Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

NEW SERIES—VOL-I—NO. 8. RURAL FREE DELIVERY. ,'Route Running Out From Carters yille to Operate Soon. BEGINS FIRST OF OCTOBER. Description of the Route-Rules and Requirements Governing the Delivery of Mail. The people in a splendid section •of Bartow county are to be served by a rural free delivery system on a route running out from Carters ville. Congressman Maddox has had the establishment of this route ill hand and has pushed it with all possible vigor, along with several others, while Postmaster Akerman, at this place, has also done all in his power to further the scheme, Mr. Akerman has in mind another route running north from the city, rthe exact bounds and direction of which have not been determined, ibut intended to serve as many peo ple as possible. This will doubt less in due time be established. The first of the routes running out from this city will be opened the first of October. The length of the route will be twenty miles, the area covered to be twenty square miles, and the population to be served is five hundred. Mr. Z.T. Russell will be thecar rier asd Mr. George W. Lochridge the substitute carrier, they obtain ing the positions through Con gressman Maddox The route will run as follows: Starting at Cartersville, and go ing southwest on the Marietta road to the Jones road; then south on the Jones road to the mill; east to the Marietta road, southeast on the Marietta road to the iron road; -’three-fourths of a mile and back to the Marietta road; south on the Marietta road to the Alabama road; northwest on the Alabama road to the Dallas road; north on the Dal las road to John Trotter’s; back to the Alabama road; on the Alabama road to old Stilesboro road; north west on Cedartown road to Mc- Cormick's mill road at Taff’s cor ner; north on Mill road one-half mile; then west on Mill road to the mill; back to Stilesboro road; north east on Stilesboro road to Euhar lee road; northwest on Euharlee road to Milam’s bridge; southwest to Cartersville road to Ladd’s lime works; northeast to Carte:sville. There are rules goyerning car riers and the free delivery and the following facts are given and will be of interest and are important to be known among the people along the route: A drop letter of one cent rate of postage will not apply within the rural free delivery limit. Two cent rate will be charged on all first-class matter except pos tal cards. ■ It will not change the rate of postage on second class matter. The carriers will not bring to the postoffice mail matter collected by them, or which may be delivered to them on their route, before com pleting their trip. The carrier will cancel the stamps himself. The postmastsr general has des ignated certain kinds of boxes and these boxes must be used, comply ing with the requirements as laid down by the department. A list of the companies making these boxes can be obtained either from the carrier, who will go over the route before it is established, or from the postmaster here. They cost from $i to $3, according to size, includ ing locks. These boxes must be provided along the route by the patrons, and mail will not be de livered except to those who fur nish boxes. Those who desire their mail sent out by the free delivery should give their names to the postmaster here. Two large iron collection boxes dor mailing letters in will be placed, one at the cross roads at Stilesboro and one at McCormick’s mill. Carriers may perform private commissions for the accommoda tion of patrons on their route, as long as their doing so does not in terfere with the regular prompt performance of their duties. Marriage Announcement- Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Goodwin, of Euliarlee, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Jose- THE NEWS AND COURANT. CARTERSVILLE. GEORGIA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 2D. IDOL phine.to Mr. W. O. Maddox, of At lanta, the wedding to take place September 4th, at eleven a, m.. at the home of the bride’s brother, Col. T. H. Goodwin, 163 East Georgia avenue, Atlanta, "it will be a quiet home affair, witnessed by a few intimate friends and rel atives After the ceremony the newly wedded couple will leave imme diately for Old Point Comfort, Vir ginia Beach and Washington. They will be at home to their friends September 20th, at 102 Ivy street, Atlanta. horses"'drowned. Negro Boy From Acworih Has Adventure in Hi>?h Water. Aewortli Post. Thursday evening about six o’clock, Will Humphreys, a seven teen year-old negro boy narrowly escaped drowning in the Allatoona creek. He had carried a drummer to Cartersville, driving two horses of Mr. P. O. McLain to a single L> u ggy. and was returning alone. Four miles from Acworth on the Allatoona road he had to cross Allatoona creek. The creek is bridged at this point, but being up very much much it was far out of banks, and there w-as a slough some 80 feet wide and 6 to 8 feet deep on the side next to him. He drove into this; and, as the current was strong, the team w-as w-ashed down some distance, the w-ater filling the buggy entirely over the back. Humphreys crawled out and got on top of the buggy; the front end of the pole stuck in the mud at a dis tance of 75 yards from the road. By some means the double-tree slipped from the pole and allowed the current to wash the horses on down. The negro w-as found about 12 o’clock Thursday night, still ro: sting on the buggy top, and the horses were found dead Friday morning. They had washed about 3-8 of a mile below the bridge. It will be remembered that a repre sentative of The Atlanta Journal drove into the creek at this place about five months ago and narrow* ly escaped drowning. Bartow officials should take no tice of the danger to travellers at this bridge aud make the repairs necessary for safety. AT BAPTIST CHURCH. ■• v, R. B N*addn Receives • Warm Gr**tin* from Old Frlande, Rev. R. B. Headden, pastor of the First Baptist church in Rome, preached at the Baptist church in this city last Sunday in the fore noon and again at night, he having exchanged pulpits for the day with Rev. Alex. W. Bealer. Mr. Headden was greeted with large congregations, the church be ing packed at both services, not withstanding there were services at all the other churches. His ser mons were exceptionally able dis courses, and were listened to with rapt attention throughout. At the close of each service the crowd gathered around the min ister and in w’ords and actions manifested their esteem for him and the pleasure they felt at again having him among them. It was such demonstrations as must have done his heart good and 1 buoyed him to his exalted task. Rev. Mr. Headden has preached to his con gregation but few r times since he seryed them 15 years ago, and the last time he was among them was nearly three years ago. No min ister who has ever preached in this section has been more esteemed by those he served. RAILROAD DISPUTE. The W & A. and S. Lltlaratin* Over 7 Miles of Road Near Dalton Atlanta, Aug 26. —The suit of the Western and Atlantic Railroad brought against the Southern Railway, in which the former road seeks to establish its claim of ownership to a seven-mile stretch of road near Dalton, Ga., will be heard before Judge Fite next Saturday. The piece of property over which the two roads are litigating is valued at $35,000, and is regard ed by each as a most important connectian. The Southern Rail way has been using this seven mile of track for some time past, and asserts its claim to possession of it by a former understanding that the title of the road is owned by it. On the other hand, the Western and Atlantic Railway contends that that this seven mile stretch is a portion of its line, and the South ern Railway has no just claim of ownership on the same. 1123,151 IS TIE Cl In Property Valuations in Bartow County the Past Year- WHAT THE DIGEST SHOWS- Valuations ot Properties of All Kinds—Totals of Valuations In Full Except Negro Polls. Tax Collector W. T. Pittard has turned his books in to the comp troller general and the ordinary, completed, except the specific enumerations of negro property. However, the aggregate values of negro property are included in the following: Polls of whites, 3502. Lawyers, 17. Doctors, 33. Dentists, 4. Civil and mechanical engineers, 1. Total number of acres of land, 292,189. Total value of land, including buildings thereon, $1,754.* 33- Aggregate value of city and town property, $593. *9 8 . Value of shares in any state or national bank of this state, SBB,OOO. Capital in bank as sinking fund or surplus and undivided profits, $16,500. Value of all stocks and bonds, $r3.45 8 - Amount of money or debts of all kinds, $384,981. Merchandise of all kinds, $14,- 743- Bicycles, $629. Woolen clothes and other man ufactures, $85,891. Iron works, foundries, etc., $950. Capital invested in mining, $27,- 425- Value of household and kitchen furniture, libraries, pictures, etc., $167,066. Watches, silverware, plate and jewelry, $14,859- Horses, mules, hog, sheep and cattle, $308,666. Carriages, wagons, buggies, ag ricultural implements, $122,968. Cotton, corn, annual crops,, $27,- 636. Value of all other property, $18,449. Aggregate value of ail property, $3,815,040. The aggregate value of all property last year was $3,- 691,209, making the gam for the year $123,751. The value of property of defaul ters not doubted is $48,491. DIXIE CLUB- Elects Officers for the Ensulns Year at Ar<nual Meeting. East Tuesday evening the Dixie Club held its regular annual meet ing, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. T. Norric, president; J. S. Cal houn, vice president; Julian Clay ton, secretary and treasurer. Exec utive committee, A. Strickland, C. L. Collins, H. Y. Walker, Henry Lumpkin. The club has a flourishing mem bership, composed of the repre sentative men of Cartersville, and is to be congratulated on the suc cess of its first year. The rooms are fitted up especially for club use, and compose reception room, smoking room,card room.gynasium and bath rooms. It is organized and conducted on a business basis and its popularity among the mem bers assure it a success. The club will tender an informal reception to its members and their lady friends Friday evening. In the fall and winter months one afternoon of each week will be devoted to the use of the ladies, and in the evening of the same day the members will entertain their lady friends. CHECK FOR SIB,OOO - Is Handed to the Floyd Commis sioners on Sanford Shortage. Rome, Ga., Aug. 24. —Attorney R. A. Denny handed Chairman Gammon, of the board of county commissioners a check today for SIB,OOO, the amount to be placed upon an execution issued by Floyd county last Monday against V. T. Sanford, tax collector, and the United States Fidelity and Guar anty Company of Baltimore, secur ity. The amount due Floyd county is $19,042.13, but Attorney Denny asked that the bond company be given until the first Tuesday in September to pay the balance as the company desired to ascertain the exact amount for which they are liable before a final adjustment with the county. A similar ar rangement has been made with the state of Georgia. TWO ABLE SEKIYiO Nb- Rev. A W Bealer. of Cartersville, at First Baptist. Rome Tribune. The First Baptist pulpit was filled on Sunday by Rev. A. W. Beajer, of Cartersville, who preached two able and interesting sermons were much enjoyed by the large congregations. Miss Ben jamin sang solos at both services whicn were much enjoyed. She has a beautiful voice. For his morning sermon Mr. Bealer took his text frou Galations VI. 7: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap/’ The sermon was very strong and forcible and made a deep impression upon all who heard it. The up-to date sketch of Lot was especially enjoyed by the congregation. The speaker alluded to Lot as a wealthy ranch man with five daughters who moved to Sodom, and spoke of the newspaper notice he would be given in these days. “Mrs. Lot and her daughters became leaders in society in Sodom, and gave many brilliant entertainments” saia the speaker. He followed the career A Lot in politics when he became “Judge Lot.” The sermon was most intesting and held the attention of the large audience closely. At night Mr. Bealer’s subject was the “Song of Life,” and it was treated in a most original and en tertaining stvle. Rome would be glad to hear Mr. Bealer oftener. Dr. Headden filled Mr. Bealer's pulpit in Cartersville on Sunday. He delighted large audiences there. LET CHINESE IN Arrests of an Important Natura Have Boon Ms Os Washington, Aug. 24. —Pro- bably the most important arrests ever made in connection with the smuggling of Chinese across the Mexican border into the United States were made yesterday in r izona when William M. Hoey, col lector of customs at Nogales; B. F. Jossey, an immigrant inspector; Frank How, a Chinaman living in Nogales, and another Chinaman living at Clifton, Mexico, just across the border from Nogales, were taken into custody by special agents of the treasury and secret service operatives. The number of Chinamen who haye bought their way into the United States through the conniv ance of the Nogales officials is not known, but is believed to be large. A special agent has been orderad to Nogales to take charge of the office if he finds it necessary. GUN CLUB SHOOT- Sime Splendid Records Made In the Contest Saturday. The Cartersville Gun Club had an interesting shoot at the grounds Saturday afternoon last. The following is the record: Louis Gilreath, 24 out of 25; Char lie Patterson, 17 out of 25; Watt Harris, Jr., 17 out of 25; BobMun ford, 17 out of 25; Henry Lump kin, 19 out of 25. The pigeons were from un known traps and at unknown an gles. The club will hold another shoot on Thursday and request all the young ladies to be present, Marion Butler’s Circular- Raleigh, N. L., August 26. — Ex-Senator Marion Butler has sent a circular letter to his popu list henchmen in tUe state. He is the state chairman of that party. He tells them not to affiliate with either of the old parties but to keep aloof and to maintain their organization. A republican leader says this is because Butler hopes to makes some trade by persuad ing some party that his party can cast a large vote,while as a matter of fact it can’t poll ten thousand votes in the state today. It is stronger than the white republicans in eastern North Carolina and this is why Butler proposes to use it. 9 Beet ‘ ■yygtt Tistas Ouud. Dmß LOCAL NEWS J BRIEF. Mr. Homer Smith, who has been with the Curry-Arrington Drug Cos., at Rome, for some time is at home on a short visit. A little daughter, four years old, of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Durham, of Pine Log, died Thursday night last, of intermittent fever. The veterans who attended the reunion at Cartersville Wednesday report a good atteneanee and a very enjoyable occasion.—Acworth Post. Mr. George G. Smith, of Tiftcn, Ga., a few days ago joined his family who are on a visit to the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Patterson. The jury revisers for Bartow County met at the court house Monday and began their work of revising the jury boxes. It will take more than a week to finish their work. Mrs. Kate Morgan and Miss Christine Brown, who have been the pleasant guests of Mrs. M. R. Stansell for several weeks, left yes terday for their homes in Mon tezuma, Ga., Judge and Mrs. John W. Akin returned last Sunday from an ex tended trip through the west. They visited relatives in Washing ton and stopped at all interesting intermediate points The fireoieu’s excursion to Chat tanooga last Thursday was called off on account of rain. A great many persons went to Chattanooga on the low rate, however, which was left of force. A good crowd went also from Marietta. Mr. Lucius Hannon left Tues day for Atlanta where he wilt take a business course in the Southern University. His sister, Miss Flor ence accompanied him as far as Marietta, where she will visit rel atives for a few days. The fell term of the Euharlee Institute will begin 00 Monday, Sept. 9th, with Prof. J. J. Delaney as principal. The teachers in the different departments have been selected, and the attendance prom ises to be larger than usual. The registration books for the city schools will be opened at the book store today and tomorrow, and pupils desiring to enter for the fall term should secure their ad mission tickets promptly. The schools will open on Monday, Sept. 2d. Mr, Robert Jones is rejoicing to be himself again, having recovered from a stubborn and very trouble some lameness of several weeks duration, occassioned by an acci dental poisoning of his feet. He went several times to Atlanta for treatment. The many friends of Judge J. W. Harris, not alone in this commun ity, but throughout Georgia, will be pleased to know that he is be lieved to be fast on the road to re covery. He has been sitting up for several days and if no backsets occur in his case, will be out again soon. All members of P. M. B. Young camp of veterans who design go ing to the state reunion in Macon in October are requested to give their names either to Capt. T. J. Lyon, commander, or George S. Cobb, adjutant of the camp, as those who will have charge of the reunion are desirous of knowing how many visitors to expect. The Cartersville Telephone Cos. has been granted a temporary in junction against the Bell Telephone Cos., and the work of erecting the line of the latter company in Car tersville has been stopped. The case has been set for a hearing on September 12th before Judge Fite. John W. and Paul F. Akin will represent the Cartersville Tele phone Cos., and Burton Smith, of Atlanta, will represent the Bell Telephone Cos. The musical service at the Episcopal church last Sunday evening was attended by a large audience, and the service of song was beautiful in every number. Miss Julia C. Hall presided at the organ, and the selected choir was led by Mrs. H. E. F. Jones whose charming voice always delights the audience. The choir was com posed of Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Brumby, Miss S. M. Akin, Messrs. J. S. and J. J. Calhoun, P. F\ Akin and T. H, Milner. Rev. F. W. Ambler delivered a short sermon, and the service throughout was very inter esting and impressive. OLD SERIES—2OTH YEAR. We Bid for Your Busin’ss on the Meiifs of Our Goods. Reliable Goods ai Lower Prices. FREEMLI MINISTER DROWNED *•¥. Cratn M*nd*r*or. of Gordo* County. Goo* Undo-. Calhoun, Ga., August 35. —Rev. Green Henderson, a prominent el der in the Primitive Bapti st church, was drowned in the Oostanaula river, about 9 o’clock this morning. He was on his way from his home at Reeves Station to fill an appoint ment at Little Row, on the oppo site side of the river from his home. He was accompanied by a young man named Ashworth, and when they arrived at the river the stream was greatly swollen from the re cent heavy rains. They obtained a bateau aid young Ashworth took hold of the cable used for the ferry and started to pull the boat across the stream. In the meanwhile Mr. Henderson had also got hold of the cable and both were pulling the boat ahead, when, near midstream, the wire slackened and the boat was cap sized. Young Ashworth retained his hold of the cable and hand over hand went to the shore, reach ing it in safety. Mr. Henderson went down with the boat and a small boy on the shore sow his hands above the water ouce as he was swiftly washed down with the current. Parties are dragging the river bed for the body, but it is hardly probable that it will be found, owing to the high water and swift current. City Court Adjourned. Owing to sickness, the regular September term of city court will not be held. It is therefore ordered that this court be adjourned from secoud Monday in September to fifth Monday in September 1901. And it Is further ordered that the jurors drawn and summoned for service on the 2d Monday in Sept., attend and serve on sth Monday in September. This Aug. 27. 1901. j. W. Harris, Judge City Court. WE WANT YOUR rccT. We want ta furnish them with a pair of our“depend able” l .WORK won. They ar < mad* on pur pose to b 1 comfortabl e , durable and satisfactory