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Marriage a La Mason. In the county adjoining Atlanta resides a popular Justice of the peace by the name ot Mason. Soon nfter being inducted into office, he was called upon to marry run-away couplei', who desired to have the ceremony performed without de Iay. iHe could recite the Apostle Creed and the TenCommandments, but imagined that they were too selemn. He had seen a 0book among those turned over to him by his predecessor which he thonght contained the marriage ceremony. Ile suggested to the couple to go to his house with him (they were on he side-walk of the main square il the village,) but they refused1, as time was precious. A less as 'red iman would have been soreIv perplexed, but not lie. Ie lost no time in removing his hat, and re marked: 'Hats off in presence of the court.' All being uicovered, he s-aid, 'I'll swear you in fust off. Iid up yer rigyht hands.' 'Me, too?' asked the friend of * the groomn. 'Of course,' said the Squire ; 'all witnesses must he sworn. You and each of you solemnly swear that evidence you shall give in this case shull be the truthth' 'ole truth an' nothin' but tit' truth' s'ell) you God. You Gus Keelin, do solemn ly swear, that to the best of your knowledge an' belief you take this yer women ter have and ter hold fer yourself, your heirs, exekyer ters, administrater.4, and assigns. for your an' their use and behoof forever?' 'I 10o answered the bridegroom. -You, Anna Bowlin, take this yer man for yer husband. to hev an' ier hold forever ; and you do fur thmer swear that you are lawfully seizedl in fee-simple, and free from all incumb~rance, and hev good right ter sell, bargin and conivey to thme sed grantee verself', yecr heirs, ad ministraters, and assigns?' '1 do,' saidI the bride rather do ubtfulIly. 'Well, Gus', said the Squire. 'that'll be about a dlollar'n fifty cents.' 'A re we married ?' asked the 'Not by a durned siglht ye ain't,' puoth the Justice, with emplhasis ; 'but the fees comes in here.' A fter some fumbling it was pro dlucedi and handed to the 'Court,' who examined it to make sure that it was all right; and then pocketed it., and continued : 'Know all men by these presents, that i, being in gnod halth and of sound and disposin' mind, in eon sideration of a dollar'n fifty cents to me in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do and by these presents have de clared you man atnd wife during good behavior, and until otherwise ordered by the court.' And the couple w,nit off rejoic VHIA T WHIiSKEY WI LL DO ! -Some years ago, in one of the counties of New York, a worthy man was tempted to drink. Il his deliriim of drunkene.s he went home and murdered his wife in the most brutal manier. IIe was ear ried to jail while druint k. Awak ing in the morning, rnd seeing the bars upon the windows, he exclaim ed Is this a jail ?' Yes, you are in jail, answered some one. "What am I here for ?' was the earnest enquiry. " For 1 ulder,' was the answer. Does my wife know it?" "Your wife know it, said one. Why it was your wife you munlrdered.'' On this anniouceient he dropped stud denly as if he had beeni struck dead. Let it be remembered, that the Constable who carried him to jail sold him the liquor which caused his drunkness ; th-.1tistice who is stied the wvarrant was one of those wh'o sirned his license ; the Sher iff who hianged him also sold liquor and kept a ten-pin alley.--Selected. PuT' Ills FooT IN IT. -They were returning homre from the theatre and luld nlucy reached heor home C When the young man observed "Isn't the weather cohl and raw."' She Iist have m1isudil .irstood I Raw," she said1 rather lhesita tingly. "Yes, I like them raw, but, she conitinIued1, looking sweet lin his eyes, " don't y'ou thank they are nieer fried ?' Wrhat could lhe do?' Ihow Sus~ WoUIw Do I -Mr. Jones-'I wonder why in the world Congress don't (10 something at once to stamp out p)olygamy?' Mrs. Jones --'Because Congress is composed of men, and men dlon't know anything. I could1 kill pl)Oy gamy with one blow.' Mr. Jones-'Oh, indeed ! and how would you (10 it?' Mrs. Jones-'I would1 go to Salt Lake City and start a millinery store there.' The London World tells of a new contrivanee to make ladies taller. The ladies have have contrivances enough for making men short. -O'er true tails-hair. Leading Drug Store, F. A. WALTER, PROPRIETOR., Cor-, Main and Wa'(shington 81s., G RE N I LE.S. C. Purem. Dru1gs, AtPiansIints-. Oils, Dye Stutffs, Tmol articles, Patent nmI (.Iit'ns, Cho best brantis of Sogars a:1IL Tobaceo, Notions, etc., at prices as lofw as eaiu be foutiid in the State. Polite "tI attentive clerks, with a full and select. stock of GoodcS is omr I earl'Ing Inducbieement for patrons. Our line of Fax/P cr--TICLES for Presents, cannot be excelled, as we have useful, as well as ornamental ar ticles, for your wife, hushalul, sweet heart, Child or friemd, and all1 at bot. t (m I prices. Don't f til to give me me1 call, ald yoi are sur to depart h ippy. I am sole Agent for this County for the Celebratedl .he I merits of which "im-not be over-es. ti 11111 (I Lime! Lime! Limel CA N IIE I(OUG IIT OF Easley, S. C., Either in Car .Load .iotis o1 by the single ball at very CIIEAP RATES. Oct 12-tf BUY INE CLOT HING SHOES GREENVILLE, S. C. De c 21..--1y LATEST SCHEDULE On the Piedmont Air-Line Rail Road, of trains arriving at and leaving Atlanta and Charlotte. now in effect, Jainary 25th, 1884 : No. 53, NORTH BOUND. Leave Atlanta.........8 45 A M Leave Gainesville...............10 50 A M Leave flla .......................11 25 A M Leave lbibn Gap Junction. 12 02 P M Leave Toccoa............12 4-) p M Leave Seiveea G ity............... 1 46 p A Leave Central............. 2 35 P M Leave Liberty................. 2 53 p M Leave Easley's ................ 3:08 P M Leave ;Greenville............. 3 38 P M Leave Spartanburg............ 4 55 P M Leave Gastonila..........,. 6 59 p At Arrive at Charlotte............ 7 43 P M No. 51, NORTH ROUND. Leave Atlanta........ ..... 3 33 P Leave Gainesville........... 06 11 P M Leave Lula............. 6 57 P M Leave abmun Glap Jnniectionl, 7 38 P M Leave Toccoa............. .8 22 P M Leave Sanwea Uit-y.... ,..... 9 25 P M Leave Central-.----.............10 00 P M Leave Liberty .............10 18 P AM Lave EI ley's............10 35 P M Leave reen ville...........1 07PM LeaveSpart an biurg..........12 29 A Leave Gastonuia.................. 2 30 A M ' Arrive at CharlotIte...... ..... 3 28 A M No. 52, SOUrnI BOUND, vI ve Charlotte.................. 1 12 p m Leave Gastonia................. 1 57 p mn Leave spartanbirg ......... 3 55 p In Leave Oreenville.........5 23 p In Leave Esey............... 5 54 p Leave Liber-ty................ . 6 11 p1m Leave Ge tra .l...... .......... 6 33 P m Leave Seneca city............ 7 20 p m LeaLve Tocoa....................8 21 p m Leave Rahun Gap Juinction, 9 01 pm Leave Lula.. .................. 9 36 p m Le'ave Gainesville................10 00 p In Arrive at Atlanta..... ....12 23 a n No. 50, soUTH BOUND. Leave ch-tilott ........... 2 08 a In Leave Gatonia. .. ......... 3 01 a m Leave Spm'tannur............ 5 1 a in I eave Green ville... ........ 6 40 a in Leave ,asIl y's ................. 7 12 a Im Leave, Liberty............... 7 :31 a m Lewave cent ral..................... 8 05 a m Leave Seiecia City.............. 8 42 a Im Leave Toecow ................ .. 9 51 a 11 Leave Rahnn Gag JuniCionl, 10 40 a III eave Lula.. .............11 25a I Lea ve G ai iesville ...........11I 53: aim Arrive at. Atlanta............... 2 18 p in Double Daily Trains making by many hiours QUICKESTI TIME to all Principal Points North an d East. -PULILMI.N Palace Sleeping CARS. Atlanta to New York wvithouit Change. TerribleSlaughter. FOR THlE NEXT FORTY D)AYS ROBINSON & W~YATT E ASL EY, S. C., Will se'll at the LO)WEST iigiires, the remainder of their Fall and Winter stock of goods, consisting of Notions, Glothing, Hlard ware, Groceries, 'id Grocers D)rugs, in order to make room for their SPRING STOCOK. We keep constantly on hand a full line of choice Groceries. Tobacco, &c. 519Give 11s a call and( we will be sure to sell to yon if low piices are dlesired. Jan 18--12m -Subscribe and pay for THm MESSENGERt nr he happy.