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VOL. IX. GROWING IN GRACE. l{ev. Eobert B. Headden and His Work in Koine. Mr. Neel Writes an Interesting Letter About One of the Most Popular Pas tors in North Georgia. Special Cor. Courant-American. Rome, Jan. 28.—Almost every time I visit Cartersville from one to a score of its good people ask ques tions about Rev. R. B. Headden. They want to know about his health, his work as a preacher and pastor, how his preaching compares with his old work in Cartersville, and how the people of Rome like him. There seertis to be as strong a love for Hr. Headden in Carters ville now as there was seven years ago when he stood up Sunday after Sunday in the Baptist church there and preached with an earnestness and eloquence that has rarely been surpassed, and that will never be forgotten by those who heard him. It is simple truth to say that no man ever left Cartersville, whose going was more universally re gretted, or whose place was harder to till. I remember distinctly the Sunday he said good-bye to his con gregation and announced his inten tion to move to Rome. It was no ordinary occasion, either to him or his people. That had practically been his first pastorate, and it was among the people to whom he was about to say good-bye that he had developed the best phases of his Christian character; and he felt that much of what he had attained was due to their sympathy and helpful ness; while they, his people, felt that he was their own peculiar property. For nearly fifteen years he had been one of them. His life and his' work were so necessary to them that they felt dazed and help less at the prospect of his going. And their grief at his announce ment was so patent and so real as to render the occasion one not easi ly to be forgotten. There were tears in abundance, but there were more than tears. Many strong faces bore marks of grief and regret that lie deeper than tears, and that linger and give pain to the heart after tears are dried and forgotten And the love that these people have for Dr. Headden still follows him, and is as fresh and warm to day as it was when lie told them farewell. They still ask earnestly after him, and will, I know, read these lines with interest. For nearly four months now I have listened to bis sermons, and enjoyed the pleasure of his society. He is still the same conservative, consistent and earnest Christian gentleman that he used to be. Every day he seems to gather goodness and grace; every day he seems to grow stronger and better; every day he seems to gain influence and friends. He preaches to splendid congregations every Sunday, com posed of some of the most cultured people in Rome, and he never fails to charm and delight them by his magnetic eloquence. Dr. Headden is today in the very prime of a vig orous manhood, and stands with the half dozen best Baptist preachers in Georgia. I have watched him closely since my stay in Rome to note any change in the man; and have been astonished at his re sources as a preacher and the de velopment of his powers. He never preaches a sorry sermon. He rarely ever preaches even an ordinary sermon. They are always above the average. And it is not alone as a preacher that he is strong. Recently he was asked to speak at a memori 1 ser vice held in honor of .Jefferson Da vis. Rome turned out en masse and the occasion was no ordinary one. Dr. Headden delivered an address that, considering the time and the circumstances, could not have been surpassed by any man in Georgia. It was tender and sen sible; it was full of loyalty to the south and instruction to the young men whose fathers fought for the confederacy, and yet there was not one word in it that could have given offense to the extremest sectionalist of the north. Again, he was asked to conduct the funeral services of the late De- Forest Algood, who was recently shot in Rome by Dr. J. B. S. Holmes, his brother-in-law r . It was a time of much suppressed excitement, and a few indiscreet words might have kindled a dangerous fire. But his brief talk was so tender and timely that all the immense throng who gathered around the grave were moved with pity and sympa- THE C OURANT-AMERICAN- thy for both the living and the dead and nearly every heart was melted to tears. Dr. Headden is a grand man. Like the master of old he goes about doing good, and wherever his influ ence touches good follows. There are thousands in north Georgia who will bear testimony with me to the blessed influences that cluster about him and bless and brighten those around him. W. J. Neei.. BARTOW SUPERIOR COURT. Proceeding of the Third Week of the January Term. Court convened on last Monday with his Honor, Judge John \V. Maddox, of the Rome circuit, pre siding. The following cases have been disposed of since the close of our report last week: In the cases of the state against the thirteen negroes charged with riot a verdict of not guilty was re turned. State vs. Dock Rogers, assault to murder; guilty. State vs. Foster Miller, cattle stealing; guilty. J. E. Shelley vs. Mollie Shelley, libel for divorce; dismissed. Joseph Donaldson vs. David Quarles, appeal; J. N. Dobbs, ad ministrator, made party defendant. James B. Heyward, trustee, vs. Pi. 11. Woodward, et al., petition for dissolution of partnership. State vs. Ben and Squire Slayton, misdemeanor; guilty. State vs. Ben and Squire Slayton, misdemeanor; nol prossed. John B. Gordon, governor, vs. A. W. Covington, principal, and G, W, Covington,security, forfeiting bond; bond forfeited. Mattie J. Deg vs. Guy Deg, libel for divorce; granted. John B. Gordon, governor, vs. W. H. Livingston, principal, F. C. Spence and L. C. Collum, security, forfeiting bond; bond forfeited. John B. Gordon, governor, vs. W. H. Livingston, principal, F. C. Spence and S. C. Collem, security, forfeiting bond; bond forfeited. W. H. Howard vs. Oglesby A Bro,, complaint; judgment for plaintiff. State vs. Dock Rogers, assault to murder; verdict guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang. State vs. Richard Powell, assault to murder; guilty and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. State vs. Richard Powell, assault to murder; verdict of guilty and sentenced to five years in the peni tentiary. State vs. Tom West, misdemean or; fined SIOO or twelve months in the chain gang. State vs. Ben and Squire Slayton, misdemeanor; verdict guilty and fined SIOO or twelve months in the chain gang. M. G. Dobbins, executor, vs’ Lew is T. Erwin, defendant, and W. 11. Howard, claimant, claim; levy dis missed. Newton Cochran, administrator, vs. J. M. Dorsey & Cos.; W. J. Neel discharged as receiver. Thomas W. Milner, et al., petition for charter E. T. A Ga. Construction Company; granted. Etowah Iron and Manganese Company vs. H. M. King, bill for injunction; consent verdict for plaintiff. Same vs. G. D. Jefferson, verdict same. Martha Jefferson vs. Etowah Iron and Manganese Cos., bill, etc.; consent verdict for plaintiff. Frank P. Gray and John A. Er win, admr. Lewis Tumlin, dec’d vs. L. and T. J. Lyon, suit on contract ; referred to E. N. Broyles, special master, and J. M. Neel made party plaintiff. F. M. Ford et al, vs. mayor and aldermen of Cartersville, remitter; judgment of court below affirmed. Same vs. same; verdict same. Jos. E. Brown vs. Wm. L. Wof f< rd, principal and E. M. Price, se curity, Mrs. F. T. Johnson, ex’x en dorser, Julius P. Hawkes, admr., made party defendant. W. A. Glllam vs. W. F. Thomas, defendant, Ella C.Thomas, plaintiff, claim; property found subject. State vs. Jonas Reson, et al., play ing and betting; verdict guilty and fined $lO or four months on the chain gang. Gaines A Lewis et al. vs. P. C. and S. L. Dent, illegality; levy dis missed. Kittie P. Larey vs. J. A. Baker, bill, etc.; decree. The Supper Thursday Evening, The supper given by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist church, at the Council Chamber last Thursday evening, was a great success, both financially and as a pleasant entertainment. The ladies had prepared bountifully for the feast and were untiring in their effort to attend to the wants of their patrons. About fifty dollars were realized from the supper. FOR SALE OR RENT. A valuable farm near Cass Station. Ga., good orchard, wtdl watered, and good buildings. L. P. Hoss. dec 26-tf Cass Station, Ga. CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30. 181)0. A RADIANT RECEPTION. Formal Opening of the “South land" on Friday Evening. The Wonderful Transformation Wrought in the Furnishings and Appoint ments of a Well Known Hotel. In response to an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. F. Sharp a large num ber of our people attended the opening reception of the Southland hotel on last Friday evening. It was the first opportunity they had of inspecting the house since the new owners took charge and it is needless to say they were carried away with delight, The transfor mation that had been wrought was, indeed, wonderful—the change from a second rate stopping place into a hotel that at once takes rank with the first. Asa young lady, who, after exploring the house and not ing the richness and splendor of the furnishings, the evidence of culture, refinement and art in every arrangement, expressed it: “One can almost believe in the existence of fairies I” Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, assisted by their daughters, Misses Mill and Louisa Sharp, entertained their guests in a truly delightful and hos pitable manner, making all to at once feel thoroughly at home. It was about 8 o’clock when the guests began arriving and soon there were a most notable gather ing. The halls, office, reading room and parlors were brilliantly lighted. The w hole house was ab= solutely turned over to the visitors and they found much to interest and entertain them,-The univer sal verdict was that everything was perfect—nothing lacking to make the hotel a great success. The visitors were first shown in the large reading room Mr. Sharp has fitted up so handsomely for the benefit of the guests of the South land and their friends. In this room is a large desk where the latest periodicals and newspapers can be found. The walls are adorned with beautiful works of art. The magnificent painting by Frank Bromly, entitled “The Source of the Yellowstone,” was the object of much admiration. It is about seven-foot square and Is a marvel ous production, supposed to be as fine as anything ever painted by that talented artist. There is another very Insterestlng and in deed it may be called historical picture, “The Council Ten” by “Htobic,” representing the scene where Sitting Bull gathered his fol lowers before the massacre of Gen eral Custer and his brave band. The other large pictures were the work of Mr. W. A. Sharp, “Jesus in the Temple” and “Faith” or “Touch ing the Hem of His Garment” as the latter is sometimes called. We cannot attempt to describe those pictures. The remarkable natural expression, so full of wonder and amazement, as those grave old doc tors listen to the boy Jesus as he expounds the scriptures to them, brings to the mind forcibly that familiar story. After viewing these pictures the visitors were shown up stairs where everything was radiant with beau ty and loveliness. The parlors are exquisitely furnished as are also the bed chambers. In the halls and in the rooms the foot falls noiselessly on elegant and soft car peting, the walls are beautifully decorated and the furnishings are rich and tasteful. In the studio the visitors found much to interest them and to admire. The pictures showed the hand of the true artist w ith the imagination of the poet mind. It is impossible for us to enter into a description of them, but as Mr. .Sharp takes pleasure in show ing all of his son’s work we advise our readers to call, as it is not likely so many fine works of art will remain long in our city, some big offers having been made for some of them this week. Mr. W. A. Sharp, having returned from Europe to spend two years with his parents, has opened his studio at the hotel. He is now engaged on a duplicate of the large picture of “Christ Before Pilate” that was so much admired at the Piedmont Exposition and which was bought by Col. L. P. Grant. The next one will remain permanently at the Southland. It was about ten o’clock when the guests were invited into the din ning room where they were served with the most tempting of viands. Mrs. Sharp and her daughters were assiduous in their attentions to the guests and nothing was left undone to satisfy the wants of those who were there. It was a late hour when the visi tors took their departure, after thanking the host and hostess for the evening so pleasantly spent. Resolutions of Respect. At a regular meeting of the Mid dle Cherokee Medical aud Surgical society the following report was re ceived from the special committee and adopted: “The undersigned committee, ap pointed to prepare an epJtonje of the leading events in the life of our deceased brother, Dr. Daniel Hand ter, and to submit proper resolutions upon his decease, respectfully sub mit the following: “The deceased was born May 31, 1831, in South Carolina; graduated at the university of South Carolina at eighteen years of age, In 1849, and at Charleston \ edical* college in 1853; came to Cartersville, Ga., in 1854 and began the practice of medicine with Dr, W. 11, MtUby. On September, 1857, he married Miss Catherine Davis, who, with one daughter, survive# him. He died December 15th, 1889, at 9:30 a.m. Our brother was a man of marked natural intelligence, well equipped for the practice of his chosen pro fession. He was distinguished for his kind and benevolent disposi tion, and in him the poor found a friend who ministered to their phys ical necessities with a charity which betokens indifference te the emolu ments of his practice, He was free from those jealousies which some times mar the professional inter course of some of the members of our calling with each other. The profession, the community and the poor will miss him. He was “The ear inclined to ©very grief, The hand that ope’d spontaneous to relief— A heart whose impulses stayed not for the mind; To froor.ft. to rionht. what, charity en* Joined, But sprang to man's warm instinct for man.” Wherefore, without multiplying words, your committee submit the following resolutions: First, That in the -death of our deceased brother, we have sustained a loss which others feel with us. Second, That our condolence is hereby extended to the widow and daughter, with the hope that they may find an all sufficient consola tion in Him who regards the “spar row’s fall,” Third, That these resolutions and this memento be spread upon the records of the society. Fourth, That a copy of the same be furnished by the secretary to the family of the deceased and to the local press for publication. [Signed] C. A. White, J. G. Greene.” Joe P. Bowdoin, Sec. Middle Cherokee Med. and Surg. Society. Goes to Atlanta. Mr. Sanford Vandivere this week moves his family to Atlanta, where he has purchased a nice cottage home at 60 Luckie street. Mr. Vandivere has been for years and years connected with the East and West Railroad and no more careful and competent service has been rendered to that thoroughfare than that given by him. He recently left its service and took a position as conductor on the Western and Atlantic, where his capacities are well recognized and appreciated. The holding of this position neces sitates his moving to Atlanta. He has been a clever and useful citizen and the people of Cartersville, while losing him with regret, commend him heartily to the good people of Atlanta, among whom he will set tle, as in every way worthy their confidence and good will. Alliancemen, Don’t forget our mass meeting at the opera house next Thursday, the 6th. Be on hand promptly. Geo. W. Maddox, Sec. Death of a Colored Woman. Mary Milner, wife of Haynes Milner, the well known colored blacksmith, was found dead in bed last Sunday morning. The sud denness of the death caused an in quest to be held by Squire Watkins, but, after hearing evidence, the jury returned a verdict that she came to her death from an attack of apo plexy, from which she has been subject for a number of years. There was no evidence whatever that she had been foully dealt with. Parties desiring a good cigar can find a good variety to select from, at I low prices, at the Shelman House. THE FAIRFOSTPONED. To be in Foil Blast on the 12th, 13th and 14th of February. The Ladle* Have Gone Earnestly to Work to Make the Firemen's Fair a Great Sucre**—The Contributor*. The firemen’s fair has been post poned. It will commence on the 12th and close on the 14th of February. It will be held at Porter A Vaughan’s old Hand, The postponement was caused by the inability of some of the ladies, who have kindly Interested them delves in the fair, to give their aid for the time specified, and as the above dates suit all concerned the success of the venture seems as sured. The ladles have gone en thusiastically to work and this en sures Its success beyond any doubt whatever, The following are the names' of those who have contributed to the fair and the amounts of their sub scriptions: Wlkle A Cos., $8.00; Tom Durham, fur niture, $2.00; C. H. White A Son, pair shoes, $2.50; G. H. Gilreath, cash, $1.00; Cunyus A Phillips, furniture, $5.00; B. F. Godfrey, 1 dozen pine apples; Goorgo W. Waldrup A Cos., 1 dozen cans apples, 1 dozen cans tomatoes; E. Strickland A Bro., case soap, $5.00; J. M. Veach A Cos., 2 barrels flour, through K. Strickland A Bro., $12J)0; John Lucas A Cos., paint, through M. F. Word, $6.00; M. F. Word, dressing ease, $6.00; Peaslee Gaueliert Cos., through M. F. Word, $5.00; R. G. Mays, $1.00; Edwin Clapp, through Por ter und Vaughan, 2 pair hand-sewed shoes, $12.00; Clement A Ball, through Porter A Vaughan, cash, $0.00; J. J.A J. E. Maddox, through K, Strickland A Bro., $7.00; T. R. Jones, cash, $10.00; A. D, Gilbert, 1 chamber set, 9 pieces, $3.75; James Kn’ght, cash, $1.00; H. W. Vena ble, cash, $1.00; W. H. Kay, $2.00; L. B. Matthews, $5.00; F. M. Daniel, sugar, $1.00; W. P. Phillips, Chattanooga, oil painting. Total amount, $93.75. Many have promised contribu tions whose names are not in [the above list. All who have not help ed the boys should do so at once. There are now only two week# for the preparations to be made. In that time a great deal can be done if all go earnestly to work. If you want fresh garden seeds and Eastern raised onion setts, go to Wikle A Young’s drug store, Jan23-tf A STOLEN HORSE RECOVERED, Bat the Thief, Finding He wm Sus pected, Skips Out. Saturday afternoon about three o’clock a young man, who gave his name as J. L. Warren, rode up to Anderson’s livery stable and at once entered into negotiations with Mr. Anderson for the sale of his horse. The experienced eye of the liveryman was at once caught by the appearance of the animal, which was a small black, and a beauty. They had not talked long, however, before it occurred to Mr. Anderson that something was wrong with the man, and he began scheming to de tain the horse and man until he could learn more about them. About six o’clock he closed a trade with Warren, but told him that he could not pay the money then because the banks were closed. Warren did not like this arrangement, but finally consented to it, provided Mr. Ander son would pay him five dollars on the trade. This Mr. Anderson did and then made an effort to learn if the horse was stolen. Warren re turned to the stable Sunday morn ing, but suspecting that Mr. Ander son had “caught on” to his little racket soon left and has not since returned. Monday morning Mr. Ed Col clough, of Rome, arrived in the city and identified the horse as one be longing to him. He stated that Warren had hired the horse from him Saturday morning, saying that he was going to make a trip into the country. That was the last he saw of the young man, and suspect ing that his horse was stolen, com menced a search, the result being the tracing of the horse to Carters ville. Warren has made good his escape. Nothing has been heard of him since Sunday. When you need a mild laxative you should have a medicine that will act on the liver and kidneys as well as the bowels. Beggs’ Vegetable Liver Pilis are prepared expressly for this purpose. Insist on getting them, as they have no superior and tew equals. M. F. Word, druggist. mch7-ly A PLEASING SENSE Of health and strength renewed and of ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup of Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature to effectually cleanse the system when costive or bilious. For sale In 6tic. and SI.OO bottle by all lead ing druggists. jan 16-1 m Exceptional Inducements Now Being Offered at PORTER l VAUGHAN’S To close out their Stock of Winter Goods. We are Now Closing Out Our Stock to Make Room For New Goods. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT AT PORTER & VAUGHAN’S. We are STUCK on Underwear. The warm weather is the cause of it. We will now force this line off at ridiculously low prices. Men’s Underwear in Vests and Drawers in all qualities. Full line of Ladies’ Underwear in all grades, Children’s Underwear in all sizes and qualities. They must be sold. Price is no object—we want the room. DRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS! Porter & Vaughon offer the remainder of their Dress Goods stock at greatly reduced prices. All our Dress Flannels to go at cost. Now is your opportunity to get a fine dress for the price of a cheap one, Only a Few Pairs of Blankets Left; They go at Actual Cost. To make room for a large shipment of Shoes that are now being made for us we will offer for the next io days the greatest Bargains in Shoes to be found in North Georgia. All styles, qualities and sizes of Shoes. We are headquarters for Shoes. Every pair fully guaranteed. PORTER & VAUGHAN. Meeting of the Presbytery. At a meeting of the Presbytery of Cherokee held at Marietta last week, Rev. M. A. Matthews was received from the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He is a young man of great promise. He is to take charge of the churches at Adairsvills, Cal houn,Tunnel Hill and Ringgold, but expects eventually to become a a foreign missionary. Mr. John Temple Graves, of Rome, was introduced to the Presbytery and stated that he had the ministry in view, but that his mind was not clear as to his present duty. The Presbytery concurred in his opin ion that It would be best to defer the matter until the regular meet ing in April, THE UNIVERSAL VERDICT OF THE PEOPLE. Who have used Clarke's extract of flax (papil)on) skin cure and award it the first and highest place as a remedial agent in all casesofskin disease 1 ., erysip elas, eczema, pimples, unsightly blotch es, humiliating eruptions, boils, car buucles, tetter, etc., all yield to this wonderful preparation at once. Price SI.OO for a large bottle at J. R. Wikle * Co.’s drug store. Clarke’s flax soap is good for the skin. Try it. Price 25 cents. mchllMy A Change in County Lines. Messrs. H. J. McCormick and Royal Smith are making a map of a proposed cut off of a lot of land from Polk county and to be added to Bartow county. This land is in the 18th district and third section of Polk county and embraces about 100 lots or 4,000 acres. The map w'ill be presented to the grand juries of the two counties at the next terms of court, it having to be advertised ninety days before the meeting of court. If the juries give their approval the county line will be made in accordance with the survey. This change is being agi tated by Messrs. Trippe, Crow’, Da vis and Harris, who live in the strip, and is being sought for on ac count of the distance to the county site, being twenty-five miles from Cedartown, and also for school pur poses. English Spavin Liniment removes all hard, soft or calloused lumps and blem ishes from horses, blood spavin, curbs, splints, sweeney, ring-bone, stifles, sprains, all swollen throaty cough, etc. Save SSO by use of one bottle. Warrant ed. Sold by M. F. Word., druggist. Car teraville. novl4-ly NO. 83. SAVED FROM CONSUMPTION. Several physicians predicted that Mr. Asa B. Rowley, druggists, of Chicago, would soon have consumption caused by ana ggravated case of catarrh. Cus tomers finally induced him to try Clarke’s Extract of Plax(papilon)catarrh cure. He says: “The result was unpre cedented. I commenced to get well after the first application and am now after a few weeks, entirely cured.” It will do the same for you. Price SI.OO. Try Clarke’s flax soap for the skin and you will use no other. 25 cents. All of Clarke’s flax remedies are for sale by J. R. Wikle A Cos., druggists. mch7-ly A WOMAN’S DISCOVERT “Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by a lady in this county. Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood its severe tests, but her vital or gans were undermined and death seem ed imminent. For three months sbq coughed incessantly and could nos sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr, King's New liiscsvery Jot consumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured, Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutx.” Thus writes W. C. Hamrick A Cos., of Shelby, N. C. Get a free trial bottle at J. R. Wikle A Co.’s drug store. mch7-ly TO PROSPECTIVE GAS CONSUMERS. The Gas Light Company are prepared to do gas fitting, and furnish chandeliers to properly equip your stores and homes on more reasonable terms than can be given by any other firms. We are inter ested over any other parties in doing this work well, to prevent leakage, com plaint, loss of time, etc. We are here and if anything goes wrong with our work, you can easily see us and have it made right. The quality of the gas is superior and the price very reasonable. Estimates as to the cost of fitting houses furnished by the superintendent, Wm. B. Miller. novl4-tf MERIT WINS. We desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, Dr. King’s New Life Pills, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that sell as well, or that have given such universal satis faction. We do not hesitate to guaran tee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price, if satis factory results do not follow their use. These' remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits. J. R. Wikle & Cos., druggists. meh7-ly If you or anv of your family should happen to be frightfully burned or scald ed, what have you in the bouse to alle viate the pain until you can get a physi cian? A box of Beggs’ German Salve at hand in times like this would save a world of suffering and oftentimes ai doc tor bill, as it has no equal incases of this kind, as well as inflammation of all kinds. M. F. Word, druggist. moh7-ly