Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-23
GeOrgIa Affairs

The Athens WGtchmGH has changed hands
from the Pioneer Paper Manufacturing Com
pany, J. W. Nicholson agent, to Messrs
Yancey, Crawford s. CAN'T. who propose to
enlarge and issue a irst-ciass journal early In
October.
As narrated by the Macon Telegraph from
the most reliable source, the killing of young
Nottingham by Cook and his son, in Douglass
county, last week, was one Of the most COW
ardly murders ever perpetrated in the coun-
try. The murder will probably be double
one. as young Mitchell, who closed with Cook
10 prevent his shooting down defenseless
man, received a terrible blow with the gun
from young Cook. which fractured the skull
and let out some Of the brain. When shot dead
Nottingham was standing. in obedience TO the
order OF Cook to halt.
The papers seem unable to agree upon
Senator Hills true condition. The Washington
Star had information few days ago that,
notwithstanding the temporary relief from
the second operation, the Senator'S condition
was unsatisfactory, and change had taken
place for the worse. II is feared that he VIII
loose the power Of speech
Half crops Of corn and cotton viii be made
in Montgomery county.
Large quantities Of hay will be saved by
many Henry county farmers.
OglethOrpe county will make a little over
half an average crop Of cotton.
Murrain is playing havoc with the cattle on
Sand Mountain. Dade county.
The largest portion Of the cotton crop in
Houston county has been gathered.
1t is estimated that One-half the cotton crop
OF Polk county is already picked
CaterpiIlars are damaging the cotton be
tween Haynevilie and Hawkln'ville-
A IRE occurred at Danielsville Monday night,
destroying Masonic building used as a store,
post Office and lodge room, with an insured
stock OF goods, and the residence Of Captain
Willis A Bennett, whose household goods
we're saved
The EWaltOn County Nelcs ssays diphthe-
ria is fnjuring the schools Of that place, Social
Circle, and in all the lower portions Of the
county. The northern portion Of the county
was visited by destructive wind and hail
storm on Monday night.
The Coviugton Star learns that there Is a
good deal OF typhoid fever and diphtheria in
portions of Jasper county.
The Board Of Directors of the Georgia Rail
road have declared quarterly dividend Of two
dollars and fifty cents per share on the capital
stock Of the company, payable on the 18th Of
October.
About twenty-five bales Of cotton were
burned on the platform OF the Georgia Rail
road, at Couysrs, last Tuesday morning. The
IRE is supposed to have originated from sparks
from the engine OF the up night passenger
train.
Five Atlanta burglars were ferreted out and
caught by officer Veal the other day, who had
entered the house OF Mr.. Adams and stolen
500. Ofhcer COnOlg also arrested Eugene
Williams, wanted in Alabama to answer q
charge OF arson.
Near Cairo. in Thomas county. RECENTLY.
Messrs. George Rsgan and Monroe shores stole
upon the same flock OF wild turkeys. Intent
upon game. Ragan fred, not seeing Shores on
he eother side, and struck him with three shot
.wounding him severely, but we understand
not dangerously.
The merchants Of Thomasville say a much
larger per cent Of the farmers have settleC
up their accounts for the year than ever be
fore to this date
The Dublin Post says three little colore'
children in that county the other day wer
bitten by the same snake. and little brothe
OF these three short time before Sas bittel
By an alligator. The Post further says III
Rufus Renfroe was thrown against stump