The Athens daily banner. (Athens Ga.) 1879-1881, January 06, 1882, Image 1

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E. MERTON COULTER THE ATIEN vol. in. JACKSOX LETTER. Deab Banner 'A white new year, and a sure sign of lull grave, yard.,' Bay tne superstitious onus. ‘If we have company to day we will have It all the year.’ ‘Hope no lady will come, as we will have no luck with chickens’ ‘if a lady calls.” We hail the uew year with thanklul hearts that we are In the enjoyment ol health and prosperity, that thcra is no suffering from want or destitution in our midst and that the future is full of promise and plenty if we are true to ourselves and the vast ag ricultural interests of the country, A WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE Is booked to come off in Jefferson this week. If true. Jefferson will iose one of her most beautiful and ac complished young ladies. For years Jefferson has been fa mous tor ihe number aud intelligence of her widows. On Christmas morn, ing Mr. J Randolph led one (Mrs. Julia D Lamar,) to Hymen’s altar at the Presbyterian church, the Rev. J C Grow officiating. Mr. Randolph was a young wid ower and the only one vte believe in Jefferson. There are iilteen widows yet, that would be an honor to any community. They represent the three churches here, and the wealth of Jefferson. ‘Ttllt NEW PREACHER.' Notwithstanding the extreme cold day, Methodists, BaplislB and Pres byterians, turned out on new year’a day to hear Dr. Bradley preach, and we wete never more agreeably sure prised and delighted, than while list, ening to the deeply solemn truths that he preached to saint and sitiuer. It was just one of that kind ot sermons we like to hear—the simple story of the cross, and of its blessed results, that warms up our frozen feelings,and gives us a glimpse of Heaven and immortal things. He grew truly elo quent while alluding to the Christian spirit manifested by the fond mother, as she kisses her darling boy for the last time, in the cold embrace of death, with the confident hope of meeting him beyond tie 'Shining Shore.’ Wo believe auph sermons do more good than all the scolding, or Isult finding ones, that can be preaohed. We heartily congratulate our Meth odist friends upon theirgood luck and hope their tchurch may he largely boilt up. THjp RAILROAD. We are truly sorry that Athens has gone into winter quarters on our railroad connection, but have this comforting thought, that we oau build up a 'classic city’ of our own,draw on the Gate City for supplies, on Dah . (ouega tor gold dust, to buy cotton with, and Gainesville (or all the chick ens we need. ATHENS. GEORGIA. 1 IIALLOON’ OUT AT SEA. From tho Pull Mall Gazette. The government balloon Saladin, which ascended from Bath on Satur day, lias been carried out to sea, and serious apprehensions are entertained for the safety ol Mr. Walter Powell, who was with it.. The balloon was in charge ot Captain Templar, R. £., who was accompanied by Mr. Powell nod Mr. Gardner, son’of the late member for Cheltenham. It ascended at Hath about midday, and, crossing over Somerset to Ereter, proceeded to tho neighborhood ot Bridport, Dorset. The aeronauts continued their course till near Eype, about mile west of Uridport, and withiu half a mile of the sea, when, about five o’clock, finding they were rapid ly driftingly seaward, they attempted to descend. The balloon came down with great rapidity and struck the around with much violence. Mr. Gardner _and Captain Templar were thrown out oi tile car, the tonner sus taining a fracture of the leg and the latter being cut and bruised. Mr. Powell was left in the car. Captain Templar retained his hold of the valve line which he found was being pulled through his hands. Ho called to Mr. Powell, who was standing in the oar, to come down the line, but in a tew seconds it was torn through his hands aud the balloon rose rapidly and drilling out to tea. A spectator who witnessed the occurrence says that during the few minutes that he remained visible Mr. Powell, with his arms above his head, appeared to be working the a'opes. Darkness speedily came on and the balloon was lost to view; but some witnesses affirm that they saw it strike the water about two miles tram the shore. Boats immediately put off from Bridport and a steamer was promptly dispatched from Weymouth, but no trace of the balloon or ot Mr. Powell was found. Toe search has been actively continued each day with no more successful result. The admiralty ind the meteorological department have also instituted inquiries, but no tidings of tile missing aeronaut hare been received. It was at first thought that it might have descended in the Channel Ialands or on tho French coast, but such has not bceu proved to he the case, and almost tho only hope now remaining is that Mr. Powell may have been rescued by an outward hound vessel. His relatives have offered a reward of £'200 for the recovery of the honorable member or hit body, £100 to the first tinder of the missing balloon or any portion of it, and £10 lor any trustworthy in formation respecting the balloon and its occupant Mr. Powell, aits in tho Conservative interest for Malmehury, has for years past beeo an enthusias tic aeronaut, and has made numerous ascents, sometimes crossing St. George’s Channel to Island, and, again, going over to Franco, - store on.Th.una- street. TheitU$ods are all neylmd are bound to plahse. Special inducements to country merchants. Mr. Zeko Edge is now wjtb this house and any one de siring any. thing in the undertaker’s line shout j call on him. Remember the place. 1 oolfSl-daw-tf Merry Christmas. Let us try to lie happy and merry, and make others look bright and clteerittl, .' Be like the little star that said “I can’t do much to make this dark wi$f‘i brighVbut will cheerfully do the best I oau." Skiff', the jew eler, will cheerfully do tho best lie oan, towvu everybody good bargains in jewelt^,»i1vei and plated wareisold spectacles, thimbles, gold pens, with a variety of other useful articles. ' Skiff, the Jeweler. jj NtSlCE. Important Facts for the'Pnblic.) WRITING. Prof. Self is here prospecting for a writing school, the boys are all eager to go and learn to make those beaus titul|birda and things but say tho Professor writes ‘so stylish they can’t read it.’ * * * Jefferson, Ga., Jat. 3, 1882. A Dublin correspondent,reviewing the events of 1881, says: The year closed in confusion, contention and a war of racesand classes. Commercial credit is broken. The spirit of the country is sunk in deep depression. The scare produced by the large im portation of American cattle has abat ed. The result of tho year’s trade shows a decrease ol 80 per cent. In imports. The Irish cattle trad*, however, has improved, and farmers in this brauch feel encouraged. Victoria Stinson hat just received $60, in Toronto, because she hap pened to be born in a military bar rack' at Aldershot, England while Queen Victoria was visiting the building. Her Majesty named the baby alter herself, and deposited $25 in a bark, to be paid to her at tha age of 21. The principal aud inters cst have now been paid. Christitiah is near at hand. Only n lew more days until every Athenian will have,'to open hi- purse for a pres ent tor aiveetheart, friend, mother, lather, sister, wife or some of the “lit tle ones”r'aU‘want something nice, appropriate, ipa thny want a bargain when tlgy buyi To get all of Those kind reader, you raust call on J, II. Hogging All are punsled to know whiirYugS/f-so ai-b ybur uotiseut we will enumerate ' a Ffcw of toe useful things to be found at J. H. Huggins: Triple plate silver ware, embracing castors, lea and tablespoons, knives and forks, butler knives &e„ also a full line of medium grade table cut lery. If from amoog these you should not be suited, WE WOULD ASK YOU TO LOOK through that beautiful line of cham ber sets—fifteen varieties—Freccli and English china teasets, tin sets, and coming down to the more homely, WE WOULD INVITE AN INSPECTION of the most beautiful line of lamps ever shown in this market. Glass- wave of every description—Frosted and cut glass, fruit, cake and preserve stands, goblets, champagnes, wine, (feu. Ac. COMING DOWN TO WHAT WE CALL OR- XAUBNrAL but for which we claim usefulness also, we would ask you to look through that fine display of vases, toilet seta, 'motto mugs, motto oups and saucers, mustache cups, inkstands, cigar standi, cigar lighters, toy plates, etc. A beautiful line ol majolica ware, comprising pioklee, fiuit bas kets, cake stands, pitohers, etc. SOMETHING NEW.UNDER THE SUN, .. In the introduction lit this market of the ‘Japanese Bamboo Goods,' by J H Huggins, whtoh will be on exhi bition by the ISth inst, all searching something new, nobby, and beautiful will find it in these goods. . 26 varie ties, such as ovlinder vases, otto oonet, Gypsy baskets, Jewel cups, ci gar cases, cash boxes, fruit dishes, wall pockets, comb and blush pockets, slipper pookete, lunch baskets, and other new and nobby Arieks, combin ing oddity, uniqueness and useful ness. Three things wn work for: To give the prettiest goods, the best goods and the lowest prices. The liberal patronage of the people ot Athens and vicinity is evidence of our success to please, and our aim is to continue to work tor and merit this patronage. Would sutiotitice Hint tliev hav. jn.t reosived n full line ot Black & Colored Cashmeres, Bind Fancy Dross Goods,! |Iu New Designs. QFull Line'otf Blankets, Quilts, Balmorals and Shawls. r A coinpleti line otj WOOLEN) UNDBUwBARv flA new lot of MK2SPS NOBBY HATS. MEN’S, LADIES', AND CHILDREN’S RUBBERS. W SHOES, SHOES, SHOES, OF ALL KINDS- HANDSOME STOCK OF CrAOTJEII3srr+ & OVERCOATS' Come and son m and be convinced. Respectfully, M. MYSR0 efc OO. ■' COLLEGE AVENUE, ATHEN8, GA. ' All the ladies are specially invited to call and examine J. II. Huggint’ stock ot taney houso-turnlshing goods. I receive Organa direol from factory at the lowest wholesale cash price* and defy any one to show up a more complete a**ortmcnt then l have uow on haud. Any one that care* to buy an Organ of the world’# best make, and can buy one on easier and better terms than I off.r.I will nov the above earn. CIIAN H. (SMITH, Athene, Ga, 20 Of The Finest Specimens 20 Just rccoivcd of the famous Estcy Orgun* from $45 up to $100. Como and see our new style 231 * Harmonic Organ. The handsomest case and/lie sweetest pipe-like tone of auyiorguu the world ever produced. 521 STYLE 521 STYLE 521 It Is an ornament for the Boudoir of Queen Victoria. Every homo shrine, however humble, i.a* * now attractions from their presence. The aim is to meet every deuiaud with something exactly suited to it in character and execution, which shall combine utility and attractiveness, and at once commend themselves os fitted alike to add to the uttructiou of tho public auditorium or grace the private boudoir, and every homo shrine, however humble. @£xr£stma.3 Gifts t Ch,rist*»a,s S Buy an Organ for yourseti, your daughter, yoar c main or your aunt, cheap, cheap, chenn for cash. Como to Hunnicntt Hall and see for yourself. r And all kinds of Musical Merchandise. NOBODY CAN UNDERBUY US-NOBODY UNDERSELL US. CHEAP SHEET MUSIC. We make » specialty of I.xve, Standard »nd Popular Sheet Music. All Grades—Beat Author*— Lowest Prices. Send • three ceut stamp for our Catalogue containing over 3,000 different sub- jects; the best Catalogue in the oouutry to select from. PIAUOS, New YoTk Pianos lead the world. Wd are Southern Agents for all the celebrated New Ye makes, vie; STEINWAY & SONS, A. WEBER, DECKER BROTHERS THE GATECITY PIANOS. New end Second-1,amt l’isnos from 150 to *1,200. Send for our price, before von buy. HTCOMFAHABLE INSTRUMENTS. Including all the newest styles and latest improvements. ORGANS new and second handlfrom $20 to $500. - Every Instrument Of Music. Sold cheap for cash on easy monthly payments. Sheet Music of all tin latent airs, both vocal- and instrumental Sheet music at exactly half ptfoe. Partita wanting string*, violins, etc., wn can save them time and freight, and sell as low a* any importer in America. Old Pianos and Or gans taken in exchange a< pert payment at their f dl value. Remember Hnnoloatt Hall, over Ohaa .Stems clothing establishment, Chas. H Smith, Agent. Thomas, Richter & Co., DEALERS IN Parlor, Bedroom, dining Room and Of f^ce FURNITURE 190 ‘Whiteh.all JStraat, ATfcA»TA>. « • (GBOaclA. Agents for the ealo of the celebrated Furniture of Wrampelmoicr^MantuacturinglComnany in Me, Ky. * novL