The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-17
EFFINoHAM ooUNrYs SCHOOLS.
me Grand Jury's Recommendations
Not Very Emphatic.

me Grand Jury's Recommendations
Not Very Emphatic.
Judge Falligant's charge to the grand
jury of the bingham court last week was
emlnently conservative, and has been highly
comPlimented. His reference to the county
schools and the Importance of fostering
them literally meets the views Of all who
favor educating the masses
The grand jury, in its presentments, for
some unknown cause gave but little con-
sideration to the subject. In a passive wav
the Jurors recommended that the people
make stronger efforts to sustain the schools,
70 the end that the masses may obtain an
education. Under the able charge of his
honor Judge Falligant the people of Effing-
nam expected the grand jury to make a
better showing in the way of giving en-
phasis to the needs of the county upon that
subject.
DR.. L. D. Strutton of Pembroke was
shaking hands with his Guyton friends last
week. The doctor is a walking. talking ad-
yertlsement for the thriving little town on
the Savannah and Western.
MIR. and Mrs. A. G. Haines of Savannah,
who have been spending their honeymoon
at the Lanier house. have returned to Sa-
yannah, and from thence will sail for New
\ ork, the former home Of the groom.
Rev. j. NJ. Lovett, former pastor of
the Guyton Methodist church, but now
located at Quitman, has been visiting his
brother, Rev. Mr.. Lovett, presiding elder
for the Savannah district. Mr.. Lovett
made host Of friends when located at Guy
ton who are always glad to welcome him to
their homes
Editor John 81. McGhee of the West Geor-
gtd NeWs, of Talbotron, is spending few
days with his sister. Mrs L. L. Rawls of
Guyton. Editor McGhee formerly taught
school a. Guyton and was warmly welcomed
by his numerous pupils and friends.
wednesday evening the young people of
the town attempted to surprise Mr.. and
Mrs. William M. Davant at their beautiful
home, by calling in a body and taking
possession OF the house, and inaugurating a
series OF pleasant amusements. The host
and hostess had, however. gotten an ink
ling OF this intended raid and we're fixed for
them. The evening was most de-
lightfully spent. REGULATIONS, music,
singing and dancing were Kept
up with spirit during the evening.
Among the young people present from q
distance who are visiting Guyton we're Miss
Emma Tyree of Washington, D. c.: Miss
Edith Bond of Ontario, Canada. who is visit
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Davant, Jr; Misses
Katie and Bessie Dempsey of Augusta, visit
ing Mr.. aud Mrs. F. B. Arden; Miss Cohen
OF Columbus, visiting Capt aud Mrs.
Stubbs; Mrs. Y.C. Rust of Albany, visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Davant; Miss Mary
Lawton of South Carolina, at Col. Davants;
DR.. L. D. Strutton Of Pembroke, Messrs.
John D. Carswell and John NJ. Carter of
Savannah. Before the young folks dis
persed refreshments were served, and all
voted the first surprise party of the season a
success and the hospitality of the host and
hostess entitled TO their wermest thanks
Supervisor Ivey of the Central. who gives
special attention to the maintenance Of the
depots of the road, has had the paint car and
force located at Guyton, giving the depot a
thorough overhauling acd a new dress Of
paint both inside and outside. The work has
been done artisJically and with a great deal
Of taste, and reflects much credit upon Mr..
Ivey's force of workruen.
Mr.. Newton, the new Central railroad
agent for Guyton, has been asked to forward
numerously signed petition to General
Manager Gabhett asking for the erection of
platform for the delivery and transfer of
freight to the warehouse 1t is claimed that,
should the request be granted, the cars will
not be delayed as they are now, aud the
agent will have less trouble In the delivery
of freight. In the erection of the new de-
pot and the location of the tracks it was
most unfortunate that the main line was
run between the side track and the depot,
thus cutting off and making an intervening
space which, for the proper handling of
freight, can only be remedied by the cree
ton of platform for its transfer to the
warehouse.
In a neat little card Mr.. w. B. Nell
makes the announcement that the Methodist
Sunday school will have its May celebra-
ton in the church Wednesday evening, May
20. The church will be decorated with
flowers and the classes will appear with
banners. A pleasant time is promised all
who attend.
The long drought which has retarded
farming operations in this section was
broken on Wednesday night by fine rain.
A large crowd of Guytonians attended
the dramatic entertainment at Halcyondale
Friday night and report fine time and the
entertainment a big success.