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The Watkinsville Advance.
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Editor, I ubllshcrA Job Printer,
TERMS.-One Dollar per Year. Sixty
Cent a for Bix Months.
is publishf.d ON tvEKV
Watkinsville, Ga,, August 17,1880.
Kmcred at the iw at Watkimviiic Ge^,rgia
XHE PEOPLE’S TICKET
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. W. S. HANCOCK.
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,
non. YI. II. ENGLISH.
OF INDIANA.
PI NOTES.
The population of Pensacola,
Florida, is 7,180.
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Crop reportsfrohi Louisiana gen¬
erally, continue favorable.
• • •
Ooe-pound silver-skin onions are
raised in Leon county, Florida.
A physician in Fulton county,
Kentucky, claims to have 500
patients.
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The farmers in Kentucky are
breaking up their ground lor wheat
The ground is hard and dry.
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M rs. Lelia Strain, of Johnson coun¬
ty, Arkansas, has been fined 8150
for splitting the tongueof a little or
plian hay.
Crops along the line the Vicksburg
and Meridian railroad are said to he
the finest ever raised in that part of
the state.
• • •
A Mrs. Barfield, of Fulton county,
Kentucky, aged 47 years, recently
became the mother of twins.
• • •
Quite a large number of the
children of Ashland, Kentucky, are
devoting considerable attention
to whooping cough and measles.
Poker playing is a favorite femi¬
nine accomplishment this summer
at Epperson springs, Tennessee
One young lady boasted of having
won a fine horse at the card table.
A Nashville lean has entered
suit in the circuit court against the
mayor and citv council of that city
for 825,001) damages alledged to
have been sustained in a runaway,
which he claims was caused by
negligence of the citv officers.
We learn of a shocking murder
which occured near Flowery Branch
yesterday, ol which the particulars
seem to be about these : An Irish¬
man who has been working about
the town some days, yesterday
evening fell in with a negro who
was a stranger in the place, and
after drinking together some while
they started t walk up the railroad.
•Some one passing a short while
afterwards discovered the Irishman
lying insensible at the bottom of
a trestle; the alarm was given and
a physician called, hut the man
died before the doctor arrived.
The negro was pursued and caught,
who stated that the white mail fell
from the trestle; but the negro,
when overtaken, was wearing the
white man’s coat • -(.aUuviUf SvutJk
r«n.
A negro man in Pointe Oonpee
Parish, La., pulled an old log out
o the river the other day and found
in it 1100 in old French coin, much
blackened with age and exposure.
A Leadville deacon ran a man three
niitesupa hill and then rolled him
back in a barrel, for tlie offense of
culling a church a Joss house. They
are in ia-adville. bound to have religion respected
The average depth of the ocean is
13,000 teet, «nd the average eleva
lion of the land is 1,000 feet; there
fore the total volume of water in
the sea is thirty-six times that ot the
land above the sea.
Mrs. Margaret Perry, of New Or¬
leans, gave birth to triplets, two boys
and a girl, on the day on which tiie
Cincinnati Convention reached a
nomination, and called the trio
Hancock. English and Victory. *
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A well near Brandon, Vermont,
forty-two feet deep, freezes solid in
winter, and coutains ice the year
rouud, while one hundred rods
away, in a gravel pit, is a spot which
never freexes, and which sometimes
(sends up a cloud of steam.
\ esuvms electrically illuminated
appears of light now nightly of as Eastern the • moun
am the fable,
1 he indescribable grandeur of the
spectacle attracts to Naples thous
lhe ulog 1 di **
U lt counUies of Europe and , Am
~
1 o„ f^tLT nU) ,P r ^'f guilty of
8 * a
l, '* oU ‘* r<1 »y- Sheelop-
64 !'£ rob ) w,lon * l ‘le lover the
* iU V e V'M" 01 ier WM ’•usmeled ;
and as the Latter was compelled to
“P a ? r# * crack
without **1
•way pursuit.
HANCOCKS LUTTER
I Ills view* on eeteral Impor
j tain Topics.
General Hancock, whom recent
indisposition had temporarily se
eluded from the crowds of ]>ushing
politicians that throng the boat to
Governor's Island, received the
I writer last evening in his private
j library at his visitor home. The remind special
errand of was to
the general of the criticisms be¬
stowed upon his letter of acceptance
some Democratic as well an Repub¬
lican newspapers on account of its
omission to deal with certain
topics of paramount importance.
“To what topics do they allude?”
asked General Hancock, lighting a
cigar and planting himself squarely
in an armchair.
“To free shijis and a revenue
tariff.” . .
“There must he some mistake.
If you look at the letter you will
observe that, in the first place, it
distinctly accepts the ‘principles
enunciated by the convention as
those I have cherished in the past
and shall endeavor to maintain in
the future.’ Further on there is an
express recommendation to en¬
courage the harmony and generous
rivalry among our own industries,
which will revive our languishing
merchant marine, extend our com¬
merce with foreign nations, assist
our merchants, manufacturers and
producers to develop our vast natu¬
ral resources, and increase the
prosperity and happiness of our
people, “In so brief a letter," con¬
tinued the general, “it seemed to
me that a full acceptance of the
platform, together with a special
emphasis upon the important
points defined, was quite sufficient.”
"Still it is urged that, a more
definite and comprehensive state,
irent of your personal views of
these suhjects might lie of great
value and advantage at that time.”
“I do not think so,” responded
General Hancock. “I have, it is
true, vo'y definite views—clear to
my own mind, at least—upon both
the topics you submit and I trust
upon others which cone rn the
country’s welfare. It was not
without serious delibe-ation that
I concluded they had no prop« r
place in the letter in which I ac¬
cepted the great honor conferred on
me by a great party. Two con¬
siderations prevailed;
1. That a letter of acceptance
was not the right medium through
which to announce my final judg¬
ment upon any great question pend¬
ing for its solution upon future
legislation and careful executive
review.
2. That I had no right to ninr
the present situation of the party
by a set of expressions superfluous
to its adopted platform of princi¬
ples, with which, as I said before, 1
am in full accord.
The questions of tariff and free
ships were so interesting to General
Hancock that he did not refrain
from a private discussion of them,
which was intensely interesting and
at (lie same time most tantalizing to
his listener, wnom the general for¬
bade to record a word of it.
"No,” said he, “I do not propose
to supplement my letter of accep¬
tance by any addendum. It is
enough that 1 am cordially in line
with the party and the campaign,”
"But, general, perhaps you are
not aware if the importance that
attaches to any expression of yours
since the letter to General Sherman
was published. When one achieves
the requite of ail oracle he is not
only privileged but expected to
speak.”
General Hancock smiled rather
grimly at this pleasantry. At a
later stage of the conversation
j when it w.ar suggested to him that
j in case of his election both congress
and the country would expect him
to take the initiative in respect to
measures of precisely the same
character which he now declined
publicly to discuss, he modestly
said that there would be weight in
whatever recommendations might
. “! raade , " . P***^ ., "' , inaugural .
^ H 1 -
sjiecial . supported,
j or message, as
^ * 8 I’*’ 1 oonvictions would lie, L»y
Gw 1 judgment of Ins constitutional
risers,
j
Dr. Tanner.
TIi* starving doctor finished his
'o’clock. forty days’ fast last Saturday at 12
ID- was neartv none when
the hour arrived, and the atten
dants hustled him off to Dr. Gunn's
residence, where he put himself
around a part of a Georgia water
; melon, a glas, of milk and a little
»««. His stomach hai puckered
up M that it would not hold his
first meal. He is now, however,
eating beef steak, Bologna sausage
and such like, which i« beginning
to lake the wrinkles out of his
shriveled yellow hide; and it i«
thought that in a few days he will
| book be able entitled to commence Forty writing Days’ his
"A
j Fast,”-he might SowlAvwa. sdd "By a fool."
Heard county has gone for Cox.
Col. W. H. Woods died in Floyd
the 3d inst.
died Miss Mattie 2d Lipford, of Macon
the inst.
Mr. Holoinon Page died in Lee
county recently.
Taliaferro Typhoid fever is reported in
county.
Wells are going dry in the vicin-;
ity of Washington.
Miss Mary It. Hell died in Daw- j
son recently, aged 21.
Mr. Thos. M. Campbell died in '
Gordon county recently.
Mr. John Almond; an old citizen
of Elbert, died recently.
Miss Maggie Dolvin died in
Greene county the 31st ult.
The total value of all property in
Greene county is 82,092,334
Judge Nathan Land died in Bar
tow county recently, aged 78.
Mrs. Ellie E. Carver died in
Dawson the 29th ult, aged 18.
Mrs. Winnie Dodd, of Forsyth
county, died recently, aged about
70.
Mr. John Carlisle, of LuGrange,
is going to live in Lafayette, Ala¬
bama.
The Meriwether Chalybeate
Springs have a large number of
visitors.
O. V. Lamar was married to
Miss Sallie Walker in Amcricus
recently.
Mr. G, W. J, DeRenne, of Savan¬
nah, died in Philadelphia a few
days j. ago.
F. Nutting of Marietta, broke
his leg by a fall from the roof of
his house.
In Savannah, the 3d inst, Jnn. J.
Reilly was married to Miss Mary
Ann Connor.
The dwelling White of Mr, Bennett
Strozcr, near Plains, was
burned recently.
THIS BICKFORD
AUTOMATIC FAMILY KNITTER
FAMILY
nock* m '7a ill i SIMPLE,
is 6/
of jit I Lg 5* o
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Irll se
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Knits at! sires of work, narrows and wi¬
dens it; shapes all sir.es complete. Knits
over 50 different garments, Socks, Stockings,
Mittens, l.eggitis. Wristlets, (.loves, etc.
It knits every possible variety of
plain profit or in fancy manufacturing stitch. 75 knit, per cent,
treble the value goods.
Farmers can ol their
wool, by converting it into knit
goods.
Agents wanted in every State,
County, Citv and Town, to whom
very low prices w ill he made.
For full particulars and lowest
send prices for the best Family Machine
to
U1CKFOKD KNITTING MACHINE CO.,
Hrattlehorro, Vt.
nnr21,1880—ly
'll, II. rl lien's
ITopsf‘ and AIul©
MILLINERY STORE.
Cor. L'laynn m d Jncksoii Sta.,
ATHENS, GA.
I have in Store a good assortment of Sad¬
dles ami Harness, Bridles, Collars, Whips,
Saddle Blankets, Horse Covers, \c.
You will find that my harness is made
of the best Western Leather, all hand
made. 1 cut and fit horse collars and
do all kinds of repairing at short notice.
Buggy whips l make a specialty and a
better assortment cannot lie found in
the city. Saddles down at rook bottom.
My harness cahnt. * be beat in prices
and quality. honor When you visit the city
please me with your presence.
Thanking you for past f»vors, 1 hope a
continuance in the future,
apr.7,1880,6m
t»« A. Late F I If of KM Sparta. A M , |~ UhW. I M lU'RIIAM.
.ale of Maxcy»,
Drs. A. F* W. M. Durham,
SPECIALISTS.
and Surgery, Female, Chronic Diseases of Male
and Venerial, Operate
for Cross Eyes, Cataract, Stone in
the Bladder, Harelip or Cleft Pal¬
ates, Ac. Will visit patients in any
part of tin State, in consultation or
to dress, perform with surgical operation*. Ad¬
stamp,
Drs. A. F. A W. M. Durham,
mar31.’80.tf Athens Ga.
It. »ff. Jackson,
Attorney ft Counselor atLaw
and judge of the
(9ioarr Cfiuntn if-ourt,
Watkinsville, Ga.
•sff* Will practice in all Courts
except Jibe Con a tv Court Oconee
County. mar!7,’80-ly
(I. f. Thomas,
ATTORNEY aT LaW,
W AYKINSVILLK, Ga.
marlO
9 . .«. White ,.«. 9 .,
f RACTICIN P f HYSICIA J(,
Watkinsville, Ga.
07“ Will he found at his office when
•ot called tiff. mar 17,’80 tf
Jjeri Walker, Cot*
BARBER,
Watkins vnxK, Ga.
Can be found at hia Bliop
next dwor to H. C. Durham's Con¬
ami fectionery, Sunday on Saturday evenings,
oVkrk, mornings until 10
a. m. uiarlO'NOtf
B. S. LANGFORD, Dealer ‘
1:: ;
GIGARS. 'I‘lllMllllll. '[IANI]Y,
A General Confectionery,
WATKINSYILLE. - (IICORGIA.
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When you come to town don’t forget
to call and see me at my old stand where
I keep on hand a choice line of
Confectioneries ’
Candies, Crackers,
Oysters, Sardines,
Cigars, Tcbacco,
Snuff, Meat,
Meal, Sugar,
Coffee, Blueing, Blacking,
Ground Peass,
Apples,
and lemons,
in fact anything in my line at close
figures.
J3oot ^ jS HOE JA AKING.
After an experience of 25 years I am
confident I can please you. Shoe work
of any kino at prices to suit you for cash.
Highest market price paid for clean
cotton rags in cash or trade. Country
produce taken in exchange for goods or
work. Give me a call
A. S. LANGFORD.
A. B. Jackson,
Keeps constantly on hand a
supply of
LUMBER AND SHINGLES ■
at his Steam Mill, near
Shingles from 82 to 83.50 per
r 1 : mav5.1880-3m.*
James H. Lyle,
AT fORNEY AT LAW.
WATKINSVILI.E, Ga.
Will practice in the
of Oconee and adjoining counties.
mar31,’80-ly
ORDER YOUR
Saw Mills, (wrist & Cane Mills.
Plantation Machinery, Engines Boilers,
Cotton Screws, Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers’
Journal Boxes, Mill Gearing, Gudeons,
I urbine IN attr \\ heels, Gin Gearing cheap,
Judson’s Governors, Diston’s Circular Saws m
and Gummers and Files, Belting and Bab
belt Metal and Brass Fitting, Globe and e/P};
Check Valves and Whistles, Guages, Etc.,
Iron and Brass Castings and Gin Bibs,
from t ■Mf
Geo. R. Lombard & Co,, I
FOREST CITY FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS
(Near Water Tower,) 1014 to 1024 Fenwick Street,
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
i»a> Repairing promptly done at lowest prices.
The Cheapest Crockery House in N. E. Georgi?.
A Cordial invitation is extended by
LYNCH & FLANI6EN,
to their many Oconee county friends to 1 visit their
Crockery and Glassware Store.
Merchants and house-keepers can save money by buying from their
Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, vtlery, Tinware, Woodenware,
WHIPS & FANCY GOODS.
Best Goods with Prices at the Lowest Point,
Everything guaranteed to be ns represented.
L\ NCH A FLANIGEN, Broad Street, Athens, Ga.
mar24’80-3m
W. B, LANGFORD,
J Manufacturer and Dealer in
<Z CARRIAGES,
WAGONS J
Buggies and Plautatiou Work
A SPECIALTY. Have also in connection
-A. BLACKSMITH SHOP.
Patronize Home Enterprise
IWHEN YOU WANT NEW
WAGOJIS OR BUGGIES.
W. B. LANGFORD,
Watkinsville, - Georgia.
John 3. dnder&on,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
w— ^
17“ Prompt attention given to all
business entrusted to his care. Office
in Court House. marl7,’80-ly
r l. Jj. HVLL, Otiroker,
ATHENS GEORGIA
Will buy and sell on COMMISSION
SECURITIES QF ALL KINDS.
Office : At the Bank of the University
REFERS TO
Y. L. G. Harris. Feidinand Phinizy. Stevens
may26,3iu
NQWISYQUR CHANGE!
— TO EXCHANGE —
C0RN=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 Corn and get their
Meal Without Delay.
Highest CASH orices naid
FO GR/^TNT
HENRY JENNINGS.
marl7,1880-tf
58. 8. Thrasher,
ATTORNEY aT LAW.
WATKIN8VII.I.E, Ga.
[UP* Will practice in the Courts of
Oconee and adjoining counties.
marl7,’80-ly
For Sale, a Bargain.
A 40 saw cotton gin, run one
season, in perfect order.
Apply to THIS OFFICE.
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THE GENUINE SINGER NEW FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE'
iSTThe popular demand for the genuine Singer in 1879 exceeded that
of any previous year during the quarter of a century in which this ‘Old
Reliable” Machine has been before the public.
In 1878 we sold 356,422 Machines.
“ 1879 “ 431,167 “ 74,745 Machines.
Excess over any previous year, Sewing Machines
fi^rOur sales last year were at the rate of 1,400 a
Day for every business day in the year.
The H)ld Reliable” Singer
Is THE STRONGEST,
THE SIMPLEST, DURABLE
THE MOST
Sewing Machine ever yet Constructed.
Dnmnmknr That every real Singer Sewing Machine has the “Trade
nememugr Mark” cast into the Iron Stand and embedded in the
Arm of the Machine.
The Sieger Mant’g Co.,
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
M SAVAflUB,
New York.
DISTRIBUTING OFFICE, for Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and
Alabama, Atlanta, Ga.
J- 6. TOOMER, Agent, Athens, Ga.
1,500 Subordinate Offices in the United States and Canadas and 3,000
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ff. li. SULLIVAN,
^ATKfNSVILLE, JUa
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