The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-09
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLD
IN PARAGRAPHS.

IN PARAGRAPHS.
An Elopement Sensation at Whighe m
"A Mad Dog at Large Near jackson
"A Fox Walks into q Death Trap in
Answer to Cal Initiating That of
Turkey.
GEORGIA
T. E. Fortson of Washington made an as
signment Monday in favor Of his creditors,
Barnett Irwin being his assignee.
At Albany, L. Sterne has sold his resi-
dence lot on corner of Monroe and Broad
streets to Morris Mayer, for 81, 1865.
The use Of coal is on the increase in Green
vile, and what is astonishing, it can be
bought cheaper in Atlanta and shipped to
Greenville by way of Columbus than it can
be bought in Columbus and shipped from
that point to Greenvile.
Mrs. j. DuBose Hill arrived at Washing
ton Monday from Atlanta. Under the will
of the late j. DuBose Hill she was left
$1,000; but she has entered suit to have the
will set aside, and she was at Washington
to consult her attorneys.
To show how hard the republicans were
pushed in Indiana, it is stated that they
telegraphed to three Indianans in Cobb
county, that if they would come home and
vote, all their expenses would be paid. and
they would be compensated for their time.
Near Washington, Monday, while Thomas
Danner was trying to call up wild turkeys,
he discovered large red fox stealing up to
him. When in pretty close range Mr.. Dan
ner fired, killing the fox. The latter was
evidently trying to catch the imitation
turkey.
There is some talk of starting an ak and
hoe handle factory in Greenvllle.
There is good deal of fine
timber near the town that could
be utilized for such manufacturing purposes.
The only doubt about such an investment
paying is the back of railroad facilities
north
Considerable excitement was created in
neighborhood three miles north of jackson
on Saturday night by little flee belonging
to Ruff McMichael going mad. 1t bit Mr..
McMichael's little boy and another child
near by, besides almost all the dogs in the
community around 1t went from house
to house in the night and attempted to eat
up all the dogs that could be found, until it
was finally killed.
Quite sensation was created last week
in Whigham by the elopement of John
Mobley and Mrs Elias Harrell. Mobley
leaves wife and nine children, and Mrs.
Harrell a husband and several children.
Both have grand children. 1t is clear
case of grandfather and grandmother
clipping. Both parties stood well in the
community, and are in comfortable cir
cumstances. 1t is said they bought tickets
and went via Chattahoochee.
John 8. Ryals, administrator of w. r.
Ryals, deceased, was up before the ordi-
nary at Mount Vernon on Monday, at the
instance of J. @. Coleman, his security, on
the charge of waste and general unftness.
The case was warmly contested by Col.
Carswell for the movant and Col John A.
Morris for the administrator. The result
was that Ryals was dismissed, and the adj
ministration cast upon the clerk of the su-
perior court.
Abe Kittle, (colored) who broke Jail at
Mount Vernon three or four years ago, was
arrested and put in jail in Bullock county
some time ago. Sheriff McGregor of Mont
gomery county, notified the authorities
there that he wanted Kittle when they got
done with him. Accordingly, when he was
tried there few days ago, and acquitted
Of the charge against him there. he was
turned over to Sheriff McGregor to answer
a charge of assault with intent to murder
FLORIDA.
There are nine county offices to be filed
In DeSoto, and already thirty candidates
have announced themselves.
At Punta Gorda, workmen have begun
the erection of u cottage residence for DR.
Burland on Retta esplanade.
An orange grove company has been or
ganized to plant a 60-acre orange grove on
Joshua creek, Charlotte Harbor. ID
Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor are
no longer one justice district These towns
will hereafter each have Justice of the
peace.
At mass meeting of the citizens of Char
lotte Harbor f. b. Hagan vas unanimously
ind for Or g,.I
large vote. .-
Messrs. Arthur and Gsskill hooked and
Piiled up tarpon at the long dock at
Punta Gorda last week weighing 100 pounds
and measuring feet in length.
Work on the the fountain for ice wator
in the Plaza at St Augustine, under the
supervision of the w. c. T. u, is PROCESS
ing nicely. 1t is of concrete and will present
handsome appearance.
DIR. McNary has exchanged his valuable
Charlotte Harbor property for the beauti-
full orange grove and residence OF Mr..
Peoples, at Pine Level The consideration
was about $4,000
The United States marshal was in Puuta
Gordo few days ago and issued summons
for eight citizens to appear at the United
States court tomorrow as witnesses
in the case Of F. NJ. Durrance. United
States collector, against certain residents of
that town.
A son of Maj. A. J. Tully of Crawfords
vile, met with a singular and painful
accident few days since. He was saddling
a horse, when the animal turned and vi.
ciously snapped at him, biting of the end of
his finger. His father ran aud picked no
the piece of the finger, placed 1t In position,
and bound it tight, and now nature is heal
ing them together without the aid of sur
geou.
Charlotte Harbor Beacon: The severe
storm from the southwest a fortnight ago
washed away about two feet from the
Hickory Bluff beach at the high water
mark. 1t is very evident To the residents
that the beach at this point will have to be
protected, and the sooner the better A
concrete wall would be effectual, and also
add to the appearance of the beach. SLch
walls can be built at a very little expense.
scarcely the cost Of plank break water.
Mrs. Thigpen of Pine Level has what she
terms, for want OF a better NAME a French
lemon, but which seems TO be an unusual
product of Florida, no one knowing where
to classify it. The fruit In size is between
that of an orange and grape fruit, but
partakes Of the properties of neither, being
as acid as Sicily lemon, very juicy, with
thin rind, and none of the unpleasant bitter
of the grape fruit. II all the fruit is the
same as those exhibited, the fruit is destined
TO be Of great Importance.