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About Weekly Gwinnett herald. (Lawrenceville, Ga.) 1871-1885 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1879)
Ljnnett Herald. Fjp i Jiowleg, Pub*. Wf'oT SUBSCRIPTION. one year sl-50 fcjy,' three months 50 fcyERTISI'NG KATES. | !x i 2w. | 3w. 1 4w. LSO | $2.00 | $2.50 ■' ;K a) | *2.00 $2.50 $3.00 is Jo 00 ‘ $2.50 I $3.00 $3.50 ||JT S o I $3.00 I $3.50 SI.OO ■Tby special contract for time or more space. Esquare Dim. in depth of col. KS jJjoncy for advertising is P.,r, first insertion. Kn-CENT column. Ejvertisemeuts inserted in this fcn at ten cents a line, each Etion..] to Stockholders, ijaseessniont of two per cent, ■tlifi capital stock of the Law EjUe Branch Railroad has V ] ev je<i by resolution of tlic Ll of Directors to pay the ex La of a location of the road. Eh ickiiolders are requested lake immediate payment of Blount duo on their stock to E es D. Spence. Secretary and Esurer of the board. I T. M. PEEPLES, lily "Hi. 1379. President. Eoc \i. INTISLLIC ISN i IS. ■Cotton was (i no ted in Atlanta on Enditv at 121 @ 12$, in Lawrence Eat 12. Eat little business done in the Ertof Ordinary on Monday. Bliss Sallie Roddy, of Forsyth, Bpending some tiiao in our vii Eh'next District Conference of Bfhinssville district of the M. Efcurch, South, will bo held in B*reneevi]le. Blr. brown, of Stone Mountain, ■rented a business house in b and proposes in a few days Bomtaence business. ■e were pleased to meet in our Ere this week Mix Solomon, of ■annuli. He and a number of Iran of that city aro spending ■summer at Buford. ■ ■ "fJJ. . Bdifficulty occurred at Logan He last Saturday between Alex. Bland Frank Robinson of this Be. in which the latter was so Bay stabbed. The wounds are ■regarded as dangerous. B engineers on the Rail Road ■ compelled to suspend work B"eek on account of the weath B They began again on Mon B morning and expeat to finish Bfew days. Biubk.vtion at Loganvilt.e.— B ; re I'tHpiioatedto announce that ■ Sunday School Celebration Btwasto have been held at Bm.iie last Saturday, was p <st B on account of the weather ■d i riday. The public are Hlto attend. B''- n u a heavy storm last week Bkghtnmg struck in a cotton ■ iorreil Higgins and killed ■‘D'neionrth °f an acre of cot- B west side of each stalk ■•Do be scorched. About the B| time three cows were killed B Bayfield’s lot in the same ■tborhood. ■mciimp meeting of Zion Meth ■ church (col.) will be held at ■ ,;S Chapel, one mile east of ■JD-Uieiieing next Thursday, ■ ith. W 0 arQ requested to ■ announcement, as prom B u O' t'c 1 Divines from differ ■ tr ' !> ' )IJB of the State will be Hnt. B ,o.—The Lawrence ■ ’'“‘h’ -‘looting begins Thun; B c \vd of next week and it is ■ v a J a.; order to make the , avertable that consul ■ " Jl ’k f ,( ! done in clearing H e encampment. ■ l n ‘” ,to-l to annouuce ■* persons interested are exj ■ so meet at the aibor by q H' Ull liex t Friday morning H ■ Puipi.isr, 0 f clearing oil'the putting everything ■ ‘-- 1 ' s' icr the meeting The Battle of Kirbys Ridoe.— Mr. Hodgins teaches the young ideas bow to shoot on what is jinown as Kilby’s ridge, in Sin van nec district. Like Goldsmith's village teacher, the wonder lias long been “that one small head could carry all he knew,” and ho, therefore. ,s very liberally patron ized by the neighborhood along 'A olf crock and the wild woods. There are ominous names, but it is a very quiet neighborhood of clever citizens. I’or some time there have been mutterings us a coming storm in the school. Threats and com plaints have been made by some of the "N hitleys that justice had not been done their children. In ol der to quiet ail trouble it was ar ranged between the complaining parties and the teacher that the trustees and patrons should be in vited to meet at the school house and organize a high Court to in vestigate the troubles and pour oil on the waters. Accordingly they assembled last Wednesday. From the size of the walking sticks that occasionally made their ap penranre, it was evident that when tks argument was exhausted there might be some lively times around. The Court assembled, the teach er took the floor and explained his rules and presented the matter at issue. The discussion then open ed and only a few words were nec essary to wake the slumbering fires. A throat and the brandish ing of a stick opened the battle be tween four of the Whitleys on one side and about half a dozen of the scholars and patrons on the other. The teacher and some of the old er heads had hardly time to re move the children from the house until the battle became general,— Sticks, stones, knives, bench legs and bed posts flew in indiscrimi nate confusion The very air was darkened with the flying missels. It was a good place for a scrimage —stones were plentiful, poles that had been used for an arl*or wore lying around. It was real handy for a free light and the opportuni ty was not allowed to pass. One man is said to have boon knocked down six times, but as the bailie raged so fiercely there was no chance to let loose, —it was tight or run. The sound of the battle, and screams of the frighted chil dren could be heard for half a mile. Once there came a lull—it was only for a minute or two to let tho combatants get their breath, and then the bombard ment opened with renewed vigor ; nearly every stone around hit somebody, and it is said that un til tho gentle shower came in pity and washed them clean that blood could be found on every rock large enough to do duty. But every battle must have an end, and the Whitleys retired leaving the school in the possession of the battle ground. Then came the care for the wounded. It was ascertained that there were seven wounded, three, < oab Whitley, Jno. Collins, and Janies Summey. severely.— The doctors were sent for and all are getting along well. Peace now reigns on Kirby’s ridge, and the Courts will investigate who was to blame. Our thanks are tendered Mr. Murrey, of Noroross, for a sack of excellent flour ground at his steam mills. He has recently got his mills in operation again, with im proved machinery, and is prepar ed to accommodate the public with fine flour and good meal. It will be a great accommodation to the people of the western part of the county. The cause of that disconsolate air that stole over the physiogs of those three young gentlemen, while returning from Suwannee, on last Friday, is easily accounted for, when tis made known that they were losers vs. 3 young la dies of that town on a game of croquet. A negro child was born in Eibb county without chin or eyes; its oars were long and flapped ovei like the ears of a dog. f Col. Hutchins has introduced bills to amend tho charters of Noroross, Suwannee and Duluth. See to it that your child meets 'wlfli no ueglect : when sick, use for the diseases of babyhood Dr. Bull s Baby Syrup ; —it ne vox uis aj uoiids 25 cents Buford Sunday School Asso ciation. For some time extonsivo prepa ration shave been made by the va rious schools connected with the Buford S. 8. Association for a grand celebration on the first of August. The generous rivalry that exists between tho schools of this Association adds interest to its meeting! and insures a large crowd of interested friends who assemble yearly. The Association is composed of eleven schools, and embraces a to tal membership of about eight hundred. When tho fact that there are three separate associa tions in this county, is taken into consideration, some idea may be formed of the wide spread influ cnee which the Sunday School cause wields in the limits of Gwin nett county. Last Friday was appointed for the annual Celebration at Suwan nee. and a very large crowd was expected to be in attendance, but tho morning dawned unfavorable. Heavy clouds were hanging ovei-- head and in every direction, while occasionally a falling shower indi cated a rainy, disagreeable day.— Notwithstanding tho inclement weather, eight of the eleven schools assembled. The following schools were rep resented : Duluth, , 99 Buford, (Methodist,) 12G Level Creek, 92 Suwftuuee, 33 Rockspring, 70 Lawrenceville, (Methodist).. 102 “ (Presbyterian,) 71 New Hone, 72 Not represented, Mt. Zion, Trinity, and Buford Baptist. As the audience was late gath ering, it was twelve o’clock beforo the Association was called to or der by H. W. Howell, President. He concluded that the crowd would be in much better order as ter being fed, and, therefore, the President announced that ’dinner would be the first part of the pro gramme, amt then the regular ex ercieofc would be gone through with. Aftei the recess, the Association reassembled in tho Church, as it was found to be too disagreeable to use the aibor. The following is tho programme of the exercis es : Prayer by Rev. H. M. Quillian. Song, “Nearer my God to Thee,” sung by all the schools and accompanied by the organ, at w’hich Miss Clifford, of Atlanta, a very skillful organist, presided. Song, “Let ns Pass over the River,” by all the schools. Essay, Miss Mary Hutchins, of Lawrenceville Essay, Miss Dora Allen, Bu ford Song by Lawrenceville Presby terian School. Speech by Master Blanton Da vis, Level Creek. Essay, by Lida Hutchins, of Du lutb. Song, by Suwannee school. Judge James Jackson had been invited to deliver the address, but could not accept on account of his duties connected with the State University Col. J- B. Estes, of Gainesville, by invitation, pro ceeded to deliver the address. He presented in his forcible and fluent style the importance of the Sabbath School. That it ranked among the most important and useful works in which the Church can engage. The field for the ac complisliment of good was so wide and the motive so pure and unselfish that it attracted the at tention of good men in all church es. In other callings there was a selfish motive that inspired them. The lawyer, doctor, merchant and farmer looked to the reward, the personal benefit they are to re ceive, and even the ministry who are commissioned to point dying men to their duty hero and to ev erlasting iife in the future, fro quently mingle too much of their personal interest in the holy calling. But the cause which teaches the children of the laud the way of life and learns them to read and love the words of eter nal truth, commends itself to the patriot. Christian and philanthro Everv patriot desires to have able legislators to make the laws, pure and upright judges to expound the law. and Christian ju ries to pass upon their rights, and therefore, every patriot feels a deep interest in the proper education and training of the youth of the land. Tho destiny of tho great future hangs upon them, and we aro interested iu advancing all that it takes to make them wise, intelligent and useful citizens. If you would do this you must in struct them in tho word of God. From that book all our wisdom is drawn. Would you learn Rlieto rio, logic, the arts and sciences, chomistry, philosophy* Come to this book—all have their tion here. All that is desirable in this world or to be hoped for in the future is to be found iu this volume. This cause challenges the co op eration of every Christian. It is the nursery of the church. The seed sown hero bring forth fruit after you may have passed away.— The ministry, tho church must bo recruited from these ranks, and though you may be no patriot but a traitor, and no philanthropist, but a hater of your race and kin dred, yet how can you expect to secure your own happiness and leave thousands around you wand ering on in ignorance of the bless inga the Book offers them. It is the duty of Christian par ents not only to encourage but to go with your children and assist them in the Sabbath school. How many of you stay at home to look at your crops and other business, and send your children off to the care of others? This i 3 beautiful Christianity, to be occupied on the Sabbath with other things, while your place is unfilled in the sanct uary of God. Canyon expect the cause to prosper so long as par ents neglect their duty. The ministry, elders and private mem bers of the church cannot avoid i his duty. Next to tho injunction, •‘Go into all the world and preach my gospel,” is that other one, “feed my lambs.” Despite the opposition of tho world and the indifference of pro teased Christians, the grand work is progressing. It is spreading and widening its influence for gooff every day. Already 8,000, 000 scholars and teachers are iu terested, and each yeai adds to the host battling with shields locked iu the great cause of their Master. The church is alive to its influence. Something has stirred up the people as is evidenced by these immense gatherings from time to time to encourage pupils and teachers. The children want to go, if you will only let them.— Let all the influences for good be combined, and the result is not doubtful. Some date their con version from the Sabbath School, some from singing tho songs of Zion. Let all the means be used, and God will give tho increase.— And for every one who falls, let there be two to take his place.— The work will go on from day to today until the world will be fir ed with enthusiasm. The prom ises of the Book, the prayers of Christian people are on our side —we cannot and will not fail. The speaker closed Liis address with au earnest exhortation to tho children. He said ho felt sad when he saw children just passing the age of accountability—just on the verge of heaven, and yet sub jected to all the temptations of a wicked world, and turned loose by their parents to light their own way as best they can. When they were little they were guarded on every side from harm with tender care, and as soon as they are big enough for the devil to get hold of, they are too freequently aban doned by their natural guardi ans to shift for themselves, to meet the temptations of the devil, and the enticements of the wicked who would lead them astray.— When they need tho most care, they are abandoned to the cold charities of a friendless world. Our space will not admit any thing like a full report of this practical and eloquent address.— And we have only sought to pro sen! the salient poiuta made, from notes hastily taken. Song, by the Duluth school Essay, Miss Lula Brown, Su wannee. Speech, Jesse rate, New Hope. Song, by Level Creek school. Essay, by Miss Lillie Mitchell, Lawreneeville school. Song, by Buford School. Song, by Lawreneeville Mctho* Jist school. Song, by Juvenile Class of Law renceville Presbyterian school. Song, by'Lawreneeville Preshy torian school. The exercises closed by a song by all the Schools—“By and By." Cot,. Hutchins— We copy from the Augusta Chronicle the follow ing complimentary notice of one of our Representatives in the Leg islature : A The head of the finance commit tee is Hon. N. L llutehinß, of the county of Gwinnett, and in him the combination of talent roquired is found. Col. Hutchins is a law yer who, improving native talent of a high orner with long and pa tient study, has placed himself in the front rank of his profession. His laborious researches have ac customed him to dig deep for the truth, and as a consequence his judgement is rarely at fault. With all the qualities of a successful lawyer, he combines the qualifiea tions of a thoroughly versed man of business. The combination is unusual, but that he possesses it no one who knows him will deny. His prudence and conservatism, the severe meutal training to which he has subjected himself, the strength and acuteness of his united to inflexible integ rity and the highost sense of hon or. havo madediim an invaluable member of the present general as sembly. Withal, ho was a gallant soldier, commanding one of the fi nest battalions that illustrated Georgia in the late war, and moro than once refusing promotion over the heads of his seniors in rank. 1 Col. Hutchins is a son of the late | jurist whoso full name he bears and whose memory is yet veuera ted among the people to whom ho was the skilled and honorablo law yer and the learned and just judge. OBITUARY. Died, July 25th, 1879, Alma, daughter of Mr. mid Mrs Alston Martin, aged 8 years 9 months and 24 days. Her remains were interred at Bethesda, a numbor of loved ones ami friends attending the burial. Death loves a shining mark, and the insatiate archer sped his shaft and took from a loving household one of its brightest or naments. As a daughter she was obedient and kind. As a sister gentle and affectionate. Her qual ities of mind and heart with sos termg care of parents and proper training of appreciative teachers would havo developed a lovely character. Although young, she was a faithful student in day and Sunday school, and her gentle, af fable disposition won the confi dence and love of teachers and classmates. We, with the bereav ed family, bow with meek submis sion to Him that doeth all things well, praying to be reunited with her pure spirit in that blessed realm where sickness and sorrow and pain and death are felt and feared no more. LiLtle Alma, the green grass will wave o'er thy lit tle grave, but not such freshness as thy image will remain in the hearts of those that loved thoe. The little birds may carol their lays in bowers which shade the consecrated spot, but not with such joy as thy voice will sing the praise of the blessed Savior. H. W. H. Duluth, Ga., July 30th It frequently happens that se vere pain is very greatly relieved by thorough purgation Use Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills for this pur pose. Price 25 cts. lust of Letters !{' minting in the P. O at Lawrence ville, Gu , Au.' I*l, IH7D . CENTS' LINT .T. S Dobbins. W. J. II Davis, John T Dunn. J.* l Davis, Tims. Forrirter. James i. Iliwn, Moses Gui’iam, D. M 11 ughes, J. I«. H. Herring. M. H. l ay. Musten Pruett. Thomas Reynolds, John SimonUin, W K. Thompson. Win J>r ome Wilson, Geo. 1.. Yancey. LADIES’ LIST. M iss Sarah Eugi.-li. Miss Annie Gurd ner. Mrs Francis Morris. \II of which, it not culled for within 30 Jays, will ho return* 1 to the Dead Letter Office at Washington. K J lIAIiVKY. P M Fall Term Lawreneeville Seminary. Tiik Exercises of the Lawreneeville Seminary will he resumed on Monday, July 7th inst., to the public. The Trustees of the Seminary have reduced the Tui tion so as to meet the stringency the times. Primary Branches 7} Cts. per Common School Department, - 10 “ “ «' Higher Branches, - - 15 “ *« Those desiring to learn i proper pronunciation of the French Language will miss a rare oppoitmuty i! they tail to take lessons under Miss Sterchi. Drawing will he thoroughly taught to those desiring it. extra charges tor French, Drawing or Calisthenics. R. E. MITCHELL, A. 8., Principal. Miss ALICE E. STERCHI, Assistant. Lawreneeville, July s.—.‘it Dr. Lewis A. Lee | Dk Jno W Riley- VW 1 h Dealers in Pure Drugs, Medicines, CHEMICALS, FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES They also tender their PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS Physicians and Surgeons, TO THE COMMUNITY. MALE AND FEMALE 1 0/ DEMY. Tiir 2nd Term of this Institution will he commenced on Monday next, 7th inst. The school will be a pub lic school, for the iirst three months. REDUCED RATES TO SUIT TEE TIMES. Primary Crass, - - G cts. per day. 2nd “ - - 9 cts. “ “ Ist “ - - -.11 cts. “ “ On the first three months’ tuition, a credit will be given the patrons for the full amount of pro rata paid me; l>y County School Commissioner. The balance will be ; charged to the patrons. J. L. KING, Principal. / July 2-ts J. S. Wathon. Chas. Heinz J. S. WATSON & CO., Cloth Dressing, Silk, Woolen and Cotton DYEING ESTABLISHMENT. South Pryor street, - - ATLAS!A, GA Silk and Woolen Good* of uII Descriptions Dyed in a superior style. Drape, Stella and Cashmere Sliuwls, Silk, Merino and Mousseline Dresses. Gentle men's Clonks, Coats, Pauls and \ ests handsomely cleansed, and everything api>er tiiir;ing to the business punctually attended to. Curjiets and Druggets neatly cleans eil during the Sommer months. They also take soiled goods from merchants and renovate them for n nominal price. Give them a trial. June B, 1879-3 m mi ittubt TIIE UNDEUSIONED is in receipt of his usual supply of SPRING AND SUMMER GOOIS CONSISTING OF Everything usually kept in A first elass Country Store ! TO ONE AND ALW lie would invite a careful examination, before making purchases elsewhere 1 GOODS ARE CHEAPTTHIS YEAR JAMES />. SPEACE, April 28th, 1879.—3 m ifeisllip ,K|I U. GEARING » mn mn/miM arm® l/st. may 21-ly
