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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
BETHLEHEM.

Mr.. Editor, if you will allow me
space in your little paper [ will
give you a few items.
Health is very good in this com
munity.
Christmas is over and the young
people enjoyed several musical
entertainments.
The singing and midnight sup
per at ID. w. Hales's on Wednes.
dan night Of last week was highly
enjoyed by all that were present
An infant child of Robert New.
ais was buried at Bethlehem last
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Meek's from Adamsville
is visiting Mrs. IL G. Foster.
BIZ Wilson said the next quilt
ing he goes to he will walk in
preference to carrying his bri
die and saddle home on his back
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. i. Gillian was
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W
Rowsey Monday night of last wk
Geo. Rowsey says he thinks be
is getting along very well. Two
of his best girls married last week
Cheer up old boy; your time vii
come.
Rev. Cook will preach at Beth
lehem next Sunday.
Success to the Courier and III
many readers.
CHESS WHO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
HOOKER'S BEND.

We come at a late hour, wish
ing you happy new year and
success in your work, and in Civ
ing us a good paper. Our commu-
nifty was quite surprised by we'd
ding last Wednesday at 3 p, M,
the parties being Il. Hogden and
Mrs. Lappington, Esq. Gary ofici-
ated. We extend best wishes to
them. On Friday night, several
boys serenaded them.
On last Sunday, our new pas
tor, Rev. Williams, from Adams
vile, preached at Antioch. He
will preach once a month, the sec.
ond Sunday at II o'clock.
j. N. White has been suffering
with a bone felon for the past few
weeks, and it is still bad.
j. NJ. Burross moved from Ches
ter county to the Bud Savels res
idence on White Oak. Glad tC
have him back, He is jolly
good fellow.
A. A. Dickey from Adamsville
was over on business Saturday.
Chris Young, a well-known gen
tleman, was in our section las
week buying cattle.
HENRIETTA.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14

she has lost all hopes Of ever see
ing him again.
@. NJ. Durbin was in our midst
last Sunday, We were glad to see
our teacher once more.
AMI Burks says he wishes that
girl would stay at Pickwick all the
time, as he don't know the way to
the Bend.
Edgar Burks is simply heart
broken, and it is because Miss
Daisy has gone off to school. Ed
gar, we are sorry for you, but we
can't belp it.
Ask Miss Hester Burks how
much of the sermon she heard last
Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Grow thinks "Amzi'
is the prettiest name, and you can
guess why.
p. p. Baird, who has been il
Memphis for the past six weeks
returned homo Sunday and enter
ed school at this place.
BEATRICE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14

Pains in the small of the back
indicate a diseased condition of
the kidneys. Owing to the danger
GUS nature of the diseases which
attack these organs ii is impor-
tant that measures shoul be taken
to remove the trouble beforo it
has become too firmly fixed. Pru'
dence would suggest the prompt
use OF DR.. j. II. MeLean's Liver
and Kidney Balm,which has spcei'
fic action on the liver and kidneys
and will cause an early restorati'
on to healthy condition. Price 81
a bottle.
For sale by McDougal Drug Go.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
SHILOH PARK ITEMS.

This warm spring-like weather
is causing the farmers to begin to
talk about making another crop,
and the problem to solve is, how
much to put IN cotton.
Abe Rubel, G. d. Brown and
w. }. Sutton, cotton buyers, have
been in our midst the past week
and bought 237 bales, which were
shipped out Sunday.
DR.. Petty made q business trip
to Corinth Saturday.
Will Hurley and family, Of Tulu,
was visiting relatives here Sunday
Sheriff Story was here Saturday
night, on business | suppose.
NJ. A. Kirby and viii Pride re-
turned from Florence. Mr.. Kirby
brought his household goods with
him, and his family will soon join
him and make their home here in
definitely.
Our Republican neighbors have
decided not to wait any longer
for Mckinley to open up his mills
but have sold what cotton they
had on hand and are preparing fol
a new crop.
Mr.. Thompson, the senior editor
of the Courier, came up on the
Cherry Sunday and took in tho
National Cemetery and surround
ings while the boat was gone t(
Hamburg. Come again, Mr.. edi
tor; you have not seen the hal
vet. OTHELLO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
ADAMSVILLE.

j. L. Alexander has sold out his
business to q \. Sipes. Mr.. Al.
eXander is one of our best, all
round business men; he attends
closely to his own business and
Of course he is q success,and now
we look at him with envy, and
wonder why we can't make money
like Fate. w. w. Stanley has
sold out to Perkins g. Jones';
Webb was not so successful as
Fate. John Il. Houser of the
Sardis Times is here prospecting
with view to moving his paper
to this place. We wish for him
success and prosperity. Quite a
number Of our people, including
the writer, enjoyed an oyster sup
per Saturday night at Freeman
hotel, There were oysters and
other good taings in immense
quantities, plenty of nice music
and the host was at his best,
Dee Jone has gone to Louisiana
Bose and Luke Boon have re
turned to Texas.
Our lawyer, Hon. Sam II. But
Ter, is looking respondent. Hi
has our deepest sympathy.
Harper Dickey and Sam B
Smith have been making SOM
real estate deals lately. They ar
enterprising citizens, and whel
they take a notion to trade the.
are hard to hinder. X RAYS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
EDIToRIAL COMMENTS.

The Clifton Enterprise greeted
rs last week under a new manage;
mont. Pettus Bros, experienced
newspaper men, have secured
control Of the paper, and their
Grst issue was neatly printed, ana
was filed with class of reading
matter that it takes to make a
country paper interesting and ap,
nreciated. Here's ourr@r brothers
NAV success attend your efforts
in giving Wayne county an up'to'
da.e paper.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT
j. II. WHITE VS..
w. 0. MITCHELL.
TO W. %. MITCHELL

To w. 0. MITCHELL
In pursuance Of an orde. heretofore made
dcntercd by G. T. shannon, Esq, justice
Of the peace for Hardin county, in an attach
mcnt suit wherein J. II. White is plaintiff and
you are defendant you are hereby notified
that upon the affidavit Of the plaintiff it is al
legged that W. O. Mitchell is nonresident
Of the State Of Tennessee, so the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served upon him,
and that the defendant w. O. Mitchell is just
" indebted to him by reason Of judgment
rendered against the plaintiff J. II. White in
favor Of J. H. Craven for $6o5S, writ of
attachment was on the 10Th day of December,
1897 issued agains you by G. r. Shannon, a
justice Of the peace Of Hardin county, which
wri. come to The hands Of J. B. Pitts, a con-
stanlc Of said county, and was by him on the
goth day Of December, 1897, duly levied on
certain property Of yours, viz, your undivided
one-siXth interest in one town lot known as
The /. c. Mitchell homestead, also in the
town lot now occupied by W. G. Newman in
the town Of Saldllo also your one-sxh inter-
csl in The ]. X. Atkins tract Of land, also in
the Logan tract Of land and the l.. T. Fisher
tract Of land, all Of said tracts Of land being
in the 18th civil district Of Hardin county, as
appears by the returns Of said constable made
on the 10th day Of December 1897 to said
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
% ~, %. .. -. %, - @
) CORRESPONDENCE. (
=, 900 - Sy@A,Na
SHADY GROVE.

Bad weather and law suits are
the order Of the day.
G. NJ. Neighbors and his son
have been to Florence, AIar on
business.
William Duncan from near Sa-
vannah. is visiting in our neigh
borhood.
Denis Peacock says now he can
laugh and grow fat-it's girl
The box supper at Shady Grove
went off very quietly. We hope
Rros. Scott and Keel viii De
rIeogod with their new suits OF
clothes. LhLLAhD viva
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
DR.. Bells peppermint Chill

bl' bVi PoPPci ihlnV WILL
Tonic cures chills permanently.
A sure appetizer. A perfect
blood purifier. A complete
slrengthener. 1t will give color
to the face and change that sal
low complexion to a beauti full
rosy hue. 1t corrects disorders of
the stomache and aids digestion.
Overcomes nervous depression
and low spirits. 1t will restore ex-
hausted and nursing mothers to
full strength and energy and make
bone and muscle children. Guar.
anteed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14

Things are getting warm at our
State Capitol among politicians.
The Senatorial contest between
Turley ana McMillin is waxing
warm.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14

The G. R. G. College is in pro
gress with 325 students enrolled,
and more still entering.
. Henderson is improving very
last in the way of new buildings
going up. A READER,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
HENDERSON, TENN.
! nnlth ia very GOOD here.

Health il very good here.
John Tidwell is trading horses
very rapidly-six times in two
dayp.
I understand G. W. wilkins is
contemplating buying q steam saw
mill and Gin at this place, and is
goine into business with $4,000
Stock. We wish him success,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
BETHEL.

Come one and all,
Both great and small;
I've sad news to relate,
flight or dark,
A candidate at the gate.
They will give their hand,
To women or man;
They are a friendly crew,
AID its how's your life,
And how's your wife;
And how's your baby too.
AL Watson is Out,
Riding about
And Lutte Hoover is in trot,
They are sure to go,
Through rain or snow
For fear they will get defeated,
You know
Sam and David Roberts Of Hunt
County, Texas, were with us a
few days ago. Their ma, aunt
Emaline Roberts, accompanied
them back home.
ii. L, Johnson has more music
at his house-it's a big boy.
We can inform George L. Burns
that we are no haunt, if we do lin.
ger around the. grave yard late al
night. However, George is good
runner.
DR.. Lindsey has moved into our
community.
English Tom Walker moved il
to this sertion recently. j.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce
CLARENCE NJ. MANGUM
as candidate for Sheriff subject 70 t Inc ac-
ton G5 Of the Republican primary, SATURDAY
February 20. 1895.
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE w. HARBERT,
candidate for Sheriff. subject to the ac'
ion Of the Republican primary, Saturday
February 20, 1893.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
Savannah Courier, ..
I. ! y thompson, EDIroRs AND
~, ~. foWLKEs, ! Proprietors.
olll9e ll5, Williams Block.
Advertising Rates
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

SAVANNAH CHURCH DIRECTORY
for lS97-9S, The NJ. L. Church, South;
WEEKLY SERVICES.
at $3.50 A. NJ. Sunday School.
AT II A. NJ. Preaching.
AT P. NJ. Junior League.
AT $50 I. N, Epworth League.
AT 6:3o P, NJ. Preaching.
At 6'3o P NJ. Wednesday Prayer Meeting
The Social, Literary, and Business meet
ing OF the League will be held the Ist Frida,
each month.
All members Of the church are urged to a
tend the Services
I'll visitors and non-church goers are here
by cordially invited 10 attend.
"Not forsaking the assembling Of on
selye as the manner of some," Heb. X-25 VS..
EMMETT L. GREGORY, PC.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.
Sunday School every Sunday morning a
$50 O'Clock. W. U. Ross, Supt.
Prayer meeting Friday nights.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16

by the mob, was aided to bis home
some distance away and was pur-
sued by the mob. While lying in
bed in dying condition the mob
attempted to make him give the name
of the person who had killed Etbe-
ridge He said he could not because
Etheridge had been killed By the
Democrats themselves.
On finding his father so badly
wounded, R R ToIbert procured a
doctor, who attended to the wounds
of the senior Tolbert After placing
his family in safe place, Mr.. Tolbers
came to this city.
Mr.. Tolbert states that his brother
said that so far as he could see no
shots were fired by the negroes at
Phoenix.
They fed as soon as the shooting
commenced, leaving T. P Tolbert as
the target for the mob to shoot at.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER l6. 1898

Abbev;lle He will likely die from
wounds Rhess Tolbert's family is at
Due West jim Tolbert, whose wife
is postmis,ress at Mccormick has left
on demand of citizens.
There are some rash talk and rum
ors to night, but no danger unless bad
Judgment prevails The negroes need
not be afraid. They are completely
cowed. Stuart Miller's condition is
precarious.
10 As p. m.-The inquest over
Etheridge will be completed to morrow,
he having been buried yesterday. The
two negroes killed to-day are known to
have been in the fight when E,beridge
was killed. Ben Collins emptied his
pistol at that time. say eye witnesses.
The white men have lists of all
negroes implicated. By crossed wire [
caught a telephone message tonight
from Kirksey'e to Phoenix saying men
would leave Kirkseys' for Phoenix to-
morrow and that the negroes should be
killed.
Party of men ;s 10 Watson's stare at
Phoenix. I understand indiscriminate
slaughter OF negroes may ensue unless
wiser counsel prevails. but I don't
vouch for accuracy of the intercepted
threat. May wire something import.
art on another lioe very late. If jim
Tolbert leaves Mccormick Tonight
there may be tronble. j. II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Mckinley Cabinet Gave
Them Some Attention.

Washington, Nov 1.-THE cabicet
meeting to-day lasted over two hours.
While large amount Of routine
business was transacted, considerable
attention was devoted to the race
troubles in the Carolinas. The president
expressed deep concern over the
situation, but IL vas decided that the
developments up to this time did nos
warrant Federal interference. The
condition in these Two States will,
however, be kept under close surveil-
lance With view to action should it be
deemed necessary.
The president will confer With
Attorney General Griggs concerning
the situation 10 the Carolinas upon the
latter's return to the city. Beyond the
newspaper reports no information from
Wilmington or Greenwoo has reached
the administration from any source. but
there is little doubt that the whole
matter will be looked into by the officers
of the department. Of justice. This
action was decided upon at to-day's
meeting, and unlees the riotieg is
resumed it is probable that nothing will
be done pending the return Of Attorney
General Griggs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
PANA TROUBLES AGAIN.
The Race Riots in Illinois.
Recklessness of the
Negroes

Paps, Ills, Nov. LITTLE imported
negro non-union miners here are be-
coming reckless and the union white
miners are growing restless. Troop B,
OF Bloomington, remains on duty here,
but almost nightly iu the Fiat hall''
district the negro residents practice
shooting at auy white man that passes.
The negroes have been heavily armed
by the mine operators. Last uigbt the
residences Of several white miners we're
shot into by Wincbes.ers in the hands
of the oolored men. A white Widows
cottage was pierced repeatedly by
bullets, several charges barely missing
her three children. The militia cay
they canuot appreheud the cu'priss.
Capt. Butler, in com mand, is apparent-
ly acting entirely under orders Of
Sheriff Cobouro and not following the
instructions of Governor Tanner, given
before election Capt. Butler. wheo
asked to disarm the negroes, said it was
uselees. for the sheriff would arm them
again. It is reported that large
contingent of outside union white.
miners will soon arrive 10 Paos A
consignment of 100 rifles was rsceive6
here to day for citizens who ioteoa
protecting their property aud families.
claiming 40 protection is given them
by the sheriff or troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Rhett R. Tolbert Gives
His Side Of the Story.

Washington, Nov. l1.-R. R.
Tolbert, whose father and brother
were shot in the recent race war at
Phoenix, S c., was at the depart
mept of justice to day to secure an
investigation of the riot by the
Federal authorities He was accom-
panied by some of the Republican
politicians of the State. The elder
Tolbert is now in the State peni-
tentiary for safety from popular
violence
Mr.. Tolbert says that the true
facts of the rioting have not been
given. The facts are, be said, az
follows:
II was nominated for congress by
the Republicans of my district. For
the purpose of making a contest
before the house, my brother, 7 P.
Tolbert. agreed to be present at the
polling place at Phoenix for the
purpose of Witnessing the afidavits
of colored men who were rejected as
voters because of their inability. to
comply with the requirements of the
constitution
"My brother took nc part in the
management of the polling place,
which was in the hands of the Demo
Gratis He simply sat on the piazza
of Mr. Lakes house and witnessed
the affdavits given him, depositing
these aHdavits in box prepared for
the future.
"Mr Ethridge, the white man who
was killed, was an election manager
at a precinct two miles away. He
left his own precinct and with
party of men went to Phoenix. He
had walked up with his party to
where my brother was sitting at
table and deliberately kicked over
the table and box in which tine Ger.
tifcates were. Then he assaulted my
brother.
ain a short willie the Democratic
voters who were in the same house
rushed out and commenced shooting
into the crowd The negroes fed.
My brother who s probably dead by
now told me that Ethridge was
killed by shots from his own friends.
My brother did not have weapon
on his person."
Mr. Tolbert said he was at Able
Vile, rs miles away from the shoot
ing His father, j. R. Tolbert. was
at Verdery, another precinct. When
the elder Tolbert learned of the riot
he started for the scene in his buggy,
accompanied by arold
nephew Before be reached the
scene he was met by q mob which
riddled the buggy With bullets, and
wounded him and the little boy a
number of times
1t is said the BOY was killed by the
shots
T. P. ToIbert. who was first shot
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
The TOlberts Have Escaped
and the Excitement Has
Subsided.

Special to The State.
Green wood. Nov. 10.-Two more
segrees were killed in this county
to-day. This morning the crowd
which atarted from Phoenix, met near
Rehoboth church. the scene of yester-
days lynohiOg, Essex Harrison, a
oegro who was in the Tuesday fight
when Mr.. Etheridge was killed. Har-
risou was halted and his heart was shot
oat. He was thrown Oh tho pile of
four negroes lying iu front of the
church who we're lynohed yesterday.
Their bodies still lie there horribly
shot and frequent showers are falling
to make matters worse. Coroner Dean
went down to hold the Inquest to-day.
He met a crowd, who did not molest
bin, aud, after some little threatening
aud parleyiog. With some difficulty
secured jury. The verdict mention
ed the customary unknown parties as
responsible. Coroner Deau says the
bodies will be buried to. morrow.
It is reliably understood that two
other negroes shot yesterday are lying
in the woods nearby. No inquest was
bel6 over these
Later in the day party found Beo
Collins. another negro in the Tuesday
fight when E,herikge was killed. Col.
lius was ou the place of W. II. Stall
worth. Sr. and was promptly killed
and left there
Mr.. J. S. v arson at Phoenix tele.
phones me that ali is quiet there now
A sufficient uumber of men is there
and 90 negroes around.
Al, is quiet at Klrksey's despite
rumors, aud at all other places heard
from.
Rhett r. Tolbert took the Greenville
ard Columbia up train at Donald's
dodg;pg crowd looking for him.
Chief Kennedy wires me that be is at
the Maoriou House 10 Greenville He
Will probably 60 to Washington.
Thomas Tolbert has been moved to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
ToIberts in the Penitentiary.
COMMITTED TO PROTECT
THEM FROM PUR.
SUERS.

Columbia. Nov. 10.-John R. Tol.
bert, Collector of the port Of Charles
ton. and his SOD Joseph Tolbers,
arrived in this city at l2.45 to day and
went at once to Wright's Hotel and we're
assigned to room without registering.
During the afternoon, Joseph Tolbert
showed himself CO the street, and was
recognized by members of the First
Regiment from Greenwood and Abbe-
vile counties. It was feared an
attempt would be made to kill the two
Tolberts, and warrant was accord
ingly issued for their arrest aud they
whre subsequently committed to the
State Peuiteusiary for safe keeping.
John R. Tolbert is painfully, but not
seriously wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Personally appeared d.........................
and made oath that the above is cor
rect
Notary Public.
8 g
Nov. 9th. 1898.

Esheridge demanded of Tolbert bis
right to carry on such side election,
being closely followed BY Cbea'hsu
and several young meu. Tolbers struck
Esheridee 10 the face. aod at about sbe
same time some one dealt him a horrible
blow with au iron rod Almost at the
same iosssnt pistol was fred. and
Eshridge fell dead with bullet hole
IN the centre OF bis forehead Tbeo
there was excitement and fury amount
ing almost to distraction. and rapid
and seemingly iodisorimioase 6r1og
commenced Bs the time the meu up
stairs at the boxes gos down. Tolbert
and all the negroes present scattered
aad got away Those Who did the
6riog were mainly young men. and
he aim was bad Toibers was the oaly
gar. i. seems, who vas seriously hurt.
seyera! negroes were hit. bat the
~ounde were not suffcieos to stop tbe
Eight of anyone
Tweo.y two meo had been refused
.he privilege of voting when the killing
took place. swo being white Democrats.
Eigb,eeo negroes bad deposited 10 Toll
bers's box, the certificate being copied.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
WHAT HAPPENED ON
WEDNESDAY.

Greenwood, Nov ga company
about 10 strong was organized at
Greenwood this morning to make
peaceable settlement of the affair.
They visited Piney Grove church
and met crowd resting, about 300
strong, who had several negro pris
oners They went to the Harris
place and found the house apparently
deserted.
Two men entered and found John
Tolbert and his sister alone Tolbert
was in a pitiable condition and can''
live
The company secured the swamps
for bands of negroes reported gath
ering, but found none.
They returned via Rehoboth church
where crowd of two or three hun
dred had eight negroes
The crowd was commercially
peaceful at first, but soon fired up
They were quieted twice, but finally
one negro was dragged out in the
road and 100 shots were fired into his
body.
At this time two ran one way, two
another, leaving three on log, who
were Immediately lynched
Negroes are scarce, but it is
thought that they are gathered in
some secluded place.
The crowd has not dispersed Ex
citement is at the highest
One negro was wounded running
across cotton patch.
More and the worst trouble is ex.
pected to night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
FOUR NEGROES KILLED

Phoenix. S c., via Greenwood. /.
Nov. 9 -Four negroes we're killed near
Rehoboth church about 5 o'clock this
afternoon by a crowd Of white men.
Several ether regroes escaped. iuclud-
iug Joe Circuit. who sho; E,beride.
There has been large crowd at Pboe-
mig to-day. but nearly all have now
left.
The situation at dark is critical.
Negroes are gathered few miles from
here 10 large crowds
The pumber Of white men at Phoe-
nix is small, bus reioforcemeuts are ex
pecsed
Fight is looked for. Some of the
negroes who we're shot we're at Phoenix
yesterday.
The Tolberss have DOT been harmed
to day, hut the feeling agains, them is
intense.
Young Miller, who was shot from
ambush last night, is at Ssockman's
and may die.
This message is 'phoned to Green.
wood from Phoenix. I will stay here
tonight and seod more later If wire is
not cut j II.