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About The Cartersville American. (Cartersville, Ga.) 1882-1886 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1886)
CARTERSVILLE AMERICAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, )886. Town and County. “Can you tell me, my dear’— Then lie snuggled up near To expedite verbalization— "\\ hy this trim little waist, Where my arm is now placed, Is like a post trader’s station ?” “Ain’t you awful ?” she said Tho’ she ne’er set her head To fathom his wit’s shallow sounding* But he, to her side Drawing nearer, replied, “It’s because of its arm-y surroundings.” Dr. M. M. Puckett, Dentist, Chas. C. Parrott, Esq., of Newcan, was in town this week. Dr. J. Dickson Smith, of Atlanta, was in the city yesterday. Rev. J. A. McMurray, of Hall’s Mills, was in the city last week. Mr. E. E. Freeman has nioyed into the Dobbins house on Main Street. Charlie Moon has moved his family to the Curry house on Main Street. Col. J. C. Roper, of Talladega, Ala., has been in the city for some days past. Judge Fuin was in town Monday for the purpose of signing some orders. Judge McCutchen, Col. Shumate and Col. McCamy, of Dalton, were in town this week, We are glad to see Major Milner on our streets again, after a severe illness of a few days. Col. R. 11. Jones has been quite sick the pLst few days, but we are glad to see him able to be out again. W. P. Phillips, of Vicksburg, Miss., a brother of Spence Phillips, was in town Sunday and Monday. Caiter Williams came down from Rome Sunday and will spend a few days with his father’s family. Rev. Sam Jones will preach the Christ mas sermon at the Methodist church on next Sunday morning. Services will be held at the Ascension church at 11 o’clock, Christmas morn ing. All are invited to attend. Mr. I. F. Wikle, after spending several days with his father’s family, left last Sat urday morning for Cleyeland, Tenu. As Chrismas approaches the wail of the turkey gobbler is heard. His doom is sealed without the possibility of respite. The workmen have been busy for the past week repairing the damage done by the recent heavy snow to the buildings in town. There is to be quite a little contest for the office of County Commissioners, judging from the number of tickets that are out. The friends of Capt. J. L. Neel will be pleased to know that he is recovering from a slight attack of pneumonia, and will soon be able to be out again. Miss Maggie Vandivere, who i3 attend ing Mary Sharpe College at Winchester, Tenn., will arrive Friday and will spend Christmas with the home iolks. Miss Emma Cox, of Resacca, Ga., an inmate of the Dalton Female Colleje, end Miss Lidie Farris, of Cassville, will spend the holidays with Miss Maggie Vandivere. Col. R. J. McCamy, special master, is in town, holding eburt in the case of A F. Woolley ars F. 11. Harris vs. Mary R. Hardin and Kate E. Harris. A hill for directions and relief. Rev. B. F. C. Timmons, brother of our pastor and who has been transferred to the South Texas Conference, preached an able and eloquent sermon at the Method ist church Sunday night. Mrs. Ellen Williams, of Rome, who has been spending a few w r eeks with relatives and friends in Cartersville, left for her home Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Dick Jones, ot this city. No seryices were held at the Baptist Church on last Sunday morning and Sunday night, on account of the absence of Rev. W. 11. Cooper, who was aw’ay* at the bedside of his sick mother. Mr. Martin Collins has been appointed United States Commissioner, at this place, by Judge Pardee, vice Aaron Collins re signed. Mr. Collins will make a fine official, and his friends congratulate him on his appointment. Dr. W. 11. Felton has been appointed by the commissioners of agriculture, one of the delegates from this Congressional District, to the National Farmers Conven tion which meets in Washington city gome time in January. Sheriff Roberts, as receiver, has been engaged since last Friday in selling the A. F. Manning stock of goods, at Adairs ville. He was ably assisted by James Howard as checking clerk and John Hill, the veteran auctioneer. Hev. B. E. L. Timmons, oar new pastor > was with us Sunday, but was in such a condition, physically, that he was unable to preach. Rev. W. A. Dodge filled his pulpit at the 11 o’clock service, and his brother,Rev. B. F. C. Timmons, at night. Mrs. W. S. Latta received the sad news last week of the death ot her sister, Mrs. Lucy R. Kingsbury, which occured in Oxford, N. C., a few days since. She was the consort of the late Russel Kingsbury, of that place, and died in the 74th year of her age. The pound party and entertainment of the Methodist Sunday School has been postponed until Tuesday evening, Decem ber 28th This was thought by the com mittee to be best. The committees here tofore appointed are requested to make arrangements as above stated. It will be a genuine pleasure to the many friends of Will Neel, all over the county, to learn that he will reach home, from Washington City, next Saturday to spend the holidays with his parents. There is no young man in Bartow county for whom her people have a warmer love than “W. J. N.” A matrimonial wave is said to be com ing this way. Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting. Read Word’s Santa Claus advertise ment in another column. White Aid gloves have swung* back on the pendulum of fashion. As the first Wednesday in January ap preaches candidates grow nervous. Read our advertising columns and you will know where to direct Santa Claus. Mrs. Lucas and Miss Josie Martin have left Clarendon for the winter. They will spend the holidays with Miss Cashin, in Augusta. Ihe boys are arranging for a gay fan tastic ride on Christmas day. Those da siring to participate will report to John Lanton, w'ho is master of ceremonies. Banjo playing has become popular with the young ladies ot Atlanta, some of them having become proficient in the ma nipulation of this grotesque instrument. It is rumored that young society men in different parts of the country propose to surprise the girls with anew wrinkle in the shape of powdered hair at social gatherings. Rev. J. S. Hillhouse returned yesterday from Calhoun, much improved and will hold services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. This news will be receiv ed with pleasure by his congregation. A true fast is not merely to keep out of the body, but to give to the widow or tLe poor the amount which thou wouldst have expended upon thyseif, that so he who receives it may,:pray to God for thee. Christmas shopping is a delightful oc cupation for the people with long purses ; and yet it is by no means sure that the people with short ones do not get more pleasure out of their ingenuous contri vances to make a little go a long waj T . The po3t-office will be open only one hour on Christmas day. The time of opening will be immediately after the 10 o’clock train law gives the over-worked postmasters the entire day, bat Maj. Miluer will open this one hour in order to give people an opportuni ty to get their mail. The “Goose Club” comes to the front again and will give an entertainment one night next week. The committee has not fully decided the time and place of having it, but it will likely be at the resi dence of Mrs. James C. Young on next Monday night. The fact that this fa mous club has undertaken the manage ment of the entertainment assures its suc cess. Eaat Cartersville Institute Will be opened again on Ist Monday in January. Miss Emmie Norris has been engaged to assist in the school. Rates wfil be the same as last term, ‘j RESOLUTIONS Passed by the Ciceronian Society of Mercer University. Once mors by the death of Mr. W ter M. Ryals we are reminded that “Th.'s corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality.” By the death of our noble brother tl e Ciceronian Society has lost a diamoi and from her crown tLat shone with surpasi ing brilliancy. Therefore be it resolved: 1. That believing our kind Heavenly Father doeth all things for the best v e will endure this great affliction as best we can, invoking divine aid to comfort and strengthen our grief-stricken hearts. 2. That is the death of Walter Mell Ryals our society has lost an alumnus who cannot be replaced. Like Ihe eagle he was soaring to that lofty eminence of fame which neither time nor eternity could obliterate. Possessed of magnifi cent intellect, he was feared by his opponents and admired by his friends. Being open hearted and magnani mous and charming in nature he made hosts of friends and admirers who, with us sincerely mourn his untimely decease. 3. That with tender sympathy we re member his sorrowing father and moth er. the distressed sister and heart-broken brothers, beseeching God in his in fiuito love and mercy to console and cheer them in their profound grit f. It is comforting to know that after a short useful life he only left for a brighter world where sorrow is unknown. With the happy immortals, he breathes praises to the adorable Father, and will spend an eternity of unknown joy. 4. That we drop a pearl in memory’s casket for our deceased brother, and to a prise future members of our seciaty of our distinguished, but short liyed alum nus, we devote a page of the record book to his memory. 5. That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the mourning family with sincere condolence, and copies be sent to the Christian ludex, Birmingham Age, Cartersville American and Daily News W -h the request for publication. F. C. McConnell, C. W. Pteed, J. W. Smith, E. J. Green, Jr., H. B. Harper, Committee. East Cartersville Institute. By reference to a notice in another col umn, it will be seen that Prof. W. W. Daves has been elected by the trustees of East Cartersville Institute as principal for next year, with Miss Emmie Norris as assistant. Prof. Daves is a graduate of Emory College, but for the past few years has been teaching in Texas. He comes highly recommended as an educa tor and a gentleman of high attainments. Miss Norris, bis assistant, is a daughter of Rev. J. T. Norris and a graduate of Wesleyan Female College of the class of 1836. She is a young lady of rare intel ligence, and in every way competent to fill the position in an acceptable manner. We congratulate the patrons of this school securing the services of such competent teachers. COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE. NEWS GATHERED BY OUR RE PORTERS Jottings from the Seventeenth, Cor bin’s Academy, Pine Log and Kingston, KINGSTON. The snow has all disappeared. Christmas is coming, we notice the nice Xmas goods and fire crackers displayed in the stores, the fattened • obb , i rs in the poultry yards and the brig ht faces of the children all fortell 11 at Xmas i3 near. I tvish everybody aid all their kinfolks a merry Xmas. We notice among the new arrivals, Mr. J. C. Dunlap and family, of Virginia. It is reported that Mr. Dunlap has rented the Cloud House. We extend to him a hearty welcome and wish them great success. Miss Rose and Master Percy Howard, of Salisbury, N. C., are visiting the fam ily of J. M. Davidson. Howell Cloud, of Atlanta, is visiting bis parents. Rev. J. M. White, the new pastor of the Methodist church, on the Kingston Cir cuit, was in town Saturday. His family will arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. Our people will give Mhern a friendly greeting. The parsonage being here, this will be their home for the present. Every, body seemed to part with Rev. J. E. England, who has been the pastor for two years, very reluctantly, Mr. Joseph Oglesby, of Mississippi, was visiting friends and relatives here last week. Mr. J. H. Harris is with Mr. J, D. Rogers. Dr. Felton failed to meet his appoint ment at the Methodist church Sunday, to the great disappointment of his many friends. A merry Christmas to the entire American force, all your correspond ents and patrons. Jackie. CASS STATION DOTS. Christmas is coming! Hear that? There are traces of the “beautiful snow” to be seen on the hill tops. There were a great many rabbits caught here during the “snow up.” The scenery around Cass was truly grand and beautiful with the pine-clad hills surrounding the village, hanging heavily laden with the pure glistening snow, and when the sunlight came out and the blue sky shone over head, it made one’s thoughts wander to the “home of the soul,” where all is as pure and spotless indeed as the earth appeared then in her robe of white. W. J. N’s. discriptive letter was truly interesting, and gave one a lively idea of how “the world goes on” in Washington, We have missed his weekly letters, and are glad too see them appear again. The ’astgoes in “Lilly Dale’s” scrap-book. Miss Maggie Garret, of Tennessee, is visiting Mrs Sam Carter. Mr. DaWitt Carter is in Orlando, Fla., and will soon move down there. Mrs. Marks family arc also going to that far famed sunny land, and will doubtless get there in time to spend the holidays. We regret them leaving, as they have endeared themselves to us all during their stay here. Gus Quillian, of Rome, w*as over on the 4th and spent several days. Mrs. R. H. Walton was in your city Thursday last. Rev. R. F. Taylor and lady spent some time in Atlanta this month. Mrs. B. B. Quillian Ins been prostrated this week with a severe spell of neural gia, but is now some better. The old year is drawing to a close and as this is the last communication from Cass this year I will wish all the readers of the Americana real splendid Christ mas and a live new year, and may the editors, and type-setters too, live long and . prosper. So with these valedictory words I wave my calico bonnet to you all and say good-bye. Lilly Dale. ADAIRSVILLE. Christmas will be remembered by the children of this place and surrounding country for a loDg time. The Ladies’ Aid Society will give a free supper to the children of the Baptist and Methodist schools at half-past five o’clock next Fri day evening. As soon as supper has been served the children will go to the Methodist church, where the Christmas tree will be arranged. Every child who has been a member of either school will receive a nice present. The different committees have perfected every arrange ment and it is expected to make the eve ning enjoyable to all, so let everybody come. After the presents have been de livered the ladies will serve supper for the grown people, for which a model ate sum will he charged, which, amount goes toward paying the church debt. The past few days our town has been doing a good business, owing to the peo ple being attracted here by the receiver’s sale of Mr. A. F. Manning’s stock. Dr. J. H. King is erecting one of the prettiest and most unique residences in town. He bought a nice lot from Mr. D. W. Loudermilk on Main Street. Whm the doctor gets his house finished it will be an ornament to the street. We are glad to welcome Mr. Samuel McAllister and family, of east Tennessee, into our community. Rev. Mr. Smith is at his father’s-in-law, Hon. A. C. Trimble. Mrs. W. W. Roberts, of Cartersville, spent a day or so with Mrs. Thomas Johnson last week. Mr. John Lewis, of Kingston, visited his father last week. Tbe Misses Lumpkin, of Rogers’ Sta- BARGAINS | J. P. Jocei’ Low-Pricefl Cssl Store, .]L The people appreciate low prices, and I have the goods at prices that competition cannot match. My trade is growing better every day— all on account of the bargains I am offering my customers and the polite attention they receive j I am CONSTANTLY RECEIVING] new goods and w’ill always give you the benefit of the very LOWEST PRICES. I can show you a full line of Dry Goods, notions, shoes and clothing. My shoe trade is immense. I can supply your wants from the coarsest shoe to the finest clothing, hats, shirts, etc.,f the leading styles and lowest prices. THE MONARCH SHIRT is the best one made. Try one and you will never buy any other. I haven’t space to tell you all I can do for you, but come to see me JHH HHi when you come to Cartersville. fllsli tion, visited Mr. J. E. Scot’s family this week. Mr. George McDow has moyed his fam ily back here, after living near Rome for several years. Rev. Mr. Taylor preached a very forc ible sermon last Sunday on the dying year. He made a lasting impression on the congregation. Mr. Jas. M. Anderson, of Kingston, w r as in our town last Friday. He was accom panied by his daughter, Bessie. Ed Scott says she is a perfect lady, if she is his daughter and only weighs eight pounds. We believe him, judging from the smile he wears. J. P. B. EUHARLEE. We are real “blue”because the County Commissioners did not “causeway” the pond near the church and academy, as the citizens petitioned and tbe Grand Jury recommended them to do. Ob! if they only knew how yery much the pond is in the way, and dangerous too in the winter and spring, they certainly would haye left off one of the bridges,and appropriated some thing for this corner of the 17th District, which we believe belongs to Bartow county. We can go to Cartersville via Ricksberry, and to Kingston via Wooleys, which is more convenient, but this pond is in the way to Cartersyille, to the post office, as well as to church and to school. • * Rev. W. W. Brinsfield will be our preacher next year. He has done last ing work on the circuit, and is loved by all. We are very much pleased with our nice new Mason & Hamlin church organ, and hope the singing will be hotter than here tofore. It is pleasant in the country, when we have to war with monotony, sometimes to have concerts for getting up church money. Yet we noticed some one op posing such means of raising money in the Advocate. We have had entertain ments, and thought thorn elevating, as we selected music, charades, etc., that point e 1 a moral. Prof. n. C - Etherdge who has been te iching at Oak Grove for the past six years, goes to Stile3boro next year. We part with him reluctantly. Our best wishes follow him and his family. The American is read by young and old with pleasure. We could not get along very well without our county papers New City Officials. The new mayor and aldermen were sworn in last Wednesday night and im mediately proceeded to elect city officers for the ensuing year. The following was the result: City Marshal, J. D. Wilkerson; Night watchman, Henry Ford; Treasurer, W. H. Howard ; City Cierk, S. F. Milam; Cemetery Bxton, Aaron Hazlewood; Street Overseer, Vesta Harwell. AWAY! A SUITABLE PRESENT TO EVERYBODY BUYING ONE DOL LAR’S WORTH OF Holiday Soods FROM M. F. WORD THIS WEEK! Nice Goods! NEW GOODS i Every body Invited to Go to M.F. WORD’S AND GET PRESENTS! PRETTIEST GOODS IN TEE cm ! 3 — —: ° o o O O O 0 0 o o o iiliiiiriE! 00000000000 THE RECENT HEAVY SNOW HAS SHORTENED OUR SALES, ~ WEARE DETERMINED TO MAKE UP We want to reduce our stock,,we must reduce our stock, we wi 11 reduce our stock, THERE NEVER WAS SUCH A CHANCE TO BUY BAROAINg. Great SlauglCe.- in our Cioak Department! Great Slaughter iu cur Dress Goods Department ! Great Slaughter iu our Clothing De partment! Great Slaughter in our Carpet De partment ! Great Slaughter in cur Shoe Department! Great Slaughter in our Hat Department. IF YOU HAVE MONEY PREPARE TO SPEND IT NOW. It is out cf the question fir other Dealers tr compete with our Low Prices. Study your own interest and go to SCHEUER BROS., LEADERS GF LOU PRICES. BARTOW LEAKE’S fli# §fft®©. Represents Some of lie Leading Fire Insurance Companies cf tte World When you want Insurance in First-class companies and at adequate rates call on or address me and your orders shall have immediate attention. I also represent the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, of Chicago, whose machines for durability and excellence cannot be surpassed. I have the exclusive right for the sale of the justly popular Glenn Mary Coal, and will always keep on hand a full supply during he coming fall and winter, t Feeling very much encouraged on account of your past patronage ard soliciting a continuance of the same, with a still greater inciease, I am Very Truly Yours, BARTOW LEAKE. <t Tried in tlie Crucible. About twenty years ago I discovered a little sore on my cheek, and the doctors pro nounced it cancer. I have tried a number of physicians, oat without receiving any perma nent benefit. Among the number were one or two specialists. The medicine they applied was like fire to the sore, causing intense l ain. I saw a statement in ’Keiling what S. S. S. had done for others similarly afflicted. I procured some at I had used the second bottle the neighbors could notice that my cancer was healing up. My general health had been bad for two or tnree years—l haa a hacking cougn ana spit blood contin ually. I had a severe pain in my breast. After taking six bottles of S. S. R. my cough left me I grew stouter than I had been for several years. My cancer has healed over all but a little spot about the size of a half dime, and it is rapidly disappearing. I would advise every one with cancer to give S. S. S. a fair trial. _ , Mns. NANCY J. McCONAUGIIEY, Ashe Grove, Tippecanoe Cos., Ind. reb 16, 1885. Swift’s Specific is entirely vegetable, and r- me to cure cancers forcing out the imp*- -ties from the blood. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. THE SWIF i' SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atlanta, £?*• Notice. We have this day sold our entire stock of goods and tin shop to A. D. Gilbert. We hope for him the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon us. V. L. Williams & c °- TO THE PUBLIC. From the above card y° a wlli sc , c J?!,,, I hare bought out will of V. L. Will'*™* * A fu „ stock nf p eased to s^ r j ine will always be everyth** re£SoDable priceg . found. A. D. GILBERT. Toys, dolls, boys’ wagons, etc., at San ta Claus’ headquarters—Wikle’s. ~ Ti,; “*•*• This ®“ rc,l3nls ? re . rotailiDß , , .* the following cash prices : gr Stour, 2 to 3 centa per P°und -1 u d, 10 pounds for a dollar. Meat’, 7 cents per pound. Meal, 60 cents per bushel. Sugar, 12 to 15 pounds to the dollar. Syrup, 25 to 65 cents per gallon. Ilauis, 13 cents per pound. Rice, 5 to 8 cents per pound. Grits, 2-| to 3 cents per pound. Cheese, ICJ cents per pound. Coffee, 6 to 7 pounds to the dollar. Chickens, 12 to 20 cents each. Eggs, 20 cents per dozen. Butter, 15 to 25 cents per pound. Tallow, 6 cents per f>ound. Hides—green, 5 cents; dry, 12$ eenta per pound. Bees wax, 20 cents per pound. Bran, 90 per hundred.
