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GEORGIA HOME JOURNffI.
W. ADDISON KNOWLES, Prop’r.
VOLUME XIV-NUMBER 17
Jecoration DAY.
BL e OBLATION OF THE NOBLE
F and the beautiful.
WOMEN OF GREENESBOnO Ac iHE
I gravesides of the revered
and gallant dead.
■The Ladies’ Memorial Association of
■reenesboro have entered into the ar
■Lenjent* for the fitting celebration of
sacred anniversary with
■spirit and zeal that will insure to the
Icasion the utmost impressiveness and
KbUc interest. The present year is the
■entieth since the beautiful custom of
■corating the graves of the soldiers was
■stituted in the South, and to this sec
ion belongs the honor of having orgina
|d it. It is celebrated at different dates,
■eh of which commemorates some event
■ the great war, but in Georgia and a
■ r „ e majority of the Southern States the
Rth of April was chosen as it marked
Ke date of the official and final surren-
Kr of Johnston’s army, Lee having furl
■ his banners on the 9th of the same
■onth.
■in the North the custom was adopted
By law, and the day there has been made
■ legal’holiday by act of Congress. The
■niversary here is not a legal holiday,
■ecoration Day is known by lawful des
■uation at the North as “Memorial Day”
Bid falls on May 30. This date had noth-
Kg to do with any epoch of the war, but
■as selected because of the plenitude of
Bowers at that season. There are no
Bowers in bloom in the North, save oi
Bot house growth, as early as April.
■ We are of opinion that the celebration
B our own section has been always spon-
Bineous, voluntary and solemn because
■f the absence of anything like legal pre-
Bription and formality. Asa holiday
■ere it is purely patriotic, while in the
■orth it is enforced and to a great extent
■void of sacred inspirations. Still in
oth parts of the country it is an occasion
ealously perpetuated and generally kept,
i’e predict that in time its tender and
eautiful charms will disappear at the
forth on account of the growing lack of
incere and unselfish interest. It is prin
ipalljremployed in the great cities by the
lilitary as a substitute for the warmer
nd more trying Fourth of July, and the
mblic enthusiasm centres more about
lie pageantry of the day than about its
allowed instincts. Besides this, it has
s a legally enforced occasion given a
reat impetus to human cupidity, and is
umed to account as a propitious time for
laking money out of the masses by the
aterers to public appetites and pleas
tres. In the South, however, these fea
ures of the commemoration would be
rowned down at the first intrusion, and
bus as a purely patriotic and devotional
eremonial it will, we believe, never be
bandoned. This is proven by the fact
hat as the events which produced it re
rede its celebrations are enhanced by
lew and deeper interest.
The day here will this year be com
nemorated with especial earnestness and
lolemnity. The community will without
exception, we learn, share in the oblation.
There will be a general suspension of
lusiuess, and persons interested in the
solemn occasion will throng to the city
torn the adjacent towns. It is the hope
if the devoted women to whom the hal
lowed day is due for its earliest impres
siveness that the forthcoming decoration
festivities shall excel those of the past.
Following is the order of exercises both
at the Methodist church and at the ceme
tery:
PROGRAMME.
The exercises will be held at the Meth
odist church at 3:30 o’clock promptly.
The following will he the oraer of the
services:
1. Voluntary— “Oh! to be Over Yonder.”
2. Opening Prayer—Rev. W. A. Mont
gomery.
3. Song—“ Sweet Rest in Heaven.”
4. Introduction of the Orator by Hon.
W. H. Branch.
a. Address by the Orator of the Day,
Mr. Bismuth Miller.
6. Song—“ Meet Me There.”
7. Closing Prayer by Rev. C. A. Conaway,
o. Song—“ What a Gathering of the
Faithful!”
9. Marshals form Procession.
.10- March to Cemetery.
**• Placing floral offerings on the graves.
gresiia’mville.
""Mr. J. H. Gresham lost a good mule
one day last week.
;*Tj® Methodist Missionary Society
wifi hold a public meeting to-night.
Mr. Winslett is one of the most ac
commodating ferrymen in the whole coun
iJj:.. *oe people ought to let him keep
iviihs Ferry just as long as he wants it.
"' - Miss Annie Henderson, a most
y° un S la-dy of Atlanta, is on a
40 Mi'®. Tula Hailes. We are glad
lier hoine' at sbe in * en<^B 40 make the Fork
V,:;''Married at the residence of the
Mrs e u' 0n e dnesday evening, April 14th,
."prances E. Copelan and Dr. Milton
Rev. T. J. Swanson performed
ceremony. We wish them much joy.
Uno.
here and there.
FANCIES THAT WE WING WHILE THEY
ARE FLUTTERING.
voiT bave one nickel to spend
- * ’“.'eceive courteous treatment at
• A - Kimbrough A Co’s.
8 plain and varnished,
lars °t ladies’ colored Col
eltipß . C , uffs .all the new styles and nov
& Amor mg prices. —Copelan, Seals
menll'.f ® oai Pletest and largest assort-
Cooelan Soaps and Perfumery at
anywhere** 118 & Artnor sto f° un( l
Seal?A Se * ball is . a, l the rage and Copelan,
Balls o n ? r .* lave tk® largest stock of
lowest price** tbe t° wn and quote the
choiee lr a rt ller y is nearly filled with
and OilT? r^ ent of elegant Chromos
Prices Li> int n 8 8 ’ large sizes and low
Copelan, Seal* A Armor.
inarterL* ’ SeM® A Armor are head
tliey hv/°tK ta , ble and Pocket Cutlery:
‘mote i™ e largest assortment and
H i? the l° We t price* of anybody.
MwhU?:. j h ® n you want Fish Hook*,
re*k’ don’t you stop till you
**he*du!^ n ’ Seal* & Armor’*-they
■quarters and have all size*.
OBITUARY.
AN OLD LANDMARK AND A GOOD MAN
GONE TO HIS REST.
Died, at his residence near Woodville,
on the 17th inst., Samuel D. Durham, in
the 80th year of his age, of heart disease.
The deceased had been a consistent mem
ber of the Baptist church for a long time,
and was prominent as a member who be
lieved strongly in all the doctrines held
by that denomination of Christians. He
was a man of such firmness that some
times those who did not know him inti
mately would adjudge him obstinate; bul
it was his faith that made him contend
for the truth. He was an honest man.
and in all the relations of life discharged
the duties of an upright citizen.
The funeral service was conducted a<
his home by Rev. J. F. Edens and was
largely attended by kindred, neighbors
and friends, who knew the virtues of this
quiet, good man. What more need hi
written, save that he left the assurances
that he “knew in whom he believed” and
died a Christian; and that if the prayers
of kindred and friends could have stayer
death’s claim, he would have lived. But
“The leaves have their time to fall,
The flowers to wither at the north wind’s
breath.” A Friend.
Clinrch Service.
Last Sunday we spent very pleasantly
at Union Point. The Rev. Mr. Knowles,
of Greenesboro, held interesting Episco
pal services at the Methodist church,
which wei-e well attended. The music
was very fine, made up from the differ
ent denominations, who meet regularly
for practice. Union Point has a choir ol
rare excellence, which adds much to the
interest and pleasure of worship. There
are several Episcopalians at the Point
and vicinity, who appear gratified that
they are permitted occasionally to enjoy
the services of their church. By the
present arrangement, the Presbyterians
have preaching on the first Sunday, the
Methodists on the second, Episcopalians
on the third and the Baptists on the
fourth. Under this fraternal arrange
ment, the observer is permitted to ex
claim “Behold, how good and how pleas
ant it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity!”
faster Festivities.
The Episcopal Church will he beautifully,
decorated on Easter Sunday and the ser
vice will be characteristic of the joyous
Christian anniversary. The music will
be especially appropriate and sweet,
particularly in the afternoon at the Sab
bath school celebration, which will begin
at 3 o’olock, when the classes will cel
ebrate with marches, songs, etc., the hap
py epoch on which the annual jubilee of
the Church all over the world Is founded.
A shoit address will also be made to the
scholars,who will receive awards of merit
for proficiency during the year.
On the 30th (Friday, the picnic of the
Salibath school of the Episcopal Church
will take place at the grove near Mrs.
Carmichael’s. The members of thechurcli
are all invited to be present, and to ring
their baskets.
Little Branch ’Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wright are in sore
distress at the sudden death of an infant
son of eight months to whom they were
most devotedly affectionate and in whom
they reposed much promise. On Sunday
he was seized with acute meningitis and,
after only a few hours of intense pain
passed away. He was interred on Monday
in the cemetery, the funeral services hav
ing been presided over by Rev. W. A.
Montogomery at the Baptist church. The
loss of a child is ahvays a poignant afflic
tion, and when it is unexpected it adds a
peculiarly keen grief. To the family thus
stricken we commend our warmest sym
pathies.
Our Album Prize.
*
The Home Journal will begin in May
the publication of such of the poems as
have been selected for their merit from
the whole number received at this office
and addressed to “Album.” It must be
said that a few have been contributed
which were mediocre, while some were
without claim to excellence in any re
spect. These will not appear in the Jour
nal. Those which appear will be recog
nized as the productions which will be
entitled to competition among them
selves. They will appear from time to
time, as space and opportunity present
-
County Court.
Alonzo Lightfoot, colored, was com
mitted to jail last Saturday night. He
is charged with “Larceny from the
house,” stealing goods from the stores of
E. 11. Bowden, J. E. Carlton A Cos., and
Bryan & Cos., of Union Point. Three ac
cusations were preferred against him in
the County Court last Monday. The de
fendant was not ready for trial, and the
cases were postponed a few days.
l)e-Iec-ta-lave.
Good teeth promote the general health,
enable us to thoroughly masticate our
food, insure a pure breath and whole
some saliva, produce an agreeable effect
upon others by the exhibition of a clean
and healthy mouth; but to have good
teeth, we must keep them clean and cor
rect any acidity of the secretions of the
mouth by using Delectalave. For sale at
the Griffin Drug Store.
Change of Schedule.
Commencing Sunday, 18th inst., trains
on the Georgia Railroad will be run as
follows: Leave Augusta 7:40 a. m.; 10:50
a. m.; 0:40 p. m. Harlem Train leaves
Augusta 5:00 p. m. The trains on the
Washington branch that have heretofore
connected with the fast trains, have been
discontinued. The train leaving Atlanta
at 7:30 p. m. arrives at Augusta at 5 .•00
a. m.
A Holiday.
The following merchants will close
their store* on the oth of May, the aame
having been agreed upon a* a holiday for
their employe*:—Copelan, Seal* A Ar
mor; W. A. Kimbrough A Cos.; Ho*man
A Gardner; V. 8. A G. A. Hall; J. M.
Storey; Mr*. J. E. Torbert; D. W. Good
win.
DEVOTED TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE.
GREENESBORO, GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 23. 1886.-EIGHT PAGES.
TAKING THE TOWN
LASSOING LEADING THEMES
OF PUBLIC CONCERN.
THEN LINKING THEM INTO LIGHT AND
AIRY PARAGRAPHS TO CAPTURE
THE READER’S GLANCE.
—“Sunday Reading” on fifth page.
—Olive oil for salad, and celery salt as
a condiment.—Rossman & Gardner.
—Henry Spinks, who is now in Putnam
county, spent a day in Greenesboro this
week.
—Our merchants have purchased goods
liberally, expecting a flourishing spring
trade.
—Potash at 5 cents. We were the very
first to put it at that price.—Rossman &
Gardner.
—Our Sabbath schools, day schools
and prayer meetings are all in a flourish
ing condition.
—Mixed bird seed in pound packages,
ten cents, or three for a quarter.—Ross
man & Gardner.
—Any young man is made better by a
sister’s love. It is not necessary that it
should be his own slater.
—lt is an instructive fact that the mer
chants who complain about business arc
those who advertise the least.
—Miss Helen McCormic, of Florida,
spent several days with her friend, Miss
Katie Reid, of this city, last week.
—You can make any breakfast or des
sert delicacy easily and quickly out of
“Cerealine.—Rossman & Gardner.
—The planting interest of Greene
county is progressing industriously; all
hands appear to be working with a vim.
—W. A. Kimbrough & Cos., have a
beautiful line of spring calicoes, muslins,
and white goods. Call and examine theii
stock.
—Nine times out of ten the woman
who is worth her weight in gold marries
a man who is not worth his weight in
scrap iron.
—Rossman & Gardner can give you a
good smoke for a nickel. Also keep on
hand the best brands of tobacco, cheap
for the cash.
—On and after May Iwe will give a
box of matches with every cigar or pack
age of cigraettes purchased at Rossman
& Gardner’s.
—Go to Rossman & Gardner’s for fine
confectioneries and choice fruits. Fresh
bananas, oranges, etc. every week. Toys
and dolls at cost.
—There is a full force of hands, under
the efficient direction of Marshal Hall,
engaged in putting the cemetery in order
for Memorial Day.
—Boiled “Cereaiine” beats blanc
mange, and is easier to prepare, besides
being healthier. Excellent for infants.
—Rossman & Gardner.
—The Washington Chronicle publishes
this week a beautiful poem from the pen
■>f the gifted Major Lamar Fontaine, au
thor of “All Quiet Along the Potomac To
night.”
—lf you take the Home Journal,
oblige us by handing it to one oi
your friends when you are through read
ing'it. It will bring us one other sub
scriber.
—All the housekeepers speak in highest
praise of “Cerealine,” the new and de
licious grain product for bread, pastry,
cakes, pies and other delicate food. —Ross-
man and Gardner.
—The East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad will issue tickets at halt
rates to Atlanta on the occasion of the un
veiling of the Ben Hill monument on
April 30 and May 1.
—Farmers from several of the adja
cent counties are now coming to Greenes
boro to buy goods. Our merchants like
to see them, and will treat them well
whenever they come.
—You can get anything and everything
at Copelan, Seals & Armor’s; they now
have a large lot of Boy’s Ready-made
Waists, age 4 to 1 years, and only ask 59
cents each for them.
—Mr. P. A. Greene, representing E. S.
Jaflray & Cos., left last Tuesday, after
spending several days in our city. His
many friends will always give him a cor
dial welcome to Greenesboro.
—Mr. John Green Spivey, living nqar
the line of Greene and Putnam, “cover
ed” seventeen acres of cotton in one day
with one horse recently. That is a big
day’s work for a man and a horse.
—We had a pleasant visit from C. E.
Smith, Esq., editor of the Washington
Chronicle, on last Tuesday. We are
pleased to learn from Mr. Smith that he
has met with decided success in journal
istic venture.
—lf children’s first teeth received prop
er care and treatment, the second set
would be all the better for It. Let your
dentist treat them; and keep them clean
and healthy by using Delectalave. For
sale at the Griffin Drug Store.
—All in want of Guano will please call
soon, as the supply is nearly exhausted
at Greenesboro, Union Point and Craw
fordville; the probability is that no more
will he ordered " this season. R. Tap pan,
White Plains, Ga. April 28, 1886.
—Many persons lose their teeth by the
destruction of the means of their support
—the absorption of the gums and sockets
caused by the presence of tartar. Use
Delectalave with a soft brush and prevent
the accumulation of tartar. For sale at
the Griffin Drug Store.
—The opening chapters of our new
story “Olivia,” began in last number,
have already produced intense interest
among our readers. We shall from time
to time introduce new features in the
Home Journal during the “long weary
days” of the warm season.
—A child should be taught early the
importance and use of the tooth brush.
Rather let the face or hands remain un
washed than the teeth unbrusbed before
the morning meal. The habit becomes
soon acquired; its advantage in saving
the teeth from decay and preventing suf
fering is incalculable. For sale at the
Griffin Drug Store.
—Mr. George W. Moon, one of our
most enterprising farmers, was in our
city this week. Mr. Moon reports the
presence of the Hessian fly, and says it
promises to be a baleful plague to the
wheat crop in his neighborhood. We
have heard of this pest elsewhere in the
countyf'but we trust it* ravage* will not
be as deadly as expected and feared.
—Mr. W. E. Veazey, of Veazey, Ga., i*
the compounder and proprietor of anew
horse and cattle powder which Is under
going experiment a* to merit. When it
a* been fairly tested will be put on the
market. We nave no doubt of it* effica
cious virtues, and bespeak for It a ready
and profitable sale when properly intro
duced. We pronounce it after trial to be
the best of it* kind wo ever used.
COMMUNICATED.
AN ESTEEMED WRITER HAS A WORD ON
ROTATION IN OFFICE.
Editors Home Journal. :
A too frequent change of officials is
doubtless one of the evils of republican
institutions. This is the case more es
pecially in judicial departments of gov
ernment, rather than in the legislative.
Hence in some States judges are elected
during good behavior, or until disquali
fied by the infirmities of old age. There
are instances where from £reat mental en
dowments and qualifications for useful
ness the official term is renewed and con
tinued for many years, as in the case of
Webster, Clay, Calhoun and many em
inent Georgians. But these persons form
exceptions to the general rule. At pres
ent, whilst some of our public servants
could be better dispensed with than oth
ers in the national and State legislatures,
the places of all could be readily supplied
by the people, without detriment to the
public weal, should they see fit to retire.
There are some officials in the State
and national departments of govern
ment who seem to think they and their
descendants after them have a fee sim
ple title to the loaves and fishes of office,
and are surprised at the audacity of any
one who aspires to share the honors anil
emoluments of official life. It is true
they never have done anything for public
or private morals, either by example or
otherwise; on the contrary, by intemper
ate and dissolute lives in some instances
they have demoralized and debauched
the young, and shamed and pained the re
ligious and moral portion of communi
ties by their intemperance and irreligion.
Now, Messrs. Editors, I think it is time
this class of office-seekers and pap-suckers
should be remitted to private life, and
aspirants of like feather kept there. No
true Christian man can support them
consistently. Justice.
PROHIBITION IN ATLANTA.
DENYING POINT BLANK CERTAIN FALSE
REPORTS OF ITS FOES.
There has been some talk that the At
lanta prohibitionists regret their victory
and are disposed to take the back track.
Outside of the city some capital is being
made out of it.
We have taken occasion to inquire in
to the matter to see just what amount of
truth there is in this gossip.
There is nothing in it, and we so put
our outside friends oil notice. There is
no disposition on the part of the prohibi
tionists of Atlanta'to go back on their
victory. They are satisfied with it, and
are as resolute and zealous as ever to see
the experiment tried.
All the lugubrious predictions of evil
have failed. TJie city is going right along
in her upward and onward course. Bus
iness is brisk. The wholesale houses re
port undiminished, and many better,
trade. Our principal retail dry goods
houses show their wonted volume of bus
iness. New industries are springing up.
New people are coming in. Real estate
sales keep lively and prices stiff. New
and costly buildings are going up.
At this very writing gentlemen are in
the Capitol office giving information that
a stock company has just been formed
in Atlanta, with $lOO,OOO capital, for the
manufacture of the Brosius Patent Axle
Wagon. Yesterday the Atlanta Cotton
Factory imported 35 skilled cotton opera
tives from Alabama.
We could multiply instances of growth
and prosperity, butwe refrain, the Cap
itol simply w'ishes to set right a misun
derstanding.—Atlanta Capitol. *
WOODVILLE.
... .Woodville is on a boom. It has now
two telegraph offices.
Col. D. C. Barrow has planted 13
acres in broom corn.
—W. P. McWhorter represented Wood
ville at Oglethorpe court this week
....With favorable seasons this is ex
pected to be the largest cotton crop ever
made.
Prof W. L. Tuggle, who was recent
ly stricken with Paralysis we are glad to
state, is improving.
; ...The latest telegraphic news ob
tained from Messrs E. N. Asbury and C.
G. Moody the operators.
H you wish to know how to farm
successfully ask advice from those who
never produced a pound of anything ex
cept misery.
Aunt Sarah Durham, who lias been
very feeble some weeks, is thought to be
in a dying condition at this writing, Tues
day morning.
....Maj. E. G. Rone traded several
horses and mules in and around Woodville
last week, The Doctor closed the trade
for the fine mare.
Mr. Carteledge. the artist, will not
remain in Woodville longer than ten days.
Come and get your photo before he leaves,
satisfaction guaranteed.
—Mr. C. C. Norton spent a day or two
in Woodville last week. Several of our
citizens took out policies of insurance
with him upon their dwellings.
Quite a number of friends and re
lations from a distance and a large cir
cle of those in and around Woodville at
tended the funeral obseques of Mr. S. D.
Durham on last Sunday.
Just the idea for old bachelors:
Gents’ collars and cuffs at McWhorter A
Cos. that will last twelve months and will
not need washing. John Henry will take
pleasure in showing them.
.... How is it that some people take a
delight in torturing dumb animals ? We
notice that gentlemen sometimes, for the
sake of laughter and sport, will turn loose
a dozen hounds upon a poor strange dog.
... .Hardly a day passes without some
one alighting and inquiring where the of
fice of Dr. Durham can be found. His suc
cess in chronic cases has built him up an
extensive and lucrative practice. His
treatment is on the Eclectic system. “En
rich the blood; never deplete.” is his
motto.
■• • Rev. J. F. Edens is gaining ground
with his church and drawing large num
bers to hear him. His discourse last
Sunday was highly entertaining and was
complimented by every one. His theme
“Precious Faith,” contained volumes of
thought, and was delivered in a most
touching and effective manner.
... .The inventive genius of Woodville
has for the last two months been at work
to discover and put in operation some
thing practical and profitable for the
inventor and the trade. Mr. H. K. Davis
| on invented a gin attachment: J. 11. Janes
i a churn; then a mole trap by J. 11. Me
! Whorter; and lastly Mr. Cramer has dls
! covered the Eureka cotton planter.
> AUtUT.
CORRESPONDENCE.
OUR BUSY NEWS GATHERERS
WHO NEVER TIRE
MAKING OUT OF THE MARROW OF MANY
THINGS A SURFEIT OF SWEET AND
SATISFYING MORSELS.
UNION POINT.
—We aTe never satisfied. It rains
too much or it don’t rain enough; it’s too
cold or it’* too hot We want rain about
now.
....We hear of a fancy hall to take
place in the near future, which no doubt
will be enjoyed by the young people who
are in the habit of dancing.
The new Academy is going right
up. The most of the material is on the
grounds, and Mr. Tunnell will put a
stroug force on it, which assures a speedy
completion.
We understand Bethesda and
Woodville churches both put new organs
in their houses last week. We are glad
to note these improvements. It’s Shi
loh’s time now.
. —The Augusta game of ball is taken
every inning here, and the result is
known as soon as the game is finished.
The little boys seem to understand eve
rything about it.
... .The Terraces are getting ready for
a full house of summer boarders. This
is one of the pleasantest plaoes in Geor
gia to spend the summer. Convenient,
healthy, cheap and quiet
The new club is developing con
siderable knowledge of the Bard of Avon
and his dramatic writings. When they
get through with him they will tackle
some other of the old classics.
—Prof. Newton has inaugurated a
debating club with his class “A.” The
young ladies hold their hand first rate as
debatants, and with a close reading will
hold their place with any opposition.
Everything will be in a stir for the
next month or two. Base ball, altering
the road to standard gauge, May con
ventions, the firemen’s parade, the mili
tary camp at Savannah, etc., are all scat
tered along and will make things lively.
The programme for Memorial Day
has been made and is a real nice one. It
consists of songs, recitations, etc. Mr.
Morris is the marshal of the day and Mr.
Henry King is the assistant. The public
arc invited and it is hoped there will be a
large turn out.
Occasional.
Capt. John C. Hart lost a very fine
mule colt last week.
....Mr. O. A. McLaughlin visited
Bairdstown and vicinity Sunday.
... .Prof. Newton’s school will have a
picnic at Bowden’s pond the 23d.
Miss Emma King is visiting her nu
merous friends at Covington, Ga.
....Miss Mary Hall, of Norwood, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. W. McCord.
Messrs. W. T. King and E. H.
Bowden made a flying visit to Atlanta
last week.
The many friends of Mrs. J. W.
Tunnell will he delighted to know she is
rapidly improving.
The Oxford and Athens Club will
cross bats here Saturday. A fine game
may be expected.
Mr. J. E. Carlton caught a carp
out of his pond last week that measured
twenty-one inches.
....The closing of the Lenten season
will be observed here by a big ball at the
Terraces Monday night.
....Mrs. Fannie Thomas, who repre
sents Copelan, Seals & Armor, Greenes
boro, is in Crawfordville this week.
....Mr. B. F. McCay, formerly of this
place, but now with the Pendleton guano
works. Atlanta, is visiting friends here
this week.
Mr. S. D. Durham died at his
home, near Woodvillc, Saturday morning
at 4 o’clock, of paralysis of the heart.
The bereaved family have our heartfelt
sympathies.
Xenia.
MACEDONIA.
....Gardens are looking sorry for the
time of year.
Mrs. J. M. Fambro, who has been
suffering with chills and fever, is able to
sit up.
We’advise Brothei Justice to let
that Dead Shot man alone. He won’t bear
foolishness.
... .Col. S. D. Fambro and Maj. R. B.
Porter visited friends on Sandy Creek
last Sunday.
.... Messrs. G. T. and W. C. Maxey, of
Oglethorpe, visited friends and relatives
on Fishing Creek last Sunday.
We are sorry to learn that our ven
erable friend Col. J. M. Maxey, is worse.
We hope to hear of his entire recovery
soou.
Mrs. J. J. Freeman, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is thought to
be slowly improving, to the delight of
her many friends.
“Spring, the loveliest season of
the year,” is at hand. „ All vegetation is
putting forth; the trees are lovely in
their dress of green.
Corn iB coming up badly. A great
many farmers are complaining about not
having more than half a stand. We sup
pose it is owing to the freshet.
....We heard H. T. and W. M. were
very much excited last second Sunday.
We can’t vouch for the truth of this, as
they only carry two passengers.
~. .Miss Lucy Boyd will have charge
of the school of McWhorter’s school
house this year. Miss Lucy, though
young, is a competent teacher, and we
congratulate the people of that section on
securing her services
Last Sunday, in company with our
esteemed friend, Brother Plutus, we at
tended the Sabbath school at Mr. Mc-
Whorter’s. The school is well attended
by old and young, and bids fair to be
come the banner school of Greene.
....Preparations are being made for
Easter Monday. We leant there is to be
a picnic at Maxeys, also one at Powell’s
Mills. A few of the young people in this
settlement are going fishing on Fishing
Creek. George says he is going down
there certain.
.... On last Sunday a good crowd met
at this place, and organized a Sahhatli
school. R. L. Burgess was elected su
perintendent; G. A. Jackson, assistant;
R. B. Porter, secretary; J. R. Porter,
chorister. The school starts out under
very favorable circumstances, and we
trust much good will be done.
JtXUOKO,
AUGUSTA.
OUR VERSATILE REPRESENTATIVE AT
THE ELBOW OF EVENTS.
Special correspondence Home Journal.
Augusta, Ga., April 21,1886. Augusta
seems to have been slumbering over a
hidden volcano which may awake to life
and action. The Knights of Labor have
a large organization here, and it seems
that they mean business now, and a strike
if necessary. From a statement given
by a prominent Knight the local organi
zation is several thousand strong, and is
daily increasing. I cannot say how reli
able this is; 1 simply “tell it to you as
!twas told to me.”
“Monoply” is the cry that now shakes
Augusta to the centre. Two rival gas
companies are making the welkin ring
with mutual recrimination. For many
years one company has supplied the de
mand at reasonable rates. Good divi
dends have been continually paid, and
very little stock has been on the market
A petition was presented at the last
term of onr Superior Court by a number
of prominent citizens, playing the incor
poration of a gas company. In due
course of time the petition was granted.
Meanwhile, the old company had declar
ed war, and it has been fiercely waging
ever since. At the last meeting of the
City Council the old established gas com
pany requested the continuance of the
privilege formerly granted of exclusive
right of using the streets. Now thor
oughly exasperated, the newly made cor
poration called a meeting which de
nounced the methods of the old company.
Not only the merchants but the bar, the
press and the city in general have assum
ed antagonistic positions, and it seems
that we are going to have a lively time.
Richmond Superior Court met last
Monday. There is an unusually large
docket, the civil side preponderating.
The proceedings will he watched with
much attention, as the Jackson case will
be finally disposed of at this term.
The tent meetings have again com
menced and are meeting with some
success, quite a number having professed
conversion. Speaking of conversions
reminds me that Mr. Bismuth Miller, oue
of the editors of your valued paper, was
in the city during the past few days. His
remarkable conversion was as remarkable
as the man himself. During the latter part
of last year lie professed religion, and
soon after preached several sermons in
South Carolina which attracted much in
terest and attention. He preached several
eloquent sermons during liis recent stay,
and I am told they were follow ed by good
results.
A number of Augusta citizens held a
conference with the prominent men of
Charleston on the 14th. Many excellent
speeches were made, and the advantages
of the road fully set forth, but
the Charleston people were slow
in assuming the responsibility of any
subscriptions. The feeling of Charles
ou seems to be voiced in the
>vords of one of her citizens, who said:
'We acknowledge the advantages of this
new connection, but at present, and until
we are better informed of its merits, we
cannot do much. We hate the South
Carolina Road, and we don’t want to
give money towards forming a connec
tion which may soon be lost to us, for
the South Carolina Road will be under
the auctioneer’s hammer inside of three
years. Give us the road direct from
Charleston to Chattanooga, via Augusta,
and we will give you a million.”
Joel.
■ ■
HASTINGS.
.’... Farmers are busy planting cotton.
Hawks are troubling the poultry
raisers very much in this neighborhood.
A picnic at Flat Rock on Easter is
on the tapis. A fine time is anticipated.
....Mr. Millard Wagnon is smiling and
happy again—another boy, eleven poun
der.
Uncle Jack Wright was quite fee
ble first of the week, but is much better
now.
....Miss Kate Callaway commenced
her music class at Hastings this week,
with Battering prospects.
Farmer Fears has the best wheat
crop in this section. He has laid by his
carpentering till after harvest.
....Mr. W. D. Bowden has been suffer
ing greatly with a sore eye recently, but
we hope he will soon recover.
.... The increase of scholars at Hast
ings will necessitate an addition to the
academy. Let us enlarge it at once.
.... Miss I,ionic Oliver is highly pleas
ed with her music class and her sur
roundings at Bethany. We wish her
continued success and pleasure.
Rev. 11. M. Quillian preached a
good and feeling sermon last Sabbath at
Hastings on “Work for souls.” He said
if the church did not have a gracious
outpouring of the Spirit it would not bo
his fault.
We asked a little girl the other day
what made more fuss than a pig under a
gate? She replied, “Mama scaring the
hawks away.” We told her that was
correct, as we had heard that mama after
the hawks.
... .We are glad to note some increase
in interest and scholars in the Sabbath
school, but think there should be more.
We see several boys, and young men too,
wlio ought to be Sabbath school scholars.
Come in, young men and boys, and let us
have a fine school.
Jonah.
SHILOH.
... .The Sabbath school at Shiloh, with
Mr. J. J. Sanders superintendent, is pro
gressing finely.
....Miss Julia English lias a school
near Mr. Fred Davant’s with eighteen
pupils. Miss Julia makes a most excel
lent teacher.
....Jimboy Davison lias a goose con
voying a gang of little chicks. The old
gqpse goes in washing, but can’t induce
the little fellows to take part in the sport
Rev. J. S. Callaway will attend the
Baptist Convention at Rome, and will not
bo at Shiloh on the fourth Saturday and
Sunday, but will probably have Rev. A.
A. Fluker to fill his place.
Now is the time for farmers to or
ganize and make a big strike in their
crops; then in the fall they will lie able
to go to the polls and strike out the pol
iticians who give molasses to the voters
and sugar to the money kings.
....If we were to toll only the good
1 deeds thatour neighbors do and keen the
. bad, the |>eople would lie led to believe
that the world was getting bet tor each
day; but it seems to be Just the reverse,
i That which is damaging to the character
I never lies still.
Vulcan.
TERMS:—S2.OO per Annum, In Advance.
WHOLE NUMBER 867
GENERAL MENTION
BRINGING UP A RESERVE OF
BRIEF NEWS EVENTS.
AND SPREADING BEFORE OUR FRIENDS
A FEAST OF FREBH AND CRISP
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
—Frank Hall is one of the rising young
business hoys of onr city.
—Col. Milton of Washington,
was in our city Wednesday.
—Mrs. Herman Geissler is .visiting
friends in Atlanta this week.
—Mrs. L. J. Ayecock is visiting rel
atives and friends in the city.
—Mrs. Bessie Dawson’s millinery has
arrived from New York. Call and see it.
—Visiting cards of delicate finish, with
and without gilt edges, at the Griffin Drug
Store.
t —The young people of Greenesboro and
vicinity will picnic on May 0 at Willis’s
Ferry.
—The finest stationery stock, new, nov
el ami stylish, iu the city, at the Griffin
Drug Store.
—lnks, paper, pens, envelopes, cards,
of qualities medium to finest, at the Grif
fin Drug Store.
—7, 10 and 15 pin adjustable walnut
Hat Racks, 12J, 20and 50ctseach.—Cope
lan, Seals & Armor.
• —The ladies are especially invited to
call and view our elegant line of station
ery. Griffin Drug Store.
—Miss Laura Tappan, of White Plains,
spent a few days with Miss Katie Reid,
of this city, during the week.
—The University Club, of Athens, will
play the Oxford Club a match game of
base ball at Union Point tomorrow.
—Mr. T. 11. Martin, the live and clever
representative of Fairbanks A Cos., Balti
more, Md., was in our city Thursday.
—The Press Associattou of Georgia
convenes at Macon on the 20th of this
Month. A large attendance is expected.
—Mre. S. P. Jarrell and daughter, Miss
Jarrell, returned home Tuesday, after a
visit of several weeks in Oglethorpe
county.
—You just ought to see those lovely
Library Lamps at Copelan, Seals A Ar
mor’s! Think of it, they only ask $2.75
apiece for them.
—Attention is called to the new ad
vertisements of J. H. Fearey, Jesse
Thompson A Cos., and W. J. Rutherford
A Cos., all first class Augusta houses.
—Our stationery complete in all re
spects and latest in style and manufac
ture. Ladies will find it to their advan
tage to examine it. Griffin’s Drug Store.
—Hon, J. C. C. Black, of Augusta, haa
been selected as orator of the day at the
unveiling of the Ben HUI statute at At
lanta, which takes plaee on the Ist of
May.
—The Knickerbocker Shoulder Braces
for ladies and geuts is the best and most
perfect brace on the market, and can be
had at a low price at Copelan, Seals 4
Armor.
—An extra large and attractive stock
of Prints, Lawns, Muslins, Linens, etc.
just received. Do not fail to come to see
us and examine our goods.—W. A. Kim
brough & Cos.
—We make low prices a specialty, and
try to save our customers money by com
ing to sec us. Our stock is full and com
plete, and we can please you.—W. A.
Kimbrough & Cos.
—We are pleased to notice in our At
lanta exchanges that the venerable and
accomplished editor of the Christian In
dex, Dr. Tucker, is again up, though not
able to resume the pen and scissors.
It is not necessary to say a word about
John Keely, of Atlanta, except to call
attention to Ijis mammoth full-page ad
vertisement on the outside of this issue
of the Home Journal.
; —Send your orders to Clinton’s Bot
tling Works, Augusta, for pure soda wa
ter, sarsaparilla, ginger ale, pear cider,
etc. This is a reliable establishment and
all goods are warranted to be first class.
—Our large Jewelry Cases have recent
ly been filled with a complete line of all
the new styles of jewelry for the spring.
Ladies’ Sets, Pins, Ear-Rings, Bracelets,
etc. Ask to see these goods, they are
lovely.—Copelan, Seals & Armor.
—Rev. W. A. Montgomery, of this city;
Rev. J. 11. Kilpatrick, of White Plains;
Rev. W. A. Overtoil, of Public Square,
and Rev. J. S. Callaway, of Bairdstown,
are at the State Baptist Convention at
Rome, Ga., which begins today.
—The election for Ordinary to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon.
C. A. Beazley, held in Taliaferro county
on Tuesday last, resulted in the choice
of Mr. H. H. Flynt by a majority of 164
votes. Mr. J. M. Murden was his oppo
nent.
—Dr. J. C. Asbury, late of Taliaferro
county,has removed to this city, where he
will prosecute his practice. Hi is lo
cated with Dr. J. E. Walker. Dr. Asbury
is one of the rising young physicians of
the State, and his accession to our com
munity will no doubt prove mutually ben
eficial. We welcome him to Greenesboro.
—We clip the following from our es
teemed contemporary, the Augusta Even
ing News: “Mr. Bismuth Miller has been
chosen orator on Decoration Day in
Greenesboro. Those who may have the
good fortune to hear Mr. Miller on that
occasion will enjoy a rare treat, as he is
eminently fitted, both by culture and ex
perience, to speak in memory of the
Lost Cause.
—Mr. and Mrs. J. Conklin Brown, of
this city, entertained several friends at
their handsome residence in a most hos
pitable manner on last Tuesday evening.
Among the guests present from a dis
tance we noticed the Misses Franchaut,
of Schenectady, N. Y., Miss Franchaut,
of Syracuse, N. Y., and Mr. DeWolf, of
Morgan county. The evening was an ex
ceptionally pleasant one to all present.
—The Atlanta papers announce the
death on Tuesday last, at her home in
that city, of Mrs. Esther J. Green, the
venerable and saintly widow of the late
John F. Green, Esq., of that place, and
father to Major J. W. Green, of Augusta.
Few have lived more beautiful and devo
ted lives; none died more esteemed and
mourned. The writer tenders his sin
cere condolence to the surviving rela
tives.
—Cards are out for the marriage ot
Miss Effie Lee Thompson and Mr. A. J.
Smith. Miss Thompson is a highly ao
! cotnplished and very beautiful daughter
j of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thompson, of New
nan, and Mr. Smith is to lie congratula
ted upon having secured the requital of
one so well calculated to unite her hopes
and possibilities with his. He is now of
Atlanta, where he is in business, bat is a
.native of tills county. Our community
• will Join us in congratulating the couple,