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COURANT-AMERICAN. Entered in the PoetoJJice at CarterevilU, Oa. cm Mcorul cliw* matter. CIRCULATION - - - * 2,200. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1887. OFFICE NEXT DOOK TO THE POSTOFFICE. Small Items Corralled. 11. J. McCormick, County Surveyor, P. O. Stilesboro, Qa, Mr. We*iey Roberts is up from Alabama on a week’s visit. Our fanners an* complaining of too much dry weather. The measles are still prevailing among our people, but of a milder form. ('apt. f. W. Nagle, of Elmira, S. Y., Hjjent Sunday here with his friend, Major “Bill Arp” Smith. Dick Jones will soon occupy a brau new and pretty little cottage next to Mr. N. (Silreath’s. With such men as Miles 0. Dobbins.Sr.‘ at the head of it, we can not see how our land company can fail. After a week’s indisposition Vi ill Young is up and smiling as usual behind the counters of Wikle’s drug store. Iletter rates than ever have ls*en given our manganese miners, and ojiera tions have commenced again. “Tattler” comes to the front again with an interesting letter, which will be read with avidity by our readers. On account of the illness of Mrs. Jones and little Laura, Itev. Ham P. Jones was telegraphed for Tuesday afternoon. The Misses Foute, of Atlanta two clever little ladies are visiting their uncle, Mr. Wesley Roberts, on Douglas street. Messrs. E. T. & J. R. Henderson have sold out their saw mill in Alabama. We have not learned whore they will now lo- ( cate. Will Sadler returned from his South Carolina trip several days ago, having had an immense time and also securing some orders. Rev. John Jones. I). I)., of Atlanta,will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath, as Mr. llilhouse will be in Chat tooga county. “Rill Arp” left Monday afternoon to fill an engagement in New York. He will cause the Wall-street gold bugs to smile as they never did lsfore. Street tax defaulters are being served with an instrument that sjienks at length concerning those useful gentlemen of agriculture, Messrs. Pick & Shovel. The great Ivennesaw route, never to l>e behind, has placed a handsome chair-car on their morning train. We’ll never for give Interstate William for killing our free paws. We inadvertently omitted to mention last week the presence of Prof. Maxwell in the city, His friends were all much pleased to meet him, and enjoyed his visit very much. It is claimed by some of “old muley’s” friends that grass grows too fast under the feet of some Carters ville folks, and “old inuley” is needed in keeping it down. A sad commentary, indeed. E. & W. It. It., of Ala., will run a special train to-morrow for those wishing to at tend the picnic at Stilesboro. Lea ve here to-morrow, a. m., 9:45. Iveavr Stilesboro for Carters ville, (I p. m. In digging a well on his place just inside the corporate limits, Mr. John H. Har rison has discovered a tine kaolin mine, which is pronounced good by mineralo gists. Further developments will Is* made. Dr. It. F. Bunting, of Clarksville, Tenn., preached an interesting ami instructive sermon at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. He is a most excellent gentle man, and spent a few days most pleas antly with our people. Mr. George Aubrey is still lending money, as will be seen from his card else where. lie is the pioneer in the money lending business in these parts, and by giving most liberal terms, etc., he keeps pretty busy. A boom poked his head out a little w hile last week, but the continual firing of some jteople caused him to take it back again for a while at least. That boom is coming sooner or later, and no mistake about it. It makes us feel good when such a pa)ier as the Savannah Morning News gets up on its feet ami exclaims, “the Cartersville Covrant-Amerioan has donned anew dress and is one of the best weekly pajiers in the South.” John Crawford is only touching the high places just now, lie's feeling good over the postponment of putting into effect of the cow ordinance which oertainly means that that measure will be placed on the shelf for time immemorial. Mr, George Gould, of New York, was in town Monday. For fear that this young man’s name may be taken in con nection with that of the Wall street King, and a consequent rise on corner lots we’ll state that this (leorge Gould is a drum mer. Dr. N. A. l'ratt, the eminent chemist and geologist, has lieen spending several days in our county looking at our vast mineral deposits. In quantity and qual ity, he says that our iron and manganese ores are richer than those of any section he knows of. Mr. Janies H. Williams, who lives on the Howard place, near the new county bridge, had the misfortune to lose his liarn and considerable stock provender by tin* last Thursday night. He barely saved his stock. The careless dropping ui matches, or possibly an ineeudiury, was the probable cause. Mrs. Durham, wife of Mr. F. M. Dur ham, died last night at < o'clock. She bad been an invalid for several years, during which time she suffered much, but she bore it all with truly Christian forti tude. The funeral will take place this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the baptist church. To-morrow the big Stilesboro picnic will come oft and it goes without saying that it will lie a great success. Pomp Johnwou, the veteran ice cream freezer, will be on hand as usual with his de licious delectable* frozen to a brittleness never heard of before. Pomp is a ne<*es sary essential to all well regulated picnics. Avery fine phieton was recently turn ed out from the .Jones factory here and shipjied to Col. H. R. DeJarnette, of Eaton ton . That gentleman is acknowl edging the reception of the vehicle ex pressed hhuscif us entirely ;satisfied with the workmanship. The products of the Jones manufactory are always good and tlrst-riasH and never fail to please. Tlie conductors' picnic at Muring Bank, the beautiful home of (’apt. Waring, near Kingston, promises to be the biggest one ever had in this section. It will lie a gem nine Jumbo picnic, attended by the Juim bo conductors of the whole country. It w ill Is* at tended by several thousand jieo ph, fUt excursion rates will be given all along the line of the W. &A.R. R. The date is Thursday, May 19. We have lieen shown a sujierb gold watch by Messrs. Turner A Raker, that for design and excellency of working parts cannot lie beat. It is of the finest make, a s|>ecial order from Mr. Will Van divere, of (Vdurtowu. Messrs. Turner & Jlaker every day convinces us more ami more of tlw* absurdity of sending abroad for the finest quality of goods. They are up with the very latest and our |>eople seem to i-ccognizethn fact by giving them an unstinted patronage, The subscriptions of many of onr sub scribers expired during February, March and April, in fact nearly all of them. Our terms are cash in advance, and we hojie our patrons will come in promptly and assist us over the dull summer months now before us. The amounts are small, but they aggregate away up into the hundreds. Come up, gentlemen, and do not let anything get in our way in gh mg Bartow the best country weekly in the state. We mean business. The many friends of Mr. Charles Pat terson will is* glad to learn of his happy marriage which occurred at Wetumpka, Ala., Tuesday of last week. Miss Katie B. Mann, being the genial drummer's prize. The bride is a most pleasant young lady much admired at her home, and her advent into our social circles is one of much gratification. The happy couple are at present sojourning at Stilesboro, the home of the groom, but we learn that they will shortly remove to this place. The Courant-Ameiucan, us well as our whole people, extends a war n welcome. We are gratified to learn that Mr. J. W. Clayton, formerly of this place, now of Orlando, Fla., has been employed to superintend the wood work of the Sam Jones Female College. Mr. Clayton was long and favorably known in this com munity, as one of the best and most ex perienced carjienters in this county. Under his management, the stockholders and those interested in the eolledge may rest assured that the wo*-k will tie done according to the plan and specifications. Mr. Clayton is a good citizen and we hoje that he will find it to his interest to move back to t'artersville, The body of A. I). Clinard was found Saturday at Foster’s landing, about thirty-five miles from Rome. The body was found at 2 o’clock in the afternoon by Eddie Giles, a small boy. It had been floating and had lodged under some willow' bushes. There was found in his pocket a check on Printup Bro ’s bank for SB, and a letter of a recent date from some friend in Cave Springs signing himself Roliert. Decom position hud set in but little. The de ceased will be remembered as the hotel Proprietor, of Rome, who so myste riously disappeared but the finding of whose hat on the rivCr bank left little doubt that he had committed suicide on account of financial troubles. The public exercises of the West End Institute last Friday was quite an en joyable affair. The house was full to overflowing. The examination of cl asses, though brief, was comprehensive and evinced thoroughnesss on the part of the pupils. The recitations and speeches were nicely rendered and were much en joyed by the audience. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of the entertain ment was the “Kindergarten Song” and the girls’ calisthenics. Many were the expressions of praise heard on every side for the entertainment. The organization and discipline of the school was manifest in every movement. Everything worked like clock work and it is needless to say that the school is in a fionrirhing con dition and is increasing every week. The protracted meeting which has been progressing at the first Baptist church, in this place, closed last Sunday night. Nineteen new members, seven by letter and twelve by experience being brought into the fold through its instru mentality. The pastor, Rev. William H. (’ooper was assisted iu the meeting by Rev. Tresvant Thomason, evangelist, who is a very zealous, consecrated and effective herald of the Cross. This makes 101 new members to the Baptist church since Mr. Cooper took charge of it as pastor ia January, 1880. This is a very tine showing and speaks in no uncertain sounds of commendation of Mr. Cooper ns an able, efficient and consecrated man of God. Tuesday night quite a number of the young members of the Baptistchurch were assembled at the church and were organized by the pastor into a society of Christian Endeavors. Mr. Cooiier will leave to-night to attend the Southern Baptist Convention at Louis ville, Ky., and he will visit the Mammoth Cave as lie returns. His will be a pleas ant trip indeed. DANGEROUS DYNAMITE. A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION ON THE EAST AND WEST EXTENSION AT BROKEN ARROW. ThoiuHii Lawhon, of Thin Pines, Seriously Hurt With Others, and Negro Killed. About a hundred and fifty hands are at present working on the East and West extension at Broken Arrow, and work has been pushed forward as rapidly as possible. Saturday, about noon, a force was employed in blasting out a way through a rocky ledge. Messrs. Tom Cantrell, formerly supervisor of the East and West, and Thomas Lawhon, of this place, had charge of the work of placing and firing of the dynamite. Three holes had l>een drilled into the rock, into which dynamite had been inserted. Two im mense cans of powder were placed under neath, thus making a most fearful charge, capable of displacing considerable rock. The dynamite was touched off, and it was noticed that only two of the car tridges exploded simultaneously. A few minutes later the last one, which was very inferior, fired, and it was thought the whole charge had been exploded. The men, with Lawhon and a negro mimed Ed Henderson, also of this place, in front, proceeded to the spot to see the result aud to remove the debris. They had just arrived at the spot over the two kegs of powder when the latter exploded, throwing Mr. Lawhon twenty feet in the air and unceremoniously landing him in a neighboring sapling. In his aerial flight a two-humlred-pouud boulder struck him across the thighs, another rock hit him in the back, while his mouth was somewhat disfigured by still another rock. He was taken down from the sap ling, when it was found that, while his injuries were serious, they were not neces sarily fatal. He is at present doing very well, and will be at work soon. Ed Henderson, a colored boy from this place,had a most miraculous escape,also. He was hurled through space, and when he landed against a bank near by he was covered to his neck in debris. It took several men some time to bring him out. Only his head and one shoulder remained aboveground. Aside from a few injuries and a bad shake-up Ed is doing very well. He was brought here Monday aft ernoon and was able to walk to his home, several blocks away. Charley Flemister,another colored boy, was, it is thought, fatally hurt by a large rock striking him on the thigh, breaking it. He was hurled some distance, and when found was insensible, llis death was momentarily expected at last ac counts. (’apt. Thomas Cantrell was considera bly shaken up. He happened to be in the rear of the whole party, which probably saved his life. He was blown to the ground while in the act of leaving the spot. His injuries are light, but his es cajie was iudeed a most miraculous one. The report was heard for miles, and soon crowds were on the spot earing for the wounded. Capt.J. R. Northc*utt,who was a mile away, heard the report and, it is said,entertained some apprehensions as to the world's future existence. It is a wonder more damage was not done. The charge was a large one and the men were in close proximity. The balance of the hands were somewhat demoralized, but have settled down to work again. A Question. Why does everyone call for “Blue Blazes?” Answer. Because they are guaranteed under oath to be full vuelta Havana fillers, and all dealers sell them. W e have received our second order of that popular 5-cent cigar, “Blue Blazes.” While’s Drug Store. CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath secured, by Shiloh’sJCatarrh Resn f“f* Brice 50 cents. Nssal Injector free. At Word’s i HILBURN HEDGES. AFTER MATURE DELIBERATION HE FINDS OUT THAT HE’S “OLD MULEY’S” BEST FRIEND. The New Cow Ordinance oh a Fair Road to Obscurity. The equanimity of our usually quiet little city has somewhat been ruffled the past month or so by the agitation of an ordinance compelling people to confine their stock and keeping them off the streets. Feeling was warm and after considerable flllibusteriug among the members of the council aud citizens, and some heavy fence riding and a disposi tion to j (lease everybody ujk> the part of Mr. Hilburn, the hustler from the second ward, an ordinance to that ef fect was passed at the April meeting of the council. It took two meetings of that honorable body to bring about such a result and the deciding vote of the mayor. At the latter meeting the feeling was exceedingly tepid, and much simu lation was indulged iu as to how Mr. Hilburn would cast his vote. That gen tleman, in the heat of the discussion, sprang to his seat and asked permission of the chair to vindicate himself. He wanted vindication, and wanted it bad. The clever mayor feeling sorry for anybody in that fix allowed the gentleman several minutes in which to vindicate himself. It had been accused, he stated in an exciting manner, that a sack of flour had been given him to vote fora cow ordinance for the town of Carters ville, and he wanted to state that such was a malicious statement. He had not received a sack, or had been approached by any one for the purpose of trying to buy his vote. “A suck of flour,” he con tinued in oratorical flights and gilded vehement language, “was no item to him as he could get as many socks as he wanted,” leaving the impression among those present that the simple sack had failed in its mission. Mr. Hilburn did not state whether two sacks were offered or not. He disclaimed any motive but the purest anil said lie wanted to please the tax-paying jieoplc and thought he would be doing so by voting for an iron clad cow ordinance to take effect on the Ist of June, and his vote, after much canvassing, was cast that way. The friends of the ordinance claimed a victory, while “Old Muley’s” friends hus tled around Mr. Hilburn and told him what they thought of his action in the matter. The hustler from the second vVnrd went through trials and tribula tions indeed. He was between two fli es and he never could find out which was the hottest. The ordinance was made a source of attack Tuesday night at the regular monthly meeting of the council. From appearances it was plain that something was brewing, Mr. Hilburn was nervous and remained that way throughout the sitting of the body. When Mr. Craw ford, upon the part of “Old Muley’s” friends, “one of whom he’s which,” sub mitted an amendment to the ordinance that the time of putting up stock be postponed from the Ist of June to the 15th of October, Mr. Hilburn was ner vous and with some show of aggrieved innocence jumped to his feet and said that he had been approached by several good people of the town, who wanted the rejieal of the ordinance, but said that he was in favor of putting the discussion off until the next meeting. He didn't want to discuss, and showed by every action that lie wanted to please both sides of the question. He was in favor, postponing the time of putting up stock until the Ist of September, and in lan guage most emphatic he said he was “Old Muley’s” best friend. He wanted to get rid of the cow question—that it had proved to the stumbling block of all his future possibilities. He was nervous on the cow question. He wanted anything to bring about a rest on the subject, lie had voted for the ordinance at the last meeting, and as it seemed, time about was fair play, he was now in favor of a measure that amounted to no more or less than the final repeal of that ordinance. Mr. Aaron Collins, seeing that the measure was in a fair way of being lost offered, as an amendment to Mr. Craw ford’s paper, that the time be fixed August Ist, and after a little discussion, it was settled that way, and thus “old inuley” will have two months longer to roam at will over our thoroughfares and give plenty time for her friends to put in their best licks in her behalf, and plenty time for John Hilburn to find out what kide of the fence he really is on or how hard he is riding that structure. It is well enough to state here that Mr. Hilburn was one of the first, we have been informed, to broach the cow ordi. nance question. His actions last Tues day night showed conclusively that he was not much of an ordinance man after all, but to the contrary, he created the impression that he was “muley’s” best and lasting friend. How long he will be on that line we can better tell when the next discussion of the question comes up. A BLOW FROM A BLUDGEON. In tho Hands of “Dee” Wofford Lays out His Cousin “Babe” Wofford. Sunday about sundown on Ordinary Howard’s place a few miles from town occurred a tragedy that resulted in the death of “Babe” Wofford a colored boy about fourteen years of age. “Dee” Wofford, an eighteen-year-old cousin stands charged with the crime of “Babe's” murder, and he is now in our county jail awaiting an investigation, From the evidence given in before Coro ner Frank Patterson and his jury, the facts are about as follows: The deceased had been playing with his cousin's small er sister and in some way made her cry. This incensed Dee and he immediately proceeded to castigate Babe. He ad vanced toward him cursing all the while, and as he approached picked up a poplar chair post about three fend long and rather heavy at the end. Babe shoved his cousin who was larger and older of the two, aside and warned him to desist abusing him ns lie was only playing with the little girl and meant no harm. The witnesses, who by the way are of the family of the deceased, all swear that, without warning Dee struck Babe behind the right ear, the blow breaking his neck. He lingered until about seven o'clock next morning when he died, unconscious all the while. Dee’s father turned him over to deputy Sheriff Williams Monday about noon. The boy says that the deceased was ap proaching him with an ojen knife aud had made a thrust at him, cutting his coat, when the fatal blow was given. He takes his confinement easy, talks freely of the killing and does not seem to fear the result of a trial. The coroner's jury in their verdict failed to name the crime as oue of murder but we understand that unless some other evidence is forth coming such will be the verdict of a jury iu July. No one should fail to see the exhibit of “Blue Blazes” at Bridges’. Ice-cold soda water always ou draught at Wikle’s Drug Store. The Druggist’s Favorite chewing to bacco can not be beat, at Wikle's Drug Store. Ladies don't forget Padan Bros. Shoes when you want something nice, and then tin re’s something eLe—they are just as good as they are nice. J. G. M. Momtgomeby. THE SINGING CONVENTION, Of Bartow County Hold* Its Third Annual Meeting at Pine Log Chnrch. The Bartow County Singing conven tion held its third annual meeting at Pine Log church, beginning on Saturday, April 30, and closing Sunday, May 1. The attendance upon the convention was unusually large, perhaps larger than upon any previous meeting. These conventions are feasts to the music-loving people of our county, and are occasions that are never slighted by them. Prof. Showalter, of Dalton, an accom plished musician of much reputation, is president of the association. Under his directorship it has made most commend able progress. Indeed, we doubt if there is another county association iu the state that is its equal. On last Sunday the bright sunshine,the gentle breezes and the enchanting music seemed to be iu perfect harmony. This was the big day of the convention, jeo ple being in attendance from a radius of forty miles around. They began to pour in from every direction as early as 7 o’clock, until at least two thousand peo ple had assembled on the grounds. The convention was ojiened at 9 o’clock. After prayer by B. A. Barton, the singing began, led by Prof. Boyd. At 10 o’clock Mr. Shelton, superintend ent of the Pine Log Suuday-school, an nounced that Col. T. W. Akin, county superintendent, had arrived with the banner for the Pine Log school, which they had won in the singing contests with other schools of the county last year, and would then present it. It will be remembered that this banner was offered as a prize to the Sunday school that did the best singing at tiie County Sunday School convention held here last July. The Pine Log school won over all the schools in Cartersville as competitors. Several unavoidable mishaps prevented the delivery of the banner until now. Col. Akin’s remarks in presenting it to the school were both beautiful and appro priate. He mode an eloquent and touch ing appeal to the school to maintain the high position it now occupies as the banner school of the county; and as each year rolled on to strive to have inscribed upon it new victories. Prof. Boyd, in a few appropriate words accepted the banner upon the part of the school. The school is proud of the beau tiful trophy won in a brotherly and gen erous contest. At 12 o’clock the convention took a recess for a couple of hours, during which time the generous peopleof Pine Log and vicinity, who had come with well-filled baskets, spread them wide open and with their proverbial hospitality welcomed all to partake; and it is sale to say that no one went away hungry. In the afternoon officers were elected for the next year. The election resulted as follows: President—Prof. A. J. Showalter. Vice President—J. N. Gaines. Secretary—J. W. Trapp. After the election singing was contin ued, led by various parties. Upon the whole, the third annual con vention of the Bartow County Singing association was the most successful since its organization. A BLACK FIEND. A Fourteen-Year-Old Colored Girl Con. leases to tlie Crime of Arson. Ford Price has just undergone some experience that he will not soon forget, and he will look upon a darkey with some mistrust hereafter. Several months ago a 14-year-old colored girl, Sarah Anderson, was hired to Mr. Price by her mother, who instructed that gentleman to make her work, even if punishment was neces sary to make her do it. Last Sunday morning, a week ago, the girl became very impudent about the house and would not obey any orders whatever given by her employers. Mr. Price repri manded her and slapped her a time or two. Nothing was thought of the mat ter, the family attributing the girl’s ac tions to a fit of madness. That night, after Mr. Price and family had retired, a bright light in one of the rooms startled its occupant. The lady arose and found that the light was made by a blaze on an outhouse, which was fast being con sumed, Mr, Price was aroused, and with hard work upon the part of himself and family succeeded in keeping the dwelliug house from catching fire from the sparks, no attention being paid to the outhouse, as it was too far gone when the fire was discovered. The following morning Mr. Price re membered hearing the negro girl making threats after her whipping the day before, so he brought that individual up and be gan quizzing her. After telling different stories, she finally acknowledged having fired the out-building, and hoped as the wind was blowing iu the light direction that the flames would reach the dwelling. Mr. Price’s feelings can better be imag ined than told upon such a revelation. He carried the girl before her mother,and as the girl’s confession was the only thing to rest a case upon, it was agreed that if the girl should be sent out of the state no case would lie entered. She was thoroughly whipped and sent off. About four weeks ago Mr. Price lost a fine barn full of corn, fodder and hay, by fire, which was the work of an incendiary. The loss iu this instance was about f1,200. He feels pretty certain that the girl fired this also, as he had castigated her the morning before for some offense. She certainly must be a fire-eating demon and needs looking after. Still the crowd continue to call at Bridges’ store to see his grand exhibit of “Blue Blnzes.” Death of Mrs. Jno. T. Owen. Mrs. Sallie T. Owen, wife of John T. Owen, died at her residence on Cassville Sr., Thursday morning, April 28th, aged forty-six seven months and seven days. The deceased moved from Abbeville, S. 0. to this place in August 1809. Since her residence here she has by her many noble, womanly virtues and uniformly gentle manners won the uni versal esteem of all who knew her. She was naturally of a modest and retiring disposition; but the eirele of ifctirnate friends who understood the seojie and fullness of her beautiful Christian life and her splendid traits of character were strongly endeared to her. She was a consistant member of the Presbyterian church, and always ready, and among the most earnest in its work. Asa wife she was faithful and devoted: as a mother ever thoughtful and tenderly affectionate, She leaves a loving hus band and three children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from the Presby terian church, the services tieing con ducted by the Rev. Mr. Hillhouse, the pastor. His remarks ujion the life and character of the deceased were beautiful ami touching. The remains were entcr red at Oak Hill cemetery. Everyone who saw Bridges’ display of the “Blue Blazes” yesterday pronounced it a complete success. New Dress Goods in Calicoes, Lawns, Muslins, Nun’s Veiling, Bitistias, etc , in all colors and shades, just coming in. Also beautiful line of White Goods. Come and see them and obliga, yours truly, J. G. M. Montgomery. Call and buy one of those cheap Lan terns before they are all gone, at Words. Coal and wood in any quantity. Glenn Jones. A BOGUS REAL ESTATE QUEEN. An 01<1 Female Fraud Who Hat B.eu Operating in Georgia. The following special from Acworth, <lated last Saturday, ajqteared in the Constitution of Sunday: Last Wednesday a nicely dressed lady appeared at the residence of Mr Sorrels, in Acworth, and informed that gentleman that she desired to pur chase land. He showed her some farms which he owned, two of which he soon bargained to her for $4,000. Yesterday morning she left os myste riously as she came. It is said she exhibited a through ticket to St. Louis and quite a roll of money, and she wore a fine gold watch and chain. Still, she left on foot, and was seen several miles north of Acworth going in the direction of Chattanooga. Her conduct, to say the least of it, is mysterious. This same woman ajqieared at the home of a planter on the other side of the river and stayed there a day or two. While sojourning there she closed a trade for a fine mill and a score or more planta tions, and talked of wading into Carters ville corner lots. She was brought into town Monday morning and left on the Rome express, we learn, going south. This is probably the same woman that recently closed several trades with an Albany real estate man, and as usual skipj>ed out, after beiug driven over the country behind the finest teams the town could afford and entertained at the best hotHs. She’s the queen of all frauds.and “Pole” Tumlin says she’s got a cut-glass diamond as large as a hen's egg. “Pole” could probably tell more about her, it asked. “ Helen Lakemuu.” Our story is exciting a wonderful inter est among our readers, and we are kept pretty busy getting up back numbers for those who wanted to read the whole story. The following from a “Little Girl” shows what interest is manifested by the small ones. It is a fine piece of literary work, and we feel fully repaid for the excuse of its purchase and publica tion. Deab Mb. Kditob —l thought that I would write to you and ask you, If old Arnold has not paid up the last cent of his subscription to stop his paper for Hallie. I don’t want her to ever have anything nice to read again; and Mrs. Ar nold, she—well, mama Rays she is real mean; and old Mr. Arnold, I don’t think that the Lord has ever forgiven him for treating poor Helen and sweet little Amos so cruel. So I shan’t either But send I‘etc. the peddler, a copy free. I would pay for it myself, hut the Arnolds would think that I was in love with him. I am so anxious to read The Courant-Amebi can; please send It by the early train. Little Girl. Postponed Cassville, May 14th. IR£7. Messrs. Editors.—Please insert in your valu able paper the decision of the L. M. A., to post pone the decoration of the soldiers’ graves at Cassville, until the 14th Inst., at 11 a. in. We have selected no speaker for the occasion, but doubtless some of the friends of the cause will make some appropriate remarks. We hope all who can conveniently, will meet with us on that day, to strew flowers on the graves of our depar ted heroes. Respectfully L. M. A. While the patriotic people of other towns have paid tribute to the heroic confederate dead it is sincerely hojied that our own will not neglect those that lie at Cassville. They fought as hard for the “Lost Cause” as any and their memory should be revered by all. Our people should feel proud to have the honor of ] laying tribute to the memory of such noble dead. The only Self-Extinguishing Electric lamp burner. Fits any lamp. At Wikle’s Drug Store. The best ice-cold soda water in the iron regions of North Georgia at Wikle’s Drug Store. Try it. A Card of Thanks. Messrs. Editors Please allow me through your paper to express my grati tude to the good people of Cartersville for their great kindness to myself and family in our late affliction. May Heaven's richest blessing be given to those good and noble women who “Decked with flowers my wife's place of rest,” and who by their kindness and love in filling the places of mother and sisters in nursing and caring for her during her illness, "I‘laced the choicest and sweetest roses on her living breast." Yours truly, John T. Owen. Letter List. List of letters remaining in the poetofllce at Cartersville, Bartow county, Ga., April 30th, ’B7 Allen, Paul Miller, Miss Minnie Carroll, Eliza Mills, Miss Mary Duckett, T. Mims, Johnnie Eurgeson, W. D. McDaniel, Mrs. Mahala Gaddis, J. G. McDaniel, Miss Cora Gordon, Miss Tuit ltoberts, Mrs. S. M. Helms, Mrs. Sarah Stack, Mrs. Holland, Elbe Thompson, Mrs. Willie Hornbuckle, M. H. Whitfield, W. P. Jenkins, Elve Williams, A. It. Lumpkin, Mrs. H. P. Wallis, Mrs. Lue Young. Gen. P. M. B. In calling for these letters please eay adver tised. Wu, Milker, I*. M. REMOVAL. William Satterfield, Grocer, Has removed to the old Exchange Hotel above Bartow House. He will be glad to see his old friends and assures them that be has a full line of goods that he will sell at the lowest marginal profits. apll4-lm A Sensible Woman. From the New York Sun.] He had taken her to hear Patti at seven dollars a seat, and afterward to Delmonico’s, where the two together ate up nine dollars and seventy-five cents’ worth. As he reached for his hat later that same night, she said: “I am sorry, Mr, Sampson, if my refusal will cause you pain, I esteem you highly as an es cort, and in that capacity I will always be a sister to you, but your wife I can not be. You are too extravagant.” When you get ready to paint call at Wikle’s Drug Store, where you will find the purest ready mixed paints and white lead, oils and varnishes. Remember that we do not propose to be undersold. We have just received an elegant lot of handkerchief extracts, which, added to our already large assortment of colognes gives us a complete stock. Wikle’s Drug Store. All kinds of lamp goods cheaper than ever offered before at Wikle’s Drug Store. The finest drinks in town at Word’s new apparatus. Money U Loan. The Georgia Loan & Trust Cos. will •an money in suma of S3OO and upwards on real estate at reasonable terms. Call on or address John MT. Akin, CKrtersville, Ga. Fifteen pounds pure white New Orleans sugar for one dollar at Glenn Jones.’ A few more nice Hall Lamps to be closed out cheap, at Word's. Hawthorne mineral water at Word’s. Seltzer water, Ginger Ale and the best Soda Water in land, at Word’s. —o . A fresh lot of Butter Color, all sizes, just received by Word, the druggist. Smokers, Attettion. Blue Blazes is the best cigar on the market, at Word’s P. P. can be found at Word’s when hot wave strikes here. Flipper Rubbers at Word's WE ARE READY i Our stock of Spring and Summer Goods is now Complete. Qualify subume, Q U a fl t S ty"lmmense, life I iaOOS'Lower than Ever. SCHET7ER BEOS., LEADERS OF FASHION. TURNER & BAKER, Jewelers CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, With greatly increased facilities arc better prepared than ever before to furnish any and everything U Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles And Cheap Musical Instruments, All Kinds of Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done at Most Reasonable Prices. Encouraged by the v >ry liberal patronage accorded us thus far we feel mtre determined to scryc our customers faithfully, aituriiig them of every advantage afford and by a large experience in our line. BSB_Wc make a specialty of the CELEBRATED JOHNSON OPTICAL CO.’S PATENT EASY-FITTING SPECTACLES & EYE-GLASSES. BUY THEM AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTIIEH. *3L.Come to see us, examine t'ir goods and prices. It will cost you nothing and may save you time and money. Respectfully, TURNER & BAKER, (Bank Block,) Cartersville, Ga. f,l>3-ly BARGAINS! :A TANARUS: J.P. Jones I have jest received a beautiful line of SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Calicoes, Ginghams, Figured Lawns, LACE STRIPES, Plaid Strip, Manilla Plaii, Lams Credora Plaid, Persian Lawns, Indian Linen Lawns, And a great many other thsngs in White Goods. A NICE LINE OF Embroidered Hobos. A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF IE IM[ ZB IR/ OX DERES A Large Variety of LACES. All the above goods are beautiful and very cheap. Come and see them. A New Lot of MEN’S CLOTHING Just Received. s hTcTe S! For everybody. A splendid stock of Men's, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes just received, and at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. I can save yon money on anything in my stock. Sole agent for the W. L. Douglass $3 shoes, the best shoe in the world for the money. Ev.ry pair war ranted. The farmers Monarch Shirt, the best one on the market. Latest styles in Collars. Be sure to come and see me when you come to Cartersville, will take pleasure in showing you my BKAOTIFUL SPRING STOCK, rnd when you buy your spring goods don't fail to call on me. I am determined to sell goods cheaper than anybody in Car tersville. Hoping to see all that read this advertisement and have the pleasure of showing you my stock, I remain yours truly, J.P. JONES. Aubrey & Murphey, REAL ESTATE, Town, country and mineral properties tor Sulo. nn 3-3 m Wonders of Science. The popular and delightful mind and muscle tonic, Pemberton's French Wine Coca i9 having a tremendous sale this sea ■on. Sells upon its merits and the sale of one bottle sells dozens. This vigora tor is warranted to cure Dyspepsia, Neu ralgia, Chronic Sickness, Headache, Ner vous Prostration, Loss of Appetite, Chronic Liver and Kidney Diseases, Neu ralgia, General Debility, &c. Try it, and Cwill never use any other remedy. k of Testimonials and Wonders of Coca land sent free by addressing the FKMUERTON CHEMICAL CO., ATLANTA GA This is to notify my friends and customers and the people generally that I have this day sold my Furniture Business to Messrs- Edward L. Peacock and B. H. Veal, who will continue the same at the old stand. In retiring from the business I wish to thank thepoople for the liberal patronage bestowed upon me and assure them that the new firm will merit their patronage to the fullest extent. Respectfully, Cartersville, April 23, ’B7. S. L. VANDIVERE. ‘ATO THE bjf/ From the above it will be seen that we have \l bought the good-wall and business of The North Georgia Cheap Furniture House. We assure the public that our stock of Furnitture will be kept nflHg§| up to the standard, both in quantity and quality. We respectfully solicit your patronage when you llHoJ™ want anything in our line. Respectfully, Vcßtlragil PEACOCK & VEAL. THE LIVERY STABLE CRAWFORD * FIELD Always Beady with tlie Handsomest Turnouts, ! Polite Treatment Horses, and Mules kept on hand for gale, and our accommodations for drovers can** not be surpassed anywhere. 1 hanktul for the past liberal patronage and asking a continuance of the same, which we hope to merit by careful and prompt attention to business we are Respectfully, CRAWFORD & FIELD, East Side Railroad near Court House. THE HOWARD BANK CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA. Banking Business. Deposits received, subject to cheTSk. Exchange bought and of the United States. Ditcounta desirable paper. AliVcco*. coiiiintent with gaiety extended to itscugtomerg. iebl7-ly JOHN T. NORRIS, Real Estate and Fire Insurance, (TJPSTAIBS.) 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