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THE CLARKE COUNTY COURIER. VOLUME V—NUMBER 18. ATHENS, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 28, 1801. PRICE 60 CENTS A YEAR A Few Suggestions Relative To The Incoming Council. We would oot presume to die- tate to our new council wbat they ■hould do, but auume to ourself the right to make suggestions in the interest of common humanity and for the betterment of our con ditions. In the first place we call attention to the fact that provis ions, house rent and the commo dities of life are higher now than for many years, and the money paid tome of the employees is not only inadequate, hut places our oity in the rear rank of all modern first-lass cities. We allude peoially to the police foroe. Ath ens expects her offioert to look well—and they do—but it makes somewhat of a hardship on ac count of the increase in the price of commodities. We therefore suggest that the salary of the po lice be increased 26 cents a day eaeh. There is no use talkiug about there not beiug funds, be cause they themselves bring in enough fines to very nearly pay them, and then again the increase in the profits of the dispensary, whioh in a great measure, necessi tates such a force, has grown to such enormous proportions (and the thanks are due Mayor Rhodes) that it oan be easily done. We are sure that the new coun cil will do this, recogniziug them selves, some of them, who have been through the rube, how hard it is to keep good olothes and feed and olothe families on so small an amount. We said that other cities 'pay their policemen not less than $60 a month and'two suits of olothes, but if Athens will give them $2.00 a day we are sure everybody will be satisfied, exoept a few old grumblers who think everybody else should starve but them. As to our streets, it does seem to us that that as pretty streets as Athens has they should be kept oleain, and with a little system atic effort on the part of those in charge it can be done. It it bad to see waste paper and other rubbish all over the streets, and is is hoped that this will be look ed after and remedied. We always confess when we fiud ourself to be wroug in any position that we may take. We once thought that the position of Sanitary Inspector was an offioe which was of no earthly use, and was au unnecessary expense. We were honest in our belief, as are a good many who express them selves that way now, but after getting down into the matter we find it is a meet important of fice, and that the health of Ath ens has been subserved to a con siderable extent by it. It’s a grave subject we propose to touch on now. The following figures will show the deaths iu Athens and interred in Ooonee oemetery during the year: Male adults, 17. Female adults, 18. Children, 16. Making a total of 60. habitants? That in itself attests to the healthfulness of our city and the excellence of its sanita tion. But there is another mat ter to be taken into consideration, and that quick. Mr. Bisson, the efficient sexton, who has 'done so much to improve the cemetery, and by his watchfulness and ten der care, has done so much to al leviate the sorrow of those who bury their loved ones, will starve to death “at this poor dying rate, unless something is done. We do not advocate that more folks de cide to die, but we do advocate that, as it takes nearly all the amount that is paid to the grave diggers that there is nothing left for Mr. Bisson, and the city of Athens should take a band in it. We at first thought that as Mr. Bisson was expected to police that part of the town he might be given part the salary of a policemen, say about $30 per month, but if this was not done the city could at least furnish him with two hands the year round. There are many women convicts who are to be worked during the year, and it would be a good idea to send them to Mr. Bisson and let him have them to rake leaves and do other work of a like kind over there. It is up to^the people to keep their cemetery in good condition, and Mr. Bisson is the right man in the right place, but, if folks don’t die fast enough to keep him iu the necessaries of life, then the living should come to his aid, and we be lieve that if either of the above propositions were adopted by our council it would meet with the hearty approval of our people, who have watched the course of Mr. Bisson since he has been sex ton, and have applauded his many improvements. Don’t you think to? A Just Compliment The efficient fire department of Athens thonld tend to decrease thy insurance rate of our city. ’ On last Sunday morning there Eight of these were brought from a distance, leaving a total of 42 who died in Athens. Did you ever hear of suih a low death rate in a oity of '14,000 iidufr. Tom Mell, and was spreading was a fire over the Athens Savings Bank, the alarm was turned in and our firemen responded promptly. It was found to be in the hallway near the law office of It is to your interest to buy Paints where you can get the best, and that place is John L. Ar nold’s. Drugs, Paints, Wall Pa per and Glass. For the"next 80 days we will offer large reductions on all styles of hats. We have a large assort ment of trimmed and ready to wear hats, correot in styles, many of whioh are great bargains and all of exceptional values. Ladies wishing a hat stylish and up-to-date should visit our par lors before making a selection. We make a specialty of making and trimming hats. PARRISH & CO. 102 Clayton Street. qjuite rapidiy when the firemen reached the scene, and such cool headed work has seldom been seen in any city as was there exhibited by Chief MoDorman and his men They went up stairs with fire- extinguishers and began to play upon the-fire with them, while others went into the bank and protected such things as might be damaged by water falling into the bank from above by spreading blankets over them, then cut a hole through the floor that the water might go through at one place to prevent damage, and finally carried a hose attached to a plug up there and put the water on the fire which extinguished it with only the slightest damage to the bank or its fixtures. All honor should be accorded to our noble firemen by the people of Athens, and more especially by the insur ance people doing business in this city, as by their efforts, foresight and energy, they have been saved thousands of dollars yearly, and we arise to say that the insnrance on property in Athens shonld be decreased. Each city should be placed on its merits and we should not be required to pay what other cities do on account of the fact that we are ahead of them is- the- way of a fire department. Pathetic Scenes. • SEE The beautiful line of Pillow Cov ers, CordB and Tassels, Pin Cush ions, Owl Calendar, etc. Ask to see the Georgia Pillow Cover. Mist Rosa A. VonderLeith There is a good deal of uneasi ness now among some of the city officials, as nearly time for the in troduction of the new city council. We do not think a man who has done hie duty need have any fears of losing his job. The men elected to counoil are all demo crats, and are not men who would displace a good man because of the way he vot-d That wonld disrupt the party and bring on a sad state. But we would not for a moment lnsnlt the intelli gence or honesty of these gentle tlemeu by intimating such a thiug at this time, and only make this statement to assure those men who have done their duty, that there is little danger that they will be thrown out npon the cold world without a job. We have some more pretty hot ■tuph on file, but as the atmos phere has been hot enough around these parts the past few weeks we hold it in reserve to help melt the ioe in the next few weeks. Prettiest and oheapeat line of Wall Paper—largest stock at Jno Arnold's. A young gentleman of Athens a member of the Elks lodge, while not letting hit right band know what bis left hand doetb, on his mission of love last Christmas had a few experiences, which he said made him so supremely happy that he longs for the time to come again. Going to one place he was met at the door by a little fellow who held up to him the half of an apple with the expression, “look what Santa Claus brought me. He thought of the toys and good things which were in many homes in Athens and the tears walled np into his eyes as he began to be stow more presents upon the little fellow and see him dance in glee. At another home there were four old people and after the gifts to each had been given, they did not thank him, but one of them raised the song and the others joined in singing, "Praise God from whom all blessing flow.” Dear reader, if you would enjoy foretaste of Heaven, just try yonr hand on something like this, and you will be like this young gentleman when he said: “This is the way I expect to spend my Christmas hereafter, God being my helper.” Happy Thoughts About The Passing Events. Let Us Help You With a Suggestive List of The Many Suitable Holiday Gifts. More pretty Holiday goods can be seen at The Huggins China House than any place in Athens. Eberhart-Escoe. On Nor. 17th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Aiken, on Broad street, Rev. George E. Stone officiating, occurred the ■carriage of Mr. O. P. Eberhart and'Miss' Sallie Escoe. The oc currence was kept very quiet and oiily became known to the pnblio this morning. These two popular toung people will receive the hearty congratulations of hosts of friends. A Live Paper. It is with pleasure that we cal) attention to the faot that Every thing, a magazine printed at Greenesboro, N. C , and edited by Al.-.Fairbrother is one of the best of the kind printed in this country. It deala with everything it comes across as the busy world spins round. It is enteriugupon an other year, and its patronage has considerably increased. Col. Faibrother is one of the most graphic and terse writers in the country and has a style all hie own The recent numbers have surpassed themselves. Being from Athens, and one of the founders of The Courier, he is naturally inter ested in this section and never loses an opportunity to put in a good word for us. The Christmas number of Everything was a gem. hSfest number contains articles frbmyfthens—one by Major Carl- toajsnd “Reubens Remarks’’ on the reoent publications in The Courier that might be read with interest. The price of the maga zine is $8.00 a year, or 10c per a*. Useful Gifts For All. Make out a list of those you are to give a Christmas gift to and bring your list to our store and we will help you to find something useful and appropriate. For The Ladles. What could they appreciate more than an elegant Coat or Fur Collarette? We are not missing an opportunity to close out every garment in this department. To those who have neglected buying ill find the bargain of their life awaiting them. Every garment cut one third to one half price Another elegant gift would be one of those handsome Umbrellas with Solid Silver or real Ivory mounted handles, priced from $2.50 to $4.75 each. Other useful gifts wonld be blankets, comforts, white quilts, table linen, napkins, towels and real Mexican hand drawn linen pieces. In articles from 25c to $4.75 we hare sterling silver hat pins, lace pins, ink stands, solid silver thimbles, pen holders, pen knives, embroidered stocks, comb and brueh seta, ladies blonse sweaters, ladies hosiery, lace collars, kid gloves, golf gloves, eiderdown dressing saoques and bath robes. Don’t buy a hand kerchief until investigating our line. Boxed especially for holi day presents. For Young Folks. We have concluded this week to | let the sins of the world alone— especially politics—and rejoice in the happy thought, dear reader, that you and I hare not crossed the river and joined the vast ma jority, but as the preacher tells us, are yet on mercy’s side of the grave. It is true the crow-feet are beginning to show a little mors plsinly about our eyes and the silver threads are very preoepible among the golden locks, you can not climb the steps as rapidly as you did a year ago because the knees are a little trembling as it were, and then again you have taken to glasses or the ones you wore last year are getting a little dim somehow, you cannot just exactly tell why. A good many changes have come across your life since we met one year ago. Life has not been one sweet tong with you. The vacant chair at the Christmas board brings back to your memory the dear one that has crossed the dark river since this gladsome time a year ago, or some loved one has left the shelter of your home to make a living for himself, or herself, or perhaps ths arch fiend hat come around and cast a shadow worse than death— we know not what, but let us not dream the old dreams or sing the old tongs, but awake and with our minds again hear the angelio refrain which has been wafted down the agea, “Peace on earth, good will to men.” ' There are those of our readers who in a year have sprung into young manhood and womanhood, yet the bloom of youth is still on their cheeks. They are not in tended as “flowers to blush un seen, and waste their sweetness on the desert air,” but to be men and Handkerchiefs in initial and plain and fauoy borders in bean-| women in the truest and noblest tiful box 25, 80 and 60o per box; , en se of that word. Oh I may knit wool blouses and sweaters for they shun the wiles and pitfalls the girl and boy 95cto $1.20; knit Tam O-Sbanter caps 25c to 50c; knit wool tocqnes 26o and 85c: wool knit uuderskirts; “Pony stockings”, golf gloves, wool mit tens and “Buster Brown” collars. For The Man. Linen hemstitched handker chiefs; collar and cuff boxes in leather; silver pen knives; match boxes. For The Baby. Wool baby blankets, wool knit sacques; silk baby caps 50c to $1.26; comb and brush sets; wool mittens and booties 15c to 85c per pair. Rugs and Curtains. Make a handsome gift. We are offering some unnsual gifts in this department. Shoe Store Suggestions. Bed room slippers in all colors for ladies, gentlemen and the lit tle folks. Ladies Shoes in all leather. New lot tan shoes for ladies $1 75 to $8.60. For men give a pair of our Edwin Clapp or Orossett Shoes; for children a K ir ofMernam Shoes; for the by a pair of Mrs. King’s cele brated shoes. Complete line of Peerless Lambs Wool Soles. Store open 8 a. m. to 0:80 p. m. this week. TURNER * HODGSON. the devil has so adroictly spread for them and live to bless the world. Then there are the children prattling in their glee. Do not molest them in their innocent games, but join with them in one aoclaim and make them as happy as happy can be—for this is the time the only time when happi ness can be at its height. Sunday is Christmas Day, and from the finest, costliest church in the land and from the little church that dots the mountain side, and from the mansion and the cottage there will come forth that glorious refrain; “All hair the power of Jesus’ name Let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all.” You will make a mistake if you buy Xmas goods without seeing the flue line at The Huggins China House. Our friend Mr. R. B. Dixon will soon lead to the altar a hap py bride. He is ons of Athens’ most popular young men. j.-i All Goods Over $1.00 at Greatly Reduced Prices. We have plenty of goods for Santa Claus for all the people in this section, and plenty of clerks to wait on you. The crowds that go and come indicate that the storfe jo visit for Christmas and Household Goods is McClure’sji Oc Store. Clayton Street. Clayton Street.