Waycross weekly herald. (Waycross, Ga.) 1893-190?, August 23, 1902, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextfrdinMf Waycross Weekly Herald, OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CITY OF WAYCROSS AND OF WARE AND CHARLTON COUNTIES. VOLUME XXIII WAYGROSS) GA., SATURDAY, AUGUST23, 1902. NUMBER 12 Supt. W. 11. Wright. All The New* From .IILInoml. Messrs. John Cranorand \V. A. Mr Nutt came up from Waycrosi HIS JURISDICTION IS TO BE GREATLY out lav last week unJ in vompa EXTENDED SHORTLY. Savannah Press: Beginning Sept. 1, the jurisdict of Supt W. H. Wright of the ti district of the A., C., L , will be tended to include the 11 & W. r* road, and of ali the lino bt and Jacksonville, the terminals there, and including the line via Waycross. as well i:s that between Jesup and Koiksion, which is already in this dis trict. Supt. George W. Iluines, who lias had charge of the line between Jesup and Jacksonville and the H. & W., with headquarters at YVaycroas, wi'a retire from the service of the company, though it is claimed that he has been offere 1 a good position l? he will remain. T.iie change was brought about by the extension of the jurisdiction oi Superintendent G. G. Lynch, of the Charleston district, whose district lines now reach to Central Junction. The district oyer which Superinten dent Wright will hold sway will be known as the first district of the second division, this sign having been placed on the door of his r-fficc here during the past few days. The head- ny with J. M. Hodges and J. L. | Ward made a business tour through a portion of Clinch |county. I Mr. J. 1‘ Churchman, of Sa- I vannah, representing the McCor mick Mowing M whine Company, tu .; is in town today, here ! Mr, •t°l |11 i «ung, salesman for A. B. Hull, of Savannah, and It. O. Leo, salesman for the Price McOnlleyCo., of Waycross, are also in town today. Mr. Geliue Davis, who live? out a few miles from town, came in today and when in about one half mile from town and only about throe hundred yards below the section houses on the A. C. L., he discovered a negro man laying just a few feet from the road he was traveling, which was near the line of the right-of-way and, not not noticing very care fully, thought him to lie asleep. However, as lie went back lie dis covered that ho was dead, and from indications, lie had been dead for several hours, as a num ber of cit-izens heard the report of a gun in the direction of where the man was lying about ton or eleven o'clock Sunday night. Some unseen party had evident ly waylaid him. The only sign found was a gun shot wound in the back of-the head, evidently A Negro Found Dead. NEAR MILLWOOD WITH A BULLET HOLE IN THE BACK OP HIS HEAD, man is going to toll here, jist irttjK everywhere else. Hot tho vill hold good for •iillet Au unknown neg • » was fot in the edge of a thicket, n woed, Monday. A big hoi back of his head, ii tl tod by told the cause of It.-- death. (' .«»•• .-*• Jackson Grimes was notified and went nut yesterday and held an Inquest oyer the remnins. The‘verdict of t he coroner’s jury was that th eame to his death from gunsh woun Is in the hands of parties un known to them. It is supposed that, the negro was killed Saturday night, :»s parties testified to hearing the re port of a gun about 10 or 11 o’clock that night. None of the white clti- siMts or negroes in the community of Millwood ever remember seeing the dead negro before. He was very The moat i: ] the tactful woman j-ne sees muds I *eforu she makes . | Don't, above ail thi j he piumber ha- j i ill merely for u.aL it lion Don’t talk t ginning bn any sub taken torrent hilly likelv to upset in , tired aft« A ho The i will find her «v if she jumped > thu heart >f agreeable thin* average portent thing for • do U to wait until is of ids teinp- r I.V deemed m.oe. il:s. led him that, t sent in a terr.ble ngtiiut little alter- • much In tlie be set. Conversation than I Meeting of Stockholders | t [• , h mad ° atri » to tho Magic (Jity Thursday af- ternnon, OF THE YOUNG MEN S BUSINESS LEAGUE LAST NIGHT. ant to call, sul the Young Me met in the parlor Hot v Husiucs John \V the South g, August as elected 10, lOOJ. John W. Moore lorarv chairman and E. I'. Pea- ■ crelary. The list if subscrib' vas read and found to cmbrnci nl di- There the ob- Suhsci'ib j tof the Herald. quarters of .Viu-nnlon lent Wrleht J one w pJ, A rifle Or a Very lnrge will remain here a- they have in the past, this being the most desirable part of the line for the office^ as he can be at thi point in quick and easy com municatiou with General Superinten dent W. B. Denham of the second division. Mr. Wright has had an interesting career in railroad work. A doz years ago he was a telegraph operator and securing a place in the operating department as flagman, he was soou promoted to freight conductor, after which he became the crack passenger conductor of the Plant System, and when there was any ooe os’ importance to be moved or any fast trains to be run he was sure to be selected for the duty. When a vacancy occurre i some years later, he was made^ local yard master, which place he filled so well that when a* trainmaster was needed to handle the greatly increased traffic caused by the inomtng of the Southern trams he was selected for the place. He filled It perfectly and came near breaking down under the immense amount of time put in by him, and on the alytce of friends gayp up the place. He took a short vacation, and when Captain W. B. Denham succeeded Major Bradford Dunham as superintendent of the P.ant System be called Into service Mr. Wright and made him superinten dent of the & AS., with charge of the terminals at both points. His next advance was to be placed in control of the line between here and Folkston over the short cut from Jesup. Ofldal announcement of Mr. W.*ight'» extended jurisdiction may he expected within the next few days. Wrena Acc pts New Position. Atlanta. Augu«t 20.— B. W. Wrenn, formerly of the Plant 8ystem, has been appointed general agent of the Njw Yjrk Life lain ranee Company, with headq tartars in Brooklyn. Coairman Richardson, of the South- e*o Passenger Association received a letter today stating he had been ap pointed and saying that be would as sume charge of hie new duties oo September 1.' ' ~ * pistol. He was a stranger here, but there happened to be a negro here from Mr.. Louis Packlor’s still over in clinch county, who recognized him and gave his name as being Wash Presley. He wore good clothes and from alt indications he was a profes sional gambler. Mr. Jackson G.’imes came u,» and held an in quest; the verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by gun shot wounds in the hands of some unknown party. Mr. D. H. Bennett happened to a serious accident Sunday evening. He mounted a mule and the mule bucked and threw him off, breaking his arm Rev. Jaraei Vining preached a very able sermon Sunday and Sunday night at the Baptist churoh to a very attentive au dience. Millwwood, Ga., Aug. 18. Btol,la Kentackjr State. Frankfort, Ky„ August 20. — The oflHale of the state penitentiary and the eitixens of Frankfort were thrown into» state of wild excitement this morning by a rounity in the prison, stsrted t>v so attempt to gain tbeir liberty on the part of three desperate murderers— Lifeyettee Brooks, of Morgan county, end Walledo Bishop end T. Mulligan, of Kenton county. Before the riot, which lested four hours, was quelled end the mutinous convicts captured* Bishop wet fatally wounded, Mulligan shot In the ■boulder, end e negro, whom the des peradoes pressed Into service hit by e rifle beP. The muolty started while Brooks, Mulligan end B shop, one of whom hed e pistol concealed about his per son, were coming out of tbe dining room at 6 o'clock this morning to an swer hospital calL Subscribe for the Herald. ;HNMMWMaMaW BlK 8t.ni Strike* R.n> Bon., Ok, August 20.—The mottle i-.rmtl?* wind storm .nr known In thi. Mellon of th. lUU (track Bon. .boot 1 o’clock this afternoon nod did ontold damage to property nnd crept tjileie- of th. burHcane >u tipilhdUdS | OK Yearly Sub= scriptions.., % Free! During the months of August and September the publishers intend to give awsy to farmers in Ware County Twenty-Five Yearly Subscriptions to the Weekly Herald. The Herald is anxious to ascertain just what can be grown to the best advan tage in our county, and alsp to seenje a collection of farm produce for exhibition. We have therefore decided to give away to Ware County farmers a Year’s Subscription for the best of the following 5* articles of country produce : Largest ear of filled corn. Largest stalk sugar cane Before Sept 1. Second largest. Largest stalk sugar cane before Oct. I. Second largest. Best two quarts peanuts, Second best Best two quarts Spanish peanuts. Second best. Best quart field peas. Second best. Best sample broom Corn. All contestants most tiring or send their produce to the Herald office near the passenger depot, Way- cross, Ga. Everything brought will be placed on exhibit and competent judges will decide as to the winners. The Herald will be glad to publish articles on (arming fiom any of its subscribers, especially from those who may have some of their produce on exhibition here. Second largest. Best three ears. Second Best Largest sweet potato Second largest. Best peck of potatoes. Second best peck. Corn stalk with most ears. Second best, Cotton stalk with most bolls. Second best. Best Sample rice ■ is to bo bought through the pro* »otl organization, and on motior the m*. Waycross Muuufttotutuiff Corns i.y ivuh adoplud. A committee coin* Talk ot tho se.uciiy oi' Ilf01iti,y, j ^--ed of Messrs. Calvin W. Darker, A. just StepTft at Brad VVaUu.l’s aud It. Moreau, O. H. Lon-tlier, Bruit WJltcIl the Indies buy. Watson,. F. M. Iluwklns anil J. C Itovnold* wore instruct.'!! to retire anil bring in nominations for a board of directors to consist of nino members. They placed in nomination Messrs. John W. Moore, W. W. Sharpe, A. M. Knight, J S Hilly, W. A. i'rice, Jas. Knox. F. M-Hawkins, W. M. Toumer nnd Juo .M.Cox.whowore elected. The temporary board of directors a- out lined, was uis*ruct-d to investigate yariou-. enterprises which nntrnt lie op'-r.ited and rceimmend to the s- ,ek- hol.lrr* tlio three tvhieli nppealed to them si most feasible. Tne hoard wn- instructs! to furtbtr perfect Its organization by tho election of pres 1 dent, vice-president, secretary and treaauret, nnd that the treasurer col- loot la the amou it* subscribed month- lv, and extend the list of names. Pay* menta to be due on 30th of eacii month and payable before the first of the succeeding one, first payment to be payable on August 30th. Moved and curried that the boned of directors be Instructed to report to the atockhotd era when the two first payments have been made. Tbe thanks of tbe meet ing were extended to Mr. Charles B. Ost for th. an of hi. parlor, and to Mr Jno. W. Moore for the Interest displayed io prosecuting the work of organizing the league. Ot motion the meeting *dj turned, subject to the cell of . the chairman of the temporary board of director*. JOHN W, MOORE, Chairmen, E. P. PEABODY, Secretary. well dreeted, end it Is (opposed that he era* a gambler, as his bands did not seem to tndlcnte that he bed done herd work. He wee apparently about 33 or 30 veers. A Time For Tact. An experienced and observant wo man declares that the most important moment of the day to n man’s peace ot mind Is the ten minutes that follow his return from th* work of the day, aay* the Baltimore Bon. At that time on* word may change hie whole state ot feelings. Be comet home unusual ly tired. Work or the vexations of business during th* day have frequent ly brought him. to ft point of fatigue or nervousness at.wbieb a very little thing may decida what his mood , will be fey the rest of tbe evening Of course the peculiar disposition of Tbe Plue Bloom Dairy and Farm Her Hale. For tbe next thirty daye if not ■old before, we will offer for rale the celebrated Pine Bloom dairy and farm belonging to Mr. J, VV, Leigh. The land all told consistaof aeventy.fi ve acres and adjoins city limits. Nice cottage of six rooms and several out* bouses, large barn and necessary sheds for the dairying business. Also engine and boiler if deaired and about thirty-five milk cowa, tonr horses and mule* and the usual tools belonging to inch a business, Tbe business is well established and Is paying. Fail ure in tbe health of the owner causes tbe sale. If yi step right into a well established and money making business, apply at once to A. P. Perbam A bon, Seal Estate Agents, Wavcrosa. Ga. JABEBTOWN NEWS NOTES. Jamestown, Ga„ Ang, 30, 1002.—Mr. W. O. Gibson of Folkston, was tbe guest of his brother, Mr. H. G. Gibson, last Tuesday. Mr. Marvin Giger came down from Douglas Tuesday and spent a while here. Rev. B. F. Bryan, of Fairfax, came down Wednesday on busi ness. He reports to the people here that be will move back to Jamestowe in the near future. • Mr. Juiins A. James came down from Fairfax Sunday. He is here now visiting parents and friends. Mr. H. G, Gibson went up to Nicbolls Tuesday. The program of Friday after noon’s exercise was arranged and carried out nicely. The term was half expired Friday. - Tbe young folks enjoyed a so cial entertainment given at tbe residence of Mr. A. J. Wain, wright last week. The Jamestown Literary So ciety held its last meeting Wed nesday. Minutes being read and approved, the subject discussed was “Resolved, That tbe pen is mightier than tbe sword." FOLKSTON FACTS ANO,FANCIES. Cnl.J. Bill Spence, of Way- cros.-, was in town Monday. Tip Scott, of Satiila Bluff, spent, last Saturday. E I,. Hendrix, of Waycross, speui a few days this weok visi ting friends here. Mrs. Sains ami children loft Saturday on a two weeks’ trip to points in Florida, Rev. Mr. Conloy is running a protracted meeting at Bothel liurcli this week. Miss Ruth Conloy will leave Saturday for Moninc. Mrs. J. L. Avant, of Offerman, is visiting her parunts hero this week. Hon. IX it Johnson, of Atkin son, was in town Monday. Mrs Emily Dixou was triecL bofor • Judgo Haddock Tuesday, on a lunacy charge and commit ted to the state Sanitarium at Millodgeville. Mr. Frank Fusing and Miss Georgia Itoddonborry were quietly married at tho homo of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.. G. W. Roddenberry, on lust Sun- day morning. We extend the- happy young couple onr congrat ulations. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Dickson died in Waycross on last Saturday _ and was brought down here ‘and laid to rest in the cemetery at Antioch church Sunday. She was about ten months old, the only child, and the pride of the household. We extend the bereuvod family our sincere sympathy. PERSONAL .I'AKAURAPHb. Fr„m Thursday’* Dally. Mr. Jales Mitohell left last night for Bainhridge. ♦ + ♦ Misa Beulah Thomas ha* re turned from a visit to Dongles. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. J. N. Horne, a former cit izen of Waycrom, was here yes terday. * ♦ ♦ Mr*. W. D. Owena la visiting Mra. George Bell in Swains- boro, Ga. • ♦ ♦ Mr. Homer E. Williama went to Savannah last night and re turns today. • * * Prof. L. W. Herrin, editor of' the Millwood Advance, waa itt: tbe city today. »** Mr. Charley Barnes went dowt> to Savannah iaat night on a short business trip. * ♦ * Miss M. E. Highamitb left last night for Asheville, N. 0., on a. visit of several weeks, ♦ ♦ ♦ Rev. W. H. Scruggs snd fam ily have returned from points in> North Georgia. • ♦ * * Mr, A. D. Broome came in last night from Jacksonville on a vis it to his family. Mr. snd Mrs. G. W. Barnes left this morning for Charlotte^ N. C.,on a few weeks visit to rel- stives. ♦ * * Mr. W. D. O’Quinu will leave- next Saturday for the northern markets, where be will purcha the fall and winter 8tar Clothing T ♦ ♦ V Miss Mattie Whitley and brother, of Milton, Fla., pasted . through the city this morning en route home from a visit to rela tives at Fairfax, Ga.

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Waycross weekly herald. (Waycross, Ga.) 1893-190?, August 23, 1902, Image 1