The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-29


Preachers Come to Blows Mill,
Disputing as TO Which One Should
FIJI Pulpit.
GEORGIA.
Six prisoners escaped from the county jail
ut Hamilton Friday by cutting hole
through the wall.
Eden Taylor, for long time secretary
of the state grange, and one OF the mosi
prosperous farmers in the state, has &C.
cepted clerical position at Macon.
Rev. r. NJ. W. Black, rector Of st. An
drew's church, Darien, has sent in bis reslg
nation to take effect at once. Mr.. Black
has accepted a call from an Atlanta church
At Macon, during August Of last year
permits for only ST., 900 worth of buildingl
were issued, and during this month permits
for nearly $50, 600 worth have already beer
issued.
The main buildings OF Mercer University
are being thoroughly repaired. DR.. Nun
uAlly has recently put force OF hands *
work and will keep them steadily at it unit
the buildings are in perfect condition foI
che coming term.
During the heavy thunderstorm Tuesday
afternoon lightning struck the residence OF
w. j. Driskill at Newman and damaged Ii
pretty badly. A sewing machine and other
were completely demolished. None of the
family were at home.
The family of J. J. Houssworth, residing
near WhitesburR, have had a terrible ex-
perience with typhoid fever this summer
Within the past ten days a grown son and
daughter have sucoumbed TO the ravages OF
the dread disease, and three other children
are now lying dangerously Ill.
At Jug Tavern, Friday, Mills Jones
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Donald, purchased a watermelon and started
out, when one John House, white man,
caught hold OF HIM and began TO stab him,
cutting his clothing in several places, one
cut penetrating to the skull with cash
six inches long.
Arlington Courier: A number of bales
Of cotton OF the new crop have been re-
ceived in this market since our last issue.
Owing TO the unfavorable weather the
crop Is opening slowly, and but little can be
done toward gathering that which has
opened. II is the general opinion that not
more than two-thirds of crop will be
made.
1t is said that Macon win gain several new
business concerns by reason Of the Smile
liquor law. Parties who formerly did bust
ness In the suburbs are moving into the
city where they can sell whisky. They
have about concluded that the legislature
are locating IN the city. Some will run a
full line OF groceries with bar attachment,
and others will sell only liquor.
"The danger Of cholera coming 10
America, said Gilbert NJ. Davis OF Macon
Saturday, lis very great, and Macon may
not escape touch OF this horrible plague
Now believe in time Of peace prepare for
war, and acting on this aphorism / think
that it would be eminently wise for bill
TO be framed by one Of our legislators and
introduced authorizing the ordinary or some
other county official or officials to appoint
health officers, who. in event Of an epidemic
of any character, would have absolute
power and could proceed in direct, effect
i've way TO arrest its speed"
Elberton Gazette: The most striking
evidence of hard times that we have seen
for some time, WAS at a constable's sale be-
fore the court house door on Monday last
A poor white man. who we learn has a
large and interesting family, fell behind
with his rent a distress warrant was sued
out and everything he had in the world,
including furniture. bedding. cooking uten-
sis, ETC., was levied upon and sold The
poor fellows property. which no doubt he
had worked for years to accumulate, was
sold for mere song, and he 10 left in the
world with lis family without anything.
This is an illustration Of hard times, and 10
Arlington Courier: At the negro Ban
fist church last Monday night George Gull
yer ana Walter Nix became engaged in a
dispute as TO what minister would occupy
the pulpit that night. One word brought
On another until a fight ensued. Nix was
struck on the head with a heavy stick.
which knocked him down and rendered
him senseless for some time. He was
finally picked up and carried home, where
a WA Of lrnA Ill
and died on Wednesday morning. George
was given commitment trial w Wednesday
evening aud was bound over to the superior
court under a charge Of involuntary man
slaughter. Failing to give bond, he was
sent to jail.
The Mystic Shriners Yaarab Temple will
hold their next semi-annual meeting in Ma
con, beginning Dot. 19. Arrangements will
be contaminated at once by which provis-
Ion will be made for the reception and en-
tertsinment OF the guests. This occasion is
the annual conclsve OF the Mystic Shrine,
which il the highest order of Masonry, and
only Mason who has taken the SGD
degree or IL Knight Templar can
be admitted into the sacred circle. There
will be from $50 to 300 mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine In Macon and the session will last
several days. The "pilgrims" from the At
lanta "oasis" will take with them the canels
in she Atlanta ZOO and the "ships Of the
desert" will participate in the procession,
giving it an oriental cast.
Unless the members thereof get a lively
move on themselves, the Atlanta Zouayes
one OF the Drag military companies OF the
city, will be disbauded. When the advisory
board held its last meeting Inspector Sat-
terlee made a report of bis Inspection of the
state troops In which he recommended that
nine companies be disbanded, unless they
could show good cause for their lack OF
proficiency and general low standard. The
zouaves were among the number. and at
the next meeting Of the board they will an
pear in response to the adjutant generals
citation TO show cause why they should not
be dlsbanded. The company has had a
great deal OF internal trouble lately. but IL
has not yet become known generally that it
Is so near on the verge OF disbandment-
and that at the instance OF the state author
tties.
Several days ago young lady from one
OF the neighboring towns went to Macon
70 pay visit to some relatives. I'm
fortunately, among her circle Of acquaint-
ances at home was young girl who de-
parted from the paths Of rectitude and
went to Macon. This reckless girl is not
contented with leading life of shame. but
seeks 70 ensnaTe other innocent girls in the
Wen OF wickedness. Sine learned Of the
presence OF this visiting young lady and
nad the efrontery to, write her a letter.
Toe contents proved TO be nothing mira
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