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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
RECEIPTS

Per steamer Anita, from Fernandina-
lO1 bales cotton, Dbl potatoes.
Per steamer Florida, from Fernandina-
43O bales cotton, 37S crates oranges, 5 bbls or
anges, and mdse.
Per Charleston and Savannah Railway
Dec 3-l00 caddies tobacco, II boxes tobacco, 1
cases tobacco, y bales cotton, u bbs rosin, 4
bbls spirits turpentine, car barrel material,
l car shingles, and mdse.
Per Savannah. Florida and Western Rail-
way. Dec 3, 425 bales cotton, SO cars lumber.
1884 bbls rosln. 1874 bbls spirits turpentine, 6
bbls oranges, 1863 boxes oranges, l car wood,
AS sacks rice, 10 bales hides, 43 bbls syrup 40
bbls mOlasses, Al bbls sugar, Us sacks bran, POI
sacks oil cake, 30 bbls eggs. 3 cars baled hay, 2
cars fertilizers, and mise.
Per Central Railroad. Dec 3-4,9S bales cot
ton, IS bbls rOsin, 10 bbls spirits turpentine 10
cars lumber. 3 cars coal, al sacks corn, cars
hay, "a casks clay, 42j bbls flour, l35 tons pig
iron. l car bulk meat, l20 bbls cotton seed oil
cars cotton seed oil, so nd cattle, 90 nd sheep,
cars wood, l car slaves, l0l caddies tobacco,
20 Inf caddies tobacco, IL boxes tobacco, l case
snuff. 90 bales dOmestics, 3 bales plaids, cases
plaids, p bales warns, p bales paper stock. 10
bales Irvine, bales rags 3 bbls sugar, tierce
lard. sacks oats, bbls potatoes, box apples,
boxes pears, u bales hides, IL bbls whisky, 8
hf bbls whisky, Dbl wine, key wine, y pkgs
hardware, cases tinware, 10 boxes soap, u
bdls leather, ? pkgs hose, l box shoes. kegs
syrup, 90 sacks rice. pkgs furniture, Is boxes
drugs, / box musical instruments, l box dry
goods, case candy, ? cOOps chickens. sacks
seed, 3 pkgs mdse, l pkg samples, l pkg car
pet, Inf BIOL pigs feet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

er Pool complications would be amicably set
tleu, anu that the prospects were favorable for
a peaceful solution of the railroad troubles
west OF Chicago. After 2 p. m. a weaker feel
ing set in, and reaction Of 1z(d5S per cent
TOOK place. In the final dealings the married
ing, prices are 1s(Gl1s per cent. figber to-
Lake shore, Kansas ana Texas. New .Jers sov
Central, Pacific Mail, Texas Pacife' and
tor eSeeT UnaOn, and 1sG27z per cent. lower
PaclHc preferred, Omaha, Delaware and fTSdn
sSn, anu mon Pacific. The sales were 9So c0O
Snafes, the market closing at the following
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CLEARED YESTERDAY

men-Wilder & Co.
steamship NormantOn OBJ, Walker, Liver
pOOl-A Minis & Sons.
steamship City of Savannah. Daggett
New YOrk-G NJ Sorrel.
Bark Cyclone, Merryman, Liverpool
Wilder & Co.
Bark Chris Knudsen (NOr), Thronsen, Ham
burg-S z ShOtter & Co.
Schr ii Marion, Wines, Satilla, in ballast,
10 load Tor New YOrk-JOs A Roberts Il Co.
Schr Pot0si. Henderson, Charleston in bal
last. to load for Wilmington, Del-,Jos A Rob-
erts & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Per steamship Jas Watts (Br), for Bremen
4,l5S bales upland cotton, weighing 1896, 4S6
pounds.
pOOl-6524 bales upland cotton, weighing 81
0S3,34 pounds.
Per steamship CITY Of Savannah, for New
YOrk-l,l5 7 bales upland cotton, l6I bales sea
island cotton, So bales dOmesucs and yarns, IS
turtle, 2i0 bbls rice, l25 bbls spirits turpentine
$50 bbls rOsin, 900 sacks cotton seed meal, 5.l4l
D0Nes OTahSSs, a. DoIs oranges - boxes Vegeo
pkgs mdse.
Per bark Chris Knudsen Nor, for Hamburg
1000 bbls rOsin, weighing LOS, 460 pounds
S ShOtter Il Co.
Per bark Cyclone, for LiverpOol-2, 699 bales
upland cotton. weighing l,23S, $50 pounds; SEQ
bbls rOsin, weighing 2ll 900 pounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Local Sleeping Cars on all night trains be-
tween savannah and Augusta, Savannah ana
Macon, Savan nah and Atlanta. -
C05taEcsS0ns.
Inc Mllledgeville and Eatonton train run
daily Except Monday between Gordon ana
Eatontons and daily except Sunday between
Eatonton and Gordon. ~~o
Train No. SO, leaving Savannah at s:4F r
NJ, Will not stop Except on Sundays) to ma
and No. ~.
Eufaula train connects at Cushbert for Fort
Gaines daily Except Sunday.
Inc Perry accommodation train betwaen
day. 'Ss4
The Albany and BlakeIy accommodation
Albany and Blakely. "oSA
At Savannah with Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway; at Augusta with all lines
to North and East; at Atlanta with Air-I5ns
and Kennesaw Routes TO all points NorIh
East and West.
Tickets for all points and sleeping car bertha
on sale at City ONCE, No. 20 Bull street. -
q. A. WHITEHKAD, WILLIAM ROGERS
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Supt., Savannah
J. Z: SHAW, W. r. SHELLMAN.
G&npUla
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Schr Sarah d Fell, Loveland, Boston, with
mqse TO order; vessel TO Jos A Roberts & Co.
Schr Ann J Trainer. Oskins New York with
erts Il Co.
Schr Robt II Parker, YanGilder, PhiIadel-
erts 4 Co. - ~"
Schr Gen Adelbert Ames, Jamison, Phila-
qelphla, with coal to G / Taggart; vessel to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

S0uthaoGrd
No. 81. No. re. No. Is. No. n
Ly Charleston 8:l5am 3:20pm 2.45am 4.00ar,
Lv PIT Royal 7:35am 2:O5pm 49,. '''-A
Lv Augusta. II .40am .'''..s.
Ar Savan'h. 1900 m :OOpm 5.52am e.iia,s
All trains daily. Train No. AZ Will ston fssl,
at Rldgeland, Green Pond and RaveneI.
FOR TICKETS sleeping car reservations and sN
oLner information, apply to William Rren-
I1cket agent, ~ Bull street, and at Charles
ton and Savannah Railw ay Ticket Oflce 81
savannah Florida and Western Railway Da~
pot. C.S,GADSDEN. snnSf
\. @. BoYLaTON. q. PA. =
j. w. CRAIG. Master Transportation.
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PAsSENGERs-

Per steamer Anita, from Fernandlna-
o Burke, w Burke, Jas COlus.
Per steamer Florida, from Fernandna-
j \ Cochran, MacDonell, VIM II Eden
field.
Per steamship City of Savannah, for New
YOrk-DanfOrd Moore and wife, Master w A
Moore, r Davidge, A COrnwen and wife,
Miss Bagburn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CHARLESTON FXPREss
ALBANY EXPRESS.

Gainesville.
Pullman buffet and sleeping cars Savannah
to Jacksonville.
Passengers for Brunswick via Jesup take
Passengers for FernandIna, Gainesville,
Cedar Key, Ocala, Wildwood, Leesblirg, and
all stations on Florida Railway and Naviga-
ton Company and Florida Southern Railway
take this train.
Passengers for Madison, Monticello, ITALIA
hassee and all Middle Florida points take this
train.
Connections at Jacksonville daily with
Peoples Line Steamers and Railroads for st.
Augustine and all points on st. Johns river.
Through tickets sold and sleeping car berth
accommodations secured at Bren's Ticket
Office, No. % Bull street, and at the Cons
pany's Depot, foot of Liberty street.
JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
Gen'l Pass. Agent.
II. G. FLEMING. Genil Stunt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Central & Southwestern R. Rs,

All trains OF this system are run by Standard
1907 Meridian time, which is 80 minutes clover
than time kept by City.l
SAVANNAH, ga, Nov. /, 1884.
ON and after SUNDAY, Nov, 2, 1884. pas
~ senger trains on the Central and South
western Railroads and branches will run az
follows:
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Steamship COniston (Br), Liverpool.
Steamship City of Savannah, New York.
Steamship r Matthews (Br), Liverpool.
Bark Amor Aus, Trieste.
Bark BOrOma (Br), Liverpool.
Bark Ferreri utal), Barcelona.
Bark Geo b Doane (Br), Liverpool.
Schr Geo E Young, Baltimore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

SAVANNAH MARKET.
OFFICE OF THE MORNING NEWS.

CAV AAAt@As 49, w. . AoS1s . r HI
COTTON.-The market was quiet in the early
mart OF the day, but later on developed con-
siderable activity. Prices remained unchang-
a. The sales for the day were 6,l57 bales.
THE Official report of the days business at
The Cotton Exchange was as follows: The
market opened at 10 a. m. with only retail
Ir-fness, prices unchanged; sales 70 bales.
tt1p. m. it was quiet and steady, the sales
ICING $50 bales, and at 4 p. m. closed steady
and unchanged, with further sales Of ASS
bsres. The following are the Official closing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Az hoDAAs OcC 4,
YESTERDAY

Schr Annie Bliss, O'Donnell, Baltimore. with
guano to order; vessel to Dale, Wells & Co.
Steamer Florida, Amazeen, Fernandma-
G Williams. Agent.
Steamer Anita, Bravo, FernandIna-Jno F
Robertson, Agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

q Fl, Fl Schroeder, F schwerin, J ] Sullivan,
Z A nj Schroeder. E A Schwarz. Steinman.
! L Shuptrine. Soomons & Co. II Schreiner,
L Strong, savannah Gas 1t Co, a Schwaab i
Stern, VIM ScheihIng, S, + & W Rv, South
Florida Ry, A I Twiggs z H Tatem. ] A II
Ombach, } thompson, B z Ulmer, L Than
asOw. Weed & G, A NJ & G w West W w
West, Ga & Fla S b Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Snna aDatrr, ctr.
Beer.
BudWeiser Beer,
AnheuSer Beer,

Fresh Shipments Arriving Every Week
From the famous Anheuser- Busch Brewing
Association, st. Louis.
THE flattering reception with which these
i two pure and wholesome products of the
most celebrated brewery in America have
met with in all countries proves that genuine
merit will always command hearty support.
Orders for these beers in any quantity will
be promptly filed. Respectfully,
GEO. MEYER, Sole Agent,
l42 BaV street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

POULTRY.-afarket heavily supplied ienanc
good. EGGs-The market is IN lair supply de-
uand moderate BUTTER-6O0d demand; not
much coming IN. PEANUTs-Ample stock;
demand uEht. 8uGAR-GeorgiS and Elorlos
quiet: very iittis being received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Stops only at stations named above and at
all stations between Thomasville and Chatta-
hoochee.
arriving at Brunswick VIA b. u w. R'y) at
100 P. NJ.
Passengers for Fernandina, Waldo, Ocala,
Leesburg, Gainesville, Cedar Key and all sta
tions on Florida Railway and Navigation
Company take this train.
Close connections at Jacksonville daily for
Green Cove Springs, st. Augustine, PalatIza,
Enterprise, Sanford and all landings on st.
Johns river.
Passengers for Pensacola, Mobile New Or
leans, Texas and trans Mississippi points take
this train. Arriving at Pensacola l0:O5 D.. M.
Mobile 2:40 a. m, New Orleans 7:45 m.
Pullman buffet and sleeping cars Waycross
to New Orleans
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Merchants and Miners TransuOrts.
ton Company
FOR BALTIMORE.

DOR the present the steamships of this
Il Company are APP pointed to sail from Sa-
yannah for Baltimore every days as follows
fcIty time):
GEO. APPOLD. Captain FOSTER. MON
DAY, Dec. 8, at 1900 NJ
WIN. CRANE, Captain BILLUPs. sATUR-
DAY, Dec. l3, at $500 NJ.
GEO: APPOLD, Captain FOSTER, THURS
DAY, Dec. Is, at S:6OA.
VIM. CRANE, Captain B1LLUPs, TUES
DAY, Dec. %, at 100 A. M.
And from Baltimore, on the days above
named, at NJ.
Through bills lading given to all points
West, all the manufacturing towns in New
England, and to Liverpool and Bremen.
through passenger tickets issued to Pittsburg,
Northwest.
JAS. B. WEST & CO., Agents,
ia BaV street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
DEPARTED YESTERDAY.
sAILED YESTERDAY.

, Steamer Anita, Bravo, Fernandina-Jno F
Robertson, Agent.
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Shipping.
GUION LINE.


UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS FOR
QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL,
Leaving Pier SS n. r., foot of King st.
WISCONSIN. 49,. TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 400 P NJ
WYOMING ........ TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 10000 NJ
NEVADA ......... TUESDAY. Dec. Is, 4:00PM
ARIZONA 80. TUESDAY, Dec. %, 900 NJ
ALASKA. ....... TUESDAY, Jan. 6, $3.50 NJ
These steamers are built of iron, IN water
tight compartments, and are furnished with
every requisite to make the passage across the
Atlantic both safe and agreeable, having
Bathroom, Smoking room, Drawing-room,
Piano and Library; also experienced Surgeon,
Stewardess and Caterer on each steamer. The
Staterooms are all upper deck, thus insuring
those greatest of all luxuries at sea, perfect
ventilation and light.
CABIN Passage according to Stateroom),
$50, $50 and 800; intermediate, $40. Steerage
at low rates,
Offices, No. 20 Broadway, New York.
GUION q CO., or to
MAITLAND, DOUGALD & WILLIAMS,
Bay street, Agents for Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Georgia and Florida Inland
Steamboat Company.
Commencing Oct. l.

Commencing Oct. /.
STEAMER DAVID CLARK
7 EAVES Savannah, foot of Lincoln street,
IL for Doboy, Darien, st. Simons, Bruins
wick and Way landings every Monday and
Thursday at P. NJ, connecting at Bruins
WICK with Steamer CRACKER BOY for Sas
tilla river. Freight not signed for "a hours
after arrival will be at risk of consignee.
j. N. HARTMAN, Manager.
C., WILLIAMS. General Agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
ONLY DIRECT LINE TO FRANCE.
General Transatlantic Co.

d BETWEEN New Y ork and Havre, from pier
ID No. AZ n. R., foot of Morton street.
Travellers by this line avoid both transit by
English railway and the discomfort of cross
ing the Channel in a small boat. Special train
leaving the COmpany's dock at Havre direction
Paris on arrival Of steamers. Baggage check
ed at New York through to Paris.
AMERIQUE, SANTELLI, WEDNESDAY,
Dec. 8. Am.
ST. GERMAN, TRAUB, WEDNESDAY,
Dec. 10, IL A. N.
CANADA, DE KERsABIEC, WEDNESDAY,
Dec. II, 800 A.
PRICE OF PASSAGE Gncluding wine):
TO HAVRE-First Cabin 800 and $50; Sec
ond Cabin $50; Storage $22, including wine,
bedding and utensils.
Checks payable at sight in amount to suit
the Banque Transatlantique of Paris.
LOUIS DE BEBIAN, Agent, 6 Bowling
Green, foot of Broadway, n. 7.
or WILDER & CO.. Agents for Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Sbipptt,a sntrlItnrnrr.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-THIs DAY.
SUN RISES 100
SUN SETS LIS
HIGH WATER at TT Pulaski s:s7AM. 9:O4PM
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Charleston & Savannah RV. ca

SAVANNAH, GA, Oct, 20. 1884,
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. 2. 1885,.
Trains AZ and AZ wait indefinitely al Sa.
Vannah for connection with s., +. & w. Rsv-
NOrtha0Grd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Tide W5ter- -----------..-l 1901 .
NAVAL sTOREs.-Tne market for spirits
turoeutine continues dun and nominal, buy
er- and sellers being apart. The sales were
only l0 casks on the basis Of 2S1zc. for regulars
Tine official report by the Board Of Trade was
as follows; The market opened at 10 a. N.
steady at 2SJzc. for regulars. At l p. m. il
was firm at 2sc. bid for regulars, and at D.
n closed firm at 2Se. bid for regulars. Resins
The market was fairly active and steady at
UuOtatiOns The sales for the day were 1854
barrels. The official report Of the Board OF
Trade was as follows: The market opened quiet
80 the following quotations: A. b, C., ID and
T. 81 05, F 81 or. q 81 Is, ii 81 20, i 81 90. X
- sd, N s. 371<, n So IS, window glass 81 IS;
sales 20 sellers. At p. m. it was steady and
unchanged, with sales of lao barrels, and at
4 D. m. closed unchanged; sales 224 barrels
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Nervous Debility SSIs1 s;:sss; II; ~.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

ST EAM Err X ATIE,
Captain j. s. BEVILL,
WILL leave EVERY TUESDAY. at
w o'clockr. NJ. standard time), for Au-
gusta and way landings.
AL freights payable by shippers.
JOHN LAWTON,
Manager,
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Savannah, Florida { Westsrn Rv.
IAN trains of this road are run by Contra
(96) Meridian time, which is SO minutes slower

SUPERINTEEDENT's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, Nov. l, 1884.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 1854,
W Passenger Trains on this road win run aa
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
A Worthy Nomination.

The news Of the Presidents nom-
inaton of Mr.. H. G. Binford as Reg
lister Of the Land Office at Huntsville
brings that satisfaction to his many
friends of this section and through
out the whole State that VIII only be
exceeded by the satisfaction which
will follow the news of his confrma-
ton by the Senate. Especially is this
true of the colored people, Mr.. Bin
ford being one Of their number with
an unspotted record and known abil-
ity. His reputation gives assurance
that he will discharge efficiently and
faithfully the duties Of the Office to
which he has been named by the
President, and thus reflect credit upon
his race.
The GAZETTE voices a general sem
timent in hoping that the excellent
nomination may be promptly confirm
ed by the Senate.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
MT. Hebron Lodge No. Is A. F.&A A. NJ.

Mt. Hebron Lodge No. Is A. F. & A. NJ.
Birmingham, elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: ]. Fl. Binford, W. NJ;
J B Claxton, W.; H Bryant, J W.; - D
Retts, Sec'ty; Iverson Wiley, Treas; r A
Mataw, d.; Fl c Crawford, D.; Samuel
Mayfeld, Tyler.
Officers elect Of Magic City Lodge, G. N.
O. Of o. F. 2420: e L Fain, PNF; Mr.
Fielding, n f.; S Storrs, 2 NG.; A s
Brown, n G.; B Lewis, V G.; CIV Evans,
ES. Annual officers: Geo. Turner, W T.;
A B jackson, w SD. T. Shaw, P S.
Mr.. S. H. Carlisle set out 1000 young
trees last fall many of which are now laden
ones to eat gathered from three young trees
Lafayette Sun.
George Bennett, colored, living on W. X
Smiths place near town, was severely cut
by another negro last week. A few days
later one Of his sons shot and killed his
brother-both boys.-Livingston Journal.
We regret to learn of distressing homis
eide near Chocolocco last Monday after
noon. 1t seems that one Rufus Hughes was
at house of i'll fame, when man named
James approached and Hughes ordered
him away, but James did not retire fast
enough. when Hughes drew his pistol and
shot him. Hughes escaped and James is
reported dead. .--Oxanna Tribune.
On last Sunday night, near Ohio, on the
plantation of S. A. Gissendaner, Arthur
Anderson, col, came near being assassina-
ted. After returning from church, he was
sitting Oh the front porch of his house
quietly smoking, when the would be assas-
sin fred upon him, the ball striking his
pipe and knocking it from his mouth and
taking effect in a log near his head. No
cause can be assigned for the atrocious act.
-Abbeville Times.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
Our State Capital.
Hail in June. Death of a Prominent
Divine. Accidents. Personal and
General Notes.

Special Correspondence Huntsville Gazette.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, June IL.
We were treated to little hail with the
rain Sunday last.
Nearly all of our boys are home from
Chicago, highly pleased with the trip.
Mr.. w. w. Davenport, Of Troy, honored
US recently with flying visit
Prof. Lewis is enjoying vacation on the
creekside catching fish
Mr.. A. G. Bradford, one of our clever
mail carriers, has very sick child.
Last Sunday morning the A. NJ. Z. Zion
Church lost by death one of its oldest
preachers, Rev. Stephen Hilliard. The
funeral procession was the fall length Of
five squares.
little son of Route Agent J. G. Duke
unfortunately broke his leg by fall Mon
day. Drs. Dorsette and Wood attended the
little sufferer, who is now doing well.
Our clever young townsman, Charley A.
Duncan, went from school at Nashville to
Chicago, where I learn he is officeman in
charge of the '.Belles" at the Grand Pacif-
ic Hotel.
What has become Of our friend II. v.
Cashin Nothing is heard of him since
he has removed his family to Selma. Let
III. v" lift his voice above this pent up
Utica.
Mrs. Geo. Gorham has been over to Troy
assisting Mrs. Y. W. Davenport in the
grand closing exercises CT her school.
Our Weekly Citizen nee Colored Citizen is
still on the 60. The Editor wants four OF
five good, able bodied men to do his fight
ing. INITIAL.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
STATE NEWS.

Decatur has Blaine Club.
Alabama has 90 cotton mills.
Shefield's streets are being graded.
Ozark farmers are 'la ying by corn.
Limestone county Treasury shows cash
balance of IS, 1881.
Birmingham is growing more eager for
mail carriers.
There ate IS brick yards in operation at
Birmingham.
The oat crop in Shelby county is said to
be a failure.
The Birmingham grand jury issued over
200 indictments.
Cut worms are injnring cotton in Clarke
county.
The Barbour county grand jury returned
% true bills.
Austin Settle was killed on the railroad
track near Tuscumbia.
Five colored prisoners escaped from the
Grove Hill Jail last week.
John Kelley has been sentenced to be
hanged July II at Camden.
James E. Wilson, Of Akron, was found
dead iu his bed the morning after his re-
turn from the Democratic State Convention
at Montgomery.
Stephen White has been reelected Mas
ter Of the CORTLAND Masonic Lodge.
A lock for sliding doors has been pat-
ented by e. Dougherty, of Whistler.
A patent for an oil cup feeder was grant
ed j. E. Worsick, Montgomery.
Terrence Reynold. Of Alfalfa, has taken
out patent for a dumping car.
John Stroe cker, of Mobile, has had pat
ented a car brake.
Ex-City Treasurer Davis, of Birmingham
has been acquitted of the charge Of fraud.
Downing Johnson, a prosperous farmer
suicided near Guntersville Saturday.
Il. 2. Reid was shot four times and killed
at Gordonville by Edward Lyon.
Clayton boasts Of Is year old groom
basking IN the smiles of bride of IS.
The annual session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge A. f. & A. II. will convene
in Montgomery June 53rd.
Scarlet fever has forced the schools to
close at Rerote, Bullock county, and sew
eral families have moved their litele one to
the country.
The Nashville, Jackson & Memphis road
has applied for charter for branch road
from Centerville to Sheffield.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
PERSONAL

Mrs. Louisa Myers and her mother
have gone to Blount Springs.
Marshal Kinds has returned from
Chicago.
Ed. A. S. Lakin reached home from
the North last week.
Mrs. Bette Carter las returned to
her home in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Robt. Brandon, Sr., has re-
turned from her visit to relatives in
Kentucky.
Mr.. w. J. Campbell, is up from
Warrior Station on a welcome visit to
his former home.
Mrs. Ellen Robin on, taking with
her those bright little Misses, Lizzie
Richardson and Martha Brandon, is
visiting her sister at Birmingham.
Major Goodwin has returned from
Chicago wearing his over-ooat and
with the superb, soul-stirring whoop
of the Blainites, securely corked for
campaign service.
Misses Ella Rodgers and Sallie
Talliaferro are guests at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Rodgers.
Elder John M. Goodloe left yester-
day for Guntersville, and contem-
plates extending his trip to Washing
ton and other Eastern points before
his return.
Capt. Jones returned from Jack
son, Tenn, yesterday.
Capt. j. j. Kinds was called from
Decatur yesterday on account of the
illness Of his brother, Marshal Kinds.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
Electric Lights.

The electric light proposition sub
mitted by Supt. O'Beirne to light the
city to its furthest suburbs with cleo
trio lights, will come before the May.
or and Board of Aldermen Tuesday
night next. The committee to which
the proposition was referred have no
doubt thoroughly sifted the matter
with reference to the economy of SUBJ
stituting the electric light for the gas
now in use, and action will be taken
accordingly.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-06-14
Children's Day in the Lakeside
Sunday School.

Last Sunday was great day in the
M. E. Sunday School. The atten-
dance reached fully 200, and every
one seemed to have greatly enjoyed
the interesting and spirited exercises
from the scholar of the tender age
of FIVE up to the adult visitors. It
was children's day joined with Gel
ebration of the Centenary Of Meth
odism. The evergreen and floral
decorations, the handsome banners
borne by each class set off charming
ly the appearance Of the capacious
basement crowded with neat and hap
py children.
A collection was lifted among the
classes for the Church Building Board
proceeds to 60 to the fund for
building churches.
The Centennial medal offered to the
teacher of the class making the larg-
est contribution was presented to Miss
Anna E. England, whose class led all
the others. The classes contributed
as follows:
No Rev. A. w White, teacher 81. 25