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GEORGIA HOME JOURNAI. W. ADDISON KNOWLES, Prop’r. VOLUME XIV-NUMBEB, 42 NEWS GATHERING. A SMATTBR OF SMALL ITEMS FROM ALL AROUND. CUTTING INTO OUR EXCHANGES FOR A COLUMN OF SHORT COMMENT ON EVERY-DAY HAPPENINGS. [Savannah News.] Hospitable Atlanta ought to lay aside a large red Westherfleld onion for the use of Rutherford B. Hayes when he visits that city. He will have need of all the tears when he sees the poor colored peo ple prosperous and happy ui\der Demo cratic rule. [Augusta News.] At a meeting of Washington Fire Com pany last night a formal resolution to disband the company was carried. The assets were divided out among the members and the traps and machinery were turned over to tho chief of the de partment. Thus are the old fire land marks being removed, and soon the whole city will be at the mercy of the flames. The paid department should be organized at once. [Madisonian.] The new York Herald talks of an ef fort “to cram Cleveland down the Dem ocratic throats in 1888.” Oh no, Mr. Herald, there will be no cramming down. Mr. Cleveland, by his good acts will be mominated by his party in 1888 and will be elected too. But why should the good Herald feel so solicitous about what the Democrats will do, when it knows it has no sympathy with the party nor with anything else as to that unless Bennet is directly benefited by it. [Boston Herald.] If the Republicans want Mr. Blaine for their candidate in 1888 they had bet ter have him. It looks now as though he would be nominated if alive. No other name is so well received by the Repub licans, even in Massachusetts. It is probable that the Republican party needs to be defeated again. To defeat it with Mr. Blaine as its standard bearer will be a comparitively easy and agreeable task, especially if the Democratic candi date be Grover Cleveland. [Milledgeville Recorder.] When the Holiness meeting adjourned :a week ago from Sunday last, Rev. Mr King, pastor of the Methodist church here, determined to take advantage of the high state of religious feeling which existed, and has accordingly continued the meetings from day to day to the pres ent time. Meetings have been held reg ularly at 9j o’clock in the morning, and again at night at 7 o’clock, and the at tendance of the large congregations has shown the undiminished interest of the people in the meetings. [Savannah Times.] The canning business has grown to enormous proportions, Maryland and California taking the lead. The total for Maryland comprises 150,000,000 per an num, a single establishment in Frederick City putting up of corn alone 25,000.000 cans a year. Other Southern States have only lately gone into the business. Around New Orleans, both Louisiana ;and Mississippi, a number of canneries are shipping North and West a large number of the delicacies, oysters, shrimps preserved oranges and similar products .of that region. [Augusta Chronicle.] The recent show at Sparta, Hancock county, of horses, cattle, swine, fancy work, etc., was a great exhibition and re flects credit on managers and exhibitors alike. The display of blooded stock and fancy needle work was fine indeed. K. li. Thomas exhibited a variety of potatoes which made 416 bushels to the acre. J. C. Simmons, Esq., was, probably, the most noteworthy exhibitor. Mr. Sim mons’ cotton growing is remarkable, he having cultivated 23 bales on 22 acres. This is cotton planting with a vim and shows what can be done on Georgia laud. [Macon News.] Dear, dear. What a fuss they make because Cleveland appointed his wife’s cousin consul to Sheffield. Why, Gen. Grant divided out the nation among his kin and his kin’s kin and his wife’ kin; and lots of coarse copperas pants were •worn out riding on the cars and bungling about inquiring the nfghest road to Cuba, Mexico and other places for which they were appointed. The old Grant was al\ U. and the young Grant a captain, and all the balance of the Grants and Dents were something, and yet Cleveland must be soundly berated for putting a plum in the mouth of one single member of his new wife’C kinnery. [Savannah News.] The anti-prohibitionists will not admit that any good can possibly come from prohibition, and they will talk against it as loDg as they can get anybody to listen to them. They ought to be con vinced by this time, however, that At lanta is fixed for prohibition for two years at least, and tuat there is a strong probability that at the end of that time the town will be more strongly against whisky than it is now. It is a fact worth noticing in this connection that all the counties of the State which have given prohibition a fair trial couldn't be induced to abolish it. They are more prosperous than ever before, and the people are happier and far more con tented. Why shouldn’t the same con dition of affairs exist in Atlanta? Breaker* Ahead. Editors Home Journal; I am no alarmist, but the observers of passing events will thank the Ilona Journal for its outspoken warning fo the people against the infamous and in sidious schemes of I'owderly to demoral ise Koutharu labor and supplement here the seeues that are trauspiring uow at the West and North. We have no use for Knights of iabur bureaus, but there may be a demand for hemp to daugle vagrant {•lot ter* who incite to lawiessnee* and dieueas ur laborers and domestics. What will our laws be worth in Middle iieoigia undri the espionage and dicta - 14 on of this band of agrarians ? Dhaka van, TUESDAY NEXT. THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ELECTIONS TO BOTH GREAT PARTIEB. Tuesday next, being the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, is the constitutional date prescribed for the election of members of Congress all over the United States. The Congress (or Lower House) thus chosen will go into its first session on March 4, 1887. On the same day elections will be held in many of the larger commonwealths for State officers. In New York only one election is held in the twelve months. Hence the great city of New York will on Tuesday next choose her Mayor, Board of Aldermen and other civic officials. Or dinarily this contest would have no in terest to Georgians, but this year the re sult will have a two-fold concern to our people, firstly, because the aggre gate vote will afford important data on which to predicate results in the Pres dential election just two years hence, and, secondly, on account of the incongruous elements which have projected them selves into the municipial contest—that for the mayoralty of the metropolis. The Socialists, Anarchists, Knights of Labor and all other foes to human so ciety have set up a candidate for Mayor. That he will be snowed under there can be no doubt, but we want to see just what proportion of “snow” there is in New York city to the percentage of hon est voters. It is perfectly safe to say that if Candidate George is buried under an overwhelming majority on next Tues day the “labor” problem (so called) all over the country will have gained great headway toward peaceful and honorable solution. We predict at this distance that Candidate George will be buried out of sight, and that the riot and ruin faction which is insulting the honest toiling masses by undertaking to control their votes will get a set back that will do them for a century. The election for member of Congress from this, the Bth (instead of 19th, as misprinted last week) district, will take place also on next Tuesday. The Dem ocratic candidate is Captain H. 11. Carl ton, and he will have no opposition. It is to be hoped, however, that the vote for this gallant young statesman will be full and hearty. The peculiar brilliancy of his campaign for the nomination en titles him to a great big vote. The Late Revival. Editors Home Journal: The protracted meetings at the Meth odist church in Greenesboro were aban doned in sorrow after a series of services extending through more than twenty nights, to which were added daily prayer meetings so long as they were encour aged. The primary object of this at tempted revival was to reach all the members of this church. The second ary design was to benefit the entire community. The main purpose resulted in a signal failure. To call it by any other name would be arrant flattery. There can be no doubt that had certain mem bers of the Methodist church been drawn to these meetings they would have been impressed by the prayerful earnest ness of the few patient workers who labored to the end; and perhaps have thus had revived their religious con dition. Buf they would not come. Nights that were balmy and beautiful, and many of them effulgent with moonlight, had no charm save for a very few of those it was hoped to reach. The failure to re vive a Christian church of any denomina tion, after an earnest endeavor, is a lam entable triumph for the foes of religion. On the other hand, the practical fruit of a successful reawakening of this church would have been to thrill every artery of Greenesboro with anew impulse. We suppose no thinking Christian will deny the need of strong spiritual and moral forces in the material concerns of men and communities. If we lacked re liance on God in all things we should feel slight confidence in men. These church meetings are designed for the refreshment and renovation of our faith. When we discourage them by word or deed we do Satan’s part, and when we ignore them by a studied absence, with lame excuse, we tell the story—whether we would or not —that we haven’t got much faith in God, and that we are afraid we might get more. Believer. The S. 8. Convention. The Sunday School Convention met in Greenesboro on last Thursday even ing at the Methodist church (instead of the Presbyterian, as advertised) and organized. On Friday they continued their programme at the former church and had an interesting meeting. The feature ’of the occasion was the admi rable address of Rev. W. A. Overton, which was pronounced by several critics to be the best they ever beard on the subject. The convention, having fulfilled its misson, adjourned on Friday after noon. Greenesboro’s Wealth. A writer from Greenesboro to the Ma con Telegraph computes the riches of ten persons in our town as follows. We do not believe it can be equalled by any oth er corporation where there are less than 2,500 people. C. A. Davis $ 400,000 H. Geissler 125,000 J. B. Y. Warner 100,000 W. R. Jackson 60,000 A. B. Tappan 60,000 J. N. Armor 70,000 Mrs. Conklin Brown 75,000 W. P. McWhorter 100, 000 Mrs. Fanny Stocks 75,000 E. A. Copelan 40,000 Total $1,106,000 Of our county the same writer says: “There are numbers of planters In Gresna county liviug In happy circum stances, free from burdens, and debts, and cares, with properties valued from 1 6,taxi to yo.ixxi, every dollar of which lias | been made by tilling tbs soil and man*- , ging their affair* upon business princi ple*. There are young farmer* growing ,up now who will accomplish the same illilng; aud there is r-otn for more Wr tusk* lliemseive* easy, if uot wealthy, by euodurUug their operation* by business methods. The few f have named above are svidenc#* of it which no man can dispute; for they live among us to day . bepMti • ouifoi table, respected and useful DEVOTED TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. GREENESBORO. GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 29. 1886.-EIGHT PAGES. TIIE STATE FAIR. IT OPENS AT MACON UNDER EXCELLENT i AUSPICES AND PROSPECTS. The State Fair at Macon has been in progress since the 25th inst. (Monday), and deserves the encouragement of all Georgians. These annual exhibitions of the products of our people have the effect to encourage every form of industry and by exposing the results spur our artisans, mechanics, agriculturists and manufac turers to greater efforts and emulation. The present exhibition is one of the best which has been held. It is being well attended and the list of exhibitors, V'e believe, is larger than usual, which is saying a good deal for it, and also more diversified. Greenesboro is very credita bly represented in some of the depart ments, particularly those in which the deft handiwork of woman is shown to ad vantage. Reduced rates are being given by the Georgia Railroad, tickets at a low fig ure being on sale from Monday last until November sth inclusive. Our friends all over Greene and all those on the line of the Georgia Railroad ought by no means to let the opportunity escape for a most delightful and interesting trip to Macon and a view of the exhibits, besides a share in the numerous attractions and en joyments that are provided for visitors. The Fair will be continued two weeks. Ten thousand dollars in cash premiums have been offered for best exhibits, and every department of agricultural and me chanical industry is fully covered. In amusements, many special attrac tions will be presented, ana the Fair offi cials are exerting themselves to make the best and most comprehensive Fair ever held in Georgia. Education in Oreeue. A writer to the Atlanta Constitution under date of Greenesboro, October 24, gives a very full and creditable statement of the condition of education in Greene county, and supplements his letter with valuable statistics covering the matter of schools, academies, attendance, etc. We append the recapitulation, as follows: From the figures above, which are correct, it will be seen that our people are not neglecting the education of their children. The county takes a deep in terest in these matters and an able board of school commissioners look carefully to the improvement of the schools and the proficiency of the teachers. They are subjected to rigid and thorough examin ation, and an average of less than 75 per cent, in this examination, throws them out, and the board refuses to allow them license to teach. “If we sum up the figures stated above we find that there are 900 pupils enrolled in all the schools, with an average at tendance of 600 pupils, or 75 per cent, of the whole number enrolled. Our total voting population is 1,800, which makes one scholar to every two voters. “The total value of all school property managed under the public system is $16,- 000.” It will be noticed that the total voting population is placed at 1,800. This is er roneous. The voting population of Greene county is nearly 2,800. Only about 1,800, however, registered just before the late election. Improvements. For a few months there has been a very decided step taken by our people in behalf of dwelling and store improve ment. One after another the residences of Greenesboro have fallen under the spell of the painter, and decorative art has in one way and another made many places very presentable and others still very striking and beautiful. Among the notable improvements al ready made, progressing or intended, we mention the new and handsome dwelling of Mr. E. A. Copelan, just finished. Mr. W. R. Jackson’s house newly painted. Mr. C. A. Davis, dwelling and premises painted. Rev. Chas. Holder, house painted. Mr. M. J. Rossman has had his place thoroughly renovated, and will be painted at once. Mrs. M. L. Bowen's res idence, painted. Mr. J. B. Y. Warner, dwelling painted. Mr. T. A. Branch is having a handsome cottage built. Store occupied by Messrs. Copelau, Seals & Armor, painted. Heard-Geissler build ing, being painted. The iron front store being painted. Improvements being made in interior of Messrs. V. S. & G. A. Hall’s store. Mrs. Clayton is having her large dwelling renovated and painted. This is a fine showing for the public spir it of our citizens, and will greatly add to the attractions of the town. Copelan, Seals & Armor. This widely famous and fully stocked es tablishment enters upon tlic fall business to win. We call attention to their hand some tbree-column advertisement in this issue and predict that a visit to their elegant stores will convince all alike that they supply any needed article for the thousand and two wants of this or any other community equal in quantity and quality and lower in price th .n can be found elsewnere. New Barber. Lucius Holt, who comes highly recom mended from Athens as a prompt and skillful barker, and one who takes be coming pride in his vocation, now con ducts business at the late stand of Dock Jones. 6 reenesboro will no doubt lib erally pat onize tbe new candidate for public favat, and he will we hope reap a goodly reward for his sojourn to our town. \ Cotton Iteport. Cotton during the past week hss been coming iu freely. Our cotton buyers are giving tbe highest market price. We note: Good Middling Kf Middling 3 low Middling 4 Auguste Market—(Juieb Tint Famous Earner lluueo. The Lanier House of Macon, Ga., where Flllniors, Thackeray, Prentice ami other greet men had been guetia in ante hrllum days, has been rehabilitated, re vitalised end reopened to the public of th# Central City. No Auer hostelry . will he found in th# bow lb, Surras* to IK A DAY IN AUGUSTA BUSY AND BEAUTIFUL IN THE IDES OF THE AUTUMN. A CITY WHICH WILL SOME DAY BE THE PRIDE OF ALL GEORGIA AND THE PBETTIEBT OF THE SOUTH. Of course, Augusta gets a shake now and then. As long as they are fashiona ble it is probable that she will have her share. When we want a good, hearty shake we go to Augusta. We were there a few days ago. Save for the dust, which is numerous enough to pervade the whole country, Augusta is just as pretty as ever. Her beautiful promenade, Greene street, droops just a little under the presence of a dry and dusty autumn. The sturdy elms and oaks seem to thirst for a shower aud their foliage imploringly turns to the sky for rain. Not that rain would help the leaves that fall, but it would bring out the tints of those that do not. Augusta means business. Everything has a buoyant and bending air of energy and hope. We think the business of the fall will be huge. Her merchants expect such a result as a rule, and this hope ani mates and vitalizes them. To be sure, the mills are shut down— all save, we believe, the Augusta factory, which is working a small proportion of its full force. Does this detrimentally affect business ? Yes. But the sentiment of every dollar of tjie people is in sympathy with the mill owners, and the mills will crumble into powder before the moral strength of the community will give way to the demands of any set of men in the world, especially when the first conces sion is apt to be followed by continual and unappeasable demands and constant strikes. It was plain to the writer that, whichever way the mill troubles termi nate, that way must be final. The mills may run, or they may not; but they can’t be allowed to run today and be abandoned tomorrow. With the strong sentiment of the people behind them, the mill pres idents have the larger half of the labor problem in their grasp, and they have shown such nerve and determination in the present crisis that there can be no doubt of the result, whether it come to morrow or in the next decade. Meanwhile, if one does not inquire, he hears nothing of the great shut out. It is a threadbare refrain, aud will not be set to new music. We did not hear the subject alluded to, save in response to questionings. We stopped at the Adkins House. It was always conscientionsly kept and well patronized. It has been so improved as to have become in our -opinion the best hostelry, on the whole, in Augusta. Thir ty new, white, carpeted,cleanly and nice ly furnished rooms were recently added. Every room in the house has a natty little grate, and can be warmed by a modicum of fuel. Each (50 iu all) was occupied at tlie time of our visit, many of the guests of course being transients. Every con venience to be obtained at any hotel in the country ean be had here. Sunday morning and night were spent at Si. James’ Methodist Episcopal church, of which the universally well known, loved and admired Gen. Clement A. Evans is pastor. St. James is a church where God is worshipped for the love of God. The fame of this church is too well known and widespread to need an other syllable from us. At the morning service on Sunday the usual collection was taken up. At the conclusion of the service Rev. Mr. Evans announced that another collection was then needed for foreign missions. This was made among the congregation, and $184.50 was collect ed in a few minutes. People who never before heard of St. James (if there be any) will probably judge by this that it is a church which has religion. ODDS AND ENDS. JDBT A LICK AT LOCALS THAT WOULD NOT BE CROWDED OUT. —Soak your wheat and buy your Blue Stone of Copelan, Seals & Armor. —H. H. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —Our stoek of Guns is the largest in Middle Georgia. Call and got you one.— Copelan, Seals & Armor. —H. H. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —Blue Stem rust-proof seed Wheat and 1,600 bushels Texas rust-proof Oats for sale by Copelan, Seals A Armor. —H. H. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —A largo shipment of Buggy Whips just received. We can sell you a good whip for 15cts, and a splendid one for 25 cents.—Copelan, Seals A Armor. H. H. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —The water that falls from Wright’s Perfection Gingham Umbrellas is clean and fit to drink, and they will never fade For sale by Copelan, Seals & Armor. —H. 11. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —Keep up with the styles and buy a Hat of Copelan, Seals A Armor. They keep only the very latest styles, carry an immense stock and sell at lowest prices. -H. H. P. is The best Liver Medicine in the world. Try it. —A shipment of 250 Trunks just re ceived—the largest stock and the best assortment of styles and price* we have ever handled. Prices 76ct* up to sls. Copelan, Seals & Armor. —We can beat the world and Boston thrown In on Brogans, heavy Boots and ladies’ everyday Shoes. Children’s heavy Shoes 50rt* up; tallies’ heavy Slioea 7Seta up, and the best dollar llrogan in the world.—Copelan, Seale A Armor. —We have just received our laet big purchase of Clocks and Watcliea. Our stock D now superb, price* low aud pro fits small. When you essmine our stork and compare our prices you will liuil that tills is th* place to buy.—Copelau, Seal* A Armor. —The celebrated Pearl aud Diamond j sliirte, the two (reel brands in the world Uu large supply at Copelau, heal* A Ar mor's. Also all wool shirt*, aud all binds lof whit* and fancy skirts, lauiulried aud uulauudried shirt* at prices much i tower than aver ode red before,—Copelau, Ideal* A Armor* CORRESPONDENCE. OUR CONTRIBUTORS GENERALLY MUCH ENGAGED ON THE FARM. UNION POINT. ....Mrs. V. T. Newsom is quite ill, we are pained to say. ... .A little child of Mr. P. A. Fluker, of near Woodville, is very ill. .... Rev. J. F. Eden preached to a good congregation on last Sunday. .... T. M. Bryan A Cos., are doing a fine business. They sell goods cheap and their trade is constantly growing. Athens is quite a popular cotton market for the people of this section. It is attracting a good deal of trade. ....The ladies of Union Point are speaking of giving an entertainment soon for the benefit of the Greene Rifles. —The last quarterly meeting for the present year (the fourth) will be held at the Methodist church on next Sunday and Monday. ....Rev. A. A. Fluker, of near Wood ville, was kicked by a mule in the face on last Sunday, we regret to say, and was painfully injured. Maj. J. B. Knox, the well known architect, is at Thomson, Ga., finishing up the new buildings which are soon to replace those destroyed by the big fire. _—Mr. Ben Hart left last Sunday night for Birmingham, where be will be employed upon the Georgia Pacific Rail road. Mr. Hart has our best wishes for his success. There will be a Mikado Tea at the Terraces on this (Friday) uight, for the benefit of the new academy. Our people are very proud of this institution and will give this entertainment, like all others for like purpose, their hearty support and patronage. H. RUTH. —News very scarce this week. —Several weddings predicted for an early day. .... What has become of “Massasoit ?” Hope he is still living and will continue his spicy correspondence, which adds very much to the columns of the Home Journal. ... .Master Freddie Wynn has been suf fering intensely for the past week with inflammatory rheumatism. At present, however, he is slowly improving, and we hope before this goes to press that he will be entirely well. The Young Men’s Christian Asso ciation is rapidly gaining headway among our young men, and we hope ere long to see every young man in this community deeply interested in this noble work. Young men from other associations are most cordially invited to attend our meet ings, which are held on Sunday at 4 p. m. The hot supper which the ladies of the Woman’s Missionary Society are con templating will ba held on Friday night before the first Sunday in November which is the fifth. It will be held in the Academv and admission for adults will be 25 cents; children 15 cents. When supper is over the crowd will reassemble at the church, where they will be enter tained-fvitli music, etc., which promises to be splendid if we are to judge from a rehearsal which we attended on last Sun dayevening at the residence of Mr. James L. Smith. All the musical talent of Ruth neighborhood will be in attendance, and, whether you know it or not, there is no second rate talent. Everybody most cor dially invited to attend, as the proceeds are for a worthy cause. We will vouch for a pleasant time. Eli. The Technological College. Editors Home Journal: The friends of technical learning in Georgia are very naturally surprised and mortified at the course pursued by some of the commissioners appointed by the Governor to take charge of this impor tant interest. Especially are the people of Greene indignant at the part enacted by the member of the board from this county. The following we find in the Atlanta Constitution of the 20th: “It was exactly 10 o’clock when the first ballot was taken. It resulted as fol lows: Atlanta one vote—lnman. Macon, one vote—Harris. Athens, one vote —Hodgson. Milledgeville, one vote—Porter. l’enfield, one vote—Heard. The second ballot resulted thus: Atlanta, one vote—lnman. Macon, one vote—Harris. Athens, one vote—Hodgson. Penfield, two votes —Heard and Porter. The third ballot gave Atlanta the lead which she held until twenty-one ballots in all had been taken. It was as follows: Atlanta two votes—lnman and Porter. Macon one vote—Harris. Athens one vote—Hodgson. Penfield one vote—Heard.” By the above it will be seen that Pen field received the highest vote on the sec ond ballot on the first day of the voting. On the following day, to the surprise of everybody, Mr. Heard voted for Atlanta, to the exclusion of Penfield, his first avowed choice, and Macon his next avowed preference. Why did not the Commissioner from Greene, like those from Clarke aud Fulton, stand firm to the last on his first convictions and choice ? Failing to get this, why did he not go for Athens, proximate to Greene and other counties in Middle and Northeastern Georgia ? I pause for * reply. Greene. To our Customer* and Friends. We sell goods for cash as cheap as they can be bought in Georgia, and our time prices this year have been lower than since the war. Our margins are neces sarily very small, and we must urge upon all, both monthly and time customers, to settle their accounts in full promptly when they fall due. On all time accounts paid liefore No vember 1, we will allow a discount of I per cent per month; and on all not paid by that time the same rate of inter est will lie nharged. W* must Insist on all who owe us mak ing their arrangements to settle in full by Jauuary Ist, as we positively cannot estendcredit to any on# in arrears after that date. Tliit plan w* know to he to our interest, end w* thiuk our frieud* will agree that it is also to their *dvantage to settle up in full at least once a year. I’ll* above will be strictly sobered to. All tluia*, therefore, who are due us on January Ist will confer s favor by not asking credit until their account* have been paid tocaiss, ns Ale A Ammo*. DM. I, MMMb TERMS :~sa OO per Annum, In Advance. IN MEMORIAM. TOUCHING REBOLYES ON HIE DEATH "OF MISS ANNIE MOORE. We, the committee appointed by the Macedonia Sunday School to draft reso lutions expressive of the sorrow caused by the death of Miss Annie Moore, beg leave to make the following report: Whereas, God in His wisdom and good ness has removed from our midst our beloved sister, Annie Moore, whose death occurred on the night of the 6th inst. at the residence of her father, Mr. Wm. A. Moore. And whereas we take this occasion to recognize and commend to the Sabbath School the Christian virtues exemplified by our sister during her connection with us. Resolved, That as a Sabbath School we will endeavor to still any desire to murmur at this dispensation of Provi dence, aud in humble submission to say “Thy will be done.” Resolved, That in the death of sister Annie the Sabbath School has lost an earnest worker at all times. The sever ance of such relations is sad, but in the present instance bow unspeakable. Thus m a dispensation so solemn and impres sive what can be said ? Why attempt to fathom tbe doings of Him whose foot steps are in the deep and His ways are past finding out. For a bereavement so heart-rending earth affords no solace; words are empty sounds, and even the tears and sympathies of bleeding hearts fail to give relief. Nothing remains but with humble submissiou and with the hope of reunion in the better world, to resign the precious treasure into the keep ing of the Allwise and Good. And if the suffering heart will ask why it is thus, let the inquiry be hushed and the voice be heard which whispers tenderly and mournfully, “What 1 do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter.” Resolved, That we exteud to the loving parents and brothers and sisters our sym pathy in their sad bereavement. Resolved, That these preambles and resolutions be published in our county papers, and spread upou the minutes of the Sunday school, and a copy of the same be furnished the parents of the de ceased. R. B. Pouter, Miss Minnie Maxey, W. A. Smith, Miss Vin Burgess, G. A. Jackson, MissOphe. Freeman Committee. Read and approved by the Macedonia Sunday school, Oct. 11, 1886. R. L. Burgess, Sup’t. R. B. Porter, Sen’y. A Sad Death. It is seldom our duty to chronicle a sadder death than that which occurred on Suuday last at the home of her hus band in the southern part of this county, of Mrs. Thomas A. Cunningham’s sister in-law of our associate, Hon. B. E. Rus sell. Mrs. Cunningham was ill but a few days (on Thursday previous to her de mise giving birth to a still-born child,) aud after which she slowly but surely sank despite the best medical attention, and on Sunday quietly breathed her pure young life out, amid the the wails of her two little motherless children who sur vive her and the heart broken sobs of a devoted and dutiful husband. Her re mains were brought to this city on Mon day afternoon and interred in the family lot jn our cemetery—being followed to their last resting place by a large num ber of mourning relatives and friends. Mr. Cunningham and family and rela tives have tho sincere sympathies of the entire community in their great sorrow aud bereavement. The above announcement, which ap peared in the Bainbridge Democrat of re cent date, will be read with regret by the many relatives and friends of the bereav ed household, which have our sincere condolence. Excursion to Georgia. We find the following in the Olean (N. Y.) Democrat: “Mr. E. D. Northrup has secured an other of his popular excursions to Geor gia, which not only combines all the ad vantages and attractions of his former ones, but many more. He will also, in connection with it, run a very fine and clteap round-trip excursion from Atlanta, Ga., to Uharleston, S. C., giving all a chance at light cost to see, for once in a lifetime, the fearful effects of an earth quake upon a large and populous city, as well as the many matters of historical in terest around Charleston. The excur sion will leave Salamanaca on Wednes day, Nov. 10, 1886, connecting with all the morning trains from the North and East.” Mr. Northrup, it need hardly be said, is a resident of Greene county, who about a year ago settled in our midst from Cat taraugus county, New York. He lias a fine place near Greenesboro, where his family are at present, and is esteemed by our community as an enterprising and progressive gentleman and citizen. Every Farmer Needs It. The October issue of “Dixie” just out, is a model in every way, and no Southern farmer can afford to be without this ex cellent journal on his table. Especial attention is paid to mechanical matters and the “Dixie” is truly Southern in every utterance. Among the notable papers in the October number are the war sketches, illustrated, by Mr. Jos. M. Brown, son of the old Senator “Joe” Brown, Georgia's famous politician. Thore is an able article on “Railroads” by Mr. J. F. Hudson, author of “The Railways and the Republic.” Mr. Clem ent Mason lias an admirable article on the utilization of natural resources, while the conclusion of Mr. Anderson’s series on the “Minerals of Virginia” will be read with interest. “Teeluiicalania” is anew illustrated department conducted by D. A. Tompkins, C. K., M. K., anil is brim full of Interest. These are but a few of the good things. “Dixie” will tie sent for a year for adollartoall who send, liefore Nov. 15, to the “Dixie” Cos., Con stitution building, Atlanta, Ga Mechan ics and those who contemplate buying machinery of any kind can learn how to save many a dollar by reading “Dixie.” The journal haa increased its site and uow stands as tha recognised leading Southern industrial publication. I.Htli* Wr Male. la excellent running order, with tool* •nd aituchnienta: 16 inches swing; can k* ruu by hand, noise or steam; neaily new. Everything In good order. Will lie sold reeeoMaldy if purchased at one*, Cali and r i amine it I'eaOeU, Da. Uao. g. Davarr. WHOLE NUMBER 92 ALL IN A NUTSHELL LOCAL LIGHTNING DARTS IN DAZZLING FLASHES. HOME HAPPENINGS CAUGHT, HELD AND CATALOGUED IN A TRICE AND TREATED IN A COLUMN. —Frost yesterday (Thursday) morning. —Now is the time to subscribe for the Home Journal. —A large line of Tobacco at low pri ces at R. Tappan’s. —Cotton coming in freely. Full prices paid by R. Tappan. —2J Bagging and Arrow Ties at R. Tappan’s at lowest current rates. —Miss Leila Wray, of Greshamville, spent several days in Greenesboro this week. —Read notice of Messrs. W. S. and J. M. McGaughey, found in another col umn. —Give the gallant Troupe Artillerist, Captain H. H. Carlton, your vote on Tuesday. —Mr. R. L. Palmer spent several days in our city this week with relatives and friends. —New goods arriving every day. Call and ascertain prices before purchasing.— R. Tappan. —Read the new and attractive adver tisement of T. M. Bryan & Cos., Union Point, Ga. —Try R. Tappan’s Full Patent and half patent Flour. Prices low and qual ity guaranteed. —Mrs. Amorette Heard, of this city, left this week for Atlanta, where she will reside for some time. —Mr. John A. Strozer, of Waynesboro, Ga., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Morgan, of our city. —Mrs. H. W. Bell, of Jackson county, is visiting her sister sister, Mrs. J. M. Storey, of this city. —Don’t fail to vote at the Congressional election next Tuesday. Carlton ought to get a good vote. —Guano notes are now due. I will however, allow tho cotton option a few days longer.—R. Tappan. —Mrs. Anna Carmichael and her little son Johnnie, left on last Tuesday for At lanta to spend a few weeks. •—Col. H. T. Lewis, wife and children, are boarding several weeks with Mrs. Lewis’ sister, Mrs. J. B. Park. —Miss Mattie Yerby, of Winterville, spent several days in our city this week, the guest of the Misses Conaway. —Miss Mattie Conaway, of our city, is visiting her brother, Dr. J. H. Conaway, at Starrsville, Newton county, Ga. —Advertisers will find a valuable me dium in tho Home Journal to reach the trading public. Write to us for es timates. —Rev. Richard Harwell preached at the Methodist church in this city on Fri day night and again on Suuday morning and night. —Mrs. J. P. Fears and family, of thi* county, have removed to Oxford, Ga. Mr. Fears will join them after settling up his affairs here. . —Mr. Benj. Stovall, of near Gresham ville, spent a day or two in our city last w eek. His many friends here are always glad to see him. —We have just received a full and new stock of fall and winter goods, such as clothing, boots, shoes, hats, etc.—WA Kimbrough A Cos. —l’. M. Bryan A Cos., Union Point, sell the best goods at the lowest possible pri ces. Highest market prices paid for cot ton and country produce. —Miss Josie Pearce, one of Augusta’s most popular and accomplished young ladies, is visiting our city, the guest of Col. and Mrs. J. L. Brown. —Mrs. Awtry, of Gainesville, and Miss Greene, of Lagrange, are visiting rela tives and friends here. They are the guests of Mr. O. P. Awtry. —Dr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin are having their residence! on Main street removed to the rear of its present site and it will then be renovated and improved. —Mr. W. P. VonDerau, representing the well known candy manufactory of Hampton A Webb, of Athens, spent aday or twu in our town this week on busi ness. —Special attention is directed to the advertisement of Wm. Kuhns, Photog rapher, in today’s Home Journal. Those wishing fine pictures should call and see him at once. —Use a tooth-pick made from a quill. Brush the upper teeth downward, and the lower teeth upward, so as to encour age the growth of the gums about ,tke necks of the teeth. Use Delectalave ac cording lo directions on the bottle. Pro per care will preserve your teeth, for speech and masticatiou, till advanced life. Always use a soft brush. For sale by all druggists. —lt is expected that many of our citi zens will go down this evening to the Mikado Tea at the Hamilton Terraces. It is for the benefit of the new academy. We deem it almost needless to remind our good people of the notable public spirit of our Union Point neighbors. Whenever any enterprise is set afloat here we always look to Union Point for hearty support, and we always get it. Tbe Great Bear. Our town was visited yesterday by a band of nomads with performing bears and donkeys. They were the dirtiest set of animals from first to last that ever ap peared hero. It will take a dredging ma chine to clean up this gang after a rain. The sight of a pail of water at the public well set the men and their menagerie into hydrophobic hijinks. These nasty gymnasts, if perforated lengthwise with a pump borer and dried ill an oven would make tolerably good terracotta stove flues—if they didn’t •moke. Prof. T. C. Uoiittwsy, Professor Cousway, who has been In our midst for ths past year as the prtneU pal of th* Greenesboro High School, and to whom th* Methodist etiureb choir and several other musical circles have been indebted for valuable vocal and inatra* HID lit*! *l<l ttilitli ||K| t>MH) iUftVi rliMAie fullr given, Will Wav* our city *£>ut the i middle of nest week for Warsaw, Ga,. | * I**'* >*•* charge of an **. •.,i IselwM. Me tender to Profeasor <om j*ey the best wishes of this journal fee j bu good health end abundant piwpwiifc