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THE ATHENS BANNER ATHENS, GEORGIA, JANUARY 7. 1890
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A DAY IN LEXINGTON.
On last Sunday we paid our first
visit to Lexington since the new
Railroad to that town was built, and
were surprised and delighted to see
the progress and improvement made
in thi3 historic old place. Gen.
Toombs remarked long ago, while in
one of his satirical humors, that
Lexington was the only finished
tosrn in the United States, for there
had not been a nail driven there in
twenty years, but could the ghost
of this old statesman to day revisit
the site of this prophecy, he would
open his eyes wilh wonder—for if
Lexington was erer a dead town it
lias certainly been resurrected and
new life and blood infused into the
inanimate corpus.
Within the last few months Lex
ington has gone to work nnd built
one of the best little railroads in the
South. It is three miles in leDgth,
is equipped with new Bteel rails and
has a perfect little gem of a passen
ger coach. It makes the run in less
than ten minutes, and the train
glides along as if on iee. Conductor
Tom Arnold is in charge of the train
—one of the cleverest fellows in the
world. lie is a natural wit, and has
a name for every stepping place on
the line. He has christened Mr. L,
M. Johnson’s “Damages,” from the
faut that this gentleman demands
<13,000 lor a right of way in front of
his house.
The Lexington Terminal is the
only road in the country that has a
church of its own, having bought the
old Baptist temple of worship in
Crawfovd. It impresses us that it
will take more than one church to save
the President of that road. The peo
pie of Lexington arc justly proud of
their railway, and well they have
cause to be, for it was certainly a
great piece of enterprise. The citi
zcr.s turn out en masse to receive
every train and welcome the passen
gers to their hospitable town. In
fact, when the census enumerator
comes around, all he will have to do
is to get the engineer to give a few
toots on his whistle, and he can take
a list of the inhabitants from the
depot platform.
Mr. Hamilton McWhorter, Presi
dent of this road, tells ns that its
business is beyond their most san
guine expectations. Christmas week
tlio passenger fares amounted to
$150, and that sum was returned
loo, without making conductor Ar
nold turn his pockets wrong side out
every night. It is estimated that
the receipts of the road from this
source alone, the first year, will ag
gregate $2,500. The freight busi
ness is also very large. Lexington
is now the shipping point for not
only that flue country to the south
nnd east, but Centreville and other
places in Wilkes county have their
goods sent there. In fact, merchants
within ten miles of EIbcrton, this
side of the river, haul their freight
from Lexington. This road costs
only $6 per day to operate, will pay
all expenses, and return a dividend
to the stockholders. We asked Pres
ident McWhorter what the road cost,
and he replied $25,000. We waited
about three hours and repeated the
conundrum, and was answered $30,-
000. Just as the train was leaving
we shot the same question iuto him
again, and the reply came $35,000.
One great drawback to the growth
of Lexington has been that a large
part of the town is fcji’t on leased
land, willed the academy by Mr.
Meson. A fee simple title could not
be had, and people were naturally
loth to improve property on which
they had only a limited claim. Bub
it has been discovered that by con
sent of the court this .’and can be
sold and a foe simple title given.
The matter is now in court, and so
soon as the decision is rendered,
these school lands will be cut up in
to- lots and improved. Lexington
11 then take on a big boom. Al
ready several new houses are under
contract. Dr. Faust will build a
handsome residence, as also Col
Win. 11. flownid and others. Mr.
Geo. W. Brooks will erect another
siuie on the public square, and a
stock company build a modern hotel.
An oil mill and gnano factory are
otemplates!, besides numerous olh
enterprises.
The railroad will make Lexington
fine of the best business towns in
Georgia. There are not a cleverer
or more enterprising people in the
South than abide bet, but they have
always lalio'cd under the disadvan
tage of being otf from the line of
railroad. Already there has been a
wonderful improvement in the busi
ness of the placo, and the present
year the merchants errpeci to double
or thribble their sales. Already, far
mers are trading there who never
before did business in Lexington.
Another drawback to the business
of the town was the almost impassa
ble highways leading into it. But
the enterprising citizens have gone
to work and arc having new roads
surveyed and located on beltei
ground. The Elberton road—one
of the most broken in the county—
has been thus improved so that a
locomotive can travel it; and all the
other arteries of trade will be put id
similar condition. This will greatly
improve the business of the place.
Lexington is one of the oldest
towns in this -ectiofc of the State,
and is rich in historical iutercs*,
Georgia has three enpitois now
standing,nnd so has Oglethorpe three
court-houses. The first stands in
the country, not far from Salem
church ; the second is used as a
store by the Brooks Brothers, and
the magnificent new court house,
that has recently been erected at a
cost of $30,000, is the third.
Before the days of railroads, Lex
ington was the most important tra
ding point in this section of the
State, and the people of Athens
would go there to purchase line
goods. The largest stores and best
stocks were in Lexington, while our
own city was an insignificant little
county town. But the building of
the Athens brancli railway sounded
the death knell to the progress of the
place. In those days, as well as
now, there were a genus homo desig
nated “old fogies,” and this class
ruled Lexington. Tkoy contended
that a railway would bring into the
town small pox, cholera, and all the
ills that flesh is heir to, besides put
ting on them an undesirable class of
citizens, thus destroying the refine
ment of the place. These croakers
succeeded in carrying the railroad
around their town, and also in effec
tually killing it, until the present
generation came to its rescue by
building the Lexington Terminal.
A few years ago properly could be
bought for a mere song in Lexington,
and we have seen nice houses and
large lots sell for trom $300 to $000
But a great change lias now taken
place in values, and the railroad has
several times paid for itself in in
creasing the price of town property.
Last year Mr. Sims tried to get $800
for the residence now occupied by
Col. Taylor. The other day he re
fused $1,000 for it, and it is not
thought twice that enm will buy the
property.
To Mr. Hamilton McWhorter does
not only ^exington, but Oglethorpe
county, in & large measure owe their
present prosperity. He is one of
the most enterprising men we ever
knew, and makes a success of what
ever he undertakes. He gave his
people the stock law, was responsible
for the new court house, aud to his
efforts more than anything elscj do
they owe their new railroad. What
Henry Grady ha9 been to Atlanta
has Hamilton McWhorter been to
Lexington and his county. The
people appreciate the services of this
gentleman, too, and there is not a
more universally popular man in the
State. It is reported that Mr. Mc
Whorter will be a candidate for
Judge of the Northern circuit at the
expiration of Judge Lumpkin’s
term, who will not offer for re elec
tion, ; it is said. He will certainly
grace the bench, and reflect credit
and honor both upon his State and
himself! 1 : We believe that if this
gentleman.consents to make the race
that there will be no opposition. He
is one of the ablest and most suc
cessful lawyers in the State, and al
though a young man, ranks at the
head of the bar.
There is some political talk in
Oglethorpe county but nothing has
been as yet definitely settled on. For
the Legislature the names of Mr G.
W. Smith, Col. A. F. Pope, Mr. Geo.
B. Lumpkin and Mr. John Moody
are mentioned, but none of these
gentlemen have as yet announced
their candidacy. It will be Ogle
thorpe’s time this year to name the
State Senator, and it is recoiled that
Hon. C. A. Witcher and Hon. J. T-
Olive will be in the arena.
The democrats ot Oglethorpe are
determined on hereafter holding pri
mary elections for the nomination
of all candidates, and let the white
voters decide the tickets among
themselves. This is certainly a
wire end timely stop, and we hofie it
will be adapted.
Oar day among our old Lexir gton
friends was one of the most delight
ful we ever spent, and hope soon to
repeal the visit.
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRAT-
There is not a better daily paper
that comes to our ollirc from the
| national Capital than the National
j Democrat. It is an out »|>okcn elein- j
ocratic sheet, and is a strong cham
pion of democracy indeed. Those
who desire to keep well informed on
tlic outlook of the party at Washing
ton. cannot find a more valuable pa
per than the National Democrat.
If you wish to bny a nice home attend
the sale at eoart ho.ise on next Tuesday.
A good house with four room*, well
finish'.1, with hail running through,
baek and front veranda, good well, one
acre laud, fronts on Baxter street, cor
ner of extension of Harris street, ouly
a few steps from struct ear line, house
comparatively new. sold to highest bid
der. If you wish to see the place any
of tlie Parr Brothers will show it to
you. IS acres laud will also be sold at
same time and place. Laud joins Bob
bin mills and Mr. 15. K. Lumpkin’s
land. Only two miles from court
house. Jnu2-5t
Fine fish and select oysters all times
at Booth Bros.
TgoodIiome.
. Or a good investment for some one by
attending the administrator's sale at
Court House on next Tuesday. Have
to lie sold to highest bidder. Terms cash.
18 acres ntnd joining Bobbin Mill lauds
and Mr. 15. K, Lumjgtou’s land, will be
sold at same lime aWr place. Any of
the Farr Brothers will show you the
place if you wish to to see it. Jan 2-5t.
Noiica of o .oakholdera' Meeting.
An adjornned meeting of the stock
holders of the' Georgia Carolina &
Northern Railway Company will be
held in Athens, Ga. Wednesday, Jan
uary IMh 1890 at 12 M.
td .A. L. II t’i.1., Secretary.
Don't say you cannot find you a lot
to build on when six beautiful lots will
be oold at the court house on next
Tuesday to highest bidder. The lots
front on Baxter street 100 ft, running
back 2ut) feet. Only a few steps from
street car line. Come and buy one.
Titles perfect. jan2-5t
CREAM
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Manufactory, Baltimore, Md.,
213 W. German Street.
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., Now York. Chicago. St. Louis.
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Clothiers,
Tailors.
Hatters,
Furnishers.
All goods marked in PLAFN FIGURES. Prompt
attention given to mail orders. Measure blank
furnished upon application. ,
Eiseman Bros.,
17 and 19 Whitehall Set, Atlanta. Ga
PARE BROS.,
Mouse am! Sign Painters
_ decorators and dealers in
Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes.
No. 17 North Jackson Street. Next Door to Banner Office.
Athens Colton Exchange..
Athkns, Ga. January 0.—Tone of
the Market, Firm.
Good Middling 9 7-8
Strict Middling Si 9-16 to 0 5-3
Middling 9li-lfl lo 9 C-8
Strict Low Middling 9 71(1
Low-Middling 93-10
Strict good ordinary 9 1-S
Tinges 9 1-4 to 9 3-8
Stains 9 to 9 1-8
Tono:
M.dd.ing uploads, ,
Sides 12,000.
5-S; Middling Orleans:
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April-May
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Sep>e>nbcr-Oc:ober.
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NovemPer-Deee liber.
Decvuiher.J an nary
M. MYERS & CO. have received their Holiday
Goods, and invite you to call and see
The Prettiest Line
Of Goods suitable for
sale in Athens.
M.
the HOLIDAYS ever put on
Respectfully,
MYERS .& OO
THE MOST COMPLETE
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THE ONE PRICE SHOE STORE,
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5 -11
5 42
5 44
5 15
40
5 40
5 -U
5 4:i
0 44
5 40
5 47
5 48
Opening Tune: Sternly.
Closing Tone tjuiet.
Tons: Quiet ,
Futures.
January
February
Manii
April:
May
Juno
July
August.
September......
Oc toiler
November
December......
.New York Market.
Middling 10 1-4
10 09
10
10 25
•0 33
19 40
10 4>
10 52
10 58
10 14
10 21
10 29
10 .26
ID 42
10 48
JO 55
11 (51
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Receipts of AU U. S. Ports.
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20,582
22,125
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Total l*ort Receipts
Sept. 1 to Dec. 220.....
Stock at all U.s.Forts.
1888 f 1887
S* : 144*638
*0, OSGi 1,023,761
J. T. ANDERSON.
in BROAD STREET,
ATHENS, GA.
Offers the following bargains iu real
tlHfin Vor * desirable building lot on Mil-
fl> IU UU lodge avenue containing one acre.
(hunn Will liny the prettiest buildings' lot
$11UU onMilledge avenue containg 1 acre.
(tOCA Will bny a' one acre lotand a good one
<I>Lv/U room house nnd room enough on the
lot t build two other hauso.- on Bridge street.
, Houses will rent well in that locality.
ffiKnfl Will bay a one acre lot and a 4 room
yVwo house on llodg-on street. House oc
cupied by a good tenant
mqnn For a good 2 room bouse »nd 2 acre lot
S'ddu in East Athens occupied by goed ten
ant.
«ann Will buy 6 acres of land with 2 good
vpOUU ho.iscs on it. Oec-plcd by good ten
in Ea-t Athens-
£1 Ann Willhny a compa:*tive!y new 4 room
^UVUU !io:i*c :m i%acre lot on Baxter el rect
occupied by tenant iu per month, J* ca-h, bal
ance on long time.
<61 tyfin'Vor a aix-room dwelling, two-room
yloUo fcrv.int.hnn-cand 2 acre lot more or
less on Pulaski street, close in.
1 onn Will buy a xplcndid 6-room house and
AeUv nice lot on Jackteu street. Terms
easy.
I will sen 617*4 acres of as flue land In Ogle
tborpe comity, 4 mil-s from Maxoya dvpot ant.
1 miles of Barnett's Sluub, where is now being
built one ol the linest faetoriesjn tue -tate. for
2 dollars per acre and a good 4-rnoai dwelling
ami all the barn and stable nccssaty, and about
an acres of laud iu cultivation.
», J. T. AxDrusas, R. E. Ag’t
* GENTS wanted at once for Life and remt-
Hniaoe-ces of .leil'erson Davis. Edited bv Jus
tice l-.tu.ir, U. 8. Supreme Court. Pert ti pro-
coeds git cn io ereu*. a monument to Air. Davis.
Completemrtflt *!. Address
U. h: WOODWARD A CO., Baltimore. Md.
ISL-Atew general agents wanted. d-Jan3
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Haselton & Dozier's Music House.
PIANOS and ORGANS.
The Best Instruments at Lowest Prices.
See a partial list of our customers for reference on any of them
iPI-AJNTOS.
Miss Lucy Bishop, Athens.
Capt. J J. C. McMahan, “
Billups I’hinizy, “
Col. E. T. Brown, “
VV. B. Jackson, “
Mrs. Raphael, “
M. B. MeGinty, “
ML D. Griffoth, “ *
Mrs. E. A. Crawford, “
Capt. W. W. Thomas, “
Miss Ellen Meli, “
J. 'J'. Tolbert, Daniolsvillc.
P. F. Crawford, Lnvonia.
\V. II. Morton, Crawford.
\V. H.Chi noy, Bairdstown.
ORGAJSrS.
L. M. Cain, Athens.
Williams Lodge O. F. “
II. T. Huggins, “
1st Baptist Cliureh “
2nd Baptist Church, "
Mrs. E. A. Phelps, “
tVinterville JBaptist Ohilfch
IV. II. Wright. Hunkavills.
Mrs. Dr. Thurmond, Jewclvillc.
IV. W. Brightwell, Maxeys.
Methodist Church, tyintcrville.
O. A. Waddell, MUtedgeville.
J. P. Wilson, Greenesttoro.
Miss Maggie Thurmond,Lynchburg,Va
W. L. Adams, Monroe, Ga.
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Northeastern * Coal * Yards
0RR & HUNTER, Proprietors.
‘lied Ash Anthracite”
The Best evei^Sold in this ATaxiket.
“Grlen Marv”
“C oiil C jro o Is
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Blacksmith Coal and Coke
Give us your order now and get the benef
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482,125,184
14,727,550
7,275,301
1,645,622
54,496,251
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Ef you pay your Premium, tho Company
will pay your Claim.
GrllATSTT & WILLCOX Agts.:
213. EAST CLAYTON STREET.
c. l. sorrel. wh. uaines
SORREL & HAINES.
Ilare just opened up ■ CARRIAGK ANI> WAGON SUOI*, Corner Jackson and
Washington streets. They are prepared to do all kinds ot IILACkHMlTHINO, HORSE
SHOEING, eta , will also build wagons..carriages sod olber vehicles to order. All kinds of re
pairing dune promptly and ut rcssonsbie prices. Mr. Hsines hss had twenty years experience
in the business, eight of which were spent at the old Hodgson shops. Giro' uV s trial, and wa
will giro you satisfaction.
REPAIRING AND HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY
l S9dly Respectfully, SORREL dr IIAINES
Assets
Surplus,
New Insurance,
Insurance in Force,
Paid Policy Holders in 1888,
Increase in Assets,
Increase in Surplus,
Increase in Insurance written,
DAVIS & GAREBOLD
HAVE MOVED THEIR BOOKSTORE TO
lli Broad St., Formerly Long’s Drugstore
WHERE YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND ON HAND
A T THE lowest prices.
—A FULL LINE OF—
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And Base-Ball Goods.
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MELL & LINTON,
Represent the BEST COMPANIES and Insure Desirable Property in
ens arid vicinity on most favorable terms.
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AT BANK OF THE UNIVERSITY.
W itherspoon Ac
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H am.il ton,
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Wholesale and Retail Dealers in White Lead, Oil, Vanishes, Turpentine, Brashes
c lore and Painters supplies. Don’t foiet the place, 122 CLAYTON STREET
ATHENS. GEORGIA. 1W We wffijdOiyoar Paitting promptly and give satisfaction
every particular.
Witherspoon & Hamilt