Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-07
FROM WORTH COUNTY.
improvements In TT Ty-Attempted
SuIcIde-SerIOus Burning Accident
Foul muFder-A COIOFed Triangu-
lar Duel-PrOhIbItIOn In Worth
Incorporation Needed-NIaTrImO- o.
nial - Business and Planting
Social.

TY TY, GA, April 4-Edftor Morning NeiCs.
Our little town is fast putting on city airs :"
Its rapid growth probably warrants something
extra, but not quite so many extras as were
shown during the past week. The Police Court
reports Of some of our larger cities can scarcely
equal in number the thrilling incidents OF the
past few days. On Wednesday evening, as the
sun was declining in the West, the stiffness of
the southern portion of the village was broken
by the loud cries Of females in distress. It
seems that a middle-aged gentleman, becoming
tired of bearing the burthens of life, which had
TO him, from some accountable cause, become
too heavy. recently procured a bottle of lauda-
mum and swallowed the contents. His life was
fast passing away, and the cries described
above were those of his almost bereaved fam
lily. By the active efforts of one of our worthy
physicians, however, he was prevented from
crossing the dark flood.
Thursday, during the day, a stranger came
among us processing to be clock and watch
workman. He had the tools of his trade with
him. and after resting himself a short time
took drink or two and became lively, but not
drunk, He appeared to be very witty but
inoffensive, and gave no one any cause to think
i'll of him. About twelve O'Clock at night the
southern portion of the town was aroused by
the sound of gun or pistol being fired off
and some one crying out as If in pain. Upon
some of our citizens repairing to the place
whence the sound came, thew found this
from gun pistol shot wound which had
penetrated the abdomen. They carried him to
DIR. R T. Hendricks office, where his wound
was properly attended to and as much as pos
sible done for his comfort. He gave his name
as VIM. F. Buchanon. from Alexandria Va
Several arrests were made on suspicion during
Friday. Saturday morning at seven O'Clock,
in spite OF medical skill. his
spirit passed into the unknown land"
The acting Coroner summoned jury and held
an inquest. There being no evidence pointing
thn Of fl,a e1,
brought in a verdict that deceased came to
his death by wound from gun or pistol ia the
hands OF some unknown person" Those ar
rested upon suspicion were released Three
others were arrested upon affidavit made for
that purpose, but on investigation nothing was
proven.
Friday evening one Of our neighboring farm
ers came to town and took on a goodly supply
of the overjoyful and started out for home
On the western suburbs of the village he de-
cided to rest himself and await the coming of
friend. He built up fire and stretched him
self before it in a comfortable position. The
''devouring element" seized upon his clothing
and before he was aroused from his stupor
had burned him so badly that he nos lies in a
very precariouS condition.
On Saturday night three of our mokes got in
triangular quarrel and two were shot,
neither fatally.
We neglected to mention, at the beginning of
this communication, that Worth county held
an election on the ''liquor question:" on the
18th ult., and prohibition gained the day
One thing we do want, and want badly and
that is Incorporation. We fear that the growth
of our place will be materially hindered with
out Incorporation. Our young bIoods, after
the sun has sunk behind the western horizon,
meet upon the streets for pistol practice
which is a little inconvenient for nervous
person. We frequently hear as high as twenty
shots in as many minutes.
The murder of Mr.. Buchanon is the second
foul assassination that has been committed
here in which investigation failed to bring to
light the murderers. 1t is said ''the mills of
the Gods grind slowly, but they do grind ex-
ceedingly fine" Nav they in these instances
grind the particles into minor atoms and these
atoms into impalpable dust. or sooner bring
to light those guilty of such foul deeds.
On Sunday evening, the Rev Mr.. Weston
ofhciating, Mr.. D. B. Bishop, late of the firm of
Coleman & Bishop. was Joined in the holy bond
of wedlock with Miss Sallie Maund. The wed
ding took place at the residence of the brides
father here in town. A good crowd were
present and all enjoyed themselves.
Monday night. the Sd Inst, there was a social
hop at the residence of Mr.. J. c. McNeils the
young. people parting with regret at day
dawn"
Business is little dull, the sgrIcuIturist hav-
ing enough to keep him engaged at home.
still, we notice our merchants are doing a
pretty lively business for the season OF the
year. ARTHUR,