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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
Georgia Thrift.


Work on the artesIan we'll at Eastman
has been resumed.
g.. G. Moore has purchased the Craw-
fordville Democrat.
Five thousand dollars have been sub
scribed TO the Conyers guanO factory.
A mass meeting in favor of building a
hotel will be held at Marshallville to.
morrow.
The Dawson Oil Company shipped
three carloads Of oil to New York a day
or two ago.
DR.. Sutton, Of Meriwether county, con-
templates organizing savings bank at
Thomaston.
Pastoral duties have compelled Editor
Ousley to temporarily suspend publica-
ton OF the Quitman Nelo South.
Only 5000 is now lacked of raising the
necessary 50, 600 to insure the completion
of the street railroad at Athens.
City Clerk Nevin, of Rome, has collect
ed and turned over to the Treasurer, up
10 date this year, $4,000 OF taxes and
license.
G. w. Hood, the oldest merchant of Har-
mnny Grove, contemplates going out Of
business soon. He Will be succeeded by
his son, Q. j. Hood.
A good deal OF timber will be carried
from Emanuel county TO Darlen this win
ter. Many teams are now busy hauling
it to the Ohoopee river.
Mr.. Berthng, whose ten cent store
at Atlanta, was closed by the Sheriff,
owes about 81, 900, and his stock is worth
about 81, 200. The Michael Bros. are the
principal creditors.
The merchants of Columbus have de-
cided that it is to their interest to con-
tinue the old custom OF buying cotton on
the streets, and several OF them have gone
into the business themselves.
The boat now being built at Montezuma
has been framed and the lumber is now
being hauled down TO the river. and in a
few days it will commence assuming
shape. The engines, boilers and machin.
cry have been purchased. They cost
$1,000.
The Dawson Manufacturing Company
expect to receive by the first week In No
vember twenty new machines. Changes
are now being made in the mandatory
! looking to an enlargement of the building.
The company has several orders booked
tor sash, doors and blinds.
The new court house at Baxley is near
ing completion. 1t is commolious two
story brick building and of handsome
architecture. The court room il on the
first floor, and the jury rooms and county
offices are up stairs. Baxiey has I'M.
proved considerably curing the past few
months. several new st0rehouses are in
course oferection, and pretty and substan-
tial new residences greet the eye in every
direction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
Montezuma Mirth.

From the MontesumG (Ga.) Recorder.
A Marshallville man has a pitcher 81
years old. Wouldn't do for base ball
club.
Some ministers only s'stand high'' in
the community when they are up in the
pulpit.
There is an Americas girl with such
gOOd-slzed mouth that she has to be meas
ured for her tooth brushes.
A drummer seldom bushes, but you
can catcu him with a bOb-tai flush once
in while if you care to call and see
him.
A fashion paper announces that low.
necked dresses are to be dropped at the
opera next winter. The intelligence Is
somewhat startling.
Babe Easterlin tells the best one we
nave heard in some time. He says thai
while returning from the association at
Travellers Rest last Sunday, the crupper
was SO tight under the horses tail that
he could not drink. Next!
"Oh. yes" said madam, after the usual
domestic racket had got itself well under
way; sob, yes, you gentlemen want your
wives to be angels' ''NOt at all" re-
piled Mr.. DuesenberrY, wiping the dish
water from his head and face; mot at all
we don't want them be be angels at all
we want them to be ladies'" Aud then
the row began all over again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
All for Lowe.

William Burks, single man, and Co
lumbus Hyde, a married man. lived IN the
s0pe neigh bOrbOOd near Newman. With
Mr.. Hyde lived his sister-In-law, with
whose beauty Burks was infatuated
HYDE and wife objected to the Young la
dy's receiving the attention OF Burks, but
it seems that Burks and the young lady
gave no heed to their commands. On last
sunday while at church, hyde and wife
were informed that the couple were in
company at the spring near the church
and so much charmed with each other
that they did not propose coming TO the
sermon. Mrs. HYDE started al once to rid
her sister Of her companion and bring her
to church. and was followed by her hus-
band. When tn y approached the young
people, Mrs. hyde took her sister by the
arm and led her ON Burks. and as she
did so, Burks began cursing HYDE. The
quarrel began and hsnd-to.ha con.
fiict ensued. II de WAS severely cut in
several places and is now confined in bed
at home, but 1t is thought that the
wounds are not dangerous. Each party
swore out warrants a. aInst the other
Hyde at once gave a $50 bond to answer
the charge of assault ava battery, and
Burks gave a $500 bond to
answer the charge of assault
with intent to murder. The entire
neighborhood is very much aroused over
the matter, as all parties were good peo-
pie and stood well in the community.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
An Old Tree.

From tho HarmonV Gree Signal.
There is in Harmony Grove a very old
sassafras tree. This tree stands almost
in the centre of the street or road leading
from Harmony Grove TO Athens, and is
near Mr.. Ben. Powers dwelling house.
The exact age OF the tree is not known,
even by our oldest citizens. Suffice il to
say that it has stood the storms OF several
generations past. This old tree, with its
aromatic bark, is one amongst the largest
OF its kind, and l think that it well de-
serves mention in your columns.
Tue old sassafras tree has a history,
part of which will never be known, though
Will ende0vor 10 give my readers very
brief account of it. Long before the North
east railroad (Which now runs through
our town was built, and perhaps before
our progressive people ever thought of a
rallroad-even before there was any town
where Harmony Grove now stands, the
country people were wont to travel this
road on their way to and from Athens, for
the purpose of selling farm produce and
purchasing farm supplies, and
! often, as was the case in those
days, these people were compelled
to camp in the open air during the night.
| The old sassatras was the favOrite camp
| ing ground for the wagOners. Often has
the storm-beaten limbs of the old sassa-
tras tree sheltered the care-worn traveller
during the long winter nights. Even
though there was dense forest all around
the friendly tree, it never once refused 20
| shelter the stranger. 1t was always
ready, always extending its branches to
! welcome those who might seek its shell
| ter. But let us 90 back. 1t is said by
many experienced travelling men, who
have sought shelter under the old sassa-
iras in by-gone days, that the
place where this tree stands
is the coolest place between the
Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic
| ocean. Why this is so | cannot say. 1t
IA not because OF the elevation Of the
place. Though II is slightly elevated, it
is not so much so as To cause such ex.
treme GOODNESS. Under this old tree ere
has been many life wrecked by bad con-
| luct, such as drinking, swearing, gam
! ding, etc. But with all Of this, no doubt
If the old tree could talk it would tell of
the prayers and songs OF praise that have
gone up from under its dropping branches,
for good people as well as wicked ones
have sought its inviting shade. And
now let me saylfor this time-worn old tree,
which has stood the storms of so many
years, that as God has allowed IL to re-
main here so long, so ought the people to
do.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
Don't Judge by Appearances.

From the athens Bdnner- Wdtchmdn.
Hon. James NJ. Smith, the big planter
Of Oglethnrpe county, went 10 livery
table in Atlanta the other day to buy a
pair Of horses, and noticing a fine team
Just starting of, asked the proprietor his
price for them.
''fhey are higher than you would want
TO pay, SIR" WAS the reply "but IL you
" u step back l will show you some
cheaper ones"
81 think am better judge OF what l
want and am able to pay for stock than
you are, sin, )" remarked Mr.. Smith.
''Oh, well, replied the stable man, with
a smile, 81 will sell you that pair for
$1,000"
''send them down to my plantation and
/ will give you check for $3.50 TOR them.''
said Col. Smith.
"rhey are yours, sir" remarked the
trader, and this week the stock passed
through Athens on route 10 Pleasant Hill
The dealer remarked 10 gentleman In
Athens that he would never again size a
mans pocketbOOk by his looks. Col
Smith bought 81 800 worth OF stock before
he left the stable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
He Had No wife and Children.

From the LouisUiifs Mems and Fatmer.
Monday night Judge rwiggs, In making
his speech 10 the jury In the Paradise case,
commenced TO MAKE n strong appeal 10
the tender hearts OF that noble body. He
said IL would be cruel 10 convict the de-
PENDANT, that Il would subject him 70 In
fanny and disgrace, and that II would be
a great aud distressing hardship upon his
wife and children, II would leave them
helpless with no one TO love or protect
them. But just at this point the force OF
bis eloquence and tender appeal was en-
tirely destroyed By a suggestion from as
sOoiate counsel that the defendant bad no
wife. The revelation had a damponing
effect upon the eloquent counsel, but be-
soon rallied, and said that accounted for
the young mans troubles--that II he hal
had wife he would not be IN that fix.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
That william Goat.


The most laughable sight we have seen
this season was the discovery, % Monday
afternoon, by Mr.. William Goat, that some
one had got off good joke at bis ex-
pense, and tied h. his tail a tin box full o
rocks. and from the way be pranced
around tue public square several times in
succession must have imagined himself,
under the excitement, a circus horse.
Occasionally he would stop his
exercises 20 see II the fun
had ceased. but on attempting 20 fan the
flies of from behind, he was reminded
at a rattlinR rate, that IL bad not, or the
box had not been lost or taken of. He
would then start out for another trOlic for
bis own, apparently, as much so as for the
amusement Of the spectators, and the last
we heard OF Mr.. William be WAS causing
clouds Of dust 10 rise down Cherry
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26

IA Shnrn Trick.

From, thS GuVtoa tCd.l Chronicle.
Sam Robinson, one OF our moet ener-
getic and respected colorei citizens, car
ried COW and donkey 10 Savannah for
Col. Wlnn last week. II was his inten-
ton 70 return on the "Sh0-FlY" Saturday,
but Re failed 10 make the train In time.
Not wishing 70 spend the night In Savan-
nah he boarded the S:45 tram, which
usually stops here on Saturday nights.
After getting aboard be was told that the
train would not stop for him, and that be
would be put 0h AZ station abDye Guy
ton, and for which be paid 81. After the
conductor had made bis usual rounds,
Sam was approached by white person,
whom he took 20 be the baggage masrer,
and was told that II he would pay 90
cents additional he would see that the
train was stopped at Guyton. Not wish
ing 20 20 beyond GuytOn, as the conductor
intimated ne would have 20 do, Sam
forked over the amount and the train was
gtopped here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
The genealogical Tree.

FrODi tho IrOiNt1N IUn.I Appeal.
DIR. q. Il. Carleton, OF Cool Springs, has
in his possession genealogical chart OF
the Carleton family, which records the
birth death Of over three thousand
souls. IL dates back 10 1884, at which
time the first Carlet, landed on American
soil from England. The compilation was
the work OF Rev. Hiram Carleton. an aged
Episcopal minister Of Massachusetts, and
the chart is probably the largest and most
complete in the United States. The
amount OF work in acquiring the data
must have been enormous, and DR.. Garlic
ton thinks had IL beeu the salaried work
OF anyone IL could not have been accom-
pllshed for less than $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26


From, the BarResDilie lGd.) Nal.
"Of what is the surface Of the earth
oompOsedY
"Of corner lots, mighty poor roads,
broken down bridges and grand Jurors
that say the public highways are in fine
cOnd ton"
"What portion Of the globe is waterw
"a bout three-fourths-som they
add little nutmeg to it,"
"What is tOwnp
GA town is a considerable collection OF
houses and back lots, with pitcb-dark
4treets and four or five men who loan
money at 20 per cent"
"What is a city ?"
"A city is a town with the big head and
paved streets"
"What is COMMERCE.
"B,rrUWlng So tor a day or two, and
lodging the lender tor year or two"
"What is businessW
advertising in the town papers at DC.
a line and expecting the editor TO take 1t
out in last years mackerel and lamp
wicKs."
"Name the different races?"
''Horse race, boat race, oolored race,
bicycle race, and racing around town try
NJ To find man to lndorse your note"
''lntO how many classes is mankind di-
videdW
'seven. Enlightened, civilized, half
civilized, savage, politician, country ed
itors and drunken printers"
"When is a town civiliZedW
when it has three newspapers, a slate
roof hotel and a new engine house."
'When is town called barbarousW
"Whe it has no street lamps"
Chow many motions has the earth !"
THAT'S according to how you mix your
drinks and which way you go home"
! What is the earth's axisf'
"The lines passing between Barnes
| vile and FhOmasi on"
What causes day and nightP'
DAY is caused by nights getting tired
ont. Night is caused by everybOdy's
closing up and going TO supper"
Nv nat is a mapW
"a map is a drawing to show the jury
where Smith stood when Jones gave him
! a lift under the eye"
what is a chartw
"a chart is plat, showing a stranger
n a town exactly where the bitches are
80 that he will be sure TO find Them"
"What Is a marshalY
"a man paid $50 a month to keep COWS
of the street."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
An Atlanta Musician Turns Minstrel.

Barlow, Wilson and Rankin's Ministries
have captured Atlanta's best baritone
voice, in securing the s. rvices OF G. f.
Stanley. He came TO Atlanta about
eighteen months ago as "A survivor of the
wreck Of some troupe that stranded al
Griffin. Since he has bon here he has
sung in several churches, his last posi-
ton being as sOloist at the Immaculate
Conception church. Mr.. Stanley Is n
Scotchman. He was in the show bust
ness for fifteen years, both in the British
Isles and in this country. With the
minstrels he will sing baritone solos and
play in the band. BE 10 a thorough mu-
stefan. BY a strange coincidence Mr..
stanley will join the troupe at Griffin 10
night where eighteen months ago he
stranded with a comuanv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
FLORIDA.

Leesburg is TO have bottllng works.
arrived ''>0' ""''
Johns river. p''"'iiui On 'n' 0''
aoO carpenters.
Springs to-day. '" OO''
IN 15al!9w y anxiously looking for a man
'N'iu iVo'room hotel there.
fos ,,eessourg's arteeian well, now down 800
~ - 70 Dc completed at once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
Farm Facts.
GEORGIA..


Greenville's cotton area is broadening
every day and wagons from a greater dis
lance come in from time to time. Troup
is sending q good deal of the staple.
while Pike county wagons roll in by the
dozen, heavy laden with well packed
bales.
Montezuma Record: 1t is said that corn
can be bought at Garden Valley in this
county for 80 cents per bushel. 1t mus
he a mistake. Farmers who have corn to
sell had better hold on to it until n X
summer. One farmer IN this county has
sold corn for 40 FEARS at 81 per bushel.
The corn crop in Barlow county this
year has outdOne itself. There is not a
farmer in Barlow county that has not got
mis- crlts and barns packed aud runDing
over. Hogs are not as plentiful as would
be desired, caused by the fatal cholera in
the spring and summer, although enough
meat will be made to supply the people
another year.
The sweet potato crop is unusually
gOod in DOngherty county the present
season. In fact, il may be said that the
provision and forage crops generally, COM
monty called 'side crops" by the farmers,
have done well. The rust and caterpillars
together cut the cotton crop short Of what
was expected, but the season was pro-
pitous for grain andisother5 provision
crops.
FLORIDA.
wildwood Orange Leaf: Sunday, NJ. q.
Crenshaw, OF Rock Hill, showed tue
writer perfectly formed orange about
the size Of quail's egg, which was taken
from the inside OF another orange. This
small one grew on the blossom end, Lu
IN a cup-like cell within the rind OF the
latter, which, with the exception Of the
cavity, was also perfect orange.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
Toombs, Wit.

There IL q good story told about Gen.
TOombs, illustrating the brilliancy OF his
wit. One day press telegram announced
the death Of Randolph Tucker, OF Virginia
and tue next day a correction was sent
out by the Virginia statesman. Col. John
stephens, during the day, fell into the
company OF Gen. TOombs aud In the
course OF conversation remarked;
"Well. General, see that Ran Tucker
denies that be Is deal"
yea said the General, quickly, al
saw that, but he's suee q id liar ! don't
know whether 70 believe Il or nottv
Don't hawk, and blow, and apit, but USE
DR.. sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-26
CnnaI,Iered the nest.


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The Savannah NEWS has no superior az
n soliditv OF opinion and dignity Of man
ner II is an excellent newspaper, and
by many 10 considered the best in the
State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-03
pata,,sco Items.

The holiday season passed off without any
very distinguishable features. Ourpeople gen
orally remained at home and enjoyed their own
festivities. There, was however, an oyster
supper at the new church in Patapsco, but
owing to the inclemency of the weather only
about thirty dollars were realized, which
went to the church enterprise.
Mr.. Lewis Fl. Barnes and wife, of Hagers
town. visited his brother.in-law David Abbott
of Patapsco, during Christmas.
George Stull few days ago butchered
pig seven months old that weighed 286 lbs.
That certainly was big little pig for its age
and is no doubt entitled to the championship.
A little political incident which occurred in
our village during the late campaign is worthy
of notice to show how the nomination of
Cleveland and Hendricks was received, and
the mistaken faith and confidence in the final
triumph. Before sun up on the morning that
the news of the nomination at Chicago was
received the stars and stripes was unfurled to
the breeze with the names of the nominees
painted in large letters. 1t frequently met
the taunts and jeers of Republicans travelling
on the railroad, but still waved in triumph
until the last doubt of victory was removed.
There seems at this time to be quite lull in
politics which we suppose will continue until
the advent of the new administration, to
which the country is looking forward with in
terest when Gov. Cleveland will be expected
to show his skill and Judgment, not only as
Cabinet maker, but as a man of sound discre-
ton and craftsmanship in his other appoint
ments to position together with all the re-
sponsible duties as the Chief Executive of the
United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-03
Union Fridge Items.

The Christians festival of the Lutheran
Sunday school ofthis place was held on Christ
mas night The church was beautifully fes-
TONED with evergreen. The programme in
cluded singing, Rotations and readings.
Rev. Mr.. Fisher, the pastor, entertained the
school in few brief remarks, after which the
school, through Mr.. Fisher, presented Mr..
John Snyder, the leader of the choir, with a
goldheaded cane, as mark of their esteem,
and also presented Miss Cora Anders, the
organist, with beautiful writing desk. Then
the children were all presented with box of
candy, &c.
The Sunday school of the Methodist Prot
estant Church, of this place, celebrated Christ
mas on Friday night, the church being well
filled with children, and their parents and
friends. The church was beautifully fes-
tooned, and its appearance was greatly en-
HANGED by two large trees, one on either side
ofthe altar, heavily loaded with gifts Several
Christmas carols were sung by the scholars,
recitations by Miss Mary Myers and Miss Net
tie Moore, and reading by Miss Fannie
Repp, after which presents were distributed
among the scholars.
There was children's festival at the Meth
odist Episcopal church on Tuesday night,
which proved of special interest. The pro-
gramme was quite lengthy one, and was eX-
ceIlent, the recitations of Miss Jessie Holtz
and Miss Edna McKinstry deserving a special
note, both young ladies acquitted them
selves in a manner which brought forth
praise from everyone. Miss Maggie Harmon
Sang very sweet solo, and Miss Sadie Watt
read very choice selection. After short
addresses by Rev. D. Benton Winstead, the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Fisher, and Rev. Mr.. Reed,
of Frederick, the scholars had their Christ
mas treat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-03
SvIxesvilIe Items.

The holiday season was as gay as usual in
Sykesvile. The stores did an excellent bust
ness.
St. Paul's NJ. E. Sabbath School had their
annual Christmas tree. The church was
filed to overlooking on Christmas night,
when the tree was Invested of the gifts and
good things and distributed among the host
of children who generally have their names
down on these happy occasions. Christmas
carols were sung and merry bells rung an APP
propriate accompaniment to the sweet voices
of the children.
Nearly every one kept open house during
the holidays, and it has been said that apple
teddy never flowed so freely. The Squire
entertained his friends, as is his custom.
Roddy, the rover, took shelter under his roof
and left many turkey bones and empty bottles
behind him.
Mrs Chas. R. Favour, organist at St. Bar:
nabas p. E. Church, was presented with a
handsome piece of silver service by the ladies
of the church, as a testimonial of their es-
TEEN for her.
There was no watch meeting in Sykesville
on New Year eve, but in its stead a select
social at Bennett & Barnes Hall, e. which
Baltimore city, Carroll and Howard counties
were well represented. The dance com
menced at 8 o'clock, and when the clock
struck u, Pratt drew his bow for the lanciers
The dancers kept on, away into the dawn of
another year.
Mr.. Christian Devries has sold his soap
stone quarry, near Marriottsville, and the old
Devries homestead to John Z. Weldy, of
Philadelphia, for $500. Mr.. Devries, who
is highly respected and well known citizen
of our district, has resided on this property
for IA years. He has retained part of the
farm, and will now make his home with his
daughter, Mrs. Chas. A. War6eld, near this
place.
Mr.. John P. Gardner, of Taneytown, Wis
tied Sykesville on Tuesday last. John is
Squire like ourself, and was pleased with
SvkeSville