Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-09
DECATUR COUNTY NOTES.
Welcome Rains-.The Wreck of the
"JOTdan''--A Home ArIIst--A Ma
trImOn1al BOOm--The Late Judge
Fleming.

BAINBRIDeE GA, November 7-Editor Morn
ing Neaos: After quite protracted drought,
our section was visited on last Sunday, Both
inst, by delightful rain, and as the writer
couches these lines the elements forebode an
other blessing. Owing to the protraction Of
the drought cisterns were giving out and the
supply OF water for domestic purposes was a
source OF great inconvenience. Flint river is
rising rapidly, an indication Of heavy rains in
the northern and middle part of the State.
On last Monday, the S1st inst, the steamer
G. Gunby Jordan, one of the Peoples
Line steamers that plies the Flint and
Chattahoochee rivers. LETT our city with a cargo
Of freight bound for Apalachicola and points
down the river. About three miles below the
city she struck a rock and went down, total
wreck. The sight was indeed deplorable one
When the writer visited the wreck, immediate
ly after the accident, everything was confusion,
and the effects of the steamer and passengers
were scattered upon the banks of the river in
every direction. Fortunately no one was in
jured 10 the least The wreck was caused by
no carelessness Of the pilot, but was one Of
those unavoidable accidents that will occur.
Capt. Marks telegraphed for assistance, and the
steamer Moore arrived Tuesday evening The
loss is estimated at between 5000 and S16 OOO
At this writing portions of the wreck of the
steamer have been cleared away aud brought
UP to this city.
The timber interest of our county is develop
ing very fast; there is at presest three large
firms extensively engaged in the timber bust
ness in this county; they have plenty of CAPT.
tai and there is no fear OF our vast timber
lands standing unutilized. As a timber county
Decatur stands without peer; her facilities
for transportation are good, down the river to
Apalachicola and then you have access to any
port In the world.
Mr.. G. L. Martin, the custodian Of the ex
hibits OF Decatur county to the Atlanta Expo-
sidon, has returned from that world show.
He speaks in glowing praise Of the many
attractions there, and says it is the next thing
70 the Centennial; Mr.. Martin is one of our
best farmers Although young man. he is |
ripe IN the experience OF agriculture. 'iChat- |
ham, - your Atlanta correspondent saws Mr. nj |
mas on exhibition up to date the best bale OF |
cotton. 1t is hoped that our represeatatfve |
will take the $1,000 prize. A large number Of
our citizens are going to the Exposition abont
the first Of December 'OOU'
y The p Chief Executive of our city, bon. Ben
=. Russell, and family are now on a visit To |
Savannah and Charleston Our chief is So |
essential to our welfare and pleasure we nine
IoT nus return, which we hope will be soon.
n Inc writer PAD visit to the studio of DIR.
Hal Morrison, of this city, and it was indeed a |
treat to gaze upon the different paintings of |
TINS artist. Among the most conspicuous of |
ms paintings We noticed map Of Decatur |
artistic work. DR.. Morrison has been requested /
20 send 1t TO the Exposition bV number OF Il
citizens, and it win go forward in few days. |
cambridge is proud Of her artist
There are several hymeneal engagements |
soon to be oonsummated in our county. Deca- |
tur county has the most fascinating and lovely /
young ladies'. and more marriages than any /
county in the State.
Our worthy Sheriff, L. F. Burkett. has erect. /
ed IN the heart Of our city a handsome steam |
gllst mill and gin. i Is aR enterprise well |
worthy OF meRti0n,
Tue discussion OF the extension of the rail-
road from this place to Chattahoochee. SO |
freely entered into among our citizens. has /
about died out, but our people are CONFIDENT /
when the extension Is made it will be from this |
point.
DR. 7. J. s. Kimbrough, from Columbus Ga.
Is registered at the Sharon House. DR. Kim /
brough has won quite reputation in this State j
by his successful treatment Of cancers tumors. /
etc. He has great many patients in this /
county who are victims to the above diseases
upon whom he has made and is making perma-
nent cures. he will soon return to his home
He has made many friends during his short |
stay among us.
Our city is in mourning for one OF her most 7
prominent citizens, Judge William o. Fleming,
OF the Albany Circuit, who died on Friday eve
ming, at O'Clock, from typhoid fever. AS
your readers will remember, Judge Fleming, |
when on his way to attend court In Albany, was
taken with hemorrhage and had to return to
his home. where he was confined to his bed up
to the time OF his demise. Everything in the
way OF medical aid and attention waa admin
istered; but, alas! he was doomed to die
Judge Fleming was an influential citizen--
loved and respected by ell with whom he came
ID contact. His remains were followed TO their /
friends an Sunday morning. Ex- Judge VIM.
b. Fleming. Of the Eastern Circuit. was in at
tendance upon the funeral of his son.
DECATUR.