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hs Cartersville American.
TUESDAY, JAN. 15, 1884
Light Locals.
uC Social and Literary Club meets to-night
During the recent cold snap many chickens
i bird# froze to death.
Mrs. Jas. D. Rogers, nee Miss Mattie Ilar
ii of Kingston is in the city* visiting rela
ives.
Mr. A,J. Tant. one of the most successful
i,iness young men of Taylorsville, has sown
*noat one hundred and twenty-five acres the
>ast fall.
Several amusing typographical error# ap.
geared in onr last week’s paper, but the cold
veather is a sufficient apology for such mis
takes.
The drift in the Etowan caused the flat to
break away at Rowland’# Ferry, last Saturday
morning, and it was carried about a quarter
down the river.
We have secured the services of a good cor
espondent at Euharlee, and regular communl
uiou* from that place wiil hereafter appear in
his paper.
Mr. Helton O. Crawford is the crack turkey
killer of Bartow couuly, having killed flvt at
one shoot. Captain Tom Lyou had better look
to his laurels.
We are truly glad to inform our readers
that our esteemed townsman, Mr. A. C
Williams, is recovering hiß wonted health
We hope to see him on the Btreets in a few
days.
Mr. M, F. Martin, an observant farmer of the
Seventeenth, says that the recent freezing
weather has very greatly damaged the oat
crop, and, in mony places, entirely killed it.
Complaints of this kind come from all parts of
the county.
Mr. W. L. Cooper, the new proprietor of
the Bt. James is giving great satisfaction as
hotel keeper. By next summer we expect
to sec the Bt. James the most popular Sun
day resort on the state road.
We call special attention to the card of Rich
ard Henderson, general blacksmith, tVic., to be
found in another column. Dick is a clever
honest and faithful workman, and, warrants his
work. Call on him and be convinced.
Mr. Will Hall a handsome and clever
itoung business ruan of Greensboro, Ga., was
in the city Sunday aud yesterday. Its not
difficult to unde;stand the nature of his bus
iness here when one observes the direction
that he takes down Erwin street, aud the
length of his visit when he goes there,
Bpeaking of that Cassville country, have
you ever noticed that it furnishes more pretty
girls to the square mile than any section in
Georgia? If you want to see a bevy of beau
ties, just attend a club meeting up there or
go to some of the elegant receptions given
Gt their hospitable homes (always provided
you get an invitation) and you will see a
verification of this statement. We like the
Cassville girls, we do, we do, we do.
There seems to be some trouble about the
.iunicipal election in Euharlee. The issue was
:de gu the “wet” and “dry” question, and
• “wet” carried by a vote of two, but the
1 dry” claims that four illegal votes were polled
r the “wet” ticket, and they are contesting
election. The contest was to have com
jenced yesterday. Hon, A. W. Fite, repre
‘•-illng the “dry” aud Coh T. W. Milner, the
"wet” side. We have not learned the result of
he contest.
Miss Lucy Carpenter, we are glad to know,
iss permanently located iu our midst, aud
<M*iast Monday began her school in the old
Methodist church building, which has beeu
very comfortably fitted up. Miss C. herself
will have chargo of the primary aud art de
partments, having employed a competent
assistant to take charge of of the more ad
vanced classes. This lady has estalished an
enviable reputation as a teacher of children
avd her pot, sob wiil be pleased to learn that
he will remain with us,
Kingston was more successful Chau Euhar
ee on the whiskey issue. At an election held
here last Monday wlfcek the “dry” ticket was
♦-iected by a vote of almost two to one. They
have tried it before, and like it. Kingston, at
on# time, bore the reputation of being the
worst town on the W. & Abroad, hut now a
more quiet, orderly town cannot be found in
.North Georgia. Every man can give his own
explanation of this, but, U you will ask the
best citizeus of the town, they will tell you
that the principal reason is because whiskey
is not Bold there.
Mr. E. H, Veal of Buford, Ga., and his
lovely wife, nee Miss Lucy Peacock of this
city, are visiting the family of Capt. Peacock
on Cassville street. Mrs. Veal took her ac
customed place at the organ at tlje Baptist
church Sunday morning and thesudieuco was
charmed with music. Mrs-, Veal is ono of the
finest performer# the state. There is a
richness and volume in her playing that is
rarely excelled, Mr. Hazleton of Charleston,
also added much to the singing of the choir
Sunday morning. He has the strongest and
sweetest tenor voice we ever heard and his
presence in the choir is always noted with
pleasure by the Baptist church goers.
Our readers will remember to have read in
the Atlanta Cons itulion, of some weeks ago
an account of a suit in our county
brought by Coloiel R. H. Jones against Dr.
Tom bl’iepherd for ike purchase m >uey of a
buggy, in which Dr. Shcph'-rd set up, by way
of defense, that Joues had misrepresented said
buggy, nnd that it was not as good as it should
have been for the price paid; also, claiming a
reward of SSO 00, which Colonel Jones
had offered, through the CartersvAle Free
Press, lor any man to whom he had misrepre
sented a buggy or wagon, This case was dis
posed of at tho last term of the county court,
and a Judgment w.vs rendered in favor of Colo
nel Jones for tho full arnouut claimed. The
ease was appealed, however, by Dr. Shepherd,
fond the case will be tried sometime iu the su
s perjor eourt.
[ The elegant residence of Mr. L. T. Erwin,
Lon Erwin street, came near being destroyed
fty fire last week. During the day sometime
pi coal of fire accidentally dropped between
phe fire box of the hearth, iu one of the
pup-stairs rooms, and the ceiling. It was qot
Fnotieed at dinner time, and after dinner Mr.
Erwin wept to the lot to superintend the
killing of some hogs. Whjle they were all
out the fire m a d“ such progress tjtat it burned
through the bottom of the firo box, and the
ibricka of the hearth dropped to the room be
klow. The ceiling of the lower room wa.-
fburaing rapidly, and had about burned
through the floor of the upper room, when
, JJr- E. fortunately returned to the house to
get something, and discovered the fire. As
good luck would have it, he had five negroes
at the house, and they succeeded in putting
out the fire. In five minutes more it would
pflave beeu beyond control. Reader, do you
Think Oartersvi le needs any protection
against fire?
The justice court case, which commenced on
Tuesday, <>f last week, at 10 o’clock, con*
iumt-'l th - whole of Tue>day, Wednesday sod
Thursday !il! noon, ct whicb lime the argu
ment was closed and the jury allowed to make
up their verdict. After some deliberation, they
failed to agree, and a mistrial was ordered, and
■now the whole thing is to In? gone over again
belore another jury uext court. It U a suit
brouirht by Dr. Baker against Mra. Hiram
Dobbs, on account tor medical service#. The
plaintiff claim# a balance of $16.00, and the de
fendant B'its up that she has paid all but $1.50.
One of the parties has already paid out nearly
$20.00 costs, not including attorney’# fees, and
before the case i ended the cost# will doubt
less be more than double that arnoupt. It ia a
very closely contested little case, and some
feeling has been aroused ou either side. The
plaintiff is ably represented by Joe M. Moon,
Esq., and the defendant by A. M. Fite, assisted
by A. M. Johnson. The end is not yet.
A Rising Bartow County Boy.
Our friend, H. Barlow Leake, has recently
formed a partnership with Captain D. W. K-
Peacock for the pui pose of doing a general
Insurance Business in Cartersville and sur
rounding country. We improve the opportu
nity to say that a more genial, clever-hearted
boy than Bartow Leake never got loose in
Cartersville, and we are glad to note his sue.
cess in business We are informed that he
was recently tendered the professorship of
Latin aud Greek in the Sylvania high school,
in this state; al6o, that he could have secured
a position with the Messrs. Patillo, insurance
men ot Atlanta; but he has decliued both
places and will remain in Cartersville. We de
sire to see deserving, energetic young men
succeed, and Bartow has the pluck and energy
to climb. We wish him unbounded success as
an insurance man.
Married,
At Newbury, 8. C., on Wednesday, Jan. U,
Mr. James Hunt, of Jones Brothers & Cos.,
this city, to Miss Emma McKellar, of New
bury. The happy couple returned to the city
on last Thursday, and will make this thsir
home. Miss McKellar will he remembered by
our readers as the young lady who visited
Miss Nannie Hamlter last summer, at which
time she met Mr Hunt. The balance is told
in the simple statement that they are married.
Mr. Hunt is a sterling, energetic youug busi.
ness man, and we congratulate him and wish
for him and his beautiful wife a life of happi
ness and success.
We intended to say iu our last week'# issue f
but didu’t, that Mr. James D. Rogers, of At
lanta, and Miss Mattie Har -is. daughter of Ma
jor Thomas V. Hargis, of Kingston, were mar
ried at the residence of the bride’s father ou
December 31, 1383, Rev. G- 8. Tuuaiiu officiat
ing. Mr. Rogers is traveling salesman for R.
A G. T. Dodd, of Atlanta, and is a handsome,
clever, genial, whole-souled geullemau. Miss
Mattie is noted for her beauty, accomplish
ments and amiable disposition. She was an
acknowledged belleof Bartow county,and was
joved aud admired by a large circle of frjemfl-
I he American, even at this late day, presents
congratulations aid best wishes for a life of
success aud nappiuess to the newly married
couple.
Kingston Dots
Kingston has survived the press
ure of Christmas with all its excite
ments and pleasure*# and the out side
world was not notified that we had
a Christmas tree, it was a success if
we did fail with the dance,) thanks
for such failures.) We have bad
rather a cold snap which is not nec
essary to mention as all are aware of
ihe fact. We are now lizzard-like,
crawling out on the sunny side of the
house, as we have none of the artifi
cial stimulant dealt out in our town
we can’t even lean against the gro
cery as our sensible people have said
by their votes that they do not want
whiaky sold ia the place.
Some changes in bugiuess here re
cently; Mr. Jas. P. Hargis has sold
his stock of goods to W. A. Gillam.
We still have three stores of general
merchandise, two drug stores and
three family groceries, all seem to be
doing a good business
Dr. McCravey, of Plainsville, Ga.,
nas become one of our citizens aud
will practice his profession. We ex
tend ?o him a welcojpe,
Capt. A. Y. Sbeats and lady retire
from the Couch House in a few days
and Mr. Z. W. Oglesby is to be our
new landlord. We wish jou well
Zein, and hope you may brve lots of
Drummers.
Jas. D. Rogers and bride are still
with Mr. S. V, Hargis. Jimmie is
drumming for P. & G. S. Dodd, of
Atlanta, aud is just as attentive to
his business as if ho bad been mar
ried for several years. He has a host
of frieuds here and they all wish him
well.
We are soon to have four schools
here; Mr. J. 4- Thompson, Miis Ka
tie Karris, Miss Susie Mayson and
Miss Mary Lee Uoidwire.
1 atu sorry to say that two of Dr.
Thus. F. Joues’ children are very
sick. Hope they will soon recover.
John H. Harris is spending a few
days with us visiting his parents.
John is alway’s welcome, we consider
him ono of our boys if he is now a
commercial traveler.
We hud a fine sermon on last Sab
bath by Itev. J. W. Stipe,pastor of the
Methodist church. It was a centeua
ly sermon, he gave us a history of
tns church, it being ono hundred
years since thefirst Methodist church
was organized in the United States,
by John Wesley. Our churches are
well represented by Rev.. J. W.
Stipe, Methodist, and Rsv G. S.
Tumlin, Baptist. We have a good,
cotpjpunity and a very healthly
place, and if we pontinqe as we have
started by stopping the sale of whis
ky we will prosper and soon be far
known for temperance, sobriety and
good order as we were known for
vine and immorality.
Mrs. W. H. Goidwire, Jr. starts, in
a few days for her new home in Bir
mingham, Ala., where Mr. G. iscon
nected wiih the S. <fc. N. R, R.
Jackie.
Carters viUe’s Churches,
The various churches in Carters
ville are now supplied with splendid
pulpit talent.
Rev. F. M. Daniel, who has re
cently accepted the call of the first
Baptist church here, comes to us very
highly endorsed by his former
church, the Central Baptist of At
lanta. Asa pulpit speaker be ranks
very high, and as a warm hearted,
zealous, faithful pastor he has no su
perior in the state. His sermons are
full of sound gospel teaching and re
ligious fervor. He is also a very en
thusiastic Sunday school man, and
wiil add much to that feature of the
church work. The church, as a
whole, has extended to Mr. Daniel a
very warm welcome, and ke is fall
ing into bis work very naturally*
The pulpit at the Methodist church
is now filled by Rev. J. R. Robbins,
who has been assigned here for the
ansuing year by the north Georgia
conference.
The Cartersville church is one of
the most desirable stations in the
conference, and the fact that Mr
Robbins has been assigned here,
shows that he is held in high esteem
by the bishop. He is a comparative
ly young man and has been preach
ing only five or six years, yet his
sermons give evidence of deep and
profound thought and thorough
study. His style is terse and vigor
ous, his delivery fluent and forcible,
and his sermons brief and to the
point. In commencing the year’s
work he made two promises to bis
audience; one was that be would al
ways do the best he could, and the
other that he would never detain
them over thirty minutes with his
sermons. He is a spleudid organizer
and is putting his church in good
working condition.
The Presbyterian congregation
still retaia the Rev. Theodore E.
Hmith as their pastor,tho’ there have
been rumors to the effect that he
might possibly accept some other
church. He has recently been ten
dered a church iu Augusta, two in
Kentucky aud one in South Caroiina.
We do uot know what bis intentions
are, but we learn that he will visit
South Carol inn soon, and may pos
siblv locate there, and tpake it his
future home. Mr. Smith is well
known in the south, and especially
iu Georgia, as one of the most learn
ed men aud profound theologians of
the Presbyterian denomination. The
Cartersville church, as well as our
whole people, would sustain a great
loss if Mr. S. Should decide to leave
p. it |s IQ be hoped th#t he will re
main.
The Episcopal church is now sup
plied with a rector, and services are
held there three Sundays in every
month, Picv, Asr. McCounell officia
ting. His sermons are dear, brief,
Ernest and logical, and are carefully
prepared and pleasantly delivered. *
The religious interests of the town
are B#fe ip th hsnds of such rpen as
Revs. Daniel, Robbins, McConnell
and Smith.
Death of Mrs. J, C. Milam.
After a lingering and painful ill
ness of many month?, Mrs. J. C.
Milam, of this city, died on last
W ednesday evening. Her death was
not unexpected by her family and
friends, as she had for along time
been a patient sufferer, and it was
known for some time that her
chances for recovery were doubtful.
During her sufferings she had the con
stant attention of her husband and
boys, as well as the very best medi
ical skill in the state. Mrs. Milam
was a woman very much loved and
admired by her friends. She was a
daughter of General Wilson of South
Carolina, and bad enj yed the ad
vantages oi a splendid education *Dd
thorough culture. She was a fond
and devoted mother,and the only re
gret she at dying was that
she had to leave her boys. The dark
plumed angel of death did not find
her unprepared. She was a Chris
tian womau, and had no fear of
death. Her remains were interred
in our city cemetery on Thursday
morning last. We tender to the
bereaved husband and sons our sym
pathy in this the greatest bereave
ment that they can ever know.
Caw I Caw 11 Bang I Bang! I
The boys made a raid ou the crow camp
last Saturday evenlug with their guns, and
reaped a rich harvest of crows. The party
was composed of D. W. Curry, Murray
Hawkins, A. P. Wofford and Tom Roberts,
lour of the bestgunuere in the oounty, and
they succeeded in bringing down about one
hundred of the “corn pullers,” Tbeir roost
iug place is a pine thicket down on Henry
Tumlin’s place, and about sundown every
evening they begin to flock to the roost in
perfect swarms. The shooting is very flue
and the sportsmen above named made sad
havoc among the birds last Saturday qveuiug.
Mr. Curry led the orowd, and killed over
thirty. He did this in less than twenty
miwutes, his gun being a breech loader aud
there being nothing to do but load and shoot,
every shoot brought downs bird and very
frequently two and three wonld “tumble to
the racket” at once, even five were killed at
one shoot. The same party were to go again
last evening, bat we have not learned with
what met, Talk about fqn:
this crow shooting \a the best thing in the
business. If any body wants hfour and
twenty black birds baked in a pie” they ca n
get very large flue ones in Henry Tumliu’a
thicket.
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Csi(y CoH
Hereafter county court will convene on flret
Monday in each month- The monthly and
quarterly term! being in tame months as
heretofore advertised. Q. s, TyjfJU*,
County Judge. ,
BARTOW SUI'ERIOR COMtT
Commenced Monday, and tho Following
are tho Names of the Jurors.
GRAJ.O JCRORH FIRST VRIt.
PSShelman, JG Lowry,
Asa 8 Davis, A Y Sheats,
J A Stephens, S S Svgjrus.
C M Jones, J W Oglesby,
L Burrongh. B L Bowtinean.
Jason T Bailey, Hiram Bobo,
J F H-rdin, . B F Posey,
W I Benhara, VB McGinnis,
J P Alexander, J D Thomas,
J Z McConnell, John Coiling,
J H Williams, J V Shellhorse,
Marion Kemp.
TRAVXRSR JURORS—FIRST WEEK.
W M Atwood, Gerald Griffin,
Robert Taff, J T Patterson,
J O Hubbard, T N Webster.
Benj. Kitchens, J W Morris,
A J Layton, J A Sbinall,
W T Robertson, R J Reagan.
H C Bridges, J T Anderson,
N H Elkins, L W Ely.
O R Hammond, N R Rutledge,
G W Smith, J J Graves,
J C Layton, B F McMakin,
J P Hawks. J J Jolley,
R J Coleman, a L Hazlewooff, *
OC Kinney. R L Sellers,
Jno McDaniel, J H Barton,
W W Ruiney. J E Blalock,
J D Smith, J E Field,
A B Smith, J H D McCormick.
TRAVERSE JURORS—SECOND WEEE.
G H Gilreath, L M Kennedy,
CSS;eele. J W Cunyus,
J H Hilton, J W Riddle,
J M Dobbs, F M Shaw,
J 8 Adcock, J T Harrison,
RL Tricks, Jno C Kerr,
B EThedford, J B Mullenax,
Samuel Jones, G W King,
W M Childers, W P Leak,
B F Pettard, J B Carpenter,
J C Rogers, Noah Pence,
J E Hammond, C V Genies,
W D Drawer, B E Lewis,
J W Adams, M W Holland,
W H D Blalock, W A Jackson,
J E Shaw, J F Willis,,
JM Arnold, W H Gear,
J K Milam, S A Giljreath.
GRAND JURORS—THIRD WKKK.
Arthur Davis, J M Jackson,
V H Riddle, J T Kitchens,
J H Benson, A R Jackson,
M M Cunningham, W C Edwards,
J A White, J F Linn,
T 8 Kitchens, J W D McDonald,
GM Manning, SJ Carlisle,
C T Shelman, Z w Jackson,
P L Moon, Wrn Chitwood,
T W White, J H Matthews,
Joshua Bradford. W W Rich,
Wro K Miles,
TRAVXRSI JURORS—THIRD WEEK,
F B Smith, g H Tomlinson,
C A Moon, J K Anderson.
J A Pieioe, Sr., JO D^dgecook,
M J Guyton, G A Denman,
G B Foster, Geo Watson,
.T T Riddle, T M Passly,
J B Hill, L D Muinford,
T J Bell, W H Linn,
W V Smith, T P Wofford,
W P Mosely, J L Irick,
W A Lumpkin, Eli Blanton,
F M Lavtou, W M Turner,
J f cplberL ?il?^ ns 6 n t
Z W Oglesby, J H Hanna,
J W L Brown, J T Layton.
W B Lowe, E B Richardson,
Jas Reed, J H Cooper,
R M Pattillo, J E Wofford.
TRAVERSEJOXORS—FOURTH WEEK.
W M Smith, J C Green,
C C Wofford, C G Bailey,
CFPricu, JJ Murphy,
J P Hale hut, 1 W Alloy,
C E Alexander, G A Shaw,
J A Rutledge, B F Honea,
D W Loudermilk, Will Maffett,
Wn Everidge, J L Smith,
A K Forrester, Robt Phillips,
J T Jorden, J L Shaw,
J K Rowan, D L Dodd,
jtfW* s^sisisr*
C W Floyd, I*J Green,
J B Barton, J A Me antass,
J A Sharpe, H H Milam,
W I) McCain, G N Maxwell,
J J Holmes, E B Elrod.
SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET,
The cqiirt will be engaged in the trial of
civil cases this week. The oaaes now oh tne
board will first be sounded and disposed of,
then the new docket recently prepared by the
clerk in which all jury cases are arranged in
the order of their date will be called. The
PB !l}B 95 f SfiftTTst
Anderson A Jones, vs. W. B. 8. Davis.
F. T. Johnson, execturix, vs. Lemuel Dil
lard, tenant, etc.
Lewis’ Foundry A Machine Cos., vs* Akin,
Erwin & Cos.
fc. ?. flrwin, f|. J. $. Floys;* A fk, t
L. T. Matthew*, vs. Republic Iron Manufac
turing Cos.
T. R. Akin, vs. J. R. A E. T. Henderson.
W. T. Wofford, vs. O. U. Glasgow,
M. McMurray, executrix, vs. J. M. Neel,
ceceiyef.
D, V. Bishop, vs, E. H. Woodward.
As soon as these cases are called and dispos
ed ot the call of the oldest case# in court will
be commenced. Some of these are relics of
antiquity, and we give a few of the first as
curiosities. Amon? this list will the
famous county Lend cases 0 f which so much
has been said, and out of which so much
political capital has been made. They com •
mence as follows:
Jas. W. Tinsley, vs. John A. Crawford, et. al_
Johij 1.. Wikle, vs. Jas, W. Lewis, adminis
trator, eta,
Willis Hexham, vs. Justices of the Inferior
court.
Warren Akin, vs. ordinary of Bartow county.
T. A. Nelson, vs. ordinary of Bartow county.
J. W. Stokes, vs. ordinary of Bartow county.
Cj. Robbins $ Cq. ( yg. Miuin* &~
Manufacturing Company.
A. C. DeCotts for use of bank of Hanbury, vs.
Thos. B. Couch.
John F. Hardin, vs. Mark A. Hardin, execu
trix of Wm. Hardin, et. al.
This is ouly a tfistg qf thqse cases. We have
taken them from the docket as they come in
their order commencing with the first. There
are seven hundred nnd fifteen jury casss that
stand for crlal on our dockets, to say nothing
ot two or three hundred motions. The judge
announces his intention to take up these caes
in tbejf ordqr aud prooeei with tne call as
last as possible.
The criminal docket will perhaps bo taken
up next Monday.
The present grand jury are solid, sensible
men and make a good appeal adee.
A great many county people werq iu attqqd
anoe qu the oquyt yesterday. It is more quiet
io-day.
The court commenced the hearing of the case
of Anderson A Jones, vs. T. B. S. Davis, the
first tning after organization.
We notice tITD following visiting attorneys
in attendance on the court: JudgsC. D. Me?
Cutchen, of Dalton; Cql. W- H, Dabney, of
Route; Col, Ivy ?. Thompson, of Cedartown;
Judge R. B. Trippe, of Atlanta; and Mr. C. B.
Willingham, of Dalton, the official reporter of
this circuit, who is, by the way, one of the best
stenographers in the state. Court will be in
session four weeks and possibly five.
Over the Hills and Far Away.
The jinsrlc, jingle, jingle of the sleigh bells
wefe hearfl in the land last week* The Weigh
ing was never better in this county, and was
never more generally indulged in. Impromptu
sleighs were made by taking wheels off of bug
giea and substituting sliders. The ground was
so hard frojeq, aud the sleet and snow so
oloseiy packed together, that the sleigha glided
aleng with great ease. Oa every street, and
on every country road, merry parties were
frolicking and gliding. Such a jolly time!
Bright eyes and rosy cheeks, rippling laughter
and glad shouts, mad* one forgstful of the
cxld; warm hearts supplied the place of fires,
and
“Bright eyes looked love to ejes that spake
again,
(Yon get the idea, even if we did miss the
quotation ) Sleigh alter sleigh glided over the
hills and far away. The glorious suushine
made the pendant icicles and frozen dew drops
shed ten thousand beautiful rays of glittering
light, and ail the earth appeared one sparkling
diamond, “ft’s an ill wind that blows nobody
good,” and, notwithstanding the cold and wind
ahd snew, many hearts were made glad, and
mauy generous deeds were done, as well &s
much innocent pleasure brought about by the
cold and snow.
Tlit* Thomas Damage Suit.
The motion for new trial in the
damage suit of Andrew J. Thomas
j against the W. & A. R. R. which has
been pending before Judge Fain for
I sortie time has finally been decided,
| and the new trial refused. The case
will now go to the Supreme court,
i unless a compromise is made. The
history of this case is briefly this:
Some time in 1880, Andrew Thomas
was employed by the W. & A. R. R.
as switchman in Atlanta. One dark
night he went upon top of the train
while it was in motion to throw off a
brake. The car happened to be an
ice car and was several inches higher
than the other boxes, jdst as the
train ran by the freight depot, and
while Thomas was standing at the
brake the projecting shed of the de
pot struck him in the head, and
knocked him senseless to th a ground
fracturing his skull and injuring his
back and spine. It was thought at
the time that he could not live, but
he finally recovered sufficiently to
go about but his braiu was more or
less affected, and he was unfitted for
hard labor. Suit was brought
against the R. R. by Gen. Wofford
and Trippe and Neel. The damages
were lain at $20,000, and on the first
trial the jury gave a verdict for
$15,000 in favor of Thomas. On this
anew trial was granted by Judge
Fain, and on the second trial a ver
dict for about $55,00 was obtained in
favor of Thomas, on this a second
motion for anew trial was made
which has recently been overruled
by the Judge ant} the verdict of the
jury sustained. We understand that
the R. R. Co.,is now makings propo
sition for a compromise, which if ac
cepted will put an end to the case.
Since the accident happened, Thom
as got into a difficulty with Floyd
Alford of this county and shot him
which resulted in Alford’s death.
Thomas was put on trial for murder
plead justification, and also plead
insanity, because of injuries sustained
by his head and brain in the R. R.
accidept. He was however found
guilty of murder and recommended
to mercy. The case was carried to
the Supreme court of Georgia, a
strong effort was made to establish
theinaapity of Thomas, which failed
and the jury returned a virdict of
guilty without any recommendation
and Thomas was sentenced to be
banged. His counsel made another
effort to get a pew trial, and the ease
would in all probability have gone to
the Supreme court the second time
had not the state agreed to let Thom
as plead guilty to involuntary man
slaughter, and was sentenced by the
Judge to eighteen years hard labor
in the penetentiary, and he is now
working at his trade as shoemaker
the convlst camp afc Oedartown.
During his oonfinemeut In jail here he
suffered very much from his injuries
received from the R. R., accident,and
much sympathy was felt for hip} by
the people. Hia counsel worked
faithfully for him through all his
trouble, without ary compensation
as he was a very poor man. While in
jail here he has assigned his§h a ?£ of
the recovery in the it. R., lawsuit to
his wife. The case has been pend
a long time and it is to be hoped a
compromise can be made. We un
derstand the R. R. Cos., has offered
S2S'IQ to settle the ease.
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Important to Farmers.
Farmers are beginning to learn that there is
as much differcuc in guano as there is in any
thing else. And as every man is not a chem
ist to judge in selecting his brand, the safest
plan is to buy only from dealers who are
honest and will not misrepresent the quality
of the guano they sell. We confidently rec
comineud Mr. J. C. Milam as a faithful,honest
capable businsss man. He has been in the
guano business for several years, and is fa
miliar with the brauda best suited to our soil
and climate. He will sell the coming season
nothing but standard guanos, and tUe planters
pf this section will mako it to their interest
to consult him before making their purchases.
We learn from the very best authority that
.two of Bartow’s most popular youug ladies
will be married before another issue of this
paper. It would afford us much pleasure to
give their names, but we are imperatively en
joined from doing so. They buth live near
Cassvllle, and are everywhere acknowledged to
be beautiful aud accomplished. If' this busi
ness is kept up through the whole of the leap
year, our ordinary will have.no occasion to
grumble at the dullness of the matrimonial
market.
A trappy Occasion.
A social party was given at the
residence of Mr. James B. Crawford,
near Ca&svilie, on Tuesday night of
i last week, in honor of Misses LoMl**
| Haynes and Alice Griffin, two of
Gordon county’s most lovely young
ladies, who are visiting Mr. Craw
ford’s family. It will be remember
ed that the night was very cold, and
the ground covered with ice & snow,
but the crowd came in sleighs, and
the roaring, blazing fires made it
comfortable enough in the house.
An elegant supper W'as served at
nine o’clock,and everything to tempt
the appetite was spread out before
the eaters. The hospitable big-heart
ed host aed his lovely wife did every
thing to make the company spend
a pleasant evening. It was the good
fortune of ye local to be there,and lan
guage fails him whenever he under
takes to tell of the good, old-fashion
ed, Abrahamiic hospitality bestowed
upon us, Bright eyes,beautiful,faces,
sparkling conservation and sweet
music made the hours glide swiftly
by, and on o’clock found the party
loath to disperse. The young ladies
in whose honor the party was giv
en, made many friends by their
pleasant manners and kind atten
tion to the guests. Nothing was left
undone that would have added in
any way to the success or enjoy
ment of the evening* Miss Lollie
Hayne already has many admirers
in our county, she having visited
here some two years ago, and by
her exquisite loveliness and charm
iug manners made hosts of friends.
We are especially indebted to Miss
Alice Griffin for many kindnesses
during the eveaing, and we hope
she will visit our county often in
the future. They will visit Stiles
boro and perhaps Cartersvillfr before
their return home.
Adairsville.
The snow has all disappeared,
Business is rather dull with us.
The election for town officers re
sulted as follows: Counciltnen, W,
J. Hillburn, W. J. Alexander, A. M.
Hamilton, and J. H. Shaw. Treas
urer, YirgU Barton. Marshall R, W.
Martin.
Rev. W. H. Gold wire has opened
school at his residence, with quite a
number of pupils, considering the
unfavorable weather.
Col. Capers of Rome, Ga., will
shortly move bis family to our vil
lage. He has takea oharge of the
school at Che academy.
Mr. Wood, our Singer sewing ma
chine agent, will move his family
here from Rome,
Mr, Mao. Henderson has opened
out anew blacksmith shop in town.
Some changes in clerks, with the
new year. Mr. Barton who was
with Mr. Manning last year, now
wields the the yard stick behind the
counter of J. P. Dyar.
Sevier Clark has had enough of
town, and retired to his home in the
country, His place with Earl &
McCollum Is now filled by the gen
ial face of Mr. J. N. Tolbert, who
was last year with W. J. Hillburn.
Frank Elrod and Thomas Layton
have left us to attend school. Suc
cess to you boys.
The leap year party at Mr. R. D.
Combs was quite a success, if some of
the girls did have to write the third
note before they procured and escort.
Guess they know now how the boys
feel when they receive the answer
“regret3,” “previous,” “headache,’*
etc * Puella.
Preferred Locals.
Read Wikle <sfe (Jo’s-, double column ad,
AT COST.—In order to make room for my
spring goods, I offer my entire stock of cloth
mg at cost.-R. 11. JONES.
Don’t forget that Wikle Cos., hare no
branch houses in these parts.
II you want a bargain in an overcoat call at
K. 11. Jones’ store and get one.
, Wikle & Cos, are prepared to supply the
county with school books at very jeasonable
figures.
Clothing at eost for cash at R. 11. Jones’
store.
'The largest and best selected stock .of
Fresh candies just received at Wikles.
Call at R. 11. Jones’ store, West Main street
and get bargains in clothing, boots and shoes
The genuine Williams Bewing Machine,the
best on the singer pattern for sale very cheap
at Wikle & Co’s.
Dick Jones will "have goods delivered at
your door.
a
Thelight*ruuning Domestic Machine, the
best on the market at Wikle’s.
Ido not want to carry any heavy goods
through the summer season. They must be
sold —ft. H. JONES.
Martius “best”, the finest Sewing machine
Oil made at Wikle’s.
Newspajpers and Magazines—Leave your
subscription at Wikle & Co’s. Book store.
Their present method gets your subscription
begun without delay.
Subscribe for the Southern Cultivator. Sun
ny South, Weekly Constitution &c. at Wikle
& Co’s, corner next St. James Hotel.
If you want to fit office, or school room
with the latest appliances, address, W. H
Wikle, drawer 24, Atlanta Ga.
Good traveling agents can get profitable
employment by addressing, W. H. Wikle,
Drawer 24, Atlanta, Ga.
Go to Wikle & Co’s. Book store next door
to Fostofflce for writing paper, pens, <fec.
The best quality of genuine Sawing ma
chine needles at Wikle & Co’s Book store.
Buy Sewing Machine Oil at Wikle’s, call
for the three cornered bottles.
R. H JONES* BT6RE.
A Card of Thanhs.
We wish to return thanks to aii those who
have favored vs with their patronage in on
store. Oar trade in general merchandise iw
steadily increased tor the past year. Our
goods are bought low and are sold at short
profit. Wo are determined, if possible, t'
build up a good trade. Our motto D lair deal
ing and low prices for onr goods. We cordially
invite the citizens ot Cartersville and sur
rounding country to examine our goods and
prices before making their purchases.
DICK JONES, Salesman.
School books, Mates, copy books etc. at
Wikle A Co’j, tie old reliable headquar
ters.
It is worth your while to remember that
Wikle A Cos , supply the best Sewing Ma
chines, aud it will be to your interest to con
sult them when yon want to buy or exchange
for anew machine.
Notice.
I desire, hereby, to iuform my friends that
I have this day associated my6el f with D. W.
K. Peacock, for the purpose of carrying on
Fire Insurance business in Bartow couuty, we
shall represent some of the best companies in
the United States. I earnestly request those
friends who hare not already insured their
property to give us a call.
Very Respectfully,
Bartow H. Liake.
Notice
To the friends and customers of Roberts A
Collins. The new year is on us and we ten
der you our sincere thanks for past lavors
and are still soliciting your patronage for the
future. Trusting we may all have a prosper
ous year lor this 1884.
Roberts A Collins.
Notice.
Roberts & Collins will selll groceries to
parties desiring to buy to sell again at figures
that will compete with allmost our neighbor
ing city’s that do an extensive trade. Call
aud sea them, and let them make you prices
before buyiug elsewhere. Our rates are short
profits and quick sales. Come and see us.
Robsrts A Collins’
Remember that “put down the price and
push up the trade” is Fletcher Walton’s mot
to.
Fletoher Walton has just received a large
supply of the freshest, purest, nicest candy
ever brought to this market.
>V by does that youug man look so smiling
aud happy? He has just been to see Walton’a
stock of elegant French candy, and he was so
greatly pleased that he bought three lbs. for
his sweetheart, and he kuows that she is
going to love him “just as hard” because he
treats her so nicely.
If you want to save your money In buying
school books aud school supplies go to Wal
ton’s.
Fletehar Walton’s cheap store is at the old
stand of of Dr. M. G. Williams one door abovi
Stokely A Williams. Fletcher is the clever
est young man in town, and he is as honest
as George Washington.
• A large stock of Mme. Demorcst reliable
patterns always on hand at Walton’s.
Fletcher Walton looks happy. He pleases
the people, and the people please him.
It it said that Mr. Speer will not
be a candidate for re-election to the
office of State Treasurer, and in the
event that he is not, Major B. Wil
kinson, of Coweta, county, has. been,
mentioned very favorable as his suc
cessor. He is said to be a man,of
fine business qualifications and if be
should become the keeper *f Geor
gia’s exebequor, it be in safe and ef
fient hands.
“Freddie, did jou go to scheol to
day?’’ “Yes’ra.” “Didyou learn any
thing,new?” “Yes’m” “What was
it, my boy “I got on to a sure way
of gettin’ out for an hour by snuffin’
red iuk up my nose.”
The Prince of Wales has sent his
oldest son off to college beeause he
fell in love with a pretty American
girl. That is a pretty hard punishment
tor a little thmg like that, but the dis
cipline of a college will not take it
out ot the boy’s system if he has got
it bad. But what is the Prince of
Wales kicking about? He is in lovo
with the same girl, and it is a mean
man that will g© back on his boy for
following the example of the old man.
Let the boy out, Wales, old follow,
and give him a chance.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
RICHARD HENDERSON,
GENERAL BLACKSMITH
Horse Shoeing, Buggy and Wawon Trimming.
Eugine work, Hammer making, Farmers’ Tools,
and repairing of all kinds of Maehinery. All work
warranted. Shop on Erwin Street, near B. H. Jonea
Carriage shop, Cartersville, Ga. janls-ly
EVERY FAMILY
Wishes nice groceries—fresh anfi cheap—a
full dollars worth for a dollar—goods that arc
the best and at reasonable figutes.
TRY IT OISTOE.
Send to Dohtne & Duffv, Atlanta, Ga., ft
your weeks’ or months’ supplies and you wi
be surprised at the amount of goods return'
for the price.
AT .Tj orders
Will be filled the hour they are received. Tr
ns and you will be pleased and become on -
permanent patrons. We want to extend our
trade all over Georgia.
ttiF-Ten Dollars worth of goods deliver ■
fi ee to any part of Georgia.
Dohme & Duffy,
ATLANTA, GA.
insure;
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