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The Fishing Season.
The favorite paarhne a, p^ rviih
those of our citizens who can find le.suic
time for the sport, seems to be angling
for the tinny tribe, and many of them
iave met with encouraging success, A judg-
ing by the tenacity with . , which , ■ i they hold
on to the business.
The fishin 0, season of 1800 for this sec-
(tion was formally opened 1 several weeks
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ago, by Alessrs. Jonathan Vildei
AV. Stroud, and it seems there was not
very much formality about it either.
Having selected the pond, at Mathew’s
mill a mile or two from town, as the
most ■' appropriate place for the grand
neuino da v, thev were soon moving
leisurely about on the placid surface capturing of
the water, fully equipped line—the for larger the
anything in the fish
fish the better pleased they would be, of
| C0U moving gently aloim
L I it suddenly \s ^mnlveim,toah? the boat came was to a nalt, and ana, it.seems, t Denis’
I the first thought that suggested itrselt had to
Ithe lehored gentlemen was that they an-
I on a fish of such proportions
I he was unable to move himself out of the
way, and elated w ith the idea of the rep-
lutation I they would gain by bringing stood such
a fish into town, Mr. Wilder up
| I and paddle made underneath a careful examination his end of the with boat. his
I About the time lie thought he had dis¬
covered the object of his search, the boat
commenced rocking to and fro, and fear¬
ing the loss of his game, Air. Wilder,
t without the lesst hesitation, with plunged the
head foremost into the water,
evident intention of bringing it to delayed the sur¬
face, but unfortunately, was catch¬
somewhat by the toes of his shoes
ing over the side of the bateau, but Air.
S. lost no time in shoving him off and lie
went on his mission. Just here was the
critical moment, and after Air. Stroud had
waited in suspense as long as ho thought
it advisable to do so, for Air. Wilder’s
re-appearance, and not seeing him, lie
leaped into the. pond on the opposite side
of the boat to head off the monster, but
before he had gotten his head under the
water he found that their prey had es¬
caped. and Air. Wilder having climbed by this
time reached the surface, they
back into the boat to begin anew. After
their failure to capture the whale, or
whatever it was, they returned to town
urnl reported that, the old boat had run
on a snag, and that in his effort to
shove off from it Air. Wilder lost
his balance and fell into the water,
and that the boat went back the other way
so rapidly that it dumped Air. Stroud out
on the other side, but many of our citi-
zens were not disposed to credit that they that
statement, as it was well know n
had gone after fish.
Several sf our citizens went fishing out
on the river a few- days ago, and on their
return home after having spent a night in
camps, one of the party, a resident of
Knoxville, slipped around the back way
it, to his home, and as good luck|would visit. have
After found^that indulging his wife was out on bath a and
in a shower
making otherwise, himself as presentable into as possible
he strolled out town,
where he was not long in meeting the
lady of the house. About the first and
only “I’ll declare.ll thing he could think bad; to say feel was:
like feel awful I just
I’d been on a drunk.”
“You feel like you’d been on a drunk,
ch!” replied his wife. “Exactly. And
from your personal appearance, you look
as much like it as anybody I ever saw-.”
But they brought in the fish—lots of
cm.
Hawkinsville and Florida Southern
Railroad.
ville. Tnursday was a big day for Hawkins¬
Several Atlanta gentlemen—Hon.
E- P. Howell, Col. R. F. Aladdox, Alessrs.
G. A. dress and C. J. Hayden—were here
to talk over railroad matters with the
people of Hawkinsville.
At 11 o’clock a large body of the citi-
zens. nearly one hundred of the repre¬
sentative business men of the tow*n, met
at the court house.
rao ^ on °f Capt. R. W. Anderson,
Hon. Geo. , \V. Jordan was called to the
ehair and stated the object of the meet-
mfj to be the discussion of the desirability
and feasibility of building a railroad
Horn Hawkiusville to some point in
Florida.
1 !i motion. Air. C. R. AYarrcn was re-
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quested to act as secretary.
The Chair then called upon Hon. Evan
. Howell, three who addressed the meeting
or quarters of an hour in an
impressive and telling manner. His re¬
marks were received with frequent ap¬
plause. He said that our natural ad¬
vantages were unsurpassed, that our re-
01111 , s ^ e re wonderful, that our position
as a trade center was eminently desirable,
one a . saying things combined warranted
in that this was a fa-
>re< spot, and that with proper effort
i oustlmg °! lr l )a ^- We here could have a thriving,
city in a few years. That we
KNOXVILLE. CRAWFORD CO.. GA. t THURSDAY. MAY I. 1890.
need transportation facilities with the
markets, that we need railroads, that we
the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern
was built that the Atlanta and Florida
railroad, with its terminus now at Fort
Galley, would come on to Hawkinsville.
No subscriptions £ were asked for the At
lanta and lorida .
Col. J. D. Stetson stated that only one
hundred thousand dollars was needed to
build Hawkinsville & Florida South-
ern, and asked that the people ot Haw-
kiusville subscribe twenty-five thousand
dollars in stock. They asked no donation,
That Atlanta men would raise the seven-
tv-five thousand dollars,
^ r - V ^ • Dross made a stirnug remarks, speech
ami during the course of his
statfd that lie would subscribe half as
111 udt as Hawkinsville to the road,
Maddox, ot Atlanta^Messrs. J. B. Ahtcli
d - N. Jelks and K. G. Lewis.
On motion, the chairman appointed a
committee, consisting of Alessrs. R. G.
Lewis, D. C. Joiner and D. G. AIcCor-
rt,,, t ,.| Kf . r in. 1
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W ? ecl fulI .‘ assured , that . people ,
« v our
- required from Haw-
ral sc the , amount
kinsville—-$25,000. , Dispatch and JSeics.
Culloden Correspondence.
Ct’Li.oDEN, Ga., April 20, 181)0.
,T. II. Castlen has recently moved into
his new and handsome residence.
C. AY. Battle is having his dwelling
and grounds touched up in beautiful
style.
.T. O. Holmes has workmen on his new
warehouse, which will make competition
lively in that line here next season.
Air. George Harris, of your ville, was
driving in our streets yesterday. George
knows just how to handle the drummer.
The plans for some handsome dwellings
are now being arranged for the near fu¬
ture, which will beautify some heretofore
vacant places.
We have a good photographer in our
town now who can give you a picture of
yourself that you won’t be ashamed of,
unless you are ashamed of the original.
Culloden’s greatest need just now is
some banking or monied arrangement, by
which farmers and other business men
could obtain short loans. It would double
the town’s business.
The holiness preacher, Rev. Air. Craw¬
ford, of Bibb, preaches here every fourth
Sunday. Hope he will succeed in his
effort to convince and persuade and holy, his but hear- he
ers to become perfect unfitted for the busi-
lias material utterly
ness—depraved human hearts.
The Baptist church is steadily weatherboard- going to
completion. It is covered, laid. The
ed, and the floor is now- being hand
sash, blinds, doors, etc., are all on
ami ready for their places. The con¬
tractor got his army pretty badly hurt
this week, but is about over it. He fell
in a ditch, but got out of it, and doesn’t
want any wrong inferences drawn from it.
Simplex.
CERES CULLINGS.
Bud worms are doing their deadly
work with the little corn, in these parts.
Capt. J. J. Gaillard, with Al. & B. rail¬
road surveyors, near Talladega, Ala., was
in our ville Sunday.
The peach crop will, no doubt, be a
complete failure this year.
Air. E. B. Hatcher was in tow-n last
week wearing a broad smile—it’s a bounc¬
ing baby boy.
AVest Ceres, as it were, now assumes
the name of Musilla. Large cities are
usually divided in this way.
Air. and Mrs. F. H. AVright and Mr.
and Mrs. C. G. Power, of Knoxville,
spent Sunday in our ville with the family
of Af r. Al. J. Aloore. 4
Air. Jesse Evans, who was seriously in¬
jured by a lick on the head some time
ago, has recovered.
Dr. T. J. Dewberry's horse is well
again and he has had his buggT repaired
since the runaway, and is now ready to
visit his patients as he has been doing for
the past three years. Charlie.
NOTICE.
I will be at the following places for re¬
ceiving tax returns for the present year,
1890:
Taliors, 26th of Alay.
Rogers, 2?thof Alay.
Sowells, 28th of Alay.
Sandy Point, 29th of May.
Knoxville, 10th, 17th anil 31st of Alay.
AVebbs 2d of June.
Hammocks, 3d of June.
Beasleys, 4th of June.
This is the last call.
R. H. K sight, R. T. R.
April 28th, 1890.
LOCALS.
Fresh fish command a good price in
this town.
Air. Robert LeSeuer, jr., of Clark’s
Mill, w as in the town a few days ago.
Frankie Wright had an attack of what
was thought to be sunstroke at school
on Alonday evening of this week.
Wo pnblish in this issue of the Hekald
a report of a railroad meeting in Ilaw kins-
ville a few days ago that may be oi inter¬
est to many of our readers.
Craw ford county was pretty well rep¬
resented in Atlanta on Saturday last, as
many of our citizens were there in attend¬
ance upon the memorial services.
Air. aud Airs. J. J. Williams, of Gail-
lard, were in town a day or two the past
week. Air. AV. having had a chill, was
not at all well on the day he left for
home.
_ Dr. J. _ W. Jones, _ who , , aas , been quite
unwell for several days past is we are
gratified to state, able to be out again.
We trust he may experience rapid recov-
erv v to his usual lsU<U health UeaIUU
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Kuoxville seems to be an excellent iisli
market. Parties who have brought in
fresh fish have, so far as wc know-, fount
ready sale for them. One man disposes
of about fifty pounds in a few minutes
the other day.
Airs. Stroud, mother of Messrs. M. D.
aud J. W. Stroud, is very sick at the
home of the latter near town. Airs.
Stroud has but recently returned from
Florida, where she has been spending
some time with the family of Air. Al. 1).
Stroud.
The music class of Airs. J. J. Barnes,
of this place is well attended, and no
doubt the progress of her pupils is entire¬
ly satisfactory. Airs. Barnes is regard¬
ed as a thorough and efficient teacher of
music, and she is specially solicitous for
the advancement of her pupils.
Decoration day again is only twelve
months hence,and it is our intention, when
the time comes, to make a pilgrimage have to
Atlanta, if for nothing else, stairs to of the a
ride “up stairs and down
hotel in that ventilator,” as some of our
young people claimed to have done a few
days since.
Air. AY. II. Visage, near Ceres, this
county, sowed tw o patches of rye each, the past the
season, containing several being acres what is
soil in one of the lots com¬
monly known as grey land and in the
other as red land. He reports the rye on
the grey land as thriving and looking
well, at present, while that on the red
hind is completely mined by rust and
will produce very little if anything in the
way o’ a crop.
The new store of Alessrs. AA T right A
Allen, in Knoxville, is about completed,
and has been occupied by them the pres¬ de¬
ent w-eek. The new building is a
cided improvement on the one heretofore
used by the firm, being larger, with bet¬
ter light and ventilation, Their in-
creased stock of merchandise can now be
shown to better advantage, as every arti¬
cle in the store is easily accessible, and
can be exhibited without any delay.
The new- town at the railroad, or New
Knoxville, lias been steadily growing
and improving all the while since the
completion of the railroad, Several
substantial stores have been erected, as
well as a number of comfortable ami at¬
tractive residences. The grist mill ami
ginnery of Air. B. H. Rajr, and the plan¬
ing mill, under the management of
Alessrs. A. J. Daniellv and C. B. Spillers and
contribute to the business interests
importance of the new town.
Several of the young men about town
have established a gymnasium in front of
the store of Air. Al. P. Reviere, and it is
evident that some of them will be ready
to put in their application for a place
with the next circus that comes along.
But Mr. Troup Howard, who was in
town and took part in the exercises sev¬
eral days ago, is entitled to the blue
ribbon, gold medal, or any 'other prize
that may have been offered by the club,
judging from his numerous twistification
antics, one would think that he had had
considerable experience on the trapeze
with the old John Robinson or some oth¬
er show-.
Air. Al. B. Alathews, of this county, re¬
cently- made a business trip to Dawson,
Ga., and from thence to Eufaula, Ala¬
bama. He met several of his Crawford
county friends aud acquaintances, among
whom was the family of Mr. T. J. Lowe.
Air. Lowe is evidently in prosperous cir¬
cumstances, owning three saw mills
which he is running W. successfully. Air.
Mathews also met Air. J. Slade on the
trip. He had the pleasure, also, of
meeting Aliss Lucy Vining, whose home
is now in Eufaula. Her mother, Airs.
Vining, was at one time a resident of
Knoxville. Air. Al. reports the farmers in
a prosperous condition, and well up with
their farming operations.
The only child of died Air. and Sunday Airs. Spill-
ers, of our town, on last
after an illness of one week, and with it,
doubtless, were buried many fond hopes
that had been cherished by an affection¬
ate father and devoted mother. Thus,
within a few fleeting days, by the ruth¬
less hand of death, can hearts be saddened
and homes rendered cheerless; but there
should be consolation in the thought that
One who was able to redeem a world has
said “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
A lew days only have elapsed siuce
another one of these little innocents was
takeu from a mother's arms aud laid to
rest under the sod in the cemetery at
Knoxville, and none of us know when
there will be a repetition of the sad scene.
Alessrs. J. F. Andrews and John Hanes
left Knoxville a few days since to will try
their fortunes in Florida, where they
Allan engagement with Contractor Duh-
bar. They are prompt aud reliable when
it comes to house building, or almost any¬
thing else in that line, and if efficient
work is wanted by Mr. Dunbar, he will
have no cause of complaint from them.
One thing is certain, however, aud that
is that “Bum” Andrews is bouud to play
off - as many jokes on somebody and in¬
dulge in as much harmless amusement as
opportunity affords, and if he finds that
he cunnot exercise this faculty without
any restraint aud have his fun, we expect
to see him back in Knoxville within a
short while. The Hekald wishes them
both abundant success aud a safe return
trip- ™
SANDY POINT PENCILINGS.
AA’e have nothing of interest to com¬
municate this week unless it may he
found in an anecdote related to us re¬
garding “The Egg Enterprise” in this
neighborhood. Air. Marion Holloman
was on his way to Alacon this morning also
with about fifty dozen eggs for sale,
a young rabtfi* which he was taking to
the Cash Boy somewhere down there.
When near Dr. Newberry’s residence his
mule or horse ran away with his buggy,
spilling aud breaking eggs all the way
from there to the mill. Enough of them
could be picked up in the road to
a good many pies, all minus the shells,
however. We are told that Mr. ITollo-
manjpresented a rather doleful appearance
as he washed, and washed eggs in the
Alill Creek, trying to get them ready tor
market. After the “squash” little was his
all right in his little candy box on
way to town.
Mr. Toni Holloman and a son of Mr.
Champion weut fishing one day this week
and were made happy by catching four
little minnows.
Though farmers are busy, “will wait
till it rains” to send in farm notes from
this section. K.
Warrior Items.
The schools have all closed, and Air.
and Airs. Parrott are going to Columbus,
Alr. Cothman has finished his work on
the railroad here, and his hands are all
gone except a f3W who are attending to
bis stock.
Charley Hamlin’s wife and mother are
both very sick. His wife has the typhoid
lever.
Rod has gone with two teams to
Adams’ Park to haul staves for the bar¬
rel factory of Alacon. J.
Knoxville High School Roll of Honor.
Alamie Jack, Kellie Allen,
Clara Long, AVillie Smith,
Belle Harris, Lee Alathews, .
Hattie Hicks, Lula McGee,
Lena Andrews, Homer Grace,
Horace Andrews, Alinnie Avery,
Arthur Moore, Ufa Jack.
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OP BABES.
Old, old man (to grandson)—Tommy,
I am 99. it.—(Epoch.
Tommy—XVell, you look
AHT ARTFULLY ANALYZED.
Mrs. Artless—Good morning, Air.
Palette. I’ve but a moment to spare.
Can't you tel? me briefly the secret of
your art? madam.
Artist Palette—Certainly, right colon
You have only to select the
and put them on the right spot. Thank
Airs. Artless—Oh, I see. you,
verv much.—[Texas Siftings.
THE PROPER TIME.
Smith--AVhat is the best season foi
popping the question? that
Jones—I never knew one season
was any better than another.
S.—Oh! yes. And the best time tc
propose is during the open winter.
J.—During an open winter. Why sol
S.—Because in an open winter you
can : i expect the beautiful’s “no.”—[Bos¬
ton Co wrier.
VOL. I. NO. 11.
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.
Education begins when teaching
leaves off. >
The a-V shaft of ridicule is sharpeued at
both finds.
A reform goes to seed when it be¬
comes popular.
Men are contented to be laughed at
for their wit, but not for their folly.
Nothing but a tumble wilt soften a
man’s heart after it becomes hardened
with money.
We are never made so ridiculous by
the qualities we have as by those w*
affect to have.
Some people aie so afraid of acting-
natural that they hide their own light
in the shadow of others.
It takes a deal of knowledge to de¬
termine the common sense of aaothor,
and also hide one’s own conceit.
Popularity is like the brightness of a
falling star, the fleeting splendor of a
rainbow the bubble that is sure to burst
by its very inflation.
Discretion and good nature have al¬
ways been looked upon as the dis¬
tinguishing ornaments of female con¬
versation. The woman whose prico is
above rubies has no particular in the
character given of her by the wise man
more endearing than that she openeth
her mouth with wisdom, and in her
tongue is tho law of kindness.
Flesh Turned to Stone.
The old idea of covoring dead bodies
with a film of metal aud so rendering
their face and form practically imper¬
ishable, has lately been revived, but it
can hardly bo said to have been re¬
ceived with favor. The petrifaction of
the human body, however, is a field in
which for many years Italian scientists
havo worked with no little success.
The process * at present * adopted is only
a P ar Gal , discovery of , the , secret process
of Segato, tho Florentine. The body
of Joseph Alazzini was by it turned-
intoalmost transparent inarhle, and when
on the fifth anniversary of the death of
the patriot his coffin was openoi in the
presence of some of his faithful follow¬
ers, they found his face quite un-
changed. Some of the bodies thus
treated are solid permanent petrifica-
tions; some are provisional, capable of
returning to a fresh condition; all pre-
serve the fullness and transparency ot
life, while most are in a pliable condi-
tion. It is stated that all the varied
mem b e rs of the body are hard at first,
but become after awhile supple, and
even capable of furnishing studies in
the anatomy of muscles, veins and
nerves.
The Snail’s Vitality.
The snail is blessed with very great
powers of vitality. A case is recorded
of an Egypt deseri-snaii which came tc
life upon being immersed in warm
water after it bad passed four years
glued to a card in the British Museum.
Some specimens in the collection of i
naturalist revived after they had ap¬
parently been dead for fifteen years,
and snails frozen for weeks together in
solid blocks of ice have recovered on
being thawed out. Tiic eggs of this
creature are as hard to destroy as him¬
self. They seem perfectly indifferent
to freezing, and have been kuown to
prove productive after having been
shriveled up in an oven to the sem¬
blance of grains of sand.— Longman's
Magazine.
Rich Food for Ducks.
William Mason, who lives about a
mile from Bluehill village, thinks there
may be a gold mine on his farm, and
proposes to investigate the matter this
spring. Several duck9 killed by him
have had pieces of gold in their crops,
and as they have spent most of their
time in a newly deepened pool, thfr
bottom of which is gray sand, it is
thought this is where they got their
unusually rich food .—Lewiston (Jfe>
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