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Watkinsville, Ga.;
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1880.
The Advance is the OFFICIAL ORGAN
of Oconee County.
TOWN DIRECTORY,
B. E. THRASHER, Intendant.
COUNCILMEX.
Wm. A. Woodis, Janies Mauldin,
Dr. D. M. White, Thomas Booth,
John W. Johnson.
County Officers.
R. M. JACKSON, Judge County
Court.
JAMES R. LYLE, Ordinary.
I NO. W. JOHNSON, Clerk Supe¬
rior Court and Tax Collector.
B. E. OVERBY, Sheriff and Tax
Receiver.
THOMAS BOOTH, County Treas¬
urer.
Wm. E. ELDER, County Surveyor.
JAMES MAULDIN, Coroner.
Court Calendar, Western Cir¬
cuit of Georgia.
ALEX. S. ERWIN, Judge.
A. L. MITCHELL, Solicitor-Gen.
OCONEE—Fourth Mondays in
January and July.
JACKSON—First Mondays in Feb¬
ruary and August.
WALTON—Third Mondays in Feb¬
ruary and August.
GWINNETT—First Mondays in
March and September.
HALL—Tnird Mondays in March
and September.
BANKS — First Mondays in
April and October.
FRANKLIN—Second Mondays in
April and October.
IIAMBERSHAM—Third Mondays
iu April and October.
RABUN—Fourth Mondays in April
and October.
WHITE—Monday after the Fourth
Mondays in April and October.
CLARKE—Second Mondays in
May and November.
CIIURCII directory.
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.
WATKINSVILf E.
1st Sabbath,, Rev. J. C. Johnson,
2nd “ .. . “ W. J. Cotter,
4th “ .. . “ Dr. McCleskey
FARMINGTON.
2d Sabbath... .Rev. Mr, Wortham,
4th “ ... “ W.J. Cotter,
SALEM.
1st Sabbath.. Rev. E. F. Anderson,
3d “ . “ W. J. Cotter.
TIGNER’S.
1st Sabbath.. - .Rev. W. J. Cotter.
POWELL’S MILLS.
2d Sabbath.... Rev. W. J. Cotter.
VEAL’S CHAPEL.
8d Sabbath ... Rev. W. J. Cotter.
FLAT ROCK.
3d Sabbath,3 p. m. Rev. W. J. Cotter.
4th “ ... .Rev. E. F. Anderson,
RAY’S.
3d Sabbath.. Rev. E. F. Anderson,
4th “ .... “ W.J. Cotter.
PRINCETON & GA. FACTORIES.
1st Sabbath.... Rev. W. J. Cotter,
2d “ .... “ Mr. Wortham.
Rev. J. J. Morgan alternates, at
each place, regularly, with Mr.
Cotter.
BAPTIST CHURCHES.
MAR 5 * HILL.
1st & 3d Sabs., Rev. H. R. Bernard.
OSCEOLA.
4th Sabbath, R< v. Jno. Harris.
FREMANS’ CREEK.
1st Sabbath, Rev. W.. A. Overton-
3d *• “ A. A. Fluker.
BETH A BARA.
1st Sabbath, .... Rev. J. W. Butts.
BIG SPRING.
4 Sabbath Rev. J. W. Dennington
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CIIURCIIES.
MT. ZION.
4th Sunday, Eld F. M. McElroy.
BIG CREEK.
4th Sunday, Eld. Aldman.
CHRISTIAN CHURCHE8.
ANTIOCH.
1st Sunday, Eld. J. A. Perdue.
UNION.
2d Sunday, Eld. T. M. Foster.
Don’t Bead Tills!
We hawf been asked if our terms
were .cash in advance. We answer
they are, and invariably. We art
publishing a large paper fur the
money, our 80 terms only six 81 per an¬
num, or cents for months,
and would add the following to ex¬
plain matter®,
“To avoid a smash.
We print for CASH.”
“Don’t aek us for credit." We
want all to take their county paper.
Ladies, when you g® to Athens,
c all at the store of James M. Gray
and see his large stock of dry goods.
LOCAL NOTES.
Watkinsviile and Surrounding
County Items, Gathered hy
Advance Reporters.
Diamonds.
Remember Friday night the 23d.
The weather for the past few days
has been quite warm.
Our County Court was in session on
Monday last. Two souls made happy!
Yes, he passed through town this
morning, The wi th a bundle on his back.
festive tramp, of course.
The O. S- B. Reading Club met at
the residence of Judge J. C. Wilson on
last Friday night. The readings were
all excellent.
Little Gracie, daughter of Mr. M. L.
the Durham, has been dangerously ill for
past week. We hope th e little
sufferer may speedily recover.
Messrs. A. W. Voss amd M. F. Con
Ion, two of Gray’s most popular clerks,
called on us last Sunday. Come again,
gentlemen, you are always welcome.,
Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. Langfard, of
Conyers, tives are visiting friends and rela¬
iu Watkinsviile. We wish them
a pleasant time while a.uoung u;.
There will be high Mass, at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, in Athens,
on and Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, a. in.,
Vespers and beuedi'-uonjat 8 o’clock,
p. m. The citizens of Watkinsviile are
respectfully invited to attend.
We return many thanks to Mrs.
citizen, Richardson, Dr. wife onr friend and fellow
D. R. Richardson, for a
delicious treat of strawberries. They
are the first we have had this season.
Mrs. R. also sent us a magnificent
boquet gathered from her own flower
ytrd. We are always glad to be re¬
membered by 3 flr friends.
Mrs. J. E. Murray, Mrs. J. W.
Thrasher, and Misses Julia Wilson and
Lucy Dan 1 cl called to see the modus
operandi of the “art presevative” this
week. We are glad to note that the
ladies are also taking an interest in our
enterprise, as it tends to make our ardu¬
ous duties light. We would be glad to
have all the ladies call on us at our
office.
Occasion , 1, or perhaps better known
in Watkinsviile, as ‘ Literary Fornie,”
Jabez James Madison Alphonso John¬
ston, the wonky correspondent of the
At bet's Chronicle, and a’so a worthy
disciple of old -Caleb and free Boh,
too, ’ lame, also a renowned musician,
gives us some grand “epithets” in his
recordings nal. to a recent issue of that jovi
We do not think we even favor
‘OleB—b—b—pshaw—cow,” wouldn’t call him that bad rnd we
i weekly We name, even
n a newspaper. can scared v
believe our eyes and would ask, “like
one entranced,”
“Do I sleep, do I dream, do I wonder
and doubt —
A-e tfongs what they seem, or is vis¬
ions about ?”
We would advise him to try some of
the medicine that he used to give his
old musical tutor,
Caleb J. and his bass viol,
Tune up, Caleb, and have another
tri-pl.
This is the first offense and if he does
so again we shall report bin to the
“Colonel!”
Tbe Ceunlj- Com|,
The regular term of the County Court
for kpril, Judge R. M. Jackson, pre
sidir.g, met on last Monday session', it. K ing
its regular quarterly and t. ans
acted the following fotrin'ws: The
State vs. Henry Marshal!, assault and
battery. Plea $10 ofgui ly. Svuteaced to
pay a fine and ;o.sls, or worn six
months on the chain gang. James P.
Mayne vs. C'has. Wayne, complaint.
There being no issuable defedsc filed on
oath in this case, judgment was ren
dered against defendant. Several civil
cases were continued. State of Geor¬
gia vs. Upson Yancy. Assualt and
and battery. After hearing the evidence
argument, and notwithstanding the
eloquent ing and pathetic apneals of a ris¬
young attorney in behalf of tbe de¬
fendant, the Court decided that a son
had no right to assault and maltreat
his father, and sentenced him to pay
a fine of $40 and cost or work ten
months in the chain gang. State of
Georgia pistol vs. A. H. Everett. Carrying
concealed. The defendant was
found gu’lty and sentenced to pay a fine
of $45 or work ten months in the chain
gang. Tbe defendant in this case is
tbe man that onr worthy sheriff and
and C. C. bailiff chased sometime
but
‘ The best laid schemes of mice and men
gang aft a’glee.”
And ’though with steal*hy tread, and
They on tip-toes,
doors— cautiously approached the cabin
The exclairaation was heard, “Here he
goes,”
and the bird had escaped from the
back door of the oabin, and was making
his way with rapid strides across a
forty acre field of ploughed ground and
the C. C. bailiff some disiance in the
rear, portly accompanied sheriff by 1 ‘uHright and our
ing, “Caleb him!” standing on a stump vell
at the top of lps
stentorian voice.
After transacting some further busi¬
ness of minor importance, the Court
adjourned
To the Public.
Many Voters will support Mr. W. Y.
ELDER, as a candidate for the Legist
lature at the ensuing election.
MANY VOTERS.
apr7, ’80-td
The largest stock of Edgings and
Insertings in the GRAY’S, Stat from 2c. up,
at Athens.
HIGH SHOALS JOTTINGS.
Matters and Thing* Laconically Noted.
Warm weather.
Peaches and plums killed.
Freese Monday morning last.
Vegetation is putting forth rapidly.
Hail sform at this place on the even¬
ing on the 6th inst.
Some of the fanners are planting
cotton.
Com that has come up is not looking
well. Too much rain and cold weather
is the cause.
A Omer debating society has It been organised
Saturday at night. academy. meets every
Bell & Co. will put in a new dam
at Snows’ Mills ibis summer.
Malcom & Jackson speak of getting
a shingle machine.
A. C. Jackson has a pair of fine Ken¬
tucky raised mules missing, doubtless
from. making their way to where they oame
Miss Sallie Cotter, of your town, is
teaching Miss the Sun-beam Seminary.
Sallie is highly spoken of as a
polished lady and Teacher.
Miss Raysville Florie Seminary is conducted by
is B., of llingold, Ga- This
Miss Florie’s third year at this pi aee.
She lias one of the best schools iu this
sectiou.
Miss O. Thurmond is conducting the
the school at Moore’s Grove. Miss
Thurmond has been teaching for several
years, and has given general satisfaction
as a teacher.
Mr. W. Dobbins is conducting the
exercises of Omer Academy. Mr. Dob¬
bins has had many years experience as
an educator.
Malcom Academy is p-esided over by
Mr. W. Carter a polished gentleman
and and a scholar.
Jas. W. Lea, Esq., and W. P. Price
have soli oat their potato slips.
Mrs. I. Lowe, had one of the best
gardens iu the neighborhood before the
frost.
Mr. M. M. Sheats, Esq., has a field
of very fine oats.
The Thomas boys are among the best
fanners in the neighborhood. They
raise a plenty of g tin aud meat to
supply the farm and some to sell; be¬
sides good crops of co.ton. They de¬
serve much credit, being left, without &
father in early clr'dhood. So much for
a good mother.
.Mrs. Aycock has been quite sick,
but we are glad to state that die is now
improving.
Our friend W. T. is speaking of put¬
ting him up a new house this summer—
and, of course, he will want some one
to occupy it with him. Now is your
chance, girls. It is leap year, you
know.
Our friend B. T., has a new and novel
method of capturing the finny tribe;
and while fishing, in company with the
coming broke representative, one of them
his pole and starred for home.
Ben couldn’t stand it, so into the river
he goes, and for the fish he went, until
he captured him.
We would like to see a “Nickel
Club” gotten up in the vicinity of Rays’
Church, to raise money to supply the
Sunday School with cote books.
The Misses Whitlow, Cotter and
Hattaways, E. Jackson, with the aid of ffiend H.
could give us some very
pleasant musical entertainments.
l.iUMirGTO.Y PEWCIUNG8
.
I »I Items f a and Around the Village
cl Farmington.
More rain.
We cun almost see things grow this
morning.
We had a visit on yesterday from a
very that he distinguished has doctor who thinks
a plan in $500.00 contemplation,
which will require only to de
feat Congress, Emory but Speer, the in Independent the next race for
the 9th, will him boys before of
convince that
he gets through, that, he will need more
money and a great deal more strategy.
We would be glad to have the editor
come Potomac.” to see us. “All quiet along tbe
It is reported that we will have one
or two candidates from our District for
the Legislature. The more the merry.
in Fanners tbe form are of Cotton just planting seed. their ruin
The En ertalnineut.
On Friday night, the 23d inst., an
entertainment will be given at the
Court House, for the benefit of the
Academy. Prof. O. S. Barnett, is one
of the very best teachers in this section,
and has labored hard to make his school
one of the best. New desks have been
placed in his school-room, of the latest,
most approved and convenient, both, to
teacher and pupiL Other improvements
have been made, and, of couise, money
has necessarily been spent, which, we
are informed, was taken from Professor
Barnett’s individual pocket. Knowing
these circumstances our people ought to
give the Amateurs a crowded house
The uniform price of admission 25 cents,
has placed the entertainment in the
reach of all who wish to attend. Come
one, come all; and show the Professor
that his efforts are appreciated.
Calf-skin Shoes, bought at a bank¬
rupt sale, from 90c. to $1.50 at
GRAY’S, Athens, Ga.
Black Alpacas from 15c. ap to
Silk Briliant 32c. per yard, at
GRAY’S, Athens.
To the \~otcrn of Oconee
cotrjmrn
From a promise made heretofore
I now announce my name as a can¬
didate for Representative.
mar!7-td M. M. SHE.VTS.
Tax Notiee!
The Tax Books will be open as fol¬
lows for the year, 1880. Tax-payers,
both white and colored are urgently re¬
quested to come forward and make their
returns trouble and promptly and thereby save
Farmington, annoyance:
at Anderson’s Store,
Hester’s May 2d and 4th; Salem District, at
Mill, Store, May 5th, and at Mavne’s
N. May 6th; Wild Cat District, at
T. Rider’s Shop, May 7th, and at
the residence of Geo. W. Veal, May 10;
Scull Shoals District, at Cochran’s
Store, May 12th and l°.th; High Shoals
District, at Winn’s Shop, May 17th,
and at Thornton’s Shop, May 18th;
Dark Corner District, at D. B. Jack¬
son’s, May 19th and Sanford Sim’s,
May Store, 20th; Buucomb District, at Wall’s
May 24th May aud 21st, Hillyer Langford’s
at S. L. Davenport’s
day May 25th; and at Liberty, 1st Satur¬
in May. I can be found at the
Clerk’s Office, iu Watkinsviile, Ga., on
ceiving every Saturday during the time of re¬
tax returns, except the first Sat¬
urday ihe in Mav. My books will close on
10th of Juue. B. E. OVERBY,
«pr21tf Tax Receiver.
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It knits every possible variety of
plain or fancy stitch. 75 per cent,
profit in manufacturi sz g knit goods.
a
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County, Agents wanted in every State,
City and Town, to whom
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For full particulars and lowest
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send to
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FRIDAY Eva, April 23d.
entitled: Consisting of two Theatrical plays,
BOLTS & BARS,
and a mirth provoking farce, entitled,
A TERRIBLE SECRET.
The Enteric! nent is given for the
benefit of the ACADEMY. Everyone
wishing an enjoyr.blc evening, and also
to help the cause of education, will have
an opportunity of so doing. The char¬
acters best arc supported by some of our
Amateur talent.
Admfssion 23 Cents.
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Let os of Dismission.
GEORGIA— Oconee County.
Mary Brantly G. Hale, Hale, as administratrix
of late of said county,
deceased, applies to me for letters of
dismission Irom said estate. These
are tl .refore to cite and admonish
ail parties or persons interested to
be and appear at my office, on or
before the first Monday jn July,
1880, to show cause, if any they can,
why said letters should tot be
granted. and Given unde* my hand
official s’gnature, at YV atkins
ville, This March lsi, 1830.
J. K. LYLE, Ordinary.
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from 60c. to 90c, can be found at
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Standard Calicoes at Gray’s from
8 to 6c.
Andrews Bazar.
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OFFICES OF PUBLICATION:
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Cincinnati, 171 W 4th Street,/ Ed. & Proprietor.
Sheriff’s Sales Oconee Connty.
GEORGIA- -Oconee County.
Will be sold before the Court
House door, in the town of Watkins
ville, in suid county, between the
legal hours of sale, on the first Tues¬
day Real in Estate, May, next, the following
to-wit: One tract of
tand, situated, lying and being in
Oconee county, G..., on the Oconee
river, ten miles from Watkinsviile
and two miles from Powell’s Mills
and known as the Maxev tract of
land and bounded as follows: On
the West by lands of Lindsey Dur¬
ham Sea., deceased ; On the South,
by North the by Convict 1 belonging i, and on the
the land to the
estate of Thom;,- N. Poullain, Jun¬
ior, deceased; containing one hun¬
dred and twenty- hroe acres, more
or less. Levied on ns the property
of Thomas N. Poullain, Senior, to
satisfy a fi. fa., issued from Rich¬
mond Superior Court, 4th day of
November 1878, in .avor of the
Bank of the University and M. P.
Poullain, Poullain, Transferree, vs. Antoine,
maker and T. N. Poullain
Endorser. Written notice served
y>n tenant in possession. This 81st
day of March, 1880.
mar31.’80 B. E. OVERBY, Sheriff,
4w Oconee County.
Rule to Perlecl Service
James E. Murray, Admisistratra
trator,of Wm. Murray, deceased,
VS.
Chrrles H. Phsnizy, surviving part¬
ner of C. II. Phinizy & Co., et al.
It appearing to the Court, that
John F. Murray, Edwin Bates, of
the firm of Edwin Bates & Co.,
Johnston, Crews ife Co., Edgar E.
Sell and Charles Foster, of the firm
of Sell & Foster, and D. F. Fleming,
S. A. Nelson and James M. Wilson,
of the firm of D. Fleming & Co.,
Defendants ir this cause, reside
without the State of Georgia. It is
ordered, that said desencants bo
served by the ^publication of this
order in the Waktinsvillo Advance,
once a month lor four monts before
the next Term of this Court, an
order former having Term of been this Court granted but at a
ties served. par¬
not
It. M. JACKSON, J. S. C. W. C.
For this Case.
A true extract from the Minutes
of Oconee Superior Court, this 2d
day of March, 1880.
JOHN W. JOHNSON, Clerk,
marl0,’80 S. C. O. C.
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.
CAROLINE EARLY, ! Ih Oconee
ADAM vs. EARLY. Superior Court.
JANUARY TERM, 1880.
It appearing to the Court, that
the Defendant, in the above stated
case, does not reside in the County
of Oconee, and it further appearing
that he does not reside in tne State
of Georgia. It is ordered that the
defendant be served in this case, by
publication of this order in the
the Watkinsviile Advance, a paper
published month in Watkinsviile, Ga., once
a for four months, before the
next Term of this Court.
ALEX. S. ERWIN, Judge S.C.
Jno. T. Anderson, W.C.
Plant ifFs Attorney.
A true extract from the Minutes
of Oconee Superior Court, this
3d day of March, 1880.
JOHN w. JOHNSON, Clerk,
raarlO S. C. 0. C.
NWIS VUBCHANCE!
— TO KXCHANOE —
CORN-MEAL
„I will keep at the store of
J. 0. FODDRILL,
CORN MKAL for
SALE OR EXCHANGE
48 pounds of Meals for 56 pnunds of
Corn. Persons coming
TO TOWN,
can bring their Com and get their
Meal Without Delay.
Highest CASH prices paid
FOR GRAIN,
HENRY JENNINGS.
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This April 2d, 1880.
T. J. HIXON,
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