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BREVITIES.
Watermelons ami peaches!
railroads arc progressing !
[yGct your turnip land in oriler!
ItPTlic rains came in a good time!
OTBook agents are getting numerous!
17TU is about time for the big meetings!
rent is on the rise in this town !
S cTOur city bad a deserted look last Sat
urday.
riT Fleas are unusually troublesome this
summer.
IITMrs. Bacon wants her son, A. T. Bacon,
liberated.
wheat threshers are finishing up
this week.
I'tTOats arc worth from fifty to sixty cents
per bushel.
of our citizens arc celebrating
the green corn dance.
nrSomo of the farmers in Cunningham’s
District arc still in the grass.
farmers arc traveling al)out now,
having “laid by" their crops.
location of a depot on our railroad
would make glad several hearts.
CefThcrc will be some more new brick
bousos in our town in a few months.
Trustees of the Martin Institute
will meet during the first week of Court.
ItTOur "city dads” could spend a few
days on the streets now with great profit.
11/Somebody can get a job to make two
hundred thousand brick for Jim Randolph.
demand for jugs has increased
since our town took on the temperance idea.
learn that there was a heavy storm
between here and Flowery Branch this week.
town has been laid off and the depot
located at llosch’s Store, on the Jug Tavern
railroad.
i on the 6th instant, by Rev. R.
A. Scale, Mr. W. I*. Daniel and Miss Emma
J. T. Carter.
I'{/"The ice supply run short last week, but
the lemonade makers are still in the field with
anew supply.
[JF Parties who desire to still fruit can see
a notice at the Post Ollicc that will bo of in
terest to them.
arc informed that the majority of
crops in the county are just as good as the
ground can produce.
cannot do better than to sow your
rust proof oats in August and September.
The sooner the better.
the sun must be getting ucarer
the earth is evidenced by tho increased heat
for the last two weeks.
Gaincsvillo & Jefferson Railroad
Company is suing its stockholders who have
refused to pay in their assessments.
municipal government waked up
from its lethargy long enough last Thursday
to incarcerate an impecunious female.
iyi( that comet’s tail i9 so broad and
long, we wish it would get in between us and
the syn, provided it can make a shade.
arc told that they are suffering for
rain in some parts of Harrisburg District,
especially at Mr. Jim Burns’ and Bill Potts’.
Williamson reports six cases on
the equity docket and fifteen on the common
law docket returnable to this term of the Su
perior Court.
of the teachers who intend to
teach public schools were in town last Satur
day for tho purpose of making contracts with
the County Board of Education.
[SPA company of gentlemen are talking
of erecting a bank on the old Webb lot, in
order that the capitalists of our town may not
have to go to other tow ns to deposit their
inone}\
have been extremely modest in ex
clamations in regard to the weather, but most
of the Job in us has been exhausted, and we
shall certainly rail out if the present spell last3
much longer.
voting on the stock law has had an
unhappy result upon some of those who were
tenants and voted for fence. We have heard
of several landlords who have been kindly
furnishing their tenants with pasturage, but
since the election have turned their cows out
side, remarking that it was the tenant's wish
as expressed at the polls. We have heard of
more than one instance of this kind, and many
land owners say that after this year they will
furnish no more pasturage for tenants.
CF*During the storm Tuesday, a double
barrel shotgun, belonging to Mr. Win. Grif
feth, was discharged in an unusual manner.
The gun wa9 loaded and hanging in a rack
over the door, and during a heavy Hash of
lightning both barrels went olf of their own
accord. It is supposed that the electricity
had something to do with it, and should this
be the ease, it will be well enough for those
who carry concealed weapons to make a note
of it, or they may some day find themselves
shot with their own weapons.
To the Stockholders
%
Of flic GainesTille, Jefferson & Strata'll R. r, Cos,
Secretary's Office, >
Jefferson, Ga., July 6th, 1881.
You are hereby notified that there will be
an extra meeting of the Stockholders of this
Company, in the Court House at Jefferson,
on Saturday, the 6th day of August, 1881, at
1 o'clock 1\ M.
Py order of the Board.
W. C. Howard, Secretary.
Minnie Palmer, the actress, is under $5,000
bonds to her mauagor not to marry for five
years.
Personal Mention.
Dick Gholston is sick.
Joe Webb still lingers with us.
Miss Emma Winburn is visiting in Gaines
ville.
Tom Brooks, of Gainesville, was in town
’ast Saturday.
Miss Mary Caritbers went home with Miss
Ada Carithers.
Miss Myrtle McCarty is spending vacation
in Oglethorpe county.
Rich Johnson showed his face for a little
while in our town last week.
I)r. Pendergrass is in Monroe this week.
Joe Webb went with him —just for company,
you know.
Frank Glenn left last week for Logansvillo,
In Gwinnett county, where he will take charge
of a school.
Death of Mr. B. R. McCoy.
This venerable and worthy citizen died
Sunday evening last, at the residence of his
son, Mr. J. C. McCoy, in this village, from
general debility and physical exhaustion,
lie was one of tiic oldest citizens of the coun
ty, having moved here from Morgan county
many years ago. Mr. McCoy was, we un
derstand, about eighty three years old ; was
ever a peaceable and honorable citizen, and
consistent and quiet member of the Baptist
church for years. lie has been gathered
home to his fathers at a ripe old age, leaving
behind him the example of a noble, honest,
Christian life for the emulation of his sorrow
ing relatives and many friends. Peaeo to
Ins ashes.
Rev. A. J. Kelly preached an appropriate
sermon before the burial Monday evening,
and the Masonic fraternity conducted the
ceremonies at the grave with fit and becom
ing solemn it}'.
Harmony Grove.
BY OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
—Needing rain.
—Thermometer stands at 100.
—Mr. David Moon and family spent last
Saturday in our village.
—Our people were supplied with plenty of
good beef last Saturday.
—The early planted corn is beginning to
feel the effects of the sun.
—Died, on the 9th inst., an infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Appleby.
—An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L.
Williamson has been quite sick.
—Mr. J. E. Massey has some Ptymouth
Rock chickens that are very fine.
—The adjourned term of our superior Court
will be held on Friday, the 22d instant.
—Good rains have been passing about, but
at this writing (Tuesday) we are unfortunate.
—Mr. R. A. Echols is finishing up a couplo
of neat buggies for a couple of popular young
men.
—We have noticed our popular Sheriff
riding through our village several times this
week.
—Miss Mamie Mason has returned to Stone
Mountain, and leaves a young man with a sad
heart.
—Mr. Tim Pittman has commenced a
school at Mount Bethel church, in Banks
county.
—Banks county boys fight over beef some
times. Or at least this was the case last
Saturday.
—Miss Mary Caritlicrs will have a fine
music class next term. Will commence about
Ist of August.
—We learn that Mr. W. C. Gober cut some
tall capers when he learned that his wife had
killed the big turkey.
—Died, on the lOtli inst., near Harmony
Grove,Mrs. J. W. McGinnis. Mrs. McGinnis
leaves a husband and several small children.
—Mr. L. W. Williamson, who I reported
quite sick last week, is getting better, we
learn. Mr. R. L. Hardman is also recovering
slowly.
—lt is said by parties who know the route,
that a railroad can be built from this place to
Paoli, in Madison county, with very little
grading.
—Our clever bailiff is the best hand to keep
a court and jury with good water we ever saw.
He is also noted for getting up tricks to tickle
the boys.
—Last Monday was Superior Court day
for Harmony Grove District. It took all day
and a good portion of the night to get through
with two cases.
—Cols. W. I. Pike and P. G. Thompson,
of the Jefferson bar, and Col. J. W. Hill, of
the llorncr bar, were with us last Monday,
and put in good time.
—Col. W. I. Pike has decided to go out
West and join the Arkansaw traveler. lie
has found a “ violcen" that he thinks will do
to carry along with him.
—Croquet has died out since Mr. G. W. D.
Harbor has been out of town. It might have
lasted longer if Mr. W. B. Power had not have
been traveling with his separator.
—“ I should smile,"’ and so will you, when
you buy some of Bill Goss’ fresh turnip seed,
and see what fine turnips yon can grow. At
the Post Office at Harmony Grove, Ga.
—We hear of several applications for board
here by parties who wish to spend the sum
mer with us, to get the benefit of our cool
breeze and mineral spring. Why don't some
person that is able put up a large hotel and
accommodate summer visitors.
—We are reliably informed that Col. P. G.T.
has commenced the practice of medicine in
an earnest way, but learn further that he
sometimes gets upset in quick-sand and has
to call on his neighbors for relief. It would
be a good plan for the Col. to get him an
extra broad bottom pair of shoes or boots
when be expects to go where there is quick
sand.
Jug Tavern Items.
Jug Tavern is still hopeful of her railroad.
Capt. John C. Sage has been at work }*ester
day and to-day laj ing olf streets, also busi
ness and building lots. Mr. W. 11. Bush will
sell his lots at public out-cry on the 20th of
this month. Any one wishing to purchase
one or more lots will do well to attend the
sale.
Capt. 11. Naumann has left Jug Tavern,
and is now employed to teach at the Christian
Chapel, near Mr. G. W. Smith’s.
We are informed that the bridge contrac
tors who were building the bridge across the
Mulberry, near Mr. Ljdc’s, have quit the job
on account of the span being too long for the
braces to hold it up.
W. 11. Bush caught a German carp in his
fish pond the other day thirteen inches long,
it being one }’car old. The carp certainly arc
the fish for ponds in this country.
Our crops are suffering badly for rain, and
if it don’t rain soon crops on upland will soon
bo spent.
Some of our young people have returned
from the commencement at Jefferson, and
report quite a pleasant time.
The threshing season Is over, and we arc
enjoying fresh biscuit.
Mr. Jack Chandler, of Ben Smith’s Dis
trict, buried his wife last Saturday. She died
with consumption.
Come over, Mr. Editor, and bring some ice,
and we will drink lemonade with you.
Jvj Tavern , Ga., July Bth, 1881.
Letter from Elbert County.
Elberton, Ga., July lltli, 1881.
Editor Herald— Dear Sir ln all pro
fessions of life we find a great contrast in the
management of household affairs and cook
ing. In nothing though is there so great a
contrast and so very many varieties as a bis
cuit. In common with the larger portion of
mankind, I am particularly fond of what the
old darkey calls “biscuit bread,” and have
specially noticed this year the different kinds
while seeing how many I could devour. Now,
in regard to size, we have two extremes—one
large enough for a hungry boy at camp-meet
ing and the other too small for a inouthfull.
Between these two extremes wo have all
grades of sizes, but none so objectionable as
the extremes. Then we find biscuits rough
and biscuits tough, biscuits with no lard and
some with enough. We find biscuits that have
soda and biscuits that have none, biscuits that
arc raw, but the majority half done. No
wonder we are dyspeptics, for it would take
a millstone to digest the most of the biscuits
cooked in Georgia. As in other professions,
there is much to be learned about cookin^.
D
If I could have the honor, and were capable
of doing so, I would advise the women to
give more attention to the biscuit question.
Never run over a week before giving clean
towels—as a matter of economy in soap.
Never use dish rag 9 less time than several
months, as rags are a scarce article. And be
sure to use oil-cloth for table in preference to
any other cloths, as they are so* nice to lay
warm bread on. If the}' do crack open, and
don’t look exactly nice and neat, it is econo
my, on account of durability. I have seen
some of them that, judging from their looks,
had been in use for several years, and still
held the fort. I would not give this advice
to an}’ of the ladj' readers of the Herald, as
it would not be applicable.
W ell, the people of Elbert county are re
joiced over their crop prospect, which is bet
ter than for several years. The prospect is,
indeed, more flattering here than any where
I have been. As every where, though, they
have entirely too much cotton planted.
Elberton is a growing town, and is doing
a large business. Among the live merchants
here are Mr. Dave Smith and brother, of Jack
son. They are doing a strictly cash business,
and have a large trade, which they deserve.
There are three live young men, who went to
school at Jefferson for several years, located
in this county, who arc leading in their dif
ferent professions ; Long as a physician, Da
vis as a lawyer—both at Elberton ; and Dcad
wyler as a farmer. “Pea” has a fine planta
tion, and is a practical farmer. In addition
to his own farm, he is running his father’s
fine plantation in Madison county, which is
to be sold next winter.
Elbert is a splendid county, but will not
compare with Jackson. L. G. A.
Harmony Grove.
Mu. Editor :—I had the pleasure recently
of visiting Harmony Grove and vicinity.
This village is on the Northeastern railroad.
I should think it contained about seven
hundred inhabitants, and ten business houses.
It has two churches and one high school.
Three of the largest tax payers in Jackson
county live here, almost in sight of each other :
C. W. Hood, 8. M. Shankle and Dr. W. B. J.
Hardman. The two first named are merchants,
while l)r. Hardman has retired from a
lucrative practice, and is preaching for the
Baptists in the Grove and some other churches
in the country. Dr. Charles Harden, who
once lived in Oconee county, is located here.
He is succeeding well; has a large and in
creasing practice. Ilis mother lives not far
from the Grove on a farm. I called to see
11. A. Eekles, who has.a large carriage and
wagon establiahment. He puts up the best
home-made buggy known to me. Any one
wanting anything in his line will do well to
call and see him. Sara Hunter (col.) formerly
an employee of the firm of Langford & Cos.,
is painter in this shop. SanT was the only
man I knew in the place. No whisky is sold
here, and yet it prospers, and the people are
quiet and orderly, disproving what we often
hear that a place can't prosper and grow
unless this stuff is sold in it.... I discoursed
to a large congregation at Bold Springs on
Sunday ; had a fino crowd, and a fine rain
during the sermon, Of course, the rain did
more good than the sermon. They don’t
mix very well in dry weather. My home was
with Mrs. Fannie Henry, and I could not
wish a better one. The people treated me
kindly. Many seemed interested in the
theme which called me among them. Igo
back agaiu the last week in July.... I will
write again from Jackson county next week.
—T. M. F., in Watkiusville Advance.
Harmony Grove and Broad River R. R.
Editor Yeoman: That railroad boom
having struck the Fork, I thought proper to
communicate with the other portion of the
county through your valuable journal. Ido
hope it is contagceus. I want to see old
Madison moved from center to circumference.
With the proper effort on the part of the
people we can have a railroad running the
full length of the county. Every man in this
section, witli one exception, will go his full
length. This man argues that it will enhance
the value of his land, and consequently double
his taxes.
But, Mr. Editor, I setout in thiscommunicu
tion to give you a synopsis of the proceedings
of a very enthusiastic meeting held at the
Fork church on last fourth Saturday evening.
After the usual business of the Grange had
been gone through with, the Colquitt Agricul
tural Society was ealled to order by the
Secretary.
On motion, J. B. Eberhart was made chair
man. After various agricultural questions
was discussed, the projected railroad from
Harmony Grove to Davenport and Andrews
Mill was discussed, and participated in by
nearly every one present.
A blind man could have discovered that
there was a perfect enthusiasm pervading the
whole body. The following resolutions were
unanimously carried and the Yeoman re
quested to publish. Resolved, That at the
next regular meeting ot this Agricultural
Society (4th Saturday) this railroad question
be more fully discussed. That Dr. Hardman,
lion. Thomas Crimes, I*. W. Davis and other
distinguished gentlemen, be invited to address
us. And that a railroad mass meeting of the
citizens of Madison county be called to meet
at Danielsville on the first Tuesday in August
next, to take such steps as the interest of the
community may dictate. I tell you, Mr.
Editor, these people are in earnest, and if the
other portion of the county will meet them on
half way ground the road is a certainty. Let
every district in the county meet and take
some action and send up a strong delegation
on the first Tuesday in August.
“ Agricola.”
GEORGIA
Miss Mollic Whitaker, one of the recent
graduates at LaGrange, was married the day
after commencement, in the chapel of the
college, by the Principal, to a gentleman
named Matthews, of Alabama.
Rome Tribune: “We regret to learn of
several cases of typhoid fever in the city,
which reminds us to state that daring the
heated term cleanliness is all important. All
foul odors should be abated, lime should be
plentifully sprinkled, and standing water
should not be drank. With absolute cleanli
nessof person anil premises, frequent bathing,
the usc of acid fruits, a glass of lemonade be
fore breakfast, with a sparing indulgence of
meats, coffee and other stimulants, together
with sleeping in clean and well ventilated
apartments, much of the fever which usually
prevails at this season of the year might be
avoided.”
We learn that a little son of Mr. Ilarvey
Graham was found hanging by the neck dead
about dusk, Saturday evening last, near the
residence of his father, over on Broad river,
in this county. We gather the following
particulars from Mr. M. J. McElhannon, who
was in that vicinty on Sunday last. The
little boy’s father had sent him to bring some
sheaf oats from a field near the house. In
bringiug the oats he used a plow-line. lie
brought one turn to the house or barn and
then went back to the bars, tho usual place
of entering the field, and, it is supposed that
he had let down all the bars except the top
one when he brought the first turn of oats.
He was found dead by members of the family
with one end of the rope in a loop around his
neck and the other tied to the topmost bar.
It is supposed that lie was playing on top of
the bar and fell off. The fall stunned him,
and at the same time tightened the rope
around his neck so that he could not recover
his breath, and death ensued.— Madison
Yeoman.
Some days ago Mr. Lilly’, of this city, while
passing through the woods near the fair ground
came across a small box which, on examina
tion, aroused his suspicions of foul play.
Without moving it lie notified Coroner
Jennings, and the police and they went to
see to it. They found the box contained the
remains of a very young infant, in an advanced
stage of decomposition. So great was the
decay, indeed, that it was impossible to tell
whether it was a white or colored child. There
was no clue whatever as to how it came there,
and as there was no evidence on which to
base an investigation, Coroner Jennings
decided to hold no inquest, but ordered the
remains buried. It is a mystery as to who
placed the box there. The fact that it was
not buried, but merely lying on top the ground
gave reason to believe there was either foul
play, or it vras thus hurriedly disposed of by
someone who had other reasons for hiding
it. If anything should come to light that
might lead to a clearing up of the affair it
will be followed up. —Athens Banner.
The Dalton Citizen reports that a terrible
accident happened on Mr. Ilambright’s farm,
seven miles south of Ringgold, ou Tuesday. A
man named Rufus Henderson was cut almost
to pieces by acircular saw, which was running
at full speed. His head was split in twain,
each half falling on either side of the saw, and
his left side below the ribs cut open, leaving
his heart exposed. Both hands were cut off.
It is supposed he stepped on one of the little
rollers that is attached to the carriage, and
this threw him on the saw, which quiekly ac
complished its terrible work. He leaves a wife
and three children. The same paper states
also that Mrs. Ambrose Bartley was drowned
in Holly creek, near Cohutta springs, a few
days ago. She had gone on the mountain in
search of pink root and gensing, in company
with a little girl, and, when returning home in
the evening, she slipped from a precipice and
fell to the stream below. Her little companion
was powerless to render her assistance, and
the unfortunate woman quickly drowned. All
night the little girl remained, desolate and
alone, by the side of the corpse, which was
floating among some drift wood a few' feet off.
When morning dawned, the girl returned
, home, a distance of five miles, telling, on her
i arrival, the sad storv.
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Sunday School Celebration.
The annual celebration* of tlio Jackson
County Sunday School Association will take
place at Wood's Camp Ground, on Saturday
before the fifth Sunday in July, 1881. An
essay, speech and three songs will be expect
ed from each school, and the various Super
intendents arc requested to see that their
schools comply with this request.
It is requested that each school send two
delegates on the day previous to the celebra
tion, to attend the delegates meeting and as
sist in making out programme and all other
necessary arrangements.
The Executive Committee will also meet
at the same time and place.
Rev. Robert J. McGarity and Rev. Frank
S. Hudson have been chosen orators of the
day, and have accepted the satne. Speeches
may be expected from other prominent gen
tlemen.
Delegates will please bring names of
speaker, essayist, songs, and statistics of
their respective schools.
It is earnestly desired that all the Sabbath
Schools in the county attend the celebration.
Comc.onc, come all.
W. B. Johnson, President.
Joiin 11. Chaig, Secretary.
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