of their business confines them closely in the winter months, and the social track is soon lost in bad weather and pressing duties. The number of theatrical troupes is small, public gatherings are limited. It would be better to have more recrea tion in winter and more work in summer. It is curious to read of the winter pal aces and toboggans in St Paul and Mon treal, while Athens, in a temperate zone, is snowed under by every fitful blizzard, and is socially a blank in winter months. One good schedule for business men to steal some rest and leisure during the business season* is late dinner. A man who will steal a 'slight snack at noon and leave the midday unbroken for work, will feel like eating a geod dinner at five or aix o'clock. Midday is the time for the coming and going of the mails, the closing of the bank and at the time that the average man takes his dinner there are a dozen people to be waited on and anxious to take the afternoon train, take the road with his wagon before the witw v f __.. v • uni. low. The best buiiness men in- lightful, .ml Mr. Stewart Jones *■ ire cities eat their dinners late—both . ~ . urope. The Atbenteum club gave her a delightful entertainment Friday evening which ended in a cotillion. It was a verp pleas ant affair, free from formality andwell managed throughout Among the visi tors present were Lieut and Mrs. Fred Hodgson, U. S. A., and Misses Calhoun, of South Carolina. Mrs. White has been a social favorite in Athens since she came here a bride in 1872, and her home has been the rendez vous for young people every year. Ho entertainment has been given here but that her presence has not brightened and inspired it. Mra. White will be missed fh Athena. Her friends wish her bon voyage; next October, we hope, she will return to Athens and take charge of her beautiful home on Milledge Avenue. *** Sickness in town has interfered with the social programme. Several social favorites are confined at home on account of illness, and in nearly every family some one needs nursing. The soiree A SMALL FORTUNE. * THE INHERITANCE OF MR. AR THUR BEETLING. class of Mises Carr and Br.ncroft was very pleasant. The younger people are patronizing these classes very largely, and the! next soiree will be looked forward to with interest. The man or woman who floors up with some idea of dancing acquires an ease and a grace which never forsakes them. *** The Young Mens’ Christian Associa tion will hold popular interest this week by two entertainments which will be largely attended. We refer to the oys ter supper Tuesday night, and the cal and dramatic benefits next Friday evening. Both affairs will be well man aged, and we trust the.people will pat ronize them both. This worthy associa tion has shown strong recuperative en ergy. and the efforts in their behalf made by accomplished ladies and gentlemen shonld bring out a general response. large < in Ne' r*r work between nine and four than the average Georgia merchant, with his bro- V-_ ci-L-zlnlnurnrlf mntl rlinnw WOUien W.1W USaUUIl ■■ ^ - ■ ■ * - Ml** Tomlinson , worn ra handsome costume of purple. oNct, with front dra peries of tulle over lilac surah, caught lies thin in n routine ter rieh mem this is n mistake. It is* good working schedule. The man who works this way will labor morn profitably and hare a longer even ing for recreation than in the old way. •a* •Athena has had two flret-ebss enter tainments this year. Patti Kosa and An nie llaley are at good actresses aa eqy ona likes to see Thoy are sonbrettea of the higheet end moat interciting type, being sweet, soulful and songful. A ahow like theae .wry week would be reliehed in Athene and would be 'eiip- K rted. The trouble la the people have an fooled by poor troupes so long that they are llHttiab about turning out. An areomplished young lady who recently visited Athena writes the fol lowing letter from Macon, over the ini tials M. A. A: The german last evening given by the Thalians to Miss Tomlinson, of fate Springs, was a brilliant affair. Th" hail room nt the Voluuteers armory is one of the dnest in the state; the music was de- Athena will welcome a first-class troui and nuke it their interest to stop. The aeaaan opened with a food minstrel abow. . George Wilson, however, wee eollpeed by a subsequent burnt cork open gotten up in the city. V One of the moat successful entertain, mente given in Athene tbie aeaeon wee the fancy bait of the Praundsehsftbund on 27th ult. The club fairly outdid it- aelf this tint. It waa'conaidarably ahead, in costuming tad Hollo, of any German ball we have lean in Georgia fhr eevenl veers. The costumes ware brought Lera from Philadelphia, and many of them were olrgaaf. ?ThsOpening march . Willi the in»pirio|Wl4 fdod hand tm was very frettnTb* maskers sheered themaelvee well drilled end preserved admirable predsioo. The manenvres on the floor war# well executed. Then was thorough seat tad good fellowship in the conduct of the ball. Some beau tiful daneeiagracad the floor, and a num ber of people who went up to look on rouud themeelree watching tha flgures and deciphering faces behind drapery and mask until long after midnight If the opening Is a fair index, the Frcund- schanbund have a aeaaan of abundant pleasure before them. They ehould open f their ball at least once a month, and we bopa tha time will come when they may lit up a beautiful plait aa in Charleston, Savannah, Augusta and Aiken. The Germans manage to inject a great deal of fun into their phlegm, No character of- fera finer traits for citizenship or a more sunny or satisfactory social aide. •«* • The literary festaras which our social Jab has added toitopretytmme will be found attractive and we traitlaeting. It Alls a eide of club-life which has beet neglected and it brings into play about the organization certain elements which should not be ignored. It occupies the thoughts of th# young peopit with aome- thing solid and permanently authentic. Athene bee a community which de mands that an occasional turn of this sort be given her entertainment*. Wall led and attractively conducted theae gracefully here and there with bnnei of pansies. The jewels wore dial Miss Welch, of Albany, mooi blue silk with tulle draperies caught'oy crystal pendants and diamonds. . Min Mamie Holt was arrayedina chaste gown of heavy unornamented white silk on train, every graceful fold following the linea of her lissome fig ure. Her flower throat was encircled by a diamond necklace and the same atones adorned her hair. 8he was a queenly vision of a pure and holy maidenhood. She is Irish in type, being fair, dark haired, with blue gray eyes, shaded by long, dusky lashes, Her smile does in deed “open pearly gates to heaven,” and every future of the exquiaito ovsl face is perfect in patrician beauty. Miss Daisy Huff vu Very handsome in acorn colored silk, with oriental lace draperies. Mias Louise Connor looked winsome- ly pretty and charming in a white utin, with pearl ornaments. Miss Guasie Bacon’s bright brunette beauty, was anhancad by a blue utin ami tulle dreu with pink rosos. Miss Nnanie Davis looked lovely in s rich, tastefully designed costume of plain and cut velvet striped yellow, utin " 1 W;ith pearls. She wore n largs usage bouquet qf white hyacinths. Miu Alice Carnes, a tasteful combine tion of cream and crimson. Khinl Itnna ornaments. * Miss Mamie Johnson, blue nun veil ing with satin trimmings. Miss Clara Dunlap, white silk with tulle trimmngs. Miss Leila Connor, white mull and oriental lace. Miss Mary Lou Hunt, cream satin. Miss Bessie Good wyn, blue satin and diamond ornaments. Miss Emma Stewart, white cashmere with marabout trimmings. Miss Fannie Virgin, ertam satin and lace. Miss Zcta Rogers, pink surah trimmed with eider down. Miss Emily Hines was a dainty, cloud like little figure, in silver blue satin and tulle. Mrs. Starke wore a prettily combined costume of pale blue and garnet ottoman •Uk. The gentlemen present were S D Jones, J 0 Thorne, Charles Sima, W H Woodson, Lee Blitz, John Persons, OG Sparks, Lee Lamar, Boat. White, Sol HogvClaude Hunt, Miller White, Joe Blount, Sid Moye, John Hoard in an, Har ry Kendafc Sam Lang, J Tinneo, Dan Gugel, Frank Stewart, John Holmes, John Saulsbury, DrTlc Hatton, M Roc- era, C P Roberta, George Price, S H Pearson, Mr Wortham, R W Cubbege, E Translantlng a Letter frsm Ger many, Bearing Good Tidings to an Athenian—The Late Dr. Bertltug Vindicated at Last. A report reaching the Banner* Watch- uan that Mr. Arthur Bertling, who mar* tied a daughter of the late Dr. Bertling, who died in the inaane asylum at Mil- ledgeville not lo»g since, had inherited a fortune in Germany, we sought him out and asked os to the truth of the stor; “Yes,” replied Mr. Bertling, “I 1 just received this letter from Frankfort- f n-the-Main, that explains itself. It also vindicates the memory of Dr. Bertling, and shows that he did net misrepresent his expectations in Athens, but told the truth. My wife is an heir to the estate, and I have taken the legal steps to secure ’ e property." The letter wss written in German, but we had it translated, and aro thus en abled to give it in full to our readers. It reads ss follows: Frankfort Main, Jan. 14th, 1887.— Mr. A. Bertling: Yours ef the 26th of December, announcing the death of Dr. R. Bertling, to band, and I am indeed very sorry to hear the fateful news. Of course the estate, so far guarded by me, has now to be divided amongst the in heritance, after the houses which' belong to the estate have been sold. The inher itance will therefore furnish me with the necessary documents, and legitimate themselves as being the ones entitled to inherit the estate. In addition, to cer tify that Dr. R. Bertling is really dead, it is necessary to certify that his second wife is also dead, and that there are no children existing from this marriage. As Dr. R. Bertling has had his last residence in Athens you may get the proper certificates from the court ia Ath ens testifying that Dr. B.~ and wife are dead, and that you are the real heirs. I request you to send me those soon. Should yon not get them there I will try andw** them here, after you have sent me certificate of death. I call your attention to the fact, though, that Dr. B. removed, the oceans dried up, may hare left more debts than there is J the jeweler, says he will not depart real estate. This, of course, I ain not ; from dbing what is right and consistent able to tell, as I only know one claim,j at alltimes and under atf circumstances, and that is from Dr. Renner. It would and will keep the best spectacles made b* best to converse with one of your i with the finest imported lenses. Fine lawyer friends in Athens as to what ’em ! watch repairing a specialty at Skiff, be done, and what proceedings can he j jeweler's, taken. Should you not think it woll to j * _ do so, then you can inform me about Hebrew Conoreoation.—Friday ni the matter. According to what Dr. B.! an interesting service wii held at has written to me, hie second wife left; Synagogue. Rev. Dr. Jacobs lectured. Bice Coiaectob.—Mr. Isaac Lowe in forms his customers that his Collector Is sick and not able to be around. All those indebted to him will please call on Mai, Burbank at Moore Sc Elder's Mod nettle their accounts. Fourteen P*b Cent.—The annual report of the Eagle and Fh®nix manu facturing company shows that they have made in the last year fourteen per cent Another wing to iholr mill will probably 6e put up. a boycott: PERSONAL AND MINOR ITEMS. 8aeur Kraut at W. M. Pittman’s., Going to Alabama.—Dr. Wood Ar nold, who was burned out in Watkins- ville, leaves Monday foa Decatur, Ala., where he will open a large drug store. Dr. Arnold thinks that Alabama is the coming state, and is willing to risk mak ing his fortune in that state. Real Estate Sale.—Mr. A. Coleman yesterday auctioned off the house and store on Prince avenue, occupied by Win. Lafferty. The property was bid off by Mr. J. A. Fowler at $2,000. It belonged to-the Nicholson estate, and was the best bargain sold in Athens in years. A* Ioon Mine.—Dr. J. A. Hunnicutt tells us that there is a deposit of the fin est iron ore near the Madison 8prings, a few miles east of Danielsville, and that it ia taken from the earth in almost its •ure state. There is also a mine of plum- >ago near this place. Mutis and Horses.—In this issue ap pears the advertisement of J. Z. Cooper Sc Son. They have on hand a splendid lot of mul< s and horses. that they offer cheap. J. Z. Cooper Sc Son are deter mined to be the headquarters for mules aad horses, and all they ask ia to give them a chance before buying elsewhere. cuUtlon. Yesterday a B.-W. reporter wan deputised to go to the .campus and learn the truth about the matter. “Yes,” wot the reply of one of the boys to our inquiry, “we have declared a boycott against Mr. Etnory F. Ander son's boarding house, and the last stu dent staying there, eight in number, marched out in a body and went to Mr. Weldon Price’s. We do not intend to be imposed upon, but will assert cur rights." “Didn’t Mr. Anderson keep a good ta ble and treat you well?' “Ob, yes; no fed well, and wot very clever, hut you seo ho got mid with a couple of the boys for sleeping too late, and told them they could leave the house. You know that our motto is, 'An injury to one it the concern of all.’ So we immediately reported the matter to Grand Master Rice, and he issued ukase to every student to boycott the Anderson House. 8o B. H. Assembly, Ne.6, K. ofL. left ins body.” “What do you mean by B. H. and K. of L?" # “Oh, Betrding-House Assembly;;No. 6, Knights of Lethargy. Assembly No. 5 are the students bearding with Mr. Anderson." “What No.it the Price House?" “No. 13. It la the last assembly we A Legal Excuse.—A juror at Oconee I have chartered." court asked to be excused from serving | “Hew did Mr. Anderson, take the on the jury on account of having to go I boycott?" home to bury his dead mother-in-law. “There is a difference of opinion WHY THE STUDENTS QUIT THE The College Boy. Orgenized-Otb.r 1 Hon. Seaborn Reece tree in Sparta last Boarding Howie* Threatened-, week. The Working, of the Order. Grand Dr. Rotodburg ia selling spectacles at muter Charlie Bice. Martin, 0*. For aeTeral days past rumors ofa boy-1 The R. & D. Railroap will put up a ne# cott against a well known boarding depot at Mt Airy, kouae by the student* in attendance on j Coleman is again happy. He has the State University kav* been in clr- no clothing to aelL ■ ■■ bury Judge Hutchins said it was a legal ex cuse, as «ny «?»n oi ght to be excused to bury his mother-in-law or sister-in- law. most graceful and efficient lader. There were: “Visions of satins, and jewels and laces; Tropical odors tweeter than musk, Beautiful women with beautiful faces, L u_*e - . « • a ’ HUB WlillCU Ml U1V, IIIB DCVVIIU HHC IBlh , *'** r T Wm on eitateoneuntinronreeanidem ■ • j Jble sum. To jet! the house* here I j wl 0 ...... most have certificates showing th* right J train'd. The Doctor also offered a beau- of the inheritance, the fill power of the heirs and tbeir > husbands and wives. The signatures of said par ties have to be certified to that^they Are ef age, able to take care of their estate, and If married Or not, Should your Kfothe^-in-law Ar thur be single or a widower, yod will please see that it ia stated in the docu ments. I suppose Dr. B. Eos told voii before he died thot my idea is, if We cannot get more than 130,000 marks for the house in Mrrienstross, No. 6, and 100,000 marks for the house in Bleick- stress, to fell them at that figure. Please let me know in your next letter whether yeur wife and Mr..Artbur Bertling are satisfied that the houses are to be sold at the price mentioned. In fact I don’t think that we will find a buyer who will pay cash more than the sum mentioned, aad I would like to have your confirma tion that the terms are agreeable to you. The whole estate guarded by me amounts as follows: House in Marienstrass I es timate at marks 130.000 tifu\ prayer for the speedy recovery of D£ Gerdine, and Invoking the Deity for meroy on all those who are now atneki down by sickness. Less the mortgage. House injfileickatrass.... Less mortgage. 1 Frankfort bank stock.... 6 Darmstadt 5 share* Germman Trading ing society. 5 tharaaBovarianstock.... 107,867 27,142.86 100,900 51,423 Total at hand-marks.... 71,181 Or about $19,700. Hoping noon to hear from yea, 1 remain, Edward Von Habere. THE MACON & ATHENS literary symposiums most become Im- D Hagoenin, Mr Hraeoiyllr Huff, uefr popular. They ehould bo at- _ Chaperone*: Mre McUatton, Mr* popular. , . w Rogers, MU Roberts, Mra Pnce, Mra Pesraon, Mra Wortham, Mr* Cubbege, Mra Haguenln, Mrs Hanson. tion to make r,aod i care ' ehould be taken to make the matter pop. ular end entertaining. Not* distinct!.* literary club, currant topic* are proba bly batter than laarxed or literary »«- eays. Hotre.er, rigid rule* .cannot b# laid down on the subject at all. *** ••• Next Tuosdxy morning'Mra. H. C, qVhjtc lea.ee Atbets tor Baltimore, able entertainment. Raixeow Pa.tt.—The Tueaday night entertainment by the lediee for the ben- eflt of the Y. M. C. A. will be a rainbow party, a moat no»el end intareiting occa- iion. A number of ourmoet prominent young Udine are intern ted, add the efTair promise* to be a moat unique and enjoy- Tbe matuaenlaa Editor Interview, a Contractor, Your correspondent, on a buaineia trip to Shady Dale, iptarriewed the i ager of Dr. Wright-a force, now at i on the M. St A. railroad, in behalf of Madiaonwn Thevars raw at work on the reed near Mr. W. Wynn-* residence. After being introduced, I asked Mr. Har riaon if he objected to being questioned bj newspapermen. “Certainly net,” we* the prompt reply. “How mgny convicts have you at work?” Abonf eighty. We bare more than that, but tome have to do the cooking.” “How much of the grading hare yon completed?” “With a little exception, wt hare ready for tha croaa-tiet, ail of that portion of the road from Shady Dale to Little River.” “Where will yen move camp when yon complete thia section?” “We will then commence work be tween big and little Indbjp creek*,” ’ “How long wIB it take you to flnitb your contract?”, ■ ' “If we ha.o no bad Inck the road will be graded to Msduon by the 15th of Merch.” “Do you think the rolling Hock will be put on the rood this year?” 7 “I have no donbt in my mind but that trains will rnn on .achodule time from Macon to Madison by'the Unit of May.” Ou> Laud Manx*.—The China trees •in droit of the market koute were ent down yeiterday and the wood given to the poor of our city. Tbee'e trees bars long been land marks of the city, and cutting them down make! Market street look like e new piece. Iftheetreet com mie.loner would only tear down the mayket home it would greetly improve Lae eppearance of the street and be a great help to the city. Caxtaiax Denim.—Mr. R. M. Chesh ire denies in an articla that he betrayed George Martin, one of the editors of the Sunday Avalanch, Atlanta. Martin was too muchly married, and the fact of his being overly married found its way into the papers, and he seemed Cheshire of putting it in prink Cheshire declares himself ready to meet Martin on any Held from the plain* of California to the red MIU of Georgia. On to Lrm.x Rock.—Laat Wednes day morning Mr. J. A. Glosr shipped 13 negroes from bis plantation to Harmony Grova, where the expect to get a free pas* to Little Rook, Ark. The crowd wee grade op of women and children, and none of the childaen were large enongh enough to drive up the calves. We hear of several other darkies who are preperiog to emigrate. Nxw Hokukxnts.—Mr. A. R. Robert son has been awarded th* work of erect ing four monument* over th* remains of members of the Arnold family, two of whom ere buried in Madison county end two in Athene. TbU ie being don* by tho Arnold estate as * tribute of love to dead members of tha family. Mr. Rob ertson bid against four other aurble men, but oaptnren the job. It is quite a com- the subject Ae we filed out of the gate he hove a sigh, that tome of the boys construed into one of regret at parting with us; but to me it sounded very mnch like one of relief et getting rid of what he unjustly comidernl a nui sance.” “Do you only boycott for reproof about sleeping lata?” . “No. We take ell grinds ofgri ances into consideration. There are three other boarding huueea that we will probably boycott soon—ona for set- tiig too bad a table, ona for locking the front door nt 9 o’clock, and th* third for charging boardsn for extra meats when they bring company with them.' As you know, 1 am on* of the oldest students In , . “Nathing.” • The diecoursv jjotiege, end have long felt th* need of illof learning and eiegnutiy itlm- aom* iuch organization amonftnw*dtoy*. — ~ ■ We havaagreat many wrongs toredrnaa, and can now do ik Every boy in col our organization except wiU come in. We in- taxd henceforth and forever to make our K werfalk We.wiU not only boycott ■heries, but alto any marchant, livery stable or other person that refuata t credit a studenk Wa will alto teveraly member that doa't pay bit pliment to hit I Hon Faov Old Exolzxd.—Mr. Lloyd Williama reached Athens laat Thursday, from an axteaded visit to London. Ht it looking a ell, and report* a pleasant time. Mr. Williams had hit feather renovator patented in England end two very fine ones are now oaing pot up to be operated et th* American Exhibition, to bo held in London, - nex year. Hr. Williama aayt the Exhibition will be a big thing, and hgis determined that Athens shall be represented. Ison I* Motoav.—Captain 0 W Bald win, Clerk of th* Superior Court of Mor- county, jays that on hi* plantation, ie southern part of this county, there 1* an inexhaustible supply of iron ore, amined by. an expert bo of the Met quality. Captain Baldwin nyi that aom* time ago ho broke open o globular pfoco of the ore and found Inside o tabloepoonfol of pure sulphur. Effort* wilt probably be made in the near future to develop this property aad pnt to a practical ,test the value of the ore.. Around High Shoalt “. are also inexhaustible bods of Ijnnish any i “Isn't there danger of the boarding- house keepers forming n mutual protec tion association against you?” “Thera ie some talk of iuch t thing, but I don’t think it will work. There are too many dependent on our patron age to enter the league. Bt»idrs, we are resolved ta eat cheese and crackers andaloop under* tree before we will yield.” “Who is at your head?” “Charlia Rice, or Atlanta. In fack he la th* orguizer of onr order. Ho has it in hia power to declare a boycott against any boarding house or firm in Athene, and wear* pledged to reaped it. He has already aerved notice on one bouse and a store demanding tha righting of certain grievance*, and Nth parties at once tuo- cumbed.” “I* there no chance ta make up with Mr. Anderaon?” “Yes, if be will apologise to the two boyebeoffended, and agree.to let them sleep a* long** they feel inelined rad keep their breakfast warm. On no other terms will a boy ha allowed to go back Tobt Murray, who has long bean fled with tha mule trad* of'Athent, we uked him in regard twine outlook for thin season. “You era say,” old Mr Murray, “that Genu ft Murray have now on hand rad for sal* thirty of as fin* mole* as ever trod th* soil of Kentucky. Every on* knows that Mr. Dev* Gun ta a Judge of mulaa and honai and ha haa picked out- th* best from a drove of one hundred end thirty and he picked the beat, which we are offering for sale cheap. Thay are all in good condition and well broke and ready to go to ploughing at ones. They do not have to bo broke or undergo efimattaing, bnt an nady for ' 'mesa. AU wo ask ta for a abowing, if tha termers want mula* let them call on us and wo will suit thorn both in males ud prices." Tn Evxnt or tux Wiik.—Th* Mul- lue* an crowded with merchandise In their different atom. Th* company have ordend a moving aale. Th* pur chasing public win do well to aee tha [broideries, whit* goods and dress goods that will b* slaughtered this week. The fact ol th* matter ta, an advertbo- ment from Multana ta a pointer that now ta tha accepted time. On* of the pecu- itarities of the Hullue company ta they never advertise unless full preparation ta made to meet the wants of their im mense palpratgr. Mr. J, A. Mulltflv, tho manager, rays aven ifthe weather is baa the attractions will b* so numerous thay havo no fear but that they will be able to dtapote ofa quantity the coming i ore that were once worked, week at th* price* they will go at. Head yet be the Birmingham of i the advertisement rad go ud see th* > .. (goods. ■* Dr. Wads ta kept bqsydayand night attending the lick. Mr. Whftney and Capk O’FarreU wiU visit CoL Smith to-day. The cold wave struck ua yesterday. It ta regular pneumonia weather. Hart county reports several severe earthquake shocks the past week. The wheat crop of Hart and Franklin counties hava been badly killed onk They are having a number cf lights in Franklin county over tha no fence taw. John Z. Cooper, the boss hona trader of Athens, I* off with a drove of mules. We regret to learn that Rev. John 0*1- vin Johnion haa bten ill for several daya. A. R. Robertson has the largeet and beat stock of finbhed monuments in th* State. The Hartwell Sun eaya that every man in N. E. Georgia should take the Ban- aim WaTCIIMAN. A great many abide tree* ere being vet out on the street. This ta a move in the right direction. Mayor Hodgson writes tliathc is snow bound in New York, but will probably get borne by epring. Capt J. E. Cox, after ipendinc two pleaeant days with hia frisndi, left yes terday for Griffin. , Notify the Baxxxa-WaTcnuaK when you atari to New York, and due no tice will be given. When you want topurchase a monu ment don’t forget A. R. Robertaon’a mar- bit yard, Athens, G*. Then are two .marriages booked for Athens at an early day. They will take the publio by surprise. A. Ri Robertson haa a large stock of new lithogrephio designs of marble and granite monument* and tombs. Mr. Hunnicutt, if Coweta, *n old Uni- • veraily boy, ia visiting hia uncle, Dr. J. A. Hunnicutt. He ta a moat genial young gentleman. A colored preacher inAthens recently lectured hia Sunday-school on the com ing of tko Saviour by Feter. lie needs a missionary. Enconraga hems enterprise. A. R. Robertson ta a practical worker in mar ble and granite, and knows bow to knock the chips from hia competitor’* pricca. Weslay Mitchell, a boy about 16 years old, fall from a freight box on the Klbar- ton Air-Line R. R., rad both legs were mashed off. He died from the injuries. The revenue '•Ulcers were after a blockade wegoner yesterday, but he was too slick for them, and got back to his mountain retroat in lima to aave his soalpf It Is reported that about one hundred canes of measles have occurred In tho neighborhood of Antioch’church, three miles from Maxeys. Men, women and children are affected. Judge n. M. Jackson, of Watkinsville, spont the day in Athens yesterday.— J udgo Jackson is one of the beat officers in the county, and Oconee cannot haves better one for the position he now holds. Miss I.izzin Robertson, of Rehoboth- ville, haa a situation at the Lucy Cobb Institute as a primary teacher. It will be lomembered that Miss Lizxie grad uated witli first honors at said college - last year. She is a young lady of lofty iateifect, and matchless talent aa a writer.—Madieonlan. COUNTY LINE FA1K. Tk* People of Hanks an* Jackson Araneed ta lie Imparlance. Mr. George Deadwyler, one of the live farmer* of Northeast Georgia, was in the city yeeterdey, and is red hot for a county lisa fair for the benefit of the counties of Jackson and Banks. In conversation' with a BaNNxa- WaTcHMaN man Mr. Deadwyler Mid: “Your fair at Jthona has done a great deal of good in developing our county. Th* number of stallion* on exhibition at your fair in Novtmbor, showed to me and th* people generally that better ttekbMKnlM. “Th* fair haa den* a great deal of god, and will continua to do good if properly carried out. I want Jackson ud Banks to here a fair th* week after the one ta hold in Clerk*. Tho BuksviH* Grange, at Salem, ta • big concern, and will no doubt take an interaat in a county line fair. With tha Bukavill* Grange and th* Uv* men of Jackson and Banks county, we can have a fair that will at tract th* attention of the batance of the State." Mr. Deadwyler is terribly in earnest, about a county fair, asd with auch a man at tha bead w* hare no donbt but that th* fair wili b* held and will bv a sue- ■Tux Wuiaxv Buatxras.—“ How ta (he whiakv trade?” asked aB-W. reporter, of Joel Coffee, the distiller, mt I.nla, G*., resterdsy. “Never better, and my col- ectioia are very good. [ had a stuck of 6,000 gallons en hand when I first com menced advertising in the Ba*x*a- WaTcmctN, and I have reduced it r 2,700 gallons. I am on the road a” ’ time, and find that the dry cei my beat customers. 1 ship in i tities desired, and there is I I*t I do aot make a big shi| ,y place in tub.” A- ggg^iig