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YOL. II—NO. 148
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 5, 1890,
LOCAL, HAPPENINGS.
-—THE -
The News of the Day Told in
Brief—Personals, Etc.
“Brer” Matteson is left.
See the Water Queen to night.
“We've Iouua the store where buyers
get the very best attention,
With great variety Pf fe’ oodl! > t0 °
numerous to ment'ou.
Bo low the prices arc, they bent ihc
lowest calculation;
Which makes us as a family sing out
like all creation ”
The democrats got there yesterday.
How are you, “Brother” Matte3on?
The legislature convenes at noon
today.
and
Camilla gave Turner
JUatteson 60
160,
Henry G. Turner gets there in the
old reliable second.
Hon.8. G. McLendon fventtn At*
lanta yesterday.
J. 8. Knight, of Milltown, was in
the city yesterday.
J. A. Sampson, of tho I4e of Wight,
Va., is at the Gulf.
D. E Horn and J. F. Sloan, of
Boston, were in town yesterday.
Splendid teeDery, finished acting,
elegant costumes and besytilul danc
ing at the opera house to-night. •
Anti that is the reason
trade with
THE-
to
FAIR and SQUARE
Sheriff Hurst was the last man
vote before the polls closed last even
ing. - And it was a straight democra- .kill one of master Butler’s hogs.’’
FLACE TO BUY
Staple & Fancy
MI GOODS,
CLOTHING,
Furnishing Goods,
KOTIONS, Ac.
Ihe beantiful Water Queen at the
opera house to-night. First and last
appi-cance. JJap't miss seeing the
play.
Mr. R. G Fleming, Jr, who is tak
ing a special course of studies at the
South Georgia College, has return
from a f»w days' visit til "Savanr ah.
Miss Ahbie Budd, of Monticello
will vis’t her cousin. Miss Mec Young,
at the “Willows,” on Thursday. Miss
Budd will remain in Thomasville sev
eral days.
tic ticket,
kind.
Gits always votes that
Srveral Northern gentlemen strolled
up to the court house yesterday to see
how Southerners conducted an elec
tion. They must have been struck
with the good order and good humor
which prevailed.
'ALWAYS
Stocked with a full line of new and
seasonable goods.
ALWAYS
rftaady to make you tho lowest prices,
quality considered.
ALWAYS
IRetdy to bwtp you well and save you
money.
A Mother’s Death.
A rad death occurred in this city
Mondav night. It was a loving moth
er who was called from her children
who needed bet 1 >ve and advice, as
they grew up to man and womanhood.
The lady was Mrs. S. M. Beverly, ol
East End. She had been a patient
Christian sufferer for a long time, and
her death was not unexpected. She
leaves two sons and one daughter, the
oldest of whom is about 15 years old,
besides a large number of relatives,
The funeral takes place from the house
at 10 o’clock this morning, .and will
very likely be conducted by Rev. J,
M. Rushin, of Boston. The burial
will take place in Laurel Hill Ceme-
ery. Mrs. Beverly was the daughter
of the late John G. Dekle, Esq., and
a sister of Dr. T. S. Dekle.
A Pleasant Occasion
The sharp rattle of musketry on
Remington Avenue startled that
neighborhood on Monday night, but
fortunately it was not the sound of
strife, but instead was tho occasion of
to Mr. Hall Parker and bride, by
Mr. Parker's'comrades, tho Thomas-
villo Guards. The company were
invited in to partake of choice re
freshments, wine, cigars, &c Lieuten
ant Miller toasted the bride, making
an admirable and appropiate speech on
the occasion, Mrs. Parker made
herself, in tho brief time passed, 0
general favorite with every member
of the Guards.
F. N. LOHNSTEIN,
132 Broad St.
A Fire Alarm.
A fire alarm was rang a few
minutes before 8 o’clock yesterday
morning, The blaze proved to bo a
small one at the residencp of the Misses
Blackshear, on-Jackson street, and
was easily extinguished before any
tlamago was done. ;
Experience of an Escaped Pris-
oner at Thomasville, Twenty-
Five Years Ago.
Editor TiMES-EsTEBPiiaK:
The writer belonged to a veteran
Illinois Regiment, and was captured
by Ilood, near Atlanta, taken to An-
dersouvillc, Ga., Millen, Savannah
and Blaekshear, and en route front the
latter place to Thonrqsville made his
escape, and was recaptured near
Quitman.
In being captured was wounded
by dogs and also by being beatco on
the head with a gun. Was uot
marching condition when prisoners
were ordered back to Audersonville,
and was placed in the Methodist
church, which then occup'ed the same
grounds os the new one, and was used
as a Hospital.
The writer made his escape from
the guard by crawliug through the
fence, thon on one side of the rhurch
grounds, and lived under Columbus
C. Atkinson’s house, finding no one
occapyiDg the house. Ho managed
to get into one of the back rooms,
the North East oue. Ho was fed by
old Phillis and John Butler, From
there lie wag shoya to where another
escaped prisoner was In biding in
thicket on F. H. Butler's place, aud
only 40 rods from his house. Mr.
Butler has kindly shown mo to tl
exact spot, where with my comrade,
B. F. Adkins, we dwelt peaceably for
some time under shelter of some large
pine trees.
Our old colored friend,John Butler,
as he went to run Mr, Butlei’s mill,
always came by and gave us some
thing to eat; but finally told us.
“Dat while dis little mill runs we
gwine to have bread, but that meat
wuz gittin' mighty scare” Adkins
told him to uot mind “that, we would
“No-no s a-b, you musu't do daf,”
said John.
Never mind, John, we must have
meat; bring us down some corn.”
He did so the next morning. He
asked Frank how he could kill a hog
for we had no arms. Frank told
him wo would choke it to death. Two
case knives were our only weapons.
The writer was looking along the
brook near us when lie found a good
club, with heavy roots to it, and a
blow would be sufficient to stop the
squealing of a ho,,. We sharpened
our knives on a sand rock, and then
we were ready. I almost fancy at
this moment, I can look back twenty'
fivo years, and tee Fruuk with his
confederate jacket 011, with knife
sharpened a'nd clicking in side pocket,
ready for use, if wo wero fortunate
enough to lay hands on the hog
The writer stood behind a large pi no
tree with club in hand, anxiously
watching frank’s careful feeding of
the hogs. Suddenly lie sprang and
caught one by the ears and Oh: how
loud it did squeal. Tho writer came
around swinging the club and trying
to get in an effective blow, but Frauk
seemed in the way all the time. Fi
nally he got it on Its back aud blow
upon blow in quick succession did the
work. Frank drew the caso knife,
cut his throat, and he was ours.
Only think of the feast we anticipated
when we had been for a time on bread
a pretty and appropriate compliment aiono - But wo wcre dool,icd t0 dis '
appointment, for a hunter, a Mr.
Miles, now dead, then a resident of
Thomasville, came along hunting
squirrels. Ho was within twenty or
thirty feet of us before he saw us.
He first saw the hog hanging on the
old pine stump, then looking toward
us asked “if wo were sick.” I was
lying down, while Frank was sewing
on a button. Frank gave the reply
that we wero not sick. Ho apologized
for bis presence by saying that he
was hunting squirrels. After leaving
us ho ran to Thomasville to give the
alarm. I asked Frank where we
should go. He said we will go to
town, too, but by a circuitous route.
Wo ran through cotton fields and
brush, finally halting at the foot pf a
street, leading toward the Methodist
church, on the West side of Thomas
ville. We lay down in the brush
where we could see what was going
on up in town. There was quite
au excitement, ns neighbors hastily
armed themselves, and started out
to hunt us. We waited until dark
then started around to Columbus
Atkinson’s house. There wo met
John Butler, (colored) and he was
almost Reared to death ; and well he
might be, for he was getting into
rather close qunrtors. We encouraged
him by telling him that tho Yankees
were sure to come, and that we
looked for them every day.
We enjoyed a henity meal of the
liver and heart of the hog that John
had charge of out at Mr. Butler's. We
stood out in tho garden back of a pal
ing fence as wo ate it, About 11 p,
m., we lit our ojd clay pipes and took
a walk through tho streets of Thom
asville, so as to make it hard work for
tho dogs to follow us next day, as
John told us they had eeut for Gon-
to’s hounds. We then went out south
near the Monticello road, and got
nearer than we liked, for Gonto
camo in on that road, and we think
we saw him; for during the morning
some one came in with dog*, and had
agun resting on theeaddie before him.
They rau the dogs on our trail but
found it'•quite annoying when it led
into town, and it was impossible to
follow us. We could bear them yell
ing when they thought they were on
tho right trail; then suddenly tho horn
would blow, and wo knew they were
off again. At last they gave up the
chase. We oamo baok tu faithful old
John that uight, and he fairly danced
with glee to find us safe. From there
we went out to tho old stockade and
wandered around until daylight try
ing to find a secure hiding place.
A heavy rain began falling, and we
were thoroughly drenched. Frank
Baid that no one would he oui away
from homo in such a rain, and now
was the time to secure a safe hiding
place, which we found about one mile
west of town, at the junction el two
streams, forming an island of about J
of an aero. Wo thought a stranger’s
curiosity would be great indeed to
tempt him to such n place, where to
reach it he would have to wado
through mud and water. While this
place was seenro, wo had to go to
Thoraasvillo at night to get something
to eat; in doing this, we passed Wash
ington Scott’s cabin, and from colored
men wo learned ho would not betray
Yankee. So one night wo called to
see him. As we wanted to study the
geography of the country, wo got maps
and some other things badly needed.
We fonnd out that two Yankees had
very desirable location in Col. Tom
Jones’ woods; that they had plenty to
eat; in fact were getting fat, and tho
colored men who had them in charge
actually wanted more. We then nr
ranged to go. there.
The writer wns, to-day, by tho
Mayor, to whom his story was told,
tendered the freedom and hospitalities
the city. Ho assured me that
the keys of the city—excepting the
jail keys—were at my disposal, but
added that if I had been caught here,
twenty fivo years ago, I would have
boon locked up. Strango mutations
of time. Twenty-five years ago, I
was hiding out from people whom I
have met here, and whose kindly
greeting and generous hospitality
lmvo impressed me with the fact that
we are again one people. I shall
carry many pleasant recollections of
my second visit to Thomasville, and
her good citizens, back with me.
Thanking everyone for tho many
kind courtesies and favors shown and
extended mo on every hand,
lam Yours Truly,
I*. H. Cherry.
Thomasville, Ga, Nov. 4th, 1890.
NEWS OF THE ELECTION
Felton Probably Elected—Liv
ingston Will Make the Land
ing—Only two Republicans
From the South—Massachu
chett’s Game Democrats—Me
Kinley Probably Snowed Un
der—Indications Favor Dela
mater in Pennsylvania.
Thi. following was received just be
lore go,i g to press:
Spec 1 ?! ;o Times Enterprise.
The regular democratic nominees
Georgia are all elected, possibly wiih
the exception of Everett in the 7th.
is very close in fiat district with re
ports favorable to Dr. Felton’s elec
lion, the vote in tin 5th district
light, but Livingston is doubtless
elected.
The ind-caiions are that oily two
republicans have hoen elected in the
Southern States; namely, one in I t
ncssee and one in Kentucky.
Tammany has carried New York.
In Massachusetts the reports are fa
vorable to the democrats.
The news from McKinley’s dislri
in Ohio, indicate his defeat.
Pennsylvania is close, with chances
in fivor of Delamater. The republi
cans claim the state by 30,000.
Estill
The Election Yesterday.
It was oue of the most quiet of
elections. The whites did not turn
out in force, and the colored vote wa*
very slitu. When the polls closed at
the court house last uight at 6 o’clock,
it was found that Turner had received
two hundred and forty seven votes
and Matteson twenty seven. The
vote in the district was doubtless
light. The returns will he consolida
ted to-day at noon. Of course Turner
carries tho county by a big majority
of the votes cast.
Felton Leads.
The following dispatch was received
last evening:
Rome, Ga., Nov. 4,1890.
J. M. Lee.—Probable majority for
Felton, one thousand in district. Five
to one here.
W. M. Gammon.
Ti'c sun will rise this morning on a
clear democratic majority in the
52nd congress of the United States.
Thomas Reed, you take a back seat.
Drop that gavil, you rascal, you.
3IGNAL SERVICE BUREAU
AT
B. Thomas ifv 12$ Broad Street.
R. Thomas, Jr. Volunteer Observer
Weather Rulletin for the 24 hours ending
at 7 o’clock p. m., X.v. 4, 1S00.
Tshpskatoiik.
7 a. m 4i
2 p m Cl
^ P-m 61
Maximum for 24 hours C7
Minimum “ “ “ 30
Rain-fall
Fair aud slightly warmer.
FOR KMT.
Yesterday was a quiet day about
the court house. Voters stopped by
and voted aud went about their busi
ness. Very few colored votes were
cast.
Two large houses on Iiroad street, one
suitable lor boarding house, containing
twelve lnrgo rooms besides closet, opcu
fire place in each room, near . Methodist
church. Tho other opposite the artesian
well, 2 minutes walk from postoflice, two
stories high, very large diniug room, suita
ble for day boarders. 2{ miles East of town.
I am offering the most beautiful place in the
county for sale. The woods are magnificent
to pass through, beautiful scenery in every
direction, the best fish pond, filled with na
tive fish, taken at all seasons, the very
place ior on enterprising man to build a
“road house’’ just below)the boulevard.
Grand place lor a park and beer gardeu,
boating on the pond. I have some fine spe
cimens of phosphate, now ia the hands of a
first-class chemist,with other minerals. Call
and sec me for particulars. I am at home at
all hours. Will take pleasure iu showing
you everything with the mill, gin and cotton
press.
11 5 Jams A. Linton.
CARPETS, WITH US, ARtt go
CHEAP THAT THE POOR
EST NEED NOT WANT
FOR A ROOM COV
ERING.
Carpets andThier Accessories.
rm
The time is certainly here
when you are thinking of your
neiv carpet, and you could select,
no better time to purchase it.
We are turning out more car-
pets than any two houses in
town. Why? because we have
the assortment to select from,
and the prices are right.
We advise you to purchase
your carpets now, fa as sure as
two and two make four—you
will pay more two months hence.
The McKinley tariff bill has
caused an advance in wool, and
it will be impossible for carpel
dealers to duplicate their stock
at former prices. Haturally it
will cause an increase to the
consumer. Our advice is plain.
We have only the following
inducements to- offer—first the
largest stock—second lowest pri
ces—third thatcarpets and rugs
are cheaper now than they will
Probably ever be again.
■
Our Stock is Composed
-OF-
INGRAIN — BRUSSELS —BODY
AND TAPESTRY, MOQUET AND
ALL THE VARIOUS STYLES
AND PATTERNS.
ir, vria-iis
-IN-
ALLSIZBS.
Fix tltc fact in your mind
that when we advertise a thing
we mean business. Come and
look at the goods, whether our
dealings will extend beyond that
lage rests with you. We feel
confident, however, if you are
iced of carpets you will be
come purchasers. Op one thing
feel certain—THE TRICE
•WV^HSTTED.
3C0 BUSHELS CHARCOAL
AT ©XCE.
PINEY WOODS HOTEL.
11 5 d-t w2t
NOTICE.
Xotic. it given that tho next Legislature
will be asked to pass an act to bo entitled
an act. to prohibit the sale of any liquor*
whatever, within three miles of Friendship
church, in Metcalf., Georgia. u
WILL HOT RE AH OB
STACLE TO TRADE; the
1 S.
offerings are overvalues for the
money.
■' $A
I. Levy & Co.
Three
Mammoth Establish,
meats,
\
Mitchell House Bloefc