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m THE ENTERPRISE. Witktnsiille, Ga., May 6, L. SHACKELFORD, Editor . Entered at the Postoffice at Watkinsville as Second-Class Matter. SUBSCRIPTION. ONE YEAR. $ 1 . 00 SIX MONTHS. 00 THREE MONTHS. A D VER TIS1.VENTS: Local advertisements, 5c per line insertion. cen* U s S forfi S r8t < inse^ 86 10 em “’ * I G0c 0 c fo°- 01 ie eac 'hfn 1 insei tion thereafter. SPECIAL CONTRACTS. Space. Time. Price. Q’TR COL, 1 mo, 53.00 3 mos.. 5.00 <( 6 mos., MOO 1 JL, 15.00 HALF COIr 1 mo., 55.00 3 mo. 8-00 6 mo. 15.00 it 1 yr. 30 00 ONE COL, 1 mo. 58.00 >( 3 mo. 8( 6 mo. 1 yr. All bills for advertising due after insertion. REV. J. C. JOHNSON DEAD. THIS EMINENT DIVINE AND SERVANT OF GOD PASSES AWAY THE MORNING OF THE 2d. After a long and painful illness, the Rev. John Calvin Johnson breathes his last on last Monday morning and his spirit its flight to the beautiful realms of endless jov to dwell forever with the God it whom he served so faithfully during Truly a good man has gone. It was not our good fortune to he ally acquainted ... with this good man, long have we heard of his many deeds charity and his faithfulness to the work which he was called. VJe don’t suppose there has ever a man lived in this of Georgia who was more universally and enjoyed a -higher esteem than u r Johnson. Only to know him was to love and reverence him. For a long time Mr. Johnson was sick in Athens, where he was living at the time was taken, and sore and painful were his sufferings, but under skillful treatment kind attention he so far recovered as to he able to come to the home of his son, J. W Johnson, in this place, where he d-i-ed. had been in Watkinsville but a few at-d , at first , , , he seemed to improve . and , he , P were entertained of his recovery. Even to Saturday before his death on Monday was che|rfti'l and seemed to be improving. But the disease was beyond -the control medical skill, and refused to be till death came and relieved its victim his suffering. Mr. Johnson was seventy nine years of age, and for fifty years had been a faithful minister of the gospel of Methodist fait h, and-many are ing hearts “he has comforted, and -many are the weeping eyes he has dried by his sf comfort and cheer, ever pointing them the great God who doeth all things well. taken up, going to the Methodist where appropriate funeral services »m >■'"■»«<« . **-.... ■ i. M. Morris, of this place. Rev. Mr. son preached a most excellent sermon the appropriate text, “/or I am now to be on, etc-, 2d inn. 4tn chapt., G, and 8th verses—and v-ery beautifully ed in conclusion upon the ennobling of this good man, admonishing all to low well the example set before them. large crowd of friends and relatives followed thejrenittins to Uieir last resting in the old Watkinsville cemetery where services were touchingly closed and he Jay ed tenderly away anu lett to sleep peach that dreamless sleep from which rs but one awakening. The funeral and burial of Mr. Johnson took place Tuesday morning at 11 Quite a number of friends and ces were over from Athens, and many different parts of the county attended luiierah Not having known this old personally, we refrain from attempting writh an eulogy upon his life, but those who are more competent and acquainted-with his inner life will do and contribute liberally to his honor and his life of faithful service in -the Master's vineyard. He leaves a large circle of relatives mid] friends to mourn his departure, all of whom have oui deepest sympathy, and may they! be comforted by tbe blessed assurance that he has found rest at last, saying, “The Lord gaveth and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be tbo name of the Lord.’’ ] COHEN'S PARIS Grand Central DRY GOODS EMPORIUM OF NORTH-EAST GEORGIA. Our Stock in all deparments is now Complete, and we will offer to trade ■—' Great Bargains in Dress Goods, And all the novelties in trimmings to match. and Fans in great variety, Oriental and and Fancy Laces in Torchim, Valenciennes, 'Egyptian, Laces, with all-overs to match, a full line of Laws and -Jaconett, Embrodenes, with all-overs Ginghams, Insertd-ngs to match. Linens, Calicoes. Lawns, Table Linens ana all the -newest ! signs in Wash Dress Goods at prices and styles that cannot be du Our plicated this side of New York. Stock of Carpets and Household Materials is larger than'ever are offering the trade special inducements this season. Men’s Boys’ and Youth’s Clothing. In large, variety and qual.ty, such as no other house can boast of. stock can only be appreciated by examining. No trouble to show goods. Fespectfully, „ ©0!flEH, MGMmm & 00. VINDICATIVE. WATKrNSvn»LE, Oa., May 2d, 1887. Enterprise: You will greatly oblige me by allowing space ia.yoor paper to tcorrect some re¬ now in circulation in this community are calculated to injure me. I un it is rumored here in town'that 1 connected with J. VV. Watson in mis money taken up for the of SI. L, Durham’s children. Now I have to say in reference to that is this, it is a malicious lie, and the starter of t knew it to be a lie when started, and I responsible for all I say. I nothing to do with 1 he matter. On day of January J. W. Watson my safe $58.00 subject to Ills alu j remainder that his not been is here still subject to liis orders, oxe else’s. As for Mr. Watson, lie for himself, and 1 am sure he that I told him I wanted no more to the matter. As there has been fuss kicked up over the money I to wash my hands of th" affairs. Thanking you for your kindness in Hshingthis, I remain, Most respectfully yours. S. J. Harris. Executor’s Safe. d 'k 8 °* d before v v door in Watkinsville, Oconee county, on the first Tuesday in June, 1887, legal hours of sale, one hundred acres more or less, in Ooonee county, lands °f the estate of 3 no dec d., Jacob McKee and R. BIopmfiel(I . Xhi8 place is nesr and known as the property of Geo. Veal, dec’d., and sold for the pf division. I Also at the same time and place, a lot ani j containing five acres, on the line and Oglethorpe counties. On ,ln< l * 8 a S°cd framed houss, known as T eaP \ Clia P?>’ and for se veral ™ ed f. . , 'lerms^sh. 8 “ 1B JAS. M. VEAL. Executor Geo. W. Veal, dec’d. NOTICE. l HE Commissioners appointed to set a year’s support for Mrs. N. A. Holes of Thomas A. Bales, have made Apr n 25th, >1887. B. E. THRASHER, Or dinary. Huff, dec’d., applies to the Letters of Dismissory from said istration -. Therefore all persons are hereby required to show cause, if have, why said Administrator, on Monday in August ne-t, should not 9<! baTged. Given under my hand of office, this 4th April, 1887. B. E. THRASHER, Ordinary. Contractors Notice. County Commissioners of County, Ca., invite proposals tor ™ 1 XifMa^imS may be seen on application at Office in Watkinsville, Ga. The right is reserved to reject any bids. S. D. H AUDIO REE, Clerk County Commissioners Druggists and ! Athens, Ga. , PGlfCCtlOIl t CEttlG POWdCfS. is the season of the year Stock needs Powders. ow is the Time to Paint We have thedargett stock of in the -City. NOTICE hereby given that all persons hunting and fishing or otherwise tresspassing up¬ otirdands will be prosecuted to the ex¬ <Jf the law. WAS. M. CROW, SImEON CROW, JOHN SIKES, E H SIKES, GEO E GrtIFFETH, JOHN JACKSON, THOS CHEELY, aSBURY II JACKSON, JAS S GRIFEETH. D. HODGES & SONS. H. A. CAJHTHERS & SON. MRS. MARY Df,LAY HfiRE have on hand and and will keep continually in stock a full line of GROCERIES NED GOOD? ’ CANDIES ’ TO BACCO AND CIGARS OF VERY BEST BRANDS, ALSO A FULL LINE OF STAPLE DRY GOODS, prices. Call and see us and we will save you money, besides lM,;yw g00ds * ,cr “ HARRIS & WATKINSVILLE, GA. STOVES Of all kinds and sizes, at to Suit the Times. Ifyou contemplate buying anything in the way of TINWARE Or stoves of any kina or any STOYE FIXTURES. We promise to make it .to your in¬ terest to give us a call. & Co., mll-3m Clayton St., Athens, Ga. & ELDER. Are still in the ring* when their friends want Staple and Fan¬ cy Groceries. We solicit the liberal patronage of our friends in the future that they have given us in the past. Prices guaranteed. MOORE & ELDER, * Athens, Ga. ft TALMAGE & BR1GHTWELI A, Agent for Brooks Cotton Planters, Boss and Clipper Plows, Bell City Peed Cutters, Josh Berry Grain Cradles, CLAYTON STREET, - ATHENS, GA* ~*G. K. COLLI NS.*- . (Successor to W. A. Talmadgs.) Dealer in * Fine * Watches, * * Jewelry, * SILVER AND PLATED WARE, ETC. - 4 -Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty. 4 NEXT DOOR TO M. MYERS & CO., Clayton Street, Athens, Ga. 1 — To Our Friends in Oconee. :o: For the next Sixty Days we will he Closing out many lines of goods preparatory to SPRING " PURCHASES. A great many desirable goods will go at about half price. A CLEAN SWEEP I —In every department is the genera order.— CHECKS, MUSLINS, BOYS' CLOTHING, MEN’S CLOTHING, JEANS, ■CURTAINS, LACES. A visit to our store will pay you. Courteous -attention to*ll, wh er purchaser or visitor. J. A MULLANE, For THE MULLANES, Athens and Birmingham. WEBB & CRAWFORD, Athens, Ca. Call the Attention of the People •OF IS <■ Sil - ilH •3 j®. II !# To tlieir Pure Candies which they make from the Purest Material and ask a share of the patronage of the people of the coun¬ ty. Give ns a call when you want pure goods. Webb & Crawford, CLAYTON, STREET, ATHENS, GA.