The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-07-04
SPRING HILL ITEMS.
INCENDIARISM.

The residence of Ihos. ID. Bond, near
Thompson Station, was burned to ashes on
the Esd of June, about daylight. When first
discovered, the fire was confined to a small
space, under the front side of the house, where
there had been no fire, for weeks past, nor
any lamp or candle for several days; indeed
the fire commenced under the house, and in
such place as leaves no room to doubt that it
was set on fire. In addition to this, it was as
certained that coal oil had been poured upon
the Notwithstanding and lattice work, to more
certainly insure the destruction of the proper
ty. There is but one opinion among those
who were first on the scene of this terrible
disaster, and that is, that 10 was the work of
an incendiary. The vile wretch, whoever he
is, succeeded but too well in his wicked work.
Most of the furniture was saved, but much of
it in a damaged condition. Occurring about
the dawn of day, the alarm was given, and the
citizens of Thompson Station, together with
the neighbors generally, rushed to the rescue,
and never did a mans friends rally to his as
sistance with more enthusiasm, work hard
er to save his effects than did those OF Mr..
Bond on this occasion. The work of removing
the furniture, &C., was continued until the
heat became so intense that ESQ. Thos. Banks
fell from suttocatlon and exhaustion, IN one OF
the rooms, but fortunately fell near the door,
and inhaling fresh and cool air, was soon re-
stored. About the same time, Shadrach,
colored man in Mr.. Banks employ, would have
lost his life from the same cause, but for the
Timely ala OF Dr. D. w steele, VINO SelZeQ anu
dragged him from the burning room. MISS
Laura, eldest daughter of Mr.. Bond exhibited
the greatest GOODNESS and intrepldity, while
aiding the few friends who first arrived, to-
gether with other members of the family, IN
their unsuccessful efforts to extinguish the
fire. and after it became apparent that he
dwelling could not be saved, she contributed
largely to directing as well as working with
her own hands in saving the contents of the
house. DIR. Steele and others, VINO had the
best opportunity of judging, as they attempt
ed to extinguish the fire before it had spread
far, believe they would have been able to save
the building but for the front wall and lattice
work having been saturated with coal oil. Mr..
Bonds loss is probably not less than five
thousand dollars, besides the great incOnVenl-
ence and discomfort which he and his family
will labor under until he can erect new
dwelling.
The Rev Dr. Rice preached at the Presby-
terrain Church on the 22d of June to large
and appreCative audience. His sermon was
forcible, eloquent and impressive. His theme
was the narrative of the healing of the noble
mans son, and his text, the language of the
Savior to the sorroWing father, go thy way,
thy son liyeth." There is a striking resem-
blance in feature, language and manner be-
tween this distinguished divine and Mr.. Har-
din, so we'll and favorably known in this COM
munity and Columbia as an educator. In the
contour of his person, he greatly resembles
y
he is earnest, tervent and impassioned. This
is rather remarkable, considering the warmth
of the weather and his corpulency. The mu
sic on the occasion was very fine. Mrs. F. A.
Thompson presided at the organ, and the ar
tistlc touch which she gave to the instrument,
and especially the preludes to each stanza,
mark her as one of the most gifted performers
of our country.
Rev. 4. G. Irvine, who preached the funeral
of Mr.. Hall at Thompson Station, June I'D,
had crowded house, several having to leave
and others remaining outside for want of
room. His congregation was represented
by all the churches, and all were well pleased
indeed they all feel that they have special in
terest in this good man.
After several weeks of painful suspense,
telegram from Helena, Ark, brought the sad
intelligence of the death of Col. William H.
Pointer, who died at o'clock on the after
noon of the Esd of June, at the residence o f
Mr.. Ward, in Helena. Mr.. Pointer was in the
9th year of his age; was greatly beloved by
his relatives and most highly esteemed by bis
friends and acquaintance. He was engaged in
planting on what was formerly the Pillow
plantation, near Helena. When be was strick- !
en- down by disease, he was removed from the |
farm to the house of his friend and relative,
Mr.. Ward, in town, where he received every
attention and the kindest nursing, not only
from the family with whom he was staying, |
but from many others of the good citizens of
Helena. 1t was doubtless great comfort to |
him that his brother, Thos. G. Pointer, of
Brentwood, was with him In his last moments. |
His daughter, Mrs. McGaYock, his only
living child, was far away, at her own home in |
Virginia, unable to get to her sick and suffer |
ing father on account of her own feeble health. |
Mr.. Pointer was man of sterling integrity |
and unflinching honor. He was for many
years engaged in The iron business in Wayne |
county, being the Oldest of the firm of Point |
er Brothers, who did a very heavy business in
that line up to the time of the war. Since |
that time, he has devoted his atten ton in |
part, to the interest he and his brothers had |
in the Gas Works of Versailles, Ind. land more |
recently has turned his attention to tplant ng |
in Arkansas. 1t will be recollected by many, |
that during the war MIR. Pointers only son, |
Edward, as noble specimen of chivalry as
ever lived, together with Joseph Buford, old |
est son of E. w. Buford, of Williamson, a
gallant youth, was murdered in cold blood, |
IN the county of Hickman, by the orders and |
perhaps by the hands of Capt. Greasy, COM |
handing some Tennessee Federal troops, him |
self deserter from the Confederate army. |
This fendlsh murder sent thrill of horror |
through our whole community, and the an |
guish of the hearts of tie fathers of these no. |
BILE boys, none can ever know. Side by side |
in the same grave they sleep, and now MIR. |
Pointers remains will rest by his darling son. |
Mrs. Campbell Brown was Gick enc or two |
days last week, 1t was reported that she had |
cholera, and the deepest anxiety in her behalf |
was felt by the whole community, with whom |
she is deservedly great fayorite. Later in |
telligence reports her convalescent.