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Hie GeKalb News. Decatur, Ga.,Apr. 24, 1884 PUBLISHERS’ NOTICE. AU articles advocating the claims, iaterei or business of any one must be paid for 9 Marriage r regular advertising rules. and funeral notices of one square •niy will be published free. All advertising, except by special contract is due after ti.e iirst insertion. si’jrscbiptioiV am*. One c.o a one year, j ■ S mo. T o 0 11*0. * “ 4 mo. [>$ 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. fabl43 n “ -a' *? 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