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HOME JOURNAL.
OFFICIAL ORGAN GREENE COUNTY.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF GREENESBORO.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 11, 1888.
AFFAIRS IN THE CITY.
LOCAL NEWS LACONICALLY
NOTED.
ITEMS OF SOME IMPORTANCE PUT TO
GETHER FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT
OF OCR READERS -NEWSY, PERSON
AL AND -OTHERWISE.
—Flower yards are looking lovely.
—The County Commissioners met Inst
Saturday.
...Mrs. Camp, of Marietta, is on a visit
to the family oi Sirs. Philip Clayton, of this
city.
—A great many of onr citizens attended
the Stockholders convention in Augusta this
week.
—Oats and wheat are looking splendid.
We wish there were more of them. No ap
pearance of rust.
Some sleet fell Tuesday evening. We
have not heard of any damage done the
youug cotton by it.
—lt is said that an entertainment will he
given during the summer for the benefit of
the Presbyterian church.
—Our county seems determined to keep
up with 'lie procession in point of curiosities
as well as everything else. %
—Mrs. Jesse P. Wilson, whn has been vis
iting friends in Tullalioma, Tennessee, re
turned home last Saturday.
—The picnic by our Sunday schools will
come off to-day at Long Bridge. Those
who attend will doubtless enjoy themselves.
—Miss Emma L. Crutchfield was married
on last Sunday afternoon to Mr. Edward
Aikin, both of this county. We extend
congratulations.
—Miss Minnie Force, of Atlanta, is visi
ting the family of her aunt, Mrs. Philip
Clayton, in this city. It is our hope that
her visit will he pleasant.
—One of our merchants, when he wants
to take, a rest, don’t pack up and put off to
the springs, he just quits advertising and
be has as much rest as he wants.
—Rev Mr. Knowles, Rector of the
Church of the Redeemer, in this city, is vis
iting his daughter, Mrs. Hr. W. If. Cun
ningham, in tiie beautiful yalley of Nacoo
chee.
—Aaron Johnson, colored, who lives on
Captain J. M. Storey’s place, caught ninety
four pounds of fish in a basket one day hist
week. The largest one of them weighed
sixteen and a half pounds.
—Jones, the Oglethorpe wife murderer,
will he hung at Lexington one week from
to day. lie has of late made several at
tempts to commit suicide. The hanging
will be public.
—Those who went to the fish fry at Park’s
mills on last Friday report a splendid affair.
These frya are of yearly occurrence and al
ways occasions of pleasure and enjoyment
The only regret is that they am not held of
tener.
—Several communications from the chil
dren of the Union Point high school were
crowded out of this issue, but will appear in
our next. We invite contributions from our
hoys and girls for the “Youth's Depart
ment."
—Mr. W. 11. Simpson, who has been in
the employ of Messrs. C. A, Davis & Cos.,
left on Saturday last for Atlanta, where lie
will doubtless make his future home. Mr.
Simpson is an agreeable gentleman and we
wish him success.
—Jones Gardiner, the lightning drummer
for Roberts &, Cos., Augusta, and one of the
most popular, jovial, whole-souled gentle
men on the road, dropped in O’ yr ~*rav.
elisah l* <n-wk. List „ ..teieor his stay
was brief hut brilliant.
—We have a young man in Greenesboro
who can spell any word backwards us well !
as forwards. This will not appear in any ;
wise extraordinary when we state that the
party referrred can not spell at all. The key '
to tiiis joke has been lost.
Mr. Sliep. WheeUss, of Augusta, who!
lias been with .ns for several months, has ac I
cepted a position with a large flour firm of
New York and will shortly leave on a com
mercial tour. His friends wish him un
bounded success in bis new field.
—There will be a pinic at Spivy’g mills in
Putnam county, to-morrow, to which every -
body is cordially invited. An address will
be delivered daring the day hy Hon. W. J.
Norliien, of Hancock. Those who attend
will doubtless spend a pleasant time,
—Joe Carter, city editor of the Atlanta
Constitution, will shortly lead to the altar a
beautiful and accomplished young lady of
Covington. Mr. Carter is a promising
writer and we extend him hearty congratu
lations for a life of joy, of health, and of
prosperity.
—John J. White, Atlanta, Ga., dealer in
farming and agricultural implements, har
vesters, reapers, etc., has an advertisement
in another column. Mr. White is agent
for the celebrated Osborn hinder and reaper
and other machinery. Head their atiractive
advertisement elsewhere.
—The grass blade is at work, and the air
perfumed with new-made hay, which the
farmers, iu large quantities should make
whilst the sun shines, lied and white clo
ver, blue and herd’s grass are in full bjoorn,
whilst bermuda, without bloom is ready for
the mower. What a country! ,
—Captain J. !5. Y. Warner has returned
from an extended visit through the North
and West. While there he purchased a
number of fine brood mares aud will devote
much attention to the raising of mules.
Captain Warner is a practical man and in
this new move will doubtless do well.
—A curiosity was exhibited on the street
last Saturday by Henry Porter, colored. It
was a pig witli two perfectly formed beads.
There were two eyes, one in cither head,
two distinctly formed snouts, and four ears.
The body is similar to any pig. It was born
Friday night and lived until Sunday.
—Messrs. John Barron and Alex. John
son, of Connellsville. Pa., who have been
spending the winter in our city, left on Mon
day last for their home. They are both in
telligent and agreeable gentlemen and made
many friends during their stay with us. We
will welcome them heartily at any time,
—Perkins Brothers, Atlanta, have an ad
vertisement in another column to-day.
They deal in all kinds of machinery. They
are clever gentlemen and we commend them
to our readers. Tney also sell saw and
grist mills, condensers, harvesting and mow
ing machinery. Read their advertisement
—“ Ambitious Amateur”. Yes, your ar
ticle “Sledge-Hammer William, the Boss
Buccaneer of Belcher's Bend,” is a thrilling
and iiair-raising story, but you express your
ideas too beautifully. Now, tiie ringing sen
tence, •‘lmmediately upon the receipt of
the bullet lie fluctuated back and expired at
once, while from the palpitating incision tiie
dark fluid of life flowed in a cataract of ver
miliion gushes,” is fine rhetoric and shows
deep study and a poetic fire, but is entirely
too sublime for this climate. Nicely packed
in ice it could be preserved for the future
student of the novel, but there are few read
ers who could stand the mental shock. Tliose
wlio got safely turough '“die palpitating
incision” could not h> pe but to get floored
by the “Vermillion gushes ” Our sympa
thetic hear, and a keen consideration for
the lives and happiness of the people of
Greene, compels us to consign vour story to
that mournful waste-basket, from whose
gloomy depths no manuscript has ever re
turned.
Wiiat Will the Weather Be ? j
Predictions for the present month are that 1
the weather will be very disagreeable. On
to-day the son will lie in parallel declination :
with the planet Saturn, and stormy weather j
may lx* looked for within a few days. On !
tiie 20tli the Bun and Saturn will be in con
junction, and disagreeable weather will tie
the result. Another disturbing position of j
1 the planets will occur on the 27th.
Religious Notices.
Lav services will be held at tho Cliurch
of the Redeemer, (Episcopal) in this city on
next Sunday at the usual hour.
On next Sabbath the hours for service
at the Baptist church will be changed so that
Sunday school will begin at 9 a. m., morn
ling-exercises at 10:39, and evening exerci
ses at 8 o’clock. Sabtiatli school lesson :
“Spreading the word of God,” Acts 11, 19
—3O. The children will sing from Gospel
Hymns no 4.
County Court.
Several civil cases were disposed of before
His Honor, Judge Win. Weaver, in the
j County court on last Monday. One case in
litigation was hotly contested, and was very
: interesting.
America Morris, colored, was up under a
i charge of malicious mischief. Evideuce not
I tieing sufficient to convict she was turned
| loose.
Court adjourned to the third Monday in
'he present month, when some' important
Cases will come up.
A Lost Hat.
We have i.i our office a black wool hat
number 7J, manufactured by C. A. Davis &
Cos., which was handed us by Mr. C.
Davison, who says it was left instead of his
at the court-house on last Monday. Mr.
Davisou’s hat lias a red silk lining, and on
the inside of the crown lias branded “J. B.
While & Cos., Augusta, Ga.” If the gentle
man who accidentally made the exchange,
will bring or send Mr. Davison’s hat, we
will turn over the one in our possession, and
tender, also, Mr. Davison thanks.
Bitten l>y it Moccasin.
Blake Weaver, son of Judge Win. Weav
er, of this city, was bitten by a water moc
casin on last Wednesday afternoon. He was
out fishing and while preparing to jump
across a small branch, he laid his hand on
the twig of a tree on which was a moccasin.
The snake struck him. Dr. Walker was
sent for and gave antidotes. At lust ac
counts he was doing well and was consider
ed out of danger. One ean.iot he too care
ful while in marshy places or low grounds
to keep a lookout for poisonous reptiles.
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Progressive Journalism.
The Augusta Chronicle and Constitu
tutionalist of Sunday was a giant sheet of
sixteen pages. Tills was an extraordinary
feat for a Southern journal, ami shows that
tiie Cliro.iicle proprietors and editors are full
of the spirit of energy and enterprise which
of late years lias given journalism in Geor
gia such a “boom.” The increased size of
many of onr Georgia journals pioves that
business men appreciate more and more each
year the inestimable value of newspapers as
a medium through which to reach the peo
ple.
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Officers of S. S. S. Convention.
At the Stale Sunday School Convention
held in Augusla last week, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year :
President, It. 15. Reppard, Savannah;
Vice President, Grigsby K Thomas, Colum
bus ; Secretary and Treasurer, J. (’. Court
ney, Atlanta: Chorister, Prof Jjprtlctt,
Columbus; Executive Committee; F. T.
Lockhart, Atlanta; John It. West, Macon;
J. T. Pendleton, J. C. Kimball, D. A. Beat
ty, Atlanta; J. L. Sweat, iloinervilie; W.
A. Thomas, Athens; Thomas Moore, Bol
ton; VV. E. Jones, Duluth.
An Animal Curiosity.
Henry Porter, colored, comes to the
front with a pig having a double lace. The
head is large but Ims a single cavity. At the
front base of the brain the face bifurcates,
and two distinct noses with mouths, teem,
tongues, snouts, etc. At the bifurcation
there is an imperfeclly'developcd eye, with
a well-developed one on either side of the
bead. So this may be called a tri-clops, or
triplc-eyed monster. The ears are two in
number and naturally developed. The pig
lived fortj’-eight hours and took nourish,
ment by either mouih. There was one
stomach, one liver and one track, constitu
ting the alimentary canal. A thorough dissec
tion was not made as it would have spoiled
the spicimen, which the owner wished to
preserve. It was of a lifter of five, the rest
all perfectly formed antllhcaltliy.
Yonn jJOriis
We are glad to see so much interest taken
in regard to stock raising, especially with
regard to horses. We are informed that
there will lie not less than one hundred colts
foaled in the county this spring, perhaps
more. Dr. Walker, originally front Ken
tucky, is inking especial Interest in the mat
ter. His fine stallion, ‘:Ned Forrest,’’ is
making a good record and is growing every
day in favor with breeders. He will a so have
some nice; half-Jeffry milkers coining in
soqn, which, witli lite common stock will
enable him to start hMlongSinuctpitted dairy
farm. The Doctor proposes that we have a
cattle slmsf, as also an unfoiliiilftn of spring
colts at. Greenesboro sometime soon, to lie
conducted as fairs usually are charging entry
fees and offering small premiums or prizes.
In eur opinion this Is an excellent idea, and
one we hope will beiicted upon at once.
Or Hi nary’* Cou rt.
Ordinary Joel F. Thornton dispps, ( | of
the following business on last Monday:
Win W. Moore was granted letters of
dismission frqtu the guardianship of Albert
S. Howell, i
Letters of dismission from the guardian
ship of Wm.tF. Luckie and Mary F. Butts
were grantedlto C. M, Crosslev.
An order was issued to W. H. McWhorter
and II E. Devison, administrators of Win.
Edmondson Jo sell eight shares of Georgia
railroad stocl and all the real estate of tl.e
deceased. /. I
J. B. Y v Warner, administrator, was gran
ted an order to’sell two shares of Georgia
railroad stofck and all the land belonging to
tiie estatuof Richard Blocks colored.
Tiie lasrwill and testament of William
Callahan was probated in common form.
Letters testamentary were graded to Mrs.
Win. Callahan
Sunday School Music.
The new .music book edited bv W. Lrnl
den and Gep. O. Robinson, latseand I‘raine,
lias made its appearance, and is pronounced
by all an inimitable collection of Sabbath
school music.’ The book is systematically
arranged in departments, and gives music
for anniec-saries, concerts, festivals, Christ
mas, Easter, funerals, temperance meetings
and other occasions. It is gotten up in first
class stylej with clear type, printed on fine
paper, and strongly bound. Sabtiatli schools
desiring anew book will be mire than pleas
ed. with Late and Pratir. Several exquisite
compositions of Mrs. G. O. Robinson ap
pear in tiie table of contents, and some of
them have been sung during the recent con
vention in this city, by Mr. Wallace, with
fineeffect. Tlje music of the’ pieces is by
Prof. Robinson, the words being from the
pen of Ins talented lady. Such a publica
tion is an honor to the enterprise of the Am- 1
sic House of the South, as its original fences
are to the cultured head of this establish
meet.— Augusta Chronicle.
SENDING US WORD.
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CONDENSED ITEMS FROM
OTHER TOWNS.
SQUIBS OF A RESPECTABLE LENGTH AS
TO HOW OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGH
BORS ARE GETHNG ALONG —COUNTY
NOTES —CROPS—PERSONALS.
UNION POINT.
BY NEWS GA TUSKER.
...Messrs. McCay and Wilkins, of Augus
ta, were with ns oft last Sunday.
...Good many of on: citizens went down
to the stockholders convention this week.
...Misses Josie and Mattie Moore, who are
attending school at Sharon, were home on a
visit a few days last week.
...Miss Fannie Harris, of Greenesboro,
1 who lias been on a brief visit to friends here
| returned home on Monday last.
...Mr. S. B. Sherwood, of Atlanta, isona
visit to his daughtci, Mis. A. W. Watson.
Mr. S. is a fine architectural builder.
...By the blessing of God Mrs. Hailey,
who has been lying so dangerously ill at
Woodville, has recovered sufficiently to
j come back home.
...Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barnes, of this place,
lett for Tyler, Texas, on Monday last, ami
will spend several weeks with relatives and
friends in that city.
...Rev. A- A. Flukerand W. W. Lump
kin, Esqr , left this week for Waco, Texas,
to attend the Southern Baptist Convention
which met in Waco yesterday.
...The jGcorgia Railroad authorities are
still working away at their improvements
!in our town. We shall give something
! more satisfactory on this point again.
...Miss Mattie Pierce, of Atlanta, is visi
| ting Mrs E. G. Williams, of tins plat*.
: Miss Pierce has many friends in Union
I Point who extend to her a hearty welcome.
| ...Mr. Alma Norman, of Augusta, spent
i Sunday in onr village. Mr. Norman iscon
[nected with Colonel Dorsey’s office, and is
j very popular both in Augusta and here.
| He is a sterling young man and we arc al
! ways glad to meet him.
...The Roll of Honor of Union Point High
i School for April consists of Hale Sibley,
! Hampton Mullins, Jas. L. Durham, Jennie
| Sibley, Alice Smith, Jennie Smith. The
j scholars arc all remarkably proficient and it
j requires hard study to he placod on the roll
of honor.
POWELL'S MILLS.
by mxm. 4
...Some of our farmers have a poor stand
of cotton.
...There will lie a big picnic at Barnett's
Shoals next Saturday.
...Mr- Askew has a shoe shop here. He
is a good workman. Give him a trial.
...Messrs. It. K, Heaves-and Bradford
Nicholson, cf At her. s, were down Saturday.
...Mr. Tom Cochran, a well-known and
highly respected citizen, died at hie home ou
last Monday.
...The mill at, this place is making splen
did flour and meal, aud good turn outs. In
fact it gives satisfaction.
...The doctors say tlmt malaria is diffused
in the country from Dun to Herslieba and
from tiie river to the great sea.
...Rey. J. W. Ellington preac’ cd here
last Sunday. Mr. T. W. Powell has some
of the finest horses in Middle Georgia.
..Mr. M. J. Quirk, the superintendent of
tlic factory, spent several days in Atlanta
last week. lie was well pleased with the
Gate City
...The Sabbath school at Liberty was re
organized last Sunday. The ladies are man
ifesling considerable interest so that in can
only he a success.
...On account of sickness, Mr. M Lewis
imAJll'V c’hhls miaiiia
iVorth Georgia, and hr tins joined the bache
lor club at Powell’s Mills,
...Our friend, John D—— , was most too
polite last Sunday evening, lie bowed so
low, while passing some ladies, that lie broke
tin; dash-board with Ids head.
...We were over at Liberty last. Sunday.
This is one of the best communities we
know of. It is noted for its hospitable citi
zens, clever boys and clever and domestic
girls.
...Rev. Mr. Epps preached for us last.
Monday night, lie wus raised here a poor
factory boy, and now, after an aUsauce of
a few years lie returns to us an acceptable
Baptist preacher.
...The bridge over Rose creek was washed
away in February and a temporary one Was
built by private parties This one has been
in a dangerous condition for some time.
Bids for the construction of the new one
will be received next Saturday and in n short
time there will be a substantial structure
over the bridge.
PARK’S MILLS.
BY .-KHCCI.Al’irs.
...Thermometer up in the seventies
... Farmers still planting and replanting.
...Gottton coming up with promise of a
good stand.
...Health of our community generally is
good.
...Dr. Youngblood, who has been quite
sick, is out on our streets again, though
quite feeble.
...Jack Bethea, in connection with other
business, is raising poultry. His spring
i ehickeus are ripe, and thriving. Go it,
Jack.
Wldt Moore, although one of our lar
gest planters, is turning his attention to
raising every tiling Sugar cane, barley,
sweet potatoes, goober peas, etc., are all
pow in cultivation under Ids direction.
....Glad to see our esteemed friend Cary,
of Oconee Station, up and at bis post again ’
Mr. Cary has been connected with the road
nearly forty years. He really seems a part of
the Georgia Railroad, and the company
could ill afford to give him up
...The Misses Few and Stovall have been
the guests of Mrs. G. A. Hall for several
days. It is [cared that several of our young
men are suffering from “heart disease.”
The ladies will go from here to Augusta
before returning to their home iu Morgan
county. What is to become of tl* boys,
the future will develop.
...The innnal picnic at Park's Mill came
off Friday 4th inst. It was a general holi
day all around. Early in the day, people
began to flock in froiu all directions. Many
fair and bewitching nmideos attended by
gentlemanly and polite young men, graced
the occasion. Soon the squeaking of the
fiddle and clanking of the triangle was
heard and truly did they trip “the light
fantastic toe,” until the sinking sun warned
them of the approach of night. One no
ticeable feature of the occasion was a mini- i
tier of sweet and smiling babes and small
1 children. It would have melted the flinty
hearts of all bachelordom to have witnessed
them. Ail seemed toeujoy the day. What,
a great thing for friends and neighbors, to
lay aside dull care now and then, and as
■ sembie in some quiet nook, spend the day in
| social comfort, catiDg, drinking and making
I merry. How rejuvenating and enlivening
it is, to the weary anil care-worn. It makes t
us new creatures and we feet like going ■
forth to meet the future with manly hearts ;
and without fear. God intended that man- i
kind should obey the simple tews ol nature .
and enjoy happiness. There is uo reason*!
under the sun why man should fret and pine ;
away, repine and murmur, grumble and .find ;
fault with any aud everything. A true j
Christian should enjoy life and is the only
one that does enjoy it, or has any title to
its pleasures.
WHITE PLAINS.
BY OX A.
Wrrk for the good that is nighrst; ;
Dream sot of greatness afar;
That glory is ever the highest,
Which shines upon men as they are. j
...Fire flies, fleas and fans.
...Some of our farmers are still planting
cotton. i
...Mr, J. D. Anderson has been to Macon
recently.
...Mr. J. R. Parker has the finest oat
patch in town.
...Air. H. Tappan can accommodate you
witli horse racks.
... Henry Howell has asproipislng a mous
tache as any young man ai town.
...Messrs. A. B. Tappan and John J.
Howell visited Augusta ttis week.
...Mr. P M. Moss lias put new steps to
his store and wants then: to lie used.
...Mr. W. J. Howell ias another mem-j
her added to his family—"a fine boy.”
...Rev. J. H. Kilpatrict has gone to Wa
co, Texas, to attend the Southern Baptist
| Convention.
...Mrs. Dr. Reid, of Cr*vvfordville; spent
a few days with her fafKYfDr I. D. Moore,
1 of this place.
...The Methodist Snnda, school postpones
its annual picr.ic until Tie farmers have
more spare time. j
...Mr. Z. T. Walken’;as been gone for
several days to South (■’rolina; he is. sell
ing the Hancock plow.
...Mr. 11. S. Mapp reli.’ns thanks to John
nie Tappan for a nice lAvketfnl of straw
berries. A'bucket is better than a dish.
—Mr. A. B. Tappan,: had a strawberry
supper at his home lest week, and invited
j a number of his relatives. All enjoyed the
evening very much. *
...Miss Lizzie Simmon?} returned to Au
i gusta on Monday. ML:Hammh Tappan
| went down with Miss Li Toe; and now East
1 End wears a forsaken npp nrance.
...Mr, Sam Lary was iti town last week
j with a beautiful two jear old filly, for
j which he would not take less than lour hun-
Idreil dollars. Mr. Lary nays that it costs
him very little to raise cuts,
...There were five hales of cotton, and one
of wool, brought to Ihcvillagc a few days
i since. The man who sells wool must have
money in Ins pocket. Ii is a good thing to
have something besides cotton to sell.
...A small but merry picnic party spent
Thursday week at the Elat Rock. They
enjoyed the wagon ride so much that they
| went in the same conveyance* to a sociable
j that night on' at Mrs. M. S. Jarrell’s.
...Walking by the back door of one of
I the stores the other day, ye noticed a young
I gentleman, member of thfc debating society,
! standing witli a roll of paper in bis hand re
bearsing Iris speech for the next night; liis
audience seemed to be a molasses barrel.
At first we thought lie was fanning the Hies
away from the barrel, and had to look well
to see what he really meant.
...At Hie corner, of our piazza, in a larire
rose vine, a mocking bird has made lict
nest; and, seemingly, undisturbed by the
noise of the house ami tiie watchful atten
tion of the cat, has (here quietly laid her
eggs and hatched out her brood. The chil
dren plav around the vine, but the mother
bird comes and goes at her pleasure. At
dawn she pipes her sweetest notes for our
willing ears, and we ask no more charming
music than our bird’s enchanting trill.
CRAWFORDVILLE.
HY MASOOTTK.
...Maj. Chapman carries-a “rabbit foot.”
...Joe Cosby went down to Augusta Tues
day.
...Will Bird lias purchased him a very
fine horse.
...Mrs. W. 0. Holden is visiting relatives
at Harlem.
...We have two fine Sunday., schools in
in our town. . *
;.Mr: FTnnK irr.ster; "OT llarlem, was in
town .Monday.
...J. E its id went down to Augusta
Tuesday night.
...Col J. W r . Ilixon spent a few hours at
Union Point Tuesday
...Mr. J. W. Durracott has Junta well bored
on his place near town,
...The Italian harpist was in town last
week making sweet music.
...Mr. and Mrs. Casper Myers spent Sun
day and Monday iu Warrentou visiting
friends.
...Frank Rhodes passed through Monday
enroute for Augusta. Tlmt friendly smile
is still on his face as of old.
...Marshal Andrews and wife, flisses
Minnie, Lula and Lila Reid, and Miss Dilla
Rhodes went down to Augusta Tuesday.
...There is a young man in our town who
says that if time be money he is independ
ent, as he lias more time than he can use.
...The Sunday schools have decided to
change Hie place of the picnic as they were
compelled to change the day to Bird's Ford
on next Tuesday.
...W. T. Flynt and lady, of Sharon, pass
ed through Sunday returning from a short
stay at Union Point where they have been
visiting relatives.
...Monroe Gorham, now Deputy revenue
collector for this district spent Snfdny with
his family in tiiis place. He tells us his
headquarters will soon be moved here.
...Dr. J. E. Dixon, representing the en
terprising fiirm of Richardson <fe Cox, St.
Liuis, was in town last week The doctor
is a Hdc gentleman and we wish him suc
cess.
...We hear tlmt Walton Harris goes quite
frequently to Hognnsville. We can’t un
derstand why tiiis is lliusly, but nearly ev
ery Sunday finds him aboard a West Point
train on his way to Hogansville.t
...Your correspondent was in the country
Monday when we chanced to hit upon one
of the Golden Bee Hives. One hive was
filled with the nicest honey you ever saw
and the bees bad only been at work three
weeks.
...Mr. Ragland, representing the Globe
Pickle company, St, Louts, also the Dozier
Weyl cracker company, wns in town last
week working up the town in a first class
style. Mr Ragland is a business fellow,
and we will lie glad to see him around again
soon.
...We had the pleasure of handling: a large
swarm of bees Tuesday. We were very
successful in making friends with all but
one. He got mad because we maehed him
and bit ns a little Hut we continued to
play with them until we got tlieih all'in.tbc
hive.
...Hon. John A. Stephen* received a let
ter not long since from Sir Camp
bell, a member of the British Parliament,
and a nephew of the late John Campbell,
Lord Chancellor of England, stating the
high esteem he bad for Sir. Stephens, and
expressing bis sorrow at his death.
...Last Friday we walked over to the
Academy to hear the boys and girls recite
We must say they did well. Their instruc
tor, Prof C. T Boggs, lias them under fine
control. Right here let us compliment Jim
Anderson for his fine speaking. Jim has
an excellent delivery and wc predict for
him a bright future.
...Mr. Clias W. Hubper, of Atlanta, the
celebrated editor ami poet, and one of the
purest writers in Georgia, lias completed
his drama of “The Maid of San Domingo.”
It is said sob* beautiful in language and
full of striking and dramatic incidents. The
Atlanta Dramatics bave the play under re
hearsal and will shortly produce it. Mies
Mamie Young, assumes the leading "-ole of
“Tonie,” Mrs. Hubner will play "Babacan,”
and the support will lie remarkably strong,
emliracing the best talent in the Gate city.
The play will he elegantly mounted, and its
production dob iilcss a great 3Ucces3.
AROUND WHITE PLAINS.
SOME FARMERS WHO ARE DOING WELL
IN THAT LOCALITY.
It is a source of gratification for us to
note the success witli which most of the
farmers of Greene are meeting. A recent i
trip to the neighborhood of White Plains j
convinced U3 that in that particular locality
the were doing extraordinarily
well.
On the road known as the Crawfordville
road, about tivo miles from White Plains in
this county lives Mrs. S. C. Reid, a Iqdy
deserving of great praise for her excellent
management and successful farming. Left ;
a widow, with four small children, some
seven or eight years ago, she undertook the
superintendence of a largo farm, unaided
by masculine advice, except, perhaps, she l
may heeded the suggestions of some neigh
bor. She lias usually miflte good crops, and
lias been more successful some years than ;
some farmers of the sterner sex. Ilerself
an educated and cultivated lady, she lias
not been sparing in the education of her
children : nor has she withheld her means
when called upon to give to public purposes. ,
| Such self reliance, energy and brave hear- i
tedness is deserving of commendation, and
should encourage others who may be left to
, exercise feminine judgment in such affairs,
j On tnc same road, about a mile below
' Mrs. Reid, may be found (lie beautiful
; home of Mr. A. C. Moore. A pretty, new
j ly finished cottage, surrounded hv a garden
of flowers and strawberry,—the whole situ
j ated in a large grove of forest trees. This
| farm we must call the model farm, and its
owner, the model farmer.
In all Greene county, there is probably
; not a more prosperous farmer than A. C.
! Moore. He undertakes no great achieve
ments, but practical; economical, industri
ous and patient, be goes quietly about his
business and lie knows what that business
| is. Nothing that pertains to the interest
j or comforts of his home is neglected by Mr.
I Moore, lie looks carefully after his stock,
i and owns calthraif the best breeds; he now
| drives a beautiful mare raised at home,
j Mrs.,Moore must share in the credit for the
appearance of refinement and beauty about
the place, as she has bestowed pains-taking
labor, and tasteful care, that her home
should present n lovely appearance outward
ly, and rest and comfort inside. One im
provement, we must not forget to mention,
which always attracts (lie notice and pleas
es tile ear of visitors spending many hours
m the house. It is that Mr. Moore has
substituted shell for the old fashioned horn,
to call his hands to dinner. How much
more pleasing to listen at noon to the musi
cal tone of tiie large hell, ringing its cheer
ful summons to dinner, than to be startled
from your seat by the loud blast of a horn
ugly enough in its own lack of melody,
and usually accompanied by the barking of
hounds.
PRESS AND LEGISLATURE.
MEETING OP THE EDITORS—ASSEM
BLING OF THE LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature met in Atlanta on Wed
nesday forenoon at 10 o'clock. There were
150 members present. A message from the
Senate announcing a quorum was received.
A message from the Governor, through Sec
retary Avery, was received and read.
A committee was appointed to make ar
rangements for the inaugural ceremonies.
A committee of five was appointed to
draft.resolutions on the deatli of Alexander
11. Stephens, to report the first day of the
July session.
On motion of Mr. Rav, of Coweta, three
tellers were appointed, one from the Senate
and two from tiie House—Senator George,
of Morgan, and Representatives Ray of
Coweta, and Hudson, of Webster.
The two Houses iu joint, session proceed
ed to count tiie votes -the vote for Gover
nor being 23,!i80.
There were 331 scattering votes distribu
ted aß'fdUrnvs: J S Boynton 13.5, A O Ba
| con 38! L J llartrell 11, It B Bullock 7, Bill
' Arp i, W H Felton <>, Clifford Anderson 5,
j M J Crawford 4, J R Brown 10, W H Craw
: ford 3. Phil Cook 3. Emory Speer 17, Boh
i Toombs 1, W H Daniil 11, II P Farrow 5,
Josh Hill 1, Judge Tim Willis 3, Joseph E
Brown, A R Wright 11, Pope Barrow 1, J
W Clifton 11, and the rest for various poli
ticians of local reputation.
The cost, ojjtbe extra session was $7,500,
over $5,000 of which was for mileage.
Governor and Mrs McDaniel gave an in
formal reception last nighi at tiie Kimball
house.
Governor McDaniel was inaugurated yes
terday.
THE EDITORS.
A special from Athens says the Georgia
Press Convention met there at ten o’clock
Wednesday in the Opera House, Col. J.
11. Estil in tiie chair. The attendance is
rather small, there being only about forty
members present.
The old officers were re-eleeted for the
ensuing year, with the exception of the two
secretaries. No business of importance was
transacted, and after deciding to meet in
Atlanta next year the convention adjourned
to meet at Tallulah Falls to-morrow.
Alliens is doing all it can to give, the gang
a pleasant stay. A grand entertainment will
lie given at the Lucy Cobh Institute tonight
for the pleasure of tiie delegates. Larry
Gantt is in his glory and the Baner-Wateh
mail is keep ag open house. Tiie grand ex
cursion leaves to-momow for the Falls
No water to lie allowed on the trip. Capt.
Bernard lias placed a special train at the dis
posal of the Press.
The president stated that before business
proceeded the question of membership
-should be settled. The minutes of Hie last
meeting were read and approved. The
treasurer read liis annual report, showing
$333.05 now in the treasury, The report
was received and placed on the minutes.
The’ annual dues were put at. two dollars,
when a recess of five minutes was taken to
enable the members to enroll their names.
The collections of the present meeting were
fift? ft ur dollars
Mr. Hancock moved that a committee of
three lie appointed to draw up resolutions
updij tiie deaths of the deceased members,
Messrs. Bingletoti and Royal. Mr. Yoncv
read the list of entertainments as follows:
Afternoon at five o’clock, a ride over the
oil}'; to-morrow, a trip to the falls; Friday
an entertainment at the Lucy Cobb Insti
tute 1 , and a moot court by the university
law class. Atlanta was accepted with loud
applause as the next place of meeting.
The StocU Law.
A paper is being circulated in this county
to petition the Legislature to pass a spe
cial’bill for Greene county tor “no fence."
The petition has been Signed by a large
number.
Tl; Stockholders.
From tiic reports of the officers of the
Georgia railroad, at the recent convention of
Stockholders it was shown that there is, af
ter paying dividends and all expenses, a baj
ance on Hand of *23.181.78, a remarkably
flue showing. The condition of the com
pany and bank, as reported, is strong and
flourishing, and reflects highest credit on
the officers. A surplus is reported in the
bank in Augastaat tire close of .business
March 31st, MjSiVnt *11,224.77. and at that
date there was :oi dep05it#!,318,221.16. :.
The labh’of diVslctvlttideQijraiV by •the
company since'the wpr sbuws-tbe.jiifiJiiatiM
sum declared to stockholders ip th(Vt,tini<j,p(
i *5,057,0TCtf for every share of
the war, Miere’lias been declared ta diu.
: dead* #120.75. This showing is. What ttip
Georgia'Railroad ana Banking Company his
| a right to be proud of and is what' perbspis
no other Southern road can equal or p
-| proacli. There is every reason why the
stock should he so valuable' and every tiofie
| and prospect of continued success'and pros
perity.
formic jfo fotm,
i . , . ‘
Irish Point, GeuUiue Torchon, Imitation Torclioji, Broderie, Valance
; Edging and Insertion, Italian Valance, Maltese Edge; Point Cardnial,
Brighton, Venice, Britonne, Brabant. The most popular goods in Ja
conet, Nainsook and Swiss Hamburgs and Flouucings from 9jc to 75c
per yard. Black and white Yok Lace. Spanish lace is al} the rage,*
land we have it in Cream, Black find assorted colors. Our Laces iiis}
Hamburgs deserve special attention.—C. A. DAVIS A CO.
mm. AtsATMis,
Quadrille Satin Suitings, Nun’s Veiling, Japanese Silk Plaids, new and!
handsome, 25c per yard, Imported Plaid and Stripe Suitings, Grena
dine, Jullinrd’s till wool Buutiug, Dress Silks. Kensington Suitings 10c’
’ per yard, Glenham Ginghams. In Dress Fabrics we have not only
1 Black and Standard Colors, but the new shades such as Crushed Straw
berry, Terra Cotta. Electric Blue, Robin’s Egg Blue. See our band*
I some Nun’s Veiling black and all colors 20c per yard. Glenham Dres*
Gingham 10c per yard.—C. A. DAVIS A CO.
SQOT&QSa '
j is again used this Spring in Black and Colors for dress trimmings; also'
Spanish Laces—mostly in cream and black, with an occasional fancy
tint. Ball Buttons, Oval, Oblong and Flat Buttons are all used; made
[of various materials and iu all colors, staple and novel. We believe
j the ladies will pronounce our department of buttons and trimmings
| hard to surpass. We have’bunting-lining, corset jeans, whalebone,
! wigans. threads (silk, cotton and linen) in very large supply.—o. A;
! DAVIS & CO.
FIMIS OTTOMANS,
in Silks and Fiibbons, are fashionable for Trimmings. We have theur
in new shades. Also cheap, medium and fine Satins, Dress and Trim
ming Silk. Examine onr Fancy Dress Silks. American Black Silk
that will not split, and Quadriile Satin Suiting.—C. A. DAVIS CO:
‘•Flv Away,” “Montrose;” “lYyoming,” "Caprice,” “Geblnuelt,” “llose
clale,” “Elfrirla,” “Lake Queen,” “Casino,” are some of the new styles
in new Spring Huts anti Bonnets just opening in our Millinery Depart
ment. In Miss Bourne’s Department the Silks and Ribbons are un
surpassed. Ostrich Plumes aod Tips, Laces, Bonnet Strings ami
Ornaments. In this Department is kept" a complete lino of Fancy.
Ornaments, and Flowers. In this department is kept a complete line of
Fancy,Goods and a large stock of elegant Underwear at reduced!
prices.—C. A. DAVIS & CO.
Or mil ed Strawberry
and Baby Biue. Our White Satin Parasols, lined with Crushed Straw
berry and Baby Bine will “emancipate the dilapidated liueu from the
diminutive shrubbery,” or in other words “take the rag off the bush.”
Parasols 10c, 15c, ‘2oc, 25c, 35c, 50c, and all the way up to §7.50. The
Boulevard Parasol is a beauty. Japanese Parasols 10c to 35c. Hand
Umbrellas 30c to §5. Buggv Umbrellas $2 to $5;50. See our Derby
Mohair Umbrella.-C. A. DAVIS & CO.
££G3QUB¥jBII&B (
and Foster’s Patent Hook Gloves of popular kinds in Berlin, Kid/
Lisle Thread, Silk, etc. Mitts, black and all the fashionable colors.
White, unbleached, solid and fancy colored Hosiery. Warner’s, Cora
line, Health, Model Moulded, Bon Ton, None Such, and Thompson’s
Glove Fitting Corsets.—C. A. DAVIS & CO.
LANGTRY SCARFS,
and Langtry Pins, very fashionable. Scarfs in Cream aud Black Lace,.
Pins gilt and silvered. In Collars and Cuffs we have all the latest de
signs, white and colored, narrow and wide, linen, lace and open work.
Our Fans will attract attention. Prices lc to §2. Japanese, American
and Fine Feathered Faus.—C. A. DAVIS <fc CO.
is the newest style iu Gents’ Scarfs. Our stock of Gents’ Neckwear
this season is apt to meet the demands of the most fastidious. Ask for
our Lungham, Nuncio, and K. C. B. Collars and Cuffs, The Pearl
Shirt, of which we have the control in Greenesboro takes the lead over
all others. Price, sl. Quality and wear guaranteed. Popular articles’
iu Gents’ Collar, Sleeve, and Bosom Buttons, Scarf Pius, Charms,
Watch chains and Fob Charms. Watches from S4 tip. —C. A. DAVIS’
& CO.
Straw Hats in Cream and Terra Cotta, very stylish for gentlemen. The
new Spring and Summer shapes and shades in Straw aud Fur Hats for
Boys, Children and Gentlemen. Prices 5c to $5. In clothing we have
suits from three years old to 46 inch breast, prices $2.50 to s£o a suit.
Pants as low as 50c, coats 45 arid 50c Gents’ Summer shoes and
slippers all sizes at low prices. Gents’ Hosiery and Handkerchiefs,
cotton, linen and silk. Gouts’ Berlin and Kid Gloves.—C. A. DAYIS
& CO.
Dickens’ Complete Works,
14 volumes, $8 ; Waverly Novels; by Scott, 10 volumes $7.50; Geike’s-
Life of Christ 75c; Jeff Davis and Jackson 75c; Thomas Hood’s Poems
60c; Family Doctor 75c; Tennyson, Burns, Milton, Shakespeare, Byron,,
Pope. One Thousand aud One Gems, all in beautiful fine bindings, gilt
edge 90c.—C. A. DAVIS & CO.
HALF PIUCFJ
Iu the auction rooms of New York our buyer secured many bar
gains at about half their value, so that in a number of departments wqt
can offer special bargains. We give our customers the benefit of thus®;
drives.—C. A. DAVIS A CO. •
,i,®ir|i,[pMTiyo) nmm,
Handsorriij patterns, 5c per yatd. Alf the new things iu Lawns and
Muslins. Printed and White Linen Lawns. All the new things in
White Goods. London Cords 6to 6Jc; Checked Nainsooks 10 to 12.U-;'
DbrfceStife ’Dry Goods lower than ever before. ■ Lausdale Cambric 121 c
See our'brindsoifrte Oottonades. Spring Cussitneres 20c a yard. Polite'
to all. J ' j
C. A. DA VIS & CO,
GREEN ESBOHO, OA., April 13th, 1883..