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vol. ii—:;o. 53.
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FROM SOUTH TO NORTH
A Summer Jaunt in Several
Chapters.
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13» Broad Street.
'the contrasts of life furnish its
strongest antitheses, amljtiie changing
seasons make the circumstances that
call for change of location, in order
that one may catch the varying moods
of nature. When old Boreas, chill
and blustering, comes down from his
lair in the north, driving the summer
with its warmth and (lowers before
him, ns the vapors of the morning are
driven by the crisp west wind, those
that live in the path of the lee King
think lovingly, it may he, longingly
wc may he sure, of the sunny land
where winter is at most hut an
sode.
But at another time the conditions
arc changed. When the sunny land
becomes indeed and in truth a land
of perpetual warmth, when Boreas
turn retires before the coming summer
exhausted by his efforts lo hold the
earth in his cold clutches, then one
dreams of cool retreats by the sea
shore or amid the mountains. Or
thinks fondly of the ceaseless splash of
the sort on the shore, or listens in ini
agination to the rustic of waving for
ests, or the cheerful song of mountain
streams, singing as they make their
way to the valleys below.
I have bail my dreams, as have had
all mortals. Some of them had a rude
awakening, others have lived their
day and then perished as a tale that
was told.
I sat in my hot office, not innny day
ago, wrestling with vagrant ideas an
with some things more substantial
and—well it was too much for me,
and the Bohemian in my nature as
serted itself, I must away to find a
change—and a CQolcr place. I had a
charming opportunity to gratify my
desire. I could travel from south to
north, or at least start the jV.urney,
over a road llmt run through wlmt
would hr; lo me a new and unknown
country. I menu the Alabama Mid
land from Bninbridgc to Montgom
cry.
Before this road was Imilt, South
eastern Alabama bad been a terra in
enguitn, so far as the world went. Its
tine hinds, rolling hills, smiling woods
and crystal streams had attracted a mt
morons population, hut the great civi
li/.er nud developer, railroads, were
unknown, and the products of field
and forest found their way to the mar
kets ot the world with .difficulty, by
long and tedious processes.
When I left Thomnsvillc the mer
cury had tor days been striving to
reach the top of the ladder. Excelsior
had been its motto, and how well it
had succeeded, let the suffering peo
pie tell. As soon ns I boarded the
7:20 morning train, however, it seem
ed that a change Imd come. A cool
breeze came down from the north to
welcome me, and hear me company by
the way.
The trip to Baiubriuge was as de
void of incident or interest ns the av
erage modern novel.
Candor compels the admission llmt
there is hut little by the way that
could attract. Stretches of pine for
cst, with here nnd there afield of corn,
or cotton, or cane, that smiled in the
morning snn.
By and by the “City of Oaks,” as it
is commonly called, was reached; the
wbilomc sleepy old town has taken on
new life since the building of the Mid
land, which serves to show what a
railroad can do, when it puts out its
best efforts.
Across the Thronnteeska, “River
of Flints,” as the Indians called it,
we sped, through pino woods, past
pleasant farm houses, turpentine
farms, saw mills and villages that have
sprung into life at every station. Be
tween the valleys of the Flint and
Chattahoochee, some ,‘iO miles apart,
thero is, or was, a 1 most an unbroken
pine forest. True there wrre here nnd
there small farms, but for the most
part the trees stood ns they did when
first the land emerged from the sea. 1
But these forests have taken tip the
busy hum that comes with the screech
of the whistle of the locomotive, and
the wealth that only awaited for the
coming of the railroads is bciug turn
ed into money.
The eyes of all tin world nre being
turned on the pine forests of the
south, and truly they offer an invi
ting field for investment nnd develop
ment.
As one approaches the Chattahoo-
choe river from the Georgia side, inn
mouse old fields take the place of pine
forests. Thirty years ago these fields
were green with cotton and corn, and
scattered up and down the river were
numerous elegant homes, where re
finement and luxury were familiar
guests. On a high hill overlooking
tl.o Midland track, stands, what the
ravages of time and the elements have
left of one of the finest of these homes.
T involuntarily sighed for the glories
of the past. In a moment we had
whirled past the place, nnd a new
t:aiu of thought took the place of the
rcmiuiscieut mood
The Chattahoochee river lias several
lines of steamers that ply its waters,
and the Midland bridge is supplied
with a draw which allows the steam
era to pass up and down the river.
The Alabama side of the river for
the first few miles presents but few
characteristics that arc different from
the Georgia] side. The same
stretches of pine forests, the same
wealth of resources in lumber nnd
turpentine. Twenty miles from the
river the country changes, and farms
and farm houses become more plenti
ful- Ilills take the plnce of the dull
monotony of the level country that
skirts the river, and between these
hills dear streams of water wind nway
to the gulf. Dotlmu is the young
giant of the Midland. It is the direct
product of the life that come with the
road, and surrounded nnd supported,
ns it is, liy one of the finest tanning
belts in the south, its career of pros
perity has hut begun.
At Ozark we stopped tor dinner.
fhis'Js one of the most important
towns on the Midland, nud is as thrif
ty as n sturdy man of .'10 that bus
made up his mind that he must work
for what lie gets. We went to the
Painter Uouso for dinner.
We will not be guilty of the same
piece of folly again.
The country about Ozark is very
hilly, and some of the landscapes
reminded me very forcibly of those
had seen among the foothills of the
southern slope of the Alleghatiics.
The hills and valleys nre covered
with fine crops, and the farm houses
have that neat and well kept appear
ance that denotes prosperity and ex
pectancy.
Between Ozark and Troy, the road
runs through a country, whose hills
arc as red as those that have made
Georgia famous. The lauds are very
fertile, nnd the crops were indeed a
joy to behold Troy is a hustling
thriving town, one of the l:e t in the
south, ns far as advantages ot loca
tion and wealth of agricultural re
sources go. A score of miles above
Troy the road strikes the celebrated
prairie belt of Alabama.
Passengers by this train are grant
ed stop over privileges, and they can
resume their trip to-morrow morning.
Pull Together. "
The compaign has opened, and it
will be a short and quick one. The
contest has nnrrowed down to the
senate, with Col. R. G. Mitchell nnd
Prof. A. Q. Moody as the opposing
candidates.
Hons. A. W. Ivey nnd J. M. Par
ker will have a wnlk over for the
house.
It would be a serious mistake, just now,
to have Mr. Turner out of congress.
He has taken a stand with tho best
men of the body, and indeed it is not
too much to say tbnt lie stands at the
head of the southern delegation, in
capacity nnd influence. His cool,
calm anil almost unerring judgment
make a power and his speeches carry
conviction with them. Besides this
his long experience hns fitted him to
cope with the great questions of the
day, nnd to muster the full strength
of the party, when grave questions
come lo be voted on.
Coming' down to otir own county,
it is safe to say that the friends of
Col. Mitchell will support Messrs
Parker and Ivey heartily. To tell
the people of Thomas county about
Bob Mitchell is like painting tho rose,
they know him. He lias stood every
test, nnd has never been found want-
t.
Messrs. Parker and Ivey nre two
clear headed men; they linvo made
Ji success of life and at last this is ns
good a test os can be tried.
The interests of Thomas county
will he safe in their hands.
A Summer Idyl.
Hot weather is a hau time for a foot
rare.
Even the professionals hang off du
ring the hot term, and wnit for cool
weather. But there are exceptious to
all rules, and Thomnsvillc furnished
one last Saturday.
Arthur, the colored porter at Reid
Culpepper’s took a Indy’s purse
belonging to the firm, by mistake ol
course, and when Dr. Culpepper be
gan to talk with him concerning his
mistake, he decided to leave a vncti-
Ile left by the hack door, with
Dr. C., in hot pursuit. This is no
pun, though the circunistnuces would
justify one. Down Madison street the
race was a lively one. A pile of sha
ving camo in the Dr.’s way, and
down lie went, nnd a good soft place
it was, in which to fall. When he re
covered himself, the Dr, found the
negro had too much the start, and he
decided it was too hot to run any
way, and so he gave up the chose.
The vaenum still remains.
Minutes of the Convention.
The minutes of the State Sunday
School Convention which assembled
here]April3otb and Mayist, have been
received. I homasviltc did her best
for the convention and the convention
has repaid the kindness. The pages
of tne pamphlet fairly bristle with
kinkly mention of our little city among
the pin.*s.
Home Again.
A portion of the St. Teresa party,
Messrs. C. P. Hansel), W. H. Mitch
ell, John S. Montgomery and wife,
returned yesterday afternoon. They
report n most delight sojourn on the
Island of St. James. Mrs. Mitchell
and Misses Annie Scott and Mamie
Hansel 1 will remain a few days longer.
Died.
D. I.ucius Can oil, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joshua Carroll, was born Febru
ary aotli, i86t, died in Thomasville,
Georgia, July 14th, at 10 o’clock a, m.
The deceased had been in tailing
health for two or three years, but had
only been confined to his room tur a
month. lie was unusually good, boy
kind,and amiable,and he bore his suffer
ings with Christian fortitude. He was a
member of the Presbyterian church
and was perfectly willing to meet the
great enemy. Death had no sting for
him, it was but the prelude to a brighter
and better world. The funeral ser
vices were conducted from the house
yesterday morning by Rev. J. H. Her-
bener, interment afterwards in Laurel
Hill cemetery.
P„ear Quotations
Nkw York, )
July 15, 1890. f
Special to Timks-Enterprisk.
PEARS— Receipts to day 187 bar
rels, 735 crates. Barrels selling free
ly at eG.25@ee.50. Crates, 81.87@
82.25.
WATER MELONS—Arrivals 61
cars, slow sales at 817@ $35 per 100.
Smnll[melons, very dull.
Omvit Bros.
THE'.BALTiMORE PEAR MARKET
Baltimore, Mu.,)
July 15 th, 1890.' )
Special toTiMES-ExTERRiiiSF.:
Pears sold to-day at 82.75 per
crate, and as receipts are light prices
will likely hold up.
Goiilixtiioimt, Sciii.ey & Co.
It is Guerry.
The alliancemen of the second (Iis
trict met yesterday in Albany and
endorsed Judge James H. Guerry, of
Dawson for congress. It has been
generally understood that Judge
Guerry would not he n candidate. His
friends, who put him in nomination
say, however, that he will make the
race. In the face of the threatenting
aspect, of affairs at Washington, nnd
the outlook is appalling, we do not
believe the second district will retire
the trained statesman, the thoiough
parliamentarian and iron ribbed dem
ocrat, Henry G. Turner, lit this grave
juncture of national affairs. It would
be suicide.
Tnoinas county will cast her vote
for Turner. Judge Guerry linsalu
crativc and high office, one to which
the Inst legislature of Georgia elected
him, nnd he should fill out his term.
No Change in Prices.
Widle nearly every city and town in
the siate has been suffering an ice
famine, and in some instances paying
three limes (lie usual price for the
cooling commodity during the late
heated term, Thomasville has had her
usual supply made by "our own’’ ice
company, and ihc price has been the
same. Mr. Keefer, the popular and
and exceedingly clever superintendent
might have sent oft his product at a
high price, but he preferred to supply
his old customers. Thomasville ought
to appreciate this action on his part.
James Guder has rented the Amos
Lester building on I.cc St., where he
has opened a first class restaurant and
lodging house. lie entertains both
white and colored. His rates arc
reasonable and he should receive a
liberal patronage from tl.c public.
SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU
R. Thomas Jr’s' 110 Rroatl Street.
O S Bondurnnt Volunteer Observer
Weather Bulletin for the .to hours ending
7 o’clock P. M., July, 15 1890.
TEMPERATURE.
7 a. ui 70
2 p. in 93
TO CLOSE
AT ONCE.
One Lot 40 inch
White Lawn at 10c.
One Lot Fancy
Dress Challies at 5c.
One Lot Figured
Lawns at 2 l-2c
One Lot odds and
ends in assorted
at half price.
7 p. m,
Maximum Tor JI hours '4
Minimum “ “ “ 7U
Ruin-lull 0.00
Indication tor ruin cooler.
Off for Montgomery.
Col. H. S. Haines came up from
Savannah yesterday morning in his
private car, which was attached to
number 5. He was joined here by
Mr. S. G. McLendon, nud the party
left at 7.20 for Montgomery, via
Bainbridge and the Alabama Mid
land.
It is understood that the details of
the transfer of the Midland, to tho
Plant company will he settled, and
officers elected. It is likely that
there will be no change in tho pres
ent officers of the Midland for they
arc all recognized as thorough rail
road men.
For Sale.
Nice walnut extension table lor dining
room. U. St. I.ovfjoy.
7 LI U
After giving the Cash Grocery bu
siness a"thorough trial, I am more
than pleased with the result. Amt
am now putting in a larger stock
than ever. Am buying fit large
quantities, and propose from this day
forward, to sell them for u smaller
margin of profit than over, nnd trust
to tho increase of business for my
profits. In order to carry out tlfo
above plan, I am compelled to have
more room, and will commence to
ady lo close out my stock of Dry
Gsods, Shoes, Notions, Etc. It is use
less to say llmt every one itrwaic
that when I talk about low prices, 1
mean business pure ami simple, ami
I tell you carncstlv ami honestly
that this stock of goods, consisting of
hundreds of articles that arc t'sed ev
ery day in every home in Thomas
county,'will he sold for the price it
wi> Hiring.
Great bargains will Ih; offered in
all ninuncrof domestic goods as well
as Shoes, lluts, Pauls, Sic. Remem
ber llmt I propose to closo the goods
out tor the prices they will bring.
7 8-tf. IV-kktt’s Cash Grocery. I
And at ONCE.
LEVY’S
Mitchell House Corner.