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The True Citizen.
WAYNESBORO, Git.. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18,1888
Entered at the post office at Waynesboro, Ga.,
as second class matter.
—We want everybody to read the
communication on the artesian well.
—Miss Euffi Wasden, of this county,
visiting Mrs. G. W. Howard at
Barnett, Ga.
—Mr.F. R. Murrow and Mis- Mamie
J. Brinson were married at Lorette,
Scriven county, on the 13th inst
—Mr. Thos. Cates now wears a pleas
ant smile, not only because the crops
are good, but because he has a fine
baby boy at his house.
—The red plush hat has lightly
touched Waynesboro, while all the
clerks in Wilkins & Co’s, grocery de
partment are uniformed in blue
plush, The stock in town is exhaus
ted.
—The grand Masonic bnrbecue
takes place on Friday August 25th.
Members of Waynesboro Lodge will
please hand in their contributions to
Mr. Thos. Quinncy the evening be
fore,
—Our clever young telegraph opera
tor, Mr. T. B. Marshal, has returned
to his post of duty. A happy smile
wreathed her beautiful lips when he
told her his heart was still in the right
place.*
—He lives in the country, and
says he has cabbages in his garden
the heads of which are so hard that
it requires an ax to cut them open.
Wc would like to ax ’im *for one of
those heads.
—It you have the sore eyes be sure
to read Dr. W. F. Holleyman’s ad
vertisement in this issue, We have
tried the eye salve and pronounce it
an excellent remedy for that dread
dbeaae. Try it and be convinced.
—We call the atten'ion of our city
reiders to the advertisement of Mr.
Thomas Tant, announcing the reopen
ing of bis meat market. Everybody
knows how necessary a good market is.
and will be glad that Mr. Tant has re
opened.
—Maj. W. A. Wilkins ri»sed the
light of his countenance on Waynes
boro on Wednesday. We were glad
to see him looking so healthy and vig
orous He will leave to join his fam
ily at the White Sulphur Springs on
Supday.
—We lesrn that efforts are being
to made to convert the Academy, at
this place, into a military school this
fall. Prof. Roberts will visit Atlanta
shortly to see Gov. Colquitt and to
make the other necessary arrangements
We hope the enterprise will succeed.
— Mr. J. L. Fulcher, while in New
Y«ik, purchased a large stock of new’
goods ior Fulcher <fc Co., which are
arriving, Fulcher & Co. will open
as goon »s their ftore, now occupied
by Mr. W. M. Wimberly, is vacated
—jfbout the 1st. Our readers will be
notified of the time to come to trade.
—Messrs. R. C. Neelv, J. L. Fulcher,
C. F. Sbe^nake and P< rter Carswell,
returned from Nev York on Tuesday
last, af er a most pleasant stay of two
weeks in Gotham. They show signs of
high living and easy minds, are full of
the rights of the great eity. It is mis
take. however, about Porter’s buying
.Tumbq.
—Messrs. J. A. Polhill, W. S. God-
bee and J. H. Polhill went bird hunt
ing the other day. and did some fine
shooting. They wore only out 3 hours
and bagged 48. The so re stands as
follows: J. A. Polhill, 19; W. S. God-
bee, 18; J. H. Polhill, 17? Henry,
Dr. PolhiTs fine Gordon setter, retriev
ed every bird. Henry is the smartest
and finest dog in town.
Mr. H. Brandt and that clever boy
«f his. Louis, ran down to Waynesboro,
from Augusta, to visit relatives and
shake hands with their many friends
here. The/ were welcomed on all
riJes. Louis informed us that he was
now connected wiih the Masonic Ope
ra House singing school—we believe it
is called an ‘‘orclustra,” but our musi-
ual education was neglected, and we
can’t get it down right. However, we
intend to go up and hear Louis, as we
know be is science itself.
—Mr. J. H. Polhill, brother of our
clever druggist, Br. J. A. Polhill, re
turned to V\ aynesboro on last Tuesday,
after an absence in Texas, iu fact af er
rambling all over the West, for 18
months. Mr. P. has made his residence
iu the West for the past three years,
and seems t> have become perfectly en
amored with the wild life of those wild
regions. Wi h the exception of his
“sombrero” we fail, however, to detect
• auj resemblanoe to Buffalo Bill or any
dime novel h tro. He cornea to Georgia
to avoid the terrible winter of the
West, t}hd will probably return again
when the spring brings out the blosooms
on tho prarie, < nd (be buffalos get fat.
DEATH'S HAD VEST.
The dreaded angel, Death, has hover
ed over our community the past week,
and gathered his harvest from the arms
of loved and loving ones. Neithe • has
he been a respector of persons, the old,
the middle-aged, the young and the ten
der babe has gone down b. fore his keen
cycle. Truly the bereaved ones have
our sympathy in this their hour of
giooin, but let them remember 'hat it is
tl e decree of Him who doeth all things
well, and prepare to meet their
loved ones on that ‘ shining shore”
where Death cannot come.
On last Sunday night, the 13th inst,
in Waynesboro, Mrs. Blount, wife of
Mr. R. B. Blouut, of consumption. A
faithful and loying wife, a tender moth
er and an humble Christian, she has
gone to her reward. She leaves a hus
band and several children to mourn her
death.
On Sunday, the 13th inst. in this
county, of consumption, Mr. Alexander
Lewis. Mr. Lewis’ health had been
steadily failing for some lime, and his
death was expected. Being unmarried,
he leaves no family.
On Tuesday mor'ing, the 15th inst,
of fever, Mrs. Savannah Smith, wifeot
Mr. J. B. Smith, Jr., foreman of the
Herald office. Mrs. Smith’s dea h was
very unexpected, for ihough she had
been unwell for several days ; no'hing
serious w is thought of her sickness un
til a few ho rs before her death. She
leaves a babe only two or three weeks
old which-can never know a the floating
love and care of a mother. Our brother
craftsman has our sincere sympathy for
this his great bereavement;
On Friday morning, at 1 o’clock, of
fever, the little daughter of Mr. T. B.
Wells. Not. quite one year ago Death
took her little sister, and the affetion*
of the parents entwine around this one
with a double strength, but Death—in
exorable D- ath—came, the stem was
broken, and the flower withered. It
were hard to offer consolatiou to the
parents whose hearts are almost broken
by this terrible affliction were r not for
the gracious words of the Savior, who
has said, ‘‘suffer li tie children to come
unto me, and forbid them not, for of
such is the kingdom of Heaven and
to Him we point them for a refuse,
for He has said “come unt>Me, all
ye that labor and are heavy la 'en, and
I will give you rest.”
—Waynesboro has received 15 bales
of new cotton, and two bales of last
year’s crop, this week—making 17 in all.
Of these W. A. Wilkins k Co. pur
chased 13, W. McCathern 2, S. A.
Gray 1, and Godbee & Mulky 1. The
first bale was brought in by Henry
Jackson, colored, living on Dr Pal
mer’s place. It. classed middling,
weighed 455 pounds, and was purchas
ed by W A. Wilkins k Co. at 15 cts.
In an hour or two after the reception of
the bale from Jackson, N >r. Elias Bell
arrived with his ‘‘first bale” to find
that Jackson was ju-t far enough ahead
of him to carry off the belt. Mr. Bell
is usually ve-y eaily, and last year
brought in the first bale on the 9th of
A ugust, four days earlier than the re
ception of the first bale this year. Ev
erybody seemed glad to welcome the
fleecy staple.
—Easter , color- d, we could not
learn her other name, stole a gold ring
fiom Miss Anna Blouut a few days ago,
and as everything was kept quiet, she
supposed that the theft had not been
detected and put in an appearance yes
terday (Friday) perhaps, to try her
hand again. Upon being charged with
the theft, she denied it. but being press
ed, acknow'edged h' r crime, and said
the ring was an her home, and that she
would give it up if anyone would go with
her. A herse and buggy was procured,
but Miss Easter changed her mind and
made a dash for liberty. Charlie
Blount gave chase,- but having been
siok lately, his strength failed, and she
Beemed about to make good her escape.
But just at this juncture, Mr. Charlie
Gray came upon the scene, and soon
overtook the dusky k'eptomaniest, and
brought her back. She now blooms in
jail, and sighs for the free air and sun
shine. The raoe was an exciting one
for a few momentb and afforded con
siderable amusement f r the lookers on.
—Dr. J. A. Polhill comes forward
this week with a change of his adver
tisement. to which we call the attention
of our readers, especially those suffering
with chills and fever. The Doctor has
the exclusive sale of the celebrated
medicine, Herbine, which is said to
cure chills and malarial fever in every
instance. He a'so sells the Old Henry
cigar, which is the best 5 cents segar
we have ever smoked in this town.
He sells ‘ The Three Drummers,” 3 for
10 cents, which is uu extra fine brand.
Read his advertisement and go to Pol*
hill’s.
—Col, S. J, Bell has been enjoy
ing a tussel with the Burke county
chills the past week. The colonel
has a look of anxious gonene»9 about
him which makes one feel sorry.
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PERKINS' JUNCTION.
It always gives us pleasure to note
the enterprise of the people and im-
provemets in any part of Burke
county. We, therefore, take pleas
ure in mentioning the improvement
of Perkins’ Junction, which .only .a
few years’ago was a mere railroad
s*a»ion. The impovement there is
great, there are two stores, (Mr. Per
kins doing a large business, - ) tele
graph and express offices, and carri
age and blacksmith shop. There
are some eight or ten neat cottage
residences, *nd ail taken together,
Perkins’ Junction begins to assume
quite a vilage appearance. At this
point the railroad of Perkins &
Brother forms a junction with the
Augusta & Savannah R. R This
road belongs to the firm of Perkins
& Brother, and is 13 miles long, and
leads to the little saw mil! village of
Lorette, in Scriven county, where
these gentlemen have extensive steam
saw mills, and over it is shipped
many hundreds of thousands of feet
of lumber, shingles, laths, etc., to Au
gusta, Savannah and other points.
The people all along the railroad
from above Perkins Junciion to be
low Lawtonville, who live within
shipping reach of the railroad, have
abandoned cotton planting to some
extent in favor of melons, and the
present year shipped enough melons
to net $10,000. Lands which three
years ago would not have sold for
$2 50, we are told, cannot he bought
to-day for $25 per acre. The area
of the melon crop will be largely in
creased next year. The sensation in
the vicinity of the Junction just now
is the planting of Irish potatoes t >
ship to the Northern and Western
markets during the spring and early
summer. If the boom keeps up to
its present height there will be large
crops of the vegetable planted in that
vicinity. These people are industri
ous, energetic and euterprising, and
deserve success, at least.
—We learn that another shocking
crifne was committed on Mr. T. P.
Branch’s plantation, in this county,
on Tuesday. The particulars of
which, the best we could get, are
about as follows: A negro man, Tom
Bell, has some very bad dogs, and a
little negro boy, some 13 years of age,
while passing the house was set upon
by the dogs, Tom’s son, another boy,
urging them on, he picked up a stick
to defend himself from their attacks
when the two boys got to fighting ;
Tom became enraged and struck the
boy on the head with the stock of his
gun, fracturing his skull about three
inches. The boy is in acritical con
dition. Tom, we understand, defies
arrest, and says that before they can
arrested him they will receive the
contents of bis double barrel shot gun.
It is said he is a notorious character
and will likely give the officers some
trouble yet. We hope soon to chron
icle his arrest and lodgement in jail.
—Dr. W. F. Holleyraan has been
victimized by some one who pass 'd
a counterfeit silver dollar npon him
a few days ago. The coin was made
of pewter splendidly executed, but
laciccd the clear ring of the genuine
dollar and was 104 grains less in
weight. The Doctor upon finding it
to be counterfeit chopped it in two,
and hast the pieces now at hia drug
store.
—Judge W. 8. Godbee will open
new livery stables in town next week.
He wifi complete his new stables as
rapidly as possiblo, and will bo ready to
train horses for the fair. As the judge
understands the Code, so also he knows
how to manipulate the ribbons.
L Communicated. 1
THE ARTESIAN WELL.
Mu- Editor : Allow me through the columns
of vour paper the privelege of presenting a few
suggestions upon the above named subject. I
am confident there can be no topic of greater
importance at this particular juncture, nor one
worthier the deepest consideration of our citi
zens. Indeed, artesian wells, and their influen
ces upon the health of those communities in
which they have been placed, have claimed the
attention and attracted tho earnest deliberations
of our profoundest, and most benevolent citizens.
Hence, in bringing this subject more directly be
fore our people, I feel assured that the magnitude
of its importance 1 will demand consideration,
even if the, style in which I shall formulate my
suggestions, falls short of that eminence. With
this prelude, then, I shall proceed to advance a
few thoughts, which occur to me, relative to the
subject in general. a,nd its special application to
our town.
Artesian wells are by no means modem insti
tutions or inventions. Their necessity and impor
tance have been recognized long before the
present ancient records were modern. They de
rive their name from the province of Artois, in
France, where It has long been customary to
dig them, and from whence their use in other
parts of France and Europe was derived.—
T ‘ance. however cannot be said to be their
birth-place, since It. appears that at a very re
mote per od wells of the same kind were in use
both in China and Egypt.
The theory of these wells is simple, and can be
explained in a very few words. As is well
known, the strata composing the earth's crust
are of two kinds : the one permeable to water,
such as sand, gravel, etc.; the other impermeable,
such as clay. Now, everyone knows that it is a
well established principle, both of Hydrostatics
and common sense, that water always seeks its
level. Let us suppose, then, a geographical ba
sin of greater or le s extent, in which two im
permeable layers, A and B. enclose a permeable
stratum. K. Now, when rain falls upon that
part of the permeable layer which comes to
the surface, and which is called the outcrop, it
filters or percolates thr ugh it, and following
the natural “fall” of the ground, collects in the
hollow basin, between the impermeable strata,
A and B. Once there, it cannot escape, owing
to the nature of the layers above and below it.
If now we sink a vertical hole to the water
bearing stratum, K, the water striving to gain
its level, will spout out to a height equal to the
difference oetween the levels of the outcrop, and
.he noirt at which the perforation is made.
This in brief is the history and theory of the ar
tesian well. The temperature of the water will
vary, of course, with the depth of the well, which
latter will also vary with the different strata of
which the soil may be composed. The most
celebrated well of this kind on record, is the
famous Grenelle well, in France, which is 1800
feet deep, and discharges 656 gallons of water
per minute. The temperature of the water is
27 degs. C., or 80.6 degs. Fhar. It may be^remark-
ed before leaving this particular part of the sub
ject, that there are physical laws by which any
temperature can be obtained.
Now. these preliminaries being considered,
the question naturally arises, “what has all this
to do with Waynesboro?" To answer this, we
must consider first the necessity of such a well
here, and if It can be shown that an artesian
well will prove not only a benefit, but a bb-ssing,
then the conclusion will be Irresistable that it
ha-, a great deal to do with Waynesboro. Pro
posing to be brief, I will simply state facts.
In the first plaee, there is not a single well of
pure water in this community 1 Astounding as
the statement may seem, it Is true, and a few
moments reflection will convince anyone of its
truthfulness. The soil of this town is composed,
to a great extent, of sand and gravel, which, ac
cording to Its very nature can afford no resis
tance whatever to the surface impurities, which
percolate through and soon find lodgment, at a
very shallow depth, in the very water-basins of
our wells. This itself will strike the sober mind
with reason and conviction Again, we get all
of our water at an average depth of from twen
ty-five to forty-feet. Considering the extreme
porosity of the soil, and the size to which the
pores must, by this time, be worn bv the contin
uous filterings, it cannot be momentarily held
that water, derived from such a souroe, can be
pure. If the water be not pure, it follows logi
cally that it cannot be healthy. Impure water is
not healthy, and since I have shown that our
water cannot be pure, the conclusion is irresist
able that our wells must be the source of much
of our sickness. This, in itsel . is the most
powerful argument that can be advanced in
support of an artesian well.
Tne water obtained from an artesian well fre
quently comes trom 60 to 70 miles off; this ia not
oentrary to their principle and theory. The
water obtained from suoh depths and distances
is obliged to be pure and healthy. The rapid
development of suoh wells within the last year
in this State, demonstrate the fact that the peo
ple are opening their eyes to the importance of
such enterprises. In Southwestern Georgia,
where the water is impure, and not to be had
from these shqjlow wells, recourse is being made
to the ar estan, and there are already located
15 suoh wells, with eight more in prooeas of bor
ing. The records also show that where these
wells have been located, the health of thoso sec
tions has been materially improved.
Now, why can we not enjoy one of these bless
ings? Our people have already exhibited a
spirit of enterprise and progress, which will be
brought into more distinguished prominence, by
the boring of an artesian well. Our county is
out of debt, there is a large surplus In the Treas
ury, and why not devote a portion of our accu
mulating revenue to an enterprise that will ma
terially benefit us? It appears reasonable that
anything that will promote the health of our
community, is a desideratum as important as
the improvement of the land upon which our
real estate is situated. The cost of sinking these
wells is merely nominal, being about one dollar
per foot, and wltl such a fountain of pure, living
water gushing forth freely In our midst, there
would be no end to the benefits and blessings
that would arise therefrom. May the writer ex
press the earnest hope that our citizens, especi
ally those who have our interests at heart, will
consider this matter seriously. It certainly de
serves consideration at least. With a well of
this water flowing free to all upon our public
square, much of our annual sickness will be dis
pelled, and eur children's children, and all vyho
enjoy its manifold blessings, wtd rise up and
call him blessed, who pushed the enterprise to
completion. f. 8. R.
Waynesboro, Ga., Aug. 17, ISM-
Subscriptions are positively gash.
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Hephzibab
August 17,1882.
Our town has been unusually gay for the past
two weeks. ij
Mr. Bloome, of South Carolina, is visiting at
the residence oi Dr. Baxley.
Miss Annie Belle Rosier was in town last week,
the guest of Miss Georgia Carswell.
The literary and musical club will meet at t.ha
residence of Mrs. M. Clark this evening.
Miss Annie Green, one of Bath’s fairest daugh
ters, gave our town a visit Monday last.
Col. T. Law Jones took the leading part in a
beautiful romance one evening last week.
Mr. A. W. Jones is expected to return to-nior-
row from an extended trip in the mountains of
North Georgia.
Rev. Mr. Yerdery has just closed a protracted
meeting at Hopeful church, about eight miles
from this piace.
Mrs. Jessie Steakly, formerly of this place, but
mere recently oi Elberton, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. W. H. Davis.
There seems to be ^reat interest manifested at
the protracted meeting now in progress at Be -
len church, near town.
Mr. O. B. Brown, one of Jefferson county’s incut
successful young planters, passed through towu
last week, en route to Augusta.
We ngret to note the departure of Mrs. Fa Ha
gan t to-day for her home in Savannah. Mrs. F.
has made many staunch friends here.
Judge Seaborn H. Jones says there is more
pretty girls to the square mile in and around
Hephzibah than any plaee in the State.
Miss Addie Gresham accompanied by her
mother left yesterdav for an entensive tour
North. They have our best wishes for a pleas
ant trip.
Hon. A. E. Sturgis, one of McDuffie’s most en
terprising and accomplished citizens, vs as iu
town lastweek. The Colonel is ever welcome
in our midst.
Capt. 8. G. Story has the finest pack of hounds
in the county. Quite a number of young ladies
and gentlemen joined him in a hunt last wee!,,
and after a beautiful chase of two and a half
hours they captured the largest fox we ever saw.
Your town was handsomely represented here
last Sunday by the following gentlemen : Capr,.
W. L. McKlmurray, Col. R. F. Hensoit, Judge
T. I). Oliver, Dr. G. B. Banks, Maj. C. H. Thonms
and Dr. J. A. Polhil.l Mav the boys wave till
they can’t wave and fetch a little wave. Tigxk.
—Our young friend, Mr. E. C. La
nier, has returned from his summer
vacation. Several young ladies in
town ar« happy.
—Judge Lovett thinks he is cutting
teeth. Not so young as that, Judge,
surely ?
—Our young friend, W. M. Wim
berly, claim* to be so handsome tint
the young men (?) priase his beauty.
Local, Sr Business-
[ S. SCHWARZWEISS PAY,^
THE HIGHEST MARKET I
PRICE FOR DRY FLINT I
HIDES AND OLD IRON. J
S. SCHWARZWEISS SELLS THE
GENUINE BAKER
AND OTHER FINE
BRANDS OF WHIS
KEY AT THE LOW
EST MARKET
PRICE. FRESH
APPLE CIDER AND
LAGER BEER ON DRAUGHT.
S. SCHWARZWEISS
IS RECEIVING DAILY
NEW CALICOES, PLAIDS,
SEA ISLAND HOMESPUN AND
OTHERS K ASONA BLE GOODS
WHICH HE OFFERS AT TH K
LOWEST MARKET PRICE
WAYNESBORO.» MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
COI TON—Tone steady.
Mlduildg 11*
Low middling 11*2
BACON—Clear rib sides
Bulk clear ribs IMA
8 O canvassed hams.... 18^2
CORN—mixed f> bushel 1 00
FLOUR 7 00® » IU
MEAL—j sack . 8 50
BRAN-V owl I 75
LAKD-y * 18
SUGAR... io®iax
COKEE—Rio 15®25
TOBACCO 40® 1 88
SALT—M sack.... 1 40
BUTTER- Country 25
Goshen
KGG8 12
CHICKENS—Spring 10
POTASH—V ball . 18
Cans 10
CORN STARCH—f) pkg 16
CIGARS 6
KEROSENE OIL 86
RE-OPENED.
THE citizens of Vaynesboro are informed
that I have re-opened my meat market, where
I uliall keep on hand the best meats to bo
/ound anywhere. Also. Fish and Oysters,
Shrimps and Crabs, and everything in my line.
I have hereto/fe-e been /althful to my custo
mers, and ask a continuance of their patron
age. THOMAS TANT.
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