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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
Farm Facts.

Crops in Pierce are fine.
Crops around Lincolnton are suffering
for rain.
Caterpillars are reported in portions of
Lee and Worth counties. But few have
been seen IN either county.
Good rains have made the farmers of
Richmond county happy at the prospect
of an abundant yield of all kinds of crops.
canteloupe was sold in Augusta
weighing over 20 pounds, and number
of others in the load were almost as large.
The corn crop of Forsyth county is sim
ply perfect, as a general thing. On many
farms the yield will be from 10 to 80 bush
els per acre. Mr.. Bassett has over 100
acres that is estimated to yield 80 bushels
per acre.
Linc0lnton NeacS: We are in receipt of
a sample of German millet raised on the
place of Capt. ID. B. Cade in the upper
end of the county, and must say it beats
anything in the way of forage that we ever
saw. The Captain writes US that this is
fair sample of his patch, which made
5000 pounds cured hay per acre. We are
informed that all kinds of stock are espe-
cially fond of it and eat it with avidity.
Now, this being the case, why do not our
farmers take a lesson from Capt. Cade
and plant few acres, and thereby have
well-filled barns of delicious and delight
full forage for their stock of all kinds
throughout the year. Go thou sluggard
and learn the lesson of progressiveness
from the Captain, and it will not be long
before your barns, like his, will be filed
with provender tit for man and beast.
FLORIDA.
The fig crop in Gadsden county is said
to be the largest OF any for many years.
The present corn crop of Alachua cOun-
ty IS said to be the heaviest grown for
years.
Mr.. Turner, of Lake Eustis, is supply
ing 10 and 12-pound pineappleS for the
Leesburg fruit dealers.
Dave Williams, of Ocala, has purchased
of Lancaster Bros. 800 loads of manure at
81 per load, to be placed on his strawberry
patch.
Maj. Shaw, just east of Keuka, has on
exhibition at the post office a squash
which weighs 81 pounds. 1t was raised
on new pine land.
Caterpillars have been found by one or
two farmers in Gadsden county during
the past week, but no great damage by
them is apprehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
Cost or Numerals.
from he Atlnntn nonatit.ts

FROM tho atlanta Consultation.
GA good Atlanta funeral," said a model
undertaken, 'cOsts from 5000 to $500, the
latter figure covering the best metallic
casket. 1t Is usual TO intrust all the ar
engagements to the undertaken, who buys
flowers, Grape, caskets, hires carriages,
employs embalmers, attends to every de-
tail, and renders his bill"
The undertaken acquires a regular
practice among the families he serves 20
"Of course. | amnOt arrogant Heaven
forbid | should be, in my profession, but
my families would as soon call in "a
strange physician as to call in any un-
dertaker but me. An awkward or fussy
undertaken is very narrowing at funeral.
A discreet undertaken with the true
touch is a great comfort"
"You say you had seventy funerals
last month. Does not this make you
callous?"
"No. 1t sobers man down and the re-
sponsihility steadies him, but he breaks
down in the most unexpected way. A
child bending over the coffin as he closes
it: a sudden wall or cry; something in the
face of the dead itself; IA song in the
church; the drop of the first clOd on the
coffin; the pathetic departure of the fam
lily from the grave-any of those things or
thing that you don't think OF, are apt to
I'LL YOU up before you know it. l am not
scholar, but | think callousness is in
herited."
We mentioned that we had never had
death in our family. 81 hope, sir, you
never will have" and he looked as if he
was sincere in the wish.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27

place. On the same day. on Col. W. L..
Reynolds place, Peggy Bronson was also
killed by lightning.
Ransom Newton, a young man living
near Trio, in Williamsburg county, was
accidentally run over by wagon loaded
with turpentine few days ago, and was
thought to be seriously, Ii not fatally, in
jured. He was riding on the wagon and
fell off. when the wheels passed over his
body about his hips.
Several days ago the steamer Maggie, on
the Waccamaw river, was struck by
lightning. The topmast was struck and
splintered to the masthead the lightning
then ran down the stays. A piece OF the
flooring of the upper deck was knocked
of and the lightning entered the galley
The whistle wire was melted. No one
was hurt.
Not long since r. Henry Crosby, of Geo.
nee county, prosecuted some Of his neigh
bors for a violation of the stock law
While the parties were on the court house
square waiting for trial, MIR. Crosby shot
mir. Roach, one Of the defendants, with a
pistol, inhicting slight wound. The
Sheriff then took charge of the prosecutor
and will make him defendant in another
case.
An attempt was made to burn the store
of Mr.. S. w. Shackelford, at Watchesaw,
in Georgetown county, last week. A
half-witted negro man was arrested,
charged with the crime, and he Is now
confined In the Georgetown Jail. 1t is
rumored that he has also confessed to set
ting fire to the store of Mr.. G. S. Causey,
at Laurel Hill. a few miles below MIR.
Shackelford's place OF business. He says,
so the Horny Progress says, that he was
paid by three white men to burn Mr..
Causey out.
Commissioner Butler has received
letter from j. B. Fraley. Of the New
York Kennel Club, which may or may
not offer advantages to large land
holders in South Carolina. Mr.. Fraley
says that the club desires to control sew
eral thousand acres of land in South
Carolina for kennel purposes, the land
not to be too billy, TO have plenty Of
''cOons" for game, to have an abundance
of water, and to be near a good town hav-
ing hotel and railroad facilities. ''If you
have SUCH" writes Mr.. Fraley, "and can
fill the order, it will be the means of
bringing wealth into that section to be
invested in other ways and build up the
neighbOrhood, for all the club members
desiring this range are wealthy and will
eventually take an interest in the sur
rounding country. If you can offer any
inducements please use every effort to
bring the arrangement about" Col.
Butler waits propositions from the pos
SCISSORS of suitable tracts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27

hence the origin of the oft-repeated ques-
ton, 'sWho struck Billy Patterson"
Failing TO obtain the desired informa-
ton during his lifetime he inserted
clause in his will directing his executor
to pay $1,000 to any one who should be
able to furnish the desired Information.
Some days after this conversation a
committee from the grand jury examined
the records in the Clerks office. Mr..
Holley was on the committee, and when
their official duties were over it was sug-
gested that they read William Patterson's
will. Mr.. Holley was selected as the
reader and was equal to the occasion.
lie read many pages correctly, but
went over With great particularly
pretended item In support of the
story that he had repeated few days be-
fore in the grand jury room. Neither Mr..
Cartridge nor any one present, except the
clerk, had the taintest idea that they had
been imposed upon by MIR. Holley. Some
months afterward Mr.. CARTRIDGE, in writ
ing up the "reminiscences of Franklin
county for publication in the register, re-
peated the story, which was copied in
many papers throughout the country.
Future issues of the Register will contain
some account of the famous will, and of
some cheeky claims set up for the sup
posed reward of $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
BILLY PATTERSON.
Some Errors Corrected-He Was Never
STRUCK"
j. S. D., in the oarnSsvilts Re0ster.

j. s. D., in the Gainesville Register.
William Patterson was once a rich
merchant Of Baltimore, and a noted man.
He was the father. Of Nine. Elizabeth
Bonaparte, and great-grandfather Of the
Bonapartes of Baltimore. So many err
rOneous stories have gone abroad from
this place in reference 10 Mr.. Patterson
and his will, which is on record in
the Clerks office in this county, that
1t may be well to give the facts and
the origin Of the erroneous stories that
have gone abroad, and have been pub
lished in many newspapers. Inquiries
have been made, coming from many parts
of the Union, .but as no full and salts
factory answer has ever been given, /
will now furnish all the information
necessary to correct the errors that have
gone out and set the matter at rest, as far
as IL can be done.
William Patterson owned large body
or bodies OF land in this county, now in
the territory Of Hart county, and his will
is recorded here. for the purpose, It is
presumed. of protecting the title. 10 is
not at all probable that Mr.. Patterson
was ever in this county. His will is re-
markable document, but there is no
clause ia IL offering reward for the man
that struck him. II IL not likely that be
was ever 'struckv by anyone. The story
that in his will he offered a reward for
the name Of the man VINO "struck" him
had its origin In the versatile brain Of
William Holley, a somewhat noted man
OF this county, and as follows:
AT the October term OF the Superior
Court Of this county Ia 1879, Rev. Groves
n. CARTRIDGE, n distinguished Presbyte-
rian minister, was foreman OF the grand
Jury. William HOlley, man OF vivid Inn
aginatiOn and fine reader and talker,
was a member OF the grand jury. One
day during lull In the business OF the
Jury, Mr.. HOlley, who had read PatteT-
sons VIII, drawing largely upon hrs im-
aRination, regaled the jury with many
anecdotes about William Patterson aud
his will. Among other things, be told them
that William Patterson was the identi-
cal Billy Patterson that some one struck
a long time ago. ItOccurrod, he said. az
a muster In this county nearly 100 years
since. A general fight was going Oh,
when DIR. Patterson, who WAS acting the
part OF peacemaker, received tremend-
Gus blow. From that time until the day
OF his death ho made untiring but fruit
less Efforts 10 learn who struck him. lie
offered a handsome reward 10 any one
that would point out the man, Or even
give The name Of the man, who struck
him. This led 20 much inquiry, and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27

original plans, as was feared would be
the case last week.
Harvey Il billiard, of Pensacola, have
oeen awarded the contract for the erec-
ZION OF a 5-story brick building, 1870 feet in
length, at the insane asylum at Chatta-
ho0chee. There were some seven or eight
olds put in, but Harvey e. billiard
secured the contract at $4,000.
Gabriel Fort, a good colored citizen of
Jennings, was shot dead while sitting
with his family at the table Thursday
night. W. B. Averiett and Elihu Graham
We're at jasper Saturday, and warrant
was given them for the arrest of Isom
Coleman, cOored, who is conceded to be
the murderer.
The steamer Captain Miller, recently
plying on Tampa bay, has been purchased
by parties in jacksonville and is now on
her way to that city, and will in future
run between there and Green Cove
Springs, under command of Capt. VIM. II.
mcintyre. She is a propeller 125 feet
long, 2O-foot beam, and is said by compe-
tent judges to be very fast.
Chas. d. Sweet has received notice that
the hook and ladder truck for the city of
Orlando was shipped from Seneca Falls,
n. l., on July Is. In addition to a COM
plete hook and ladder outfit, there are
three tremen's axes and eight buckets
extra. The entire cost is 500, of which
$50 is to be cash, and twelve months
time is given on the balance, with s per
cent. interest.
A few days ago two white men had a
difficulty at Bakers mill in Jasper, when
one leveled oouble-barreled shotgun at
the other and cooked it. No. 2 coolly
braced himself and told him to "fre."
Ills self-p0ssessiOn saved him, and when
his opponent took the gun from his
shoulder No. ? took a No. 80 revolver from
his pocket, handed it to bystander and
proposed to eight it out fist and skull,'
but No. did not want to settle in that
way.
A move is being made by the citizens
of the villages of Warrington and Wool
sey to have that portion of the naval reser-
walton not Included in the grounds of the
navy yard proper and those of Fort Bar
rancas turned over to the jurisdiction of
the state of Florida. The citizens of the
reservation have long been in ar anOm-
alOus position, having neither the privi-
leges or protection of State citizens, but
almost entirely at the mercy Ofany satrap
who may temporarily occupy the position
of commandant of the yard.
At Jacksonville Thursday morning,
while Sheriff Holland was walking out
through LaVilla, he noticed negro man
leaning over fence, looking at number
of fine chickens inside. The Sheriff ap-
preached from behind, unseen by the man,
who was humming the song ''Pll meet
you when the sun goes down." Accost-
ing the negro, he said eff any of those
chickens are missing tomorrow morning,
I'll arrest you the first thing and put you
in jail" ''Look here, boss" exclaimed
the astonIshed negro, as he turned to see
who was speaking to him, show you know
wat I was thinkin' OBJ anVWaVp'' The
Sheriff, without making any further reply
than to reassure the negro that if any of
the chickens were missing the next day
he you'd be arrested, then took his de-
parture. The fowls were all there the
next morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
PnIificnl pninters

Brunswick Herald: Mershon will not
be a candidate for reelection as Judge OF
this judicial circuit. f. II. Harris is
spoken of as his successor, and also for
the Legislature.
Brunswick Herald: Mershon, Nichols,
Bradwell, Adams, Falligant, and several
others. are all after NOrwOod's seat in
Congress. And yet he has not taken his
seat or done a single Congressional act
that could call forth their opposition. It
may be, too, that Norwood may wish to be
his own successor. If so, he will not be
very easily dislOdged.
Atlanta journal. Chatham county is
always ably represented in the Legisla-
ture. Her young legislators always dis
tinguish themselves, and Mr.. Gazaway
Hartridge forms no exception to the rule.
Senator Faliigant has an exceptionally
fine face, and is an exceptionally fine
man. He rs the orator in form as in
speech, and Is as graceful in receiving a
bouquet as he is happy in presenting a
resolution. He IS among the best after
dinner speakers in Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
ECZFMA an a CUTID

Your most valuable CUTIoURA REMEDIES
have done my child so much good that I feel
are troubled with skin disease. My little girl
was troubled with Eczema. and tried several
doctors and medicines, but did not 10 her any
good until / used the CUTICuRA REMEDIES,
which speedily cured her. for which / owe
you many thanks and many nights of rest.
ANTON BOSSMIER. EpINBuRGH. IND.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
Gmrtrurn Rrnleotrp.
GNIttLaIN WEHLFULtD.
ITCHING
Skin Diseases instantly
Relieved by Cuticura.

TREATMENT.-A warm bath with CUTI-
L CURA SOAP. and a single application
of CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure. This
repeated daily, with two or three
doses of CUTIoURA REsoLvENT, the New
Blood Purifier, to keep the blood cool, the
perspiration pure aud unirritating, the bowels
open, the liver and kidneys active, will
speedily cure Eczema. letter. Ringworm.
Psoriasis, Lichen, Prurtus, Scald Head, Dand-
run, and every species of Itching, sculy, aud
Pimply HumOrs of the Scalp and skin, when
the best physicians ana remedies fail.
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TETTER OF THF sCALP.

was almost perfectly bald, caused by Tet-
ter Of the top Of the scalp 1 used your CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES about SIX weeks, and they
cured my scalp perfectly, and now my HAIR is
coming back as thick as II ever was.
}. =. CHOICE.
WHITEsBORO. TEXAS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
COVERED WITH BLOTCHES.

SOLVENT is magnificent. About three months
ago my face was covered with b lOtches. and
after using three bottles OF REsOLvENT / wal
perfectly cured. FREDERICK MAITRE.
% ST. CHARLEs sTREKT, NEW OKLEAKs, La
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
AT LITTLE PRICE.

Exquisite PARASOLS Of the finest makes,
at such small outlay that no mother can
foreGo the pleasure mo matter how narrow
her circumstancosl of giving her daughter
that necessary article.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
| A. R. ALTMAYER 3 co.
MELL-IN G nv!

The reductions in this department are so
numerous and varied that to give q 1tupg
idea Of them in detail would take all The
space at our command. We content our
selves therefore with reminding our custom
ers that our prices for MILLINERY GOODS,
of oil kinds, have been invariably the lowest
in the city, and with informing them that for
this week we have reduced our figures so far
that all previous bargains would appear OK
orbltant Overcharges by comparison. I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
IVY POISONING

For all cases Of poisoning by ivy or lockwood,
can warrant CUTICURA TO cure every time.
l have sold It for five years and Il never fails.
g. IL. MORSE, Dyuggist.
HOLLTsTON, MASS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
Urn oBonoe ann sbora.
Urn G5onOn ann Sbore.
A. R. AltnayGl & Co.
THE LAST OF THIS WEEK WE
TAKE STOCK!
FROM NOW TILL THEN
BARGAINS

We never carry goods from year to year
Each season must take care for itself. Pres
ent stock viii he marked at prices that Will
surely sell. When you see quantities yOC'll
think it Is not possible. When you hear
prices you'll think there cannot be enough to
last. Six weeks yet remain previous TO re-
moval To our new building, corner Broughton
and Bull streets. Everything reduoed-be-
cause to sell the stock on hand record of neat
week must exceed record Of last. Tire
months remain to wear summer goods. Alas I!
for us only few weeks remain To sell So
much TO SELL SO little timel Therefore, per-
force, little price for much!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-27
A. R. ALTMAYER & co.
HOSIERY!
1t the Lowest Prices Ever Named
These goods will be found on our Centre
Counters, and divided into different lots.

80 dozen Children's Hose, all
sizee, slate stripes, etc, at
l216c.; former prices Doc.
81 dozen Children's Hose,
principally dark colors, at Sc. !;
worth i3c.
AZ dozen. This is a combina-
ton lot of odds and ends in
navy blue, etc. small sizes
l0c.; worth 30c.
100 dozen childrenis Hose.
solid colors, at l5o.i worth sac.
80 dozen Infants Socks, in
beautiful tints, NJ l0c.; worth
Csc.
ITO dozen Misses Hose, all
sizes and all colOrs, at lie. {;
worth 40c.
lao dozen Ladies' Brilliant
Lisle Hose, at 28e.; worth soc.
70 dozen Ladies' Solid Black
Hose lsilk clocked) at 29c. E;
worth Csc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-12
Levy COURT.
OOnsfablos, Bridge Tenders and Jail
Commissioners EIoofeta.

OOnsfablos, Bridge Tenders and Jail
Commissioners EIcoteds
The levy court held its usual session
Friday morning with President 6hallcross
in the chair. Mesars. Hannah and Grub
we're appointed to examine the books OF
collectors and constables, The committee
to View the break in the road ACROSS the
mill dam at Willow Grove reported that
the needed repairs would cost about
81 ,1b0, half Of which sum the court de-
oidsd to appropriate for the purpose.
The request OF william jerks Fell,
asking that $1,000 be taken of his
assessment was read and rejected. The
committee on the assessment list revision
Of Brsndywine hundred reported . com
pletion Of its work. In EAst BrSndywine
hui dred 458 names and entries, 1873 dogs
and total assessment Of s797, 4l0 WAS
reported. In West BrAndywine hun.
dred 1,176 names and entries, 1877 dogs
and total assessment Of 81, 756, 440.
fhe levy court on Tuesday devoted the
entire morning TO oaucussing, and in the
afternoon the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
nstables-BlAokbird hundred, John
q. Barber Appoquinimink, William Z
DuHaddowsy /; 81. Georges, Purnal J
Lynch Red Lion, George N. Bright
Psnoader, John LIE Fevre Mill Creek,
Albert T. Williamson Christisna,
Thomas J. Hghly and James =. Porter
Wilmington, George c. Ward, Peter
springer and Isaoc Dillon New Castle,
Bennett Lancaster and William B. Mccoy;
Brandywine, David J. and William VII
son.
Bridge nders-Brsndywine, John
Pyle Market street, James 3. Morrison
Third street, SAmueA Hammond
Eleventh street, zebsdee Blizzard New
port, Thomas J. Hanna; Psnnimors
Isaac Moody; Fleming's Landing, William
q. Hudson.
Jail Commissioners-Rob Sutton,
John ]. Gormley and Lswis e. EliAson.
The levy court transacted very little
business Of Importance during yesterday
Aessrs. Morrison, Hickman aud MAckey.
the committee appointed to audit the
accounts Of treasurer Of the trustees o.
she poor, William +. Lsne, reported shat
hey had found them correct with bal
snce on hand Of $7,206 40. The re-
msinder Of the session was occupied IN
Sevising asSesEmsnts. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-12
@mrngss.


ADKINs-JoHNsoN.-A GsorgseowD, on the
Adkins and 1 Ian Il. johnson.
BALDwI i-HUGHEs.-In Philadelphia on toe
Sd Inst by the Rev x. whinns. XII Baldwin Of
thiscity ana Ida u Hughes of West PhiladelT hia.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Cannon, sussex county.
Feb. 18th by the Rev DR. Underwood, Isaac
W. Cannon and PhRmle Brown.
DFVERELL-wATERMA In this city on the
18th inst by the hev K. B Cook, ID d.,
Anthony neyerell and Martha o. waterman
both OF This city.
DOD l-HOBBs AT Georgetown, on the Ist Inst.
by the Raw: z RAwlins, Louis W. DobD and
Naomi g. Ii IBIS.
II DS m -DON' VAN.-At Lewes, Feb. 28th.
by the Rev Joseph Hudson, I'd Hadaon and
LEE Q donovan, b. b VI Le~rs.
HURLFY-PEri j HN. At Milton on the 4th
inst ny he rev Nr Eeyood Noah huIley
and MARI Prttytahu, q Of sussex
NJ NFE' Y-TR NsE U.-At he Hideuce NJ
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inst, b he X v. Goo 20 v ~ mnbAli, John
'-I eelY Of ph lai siphis, and Lille TIN eau Of
Lincon, ell
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idsne. Of the BRIDES moihe, Ms. va Ao1d-
row. OF the anna st the K-v y. y Pref
tyma John Tai ey and Mrs. sarah W. rag
gAft both Of this u y
WAR EN-Bc nTlEY. Nss Georgetown, on
the 4th / at, byRy 2 II Rawlins. u her n.
AREA and n ~ +. M;COiley Of georgetown.
wRIp At WHITE AT Neck dis .rlst. Dor
chester county Nd. or tn 1 { inst. By the Rev.
NJ. COnnnr W . Wright OF Cambridge and
Hattie Whlte OF the Ne X