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Series— Vol. lI—No 34.
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CONFEDERATES
Daughters of Confederacy Make a
Strong Appeal
id the people FOR AID IN
ctinfZ Suitable Monument to the
* Memory of the Confederate
Soldier of Bartow-
Soon after the battle of Murfrees
bo;o General Bragg, writing of
X.; confederate soldier said: “His
will vet award the main honor,
where it is due to the soldier, who,
-vitbout hope of reward, and with
0 other incentive than a conscien
tiousness of rectitude, has encoun
tered all the hardships and has
suffered all the privations.”
" Throughout this sunny south
ed there should be many monu
ments raised, lofty shafts, pure and
spotless, bearing the inscription
To the unkown and unrecorded
dead" of the confederacy,
i Patriotism and sentiment are
two attributes of the enlightened
human family that make it worthy
of existence and a place in the
history of the world.
More than forty years ago, the
tocsin of war was sounded in this
southland of ours. The music of
ihe fife and the drum-beat were
’’heard upon every 7 hand. Ihe call
was made for men—men whose
lives would be offered upon the
altar of their country. In response
to this call thousands answered.
Our own county sent more than
two thousand men to the front.
Families were broken, the saddest
of partiugs were had. Ihe wife,
the mother, the sister, the sweet
heart with sad, yet patriotic hearts
gave their dearest and best beloved
to their country, with prayers and
God speeds, sent them to the field.
So all over the south.
These men, patriots every one,
entered the service of this cause,
that is now called “The Lost
Cause." Thousands never return
ed, their bones are buried in the
soil of the United States. Many
► yet survive, feeble in body and
with faltering steps are dropping
out of the ranks forever.
Never in the history of the
world, was there a nobler army of
patriots than these confederate
soldiers, uncomplaining, with a
stoicism that those unfamiliar with
their self-sacrifice and privations
can not understand, and that we of
the younger generations can hard
ly conceive. Do we owe these pa
triots, these heroes anything? Are
'we so dead to all patriotic senti
ment, to every sense of cuty that
we will permit their memory, their
glorious deeds of bravery and self
sacrifice to go down in oblivion?
For the sake of our own man
hood and womanhood, for the sake
of the sacred memories of those
dreadful days, we trust not. We
cannot believe that the southern
mind and heart have become so
chilled and hardened as to forget
alike its debts of gratitude and its
objects of pride in the glorious
past.
A later generation of the south,
organized under the name of the
Daughters of the Confederacy are
■€ deavoring to erect monuments
to the memory of these confederate
soldiers, the living and the dead,
a ad it will not be long until the
living are bivouced with the dead.
These women are in earnest.
They ate working in a cause that
to them is sacred They are true
"Daughters of the Confederacy.”
There is no commercialism in this
work. It is a patriotic undertak
ing. pure and simple. They have
no state or government aid and are
flying upon individual contribu
tions in this work. They appeal
to you, reader, for help. If the ap
peal and its cause is unworthy let it
Perish. If it is worthy do not cast
this appeal aside, but act prompt
!y.
Contributions may be given any
Member of Bartow Chapter, Daugh
ters of the Confederacy, or sent
direct to the Monument Committee
composed of Miss Maria* Srfiith,
chairman; Mrs, John W. Akin,
secretary; Mrs. L J. Bradley,
treasurer. The following contri
butions have reached the Monu
ment Committee.
Mr. A. O Granger , . $25,00
M r - W. H. Howard, Jr $5,00
Capt. J no. J. Calhoun,. $5 00
THE NEWS AND COIJRANT.
STOi AT
dSSDAEE-
Houses Unroofed and Trees and
Fences Blown Down-
SEVERAL BARNS DEMOLISHED-
Storm Struck the Settlement Just
After Midnight Saturday Morn
ing—No Loss of Life
A terrific wind and rain storm
struck the settlement of Grassdale
last Saturday morning about one
o’clock, demolishing several small
houses, unroofing larger ones, and
destroying several barns. Fences
and trees were swept away, and
the fury of the storm spent itself
within the short space of a few
miles.
The people were awakened by
the awful roaring of the wind, but
the night was dark and they had
no opportunity to seek places of
safety from the fury of the storm.
The storm first made its appear
ance at the home of Mr. W. P.
Gaines. His house was struck on
the west end, toppling over the
chimney and lifting the roof from
that part of the main building, and
all of one side of two rooms form
ing extension to the rear, leaving
them tc be deluged by the heavy
.ain which followed. The roof of
his smoke house and buggy-house
were also blown away, but the
worst of the devastation was at the
barn wffiieh was literally torn to
pieces, with the timbers, hay, fod
der and corn scattered for seveial
hundred yards. Mr. Gaines’
orchard is almost ruined, and a lot
of cotton which had been left -in
the field nenr the house was blown
away, not a boll remaining where
the storm passed over.
By the middle of the day the
neighbors had gathered and did
what they could to restore the
building.
The next place struck by the
storm was Dr. R. I. Battle’s w'here
the grove of large oak trees in
front of his house was destroyed.
Trees were blown down and large
limbs broken off of those left stand
ing. One side of the roof of his
barn was lifted off and left in the
field close by, and the other half
fell in, making it necessary to put
on anew rooh
The buildings on the J. L. Irick
place were in the direct path of the
storm, but no damage was done
here, the storm seeming to rise
above the buildings to swoop down
again at Dr. Battle’s.
The house of Will Gary, a negro
tenant, was blown from its founda
tion and settled on the ground
The storm passed on toward
Pine Log where it struck the home
of Mr. Richards and did consider
able damage to his residence, out
houses and fencing.
Foitunaiely no lives were lost,
and the people escaped with only
tne damage to their property.
H enson-Davis-
Near Taylorsville at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis in the
afternoon of the 22d inst. the rela
tives and a few friends gathered to
witness the marriage of their
daughter Miss Annie to Mr. W.
B. Henson, of Atlanta. Rev. D.
M. Pressley, of your city, officiated.
Tne day was lovely and fair, the
sun sending its radiant beams be
neath the grand old oaks never
seemed brighter. The parlor was
bright and cheery and between the
hours of one and two many eager
eyes were cast to the front as the
courtly groom with the lovely
bride advanced before the man of
God to be made one. They were
the recipients of many congratu
lations and handshakings. Imme
mediately after the ceremony the
guests were invited into the dining
room where a rich feast had been
spread by Mrs. Davis. Everything
that fair hands could prepare was
to be had, the table seemed to
groan beneath the burden of good
things. The groom’s parents gave
them a reception on the evening
of the same day. They will for
the present reside at the home of
the groom’s parents. Mr. Henson
is an industrious Christian gentle
man, the bride is a young woman
of many lovable traits of character.
May their journey through life be
a happy one. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Huff, Mr.
and Mrs. Harris, Mr. Fred Henson
and sister, of Atlanta; Mr. Manco
CARTE IIS VILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1903.
Peek and children, Rockmart; Mr.
and Mrs. Will Kennedy and chil
dren, Cartersville; Mr. Joe Davis,
Cedartown; Mr. and Mrs. John
Trippe, Dr. Trippe, Mrs. Doc
Trippe, Miss Ola Harris and
brother, Mr. Cliff Hagan. Taylors
ville; Miss Lula Owens Ford.
L. O.
REV- H- C- WHITE-
Unanimously Called to Pastorate
of Presbyterian Church.
At a regular congregational
meeting at the Presbyterian church,
last Sunday, Rev. FI. C. White was
called to the permanent pastorate
of that church. Mr. White came
to serve the church as a stated
supply more than a year ago and
has done a wonderfully successful
work and this action on the part
of the people of his church is a
compliment no less conspicuous
than it is merited. Mr. White
came from Appleton, City, Mo.,
and at once earned the good will of
the people of Cartersville, which
has only increased as he has be
come better known. He is an
earnest, forceful expounder of the
scriptures and a zealous worker.
This call will be presented at
the next meeting of the Cherokee
Presbytery, according to the regu
lar usages of the Presbyterian
church, and will doubtless be read
ily ratified.
Not only the Presbyterians but
the people in general of Carters
ville are to be congratulated that
Mr. White is to remain in their
midst.
PISTOL KILLS CHILD
-4
Five-Y ear-Oid Boy Played With
Enarlneer’s Gun.
Cedartown, Ga., March I.—This
city was shocked yesterday after
noon by the accidental killing of a
boy, the five-year-old sou of Mr,
and Mrs. Wiley C. Barber, at the
home of the little fellow’s grand
father, Jud Crabb.
The room in which the accident
occurred was occupied by a Mr.
Currier, an engineer on the Sea
board Air Line, and his pistol was
left in the room exposed to view.
Tne boy had gone across the street
from his own home to that of his
grandparents, and discovered the
weapon.
No one was with him or knew
of his presence until the report of
the pistol startled the family.
Rushing into the room, the child
was seen to be dying from the
effects of the shot, the ball pene
trating the lungs and killing him
almost instantly. He is supposed
to have been toying with the pistol
when its discharge proved his sud
den death.
The family is among Cedartown's
most prominent people, and the
shocking accident has distressd
many homes in the city, the dead
child having a large family con
nection.
Stassfurt Industry.
The pamphlet “'Stassfurt In
dustry,” just published, contains
an interesting description of the
famous potash mines in Germany,
from which all the potash imported
into this country and used for
manuring is derived. The chapter
about the use of potash in agricul
ture as one of the important ingre
dients of a complete fertilizer, adds
largely to the value of the book,
and among the many fine illustra
tions those showing the experi
ments at Southern Pines, N. C.,
are of particular interest to practi
cal farmers. Copies of this pamph
let can be had free, by writing to
the German Kali Works, 93 Nassau
St., New York, N. Y.
THE OLD REUABLE
Itown
&akinG
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
THCKE IS NO SUBSTITUTE
IS CRUSHED
ON TOE RAIL.
J. W- Brooks, of Emerson, Loses
His Right Arm and Dies-
STRUCK BY A FREIGHT CAR-
Arm Amputated Above the Elbow
Face is Badly Bruised
and Cut.
Mr. John W. Brooks, of Emer
son, was in Cartersville early Mon
day morning, and after making a
few purchases started down the
railroad toward his home, walking
along the tracks. He stepped out
of the way of a freight train which
was coming along behind hiui on the
main track, and did not notice that
the switching engine was backing
up some cars in the same direction
that the train was moving, and on
the side track on which he had
just gotten to get out of the way
of the train.
He was struck by the rear car
and knocked down, with his right
arm extending across the rail The
wheels of the car passed over his
arm about the elbow, crushing it
into a jelly. The train of cars was
stopped as soon as possible and
when Mr. Brooks was picked up,
he had several bad bruises about
the face, besides the crushed arm.
He was carried to the office of Dr.
A. T. Calhouti on an improvised
stretcher and the arm was ampu
tated above the elbow.
He was kept at the office until
evening when he was carried to
the Commercial Hotel and made as
comfortable as his condition would
admit.
Mr. Brooks, after the effects of
the sedatives administered, seemed
to rally, regaining full conscious
ness and appearing eheeful, but
alas! later there was a turn f r the
worse and lie breathed his last
surrounded by relations and friends
who had came to see and cheer him
at about 9 o’clock Tuesday night,
concussion of the brain it is
thought being the final cause. The
remains will be taken to Emerson
and the funeral and burial will
occur this afternoon.
Mr. Brooks is about sixty years
old, and has been in the mercantile
business at Emerson for several
years
About a month ago he had the
misfortune to lose his store and
residence, which were joined to
gether in one building, by fire, and
having no insurance suffered a total
loss of his property, saving only a
few of his goods.
He went to work and rebuilt his
store, had just gotten in a lot of
new goods and was about ready
for business again when this latest
accident befell him.
Fifty-fourth Anniversary.
Next Saturday is the fifty-fourth
anniversary of the marriage of
Maj. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith.
All the friends of this beloved old
couple are invited to cad at their
home, ‘ The Shadows,” and extend
their congratulations. The hours
from three to six have been set
apart by the family for the recep
tion of visitors and they will wel
come as many as will call. The
performing of this simple little
office by their friends will serve to
sweeten the latter days of these
good people now descending the
“golden slope.”
Cows for Sale.
Six cows for sale at from twenty
five to thirty-five dollars each, all
graied Jerseys from one-half to
seven-eights. For particulars ad
dress F. W. Carruth,
Cassville, Ga.
I- 0- 0- F- Meeting Notice-
A regular meet-
Cartersville
No. 142,
Thursday night, March 5, seven
o’clock.
W. E. Smith, N. G.
Gideon W. Hendricks, Secty.
H n '„ ~ wfesmSTtrelsFTaiis.
Best Ojugh Syrup. Tastes Good. Use H
Q In tune. Sold by druggista. pi
Wanted.
A first class cooper. Apply at
once to
Howard Hydraulic Cement Cos
Cement, Ga.
W. R. Heath, Supt.
The Place To Buy.
Money Bnck If You Want It.
VVe are Still Buying==and
Wonderful Things
Are Being Wrought.
For instance, in the Millinery department the brain of
genius and artistic fingers are constructing a line of
original, exclusive and stylish Headwear for women
that Cartersville has never witnessed—you need not
figure on better satisfaction elsewhere, even in the
larger cities, as we propose to furnish better taste at
smaller nrices.
And Again
Day by day the strong forces of the establishment are
adding to their selections all the new and novel weaves
and creations found in the metropolitan stores at prices
less than theirs. New goods coming in every week,
and often every day, A's many of them are of import
and exclusive, we advise your immediate selections.
One Visit to the Store
Will not reveal all, as the places made vacant by daily
sales will be daily refilled. You will not see elsewhere
the line of Embroideries, Madras, Linen Waistings,
Batists and Suitings we will display. There is no
quality risk —every article offered is good and worthy.
In Suits for Men and Boys
As well as Furnishings for both, we claim and warrant
the best. Our clothes are tailored and perfect in fit and
appearance—the price less than the same value cost
elsewhere.
Remember—
“ Bargains” is a word —and very often imposed upon —too frequently
used. It is an offspring of job lots, which is born of hard stock, odds
and ends and dirty accumulations —look cheap when you buy, but
dear when you examine them under the light of home. We do net
deal in the kind so often thrown out for the public. But should we
present one,, by virtue of foresight and careful planning on our part
they will prove worthy of being snapped up promptly. We sell the
best because we do not want your trade on any other basis.
We sell for less because we sell the most.
J.W.Vaughan&Co
CARTERSVILLE, GA.
YOUNG BROS.
SPECIAL LIMITED OLLER,
We will sell One Bottle each of
Young’s Cough Cure and Peruna for . . . $1 00
Young’s Nerve and Bone Liniment and Wineof Cardui for 1 00,
Young’s Corea Cholera Cure and Swamp Root ($1 size) for 100
Young’s Liver Medicine Dry and Stoops Restorative for 100
Young’s Liver Elixir and Scotts Emulsion Cod Liver Oil
(1.00 size) for . . . . . 1 10
Field’s Horse and Cattle Powders and Stoops Rheumatic
Cure for . . . . . . . 1 00
One bottle of anv SI.OO patent medicine and one bottle of
any 25c size of Young Bros, preparation for . 1 00
One bottle of any SI.OO patent medicine and one bottle of
Young’s Liver Elixir tor . . . . 1 10
We make this Special Limited < )tler to place in reach of every
one an opportunity to try our wonderful remedies, knowing
that if once tried they will always be used.
YOUNG BROS.
DRUGGISTS
Bon Air Coal
IS BEST AND CHEAPEST.
Trv a ton and you will use no other kind.
“ETNA” BLACKSMITH COAL
Surpasses all other for blacksmithing pur
poses. Used by leading smiths and machine
shops from Maine to California. It positively
has no equal. Sold exclusively in Bartow
county.
You can ALWAYS GET COAL from us.
WE ARE NEVER OUT OF COAL
The Gilreath Cos.,
Telephone 73. PAUL GILREATH, Mgr.
Old Series—22d Year.