The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-11

circumstances and any merchant would be
glad TO sell him goods on time.
\ shooting ARRAY occurred about three
miles west of Pelham a day or two ago, be
tween George Granthom and Homer West,
IN which the latter received IA slight pistol
wound in the back of the neck. Had he not
accidently turned around Just as the shot
was fired, it might have proved fatal.
Granthom has LETT for parts unknown.
The idea Of building a home for gaie'y
and social enjoyment in Augusta, and or
ganizlng a club into which the married peo-
pie, old and young, might come together
with the lads and la.sies. has found fruition
in L'Allegro club, and its superb quarters,
which were opened to the members Thurs
day night.
The Liberty Independent Troop has de
termlned to accept the invitation to attend
the Jasper Festival in Savannah. They
selected the following teams First team: p.
w. p Waite, A. 5. Way, G. j. Martin
Joseph +. Norman, Fleming Martin, Harry
Waite Second team: w. j. Way, Edgar
Way, Willie Martin, Gordon Cassels, Sum
ner Allen, Lewis Rain.
A horse race between Brooks AMI Lowndes
county steeds was run at Quitman Wednes-
day. There were entered Squeaer, a sorrel
horse owned by Timothy Brice, Of Brooks
county, and GRAY Bob, feet Texas pony
owned by T. w. Terry, a wealthy and
prominent turpentine man of Naldosta.
The Brooks county nag won and put 81 800
in the pockets of his hackers.
Frank Hall, a young man Of Sumter
county, aged 20 years, son of Joel 7. Hall,
mysteriously disappeared on Sunday last.
He was out with some friends in the neigh
borhood and parted with them not far from
his home, seemingly in good spirits and
with no thought OF leaving. He had ar
ranged to continue farming this year. He
is a sober and industrious young man, and
his family and friends have endeavored to
find some trace Of him, but have failed.
Foul play may be the cause, as he had about
$50 with him on that night.
1t is said that the turn the Voolfolk case
has taken will result in the execution not
taking place within twelve months To
get the matter before the March term of
the Supreme Court, the bill of exceptions
must be filed by Tuesday. As the motion
will not be argued before next Saturday
week. and in which event if the motion is
refused, the case cannot get 20 the March
term and will now lie over until the fall
term and not be heard until some time in
January. If the new trial is not allowed
then, Voolfolk must be re-sentenced and
thirty days given him TO prepare for the
hanging, which will come Off some time
next spring.
Mrs. James Brown Potter arrived at At
lanta at | O'clock Thursday in her special
car, the Mayhower Instead of going to a
hotel she remained in her private car,
which was stationed on Lloyd street, just
outside the carshed. A number of young
ashers called at her car this afternoon and
requested an introduction, which was re-
fused. They were informed that Mrs
Potter was not seeking any new acquaint-
ances, and if they desired to see her they
could do so by witnessing her play of Loyal
Love- Mrs. Potter's maid says that she is
continually worried in nearly every city she
visits by young swells desiring an intro
duction to her. "A