The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-07-18
LEATHERwooD ITEMS.

The heavy rains which continued so long,
and which were so destructive to farmers ia this
vicinity, have abated and the screening rays
of the sun are causing the corn 10 twist where
t has not been property cultivated Most
farmers are done blowing, and are busy thresh
ing their wheat. Capt. G. w. Mulberry d Co.'S
Separator has been operating in the Greenfield
Bend the past week, threshing 1000 bushels.
The yield will not be so heavy as that OF last
year. s.r.f ..-.-a.
dreadf disease which made its appearance in
this locality some two weeks ago, has spread
over almost the entire neighborhood, proving
fatal in several cases and causing much alarm.
Some pronounce it cholera, others diarrhea.
Dora son of w. T. and Jennie ErwiE, died
at his fathers house on this Greek, Wednesday,
July lst. at 5 O'Clock a. m, aged two years.
Little Dora's snfferings were intense, but
brief, having been sick but about ten hours !;
and his spirit now rests with God IN the
bright mansions of eternal bliss. He has
crossed the icy stream of death, and now rests
in that celestial land where bright angels are
his companions, and where there is no more
suffering. Thou art gonsto the grave, but we
will not deplore thee. ,
He is gone, he is gone to rest with the dead,
Where the speace of his slumber will not be
disturbed, n --
Sleep on lovely boy, your rest be sweet,
Till God shall awake you your loved ones to
meet.
Jesse Temple, aged ninety years, died Oh
this Creek Friday the 4th inst, after few
hours illness. Uncle Jesse lived his four
score aud ten and had much strength for one
of his age until he was seized BY the relentless
hand of death. He died highly esteemed as a
citizen and neighbor and respected by all
who knew him. He was amongst those to
follow his country's flag to the bloody field of
New Orleans, and there did battle for his
country in the struggle of 1872. Rest, old sol.
der, thy warfare is ended, and the shock of
battle will meier again disturb thee ...
There is much sickness in the neighborhood.
The disease which has spread so rapidly with
in the past few days, seems to be infectious,
as it appears to move from one family to an
other. w. 7. Erwin, who was SO dangerously
sick few days ago, is improving slowly. We
oflar,our dsepest sympathy to the family in their
sff1iction and grieVe with them in the loss of
their dear little boy. We learn since writing
that Z. A. Smith is very sick.
The attendance at LeatherWood Chapel last
Sunday was quite small, owing to so much
sickness in the neighborhood. Rev. Mr.
Graves, our circuit preacher, OBLIGATED sub
therefore, the son shall make you free, ye
shall be free indeed" Quarterly meeting Sd
Sunday in September.
We had quite refreshing shower last Sun
day, which we are glad to see.
The disease called cholera, which has been
81 prov III ttll9 SCIltOuy is SuUSIuiHG NO
new cases since last week, and those previous.
ly attacked are convaleseing. We hope that
the epidemic, Gf it may be called SUCH. has
entirely abated. The number of deaths in this
neighborhood resulting from this disease is
nearly or quite equal to that OF Nashville in
proportion to population.
Our Sabbath schools are progressing finely
have several good classes and good atten-
dance.
Miss Reese's school, at the Badger school
house, will expire in a few days.
G.. w Maberry d Co, and W. b. Harris &
Co, are threshing our wheat. Crop reported
light owing to scab.
Mrs. Katy Adcock, an old lady formerly of
the neighbOrhood of Columbia, died on this
Greek on Monday, the 9TH inst, She was car
ried to Columbia for interment.
Ex-Sherif Baker, who is sorely afflicted
with cancer, still fingers.
Sheriff E. A. Dean visits our neighborhOod
frequently, but we do not know what it is for,
unless 1t is the love he has for the people.