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jobprinting THAT J\TTFjJ\CJS, Pljl/nCD T THE NEWS OFFICE- „ni Comencbd Business t )UI December o. 1895. economical shoppers should watch the advertising columns of the news for the advantages of the well earned dollar, pi ay together in their youth J rJI E, M, WALKER. •— —DIE TOGETHER IN THEIR OLD AGE, Cartersville has just put away In their last resting places two of her oldest citizens, F. M. Walker and Jas. H. Williams. Coincidenc es strikingly strange, occur in the lives of these two old citizens, that tre very interesting indeed. Both came from the mountains of Sur rv county. North Carolina, where they were raised to manhood’s es tate Thev were schoolmates in the old North State and both came to Georgia about the same time. Though never in business together, so far as learned, their lives strangely drifted together. From North Carolina they came to Bartow, to old Cassville, thence to Cartersville, where they both lived up to the time ol their deaths. Mr. Walker died last Saturday. Mr. Williams followed him Sunday. While the grief stricken family and friends were about the grave of the former, work men were engaged in preparing a last resting place for the latter, with in a stone’s throw. Both were splendid characters, known far and wide for their geniality and splendid traits. F. M. WALKER. The people of Cartersville were ( not surprised w r hen the announce ment w r as made Saturday that Mr. F. M. Walker was dead. His has been a long illness and all knew that it was only a question ot a short time with him. Mr. Walker had been in declining health for years, but up to a few months ago had persisted in plying his advo cation. Palsy—“creeping palsy” —had taken a firm hold upon him and gradually wore him away. His funeral Sunday was one of the largest seen in the city in some time, being held at the Baptist church. Rev. A. W. Bealer, offi ciating, and many were the ex pressions of sincere regret of the passing away of this grand old character. Friends that knew him years and years ago came miles to pay their last tribute and respect to his memory. The ser vices at the church were brief, the deceased having expressed a sim ple, plain funeral. One of his re quests while he lay upon his sick bed was Mrs. Annie Laura Cun yus sing “That Unclouded Day. which that lady did in her most expressive manner. After the church services were over, the re mains were then taken charge ot by the Masonic fraternity, a large number being present At the grave Worshipful Master Akin lead the beautiful and impressive ceremony, adding some interest ing remarks concerning the de ceased Mason. He told of his faithfulness to Masonry during the war, when Sherman, on his cruel march to the sea, approached beautiful Cassville. Mr. Walker, upon realizing the danger of the hour, and knowing that flames would soon lay the town low, be thought himself of the Masonic lodge paraphernalia and jewels. He rushed to the lodge room, gathered them together and car ried them to his home, a few hun dred yards distant. Gen. Sher man, learned of the circumstances, put a provost guard around him, and a day or so later gave him an escort of soldiers to carry the par aphernalia and jewels safely to Pine Log, virtually moving the Cassville lodge, without authority of the Grand Lodge, to Pine Log. The Grand Lodge at its first mcet iug fully exhonorated this faithful brother and soon the Pine Log lodge was established. Judge Akin paid a glowing tribute to the sterling qualities qf the man, his firmness of character, who at all times ana under all circumstances possessed the courage of his con victions. The obsequies at the grave were most impressive and a large crowd was present. Francis Martin Walker was born in Surry county, N. C. seventy four years ago, where he lived to man’s estate, and married Miss Letitia M. Barna. In iSS S came to Cassville, where he plied his trade, that of a boot and shoe maker. It is said of him that he was, in his prime, One of the best men in the county, and mary are lOftVAE B*kin6 Kvl/liu Powder Absolutely 'Pure Makes the food more delicious and wholesome AOYAL BAKIHQ POWDER CO., N6W YOSK, those who have fallen beneath his prowess in a contest of physical strength. Besides his bereaved widow, he leaves five living children, Mrs. J. Schley, of Alabama: Mr. Robert Walker, editor of the Dallas New Era, Dallas, Ga.; Mr. Tom Wal ker, of Florida; Miss Madaline Walker and Mr Herbert Walker, of the East & West railroad. The family feel grateful for the many kindnesses shown the husband and father during his illness and the many expressions of sympathy from the vast number of friends and ask Thf. News to thank them for the same. JAS. H. WILLIAMS. In the death of Mr. James H. Williams, Cartersville loses one of her oldest citizens. The announce ment of his death came in the na ture of a surprise, for it was known that he had suffered a long illness a few months ago, but all were of the opinion that he had about recovered. He was out up on the streets, apparently a little enteebled. A few days ago he suddenly became ill and for a few days he held his own with the Black Messenger. He succumbed, however, Sunday about 11 o'clock, surrounded by his entire family, wife, sons and daughter. Mr. Williams was a native of Surry county, N. C , where he was born 69 years ago. He came to Pickens county, this state when he was 18 years of age. In that county he married Miss Margaret Caroline Jackson. When the war broke out he was one of the first to enlist, and went into active ser vice in Col. Jesse A. Glenn’s 36th Ga. Regiment. He did valiant service, was wounded three times, but aside from nursing his wounds a few days, during which he staid with his command, he was rever off the firing line. He went through the bloody Missionary Ridge fight, thence the Kennesaw engagement, and was in the At lanta battle. After the war he moved to Gordon county, where he lived until coming to Bartow in 1872, locating in old Cassville. He commenced carpentering there, which he followed for years, then taking up fa. ming. He was ot a most genial nature and made friends wherever he went. The deceased leaves, besides a grief-stricken widow, four chil dren, Messrs. R. A. and J. O. Williams, of Chattanooga; Mrs. Jud Eaves, of Cartersville, and Mr. Thomas H. Williams, of Car tersville. They have the sympa thy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement. fhe funeral services, Rev. C. A. Allday, officiating, were held at the home Tuesday morning and a large concourse of fiiends follow ed the remains to Oak Hill ceme tarv. The family wishes to extend thanks to good friends and kind neighbors for their attention dur ing his illness and consolation af ter death. THE NEWS. PURELY LOCAL. Manhattan shirts in new designs at Vaughan’s. Mrs. Bob Stover came up from Atlanta Sunday. Torchon laces and allovers, all cheap at Vaughan’s. Mr. W. M. Gilbert, of Cassville, continues very il 1 . Mr. and Mrs W. R Hansell, of Atlanta spent Sunday in the city. Battenburg designs any braids also Duchess braids at Vaughan’s. Mr. Chas. H. Donnelly, of the Constitution, was in town yester day. Money back if you want : t at Vaughan’s. See their new cloth ing. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wolmesdorff spent Saturday in Atlanta shop ping. Carhart overalls absolutely the best and longest wearer at Vaughan’s. You can buy clothing anywhere but you get your money's worth tit V aughan’s. Read the ad of J. W. Vaughan & Cos. It is dependable, every word guaranteed. Fine Embroideries, quality and designs you dont find elsewhere, at Vaughans. New straw 7 hats at Vaughan’s 25c and 50 cents secured a hat that surprises you. See clothing at Vaughans. A suit bought there give you the best value to be had. Miss Orie Best left Monday for Calhoun, where she goes to visit her aunt, Mrs. King. 25c secures the newest and some of the best values in neck wear at Vaughan’s. Miss Bessie Lumpkin has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Albert Strickland this week. Dr. Joe P. Bowdoin, of Adairs ville, put in a whole day in Car tersville yesterday. Miss Annie Gilreath, of “Idle wyld, is the guest of Mrs. G. H. Gilreath on Main street. One hundred dollars given for any misrepresentation or false statement in Vaughan's ads. M iss Mavme Hudgins will at tend the Buford-Murphy wedding at Barnesville on the 28th inst. Ladies see at once Vaughan’s, new opening in wash goods and laces you dont find them elsewhere. Mr. Frank Bealer, of Atlanta, spent Tuesday in the city, the guest of his brother, Rev. A. W. Bealer. Before buying a suit for self or boy*see the new line of high art clothing, perfect fitting, at Vaughan’s. Carhart overalls are pronounced the very best by all railroad men. They are sold by Vaughan. New line just in Miss Maggie Johnson, of La Grange who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Puckett, has re turned home. Mr. Z. F. Hannon, who has had a recent attact of pneumonia has recovered. IBs friends are glad to see him out again. The infant child of Mr. and Mis. Luke B. Jolly died at their home near old Stilesboro, Saturday morning, March 23rd. The finest and greatest selecth n of men and bov- clothing are found at Vaughan’s, mens suits 5.00, 8.50, 10.00, $15.00. Mr. Walter Satterfield went over to Rome Sundav to consult his physician. Dr. Henry Battey. He is still on the improve. There will be services at the Episcopal church next Sunday morning. Sermon by the rector. All are cordially invited to attend. Mr. Hunter McConnell came up from Atlanta to spend Saturday and Sunday with his parents. He is attending the Technological school. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Neel, of Rome, have gone to the Baptist convention at Valdosta, and will take in Florida points before re turning. CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 27. 1901. the footpads that rpbbed Frank Meadows, the barber, a week ago. They seem to have made good their escape. Miss Leo Shockley has returned from market and will display an elegant line of the neatest and most elegant designs in spring and sum mer millinery, Mr and Mrs. Middlesworth, of Michigan, are at the Shelman for a few weeks. They are accompan ied by their granddaughterf Miss Jessie Middlesworth. The justices of the peace of the county are notified to call on Judge Hendricks, ordinary, for the new acts of the legislature, which are now ready for delivery. Mr. George Dallas, of LaGrange, now in the treasury department at Washington, has been visiting his little daughter, and sister, Mrs. Pleas Shelman, for a few days. Now, we guess the farmers will quit plowing for a few days. They can now put in a few weeks re building pasture fences and get ting up stove wood for the sum mer, Mf, W. F. Weischmeyer, who has been out on his Stamp Creek farm for a few months, left for An liston Monday to resume his position is one of the rolling mills there. Miss Emmie Norris, who is one of the teachers at the Normal In dustral School at Millidgevil’e came up Friday to visit her broth er, Mr. John Norris who has been quite ill. Col. Lewis T. Erwin, who is now largely interested in Klondike operati ins, is in Cartersville on a short yisit. He has splendid health and that genial happy smile broadens as he grows older. Mrs. H. A. Chapman and child ren, who have been in Florida for the winter, have returned home. The many friends of Mrs. Chap man are delighted upon her re turn and great improvement in her health. Hon. M. L. Johnson is taking quite an interest in rebuilding Wofford Academy at Cass Station, and has prepared an appeal to the relatives, friends and admirers of Gen. Wofford, for whom it was named, for assistance. At a recent meeting of the P. M B. Young camp confederate veter ans, Capt. T. J. Lyon was elected commander, and Mr. Geo. S. Cobb, adjutant. The camp will make elegant arrangements to at tend the coming Memphis reun ion. Tax Receiver Pittard starts out upon his first round Monday. It is hoped that tax payers will be prompt in giving their returns and not wait until the last moment and then get in a rush. Help the offi cer in the discharge of his duties bv being prompt. Miss Maud Norris, teacher fifth grade, public schools, left for Mil ledgeville Monday, where she will visit her sister, Miss Emmie Norris of the State Normal School for a week or so. She got s for a rest after a long and patient nursing ot her brother who has tully re covered. Mr. I. J. Murphy, of Folsom, lost his residence and nearly every thing in it last Friday morning. There was no insurance and the loss falls hard upon this clever gen tleman. His friends, however, has come to his rescue to some ex tent and it is hoped that he will te most substantially assisted. A great many of the good house wives are rueing sewing machine trades made in the past few weeks. It is always a good plan to stick to home dealers, for they can hardly run away if you should want to prosecute them for cheat ing and swindling. An oily tongue generally meets with a hearty response from an unresist ing nature. Milinery Opening. —l will have my spring opening on the 26th and 27th inst. The ladies are cor dially invited to come and inspect the nicest line of the newest crea tions I have ever shown. Styles are lovely this season and if you do not make your selections, you will know what one should wear. A cordial welcome is extended. Respectfully, Miss Lucy Hicks. 3-20-2 t. The Milliner. Caro of Thanks—Editor News: —We desire, through the medium THE STORMS’ DESTRUCTION BARTOW COUNTY ESCAPED. While storms passed north and south of Bartow county Monday morning and Monday night the county suffered comparatively little. Heavv rains and considerable hail fell. At Kingston a negro school house in which Gassett, of Carters ville taught, was struck by lightning and two twelve-year old pupils killed. The teacher states that he noticed a ball of fire fly down the stove pipe and out of a door. The children were in a line with the electric ball. The building was not damaged. About the great greatest sufferers were the fruit growers in and around Adairsville, much damage being reported trees and the lands were badly washed. At Cass Station the rain was accompanied by immense hail stones, many as large as guinea eggs. A gentleman reports that he picked up a peck in a little of no time. Cartersville and vicinity escaped, save a few washings of the streets. Monday was a wet day sure enough, and people began to think there would be rain to fall to overbalance the big deficiency for the past fall and winter. felt gratitude,to the many friends who assisted and symphatiZed with us during the fecent illness our baby which has just come to so sad termination, we will never forget the kindness and thought fulness of the people of Stilesboro, community. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. L B. Jolly. COL. LEWIS T. ERWIN He Drops in Upon His Friends of “Auld Lang Syne.” Col. Lewis T. Erwin, of Wash ington, dropped in upon his Car tersville friends Monday, giving them a most agreeable surprise. Mr. Erwin, by his most genial na ture, can but help make warm friends wherever he goes. Since his residence in Bartow county, several years ago, his friends have watched his career with much pride and interest. He was, dur ; ng the boom days, largely interested in important East Ten nessee enterprises. Leaving that section he went to Washington, where everything favored him.i When the great Klondike belched forth its first yellow richness, the echo had hardly died avv. y before Mr. Erwin was hied away to the frozen north. He knew 7 that food was the “main thing” among the miners of the frozen zone, and laying in every dollar he had, in supplies, he mounted the then ter rible Chilkoot pass, and reaching Lake Bennett bravely went to work building barges to transport his stuff down the Yukon. He lost one or two of his barges and came near losing his life, one of the barges being wrecked at White Horse rapids. He was strandea on an island below and for seven hours floundered around in dan gerous waters, ice and mire before assistance reached him. He is today suffering from rheumatism caused by the fearful exposure. He sent in supplies continually and finally at the head of a transporta tion company he established a line tor freight and passengers. He is prominent in the affairs of his state, and of that pure dem acratic stuff he is made of he yielded splendid influance during ;he last natorial campaign. He was an elector, we believe, and made vote-wining speeches daily. His friends are all glad to see him and regret very much that his stay will be short, for he will have to soon take up his work in the frozen north. Operations in that section open up to some ex tent next month and he wants to be on the ground early. A BAZAAR Easter Eggs and Fancy Articles for Sale. The Ascension branch of Minis tering Childrens’s League will give a bazaar next Saturday, March 31st. Luncheon in a sub stantial form and other refresh ments will be served from 11 o’clock a. m. until 8 p. m. A beautiful assortment cf easter eggs will be for sale together with a variety of fancy articles, made by the children and others. The public is cordially invited to attend. Advice as to the place will be given later, through notice in the post office. Many a fair young child, whose ppl ior has puzzled the mothei, until she has suspected rightly her darling was eroubled with worms, has regained tne rosr hue of health with a few doses of White’s Cream Vermifuge. Price 25c. NEWS WfiEN IT IS NFWS ALWAYS POINTED IN THE MEWS. ONCE A WEEK SI A YEAR TWENTY-FIVE ' LIVES LOST In Terrific Cyclone Which Sweeps Over State of Alabama. FATALITIES AT IRONDALE • 111 Birmingham and Vicinity the De struction of Property and Boss of Life Was Greatest, Though Neigh boring Towns Were Visited and Suffered Severely. Birmingham, Ala., March 25.—A ter rific wind and rainstorm passed over Birmingham and vicinity about 10 o’clock this morning, doing much dam age, the extent of which is not yet known owing to the demoralized condi tion of telephone and telegraph wires. A large number of houses are reported to have been blowu dowu iu the south western section of the city, and one re port says that 1,000 persons have been hurt. The entire police force, fire de partment and all the ambulances in the city, together with scores of surgeons, have been summoned to the scene. lhe same storm swept over Irondale, ; 7 miles east of here, and it is said prac j tit-ally destroyed the business part of the town. Seven men are reported killed there and many injured. Pratt City also suffered, the public school building being unroofed and the First Methodist church having its steeple blown off. Many negro cabins were j wrecked and a number of people hurt, j North Birmingham and other suburbs j also suffered. The wind blew a fearful l gale and rain feel iu enormous sheets j and is still falling. It is feared that when full reports come in the damage will be shown to have been very heavy. Birmingham, Ala., March 25. —The cyclone which swept over Jones’ valley, in which Birmingham is located, be tween 9 and 10 o’clock this morning, resulted in immense damage to property and great loss of life. The number of dead is not definitely known, but at 12:30 o’clock it was esti mated at 25. Of these at least seven were killed at Iroudaie, about 15 in the city of Birmingham, and the others in suburban towns. Among the tuown dead are the fol lowing: Dr. G. C. Chapman, a prominent physician of this city, killed by falling debris in Mentor’s store, on South Twentieth street. Mrs Robert J. Lowe, wife of the chairman of the state Democratic com mittee, and her infant sou, killed at their residence on South Highlands. J. Alexander, merchant, killed in his store at Avenue J and Twenty-fourth street. W. P. Dickerson, a bookkeeper, killed in Mentor’s store on South Twentieth Btreet. Three-year-old daughter of B. B. Hud son, merchant. The following negroes were killed: Lizzie Glenn. Carrie Henry. Lizzie Goodloe. Carrie Hudson. Maggie Blevins. J. M. Yero. Fannie Steadmire. Negro cook for B, B. Hudson, all killed outright. Among the fatally injured are: Mrs. R. H. Thomas and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, wife and mother of a promi nent real estate agent. The storm did its worst damage in the neighborhood of Avenues I and J from Tenth to Thirteenth streets, wreck ing scores of buildings and creating ter rible havoc. The entire fire and police departments turned out to render aid, and at this this hour are still engaged in taking the dead and injured from the debris and sending them to undertaking shops and hospitals. At Pratt City many buildings were destroyed, and a number of people were more or less injured.