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Hie GeKalb News.
Decatur, Ga.,Apr. 24, 1884
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or business of any one must be paid for 9
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•niy will be published free.
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is due after ti.e iirst insertion.
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LOCAL AND CSUNTY.
Wood, blitter, eggs an ! other
diu-e wiil be receive 1 at tbis office for
subscription aud other dues.
Use Hnmiiioiv.lb slug shat to keep
Rugs and worms from your vegeta¬
bled.
Mr Towers of Kansas City, is on a
vi-dt to our town.
Judge L B. Steward was taken
pick Bundin', nod is still in bed.
Mre .1. B. Bwanton aud her father
Dr. Woodbury are also rick, the
l» eiiticallr ill.
Few people, pei baps, know that oti r
office contains a nobleman, our “chief
f'ovii” is Barren of iuli-IDct.
A gentiamao from <J larks ton called
ia to inquire alter his laud. Said it
has been lost since Monday night. He
will give a liberal, reward for its recov¬
ery.
Birmingham, Messrs. Harry and ChflF Atislev, of
have been hereon a vis¬
it to relatives and friends. Both are
(•okiug remarkably well.
Dr. J. F. Woodbury died yesterday
at 10 o’clock. The friends of the fam¬
ily are invited to attend his funeral
services, at the residence < f Mr. J. B.
Bwanton, at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
Mr. A. L. Cumminsr, who lias been
in the drug business bore for some time
las sold out. as announced, to Mr.
CoiVy, and will go to Warronton.
Mr. (J was highly esteemed iiy all his
friends, especially the ladiss, and we
regret to loose him.
The following gentleman have lists
of subscribers at their respective
P. O's., and are authorized to receive
subscriptions and receipt for dues to
the DeKalb News. Dr. T. L. Lall
erstedt, Panola; Mr. F. C. Sorrow,
Lithonia; Mr. H. A. Jolly, Ciarkston.
Mr. A. B. Coffey has shipped ail his
goods to Marietta. He will follow
in a day or two. Last Sunday the
Baptist Sabbath School passed a reso
lutio-i of tiianks to Mr. Coffey for his
efficient and faituful services as Secre
tary, which position he has held for
five years. He has seldom been absent
from his post of duty.
We publish iu another column the
programme of the District Meeting to
be held at the Baptist Church ou Fri¬
day, Saturday, and Sunday of nexj
week. A 11 interesting aud profitable
meeting is expected. The public are
cordially invited to attend all the ser¬
vices, Some of the ablest ministers of
the denomination will preach and d is
cuss questions of great importance
Neighboring churches are requested
to send delegates.
Mr. M. C. Haives has sold his stock
tif goods to J . P. Laird & Co., who
will continue :be business at I be old
#tau(i We bespeak for the new firm
» continuation of the patronage be
itowed upon the old. We are sorry
that Mr. Hawes finds it necessary to
retire from active business, and we
hope his rest will bring with it renew¬
ed Lealth aud strength. Mr. Hawes
began business in Decatur in the Fali
of 1381, with a small capital and an
inferior limise. By energy, vim and
Attention to business, his trade steadily
increased until h<- was compelled to
40,1 large and r.vlii, ids Ionise to meet the
demands of hi > grow inn trade. We
nave always ton no him tMune-.us, kind
•mi obliging. Sic has had remarkable
tact i.i finding out v.'.nil the people
wanted an.I new to supply urns*- wants.
Vie »-;iu him sue e s and happiness
wherever lie g<*es.
The ?Jfl 3 <ls
The floods nave washed a wav half
the land in the county, but that makes
no difference, when H. A. Jolly at
Ciarkitoii will sell you goods so cheap
that you will forget your sorrow. He
donl want any money unless you’ve
pot ii iiamiy. Just come and get tho
floods. Sugar cheap enough to feed
the children ou. Everything else in
proportion.
Hymeneal
Mr. Wm. II. Keele and Miss Re¬
becca A. Hairston weie married on
Wednesday, March, 26th at 3 o’clock
p. m. at Oak Hall, the home of the
bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Hairston, Rev. I. G. Parks officiating.
The bride looked lovely in white
mulle and satin, with orange blossoms
mingling with her nut-brown locks.
The parlor was beautifully decorated,
The attendants wore Mr. II. A.
dy and Miss Willis Hurston, Mr. Jno.
If. Ozuier and Miss Luella 15bumate,
Mr. Tom Fowler and Miss Mamie Rut
ledge, Mr. J. W. Francis and Miss
Naimee Fowler, Air. W. B. Rutledge
and Miss Lizzie Hairston, Mr. V. B.
Waite and Miss Mattie Rutledge.
As the wail known wedding march
began, the bridal party entered and,
beneath a beautiful floral marriage bell
were united by Hymen’s silken bonds.
After the ceremony the bridal party
partook of a sumptuous repast.
Mr. Keelo and bis bride left fur At¬
lanta, which will be their future home,
next day, followed by the Oest wishes
of many friends. W ILLrE.
Our Visit to Litiionia.
According to announcement in the
News, we spent several hours in Li
thonia last Saturday. We were at
once taken in hand by several of
subscribers and made to feel at home,
We stopped first at Dr. J. N. John¬
son’s, who handed us the Daily Con
stituiion to scau while lie waited on
customer. But before we could read
how l obe Turner “cheated the gal¬
lows,” Mr. Wesley aud our correspond¬
ent Dixie walked up, and we found
them more interesting than the paper.
The latter took possession of us pretty
soon and carried up the street, intro¬
ducing us to every man we nut, and
carrying us into every store we passed.
' After spending some time in the
splendid new store of Almand &
George, and inspecting their magnifi¬
cent warehouse, we were taken to the
headquarters of Dixie, where we saw
a square hole bored with au auger bit!
If anybody doubts this statemeut and
will call at our office, we willshow some
specimens cf this operation which we
saw done with our own eyes !
After transacting some News busi¬
ness, we were invited to Dixie’s home,
where we formed the acquaintance of
his family and spent an hour before
dinner very pleasautly with his spright¬
ly children. Two of the little girls,
(one of them hardly tall enough to
niton the stool,) entertained us with
some music on the organ. Of one
thing his wife will hardly complain—
that we failed to do justice to the
bountiful dinner set before us. After
dinner we dropped into the store ot our
friend J. C. Johnson, who wo found
had not exaggerated the statements
made in bis advertisement now run¬
ning in the News. He has a large
and varied stock of goods which he
is offering for cash or ou time at At¬
lanta prices.
Here we met Dr. W. P. Bond, who
gave us a cordial invitation to attend
the meeting of tho Farmer’s Club,
which invitation we accepted.
While our deafness prevented us
from hearing all that was said, we very
much enjoyed what we did hear from
a number of gentlemen about “ditch¬
ing.” We are wore than ever con¬
vinced of the value of these Clubs,
and would be glad to bear of them in
every neighborhood. We have a prom¬
ise of a report of the above discussion
which will be published in our Farm¬
er’s column. The subject for discus*
sion at the next meeting will be,
“Potato Culture.”
While in Lithonia we called at ev¬
ery business house and formed the ac¬
quaintance of one or all of the propri¬
etors. Besides those already mention¬
ed, ere J. T. Brand, Brasswell & Son,
F. M. Almand, and Wesley & Bro.,
all of whom seem to ha sterling busi¬
ness men. We believe all take the
The DeKalb News. We wish ail
would send us a good advertisement,
Wc are sure the News is read hr more
than 300 people around Lithonia.
We did not taste any of Dr. John¬
son’s medteine, but we didfsample one
of bis segars, and if his medicine is as
good as that he ought to be well pat
rouized* Don 1 take our word for it,
but try both, it you ever indulge in
either, the necessity or the luxury.
We were grieved to hear of the afflic -
tiouofour friend Hollingsworth and
sympathize with him and his family.
We enjoyed our visit to Lithonia
and return thanks for all favors
ceived and for several invitations to.
“come again” ond especially for pay¬
ments and subscription—would not
have objected to more of that saina
sort! We are especially indebted to
our correspondent Dixie for his eou
tiuued efforts to make our visit [pleas¬
ant and profitable
We put down Lithooians a thriving
little town.
fe*M% §0rn>
A UtRItdU OF IlcKtt.CS DOIitTCS
Gathered From Every Section of th»
('onnty by Our Retrular Cor¬
respondents and itoiled
Down for Oar Headers.
Smithton
BY MELVILLE.
The well at Sylvester is now com¬
pleted. Now can’t we have a day
school ?
Mr. James Baker has spell of fever.
Miss Savannah Huey is also quite sick.
Miss Mollie Crockett visited friends
in Browning’s last week.
Mr. W. Aikens has taken charge of
the Terry mill.
Mr. Dunaway has a tame wolf.
Mr. A. A. Morris is our P. M.
A good . meeting at Sylvester last
g on ,i av
Prayer meeting will be held there
every Thursday night.
Those wishing to subscribe for The
DeKalb News, can get it for a year
for $1.25 ny calling on Mr. J. M.
Huey.
PanthersviHe.
BY- JACK DOOLESS.
A son of Mr. G. W. Parker is
very sick.
A good deal of sink ness in this sec¬
tion.
Heavy rains recently have done
groat damage. The bridge over Siioa
Creek, near Mr. Boring’s was washed
away.
Cholera is raging among our fowls.
Messrs. W. D. White aud J. P. Rick
et visited friends here last Sunday
Some of our ladies went fishing the
other day and caughr 3 fish! Hurrah !
We are having good weather.
Littrania.
BY DIXIE
Rev. J. M. Brittian, of Covington,
has been invited to preach the com¬
mencement sermon of the Lithonia
High School, on Sunday, thelStbdav
of May. Mr. F. M. Wellborn will
lead the music and Misi Lena Swindler
will preside at the organ. The closing
exercises of the school will come off on
Monday aud Tuesday following. The
attendance upon the school during the
present term has been good, and we
are informed that some new features
will be introduced into the programme
of closing exercises, which will render
the occasion more than usually inter¬
esting.
Miss Nelie Perry, of Coviugton, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Gay. We
are always glad to see her.
Miss Minna Mason, of Stone Mount¬
ain, is stopping in our town, giving
lessons in making artificial flowers.
Col. B. F. George returned from
Presbytery so much changed that some
of us needed an introduction to him.
Mr. Editor, you must come again to
Bee 11 s. Many of our citizens desire to
make your acquaintance, who had no
opportunity of doing so, on last Satur¬
day.
Mr. C. T. Milner, brother of Prof
Milner, arrived last week, to assist for
a time in the management of the Li
th.mia High School.
Our friend, G. N. Smith, has just
returned home from Florida. He
brings a good report from the Land of
Flowers.
Doraviila.
BY JIM.
Afler an absence ot ' s,,me time ’ we
again answer to ouv name.
Wo are glad to state that Rev. C.
E. Todd has returned from South Car¬
olina.
Rev. Joliu McElroy preached a
ver y interesting sermon, on last Sab
Presbyterian church,
Undo Peter Johnson died on last
Saturday evening, and was buried at
the Methodist cemetery Sunday even¬
ing. The funeral services were con
ducted by Rev. Mr. Hollingsworth.
earTTutn
Poke salad is in great demand now.
Miss Belle Collins has returned from
visiting- relatives and friends in Milton
county.
Capt. J. H. Lofton is spending a
few days in our town.
Union Hill.
BY ODDS.
Mr. John Maddox gave the girls a
quilting last Saturday. All hands en¬
joyed it.
Quarterly meetings at Oak Grove
the 3rd Sabbath and Saturday before,
at 11 o’clock a - m.
Mr. G. W. Hopkins will 'sing at
member time and place, and bring
hymn books. All are invited.
Miss A. M. Howard lias a good
school at Union Hill. The children
«a«. i™ s r ap idi r .
She lias an average of 20 scholars.
Union Hill Sunday School is still
improving. New(seholars come in ev
cry Sabbath. The scbolars.bave good
lessons and every thing>rk S like clock
Bunwoody.
BY IXO.
Miss Columbia Creek has a flourish¬
ing school at the Academy.
The recent heavy rains carried away
Mr. Wm. Ball’s grist mill, and also
Mr. Copeland’s 'saw mill, a half mile
down the same stream. The Chatta
typoche river was higher thac it has
been in tvro years.
Some of our farmers have finished
corn planting, and commenced on cot¬
ton.
Dr. Dukes new house is completed
he wiil soon move into it.
Ciarkston.
BY CLOE.
Considerable damage was dene in
this section during the rain storm of
last week, by washing away fences and
land recently plowed. A large aiuoun
of guauo has been swept from the
ground in which it was distributed.
Dr. Shaver preached an excellent
sermon at the Baptist Church Sunday
and gave an interesting talk to theUu*
,i vTtl the afternoon.
Our Sunday Schools are improving
in numbers and interest.
Next Saturday and Sunday there
will be a quarterly meeting at the
Methodist Church. We would like to
see a good attendance, as we expect to
hear something good.
No complaint is now made of hard
ground.
Slone fountain
BY RIBBON.
Miss Georgia Long of Gainesville is
visiting the family of Mr. W. R.
Wells.
We heard a young man say Sunday
if be had a horse and buggy, he would
go do —.
Lev. J. 1' _ , McClelland has returned ,
.
A.tl,A l.OtU the meet mofftino- r.f < tl-« t ,6 Ailnntn l an a l Pros les
„
bytery at Jonesboro.
Miss Belle Veal of Rock Chapel is
visiting Miss Anna Robinson.
tV. M. Ragsdale is now engaged in
teaching with Rev. Mr. McClelland.
Their school has now on the roll betweeu
seventy anti eighty students, “and
still Uiey come.”
Edg8vvood.
BY u. s.
Picnics are next in order.
Our Sunday School will decide next
minty, when and where to have a
picnic,
Mr. Charles Dowmau has gone 10
Columbus to attend the S. S. Conven
tion, as a delegate from our Sunday
School.
The Rev. Mr. Parks, presiding eld¬
er for this district, preached an able
sermon at the church last Sunday
morning.
Mrs. W. R. Foote, formerly of tbjs
place, but now of Atlanta, paid us a
short visit last week.
The Post Office has recently been
out gf stamps,-greatly to the annoy¬
ance of our citizens.
When will the road be Sappington’s epened t
tween Mavson’s and
' the
crossings ? If any one can answer
above question, they will confer a
great favor upon au (inquiring Jpudlic.
The property holders of this section
are constantly besieged suburban with appli¬
cants wanting small We homes,
ai d prices sevearl are very firm. sales expect
. to have largo next
month.
JUSEPIS Mo JOHNSON,
No. 3 Whitehall Street, Atlahta,
-Is the place to sjet bargains in
SHOES, HATS,CIFS,$HI!tTS,K
The Atlanta Cash Store
E. E. BATES,
__dealer in j
Dry * Coeds, Groceries
oJlLyD LnrA11 JCjv! ,, 5} XT Ilil . 1
Having Georgia.
purchased of my partners their interest in the iate firm of E. E. Bates & Co I
'ATc&nbiiiS^'.sJss nr* '° nr
LOWEST
J PRICES
t , can * givei) 1)y Mrl)ody ,, lhf Sfate „ f Gtogia , shail kwp s ass „ rt!ileat 0
.
Dry Toods, Groceries, Shoes, Hats, Hardware
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
Mv Motto is “.Spot Casli and Small Profits.” Thanking ihy p- \n their libera
patronage in the past. I respectfully solicit a continuance of s t ;.
T? A. BATES
.
DECATUR 1 £ 5 r l 2
I X WTJlsJj I3Ei.l&T I ■ i
NEW MILLS ! X H T W* 1a ? \ T . r VIF A T f J
NEW FLOUR :: !
We are now prepared to supply the trade Wholesale a- 1 Retail with
FliOUB AH WELL An IEAL
At Atlanta prices. Will also grind fur to! 1, and guarantee perfect satisfaction
OUR MACHINERY is ALL NEW and is the BEST and the latest style.
Q-ZTTS “CHS
IF YOU WANT GOOD FLOUR AND MEAL.
MASON & STEELE
George W. Scott & Go.,
ATLANTA, GEORCIA,
-Manufacturers r.f
GOSSYPIUM
-PHOSPHO.
THE great
Cottoas and C’-srss Fertiliser
A special manure for southern lands and crops.
It contains all the elements of plant food in their best form. It has
stood the test of years, and is umv regarded as one of the
Safest aswl ISest Fertilizers in Use.
Thousands of Farmers in Georgia. Alabama, Tennessee and many of the
most prominent Agricultural Clubs use it, to all of whom we refer.
It is one of the
Highest-Grade Fertilizers Solti in Georgia
(See the Agricultural Department He;.»ro.'i
WE INVITE TESTS {ALONGSIDE THE BEST rERTILZBRi? IN USE.
We offer it low for cash or on time for currency or oottou. Merchants, .rangers, Agri
cultural clubs an<l correspond Neighborhood with Associations before buying desiring their FerTLers. to purci.e.-e - i -rue quantities original
will do well to us ' : -c the
and only manufacturers of Gossypinm I’hospho. Ds greet ; opnl,<rity L.is brought'into
the market several imitations. None is genuine unless brae it - «n each sack.
MAN UFACTU RD BY
G-EO. W. Scott cSs Go.,
ATLANTA, GA.
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CASH. ew
Wm. J. FLOWERS 9 ;
-Dealer in-•
-st*. k U I *** vf a AA a B Merchand38&
DORAYILLE, GEORGIA.
i have just opened at the New Carroll building. Doravilie, afresh and elegant stock
0 f Goods comprising evervthius usually SECtlON,'STRICTLY kept in eonntrvNt ures, or demautietl
BY THE TRADE IN THIS .FIRST-CLASS,
GROCERIES ami PROVISIONS,
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS, - -
BOOTS, SHOES and HATS, / 'A
CROCKERY and GLASS.
HARDWARE, MSICS
Agricultural Implements, &c.,
EFAtTILIZERS
SEEDS, FARM AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES,
of „ kind ^ ^ l am A the
OH-G-j^LlNF: ffl
.jti'r Como and see mo and 1 guarantee satisfaction.
Respectfully,
WM. o 3 R FIiOWEHS,
SPOT CASH I