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ADVERTISER.
THE HERALD AND
VOL. XXIII.
NEWMAN, GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1888.
NO. 12.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Senoia.
Mr. Editor:—In making our bow to the
editor and many readers of Thk Her
ald and Advertiser we rlo so with
the hope that the year 1888 may be a
blissful one in health, success and haf)-
piness to all; and, whoever of us may
be permitted to reach the end may
have the satisfaction of looking back
with fewer regrets than for the year
just closed.
Our town is in a very quiet mood at
this time. Christmas and New Year
passed without any occurrence to dis
turb its equanimity.
The annual election for mayor and
town councilmen comes off on Saturday
next, and as there is quite a diversity
of preference; among our people there
will be two sets of candidates.
Col. .7. B. Heard, of whose illness we
made mention in our last, died on the
night of the 27th ult., in the 77th year
of his age, after eight long years of
painful suffering, A very appropriate
and impressive sermon was preached by
his pastor, Rev. Klim Culpepper, at.
the Baptist church, the following af
ternoon, after which the body was
laid to rest iw the cemetery here. A
quiet, peaceful man and citizen is gone,
and, as his pastor truly said, his seat
i.-> vacant and he will be missed. IIis
long|suffei ing, and his exemplary Chris
tian deportment greatly endeared him
to this community, who deeply sympa
thize with the bereaved family.
The two schools have opened here
with flattering prospects. AVe learn
that Professor Pollock, principal of
Kxcelsior Academy, began Monday
with 77 pupils, and that Professor
Brown, principal of the Senoia High
School, began Tuesday with 45 pupils,
and that additions to each school are
being made daily. AVe rejoice to know
that, with the healthfulness of our lo
cality and the high moral standard of
our people, together with the well-
known efficiency of the two principals
and their assistants, the very enviable
reputation hitherto enjoyed by our
schools is being well sustained by a
large increase of patronage from the
surrounding country.
Quite a number of our citizens are in
Newman this w r eek attending Court.
AVe regret to learn that I)r. R. T.
Hillman,who has been located here for
some years, will remove to Dawson,
Ga., and engage in the practice of his
profession there. By his proverbial
urbanity, the Doctor has made many
friends here who will very much regret
his departure.
Miss Pearl Camp has gone to Rome
to enter Shorter College.
Miss Idelia Arnall is spending a short
vacation with her parents and friends
here. She will return to the college
under Prof. A'anlloose, at Gainesville,
soon.
Miss Lula Belle Towns is visiting
friends in Southwest Georgia.
Miss Bella Brantly, who has been on
a visit to relatives arid friends in Sum
ter county, returned this week.
It may be well enough to state that
John Henry .Jones has also returned.
Mr. M. H. Couch is off tin a visit to
Macon and other points.
Mr. and Mrs. AV. S. Travis, of Argyle,
Fla., are visiting relatives and friends
here.
As a matter of course, we will, in. a
short time, contribute our prorata of
advice to the farmers, gratis,—so. tell
them we advise them to continue then-
work with patience. Vixt k\t.
Jan. 5th.
Palmetto.
Mr. Editor:—The most pleasant oc
casion of the season was the entertain
ment given last night at the Palmetto
Academy by the members of Palmetto
Lodge, No. 74, F. and A. M., for the
benefit of the Lodge.
At 7 o’clock the curtains rolled back,
showing the stage, which was beauti
fully decorated in Masomic emblems,
and in a manner that reflected great
credit on the committee who arranged
t. Master AA’illie Dean played a beau
tiful march, when the Masons marched
on the stage, preceded by the young
ladies who were to take part in the ex
ercises of the evening. The first piece
on the programme was an “address to
the Palmetto Lodge” by Miss Nellie
Kate Smith, It was charmingly deliv
ered and met with a hearty reception
on the part of the Masons and the au
dience, as was evidenced by the beauti
ful reply by Rev. G. AV. Colquitt, which
is given in full at the close of this letter.
Then there was a soug by Misses Alice
Estep, Louise Killian and AN ter Lyn
don, and Messrs. Tom Camp and Hugh
Johnson.
Next, recitation, “My Bread l pon
the Waters,” by Miss Maggie Dean.
This was a very touching piece, and
was so pathetically and feelingly de
livered by Miss Dean that it must have
excited the tender emotions of all pres
ent.
Music by Miss Louise Killian.
Recitation, “The High Tide on the
Coast of Lincolnshire." Miss Wier
Lyndon recited this piece in a most
beautiful and attractive manner, draw
ing the closest attention of the audi
ence, and created an exceedingly favor
able impression.
One of the most beautiful pieces of
music on the programme was the quar
tette by Mrs. Kate Clark, Mrs. Stevie
Dean, Mr. Hugh Johnson and Mr. TL
Cummings, with Mrs. M. A. AA'iley at
the piano.
Recitation, “Are you a Mason,” by
Miss Ida Beckman, was rendered in a
very sweet and happy manner.
Music (duet) Misses Maggie Dean and
Dora Beckman.
Recitation, “Vashti,” by Miss Louise
Killian. This was a splendid recita
tion, and was recited in such manner
as to attract the closest attention and
appreciation, and in it Miss Killian dis
played much talent.
Music—Miss AA’ier Lyndon.
Recitation, “The Bachelor’s Sale,”
by Miss Callie Abrahams. This was de
livered in a very felicitous style, and
caused a good deal of laughter at its
close.
Music (duet) Misses Louise Killian
and Wier Lyndon.
Recitation, “Asleep at the Switch,”
by Miss Dora Beckman. This was re
cited i'n a perfectly splendid style, and
excited the feelings of all present; and
when, in the last lines, the story turn
ed out to he only a dream instead of a
dread reality, a general feeling of hap
piness seemed to spread over the whole
audience.
Music, “Chinese Song”—Misses Callie
Abrahams, Annie Kate Johnson and
Ida Beckman. This was sung in a hap
py, pleasing style by the little girls,
who wore Chinese costumes and sang in
the Chinese language.
The music and recitations were warm
ly applauded, which was evidence that
they were greatly enjoyed.
The whole exercises reflected great
credit on those who took part in them,
and upon their teachers.
Capt. .7. T. Beckman and Mrs. M. A.
Wiley had special charge of the exer
cises, which, of course, insured their
success.
The exercises being over, a very ele
gant supper was served, which was in
charge of Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Dr. AV. S.
Zellars, Mr. J. L. Cummings, Mrs. J. T.
Beckman, Mrs. AV. H. Hill, Mrs. B. E.
L. Timmons, and Mrs. Dr. Smith, to
whom is due great credit for the suc
cess of the occasion. C. S. R.
Dec. 28th.
ADDRESS OK.REV. <4. W. COLQUITT.
“In behalf of the honorable fraterni
ty whose praises you have so well spo
ken. 1 thank you.
“Our nature is capable of appreciat
ing rich gems of thought which spring
from pure hearts, and are distilled in
sweet accents from innocent lips. AA f e
accept with becoming modesty the of
fered tribute, and the more willingly
since it comes from a representative of
tiie other half of our nature, whose aid,
sympathy and co-operation give value
and dignity to every enterprise, and
reduce the noblest conceptions of the
human heart to harmony with the best
efforts of the human heart.
“Once in primeval innrcence Eve
stood with raptured eyes beholding na
ture’s loveliness; but mysteriously we
are involved in guilt which mars all
this beautv, and floods the coming ages
with death and all our woe. Since
then we have stood hand in hand, and
heart to heart, in sympathy and grief
over the universal desolation, united in
earnest counsel and purpose to repair
the breach and restore the lost treas
ure.
“Ours we recognize as a mission in
sympathy with the divine purpose in
dicated by the provisions of mercy for
the helpless, and offers of peace to the
oppressed.
“Scenes of distress meet our eyes,
touch our hearts, and awake the no
blest impulses of our being for their re
lief. Tlie piteous wail- of fallen hu
manity, as it comes up from physical
deformity, mental obliquity, and mor
al perverseness, is help ! help I To this
appeal we dare not turn a deaf ear or
unmoved heart. It comes from a
brother whose destiny for weal or woe,
as we help him to the one or leave him
pitilessly to the other, brings assurance
of the reward of immortal honor, or
the curse of everlasting shame.
“AVhen the new-born earth sprang
forth from things which were not, si
lence reigned. Xo voice was heard, no
hand was seen: but when the Supreme
Architect willed thatjlight be. it stood in
beauty, order, grandeur and glory. Let
this give new inspiration to the ener
gies which in the past have won for us
the lasting gratitude and affection of
our companions in sorrow.
“AVe are content to labor and wait, to
bear patiently whatever opprobrium
may be cast upon us:—to wait till He
who rules over all shall lift the vail
and from the records or the unwritten
book pronounce the judgment tliajt
conies to him who considers the poor.
“One word in your welcome still lin
gers in my heart: the word of all oth
ers first, last and best—HouttThis
-hall ever nerve our hands and inspire
our hearts, under God, to bring the
wanderer home at last:—not the miser
able hovel where squalid poverty mocks
the proud being of God’s creation and
image: no transient stay whence some
reverses of fortune may drive us. but a
long, last rest in the Father’s mansion,
in the Father’s presence, in the Fath
er’s bosom."
Puckett Station.
Mr. Editor:—Mr. John Moore, from
AVhitesburg, spent part of the holidays
with friends here.
We regret to hear of Mr. Warren
Bellamy’s intention to leave Puckett
Station, for we always regret to lose a
good citizen.
The lumber is beginning to arrive for
the church that is to be built at this
place.
Some of Uncle Jimmie Dunn’s friends
are anxious to know if he has found his
hog.
Prof. AV. S. Featherston and wife
are to arrive Saturday. School will
open Monday, and from the present
outlook we predict a fine school for
Puckett Station this year.
Sunday-school is opening out nicely
under the kuperintendency of Mr. F.
S. Cureton.
Mr. John Bexley, from Texas, visited
his sister, Mrs. L. S. Young, last
week. Mr. Bexley is one of Texas’
successful farmers. He was born in
this county and moved AVest seventeen
years ago.
Miss Emmie Hindsman, Miss Emma
Fry and Miss Nellie Elder attended
the masque party in Hogansville last
week.
Mrs. Ballard, from near Palmetto,
visited relatives here last week.
Mr. B. M. Couch has been on the
sick list for several days past.
Mr. A. M. Norris, who has been with
Dr. G. E. Camp, has secured a situa
tion in Newnan, and consequently has
“moved his washing.”
Miss Nellie Elder, from near Griffin,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Emmie
Hindsman. Zubetus.
Jan. 5th.
Turin.
Mr. Editor:—At the close or begin
ning of the year a correspondent is
tempted to indulge in requiems of the
past, or to wander amid the labyrinths
of the future, not knowing what may
be or what will be—but speculating, in
imagination, as to what could or should
be, or what might take place. For the
present, your correspondent will leave
such reflections to those who have time
to muse upon the past, or surmise as to
the future, feeling assured that there
is one prominent event which may
happen this year to me that has never
been permitted before—i. e., this year
I may die, and not only me, but others
who may peruse these lint*. May this
solemn reflection lead to such consid
eration as *rill best prepare us for the
momentous hour.
The holidays passed without casualty
or mishap, so far as I have been able to
learn; but some are happier than ever
before, for they are now enjoying the
honeymoon. Among the newly married
couples who have taken a fresh lease on
life are Mr. Thomas Entrekin and Miss
Emma Shell, and Mr. Robert Smith
and Miss Minnie Raven. We welcome
these new recruits to the ranks of the
faithful, wishing them much happiness
and prosperity.
A\ r ell, I don’t know how' many fine
dinners there were during Christmas,
but there must have been a considera
ble number. I am quite certain of one
thing, though, and that is that no hol
iday diner-out created more consterna
tion at the banquet board than did our
friend, Will Camp, whose capacity for
enjoyment was only measured by the
opportunities afforded—and they were
numerous. Under his persistent as
saults the most formidable Christmas
feasts vanished into nothingness, and
he seemed as eager for a renewal of
the festivities the next day as if Christ
mas had just come.
Prof. Albert Thurman, who has been
teaching in Jasper county, spent the
holidays with his parents in Turin, but
returned last Thursday to resume his
school duties.
Mr. Robt. Iverson, of Lamar. Ala.,
spent several days with relatives at
Turin.
Miss Della Reese, Panther Creek, is
visiting the family of Rev. H. S. Reese.
Misses Prudie and Myrtie Gay, and Mr.
AVill Arnall and sister, of Parker’s Mill,
mingled with friends in these parts
during the holidays. Mr. Cleburne
Kinnard, of your city, Mr. Neal Moses
and lady, of Carrollton, and many
others whose names are not now re
membered, were also welcome visitors
during the season mentioned.
Mr. G. F. Hunnicut left last week for
Athens, Ga. His brother Thomas has
entered school at Oxford, and left for
that place several days ago.
It is our painful duty to chronicle the
death of Mrs. Glenn O. AVynn, which
occurred suddenly on Monday morning
last, the particulars of which your cor
respondent is not prepared to give.
Deceased was an aged lady and a
strict member of the Methodist church,
ever adorning her profession by a well
ordered life, filled with acts of charity
and disinterested kindness. After an
appropriate discourse by Rev. J. B.
Hunnicut t, the remains of this faithful
wife,.mother and Christian were laid to
rest in the cemetery at Coke's Chapel.
The writer tenders condolence to the
'trickeu family, praying God’s healing
balm to their bruised and bleeding
hearts.
Prof. Moses’ school opened well yes
terday, and promises to be one of the
best iii the county. R. A. T.
Jan. 5th.
Sharpsburf.
Mr. Editor:—The new year has
brought us lovely weather.
Prof. Y. A. Ham’s school opened with
thirty-five pupils. He has had the<
academy repaired, which adds much to
the comfort of the room. Prof, and
Mrs. Ham will board with Prof. A. S.
Jones, who has returned to Sliarpsburg.
Prof. Ham’s two little daughters,
Cleo and Lucille who have been stay
ing with their grandmother at Griffin,
are now with their father and going to
school.
Mr. Bob Smith, Jr., who resides near
here, was married to Miss Minnie Ra
ven, of Fayette county, last Friday.
They have the cordial good wishes and
congratulations of their many friends.
Mr. Henry North has moved into
Mrs. Kittie North’s new house. Mrs.
Julia North has opened a hoarding-
house, and keeps a nice establishment.
Mr. J. O. Vance, of Arkansas, Mr.
AVillie Orr and Miss Bessie Orr, near
Newnan, and Mr. J. D. Norris, of Mid
way, are here going to school.
Messrs. Tom North, Jr., Paul Pit
man and R. A. Farmer are very sick
with mumps.
Dr. Tom Love and wife, of Atlanta,
and Dr. A. G. North, of McDonough,
visited relatives and friends here last
week.
Mr. R. A. North, Sr., has tendered
his resignation as railroad agent at this
place. He is succeeded by Mr. H. II.
Harrison.
Miss Kate Glass, of Kidron, lias mov
ed into the house recently bought
of Dr. R. \\ r . North.
The Christmas tree given by the
Sunday-school last Thursday night was
a grand success. The attendance was
unusually large and all enjoyed it.
Jan. 5tli. B. C.
Panther Creek.
Mr. Editor:—A. happy new year to
you and all mankind. Christmas came
and is gone, but our young folks enjoy
ed themselves finely at their social
parties, more especially the frying
sizes. The Christmas tree at Macedo
nia was heavily laden with beautiful
presents, but the ladies say that the
most beautiful of all was Prof. Allen’s
address. They say it could not be beat
in five hundred pulpits, nor in the leg
islative halls of Georgia. During all
the Christmas holidays, I never saw a
drop of liquor in any shape or form, not
even a nog, nor did I smell anything
like whiskey or any intoxicating bever
age. Church and going-to-meeting
people all kept their morning and even
ing vows and their noon-day walks
straight; so our various churches will
have no trouble in dealing.with unruly
members.
I got one sweet kiss, some fire-crack
ers and a bottle of wine for my stom
ach’s sake, on the Christmas tree; so I
had some good feelings and a heap of
fun popping fire-crackers along with my
pretty little cousin and the little Rip-
pleses. I don’t believe it hurts old peo
ple to feel young occasionally. Jolly
times are the best times in this world af
ter all. I don’t see any sense in carrying
a sack of melancholy all the days of
one’s life, just because the preachers
say so. The good book says that there
is a time for all things. A time to be
bora and a time to die; a time to weep
and a time to laugh; a time to gain and
a time to lose; a time to love and a
time to hate; a time of peace and a
time of war; a time to get married and
a time not to get married; a time to
mourn and a time to dance; a time to
break and a time to build up (this meaus
the merchants; fanners never build up
after they break); a time to keep si
lence and a time to speak, ( this means
only to speak to the subject).
A mad-dog created quite a sensation
on Christmas morning in this vicinity.
He was killed after having bitten sev
eral other dogs, cats, and geese. All
dogs bitten by him have either been
killed or confined.
Mr. A. J. Sewell has opened up a full
family grocery store at his home, near
Roscoe.
Another gentleman speaks of opening
a store at Roscoe. Mr. A\ T . AV. Canni-
cal, I learn, will open up a «tock of
goods at his store, the old P. Sewell
stand.
Schools at Roscoe and Macedonia
opened last Monday, under Professor
J. B. Allen at Roscoe, and Professor
AV. A. Allen at Macedonia.
Mr. Thomas Bonner, a young Baptist
minister of Carrolfcon, entered school
at Macedonia last Monday. He is a
young man of fine promise and excel
lent character, and will make a useful
minister of the gospel.
Mr. E. T. Palmer has a dwarf calf at
his house. It is about as large as a
large house cat.
Miss AVitt Moseley left last Sunday
to take charge of the nigli School at
Old Campbelltown.
Mr. AVilliam Devaney, an old and
highly-respected citizen of this com
munity, died Monday night last. De
ceased was an exemplary member of
the Baptist church for many years and
was beloved by the church to which
he belonged. A’erilv, a good man has
gone to his reward. Peage to his ashes
and sympathy to his family.
Last night the house of Armistead
Jackson, of Cedar Creek district, was
broken open and about 75 pounds of
meat stolen therefrom. Ripples.
Jan. 5th. *
Notes from “Old McIntosh.”
Mr. Editor:—Vpon The Herald
and Advertiser, and all connected
therewith, may happiness and prosper
ity attend throughout the year upon
which we have just entered.
The appearance of a full sheet during
the holidays afforded a pleasant sur
prise to your readers, who especially
enjoyed the accounts of the festivities
of the season.
Some very pleasant gatherings were
enjoyed in our neighborhood. Notable
among these was the masquerade party
at Hon. John B. Goodwyn’s, on the
evening of the 26th ult. It was
well attended and passed off delight
fully. Quite a number of young peo
ple from town came out to enjoy the
occasion.
Among the numerous victims slain to
grace the Christmas feasts, it is safe to
suppose that Mrs. Monroe Walton’s
New Year turkey bore off the palm,
having tipped the beam at fourteen
pounds, dressed.
I am rejoiced to report that the holi
day delights have not exhausted the
energies of our young folks. AVit-li re
newed zest they enter upon the new
year’s work.
The spirit of improvement is abroad
and in the various communities the
subject of schools is agitating the pub
lic mind. AVitli the ensuing week
Miss Anna Gable will open school in
the building last year occupied by
Miss Evans. It gives us pleasure to
report prospective success in this, her
maiden ventnre. She is a most deserv
ing young lady, and will doubtless
prove to be a faithful and painstaking
teacher.
A writing-school, taught by Mr.
Thornton, of Carrollton, is in progress
iii Mr. AA’altom’s neighborhood, and is
well attended. Young people, and old
er ones, too, ought to avail themselves
of so fine an opportunity for improve
ment, when presented. In these days
of writing-masters, model copy-books,
etc., an awkward or illegible hand is al
most unpardonable.
Mt. Gilead church and community
have met quite a serious loss in the
removal of the family of Mr. R. N.
Carmical, who now make Atlanta their
home. Mr. Sam AValker now occupies
Mr. C.’s residence.
By way of a house-warming, I sup
pose, Mr. Walker tendered the young
people a generous reception on the
evening of AVednesdav, the 4th.
Mrs. Herring expects to open the
spring term of her school on Monday,
the 16th inst. Subscriber,
Jan. 4th.
The LaGrange Female College Con'
cert.
Mr. Editor:—Having learned that
The Herald and Advertiser was
represented at the elegant concert
given by the LaGrange Female College
on the evening of December 23d, I
sought your columns eagerly, but in
vain, for an account of the performance.
As it was my pleasure to enjoy cliis as
the closing event of a delightful visit,
and as I imagine that a short review
of the occasion would not be unin
teresting to your readers, I trust that
I shall not be considered officious in
offering it, especially as some of your
subscribers are numbered among the
patrons of that honored institution and
Newnan was honorably represented
among the performers.
I would not attempt to elaborate
upon the programme, but simply ex
press my unqualified delight at the
choice and varied selections. The ar
rangement, in every particular, was
complete; so perfect, in fact, that no
appearance of “management” intruded
itself during the performance. The
vocal class gave evidence of perfect
training, fully demonstrating the abil
ity of their teachers, Miss Pauline AA’ith-
erspoon in vocal music, and Miss May
AVitherspoon in elocution. The instru
mental performance of the young ladies
reflected equal credit upon the suc
cessful labors of their teachers, of
whom Miss Pond, of Boston, is princi
pal. In a duet for thirty-two bauds,
the eight pianos sounded like a single
grand instrument; and yet the pianos
had been put together but twice pre
vious to the concert. Indeed, the only
time lost from school exercises had
been two or three hours of Friday P.3L
Misses Evans and Cole, in their
beautiful vocal solos, exhibited, for
school girls, a high degree of cultiva
tion; indeed, their singing would excel
that of many- a professional. The
splendid vocal quartette, the Messrs.
Smith, added greatly to the enjoyment
of the audience. “From grave to gay,
from lively to severe,” their voices
seemed attuned to any style of musical
composition. In their instrumental
solos, the lady teachers afforded their
listeners a rare treat. Miss Pond*-
performance was truh a masterpiece,
and that of each of her assistants, ML'*'
M ay AA’it herspoon and Miss Mayde<
Smith, evinced the perfection of talent
and skill.
AY here everything was so deiiglit
fully enjoyable, it seems unfair to dL--
criminate: but no one could be insen
sible to the exquisite effect of th<
singing of Miss Pauline AA’it herspoon.
the vocal teacher. Iler very presence
characterized by modesty and grace, i-
a charm—but when she opens her lips
her soul seems to pour itself forth in
song. You do not care for the words-
be they Italian or English, it matters
little. You would as soon question tin-
mocking-bird’s gushing notes of melodv
—for just as full and sweet, strong,
varied and seemingly tireless, do her
notes come from throat and lip to thrill
the souls of her listeners.
But, having already made my inad
equate description long enough, I will
desist. Subscriber.
Jan. 4th.
The Rome Fire Insurance Company, of
Rome, Georgia.
Now Orleans Vindicator.
It always affords us pleasure to say a
good word for a good company, and
right here we want to say that a com
pany can be good—safe, reliable am;
perfectly trustworthy—without pos
sessing a million dollars. A small
company properly conducted can fur
nish insurance equal to the best. The
Rome Fire Insurance Company does
not claim a million dollars authorized
capital, nor fabulous assets; but it does
claim—and possesses everything it
claims—to have one hundred thousand
dollars capital actually paid up in cash.
It has been in operation two years, and
it has been successful. It has not, how
ever, tried to do a large business, bin
lias been satisfied with a small income,
derived from a class of risks which ex
perience has shown to be profitable.
The stockholders of the company art-
men of the highest business standing,
and what’s more, men of means. {Sev
eral names appear in the list which are
good for over a hundred thousand dol
lars, and they are largely interested in
the company. Besides this, the com
pany is managed by a practical under
writer, whose reputation for honorable
dealing is well established, and under
whose judicious management the Roim
Fire Insurance Company is rapidly
gaining ground in Georgia. AA r e refer
to tlie secretary, Mr. Hamilton Yancy.
AVe shall have more to say about the
Rome Fire Insurance Company when
its annual statement, which will show
a prosperous year for 1887, shall have
been made up'for the public.
Sixty Thousand Useless Words.
Buffalo Courier.
“There is no man living,” said a pub
lic school teacher the other day, “that
knows every one of the 75,000 words in
Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, nor
half, nor a third of them. Nor is then*
a man that could define them if he were
asked. Shakespeare, who had the
richest vocabulary used by any English
man, employed only 16,000 words,
Milton could pick out from 8,000, bu!
the average man, a graduate from any
of the great universities, rarely has a
vocabulary of more than 3,000 or 4,00< :
words. Right here in Buffalo then
are Americans born and bred who con
trive to express all their wants and opin-
ions in 300 words and in the rural dis
tricts the knowledge of 150 or 20Owords
is sufficient to carry a man through tin-
world. the unabridged dictionary
is cluttered up with 60,000 or more tech
nical or ohselete words that you never
hear in ordinary conservation or see ii:
ordinary books and newspapers.
The yield of the corn crop of 1887 is a
little more than 2,000,000 bushels short
of that in 1880. The average yield per
acre has not been so low before since
1881. Then it was the same as now, 1.8.6
bushels per acre. The crop of the pres
ent year is estimated at 1,453,000,006
bushels, against 2,655,441,000 bushels in
1886. For ten years prior to 1879, tin-
average yield of corn per acre was
twenty-seven bushels. The total yield
this year is below that of any year since
1878, with the exception of 1881, when it
was 1,194,016,000 bushels. The cause ol
the shortage this year, as in 1881, wa.->
drought. •
Thursday an inquest was held on tin-
body of John Floyd, who was hurt at
Barfield’s, in Jones county, last Tues
day, bv being pulled down and jerked
around by the beard by a man named
Green Gresham. It is supposed that In-,
died from the injuries. •
In the State House.
Our representatives under the heat of
discussion, on going out catch cold,
contract a cough, hoarseness and pain
in the chest and throat follow., Tay
lor’s Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum.
and Mullei* cures coughs, colds and
consumption.
Ctmusements.
REESE’S OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Friday Evening, January 6th!
'Die first appearance In Newnan of the sor-
• cesslul Musical Comedy,
“A COLD DAY.”
Produced with SPECIAL SCENERY am*
Properties carried by the Company.
The Funniest Musical Comedy on the Baal'
Popular Prices of Admission. Reserved sea**-
| at Reese’s Drug Store.