The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-04
THE WEEK IN PooLER.
A Budget of Newsy Items From the
Little Suburban Town.


an apprentice to Z. g. Pacetti, timer, OF
Savannah, brought home a specimen OF his
handiwork last week in the shape of a
weather vane, about three feet in length.
Besides the point of the compass there are
two revolving balls, one turning TO the
right and the other to the left when the
wind blows, The vane is intended for his
fathers house. The entire work was done
during his leisure moments and dinner
hours.
Tuesday, Dec. % Phoenix castle, K. &.
E., will give an entertainment for the beue-
fit OF their paraphernalia fund at Patter-
sons hall. The feature of the affair will be
the awarding of two prizes TO the most
popular young misses. There are four in
the race and it is difficult to tell VINO will
come out ahead, as all are well known and
popular. They are Misses Marie Harper,
Marie Patterson, Ada Newton and May
Davis.
Last week the MORNING News Pooler cor
respondent received from Photographer
William E. Wilson Of Savannah a photo
graph of prominent Poolerite who was
taking In the city last week. From the ex-
preston Of his face one would think that he
was mourning ABOUT the poor shooting he
did In the turkey contest on Thanksgiving
day. The picture was q snap shot and is
good one
Last week a conversation was had with
Maj. Blandford, the county engineer, in
reference TO the drainage of Pooler. He
cheerfully gave all Information desired.
On account Of the force of convicts diminish
ing. by reason of terms expiring, the 'Efying
dragons" have not been able to reach
Pooler, as Maj. Blandford contemplated. He,
however, has been over the town made his
measurements and knows just what is
needed most IN the way of drains. With
the aid OF the large county map all the pro-
posed drains were shown, and there is no
DOUBT but when they are completed Pooler
ties will be made happy as far as the drain
age of their town is concerned.
Readers OF the MORNING News living In
the county outside OF Savannah have been
surprised at the manner in which the po-
lincal slatemakers of Savannah have COB
bled I'D the county commissioners offices.
Out OF about fifteen names suggested for
the positions, there is not single
man mentioned living outside Of Sa-
vannah As the candidates are to
represent the county, 1t seems that the
city ought to be satisfied with four
and give the CRACKERS" one. There 10 no
excuse about not having material, as Mon
teith. Thunderbolt, White Bluff, Montgom-
cry. Pooler, etc., could surely scrub up one
man who could represent U.s. II combi-
nation could be made with the First district
and Tammany clubs OF Savannah, there is
no doubt that countrYman could slip in.
All that is needed is to get a man to agitate
the move and we would win.
There is a mask ball on tapis to be
given by the young ladies and gentlemen Of
Pooler. 1t will take place during Xmas
week.
The PooIer Rifle Club will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting next Thursday night
at the home of Vice President j. R. Wish
ington. pleasant time is anticipated.
The many friends OF Uncle Mike Jordan
will regret to learn that he has been dis
charged from the Tybss division Of the
Central. Uncle Mike hes been with the
road many years. and there is no one living
along the line bat will regret to know that
he is no longer with the road. 1t was said
at the time that he was removed from the
Shootiy that it was only a move to get rid
of him, and the prediction. 10 seems. has
turned out true.
The Chatham Rife Club will hold It's
regular meeting Thursday next at the home
Of Treasurer j. ii. Adams, and as a light
collation. will be given the boys a large at
tendance Is looked for.
During the past couple OF months several
parties In Pooler have missed their cattle
and no one seemed to know of their where
abouts until last week, when the mystery
was solved. 1t now transpires that they
were shot by negroes living near the Ogee-
chez canal. One gentleman has proof that
one OF his COWS was shot, as eight buck
shot holes were found in her side He would
mover have found out what became OF her
had it not been for she bell and strap on her
neck. A white man. Knowing the bell
took IL Off Of the COW and gave it 90 the
owner. Circumstantial evidence was 30
strong against Robert Houston being the
party who did the killing that q warrant
was issued and Houston put IN Jail. He
gave bond and has been released.
A good joke is told on Jim Moore the
popular engineer of the Sboohy. Friday
morning his regular engine, No. 1879, was
put in the shop for repairs and his overalls
were locked up in his box. When he went
out he found TO his surprise that
engine No. 1856 was attached to
his train. Not having time to 90
ID the round house for his overalls he made
the run to Guyton in his store bought
clothes, and that is what caused the trouble.
Employees living along the line seeing the
dinner train run by a man with a white
shirt and tie on. aud his head covered by a
fine derby hat, began to wonder what was
up. They had never seen Jim pull out In that
shape before and they could not understand
1t. Some thought strike had been de-
clared, and that scab was running the
engine, but upon close examination they
round 30 their surprise that 1t was the only
and original jim. Some of the engineers
hearing of it, enjoyed big laugh at his
expense.
II. H. Sellers of Savannah was prospect
ing IN Pooler last week and will probably
be Poolerite soon. He was very much
pleased with the growing town.
Jan. the voters of the Eighth district
will be called upon to vote for a magistrate
and constable, and it behooves each and
every one TO make it his business to vote
that day. A move has been made, which If
not met by a strong array of votes, will put
"A neIro IN the Office now occupied by Judge
Bevans. Every voter should register and
cast his vote before the polls are closed The
hours will be from Z O'clock a. m. to 6
o'clock p. m. and the election will be held IN
Pooler. Judge Bevans has consented to be
a candidate for reelection.
A deal has been contaminated which will
be big improvement to Gilltown. Mr.. Sol
Sheftall has got control of the Gill property
at the crossing and will soon commence the
erection Of some neat dwelling houses. The
ellis will move away. Mr.. Sheftall will
demolish the log houses that are now on the
track. 1t was not learned what the con-
sideration was in the deal With convenient
accommodation from the Central this place
would soon build up and furnish a large
number Of patrons for the road.
Cards are out for the wedding of w. A.