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The Watkinsville Advance. W G. SVLUVAX, Ed itor, P ablisher & Job Printer. TERMS,— One Dollar per Year. Sixty Cents fer Six Months. IS PUBLISHED ON EVERY TUESDAY, Watkinsville, Ga„ September 21, 1880. £ Pm A au The weather for the past few days has been quite warm. Eighteen closed stalls for speed horses already engaged. We are going to have a good Fair and “don’t you forget it!” Buffalo Bill is being trained for the Fair by Mr. W. A. Woodis. Our friend Mr. Harb Ilardigree says, “Hurrah for Colquitt!” That’s what we say too. Our friend. Mr. D, A- Griffeth has put us under lasting obligations for a nice watermelon. Gen Lawton made a heavy speech in Athens last Friday night, in be¬ half of Norwood. The Fair Association is preparing for a fine display this year, and we hope it may prove a great success. Gold Dollar is being handled by Mr. Woodis. He will make times lively for for the steppers in the free all race. We were pleased to see our young Reaves, friends, Messrs. William and Robert of Athens, in our town last. S P nday. Come, again, 'Ye are sorry to learn that Mr Jas. A. Thomas lost one of his children by dihtheria, last week. We extend our sympathies. The OeOuee Fair Managers are getting From up fun for the million. the present out look it will he the most attractive Fair ever held here. The Fair is coming on and mer chants wishing to reach the people) should not fail to have their adver¬ tisements handed to us as early as possible. Our correspondents are respect¬ fully requested to send in their dots early, as we now issue on Tuesday and can not wait for them, and w'e do like to have the dots. We havn’t heard from our Osceola cor respondent in some time. We regret to hear of the death of Mr. Tom Sheats, which occurred at High Shoals, last Thursday. He had just brought a load of cotton to the Shoals and was stricken with paralysis. about He lived we believe two hours after he was taken. He js the brother of Mr. M. M, Wheats, a. candidate for the Legisla¬ ture from Oconee count}'. Priend Bob Miller brought to us on last Saturday, two stalks of golden cane, 1G feet the in, longest length. of which measured This reminds us that he is going to make somesyrup. Bob has lately been to Millcdgeville, .■nd we don’t know whether he wants to “sweeten” us, or rather” sugar” us, to Sam keep us from toiling hoy” lie says Hill made his escape. The Colonel, on being asked to write a campaign poem for us, h.andcd us the following. It is original: There is a man in Georgia named Gnuw- wood— M ho had better go off to daw- wood ; And to get all the wood, That ever he could— Twould do him more good than his jaw wood. Rev. H. R. Bernard Called on us last 'Thursday, ou his way to his home in Athens., Brother Bernard is the Pastor of Mars Hill Baptist church, in our county, and has been in attenditneeat the Apalachee As¬ sociation which cenvened with the church at Sandy Creek, in Morgan county. Brother Bernard stopped with triends in Watkinsville several days, and preached to a good con gregation on Saturday night. We are lie glad that he called, and hope may do so again. Notes of tlie Speaking, “Not Ready!’ the battle erv of the Gnaw-wood men. The. Gnaw-wood side had the opening of the speeches, and the Colquittites the closing. dark. The meeting from 2, o'clock until Ezekiel Walker. ( col,) presided with dignity over the meeting. McCcmib. of Athens went it heavy on "sugar,” and tried to convince them that the Colquittites were ‘-sugared!” W. A._ Pledger, Editor of the Athens Blade , made a telling sneech on the Colquitt sale. We‘have heard several of our citizens com pliment clincher. it. We guy R was a One ot the Norwood shakers a colored in a* by the name Hutchins, made a good speech in behalf of his cause. Madison Davis, of Athens, con eluded by raking in the others, pil¬ ing them together, t; kvig them up and tearing them all to pieces, and completely of demolishing Xorwoodltes. the argu¬ ment the “Hurroh for Colquitt!” “Hurrah for Norwood!” A Good nnny of our white citi sens aRended Hie speaking. R>wnlt, colored people in Oconee i,q,w!y i|lj solid for Colquitt., Goshen Hill Locals. Sept. 17th, 1880. Chills aud fever. We beg to be excused ! Picking cotton in real earnest. Girls, leapyear is almost gone ! Corn-shucking will soon be in order. Cotton was somewhat injured by the late rain. These are beautiful nights to take a walk—and catch a cold. The young folks are agitating the question of having a singing at Goshen. The farmers are making up their syrup. Let’s have a candy pulling, what say ? And now our Colonel nulleth down his old hat over his eyes, and goeth “I along the cotton rows sighing, wish I could go to Goshen every day!” Silence. A Horrible Accident, Occurred at Mr. John O. Perry’s mill, ten miles north of this, place, yesterday morning at 8 o’clock. A young man at work at the mill was bearing off lumber from the saw while it was running, and iu taking a piece from it the timber came in contact forward with the saw, which jerked quick him upon it, and as as thought, he was literally sawed in pieces. His left leg was cut entirely off and thrown some ten paces ; his right arm was sawed and mashed off; his right leg was cut almost entirely off at the knee and his left hand cut off. His body lived was also terribly 2 o’clock bruised, yet he until p. m. perfectly conscious of everything about him, when death came to his relief. Hardman was called to him found him too far gone to any assistance. He died one after the doctor reached his side.-- IValtcm Coimtjj Vidette. Major Moses in Athens, Last night, according to appoint¬ ment, Major II. J. Moses made a speech at the court house in favor of Gov. quitt Colquitt. speech that It was the been first made Col¬ has here during the present campaign, and the Colquitt party was jubilant. The spacious hall of the Court¬ house was filled that those who ar¬ rived late could not get seats, and many stood during the entire ad¬ dress. At this late hour we connot at¬ tempt to make a report or even a synopsis of the speech. The speaker took up the charges that have been so freely made against Gov. seriatim. Colquitt, The and Alston disposed fee, the of them tentiary the charge of undue- peni¬ matter, taxation and the other charges were all taken up, analyzed, treated in a calm clear manner, and very ef¬ fectually had disposed of. These matters never been presented to an Athens audience from Goy. Colquitt’s stand point, and there was the closest attention paid to the distinguished speaker as he went through and them exibited in a the lawyer-like real man¬ ner, truth of the case. Now and then there was a flash of wit that put the audience into a roar or brought out a good, old-fashioned yell. The most of the speech, how¬ ever, was quiet and argumentative, and evidently made a deep impres¬ sion. The attention paid was patient and respectfully throughout. The Norwood men who were there made no demonstration. One or two questions were asked—we su npose by disposed opponents of them -but in such Major Moses that a way the expeiirnent was not repeated. A large portion of the audience were colored people, and they showed very plainly that they were on the side of Colquitt. Taken altogether the speech was a success. It gave the people an opportunity which of to them hear some truths many had not heard before, and these truths undoubtedly carried weight with them. The S-. meeting C. was presided over by Col. Dobbs, president of the Colquitt Club .—Daily Banner Yil/k. Essay on Woman. After man came woman. And she has been after him ever since. She is a person of free extraction, being I made know* of man’s why Adam rib. wanted don't to fcxrl away his ribs in that way • but I suppose he was not account¬ able for all he did. It costs more to keep a worflan than three dogs and a shotgun. She is handy to swear at, when¬ ever you cut yourself with a razor and don’t feel like blaming your¬ self Woman is the superior being in Massachusetts. There are about 60,000 more her sex than males in that State. This accounts for the terrified hunted-down expression of the single man who has-emigrated from the East. Woman is not created perfect. She hash*r faults—such aa false hair, But false complexion and deal so on. better she is a great than her neighbor, aud she knows i*. Eve was a worn, in She must have heen a model wife, toe, for it cost Adam nothiug to keep f her don’t ki slothes. thickshc Still, washappy. She couldn’t go to sewing circles anl air her information about everybody she knew, nor excite the envy of other ladies by wearing her new' winter bonnet to church. Neither oould.she hang over tlx back fanee and talk with her neat neighbor. All these blessed privil¬ ege* were denied her. 1,‘oor Ere! she’* dead. OUR NEIGHBORS. The County News iu a Nutshell. W alton Count). Cotton is bringing 101 cents in Monroe. There are ten Candidates out in Walton county. Numerous cases of diphtheria re¬ ported in Social Circle. The colored people of Monroe have organized a Colquitt Club. We have received the Walton county Vuktte. It is a good county paper. Rev. G. A. Nnmally and family are tives spending in Monroe. some time with rela¬ Col. David K. Butler, of Madison, made a speech in the interest of Mr. Norwood in Monroe last week. Miss Warren, of Savannah, who has been spending some time with the Misses Selman of Monroe, has returned to her home. railroad Track-laying is temporarily on the suspended, Monroe owing to a strike of the Atlanta rolling mill hands, where the iron is obtained. George Thompson, now under sentence for life in the penitentiary, made a bold dash for liberty, over deputy sheriff Ivey, last Sunday tured morning. He was had however, cap¬ before he run over fifty yards. Greene Comity. Rust proof oats bushel are in in Greene. demand at cents per The Superior Court for Greene county is in session in Greenes boro. Hon. T. M. Norwood addressed the citizens of Greene county, last Monday. Prof. Molntosh, of Emory College, has just finished teaching a class in yocal music at White Plains. Mr. J. C. C. Black, of Augusta, made a ringing speech on National politics in Greenesboro last Wed¬ nesday. Theives entered the residence of Mr. B. F. Greene and the Aore Hotel and carried off some articles of clothing and a lot of provisions last Sunday night, in Greenesboro. Oglethorpe County. The Echo is unaccountably dull this week. Land is commanding good prices in Oglethorpe. Larry intends enlarging his paper soon, so he says. will The negroes for Colquitt. of Oglethorpe county vote The Echo say3 that Norwood is a shoe maker by trade, and adds, won’t Colquitt wax his end though ? Mr. Fillmore Sanders of Ogle¬ thorpe and Miss Annie Almand, of Walton county, were married last week. Larry Gantt has been to Augusta, and experienced a Gnawooditeish sensation as lie passed through the city of Union Point. M organ County. The G rand Jury “tickled” some the “boys, so Says the Madisonian. The Madisonian publishes the proceedings of the Mayors Court. Prof. Butler advertises for an as¬ sistant teacher in the Madison High School. The regular monthly meeting of the Morgan county Farmers Club will be held at Mallory’s Chapel on the 18th inst. All 'are invited to attend. The Ninth District. The undersigned candidates for congress in the 9th congressional dis¬ dis¬ trict have agreed upon a joint cussion ‘on the followering terms, to wit: The party opening the debate to speak one hour, the other to follow* in a speech of one hour and a half, the opening party to conclude in a speech of thirty minutes. The parties shall open and conclude on alternate days. Either party shall have the right to rlso anu correct a mis-statement fact without argument, the time oc¬ cupied not to be counted against the speaker, Rich meeting is to be presided over by a chairman alternately se¬ lected by the parties who shall preserve order and keep the time. All tue people and most especially the kidies are invited to attend these- discussions. The parties agree to the following ap* pointments- for joint discussion, and request all the papers in the district to appointments. publish this agreement and the II. P. Bell, EmorySpeer, APPOINTMENTS. Lawrenceville, Tuesday. Sept. 14; Dahlonega, Friday,.Sept. 1.7 ; Daw¬ son ville, Monday, 8t-pt 2D; Gaines¬ ville, Wednesday, Sept. 22 ; Gum¬ ming, Friday, Sept. 24; Jasper, Monday, Sept. 27; Ellijav, Wed¬ nesday, Sept. 2.9;- Homer, Monday, October 4; Jefferson, Wednesday, October G; Dunielsville, Friday, October 9; Carnesville,. Monday, October 11 ; Athens, Wednesday night, October 13,; Watkinsville, Friday, October 15; Madisoi Mon¬ day, October 18; Toccoa, W.ediK day, October 20 ; Clarksville, Fri¬ day, October 22 ; Cleveland, Satur¬ day. October 23; Clayton, durii g court week. Attention Commissioner* of Oconee County. Notice is hereby giicn that tho Com¬ missioner* of Oconee County will meet at the Court Houre*. iu Watkinsville, ou Thursday Purpose* Scpteiub r Y. 23, ELDER, IHXO, for .county W. Correspondence. 7 Athens, Ga., Aug. 31st, ISbO. H„v. Henry D. roe, Georgia, Dear Sir. As a com rmttee, appointed by which the 2, th Sena tonal Convention, met at foetal C ircle on the _8th inst., w e have the distinguished honor to inform you of your nomination as a candidate for Senator from this district in the next General Assem b *y The convention recognizing in your past record as Senator, ability, integrity judgment, decision of moral character, which right’s prompted sake— you to do right for Legis¬ also recognizing in you as a lator, a man who has no superior in the State, have selected you to bring not only victory to tho ban¬ ner of Democracy, but great benefit to the district and to the State. The vote which nominated you beinga flattering one, namely, that of Ciarke, Newton. Oconee and Wal ton, the convention made your nomination unanimous. We sincerely hope that you will accept reflect the proffered credit honor, only and once more not on your own district, but on Georgia. We have the honor to bo your most obedient servants, Lewis W. Thomas, Emmett Womack, J. H. Taylor, J. W. Hinton, James Middlebkooics. Monroe, Ga.. Sept, 6,18S0. Messrs, Lewis W. Thomas, Emmett Womack,H. Taylor , J. W. Hin¬ ton, James Middlcbrooks : Gentlemen: —Your letter of 31st with notice of my unanimous nomination by the Democratic con¬ vention of the 27th district as a candidate for Senator, has been received. This mark of preference and renewed confidence obligations places me under to a generous constituency, and constrains accep¬ tance of the nomination. The Democratic party has ad¬ ministered tho State government since the close ot tho year 1871. Every entelligent observer must recognize affairs, the during improvement this period. in pub¬ lic The finances of the State, from a condi¬ tion of disorder verging upon bank¬ ruptcy. the credit have of been Georgia improved until is equal to that of any State in the Union, A convention modelled the of constitution, the people providing has re¬ additional guarantees for all exist¬ ing rights, and new safeguards against dangers, which are continu¬ ally springing from the develop¬ ment of the country. The statute law has been adjusted changes in a large measure to the in the fun¬ damental developed law. Experience delects doubt¬ less has and mis¬ takes, in tho process be of adjustment, but these can remedied. Our system of taxation, never perfect, and ‘most difficult to adjust, has been rendered nearly uniform; many abolished, gross and inequalities in Georgia have been taxes are now proach imposed equality with and a justice, n.arev ap¬ to than in the past. The result of this im¬ provement in the system oftnxation. accompanied public expenditure, by gradual reductions been in has a decided reduction iu the amount of the taxation. public debt, There and is in the rate of no reason why further reductions in the tax rale may not be made. It will be my earnest endeavor, if re-elected to the Senate, to contribute to this result, and in every respect to faithfully serve the commonwealth. A reso’ution of the convention, in substance recommending the election of Hon, Joseph 1*1. Brown to the United States Senate, merits respectful attention. In matters of public trust, l have always sought to represent rightly my constituen¬ cy. The choice of United States Senator should depend on the pub¬ lic interest at the time of election. This can only be determined upon considerations of ability, experience and character. I shall consider it a duty to vote for the best man in my judgment who may lx; a can¬ didate before the General Assembly for that office. With thanks for the kind man¬ ner in which your communication has heen made, I am your obedi¬ ent servant, Henry D. McDaniel. A Terrible Vengeance. Clarksville, Robertson September 15.— A letter from county states that eev.en negroes- have been arrested, LaPrade. implicated in the people murder of Lee Tha arc very much excited-. One of the negaoes irnnlioated in the affair was taken to Sadillersville, Sunday, and has confessed, and details. giving names accomplices Tkxn., Sept. 15.— SifRiNoviELD At 12 o’clock, last night, a mob of about one hundred armed men came iiito town, and rode Sheriff swiftly the jail. Finding they the batter left the house, began supposed to the the door down. It is mob are after Jack Bell and Arch Jamison, two negroes, who are charged with the murder of old man LaPrade. There aro six negroes under arrest, two in jail four in the hands of the mob, and it is thought ad will bo- hanged. It is also rumored tlmt Joe Ramsey, who shot Miss Holt, will go with the When ' the mob began to m-grot-3. the prisoners break the doors were heard praying, but everything deter¬ is now quiet. The mob was mined to get the negrosB. Guthrie, Higgins, ILy., September the LaPrade 16 .— Jim one of murderers, was captured at P. db cah,a few days ago,and He brought made to Sadlersville for trial. a full confcssii a yesterday. There were seven murder. more negroes The trial implicated being in the not finished, the p. rties were pat under guard at Sadlersville, last night. This morning a masked party of ’SSESufe’S «Ld Sh shotguns and were holding a con su]tation . About twenty masked o’clock, nien were going seen passing Saddlersville. here at 12 toward There is no doubt but thev win lnch the seven neg ° roes before morn j n „ Arch Sruingfield, Jamison Sept. 15. 3 a. m. and Jack Bell were taken by the mob and will be hang¬ ed. Ramsey was left dead on the jail floor, riddled witli bullets. The mob left quietly. Tho mob broke open several blacksmith shops and got tools. They broke down the doors of the jail and went into the cells, took out two negroes and left town with them securely tied and riding in front of the mob. Everything was quiet. Citizens went to the jail after the mob left and found Ramsey laying riddled on the floor dead, perfectly of with bullets. None the mob are known. They went west on the Clarksville road, Some citizens asked where they would find the prisoners. The mob remarked that the buzzards would find them. It is said that all the negroes will be hanged have together. The mob will not now time to take them to the place where LaPrade was murdered before daylight. Nashville, September 15.—The two negroes miles were from hanged about seven Their bodies found Springfield. were and cut down this morning. The five others accused of complicity in the La¬ Prade murder are under guard at Saddlersville. One of them, named Higgins, the made a confession impli¬ cating others and giving sicken¬ ing details of the torture to LaPrade to make him reveal where his money Saddlersville was kept. The excitement at is very great and the night lynching apprehended. of the prisoners to¬ is ANNOUNCEMENTS. To The People. that My I friends candidate aro hereby notified am a for Repre¬ sentative in the Legislature Irani Oconee county, If I get enough votes to eleot me, (which I hope to do,) I will serve my country and the State to tho best of my ability, augl0.l880.t-d, W.W. TRICK To the foolers f Oconee COl'JYTP: ! From a promise made heretofore I now announce my name as a can¬ didate for Representative. marl7-td M. M. SIIEATS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. L 1 iberal Reward A liberal reward will he paid for the arrest and apprehension of one George Parks, col., who is under bond for his appearance at the County Court of Oconee county, charged with adultry. He hails as a preacher, and has fled from justice. “ginger-cake” Description- Ho color, is of a spoken, rather h burnt mark quick tho right s a on side of his forehead near the edge of his hair, and near where he usually parts his hair, is near five feet high and would weigh near 175 or 180 pounds, harboring and is about 35 years hereby ofago. cautioned Any said Parks are Any under information penalty of law for same; that will lead to his arrest will tie thankfully received, or we will pay a liberal reward for his delivery to us. Address, FLERN ELDER, EZEKIEL WALKER, GEORGIA— Oconee County. Whereas, Mary V. Thrasher ad¬ ministratrix of Barton 0. Thrasher,, presents to the Court, in her peti¬ tion, duly filed and entered on re¬ cord that bIu; has fully adminis¬ tered Barton C. Thrasher’s estate This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors to show cause, administratrix if any they can, why saidi should not be discharged and from hoc Letters admin¬ istration, receive of dismission on the first J. Monday It. LYLE, in December next, Sept.0,18S0,3-m. Ordinary. GEOROSI A—Ocon ee County. Whereas, Barton E. Thrasher, Executor of Isaac Thrasher, repre¬ sents to the Court, in his petition duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered Isaac Thrasher’s estate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kin¬ dred and creditors to show cause, if any they eon, why said Executor should not he discharged from his Executorship,.and receive Letters of dismission on.Vhe first Monday in December, ne-xt. J. It. LYLE, Sfept.6th, 1880.3-m. Ordinary. Ordinary’s Office, Sept. Oth, 1880. GEORGIA— Oconee County. Whereas, William Poulnot, ap¬ plies to me for. valuation and setting apart a Homestead of reality, and I will pass upon the same at 10 olclock a. m. Sept 29th 1880, at my office, in Watkinsville. Given under my hand at office this Sept. Oth, 1880. JAALES It. LYLE, Ordinary. Robert r Lewis, Carriage & Buggy Painter Watkinsville, Georgia. Having rented the paint Shop con¬ nected I offer with services, Mr. Langford’s painter. baggy shop, my as a All and order* for price* work that promptly defy competition. attended to, at Give me u call.. Buggy week HCUlltf axpccial ty. Inducements Extraordinary, ■At the MAMMOTH CROOKEEY & GLASSWARE HOUSE, ■OF NORTH-EAST GEORGIA, J. I. HUGGINS, No. 7 BROAD STREET, Athens, Georgia. Having varied just rcturued from the Eastern Market, we are offering the-largest, mast and host, selected Stock of CHINA, CROCKERY, GLASS¬ WARE, LAMPS, CHANDALIERS, LANTERNS, &o„ 25 per cent, lower than ever before known iu this market. A full and ooinpleto line of House Furnishing Goods, at prices that defy competition. KEROSINE, Headquarters for AUDIN AND RED “G" OILS, &G„ fitly Special Inducements to Merchants. Wi HU'tiiiiJS 8, No. 7 Broad St., Athens, Ga. Sopt21,18S0tf FAIR! PAIR! FAIR,! FAIE!!I •FAIR ! The Third Annual Fair of sSli'i l i P cono ^! ° he County held in Fair Asso ! S:' ^^viile, c a w Watkins & & I; i 1 ' “ i 2th, on I 3th, tlie | 4th, I 5thand i 6th, i; U i M it ra;: w ocymse, mm. 3Jj Kr>7 Persons desiring further in iLV mfj^mrovnvation .. can obtain it by ad d ressing gr • JOHN II. WHITE, President, —^„r~_Z_Ai: 1 0r„, JNO. W. JOHNSON, Secretary. s IjIJ jjgLp /|M /Uj *1 U life H B Ml J A IU Ii c i V fell -1/44f * DEUPREE BLOCK, 9 , *> *» ammm. Having found their old store too small for their rapidly increasing business, LYNCH&FLANIGEN. take pleasure informing tlieir friends and customers that they have secured the commodiaus store in DtSUPREE OPERA HOUSE, where they will keep in stock full lines-of CHINA, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, PLATED WARE, CUTLERY Tin Wooden and Willow Wares, Whips, Bird Cages, Rrushes and household Goods Generally, At Prices Lower tliau Ever! LTJYCH A' FLJlJYiGEJY, Deupre Block, Broad Street, Athens, Ga. J-j'F" To Merchants they offer extraordinary inducements, in Crate, Hilda. ami small lots that cannot bo surpassed. aug27 tf JAMES E. MURRAY. | I. W. THRASHER. Murray&thrasheK ? Watkinsville, Georgia, In returning our thanks to our friends for their very liberal patronage daring the past, wo would again renew our offer of one of tho Largest and Best Selected STOCK OF GOODS! Ever brought to this section, and ask tire people of this and adjoining counties to give this Stock a careful examination. In Dry {woods Our Lines OF JEANS, BLEACHEDand BROWN DOMESTICS,. STRIFES and CHECKS', PRINTS, of standard makes, from 6c. to 9c. per yd. LADIES TIES, DRESS GOODS, ETC;, ETC., ETC. CROCKERY, MOORE’S GLASSWARE, SCHOOL INK, STATIONERY, FINE CIGARSfand TOBACCO, is full and at low prices. Our FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT lias had the most careful selections, and'fo style and quality can’t be surpassed We have the best lino of Boots Shoes Ladle’s and Mens’ Hats Caps, We have ever bad,and at prices that defy competition. Our stoclt of Ready-Made C'lotliiug Is large, of the best styles ami material, and bought with a view to meet the wants of all class of purchasers. Suits from $2.75 up. Tho Departments of Drugs, Hardware and Staple and F XU GY GROCERIES, are always full, with prices as low as rite lowest. This largo stock is in store and tn transit and in a few days will be full aud complete. We again ask you b call and examine. MURRAY dc THUASilBR. Watkinsville, Ga., May 5, 1889..