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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.